Politely Raw is the raw, uncensored sports podcast hosted by NFL legend Pacman Jones. Pacman is joined by his co-host to deliver the most honest takes in the game today.
Every week, Pacman brings his signature "No Cap" energy to the biggest stories in sports and culture. From the most controversial calls in the NFL and College Football to the coaching carousel and viral moments—if it's happening, they're talking about it, without holding anything back.
Get the exclusive insider analysis, heated debates, and definitive "Cap or No Cap" calls on the topics you won't hear anywhere else.
Jags' AFC South Ascent, Raiders Panic Check & Antoine Walker's NBA Season Preview
Pacman Jones, Drew Butler, and Rashad Jones return for a loaded episode of Politely Raw, kicking off with a mental health check-in and breaking down the undefeated NFL landscape. The crew debates whether the Minnesota Vikings are legitimate contenders, examines the San Francisco 49ers' resilience amidst injuries, and analyzes Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fresh start with C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. Plus, full betting breakdowns and picks for Week 6 matchups, including Saints vs. Giants, Rams vs. Cardinals, Bills vs. Raiders, Cowboys vs. Packers, and Commanders vs. 49ers. Then, NBA legend Antoine Walker joins the studio to preview the upcoming basketball season. Antoine shares hilarious rookie stories going against Michael Jordan's 96–98 Bulls, discusses massive offseason shifts like LeBron joining Philly, Ja Morant teaming up with Damian Lillard in Portland, and breaks down the loaded Eastern Conference and top contenders in the West! 00:00 - Mental Health Check-In & Undefeated NFL Teams Debate 04:00 - Vikings' Defense, 49ers' Injuries & Raiders Panic Check 08:15 - Jacksonville Jaguars' AFC South Rise & Marvin Harrison Jr. to Houston 12:00 - NFL Week 6 Game Picks: Saints vs. Giants & Rams vs. Cardinals 14:00 - NFL Conspiracy Theories, Bills vs. Raiders & Cowboys vs. Packers Preview 21:00 - Commanders vs. 49ers Breakdown & Transition to NBA Season 26:00 - Antoine Walker Joins! Rookie Memories vs. Jordan's Bulls & Peyton Manning Stories 33:00 - NBA Eastern Conference Preview: Knicks, LeBron in Philly & Young Talent 40:00 - Western Conference Breakdown: Wembanyama's Spurs, Lakers & Ja Morant in Portland 44:00 - Top NBA Rookies to Watch & Closing Thoughts
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9 Oct 2026
Big Ben Called Out, Lane Johnson's Shock Retirement & C.J. Uzomah Interview | Politely Raw
Episode Description & TimestampsPacman Jones and Drew Butler are back for a packed Friday edition of Politely Raw! The crew kicks off by addressing Ben Roethlisberger's recent jabs at Joe Burrow and the Bengals, before diving into Lane Johnson's unexpected retirement three games into his 14th NFL season and the critical importance of athlete mental health. Ali joins the desk to react to the latest free agency noise surrounding Joe Mixon, breaks down the viral "WAG" drama involving Bengals receiver Andrei Iosivas and Gia Duddy, and reacts to Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Braden Bell getting fired on day one over resurfaced tweets. Plus, full picks and predictions for Georgia vs. Alabama and Week 5 NFL action! Then, Super Bowl champion and former Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah joins the show! C.J. reflects on his seven seasons in Cincinnati, compares Marvin Lewis to Zac Taylor, details why he left in free agency, and explains why Philly's family-first culture and team food are elite. He also reveals the unbelievable grind to play through injury in Super Bowl LVI and shares his unique post-football passions—including writing a Broadway musical and building a night golf course in Nashville! 00:00 - Intro & Georgia vs. Alabama Weather Factor 03:55 - Pacman Calls Out Big Ben Roethlisberger Over Bengals Comments 06:00 - Lane Johnson Retires: Mental Health & 14-Year Career Respect 14:15 - Joe Mixon Free Agency & Physical Red Flags 17:50 - Week 5 NFL Game Picks & Drake Maye's Moon Theory 26:30 - Michael Penix Jr. & Surging Atlanta Falcons 31:00 - Ali's WAG Breakdown: Gia Duddy, Andrei Iosivas & Cincy Viral Comments 39:15 - Trail Blazers Fire Broadcaster Braden Bell on Day One 46:15 - C.J. Uzomah Joins! Cincy Legacy & Marvin Lewis vs. Zac Taylor 50:15 - Joe Burrow's Greatness & Leaving Cincy in Free Agency 53:25 - Eagles Culture, Top 3 Food & Family Care 58:50 - Grinding Through Injury to Play in Super Bowl LVI 01:02:10 - C.J.'s Broadway Musical, Night Golf in Nashville & Pacman Flowers
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5 Oct 2026
CeeDee Lamb's 17-Catch Explosion, Bryce Young's Revival & 3-1 Browns: Cap or No Cap?
Pacman Jones and Drew Butler are joined by USC legend LenDale White to analyze an explosive week across college football and the NFL on Politely Raw! The guys break down the upcoming SEC heavyweight matchup between Georgia and Alabama, debate whether Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith is the clear Heisman Trophy favorite, and drop a $300 bet on Miami's Malachi Toney compared to Peter Warrick. Plus, reactions to Northwestern's stunning win at their new waterfront facility and P.J. Fleck’s wild locker room celebration in Minnesota. In the NFL, the crew discusses CeeDee Lamb's historic 17-catch game against the Texans, Bryce Young's resurgence in Carolina, and free agent rumors surrounding Tyreek Hill, Odell Beckham Jr., and Joe Mixon. LenDale slams NFL GMs for letting Kenneth Walker III go to Kansas City before the crew runs through a wild "Cap or No Cap" segment covering the 3-1 Browns, Jameis Winston's Giants, and Kirk Cousins' Raiders. Finally, Pacman breaks down his Week 4 Undercover Dogs! 00:00 - SEC Parity & Wild College Football Landscape 02:31 - Welcome Back & LenDale White In The Building 03:04 - Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Preview 06:24 - USC's Close Win vs. Washington & Big Ten Slate 07:56 - Northwestern's Waterfront Facility Opening & Shocking Win 08:54 - Minnesota's Upset Victory & P.J. Fleck Locker Room Party 09:30 - Is Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith the Heisman Favorite? 12:35 - Malachi Toney vs. Peter Warrick & $300 Draft Stock Bet 16:58 - CeeDee Lamb's 17-Catch Game & Cowboys vs. Texans Reaction 22:15 - Tyreek Hill to Chiefs Rumors, OBJ & Joe Mixon to Seahawks 25:40 - Kenneth Walker III's Chiefs Impact & NFL GM Roster Errors 28:30 - Bryce Young's Resurgence & Dave Canales' Offense 31:45 - Cap or No Cap: Are Deshaun Watson & the 3-1 Browns Legit? 33:55 - Cap or No Cap: Jameis Winston's Speech Magic & 3-1 Giants 37:25 - Cap or No Cap: Kirk Cousins & 3-1 Raiders Surging 40:40 - C.J. Gardner-Johnson "Practice Squad Player" Drama 42:20 - Week 4 Undercover Dogs
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