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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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Episodes
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
The Funny 115's Mario Lanza visits the podcast to talk with Jack about a number of polarizing hot button topics pertaining to the game of baseball, such as stadium netting, pace of play, 'juiced' baseballs, robo umps, etc. But first, Mario talks about the significance of Edgar Martinez's career and his induction into Cooperstown.
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Jason Karys joins Jack to break down Pixar's Toy Story 4. *INCLUDES SPOILERS*
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Valparaiso men's basketball grad assistant Peter Funk makes his podcasting debut to talk with Jack about a variety of topics from the NBA off-season. Including: Kawhi and Paul George joining force in LA and why Kawhi didn't choose Lakers (4:40 - 17:30), where the Lakers go from here (17:30 - 27:40), the Celtics adding Kemba and subtracting Horford + Kyrie, Sixers' offseason (27:40 - 34:50), KD + Kyrie to the Nets, the Warriors snagging D'Angelo (34:50 - 49:05), Jimmy Butler's new franchise, Westbrook's future, and a rundown of the teams competing next year (49:05 - 1:13:19), and plenty more along the way!
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Jordan Morandini returns to the podcast to share his All-Star selections (0:00 - 28:35), talk All-Star game rules + stakes (28:35 - 36:00), London Series (36:00 - 45:10), Cubs' June woes (45:10 - 1:15:25), Phillies' struggles (1:15:25 - 1:25:00), potential second half shockers (1:25:00 - 1:30:00), Home Run Derby (1:32:15 - END), and plenty more!
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Connor Boehm makes his podcasting debut to talk about takeaways from the NBA Finals (0:00 - 22:05), the Lakers acquiring Anthony Davis (22:05 - 35:50), the NBA Draft (35:50 - 49:20) and news from around the MLB (49:20 - 1:12:45).
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
In a special bonus episode, Barry Dunn visits the podcast to talk about one of his favorite childhood movies, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius with Jack! Together they discuss everything from alien abduction, a lawless society run by children, Jimmy's inventions, wacky friends and of course, Hugh Neutron!
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Bair Kothmann makes his podcasting debut to talk about takeaways from the first two games of the 2019 Finals (0:00 - 43:25). Does Toronto have hope? How will they bounce back from their game 2 loss? What can the Warriors expect from Klay and Durant? Then, Bair and Jack discuss the latest news in Major League Baseball (43:25 - 1:13:35), including Cubs-Cardinals, Phillies-Dodgers, AL West teams, the emergence of Lucas Giolito, and much, much more!
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Former American Ninja Warrior contestant Parker Gatewood returns to the podcast to breakdown an exciting Eastern Conference Finals series and the ascension of Kawhi Leonard (0:00 - 20:10). Parker and Jack exchange thoughts on sportsmanship vs. showmanship + players marketing themselves (20:10 - 25:00), Giannis + the Bucks (25:00 - 31:00), and Toronto's defense and depth (31:00 - 33:50). Then, the two preview the NBA finals (33:50 - 42:05) and talk about life lessons they both are learning (42:05 - 59:45). Lastly, Parker sets the stage for season 11 of American Ninja Warrior (59:45 - 1:14:20).