Earnestly Speaking Podcast

EJ and Marc Francois discuss the end of season drama with the Lakers before diving into the Earnestly Speaking NBA Awards and predicting each 1st round playoff matchup.

In this month’s variety installment EJ alongside Rosalyn Ross and Gee W. Gras discuss the untimely death of Nipsey Hussle, Jussie Smollett dropped charges, Cardi B’s shocking admission, D-Wade and Dirk retirements, Paul Pierce vs. D-Wade and Gee’s Brooklyn Nets make the postseason.

EJ and Zack react to Magic Johnson’s shocking resignation as Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations, both Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki’s retirements before reviewing their preseason NBA team win total predictions.

Earnest discusses his recent family gathering, Aaron Rodgers v. Mike McCarthy, Dwyane Wade's last dance, the Bret Hart Hall Of Fame incident and Virginia winning the college basketball tournament.

EJ is joined by Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game to discuss the AAF on the verge of folding after only one season, Russell Wilson’s contract situation and Rob Gronkowski’s retirement. Plus the debut of the Earnestly Speaking Mailbag!

Earnest reacts to the tragic passing of Nipsey Hussle, Russell Wilson, the AAF, Brutus ‘The Barber’ Beefcake, and much more.

EJ and Rey Moralde (Rey-Rey Is Fundamental Podcast) celebrate the 30 year anniversary of when Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage aka. The MegaPowers collided at Wrestlemania 5. In this episode the guys run through the entire MegaPowers storyline which started in the fall of 1987 to its conclusion on the biggest stage in sports entertainment in the Spring of 1989 and beyond.

EJ and Mike ‘The Squid’ Preview the 2019 Major League season discussing the big offseason transactions, the Red Sox chances of repeating, playoff and World Series Predictions.

EJ reacts to the Lakers missing the playoffs for the 6th straight season and LeBron’s first since 2005 and explains why this season became the disaster it was, why 2019 is a pressure filled year for Ben Roethlisberger and why NY Giants fans have no choice but to trust Dave Gettleman’s "process".

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian is joined by friend of the pod and activist Marc Francois to discuss the struggling Lakers, Russell Westbrook, potential 1st round matchups, Mike Trout’s new contract, the latest on Trump and the Democratic presidential candidates take shape.

EJ discusses the pro and cons of the Lakers trading LeBron James, the Warriors recent struggles and Russell Westbrook latest fan confrontation.

Hosts: Earnest 'EJ' Christian, Marc Francois and Kyle Nash •Dissecting both the Odell Beckham and Antonio Brown trades INTERLUDE: JD Beats - Shake The World •The Hot Five: Russell Westbrook, Nick Foles, LeVeon Bell, Charles Barkley, A-Rod and J-Lo •INTERLUDE: Sheila E - The Glamorous Life •NFL Analyst Gary Davenport (Bleacher Report) joins to talk NFL Free Agency •INTERLUDE: Muse - Hysteri •Should the Lakers actually consider trading LeBron James? •INTERLUDE: Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie •Stand outs from NFL Free Agency •INTERLUDE: MC Lyte - Cold Rock The Party •NBA Podcaster and Author Matthew Damian (I Still Love This Game Podcast) joins to talk NBA. INTERLUDE: Royal Blood - Out Of The Black •Are the Golden State Warriors vulnerable? INTERLUDE: Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy •Shoutouts: Los Angeles Dodgers, Tokeo Jamison, Gee W. Gras

Earnest ‘EJ’ Christian, Rosalyn Ross and Gee W. Gras touches on Gee and his wife expecting their first child this August, the Leaving Neverland documentary, Colin Kaepernick’s settlement with the NFL and thoughts on NFL Free Agency.

EJ touches on the Odell Beckham trade before bringing on friend of the pod Cliff Conners to talk Mets spring training, NFL Free Agency and more. Plus a special announcement.

EJ and Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game (BlueHQ Media, USA Today’s DolphinsWire) discuss pregnancy preparedness, Antonio Brown to the Raiders, the state of the Steelers, Nick Foles, Kyler Murray vs. Charlie Casserly and Captain Marvel.

EJ reacts to Bryce Harper signing with the Phillies, Jason Witten leaving the Monday Night Football booth to return to the Cowboys and what Dwyane Wade means to the city of Miami after his memorable game winner against the Warriors on Wednesday night. NBA writer and podcaster Jabari Davis joins the show to talk NBA .

Earnest is joined by radio personality Steve Bortstein (Fox Sports Radio New Mexico to react to Bryce Harper heading to Philly, Robert Kraft, the AAF, Oscars recap, TV binges and predicting the release of the next Tool album.

Guest Co-Host: Marc Francois’ •Why Earnestly Speaking: The Show has returned plus the very strange Jussie Smollett saga (2:00) INTERLUDE: Domino - Sweet Potato Pie (15:32) •THE HOT FIVE: Anthony Davis, Manny Machado, Bruce Bochy, the AAF and Antonio Brown (20:05) INTERLUDE: Metallica - Spit Out The Bone (34:00) •Kyle Nash aka. The Student Of The Game (BlueHQ Media, USA Today’s DolphinsWire)joins the show to discuss the latest NFL news and notes. (37:00) INTERLUDE: Jack White - Three Women (1:01:40) •What to look forward to most in the 2nd half of the NBA season (1:06:20) INTERLUDE: Kings X “Cigarettes” (1:15:40) •Spring Training and Free Agency have crossed paths for the 2nd year in a row. Is it good for baseball? (1:20:00) INTERLUDE: Teena Marie “Square Biz” (1:27:35) Antwan Staley (MLB.com) joins to discuss Manny Machado to the Padres, where Bryce Harper will go, whether Zion Williamson should sit and the AAF. (1:30:00) INTERLUDE: New Order “True Faith” (1:43:45) •Is LeBron James still the unquestioned best

EJ discusses the debut of The Alliance Of American Football, Scottie Pippen’s recent criticism of LeBron James, subscribing to ESPN+ and his pre-Valentines Day getaway with his wife.