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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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Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
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!
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
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!
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
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.
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Jack is joined by Northwestern Wildcats women's basketball legend Maggie Lyon to check in on the latest happenings from around the college basketball landscape. Maggie and Jack try to make sense of the Big Ten. Michigan State has now lost three straight. What is the deal with them? Cassius vs. Markus Howard discussion. They also discuss Tre Jones' masterful missed free throw. Big Ten or Big East, which is the stronger conference? Which college team has the best designed court? All this, and plenty more! Later, Jack and Maggie talk about the latest from the women's game, and some pre-Spring Training Cubs thoughts.
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
Jack welcomes Aaron Leavitt to the podcast to preview the 40th season of Survivor, Survivor: Winners at War. For the first time ever, Survivor will be airing a season consisting only of people that have won Survivor before. Who will outwit, outplay and outlast in order to claim the $2 million prize? Which returnees have the biggest targets on their backs entering the season? How did we get to this point in Survivor history, and this monumental season? And how many years does the franchise have left? It's a podcast episode that's 20 years in the making!
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Jack is back after a brief two-week hiatus with four very special guests. First, former baseball player Daniel Delaney talks about the great life of his Orange Coast Pirates' coach, John Altobelli (2:30 - 24:10). Next, reporter, media relations specialist, and ESPN Phoenix personality Makayla Perkins tells her Kobe Bryant story from a 2019 Phoenix Mercury game she worked. She also discusses the impact Kobe had on women's sports (27:15 - 34:25). Parker Gatewood from American Ninja Warrior eulogizes his favorite athlete ever, and talks with Jack about Kobe's legacy, impact, and what steps the NBA should take to honor him (34:25 - 1:02:10). Finally, we end on a positive note, as Jack is joined by Pastor Jake Van Gilse for a conversation about finding hope and peace in times of tragedy and suffering (1:02:10 - 1:12:55).
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Over the last month, Jeremy Williams and Jack have been on an investigative search to find the greatest fried chicken sandwich in the fast food game. After eating Chick-Fil-A, KFC, Popeye's, Raising Cane's and Wendy's, they share their thoughts, reviews, power rankings, and crown the GOAT fast food fried chicken sandwich. Our sincere apologies to Zaxby's, which we've heard is great, but unfortunately cannot be found in the greater Chicagoland area.
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Jack is joined by Miss Louisiana 2017 (and journalist) Laryssa Bonacquisti (0:00 - 15:30) to talk about the importance of LSU's National Championship in the wake of tragedy + the legacy of Joe Burrow and the 2019 Bayou Bengals. Then, Jake Paliga returns to the podcast to break down the College Football National Championship, the prospects of Joe Burrow's NFL career, and how the 2019-2020 National Championship game will be remembered (15:30 - 36:45). Next, they turn to pro football to recap the Divisional round of the Playoffs (36:45 - 1:03:35) and preview the games from Conference Championship weekend (1:03:35 - 1:22:45). Finally, Jake and Jack weigh in on the latest news surrounding the MLB signs-stealing scandal, following the firings of Jeff Luhnow, AJ Hinch, and Alex Cora (1:22:45 - END).