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Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL | College Football | NCAA Basketball | NBA | Faith

Join published journalist and sports reporter Jack Vita each week for an in-depth breakdown of the latest news from the world of sports, featuring thoughtful analysis and exclusive interviews with athletes, coaches, executives and media members. Jack interviews athletes that provide a peak behind the curtain and a look at the daily life of a professional athlete. They also discuss life off-the-field and other various topics, including faith. Prominent guests include Brian Urlacher, Bob Nightengale,

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01:14:39

Johnathan Clancy Helps Jack Pick a Champions League...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/10/31

With the Champions League beginning, former college soccer player Johnathan Clancy returns to the Jack Vita Show to help Jack find a team to root for. Jack has NEVER podcasted on soccer before, and hasn't paid much attention to soccer in recent years, but he's coming back! Johnathan also relates soccer to popular American sports leagues. Jack takes a team compatibility test, and Johnathan reveals his new team to him! Great episode for both soccer and non-soccer fans. You can sign up to watch ALL of

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01:28:12

10.28.20 The Dodgers Have Won the World Series!

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/10/29

Jack is joined by Jake Paliga to recap the 2020 World Series. The Dodgers have finally won their first championship since 1988! Jack and Jake explain why it's time to move past Kershaw postseason criticism. Should Kevin Cash's decision to prematurely pull Blake Snell be the story of the 2020 Rays, or can we look past the mistake to admire Cash's team's magical season? Who are the early 2021 World Series favorites? How did baseball's new rules and regulations function? Are there any that Jack and

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44:25

10.26.20 One of the Greatest World Series Games Ever...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/10/27

For the first time ever, Jack is manning the studio all by himself! Without a guest, he will run through his thoughts on the World Series from the weekend (0:00 - 30:20), the Big Ten's opening weekend of football + the latest from college football (30:20 - 38:40), and NFL Week 7 (38:40 - END). Jack has a lot of thoughts on Clayton Kershaw's postseason legacy, the Dodgers' urgency to win, and a historically great game 4.

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01:19:13

10.19.20 World Series Preview + ALCS, NLCS Recap...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/10/20

Jack is joined by PrimeTimeSportsTalk.com's Joey Ricotta to recap the ALCS and NLCS, and preview the World Series. Along the way, Joey and Jack discuss how the Rays and Dodgers got here, the collapse (and bright future) of the Atlanta Braves, MLB playoff broadcasts, and this year's bizarre playoff schedule.

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01:39:14

10.12.20 MLB Division Series Recap + Championship...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/10/13

Former Survivor: South Pacific (season 23) contestant and college baseball player Albert Destrade visits the Jack Vita Show. Albert and Jack discuss all four of the Division Series' match-ups, MLB front offices, the brilliance of the Tampa Bay Rays, the shortcomings of the Yankees, and the upcoming League Championship Series match-ups. Albert is a diehard Atlanta Braves fan; is there hope for his Braves to get through the Dodgers? He also has an unexpecting Mike Fiers story. It's an instant classic

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01:24:31

10.4.20 MLB Playoffs: Wild Card Recap + Division...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/10/05

Jonathan Jaggard once again returns to the podcast to recap all the action from the wild card round of the playoffs. Then, he and Jack preview all four Division Series match-ups. What's next for the Cubs, Twins, and the other Wild Card losers? Is it time for the Cubs' front office to break up the team? Who will advance to the League Championship Series?

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01:28:13

9.28.20 College Football + MLB Playoff Preview

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/09/29

Chad Vautherine returns to the podcast to discuss a fun weekend in the world of college football, and preview the eight MLB Wild Card match-ups. Who will move on to the Division Series?

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01:44:16

The State of Baseball 2020 (with Mario Lanza)

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/09/26

The Funny 115's Mario Lanza returns to the Jack Vita Show to discuss the 2020 Major League Baseball season. What did Mario and Jack think of the shortened season, the expanded playoff field, and the sport's rule changes? How has MLB fared in the television ratings department? And what were the major stories of the 2020 season? (0:00 - 1:07:40). In addition to that, Mario shares a Don Mattingly story and talks Chicago-style pizza, Saturday Night Live season 46 (1:07:40 - 1:17:05) and the future of

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54:36

And the Greatest Kids Show of the 2000s is... (Feat....

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/09/21

After five weeks of voting, the listeners of the Jack Vita Show have named "the Greatest Kids Show of the 2000s". In this episode, the winner is revealed! Jack is joined by Rachel Gerhardt and first time podcast guest Jacob Schoon for a discussion about the entire bracket's results, 2000s television, nostalgia, and plenty more along the way!

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01:15:30

2000s Kids Show Bracket + Big Ten's Return + NFL +...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/09/18

Peter Funk and Jason Karys (both of Valpo men's basketball team staff) visit the Jack Vita Show for a conversation about the latest from the 2000s kids show bracket, the Big Ten's change of heart and plan to play, Tom Brady's Bucs, the fall of the Clippers and the rise of the Nuggets, the Heat's unlikely playoff run, the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Conference Finals predictions. It's a jam-packed episode you are not going to want to miss out on!

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01:10:53

GOAT Kids Show Bracket Sweet 16 + Reality TV Hour -...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/09/04

Jack welcomes Rachel Gerhardt back to the podcast for an overdue conversation on the impact of Covid-19 on the 2020 reality TV landscape. First, however, Jack and Rachel provide commentary on the first two rounds of the 2000s Kids Show bracket and preview the Sweet 16 (full bracket is at jackvita.com). Big Brother 22 is in session, Survivor 41 has been delayed and The Challenge 36 is set to start filming soon. Jack and Rachel weigh in on the first four weeks of Big Brother, the cancellation of

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01:15:52

8.24.20 GOAT Kids Show Bracket, Cubs-White Sox, MLB,...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/08/25

Jack welcomes longtime friend Grant Smith to the podcast. With the GOAT 2000s Kids Show Bracket in full-swing on jackvita.com, Grant and Jack recap round 1 and share some thoughts going into round 2. The Cubs and White Sox met for the first crosstown showdown of 2020 - what are Jack and Grant's takeaways from the weekend? What MLB teams have surprised Grant the most in 2020? Luka Doncic hit a buzzer beater for the ages on Sunday. Why are NBA Playoff games seeing all-time scoring highs? What are

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01:20:47

8.18.20 2000s Kids Show Bracket + MLB + College...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/08/19

Jake Paliga checks in to the Jack Vita Show and exchanges road trip stories with Jack from the weekend. The two take an early look at the 2000s Kids Show Bracket, with voting now open @JackVitaShow on Twitter and Instagram, and facebook/com/jackvitashow. The whole bracket can be found at jackvita.com. Then, Jake and Jack catch up on the latest in the world of baseball over the last week, and share some thoughts on the prospect of college football this fall.

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46:38

8.11.20 Astros Drama + Early MLB Thoughts + College...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/08/12

Jack returns from his vacation and is joined by Jonathan 'JJ' Jaggard to help catch him up on what he missed over the last week. Including: the Astros were caught in another scuffle, NBA ratings are down, the Blackhawks have moved into round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, College Football might not be played, and plenty more!

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01:15:59

7.28.20 NHL for Dummies + MLB's Expanded Playoffs

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/07/28

Jack is joined by Sam Quiat in attempt to help new hockey fans get acquainted with the NHL's exhilarating 24-team playoff, beginning later this week. Sam provides everything you need to know for these playoffs (16:30 - END)! But first, Jack reveals Jordan Morandini's updated MLB playoff team selections (with MLB expanding to 8 teams in each league making the playoffs in the eleventh hour last week!), as well as his own (0:00 - 16:30).

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01:14:30

7.20.20 MLB's Return + World Series Picks!

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/07/22

At last, Jack and Jordan Morandini have reached the conclusion of the Jack Vita Show MLB Preview Series, five months in the making! But first, Jack and Jordan discuss watching old sports games during quarantine and differences in leagues between the past and present (0:00 - 17:04), the significance of sports' return and the challenges leagues will need to overcome (17:04 - 26:26), the Blue Jays' search for a 2020 home (26:26 -30:30) and players opting out of the 2020 season (30:30 - 35:25). Later,

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01:21:24

2020 MLB Preview Series - NL West

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/07/20

Alongside Chad Vautherine, Jack previews the NL West just in time for Opening Day. What would each team's win totals look like if they were playing a full 162 games, and how could a shortened season change the seasonal outlook for teams? Can anybody beat the Dodgers? Will the Padres finally turn the corner? Are the Diamondbacks being slept on? Can the Rockies bounce back from their dismal 2019 season? And what will Gabe Kapler bring to the Giants? Episode complete with win projections and divisional

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01:25:03

6.27.20 MLB's Planned Return with James Ivkovic

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/06/29

In a major breakthrough, the Major League Baseball players and owners have agreed to a plan for the sport to return July 23rd and 24th, with new rules and a shortened 60-game season model. James Ivkovic joins Jack to help explain it better and provide thoughtful analysis on what baseball should look like later this summer. Later, they discuss the potential for a college football season in 2020.

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01:33:33

2020 MLB Preview Series - NL Central with Jordan...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/06/03

Jack's MLB Preview series rolls on with a comprehensive preview of the NL Central. Is there any possibility that the Pirates improve significantly from their disappointing 2019 season, or are the Buccos stuck in rebuild mode? (7:42 - 24:40). The Reds made the most noise over the winter and have been a trendy pick; are they legit? What will they need to overcome in order to transform into a contender? (24:40 - 48:10). The Cubs fired Joe Maddon, replaced him with David Ross, and did very little else

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01:01:31

NFL Conference Championships Recap, Bachelor and...

Jack Vita Show: Sports | MLB | Baseball | NFL |... ·

2020/06/02

(From January 24th, 2019) Rachel Gerhardt stops by the Jack Vita Show to talk about NFL officiating and overtime rules, the Conference Championship games from the previous weekend, stories from the Cubs Convention, and early thoughts on The Bachelor and Celebrity Big Brother.

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