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Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS with Jai Shields
by Jai Shields
Welcome to the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS Podcast with Jai Shields. The Chesapeake Associated Press award-winning radio broadcaster brings his authentic, original, informed, opinionated, & passionate delivery as he dives into the latest games, news, & controversies around the world of sports.
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"I'm Runnin' the F***in Practice!" | Seahawks 'Hard Knocks' Reaction, NFL Training Camp Latest, This Week in Baseball, & '26-'27 NBA SZN Schedule Release. | Episode 522
Jai Shields gives his commentary on the first two episodes of "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks"; presents his thoughts on the defending champs working out CB Terrion Arnold, Jayden Daniels' petty standoff with LSU, Laremy Tunsil's torn tricep injury, & much more. Also, Jai reacts to the 2026-27 NBA Season Schedule release, the news of the 2027 NBA Eastern Conference Finals being televised on Amazon Prime Video, & the latest around Major League Baseball.
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Anger, Denial, Acceptance. | Adley Rutschman Trade Reaction, Skubal is a Dodger, & NFL Training Camp Notes. | Episode 521
Jai Shields reacts to & crashes out at the Orioles for trading C Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox during Monday's trade deadline. Plus, a commentary on the polarizing Tarik Skubal-Dodgers trade; what it means for the LA Dodgers this season & for this winter's ensuing lockout. Also, Jai gives his two cents on the latest out of NFL Training Camps across the nation, including a P.S.A. to Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield as he enters camp looking for a massive pay raise.
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Nobody Knows Anything. | The Orioles Still Suck, Boone Ball in Chicago, LeBron is a Sixer, & More. | Episode 520
Jai Shields gives his commentary on the Baltimore Orioles after their recent inconsistent, excruciating play, highlighted by their 2nd largest comeback victory in franchise history vs the Detroit Tigers. Jai sounds off on the latest installment of "Boone Ball" after the NY Yankees split their series vs the White Sox, gives his two cents on the in-fighting within the Philadelphia Phillies, & presents his opinions entering the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Also, Shields reacts to LeBron James taking his talents to Philadelphia, explains why this match made perfect sense; plus a diatribe on Bryson DeChambeau's behavior at the British Open and much more.
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American Dreamin' | The MLB All-Star Game Has Jumped the Shark, JAŸ-Z 30 Concert Reaction, & MLB Update @ the All-Star Break. | Episode 519
Jai Shields laments how the MLB All-Star Game isn't what it was when he was a kid, details the reasons why & reacts to Jordan Walker's epic Home Run Derby comeback. Also, Shields presents his All-Star Break storylines surrounding the Red Sox, Orioles & Yankees. Plus, Jai destroys Netflix for their Home Run Derby broadcast & expresses his lifelong, devout appreciation for JAŸ-Z after his weekend concert series at Yankee Stadium with his brother Ian.
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Greed, Insanity, & Buffoonery. | Orioles Stay Stuck on Stupid, Re: Boone Swoon, & Jaylen Brown Trade Fallout. | Episode 518
Jai Shields recaps his hectic 4th of July weekend that included a frustrating two-night-long power outage. Also, Jai recaps another uninspiring week of Orioles baseball & questions the ballclub's "insane" lineup philosophy when they face left-handed pitching. Plus, Shields reacts to the Yankees' latest series loss, comments on the Jaylen Brown trade fallout, and destroys Taylor Swift x Travis Kelce for their latest inane self-centered episode in New York City over the weekend.
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The June Swoon Variant. | Orioles + Yankees are Addicted to Losing, Mets Fire Mendoza & NBA Free Agency Frenzy. | Episode 517
Jai Shields expresses why his Baltimore Orioles are "finished" for 2026 thanks to the players' mental weakness, Mike Elias' flagrant failures, & Craig Albernaz's egregious stupidity. Also, Jai gives his commentary on the Yankees' annual June Swoon as their losing streak breaks into July, expanding to seven games. Plus, Shields reacts to Carlos Mendoza's firing, NY Mets Owner Steve Cohen's endorsement of GM David Stearns, the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade, & much more on an already intriguing NBA Free Agency hot stove.
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Just Sit Back & Unwind. | Jazz's Lollipop-Gate, Rafael Devers is a Clubhouse Cancer, Welcome to Miami Giannis, & the Orioles are an Unserious Disaster. | Episode 516
Jai Shields provides his commentary on Jazz Chisholm's controversial consumption of a lollipop during Monday night's game vs the Detroit Tigers, calling for the Yankees 2B to grow up and utilize better judgment for his own sake. Also, Jai questions whether or not Steve Cohen cares as he continues to keep David Stearns & Carlos Mendoza employed in spite of the Mets' embarrassing 1st half of the 2026 season. Plus, Shields lays into Rafael Devers for his episode of insubordination in Miami, reacts to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Austin Reaves contract extension, & crashes out after another shameful Orioles late-inning collapse. Got a voicemail for Jai? Just call 410-929-4138 & tell it like it T-I-IS!
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Too Afraid of a Lotta Changes... | Feeble Orioles Take on Hollywood & This Week in Baseball. | Episode 515
Jai Shields gives a commentary on the latest around Major League Baseball entering this weekend, including his thoughts on his "feckless" Baltimore Orioles as they begin a series vs the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Also, Shields remembers the sports figures we've lost in the month of June & gives some NBA Finals leftovers.
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Fin. | The NY Knicks are FINALLY NBA Champions, A San Antonio Sized Chokejob, & The Orioles are Soft AF. | Episode 514
Jai Shields celebrates the 2026 New York Knicks for winning their first NBA Championship since 1973, shares the lessons he learned from such a historic team, & ranks this championship + Jalen Brunson amongst their New York sports counterparts. Also, Jai analyzes what went wrong for the San Antonio Spurs in not only Game 5 but throughout this entire series & reacts to Victor Wembanyama's sudden villainous arc. Plus, Shields crashes out over Gunnar Henderson & Craig Albernaz's embarrassing reactions to their Saturday beanball feud with the San Diego Padres.Got a voicemail for Jai? Just call 410-929-4138 & tell it like it T-I-IS!
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The Real OG. | Reaction to the Knicks' EPIC Game 4 Comeback Win. | Episode 513
Jai Shields reacts and emotes to the NY Knicks' remarkable, history-making, unforgettable Game 4 comeback win to take a 3-1 series lead entering Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Jai diagrams how the Knicks were able to resuscitate Wednesday's game & lays into the San Antonio Spurs for their despicable collapse; pinning the majority of the blame on head coach Mitch Johnson. Plus, Shields previews Saturday's Game 5 & more. Got a voicemail for Jai? Just call 410-929-4138 & tell it like it T-I-IS!
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Ball of Confusion. | NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction + Analysis, The Feckless Birds of Baltimore, & The MLB Schedule Has Issues. | Episode 512
Jai Shields gives his reaction to the Spurs' Game 3 win, analyzes what went right for San Antonio & what went wrong for the NY Knicks as their historic playoff winning streak came to a close. Also, Jai reassures Knicks fans entering Wednesday's Game 4, explains why the Knicks didn't lose at the direct hands of bad officiating, & lays into James Dolan for inviting Donald Trump to Monday night's game. Plus, Shields crashes out over the Orioles recent three-game losing streak, expresses his grievances with the 2026 MLB schedule, & gives his commentary on the scuffling Chicago Cubs.Got a voicemail for Jai? Just call 410-929-4138 & tell it like it T-I-IS!
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EBTJBUITTBBTJB. | '26 NBA Finals Game 1 Thoughts & Game 2 Preview, Arthur Brown's Clownshow, & Aaron Judge's Injury. | Episode 511
Jai Shields gives his commentary on the NY Knicks' Game 1 victory over San Antonio, previews Game 2 & presents his reasons why the Spurs MUST WIN Game 2 Friday night to prevent a possible inevitable sweep down the road. Also, Jai reacts to Aaron Judge's rib injury, presents the Yankees' state of affairs in the aftermath, & calls on his Orioles to sweep the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend so they can return to .500 once they head back home. Plus, Shields reads Arthur Brown the riot act following this week's exposed two-season episodes of manipulation, lying, sabotage, betrayal & immaturity in Philadelphia.
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Sacré Bleu! | Spurs Win The West, '26 NBA Finals Preview, Myles Garrett Trade Fallout, & Orioles' Promising Homestand. | Episode 510
Jai Shields analyzes and reacts to the San Antonio Spurs' Game 7 victory over the dethroned OKC Thunder to win the 2026 Western Conference Championship. Jai explains why the dynasty talk and immortal comparisons need to cease as it pertains to the aforementioned Thunder & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, lays into Chet Holmgren for his feeble Conference Finals, and Alex Caruso for his "unserious" Saturday night. Also, Shields previews and predicts the 2026 NBA Finals, recaps a promising weekend of Orioles baseball concluding their 7-3 late May homestand, & presents his commentary on the Myles Garrett x LA Rams trade.
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Get a Grip, Gain a Clue. | Orioles Drop Opener vs Jays, James Harden is THE Problem, & Jaxson Dart's Mea Culpa. | Episode 509
Jai Shields analyzes his Orioles' agonizing Thursday night loss to the Toronto Blue Jays that snapped their 3-game winning streak, eviscerates James Harden after his disgusting Eastern Conference Finals performance, & reacts to Jaxson Dart's polarizing appearance at a recent President Trump rally. Also, Shields recaps Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, sets the table for Saturday night's Game 7, & emphatically calls for the Kansas City Chiefs to cut their losses with one Rashee Rice. Got a voicemail for Jai? Just call 410-929-4138 & tell it like it T-I-IS!
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I Ain't Hear No Bell. | Orioles Win a Memorial Day Thriller, Orange & Blue Skies in the East, & Spurs x Thunder Deadlocked at 2-2. | Episode 508
Jai Shields analyzes and recaps his Orioles' insane, unpredictable, unserious Memorial Day extra innings win over the Tampa Bay Rays; and explains why the 48-hour resurgence of Colton Cowser should end Tyler O'Neill's tenure in Baltimore. Also, Jai gives his commentary on the Western Conference Finals as it shifts back to OKC after the Spurs' dominant series-tying Game 4 & lambasts the Thunder for their unwatchable, egregious foul-baiting style of play. Plus, Shields questions the heart of the Cleveland Cavaliers & sings the praises of the white-hot New York Knicks who are on the brink of advancing to the 2026 NBA Finals. Got a voicemail for Jai? Just call 410-929-4138 & tell it like it T-I-IS!
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Drums Please... | '26 NBA Western + Eastern Conference Finals Preview, Pistons Run Outta Gas, & Yankees' Rough Road Trip. | Episode 507
Jai Shields reacts to an uneventful weekend in the NBA Playoffs, explains why the Western Conference Finals is the de facto 2026 NBA Finals, previews the aforementioned series between the Spurs & Thunder, plus the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cavaliers & NY Knicks. Also, Jai grills the Detroit Pistons for their embarrassing Game 7 performance on Sunday night, reacts to the Steelers re-signing QB Aaron Rodgers, & analyzes the feckless weekend that was for the NY Yankees and his Baltimore Orioles. Got a voicemail for Jai? Just call 410-929-4138 & tell it like it T-I-IS!
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RSVP. | NBA Playoffs Commentary & '26 NFL Season Schedule Release Reaction. | Episode 506
Jai Shields provides his commentary on this weekend's NBA Playoffs semifinal games, prognosticates the future of LeBron James & calls out the NBA for scheduling this past Monday night's elimination playoff game between the Thunder & Lakers at 10:52 PM ET. Also, Jai reacts to the 2026 NFL Season Schedule Release. Providing a rant on the three things he hates about the new schedule and reviews the holidays, national TV & Cincinnati Bengals schedules. Plus, Shields gives a recap on the latest across Major League Baseball entering the weekend.
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A 30 Pack of S*** | Knicks' Mother's Day Massacre, Remembering Braves Legends, & the Orioles are an Awful Team. | Episode 505
Jai Shields reacts to the NY Knicks' Mother's Day Massacre series-clinching win over the 76ers, analyzes the fan apathy within the Philadelphia 76ers fanbase, & dissects where the Sixers should go this offseason. Also, Jai remembers the Atlanta Braves legends that passed away, gives his latest diatribe on his Baltimore Orioles, & sets the stage for this week's NBA Playoff games. Plus, your voicemails.
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Well Suzyn, I Thank You. | NBA Playoffs Conf. Semis Preview, Celtic Choke, R.I.P. John Sterling, & the Orioles Stink. | Episode 504
Jai Shields previews the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs and destroys the Boston Celtics for their Game 7 defeat that concluded their 3-1 series collapse to the resilient Philadelphia 76ers; including Jaylen Brown for his infantile post-game meltdowns. Also, Jai remembers the great New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling who passed away on Monday & cooks up another rant on his embarrassing Baltimore Orioles.
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Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. | NBA Playoffs Commentary, Phillies Fire Rob Thomson, & LOLMets Doubles Down. | Episode 503
Jai Shields provides his commentary on the latest across the NBA Playoffs landscape, including a reaction to the NY Knicks' historical series-clinching blowout win in Atlanta, Nikola Jokic's embarrassing series defeat, sets the stage for a Game 7 in Boston & more. Also, Shields reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson, the NY Mets doubling down on their feeble leadership braintrust, & goes off on his Baltimore Orioles after a losing month of April.
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King of the Court. | Alex Cora Firing Reaction, Mets/Phillies Still Stink, & the Orioles are MID AF! | Part II of II | Episode 502
Jai Shields provides his commentary on the Boston Red Sox's firing of manager Alex Cora, and sounds off on the NY Mets & Philadelphia Phillies as their abysmal opening month of the 2026 season continues. Also, Shields lays into his "mid" and inconsistent Baltimore Orioles a month into the new season & reacts to the 2026 NFL Draft.EPISODE PART II OF II
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King of the Court. | 'Michael' Review, Nikola Jokic Needs to Get a Grip, & NBA Playoffs Latest. | Part I of II | Episode 502
Jai Shields presents his movie review of the highly-anticipated Michael Jackson biopic: 'Michael' & gives the things he loved and didn't like about the movie. Also, Jai reacts to a busy weekend across the NBA Playoffs & sounds off on the scuffle that stole the show at the end of the Timberwolves' Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.EPISODE PART I OF II
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Handle Your Business. | NBA Playoffs Thoughts, Orioles Need to Get a Grip, & Bengals x Dexter Lawrence Trade Reaction. | Episode 501
Jai Shields gives his thoughts after an uneventful opening weekend of the 2026 NBA Playoffs & sets the stage for this week's Game 2 action. Also, Jai reacts to his Bengals' blockbuster trade acquisition of DL Dexter Lawrence and loudly highlights the glaring weaknesses of his inconsistent, scuffling '26 Orioles. Plus a commentary on why the NY Mets and Philadelphia Phillies' seasons are already over.
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500 to 1. | '26 LOLMets, 2026 NBA Playoffs Preview, & Steph Curry's Greatness. | Episode 500
Jai Shields celebrates his 500th episode of the pod with special interviews featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, and Taraji P. Henson, plus voicemails from YOU, the fans. Also, Jai lays into the pathetic NY Mets who have lost nine in a row, blasts the Orioles for their heinous outfield negligence, & shares his appreciation for the irreplaceable Steph Curry; explaining why he shares the title of the game's greatest point guard ever with Magic Johnson. Plus, Shields previews the 2026 NBA Playoffs by diagramming why the Knicks have no shot at making the NBA Finals and reveals his Western Conference dark horses.
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Bringin' the Smoke. | Baseball's Monday Night Madness, Re: Dianna Russini x Mike Vrabel, & Rory Repeats at Augusta. | Episode 499
Jai Shields reacts to Rory McIlroy's repeat Masters Championship & provides his takeaways from Sunday at Augusta. Also, Jai reacts to a memorable Monday night across Major League Baseball from his Orioles' gritty 6-run comeback win, 2 AL MVPs having two-homer games in the Bronx & more; including a diatribe on the latest installments of "Boone Ball" within the Yankees' previous 5-game losing streak. Plus, Shields provides a commentary on Dianna Russini's recent resignation from The Athletic & Mike Vrabel's cowardice in ducking from the New England media smoke.
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The Russini Files. | Dianna Russini x Mike Vrabel Affair Fallout, Masters Weekend 2026, & This Week in Baseball. | Episode 498
Jai Shields lays out the 2026 Masters Tournament and gives a commentary on the latest around Major League Baseball. Also, Jai reacts to the bombshell story around Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel's affair & explains why this story deserved the heat it got on social media during this week. Plus, Shields sounds the alarm on the flagrant journalism ethics that were compromised as a result, the tampering games that were played within the NFL stratosphere, and holds the sports media community accountable for being silent in their lack of coverage of this news story.
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Dawn of a New Day. | Mighty Michigan, Geno x Dawn Feud, O's x ChiSox Play-by-Play, & the Real Housewives of Oriole Park!?! | Episode 497
Jai Shields dissects how the Michigan Wolverines secured the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship over the UConn Huskies & calls for the Men's Final Four to return to basketball arenas. Also, Jai reacts to the UNC Tar Heels' hiring of Michael Malone to be their new head basketball coach, analyzes the triggers behind Geno Auriemma’s Final Four meltdown, & sets the stage for the NBA’s final week of the regular season.Plus, Shields delivers his play-by-play reactions to the Orioles' comeback win over the White Sox, vents about their feeble series in Pittsburgh, roasts the team’s latest “Real Housewives” promotion night set for this August, & more!
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I Wish a Tiger Would... | This Week in Baseball, O's x Pirates Live Commentary, Re: Tiger Woods & 2026 Men's Final Four Preview. | Episode 496
Jai Shields provides live commentary to his Orioles first road game of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener, and gives his take on the scuffling New York Mets, explaining why Carlos Mendoza's hot seat should be roasting hot. Also, Jai's reaction to the Red Sox's slow start, sounds off on his Orioles' first homestand of the new season, provides more commentary on Tiger Woods' arrest from last Friday, & previews the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four.
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UCONN-SCIOUS. | Huskies' Comeback, Duke Chokejob & MLB Opening Weekend Thoughts. | Episode 495
Jai Shields reacts and analyzes the minutia of UConn's historic, memorable comeback win over the Duke Blue Devils to advance to their 3rd Final Four in the last four seasons. Also, Jai rips Duke Blue Devils Head Coach Jon Scheyer for his role in yet another inexcusable Duke collapse & sounds off on an overall uneventful Elite Eight weekend in men's college hoops. Plus, Shields provides his thoughts on baseball's opening weekend from his Orioles agonizing series win to the first three days of the ABS implementation & more.
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Sharp Shooter. | Men's Sweet 16 Thoughts, Elite Eight Preview, MLB Opening Day Reaction & Tiger Woods' Latest DUI. | Episode 494
Jai Shields analyzes and reacts to Thursday night's regional semifinals of the 2026 NCAA Division-I Men's Basketball Tournament, sets the table for Friday night's Sweet 16 slate & Saturday's regional finals. Also, Jai in-moment reacts to Tiger Woods' latest car crash and DUI and calls for the NCAA to fix their March Madness schedule after the tournament's first two days. Plus, Shields destroys MLB's debut on Netflix and their greedy decision to start the new season on the streaming service, comments on his Orioles' Opening Day victory, reacts to Paul Skenes' clunker in Queens & more.
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This Is March. | Opening Weekend March Madness Takeaways & 2026 MLB Season Predictions. | Episode 493
Jai Shields provides his reaction and analysis to a rollercoaster opening weekend of the 2026 NCAA Men's Division-I Basketball Tournament from Saturday night's Vanderbilt x Nebraska classic to Sunday night's St. John's x Kansas slugfest and much more. Also, Jai calls on the NCAA to fix its flawed second-round weekend scheduling & reacts to Seahawks Super Bowl Champion WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s new contract extension.Plus, Shields presents his 2026 MLB season outlook with his storylines, over/unders, awards picks, & annual playoff predictions.
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Tarred & Feathered. | Day 1 March Madness Takeaways, U.S. Lose WBC, & Chris Davis is an Orioles Hall of Famer!? | Episode 492
Jai Shields reacts to the North Carolina Tar Heels' egregious Round of 64 collapse to VCU & provides his takeaways from a memorable opening day of the 2026 NCAA Division-I Men's Basketball Tournament. Also, Jai ponders if league expansion for the NBA is healthy for the league long-term, analyzes why the U.S. National Baseball Team came up small in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, & crashes over the induction of 1B Chris Davis into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
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Top Gunn. | '26 March Madness Outlook, World Baseball Classic Thoughts, & Trey Hendrickson is a Snake. | Episode 491
Jai Shields provides his outlook entering the 2026 NCAA Men's Division-I Basketball Tournament & presents his Final Four bracket. Plus, Jai goes off on Luke Kornet's selective outrage that canceled "Magic City Night" in Atlanta and calls Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance "a fugazi record". Also, a commentary on the 2026 World Baseball Classic entering its championship, a rant on Trey Hendrickson for his polarizing decision to become a Raven, & a reaction to the Maxx Crosby trade fallout.
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Go Big or Go Home. | 2026 NFL Free Agency Reaction, Knicks Reality Check, & Does Bryce Harper Ever Shut Up? | Episode 490
Jai Shields reacts to the busy day one of the 2026 NFL free agency hot stove and the blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade. Also, Jai gives a commentary on the latest across the NBA and college hoops as he doubles down on his Knicks take, dissects the 76ers' sad state of affairs, endorses Wisconsin & Miami (OH) to make the NCAA Tournament, & much more. Plus, Shields asks why Bryce Harper is so miserable and insufferable after his World Baseball Classic comparison to the Olympic Games.
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In the Bag. | This Week in Basketball, Spring Training Latest, & the NFL OffSZN Has Begun. | Episode 489
Jai Shields recaps the week that was across the NBA and college basketball landscape, reveals the four teams he believes are best built to reach next month’s Final Four, and explains why the New York Knicks — despite a strong regular season — are a second-round exit waiting to happen.Plus, Jai reacts to the David Montgomery trade, weighs in on the first wave of NFL offseason movement, breaks down the latest MLB Spring Training storylines, and more.
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Made in America. | U.S Olympic Hockey Fallout, Racism at the BAFTA Awards, & This Week in Basketball. | Episode 488
Jai Shields sounds off the U.S Men's National Olympic Hockey team's inflammatory post-game celebration with FBI Director Kash Patel and President Donald Trump, and destroys John Davidson for his racist episode at the 79th BAFTA Awards; asking the question why must the black community always be the understanding, gracious party when they are victims of blatant, egregious racism. Plus, Jai gives a commentary on the weekend that was in college basketball and across the NBA.
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Worst Day. | Super Bowl LX Leftovers, NFL Coaching News, Adam Silver Has Ruined the NBA, & MLB Spring Training Injuries. | Episode 487
Jai Shields presents his leftover opinions and takeaways from Super Bowl LX; from Mike Vrabel's suspect decision-making to the polarizing halftime show to Jai's request for more outdoor California Super Bowls, to Drake Maye's "seeing ghosts" performance. A reaction to the NFL's inaugural Australia game and how it will affect the Seahawks' 2026 season opener, & a diatribe as to why Nick Sirianni is sabotaging the Eagles’ 2026 season before the offseason begins.Plus, Shields criticizes John Harbaugh for hiring Matt Nagy, calls out Trinidad Chambliss for chasing a sixth year of eligibility instead of embracing the next chapter, lays into Adam Silver for ruining the NBA as it enters its All-Star Break, reacts to the recent hamate injuries across baseball entering spring training, & much much more.
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M.O.B. Ties: Family Ties. | Super Bowl LX Reaction & Analysis. | Episode 486
Jai and Ian Shields react to the Seattle Seahawks' dominant Super Bowl LX championship victory over the New England Patriots; emphasizing and analyzing how Seattle's performance exemplified how resourceful, great, well-coached, and underappreciated this team has been all season. Also, Shields goes off on the New England Patriots for their embarrassing Super Sunday no-show; holding Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels, Drake Maye, & Will Campbell responsible. Plus, a diatribe on the Super Bowl items Jai wants fixed, sounds off on why Super Bowl Commercials in 2026 are a waste of time, & more.
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Lombardi's the Mike. | Super Bowl LX Preview & NFL Honors Reaction FT: Ian Shields. | Episode 485
Jai & Ian Shields preview Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots & Seattle Seahawks for the 2025 NFL Championship and provide their reactions to Thursday night's NFL Honors. Also, Jai delves into which side of the football will be the ultimate difference maker on Sunday, analyzes both squads' strengths and weaknesses, takes your voicemails, and presents his Super Sunday game pick.
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Belichick's Eleven. | Belichick's Hall of Fame Snub is an Embarrassment to Sports, NFL Coaching News, & Steve Tisch. | Episode 484
Jai Shields destroys Bill Polian and the Pro Football Hall of Fame's collection of voters for inexplicably not making 8x Super Bowl Champion coach Bill Belichick a first-ballot Canton inductee. Also, Jai reacts to the Bills & Browns' newest head coaching hires, lays into Sean Payton for scapegoating his offensive coordinator after last Sunday's AFC Championship defeat, provides interesting nuggets ahead of Super Bowl LX, and more. Plus, Shields gives his take on NFL owners Steve Tisch, Woody Johnson, & Josh Harris being found in the latest unveiling of the Epstein Files; calling for the NFL to ban them accordingly.
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Blue Laws. | Seahawks Soar to Santa Clara, Sean Payton's Arrogance Costs Broncos Country & Mike McCarthy's Homecoming. | Episode 483
Jai Shields analyzes the Seattle Seahawks' gusty NFC Championship victory over the LA Rams to advance to Super Bowl LX; praising Sam Darnold's sensational performance, Mike Macdonald, and their "12 as One" team identity. Also, Jai sounds off on Sean McVay's day of coaching malpractice, cements his point on the monumental flaws of the LA Rams that predictably led to their downfall and reacts to the Steelers' hire of head coach Mike McCarthy. Plus, Shields destroys Sean Payton for his controversial 4th down decision + his arrogance that set the Broncos up to fail and peels back the onion on his underachieving playoff résumé since his Super Bowl XLIV Championship.
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Avalanche. | Championship Sunday Preview, Bills Presser Reaction, Ravens Hire Jesse Minter, & '25 Bengals Postmortem. | Episode 482
Jai Shields previews Sunday's 2025 AFC + NFC Championship Games & provides analysis behind who he believes will advance to Super Bowl LX. Also, Jai reacts to the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Class, Jesse Minter being named the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, & the Buffalo Bills' inflammatory season-ending press conference after the surprise firing of head coach Sean McDermott. Plus, at long last... Shields delivers an impassioned postmortem of the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals.
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Accountability Is Like Kryptonite. | Josh Allen + Bills' Mile High Meltdown, Resilient Rams Advance, INDIANA STAND UP! | Episode 481
Jai Shields diagrams and analyzes why the Buffalo Bills' playoff overtime loss in Denver lies at the feet of Josh Allen & Sean McDermott, not the officiating. Plus, Jai emphatically holds QB Josh Allen accountable for his substandard Divisional Playoff performance & calls out the media's double standard when it comes to criticizing Allen & his peers. Plus, Jai praises the Rams’ defensive masterclass, questions the play-calling of Sean McVay and Ben Johnson, & reacts to the end of a memorable season for the 2025 Chicago Bears. Also, Shields weighs in on C.J. Stroud’s turnover-filled disasterclass, the Seahawks’ dominant win over the 49ers, Indiana securing the 2025-26 College Football National Championship, and takes your voicemails.
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Flyin' a Mile High. | NFL Divisional Playoff Preview, MLB Needs a Salary Cap NOW, & An Airing of Football Grievances. | Episode 480
Jai Shields previews this weekend’s NFL Divisional Playoff games and Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Jai unloads on the "asinine" outrage over Ben Johnson’s comments about the Green Bay Packers, explains why sportsmanship is overrated in modern NFL football, & destroys the hypocritical media for clutching pearls over Jacksonville reporter, Lynn Jones' words of post-game encouragement to Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen. Plus, Shields takes your NFL voicemails & explains why Kyle Tucker signing with the LA Dodgers should be the final straw for implementing a salary cap within MLB.
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Good. Better. BEST! FT: UrinatingTree | Wild Card Weekend Analysis + Reaction & Mike Tomlin Steps Down. | Episode 479
Jai Shields & NFL YouTuber UrinatingTree recap, analyze & react to the memorable Wild Card Weekend that kicked off the 2025 NFL Playoffs and provide a sudden reaction to Mike Tomlin's resignation & Greg Roman's firing. Also, Jai sounds off on the parties responsible for the Philadelphia Eagles' embarrassing yet predictable Wild Card loss, holds Justin Herbert accountable for his third consecutive feeble playoff performance, & loudly calls for Matt LaFleur's job after the Packers' humiliating 21-3 collapse to their arch-nemesis Chicago Bears. Plus, Shields takes your Wild Card Weekend voicemails & doubles down on why the LA Rams WILL NOT make it to Super Bowl LX.
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Wild & Free. | 2025 Wild Card Weekend Preview, Fiesta Bowl Reaction, & The Buffalo Bills Better Win the AFC. | Episode 478
Jai Shields previews the six Wild Card Weekend matchups to begin the 2025 NFL Playoffs; including who he believes has the most to prove this January, presents his playoff bracket & his Wild Card Weekend picks against the spread. Plus, Shields reacts to Miami’s Fiesta Bowl victory that punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, and wraps it all up by taking your voicemails.
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Save the Best for Last. | Steelers Win the North, John Harbaugh: Fired, Nick Sirianni Stays Clueless, & Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview. | Episode 477
Jai Shields explains why he felt bad for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and analyzes what attributed to Baltimore's season-ending, heartbreaking Sunday Night defeat that won Pittsburgh the 2025 AFC North Division Championship and eventually cost head coach John Harbaugh his job. Also, Jai reacts to the Seattle Seahawks locking up the NFC's 1 seed and the Carolina Panthers winning the NFC South. Plus, Shields previews the Fiesta Bowl: College Football Playoff Semifinal, tries to wrap his mind around the Black Monday survivors around the NFL, calls out Nick Sirianni for not playing Week 18 "to win" & more.
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Trinidad or Cancún? | Sugar Bowl Analysis, CFP Recap, NFL Week 18 Preview & Lamar Jackson + Stefon Diggs. | Episode 476
Jai Shields analyzes a sensational Sugar Bowl between the Ole Miss Rebels x Georgia Bulldogs, recaps the other three underwhelming College Football Playoff bowl games, & explains why he believes Ole Miss & Indiana are on a collision course to the national championship. Also, Shields obliterates the lazy, clickbait trade rumors and manufactured controversy surrounding Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow’s futures. Plus, Shields' NFL Week 18 preview including this weekend's clinching scenarios and the weekly picks against the spread; and a commentary on the off-the-field drama surrounding Patriots WR Stefon Diggs.
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Pass to the Left Then Sail to the Right... | Josh Allen + Rams Need to Be Held Accountable, Derrick Henry Saves the Day, NFL Week 17 Opinions. | Episode 475
Jai Shields reacts to Derrick Henry's sensational, season-saving Saturday night at Lambeau and the Seahawks' great mental toughness as they are one win away from the NFC West Division championship. Also, Jai analyzes what went wrong for the Chicago Bears in the closing seconds of Sunday night's 'Santa Clara Shootout', lays into the Pittsburgh Steelers for yet another signature 'Mike Tomlin Trap Game' in Cleveland, & holds Josh Allen accountable for his awful performance vs the Eagles. Plus, Shields shuts down the lazy, false narrative that the LA Rams are the NFL’s best team following back-to-back primetime disasters, previews the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals, reacts to Sports Illustrated’s Top 25 NFL Games of the 21st Century, and caps it off by unveiling his ten greatest sports moments of 2025.
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Snap Back to Reality. | Lions' SB Window Closing?, NFL Christmas Takeaways & NFL Week 17 Preview. | Episode 474
Jai Shields provides his takeaways from yesterday's NFL Christmas games; highlighting why he has serious doubts about the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl aspirations after their underwhelming win at Arrowhead and questions if the Detroit Lions' Super Bowl window is rapidly closing with Jared Goff after they were officially eliminated with their loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Also, Jai previews this weekend's marquee NFL Week 17 games and presents his Week 17 picks against the spread.Timestamps:(0:00) Jared Goff & the Lions are Cancun-Bound(27:30) Can You Trust the Denver Broncos in January?(42:13) NFL Week 17 Preview I of II(58:35) Playoff Clinching Scenarios(1:01:20) NFL Week 17 Preview II of II(1:18:33) NFL Week 17 Picks
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Welcome to the Imma Tell It Like It T-I-IS Podcast with Jai Shields. The Chesapeake Associated Press award-winning radio broadcaster brings his authentic, original, informed, opinionated, & passionate delivery as he dives into the latest games, news, & controversies around the world of sports.
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