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Clay Travis fires back at critics attacking his political beliefs, reveals his voting history, and explains why he believes the sports media establishment wants to bring back "Woke 2.0." Plus, Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor's reported $7.5 million NIL deal, potentially worth $9 million, raises major questions about the future of college football, skyrocketing player salaries, and whether athletic departments can survive the spending boom. Clay also breaks down his latest NFL and college football picks, falling U.S. homicide rates, the viral Ole Miss controversy, and Kirk Cousins' return to the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, a new documentary examines the impact of COVID school closures on children, and Joe Biden downplays the significance of his disastrous 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Travis reacts to the massive announcement that the College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams, eliminating conference championship games and bringing 16 playoff matchups to college campuses. Clay breaks down Georgia's dominance over Ole Miss, Ohio State's stunning collapse against Oregon, Notre Dame's victory over Miami, Tennessee's blowout win over Kentucky, and his latest college football Top 10 rankings. Plus, Clay questions whether Jeremiah Smith could shut down his season, blasts controversial SEC officiating, reacts to JD Vance trolling Ohio State, and delivers a fiery response to Dave Chappelle's viral comments about Charlie Kirk's death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Travis reacts to breaking news that Stephen Miller is taking over as White House Chief of Staff following Republicans' disappointing midterm election results. Clay also breaks down a massive college football weekend, including Miami vs. Notre Dame, Alabama vs. LSU, Georgia vs. Ole Miss, and Tennessee vs. Kentucky. He delivers his Blood Bank Guarantee, predicting a Tennessee blowout victory. Plus, Clay reacts to a singer waving a Pride flag during the national anthem at a Golden State Warriors game, explains a major development involving prediction markets, and argues that the Baltimore Ravens should trade Derrick Henry before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Travis opens the show discussing Jalen Hurts' reported blood clots, the questions surrounding his medical clearance, and why his remarkable journey from being benched at Alabama to winning a Super Bowl remains one of the greatest comeback stories in sports. Attention then turns to the WNBA, where Clay criticizes teams reportedly refusing to take the court for the National Anthem during the Finals. He discusses the league's struggles to embrace new audiences, Caitlin Clark's impact on women's basketball, Sophie Cunningham's support for female cross-country runners in Washington, and the backlash Jennifer Sey faced for wearing an XX-XY shirt at a Golden State Valkyries game. Clay also addresses the ongoing unrest in France, Victor Wembanyama's controversial social media activity, and what he believes these developments mean for Western civilization. Plus, Kansas basketball's pursuit of a former NBA draft pick, President Trump's endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu, Cam Ward's first NFL victory, and a bizarre referee injury during an NFL game in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Travis breaks down the devastating 2026 midterm elections, admitting his predictions were wrong as Democrats deliver a crushing defeat to Republicans. Clay examines JD Vance's explanation for the GOP collapse, why Trump voters crossed party lines, the impact of the Iran war and inflation, Texas turning blue, and the emerging 2028 presidential battle between Vance, Ron DeSantis, and other Republican contenders. Plus, Clay celebrates Marsha Blackburn's historic Tennessee governor victory, discusses close Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi, and blasts the College Football Playoff committee over controversial rankings involving Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio State, Indiana, and Notre Dame. Get Clay's reaction to the election fallout, college football playoff chaos, and his latest NFL and college football picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marsha Blackburn makes history as Tennessee's first female governor! Clay Travis sits down with Blackburn for an exclusive election-night interview following her historic victory, discussing her political journey, Tennessee's conservative success, and her plans to keep the Volunteer State a beacon of freedom and opportunity. Blackburn reflects on her decades of public service, her fight against a Tennessee state income tax, and the grassroots campaign that knocked on more than one million doors. She also outlines her priorities for tackling rising property taxes, the cost of living, affordable workforce housing, and illegal immigration. As Republicans face a difficult election night across the country, Clay celebrates Tennessee's conservative leadership and explains why the state's low-tax policies continue to attract Americans seeking economic freedom. What does Blackburn's victory mean for Tennessee's future—and could the Volunteer State provide a blueprint for conservative success nationwide? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Democrats' predicted blue wave falling apart? On Election Day 2026, Clay Travis breaks down early Republican turnout reports in Florida, Arizona, and Nevada, makes bold midterm predictions, and previews Marsha Blackburn's election night party in Tennessee. Plus, Clay takes on James Talarico, Elon Musk, Abdul El-Sayed, and the transgender athletes debate, revisits Rachel Maddow's infamous Iowa polling coverage, and delivers his Week 10 college football and NFL picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Election Eve, and Clay Travis is making his bold 2026 midterm predictions, including key Senate races in Michigan, Alaska, Ohio, and Tennessee. Clay breaks down the controversial Dan Sullivan ballot situation in Alaska, Haley Stevens' shocking endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers, and Abdul El-Sayed's explosive comments on transgender athletes. Plus, college football chaos erupts as USC stuns Ohio State, Clay declares the Big Ten overrated, reveals his Top 10 and SEC power rankings, and previews a massive weekend of matchups featuring Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Ole Miss, and Miami-Notre Dame. Don't miss Clay's NFL Monday Night Football picks, his reaction to Amy Acton's viral campaign speech, and the Jessica Alba Halloween costume controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Halloween spectacular on The Clay Travis Show! Clay gets into the spooky spirit with his favorite scary movies, from Scream and A Nightmare on Elm Street to The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity. Plus, he takes aim at Megan Rapinoe, discusses controversy surrounding Ilhan Omar, and celebrates 60 years of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. The Halloween fun continues as Clay matches college football coaches with their candy counterparts, revisits nostalgic pop culture favorites, and shares his college football and NFL betting picks for the weekend. Tricks, treats, football, politics, and plenty of laughs—it's a Halloween edition you won't want to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Barkley unloads on LeBron James over his national anthem controversy, and Clay Travis explains why Barkley and WNBA star Sophie Cunningham are bringing common sense back to sports. Plus, explosive New York Times reporting raises questions about alleged ballot manipulation in Alaska's Senate race involving Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan, while a federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar draws renewed scrutiny over marriage fraud allegations. Clay also breaks down the Tennessee Titans' Jeffrey Simmons trade to the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams' rise among NFL quarterbacks, and his NFL and college football picks. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series victory, a potential MLB labor showdown, Marsha Blackburn's Tennessee gubernatorial campaign, and why Clay believes country music deserves a Super Bowl halftime show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Travis tackles the biggest controversies in sports and politics, starting with Pat McAfee's security concerns following the Charlie Kirk assassination. Clay defends McAfee, discusses the dangers of live sports broadcasts, and explains why threats against public figures deserve serious attention. PLUS: Barack Obama's Cheesecake Factory joke sparks an unexpected media feud, with The Bulwark's Tim Miller questioning Clay's restaurant history. Clay fires back, weighs in on the reported Alaska Senate ballot controversy involving Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan, and reacts to Ernie Johnson's retirement announcement from Inside the NBA. On the sports front, Clay delivers his college football and NFL picks, including his bold prediction that USC will upset Ohio State. He also blasts the scheduling of BYU vs. Utah, questions the WNBA's championship game timing, and examines whether the SEC is punishing LSU with unfavorable kickoff times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barack Obama's Cheesecake Factory joke about President Donald Trump's White House renovations sparks a heated social media feud with Clay Travis and former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau! Clay fires back, accusing Obama's political circle of being out of touch with everyday Americans, before revealing his controversial rankings of America's best chain restaurants—including Texas Roadhouse, Chick-fil-A, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, and more. Plus, Clay breaks down his latest college football picks, including USC vs. Ohio State, discusses the controversy surrounding women's sports and the XX-XY Athletics brand, and looks ahead to the 2026 midterm elections with Senator Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee. From political showdowns to restaurant debates and football predictions, Clay delivers an entertaining, unfiltered episode packed with opinions guaranteed to get people talking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football is officially in chaos, and Clay Travis breaks down the biggest SEC upsets, his latest Top 10 rankings, and the rapidly changing College Football Playoff picture. From Tennessee's heartbreaking collapse against South Carolina and Alabama's struggles to controversial officiating decisions, Miami's undefeated run, and Luke Bryan's take on the new SEC, Clay explains why this season could produce a playoff field loaded with two-loss teams. Plus, Clay takes aim at Barack Obama over his Cheesecake Factory joke about President Donald Trump, arguing that the former president's remarks reveal how disconnected political elites are from everyday Americans. He also weighs in on Jemele Hill's criticism of Nicki Minaj, early voting trends, the controversy involving fans at a Portland Thorns game, Elon Musk's Twitter takeover anniversary, and the debate over gun ownership and violent crime. Clay also previews Cowboys vs. Eagles on Monday Night Football, discusses the Brett Boyer Foundation, and shares his thoughts on Netflix's Mike Tyson documentary. It's a packed episode of college football analysis, NFL predictions, politics, culture, and the stories driving the national conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild animals are taking over in another jaw-dropping episode of Animal Thunderdome with Clay Travis and Danny G! A furious bison attacks a pickup truck in Yellowstone National Park, a great white shark leaps out of the ocean behind an unsuspecting woman in California, and a black bear sends a man running through the streets of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Plus, a leopard snatches a dog just feet from distracted bystanders in India, a coyote attack on a toddler sparks outrage over neighbors feeding wildlife, and Clay shares hilarious memories of growing up around the Great Smoky Mountains. From terrifying wildlife encounters to unbelievable viral animal videos, you won't believe what happens when humans come face-to-face with nature's wildest creatures! Have a crazy animal story? Follow Danny G on X and Instagram @DannyGRadio and use #AnimalThunderdome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clay Travis sounds off on LeBron James after the NBA superstar was seen practicing his golf swing during the national anthem, sparking criticism from President Donald Trump and a fiery response from Clay on Fox News. Plus, Clay examines the growing controversy surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar, questions her response to allegations about her past marriage, and blasts Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over her latest comments on transgender athletes and women's sports. On the sports front, Clay breaks down his biggest college football and NFL picks, including Tennessee vs. South Carolina, Alabama vs. Texas A&M, Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt, and his bold prediction for USC vs. Ohio State. He also reacts to Caleb Williams' incredible performance, the media narrative surrounding Vice President JD Vance's visit to the Cincinnati Bengals, and the latest cultural controversy involving Victoria's Secret. It's politics, sports, and culture with Clay Travis—unfiltered and unapologetic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.