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2021 MLB Preview Series - NL East with Albert Destrade and Jordan Morandini

In the fifth edition of the 2021 MLB Preview Series, Jack is joined by Survivor: South Pacific second runner-up Albert Destrade (@ZeroVotes) and Jordan Morandini to preview what looks to be the league's most competitive division, the NL East. The Miami Marlins stunned the league last season when they won a playoff series. Will their 2020 success carry over into 2021 (0:00 - 15:00)? The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen was historically awful in 2020; will their new additions to the pen help the Phillies turn a corner and get back to the postseason for the first time in a decade (15:00 - 35:10)? The Nationals took a step back in 2020 from their 2019 World Series run. With some new additions, they're hoping to make another strong push this season. Will they return to form, or get lost behind the other teams in the division (35:10 - 48:10)? The Braves held a 3-1 lead over the Dodgers in the 2020 NLCS. Did they do enough this winter to get over the hump and win an National League pennant (48:10 - 1:13:25)? The Mets, under new owner Steve Cohen made a lot of noise this winter. Can they, with the acquisitions of Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco and Francisco Lindor, shed the organization's recent culture of losing and dysfunction (1:13:25 - END)? Featuring voicemail messages from Mike Picardi, Craig Bertagni, Matt Cardone and William Regert! Of course, this full episode is complete with in-depth analysis, over/under picks, win total projections, and much more! Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show, log on to jackvita.com, and don't miss the rest of our division previews!

Big Ten Disappoints, Pac-12 Impresses, Oral Roberts Stuns; Round of 32 Recap with Paul Oren

Paul Oren of the Northwest Indiana Times, and Valparaiso men's basketball beat writer, joins Jack LIVE to recap the biggest games and stories from the second round of NCAA Tournament, including Big Ten disappointment, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma State and West Virginia's early exits, Loyola, Oral Roberts, UCLA and Syracuse reaching the Sweet 16, Pac-12 impresses, the Mussbus rolls on, and much, much more!
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NCAA Tournament LIVE Round of 64 Recap, Round of 32 Preview

With the help of basketball savant Andrew Stem, Jack recaps the first three days of March Madness action LIVE on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Together they discuss the Tournament's biggest upsets and surprises, including 15 Oral Roberts, 14 Abilene Christian, 13 Ohio and 12 Oregon State all advancing, Ohio State, Texas and Virginia disappointing, VCU missing out on Tournament play, Syracuse, Texas Tech and UCLA heating up, LSU, Arkansas, Villanova and others impressing, an early look at round 2 matchups, and plenty more!
Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show and follow along on Facebook (facebook.com/jackvitashow), Twitter (@JackVitaShow) and YouTube (youtube.com/jackvita), so you don't miss any of our NCAA Tournament coverage! Including recaps of every round of the Tournament. Next recap will be Tuesday morning at 10am Central Time with Paul Oren.

2021 MLB Preview Series - NL Central with Grant Smith

In the fourth edition of the 2021 MLB Preview Series, Jack is joined by Cubs fan Grant Smith for a comprehensive look at the Pittsburgh Pirates (9:15 - 23:35), Cincinnati Reds (23:35 - 34:05), Milwaukee Brewers (34:05 - 46:45), St. Louis Cardinals (46:45 - 59:55) and Chicago Cubs (59:55 - END). Is the NL Central really the worst division in baseball, or are some of its teams being slept on? Rebuilding or reloading? - What exactly are the Cubs going for in 2021, after losing Lester, Darvish, Chatwood and Quintana? Jack has TWO bold Cubs' predictions and thinks their rotation might surprise people. The Reds also shed payroll this winter after making their first playoff appearance in eight years last October; can they fill holes and get more from their offense, in order to return to the postseason for the second straight year? In a shortened 60 game season, the Brewers took a step back from their 2018 and 2019 success. Will they return to form in a full 162 this season? Can anyone keep up with the Cardinals? After adding Nolan Arenado, can the Cardinals move from division favorite to World Series contender? And what should fans be watching for in a rebuilding season from the Pirates? Including voicemail messages from Scott Walters, Richard Gilbert and Jamey Hill! Of course, this full episode is complete with in-depth analysis, over/under picks, win total projections, and plenty more! Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show, and don't miss the rest of our division previews!

March Madness for Dummies with Zoe Jeffery

Not all who fill out NCAA Tournament brackets are college basketball junkies. In fact, year in and year out, casual fans that tend to not watch much college basketball prior to the Tournament are the ones that win their office pools. Jack wanted to find a non-college basketball fan to have on the show, and have them fill out their bracket on-air. He is joined by his cousin, Zoe Jeffery for that very purpose. Zoe, who hasn't watched a minute of college basketball this season, takes us through her bracket and explains how she arrives at the decisions she's come up with. At the end, Jack's sister Laura Vita chimes in and shares some of her casual college basketball fan thoughts. Join us for plenty of laughs along the way!
 
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Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show and follow along on Facebook (facebook.com/jackvitashow), Twitter (@JackVitaShow) and YouTube (youtube.com/jackvita), so you don't miss any of our NCAA Tournament coverage! Including recaps of every round of the Tournament.

Selection Sunday LIVE NCAA Tournament 2021 Bracket Preview

In a special Selection Sunday edition of the Jack Vita Show, Jack welcomes Andrew Stem to the podcast for an in-depth look at all 68 teams entering the NCAA Tournament. Andrew and Jack share all of their round one picks and take a broader look at each region. Beginning with the West Region (0:00 - 44:10), then moving to the East (44:10 - 1:16:00), the South (1:16:00 - 1:42:25) and the Midwest (1:42:25 - END). Nate Smith (AKA "Smitty") assists Andrew and Jack as the episode's producer, and he weighs in and gives his thoughts. Together, they share their upset specials, bold predictions, Final Four and Championship picks! It's a detailed preview you don't want to miss! While their picks may not be worth cheating off of; their analysis should help give you some background knowledge on teams you weren't already familiar with.
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2021 MLB Preview Series - AL East (Feat. Jonathan "JJ" Jaggard and Barry Davis)

In the third edition of the 2021 MLB Preview Series, Yankees fan Jonathan "JJ" Jaggard joins Jack to preview the AL East. JJ and Jack offer their thoughts on the Baltimore Orioles (0:00 - 17:20), Boston Red Sox (17:20 - 28:45), Toronto Blue Jays (28:45 - 44:20), Tampa Bay Rays (44:20 - 1:01:35) and New York Yankees (1:01:35). Longtime Toronto area sportscaster (and co-admin of one of the largest Blue Jays' Facebook groups) Barry Davis submitted a voicemail to the show, previewing the Blue Jays' season. We play the voicemail and react. Can the Blue Jays seriously contend for a division title? Are the Rays set to regress from their 2020 World Series run, or is Tampa Bay once again being overlooked? Did the Yankees properly address their pitching concerns this past winter? Will they finally get back to the World Series in 2020? Jack and JJ debate. What should Orioles and Red Sox fans be watching for this season? JJ and Jack also take a look at the division's top prospects expected to make an impact this season, including the no. 1 prospect in all of baseball, Rays' shortstop Wander Franco. Of course, this full episode is complete with in-depth analysis, over/under picks, win total projections, and plenty more! Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show, and don't miss the rest of our division previews!

CBB 3.7.21 'Twas the Week Before Selection Sunday, Illinois + Arkansas Soar, Four Tickets Punched, Conference Tournament Week

One week out from Selection Sunday, Jack welcomes James Ivkovic back to the podcast for a lively discussion recapping the latest news, stories and scores from the world of college basketball. Including: a look at the four teams that have already punched their tickets to the Big Dance, Morehead State, who beat Belmont on Saturday - can Belmont get an at-large bid? (0:00 - 10:10). Loyola Chicago, who beat Drake on Sunday - will Drake get an at-large bid? (10:10 - 12:55). The Liberty Flames, the second most winningest D1 program over the last three years (12:55 - 15:20), the Winthrop Eagles, upcoming mid-major championship games and how COVID eliminated a team from the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament (15:20 - 22:00). The rapid ascension of Illinois, who without their best player, shockingly whooped Michigan in Ann Arbor on Tuesday. Illinois is now on the cusp of claiming a no. 1 seed in the Tournament (22:00 - 31:20), Michigan loses two in a row, Ohio State drops four straight and Wisconsin has now lost 5 of 6; is there cause for concern? (31:20 - 36:45). Michigan State added a signature win to their resume on Sunday, is it enough to propel them to the tourney? Could Izzo's boys heat up? (36:45 - 39:05). Purdue beats Indiana for the 9th straight time (39:05 - 40:30). Trouble for the class of the Big East: Creighton loses coach Greg McDermott for an indefinite amount of time as Villanova loses point guard Collin Gillispie for the season (39:05 - 47:40). Alabama moves to 16-2 in SEC play, as Arkansas wins its 11th straight SEC game. Bama or Arkansas? Jack and James discuss Eric Musselman's Arkansas Razorbacks, one of the sport's most underrated, overlooked and best stories of the 2020-21 season (47:40 - 1:00:30). Tramon Monk hits a thrilling buzzer-beater for Houston to bury Memphis and put the Tigers in a tough spot entering the conference tournament, as Wichita State wins the the regular season American Athletic Conference title (1:00:30 - 1:02:50). Baylor wins the Big 12 for the first time ever, Oklahoma State wins 6 of 7 (1:02:50 - 1:06:10), Florida State upset by Notre Dame, Virginia picks up another ACC title (1:06:10 - 1:09:50), USC hits a game-winner to beat UCLA (1:09:50 - 1:12:15), and what to watch for during conference tournament week (1:12:15 - END).
Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show and follow along on Facebook (facebook.com/jackvitashow), Twitter (@JackVitaShow) and YouTube (youtube.com/jackvita), so you don't miss any of our NCAA Tournament coverage! Including recaps of every round of the Tournament and a special livestream on Selection Sunday, March 14th!