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.
926
Contenders Or Pretenders In The NBA's Disney Wo...
Chase Thomas is joined by MassLive's Tom Westerholm to talk about the Boston Celtics title chances this summer, how Jayson Tatum has become a star, the personalities of Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown, the future of Gordon Hayward, missing Al Horford, if Tatum and Brown can be the best players on a contender one day, and much more.
50 min
927
Atlanta Sports Report: MLS Is Back, ATL United ...
Chase Thomas is joined by ATL United commentator Jason Longshore to talk about the return of the MLS, who should be favored, the tough group for the two LA teams, why Columbus and New York pose problems for ATL United, an update on Josef Martinez, Pity vs. Barco longterm, why Sporting KC should be the favorites to win the MLS Cup and much more.
27 min
928
Jonathan Tayler Thomas Talks MLB, San Francisco...
Chase Thomas is joined by veteran MLB writer Jon Tayler to talk about MLB coming back, why owners really need to stop complaining, why the Universal DH is for the best, what the San Francisco Giants are doing, the addition of Gabe Kapler, why they could steal an NL Wildcard spot, Mike Yastrzemski's upside, a veteran rotation and much more.
55 min
929
Tom Brady Left New England, Now What With Brian...
Chase Thomas is joined by Pats Pulpit's Brian Phillips to talk about the Patriots, Brady Going To Tampa Bay, Bellichick vs. Saban, Stidham’s Upside, Antonio Brown Questions, New England’s Defense, LOL Bills, and much more.
105 min
930
Jonathan Tayler Thomas Talks MLB, Oakland Athle...
Chase Thomas is joined by veteran MLB writer Jon Tayler to talk about the 2020 Oakland Athletics, why it doesn't feel like they've been successful as they have been in the last decade, Jesus Luzardo is coming, what happened to Khris Davis, Matt Olson hitting more dingers, if Stephen Piscotty still has a spot in the core, issues at 2B, betting on Marcus Semien and Matt Chapman and much more.
62 min
931
Houston Rockets Hype With Jackson Gatlin of Loc...
Chase Thomas is joined by Locked On Rockets' Jackson Gatlin to talk about the Rockets' huge opportunity in Orlando next month, what changed for the Rockets after trading for Robert Covington, why the Rockets don't miss Clint Capela, how Harden's relationship with Westbrook and Paul is similar, what makes Russ great in Houston, why they can win the title, if this is it for Daryl Morey and Mike D'Antoni and much more.
42 min
932
NBA 2020 Title Contenders Ranked With Jovan Buh...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the upcoming NBA playoffs, why the Spurs may be the worst returning team, issues with the Pelicans and Grizzlies facing the Lakers, doubting the Sixers and Jazz, buying the Rockets and Celtics, and hashing out the Lakers vs. Clippers question.
104 min
933
Jonathan Tayler Thomas Talks MLB, Chicago Cubs ...
Chase Thomas is joined by Jon Tayler to talk about the 2020 Chicago Cubs, issues with spending, the team's new independent television contract, why we like their rotation headlined by Lester and Yu Darvish, the awkward Kris Bryant situation, why this team should be better and much more.
Then, Reason's Billy Binion joins the program to talk about his piece in the magazine on confederate monuments, their history, why they belong in museums and not the streets and much more.
70 min
934
Latest NBA Restart Plan, Knicks Going After Thi...
Chase Thomas is joined by NBA Canada's Scott Rafferty to talk about the NBA's latest plan to come back on July 31 in Orlando, why an NIT-type tournament for Lottery teams would be sensational in Vegas, if the league really wants Zion and the Pelicans in the playoffs, the Knicks going after Tom Thibodeau as their next coach, how Kenny Atkinson would fare, the issues with the Kings, Walton vs. Joerger, how good Marvin Bagley can be, and much more.
66 min
935
Atlanta Sports Report: UGA Lands JT Daniels Wit...
Chase Thomas is joined by Matt DeBary to talk about UGA prying away J.T. Daniels from USC, Carson Beck's future with the team, his relationship with Georgia OC Todd Monken, if Jamie Newman is a sure thing in Athens, and why you can't forget about Brock Vandagriff.
Then, Lanier High School Football Coach Korey Mobbs joins the show to talk about his Longhorns, coaching during Covid-19, thriving in Class 6A in Georgia, how offenses have changed at HS level, rivalries with Dacula and Buford, and much more.
57 min
936
WWE, AEW & Impact Wrestling With Derek Montilla...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Steel Cage's Derek Montilla to talk about a solid week for AEW Dynamite on TNT, how Matt Hardy has flourished in AEW, issues with Brodie Lee on top, where the Chris Jericho vs. Mike Tyson feud is going, what makes Impact Wrestling great right now, Matt Riddle's jump to SmackDown, poor AJ Styles, and their differing opinions on Sami Callihan and Drew McIntyre.
68 min
937
Dallas Cowboys With Dalton Miller of Blue Chip ...
Chase Thomas is joined by Bule Chip Scouting founder Dalton Miller to talk about the Dallas Cowboys' 2020 outlook, how the team won the 2020 NFL Draft, the contractual issues between Dallas and Dak Prescott, how Prescott's situation compares to Kirk Cousins in Washington, how the Cowboys compare to the Eagles, the issues with the team's secondary, and why they have a real shot at making a Super Bowl run next season.
25 min
938
College Football And Notre Dame With Ty Hildenb...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Solid Verbal's Ty Hildenbrandt to talk about the show's big announcement, what makes Urban Meyer great on TV, the Notre Dame offensive coordinator change, Ian Book's issues and strengths, Kevin Austin and Chris Tyree hype, realistic expectations for the Fighting Irish in 2020, more.
Then, Jon Tayler returns to talk Diamondbacks, how the D'backs have thrived in the middle, Ketel Marte's rise, the sturdy rotation in 'Zona, Lindor possibilities, bullpen questions and much more.
92 min
939
Former Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Terance Ma...
Chase Thomas is joined by former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Terance Mathis to talk about his NFL career, coaching at the high-school level in Georgia, what made him flourish at the University of New Mexico, challenges of college recruiting at smaller schools, how the wide receiver position has changed, favorite routes to run, why the hitch route is so hard to master, why the '98 Falcons were better than the '98 Broncos and much more.
48 min
940
Maryland Football 2020 Season Outlook With Emil...
Chase Thomas is joined by Emily Giambalvo of the Washington Post to talk about the 2020 Maryland Terrapins, what went wrong in 2019, if Maryland will have football with COVID-19, what Mike Locksley has done right at Maryland thus far, the Terrapins landing former Alabama QB Taulia Tagovailoa, how the team has recruited so well as of late, the issues with the offense in 2019, and a brutal 2020 schedule.
48 min
941
The Last Dance Finale, Knicks Are Competent, an...
Chase Thomas is joined by NBA TV's Sekou Smith to talk about the end of the "Last Dance" documentary on ESPN, how Scottie Pippen won the doc, how Jerry Krause really was during the 90s, what Leon Rose is building in New York, if a coach should want the Nets job, Jayson Tatum wanting Phoenix over Boston, why NBA players prefer certain markets, the Hawks potentially paying John Collins the max, problems with their long-term development and much more.
67 min
942
TCU Puts College Football On Notice With Jeremy...
Chase Thomas is joined by Horned Frog Blitz's Jeremy Clark to talk about TCU nabbing five-star running back Zach Evans out of nowhere, what this means for TCU football going forward, how TCU and Gary Patterson recruits in the state of Texas and beyond, TCU vs. Alabama in Dallas, why Max Duggan struggled as a freshman, the addition of Jerry Kill to the coaching staff, if they can compete in the Big 12 this fall and if the Big 12 will ever expand with UCF and Houston.
46 min
943
NBA With Ben Golliver of The Washington Post l ...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Washington Post's Ben Golliver to talk about how the NBA is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, when it might return this summer, if the Bucks were going to win it before the season ended, how Giannis looks at his legacy, if Tom Thibodeau gets back into the NBA, why coaching the Nets would be terrible, Rudy Gobert trade buzz, the Warriors getting back to normal, Minnesota becoming Houston 2.0 and much more.
83 min
944
Inner Circle Back On Top Of AEW Dynamite, MJF I...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Edmonton Sun's Trevor Robb to talk about CM Punk being the "Mystery Hacker" On SmackDown, the return of Jeff Hardy's epic theme, issues with letting Kenny Omega take the fall in the main event, Brodie Lee vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW title, what makes MJF so great, more.
Then, Impact Wrestling's Josh Mathews stops by to talk about his career, working commentary with his wife Madison Rayne, Rebellion's success, Impact's future, ECIII potentially returning and much more.
62 min
945
College Football Questions And Concerns With Iv...
Chase Thomas is joined by ESPN's Ivan Maisel to talk about how Covid-19 might affect the 2020 CFB season, how Mack Brown has thrived at UNC, Miami and FSU's uncertain future as dominant programs, the return of the Kansas vs. Missouri rivalry, the one-time transfer rule for NCAA athletes and funny Nick Saban stories.
Then Colorado Associate AD David Plati joins the program to talk Karl Dorrell hire, Mel Tucker's departure, Colorado leaving the Big 12, what makes Laviska Shenault special and much more.
82 min
946
Pistons Have Cap Space, Blake Griffin And Derri...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's James Edward III to talk about the all the cap space the Detroit Pistons have this summer, the Andre Drummond trade to Cleveland, how Blake Griffin fits into their long-term plans, what they wanted for Derrick Rose in a trade, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Sekou Doumbouya and Christian Wood's upside, Luke Kennard confusion and their interesting front-office group.
42 min
947
MLB July 4 Opening Day, Buying The Mets, and Tw...
Chase Thomas is joined by WSJ's Jared Diamond to talk about MLB's latest idea to get the season underway, why buying the Mets from the Wilpons is so difficult, optimism in Queens for New York in 2020, why the Twins' lineup could give the Yankees problems in 2020, what makes the Rays interesting, why the Cubs could implode, the futures of Alex Cora, AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow and a fun AJ Preller story.
55 min
948
Cody Or Lance Archer For First AEW TNT Champ, J...
Chase Thomas is joined by Limerick, Ireland's own The Barry Lad to talk about how his town is handling COVID-19, the controversy surrounding Kenny Omega's latest match on AEW Dynamite, why Wardlow and Lance Archer are great, the case for Cody and PAC in the TNT tournament, Damian Priest's voice, Jake Atlas's debut finisher on NXT, David Starr vs. Jordan Devlin, the future of NXT UK, why MLW is so underrated and much more.
55 min
949
NFL Draft Round 1 Analysis With Logan Lamorandi...
Chase Thomas is joined by Logan Lamorandier of Lion Lowdown to talk about the Lions not trading out of No. 3 in the NFL Draft, how Jeff Okudah fits Matt Patricia's scheme, Round 1 surprises, how the Dolphins won and the Raiders lost Round 1, the Falcons reaching on A.J. Terrell, concern over the Chargers' picks, Green Bay picking their Aaron Rodgers replacement in Jordan Love and best Day 2 value guys.
35 min
950
Nate Stanley's Replacement At Iowa, Kirk Ferent...
Chase Thomas is joined by Marc Morehouse to talk about the state of Iowa football, a favorable schedule for Spencer Petras' debut at QB, if Brian Ferentz is the right offensive coordinator, how long his father Kirk keeps coaching, their 2021 recruiting class and if Iowa State can catch them with Matt Campbell.
Then, John Dietz joins the program to talk about the NHL returning in some form, the Blackhawks in purgatory, potentially trading Kane and Toews, Jeremy Colliton's job performance and much more.
65 min