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March Madness 2020: What Would Have Happened? (Feat. Evan Myers)

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?

High School Musical (2006) with Astrid Souto, Chad Vautherine and Laura Vita

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!

2020 MLB Preview Series - AL Central with Evan Myers

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.

2020 MLB Preview Series - AL East with Jonathan Jaggard

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.

2020 MLB Preview Series - AL West with Anthony Franze

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.

Early Spring Training Thoughts + Astros + Kris Bryant Leading Off + Hall of Fame Voting (Feat. Andrew Stem)

Andrew Stem returns for part two of his conversation with Jack. This time, it's time to talk baseball! Spring training games are being played and the spotlight is still focused on the Astros. Should the MLB have been tougher on the Astros? Plenty of thoughts are shared on the latest in the Astros' sign-stealing debacle. David Ross plans to use Kris Bryant in the lead-off spot this season. Is this the move that can help solve the Cubs' offensive woes? One month after the Hall of Fame vote, Andrew and Jack discuss the Hall of Fame cases of Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and others that were once again left out of the Hall. Who are some players that should get in, that haven't gotten as much attention in recent years? All this, and more!

2.20.20 College Hoops Update with Andrew Stem

Just three and a half weeks from Selection Sunday, Jack checks in with Andrew Stem from the Omaha World Herald. Andrew and Jack break down a wild week in college basketball, which included multiple nail-biting clashes in the Big East and Big Ten, Duke losing by 25 at NC State, Baylor setting the longest win streak in Big 12 history, and plenty more. Jack and Andrew help those that are studying up for Selection Sunday, those attempting to craft the perfect bracket. Which mid-majors should warrant our attention? All this, and much, much more!

Jonny Fairplay on Being a Reality TV Villain, the "Dead Grandma" Lie, Faith and Life After Survivor

Jack is joined by Survivor Hall of Famer and legend Jonny Fairplay. Jonny tells the full story behind one of reality TV's biggest moments, the "dead Grandma" lie (for those unfamiliar - he created a lie that his Grandmother died in order to gain sympathy from his fellow Survivor contestants). What was the public's reaction to it, and how did people react to seeing Jonny on the streets? Jonny details the creation of "Jonny Fairplay" and what his goals were going on to Survivor. What happened to Jonny on Survivor: Micronesia? Later, Jonny tells Jack about how he became a born-again Christian, when he got baptized, and how God has changed his life.