Degree of Difficulty with Aaron Johnson
By Aaron Johnson
Degree of Difficulty with Aaron JohnsonFeb 28, 2020
In the Air Tonight Iron Mike
Happy post-Thanksgiving! Aaron is back to talk about the difference of College Football and College Basketball during the pandemic. Iron Mike Tyson returns to the ring to fight Roy Jones Jr on Saturday and Aaron has his NFL picks for Week 12 after going 1-2 last week.
Back like Mase in the Garden
YERRR! The hiatus is over! Aaron is back breaking down the Knicks draft, previewing the Cardinals-Seahawks Thursday night game, and this week's NFL picks! It feels good to be back!
In a Glass Elevator of Knicks
This week, Aaron goes off on the Spike Lee-James Dolan feud, MLB using Spring Training to Mic Up their players instead of carrying it throughout the year, and much more!
Here for All the Smoke!
Aaron is here for all the shade! The James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo beef starts to heat up, Joe Burrow has small hands and who the hell cares, and a recap of Tyson Fury's butt-kicking of Deontay Wilder!
Back to Houston with Backup
In this week's episode, Aaron talks about the proposed NFL CBA, College Coaches inability to make the jump to the NBA, and a dive into several players' reactions to the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal!
Houston, We have a Major League Problem & Pete Paguaga of GameTimeCT
It's Spring Training time! But like the rest of the baseball world, Aaron kicks off this week talking about the baffling comments made during the Houston Astros' press conference and several rule changes, then he gives his midseason awards in the NBA as All-Star weekend begins, and Pete Paguaga of GameTimeCT chimes in with his thoughts on the XFL, fresh off his visit to Metlife Stadium for Week 1 of the New York Guardians season.
You get a Ring, You get a Trade, and You get a Trade too! (ft. Richard J. Adkins of Fansided)
This week, Aaron was right about the Chiefs, major trades in MLB and the NBA, and Richard J. Adkins of Fansided joins the show to talk college basketball ahead of the Duke-UNC game this weekend.
Mamba Mentality & Super Bowl LIV (ft. Dan Zumpano)
This week, Aaron gives his thoughts on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant, makes his picks for the Super Bowl, and welcomes back Dan Zumpano of GrindTime Sports for more big game breakdown.
Is that a Zion Williamson Sighting?
Look in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Zion Williamson! Aaron talks about Zion's debut, recaps the NFL conference championship games, and steroid users getting into the MLB Hall of Fame.
Yeah, I'm Thinking I'm Back!
After several months away, Aaron is back to give his takes on the College Football National Champion LSU Tigers, and how they measure up against the 2008 Florida Gators, the Houston Astros' cheating scandal, and his picks for NFL Championship weekend!
NFL Preview feat. Dan Zumpano of Grindtime Sports
Just days away from the start of the NFL season, Aaron talks football with Dan Zumpano from Grindtime Sports
Not Your Choice, Let Andrew Luck Live
After taking a week off, Aaron is back -- older and wiser -- talking about Andrew Luck's sudden retirement, the backlash from MLB's Player's Weekend, and much more !
Chris Elsberry and the Trumbull Little League 30th Anniversary
Closing out the week, Aaron chats with former Connecticut Post columnist Chris Elsberry about the Trumbull Little League team that shocked the world in 1989 when they defeated heavily-favored Taiwan and won the Little League World Series.
Jay-Z feat. Rich Paul and THE Ohio State University
In the first show this week, Aaron dives into the partnership with hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and the NFL, Ohio State University trying to trademark the word "the," and the Rich Paul situation.
Relax, It's the Preseason !
Closing out the week, Aaron dives into the unnecessary hype surrounding the Week 1 of the NFL preseason, Antonio Brown falling out of love with football, and his take on the NBA All-Decade team.
It's Raafaa on the Mic, Brother
College Football Polls & the Dog Days
Aaron kicks off the week giving his thoughts on the college football preseason polls -- spoilers Clemson and Alabama are there. Then, he touches on the homestretch grind that is summer baseball and how injuries are effecting some of the top teams.
Tre Freeman, NFL Videographer Extraordinaire
After taking a much needed day off, Aaron is back to close out the week talking with Tre Freeman, a videographer for the Miami Dolphins, about his time with the team, separating football fan from employee, and much more.
Brodie Van Crazy & Esports
It's a Monday edition of Degree of Difficulty. Aaron dives into some of the top stories from this weekend including Blue Jays-Mets trade, Trevor Bauer's antics, and the beauty of esports.
Once an Eli, Always a Manning
Closing out the second week of Degree of Difficulty, Aaron touches on the dumpster fire that has become the New York Giants, Russell Westbrook gets introduced in Houston, and a look at the buyers and sellers with the MLB trade deadline looming.
Mike Mallory: Shoot to Get Hot, Shoot to Stay Hot
It's a Wednesday edition of Degree of Difficulty and Aaron chops it up with former All-American and current professional basketball player Mike Mallory. The pair talk about Mallory's college career, making the transition to the pro level, and more.
Odell Giveth, and Odell Taketh Away
Coming back after the heat wave this weekend, Aaron talks about Odell's GQ article, how several NBA players have turned down the World Cup, Bradley Beal's extension offer, and Tim Duncan joining the coaching ranks.
It's Above Me Now, NFL Get Better
Aaron prepares for the scorching weekend weather with takes on the non-suspension for Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver Tyreek Hill, comments made by Dan Le Batard on ESPN's approach to covering social and political issues as they arise in the sports world, and a list of his top-5 favorite baseball coach and manager meltdowns.
Henry Chisholm & Dreamville
Aaron welcomes in the first guest on Degree of Difficulty, former sports reporter and WTNH sports anchor Henry Chisholm. The pair chat about Henry's career, the current state of the NBA, some of the best story lines coming out of Summer League, and the "Revenge of the Dreamers III" album.
Travis d'Arnaud, Can You Not?
Degree of Difficulty Ep. 2, Aaron vents about the tough loss his beloved New York Yankees suffered at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. Also, a sprinkle of nostalgia for the '90s kids and announcement of upcoming guests !
Madden Ratings Can Be Crazy
Segments
Madden ratings: (1:57 - 14:05)
Ben Simmons: (14:06 - 24:48)
Grayson Allen: (24:49 - 29:50)
This Day in History: (29:56 -38:43)