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From big names to everyday sports fans, TrueSports is the place for baseball, basketball, and football discussions. This reboot of the original TrueSports Show, which aired for 4 years and entertained people across the country, is hosted by the founder of MIBN, Caleb Spinner.
Russ Heltman from 106.5 The Ticket joins Lukas Moore in breaking down NFL Free Agency! Is there a G.O.A.T arms race happening? Plus a full NCAA Tournament preview!
Tags: Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, New England, Tampa Bay, football, NFL, NBA, Free Agency, March Madness, NCAA, Brackets, Podcasts, sports
Lukas Moore and Russ Heltman from 106.5 the Ticket discuss the Dallas Cowboys' long-term deal with Dak Prescott. Also, a look ahead at the 2nd half of the NBA.
Tags: dallas cowboys, nfl, nba, podcasts, truesports, lukas more, russ heltman, dak prescott, utah jazz, Boston Celtics, charlotte hornets
Lukas Moore and Russ Heltman from 106.5 the Ticket discuss the exciting and hopeful play of the Charlotte Hornets, and what their success means for others stuck in NBA mediocrity. They also discuss JJ Watt signing in Arizona and answer your mailbag questions.
Tags: Lukas Moore, Russ Heltman, NBA, NFL, JJ Watt, Charlotte Hornets, Lamelo Ball, Arizona Cardinals, TrueSports, TrueChat, Podcasts
Dr. Ridpath is a renowned expert and leader in the battle for athletes' rights. He has battled the NCAA from the inside as an administrator at Marshall University - and from the outside in places such as the United States Congress. He is a current Professor at Ohio University and a member of the Board of Directors for the Drake Group. He joins Lukas to discuss the future of the NCAA.
tags: David Ridpath, Ohio University, Lukas Moore, Truesports, Truechat, NCAA, Student Athletes, Podcasts, Sports
Russ Heltman from 106.5 The Ticket joins the show with host Lukas Moore to dive into the NBA season and ask if the big man is a necessary piece to win a title. Will QB salaries fall with all of this talent? Does baseball need a salary cap?
Tags: Lukas Moore, Russ Heltman, NFL, NBA, MLB, Tom Brady, salary cap, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, sports, football, truechat, truesports
Although the game wasn't The Greatest, we saw 'the greatest' play. Russ Heltman from 106.5 The Ticket joins host Lukas Moore as they discuss Tom Brady's legacy, the future of the Chiefs, and why minority coaches need more opportunity.
tags: Lukas Moore, Russ Heltman, TrueSports, Truechat, Super Bowl, football, NFL, Podcast, Tom, Brady, Patrick, Mahomes, Chiefs, Bucs, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, sports
Lukas dives into one of the most fascinating Super Bowls in history. 'Mahomes vs Brady' will be spoken about for decades, legacies will be made. Lukas also makes a new rule for paying QB's.
Lukas Moore explains why Aaron Rodger's inability to lose gracefully is his downfall. Russ Heltman from 106.5 the Ticket in Toledo joins the show to discuss Conference Championship weekend. They also discuss the Chiefs dominance and ask: Is Tom Brady the G.O.A.T. of G.O.A.T's?
tags: Tom Brady, Chiefs, Patriots, Buccaneers, Packers, Bills, Buffalo, Tampa Bay, NFL, Super Bowl, Lukas Moore, Russ Heltman, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Football, Podcast, Truechat, Truesports
New host Lukas Moore and Caleb Spinner discuss the divisional round of the NFL and preview Conference Championship weekend. Can the Browns turn success into consistency? Is Tom Brady Darth Vader?
Tags - Browns, Chiefs, NFL, Divisional Round, Conference Championship, Playoffs, Star Wars, Lukas Moore, Caleb Spinner, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, LA, Rams, Defense, Truechat, Truesports, Sports podcast.
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field and are now set to play the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round of the 2020 NFL Playoffs. Despite being heavily projected to lose, there are still a few variables that could turn the tide if they go Cleveland’s way. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb and new host Lukas Moore discuss what Cleveland can take away from their win in the Wild Card round, and talk about an Achilles heel that could cripple the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs.
tags: caleb spinner, lukas moore, truesports, truechat, sports, podcast, football, nfl, cleveland browns, kansas city chiefs, playoffs, divisional round, afc
In recent years, several quarterbacks have found success playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, this success historically doesn’t translate to the NFL. Now, Justin Fields (Ohio State’s current quarterback) finds himself a few months away from entering the NFL. Caleb and JD look at the last four Ohio State quarterbacks to go pro, analyze their careers, and use their success, or lack thereof, to determine what awaits Fields at the next level.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, ohio state, truesports, truechat, football, buckeyes, football, college football, cfp, justin fields, podcast, sports, nfl
The Browns were stunned by the New York Jets last Sunday, but despite this loss, the Browns (10-5) are currently seeded 7th in the AFC Playoff picture, a position that puts them right on the edge of falling out of playoff contention. Caleb and JD discuss what went wrong in Cleveland’s loss to the Jets, take a look at the AFC Playoff picture, and preview this week’s game against the Steelers, in which Cleveland could end their 18-year playoff drought with a win.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, truechat, sports, podcast, football, nfl, afc playoffs, cleveland browns
In 1993, Steve Ehretsman was a Division I basketball player at Boston University. Eight years later, a tragic accident would change his life forever and set him on a path that would lead to the creation of Shamrock Prosthetics. Caleb talks with Steve about his inspiring story of perseverance, determination, and how he turned tragedy into triumph.
Led by Coach Mike Krzyzewski, The Duke Blue Devils are one of NCAA Basketball’s most elite programs. However, the 2020-21 season has not been a smooth start for the Blue Devils, and a recent announcement from the program may affect the team’s chances of success in the March NCAA Tournament. Caleb and JD look at the season so far for the Blue Devils, and discuss what this announcement means for Duke’s season.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, truechat, porcast, sports, duke, blue devils, ncaa, college basketball, ncaa tournament, march madness
The Texas A&M Aggies are currently ranked #5 in the nation, which makes them a legitimate contender for the 2020 College Football Playoff. The Aggies have played two top-five teams, and have one game left to prove they belong in the CFP. On this episode of TrueSports, JD and I look at A&M’s past performances, their team leaders, and what’s left on their schedule, to determine whether or not the Aggies can make the CFP.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, cfp, football, sports, podcast, football, texas a&m, playoffs
Fans rejoiced when sports leagues began to announce their return after having suspended operations in response to the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Months later, holes in the NFL and Big Ten’s return-to-play plans have begun to show, causing chaos and confusion for players, staff, and fans. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb and JD look at the mayhem caused by these policy blind spots, that has led to games being continuously postponed, teams being forced to play shorthanded, and a football giant potentially being left out of this year’s College Football Playoff.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, football, nfl, college football, cfp, playoffs, covid-19, B1G, big ten, ohio state, tom brady, tampa bay buccaneers
As usual, the NBA offseason has proven to be an exciting spectacle, with multiple big-ticket moves having happened through the first few days. Today on TrueSports, Lance Jackson joins Caleb to discuss the latest news from the NBA Offseason, and talk about a rumor that could change the NBA as we know it. Lance is the Senior Historian at TrueChat, a long-time coach, and an avid basketball fan.
tags: caleb spinner, lance jackson, truesports, truechat, podcast, sports, football, basketball, nfl, nba, free agency, nba offseason, cleveland cavaliers, oklahoma city thunder, brooklyn nets
Tonight 60 young men will have their basketball dreams become reality as they hear their names called during the 2020 NBA Draft. This year’s draft class, made up of college stars and international phenoms, is one of the best in recent history and contains several potential franchise-altering players. Today on TrueSports, Caleb and JD look at the teams with the first five picks in the draft, share their strengths and weaknesses, and discuss which pick could help them get back on track in the league.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, sports, podcast, truechat, basketball, nba, nba draft, 2020, anthony edwards, national basketball association, lamelo ball, adam silver, nhl, reverse retro
The 2021 College Football Playoff (CFP) picture is beginning to become clear, however there are a few teams who still have a chance of making it to college football’s biggest stage. Today on TrueSports, JD and I talk about the four teams with the best shot of making it into the CFP and look at who’s spot in the top four is most in jeopardy.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, football, college football, ncaa, cfp, playoffs, sec, big ten, B1G, acc, clemson, notre dame, ohio state, alabama, BYU cougars, florida gators, cincinnati bearcats, texas a&m aggies, national championship
The Ohio State Buckeyes are undefeated through two weeks of Big Ten college football. With a soft remaining schedule, chances are the Buckeyes will find themselves 8-0 at the end of the 2020 regular season, preparing for the College Football Playoff. Caleb and JD are joined by Matt Goldman, an Ohio State journalism major and writer for The Lantern, Ohio State’s student-run newspaper, to discuss Ohio State’s remaining regular season games, and talk about whether or not the Buckeyes can win a National Championship.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, matt goldman, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, agree to disagree, swensons games of the week, college football, Ohio state, buckeyes, football, world series, la dodgers, la lakers, big ten, B1G, big ten football
After seven weeks of NFL football, the NFC East is considered by many to be the laughing stock of the league. The four teams in the division, (The Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Football Team, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Giants) have a combined record of 7-20-1. Caleb and JD look at what is going wrong with each team, and suggest how each organization can make things right, and hopefully save their season.
Sports journalism and broadcasting is one of the country's most competitive fields. The journey to the sportscasting big leagues requires a strong work ethic and a vast network of connections. Caleb and JD talk with Bob McElligott, radio play-by-play sportscaster for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, about his broadcasting career and the challenges of calling games in the time of COVID-19.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, bob mcelligott, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, nhl, bubble, stanley cup playoffs, columbus, columbus blue jackets, cbjin30, blue jackets radio network, broadcast advice, agree to disagree, swensons games of the week, big ten football
Over the weekend, LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to their 17th franchise NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat in six games in the NBA Orlando bubble. This championship is LeBron’s fourth and came with his fourth NBA Finals MVP trophy. On this episode, Caleb and JD take a look at LeBron’s accolades, basketball career, and pop culture presence, to find out where the legacy of LeBron compares to the legendary Air Jordan.
Tags: Caleb spinner, JD Swenson, TrueSports, nba, basketball, sports, Truechat, podcast, lebron james, Michael Jordan
The Cleveland Browns stomped the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 of NFL action, beating America’s so-called team, 49-38. Caleb and JD talk about what this game means for both teams and discuss some of the other stories from Week 4 of NFL action. The guys are joined by author Ryan Swanson to talk about his book, “The Strenuous Life: Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of the American Athlete," and Caleb explains why he's excited about the direction the Browns are headed.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, football, truesports, truechat, nfl, cleveland browns, the strenuous life, ryan swanson, podcast, sports, dallas cowboys
In a year full of unexpected events, the most shocking may just be in the NBA Orlando Bubble, where the Miami Heat are preparing to play the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. At the start of the year, there was almost no doubt the Lakers would make the Finals behind the leadership and skill of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but almost no one predicted the Miami Heat, one of the youngest teams in the NBA, to join LA in the Finals, much less the playoffs. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb and JD share some of the players and storylines you should keep your eye on during this year’s Finals, and predict who will win both the NBA Championship, and NBA Finals MVP.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, nba, truesports, truechat, porcast, sports, basketball, los angeles, lakers, miami, heat, nba finals, nba championship, bubble
Week 2 of NFL football saw numerous injuries to big-name talent, including Saquan Barkley and Christian McCaffery. Today on TrueSports, Caleb and JD provide valuable insight that will help you keep your team on top of the standings. Also, the guys take a look at the new Big Ten conference schedule and discuss a possible solution for this year's College Football Playoff.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, football, sports, podcast, truesports, truechat, college football, ncaa, big ten, fantasy football, nfl, schedule, ohio state, injuries, cbs sports
Fans who tuned in to college football this weekend saw blowouts, nail-biters, and upsets, all in a single day. Caleb and JD breakdown the best and worst from the Power-5's season debut, discuss some potentially exciting news from the Big Ten, and review ESPN’s list of the Top-5 candidates to win this year’s Heisman Trophy. Also this episode, JD shares his new thoughts on David Johnson and the Houston Texans, and Caleb vents about how the Browns are only a few small steps away from NFL domination.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, podcast, truechat, sports, football, college football, ncaa, big ten, ohio state, nfl
Arguably, the most important stat in NFL football is your chance of winning the Super Bowl. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently published a list of where all 32 teams stand, based on their percentage to be crowned champions. Caleb and JD take a look at this list, and share their thoughts on some of the teams, and their placement. Also this episode, football returns to Swenson’s Games of the Week, and Caleb makes a surprising pick for this week's Agree to Disagree question.
tags: superbowl, sports, caleb spinner, jd swenson, nfl, college football, truesports, truechat, football, sports, podcast
Almost a month after the Big Ten conference handed down the monumental decision to postpone Fall sports, very few questions surrounding the future of the season have been answered. Caleb and JD take a look at what’s going on with the 2020 Fall season and talk about some of the ways players and their families are fighting for answers. JD explains why he believes a Spring season won't happen, and Caleb shares some of his picks for the best opening-weekend games coming up in college football.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, football, college, ncaa, big ten, BTN, stanley cup playoffs, nhl, kevin warren
The NFL season is right around the corner, and that means fantasy football will soon be here as well. Caleb and JD discuss ESPN's list of the best fantasy players available, break down the top picks by position, and share their opinions on this year's impressive rookie class. Also, the guys take a look at the latest action from the NBA Playoffs, and debate Joe Burrow’s floor and ceiling.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, sports, podcast, football, nfl, fantasy football, ffb, espn, rookies, nba, playoffs, basketball
The Basketball Tournament, or TBT as it is more commonly known, has taken the basketball world by storm. Founded in 2014, TBT is the same basketball you know and love, but with a few twists to make the game more competitive for players, and more enjoyable for fans. Caleb and JD talk with TBT founder Jon Mugar, about his creation, and how TBT kept players and staff healthy during their annual event, while maintaining an entertaining tournament, during a global pandemic.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, basketball. sports, podcast, truesports, truechat, the basketball tournament, jon mugar, tbt
Last week, the latest NBA Mock Draft from CBS Sports was released, projecting Georgia guard Anthony Edwards to go to the Golden State Warriors at the top of the draft, instead of the previously-predicted, LaMelo Ball. Caleb and JD break down some of the other players slated to go in the top 10, and discuss what the Boston Celtics should do with their three, first-round picks. Caleb defends why he thinks LeBron James will return to Cleveland, and JD shares his opinion on the recently-announced Big Ten football schedule.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, truechat, sports, podcast, nba, big ten, college football, cfb, ncaa, ohio state, michigan, wisconsin, minnesota, lebron james, boston celtics
With approximately one month until college football is scheduled to kick off, Caleb and JD scour the world of CFB, and discuss the latest news and updates surrounding the sport. Caleb shares how Notre Dame got the best of both worlds with their conference situation, and JD gives the Atlanta Braves a chance to redeem themselves.
tags: football, college football, caleb spinner, jd swenson, ncaa, truesports, sports, podcast, agree to disagree, swensons games of the week, nfl
Major League Baseball has a successful return over the weekend, with numerous exciting games making up the first live baseball since October 2019. Caleb and JD break down the best from Major League Baseball's comeback and use the festivities to predict what the divisions will look at by the end of the season. The guys talk about the KBO allowing fans back into stadiums and discuss what this could mean for college football.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, major league baseball, mlb, opening day, 2020, ohio state, buckeyes, football, basketball, nhl, jensen lewis, agree to disagree, games of the week
For what seems like the millionth time in the past few months, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys failed to reach an agreement on a long-term deal. With time ticking away, and the thought of Dak being with the Cowboys as a franchise player shrinking rapidly, Caleb and JD look at why a deal hasn’t been reached, and shop for potential new homes for the young QB.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, truechat, sports, dallas cowboys, dak prescott, football, nfl, agree to disagree, swensons games of the week
Film and baseball collide today as Caleb and JD participate in the 2020 TrueSports Fictional Baseball Draft. The guys face the challenge of building eight-player baseball teams from the best characters film has to offer. Caleb recaps what happened over the weekend in TBT, and JD finds a way to put aside his distaste for soccer.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, podcast, sports, TBT, basketball, baseball, movies, sports movies, Fictional Baseball Draft, TrueChat, Agree to Disagree, Swenson's Games of the Week
The first showcase of live basketball since the outbreak of COVID-19, there is a lot of pressure on Jon Mugar, founder of The Basketball Tournament (TBT). The 2020, winner-take-all tournament began July 4th and had a successful opening weekend. Caleb and JD take a look at what makes TBT different from other basketball tournaments and use good old-fashioned instinct to predict the quarterfinal and semifinal matchups. Swenson's Games of the Week makes its return.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, agree to disagree, games of the week, the basketball tournament, sports, podcast, truesports, sports show, basketball, truechat, jon mugar
Finally, after three months of negotiations between league officials and players, a 2020 Major League Baseball season is ready to go. While fans are celebrating the return of America’s pastime, JD and I take a deep look into the agreement to see how each aspect of the plan will affect the meaning of each game, and discover the questions that still need to be answered.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, sports, podcast, major league baseball, mlb, baseball
Stories with Stout concludes with a discussion about the Cradle of Coaches Archive at Miami University. The archive contains playbooks and artifacts from some of the greatest coaches in sports, all of whom went through the town on their way to fame. Caleb talks with Steve about starting the archive, and how it plans to continue adding to it's collection of sports artifacts.
tags: Caleb Spinner, Nick Selvaggio, Steve Stout, JD Swenson, TrueSports, podcast, sports, talk show, TrueChat, Cradle of Coaches, miami university, oxford, weeb eubanks
Last week, Caleb talked with esteemed sports reporter, Steve Stout about his early life in journalism, and his time broadcasting in college. This week, Caleb presents some audience questions, and Steve reminisces about his induction into the Urbana University Sports Hall of Fame, and the creation of the Miami University Cradle of Coaches archive.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, steve stout, truesports, stories with stout, truechat, sports, podcast, urbana university, miami university, cradle of coaches, urbana university hall of fame
In professional sports, journalists have a massive responsibility. It’s their job to report the facts and latest news to the adoring fans. While on the job, sports journalists come into contact with some of the biggest names in sports, and in certain cases, develop lasting connections with them. Caleb sits down with Steve Stout, sports editor for the Urbana Daily Citizen newspaper, to talk about his early years in journalism.
tags: caleb spinner, steve stout, truesports, podcast, sports, stories with stout, journalism, urbana daily citizen, truechat, ohio sports, cincinnati bengals, cincinnati reds, chicago blaze, ohio state football
Something that gets overlooked most of the time, the duties of a social media worker are of great use to a professional sports team, including the Cleveland Browns. What do they do for a team? What path does someone interested in sports social media take to get to a career? How does someone interested in sports media determine what path to take when navigating the job market? Caleb and JD talk with Miles McQuinn, a social media intern for the Cleveland Browns, about his time working in the world of sports social media.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, miles mcquinn, TrueSports, podcast, sports, social media, ohio state, TrueChat, Agree to Disagree, Swenson's Films of the Week, NFL
LeBron never went to Cleveland. Leveon Bell was never a Steeler. Melo never made his mark on New York. Caleb and JD go back in time to change three of the biggest drafts in the history of the NBA and NFL. They also analyze how they would have played out in a hypothetical future.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, sports, podcast, truesports, nfl, nba, rewriting history
Across the many sports leagues around the world, there are teams that don’t hold good favor with fans. Whether they’re heated rivals with a certain team, or they have humiliated someone’s favorite team in the past, these franchises are considered by fans to be the enemy whenever they meet on the court, pitch, rink or field. Caleb and JD look at a bracket featuring some of the most hated teams in sports and share their personal opinions on some of the toughest matchups.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, sports, podcast, truechat, most hated teams, nfl, mls all star game, breaking news
With the NFL carrying on business-as-usual, having made plans to ensure their season begins as scheduled, it’s important to get a head start on Fantasy Football. Caleb and JD discuss the best teams to draft from, rank the best players in each of the main positions (QB, WR, and RB), and discuss the Top 10 Fantasy players overall, according to Athlon Sports. In Agree to Disagree, the guys reveal who they'd take with the #1 overall pick in this year's Nerd Table Fantasy Draft
tags: Caleb Spinner, JD Swenson, TrueSports, Football, Fantasy Football, Sports, Podcast, TrueChat, NFL, Free Agency, NFL Draft, The Nerd Table
Football continues to dominate headlines months after the college and professional seasons ended. The Texas Longhorns and the Pittsburgh Steelers each have several questions going into their respective 2020 seasons, as well as concerns about the future of their teams. Caleb and JD discuss what Sam Ehlinger and the Longhorns will do next season, and debate wether or not Pittsburgh should move on from Ben Rothlisberger. The guys are joined by Kaelen Jones, the Texas Longhorns’ writer at The Athletic, and Travis Newton, a sports reporter from Pittsburgh.
Tags: caleb spinner, jd Swenson, kaelen jones, travis newton, sports, podcast, truesports, truechat, football, nfl, college football, big 12, sam ehlinger, ben rothlisberger, texas longhorns, Pittsburgh steelers
Despite predictions of failure, the 2020 NFL Draft went off without a hitch, and once again introduced 255 new players into the National Football League. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb and JD play the role of college professors, as they analyze some of the best and worst performances of this year’s draft, and give out grades to determine who passed and who failed their fictional class, Drafting 101. As always, Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Films of the Week are coming up as well.
Tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, truesports, nfl draft, nfl, football, truechat, podcast, sports, making the grade
The 2020 NFL Draft is tomorrow, and fans cannot wait to see who their favorite team adds to their roster. Some teams are in a better spot than others, but no team is sitting prettier than the Cincinnati Bengals, who boast the number one overall pick. Caleb and JD discuss the latest NFL Mock Draft standings, and potential move that could happen before, during, and after the draft. The guys are joined by Andy Baskin, a sports radio host for 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland.
Tags: caleb spinner, jd Swenson, andy baskin, sports, podcast, truesports, truechat, nfl draft, nfl, the pick is in, 2020 draft, covid-19
An unprecedented global outbreak canceled this year’s winter sports postseason, abruptly ending the careers of senior-year athletes nationwide, leaving athletes and coaches feeling frustrated and dejected. Caleb and JD talk with state-champion high school hockey coach Patrick O’Rourke, from St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, about the memories he has made with his team over this season and what he and his team are doing to stay in contact during quarantine.
tags: Caleb spinner, jd Swenson, truesports, sports, podcast, pat o’rourke, hockey, covid-19, truechat
With sports still canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus, professional sports teams have found various ways to keep their fans engaged through the use of videogames. Caleb and JD share more about these creative ideas and discuss the possibility of potentially wrapping up the rest of 2020 sports virtually. Caleb’s good friend Griffin Gonzalez, a broadcast journalism student and media personality at Indiana University joins the show and debates Caleb on his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers. Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Games of the Week coming up as well.
Tags: caleb spinner, jd Swenson, griffin Gonzalez, truesports, sports, podcast, truesports, nfl, videogames, madden, nba2k, mlb the show, mlb, sports, videogames, COVID-19, swenson’s films of the week, agree to disagree
If you need proof that anything can happen, look no further than this year’s NFL Free Agency period. Teams went from the bottom of the standings to potential Super Bowl contenders, and long-time veterans found new homes, in a single day. Caleb and JD share their thoughts on some of the biggest signings and discuss how these moves impact the NFL’s upcoming season, alongside Randolph Buffington, a digital content producer and contributor on ESPN's The Undefeated.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, espn, randolph buffington, sports, truesports, podcast, truechat, nfl, free agency, deandre hopkins, agree to disagree, swenson's films of the week, football
Last week, the NFL Players Association signed the Collective Bargaining Agreement, instituting several changes for the upcoming season, include a lengthened regular season and an expanded the playoffs. Caleb and JD discuss what the CBA means for the future of the NFL, and share their opinions on the agreement. Swenson’s Films of the Week wraps up the show, along with a special Hot Take from JD.
Tags: caleb spinner, jd Swenson, sports, podcast, truesports, football, nfl, cba, collective bargaining agreement, nflpa, truechat, swenson’s films of the week, agree to disagree
March Madness has an entirely different meaning. Last week, COVID-19, a global pandemic put a stop to every major sporting event until further notice. How did this escalate so quickly? What’s the severity of the virus here in the US? What will happen after the disease passes? Caleb and JD answer these questions with the help of Ellen Spinner, a certified nurse practitioner and the founder of Gentle Care Health Center, and discuss some breaking NFL Free Agency news on this explosive episode of TrueSports.
tags: Caleb spinner, jd Swenson, truesports, nfl, corona virus, pandemic, free agency, podcast, sports, truechat, agree to disagree, tom brady, COVID-19, cancelled, March Madness, public health
A month after Super Bowl 54 ended the league’s 100th season, NFL football is still making headlines. News regarding potential landing spots for unattached quarterbacks, shifts in the draft order, and rumors surrounding one of, if not the, greatest players in the history of the sport, all have fans’ undivided attention, even with the baseball season starting to begin. Caleb and JD take a look at each of these stories, and share their opinions as to where some of the major free agents will end up. Former Browns left tackle, and the current color commentator for the Cleveland Browns Radio Network, Doug Dieken joins the show to talk about what the buzz is in Clevland surrounding the draft and the combine, and share what made a great quarterback in his day.
tags: caleb, spinner, jd, Swenson, doug, dieken, nfl, podcast, truesports, sports, truechat, draft, combine, free agency, Justin Herbert, ceedee lamb, tom brady, jameis Winston, agree to disagree, swenson’s games of the week
Beginning on March 18th, 64 teams will face-off against the best teams in the nation, in the hopes of winning the 2020 NCAA National Championship, also known as “March Madness” or “The Big Dance.” Ahead of Selection Sunday, JD and Caleb reminisce about tournaments gone by and give you some valuable information to help keep your bracket from busting. Kyle Andrews, a reporter at the Baltimore Sun Media Group, joins the show.
Tags: Caleb Spinner, JD Swenson, Kyle Andrews, TrueSports, podcast, sports, big dance, march madness, ncaa tournament, bracket, basketball, college hoops, selection sunday
After another potentially fatal crash was avoided at this year’s Daytona 500, NASCAR breathes a sigh of relief. The racing organization is receiving praise for the revolutionary changes they instituted since 2001, when at the same race, Dale Earnhart Sr. was the victim of a fatal accident. Caleb and JD discuss what NASCAR changed, and what the NFL could learn from those changes. Devin Jackson, a digital multimedia journalist and content producer at WTAJ-TV in Pittsburgh, joins the guys for this important discussion.
Caleb, spinner, jd, Swenson, truesports, podcast, truechat, sports, nascar, ryan, newman, crash, nfl, agree to disagree, games of the week
For the past few decades, the Lone-Star state has been a sports powerhouse, producing NFL Pro-bowlers, NBA Most Valuable Player award recipients, and as recently as 2017, a World Series champion. On this episode of TrueSports, we’ll be taking a deep look at Texas sports, discussing the Astros, Dak Prescott, Bill O’Brien, and everything and everyone in between with Dusty Baker, a sports anchor and reporter at Nexstar Media Group in Abilene, Texas. Also, Dusty shares his observations of the XFL’s opening day in Dallas, and Caleb fills in for JD on Swenson’s Games of the Week.
Tags: caleb, spinner, dusty, baker, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, nfl, mlb, texas, Houston, dallas, Texans, cowboys, xfl
February began with a bang! Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs won their first championship in Super Bowl 54, in which quarterback Patrick Mahomes was given the MVP award. Several big deals went down on trade deadline day in the NBA, each having the possibility to shake up the standings after the all-star break. Finally, the XFL had its opening weekend, featuring four games over Saturday and Sunday. The new professional football organization had a strong start, but critics believe the success won’t last. We cover all that and more today on an exciting episode of TrueSports! As always, we close the show with Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Games of the Week.
tags: Caleb, spinner, jd, Swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, super bowl liv, xfl, nba, nfl, opening week, agree to disagree, games of the week
Caleb and JD are joined by 92.3 The Fan’s Tim Grattan to discuss some potential trades for Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward Kevin Love, ahead of tomorrow’s NBA trade deadline.
tags: Caleb spinner, JD Swenson, Tim Grattan, 92.3 the fan, TrueSports, podcast, sports, basketball, nba, trade deadline, truechat
Baseball is back on TrueSports! Caleb and JD discuss what sign stealing is, why the Houston Astros are under fire, and how the MLB reacted to the scandal. Jon Root, the in-arena host and digital reporter and producer for the San Jose Sharks (NHL), and the Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G-League). As always, Agree to Disagree and Swenson's Games of the Week close out the show.
tags: caleb spinner, jd swenson, jon root, truesports, podcast, sports, truechat, mlb, houston astros, sign stealing
Caleb and JD breakdown the upcoming matchup between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, and the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, ahead of Super Bowl 54. The guys look at how both teams earned the chance to play in the NFL’s biggest game, analyze the postseason history of each team, and present our picks for the best Super Bowl commercials of all time! Along with this, Caleb and JD cover some breaking news in college basketball. Tune in as always for Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Game of the Week.
tags: Truesports, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, football, podcast, truechat, sports, nfl, super bowl, breaking news, commercials
Coach Tray Huntsman, the founder of Huntsman Elite Basketball, joins Caleb and JD to talk about the importance of supportive coaching in sports. Coach Tray shares his story of how decided he wanted to train athletes for a living, how the Huntsman Elite program has grown over the years, and why supportive coaching is important to developing an athlete’s love of the game. Coach Tray answers a special Agree to Disagree question, and JD presents his games of the week.
tags: Basketball, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, tray huntsman, podcast, truesports, sports, truechat, huntsman elite, supportive coaching, nfl, nba
What a way to start off the new decade! Caleb and JD discuss the firing of Freddie Kitchens, and the latest news in the league-wide coaching hunt, and talk about what losing another head coach means for the Cleveland Browns. Also, the guys break down two of the most controversial calls in college football history, and explain why the referees in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl got the rulings right. The episode concludes with a look at the 2019 CFP National Championship, Caleb and JD’s final score predictions, and as always Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Games of the Week!
tags: Caleb spinner, jd Swenson, truesports, podcast, sports, football, fiesta bowl, ohio state, Clemson, national championship, truechat, nfl, Freddie kitchens, coaching hunt, Cleveland browns
Caleb and JD kick off the New Year by wrapping up the old one. The guys put a word to their favorite NFL team’s season so far, and relive some of the most memorable sports moments of 2019. In the spirit of the holiday, the guys end with their resolutions, and the most heated Agree to Disagree question yet!
Tags: caleb spinner, jd Swenson, truesports, truechat, podcast, sports, football, new year, agree to disagree, swensons games of the week, nfl
Caleb and JD celebrate the Christmas holiday with a show full of sports stories and holiday memories. Dick LeBeau describes Christmas in the NFL, the guys take a trip down memory lane to tell some holiday sports stories, and then look at the five NBA games airing throughout the day.
Caleb and JD discuss the upcoming NFL postseason and reassess their predictions for who will play in and win Super Bowl LIV.
JD and Caleb analyze some intriguing bowl games and dive into the two semifinal games. Also in this episode, JD gives his take on Paul Finebaum’s comments about Lane Kiffin. With Agree to Disagree and Swenson’s Games of the Week.
tags: TrueSports, podcast, sports, truechat, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, paul finebaum, college football, football, bowl games, college football playoff, agree to disagree, swenson’s games of the week
Caleb and JD explain the practice of load management in sports, and discuss other alternatives to keep players rested and healthy.
tags: Load management, Caleb spinner, jd swenson, TrueSports, TrueChat, sports, basketball, podcast, Swenson’s games of the week
Caleb Spinner talks with Dick LeBeau about his early life and his career in the National Football League. Also, Caleb provides his take on the Myles Garrett situation and reads Swenson’s Games of the Week.
Caleb and JD take a look at the ESPN’s latest NFL Power Rankings and provide their take. JD talks about the first college football playoff rankings and explains why Clemson should be ranked above Alabama. On “Agree to Disagree”, the guys give their own CFP rankings.
tags: caleb spinner, JD Swenson, espn, power rankings, truesports, sports, nfl, week 10, CFP, college football playoff, truechat, rankings
With eight weeks of NFL action behind us, Fantasy Football has reached crunch time. Caleb and JD reassess the best players in each position, talk about players you need to trade for the second half of the year, and some important storylines for week nine.
tags: Caleb spinner, nfl, jd Swenson, truesports, sports, football, truechat, fantasy football, agree to disagree, espn, fantasy games
Caleb Spinner and JD Swenson look at how the Cleveland Browns turned 0-16 into a potential playoff season in less than two seasons, and what the Browns need to do to get the 2019-20 season back on track. Paul Brown joins the show from London.
tags: Caleb spinner, jd Swenson, truesports, truechat, podcast, sports, football, paul brown Cleveland browns, nfl, Swenson’s Games of the Week, agree to disagree
Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey was finally traded. Caleb and JD talk about what the trade means for the Los Angeles Rams and their season, what Jacksonville could get from the three picks they received, and discuss the opportunity cost of the trade. Also on this episode, the guys predict wether the Dolphins or the Bengals will win first, and JD presents his two must-watch games on Swenson’s Games of the Week.
tags: Truesports, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, Jalen ramsey, los angeles, rams, Jacksonville, jaguars, trade, nfl, Swenson’s Games of the Week, Agree to Disagree, TrueChat
An exciting weekend of football takes a backseat to baseball. Caleb Spinner and JD Swenson talk about the three divisional matchups happening this week, and what the rest of the Major League Baseball postseason will look like. Also, Caleb provides his takeaways on what went wrong on Monday night for the Cleveland Browns, and JD explains his games of the week.
tags: caleb spinner, jd Swenson, baseball, truesports, podcast, truechat, mb, major league baseball, Houston astros, los angeles dodgers, tampa bay rays, st. louis cardinals, atlanta braves, world series, alds, nlds, game five
Caleb Spinner and producer JD Swenson break down the best from NFL Week Three, take a look at the top five picks from the first 2020 NBA Mock Draft, and update listeners on their fantasy football teams.
tags: Caleb spinner, jd Swenson, truesports, truechat, sports, football, nba, mock draft, fantasy football, NFL, week three, podcast
Host Caleb Spinner and producer JD Swenson talk about what Ben Roethlisberger’s season-ending injury means for the Steelers if Daniel Jones is ready to lead the Giants’ offense and Jalen Ramsey’s trade request. Listen to the end for Agree To Disagree and Swenson’s Games of the Week.
tags: truesports, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, nfl, Jalen ramsey, football, sports, truechat, Roethlisberger, Daniel jones
After an entertaining first week of NFL football, there are several things to discuss. Football enthusiast Kyle Hunt joins Caleb Spinner in the studio to break it all down, from surprising upsets to outstanding performances.
Tags: caleb spinner, kyle hunt, truechat, truesports, football, nfl, week one, sports, Cleveland browns, Cincinnati bengals, seattle seahawks, professional football
A lot happened over the weekend when the 2019-20 college football season kicked off. Caleb Spinner and JD Swenson breakdown upsets, dominant performances, and close calls, and provide their picks for their must-watch game this weekend.
Tags: Caleb Spinner, JD Swenson, TrueSports, TrueChat, College Football, football, Heisman, week one, sports
Last week Caleb Spinner and JD Swenson talked about when to draft the different positions on your fantasy football roster. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb and JD are back to share what their ideal fantasy lineup is and answer questions from the audience.
Tags: truesports, truechat, sports, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, nfl, fantasy football, fantasy football special, espn fantasy football, yahoo fantasy, draft kings
Whatever platform you play on, it’s important to draft the right players for your fantasy football team. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb Spinner talks about what to do and what not to do when picking your team. JD Swenson, reigning champion of The Nerd Table league, joins Caleb in the studio.
Tags: sports, caleb spinner, jd Swenson, fantasy football, truesports, football, nfl, fantasy games, espn, yahoo, draft kings, the nerd table, truechat
College football returns on Saturday! This season, several teams are under the spotlight, and various player storylines are waiting to be solved. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb Spinner provides his take on these storylines, and makes his predictions for the season with football enthusiast Emma Holtz.
tags: sports, college, caleb spinner, emma holtz, truesports, ohio state buckeyes, college football, truechat, notre dame fighting irish, football, Clemson tigers
Russell Westbrook and James Harden’s connection will resemble that of the Splash Brothers. The Clippers will miss the playoffs. Are the Cleveland Cavaliers the worst team in the league? In this episode of TrueSports, Caleb Spinner and basketball coach Michael Cnatrell answer questions, claims, and predictions submitted by TrueSports Instagram followers.
Tags: sports, nba, basketball, caleb spinner, michael cantrell, nba, cleveland cavaliers, houston rockets, splash brothers, golden state warriors, philidelphia 76ers, truesports
In recent years several players in the National Football League have been skipping team camps, practices, and even games while they wait for their franchise to give them a better deal. In this episode of TrueSports, Caleb Spinner and football enthusiast Alex Vorst share their thoughts on these absences and determine which young stars they would sign longterm, and which ones they would part with.
tags: nfl, truesports, caleb spinner, alex vorst, baker mayfield, derek carr, ezekiel elliott, jameis winston, amari cooper, sign or decline, truechat
Get ready for what many are calling “the greatest comeback in sports history.” The Xtreme Football League (XFL) is returning in 2020 and will be kicking off in eight cities beginning in February. On this episode of TrueSports, Caleb Spinner looks at past failed alternative football leagues and discusses what the XFL needs to do to thrive and prosper, alongside NFL and World Football League veteran Roger Wallace.
tags: TrueSports, Caleb Spinner, Roger Wallace, Sports, Podcast, XFL, World Football League, NFL, Vince McMahon, Xtreme Football League, TrueChat, 2020, Football
The MLB’s 2019 All-Star Weekend was overshadowed by the thrills of NBA Free Agency. An article in The Wall Street Journal claimed that the lack of interest in what is known as baseball’s “mid-summer classic,” is a product on the MLB losing their following to the excitement of the NBA. Caleb Spinner and Lance Jackson try to determine why fans are switching from the diamond to the hardwood and provide their answers to the article’s big question: should the MLB institute a hard cap to regain interest?
tags: baseball, mlb, nba, major league baseball, national basketball association, mlb all-star game, nba free agency, truesports, salary cap, hard cap, luxury tax
How many days does it take to reshape a sports league? If the NBA Free Agency 2019 is any indicator, it takes only five. On the premiere episode of TrueSports, Caleb Spinner and Lance Jackson discuss three major free agency signings and what they mean for the NBA in the 2019-20 season.
tags: Sports, Caleb Spinner, Lance Jackson, TrueSports, NBA, Basketball, NBA Free Agency, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Agree to Disagree