The Big 6 With Jason Martin: Recent Episodes
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1045TheZone.Com lead writer Jason Martin breaks down national and local sports with tons of opinions.
Jason talked about Ryan Tannehill signing and the DeAndre Hopkins trade and Jason's new blog Jmartstory.wordpress.com
J Mart reacts to Lebron's comments on playing in an empty arena amidst the coronavirus outbreak and talks Tom Brady's free agency.
Brittany, Avery, and Rhett of Step 1: Learn Sports fill in for J Mart. They ask callers: Tannehill or Brady?
J Mart talks the latest on Antonio Brown. He also asks who the Bengals should take. Tua or Burrow?
A special Sunday episode of The Big 6 where Jason talks about the Titans win in Baltimore.
@JMartZone talks about the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens match up this Saturday night.
Jason Martin discusses local and national headlines on his original 104-5 podcast. He discusses Titans-Texans, Week 15 NFL stories and Joe Burrow's Heisman Trophy win on Saturday. Available everywhere.
Jason Martin breaks down headlines from around college football and the NFL on his original podcast. Making sense of the playoff picture in the AFC, Dabo's rant about being underrated and Utah's chances at a playoff bid. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Jason Martin and Brad Willis break down the newest Star Wars Disney+ hit on The Pop 6. Check out this deep dive on The Mandalorian for your Thanksgiving weekend.
Jason Martin is back for his weekend recap podcast to discuss local and national headlines. Titans and Vols looked good, the Pac 12's playoff chances aren't good at all and the 49ers made it look easy on Sunday night against the Packers.
104-5 The Zone's Jason Martin gives his thoughts on the weekend in sports.
There was a lot to discuss this past weekend despite the Titans and Vols getting the week off. Catch all the NFL headlines here. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Will Boling sits in for Jason Martin and poses a simple question: Have Vols fans forgiven Jeremy Pruitt for the abysmal start to the season? Some callers said yes...some said no. Plus: Why Penny Hardaway is picking the wrong battle with the NCAA.
Jason Martin is back for his weekly original show that analyzes the headlines from the weekend. He discusses the Ravens big win on Sunday Night Football, the Pac-12's hopes of a playoff berth and why the Titans had to beat the Panthers in order to keep its season alive on Sunday.
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Finally... it’s time for the Fun Run. Well, David Reed, Rhett Bryan, and Jason Martin are discussing the ninth season of The Office, so “fun” might be a stretch. The guys bury Nellie and the boom mic operator story arc and gush about the finale before finishing up in style with a seven round character draft. Who won? Listen and find out! It only took us three months to do this episode. But hey, it could have been four!
104-5 The Zone's Jason Martin catches you up on all the headlines from the weekend. Lincoln Riley's margin for error, Vols/Titans winning despite/because of officiating, Watson and Rodgers, Vrabel decision blunders and the Jordan Myles controversy are all discussed.
Jason Martin and Brad Willis go back in time for a look at the timeless time-travel classic, Back to the Future
104-5 The Zone's Jason Martin reacts to the weekend in football on his new original podcast. On the QB sneak in Tuscaloosa, Derek Mason's status at Vanderbilt and a dramatic win for the Titans in Nissan Stadium. Available everywhere.
Exit Mariota. Enter Tannehill. Jason takes your calls on the situation and asks: when is your best not good enough?
Previewing the NFC East top to bottom with the six pressing questions, Mike Tanier drops by to talk NFL headlines, preseason trends, and a fascinating article in the New York Times about the future of streaming media. @JMartZone gets into all of it!
Own it Baker, is something wrong with AB, great college football towns, and personal thoughts on National Radio Day! All that and more from @JMartZone.
Tonight, @JMartZone puts out the 2019 List of 6 Best QBs in the NFL, makes a concerning comparison for AB in sports, and discusses Boogie's ACL... and what it might mean for KD.
Tonight, @JMartZone talks AB... more AB... some Dak, and the intelligence of the possible CFB programs picked for HBO's Hard Knocks expansion project!
PFF rates Tua and Trevor, more reasons to respect Jalen Hurts, Brady's future, and measuring expectations for Klay and Melo...plus is a man pregnant? @JMartZone on all this and more!
Paying RBs doesn't pay off, Tyreek Hill talks boxing, Kirk Cousins has a lot to prove this season, and parents should encourage their kids to play video games? Well...if they want to be millionaires. @JMartZone with all this and more!
@JMartZone talked about what changes need to be made in MLB, Netflix and could it be the end of TV soon as we know it!
Tonight, @JMartZone talks about surrogate teams… if your squad didn’t exist, who would you ride with? Who do you like to see do well from afar. That plus Phil Steele talks college football!
Alex Dougherty of A to Z Sports joins Jason to talk about the Nashville Predators acquiring Matt Duchene, Phil Steel joins to talk the upcoming college football season, and Jason covers NBA free agency.
Austin Huff fills in for JMart. OJ has twitter, Carrie Underwood gets sued, should Nashville get an MLB team? Austin covers it all.
Game 6 preview, Klay stat that will blow you away, Titans big question marks are the high draft picks, Raiders on Hard Knocks HAD to happen. @JMartZone talks all this and more!
Steve McNair and Eddie George's numbers have been retired by the Tennessee Titans. Jason discusses that and their Hall of Fame chances.
@AustinHuff filled in for @JMartZone. Austin talked some NBA, had on Dave Barnes and he did some shout outs!
Draymond's zen, Titans coaching continuity, Lance Armstrong's lack of remorse, and Jeopardy reverses the spoiler rule. @JMartZone discusses it all!
Warriors in 6 remains the pick, but there's a larger thing to pay attention to, Jon Moxley on Twitter, social media's value, and more! @JMartZone on that and more on tonight's show.
@AustinHuff filled in for @JMartZone. Austin talked some college football, had on Steve Gorman, best coaches speeches and some shout outs!
Austin Huff filled in for @JMartZone. Austin had on Ryan Hurd and had the spelling challenge!
Kawhi: Parabellum, NFL OT rules, KD's pride, and WWE headed back for blood money in Saudi Arabia. @JMartZone talks about all this and more!
Draft breaks major economic records in Nashville, McCoy ain't coming, Warriors ain't losing, and Drake needs to be stopped. @JMartZone covers it all.
@JMartZone got into Boxing, PGA Championship, US Open, NBA, LA Lakers and Game of Thrones!
.@jmartzone @rhettbtennessee and Brad Willis take part in a 15 round draft to select the all-time best MCU characters
Zion Williamson talk, NBA lottery talk, NBA talk and PGA Championship @JMartZone covered it all tonight!
.@jmartzone, @rhettbtennessee, and Brad Willis break down Avengers Endgame. Warning: Spoilers Abound
KD's injury...but the Warriors still have Hall of Famers, right? Plus, a Cubs fan banned, because what was once OK... no longer is. @JMartZone dives into all of it.
@JMartZone got into a some NBA talk, Dallas Cowboys talk, Titans talk, more NBA talk and a little NHL talk!
XFL... skeptical, Embiid... careless with all-time great gifts, Nancy Armour... utopias don't exist. All that on the docket for @JMartZone tonight.
@JMartZone discusses Nashville's NFL Draft success, Tyreek Hill, Game of Thrones, and Avengers: Endgame.
Preds/Stars Game 5 is the series, what will the Titans do in the Draft, don't overreact to the Raiders story, and LSU bringing Will Wade is crazy...but sadly unsurprising. @JMartZone covers it all.
Tiger wins...but be careful with the lesson you take from it. He unified us, which is what sports can do, and that's tremendous. Also, watch out for WHO is behind the documentaries that move you...and check out Alex Gibney's latest for HBO - it's outstanding. A packed Big 6 tonight from @JMartZone.
New Belmont men's basketball coach Casey Alexander talks to Jason Martin about his decision and the difficulty in leaving Lipscomb and taking over his mentor's job... plus Preds fall to Stars, Tiger at Augusta, and ownership of mistakes.
UVA wins the National Championship, Rick Barnes stays in Knoxville, and Kofi Kingston and Becky Lynch are champs. JMart covers it all.
Tonight, @JMartZone lays out why the AAF folded, why the model is flawed, why Russell Wilson deserves every penny he wants, why Veep continues to dominate, and Rhett Bryan joins to discuss The Office and the Pop 6!
@JMartZone talks about Rick Byrd's retirement, explains why Duke lost...and why he predicted it, and discusses breaking news on Jerry Stackhouse negotiating to become the new Vanderbilt head basketball coach.
Better late (sorry, it was Pretzel Day and we got distracted) than never, our Pop 6 deep dive into The Office continues with a very in-depth look at Seasons 3 and 4, with personal relevant and irrelevant (but entertaining) anecdotes and a ton of discussion and analysis from @1045TheZone assistants to the regional manager Jason Martin (@JMartZone), David Reed (@davidreedradio), and Rhett Bryan (@rhettbtennessee) on all of the episodes, the character development, and the evolution of Michael Scott in particular. Bonus: We can now sell Hammermill products!
Tonight, Tennessee's Natty Chances, what will ruin the Tournament, Women's Bracket revealed, Wolken on Belmont...and a really cool website as a big PRO to finish the show from @JMartZone.
Vols need one tomorrow, Foles is a backup, Witten makes a future choice, Spidey is awesome, Newsroom is not.
.@Jmartzone and Brad Willis break down the final season of @friendstv with a special sports twist
Tonight on the show, @JMartZone talks Vols slump, the real tragedy behind the Robert Kraft story, text message etiquette, the Oscars, and talks Preds deadline moves with Kristopher Martel!
@JMartZone talked a Zion Williamson, Pop 6, Anthony Davis, Sports Fest, AAF and Hulk Hogan
@Jmartzone and Brad Willis break down Friends seasons 7-9, and offer a fun homework assignment
@JMartZone talked a little UT basketball, Colin Kapernick, Tim Tebow, NBA talk and Sports Fest!
.@Jmartzone and Brad Willis discuss @FriendsTV seasons 4-6 and dig in deeper on the storylines from seasons 1-3.
Kareem to the Browns, Kyler to the NFL, the AAF debuts, and a cause we can all get behind at Hutton1045.com. All tonight on The Big 6 with @JMartZone!
@JMartZone of the Pop 6 and guest host Brad Willis break down the pop culture impact of the 90's sitcom Friends.
Tonight, a lot of Vols NSD and hoops talk with Trey Wallace down in Knoxville, and... Art Briles can be forgiven without being allowed to drive the car again. @JMartZone discusses it all on a jam-packed Big 6!
Bill Belichick... is the greatest football coach of all-time. That's what we learned last night - and probably already knew. Plus, what Radio Row is like. Super Bowl 53 from all angles, including some baffling stats. @JMartZone covers it all!
Jason had on Josh Booty, Jeffri Chadiha, Neil Smith and Ed Werder from radio row at the Super Bowl!
Jason Martin checks in from Radio Row in Atlanta. He's joined by Brandon Lang and Carson Palmer.
@JMartZone describes the difference between MAKING a Pro Bowl and PLAYING in it, dissects the latest Saints/Rams craziness, and discusses Anthony Davis exit from New Orleans.
Magic Loogies, Big Ben contract extensions, Robey-Coleman fined, and good news for Roman Reigns. JMart has it all!
104.5 The Zone host, Big 6 Blog Editor in Chief, and former Outkick the Coverage TV/Film staff writer Jason Martin (@JMartZone) brings his pop culture opinions and deep dive entertainment thoughts back to the podcast universe!
0:00: Show and JMart Re-Introduction 13:43: Academy Award Noms 24:45: Glass / Eastrail 177 Trilogy Analysis 41:00: True Detective S3 and TV's Trojan Horses
The NFL's overtime rule is asinine, and though it may never be changed as it should... it creates imbalance. Aren't rules in existence to create a LEVEL playing field? @JMartZone asks the question and refutes arguments to the contrary on a fiery Big 6.
Tonight... the NO call heard round the world. Did it sink the Saints? Are the Rams frauds? @JMartZone sounds off and takes a wide variety of opinions...including one amazing suggestion on the way out the door.
Jason Martin talks about the Jalen Hurts transfer. Was Oklahoma the best option? He takes your calls.
Tonight, @JMartZone discusses Kyler Murray in depth, the NFL Divisional Round and what it taught us, and reviews the third season of True Detective...plus the announcement of THE POP SIX!
Tonight, Jason Martin (@JMartZone) is baffled by LaFleur to Green Bay, picks the CFP National Title Game, and chats Wildcard and NFL Playoffs with @geoffschwartz!
Tonight, Jason Martin (@JMartZone) explains the real reasons why the CFP tickets aren't moving as expected, discusses NFL's loaded Wildcard Weekend, asks if the Raiders are still a sports franchise, and lists his top pop culture picks of 2018!
The first Big 6 of 2019! Jason Martin gives you a new way to evaulate Marcus Mariota you haven't thought of, AB84 and the Steelers mess, and a special tribute to Mean Gene Okerlund.
After the ESPN 42-1 story of Buster over Tyson, we are reminded that sports going "off script" and being unpredictable is what makes it so great. Tonight, Jason Martin discusses some of the great surprises in sports history and takes calls from an audience filled with memories and stories.
The gang at Martin's BBQ looks ahead to the Giants. Along with the different scenarios for the playoffs.
Jason Martin talks about Derrick Henry's monster performance on Thursday Night Football against the Jags. He also takes your calls.
Who will be better in 5 years? The Titans or the Vols? Jason takes your calls. Also, Jason and Murphy Fair cover Week 3 of High School Football Playoffs.
Applying Occam's Razor and cognitive dissonance... seriously... to Urban Meyer, the Titans late game decision against the Chargers, and so much more in sports. Plus, the NFL broadcast team for Jags/Eagles sounds awful. All that and more!
Jason Martin & David Reed are joined by former NWA and TNA World's Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis. Just one week away from the NWA's 70th Anniversary show at The Asylum in Nashville, where Aldis will face Cody Rhodes in NWA Championship re-match from All In. Also, there have been new developments in the investigation of a Saudi journalist missing and presumed dead, now is the time for the WWE to make a decision on Crown Jewel" and their relationship with the government of Saudi Arabia.
Titans... receivers. It's a problem. How do you fix it? Can you fix it? Is Dez the answer? Many fans chime in with their thoughts, plus WWE needs to get the heck out of Saudi Arabia - NOW. It's repugnant.
Why balance in our lives and our opinions is important. We've lost nuance. We've lost accountability in sports media. Plus, TWO Lists of 6... TRENDS, not blips, in the current NFL and CFB seasons. What's happening, and what's got staying power.
Roughing the passer penalties...both sides of the issue, Kelly Bryant leaves Clemson and why he's wrong, why are we obsessed with LeBron James in September, and Sports Night debuted 20 years ago this week.
WSJ article casts even more doubt on the veracity of the OSU investigation, Steelers are a mess, a Tennessee win over Florida could start the culture change in Knoxville, and Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch joins the program.
Marcus Mariota. If it takes time for the new scheme to click, does that make 2018's fate a foregone conclusion? That and Titans Radio's incredible story from Sunday's trip to Miami.
The Big 6 official NFL predictions. Worst to first. Every division. All 12 playoff teams. Both title games. Super Bowl matchup. And @JMartZone's 2019 Super Bowl Champion. The NFL season is 24 hours away!
J-Mart gives his Top 6 story lines headed into the new college football season. He also talks high school football with the Guru, Murphy Fair.
Zach Smith goes on the worst Twitter tirade of all time and @JMartZone gives his usual social media advice. Plus, Ryan Glasspiegel of The Big Lead talks the state of sports media and journalism - ESPN changes, The Athletic, MNF, and NFL viewership.
Don't overreact to the preseason...but it's too long. OBJ is worth the money and the risk. TV is full of unlikable characters. @JMartZone gets into all of that and more!
Jason Martin (@JMartZone) discusses the “punishment” of Urban Meyer and brings in our friend Clay Travis to dissect it from all sides. Ohio State loves football…more than anything else. They may not be alone, but that doesn’t excuse the most tone deaf press conference in recent memory. Urban deserved to be fired.
Dave McGinnis discusses experiences with hard knocks and all or nothing plus Urban Meyer.
The Big 6 w/ Jason Martin 8-17-18.
The Vanderbilt "release."
Murphy Fair talks HS Football.
How much responsibility do we have for the deification of college football coaches and why have we just accepted team cultures like what we've seen in the Maryland case. That, plus why is Keith Olbermann still a thing on ESPN? Jason (@JMartZone) goes into all of it.
Tiger Woods ALMOST winning is better than him actually finishing the job at the PGA, because we now have a storyline that continues into 2019. Plus, Will Muschamp has foot in mouth disease respective to DJ Durkin. Jason Martin (@JMartZone) discusses all this and more!
Tonight, Jason Martin (@JMartZone) discusses Titans/Packers and takeaways, plus why the preseason isn't for us, and why that's okay, plus Tiger Woods - no more moral victories. It's time to start winning.
Hard Knocks has begun, and Jason (@JMartZone) has thoughts about the series. Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) talks analytics in the NFL and with the Titans specifically, Jalen is Hurt, and Why Is This Still a Thing closes us out.
Jason Martin (@JMartZone) explains why he's afraid Marcus Mariota is closer to a rich man's Andy Dalton, and asks all the necessary questions about Urban Meyer as Courtney Smith's attorney releases a statement that raises more eyebrows in Columbus.
Tonight, petitions and rallies are backing Urban Meyer. Jason Martin (@JMartZone) goes in depth on the latest and relates that subject and others to the long-term effects of a lie on one's life. Also, why Better Call Saul Season 4 proves you should be watching this show (long ago).
Jason Martin (@JMartZone) uses Urban Meyer’s fall in a larger discussion of the dangers of being disingenuous in life. Also, Dan Wolken’s Thursday interview with Chad Withrow and the Midday 180 on 104.5 The Zone illustrated something sadly similar. Authenticity we crave. Duplicitousness we loathe.
Today's Big 6 completely focuses on Urban Meyer's paid administrative leave from Ohio State University, that Jason Martin (@JMartZone) believes will and should ultimately lead to his termination from Ohio State University. We welcome our friend Clay Travis to discuss Meyer's predicament and what it means for OSU going forward in great deal. Then, we talk about that "trust" word again, why Urban's sanctimony has made this even worse for him, and break down the story from every angle.
Today, Jason Martin (@JMartZone) discusses Bill Barnwell's prediction that the Titans won't match the 2017 9-7 record, laying out three reasons he could be right and three reasons he could be wrong in the List of Six. Also, LeBron delusional on the Lake Show, Terrell Owens in the "duh" moment of the week, and How on EARTH was MoviePass EVER a thing? All that and more!
Jason had the chance recently to talk with Ring of Honor Television Champ Punishment Martinez when he co-hosted the Wake Up Zone with Kevin Ingram