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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
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67: Jalen Hurts helps Eagles win, Steelers' struggles, Kevin Durant returns for Nets, MLB Free Agency, Mets, Yankees & LeMahieu, Trevor Bauer sweepstakes
A huge week in sports yet again... Jalen Hurts took over as starting QB for the Philadelphia Eagles, and guided them to beat the New Orlenas Saints! Also, John…
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66: Week 13 Recap: Giants shock Seahawks in Seattle, Steelers proved they're vulnerable, Bears' debacle vs. Lions, Week 14 NFL Picks & Predictions
We are down to the last four weeks of the NFL season, and there will be so many games with playoff implications across the NFL this weekend, and John will pick…
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65: Mormons vs. Mullets, Notre Dame & Clemson, Mets, Phillies' mess, Westbrook for Wall, Lakers' repeat chances, NBA Christmas Schedule
There was a huge buffet of sports topics to get into this week. AP Top 25 Poll in CFB, Notre Dame vs. Clemson, Alabama vs. Florida: (01:33-11:15) Mormons vs…
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64: Week 13 NFL Picks & Preview; Steelers still unbeaten, Washington a trap for everybody?, Titans control AFC South
With five weeks remaining in the NFL season, some big storylines are on the horizon. Will the Steelers be the first team since the 2007 Patriots to complete a…
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63: Lions fire Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn, Jaguars fire Dave Caldwell, Cowboys embarrass themselves on Thanksgiving
It was no secret the Lions had their head coach and general manager on the hot seat this season, and the Lions relieved both Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn of…
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62: Week 12 NFL Thanksgiving Picks; Joe Burrow ACL injury reaction, Tom Brady and the Bucs fail again, Who would benefit most by winning NFC East?
Week 11 of the NFL was full of big storylines, with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffering a season-ending ACL tear in Sunday's loss to…
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61: Chiefs' thrilling comeback victory, Taysom Hill, Saints, Lakers, Hornets' offseason plan
The Kansas City Chiefs came from behind to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night Football 35-31, but John says the Raiders made a gigantic statement in…
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60: NFL Week 11 Picks Against the Spread; Are the Saints the most well-rounded NFC team?, The Chicago Bears' offensive struggles, Colts' statement victory over Titans
Another NFL week is on tap, and with it some new storylines to focus on. John talks about whether or not the Drew Brees' injury will be the downfall of the…
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59: George Whitbread Interview; Dustin Johnson wins the Masters, The Hail Murray, Eagles' mess, James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets?, Chris Paul traded to the Phoenix Suns
Joining John this week on Hooked on Sports is WSJU Sports Radio and World Wide Sports Radio Network contributor George Whitbread, where we sit down and discuss…
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58: NFC & AFC Playoff Pictures, Week 10 NFL Picks Against the Spread
The NFL regular season is half way through the books, and now the playoff pictures are beginning to commence across the league, with each conference posing…
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57: Notre Dame upsets Clemson, Steelers are 8-0, Buccaneers blown out by Saints, Joe Judge, MLB Awards Predictions
A turbulent week in America wasn't enough to not highlight the past week in sports, beginning with Notre Dame's comeback and upset over top-ranked Clemson…
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56: Week 9 NFL Picks
After a mixed bag Week 8, John tries to improve his record in games picked both straight up and against the spread. Week 9 presents some interesting lines; the…
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55: State of the Union (MLB Edition)
With the L.A. Dodgers securing a 2020 World Series victory, John gives his evaluation of where Major League Baseball stands after completing the most unusual…
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54: Week 8 NFL Picks
Week 8 of the NFL season has the opportunity to flip a lot of playoff races across the NFL. Some key divisional battles are on the slate this week, with the…
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53: 2020 World Series: Managed Out of a Title?
Through five games, the 2020 World Series has proven to be one of the most dramatic and intense World Series ever. The roller coaster events of Games 4 & 5…
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52: Week 7 NFL Picks & Predictions, Steelers, Titans, NFC East
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant statement in their 38-7 blowout victory against the Cleveland Browns, and Mike Tomlin deserves so much praise and…
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51: 2020 World Series Set: Dodgers vs. Rays; Should Trevor Lawrence declare for 2021 NFL Draft?
The 2020 World Series, which seemed improbale several months ago, will begin on Tuesday night between the Los Angeles Dodgers, who clinched their third…
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50: Week 6 NFL Picks (Straight Up & Against the Spread)
After a brief pause in the NFL schedule following COVID-related postponments, the NFL will commence Week 6 action on Sunday. There are some fantastic games on…
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49: Lakers win NBA Title, Yankees lose ALDS, Who's "Here for the Right Reasons?"
In another big week in sports, the most popular teams in sports had different types of weeks: The Los Angeles Lakers claimed their 17th NBA title in franchise…
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48: NFL Week 4 Storylines, Week 5 NFL Picks & Predictions
Another week of NFL action is in the books, and the NFL will be tested more now than ever with COVID-19 playing a daily role in the NFL. This week, Flynn gets…
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47: How to fix the New York Jets!!, MLB Playoffs, NBA Finals, etc.
The New York Jets at 0-4 are on a path to nowhere unless drastic changes are made everywhere. In this podcast, the main topic is John outlining a five-step…
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46: Week 3 Main Takeaways; Week 4 NFL Picks
Three weeks into the season, and so much to discuss this week in the NFL. John reacts to the Chiefs taking down the Ravens on Monday night, the Saints' offense…
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45: NBA Finals Pick, LeBron's Legacy, Stanley Cup Final, MLB Postseason
Months of obstacles & adversity for sports led up to these moments: Championship series across the major sports. Will the Lakers deliver a championship to Los…
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44: Week 3 NFL Picks Against the Spread
With the click of the play button, you''ll hear John's Week 3 NFL Picks Straight Up & Against the Spread. He went 15-1 straight up and 11-5 against the spread…
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43: Clippers' failure, Lakers lead WCF, Falcons' collapse, Russell Wilson genius, Islanders future
Another jam packed week of sports is behind us, but not without some important conversations regarding the Clippers, Lakers, and more! TIMESTAMPS: L.A…
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42: Week 2 NFL Picks Against The Spread
Join John as he breaks down and predicts every Week 2 NFL Game against the spread.
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41: NFL Week 1: The Good, The Bad, The Lions, d'Antoni no longer coaching the Rockets, Lightning, Nuggets force Game 7
The NFL returns for another season amidst a global pandemic & social unrest. Which teams stood out, and which ones preferred not be talked about today? The…
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40: 2020 NFL Season Predictions & Week 1 NFL Picks Against the Spread
Call you friends & neighbors, grab your drinks & popcorn, because NFL football is BACK! TIMESTAMPS AFC Predictions (3:22-22:07) NFC Predictions (22:07-40:23)…
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39. Flyers KO'd by Islanders, Harden saved himself, deGrom's place among Mets greats
This week, Flynn looks at why the Philadelphia Flyers lost their second round series to the New York Islanders, the impact of recent extensions of NFL stars…
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38. Baseball's unwritten rules, Stanley Cup Playoffs, NFC East conversation, LeBron & AD
This week's episode discusses if some of baseball's unwritten rules are actual rules or a big fuss about nothing following Fernando Tatis Jr.'s controversial…
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37. NBA First Round Picks
Join John as he reveals his NBA First Round Predictions. Can the Blazers upset the Lakers? Who will have the easiest path to the Finals?
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36. Return of Sports!! Lakers, Clippers, Jets trade Adams to Seattle, Antonio Brown, MLB, NHL
With the return of sports come normal podcast episodes once again! There was a lot of sports conversation packed into this podcast: Previous footage of John…
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35. 2020 MLB PREDICTIONS
Baseball has returned!!! A podcast episode four months in the waiting is now online. John gives win-loss predictions for all 30 teams, which teams will make…
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34. Mahomes and others extended long-term; NFL Marketability
Patrick Mahomes made sports history last week as he signed the richest contract ever, a 10-year, $450 million extension that makes him a Kansas City Chief for…
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33: MLB Preview; Cam Newton, Draft Lottery, Maya Moore
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton is headed to the New England Patriots this season, but will he make an impact upon arrival, and how could he shape the NFL coaching…
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32: Baseball is BACK!!!!! Plus, Power Ranking Each NFL Division By Defenses
John reacts to the agreement across baseball regarding the 2020 MLB Season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, plus with just a few weeks before NFL training camps…
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31: Return to Sports update, Knicks head coaching search, Vikings, N.Y. Giants
The NBA formally issued it's plan to return to action in Orlando, and where does the NBA's advancements leave MLB on their search for their return to the big…
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30: Return to Sports (MLB, NBA, NHL), Jets' offseason, 49ers & Kittle, Chiefs & Mahomes
As sports are set to return following the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn't come without controversy, particularly with Major League Baseball. Where do the owners…
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29: The Last Dance: Reactions, Takeaways, Highlights
It has been a full week since ESPN released the highly anticipated docuseries "The Last Dance" featuring Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty. It…
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28: NFL Schedule Reaction
John goes over the NFL schedule release, including the NFL primetime games he's looking forward to the most this season, and highlights some of the teams'…
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27: 2020 NFL Mock Draft
So much is at stake in the 2020 NFL Draft. When and where will the quarterbacks go? Will Tom Brady get protection? What strategies will the teams with multiple…
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26: Emily Harrington 1-on-1, Cowboys, Bears QB mess, Panthers, MLB Plans
John is joined today by two-sport athlete Emily Harrington, who expresses her frustration with the Houston Astros' cheating scandal, the joy of watching the US…
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25: Ten Greatest World Series Winning Teams
Sean Grassi joins John as they give their lists for the 10 greatest World Series winning teams ever. Spoiler Alert: The lists could not be more different.
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24: 2020: The Draft of Strategy; NFL expanded playoffs & COVID-19 response
The NFL Draft usually revolves around talent evaluation, but this year's draft revolves around team strategies. Also, John reacts to the news of the league…
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23: Syndergaard, Olympics, Sports Trivia
John delves into the side effects of the Mets losing Noah Syndergaard for the season after the pitcher tore his UCL, requiring Tommy John surgery. He also…
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22: Coronavirus Reaction & NFL Free Agency
The amount of action taken in response to the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented. Plus, NFL Free Agency dominate sports headlines this week. John talks…
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21: Coronavirus
John tells you all that you need to know about the sports impact on the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). He'll also delve into whether the Yankees should…
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20: Brady, NFL Combine, Lebron, Zion, Giannis, Knicks
Tom Brady's free agency saga takes a turn, but will it matter in the end? The NFL combine moves to primetime, LeBron praises the young stars, Giannis is the…
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19: Astros cheating scandal, NBA All Star reaction, NFL Quarterbacks, Yankees injuries
In today's podcast, John reacts to all the headlines that have surrounded the Houston Astros cheating scandal the last two weeks, gives a radical proposal to…
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18: MLB Offseason Recap, NBA Trade Deadline Recap, Dodgers, Betts, XFL, Cam Newton, Cowboys, Astros cheating scandal
John will highlight teams that trended in the right and wrong directions across baseball this offseason with pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training…
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17: Aliyah Funschelle Interview, Chiefs reign supreme, Betts, Dodgers, Knicks, Falcons
The Kansas City Chiefs are champions of the football world, defeating the San Francisco 49er 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV. Aliyah Funschelle of Wichita State reacts…
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16: 49ers vs. Chiefs - Super Bowl Pick
The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs are ready for Super Bowl LIV. Who will win? John says.....
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15: R.I.P. KOBE BRYANT
John gives his remarks about the life of Kobe Bryant following his tragic death on Sunday. He'll also talk about the debut of Zion Williamson, the retirement…
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14: 49ers and Chiefs dominate their way to Super Bowl LIV, Jeter misses unanimous decision, McGregor dominates
This week, John talks about the Chiefs and 49ers' dominant victories on Championship Sunday, Derek Jeter and Larry Walker being elected to the Hall of Fame…
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13: Astros cheating scandal, LSU dominant, Championship Sunday preview
John Flynn lays down the legacy and fallout of the Houston Astros' cheating scandal, while looking at NFL news and Divisional Weekend highlights, while looking…
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12: NFL Head Coaching Hires, Wild Card Madness, NFL Divisional Picks, Rays-Cardinals Trade
Listen to John talk about the Cowboys, Panthers, and Giants all hiring new head coaches, the NFL Wild Card weekend including the Eagles' losing Carson Wentz to…
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11: NFL Coaching Carousel, Seahawks' debacle Tua, Nats, Wild Card Weekend
John evaluates the attractiveness of NFL head coaching vacanies this year, talks about Tua's status for the NFL Draft, the Nats' improving their bullpen, and…
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10: Jason Garrett is clueless, Vikings were awful, and the 76ers and Clippers' statement wins
In a jam packed podcast, John dives into the Cowboys' loss to the Eagles, the Vikings' grotesque performance on Monday Night Football, and the Rams missing the…
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09: James Wiseman leaves Memphis, Joe Burrow wins Heisman
James Wiseman decides to try his luck in the NBA, Joe Burrow wins the Heisman and Drew Brees sets the new career passing TD mark. Listen also to Flynn's takes…
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08: MLB Winter Meetings, Giants' mess, Kawhi, Titans
John talks about the three big free agent signings in MLB with Strasburg, Cole, and Rendon. He also gets into the Giants' latest debacle, the Titans, Kawhi…