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.
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NHL With Boston Sports Journal's Conor Ryan and...
Chase Thomas is joined by Boston Bruins' beat writer Conor Ryan to talk about the big injury news regarding Connor McDavid, how it changes the Oilers' playoff outlook, moves Jeff Holland can make in the coming weeks, the Jason Zucker trade for Pittsburgh, the Seattle Kracken name, and how the Sharks should sell before the NHL Trade Deadline. Then, Rock Chalk Blog's Landen Fields joins the show to talk Kansas basketball, their defensive dominance and why they're the best team in the Big 12 this year.
46 min
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Jayson Tatum Is A Star, Embiid or Simmons and t...
Chase Thomas is joined by Bleacher Report and Hardwood Knocks' Dan Favale to talk about the emergence of Jayson Tatum in Boston, why it changes everything in the East, why it all goes back to Gordon Hayward, the Sixers' offensive issues with no shooting beside Simmons and Embiid, how the Sixers got here, the Warriors' title odds in the next two seasons, the problems with their roster and timeline and much more.
55 min
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WWE Road To WrestleMania and AEW Road To Revolu...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Mike Piellucci to talk about this week's excellent episode of AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite, the brutal feud between MJF and Cody working, how the Adam "Hangman" Page angle should end, where the Lucha Bros fit on the card, the upside of Santana, the sudden push of Drew McIntyre on RAW, why Kevin Owens still makes the most sense as WWE champion, what makes SmackDown forgettable, the issues with pushing Braun Strowman and Killer Kross heading to WWE.
63 min
979
NBA Trade Deadline Hysteria With Alex Regla l T...
Chase Thomas is joined by NBA writer, formerly of Silver Screen & Roll, Alex Regla to talk about the NBA Trade Deadline, what the Lakers are thinking targeting another guard, why they should get Marcus Morris, how to beat Giannis in a seven-game series, the issues with the four-team trade for Atlanta and Minnesota, why the Hawks are in trouble with Capela and Collins, why the Spurs should move DeRozan or Murray, the Nuggets going for it and much more.
43 min
980
Florida State Football With The Nolecast's Ingr...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Nolecast's Ingram Smith to talk about the turnover at Florida State, what went wrong for Willie Taggart at FSU, how the athletic department and university has changed, how Mike Norvell will be different and much more. Then, MLB writer Jon Tayler to talk about the Mookie Betts trade decision for the Red Sox, why it makes no sense for Boston, the Astros hiring another Ivy Leaguer, the Mets going Full Mets and never being able to escape the Wilpons, and much more.
68 min
981
NFL Super Bowl LIV Analysis With Revenge Of The...
Chase Thomas is joined by Revenge Of The Bird's Blake Murphy to talk about Sunday night's Super Bowl, why the Chiefs were victorious over the 49ers, the greatness of Patrick Mahomes under pressure, how Jimmy Garoppolo folded under pressure, why Kyle Shanahan was not to blame for the loss, the issues with the Niners going forward, how the Cardinals and the rest of the NFC West will look next season, and much more.
30 min
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WWE Royal Rumble and AEW With RBR Wrestling's E...
Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Eric Brady to talk about the Royal Rumble on Sunday, Drew McIntyre winning the Rumble, the problems with Charlotte Flair challenging Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's Title, how Bianca Belair stole the show, the issues with Brock Lesnar going forward, how AEW has won with Cody and Jon Moxley and much more.
53 min
983
NBA With The Athletic's Jovan Buha l The Chase ...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about his big story on the Clippers, how it all unfolded, the issues with Kawhi Leonard's load management, working with two superstars in today's NBA, managing role players' egos, how the Clippers can still win it all, how they differ from the Lakers' two superstars, the possibility of trading Montrezl Harrell, the rise of stars wanting out after new contract with their bad team, the Bradley Beal conundrum in Washington and much more.
63 min
984
NHL With Brady Trettenero and Illinois Basketba...
Chase Thomas is joined by NHL writer Brady Trettenero to talk about how the Montreal Canadiens have struggled in 2019-2020, the issues with Carey Price, how the team could go on a run like they did last season, the return of Brendan Gallagher, the Penguins extending Marcus Pettersson, and what the Sabres should do at the NHL Trade Deadline. Then, Rivals' Brad Sturdy joins the show to talk Illinois basketball, how Underwood has changed the program, and how the Illini have run through the Big 10 this season.
43 min
985
College Football With Banner Society's Alex Kir...
Chase Thomas is joined by Banner Society's Alex Kirshner to talk about how teams have historically beaten Alabama over the last several years, early SEC West Power Rankings, best and worst offseason coaching changes, and what the NCAA might change in the not-too-distant future. Then, the Idaho Statesman's Ron Counts joins the show to talk about Boise State's war with the Mountain West, if the Broncos could leave the MWC, Bryan Harsin's tenure, and their 2020 outlook.
49 min
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MLB With Barstool Sports' Jared Carrabis
Chase Thomas is joined by Barstool Sports' Jared Carrabis to talk about the future of the Boston Red Sox, what happened with Houston and their cheating scandal, the issue with trading Mookie Betts, Andrew Benintendi's rough 2019 season, the firing of Alex Cora, the Braves signing Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta still needing more help without Josh Donaldson, and the bizarre situation in Colorado with Nolan Arenado and the Rockies.
47 min
987
NFL Conference Championship Games With Steelers...
Chase Thomas is joined by Steelers Depot's Daniel Valente to talk about Tom Brady potentially leaving the Patriots, why Phillip Rivers would make sense in Philadelphia, the Steelers' future with Big Ben in 2020, how the Chiefs steamrolled the Titans, the interesting defensive changes for Kansas City, the Titans paying Ryan Tannehill, the 49ers' big night from Raheem Mostert, how the Niners' defensive line took down Green Bay, and Mahomes vs. Jimmy G in the Super Bowl.
48 min
988
NBA With No Dunks' Trey Kerby
Chase Thomas is joined by No Dunks' Trey Kerby to talk about this season in the NBA, how the Lakers have powered through the Western Conference, what the Sixers can do to get back into title contention, how Andre Drummond is viewed in the league, the Hawks' veteran problem, Memphis breaking out in the West and if the Pacers can win the East.
27 min
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MLB Hits The Astros Hard, Winter Meetings Winne...
Chase Thomas is joined by BamaOnline's Travis Reier to talk about the 2019 season for Alabama, what LSU winning it all means for the Crimson Tide going forward, how long Nick Saban will continue to coach, why Tua didn't stay, if Alabama's defense will improve in 2020 and much more. Plus, 680 The Fan's Chris Dimino returns to talk about MLB's handling of the Astros, what this means for baseball going forward, the Braves and Josh Donaldson, winners and losers from free agency, and much more.
60 min
990
Hawks Trade Ideas, Jazz Are Back, and the Wizar...
Chase Thomas is joined by Early Bird Rights' Jeff Siegel to talk about the Atlanta Hawks' rumored interest in Andre Drummond from Detroit, how the Hawks need to add salary before this summer, the possibility of Lloyd Pierce getting fired, the Jazz turning it around, Donovan Mitchell getting to the Kawhi-like level, the Wizards being fun offensively, and the Grizzlies making the playoffs in the West.
55 min
991
NHL Midseason Report With NBC Sports' Sean Leah...
Chase Thomas is joined by NBC Sports' NHL writer Sean Leahy to talk about the NHL season to date, the Tampa Bay Lightning winning seven-straight games, how Andrei Vasilevskiy has caught fire in the net, the Predators firing Peter Laviolette, how John Hynes will fair behind the bench in Nashville, Laviolette in Seattle, Connor McDavid's crazy goal, and the Golden Knights getting back into Stanley Cup contention. Plus, Chase's dad on Atlanta United's 2020 season, UGA questions, SEC Hot Takes and more.
71 min
992
College Football 2019 Season Review With Not Th...
Chase Thomas is joined by longtime buddy and sometimes boss Not That Ryan Adams to talk about the crazy 2019-20 college football season, what Georgia should do with James Coley heading into next year, how Auburn fell to Minnesota in their bowl game, why Todd Grantham would be hilarious at Mississippi State, Vanderbilt thinking outside of the box, teams who are trending up and down, why FSU nailed it with Mike Norvell and Colorado State did not with Steve Addazzio and their CFB Final picks.
77 min
993
Niners Clinch NFC West, Black Monday Firings, B...
Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about NFL Week 17, how the 49ers defeated the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, the Seahawks' offensive philosophy problems, the Dolphins stunning the Patriots on the road, Washington finally firing Bruce Allen, why the Browns' job might still be the best job available, the Falcons keeping their FO and coaching staff, and their NFL Wild Card Weekend picks.
61 min
994
Fourth Quarter Jimmy G In San Fran, Dak Isn't R...
Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about Week 16 in the NFL, how the Niners got their groove back against Los Angeles, the issues with going to George Kittle a little too much, how Jared Goff player compared to Jimmy G, the Jalen Ramsey postgame comments, Devonta Freeman's big day for Atlanta, the Cowboys floundering in Philly, the Titans earning respect while losing, the Kyler Show in Seattle and their Week 17 picks.
82 min
995
Pelicans Keep Losing, Spurs Need To Rebuild and...
Chase Thomas is joined by Bleacher Report and NBA Math's Dan Favale to talk about the NBA season through December, how the Magic and Hornets have survived to this point, why the Magic should move Aaron Gordon, the Pelicans losing game after game, how much of it is the absence of Zion, trading Redick or Jrue, the Spurs falling out of the playoff picture, the Grizzlies being a fun young group of guys, the Kings finally getting healthy, how they integrate Fox and Bagley back into things, and much more.
57 min
996
MLB Hot Stove Update, Bumgarner Likes Arizona, ...
Chase Thomas is joined by MLB writer Jon Tayler to talk about a busy Winter Meetings in MLB, why Madison Bumgarner chose the Diamondbacks, the comparisons to Strasburg and Cole, why Arizona should be commended for building through the middle, why the Indians did the Corey Kluber trade with Texas, how the Rangers contend in the AL West now, Cleveland always trying to save money, the Angels signing Rendon but needing Dallas Keuchel and much more.
51 min
997
Falcons Stun Niners, Raiders Implode In Oakland...
Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about how the Falcons stunned the 49ers in San Francisco, the issues with Jimmy G's play and Kyle Shanahan's play-calling, the absence of Richard Sherman, the Raiders pitiful sendoff in Oakland, the Packers thriving with a pass rush and pass protection, the Chiefs getting back on track, the current NFL playoff picture and their Week 16 picks in the NFL.
105 min
998
The Bucks Are Back, Bulls Are Sad, and Trae You...
Chase Thomas is joined by the Washington Post's Ben Golliver to talk about how the Bucks are tearing apart the East, how Giannis makes it easier for Milwaukee's role players, what to do if you're the Bulls, the problems with their young guys' development, Trae Young losing it over his subpar teams, and the Nets weird problem with Dinwiddie and Kyrie. Plus, The Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey jumps on the pod to talk Pirates, Ben Cherington's outlook on the club, Starling Marte's trade options, and much more.
62 min
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Caron Butler on His NBA Career, His Tuff Juice ...
Chase Thomas is joined by former NBA all-star Caron Butler to talk about his illustrious career in the association, making the move from playing in the league to covering it in the media, how the game has changed since he retired, what makes the Bucks and Lakers so dominant, how "Tuff Juice" became his nickname years ago, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, why writing his book was so therapeutic, coaching in Hawaii and much more.
22 min
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George Kittle Throttles New Orleans, People For...
Chase Thoams is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about the Falcons dominant win over the Panthers, why Matt Ryan's numbers are down in 2019, the 49ers putting themselves in prime position for a Super Bowl run, the loss of Sherman, Drew Lock showing out again in Houston, Patrick Mahomes flying under the radar in Kansas City, the Rams winning again, OBJ drama in Cleveland, Mike McCarthy wanting back in the NFL and Week 15 analysis.
79 min