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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.
Episodes
Aug 29, 2019
Aug 29, 2019
1hr 53 min
Jack and Jordan are back for a highly anticipated preview of the AFC and NFC South. Titans fan Conner Ennis joins them to forecast Marcus Mariota's contract year, the post-Andrew Luck Colts, Jacksonville's quarterback change, and the defending division champs Texans. Then, they pivot over to the NFC side to discuss Panthers, Falcons, Saints and Buccaneers.
Aug 21, 2019
Aug 21, 2019
1hr 20 min
In the second edition of Jack and Jordan's NFL preview, Jack and Jordan take a close look at the AFC North with Bengals' fan CJ Revis. Then, they shift gears and preview the NFC North. Will the Vikings, Packers and Steelers bounce back this year? Will the Bears repeat their 2018 success? And what should we make of the new-look Browns? Plenty of bases to cover here; it's an episode you will not want to miss!
Aug 18, 2019
Aug 18, 2019
1hr 48 min
In the first edition of Jack and Jordan's NFL preview, Jack and Jordan take an in-depth look at the AFC East (0:00 - 54:50) with Chase Beebe, a proud member of Bills mafia. Then, the three of them put the NFC East under the microscope (54:50 - END).
Aug 15, 2019
Aug 15, 2019
1hr 21 min
Jonathan Jaggard visits the Jack Vita Show for a jam-packed episode, talking baseball!
As a lifelong Yankees fan, Jonathan shares some thoughts on the 2019 team's campaign and its chances against the American League's finest. Jonathan and Jack break down the latest news from around Major League Baseball from the past week, then throw in some thoughts on the AL and NL MVP races. MLB announced its plans to have a "Field of Dreams" game in Iowa next season. Jack and JJ share their initial thoughts on a showcase game influenced by the iconic Kevin Costner film. They also talk the Cubs' 2019 struggles and if Joe Maddon could be in trouble soon. Who will manage the Cubs in 2020? Lastly, they debate best fast food desserts, after Jack tries the peach shake from Chick-Fil-A. It's an episode you won't want to miss. Come for the baseball, stay for the fast food!
Aug 2, 2019
Aug 2, 2019
1hr 30 min
TCU sports broadcasting student and radio host Chad Vautherine joins Jack to break down everything from the 2019 MLB trade deadline. Including: Greinke to the Astros, Bauer to the Reds, Stroman to the Mets, Castellanos to the Cubs, trade deadline winners and losers, and much, much more! Together they provide a full recap of the trade deadline. It's an episode you will NOT want to miss!
Jul 26, 2019
Jul 26, 2019
1hr 39 min
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.
Jul 19, 2019
Jul 19, 2019
1hr 29 min
Jason Karys joins Jack to break down Pixar's Toy Story 4. *INCLUDES SPOILERS*
Jul 11, 2019
Jul 11, 2019
1hr 13 min
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!