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Hooked on Sports
Join John Flynn as he goes through and through in his world of sports, the hot takes, the blunt takeaways, and more. Regular episodes are released on Mondays, the weekly NFL Special on Wednesdays. Contributor at Fansided, for Rising Apple Social Media: Twitter & Instagram @hooked_onsports
Episodes
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NFL Week 8: Bears-Seahawks on Monday night, Jared Goff vs the Vikings, Chiefs-Broncos Part 2, Game-by-Game Picks and Predictions
Today on Hooked on Sports John gets you set for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season with several key matchups across the NFL. Now with future Hall-of-Fame guard…
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NFL Week 7 Recap, Chiefs exposed, Giants upset Texans, Jets' Aaron Glenn question, Brewers up 2-0 vs Rays in World Series, BYU falls to UCF, SEC shakeup, Knicks mess, Sixers start strong
Today on Hooked on Sports, John discusses everything from the weekend action from the NFL, including some revelations about the Chiefs that don't bode well for…
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NFL Week 7 Preview: Young QB showdown in Chicago, Packers-Lions offensive slugfest possible, Kenneth Walker returns to Seattle, NFL Picks Against the Spread
Today on the podcast: John discusses some of the games he is most interested in watching that can help shape the end-of-season picture in the NFL. We have a…
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NFL Week 6 Preview: Could AFC South race tighten, Caleb Williams vs. Michael Penix, Week 6 Picks (44-33-2 ATS and 47-31-1 SU)
Today on Hooked on Sports, John breaks down a couple of key matchups to watch in Week 6 of the NFL season, including an important AFC South clash in London…
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Wild NFL game management, Georgia now #1, MLB LCS's underway, NBA Storylines
Today on Hooked on Sports,John discusses all the wild end-of-game sequences that drove fans crazy during Week 5 of the NFL season, like the Giants-Commanders…
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NFL Week 5 Preview: 49ers-Seahawks, Bills-Rams, Raiders-Patriots, and Picks (41-23 straight up & 37-25-2 against the spread so far)
Today on Hooked on Sports, John discusses his picks for the games to watch in Week 5across the NFL, including an NFC West showdown between two of the best…
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NFL Power Rankings after Quarter-Mark of Season, MLB Playoffs, Jeremiah Smith, and more!
Today on the podcast, John highlights what he saw from every game from Week 4 in the NFL and ranks all 32 teams and where they stand a month into the season…
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NFL Week 4 Picks & Predictions: Undefeated Chiefs vs Undefeated Raiders, Broncos and 49ers, Rams and Eagles meet each with big questions
Today on the podcast, John breaks down the best games to watch in Week 4 of the NFL season, including an unexpected battle between two AFC West rivals who are…
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NFL Week 3: Potential Super Bowl Preview in Denver?, Ravens-Cowboys a shootout in Brazil?, and Game-by-Game Picks & Predictions
Today on Hooked on Sports, John breaks down Week 3 in the 2026 NFL season as there are several good matchups on tap in this weekend's slate including a…
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NFL Week 2 Recap, QB injuries, Ole Miss revenge in Lane Kiffin, MLB Playoff Races
Today on Hooked on Sports, It's a Football Monday today on the pod. John discusses the biggest revelations from Week 2 of the NFL season, including the Saints'…
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NFL Week 2 Preview: Avoiding the Dreaded 0-2 Start
Today on Hooked on Sports, John previews Week 2 of the NFL season, where half of the league is looking to avoid an 0-2 start, which has historically been a…
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NFL Week 1 Roundup, Texas beats Ohio State, LSU-Ole Miss on Saturday, Pete Alonso comes back to Citi Field, and more!
Today on the podcast, John dishes on every game from Week 1 in the NFL season, from the NY Giants beating the Cowboys in primetime, the 49ers blasting the Rams…
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NFL Preview & Picks: Week 1
Today on Hooked on Sports, John discusses the biggest games and storylines entering the first week of the 2026-27 NFL season, from the big NFC West clash in…
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Week 1 CFB Takeaways, MLB Playoff Race check-ins, and John's 2026 NFL Season Predictions
Today on Hooked on Sports, John discusses the biggest takeaways from the first weekend of college football, from LSU's blowout win vs. Clemson, the…
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NFL Starting QB Decisions, Josh Jacobs on Exempt List, MLB Playoff Race Check-In, Fantasy Football Advice for 2026, College Season Picks, and more!
Today on Hooked on Sports: John discusses some of the results of the biggest stories ofthe 2026 NFL preseason, to the QB situations to big suspensions looming…
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Six NFL Teams That Will Be The Hardest To Project In 2026
Today on the podcast, John tells you the six teams he thinks will be the hardest to project ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Does naming Kyler Murray the starter…
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Spain Wins The FIFA World Cup, Stories To Watch During NFL Training Camp, Red Sox Keep Winning, Ryan Fox, and more!
Today on Hooked on Sports: John analyzes why Spain was an easy pick to win the FIFA World Cup from the onset of the tournament, the clinically dominant…
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FIFA World Cup, NBA Offseason, MLB All-Star Break, Jannik Sinner rocks at Wimbledon, The Open Championships
Today on Hooked on Sports, John covers the impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the world-class competition seen in this tournament, plus the cultural…
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Knicks win NBA Title and end 53-year drought, FIFA World Cup Begins, Hurricanes win Stanley Cup
Today on Hooked on Sports, John revels in the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship since 1973 following a 5-game series victory over the San…
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Knicks-Spurs Finals Preview, Rams get Myles Garrett, Pats get AJ Brown, Vegas-Carolina
Today on Hooked on Sports:John previews the NBA Finals that begin tomorrow night between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, the L.A. Rams acquiring…
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NBA Conference Finals, NHL Playoffs, Yankees, Mets, Phillies, Angels, Aaron Rai, Napoleon Solo
In today's podcast, John discusses the end of the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs and makes his picks for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, which…
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Knicks sweep 76ers, Spurs-Wolves, NHL Playoffs Round 2, MLB Quarter Mark of Season
Today on Hooked on Sports, John dishes on the New York Knicks sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers and advancing to their 2nd straight Eastern Conference Finals…
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NBA Playoffs Round 2 Series Picks, Round 1 Recap, NHL Playoffs Review, MLB Roundup, Golden Tempo wins the Kentucky Derby
Today on Hooked on Sports: John goes over the events that told the big stories of the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, from the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics…
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NFL Draft Reactions, Rams take Ty Simpson, Best & Worst Team Drafts, NBA, NHL, MLB, Mets disaster, Kentucky Derby Pick, and more
Today on Hooked on Sports, John discusses the biggest takeaways from the NFL Draft, including the Los Angeles Rams selecting QB Ty Simpson with the 13th pick…
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2026 NFL Mock Draft
Today on the podcast, we are diving into John's annual mock draft for the 1st round of the NFL Draft, with six teams each scheduled to make two picks barring…
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Michigan wins March Madness, Jo Adell, Masters, Dexter Lawrence, and more
In today’s podcast: John discusses Michigan’s first men’s basketball nationaltitle in 37 years, how brilliantly the roster was constructed, and what UConn…
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UConn shocks Duke; Opening Weekend in MLB, Davante Adams, NBA MVP race, and more!
Today on Hooked on Sports, John goes through everything in an instant classic between UConn and Duke which saw UConn overcome a 19-point deficit to advance to…
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2026 MLB Season Predictions; Quick Hitters on NCAA Tournament & NFL Offseason
Today on the podcast, John predicts the 2026 MLB season on Opening Day Eve, giving you his 12 playoff teams, total team wins for all 30 squads, and how the…
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2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Preview
In today's episode of the podcast, John breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and March Madness. 1:25 - Selection Sunday…
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2026 MLB Over/Under Win Picks For All 30 Teams
On the eve of the first spring training games in Major League Baseball, John dives into the offseason recap and offers where he would go on the 2026 over/under…
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NBA All-Star Weekend, Olympic Curling Controversy & USA Hockey, NCAA Hoops, NFL Headlines
Today on Hooked on Sports, John discusses the biggest stories in sports recently, from the NBA All-Star Weekend success, the controversy that has the curling…
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NBA Tanking Problem; Olympics Storylines, NCAA Men's Hoops, MLB's Hamate Problem
Today on Hooked on Sports: John discusses the biggest storylines in the world of sports right now, from the NBA's tanking problem, and why teams might…
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Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX: Recap, What Went Wrong For Pats, NFL Offseason Landscape
Today on Hooked on Sports, After the Seattle Seahawks' dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, John discusses how the Seahawks…
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Seahawks vs. Patriots - Official Super Bowl Pick
Today on the podcast, John offers your official preview of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on Sunday. He breaks down…
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NBA Trade Deadline; Is Giannis leaving Milwaukee; 2026 NFL Head Coach Hire Grades
Today on the podcast; John discusses the biggest stories going around the NBA ahead of Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline, including a shakeup of the cores in…
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AFC & NFC Championship Game Previews and Picks; Ravens hire Jesse Minter
Today on Hooked on Sports: John’s favorite NFL Sunday of the whole season has arrived, Conference Championship Sunday, and by the end, we will know the two…
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Indiana wins CFP Title, NFL Divisional Recap, Coaching Carousel, Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker, and more!
Today on Hooked on Sports: John is all over the wild weekend in sports, from Indiana’s runto perfection, NFL Divisional madness, the NFL coaching carousel, and…
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Giants Hire John Harbuagh + NFL Divisional Weekend Preview/Picks
Today on Hooked on Sports: John discusses the implications of the New York Giants hiring John Harbaugh to be the team's next head coach, from who could…
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Mike Tomlin No Longer Steelers Coach; Wild Card Weekend Redux; Coaching Carousel; Nolan Arenado traded to D-Backs; Cubs sign Alex Bregman; Mets swinging big for Kyle Tucker
In today's podcast, John discusses the developing story from Pittsburgh that Mike Tomlin will no longer be the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers following…
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NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks + NFL Coaching Carousel Updates
Today on the podcast, John discusses the state of the NFL's coaching carousel as eight teams will need new head coaches for the 2026 NFL season and beyond with…
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Week 18 Redux: Steelers defeat Ravens in INSANE finish, Seahawks earn top seed in NFC, Playoff matchups are set, Panthers win NFC South, Falcons clean house, and more
Today on Hooked on Sports: John recaps the insane drama in the AFC North as the Pittsburgh Steelers escaped as division champs after one of the craziest 4th…
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NFL Week 18: Panthers/Bucs, Seahawks/Niners, Ravens/Steelers, and Picks for Every Game
Today on Hooked on Sports: John looks ahead to what will be a dramatic weekend of football in the NFL, featuring two winner-takes-the-division games, with one…
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NFL Week 16 Preview & Game-By-Game Picks
Today on Hooked on Sports:John discusses some of the biggest games of Week 16 in the NFL, including battles for first place in the NFC West (Rams vs. Seahawks)…
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6 Winners & 6 Losers from NFL Week 15, CFP Round 1, NBA Cup, Mets exodus
Today on the podcast, John reveals who the biggest winners and losers are from the past week in the NFL when it comes to the big picture across the sport…
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NFL Week 15 Preview: Patriots/Bills, Packers/Broncos, Lions/Rams, Game-By-Game Picks
Today on the podcast, John discusses all of the big games that will transpire in the NFL this weekend, from the Patriots trying to clinch the AFC East against…
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NFL Week 14 Preview: Playoff Implications All Around The League, plus Game-By-Game Picks
In today's podcast, John talks about huge games with playoff implications around the NFL in both conferences, with the Cowboys and Lions needing wins to keep…
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NFL Thanksgiving and Black Friday Football Takes
In today's podcast, John unveils the biggest takeaways from all the NFL action on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday in games featuring playoff contenders. 1:55…
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NFL Week 13 Thanksgiving Weekend Picks
Today on the podcast, John makes his NFL Thanksgiving Weekend Picks against the spread, which includes the Thanksgiving Day tripleheader, including the big…
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Cowboys and Chiefs keep playoff hopes alive, Mets trade Brandon Nimmo to Rangers for Marcus Semien, College Football Rivalry Week Upcoming
Today on Hooked on Sports: John discusses the key takeaways from Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. Was it more of the Dallas Cowboys coming back or the…
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NFL Week 12 Preview: Steelers/Bears, Colts/Chiefs, Buccaneers/Rams, NFL Picks Against The Spread
Today on the podcast: John previews some of the important games that will be played around the NFL this weekend. He offers what he wants to see from the…
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NFL Week 11 Takeaways, SEC, MLS Makes Major Changes, Judge-Raleigh Debate, Mets Offseason, MLB Free Agency
Today on the podcast, John discusses the biggest results from Week 11 of the NFL season, featuring the Broncos' 22-19 win over the Chiefs, the Rams' 21-19…
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NFL Week 11: Seahawks/Rams, Chiefs/Broncos, Lions/Eagles, Game-by-Game Picks
Today on the podcast, John previews three terrific games coming up later on Sunday in Week 11 of the NFL season, as the highlights the keys to the outcome of…
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Giants fire Brian Daboll, Steelers disaster, Ranking Contenders in NFL + College Football, MLB Gambling Scandal
In today's podcast, John discusses everything related to the Giants firing HC Brian Daboll, the Steelers loss to the Chargers, the Bills losing by a lot to the…
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NFL Week 10 Preview, and Game-By-Game Picks and Predictions
In today's podcast: John previews what promises to be a great slate of games ahead of Week 10 of the NFL season, with four games between teams currently in…
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Dodgers win the World Series again, NFL Midseason Power Rankings
Today on the podcast, John highlights how insane the 2025 World Series was, with the many twists and turns that came, with the Blue Jays falling just short…
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NFL Week 9: Allen vs. Mahomes, Colts go for 8-1 start, Texans look to get back into playoff race, Game-by-Game picks
Today on Hooked on Sports: John previews all the important games to watch in detail, featuring the annual showdown between Josh Allen and the Bills against…
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NFL Week 8: Aaron Rodgers plays Packers, Cowboys & Broncos face off in Mile High, Game-by-Game Picks & Predictions
Today on the podcast: John previews the key games to watch this Sunday in the NFL as well as his picks for the upcoming games: 2:09 What is the key statistic…
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NFL Week 7, World Series set, NBA season begins, College FB biggest winners
In today's episode, John discusses some of the big NFL stories from Week 7, from the Giants' stunning collapse, the Jets dropping to 0-7, Dolphins disaster…
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NFL Week 7 Preview & Picks
Today on Hooked on Sports: John highlights four games from the upcoming week of NFL action that he will keep his eyes focused upon headed into the week1:45…
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Sports Redux: NFL Week 6, Titans fire Brian Callahan, Penn State fires James Franklin, Bill Belichick, College NLCS, ALCS, College Hoops Rankings
Today on the podcast: John discusses the many takeaways from Week 6 of the NFL season, from Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo breathing life into the Giants, the…