12.8.20 Jack Has COVID, GOAT Christmas Movie Bracket, Cubs’ Offseason Departures, CFP, NFL Week 13, MTV’s The Challenge + Reality TV

After taking a full week off, Jack is back in action, with Rachel Gerhardt! First, Jack has some personal news: he has COVID-19! Jack shares his experience with Covid and helps provide encouragement to the listeners wanting to know more about the illness (0:00 - 10:55). Then, Rachel and Jack dive head first into the GOAT Christmas Movie Bracket, currently taking place on JackVita.com and Jack's social media handles (@JackVitaShow, Facebook.com/JackVitaShow). What were the biggest surprises in round one, and who will advance to the Elite Eight (10:55 - 30:40)? With the MLB offseason taking shape, Rachel and Jack discuss the Cubs' most recent departures (Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr. and play-by-play man Len Kasper), along with the White Sox' latest acquisitions. Will some fans from the North Side be shifting their attention to the club on the South Side (30:40 - 52:40)? Jack discusses his updated pick for "College Football Game of the Year" and the latest in the College Football Playoff hunt (52:40 - 58:40). Rachel and Jack recap some headlines from NFL Week 13, including the Bears' latest shortcomings, the MVP race, and the Steelers' first loss (52:40 - 1:10:10). Lastly, they preview the upcoming season of MTV's The Challenge (premiering Wednesday, December 9) and discuss the latest from the world of reality TV (1:10:10 - END).