The Sports Hangover

Tiger's in rehab. Puka's in rehab. Olympic tickets cost more than rent. Artemis went to the moon. The Jags are moving to Orlando. And we've got Masters betting picks that might actually hit. 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro & Artemis II Moon Mission Recap 3:30 – NASA's Storytelling is Elite (Astronauts = Entertainers) 5:15 – Commercial Flights Haven't Improved in 60 Years 7:00 – Emotional Support Dog Poops on Mike's Flight 8:30 – LA28 Olympic Ticket Presale Breakdown 11:00 – $4,000 Opening Ceremony Tickets?! 13:15 – Mike Accidentally Buys Baseball Tickets 14:30 – American Live Sports Experience is Broken 16:00 – Jaguars Moving to Orlando for 2027 19:00 – Could Orlando Get an Expansion Team? 21:00 – Tiger Woods DUI Arrest Breakdown 24:00 – Bodycam Footage & Sobriety Test Memes 26:30 – Why Is Tiger Still Driving Himself? 28:00 – Tiger & Puka: Is Rehab Performative? 30:00 – Masters Week: No Tiger, No Phil 31:30 – J Dawg's Masters Betting Picks (Bryson, Åberg, Fleetwood) 34:00 – Dark Horse Picks (Knapp, Brennan) 35:30 – When to Bet: Pre-Thursday vs. Wait 36:30 – Kirk Cousins Signs with Raiders ($172M LOL) 38:00 – NFL Quarterback Age Discussion 40:00 – Closing & Where to Find Us 🔔 Subscribe for weekly sports takes, betting breakdowns, and NFL/NBA/MLB coverage. 📩 thesportshangover [email protected] 📺 YouTube: @thesportshangover 📰 Newsletter: https://thesportshangover.substack.com #SportsPodcast #NFL #Masters #TigerWoods #Olympics #LA28 #Jaguars #KirkCousins #PukaNacua #ArtemisII #MastersPicks

Your favorite podcast hosts didn't take the week off. You're welcome. Mike's on dad duty. j dawg's got a telescope. The NFL wants billions more for the same games. And our AI model is predicting playoff winners. let's go. 🎧 subscribe to the newsletter: https://thesportshangover.substack.com 📩 hangover hotline — hit us up with your takes ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — spring break rant: why does daycare close so much 4:01 — j dawg's telescope & opening day fit 4:40 — waddle traded to broncos for a first-round pick 6:06 — broncos fan group chat reaction 6:36 — does waddle actually fix denver? 7:47 — mike's NFL prediction model update 8:35 — NFL TV deal breakdown: CBS, fox, ESPN, amazon 12:11 — current TV deal numbers 13:06 — will sunday games get buried on streaming? 15:14 — netflix paid $75M per christmas game 16:22 — NFL owns 10% of ESPN... and is negotiating with them 18:01 — march 10th: craziest day in sports this year 19:05 — bam adebayo scores 83 points 20:07 — maxx crosby trade falls apart 20:49 — USA loses to italy in WBC 21:46 — NBA playoff predictions: AI model picks 24:02 — OKC vs boston — thunder in 6? 26:00 — j dawg's counter: spurs vs pistons 27:06 — NHL playoff predictions: avalanche vs lightning 29:48 — MLB opening day & dodgers banner night 30:14 — march madness? mike hasn't watched a second 30:58 — wrap up & where to find us

The Jets signed Gino Smith. Again. The Raiders spent $200 million and nobody can name who they got. Dak's wedding blew up at a joint bachelor party. And somehow Malik Willis might be the best rushing QB in football. We're breaking down every major move from the first 48 hours of free agency — the winners, the losers, and whatever the Jets are doing. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro 1:42 — Gino Smith back to the Jets (worst move ever?) 3:48 — Tom Brady convinced someone to want Gino 4:15 — Malik Willis to the Dolphins — is he legit? 6:14 — Willis might be the best rushing QB in the NFL 6:38 — Tua to the Falcons — two lefties, one locker room 8:21 — Does the first round draft pick even matter? 11:10 — Free agency losers: Colts & Ravens overpaid 12:01 — Alec Pierce got HOW much? 13:18 — Max Crosby to Baltimore — too steep? 14:12 — Raiders spent $200M in 48 hours 16:13 — Do first round picks actually hit? 18:02 — Joe Burrow playing blackjack with Jessica Alba 19:03 — Kenneth Walker to the Chiefs 20:02 — The drunk GM negotiation clip 21:06 — Travis Kelce should've retired 21:19 — Mike Evans leaves Tampa for the 49ers 24:09 — DJ Moore to the Bills — good or bad? 25:11 — Lions sign Pacheco, Pats get Romeo Doubs 26:06 — Seahawks Super Bowl brain drain 27:44 — Dak Prescott's wedding called off 30:10 — Joint bachelor parties are the worst idea ever 31:35 — Fantasy relevant moves recap 32:08 — Where does Kyler Murray land? 34:24 — Wrap up + how to reach us 📩 Email us: thesportshangove [email protected] 📰 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thesportshangover.substack.com 📱 Follow us: @thesportshangover on Instagram & TikTok New episodes every week. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment telling us the worst free agency signing so far. #NFL #FreeAgency #NFLFreeAgency #Jets #Dolphins #GinoSmith #MalikWillis #DakPrescott #TheSportsHangover

The NFL offseason is heating up and we're breaking it all down. Tom Brady's wellness guy is leaking roster cuts, Max Crosby is gone, the Seahawks sold a Super Bowl team, and the Steelers somehow only have five toilets for 53 players. Plus — we're going to Las Vegas for the Enhanced Games. Yes, the steroid Olympics. This is a real thing. Email us your questions all offseason long: [email protected] Subscribe for NFL Free Agency coverage dropping next week 🔔 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome & NHL Olympic Hangover 1:17 - NFL Free Agency Is Next Week 2:08 - Max Crosby, Alex Guerrero & The Raiders Circus 4:47 - Why Do Rich Guys Keep Working? (Tom Brady, Bob Iger, MySpace Tom) 7:41 - 🚨 BULLSHOOTER BELIEVE: Lamar Jackson Traded To The Raiders? 9:07 - Derek Henry To The Ravens & Lamar's Low Lows 11:11 - The Seahawks Won The Super Bowl & Are Selling The Team 12:38 - Kenneth Walker, Super Bowl MVP, Is A Free Agent 13:59 - NFLPA Survey: Dolphins #1, Steelers Dead Last (Five Toilets) 15:16 - Aaron Rodgers To The Steelers? Mike McCarthy Hired 17:05 - 🚨 BULLSHOOTER BELIEVE: Vikings Divorcing JJ McCarthy 18:50 - How Schemes Make Or Break QBs (Darnold, McCarthy, Mendoza) 20:25 - Is Tua The Most Hated Good QB In The NFL? 21:53 - The Dolphins Cap Disaster: Tank Or Compete? 24:38 - Eagles Trading AJ Brown For A First Round Pick 25:46 - 🚨 BULLSHOOTER BELIEVE: AJ Brown To The Bills? 28:02 - Is The Bench Press The Most Overrated Combine Test? 3 0:38 - The Combine Is Outdated (Jaguars Didn't Even Show Up) 31:53 - VR Testing, Psychological Evals & The Future Of The Combine 33:22 - The Enhanced Games Are Real And We're Going To Vegas 35:03 - See You For NFL Free Agency Next Week 🔔

This episode covers the latest in sports, including Olympic highlights, hockey's rising stars, the impact of the Olympics on American sports, and the future of sports media and streaming. Join us for insights on Olympic moments, hockey stars like Jack Hughes, and the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting.

In this episode of Sports Hangover, hosts Michael Benatar and J DAWG discuss the recent Super Bowl, sharing their thoughts on the game's lackluster performance, the standout MVP Kenneth Walker, and the implications of the Seahawks' victory. They delve into betting insights, quarterback performances, and the cultural impact of the halftime show featuring Bad Bunny. The conversation also touches on commercials, future predictions for NFL teams, and personal experiences related to Olympic sports.

Is the Super Bowl script in? We discuss the massive payout for the "Patriots Win" conspiracy, our trip to Sundance in Park City, and why Netflix is ruining the definition of a podcast. Oh, and we give you every winning bet you need for Sunday's big game. Timestamps: 00:00 - Sundance vibes & Skiing mishaps 03:28 - Does anyone watch the Pro Bowl? 05:00 - Super Bowl Betting Strategy 101 12:00 - First Quarter Props 15:00 - Interceptions & Defensive Props 17:30 - MVP Value Picks 21:00 - Exact Score & "The Script" 29:15 - Olympics, NBC's crazy schedule, and Netflix Podcasts

Did the NFL just leak the Super Bowl winner months in advance? 😱 We are breaking down the VIRAL image that predicts exactly who is going to the Super Bowl and why the logo conspiracy might actually be real this time. Plus, J Dawg is trapped in a massive blizzard ❄️ and we expose why the Patriots might be the biggest frauds to ever make the championship. You won't believe the stats we found on rookie coaches! Chapters: 00:00 - Trapped in a Snowstorm!04:00 - The "New Pope" Seahawks Trend10:00 - Why Coaches Need to Play Madden18:50 - The LEAKED NFL Script Exposed30:00 - Our Super Bowl Score Prediction Subscribe for more Sports Hangover! #NFL #SuperBowl #NFLScript #Seahawks #Patriots

Welcome to The Sports Hangover! In this episode, Michael and J-Dog break down a wild Divisional Round and look ahead to the Conference Championships. J-Dog kicks things off with a travel horror story from the frozen Northeast involving a Delta delay, a sick flight attendant, and a missing ice scraper. Then, the guys dive into the football. Is Josh Allen’s Super Bowl window officially closed after that turnover-filled loss to the Broncos? With Bo Nix banged up, can Jarrett Stidham actually guide Denver past Drake Maye and the Patriots? Plus, Michael uses AI to analyze the betting tendencies of their playoff pool opponents (watch out, Sam!) to find an edge for the weekend. And finally, we revisit "The Script"—did Oz the Mentalist and a leaked NFL graphic just confirm a Rams vs. Broncos Super Bowl? In this episode: 00:00 - Intro: J-Dog’s Frozen Travel Nightmare 🥶 03:40 - Bills vs. Broncos: Did Josh Allen blow it? 07:44 - The Jarrett Stidham Era? Broncos QB situation 09:35 - AFC Championship Preview: Patriots vs. Broncos 11:40 - Bears vs. Rams: Caleb Williams' chaotic performance 16:45 - Seahawks dominate the 49ers: Is Seattle the team to beat? 20:21 - NFC Championship Preview: Rams vs. Seahawks 21:58 - The NFL Script: Oz the Mentalist & The "Conspiracy" Graphic 23:15 - Betting Picks: Fading the public & Teasing the Rams 30:59 - Michael uses AI to analyze the betting pool 🤖 35:00 - Outro & Olympics Tease Support the Show: Subscribe on Substack for full episodes and exclusive content! Follow us on TikTok & Instagram for the best clips.

In this episode of the Sports Hangover, hosts Michael Benatar and J DAWG dive into the recent NFL weekend, discussing the legacies of players and coaches, the impact of gambling on decision-making, and the performance of broadcasters like Tony Romo. They analyze the futures of key quarterbacks, including Caleb Williams and Justin Herbert, and debate the coaching changes in the league. The conversation also touches on playoff predictions, betting strategies, and the potential matchups for the Super Bowl, all while reflecting on the emotional highs and lows of being a sports fan.

The NFL Playoffs are here and nobody knows who's going to win. The Chiefs are out. The Ravens choked. Gamblers got destroyed all season. So we did what we do every year—drafted all 14 playoff teams to see who ends up with the Super Bowl champion. Welcome to the 15th Annual Playoff Draft. Plus: Our 2025 predictions, best bets for Wild Card Weekend, and a bet that could force me to paint my nails on camera if Caleb Williams wins it all. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:45 J-Dog's Fantasy Football Victory Lap 4:20 Why This Season Broke Gamblers 7:30 The 15th Annual Playoff Draft 25:00 Draft Recap: Who Has the Better Roster? 27:30 Sports-O-Damus 2025 Predictions 39:45 Best Bets for Wild Card Weekend 45:00 The Caleb Williams Bet 46:30 Outro

In this episode, Michael Benatar and J Dawg discuss the latest happenings in the NFL, including holiday sports traditions, the struggles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, quarterback power rankings, and reflections on recent performances during Hanukkah. They also delve into predictions for the Super Bowl, the cultural impact of boxing events like the Jake Paul fight, and the implications of player conduct in the league. The conversation wraps up with a look at the Christmas Day NFL slate and predictions for upcoming games.

The NFL scriptwriters went absolutely crazy this week. We’re breaking down the "ACL Apocalypse" that took out Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons, and reacting to Philip Rivers coming off the couch at 44 years old looking like a high school gym teacher (and almost winning). Plus, Joe Burrow is in a "Deep Dark Place." The Bengals are broken, he looks miserable, and we’re asking if he’s the next Andrew Luck. Is it time for him to demand a trade? Finally, Michael sat down with his AI betting model and scolded it for losing money. The result? A new "contrarian" strategy and 4 locks for the week that fade the public consensus. 👇 Subscribe to the Newsletter for our full breakdown & picks: https://thesportshangover.substack.com

In this episode of the Sports Hangover, hosts Michael and J-Dawg discuss their recent experiences at a historic NFL game in Las Vegas, analyzing the performances of key players and the impact of referee decisions. They delve into the current state of the AFC playoff picture, highlighting the potential for teams like the Bills and Jaguars to make a significant impact. The conversation also touches on player injuries, team dynamics, and the future of the Chiefs. Additionally, they share insights on betting strategies and their experiences with survivor pools, concluding with a discussion about the vibrant atmosphere in Las Vegas and the appeal of the Rio hotel.

In this episode, Michael and J Dawg discuss their morning vibes, travel plans, and the upcoming Thanksgiving football games. They analyze quarterback performances, coaching changes, and the struggles of various NFL teams. The conversation also touches on the overrated nature of turkey during Thanksgiving and celebrates 16 years of their podcast. Finally, they provide model predictions for the Thanksgiving games, highlighting key matchups and betting insights.

📊 FULL MODEL PICKS + WEEKLY BETTING GUIDE Subscribe to the Substack for all weekly picks, parlays, and Survivor strategy https://thesportshangover.substack.com This week on The Sports Hangover, Michael and J-Dawg break down one of the wildest weeks of the NFL season. From freezing Connecticut to flooded Los Angeles, the boys recap everything: bad weather, bad football, and even worse quarterback play. We go deep on: 🏈 Mahomes + Chiefs Panic Meter Is the dynasty officially slipping… or is this just another slow start? 🏈 NFL Changing of the Guard Bo Nix, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels — the kids are taking over while the vets fade. 🏈 Tony Romo… what happened? We’re not saying he looks different. The internet is. But something is off in the CBS booth. 🏈 Survivor Week 12 PICK OF THE WEEK We’re down to the wire and the 49ers are the only team left standing. Model projection: 49ers 31 – Panthers 17 🏈 Model Record Update ✔️ 10–4 straight up ❌ 6–8 ATS (we’re adjusting) Our custom-built model is STILL printing winners and Week 13 is looking spicy. 🏈 International Game Disaster Dolphins vs Commanders in Madrid was a crime against football. 🏈 Plus: – Why Jameis Winston is the best QB to watch… and the worst to bet on – How $7 six-packs saved Michael’s rainy weekend – Why the ManningCast is carrying primetime football – Tua saying the NFL should play a game in Jerusalem (yes, really) 📊 FULL MODEL PICKS + WEEKLY BETTING GUIDE Subscribe to the Substack for all weekly picks, parlays, and Survivor strategy: 👉 https://michaelbenatar.substack.com