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Jay Starrett (The Challenge: Double Agents, The Challenge: Total Madness, Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X)

Dubbed "The Future of 'The Challenge" in an article by Jack last week, Jay Starrett visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss his latest run on The Challenge (The Challenge: Double Agents), his rookie season (The Challenge: Total Madness), his time on Survivor 33 (Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X), how to prepare for reality television (during COVID-19, too), what life in The Challenge house is like, how it compares to life on Survivor, where his drive and love for competition comes from, what's next for him, and so much more!

Super Bowl Recap with Haley Jordan

Jack is joined by Haley Jordan (@tvhaleyjordan on Instagram) to recap the 2021 Super Bowl. First, however, Jack discusses his experience at a 2021 college basketball game from the weekend (0:00 - 7:45). Then: What went wrong for the Chiefs, and what went right for the Buccaneers (7:45 - 16:40)? Thoughts on the 2020 NFL season (16:45 - 19:50), the Chiefs upcoming salary cap restrictions (19:50 - 25:45), Brady's masterful season in Tampa (25:45 - 27:00), Super Bowl officiating (27:00 - 35:00), Kevin Harlan's call of last night's crazed fan running onto the field (35:00 - 38:25), best commercials from the night (38:25 - 45:40), The Weeknd's halftime show and the future of Super Bowl halftime shows (45:40 - 55:15). Join us, as Haley and Jack cover all things Super Bowl-related!

Super Bowl Preview (Feat. Nate Smith, Anthony Franze and Sam Quiat)

With both Jordan Morandini and Chase Beebe OUT this week, Nate Smith slides into the role of cohost for our final NFL Playoff livestream of 2021 on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Jack and Nate also are provided assistance from guest producer Sam Quiat and meteorologist Anthony Franze (Newswest 9 in Midland Texas). Before previewing the big game, Jack and Nate discuss the potential return of EA Sports NCAA Football (0:00 - 15:25), the latest shortcomings from Nate's Packers (16:30 - 19:55), Super Bowl trivia and more. Anthony provides a weather forecast and his Super Bowl prediction (36:15 - 41:30), Sam provides an injury report, Jack and Nate discuss the uphill climb Brady has in front of him and if completed, where it will stack up in terms of his all-time greatest accomplishments, and Jack, Nate, Sam provide their game forecasts (41:30 - END).
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1.31.21 Arenado + Stafford Traded, Is Deshaun Worth It?, Ricketts/Cubs Under Fire, Kansas Struggles

Jack is back to recap and share his thoughts on the weekend's sports news, including the Colorado Rockies potentially trading Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (0:00 - 10:25), the Detroit Lions trading Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff and several draft picks (10:25 - 14:55), the latest on DeShaun Watson and the trade market (14:55 - 22:00), the Ricketts family coming under fire for the Cubs' failure to resign Jon Lester, and the Cubs latest free agent signings (22:00 - 32:25), MLB's potential late start, shortened season and expanded playoff (32:25 - 37:05), and the latest from the world of college hoops as Kansas continues to struggle (37:05 - END).

CBB: Coach K Outrage, Emergence of Bama Basketball, Big Ten Roundup + More

For part two of Jack's conversation with Jake Paliga, the two catch up on the latest from the world of college hoops, including internet outrage over a Coach K clip (0:00 - 12:15), the lack of fans at college basketball games (12:15 - 15:10), Purdue's impressive start,  Indiana's prolonged struggles and the strength of the Big Ten (15:10 - 23:15), NBA stars' sons playing Division I ball (23:15 -26:25), the emergence of the Alabama Crimson Tide as a basketball power, and more (26:25 - END)!

1.27.21 Schilling Snubbed, HOF Voting, No DH or Expanded Playoffs, Realmuto Returns + Hot Stove

Jack welcomes back Jake Paliga to the Jack Vita Show for a discussion centered around the MLB Hall of Fame. No new members will be inducted in 2021. Jack and Jake examine the curious case of Curt Schilling (0:00 - 13:45) and the cases of overlooked HOF candidates, including Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent, Billy Wagner, Scott Rolen, Todd Helton, Tim Hudson, Andy Pettite, Mark Buehrle and others (13:45 - 36:25). As of now, there will be no designated hitter added to the National League or expanded playoff format for the 2021 season. Jake and Jack discuss this news and share ideas for the future of the game, including expanding the league to 32 teams and updated stakes for the All-Star Game (36:25 - 46:40). The Hot Stove is heating up, with stars JT Realmuto and Marcus Semien signing contracts yesterday. Where might Marcell Ozuna wind up, and how will the Braves replace his bat (46:40 - END)?

1.25.21 Brady Wins a Lot, Packers Fans are Tortured, Conference Championship Weekend Recap + MTV's The Challenge Through 6 Episodes (Feat. Grant Forsyth)

Jack welcomes New Trier and Indiana University alum Grant Forsyth to the Jack Vita Show for the first time, to recap the NFL Conference Championship games and the first six episodes of MTV's The Challenge. The weekend was highlighted by a number of questionable coaching and officiating decisions. Grant and Jack break down Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt Lafleur's decision to kick a field goal on fourth down, down 8, the Packers' most recent shortcomings, the resiliency of Brady, and a questionable pass interference call (0:00 - 33:10). Later, they discuss how the Buffalo Bills looked outmatched vs. the Kansas City Chiefs, the brilliance of Andy Reid, the incredible career of Tyrann Mathieu, the Bills' need for a running game, and more (33:10 - 49:25). Grant takes an early look at the Super Bowl match-up, explores interesting story lines and makes his Super Bowl pick (49:25 - 56:30). Jack and Grant then talk Super Bowl halftime acts (56:30 - 1:06:55) and the latest from MTV's The Challenge (1:06:55 - END). Did Jay and Theresa make the right move, turning on Kam, in last week's episode of The Challenge? How are the rookies looking, which returnees have impressed, and what comes next on The Challenge: Double Agents?

Rivers Retires, Deshaun Wants Out, NFL Conference Championship Preview (Feat. Anthony Franze, Nate Smith and Chase Beebe)

Jordan Morandini has a week off, so Bills fanatic Chase Beebe takes his place this week, to preview this weekend's Conference Championship games on our livestream on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Jack and Chase also are provided assistance from guest producer Nate Smith and meteorologist Anthony Franze. Before getting to the games however, Chase and Jack discuss the retirement of Phillip Rivers (0:00 - 14:45), the possibility of a Deshaun Watson trade (14:45 - 20:35) and the latest from the NFL coaching carousel, including the hiring of Robert Saleh, Brandon Staley, Urban Meyer and Dan Campbell (20:35 - 25:15). Then, they preview Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers (25:15 - 43:25) and Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs (43:25 - END), complete with injury reports, weather forecasts, fun facts and stats, and predictions.
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