This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down Christian Benford’s clutch performance in the Buffalo Bills’ defense and debate how the New York Jets’ five-game surge stacks up against the recent form of the Chiefs, Colts, and Buccaneers. With all three fighting for playoff spots, the lads ask: Which of these NFL contenders will actually make it to the postseason?

Then it’s over to the Premier League, where they recap the biggest midweek matches — Arsenal’s title push, Aston Villa’s red-hot form, and Manchester City’s wild 5–4 win over Fulham. They wrap it up with a full Aston Villa vs. Arsenal preview and prediction ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

To close out, James and Shane hit the NBA. Is the Orlando Magic’s hot streak a result of Paolo Banchero’s absence, or will his return elevate them even further? They also dive into the latest Giannis trade buzz and the Clippers’ mishandling of Chris Paul.

You’ll also get updated Power Rankings, fresh Gan Seans underdog picks, bold hot takes, and plenty of laughs.

Tap to listen — you don’t want to miss this episode.

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(0:00) Spotify Wrapped & Charlie Smyth

(6:12) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(12:58) The Jets on a Hotter Streak than Chiefs, Colts & Bucs

(22:17) Premier League Midweek Round-Up

(37:56) Villa vs Arsenal Preview + Predictions

(42:57) Gan Seans: Our Underdogs for the Weekend

(46:43) Are the Magic Better Without Paolo?

(53:20) Giannas Wants Out of Milwaukee

(1:02:30) The Clippers’ Mishandling of CP3

(1:08:09) NFL X Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Who’s Got the Ball? is back — and it’s a big one.

This week, Shane and James kick things off in the NBA, breaking down the Toronto Raptors’ impressive 9–1 run and giving the Houston Rockets some well-deserved recognition for their strong start to the season.

Then it’s over to the NFL, where they dive into Myles Garrett’s dominant performances and explain why it’s not a matter of if he breaks the single-season sack record, but when. They also debate who the worst team in the NFL is right now, question why no one seems to want to win the Super Bowl this year, and take a closer look at the Eagles’ collapse against the Cowboys — could it be the beginning of a real downturn?

Last up, the lads hit on Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 take down of Liverpool in Anfield as the performance of the weekend and what that means for Arne Slot (there’s a few honourable mentions for last weekend’s top performers thrown in there too). To finish off the football portion of the episode James and Shane preview and predict the massive Super Sunday clash between the top two - Chelsea vs Arsenal!

You’ll also get updated Power Rankings, more Gan Seans underdog picks, plenty of hot takes, big laughs, and absolutely zero filters.

Click now — you won’t get through this episode without forming an opinion.

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(0:00) Ireland Lose to South Africa in Dublin

(5:21) The Raptors 9-1 Run

(12:47) The Rockets Continue to Rise

(23:28) Myles Garrett’s Sack Record Hunt

(26:41) Who Wants to Win the Super Bowl?

(31:07) The Eagles Collapse vs the Cowboys

(36:54) Who’s the Worst Team in the NFL?

(43:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(46:19) Forest Batter Liverpool 3-0

(54:40) Performers of the Weekend

(57:35) Chelsea vs Arsenal Preview + Predictions

(1:06:07) NBA x NFL x Premier League Power Rankings

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? SHANE IS BACK — and chaos immediately follows.

He and James dive head-first into the biggest stories: Ireland’s unreal win in Hungary, THAT Arsenal–Spurs derby (can Spurs actually shock the world?!), and Josh Allen’s unicorn-level performance

Plus: Are the Jaguars fooling everyone? Are the Pistons suddenly unstoppable? And why are the Pacers falling apart?

Updated Power Rankings, more Gan Seans picks, hot takes, big laughs & zero filters!

Click now — you won’t survive this episode without having an opinion.

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(0:00) Shane’s Weekend in Budapest

(4:17) Ireland’s Hopes of World Cup Qualification

(16:49) Arsenal vs Spurs Preview + Predictions

(20:04) The Pistons are Firing

(27:38) The Pacers’ Injury Woes

(33:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(37:24) Is Josh Allen a Unicorn QB?

(44:50) Are the Jags Actually Any Good?

(51:47) NBA X NFL X Premier League Power Rankings

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? James chats about the amazing night he had in Dublin on Thursday night, when Ireland took down European giant Portugal to keep their World Cup qualifying dream alive.

Then it’s over to another type of football, where Conor Tait joins the show to chat about quarterbacking professionally in Europe, as well as his first experience as an NFL media member in Berlin. James and Conor also break down why Drake Maye could be the NFL’s MVP.

To wrap up, Michael is back on the show and he joins James in chatting about their beloved Sixers’ amazing start to the season. The lads also discuss the firing of Nico Harrison by the Dallas Mavericks, as the fallout from the Luka Dončić trade continues.

Updated Power Rankings.
A brand new Gan Seans segment.
Hot takes. Big laughs. Zero filters.

Tune in now for hot takes, bold predictions, and absolute sporting mayhem from start to finish!

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This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? Shane and James break down a WILD NFL Trade Deadline — with shocking Jets moves, chaotic Bears vs Bengals drama, and Sam Darnold balling out for the Seahawks?!

Then it’s over to the NBA where OKC finally fall, and the guys ask: what on earth is going on with Ja Morant?

To wrap up, the Premier League takes centre stage — are West Ham actually on the up, or is it all smoke and mirrors? Plus, a massive Liverpool vs Man City showdown — who takes it at the Etihad?

Updated Power Rankings.
A brand new Gan Seans segment.
Hot takes. Big laughs. Zero filters.

Tune in now for hot takes, bold predictions, and absolute sporting mayhem from start to finish!

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(0:00) Intro

(5:42) Bears vs Bengals Madness

(9:39) The NFL Trade Deadline

(20:09) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(24:48) The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Headache

(31:21) OKC Finally Lose a Game

(36:18) Quick Rockets Chat

(38:05) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(41:35) PL Performance of the Weekend

(45:24) Newcastle’s League Slump

(50:15) Wolves Sack Vítor Pereira

(53:56) Man City vs Liverpool Preview

(01:00:30) NBA X NFL X PL Power Rankings

Premier League CHAOS! Villa STUN City — but was it a fluke or a statement win? The lads dig into the Premier League Performance of the Week and preview whether Bournemouth can add to City’s misery this weekend!

NFL DRAMA! Breece Hall comes up clutch as the Jets edge the Bengals, while the Vikings’ Wentz situation sparks outrage — is it acceptable to play a guy through that kind of injury?

Unbeaten NBA Teams EXPOSED?! In this week’s episode of Got’s Got The Ball? Shane and James break down the perfect starts for the Thunder, 76ers, Bulls, and Spurs — but which team is for real and which is just living a massive lie?

Power Rankings SHAKE-UP! There’s movement at the top — who’s climbing, who’s crashing, and will Shane finally score a point in Gan Seans this week?!

Tune in now for hot takes, bold predictions, and absolute sporting mayhem from start to finish!

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(0:00) Intro

(3:53) PL Performance of the Weekend

(10:13) City vs Bournemouth Preview + Predictions

(17:16) The Vikings Mishandling of Wentz

(24:29) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(31:36) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(35:35) The Undefeated NBA Teams

(35:55) Sixers in Backcourt Heaven

(39:47) Can the Bulls Keep Performing?

(43:16) Wemby’s Spurs Look Unstoppable

(49:12) OKC Picking Up Where They Left Off

(54:00) NBA X NFL X PL Power Rankings

🔥 NBA CHAOS?!

😱 Alleged betting scandal rocks the league!

👀 What does it mean for the NBA’s future?

🏀 First two nights of the season — who’s hot & who’s not?

🏈 NFL TALK

💪 Stafford BALLS OUT for the Rams vs the Jags

🏆 Are the Chiefs really about to do it AGAIN?!

⚽ PREMIER LEAGUE DRAMA

😳 United STUN Liverpool!

🔥 Preview: Arsenal v Crystal Palace

👔 Dyche replaces Ange at Forest?!

📊 Power Rankings Update!
💸 Gan Seans — your weekly underdog betting fix!

🎧 Tune in now — it’s a wild one!

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(00:00) James’ Trip to Limerick

(03:33) NBA Opening Night Takeaways

(13:01) Billups & Rozier in FBI Gambling Bust

(19:36) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(24:54) Are the Chiefs Going to do it Again?

(30:56) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(36:18) United Take Liverpool Down

(51:25) Ange Out, Dyche In at Forest

(56:21) Arsenal vs Palace Preview & Predictions

(01:00:34) NFL X Premier League Power Rankings

The MASSIVE NBA Season Preview Is Finally Here – and the Lads are Joined by Michael for Their Boldest, Wildest Predictions Yet! 🏀

It’s that time of year! The lads are breaking down everything you need to know heading into the new NBA season – and they’ve brought in Michael to raise the stakes. Expect chaos, hot takes, and a whole lot of basketball madness.

🏆 Award picks? Covered.
💣 Underdog shockers? Oh yes.
🎯 Playoff locks from both conferences? You bet.
👑 Division champs? Locked in.
🔥 FINALS predictions? You won't believe who they’ve picked to take it all.

And that's not all...
❌ Who’s going to be the absolute WORST team in each conference?
🌶️ Plus: One SCORCHING hot take from each of the crew that might just melt your headphones.

This one is packed, unfiltered, and guaranteed to get fans talking. Strap in – it’s about to get tasty.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:33) MVP Favourites and Underdogs

(09:46) Is Wemby a DPOY shoe in?

(14:30) Who will win NBA Coach of the Year?

(21:00) Our Rookie of the Year Picks

(26:03) The Eastern Conference Play-Off Picture

(32:28) The Western Conference Play-Off Picture

(40:03) East & West Bottom of the Barrel

(44:48) Playoff Predictions: East Finals + Winners

(49:00) Playoff Predictions: West Finals + Winners

(57:20) NBA Finals Winners & Finals MVP Picks

(01:05:35) Our Biggest NBA Hot Takes

(01:12:07) Best Bets for the NBA Season