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The Instant Classic Podcast

by Jay Sugg and Emory Ogletree II

The intersection of sports and pop culture

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Episodes

  1. Episode 104: Hall of Fame Snub

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the NBA, players going back to play college ball, and Bill Belichick.

  2. Episode 103: No Sympathy

    In this episode, Emory and Jay discuss the NBA season so far, Sherrone Moore, and the retirement of John Cena.

  3. Episode 102: Don't call it an upset

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the first round of the WNBA Playoffs.

  4. Episode 101: WNBA Playoffs 2025

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the WNBA playoffs, Angel Reese's comments, and the Canelo-Crawford fight.

  5. Episode 100: I Let My Racket Talk

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the comments made to Taylor Townsend, Kelsey Mitchell's great season for the Fever, and the WNBA season so far.

  6. Episode 99: Top 100

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss Bleacher Report's Top 100 NBA players of all time, and the death of Hulk Hogan.

  7. Episode 98: Conference Finals & the W is back

    In this episode, Jay and Emory dive into the NBA conference finals, explore the WNBA, and discuss the expectations for Caitlyn Clark and the Indiana Fever.

  8. Episode 97: NBA Playoffs 1st Round

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs and discuss the Shannon Shape situation.

  9. Episode 96: Huskies & Gators

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the NCAA Tourney for both the Men and Women, and the firing of Mike Malone.

  10. Episode 95: Shutdown

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Sixer's finally shutting down Joel Embiid, Kyrie's injury, and more.

  11. Episode 94: Wemby's Out

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Spurs losing both Wemby and Coach Pop for the rest of the season, The Lakers beating a respectable opponent, and more.

  12. Episode 93: All-Star Break

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Luka/AD trade, other trade deadline moves, and we expect post All Star Break.

  13. Episode 92: Emirates NBA Cup

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the NBA Cup Championship and the announced changes to the All Star Game

  14. Episode 91: Around The League

    In this episode Jay and Emory discuss the what's been happening around the NBA.

  15. Episode 90: Hall of Fame Class of 2024

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the HOF Class of 2024, the WNBA Finals, and LeBron playing with Bronny.

  16. Episode 89: KAT to NYC

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the KAT/Randle trade, the WNBA Playoffs, and Derrick Rose's retirement.

  17. Episode 88: IG Live

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss Shannon Sharpe's IG Live, the Tyreek Hill situation, and our Way to Early NFL Predictions.

  18. Episode 87: Olympic Roundup

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Olympics, the WNBA and NBA.

  19. Episode 86: ESPN 100

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the WNBA season so far, and breakdown the ESPN 100 list.

  20. Episode 85: Toughen Up

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Celtics vs. Mavs Finals matchup and the commentary surrounding Caitlyn Clark.

  21. Episode 84: And He Still Made His Tee Time

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the NBA Playoffs, the start of the WNBA season, and the arrest of Scottie Scheffler.

  22. Episode 83: Playoffs!

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the NBA Playoffs, recap the NCAA Men and Women's Tourney, and the upcoming WNBA season.

  23. Episode 82: Tournament Time

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournament.

  24. Episode 81: You Are Appreciated

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss if KD is appreciated enough, the upcoming NCAA tournaments, and more.

  25. Episode 80: Record Breaking

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss LeBron and Caitlin Clark's record-breaking weekend.

  26. Episode 79: Ring of Honor

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Bulls Fans booing Jerry Krause's widow, Draymond's return, Saban and Belichick leaving, and more!

  27. Episode 78: NBA Roundup

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss Wemby's injury, the Laker's post championship slump, as well as the frontrunners for ROY and MVP.

  28. Episode 77: A Banner in the Rafters

    In this episode Jay and Emory discuss the Lakers In Season Tournament victory, putting up a Banner for the championship, and the WNBA Lottery results

  29. Episode 76: Florida St. Got Screwed

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the NBA In Season Tournament, the Josh Giddey situation, and the College Football Playoff.

  30. Episode 75: Dame Time in Milwaukee

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Dame trade, James Harden missing media day, the NBA, and they preview the WNBA Finals.

  31. Episode 74: WNBA, Coach Prime and More

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the WNBA Playoffs, Coach Prime, the situation with Michigan St. Coach Mel Tucker and more. This episode is dedicated to the life and memory of Brandon Hunter. RIP

  32. Episode 73: 4th Place?!

    In this episode Jay and Emory discuss the USA Men's Basketball disappointing performance in the FIBA World Championship, preview the WNBA Playoffs, the Bengals, and Coco Gauff winning her first major.

  33. Episode 72: Who's the Greatest?

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss who's the greatest point guard of all time, Giannis not signing an extension yet, and the death of WWE's Bray Wyatt.

  34. Episode 71: Harden Vs Morey

    In this episode Jay and Emory discuss James Harden's comments about Daryl Morey, USA Basketball, and the WNBA.

  35. Episode 70: Hall of Fame 2023

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the 2023 Hall of Fame class, who's next for the hall of fame, and James Harden wanting out of Philly.

  36. Episode 69: Wemby

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the debut of Victor Wembanyama, the new NBA In-Season Tournament, and Bob Huggins.

  37. Episode 68: Finally

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss Dame Lillard finally requesting a trade, NBA Free Agency, and Greg Heier getting another coaching job.

  38. Episode 67: Changing of the Guard

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Bradley Beal trade, CP3 to the warriors, and more.

  39. Episode 66: They Ain't No Joke

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Nuggets championship, and the issues surrounding both Ja Morant, and Zion Williamson.

  40. Episode 65: We Got Us a Game 7

    In this episode Jay and Emory are joined by special guest Shanda Sugg, and they discuss Kwame Brown/Shannon Sharpe, Scottie Pippen calling MJ a horrible player, and Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

  41. Episode 64: 3-0

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the 3-0 lead in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, as well as the passing of Mr. Jim Brown.

  42. Episode 63: It's No Accident

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the NBA Playoffs, the situation with the New Mexico State Men's Basketball team, and play by play announcer, Glen Kuiper's usage of the N Word.

  43. Episode 62: Renewed Rivalries

    In this episode, Jay and Emory recap the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs and discuss the 2nd round matchups and rivalries.

  44. Episode 61: The First Round

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss each playoff series and how injuries are impacting the NBA playoffs

  45. Episode 60: The Playoffs are Here!

    In this episode, Jay and Emory breakdown the NBA Playoffs and give their first-round predictions as well as a live reaction to the end of Game 1 Warriors/Kings.

  46. Episode 59: The Madness Continues

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the home stretch in the NBA, and the Final Four in the Women's and Men's Tournament.

  47. Episode 58: The Madness

    In this episode Jay and Emory discuss the Men's and Women's March Madness tournament, the NBA, and MJ.

  48. Episode 57: Bad Decisions

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss Ja Morant, Bradon Miller, and Jalen Carter's decision making, as well as the home stretch in the NBA.

  49. Episode 56: Mercenary For Hire

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss KD, Dynasties, and Russell Westbrook.

  50. Episode 55: Kyrie's Gone

    In this episode, Jay and Emory discuss the Kyrie trade, WNBA free agency and the Super Bowl

About this show

The intersection of sports and pop culture

Hosted by

Jay Sugg and Emory Ogletree II

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Instant Classic Podcast have?

The Instant Classic Podcast has 106 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on February 8, 2026.

What is The Instant Classic Podcast about?

The intersection of sports and pop culture

How often does The Instant Classic Podcast release new episodes?

The Instant Classic Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 106 episodes since July 2021.

Who hosts The Instant Classic Podcast?

The Instant Classic Podcast is created and hosted by Jay Sugg and Emory Ogletree II.
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