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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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The End for Brees?, Mahomes Concussed, NFL Divisional Round Recap with MISS INDIANA 2017 Haley Jordan

Jack welcomes sports reporter, recent Indiana University graduate and Miss Indiana 2017 Haley Jordan (@_haley.jordan on Instagram) to the show. Haley graduated from IU-Bloomington last month and spent her senior season covering the Indiana football team. She's also a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan, and has a LOT of thoughts on yesterday's 22-17 thriller of a victory over the Cleveland Browns. She and Jack discuss Andy Reid's gusty play-call on fourth and short, the severity of Mahomes' head injury, Chad Henne's run on third and long, a questionable helmet-to-helmet no-call that cost the Browns' six and plenty more from Sunday afternoon's game (0:00 - 26:22). Then they take a look at Sunday night's Buccaneers-Saints game, and the career of Drew Brees after what may have been his final game, a 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Are the Saints perennial chokers, and just how difficult is it to beat a team three times in the same season (26:22 - 39:30)? The Buffalo Bills are advancing to their first AFC Championship game since 1993 following their victory over the Baltimore Ravens, as Aaron Rodgers has the Packers back in their second-straight NFC Championship game. Haley and Jack recap those games as well (39:30 - 51:12). Lastly, Haley locks in her picks for next week's games, discusses the greatness of Indiana football's 2020 season, assesses Indiana men's basketball's mid-season struggles, and shares a lesson of what God has been teaching her in her life lately (51:12 - 1:03:00).

1.14.21 NFL Divisional Round Playoffs Preview (with Jordan Morandini)

For the second week in a row, Jack is joined by Jordan Morandini for a livestream on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, to preview the weekend's slate of NFL playoff games. This time they tackle the following games: Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers (11:15 - 19:35), Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills (19:35 - 28:25), Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs (28:25 - 36:30), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (36:30 - END). Along the way, they also discuss Nickelodeon's first live sports broadcast, all-star cast movies and the future of sports on cable children's networks.
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