Earnestly Speaking Weekly: 11/26/16

(0:0:15) Jabari Davis of Basketball Insiders and Triple Threat NBA Podcast talks about his Oakland Raiders fast start, the baby Lakers, whether the Clippers have finally figured it out, Golden State warriors, early MVP forecast, Dwight Howard comfort, the disappointing Knicks LeBron vs. Phil, latest TV show binge, election thoughts and Dave Chapelle.

(1:05:00) Earnest Christian has high praise for the new Metallica LP "Hardwired...To Self Destruct", their first release in 8 years.

(1:16:00) EJ and Mike 'The Squid' discuss the talking points from Week 11. They recap Raiders/Texans and where both teams stands at the stretch run of the season, crossing off playoff pretenders, why we should not sleep on the Redskins, the surging Dolphins and more.

(1:41:00) Jordan Buscarini of Drive Time Sports of Castle Country Radio 750AM in Price, Utah reacts to Notre Dame being forced to vacate wins from 2012 and 2013, the handling of Charlie Strong in Texas, latest CFP rankings, Jeff Fisher's future with the Rams, whether he trust the Raiders, Cowboys or Seahawks, and the impressive Lakers.

(2:16:00) Talking shop with long time friend and New England Patriots homer 'Boston’ Jack to discuss Thanksgiving football, Drew Bree’s, Kirk Cousins, the AFC and NFC playoff picture and David Ortiz placing as an all time Boston great.

(3:17:00) Earnest Christian explains why the Miami Dolphins are a legitimate playoff contender and to be taken seriously.