Former Survivor contestant and host of the podcast, It's Not Polite to Ask with Albert Destrade, Albert Destrade returns to the Jack Vita Show for his fourth time to talk sports movies and baseball. Albert and Jack discuss the latest surrounding the Cubs' rebuilding process, including some negative feelings from Anthony Rizzo and positive feelings from Kris Bryant, as well as the how the Cubs' made out on their trades. Albert's a diehard Atlanta Braves fan; he and Jack get to talking about the Braves' flurry of moves prior to last week's deadline, with the team now just 2.5 games out of first place in the NL East. Can the Braves heat up at the right time and steal their fourth-straight division title? They also take a look at the AL East, after the Rays swept the Red Sox over the weekend, who have now lost five straight. Which club, aside from the Rays would Albert and Jack buy stock in? Later, they talk NL MVP race, the sport's biggest stars getting injured, and what this winter's labor talks might entail. Should MLB expand the postseason field, or keep it as is, and how does that topic connect to last week's exciting trade deadline? All this, and plenty more!

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Survivor South Pacific's Albert Destrade Talks Sports Movie Bracket, MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers, Injuries, Labor Negotiations, NL MVP Race and More

Jack welcomes Ryan Pacatte to the show for a full recap of the 2021 MLB trade deadline. Sit back, relax, and let Jack and Ryan catch you up on every trade that happened this week, just before the deadline, including a full rundown of what may have been the most action-packed and exciting trade deadline of all-time. Find out how each of these trades impact the MLB playoff picture. Jack shares his thoughts on the Cubs' fire sale - what exactly is going on in Wrigleyville? *No tears were shed in the making of this podcast!

2021 MLB Trade Deadline Recap: Cubs Sell Everything, Dodgers-Nationals Super-Trade, NL West Arms Race

A bombshell of a college football story dropped over the past few days. Oklahoma and Texas will be leaving the Big 12 and joining the SEC. Jack and Andrew Stem discuss what it means for both programs, schools, conferences, and college sports as a whole. Why are Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 and joining the SEC? What will happen to the Big 12 as a result? Will the Big 12 teams band together and add new schools, or will the remaining Big 12 teams jump ship for greener pastures? Is this the tipping point for massive conference realignment; what could we see next? How smooth will the transition from Big 12 to SEC be for Oklahoma and Texas? How will impact not only college football, but college basketball, and other college sports? Is this a good thing for college sports, or a bad thing? Jack and Andrew attempt to answer all of these questions and more.

Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC: How it Will Impact College Football, College Sports as a Whole

Jack Vita and Andrew Stem are reunited once again upon Jack's return from his weekend ballpark road trip, where he went to three baseball games in three days. Jack shares his thoughts on the new MLB ballparks he visited (Cleveland and Cincinnati) and ranks the 11 ballparks he's been to. He also collected a good amount of feedback on the Cleveland Indians' new team name, the "Guardians" from Cleveland fans while he was at Sunday's Indians game; he reveals what the fans had to say. Last week, Jack wrote a piece on jackvita.com where he chronicled the Cubs' fall from grace, why the team is gearing up for a rebuild, and why the Cubs' owner Tom Ricketts isn't the one to blame for the club's shortcomings. Jack and Andrew discuss the piece, and what they think the Cubs will do this week with the approaching trade deadline. Then, they recap the most recent trades from the weekend, as well as assess which teams will be looking to add, and which teams will be looking to subtract over the next few days. This is part one of a two-part podcast episode with Andrew. Part two, where Jack and Andrew talk Oklahoma and Texas joining the SEC and what it means for college sports, will be available for listening soon. Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show, so you don't miss it.

MLB Ballparks Ranked, Cleveland Guardians, Cubs' Rebuild, MLB Trade Market, Pinpointing Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers

Jack welcomes back Paul Oren (@nwioren on Twitter) from the Northwest Indiana Times back to the show to talk NBA Finals (0:00 - 18:15), MLB (18:15 - 37:45) and the Jack Vita Show "Best Sports Movie of All-Time" bracket (37:45 - END).

NBA Finals, MLB trade deadline approaching, Bucks, Brewers, Cubs; Sports Movie Bracket Preview

Midway through the 2021 MLB season, Anthony Franze visits the Jack Vita Show for a midseason check-up. Jack and Anthony talk MLB draft and the ascension of Shohei Ohtani (0:00 - 18:15), then share their midseason awards picks for AL and NL Cy Young, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year and MVP (18:15 - 33:10). They also run through the MLB All-Star rosters and share their own selections for All-Star starters. Jack shares his idea to spice up the All-Star Game and they talk all-stars skipping the Summer Classic (33:10 - 1:06:10). Later, they preview the Home Run Derby and run a HR Derby draft (1:06:10 - 1:17:55), revisit Jack's "5 Bold Predictions for the 2021 MLB Season" and talk about the season's biggest surprises and disappointments, with a look at where teams sit in the standings at the season's halfway point (1:17:55 - END).

MLB All-Star Break: ASG, HR Derby, Midseason Awards + More

Jack welcomes back Andrew Stem, who is a reporter at the Omaha World-Herald and has been at the College World Series all week. Andrew helps break down the shocking news that eliminated the North Carolina State Wolfpack from the College World Series, declaring Saturday's game a non-contest, and advancing the Vanderbilt Commodores to their second-straight  national championship. Andrew and Jack share their opinions on the whole ordeal (0:00 - 30:35). Then, they preview the College World Series championship and share some thoughts on the 2021 College World Series up to this point (30:35 - 44:15). Later, they talk about the other sports they're watching, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs and NBA playoffs; Jack shares why he hasn't been able to get into the NBA postseason (44:15 - 52:35). Finally, Jack and Andrew run through the latest Major League Baseball news, including MLB All-Star finalists, Home Run Derby candidates, Mike Soroka retearing his Achilles, and MLB's "sticky situation" (52:35 - END).

NC State Eliminated by COVID, College World Series Championship Preview, MLB "Sticky Stuff", NBA and NHL Playoffs

Former Bachelorette contestant and current golf pro Garrett Powell returns to the Jack Vita Show to recap the US Open and the latest from the worlds of golf and baseball. Later, he answers some questions from the listeners about life, his Christian faith, and his time on The Bachelor franchise.   Garrett and Jack discuss the 2021 US Open, Jon Rahm's first major win, and the wild story behind Jon Rahm's last tournament appearance, in which he was forced to withdraw due to testing positive for COVID-19. They also share their thoughts on Rory McIlroy's US Open performance, Rickie Fowler's recent struggles, the brewing Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau rivalry and Phil Mickelson winning the PGA Championship last month (0:00 - 34:15). Then, Garrett and Jack shift their attention to the College World Series, where Garrett's Mississippi Bulldogs are one of the final eight teams competing in Omaha. After that, they talk Major League Baseball, which plans to implement a tight crackdown on pitchers' use of foreign substances on baseballs. They also take a look at the sport's latest injuries, news and scores, providing a recap of the weekend's series'. Garrett thinks his Braves are about to turn the corner (34:15 - 1:18:45)! Finally, Garrett gets to the listener's questions about his life, faith and time on and away from The Bachelorette. Find out if he still watches the show, if he advises others to go on the franchise, how the show cares (or doesn't) for its contestants mental health, and so much more (1:18:45 - END)!

The Bachelorette's Garrett Powell Talks Golf, US Open, MLB, Faith and 'The Bachelor' Franchise

Dario Medrano, formerly a contestant on MTV's The Challenge and Are You The One? and a former Division I college baseball player, visits the Jack Vita Show to talk college baseball, MLB news, pitchers using foreign substances for spin rate and MLB's attempt to crack down on it, the College Football Playoff's proposed expansion and its implications, and Dario's time on The Challenge. Dario and Jack take a look at the weekend's scores and standings and discuss where each team stands in the middle of June. Headlines: The Cubs SWEEP the Cardinals at Wrigley, White Sox and Rays sweep their weekend series' and now face off in a battle of the AL's best, the Yankees and Braves continue to struggle, and three surprise teams that are making Jack rethink his MLB preseason predictions. Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show (visit jackvita.com) wherever podcasts are found, and don't miss our upcoming episode with Garrett Powell, golf pro and former Bachelorette contestant, next week, talking US Open and MLB!

The Challenge’s Dario Medrano Talks Baseball, College Football Playoff Expansion, and Reality TV

Dario Medrano, contestant on MTV's The Challenge and Are You The One? visits the Jack Vita Show to talk college baseball, MLB news, pitchers using foreign substances for spin rate and MLB's attempt to crack down on it, College Football Playoff potential expansion, and his time on The Challenge and reality TV.

The Challenge's Dario Medrano Talks Baseball, College Football Playoff Expansion, and Reality TV

Former MLB player and current Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster Orestes Destrade visits the Jack Vita Show. Orestes is in his 11th year with the Rays. Prior to joining the organization, he played four seasons in the bigs, along with several years playing professionally in Japan, where he won three straight home run titles. After his playing career ended, Orestes moved into the broadcasting booth, and worked at ESPN for five years, where he starred on 'Baseball Tonight' and called the Little League World Series and the World Baseball Classic. Jack talks with Orestes about his playing and broadcasting career and what it was like leaving Cuba to come to the United States (0:00 - 33:20), MLB's crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances to increase their spin rate, the impact it will have on the league, and how teams use analytics to manipulate arbitration numbers (33:20 - 50:40), Tony La Russa surpassing John McGraw as MLB's second winningest manager, the legacy of TLR and why he is a worthy candidate for 2021 AL Manager of the Year (50:40 - 1:06:20), the Rays' current hot stretch and the Blake Snell trade (1:06:20 - END). Orestes explains that Blake Snell was already going to be traded, prior to what happened in the World Series. Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show (visit jackvita.com) wherever podcasts are found, and don't miss our upcoming episode with Dario Medrano (from MTV's Are You The One? and The Challenge)!

Rays' Broadcaster Orestes Destrade on ESPN's 'Baseball Tonight', MLB's Foreign Substance Crackdown, Rays and More!

With Valparaiso University ditching the "Crusaders" team name and mascot, Jack is joined LIVE by Valparaiso alumni Andrew Stem and Parker Gatewood for a brainstorming session, hoping to help Valpo find a new team and mascot! Tweet Jack (@JackVitaShow), vote in his Twitter poll and let us know what Valpo's new team name should be!

Valparaiso University Needs a New Mascot!

Jack is pleased to welcome rising sports media star and writer at Outkick.com, Gary Sheffield Jr., to the podcast, to help recap the weekend that was in the world of sports. Phil Mickelson has shocked the world and won the PGA Championship at the age of 50 (0:00 - 12:20); Gary and Jack share their thoughts. Then, they make way for a lengthy discussion centered around the Chicago White Sox and manager Tony La Russa, who received a lot of criticism over the last week following some comments he made after Yermin Mercedes swung through a take sign on a 3-0 count in the 9th inning of a blowout of the Twins. Jack feels that some of the media's coverage of the incident (and the ensuing takes that came shortly after) were overblown, and that the Sox are in a great spot. What does Gary think (12:20 - 40:35)? Up next, we had two no-hitters thrown last week, on back-to-back nights. What gives with all the no-no's, and how does the league's surplus of no-hitters reflect upon the state of the game of baseball (40:35 - 52:40)? The Tampa Bay Rays made a surprising deal on Friday, shipping shortstop Willy Adames to the Milwaukee Brewers; will we see baseball's no. 1 prospect Wander Franco at the major league level soon, as the Rays stretch their win-streak to 10 (52:40 - 57:55)? Then, Gary and Jack run through the weekend's scores from across the league, and recap some stories you may have missed, including Pujols' first week with the Dodgers, Scott Kazmir's first MLB appearance since 2016, Shohei Ohtani losing velocity on his fastball, and Christian Yelich's return to the Brewers' lineup. Along the way, they also chat about potential trade deadline buyers and sellers, the Mets' recent slide, the Braves' potential to turn the corner, and much, much more! Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show, log on to jackvita.com, and don't miss any of our upcoming content! Also check Gary's work at Outkick.com.

Outkick's Gary Sheffield Jr. on Tony La Russa/White Sox, Lefty's PGA Championship Win, Pujols, and the Latest MLB News

Jordan Kimball, star of 'The Bachelorette' and 'Bachelor in Paradise' visits the Jack Vita Show for an unforgettable interview. Jordan tells the story of how he was cast on Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette (season 14), how he was depicted as the season's villain, how he was supposed to be cast on the most recent season of MTV's The Challenge, 'The Challenge: Double Agents', how he became the Mayor of Paradise on 'Bachelor in Paradise', how Jordan's fight with Christian went down on Paradise, the truth behind Bachelor in Paradise (is it actually a fun experience?), reality TV fights, the future of reality TV and the Bachelor franchise and why Jordan supports Chris Harrison and doesn't watch The Bachelor franchise anymore. Jordan also weighs in on the latest pertaining to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, and early NFL season thoughts, as well his concerns with MLB service time manipulations. Later, he shares his thoughts on his latest trip to the city of Chicago, Chicago pizza, and what role his Christian faith plays in his life. Subscribe to the Jack Vita Show (visit jackvita.com) wherever podcasts are found, and don't miss our upcoming episode with Gary Sheffield Jr.!

The Bachelorette's Jordan Kimball on Bachelor in Paradise, Chris Harrison, Reality TV, Sports and Faith

Back from Texas, Jack has a lot to recap and share his thoughts on from the world of Major League Baseball! After being released by the Angels, Albert Pujols signed with the Dodgers. Jack shares why he believes Pujols' retirement tour should be receiving the same attention that Derek Jeter's did. He also catches you up on the latest news from the past week, including Corey Seager hitting the DL, Huascar Ynoa establishing himself as an Ohtani-like pitcher that can rake, Jarred Kelenic making his MLB debut, which teams are currently playing the best baseball, Major League Baseball's new contract with ESPN, and much, much more!

5.16.21 Dodgers Sign Pujols, Kelenic Called Up, MLB Renews with ESPN, MLB Scores and News!

A fun, weekly-ish podcast, hosted by Jack Vita, that goes in-depth on sports, entertainment, movies, TV, faith, and other various topics. But mainly sports.