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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WWE With Vaughn Johnson (Ep. 157)
Chase Thomas is joined by the Philadelphia Eagles' digital team producer Vaughn Johnson to talk about Drew McIntyre and John Cena commenting on the WWE locker room (3:00), changes to Smackdown Live once they move to FOX (10:00), Jim Ross' comments on Braun Strowman being The Guy in 2019 (30:00), Velveteen Dream vs. Ricochet (40:00), Enzo Amore's rap video (50:00), and 205 Live's main event (55:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
60 min
1227
MLB With Nick Stellini Of The Athletic and Spor...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic and Sporting News' Nick Stellini to talk about the Blue Jays refusing to call up Vladamir Guerrero Jr. (3:00), the end of Hanley Ramirez in Boston (10:00), the Rays being kind of OK (18:00), the Mets horrible week (32:00), whether or not the Mets should trade Jacob DeGrom at the deadline (42:00), the Diamondbacks' terrible offense (48:00), and the muddled together NL West race (52:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com    
69 min
1228
WWE RAW's Worst Segment, Smackdown to FOX, and ...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Ringer's Kenny Herzog to talk about the worst segment in Monday Night Raw history between Bobby Lashley and Sami Zayn (3:00), Roman Reigns and Stephanie McMahon's weird promos (10:00), the never-ending Bayley and Sasha Banks feud (15:00), Reigns potentially turning on Seth Rollins (20:00), the Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax feud (29:00), Smackdown Live moving to FOX (38:00), and the New Day in the MITB (45:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
53 min
1229
Atlanta United With Chase's Dad and MLB With Jo...
Chase Thomas is joined by his dad to talk about the first-place Atlanta United (3:00), what happened against the New York Red Bulls (8:00), questionable officiating in the game (13:50), and if they need any help to their roster (20:00). Then, Sports Illustrated's Jon Tayler jumps on the pod to talk about the Braves (26:00), potential Francisco Liriano trades for the Tigers (34:00), Miguel Cabrera's future (45:00), tanking in MLB (50:00), the Tampa Bay Rays bringing out the "opener" (58:00), Derek Jeter (70:00), and the Toronto Blue Jays falling off a cliff (77:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
89 min
1230
WWE MITB, Smackdown Live Leaving USA Network, a...
Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Paul Griffin to talk about this week in WWE (7:00), why Kevin Owens should be the one to beat Brock Lesnar for the Raw Universal Title (10:00), the John Cena and Nikki Bella storyline (15:00), Asuka vs. Carmella and Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey (24:00), Buddy Murphy on 205 Live (30:00), Smackdown Live leaving the USA Network (40:00), and preview the Money in the Bank ladder matches (45:00). You can support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon, following Chase on Twitter, Liking him on Facebook, checking out the website, and leaving a rating and review on iTunes. 
65 min
1231
NBA Draft Lottery Fallout With Dan Favale of Bl...
Chase Thomas is joined by NBA Math and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale to talk about the Suns and Kings going No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA Draft Lottery (3:00), Dennis Schroder and DeMarcus Cousins unfollowing their teams on Instagram (8:00), the Hawks getting the No. 3 pick (12:00), Luka Donic in Sacramento (15:00), the unfortunate luck of the Mavericks and Magic (24:00), the Grizzlies issues (28:00), what Philly is going to do (35:00), Los Angeles getting Kawhi and LeBron (38:00), the Cavs vs. Celtics (45:00), and if Mike Budenholzer should take the Bucks or Raptors job (50:00).  You can support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon, following Chase on Twitter, Liking him on Facebook, checking out the website, and leaving a rating and review on iTunes.   
60 min
1232
Packers With Zach Jacobson of Cheesehead TV and...
Chase Thomas is joined by Cheesehead TV's Zach Jacobson to talk about the Green Bay Packers nailing the draft (3:00), Dez Bryant in Green Bay (4:00), drafting Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson (11:00), Mike Pettine taking over as DC (17:00), and paying Aaron Rodgers (19:00). Then, CBS Sports MLB writer R.J. Anderson jumps on the pod to talk about Matt Harvey's trade to the Reds (26:00), the sad state of the Seattle Mariners (32:00), what they can do to make the playoffs in 2018 (40:00), and if the Cleveland Indians are in trouble with the stacked AL(43:00). You can support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon, following Chase on Twitter, Liking him on Facebook, checking out the website, and leaving a rating and review on iTunes. 
50 min
1233
NFL Post-Draft With Carlos Medina Of 680 The Fa...
Chase Thomas is joined by 680 The Fan's Carlos Medina to talk about their time together on the Chuck & Chernoff Show (3:00), which teams nailed the 2018 NFL Draft (8:00), the Cowboys moving on from Dez Bryant (13:00), the Browns drafting Baker Mayfield and Denzel Ward at No. 1 and No. 4 (17:00), why Josh Rosen and the Cardinals should be a perfect marriage (25:00), why Oakland had the worst in 2018 (30:00), the Falcons paying Matt Ryan (35:00), the decision to bring back Steve Sarkisian (40:00), and what's going on with Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs (43:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
54 min
1234
MLB With Jon Tayler of Sports Illustrated (Ep. ...
Chase Thomas is joined by Sports Illustrated's Jon Tayler to talk about the Braves' hot start (3:00), the Giants' misfortune in 2018 (8:00), Beethoven vs. Air Bud (25:00), the Phillies vs. Mets in the NL East (27:00), the Red Sox vs. Yankees (34:00), George Spring for AL MVP (45:00), the sad state of the Orioles (49:00), the Tigers hanging around in the AL Central (55:00), and what to make of the Indians being below .500 through 35 games (60:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
69 min
1235
WWE Backlash Preview, Peyton Royce, and Brock L...
Chase Thomas is joined by Philly Influencer's Nick Piccone to talk about this week on WWE television (3:00), the Montreal crowds (13:00), the Roman Reigns promo on Monday Night Raw (20:00), who is going to ultimately beat Brock Lesnar (27:00), Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn being the best talkers in the company (29:00), Moment Of Bliss (40:00), preview Backlash (50:00), Buddy Murphy on 205 Live (67:00), and Corey Graves getting heat for Instagram posts (74:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com  
79 min
1236
NBA Playoffs, Knicks' Coaching Search, and Kawh...
Chase Thomas is joined by ESPN's Jovan Buha to talk about the Thunder getting eliminated in Round 1 (3:00), the absence of Andre Robeson (9:00), Russell Westbrook with star players (16:00), Donovan Mitchell vs. Ben Simmons (25:00), David Fizdale to the Knicks (34:00), Doc Rivers in Los Angeles (40:00), and the Kawhi Leonard drama with the Spurs (48:00). Then, Daily Thunder's Weston Shepherd jumps on the pod to reflect on the Thunder's season (59:00), Melo's future with OKC (66:00), Westbrook's future with OKC (69:00), what happens if Paul George leaves (75:00), Billy Donovan (77:00), and what happens this summer (80:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
83 min
1237
NFL Draft Recap And Reactions With Trevor Sikke...
Chase Thomas is joined by Pewter Report's Trevor Sikkema to talk about the Browns taking Baker Mayfield No. 1 overall (6:00), how Sam Darnold will fair in New York (13:00), Lamar Jackson in Baltimore (23:00), why Josh Rosen should thrive in Arizona (27:00), who won the NFL Draft as a whole (36:00), the Bengals' draft (42:00), the Raiders' terrible draft (48:00), the NFC South's status (58:00), and why Josh Allen was such a mistake for the Bills (62:00).  SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
75 min
1238
NBA Playoffs With Scott Rafferty of The Step Ba...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Step Back's Scott Rafferty to talk about the Sixers rolling by the Heat (3:00), the importance of Bellinelli, Saric and Ilyasova (10:00), Donovan Mitchell in the playoffs (20:00), the absence of Andre Roberson for the Thunder (29:00), the Hassan Whiteside problem in Miami (35:00), and the future of the Wizards and Cavs (40:00). Then, Pro Football Focus's Sam Monson jumps on the to debate Steve Palazzolo and Mike Renner's hair game (48:00), teams with the biggest holes on their roster (50:00), Sam Bradford in Arizona (51:00), Josh Allen vs. Baker Mayfield (53:00), if Andy Dalton can have a bounce-back year (59:00), Kirk Cousins in Minnesota (60:00), Steve Sarkisian in Atlanta (62:00), and if people are overreacting to the Raiders offseason (65:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com     
71 min
1239
NHL Playoffs With Jim Rixner of Pensburgh and N...
Chase Thomas is joined by Pensburgh, SB Nation's Pittsburgh Penguins blog, writer Jim Rixner to talk about the Penguins knocking out the Flyers (3:00), playing the hot Washington Capitals (8:00), the Eastern Conference playoff picture (12:00), the best Stanley Cup final for the NHL (15:00), the red-hot San Jose Sharks (20:00), and give their predictions for Round 2 (22:00). Then, Marc Sessler of the Around the NFL podcast jumps on the pod to talk about the Browns' draft options (24:00), the possibility of the team taking two quarterbacks (29:00), the history of drafting twice in the top-5 in the NFL Draft (33:00), whether or not the Bengals could bounce back in 2018 (40:00), the Dallas Cowboys' contention window (47:00), playoff teams from 2017 in danger of missing the postseason this year (49:00), and the beautiful uniform changes for the Dolphins and Jaguars (52:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
55 min
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Braves' Hot Start, WrestleMania 34, and the WWE...
Chase Thomas is joined by Fox Sports' Cory McCartney to talk about the Ronald Acuna call-up date (3:00), the rise of Ozzie Albies (10:00), a potential Chris Archer trade at the deadline (19:00), Dansby Swanson getting back on track in 2018 (25:00), and what they thought of WWE WrestleMania 34 and NXT TakeOver: New Orleans (30:00). Then, RBR Wrestling's William R. Washington jumps on the pod to talk about Gail Kim taking shots at Stephanie McMahon (45:00), the stacked Smackdown Live roster (55:00), Winners and Losers from the Superstar Shake-up (60:00), a new Roman Reigns idea (72:00), and the booking of John Cena and The Undertaker at WrestleMania 34 (78:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com     
86 min
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NBA Playoffs Round 1 With Jason Patt and Brookl...
Chase Thomas is joined by Nets Daily's Anthony Puccio to talk about the 2017-18 season for the Brooklyn Nets (3:00), the development of D'Angelo Russell (8:00), the future of Jeremy Lin and Spencer Dinwiddie (16:00), and the rise of Jarrett Allen (23:00). Then, NBA writer Jason Patt jumps on the pod to talk about the Washington Wizards going down 2-0 against the Toronto Raptors (29:00), the possibility of Celtics vs. Heat in Round 2 (38:00), the weird Kawhi Leonard stuff with the Spurs (48:00), the problem with the Timberwolves (60:00), Jrue Holliday stepping up (66:00), and the New York Knicks disastrous coaching search (76:00).  SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
87 min
1242
NBA Year End Awards With Sean Highkin and Wizar...
Chase Thomas is joined by NBA writer Sean Highkin to talk about the offseason coaching changes (3:00), their Coach of the Year choices (14:00), Donovan Mitchell vs. Ben Simmons (20:00), Victor Oladipo winning Most Improved (30:00), and why everybody is over-thinking James Harden as MVP (39:00). Then, Deadspin's Chris Thompson jumps on the pod to talk about the Wizards (45:00), their chances of winning a first-round series (50:00), hypothetical John Wall trades (63:00), and Colin Cowherd vs. John Wall (70:00).  SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
75 min
1243
Sopranos Season 5 With Todd VanDerWerff of Vox ...
Chase Thomas is joined by Vox's critic at large Todd VanDerWerff to talk about The Sopranos (3:00), the Adrianna La Cerva storyline of Season 5 (8:00), Tony Soprano becoming a sociopath (15:00), the trapped characters in the show (20:00), and whether or not Furio is still alive and well (25:00). Then, Sox Machine's Josh Nelson jumps on the pod to talk about Shoehei Otani starting off hot for the Angels (34:00), the Indians benefiting from the terrible AL Central (40:00), the Red Sox and Mets hot start (50:00), Bryce Harper raking (58:00), and the Pirates coming out of nowhere (70:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
80 min
1244
WWE WrestleMania 34 Preview and Predictions Wit...
Chase Thomas is joined by RBR Wrestling's Eric Brady to talk ROH and NXT's big weekend PPVs (3:00), the debut of the North American title in NXT (13:00), the Undertaker and John Cena drama (20:00), the Sasha Banks vs. Bayley feud (27:00), Braun Strowman not needing a tag-team partner (40:00), the Ronda Rousey match (50:00), if Conor McGregor is next to make the jump (65:00), the Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair (73:00), and how the Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns and AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura title matches will go (83:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
94 min
1245
NBA Trade Machine Drama With Dan Favale of Blea...
Chase Thomas is joined by NBA Math and Bleacher Report's Dan Favale to talk about intriguing restricted free agent players this summer (3:00), the Kawhi Leonard trade rumors (13:00), why the Heat stuff doesn't make sense (20:00), Sixers and Wizards playoff odds (35:00), potential John Wall trades (45:00), and Hassan Whiteside potentially getting traded to the Lakers (50:00). Then, SNY TV MetsBlog's Matthew Cerrone to talk about the history of the site (56:00), Matt Harvey's resurgence (73:00), Michael Conforto's status (78:00), and whether or not the Mets can make the playoffs this year (83:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
87 min
1246
Baltimore Ravens Offseason, Seahawks, and NFL R...
Chase Thomas is joined by The Ravens Wire's Lindsey OK to talk about the Ravens' offseason (3:00), the AFC North (10:00), the Michael Crabtree signing (20:00), the Seattle Seahawks disastrous offseason (36:00), the future of the 49ers (45:00), and the NFL rule changes (50:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
59 min
1247
205 Live Rolling, Best and Worst WrestleMania 3...
Chase Thomas is joined by author Chris Illuminati to talk about why 205 Live is awesome now (3:00), the future of Braun Strowman (15:00), the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar problem (25:00), the U.S. Title Fatal Four Way match at WrestleMania 34 (35:00), why John Cena vs. The Undertaker could close WrestleMania (42:00), the Ronda Rousey babyface problem (45:00), and Becky Lynch getting a win on Smackdown Live (60:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
63 min
1248
Celtics Against the Eastern Conference, Timberw...
Chase Thomas is joined by MassLive.com's Tom Westerholm to talk about a controversial column aimed at Gordon Hayward leaving Utah (3:00), the Celtics getting hit with the injury bug with Marcus Smart and Kyrie Irving (10:00), Fultz vs. Tatum (20:00), Josh Jackson potentially being a Young Jimmy Butler (25:00), the Minnesota Timberwolves' tumble (28:00), why Chase loves Washington Wizards (38:00), and Doc Rivers and Mark Jackson being candidates to take over the Knicks (49:00). Then, Revenge of the Birds' Seth Cox jumps on the pod to talk about the Steve Keim era in Arizona (56:00), potentially trading up for a QB in the NFL Draft (65:00), the future of the NFC West (76:00), and how Carson Palmer will be remembered in Arizona (79:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
84 min
1249
Baker Mayfield in Denver, Potential Odell Beckh...
Chase Thomas is joined by Mile High Report's Ian St. Clair to talk about the Denver Broncos signing Case Keenum (3:00), if the Broncos will trade up for Baker Mayfield (15:00), whether or not the Broncos defense is in trouble (25:00), why the AFC West will probably suck next year (30:00), the Giants potentially trading Odell Beckham Jr. (38:00), and who has had the best under-the-radar NFL free agent deals (54:00).  SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com
64 min
1250
Daniel Bryan's Return, Roman Reigns, and Asuka'...
Chase Thomas is joined by Philadelphia Eagles' digital platform producer Vaughn Johnson to talk about the return of Daniel Bryan to Smackdown Live (3:00), the potential of a CM Punk return (18:00), potential new Smackdown Live GMs (25:00), the booking of Roman Reigns on Raw (31:00), and the booking of the Women's division on both shows (46:00). SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/chasethomaswriter TWITTER: @chase__thomas FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chasethomaswriter/ EMAIL: chasethomaspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.chasethomaspodcast.com  
60 min