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Join published journalist and sports reporter Jack Vita each week for an in-depth breakdown of the latest news from the world of sports, featuring thoughtful analysis and exclusive interviews with athletes, coaches, executives and media members. Jack interviews athletes that provide a peak behind the curtain and a look at the daily life of a professional athlete. They also discuss life off-the-field and other various topics, including faith. Prominent guests include Brian Urlacher, Bob Nightengale, Jim Callis and Dan O’Dowd. This is the podcast feed for all sports content on the Jack Vita Show. For Jack’s entertainment and reality TV coverage, subscribe to Jack Vita Show: Entertainment, available wherever podcasts are found.
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Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
With The Masters originally scheduled to begin this week and no sports being played at the moment, Zach Jones returns to the podcast to talk about one of the best sports movies ever, Happy Gilmore! Join Zach and Jack as they highlight their favorite moments from this classic comedy. Where does this film rank among Adam Sandler's best? Where does Shooter McGavin rank all-time as a movie villain?
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
With the United States living in a temporary period of social distancing, it's a very fitting time for Jack to check in with Survivor S38 contestant Reem Daly to discuss the subject of living in isolation. Reem was the first person voted of Survivor: Edge of Extinction (which aired in spring 2019). In a shocking twist, castaways voted out had an opportunity to win their way back into the game, but first, they had to live on a desolated island known as "the Edge of Extinction." Reem spent a total of 32 days on the Edge, making her a certified Survivor legend. Reem reflects on her Survivor experience, discusses life after Survivor, Winners at War, social distancing, creating Cameos for fans, and LOTS more!
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Sports still aren't being played, but that's not stopping CJ Revis from visiting the Jack Vita Show (via Skype call) to discuss the Most Disappointing Teams of the New Millennium with Jack! Together, they run through some sports history and take a look at a number of teams (from the year 2000 to now) that never quite measured up to expectations. Listen in, and help us decide who is the most disappointing team of all-time!
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
With no NCAA Tournament this year, Evan Myers and Jack take a look at a projected Tournament bracket from the NY Post. Together, they run through the bracket, and with some help from WhatIfSports.com, determine how the 2020 Tournament would have played out. Featuring projected outcomes for every game of the Tournament. How would your team have done, and who would have won it all, had the Tournament been played this spring? What would have been the biggest upset in a parallel universe where the Coronavirus didn't shutdown the sports world?
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Jack is joined by his sister Laura, as well as Astrid Souto and Chad Vautherine via Skype call to discuss the classic Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical! With the whole nation in the act of social distancing and quarantining, there are no sports on the radar for the time being. So it's time for Sports Movie Madness! This is the sports-ish movie that started it all for Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Should any of the other leads from the film have achieved the same star status as these two? We have one in mind. Who is the real villain of High School Musical? Hint: it's not Sharpay Evans. Is Zac Efron a good basketball player? Were the East High Wildcats a team of destiny? All this, and plenty more will be addressed in a very fun episode!
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
The sports world may temporarily be shutdown, but the Jack Vita Show isn't! Evan Myers returns to the podcast to preview the American League Central division. The Cleveland Indians dealt Corey Kluber and listened to offers for Francisco Lindor; are they still in their competitive window? (11:30 - 22:35). The White Sox won the off-season, and are one of the most intriguing teams entering the 2020 season. Who will win more games this season, the Cubs, or the Sox? And how will the Cubs' new TV network impact the Sox as a business? (22:35 - 45:25). What to watch for from the Royals (45:25 - 57:10). The Twins added Josh Donaldson and some depth for their pitching rotation. Will it be enough to propel them to the next level of contention in the American League? (57:10 - 1:10:00). The Tigers lost 114 in 2019. What bright spots do their fans have to look at in 2020, and how many will they lose this year? (1:10:00 - 1:22:30). Episode complete with win projections for each team, and divisional picks. Lastly, Jack shares some thoughts and updates on the podcast, pertaining to Covid-19.
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
In the second part of Jack's 2020 MLB Preview series, Jonathan Jaggard returns to the podcast to preview the AL East and project win totals for the division's teams. Boston fired Dave Dombrowski and traded Mookie Betts and David Price. What are realistic expectations for the Red Sox this year? (5:00 - 18:55). The Blue Jays have one of the most exciting young infields in baseball with Bichette, Biggio and Vladdy Jr. Will they see a significant improvement in the win column from a year ago? (18:55 - 32:50). The Orioles lost 108 games in 2019. What do the fans have to get excited about in 2020? Spoiler: not a lot (32:50 - 43:20). In 2019, the Yankees were able to overcome a great number of injuries en route to a division title. With Aaron Judge expected to miss a significant amount of time to open the season, are the Yanks in danger of falling into a Wild Card spot? (43:20 - 59:00). With a healthy Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow returning the Rays' rotation, do the Rays have what it takes to steal the division away from the Yankees? (59:00 - 1:15:20). Jonathan also throws in his World Series pick! Episode complete with win projections and divisional picks.
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
In the first part of Jack's 2020 MLB Preview series, chief meteorologist Anthony Franze (NewsWest 9 in Midland, Texas) joins Jack and Jordan Morandini to preview the American League West. Anthony provides a forecast for his beloved Texas Rangers in 2020 (4:43 - 19:15). What are his thoughts on the new Globe Life Field, and the new-look Rangers' pitching rotation, led by Corey Kluber? The Angels went all out this offseason, spending big on Anthony Rendon and bringing in Joe Maddon. Will it push them to contention? (19:15 - 30:35). The A's are coming off a 97-win season. With a healthy Sean Manaea and Ramon Laureano returning, can they make a move past the Astros and win the division? (30:35 - 39:50). How will the Astros move past their sign-stealing scandal, and how will they fare in 2020? (39:50 - 46:35). The Seattle Mariners are looking at a rebuild in a hotly contested division. What should Mariners fans expect to see this season? (46:35 - 57:25). Also featuring win over/under projections, divisional picks, and plenty more fun along the way! Lastly, Jack has some personal news to share and podcast announcements.