Joel Anderson on Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Problem, Ohio State MUST-WIN vs. Michigan, Texas vs. Texas A&M | 11.25
The Ringer's Joel Anderson joins Bomani Jones. First, they break down Lane Kiffin's continued flirtation with LSU & Florida and discuss the real reason he might be looking to leave Ole Miss. Later, they break down Ryan Day's chances of breaking his 4-game losing streak to Michigan and debate whether Ohio State fans would rather beat Michigan or repeat as National Champions. Finally, they discuss the Texas-Texas A&M Rivalry, the Ryan Lizza-Olivia Nuzzi drama and Bill Belichick & Jordon Hudson's love story.
03:15 - Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss problem
33:30 - Ohio State HAS to beat Michiagn
41:30 - Texas vs. Texas A&M
51:30 - Falling in and out of Love
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In this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones breaks down the beginning of "Shedeur Mania" after Shedeur Sanders led the Cleveland Browns to a win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Later, he discusses the Eagles shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys and other storylines following week 12 of NFL action. Finally, he reacts to the reports of Lane Kiffin's "decision", Zohran Mamdini's visit with President Donald Trump and a few listener voicemails.
00:45 - Shedeur Sanders Mania begins
18:40 - Eagles embarrassing performance
31:31 - Lan Kiffin's "decision"
43:50 - Voicemails
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Nate Tice on Shedeur Sanders to Start, Chiefs' last chance vs. Colts, Packers on the ropes | 11.21
Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones. First, they discuss Shedeur Sanders' making his debut start against the Las Vegas Raiders and why they believe he needs to get out of Cleveland to have any shot at NFL success. Later, they break down the Chiefs taking on the Indianapolis Colts and who they think has the edge in that AFC matchup. Finally, they talk about Matt Lafleur potentially coaching for his job, the Cowboys' shocking success with George Pickens, and whether or not there is a great NFL prospect in the 2026 NFL draft.
00:50 - Shedeur Starts for Browns
23:30 - Chiefs on the brink
33:00 - What's going on in Green Bay?
40:20 - Can the Cowboys upset the Eagles
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LeBron's Bizarre relationship with the Lakers, how will his time in Los Angeles end? | 11.19
Bomani Jones is joined by Yaron Weitzman, author of "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers" They explore the challenges of writing the book, the dynamics within the Lakers organization, and the impact of key figures like Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka. The conversation delves into LeBron's leadership style, the tensions with Russell Westbrook, and the implications of the Luka Doncic trade. They also touch on the significance of Bronny James and what the future holds for LeBron and the Lakers.
01:00 - The Challenges of Access and Reporting the Book
08:00 - Magic Johnson & Rob Pelinka's Leadership Dynamics
14:30 - LeBron's Impact on the Lakers
20:27 - LeBron - Westbrook Tension
31:00 - Luka Doncic Trade reaction
41:03 - Bronny's Impact and the Lakers' Concessions
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Jason A. England on The Impact of 1995 on Hip-Hop: A Deep Dive into the Evolution of Rap | 11.18
Cultural critic Jason A. England joins Bomani Jones to discuss 1995, one of the most pivotal years in the evolution of hip-hop. They highlight how regions like New York, Houston, and California each developed distinct styles and sounds, and how regional diversity enabled rich cultural exchange, as fans eagerly explored the unique flavors of rap from different cities. They discuss how Mobb Deep and the Wu-Tang Clan were not only influential in New York but also shaped hip-hop's sound nationwide. They note that hip-hop was not just a musical genre but a cultural movement that influenced fashion, language, and lifestyle. They recount personal anecdotes of their experiences listening to music and attending shows, illustrating how the community around hip-hop was as important as the music itself.
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Bomani Jones weighs in on sports, pop culture, social topics and more, with your comments on Mondays, friends of the show on Wednesdays and Domonique Foxworth on Fridays.