Jamal About Sports: Recent Episodes
Jamal Hayden
Hey everyone! I'm a passionate sports fan with strong allegiances to the Detroit Lions, NY Mets, NY Knicks, and University of Maryland Football & Basketball. On my weekly podcast, I combine analysis, opinion, and humor, while discussing the major topics in the sports world.
This week: The Knicks and are on a roll, the Terms have had a great first season under Kevin Willard, and I'm taking a wait and see approach with MLB's rules changes
This week: My Lions topple Aaron Rodgers and GB, SB LVII breakdown, the Knicks make a savvy deadline move, and the Nets are worse, but much more fun to watch.
This Week: I'm back after a long layoff, The Lions have inspired me, their future is bright, and the rest of the NFL Playoff Picture
This week: The Mets handle their business and make a statement against the Braves, the wild card races heat up, the Lions are on Hard Knocks, and a very early preview of the Lions.
This week: The Mets are in great shape, with help on the way and room for improvement, Jalen Brunson makes a lot of sense for the Knicks, and their young core is intriguing
This week: Matthew Stafford silences his critics, Joe Burrow and the Bengals persevere, and the NFL has a coaching problem...again,
This week: I recap the greatest playoff weekend ever, Matthew Stafford shuts up all the dopes who said he wasn't a winner, and a look ahead to Championship weekend.
This week: The NFL coaching carousel is in full bloom, and we break down the wild card weekend match ups
This week: The Lions finally get their first win, championship weekend in CFB was a dud, my Terps are in the Pinstripe Bowl, the Knicks have time to turn it around, and my choice for Mets manager
After a long break, i'm back with a look at the College football playoff picture, the Mets big free agent splash, how Tom Thibadeau has changed the Knicks, and why I'm barley a Lions fan anymore.
This week: The Lions do right by Stafford and themselves, the Super Bowl was a dud, Trevor Bauer is overrated, and the Knicks continue to offer hope.
This Week: The end of the Matthew Stafford era, the Lions are hiring a great staff, Brady beats Rodgers, and the Chiefs are too good.
This week: AG drops by and we discuss the Lions new GM and HC hires, the NFL Playoffs, the Nets trade for Harden, and the knicks are at least watchable.
This week: The Lions finally beat the Bears, and all it took was no more Matt Patricia, The Giants, and their Defense are legit, and the WFT ends the Steelers quest for 16-0.
This week: The Lions and Shelia Ford Amp make the much needed move of firing Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia, plus the news and notes from week 12
This weeK: Bob Quinn has drafted horribly, and this is the result. Plus, the Knicks are finally taking the right porch to building a team.
This week: It's time for the Lions to move on from Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia, the Mets need a real GM, and the NBA playoffs are pretty weak
This week: I'm back after a long layoff, AG drops in and we discuss the sorry state of the Yankees, Mets, and Lions. Plus AG does his Jerry Jones impression!
This week: I break down the first 3 rounds of the NFL Draft for the Lions, Giants, and Jets, plus ESPN's awful coverage and some surprise picks
This week: With no live sports to discuss, I shift to my other great passion, music. Four songs with "Candy" in the title, plus Malcolm McLaren and P.I.L
This week: Dealing with no sports during CV-19, NFL Free Agency, The Lions Bob Quinn is not the answer, and top alternative songs from 1984
This week: Things are actually calm in Met land, the Yankees have injury issues, the Nets surprise firing of Kenny Atkinson, and the NBA overall continues to be a bad product.
This week: KC and Andy Reid prevail, my take on the coverage of Kobe's death, plus Nets, Knicks, and other news and notes from the NBA.
This week: The NFL's annual coaching carousel continues, I recap the divisional playoff games, and MLB drops the hammer on the Astros for their sign stealing/cheating
This week: Bob Quinn inspires no confidence in his year end presser, the NFL Wild Card match ups are set, plus news and notes from week 17, The CFB championship is set, plus other bowl games of note.
This week: The NFL Playoff picture comes down to the wire, Clemson and LSU will meet in the CFB Championship, Joe Burrow makes a big difference in kids lives, and the long journey to happiness for Michael Sweetney
This week: The Lions make a bad decision in keeping Quinn &Patricia, The NFL playoff picture comes into focus, the Knicks fire Fiz, and Mets might get their wish as the Wilpons look to sell.
This week: The Lions latest excuse narrative of a rebuild is pure garbage, news and notes form important games from week 13 in the NFL, and the CFB is exactly as it should be.
This week: Why Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia have to go, news and notes from week 13 in the NFL, and it's all about who's going to be the 34 in the CFB Playoff.
This week: AG drops by and we discuss the Cowboys tough loss to the Pts, the Lions are a joke, and some news and notes from college football
This week: The Lions find out what life without Matthew Stafford is like, plus other news and noted from week 10, LSU gets a huge win at Bama, but the playoff picture is still very much up for grabs, and the Knicks continue to be a mess.
This week: Darrell Bevel blows it at the goal line...again, the Lions Defense is awful, news and notes from week * in the NFL, and the Carlos Beltran hire is classic Mets, and not in a good way
This week: The Lions take care of business, but still have issues, plus other news and noted from NFL week 8, the Astros dominate 3 in a row, and the early returns for the Knicks are not encouraging
This week: The Lions get screwed...in Green Bay....Again. LeBron comes off as an ignorant hypocrite, and the Nats make the WS, while the Yanks go down 2-1 to the Astros
This week: The Yankees own the Twins, the NL is down to two games 5's and news and noted from week 5 in the NFL.
This week: The Nats get a much needed playoff win, no one wants to play the Rays, the Lions lose a heartbreaker to KC, and Maryland lays an egg against PSU.
This week: The Lions find a way to win again, Daniel Jones has a rousing debut, the Mets are done, for real, and the PSU/UMD game is huge for Mike Locksley and the UMD Football program.
This week: The Lions get a much needed, if ugly win, plus news and noted from week two in the NFL. And the Mets wild card hopes are dashed, but it turned out to be a fun season.
This week: The Lions do what the Lions do, news and notes from week one in the NFL, Mets stuff
This week: The Mets are on life support for the the 2nd NL Wild Card, yet the future is bright, and I predict every division winner and Wild Card team for the upcoming NFL season.
This week: I take a lookThe Mets and their NL Wild Card Chances, as well as the schedules of the Nats, Cubs, and Cards (Hint, whichever team has the best bullpen down the stretch will get in)Plus the coverage of the NFL these days is beyond bad.
This week: AG drops by and we discuss the resurgent Mets, the Yankees cinderella stories and pitching issues, and a trip around the league.
This week; First half grades for the Mets, why trading DeGrom is the only back to being competitive, and RJ Barrett underwhelms in summer league
This week: Brodie Van Wagenenen and Mickey Callaway have completely failed as leaders, the Yankees continue to roll, and three commercials get the Ad Nauseam treatment.
This week: Brodie Van Wagenen has been a bust so far,The Mets refusal to address their defense is ruining the season, and the NBA lottery is a total crap shoot
This week: We bid a fond adieu to NYC radio station WPLJ, Mickey Callaway needs to go, the Raptors have to win game 3 to have a chance at winning the championship, and news and notes from MLB
This week: A look back at the fine career of Bill Buckner, Kawhi shows why he's the best player in the NBA, the Mets stagger back into the mix, and the Twins, Yankees, and A's are red hot.
This week: The Mets are a mess, and as always, it starts with ownership, plus a trip around MLB, the Warriors and Steph Curry are all time greats, and Toronto gets back into their series with the Bucks
This week: Two great game 7s in the NBA Playoffs, why I don't want Kyrie Irving on the Knicks, the Mets aren't dead yet, and news and notes from MLB
This week: My take on the Lions draft, winners and losers from the rest of the league, and I break down the NBA Playoffs
This week: My take on Tiger winning the Masters, NBA Playoffs breakdown including the Nets inspiring game 1 win, and MLB/Mets news and notes
This week: The NBA playoff picture comes into focus, and the Nets have a tough road to hoe, plus the Mets youth movement gives them a completely different feel than last years club.
This week: AG drops by and we discuss the potential rules changes to MLB, who should stay and who should go on the Knicks, and news and notes from the NFL Combine
This week: I'm totally fine with the Mets not signing Harper or Machado, the right way to watch the combine, and news and notes from the NBA
This week: The most boring, and overall unsatisfying Super Bowl ever, and why the Porzingis trade actually makes a lot of sense
This week: The Saints got screwed, but still had a chance to win, Tom Brady and the Pats charmed lives continue, and don't look now but the Nets are the hottest team in the NBA
This week: A look back at this weekend's playoffs games, my take on each NFL team's new head coaches, and why the NBA stinks.
This week: AG and I talk about the NFL coaching vacancies, and our predictions for wild card weekend.
This week: AG drops in and we discuss the NFL playoff picture, the College Football Playoff, what the Mets need to improve, and why the Knicks are still worth watching
This week: A recap of Thanksgiving in the Hayden house, The Cowboys are in the drivers seat, College Football heats up, and Knicks talk
This week: AG drops in and we discuss the delicate balance of watching the Lions on Thanksgiving and "Family Time", our predictions for the Cowboys and Lions games, the NFL has become college football with the emphasis on offense, and Mets and Yankees news.
This week: I take a deep dive into why the Lions are a bad football team. Hint, it starts with the GM and his poor drafts
This week: My take on the Maryland football fiasco, The Lions are looking to next year, the CFB Playoff is wide open, and the Knicks are closer than you think
This week: AG drops by and we discuss the idiocy of the Mets new hire for GM, The Red Sox are among the all time great WS winners, and news and notes from week 8 in the NFL
This week: An incredibly well rounded win for the Lions, plus the rest of week 7 in the NFL, the Red Sox are a pleasure to watch hit, and the Knicks will be fun to watch
This week: AG rolls in and discusses the changes he wants to his beloved Yankees, we break down week 6 in the NFL, and the college football season is officially a free for all
This week: The Lions defense and especially Jarrad Davis are killing them, a quick MLB Playoffs preview, and the Knicks will be fun to watch this year.
This week: The Lions get a much needed win in a very un Lion like fashion, the Giants save their season, the Chargers kicking game and Special Teams bite them again, and the last week week of MLB season will determine 3 playoff teams.
This week: AG drops in and expresses his concerns over his beloved Yankees, and we discuss the key games from week 2 in the NFL, including another sloppy loss for the Lions
This week: The David Wright era finally comes to a close, but not without over the top coverage from the Ny media, and in the NFL, things are going to get way worse before the get better for the Lions
This week: The Mets decision to not call up Peter Alonso puts a damper on some otherwise encouraging signs, the NL West is up for grabs, the Lions will take a step back this year, and my NFL preview
This week: The Mets "brain trust" continues their run of ridiculous decisions, the Lions O Line has serious issues, the new NFL helmet rule is a mess, and good riddance to all at UMD
This week: AG drops in and we discuss the Yankees struggles, the Mets continued ineptitude, the hot Mariners and A's, and the awful situation at University of Maryland
This week: My last episode until August, I discuss why the Mets shouldn't trade Thor or Jake for just prospects, MLB has too many awful teams, and the Knicks summer league team is actually interesting and provides a glimmer of hope for the future.
AG drops by to propose a Yankees/Mets trade, we discuss who else the Yankees could get, and who the Knicks should and shouldn't draft Thursday
This week: Players the Mets should trade, who aren't Jake or Thor, The Mariners are playing an exciting, old school brand of baseball to excellent results, and where LeBron might end up
This week: The Mets slide continues, the Yankees have more good players than they know what do with, LeBron is playing on a whole different level, and being a fan should be more about one's favorite team winning it all.
This week: The Mets right the ship, the Rays try to redfine starting pitching, LeBron's greatness continues, and the Caps/Lightning game was fun
This week: The Mets struggles continue, Lebron doesn't have the help he needs to beat the Celtics, and my take on the Mat Patricia situation
This week: The Mets fast start is a distant memory, the Yankees are on fire, Lebron and the Cavs roll the Raptors, and the odds are already against David Fizdale
This week: My take on the Lions draft, The Giants nailed their draft, plus some other teams who go it right, Lebron continues to amaze, and enough with the Matt Harvey drama.
This week: A salute to the Spurs, the Mets moving Harvey to the bullpen makes perfect sense, and my Lions NFL Draft wish list.
This week: The Mets suffer a gut wrenching loss to the Nats, The Pirates are the surprise of the early season, and my take on the NBA Playoffs so far
This week I break down the Mets 9-1 start and Mickey Callaway is better than Terry Collins, the Yankees will be fine, Donovan Mitchell is the NBA ROY, not Ben Simmons, and Baker Mayfield is the best QB in the draft, and the Jets need to take him.
This week: Analytics cost the Phillies a win, the Mets are off to a solid start, two great performances from women, and my NCAA Mens Hoops Final Prediction
This week: Why the Mets line up makes no sense, some good early signs from manager Mickey Callaway, why Jalen Brunson will be a better pro than Trae Young, and the Lions have made smart, if not sexy, free agent moves
This week I discuss the plusses and minuses of using the NFL Combine to evaluate players, and plead the case for Brandon Nimmo to be the Mets leadoff hitter/CF
This week: AG is back and we discuss how Phil Jackson has tortured the Knicks for many years, why the Lions using the franchise tag on Ziggy Ansah makes sense,why I hate analytics in baseball and AG highlights 3 players to keep an eye on at the NFL Combine
This week I look at the slow free agent market, and I break down the Mets off season acquisitions.
This week: AG is back as we discuss: The Eagles D saves the day, the Pats roll, Jax surprises the mouthy Steelers, and the Saints lose an all-time heartbreaker.
This week: The NFL playoffs are off to a less than thrilling start, and Bama beats UGA in what was a thrilling finish, but not a great game.
This week: I rank the new openings in the NFL from 1-6, and number one might surprise you, UCF has case to be in the CFB playoff, and the Rose Bowl was one for the ages.
This week: In the NFL, the Lions need a coach, the Cowboys have lots of questions, and it will be a Pats/Saints Superbowl. AND, Omar Minaya sits down for an interview with AG.
This week: The Wilpons continue to enrage their fans, the NFL catch rule strikes again, and the OKC Thunder have unwittingly contributed to the resurgence of the Knicks and Pacers.
This week: The Lions latest loss will be the beginning of the end for Jim Caldwell's tenure as coach, the CFB committee tells the world conference champions are meaningless, pedigree and reputation are what matters, and Jimbo Fisher getting the richest contract in college football history is a disgrace.
This week: The Lions playoffs hops are on life support, the Jets do Jets things in a brutal loss, the CFB final four will depend on this week's conference championship games, my take on the Greg Schiano mess, and the Knicks and KP have a long way to go.
This week: The winner of Lions/Vikings on Thanksgiving will win the division, the Saints are this year's version of the Falcons, and Seattle is in major trouble. In college football, the winner of the Iron Bowl will have a big say in the CFB playoff, and in the NBA, the Carmelo Anthony trade just keeps getting better for the Knicks.
This week: The Lions control their playoff destiny, the Jets turn in avery Jet like performance, the Cowboys are in trouble, the CFB playoff picture changes, but is FAR from over, and the Knicks continue to be fun.
This Week: The Lions win over GB puts them right back in the mix to win their division, the Jets have had a successful season already regardless of how they finish the year, The Big 10 will not get a team to the CFB Playoff, and the Knicks are actually fun to watch.
This week: AG is back and we discuss why the Lions can't finish, the chaotic state of the Cowboys, Deshaun Watson is for real, OSU is back in the National Championship picture with their win over PSU, and a crazy World Series.
This week: The NFL, now more than ever is about who has the most stars, LSU has rebounded nicely, the Yanks have nothing to hang their heads about and the Mets--incredibly-- got it right with their new manager.
This week: The Lions are in major trouble, the Jets got royally screwed, the NFL has no great teams, The Nats fail again the playoffs, the Dodgers look like the cream of the crop in the NL, and the Yanks are inches away from being up 2-0.
This week: The Yanks will force a game 5, the Sawx are done, The Lions have major issues on offense, the Giants are toast, and Jerry Jones confirms his status as a terrible person.
This week: The Lions rebound with a gutty road win in their division, Jets fans are getting chirpy, The Pats defense is historically bad through 4 weeks, and other news and noted from week 4 in the NFL.
This Week: The Wilpons continue to ruin the Mets, The Brewers have a shot to make the wild card, Football might be looked at like smoking is now in 50 years, NFl week 4 picks, and two commercials make this week's installment of Ad Nauseum.
This Week: The NFL continues to invent new and exciting ways to screw the Lions, my take on Trump's inappropriate comments, the Giants aren't dead yet, and a look at the rest of week 3 in the NFL.
This week: AG is back and we break down his Cowboys win over the NYG, my Lions win over AZ, the joke that was the officiating in the GB/SEA game, and we check in on some of our favorite players in this past draft and how they did in their debuts.
This week: A look at the Sox/Yanks and the MLB Wild card races, three NFL picks, a Lions preview, and my take on the UCLA/A&M and UMD/TX games.
This Week: Matthew Stafford absolutely deserves his contract extension, David Wright needs to go away, and a look at the playoff races in MLB.
This week: The Mets, YET AGAIN, botch an injury, the NFL trying to make Jameis Winston the next face of the league is a joke, and news and noted form the NFL pre season.
This Week: Interleague play and the Subway Series are past their prime, the Mets continue to show no vision, my take on the Zeke Elliot suspension, and other news and notes from the NFL pre season.
This Week: A look at the division and wild card races in MLB, the Mets under Terry Collins and Sandy Alderson have done a poor job of player development, Jerry Jones has ZERO business in the NFL HOF, and the Jay Cutler experiment will not end well in Miami.
This week: Sand Alderson blows it at the trade deadline, the Yankees and Dodgers help themselves, and Infiniti feels the wrath in Ad Nauseum.
This week: Sandy Alderson better get cracking on making trades, MLB is a horrible product right now, and replay is a big reason why, and could the Knicks actually be making smart decisions?
This week: The Aaron Judge hype is absurd, the Mets need to trade as many veterans as possible, a look at the MLB standings, and why there's no hope for the Knicks.
This week: AG is back and we discuss why the NFL Draft is a more exact science than the NBA, how Phil Jackson and Jim Dolan have made us not care about the Knicks, some MLB, and we wrap up the season finales of Fargo, Better Call Saul, and Veep.
This week: What a difference a week makes for the Yankees and Indians, This US Open was a snooze fest, and Paul George is wildly overrated.
This week: The Cavs fight for their lives, the Yankees are bludgeoning teams into submission, the Mets show a flew signs of life, and why Lacrosse will be a viable proefssional sport in ten years.
This week: The Mets still have issues but have plenty of time to turn it around, my take on the Harper/Strickland dust up, and why I'll take LeBron over MJ.
This week: Terry Collins, yet again makes moves that boggle the mind so I'm done with the Mets for this season, and when is the Celtics moral victory parade?
This week: Injuries have been an issue for the Mets but the poor offseason by GM Sandy Alderson and the complete lack of accountability from the Manager Terry Collins are the main reasons the team is struggling. And, unless your a GS Warriors fan, they're impossible to root for, and the Knicks lottery woes continue.
Ok football fans, it's mock draft time. AG and I do a first round mock for every team, including our beloved Lions and Cowboys respectively.
This week: Sergio finally breaks through at the Masters, Russell Westbrook is the MVP, The Cavs are ripe for the picking, and the first week of MLB is in the books.
This week: The NCAAS, NBA MVP Race, my take on the Raiders move to Las Vegas and Colin Kaepernick, and MLB Mets/NL East preview.
This week I talk about the WBC (the best baseball no one's watching) NFL Free Agency, March Madness, and Russell Westbrook's amazing season.
This week I discuss why the NBA has a competitive balance problem, why David Wright needs to retire, and recommend a great show about Shaquille O'Neal.
The Patriots and Tom Brady's charmed life continues as the Falcons' collapse is one for the ages.
AG is back and we discuss our favorite players from the Senior Bowl and I share the unique stories of Kevin Turner, John Urschel, and Vernon Turner.
This week I recap last weeks play off games and predict the championship games; hint, it's going to be an Atlanta/Pittsburgh Superbowl, and my take on the train wreck that is the Knicks and Phil Jackson.
This week I break down Wild Card weekend, the Alabama/ Clemson National Championship game, look ahead to this weekend's NFL match ups, and three must watch players in the NBA.
Happy New Year! This week, I break down the AFC and NFC Wild Cards, the NFL continues to turn into the NBA, and I give you some college players to watch.
This week: The Cowboys and Lions keep rolling, the Falcons get bit by going for two, the Packers won't go away, and the rest of week 13 in the NFL.
This week AG and I discuss the Cowboys and Lions Thanksgiving Day wins and whether or not each team can sustain their success, as well as the Giants and Dolphins, the NFL's two hottest teams. We also unveil the first edition of the "Impossible to Root For All Stars".
This week: My take on the Lebron/Phil Jackson kerfuffle, AG is "cautiously optimistic" about his Cowboys, The Lions control their own destiny, and more form the NFL and College Football.
This week: A brief take on the election; SNL has been great this season, and w look at the best game of the year in the NFL, Dallas/Pitt, as well as a trip through the NFL for week 10
This week AG and I discuss my previous podcasting technology challenges, David Bowie, Prince, and some baseball.