The Playing Rotation: Recent Episodes
CJ Lomboy, Ryan Eisendrath, Jack Calhoun, Scott Jackson
“The Playing Rotation” is a sports podcast featuring CJ Lomboy, Ryan Eisendrath, Jack Calhoun, and Scott Jackson. Along with the world of sports, we cover current events, popular culture, and the new experiences we all share.
We're Back!! After a few months , The Playing Rotation has climbed back from the dark depths of our busy schedules delivering you our latest insight on the NBA playoffs, the Phoenix/L.A. series and the implications it has within our friend group, as well as the debate on how much Stephen Curry should be considered for NBA MVP after this season.
Intro/Outro music: "t h e . c l i m b . b a c k "
In this very fun episode, the guys catch up on life as we talk about Valentine's Day, getting new jobs, and Jack claiming he ran into Tyler, the Creator in Irvine. (0:00-22:00). We react to the starters for the 2021 NBA All Star game being released and project the reserves (22:00-48:05). We wrap up the episode by taking our shot at the latest NBA Tik Tok trend, with a random all time draft! (48:05-1:05:53).
Intro: "January 28" by J.Cole
We breakdown the NFL conference championship games and briefly preview Super Bowl LV. (6:20-27:30)
Deshaun Watson is going to... (27:30-34:09)
CJ and Ryan argue on the topic of down years for blue-chip programs in college basketball and football (34:09-50:05)
Fantasy Basketball (50:05-1:08:59)
On our 24th episode, we debate on which current NFL QB's and which current NBA players will make the hall of fame. We also discuss our feelings about horror movies and the Christian Wood draft night story. We wrap up the show reflecting on our favorite Kobe Bryant memories.
INTRO MUSIC: "24 (feat. Lil Baby)" by Money Man
Scary Movies (3:36)
Christian Wood's draft story (6:52)
Phillip Rivers (11:06)
NFL QB's & the Hall of Fame (Rivers, Eli, Ben, Matt Ryan) (14:15)
NBA players & the Hall of Fame (Kyrie, Draymond, Dame, Rondo, and more...) (25:50)
Our favorite Kobe Bryant memories (1:10:49)
OUTRO MUSIC: "Kobe Bryant" by Lil Wayne
The boys cover our favorite Jordan moments and sneakers for episode 23. We breakdown the NFL divisional rounds including a discussion on how great Aaron Rodgers is, Bills Mafia, and Drew Brees' career and legacy. We wrap up with a brief talk on our favorite NBA players so far.
Michael Jordan (3:18)
Rams vs. Packers (9:55)
Ravens vs. Bills (21:24)
Browns vs. Chiefs (31:30)
Bucs vs. Saints (35:12)
Curry, KD, CJ, the Swatterboy, Payton Pritchard? AND MORE (43:38)
On this episode we react to the big James Harden trade to Brooklyn. We also ask the question: Where on the flat Earth is Kyrie?? We discuss on how good Devonta Smith & this Alabama Nat'l Championship team is. Lastly, we talk about new music coming in 2021.
In today's episode, we recap the 6 games from an upset-filled wild card weekend of the 2021 NFL Playoffs.
Colts vs. Bills (7:06)
Rams vs. Seahawks (12:00)
Bucs vs. WFT (20:36)
Ravens vs. Titans (26:29)
Bears vs. Saints (36:22)
Browns vs. Steelers (47:48)
In our 20th episode, we discuss our personal new years resolutions along with some new year's resolutions in sports teams could use going into 2021. We also preview and predict wild card weekend in the NFL.
In this very special belated Christmas episode, the gang reflects on why we love Christmas. We share our very own "Not-it & Nice" lists (9:16) as well as share what we want for Christmas in sports (34:22). Lastly, we reflect on what we have learned from 2020 as we enter the new year (40:44).
(3:34) Quick rant on USC Football coach Clay Helton
(10:04) COVID & the NBA Season
(16:19) Teams that will take a big leap in 2021
*Please excuse the technical difficulties w/ Ryan's mic
(29:05) Players that will take big leaps in 2021 AND another Lonzo Ball debate
(45:15) Rookie of the Year predictions
(50:44) Predicting the NBA Finals
Everything you need to know getting you ready for the biggest weekend in college football. Conference championships, the playoff picture, and potential scenarios.
(3:12) Breaking down the Power 5 Conference Championships
(12:04) USC vs. Oregon aka CJ vs. Ryan & Scotty J (12:55)
(23:20) The College Football Playoff Picture; Top 8!! Is USC Playoff bound?? Other Scenarios
(0:25) CJ pulls off the impossible
(6:32) The NFL Playoff Picture through 14 weeks & Ryan does the math on how his Bears can make the playoffs
(22:55) ESPN's top 100 NBA Players; notable players ranked 50-11 (Kemba, Russ, Kyrie, Zion, Tatum)
(39:47-59:06) The Top 10; Ryan said what about Steph & KD??
Today, we reflect on our fantasy football seasons, as 3/4 of us go into the fantasy football playoffs (2:54). We weigh in on our first look at ESPN's Top 100 NBA players (#100-50) (21:20). Our comments on LeBron James weighing in on Kyrie Irving's comments, and his bold claims regarding his two most recents championships (35:45).
Talking about something different today: the Playing Rotation stacks up the best Kanye West songs against Drake's and J. Cole vs. Kendrick.
(3:08) Our Spotify wrapped
(9:21) Kanye West vs. Drake
(19:04) Kendrick Lamar vs. J. Cole
(30:55) Ranking Ye, Drake, Cole, and Kendrick
(33:51) Favorite project & song from each artist
On today's very special Thanksgiving episode, we bring to you another Top 5 Tuesday. We breakdown the NFL's best pass catchers, the top college basketball players in our lifetime, and our favorite Thanksgiving foods. Lastly, we open up about the many things we are thankful for.
(1:35) Top NFL Wide Receivers: Is Allen Robinson Top 5?
(14:09) Top 5 College Basketball Players in Our Lifetime
(27:22) Top 5 Thanksgiving Dishes
(36:46) What We're Thankful For
Talking about the NBA Draft, trades, and free agent signings:
(2:08) The NBA Draft & Top Prospects
(6:52) LaMelo Ball
(12:58) The Lakers HUGE offseason
(18:16) The loss of Klay Thompson and what that means for the Dubs
(23:36) What CP3 brings to Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns
(28:00) Redemption season for the Clippers
(29:51) Gordon Hayward worth how much?!?!
(36:02) Max or nah? Small market teams throwing the bag
(46:30) Who's had the best offseason?
We discuss who we think would take home some NFL awards after 10 weeks of play.
(1:56) Most Valuable Player
(8:28) Offensive Player of the Year
(11:32) Defensive Player of the Year
(15:40) Coach of the Year
(22:35) Rookie of the Year
(28:34) Most Surprising Player (Good or bad...?)
(33:26) Most Disappointing Player
(44:05) Super Bowl Predictions
In our most anticipated debate thus far, we sit down and discuss what makes a great point guard, and who the top 5 PG's in the NBA are. Also, after many years of arguing off the air, we finally hash it out on the podcast: Who is the better PG, Damian Lillard or Kemba Walker?
(1:13) Definitions and Our Top 5's
(26:00) Dame Dolla
(28:38) Kemba over Dame ??
In this episode, we share our studs and duds of the week. CJ breaks down USC's dub over ASU. Ryan goes in on his Bears after they drop a third straight. The gang ranks 3 of the NFL's brightest young stars and more action from NFL Week 9.
Studs & Duds (2:08)
Stanford vs. Oregon (17:53)
Arizona St. vs. USC (20:59)
Ryan's long ass Bears rant (24:01)
Seahawks vs. Bills (33:35)
Another blown Chargers lead (37:32)
Tua vs. Kyler (42:40)
Start, Bench, Cut (45:08)
Steelers are 8-0 (49:39)
Brady looking Goff-ish (54:11)
In this episode, we preview the upcoming PAC 12 Football season. Ryan and Scotty tell us what to expect from the Oregon Ducks this year as they try and defend their conference title and make a potential playoff run. CJ shares what it feels like to be a USC fan in 2020. Lastly, CJ and Ryan debate on whether or not Clay Helton is a good college football coach.
(5:24) The PAC is Back
(15:56) Oregon Ducks
(25:47) USC Trojans
We bring in our new segment "Studs & Duds of the Week" and we recap all the NFL action from week 8.
Studs & Duds (1:34)
NFL Recap (17:14)
We discuss all the action from Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season with special guest Scott Jackson. We're talking #FreeDarnold, DaBears somehow being 5-1, the Steelers making a big statement, and more!
(3:04) NFL Running Backs
(13:57) NBA Head Coaches
- (23:27) Ryan vs. Jack on Steve Kerr as a coach
- (33:35) Which top 5 NBA coach would you want to play for?
(34:23) Top 5 NBA Players
(51:19) Our Top 5 Favorite Sports Movies
- (51:33) Ryan
- (57:42) Jack
- (1:02:08) CJ
(3:22) Our final thoughts on the success of the NBA Bubble
(8:18) Closing thoughts on Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat,
(15:27)Erik Spoelstra
(17:48) The future of the Miami Heat
(20:55) Bubble/Asterisk chip?
(23:50) Salt & Chips...
(31:38) The LBJ & AD combo
(33:17) Final thoughts
In today's episode, we breakdown what we have seen from Games 3 & 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals.
(2:11) Fighting words from the newest Miami Heat fan...
(4:27) Ryan on the importance of the Heat controlling the pace
(9:09) CJ on the slow starts by the Lakers and Jimmy carrying the scoring load
(11:34) The major defensive adjustments on both sides
(12:45) Why the AD vs. Jimmy Buckets matchup is the KEY to the series going forward
(18:40) "The Other Guys" aka Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, KCP, Playoff Rondo
(27:34) What the Heat need to do to get back in the series & what the Lakers need to do to close it out
In this episode, we discuss what we've seen from the first two games of the NBA Finals. CJ and Jack make some bold claims. We also change our predictions of how we see the Finals playing out going forward.
On our very first episode and very first Top 5 Tuesday, we share our rankings of the NFL's best signal callers and best teams. We also discuss the top 5 players in the NBA Finals and the storylines that come with the series.
NorCal vs. SoCal beaches (0:19)
CJ & Jack's golf struggles (2:13)
Top 5 Tuesday (5:47)
Top 5 NFL QB's (6:26)
Top 5 NFL Teams (15:45)
Top 5 players in the 2020 NBA Finals (22:55)
Our Top 5 Artists on our Spotify playlists (40:00)