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Jonathan Jaggard once again returns to the podcast to recap all the action from the wild card round of the playoffs. Then, he and Jack preview all four Division Series match-ups. What's next for the Cubs, Twins, and the other Wild Card losers? Is it time for the Cubs' front office to break up the team? Who will advance to the League Championship Series?

Chad Vautherine returns to the podcast to discuss a fun weekend in the world of college football, and preview the eight MLB Wild Card match-ups. Who will move on to the Division Series? 

The Funny 115's Mario Lanza returns to the Jack Vita Show to discuss the 2020 Major League Baseball season. What did Mario and Jack think of the shortened season, the expanded playoff field, and the sport's rule changes? How has MLB fared in the television ratings department? And what were the major stories of the 2020 season? (0:00 - 1:07:40). In addition to that, Mario shares a Don Mattingly story and talks Chicago-style pizza, Saturday Night Live season 46 (1:07:40 - 1:17:05) and the future of Survivor (1:17:05 - END).

After five weeks of voting, the listeners of the Jack Vita Show have named "the Greatest Kids Show of the 2000s". In this episode, the winner is revealed! Jack is joined by Rachel Gerhardt and first time podcast guest Jacob Schoon for a discussion about the entire bracket's results, 2000s television, nostalgia, and plenty more along the way!

Peter Funk and Jason Karys (both of Valpo men's basketball team staff) visit the Jack Vita Show for a conversation about the latest from the 2000s kids show bracket, the Big Ten's change of heart and plan to play, Tom Brady's Bucs, the fall of the Clippers and the rise of the Nuggets, the Heat's unlikely playoff run, the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Conference Finals predictions. It's a jam-packed episode you are not going to want to miss out on!

Jack welcomes Rachel Gerhardt back to the podcast for an overdue conversation on the impact of Covid-19 on the 2020 reality TV landscape. First, however, Jack and Rachel provide commentary on the first two rounds of the 2000s Kids Show bracket and preview the Sweet 16 (full bracket is at jackvita.com). Big Brother 22 is in session, Survivor 41 has been delayed and The Challenge 36 is set to start filming soon. Jack and Rachel weigh in on the first four weeks of Big Brother, the cancellation of Survivor, the potential cast for The Challenge 36, a look-back at the conclusion of The Challenge: Total Madness, and the future for these franchises. Lastly, they discuss reality TV rewatches and binges from quarantine.

Jack welcomes longtime friend Grant Smith to the podcast. With the GOAT 2000s Kids Show Bracket in full-swing on jackvita.com, Grant and Jack recap round 1 and share some thoughts going into round 2. The Cubs and White Sox met for the first crosstown showdown of 2020 - what are Jack and Grant's takeaways from the weekend? What MLB teams have surprised Grant the most in 2020? Luka Doncic hit a buzzer beater for the ages on Sunday. Why are NBA Playoff games seeing all-time scoring highs? What are Grant's thoughts on the Chicago Bears' quarterback controversy? All this, and plenty more!

Jake Paliga checks in to the Jack Vita Show and exchanges road trip stories with Jack from the weekend. The two take an early look at the 2000s Kids Show Bracket, with voting now open @JackVitaShow on Twitter and Instagram, and facebook/com/jackvitashow. The whole bracket can be found at  jackvita.com.
Then, Jake and Jack catch up on the latest in the world of baseball over the last week, and share some thoughts on the prospect of college football this fall.