The Chase Thomas Podcast

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. He hosts the best up-and-coming sports podcast today with a stacked rotating guest list of sportswriters you know and love ranging from ESPN, Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, The Ringer, Bleacher Report, SB Nation, and so many others along with other sports-media figures, current and former athletes and coaches, front-office guys and even Chase's close friends and family members who put may or may not put up with him just to get on the podcast.

Sports
Football
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College Football's Uncertain Future With SI's R...
Chase Thomas is joined by Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger to talk about what the NCAA has learned from the MLB's return-to-play plan, nervous conference commissioners, the hybrid model for college classes, LSU players complaining about the new facemasks, the SEC's brutal conference-only plan, Gary Patterson's future at TCU, how the Pac-12 protest ends and the CFB Bowl season.  Then, Pro Football Focus' Austin Gayle returns to talk about the 2021 NFL Draft class, PFF's new college feature, which players are going to sit out, Rondale Moore hype, Jamie Newman's change from Wake Forest to Georgia, how the OT 2021 class looks, which QB breaks out like Joe Burrown in 2020, best Tennessee prospect and what he learned from talking with Tyrann Mathieu. 
53 min
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NBA's First Weekend Back Reactions With Bleache...
Chase Thomas is joined by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale to go around the Association, what they saw in the opening weekend, how the Spurs have come back to life, the fall of the Kings, how the Rockets beat the Bucks, betting on the Rockets, the Thunder and Raptors as dark horses, if Bol Bol is a rotation player, and so much more.
58 min
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Saturday Special: Jim Geraghty of National Review
Chase Thomas is joined by National Review's Jim Garaghty to debut the new 'Saturday Special' conversation and talk about his beloved New York Jets, the mess Woody Johnson currently finds himself in, the development of Sam Darnold, the pain of being a Jets fan, what makes the 2020 presidential campaign so different from 2016, why Joe Biden is polling well, issues with talking with other people who disagree with you, and so much more.
52 min
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Around The NBA With Scott Rafferty of NBA Canada
Chase Thomas is joined by NBA Canada's Scott Rafferty to go around the Association to talk about each of the playoff teams, how the Lakers will manage with their limited guard depth, the Thunder's lack of scoring punch, Luka Doncic's struggles in the clutch this season, believing in the Raptors or Celtics, the Heat's offensive facade, and a preposterous Rui Hachimura conversation.
77 min
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America's Favorite Sportswriters on NHL Seattle...
Chase Thomas is joined by sportswriters Andrew Hammond of the Tacoma News Tribune and Mollie Walker of the New York Post to talk about the Seattle Kraken becoming official for the NHL, Nashville's push to add an MLB team in the next five years, FOX going the digital fans route for MLB and the NFL, and what to make of Jamal Adams lighting up Adam Gase and the Jets yet again.
57 min
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Fixing RAW & SmackDown, Eric Young's WWE Commen...
Chase Thomas is joined by the Miami Herald's Jim Varsallone to talk about everything in pro wrestling, struggling through the weekly shows, what's ailing Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown, building around Matt Riddle, the absence of Roman Reigns, Strowman vs. McIntyre, Eric Young's issues with NXT to the main roster in WWE, Impact Wrestling's big signings and why pro wrestling has struggled in finding the right commentary mixes lately.
89 min
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Jonathan Tayler Thomas Talks MLB, Season Previe...
Chase Thomas is joined by veteran MLB writer Jon Tayler to preview the 2020 MLB Season that includes Judge vs. Trout for AL MVP, a sad Red Sox rotation, the Mets already falling apart, Bo vs. Vlad Jr., Braves' bullpen being a strength, best WAR for the White Sox, the Phillies being secretly old, why the Mariners will be the worst MLB team, Keiboom's upside in Washington, Mookie Betts' NL MVP odds and their postseason picks.  Plus, Chase's buddy Lil' Wilky makes his debut to preview a weird time in sports betting, why betting MLB is complicated, the Yankees vs. Nationals gamble, no Zion for the Pelicans and why NHL is the best sport to bet on.
117 min
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Atlanta Sports Report: Hawks' New Uniforms, Fal...
Chase Thomas is joined by Xtra 106.3 & 680 The Fan's Hometeam Brandon Leak to talk about the Atlanta Hawks' new uniforms, the Luka vs. Trae trade, how Travis Schlenk hurt Trae this season, the John Collins conundrum, how the Hawks move forward, Marlon Davidson's upside for the Falcons, if Todd Gurley can rekindle some magic, and who is winning the third base job in Atlanta between Riley and Camargo.
48 min
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NBA Is Almost Back Palooza With The Greatest Of...
Chase Thomas is joined by veteran NBA writer Andrew Sharp and host of the GOAT NBA Podcast to talk about how Ben Golliver is surviving in the NBA Bubble, if we would have gone, spicy hot takes about the Celtics and Sixers, the NBA's NIT tournament in Chicago, coaching the Knicks and Nets, Rockets' title chances, concerns for the Clippers and Lakers, watching the Wizards and an unreal take on the Indiana Pacers.
46 min
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AEW Fight For The Fallen Fallout With William R...
Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's William R. Washington to talk about AEW's Fight for the Fallen show, what went right, issues with Jim Ross and Chris Jericho on commentary, Sonny Kiss' big night, Kenny Omega teasing a heel turn, Cody also teasing a heel turn, Moxley retaining against Cage and much more. Then, MLW's Alicia Atout comes on the program to talk about her career, what she's been up to without MLW, the art of interviewing, and much more.
71 min
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Jonathan Tayler Thomas Talks MLB, Angels and Br...
Chase Thomas is joined by veteran MLB writer Jon Tayler to talk about the Los Angeles Angels' AL West chances, why Mike Trout has to play, the issues with their rotation, the fall of Justin Upton, Rendon and Simmons in the infield, Joe Maddon being annoying, the Braves winning the NL East once more, outfield questions, bad Puig takes, rotation depth issues, more. Plus, Blake Toppmeyer on the Vols' RB and WR room in 2020. Listen to this episode on our website, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. 
99 min
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Atlanta Sports Report: Falcons Signing Kaeperni...
Chase Thomas is joined by 92.9 The Game's Carl Dukes to talk about his career thus far, working with Mike Bell, hilarious quarantine stories, where we're at with the Colin Kaepernick story, working with Kordell Stewart, the Braves' signing Yasiel Puig, the case for and against the Falcons taking A.J. Terrell in the first-round pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.
66 min
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NBA Three-Team Spotlight: Clippers, Nuggets and...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the latest NBA restart news, why the Clippers trusted Reggie Jackson more before the season stoppage, Doc's favorite lineups versus the Lakers, how things could go south for Los Angeles, the Nuggets' Jokic slimming down, Jamal Murray's shooting questions, the fall of Gary Harris, how Luka struggled against LA, the Mavericks' small-ball team, and much more.
54 min
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Musey & Thomas: 'Winter's Bone'
Filmmaker Philip Musey and sportswriter Chase Thomas come together to debut their new CT Podcast spinoff, 'Musey & Thomas,' where they review the 2010 film starring Jennifer Lawrence called 'Winter's Bone.'
55 min
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America's Favorite Sportswriters: Knicks Pickin...
Chase Thomas is joined by America's Favorite Sportswriters, Andrew Hammond and Robert Silverman, to talk about the incredible Woj Bomb, the Knicks picking between Tom Thibodeau and Jason Kidd as their next head coach, if college football should be played this fall, and the WNBA controversy involving the Atlanta Dream.
57 min
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Matt Riddle's SmackDown Role, Impact Wrestling'...
Chase Thomas is joined by Chris Van Vliet to talk about Matt Riddle's push on SmackDown, why AJ Styles should be the face on the show, Monday Night Raw bringing back Heath Slater, the right person to beat Drew McIntyre, where Tessa Blanchard should end up, how to fix Impact Wrestling's world title scene, Orange Cassidy's upside on AEW and much more.
66 min
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Jonathan Tayler Thomas Talks MLB, San Diego Pad...
Chase Thomas is joined by Ryan Schumpert to talk about the Tennessee Vols' QB room, who Jarrett Guarantano really is as a QB, how he improved in 2019, Brian Mauer's chances of winning the job, what makes him so much fun to watch, Harrison Bailey's chances of seeing the field, and what makes him interesting long-term. Then, Jon Tayler returns to preview the San Diego Padres, how they could break out this summer, their intriguing MiLB pipeline, Pham vs. Grisham offensively, Chris Paddak's upside, more.
85 min
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UGA's QB Battle, K.J. Costello Hype and Freddie...
Chase Thomas is joined by former UGA QB Hutson Mason and Tug Cowart of 680 The Fan to talk about UGA's intriguing QB battle, how J.T. Daniels fits in, the tape on Kyle Trask, if K.J. Costello will breakout at Mississippi State, crazy UGA stories, Braves' Freddie Freeman questions, the MLB schedule release and much more. Then, Craque Stats' Stephen Drennan to talk about Liverpool winning the Premier League, how it happened, Mo Salah's brilliance and Man United's rise.
75 min
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NBA Three-Team Spotlight: Raptors, Sixers and H...
Chase Thomas is joined by ESPN and FiveThirtyEight's Neil Paine to talk about the NBA's three most interesting Eastern Conference teams, why the Raptors have thrived without Kawhi, their title odds on 538, how they are built around Kyle Lowry offensively, reemergence of Norman Powell, the Sixers' weird lineups, issues with Ben Simmons, building around a big, Tobias Harris' downside, the Heat's title chances, Miami's elite offense, Oladipo and Butler and much more.
61 min
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Americas Favorite Sportswriters: Jacque Vaughn ...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and the Tacoma News Tribune's Andrew Hammond to talk about Chase's just abysmal food takes, Jacque Vaughn getting the Nets job in Brooklyn, Cam Newton signing with the Pats, the incredible Maya Moore story and Washington changing their football team's name finally.
74 min
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WWE NXT Great American Bash Fallout, Tessa Blan...
Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Paul Griffin to talk about NXT: GAB Night 1, why Keith Lee should be the one to dethrone Adam Cole, Tessa Blanchard exiting Impact Wrestling, the Good Brothers entering Impact Wrestling, SummerSlam with fans, Drew vs. Dolph and if Apollo Crews has actually improved.
51 min
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Jonathan Tayler Thomas Talks MLB, Chicago White...
Chase Thomas is joined by veteran MLB writer Jon Tayler to talk about the Chicago White Sox, if they're headed in the right direction, Yoan Moncada's development, four years since the Chris Sale trade, Luis Robert's upside in center field, the White Sox needing an expanded MLB Playoffs and much more. Then, Yahoo Sports' Sean Sullivan returns to the pod to talk VOLS, how Tennessee could beat Oklahoma, Jarrett Guarantano's big 2020, Harrison Bailey hype, Jeremy Pruitt's personality and much more.
73 min
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Atlanta Sports Report: Braves Built For Restart...
Chase Thomas is joined by 680 The Fan's Carlos Medina to talk about MLB's restart plan in July, how the Braves were built for this sort of environment, the Falcons disastrous draft, betting on CeeDee Lamb over A.J. Terrell, the issues with Atlanta's team-building strategy, new issues with UGA's offense, Tennessee not Florida contending in the SEC East, if it's Texas A&M's time out west and much more.
53 min
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NFL Offseason Check-In, Jacksonville Jaguars Ed...
Chase Thomas is joined by the Florida Times-Union's John Reid to talk about Vegas pegging Jacksonville as the NFL's worst team in 2020, issues during the Tom Coughlin regime, how the Jaguars fell off, Leonard Fournette and Yannick Ngakoue's future in Jax, the addition of Jay Gruden to the coaching staff, if the Jags are tanking for Trevor Lawrence, fun Jags stories over the years and much more.
47 min
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Thunder's Interesting Lu Dort Extension, NBA Re...
Chase Thomas is joined by Early Bird Rights' Jeff Siegel to talk about the OKC Thunder extending Lu Dort in an odd way, the Thunder's increasingly expensive roster, how they could set themselves up to trade for the next disgruntled star, what Gallinari will do is critical, the latest issues and concerns with the NBA's return in July, the Lakers losing Avery Bradley, the state of the Orlando Magic, Jonathan Isaac's upside, Mo Bamba's development and much more.
59 min