The Right Time with Bomani Jones

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  Domonique Foxworth on Chiefs-Raiders Showdown, Mike Tomlin’s Future & Nick Saban’s College Sports Push | 10.01 01.10.2026 58p

  Bomani Jones & Domonique Foxworth break down a loaded NFL Week 4 coming up this weekend. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI They start with the suddenly meaningful Chiefs-Raiders matchup and whether Las Vegas has become a legitimate threat in the AFC. He also gets into Brock Purdy’s evolution, why young quarterbacks benefit from strong organizational support, and what separates sustainable offense from early-season hype. Later, Bomani and the crew discuss Mike Tomlin, the Steelers, and what could be next for one of the NFL’s longest-tenured head coaches. The episode also turns to Nick Saban and the Protect College Sports Act, with a deeper look at who would gain power under the proposed changes and what that could mean for athletes and the future of college sports. Plus, the Babyface debate continues, with a conversation about nostalgia, music criticism, and why certain cultural opinions feel so personal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why Babyface is overrated + Diante Lee on Eagles Jalen Hurts problem', What’s Wrong With Drake Maye?, Brian Flores' future | 09.30 30.09.2026 1ó 5p

  Bomani Jones discusses his viral take that Babyface is overrrated, why he doesn't compare to song writers like Stevie Wonder and Prince, and why this opinion gets people so charged up. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI Later, he is joined by Diante Lee to break down the biggest NFL storylines, including Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive struggles, Drake Maye’s turnover issues with the New England Patriots, and the Green Bay Packers’ problems protecting Jordan Love. They also discuss Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans, Brian Flores’ dominant Minnesota Vikings defense, and more from around the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why the Protect College Sports Act WON'T WORK + Jason England on The Wire, Season 4, 20 Years Later | 09.29 29.09.2026 1ó 10p

  On this episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to the Protect College Sports Act passing in the Senate and goes off on the bill's blatant hypocrisies.  Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI  Later, he is joined by cultural critic Jason England to discuss the 20-year anniversary of season 4 of The Wire. They revisit what made it one of the greatest seasons of television ever. They break down the unforgettable stories of Michael, Namond, Dukie, and Randy, the brilliance of characters like Bodie, Omar, Chris, and Snoop, and how The Wire captured the systems, choices, and circumstances that shape people’s lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  BREAKING NEWS: J.J. McCarthy traded to the Giants, Why did the Vikings give him away? | 09.28 28.09.2026 18p

  Bomani Jones reacts to the New York Giants trading for J.J. McCarthy and asks what the move says about both the Giants and McCarthy's future in the NFL. Bomani and Ryan break down why Minnesota was willing to move on from McCarthy so quickly, what the Giants are getting for a fifth-round pick, and whether a fresh start in New York can revive the former first-round quarterback's career. They also look back at other highly drafted quarterbacks whose teams gave up on them early, then the conversation turns to Michigan's 2023 national championship team, the lack of NFL success from some of its notable players, the sign-stealing scandal and some lingering questions about the Jim Harbaugh era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bo Nix & Broncos STUN Rams, Lamar Takes Down Cowboys, Lincoln Riley’s USC Problem | 09.28 28.09.2026 57p

  After a jam-packed week 3 of NFL action, Bomani Jones breaks down the Denver Broncos' stunning win over the Los Angeles Rams.  He discusses the limitations of Bo Nix, the challenges Sean Payton has moving foward, and whats next for Matthew Stafford and the Rams this year. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI Then Bomani discusses the Baltimore Ravens’ last-second win over the Dallas Cowboys, why Dallas’ defense could make every game a shootout, and a rough outing for both Josh Allen and Justin Herbert in Bills vs. Chargers. They also get into the very different reactions to Deshaun Watson and Drake Maye—and what a few bad games can mean for a quarterback’s reputation. Plus, after Oregon’s win over USC, Bomani asks whether Lincoln Riley is the right coach for the Trojans and how his reported $70 million buyout shapes USC’s options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Domonique Foxworth on Giants' QB Problem, Josh Allen Is Unleashed & the Nikole Hannah-Jones backlash | 09.24 24.09.2026 1ó 14p

  Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for a wide-ranging Foxworth Thursday covering the biggest stories around the NFL and a heated debate over Nikole Hannah-Jones’ recent essay about school choice. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BO... Bomani and Domonique start with the New York Giants’ quarterback situation and the difficult question facing the franchise: if they need another QB, who can they realistically get? They also discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills opening up their offense, why Allen looks more dangerous when Buffalo embraces his aggressiveness, and whether the Bills have finally found the right formula around their star quarterback. The guys also break down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs looking like themselves again, Eric Bieniemy’s impact since returning to Kansas City, the Baltimore Ravens’ struggles, Cam Ward and the increasingly tense situation around the Tennessee Titans, and the pressure facing several teams early in the NFL season.Plus, Bomani and Domonique discuss Lamar Jackson’s unique contract situation, why NFL agents still provide value, and why Broncos cornerback Riley Moss deserves more respect. Later, the conversation shifts to Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay reflecting on her decision to send her daughter to a Brooklyn public school. Bomani and Domonique examine the intense reaction to the piece, the difficult tradeoffs Black parents can face when choosing schools, the balance between academic opportunity and cultural belonging, and why the conversation has produced criticism from very different corners of the internet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Danny Parkins on Caleb Williams’ Injury Discourse, Drake Maye's Future, Justin Herbert’s Struggles | 09.23 23.09.2026 59p

  Bomani Jones is joined by Danny Parkins of First Things First. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI  First, they discuss Caleb Williams’s injury and what it could mean for him and the rest of the Chicago Bears season. Then Bomani makes a bold prediction about Drake Maye’s future with the Patriots. Could another difficult season change the conversation around his next contract?  Plus, Danny faces Bomani’s questions about Justin Herbert after the Chargers’ 0–2 start. They break down Herbert’s play, the transition to Mike McDaniel’s offense and whether Los Angeles can recover. They also get into the Eagles’ shaky start, Jackson Dart and Jameis Winston, the Falcons’ offensive struggles, and another edition of Danny’s suburban police blotter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  DJ Wally Sparks on ATLiens at 30: The Album That Made OutKast Legends | 09.22 22.09.2026 54p

  Thirty years after OutKast released ATLiens, Bomani Jones welcomes DJ Wally Sparks to revisit the groundbreaking album that changed the group—and Southern hip-hop—forever. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI Bomani and Wally reflect on hearing ATLiens for the first time, the massive impact of “Elevators (Me & You),” and OutKast’s dramatic evolution from Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. They explain how the album introduced a darker, more introspective sound while establishing André 3000 as one of rap’s most innovative voices and proving why Big Boi remains one of hip-hop’s most underrated MCs. The conversation also explores OutKast producing much of the album themselves, Organized Noize’s influence, the memorable contributions from the Dungeon Family, and how songs like “Babylon,” “Mainstream,” “Decatur Psalm” and “E.T. (Extraterrestrial)” helped point toward the creative breakthrough that would become Aquemini. Plus, Bomani delivers his Babyface hot take, compares Big Boi to Emmitt Smith and explains why he might have ended ATLiens one track earlier.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs are Back, Chargers are Cooked + The end of Deion Sanders Era | 09.21 21.09.2026 58p

  Bomani Jones breaks down a wild week 2 of NFL action.   Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMAN First, he discusses the Kansas City Chiefs & Patrick Mahomes beating the Indianapolis Colts and whether the Chiefs are all the way back.  Later, he breaks down how the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers and the Cleveland Browns can all argue they had the worst week of any team in the NFL.  Finally,  he reacts to Colorado being blown out by Northwestern and why it might be the end of an era for Deion Sanders. Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com/TRT. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  LSU & Lane Kiffin LOSE to Ole Miss, Trinidad Chambliss arrives, NC State disaster | 09.20 20.09.2026 30p

  Bomani Jones reacts to Ole Miss defeating LSU 32-24 in Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI He breaks down Trinidad Chambliss's arrival on the national scene and discusses where Lane Kiffin deserves credit and where he does not. Later, he breaks down NC State's inexplicable loss to Vanderbilt and Texas A&M losing to Kentucky at home in front of a special guest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Domonique Foxworth on NFL Week 2 Expectations, Deshaun Watson's Delusion, Robert Kraft vs. Macklemore | 09.17 17.09.2026 1ó 7p

  Bomani Jones & Domonique Foxworth preview a jam-packed week of NFL action. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI First, they discuss Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills taking on the Detroit Lions and discuss whether they have found the best way for Josh to win.  Later, they go through the Week 2 slate and discuss which team has their season on the line in Week 2.  They also get into Deshaun Watson's delusional comments and the recent controversy involving Robert Kraft, Ed Sheeran, and Macklemore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Steven Godfrey on ESPN & the Fight to Control College Football + Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss | 09.16 16.09.2026 50p

  Bomani Jones is joined by Stephen Godfrey to examine the “Protect College Sports Act,” ESPN’s support for the legislation and the growing effort to regain control over college athletes.    Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI  Today, Bomani and Godfrey explain why a proposed $20 million compensation cap could benefit athletic departments while limiting what athletes can earn. They also examine Nick Saban’s advocacy for greater control, Ted Cruz’s appearance on College GameDay and the conflict between ESPN’s role as a media company and its enormous financial stake in college football. Then, the conversation turns to Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford as LSU faces Ole Miss. Bomani and Godfrey break down Kiffin’s departure, Pete Golding’s unexpected opportunity, Trinidad Chambliss’ rise and why LSU–Ole Miss could become college football’s messiest revenge game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Joel Anderson on Tupac's Legacy 30 years after his death | 09.15 15.09.2026 59p

  On this episode of Time Machine Tuesday,  Bomani Jones is joined by Joel Anderson, a historian of the Tupac-Biggie Beef and a world-class hater.  Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI  They break down the conviction of Keefe D in the murder of Tupac Shakur and why the verdict still can not bring closure to Tupac's family or fans. Joel shares stories from his reporting trip through Compton before he and Bomani revisit the violence surrounding Tupac’s death, the people who were never held accountable, and the loved ones who have waited decades for justice. They also reflect on Tupac’s difficult upbringing, remarkable charisma and enduring cultural influence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NFL Week 1 Reaction: Jaxson Dart Shocks Cowboys, Justin Herbert Disappoints | 09.14 14.09.2026 50p

  Bomani Jones reacts to week 1 of the NFL season. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI First, Bomani breaks down the Giants' shocking win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Bills' win over the Texans, and the Chicago Bears' offensive explosion vs. the Carolina Panthers. Later, he discusses Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers losing to the Arizona Cardinals and Deshaun Watson looking terrible against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Finally, he reacts to the news of the Myles Garrett injury and reports of the Anthropic CEO calling for a slow down in AI development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Ryan Day & Ohio State blow it vs. Texas + ESPN’s Absurd College Football Agenda | 09.13 13.09.2026 31p

  Bomani Jones reacts to Arch Manning & Texas' stunning comeback win over Ohio State.  Bomani says he still has major concerns about Steve Sarkisian after the win and wonders if Ryan Day will ever be happy at Ohio State.  Later, he rips ESPN & College Gameday for having Ted Cruz for allowing Ted Cruz to "shill" for the Profect College Sports Act & why he finds the narrative around the proposed bill so offensive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Howard Bryant on How 9/11 Changed Sports Forever | 09.11 11.09.2026 54p

  Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to discuss 9/11’s impact on the sports world nearly 25 years after one of the most impactful days in American history.  First,  they discuss the aftermath of 9/11 in baseball and the real reason they still play “God Bless America” in stadiums.  Later, they discuss how the NFL figured out how to market patriotism to its fans & how that directly led to the blackballing of Colin Kaepernick.  Finally, they discuss the uniting moment after George W. Bush’s first pitch at Yankee Stadium and how modern sports doesn’t make us feel the same way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Domonique Foxworth on Drake Maye's Disaster vs. Seahawks + NFL Week 1 Expectations | 09.10 10.09.2026 1ó 2p

  Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI Bomani Jones  is joined by ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth. First, they discuss Drake Maye’s terrible performance in the Patriots’ loss vs. the Seattle Seahawks and whether or not Drake Maye is already on the clock. Next, they break down how the Super Bowl champions might be able to recover from Sam Darnold’s devastating injury. And finally, they break down a ton of Week 1 NFL matchups, including the Texans taking on the Bills, the Buccaneers taking on the Bengals and the Giants facing the Dallas Cowboys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Spencer Hall on Will the SEC KICK OUT LSU? Texas Pressure vs. Ohio State, Remembering Dolly Parton | 09.09 09.09.2026 50p

  Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall of the Shutdown Fullcast and Channel 6 newsletter.  First,  they discuss the reports that the SEC might kick out LSU and the real reason everyone hates Lane Kiffin.  Later, they break down the impending matchup between Ohio State and Texas and what's on the line for Arch Manning & Steve Sarkisian.  Finally, they remember the incredible life of Dolly Parton and what made her such a beloved figure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Browns’ Deshaun Watson Disaster, UNC's Belichick Scandal & Tupac’s Murder Conviction | 09.08 08.09.2026 39p

  Bomani Jones is back for a special episode of Time Machine Tuesday, hitting all of the stories he missed while he was on vacation.  First, he discusses a bizarre set of football stories, including Deshaun Watson getting booed by Brown’s fans, Jed York’s getting caught in a solicitation sting, and whatever the hell is going on with North Carolina Football.  After the break, he reacts to the underwhelming conviction in the Tupac Murder case, why Dolly Parton was a hero for both Americas, & the latest news that we all might be doomed with the advancement of artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Lane Kiffin & LSU Embarrass Clemson, Dabo’s Tough Choice and the Clippers’ Disaster | 09.07 07.09.2026 53p

  Bomani Jones reacts to LSU’s dominant 51-10 win over Clemson. He breaks down his frustrations with Lane Kiffin and the difficult decision facing Dabo Swinney in the NIL era.  Later, he reacts to the NBA’s harsh punishments of Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.  He explains what he finds interesting about the massive scandal and what he does not.  Finally,  he reacts to Michigan’s last-second victory, LeBron’s embarrassing Polymarket ad, & players' complaints about the smell of weed at the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.