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Paul Oren from the Northwest Indiana Times and Union Street Hoops podcast, joins Jack to look back on the decade that was in the world of sports. Together, they compile their All-Decade team selections for NBA (0:00 - 14:05), college basketball (14:05 - 45:23), MLB (45:23 - 1:18:25) and NFL (1:18:25 - 1:31:35). They also talk about some of their favorite sports images and moments from the decade along the way. They even throw in some bonus NHL and college football selections (1:31:35 - END)!

Jack welcomes Nathan Rice to the podcast to recap Week 15 of NFL action. What do they make of the Cowboys' statement win over the Rams? Where did the Bears go wrong this season? What does the Bills' 10-win season mean for Buffalo fans? Later, Nathan gives his College Football Playoff picks.

Tommy Weber returns to the podcast to discuss a Christmas classic, The Santa Clause 2 (2002), starring Tim Allen, in this special 2019 Christmas edition of the podcast.

Jake Paliga joins Jack to recap College Football Championship weekend + NFL Week 15. The MLB winter meetings are underway and Jake and Jack both have plenty of thoughts! Analysis on early free agency, and plenty more. Did the College Football Playoff selection committee get it right? Early thoughts on CFP matchups? What makes the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Challenge so great? Who is in poll position for NFL MVP? Jake and Jack share plenty of thoughts on Mitch Trubisky, the Bears, and their future at the quarterback position. Plus, some Patriots, Chiefs, Steelers and Ravens analysis! In the MLB section, Jake and Jack talk about the latest news from the winter meetings (Moustakas, Hamels, Wheeler, etc.). 

In this week's "Chex Mix" episode, Jack welcomes Chase Beebe to the podcast to discuss a wide variety of headlines from the world of sports. Chase and Jack break down a violent Thursday Night Football game featuring the Browns and the Steelers. How should the NFL discipline Myles Garrett? Jack pitches some rule changes in attempt to improve player safety. Next, the NFL MVP race. Who's leading the pack, and how far apart is the rest of the group? Later, Chase and Jack pivot over to college football, with updated CFP rankings and a quick recap of the weekend's games. Then they try to make sense of Ken Rosenthal's report on the Astros' stealing signs, and what that means going forward. The latest Hot Stove news, capped off with some analysis of early season college basketball. This Chex Mix has the right mix of all the snacks that you are looking for!

Chief college basketball corespondent Evan Myers returns to the podcast to preview the upcoming college basketball season. Together Evan and Jack take a broad look at the ACC, American Athletic Conference, Big East, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC and the best mid-major programs. They also prepare an in-depth look at the Big Ten. How do they project your team to stack up? Tune in, and find out!

Valpo basketball grad assistant Peter Funk returns to the podcast to preview the upcoming year in NBA action. Featuring, playoff/Finals picks, NBA Awards (MVP, Rookie, etc.) selections, and plenty more!

Chad Vautherine from the Cheap Seats podcast joins Jack to recap a very memorable 2019 World Series. Chad explains how his Astros ended up falling short, and what gave the Nationals the edge in a very close series. Jack and Chad answer a number of questions pertaining to this World Series such as: Were the Nationals a better team without Bryce Harper? Did the MLB get the Trea Turner play right? What might change from a rules standpoint as a result? Where do the Astros go from here? Is the window closing for either team? And plenty more. But first, Aron Hiltzik calls in to educate us all on the legend behind the Stephen Strasburg rookie card.