The JSK Media Sports Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Jonah Kligman goes solo as he dives into Steven Kwan’s impressive contact skills and Paul Skene’s continued dominant pitching. He breaks down the Phillies success and the White Sox blunders. He shares the latest on the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals. He concludes with a game for the listeners.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about the NBA Playoffs and predict the NBA Finals. They then discuss Caitlin Clark’s impact. Shpall makes Stanley Cup Final predictions before they touch on a couple of global sports news. They talk about MLB, including the Ohtani effect, and recap and share Fantasy Foursomes. They analyze MLB teams' records and conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk NBA Playoffs, commenting on the Nuggets' inability to go back-to-back. Shpall makes NBA Playoff predictions before they pivot to the NFL and discuss next year’s schedule. They then talk about MLB, including Shōta Imanaga’s continued dominance and Paul Skenes’ great start to his MLB career. They conclude with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk NBA Playoffs, commending the Celtics road record and analyzing the Nuggets tying up the series. They talk about MLB, including Shōta Imanaga’s dominance, and the Astros' funky start to their season. They pivot to discussing the NFL’s opening Thursday and Monday night games. They conclude with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman goes solo as he praises Shohei Ohtani, recaps March/April Fantasy Foursome, touches on A’s hot streak, and more. He pivots and congratulates Victor Wembenyama’s Rookie of the Year award and talks about the Nuggets championship path. He concludes with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk NFL Draft, commending the high attendance and analyzing the picks. They also talk about the idea of a new NFL schedule before pivoting to their discussion of the NBA Playoffs. They talk about MLB's attempt to fix the jerseys and pick new Fantasy Foursomes. They conclude with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk NBA Playoffs, highlighting how fun the Monday games were. They pivot to MLB and touch on Ron Washington’s managerial style, Paul Skenes’ great start to the MiLB season, and more. They pivot to the NCAA and talk about the new transfer eligibility rule before discussing the Zach Wilson trade to the Broncos. They then preview the NFL draft. They conclude with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about the Masters Tournament and commend Tiger Woods for such an illustrious and long career. They then talk about Major League Baseball, building off of the injury talk they discussed last week. Then a brief discussion on MLB home plate umpiring. They talk about how the A's have been good and if the Padres are the real deal. They pivot to the NBA and discuss the Pacers’ high point totals before concluding with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall break down the Men’s and Women’s March Madness finals. They pivot to MLB and share four major issues facing Major League Baseball. They then discuss Stefon Diggs' trade to the Houston Texans. They conclude with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss March Madness and make predictions for the Final Four. They pivot to baseball and share their initial thoughts on the 2024 season before pivoting to the Olympics and the new Gold Zone. Then they break down the new XFL-Inspired NFL Kickoff rules. They conclude with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall work together to create their 2024 Men's March Madness Tournament bracket. (+Blake Snell instant reaction).
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss Aaron Donald’s retirement, Odell Beckam Jr. being overrated, the Steelers QB competition, and the fact that Daniel Jones is still the New York Giants quarterback despite other teams moving on. They briefly talk about March Madness before they pivot to baseball and discuss if Spring Training is too long. They then analyze the MLB's Power Rankings and kick off their new fantasy system for the upcoming Major League Baseball season. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall play a keyword game to summarize some top free-agent signings in the NFL. They then deep dive into Russell Wilson’s move to the Steelers and Aaron Jones being released. They pivot to MLB and talk about the Las Vegas A’s potential new ballpark and some hypocrisy surrounding MLB’s coverage of Shohei Ohtani. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss MLB’s proposal to restrict the amount of pitchers on a roster. After a week plus in, they then share their updates and highlights on Spring Training. They talk about Oklahoma Softball's historic streak before praising Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking game. They pivot to football, starting with college, discussing the possible 14-team playoff structure before talking about the NFL and their 18-game proposal. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about MLB free agency, noting the start of Spring Training. They pivot and discuss the idea of court storming following Kyle Filipowski’s injury. They then talk NBA including Jokić and LeBron’s recent feats. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about the NBA All-Star Game, discussing the pageantry of it all, the skills competitions, and the game itself. They then talk College Basketball and congratulate Caitlin Clark on setting her record and look ahead to March Madness. They pivot and talk about Spring Training, pinpointing returning players and teams they’re keeping their eye on. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall break down Super Bowl LVIII including how much fun they had watching, the new overtime playoff format being utilized, the new official dynasty of the Kansas City Chiefs, and they close up their Playoff Positivity and prop bets. They pivot to MLB and discuss the Boston Red Sox’s new endeavor with Netflix and the Angels’ injury woes over the past several years. They briefly discuss the new Nike/Fanatics MLB jerseys. They then talk about the NBA, highlighting Victor Wembanyama’s recent success. They conclude with an Olympic themed fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the 2026 World Cup Final’s venue, Kershaw’s return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and José Altuve’s extension with the Houston Astros before heading into the heart of their second annual Super Bowl Special—breaking down the upcoming Super Bowl with prop bets and more. They conclude with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about their appreciation for greatness when discussing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. They talk about the NFC Championship game and deep dive into the Lions' collapse and the 49ers' historic comeback. They pivot to the NBA and praise LeBron James for his prevailing success into his elder years. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss Jim Harbaugh's move to the Los Angeles Chargers, moving away from Michigan. They then talk about the NFL playoffs including the Cowboys and Commanders NFC Championship droughts, Mahomes eliteness, rule change thoughts, and share their Playoff Positivity. They pivot to the NBA before they talk about Joe Mauer’s special hometown Hall of Fame election. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall cover the NFL playoffs including weather challenges, Patrick Mahomes’ road playoff debut, referee theories, Cowboys’ upset, Eagles’ collapse, Lions’ historic win, and Mike Tomlin’s playoff struggles. The episode concludes with a fun question about placing a basketball court and they play a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the 2023 College Football season, with the Michigan Wolverines as National Champions. They analyze the differences between Big 10 and Pac-12 football. The retirement of Nick Saban and Pete Carroll leaving the Seattle Seahawks are also discussed. The Dodgers' spending spree is compared to other MLB teams. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about how awesome the College Football Playoff Semi-Final games were. They then predict who is going to win the National Championship. They pivot to the NFL and talk about Jim Harbaugh's potential move to the NFL. They then discuss the 2024 NFL Draft as Shpall sits in the shoes of a mock GM. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman goes solo as he talks about the new Major League Baseball rules. He then talks about Yoshinobu Yamamato's signing and the Dodger's recent success. He pivots to NBA and talks about some bad teams before going into NFL talk and sharing the second-to-last Big 3s. He concludes with a year in review.
Jonah Kligman goes solo as he deep dives into some Shohei Ohtani marketing numbers, shares his thoughts on the Tyler Glasnow trade and extension, discusses the Lakers unveiling of their In-Season Tournament banner, talks Jets and Eagles Woes, and shares Week 16 Big 3s. He concludes with a game for the listeners.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall deep dive into Shohei Ohtani’s signing with the Dodgers, analyzing what this means for the team and the sport. They then talk about the significance of the Lakers winning the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. Shpall breaks down Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy and Bucky Irving's draft stock. They then talk NFL, including their Week 15 Big 3s. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the College Football Playoffs. They then talk about the NFL and praise Jordan Love before sharing their Big 3s. Kligman and Shpall also share a discourse about the role of replay and technology in sports officiating. They pivot to the NBA, sharing their mutual new found love for the In-Season Tournament before concluding with an NFL-based fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk Pac-12, Big 10, SEC, and more College Football Championships before pivoting to NFL and sharing their Week 13 Big 3s. They praise Lebron James for setting the all time minutes record. They then talk Las Vegas A’s and conclude with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk Eagles, Jalen Hurts, and more NFL. They then share their Big 3 before having some Thanksgiving fun! They conclude with a NFL team name origin game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk NFL and deep dive into the Bills’ lackluster season, compliment CJ Stroud on his sensational Rookie season thus far, and talk about the state of the sport’s best teams. They pivot to basketball and discuss NCAA Basketball, before transitioning to discussing the Boston Celtics home dominance. They conclude with a basketball related fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the Pac-12 and its part in the overall College Football rankings. They pivot to Pro Football and talk about the Raiders' new Head Coach and Aaron Rogers’ potential comeback before they share their Big 3. They talk about the NBA In-Season tournament before wrapping up the 2023 World Series and MLB season. They talk about sports they want to try and conclude with a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall reminisce about the USC vs. Cal game they were at over the weekend. They then talk about the James Harden trade and how it feels to have basketball back. They pivot to the NFL and talk Chiefs upset and share their Big 3 before analyzing the World Series. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about the start of the NBA Season and the NHL’s Frozen Frenzy. They pivot to football before talking MLB Postseason and concluding with a fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the MLB Postseason including the Phillies' dominance and home playoff atmosphere. They pivot to football starting with College Football upsets before talking Fantasy Football and sharing their Big 3s for Week 7. They conclude with a fun question about elementary school PE class and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the MLB Playoff format amidst looming series upsets. They pivot to College Football and examine the landscape at the midway point through the season. They pivot to NFL and share their Big 3 picks before they conclude with a fun question and numbers game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss some up and coming NFL players and share their Big 3. They pivot to MLB and wrap up the Lock segment for the year before talking MLB postseason and sharing brackets. They conclude with an MLB Playoff themed fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss how they feel about the Monday Night Football double headers and talk about the weird feeling of the NFL season so far. They then talk College Football and the Oregon Ducks' big win over the Colorado Buffs before they reminisce on the MLB season ahead of playoffs. They wrap up with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the many factors that make the Pac-12 the best division in College Football this year. They pivot to the NFL and share their NFL Power Rankings with analysis. They then talk baseball and Elly De La Cruz’s dip before concluding with a Wii Sports related fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall recap their busy sport watching weekends. They then discuss Week 1 of the NFL season. They continue on and converse about the seedage layout in Major League Baseball. Kligman asks Shpall about Lebron’s potential Olympic Dream Team before they conclude with an NFL-related fun question and game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall start with the additions to the ACC Division. They continue to talk College Football and point out the strong Pac-12 quarterback class. They then discuss Kyle Shwarber and MLB’s last month before talking NFL and sharing their Big 3 for Week 1. They conclude with a fun Star Wars sports-related question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall give live updates about the NL MVP race. They go on to talk College Football and the USC Trojans before pivoting to Shohei Ohtani’s injuries and the Angels' misfortune. They then go through their last regular season power rankings for MLB and share their locks. They wrap up talking NFL and answering a football related fun question before finishing up with a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the tight races in MLB as the season begins to wind down toward the postseason. They go on to talk big spreads in the first week of College Football before they wrap up their NFL Division predictions with the NFC East. They conclude with a fun question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss MLB updates, highlighting the Dodgers' surprising performance in 2023 and strong farm system. They then share their early National Championship predictions for College Football and discuss NFL pre-season performances, noting struggles among rookie quarterbacks. They also predict the NFC South standings before talking about the best college athletic logos and unbeatable sport records.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall cover college football’s ongoing conference changes, updates on Shohei Ohtani's impressive MLB season, and NFC North predictions. They then talk about fictional athletes and conclude with a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the possible realignment in the Pac-12 and beyond. They pivot to the MLB trade deadline, where notable players like Scherzer and Verlander were traded. They also mention the Angels' acquisitions and other noteworthy trades. They then discuss NFL Division predictions and end with a surprise question and a football-related game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall have some fun as they recap the week of sports. They talk MLB Playoff races, NFL Division predictions, Shohei Ohtani's legacy, and more.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the MLB Home Run Derby, the All-Star Game, and the possibility of the Angels trading Shohei Ohtani. They also share their Locks for the upcoming week of MLB games and touch on DeAndre Hopkins's potential joining of the Tennessee Titans in the NFL. The episode concludes with a surprise question and a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall apologize for overlooking Joey Chestnut, the hot dog eating champion, who holds 55 world records. They also talk about NBA rule changes and the introduction of an in-season tournament. In MLB, they discuss the success of the new rules and the elite talent level currently. They highlight talented players like Elly De La Cruz, Mookie Betts, and Shohei Ohtani. The episode ends with NFL division predictions and a fun Home Run Derby lineup discussion.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss Shaun's recent sports-related adventures. They highlight the winners and losers of NBA free agency, including the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks. They also speculate about the potential departure of Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. In the baseball world, they congratulate the LSU Tigers on winning the College World Series and discuss notable performances by players like Dylan Crews. They share their thoughts on the MLB All-Star teams. They pivot to NFL standings and conclude with a fun question about adding a new MLB team, with Nashville being the popular choice among players.
Jonah Kligman goes solo as he predicts the 2023 World Series using his "Turn" theory. He then talks about the state of Major League Baseball before concluding with some personal insight.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the NBA Finals. They then highlight the Stanley Cup win by the Vegas Golden Knights and their celebrations. In MLB, they mention Tony Gonsolin's impressive ERA and J.T. Realmuto's cycle. The Arizona Diamondbacks' young players and the Oakland A's reverse boycott are also broken down. They share their lock picks for the week, discuss Dalvin Cook's release from the Minnesota Vikings, and end with a fun question about which sport a team from the league below could beat the worst pro team in. They wrap things up, as always, with a game.
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Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall start by mentioning Lionel Messi's move to play for Inter Miami in the MLS, which generated a lot of attention and social media followers for the team. They analyze the performances of the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, with Shpall highlighting Jamal Murray's importance to the Nuggets' success. They also discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs, Jacob deGrom's injury and the challenges of pitcher longevity in baseball, the impressive performance of Luis Arraez in MLB, and the emergence of rookie Elly De La Cruz. They provide power rankings for MLB teams and share their lock picks for the week. They discuss Madden 24's cover athlete (Josh Allen) and speculate on Tom Brady potentially joining the Las Vegas Raiders. The episode concludes with a mini-game about NCAA postseason appearances and a fun question about favorite sunflower seed brands and flavors.
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Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss their favorite sports clinching celebrations. They then talk NBA and break down the Eastern Conference Finals ending and predict the Finals. They talk about sports sponsorship and baseball blackouts before concluding with a game.
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Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk NBA Conference Finals as they deep dive into what makes Nikola Jokić so good. They talk Lakers and Lebon James's future. They pivot as they discuss the NHL Playoffs and the NFL's new fair catch rules. They conclude by talking about baseball as they analyze team payrolls. They wrap things up with a question and game.
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Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall chat with "Dodger Talk" Host and MLB Network reporter David Vassegh.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall start by sharing their excitement for Bronny at USC. They then break down their NBA Conference Finals predictions and discuss the remaining four teams. Then they analyze the Padres and other MLB storylines before trading their Power Rankings and Locks. They conclude by conversing about their Olympic dreams before playing a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall break down the NBA Playoffs and Lebron James' legacy. They pivot to Major League Baseball and discuss the Rays, Kershaw, and more. Then they talk 2023-24 NFL Schedule and share their thoughts on international matches in sports. They conclude by ranking their favorite uniforms in sports and playing a fun game.
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Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall start with the ever-going irrelevancy of major sports’ regular seasons, they then go series by series discussing the NBA Conference Semi-Finals as they disagree over the Lakers/Warriors series. Then they talk MLB as Kligman rants about Ohtani’s greatness. They share their MLB Power Rankings and Locks before they wrap up with sharing their favorite sports' movies and playing a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall share their love for this time of year. Shpall gives his instant reaction to the start of the 2023 NFL Draft, then they talk Aaron Rodgers' new team and Lamar Jackson's extension before they look at the announced College Football Playoff dates. Kligman examines the Pittsburgh Pirates' early success. Then they share their thoughts on the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. before they conclude with a game.Instagram: @jskmediasportsTwitter: @jskmediasportsTik Tok: @jskmediasports
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall reminisce on their interview with Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, go over some highlights and lowlights from the last week of the MLB season along with their series Locks, then they talk about Draymond Green and the NBA Playoffs before they close up sharing their favorite stadium foods and play a game.Instagram: @jskmediasportsTwitter: @jskmediasportsTik Tok: @jskmediasports
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk with 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Lenny Krayzelburg.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about some breakout players thus far in the 2023 MLB season, share their MLB Power Rankings and Locks before they look at the NBA Playoffs and discuss XFL Overtime rules, then they finish off with a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall analyze the new rules in the majors after a week of regular season baseball, discuss their favorite baseball TV scoreboards, talk March Madness Finals, look at Lakers chances and the NBA Playoffs outlook, and finish with an NFL-related game.
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Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall briefly discuss the Lamar Jackson trade rumors, predict the NBA Championship winner ahead of the playoffs, talk Lakers' chances, compare their MLB Power Rankings ahead of Opening Day, then play some Opening Day related trivia and set their locks for day one of the 2023 MLB season.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, Kligman rants about Ohtani's MVP snub, they preview the rest of March Madness heading into the Sweet 16, talk NFL trade and free agent moves, and Shpall flips the script and challenges Kligman to a game.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall share their thoughts on the pool play round of the World Baseball Classic, discuss the lack of celebrations in Major League Baseball, talk Derek Carr and Aaron Rogers's new landing spots, take a look at Day 1 of the Men's March Madness Tournament, and end with a fun game that tests Shaun's knowledge of NFL team names.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall work together to create their 2023 Men's March Madness Tournament bracket.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss Geno Smith and Derek Carr's landing spots, talk about Sean Peyton and the Denver Broncos going into 2023, break down field and court dimensions of various sports, preview March Madness, and have some extra fun with their trivia.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall share their opinions on MLB's new Pitch Clock after a week in use, discuss the new MLB Schedule, talk Manny Machado's extension and the Padres' roster, criticize College Football's new idea to shorten games, play some trivia, and talk with California Golden Bears Women's Basketball Head Coach Charmin Smith.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall discuss the nature of the NBA and other major sports All-Star weeks, talk more rule changes coming to MLB in 2023, chat XFL rules, predict some NFL free agent's landing spots, and close with some MLB predictions.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall break down last week's Superbowl, discuss some of the new rule changes coming to MLB, criticize the Padres and Manny Machado, explore Lebron James's legacy, and play some unique trivia.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk about what the Super Bowl means to them, pick props, play some Super Bowl trivia, and talk about the best sports trophies.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk Tom Brady's retirement, breakdown the Conference Championship round of the NFL Playoffs, preview the Super Bowl matchup, chat about the new MLB: The Show cover athlete, discuss Dodger's newest extension, and play some trivia.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall break down the NFL Playoffs as it winds down, talk Colorado Rockies and the meaning of the World Baseball Classic, discuss Lebron James's legacy, and play an MLB Guessing Game.
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Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall break down Round 1 of the NFL Playoffs, talk CFB transfer portal, discuss MLB free agency, NBA GOAT talk, and trivia.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall talk College Football Championship, take a look at the NFL playoff picture, discuss Correa's wild free agency, and play some trivia.
Jonah Kligman and Shaun Shpall make predictions for Week 18 of the NFL season, break down Justin Turner's departure, and more.