SportIVation: Recent Episodes
Thomas Jones
Tom Jones (no not the singer) is the host of SportIVation, a podcast that is part sports talk and part motivational speaking. Tune in weekly for my unique take on sport and how we can use sport to motivate ourselves to tackle life!
While the AFC boasts a couple teams poised to make deep playoff runs, the NFC appears to be wide open. In the latest episode of SportIVation, I detail all the teams in the NFC fighting for playoff position and give my predictions how things will shake out in the final month of the Regular Season. Tune in to find out how the Saints, Packers, Rams, Giants, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Vikings, Cardinals, and Washington stack up in this tight playoff race!
Season 2 of SportIVation kicks off with my analysis of the AFC Playoff Picture with 4 weeks left to go! Can the Steelers make a super bowl without a run game? How can you stop KC's offense? What teams are the dark horses? Tune in to find out!
This week's SportIVation details the story of Oskar Lindblom, Philadelphia Flyers forward who was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer in December. His positivity and the power of friendship helped Lindblom beat the cancer and miraculously return to the ice in just 8 months! Tune in to hear this powerful story and why we need positivity now more than ever!
It's Fantasy Football draft time! SportIVation along with Joey Bockus discuss draft tips, strategies, and players to look for in your upcoming draft! Should you take Pat Mahomes or Lamar Jackson before round 3? Should you take Saquon or Zeke at pick 2? What rookie running Backs should you watch for? Tune in to find out!
NBA Playoffs in August?? 2020 has been unique in that we will be gifted with playoff basketball in late summer! Justin Downs (JD) joins SportIVation to preview the 8 first round matchups and what you should expect to see from the game's greats! Tune in to hear about Kawhi, LeBron, Luka, Damian Lillard, and much more!
Raiders fan and SportIVation regular Zack Sarquis stops by to preview the AFC West with yours truly! How have the Raiders, Broncos, and Chargers bolstered their rosters to attempt to dethrone the defending Super Bowl champs? What can we expect from KC in 2020? Who will make the playoffs in the AFC West? Tune in to find out!
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It is time for Part 5 of the NFL preview series, and the AFC South is this week's focus! Jacksonville Jaguars fan Tyler Stewart, aka "Stew" is my guest as we take a look at 2nd year expectations for Gardner Minshew, the new-look Indianapolis Colts, How Deshaun Watson will perform without DeAndre Hopkins, and how to contain Derrick Henry and the Titans offense! Tune in to find out who we think will win this toss-up of a division!
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Part 4 of my NFL Preview series takes us to the AFC East, where I am joined by Patriots fan Mitch Twombly. We discuss the addition of Cam Newton, what we think of the Buffalo Bills' chance to dethrone the Pats, how the new-look Dolphins will fare, and if we think the NY Jets will soar or have trouble taking off in 2020!
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Falcons fan Caesar Wilson joins SportIVation to preview the NFC South! Will Drew Brees be able to get back to a Super Bowl? Which Todd Gurley will we see in 2020? Can Tom Brady silence his doubters again? How well will 1st year coach Matt Rhule fare in the NFL? Tune in to find out!!
This week, Eagles fan Joey Bockus joins SportIVation to discuss all things NFC East! What's the long term plan for Dak Prescott in Dallas? Can the Eagles offense be productive without Brandon Brooks? Which team has built more around their 2nd year QB, New York or Washington? Tune in to find out!
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With the NFL season only 8 weeks away, it is time to preview each and every division in the NFL! Starting with the AFC North, my guest Dino Hontos and I breakdown what to watch for and who we think can win the division!
There's nothing like Playoff Hockey! SportIVation examines the NHL Restart and breaks down each 1st Round Playoff matchup. Award predictions and Stanley Cup Favorited are also highlighted!
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The NBA is back! Well not quite yet, but the league has announced it's plan to resume playing in Orlando on July 30. Player reaction and team storylines are the focus of this week's episode of SportIVation.
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"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." -Nelson Mandela
"The Greatest" is the subject of part 2 of my GOAT (Greatest of All Time) series, where I will discuss Muhammad Ali's unparalleled greatness in the ring, and his tremendous character outside of it.
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The first episode of my GOAT (Greatest of All Time) series recaps the legacy and career of Michael Jordan. His work ethic coupled with unworldly talent allowed Jordan to inspire a generation of athletes and the world.
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Zack Sarquis joins SportIVation to discuss our favorite draft classes and stories from the 2020 NFL Draft.
I discuss 3 of my favorite sports redemption stories: Tiger Woods, Michael Vick, and the 2016 Chicago Cubs!
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My special guest Zack Sarquis will join SportIVation to discuss the NFL offseason, the RB by committee trend, and the new CBA.
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Tune in for my first of 3 podcasts about the phenomenon that is March Madness. I'll give my 5 keys to picking the champ and which mid-major schools I think can bust brackets!
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My elevator pitch for why every casual sports fan should be watching the NHL!
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Becky Hammon and the Williams sisters are the focus of this week's SportIVation podcast. I also speak on the power of perseverance.
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The sign stealing scandal from the 2017 Houston Astros is this week's sports story, and the motivational piece is about the concept of karma in sports, as told by the story of O.J. Simpson.
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Episode 2 recaps the Super Bowl, explains why Lamar Jackson's MVP season is an inspiration to the next generation, and highlights 2 heroes in honor of Black History Month.
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In my very first podcast, I will discuss the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and how his legacy and "mamba mentality" will never die. I will also preview Super Bowl LIV and tell you why I am looking forward to a classic.