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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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01:40:06

5.28.20 'The Match', the NHL's Return, MLB Players +...

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

2020/05/29

Jordan Morandini returns to the Jack Vita Show to discuss the return of sports! Golf's "The Match" scored big in the ratings department on Sunday. We share some thoughts on the biggest sporting event since March (8:20 - 11:30). The NHL has preliminary plans to come back, will it pave the way for the return of other leagues? (11:30 - 20:40). In order for Major League Baseball to have a season in 2020, the players and owners must reach an agreement on number of games, salary, etc. Will a deal get

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01:22:14

Last Dance Series' Finale Recap with Johnathan Clancy...

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

2020/05/19

With ESPN's The Last Dance docu-series coming to a close, Jack is joined by Johnathan Clancy and Daniel Setzke to discuss their favorite parts of the series. What were the series' weak points? How much should Jerry Krause's decision to break up the Bulls tarnish his legacy as an NBA exec? What was missing from the doc? And what made the series so great?

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01:54:29

Survivor S40 Winners at War Finale with Aimee Van Der...

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

2020/05/18

Jack is joined by Aaron Leavitt and television producer Aimee Van Der Heyden to recap the Survivor: Winners at War finale, and discuss where the season ranks historically. What were the season's greatest strengths and weaknesses? Is it the greatest all-star season yet? How can Survivor top this format in their next returning players season? Where does the franchise go from here? Will there be a Survivor season in the fall? They also discuss Ben's decision, breakout stars from S40, favorite moments

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56:13

Sports Jeopardy! LIVE (Feat. Anthony Franze, Conner...

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

2020/04/29

Live from the official Jack Vita Show Facebook page (facebook.com/jackvitashow), special guest host (and chief meteorologist at NewsWest 9 in Midland, Texas) Anthony Franze emcees a sports trivia contest, featuring Conner Ennis, Peter Funk and Jack. Listen, and play along, as the trio competes in Sports Jeopardy, testing their knowledge in the world of sports. Play along from home and see if you have what it takes to compete in our next sports trivia contest!

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58:06

Michael Merritt and Jack Go LIVE On Facebook to Talk...

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2020/04/24

As the end of April approaches, there still are no sports. But that's not stopping us from podcasting! This week, Jack goes live with Michael Merritt on Facebook to catch up on life, talk about God, and discuss how we can make the most of this current period of social distancing amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

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01:24:15

2020 MLB Preview Series - NL East with Jordan Morandini

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2020/04/17

Sports STILL aren't being played, but that's not stopping Jack and Jordan Morandini from previewing the NL East! The East was one of the most competitive divisions in baseball last year, with four teams winning at least 81 games (the only division to do so in 2019). How far are the Marlins from competing? (7:05 - 12:45). The Mets accidentally found themselves in the middle of a postseason controversy, when newly hired manager Carlos Beltran was directly linked to the Astros' sign-stealing saga

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01:28:07

Happy Gilmore (1996) with Zach Jones

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

2020/04/10

With The Masters originally scheduled to begin this week and no sports being played at the moment, Zach Jones returns to the podcast to talk about one of the best sports movies ever, Happy Gilmore! Join Zach and Jack as they highlight their favorite moments from this classic comedy. Where does this film rank among Adam Sandler's best? Where does Shooter McGavin rank all-time as a movie villain?

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01:27:07

Survivor S38 Contestant Reem Daly on the Edge of...

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2020/04/07

With the United States living in a temporary period of social distancing, it's a very fitting time for Jack to check in with Survivor S38 contestant Reem Daly to discuss the subject of living in isolation. Reem was the first person voted of Survivor: Edge of Extinction (which aired in spring 2019). In a shocking twist, castaways voted out had an opportunity to win their way back into the game, but first, they had to live on a desolated island known as "the Edge of Extinction." Reem spent a total of

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02:12:17

The Most Disappointing Teams of the 21st Century...

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2020/04/01

Sports still aren't being played, but that's not stopping CJ Revis from visiting the Jack Vita Show (via Skype call) to discuss the Most Disappointing Teams of the New Millennium with Jack! Together, they run through some sports history and take a look at a number of teams (from the year 2000 to now) that never quite measured up to expectations. Listen in, and help us decide who is the most disappointing team of all-time!

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01:56:57

March Madness 2020: What Would Have Happened? (Feat....

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

2020/03/25

With no NCAA Tournament this year, Evan Myers and Jack take a look at a projected Tournament bracket from the NY Post. Together, they run through the bracket, and with some help from WhatIfSports.com, determine how the 2020 Tournament would have played out. Featuring projected outcomes for every game of the Tournament. How would your team have done, and who would have won it all, had the Tournament been played this spring? What would have been the biggest upset in a parallel universe where the

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01:40:44

High School Musical (2006) with Astrid Souto, Chad...

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

2020/03/20

Jack is joined by his sister Laura, as well as Astrid Souto and Chad Vautherine via Skype call to discuss the classic Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical! With the whole nation in the act of social distancing and quarantining, there are no sports on the radar for the time being. So it's time for Sports Movie Madness! This is the sports-ish movie that started it all for Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Should any of the other leads from the film have achieved the same star status as

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01:28:47

2020 MLB Preview Series - AL Central with Evan Myers

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

2020/03/16

The sports world may temporarily be shutdown, but the Jack Vita Show isn't! Evan Myers returns to the podcast to preview the American League Central division. The Cleveland Indians dealt Corey Kluber and listened to offers for Francisco Lindor; are they still in their competitive window? (11:30 - 22:35). The White Sox won the off-season, and are one of the most intriguing teams entering the 2020 season. Who will win more games this season, the Cubs, or the Sox? And how will the Cubs' new TV network

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01:20:52

2020 MLB Preview Series - AL East with Jonathan Jaggard

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

2020/03/10

In the second part of Jack's 2020 MLB Preview series, Jonathan Jaggard returns to the podcast to preview the AL East and project win totals for the division's teams. Boston fired Dave Dombrowski and traded Mookie Betts and David Price. What are realistic expectations for the Red Sox this year? (5:00 - 18:55). The Blue Jays have one of the most exciting young infields in baseball with Bichette, Biggio and Vladdy Jr. Will they see a significant improvement in the win column from a year ago? (18:55 -

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01:09:32

2020 MLB Preview Series - AL West with Anthony Franze

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2020/03/01

In the first part of Jack's 2020 MLB Preview series, chief meteorologist Anthony Franze (NewsWest 9 in Midland, Texas) joins Jack and Jordan Morandini to preview the American League West. Anthony provides a forecast for his beloved Texas Rangers in 2020 (4:43 - 19:15). What are his thoughts on the new Globe Life Field, and the new-look Rangers' pitching rotation, led by Corey Kluber? The Angels went all out this offseason, spending big on Anthony Rendon and bringing in Joe Maddon. Will it push them

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53:55

Early Spring Training Thoughts + Astros + Kris Bryant...

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

2020/02/24

Andrew Stem returns for part two of his conversation with Jack. This time, it's time to talk baseball! Spring training games are being played and the spotlight is still focused on the Astros. Should the MLB have been tougher on the Astros? Plenty of thoughts are shared on the latest in the Astros' sign-stealing debacle. David Ross plans to use Kris Bryant in the lead-off spot this season. Is this the move that can help solve the Cubs' offensive woes? One month after the Hall of Fame vote, Andrew and

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58:03

2.20.20 College Hoops Update with Andrew Stem

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

2020/02/21

Just three and a half weeks from Selection Sunday, Jack checks in with Andrew Stem from the Omaha World Herald. Andrew and Jack break down a wild week in college basketball, which included multiple nail-biting clashes in the Big East and Big Ten, Duke losing by 25 at NC State, Baylor setting the longest win streak in Big 12 history, and plenty more. Jack and Andrew help those that are studying up for Selection Sunday, those attempting to craft the perfect bracket. Which mid-majors should warrant our

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01:18:42

Jonny Fairplay on Being a Reality TV Villain, the...

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

2020/02/19

Jack is joined by Survivor Hall of Famer and legend Jonny Fairplay. Jonny tells the full story behind one of reality TV's biggest moments, the "dead Grandma" lie (for those unfamiliar - he created a lie that his Grandmother died in order to gain sympathy from his fellow Survivor contestants). What was the public's reaction to it, and how did people react to seeing Jonny on the streets? Jonny details the creation of "Jonny Fairplay" and what his goals were going on to Survivor. What happened to Jonny

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01:35:32

2.9.20 Maggie Lyon on North Carolina-Duke Part 1, the...

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

2020/02/10

Jack is joined by Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball legend Maggie Lyon to check in on the latest happenings from around the college basketball landscape. Maggie and Jack try to make sense of the Big Ten. Michigan State has now lost three straight. What is the deal with them? Cassius vs. Markus Howard discussion. They also discuss Tre Jones' masterful missed free throw. Big Ten or Big East, which is the stronger conference? Which college team has the best designed court? All this, and plenty

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01:25:39

Survivor Season 40 "Winners at War" Preview (Feat....

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

2020/02/09

Jack welcomes Aaron Leavitt to the podcast to preview the 40th season of Survivor, Survivor: Winners at War. For the first time ever, Survivor will be airing a season consisting only of people that have won Survivor before. Who will outwit, outplay and outlast in order to claim the $2 million prize? Which returnees have the biggest targets on their backs entering the season? How did we get to this point in Survivor history, and this monumental season? And how many years does the franchise have left

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01:15:16

Remembering John Altobelli, Kobe, Gianna, and the...

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

2020/02/05

Jack is back after a brief two-week hiatus with four very special guests. First, former baseball player Daniel Delaney talks about the great life of his Orange Coast Pirates' coach, John Altobelli (2:30 - 24:10). Next, reporter, media relations specialist, and ESPN Phoenix personality Makayla Perkins tells her Kobe Bryant story from a 2019 Phoenix Mercury game she worked. She also discusses the impact Kobe had on women's sports (27:15 - 34:25). Parker Gatewood from American Ninja Warrior eulogizes

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