The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Bomani Jones is joined by the Ringer's Joel Anderson.  First, they break down the trade of James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers.  They discuss Harden's continued playoff shortcomings and where he ranks among the NBA's all-time shooting guards.  After the break, Bomani and Joel have a heated conversation over the state of college sports, who is at fault, and why it won't be fixed.
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Bomani Jones is joined by Shannon Penn, a former producer of The Right Time and currently at ESPN. They delve into the history and cultural significance of the Dallas Cowboys and their 1990s dynasty. They break down the cultural significance of Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders while pondering what is keeping the Cowboys from returning to their past success.
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Bomani Jones kicks off the show by reacting to the NFL filling none of its 10 head coaching openings with a black candidate.  Later,  he discusses the Giannis trade sweepstakes and why he believes he needs to be more forceful in demanding a trade.  Finally, he reacts to Steve Tisch being named in the Epstein files, Bitcoin's price plummeting, and Lauyrn Hill's shockingly punctual performance at the Grammys.
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Bomani Jones is joined by Netflix's Elle Duncan. First, they discuss her broadcasting Alex Honnold's climb of Taipei 101 and what she learned from Alex and the climbing community. Later, they discuss Atlanta's bizarre relationship with Deion Sanders and why Kevin Stefanski may not succeed there. Finally, Elle shares her transition from ESPN to Netflix, reflecting on personal growth and the opportunities that lie ahead.

00:00 - Introduction

03:15 - Inside Elle's experience with Alex Honnold

16:00 - What Elle learned in Netflix's broadcast

25:00 - Atlanta's frustrations with hiring Kevin Stefanski

31:30 - Inside Elle's Exit from ESPN

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In this episode, Bomani Jones reacts to the news that Bill Belichick will not be a first ballot Hall of Famer, and what does and does not bother him about that decision. Later in this conversation, Bomani Jones interviews Danny Funt, author of 'Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.' They discuss the evolution of sports gambling in America, its impact on various stakeholders including leagues, players, and fans, and the challenges of responsible gaming in the era of the smartphone.
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