The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

A new NFL season kicks off tonight in Kansas City! To celebrate, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give out their best bets across the NFL Week 1 slate. Together they narrow down their picks for their free Favorites Podcast $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest presented by bet365, which is still open for sign-up at favorites.actionnetwork.com and awarding huge cash prizes all season long! We also get their famous Big Balls Bet of the Week presented by Tommy John, a boosted moneyline underdog parlay, a long discussion on the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants, and so much more. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Week 1 has finally arrived! Kickoff of a new season looms large, so Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk through every game on a loaded Week 1 slate. Can the Eagles win in Brazil? Can the Ravens exact revenge in Kansas City? Are the Bills on upset alert? Together Chad and Simon give out their Foxhole, Simon Says and Executive Decision picks of the week. Plus, we hear about the games they are eyeballing as their final five selections in their HUGE annual NFL pick 'em contest. In case you're new to the show, The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest has over $100,000 in cash prizes up for grabs to our listeners this NFL season. Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. Visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL returns in just one week! Today Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return for a loaded episode outlining all of their top bets heading into the season, including Super Bowl matchups, season win totals, and so much more. Later in the show we get some tantalizing nuggets from Evan Abrams about this upcoming season, along with an epic story from our college football insider Brett McMurphy! Plus, we get another reminder about our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest awarded over $100,000 in cash prizes to our listeners last NFL season. And this season, we're running it back! Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. Visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. And for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Favorites $100K Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest has offically launched for a second season! Presented by bet365, this totally free-to-play contest awarded over $100,000 in cash prizes to our listeners last NFL season. And this season, we're running it back! Make just five picks every week to compete for our $40,000 first place prize, plus thousands more up for grabs every week of the regular season. Visit Favorites.ActionNetwork.com to sign up for free and make your Week 1 picks today. Plus, college football enters a new era this season, with an expanded playoff structure and massive impacts from conference realignment. To discuss college football kickoff from a gambling perspective, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome the hosts of the Big Bets On Campus podcast Stuckey and Collin Wilson for this rollicking annual episode. Together they talk about Ohio State vs Oregon in the expanded Big Ten, the futures bets they're making, their favorite picks for a massive Week 1 holiday weekend slate, and much more. And for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the San Francisco 49ers destined to regress? Can the Rams make another playoff push? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back for their eighth and final Division Preview talking NFC West. Together they talk about the Arizona Cardinals' tough schedule, Simon's love affairs with the Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver room and much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Kansas City Chiefs destined to repeat as Super Bowl champs? Are the Chargers ready to shock the division under Jim Harbaugh? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the AFC West, joined by NFL expert Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life. Together they talk about the chances of a Las Vegas Raiders playoff run, Simon's feelings on Bo Nix and the Broncos, and much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Dallas Cowboys toast? Can the Eagles return to soar once more? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk NFC East with their colleague Chris Raybon, who has strong opinions on the Washington Commanders and lowly New York Giants. Together they talk about the chances of a winless Giants start, Simon's feelings on Kliff Kingsbury, and so much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Buffalo Bills no longer a beast in the East? Are the Dolphins tough enough for a long regular season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the AFC East. They are joined by former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, creator of the Daily Coach newsletter and host of the GM Shuffle Podcast. Together they talk about the chances of a New York Jets playoff run, Simon's feelings on Tua, and so much more. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens get over the hump? Can the Cleveland Browns overcome mediocre quarterback play? Can Joe Burrow get the Bengals off to a hot start? Are the Steelers cooked?As the NFL regular season approaches, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to talk all things AFC North. Today they welcome back Warren Sharp, the impresario of Sharp Football Analysis and one of our favorite returning guests. He is creator of the 2024 Sharp Football Analysis NFL Preview, his popular annual football tome. Use promo code ACTION to receive 50%, available now. Together this trio talk about all four teams in the AFC North, and dive deep into who has the rest advantage, schedule edge and so much more. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Chicago Bears worth the hype? Just how rough will things get for the Minnesota Vikings? And can the Packers return to glory with Jordan Love this season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the NFC North. They are joined by friend of the show Field Yates, the popular ESPN NFL insider. Together they talk a resurgent Detroit Lions team, Simon's love for Field's fantasy podcast, and even do a quick walk down memory lane involving hypnosis. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Carolina Panthers ready to pounce this season? Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are back to discuss the NFC South, including strong opinions on the lowly Carolina Panthers. Plus, we get their takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Atlanta Falcons, and dreadful Dennis Allen and his New Orleans Saints. Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, Action's own Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for free early access to our conference preview episodes, our best bets, along with exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are back! Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter make their triumphant return, bringing America's #1 sports betting podcast back to the Volume. Today Simon and Chad go through the AFC South, answering the biggest gambling questions for each of the four teams. Are the Houston Texans the new kings of the South? Or are the Indianapolis Colts the darkhorse to ride this season? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars just treading water, or can Trevor Lawrence make The Leap? And are the Tennessee Titans primed to be the worst team in the NFL this season? Plus, for those interested in betting college football this season, a reminder that Action's college sports betting brand Big Bets On Campus now has its own YouTube channel. Subscribe now for early access to conference previews and exclusive content all season long. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can Action Network's Director of Predictive Analytics and his math PhD colleague help listeners win more NFL sides and totals this season? Their exclusive Luck Rankings, that's how! On today's episode, Action hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter bring on the curators of their most beloved handicapping tool. Sean Koerner and Dr. Nick Giffen are data experts, and their Luck Rankings have been a revelations for gamblers looking to quantify how "lucky" or "unlucky" NFL teams were during a given game or entire season. Together they break down the math behind these rankings, their incredible performance against the spread, how we can all use the Luck Rankings as a profitable tool in our gambling tool belts, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From sea to shining sea, NFL Training Camps are in session this week for all 32 teams. From Loyola Marymount to St. John Fisher University, the Super Bowl dreams of every organization remain intact. Joining Action Network NFL experts to discuss all things NFL is friend of the show Bill Barnwell, one of the most beloved ESPN personalities. Together the trio discuss Bill's recent article about "sexy" Super Bowl picks, the hubbub around Jordan Love's contract status, the latest with the Dallas Cowboys and so much more. Plus, Bill asks Simon and Chad the unexpected question: who will be the "trendy" Super Bowl pick NEXT summer? Learn more about your ad choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are NFL quarterbacks getting better or worse? Does Aaron Rodgers have what it takes to be relevant in 2024? Is Dak Prescott an elite quarterback? On today's annual episode, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined once again by friend of the program Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis to provide their Top 10 lists of NFL quarterbacks. Together the trio outline their criteria, discuss the changing landscape of NFL defenses in recent years, opine about young unknowns like Caleb Williams, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The endless NFL offseason was filled with tons of trades, signings and transactions that impacted the upcoming NFL fantasy season. And while some were splashy moves that garnered big headlines, plenty more went under the radar. Here to discuss the downstream impacts of 10 such moves are two giants of the fantasy community. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their FantasyLabs colleagues Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon, recognized by FantasyPros as two of the best player projectionists working today. They cover the impact of Stefon Diggs in Houston, a new coach in Carolina, a Zack Moss rebound season and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is in full swing! And every year loads of listener questions arrive for our two hosts, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. In the second part of our annual summer mailbag series, Chad and Simon answer a number of your questions, and shed light on the men behind the mics. The summer heat is rising, and so is the heat of the questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every week of the calendar year, Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams works hard to unearth the best data and information for use across our entire content team. This week, he joins Chad Millman and Simon Hunter with his top 10 trends for the upcoming NFL Week 1. Who is the undisputed Rest King? How should bettors handle the Colts to open the season? What's the best approach to this Brazil game? And how likely are the 49ers to suffer from the Super Bowl hangover? All this and so much more as our NFL offseason podcast schedule marches on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year loads of listener questions arrive for our two hosts, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. In the first part of our two-part annual summer mailbag series, Chad and Simon answer a number of your questions, and shed light on the men behind the mics. How have the guys' early NFL betting changed over the last 5 years? What is the worst curated meal they could serve their co-host? All these and even more burning questions answered today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA continues to dominate headlines this week, with the NBA Finals, the passing of legend Jerry West and LA Lakers rumor beef between the league's most famous insiders. Here to join Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk all things pro hoops is former NBA former Chandler Parsons. He started as a high school state champion in Florida, became the first Florida Gator to win SEC Player of the Year in college, and enjoyed a nine-year NBA career for the Rockets, Mavericks, Grizzles and Hawks. Today he's a co-host on Run It Back, the NBA show on FanDuelTV. He joins the program to talk about his own wild NBA free agency stories, his unique experience as an NBA rookie during the 2011 lockout, the influence of Jerry West and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most popular podcast hosts in NFL media, Robert Mays has steered The Athletic Football Show for four long years. Today he joins our own Action Network hosting duo of Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss his recent interview with Damien Harris, his take on Mac Jones, his experience as Grantland's very first employee and so much more. Plus, Mays and Millman talk Bears-fans-to-Bears-fan about Caleb Williams and what is takes to be a pro's pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the program Chris Long returns, joining Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss NFL season win totals and the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks. The 2-time Super Bowl champion and 11-year NFL veteran also plays a game of Explain These Coaching Cliches, and explains why players don't care about their teammates' personal lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major League Baseball is embroiled in another betting scandal, with yet more players implicated in illicit baseball betting behavior. Joining Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the latest MLB storylines and his new book on Clayton Kershaw is Andy McCullough of The Athletic, one of the most respected journalists in baseball today. Together they cover the idiocy of violating MLB's betting policies, the greatness of Clayton Kershaw, and so much more.And be sure to check out Andy's excellent new Clayton Kershaw biography THE LAST OF HIS KIND: CLAYTON KERSHAW AND THE BURDEN OF GREATNESS available wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a "Welcome to the NBA" moment? Our guest Josh Richardson of the Miami Heat has two of them, as he explains to our hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network. The trio discuss the looming NBA Finals, his time on the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, life as a NBA veteran and the most competitive environments in the league.Plus, later in the show Simon shares the Sharp Calls he received from our NFL Week 1 episode, including some surprising love for Chad Millman's favorite bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a preeminent quarterback and a host of recent titles and Super Bowl appearances, the Kansas City Chiefs have grown to become the epicenter of today's NFL. Here to discuss the incredible resurgence of Chiefs and the town of Kansas City is author Rustin Dodd, whose new book is titled KINGDOM QUARTERBACK: Patrick Mahomes, The Kansas City Chiefs and How a Once-Swingin’ Cow Town Chase The Ultimate Comeback. With Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, the trio covers the raucous mafia and gambling history of Kansas City, the impact of Taylor Swift, and what makes Patrick Mahomes a special figure even among elite NFL quarterbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kickoff of the 2024 NFL season is 105 days away. But despite such a distant time horizon, Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are happy to go up and down the NFL Week 1 slate to see what opening value remains. And while it is never fun to tie your money up for months, it IS fun to dive into the same matchups we'll all be drooling over after Labor Day. How much has Pittsburgh improved? How easy a pick are the Philadelphia Eagles? And is now the buy low moment on the Arizona Cardinals? All of these answered and more as the NFL offseason marches on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the NFL hand the Baltimore Ravens a huge advantage this season? Will the San Francisco 49ers' schedule hamstring them? Fresh from his exhaustive annual deep dive into the NFL schedule is friend of the show Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, who joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk all things NFL schedule. With 101 games this season featuring one team on a distinct rest disadvantage, schedule equity is at an all-time low. Together this trio talks about the NFL's drive to sell sizzling matchups across an expanding variety of broadcast and streaming partners, while maximizing interest and minimizing competitive inequalities. Can they succeed in this effort? And has Taylor Swift and her army of followers become a new factor the NFL must consider? As Simon Hunter points out, "this feels like the first time they are selling quarterback matchups more than team matchups."And for more NFL schedule information and to pre-purchase Warren's annual book at a huge discount only for our listeners, be sure to check out SharpFootballAnalysis.com and use promo code SHARPBOOK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has the NFL become a 12-month-a-year business? How big are American sports betting partnerships going to become? Was the Jontay Porter scandal a good thing for the NBA? Today's guest is Huddle Up newsletter kingpin and social media maven Joe Pompliano, a sports business expert with strong opinions on all these questions and more. He joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk NFL schedule release, the booming financial pathway of pro sports leagues thanks to private equity, the global reach of American sports leagues and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you make 2400 free throws in one day? Today's guest can! Action Network's Chad Millman and WNBA betting enthusiast Simon Hunter talk to Indiana Fever play-by-play voice and legendary women's basketball figure Debbie Antonelli about her impression of the WNBA's development, the increased exposure that's come from Clark, and her absolutely Herculean fundraiser for Special Olympics this weekend. Antontelli was a key part of the 1984-1985 NC State basketball team that went undefeated in the ACC regular season and tournament, and she'll be making 2400 free throws in 24 hours as part of her 24 Hours Of Nothing But Net effort.A favorite among inveterate gamblers for almost 30 years, the WNBA tips off tonight. It will be the professional debut of Caitlin Clark for the Indiana Fever, and Antonelli talks Caitlin Clark, her own career as a beloved basketball broadcaster, her longtime passion for Las Vegas, and more.And those interested in donating to Antonelli's Special Olympics fundraiser, all of us here at the Favorites encourage you to visit 24HoursNBN.com now to support this wonderful cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Philadelphia Eagles bound to rebound? How badly will the Dallas Cowboys disappoint? And are the Chicago Bears destined for glory with Caleb Williams? Joining hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to answer questions like these across the NFC is a beloved Chicago media figure, and holder of "the only job Chad wants more than his own." Guest Danny Parkins is the drive-time kingpin at 670 The Score on Chicago's airwaves, and has strong opinions across the conference for gamblers and non-gamblers alike. Together they also touch on the preponderance of D3 veterans in the NBA, the chances Chicago has a superstar quarterback, and the value left on the New York Giants.And for fans of the NBA, be sure to check out Danny Parkins' terrific new book PIPELINE TO THE PROS: How D3, Small College Nobodies Rose To Rule the NBA, available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Hey Patriots fans: welcome to hell!" Action Network's Simon Hunter starts the show with a bang, as he and host Chad Millman run through the betting status of every team across the AFC. Are the New York Jets ready to soar? Are the Tennessee Titans preparing for rock bottom? And can the Bengals rally behind Joe Burrow and make another Super Bowl run? Our dynamic duo answers all these questions and many more, including a dive into the AFC South and a dissection of the Chiefs' biggest adversaries out west. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An gambling rite of spring, the 150th renewal of the Greatest Two Minutes In Sports is this Saturday at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby is a favorite among casuals and inveterate gamblers alike, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome horseracing expert Sean Zerillo for his favorite picks in the Run for the Roses. We hear about his top win contenders, longshots, track conditions and so much more. Plus, Simon gets to ask him his most probing baseball questions, especially about his beloved (and red-hot) Philadelphia Phillies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a jaw-dropping move for NFL fans everywhere, the Atlanta Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr with the 8th overall pick in the NFL Draft. This was one of many surprises in Detroit last week, and here to break it all down is special guest Johnny Manziel. He joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk Penix, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, and more. Plus, we hear about the experience prospects experience on draft night, the best long-shots to win the next Heisman trophy, and what it's like to have Kyle Shanahan breath down your neck in a film room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling all gamblers: you're on the clock! The 2024 NFL Draft is just hours away, and Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to give their favorite picks for the first round, including their long-awaited Sharp Calls, Executive Decision and Big Balls Bet of the Week! So dig in, hunker down, and get ready for all the madness to unfold in Detroit this evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NFL Draft just days away, Johnny Football himself joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk 2024 QB Class, the ups and downs of the Draft circuit, his time as a one-time NFL problem child, and so much more. Plus, we hear more about Franchise Mode, the video series he recently completed on Action with fellow ex-NFL QB Kurt Benkert. And what is the latest on the #2 overall pick? Is JJ McCarthy worth a trade up? Can Drake Maye succeed without the perfect conditions? Simon happily jumps in with his opinions on all of these. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is in a league of his own as an NFL offensive lineman. David Bakhtiari has made five NFL All-Pro teams as tackle for the Green Bay Packers. He became a Wisconsin folk hero for his public beer chugging antics. He even got himself a cameo in a major motion picture. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive deep into anything and everything with Bakhtiari, including his experience as an NFL Draft prospect, his relationship with Aaron Rodgers, his thoughts on NFL refereeing, fancy underpants, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the moon no longer obstructing sunlight here on Earth, it's back to the business of betting here on The Favorites Podcast. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back NFL Draft celestial powerhouse and friend of the podcast Nate Tice of The Athletic Football Show to the show, previewing his latest Draft rankings and focusing on the quarterback position. Tice has a hotter take on UNC prospect Drake Maye than most experts, and has plenty of opinions on Brock Bowers, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest spectacles in sports entertainment is this weekend, as Philadelphia hosts WWE Wrestlemania 40. And on today's bonus episode we have a VERY special guest, one of the most recognizable figures in the world of professional wrestling, and one of the sport's true workhorses. In his own words, he is The Visionary. He is The Revolutionary. He is Seth freakin' Rollins. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are thrilled to talk to Rollins before one of his busiest and most brutal weekends. On Saturday, he and partner Cody Rhodes are main event underdogs against The Rock and Roman Reigns. Then on Sunday, he defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre, again as a massive underdog. Together the trio discuss Wrestlemania, Rollins' favorite team the Chicago Bears, his love for the state of Iowa, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is the biggest disgrace in the NFL? Who can change the trajectory of their franchise in this NFL Draft? Will Simon apologize for betting on the Rams last month? So many questions have come in from our listeners, and together hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of Action Network wade through them all to give answers.And for North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook offers, check out the links here for the full list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by a very special guest. Keith O'Brien is an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, with a new book more relevant this week than he ever imagined. Titled "CHARLIE HUSTLE: THE RISE AND FALL OF PETE ROSE AND THE LAST GLORY DAYS OF BASEBALL," the book outlines the gambling investigation into Pete Rose and his gambling habits, covertly conducted by Major League Baseball. The trio discuss the parallels between Rose and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, the international megastar ensnared in his own betting scandal this week. We hear comparisons between the modern sports universe and that of the 1970s and 1980s, the conduct of the office of the commissioner, and the changing role of MLB with their newfound embrace of legal sports betting.And speaking of legal sports wagering, for North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, those can be found via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL announced games will be played on Christmas Day again this holiday season, a present to gamblers yearning for an excuse to avoid their families. Also a gift? Hearing Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discussing the latest NFL moves in free agency and trades, with the NFL Draft just one short month away. Together they discuss the divisions they feel are up for grabs, the biggest signings of the offseason thus far, the rise and fall of Justin Fields and so much more. Plus, we hear about a potential JJ McCarthy smokescreen at the top of the first round.And if you're in North Carolina looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, check out this link to see them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selection Sunday has delivered a lopsided bracket for gamblers to feast upon this week, as March Madness enters full swing on Thursday. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by their colleague Stuckey, host of the Big Bets On Campus podcast and one of the most respected college hoops bettors anywhere. Together they go through the first round matchups he loves, futures bets he's playing, frauds he's identified and so much more. So jump on in, give this a listen, and get in on the fun of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament!And for North Carolina bettors looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, check out the link here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by passionate gambler Chris Long, a two-time Super Bowl champion and the host of the beloved Green Light podcast. Together with Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, Chris talks about betting the NFL, late night mistakes, fading the public, the NFL Draft and so much more. Plus, we hear Simon's surprising connection to Chris' brother-in-law, plus why Chris made his wife sign a binding contract that's still taped to their fridge. And for our North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, just follow this link: https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/north-carolina-best-apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday night is the 96th presentation of the Academy Awards. And as we do every year at this time, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome a true Hollywood insider to help us profit on it. A top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles, Lasker was recently named one of the 40 Most Powerful People in Comedy by the Hollywood Reporter and is more importantly a true Oscars savant. Together the trio go through their picks for movies to bring home hardware on Sunday night, including Oppenheimer, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon and more.And for our North Carolina listeners looking for the best sportsbook sign-up offers, just follow this link: https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/north-carolina-best-apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL announced a significant increase to the salary cap last week. Teams are making their franchise tag decisions. The NFL Combine commences in Indianapolis. A lot is happening in the world of the NFL right now, as the league continues its preeminent status on the sports calendar all year 'round. Together Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter convene to discuss the latest news in the NFL from a betting perspective, including comparing the New England Patriots to the post-Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls. Plus, we hear about the salary cap making the AFC South chaotic from a betting perspective, the status of JJ McCarthy and Drake Maye, and so much plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long NFL offseason is underway, with ten more weeks until the NFL Draft. But Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter still have plenty to discuss, diving into the biggest NFL topics leading into free agency next month. Is Pittsburgh's quarterback room doomed for next season? Without draft capital, can the Broncos become winners again from salary cap hell? What is happening with Justin Fields? Are the Titans the next Texans? All of these and so much more, plus the impact of the 49ers' firing of Steve Wilkes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The confetti has been swept up, the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the Super Bowl champions. Just how legendary is Patrick Mahomes as a quarterback? How historic was this underdog victory? Will anyone be giving points to this team again? All these questions and more answered by Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who go through all the angles for Super Bowl LVIII. Later, we're joined by Director of Research Evan Abrams to frame up the game from a historical and data perspective. And we close the show with Chad and Simon's favorite early angles for the 2024 season. Plus, we hear why Simon was in Hawaii all season, and why he's back on the East Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest event of the sports calendar is nearly here, as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers get ready to square off in Las Vegas. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return like a roundhouse from Swayze with their final episode of the NFL season, giving their top bets for the big game. They also describe their plans for the Super Bowl, the atmosphere in Las Vegas so far, and we check in with Action's Director of Research Evan Abrams for a final historical data dive into the game. And to all of those who have listened and watched our show all season, thank you! The entire Action Network team wishes you and your loved ones a very profitable and entertaining Super Bowl. May all your longshot prop dreams come true! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Las Vegas teems with activity in the build up to Super Bowl LVIII, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on colleagues Chris Raybon and Nick Giffen to talk all things prop betting for the big game. Together they run through a half dozen of their favorite plays, including Super Bowl MVPs, a first rushing attempt pick, and plenty more. Plus, we hear from the winner of The Favorites Podcast bet365 Super Bowl Prop Contest, whose winning submission is now available on bet365 under Super Bowl Specials. Our thanks to all who entered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams is the guest for our dive into the best Super Bowl trends. Hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter hear Evan break down the history of Super Bowls wins versus covers, whether experience matters at the quarterback position, the recent struggles of the NFC, why momentum matters and so much more! Everything you need to make smarter gambles on the road to betting Super Bowl LVIII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.