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Join published journalist and sports reporter Jack Vita each week for an in-depth breakdown of the latest news from the world of sports, featuring thoughtful analysis and exclusive interviews with athletes, coaches, executives and media members. Jack interviews athletes that provide a peak behind the curtain and a look at the daily life of a professional athlete. They also discuss life off-the-field and other various topics, including faith. Prominent guests include Brian Urlacher, Bob Night ...
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MLB Pipeline reporter and prospect analyst Jim Callis returns to the Jack Vita Show to discuss a mix of football and baseball on this fine Tuesday. NFL season is in full-swing, the World Series stage is set, and the Arizona Fall League enters its third week of play. Jim is here to break it all down! First, Jim and Jack chat about their Pittsburgh S…
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With one week remaining in the 2024 MLB regular season, the Seattle Sports Guy and creator of The Funny 115, Mario Lanza, returns to the Jack Vita Show to discuss the Seattle Mariners' season and the latest trends within the game of baseball. Mario and Jack also take a broader look at the sport, from a national perspective. Mario is one the most kn…
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In March 2024, Jack taped a 2024 AL Central Preview with MLB Network analyst and former Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd. Dan and Jack previewed the division, providing projected win totals for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers. With less than three weeks remaining in the r…
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Hot off an impressive showing in the Arizona Fall League, Washington Nationals pitching prospect Dj Herz visits the Jack Vita Show for a lively conversation about life in the minor leagues, his time in the Arizona Fall League, how he felt when he got traded by the Chicago Cubs, his love for fishing, his Christian faith, and much more! The Cubs sele…
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In our final exit interview for Deal or No Deal Island Season 1, DONDI winner Jordan Fowler visits the Jack Vita Show for the first time! Jordan played a masterful, under-the-radar game that had her reach the Final Four without ever having to face the banker, with her name hardly ever coming up by her competitors as a potential target. While two cl…
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As part of our Deal or No Deal Island coverage, each member of the Final Four is visiting the Jack Vita Show for their exit interview! Today, Jack is joined by runner-up Amy McCoy! Amy took a commanding lead in the Final Four excursion, becoming the first contestant to complete the puzzle. Amy got a head start in the maze, which prompted Boston Rob…
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As part of Deal or No Deal Island finale week, the Jack Vita Show is bringing you exit interviews with each of the show's Final Four contestants! Days after we spoke with Survivor great Boston Rob Mariano, we check in with his DONDI arch nemesis, Stephanie Mitchell! Stephanie last visited the Jack Vita Show on Deal or No Deal Island Insiders, upon …
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All season long, Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck and Jack Vita have been breaking down each week's episode of NBC's Deal or No Deal Island on the Jack Vita Show, and this week is no different! Season 1 of Deal or No Deal Island has reached its conclusion, and Jordan Fowler is the show's first winner! Jordan defeated the banker and took…
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All season long, Jack has been interviewing the latest contestants eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island! This week, the legend himself, Boston Rob Mariano visits the show to discuss his time on DONDI! This conversation is twice as long as a regular exit interview. Unlike other exit interviews, and Jack is j…
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This week on Deal or No Deal Island Insiders, Miranda Rose Harrison and Jack Vita are joined by reality television icon and former Deal or No Deal model Claudia Jordan for a very fun conversation on the Jack Vita Show! Over the years, Claudia has appeared in dozens of shows and movies, including Deal or No Deal, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The …
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Survivor great Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick returns to the Jack Vita Show, this time, to talk Deal or No Deal Island! Stephenie joins her former Survivor: Guatemala tribemate Brooke Struck and Jack for a fun conversation about Deal or No Deal Island's penultimate episode, E11 "Are You Tenacious?". With only one week remaining, Stephenie previews wha…
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This week on Deal or No Deal Island Insiders, recently-eliminated contestant Nick Grasso joins Miranda Rose Harrison and Jack Vita for a lively conversation on the Jack Vita Show! Despite accepting a record-setting offer a week ago, Nick took a bad deal from the banker, spelling the end of his time on the Banker's Island in Deal or No Deal Island's…
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Coming off the tenth episode of Deal or No Deal Island, "Are You Powerful?", Brooke Struck and Jack Vita are joined by Love Island and The Traitors' star Carsten "Bergie" Bergersen on the Jack Vita Show! Bergie appeared on Love Island Season 5 last summer and instantly became a fan favorite. Before he had even left Fiji, he was offered a spot on th…
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This week, Aron Barbell became the ninth contestant eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island. As part of our Deal or No Deal Island coverage, Aron visits the Jack Vita Show for his exit interview. Aron was the first contestant to face the banker in episode 1. He emerged victorious nine weeks ago, and successful…
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This week on Deal or No Deal Islander Insiders, Final 5 contestant Amy McCoy joins Miranda Rose Harrison and Jack Vita for a lively discussion on the Jack Vita Show! Amy, a native of Oklahoma City, is only two episodes away from reaching the finale. As one of the five remaining contestants, Amy has a legitimate shot at winning Deal or No Deal Islan…
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This week, Nick Grasso became the eighth contestant eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island. As part of our Deal or No Deal Island coverage, Nick visits the Jack Vita Show for his exit interview. Nick had his number called upon Monday night, as he was selected by Jordan and Amy to face the banker. He was the o…
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Following the ninth episode of Deal or No Deal Island, "Are You Ruthless?", Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck and Jack Vita return to discuss this week's episode, right here on the Jack Vita Show! Each week, Brooke and Jack will recap the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island. Jack will also sit down for a 15-minute exit interview wit…
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Miranda Rose Harrison is back on the Jack Vita Show for a new edition of Deal or No Deal Island Insiders! This week, Dawson visits the show for a deep dive into Deal or No Deal Island Episode 8, "Are You Meticulous?" Earlier in the week, Dawson visited the Jack Vita Show for his exit interview. Dawson had just 15 minutes to answer a handful of ques…
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Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck and Jack Vita are back to recap the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island, Episode 8, "Are You Meticulous?", right here on the Jack Vita Show! Each week, Brooke and Jack will recap the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island. Jack will also sit down for a 15-minute exit interview with the most recent…
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This week, Wisconsin native Dawson Addis became the seventh contestant eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island. As part of our Deal or No Deal Island coverage, Dawson visits the Jack Vita Show for his exit interview. Dawson formed a close alliance with Nick, Stephanie and Amy. They called themselves the Night …
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Back by popular demand, Miranda Rose Harrison returns to the Jack Vita Show for the third straight week! This time, she and Jack are joined by the standout performer in this week's episode of NBC's Deal or No Deal Island, Stephanie Mitchell! Earlier in the week, Jack spoke with the latest contestant eliminated from Deal or No Deal Island, 2019 Miss…
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Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck is back from her vacation to Puerto Rico, and ready to recap the seventh episode of NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island! Each week, Brooke and Jack will recap the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island. Jack will also sit down for a 15-minute exit interview with the most rece…
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This week, 2019 Miss Kansas USA title holder Alyssa Klinzing became the sixth person eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island. As part of our Deal or No Deal Island coverage, Alyssa visits the Jack Vita Show for her exit interview. In the first pair of episodes of Deal or No Deal Island, Alyssa was shown bondin…
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Our MLB Preview Series rolls along on the Jack Vita Show, as MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis joins the program to break down the National League Central division! Originally taped on Wednesday, March 20, before Opening Day, Jim and Jack put the NL Central under the microscope, leading off with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs impressed in 2023, compiling 83 wi…
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Deal or No Deal Island contestants Miranda Rose Harrison and Kim Mattina return to the Jack Vita Show to recap the sixth episode of NBC's new hit reality competition show, "Are You Intentional?". Miranda and Kim were the last two contestants to be eliminated from the show. With no elimination or exit interview this week, Miranda and Kim join Jack f…
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All season long, Survivor legend and The Traitors season 1 contestant Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick and Jack Vita have been covering the second season of Peacock's hit reality competition show The Traitors, providing in-depth analysis and recaps on the Jack Vita Show after every single episode. This week, Steph and Jack are pleased to be joined by on…
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This week, we have a very special episode of the Jack Vita Show chronicling the fifth episode of NBC's new hit reality competition show Deal or No Deal Island "Are You Trustworthy?" featuring the latest contestant eliminated, Miranda Rose Harrison! Miranda is an exterminator in Fort Myers, Florida. Despite sitting comfortably in the game through th…
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In the next installment in our MLB Preview series on the Jack Vita Show, managing editor of Sports Illustrated's Braves Today and Inside the Marlins Lindsay Crosby visits the show to preview a division that is very near and dear to his heart, the National League East! Lindsay and Jack get things started with the Atlanta Braves. The Braves, powered …
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The National League West has already begun play! The Jack Vita Show is back with its second installment in our MLB Preview Series. This time, Jack welcomes Arizona Diamondbacks beat reporter for PHNX Jesse Friedman AND Denver-based Just Baseball reporter Patrick Lyons, as we preview the National League West division! The crew kicks things off by pu…
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Earlier this week, Kim Mattina became the fourth contestant eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island. As part of our Deal or No Deal Island coverage, Kim visits the Jack Vita Show for her exit interview. Kim is a 62 year-old woman, originally from Peoria, Illinois (now living in Phoenix, Arizona) who fulfilled …
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Survivor: Guatemala contestant Brooke Struck and Jack Vita are back to recap the fourth episode of NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island! Each week, Brooke and Jack will be recapping the latest episode of Deal or No Deal Island. Later in the week, Jack will provide an exit interview with the most recent contestant eliminate…
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With Opening Day on the horizon, the Jack Vita Show kicks off its MLB Preview Series with its first division preview. Los Angeles Angels beat reporter at MLB.com Rhett Bollinger and San Antonio Express newsroom meteorologist (and diehard Texas Rangers fan) Anthony Franze return to the Jack Vita Show to forecast the American League West division! Rh…
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This week, former Deal or No Deal model Claudia Jordan became the third contestant eliminated from NBC's new hit reality competition show, Deal or No Deal Island. In the midst of an explosive confrontation at episode's challenge, Claudia offered to sacrifice her safety in the game for her alliance. She encouraged Stephanie to steal her case instead…
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Days after Peacock's The Traitors wrapped up in a historic finale, Jack is back to recap another show on the Jack Vita Show! Jack will be recapping Deal or No Deal Island each week with his cohost, Brooke Struck! They will also be providing exit interviews with the eliminated contestants each week, all season long. Brooke competed on Survivor: Guat…
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The Traitors Season 2 has met its end! With Stephenie on vacation this week, season 1 contestant Michael Davidson fills in for her on the Jack Vita Show and breaks down a historic finale and dramatic reunion show, in the eleventh episode of The Traitors, "One Final Hurdle". The episode picks up where episode 10 left off. In the aftermath of Phaedra…
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Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick returns to the Jack Vita Show to break down the tenth episode of The Traitors Season 2, "The Weight of Deceit". The season's penultimate episode picks up where Episode 9 left off, as MJ reveals who she voted for in the most recent roundtable. By a vote of 5-4, Peter has been banished from the castle. In the turret, Phaed…
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Two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine has been playing an exceptional game on the second season of Peacock's Emmy-Award winning competition show, The Traitors. This week, she joins Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick and Jack on the Jack Vita Show, as they recap The Traitors S2 E9 "A Game of Death". Jack is traveling and recorded this episode from an …
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This past week on Peacock's The Traitors, Love Island USA 5 alum Carsten "Bergie" Bergersen became the fifth contestant murdered and the latest competitor eliminated from contention. He visits the Jack Vita Show for a longform conversation, as he and Jack take a deep dive into his game, discussing his time in the castle in great detail. Bergie made…
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Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick returns to the Jack Vita Show to recap the eighth episode of the second season of Peacock's Emmy Award-winning reality competition show, The Traitors. This week on The Traitors, Bergie (Love Island USA 5) was the victim of the traitors' fifth murder. The loss of Bergie is a huge hit to the Peter pals alliance, which is n…
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With only one professional season under his belt, Gabriel Rincones Jr. is quickly emerging as one of the Philadelphia Phillies' best prospects. This week, he visits the Jack Vita Show to talk baseball, growing up in Scotland, pickleball, life, his Christian faith, and more! The Phillies selected Rincones out of Florida Atlantic University in the th…
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Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick and Jack Vita are back for another recap of the latest episode of The Traitors. This week, they welcome season 1 contestant Robert "Bam" Nieves to the Jack Vita Show, as they break down episode 7, "Blood on Their Hands". Bam and Stephenie were cast members on the first season of The Traitors. Both Bam and Stephenie were …
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Elissa Reilly Slater visits the Jack Vita Show to discuss her time on Big Brother, The Amazing Race, her Christian faith, and much more! Elissa's sister Rachel Reilly competed on Big Brother 12, where she met her husband, Brendon Villegas. The following summer, Rachel played again, and won Big Brother 13. Two years after Rachel won Big Brother, the…
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Big Brother winner and The Traitors Season 1 contestant Rachel Reilly Villegas visits the Jack Vita Show, joining Jack and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick to recap the sixth episode of Season 2 of Peacock's Emmy-Award winning show, The Traitors! Rachel and Stephenie were cast members on the first season of The Traitors. The two CBS reality television i…
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Three months ago, Milwaukee Brewers infield and outfield prospect Oliver Dunn was named the 2023 Arizona Fall League Breakout Player of the Year. This week, he visits the Jack Vita Show! Dunn entered the AFL as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies organization. Dunn was a late addition to the Scottsdale Scorpions roster, not expecting to receive a…
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Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick returns to the Jack Vita Show to recap the fifth episode of Season 2 of Peacock's Emmy-Award winning show, The Traitors! Episode 5 picked up right where Episode 4 left off. Parvati and Phaedra are in the heat of a confrontation in the turret, after Parvati suggests at the round table that a housewife is a traitor. The tr…
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The fourth episode of season two of Peacock's Emmy Award-winning show, The Traitors, is in the books, and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick is back to break it all down on the Jack Vita Show! This week, The traitors were presented with a daunting task. Dan, Parvati and Phaedra were ordered to 'murder in plain sight.' The traitors were tasked with the mis…
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Peacock's Emmy Award-winning reality competition show, The Traitors, is back for its second season! Last Friday, the series dropped the first three episodes of season two, streaming exclusively on Peacock. For the entirety of Season 2, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick will join us weekly on the Jack Vita Show, providing coverage and analysis as she and …
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In recent years, Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has developed a reputation as one of Major League Baseball's most private and elusive players. This week, he opens up in an exclusive, 70-minute conversation on the Jack Vita Show! Rendon sits down with Jack for a rich discussion about baseball, life off the field, and his Christian f…
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Hours after Japanese sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed to terms on a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, longtime national baseball writer Barry Bloom visits the Jack Vita Show to break it all down! Yamamoto, age-25, posted a sub-1.70 ERA in Japan in each of the last three seasons. He is a three-time MVP and three-time pi…
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Last week, two-time American League MVP Shohei Ohtani left the baseball world stunned, when he took to Instagram to announce that he was departing from the Los Angeles Angels in free agency and signing a record-setting, ten-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rhett Bollinger has covered the Los Angeles Angels for MLB.com for t…
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