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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Attempt at a Daily Show for sports has violence, language.
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Why Age 13+?
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Game Theory with Bomani Jones
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What's the Story?
GAME THEORY WITH BOMANI JONES is a sports-centered comedy/news/talk show that focuses on major stories in sports, current events, and pop culture. Jones, perhaps best known for his contributions to ESPN's Highly Questionable, which became a breakout hit under his stewardship, lends his unique perspective to sports coverage, and conducts interviews with athletes and other sports media luminaries.
Is It Any Good?
A late-night show that mixes sports and comedy isn't exactly a new idea; this is only the latest attempt to make a Daily Show. Game Theory with Bomani Jones falls into plenty of the same traps as those that came before it: weak sketches, rote interviews, and cheap jokes. It's difficult to take Jones too seriously when he's making cringey jokes about, for example, sexual assault while covering a sexual assault case. It's possible that, over time, Game Theory will loosen up and start hitting some material out of the park. Right now, it feels like the show was called up to the majors too soon.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about sports. What appeals to you about Game Theory's coverage of sports? How does it cover sports in a unique way? What are the differences between Game Theory and sports news coverage elsewhere?
How does Bomani Jones' own perspective come out in the way he covers sports? What is interesting about Jones' point of view? When do you agree or disagree with him?
How does Game Theory cover topical or controversial sports stories? How is comedy used within the coverage of these stories? How appropriate are Jones' jokes about serious subjects?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 13, 2022
- Cast : Bomani Jones
- Network : HBO
- Genre : Variety Show
- Topics : Activism
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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