Earnestly Speaking Podcast

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian drops an emergency podcast reacting to the New York Knicks trading All Star F Kristops Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, rumors that Kyrie Irving may be open to playing with LeBron James again and Shaq defending Kobe Bryant’s legacy.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian rings in the New Year by going solo discussing the NFL coaching casualties from Black Monday, the constant drama in Pittsburgh, pushes back on the incessant criticisms surrounding the college football playoff, LeBron proclaiming himself as the GOAT and his goals for 2019.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by friend of the pod Zack ‘The Gambling Degenerate’ to react to Kyler Murray winning the Heisman Trophy, picking all the Week 15 NFL matchups against the Las Vegas spread and thoughts on the recent rumors of the Clippers preparing to go all in to lure Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant during next summer’s free agency.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian and Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game discuss the Heisman results, how dangerous are the Seahawks, the Rams being atrocious in cold weather, the Steelers in trouble, apprehension towards the Bears and Cowboys, the Miracle in Miami, whether Patrick Mahomes wrapped up the MVP and a focus on the current playoff picture.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by NBA writer and podcaster David Ramil (Locked On Heat Podcast, The Step Back) to discuss the latest Miami Heat struggles, why Orlando owns them lately, their upcoming season defining road trip, Hassan Whiteside’s attitude, who the 2nd best team in the West is, the interesting East minus LeBron, the Celtics struggles and Anthony Davis future in New Orleans.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by Earnestly Speaking Media’s own Mike ‘The Squid’ to discuss the XFL’s announcement of their eight locations, a more subdued Vince McMahon, a Bryce Harper update and whether Marvin Lewis tenure is coming to a close after the 2018 season. Then friend of the pod Cliff Conners joins to discuss the New York Mets aggressive offseason, the future of both Jacob DeGrom and Noah Syndergaard, some Week 14 NFL wager ideas and rookie season impressions of Josh Allen in Buffalo.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian starts the podcast with a cold open discussing Urban Meyer leaving Ohio State, this week’s Earnestly Speaking Media NFL Power 10/Bottom 5, the Miami Heat struggles and the Markelle Fultz struggles. (1:00) Then friend of the pod Zack ‘The Gambling Degenerate’ joins the podcast to discuss Urban Meyer, the Heisman race before discussing the Week 14 NFL Picks vs. The Spread. (12:10) Finally fellow podcaster Tokeo Jamison joins for a conversation on mental health, Donald Trump, why he stopped watching the NFL, the beauty of podcasting and awesome TV binges. (45:50)

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian, Rosalyn Ross and Gee W. Gras get in there monthly variety roundtable discussion and talk about the following: Thanksgiving 2018, racial biases around the holidays, whether they are looking forward to 2019, the Dwight Howard drama, Conference Championship weekend in college football, Baker Mayfield vs. Hue Jackson, Giants/Bears week and the Bohemian Rhapsody movie

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by friend of the pod Zack ‘The Gambling Degenerate’ to discuss the final college football playoff rankings before Selection Sunday, predictions for Conference Championship weekend before diving into their Week 13 NFL Picks vs. the Vegas spread. Plus some random NBA Hot Takes.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian and Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game discuss the Texans weird ass 8 game win streak, the Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy duo possibly nearing its end, Andrew Luck’s MVP campaign, the Broncos making a late season surge, Baker Mayfield vs. Hue Jackson, Ryan Tannehill ‘s days in Miami possibly numbere why Seattle might give Rams/Saints the best shot of bottom tier playoff contenders Playoff picture update, Jim Harbaugh’s future and early Conference Championship weekend thoughts.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by friend of the pod Zack ‘The Gambling Degenerate’ to discuss their upcoming Thanksgiving plans before diving into their weekly NFL Picks vs. the spread and discuss the biggest matchups in college football this weekend. Then EJ dials up an old buddy of his David Healy for some candid and honest conversation on college football, political correctness, conservatism, truth and more.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian and Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game discuss the takeaways from Rams/Chiefs Monday Night classic, whether Drew Brees is the MVP front runner, Andrew Luck’s MVP case, the NFC East conundrum, whether we believe in the Bears, whether it’s time for the Ravens to hand the keys off to Lamar Jackson, deciphering the current playoff picture and previewing the biggest matchups in college football this upcoming weekend.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by basketball author and podcaster Matthew Damian (I Still Love This Game Podcast) to discuss the Jimmy Butler trade to Philadelphia, what’s next for Carmelo Anthony, assessing the Lakers one month in, the Draymond Green/Kevin Durant drama, who’s the second best team in the West after Golden State and the interesting Eastern Conference.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game (BlueHQ Media, USA Today’s DolphinsWire) to discuss LeVeon Bell missing the year due to his holdout, Rams/Chiefs moved to LA, the untrustworthy NFC East, Todd Bowles hot seat, Green Bay Packers Super Bowl window, New Orleans Saints assessment, the current playoff picture and whether he’s seen Bohemian Rhapsody yet? Then friend of the pod Zack ‘The Gambling Degenerate’ joins to discuss the Week 11 NFL lines against the Vegas Spread and the potential chaos ahead regarding the college football playoff.

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by friend of the pod Marc Francois to discuss the midterm elections, the stabilizing Lakers and the NBA at large.