
Trendy
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Toby says goodbye (for now)
Toby Mergler goes solo for the newest episode of Trendy! In the final episode of Trendy under the Omaha umbrella, Toby shares his thanks to you, the audience, and the rest of the people that made the show possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave’s NFL Preview
Toby Mergler is joined by Dave Dameshek for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby and Dave breaking down some of the key teams and core issues of the upcoming NFL season. Then it’s onto the picks where NFL Week 1 reigns supreme. The show ends with the guys coming up with unique ways to make bad baseball teams be more fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie’s CFB Preview
Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Murphy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Eddie breaking down all the key topics in CFB and throwing out some of his favorite bets. Then it’s onto the picks where Toby joins Eddie as an honorary New Yorker by backing Aaron Judge. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Eddie talks about Akron covering a massive spread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Warrick Goes to Ireland
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with the guys reflecting on what they’ve learned from a year full of Trendy. Then it’s onto the picks where Brett sticks in the Premier League while Toby throws out some Irish college football bets. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where both guys are hoping Caitlin Clark and the WNBA don’t get lost in the NFL madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking the Toby Approach
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with a recap of Toby’s London adventure where wine deals at the Eras Tour take center stage. Then it’s onto the picks where Brett finds soccer in Germany and France to bet on while Toby dives back into MLB. In the Second Guess Express, Toby issues a public service announcement while Brett backs Boniface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Premier League Preview and Picks
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Brett and Toby doing an exhaustive preview of the upcoming Premier League season. Then it’s onto the picks where Toby backs City in his favorite way and Brett is not so bullish about some of the Top 6 favorites. In the Second Guess Express, the guys try to find a reason to bet against Erling Haaland being the Premier League’s top talisman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Carmelo Team USA’s Secret Coach?
Toby Mergler is joined by Martin Weiss for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Martin and Toby giving out their winners and losers for the Olympics. Then it’s onto the picks where Toby explores the rest of the events while Martin focuses strictly on Olympic hoops. The show ends with Toby fulfilling his patriotic duty and handing out another gold medal via the Second Guess Express. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA all the way
Toby Mergler is joined by Martin Weiss for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Martin and Toby discussing what is the line for what is considered a sport at the Olympics. Then it’s onto the picks where both Toby and Martin have the same exact thought on Team USA basketball. In the Second Guess Express, Martin hops on the FIBA Schroder Express. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raising the Olympic Torch Through Randy’s Donuts
Toby Mergler is joined by Martin Weiss for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby and Martin talking about the appeal of the Olympics to both casual and hardcore sports fans. Then it’s onto the picks where Martin throws out some USA basketball bets that need to walk a fine line while Toby introduces everyone to speed climbing. For the Second Guess Express, both Martin and Toby agree that Wemby’s turnover line has some potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Olympic Fun!
Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with the guys musing about other Olympic sports LeBron would excel at. Then it’s onto the picks where US Olympians and Kansas City Royals feature prominently. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where both Mark and Toby have more basketball bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toby Mergler, Olympic Sailor
Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby challenging Mark if it’s possible in 2024 to fake being an Olympian in a random sport. After that thought exercise, it’s onto the picks where the US takes center stage along with a few baseball bets. For the Second Guess Express, it’s trivia time for Mark as Toby looks to trip him up with a fun fact about a former NBA player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making Green on the Red, White and Blue
Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Mark and Toby discussing LeBrons excellent representation of the US in the Olympics. Then it’s onto the picks where the guys back America but also mix in some international flavor. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Mark heads north of the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad hates America….maybe?
Toby Mergler is joined by Brad Evans for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby and Brad taking turns sharing their favorite things about the Summer Olympics. Then it’s onto the picks where aside from USWMNT getting Toby’s stamp of approval, it’s all MLB all the time. In the Second Guess Express, it’s back to more NFL Futures where Brad backs a Jonathan Taylor bounce back season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad wants a Burrow-inspired hairpiece
Toby Mergler is joined by Brad Evans for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Brad and Toby talking about the proposed expansion to 18-games by the NFL. Then it’s onto the picks where aside from a French soccer bet, is once again MLB heavy. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where once again NFL futures make an appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crossing the Rubicon of Uranus Jokes
Toby Mergler is joined by Brad Evans for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby’s concern for Brad’s Summer League betting as well as Bronny James’ ROY odds. After that it’s onto the bets where the MLB and Uranus jokes reign supreme. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where NFL futures make an appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bevy of baseball bets
Toby Mergler is joined by Jen Piacenti for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Jen and Toby looking back at how the books may have missed out on the new rules of the Home Run Derby. Then it’s onto the picks where Jen is all MLB and Toby pivots to some golf and WNBA All-Star action. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Toby is a bit confused about Team USA’s next matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen Peers Into Her Crystal Ball
Toby Mergler is joined by Jen Piacenti for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Jen and Toby recapping the highs and lows of the first half of the MLB season. Then it’s into the future where Jen walks through which future bets have the best value in the second half of the season. The show ends on the individual futures market where an Aaron Judge bet comes up but not the one you’d think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bohm Or Bust
Toby Mergler is joined by Jen Piacenti for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby and Jen talking about their favorite All-Star Game moments. Then it’s onto the bets where things are focused on Home Run Derby and Jen gives out her darkhorse winner. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Toby hopes his ability to nail winners there doesn’t continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Former Greenskeeper About to Become….the Trendy Champion?
Toby Mergler is joined by Rick Wolf for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with a review of 80s comedies and which ones hold up in current times. Then it’s onto the picks where Rick hops to keep giving out MLB winners while Toby heads back to the pitch in an attempt to make a comeback. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Toby can’t even wait til the end of the show bet Rick’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Good, Then Come
Toby Mergler is joined by Rick Wolf for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with the segments flipped where the picks come first and Rick is once again using umpire data to find winners in the MLB. In the middle of the show the guys get wonky and talk life in the fantasy sports industry. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Rick’s reveals why he failed Toby’s Yankees bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for the Wolf to Howl
Toby Mergler is joined by Rick Wolf for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby giving Rick the floor to explain his work often behind the scenes in helping make fantasy sports what they are today. Then it’s onto the picks where Rick is all in on MLB and Toby dives into soccer action. The Second Guess Express also has Toby picking sides in a major European battle on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA! USA! USA!
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with the guys talking summer vacation plans where Toby wonders if the Arizona bound Brett will be able to be around a body of water. Then it’s onto the picks where the USMNT loom large both in the bets and Toby’s heart. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Toby uses the power of the segment to guarantee a goal for Team USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Team USA and the Copa America
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Brett and Toby breaking down the upcoming Copa America tournament and how Team USA will fare. Then it’s onto the picks where Toby goes to the MLB and WNBA while Brett is all Euro’s and PGA picks. For the Second Guess Express Brett guarantees a goal for Spanish striker Alvaro Morata. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the Euro’s, baby!
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with the guys breaking down the European championships which should be a lot of fun. Then it’s onto the picks where Toby makes sure the conclusion of the two American bound championships aren’t forgotten while Brett is all-in on Ronaldo. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Brett guarantees that most matches will end 1-1, a super exciting result for those who are fans of ties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Name Association
Toby Mergler is joined by Dave Dameshek for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Dave and Toby handing out their picks where Dave backs the favorites as he tries to catch Toby. Then it’s onto the name game, where Toby throws out a few sports names that people can’t help but associate with a certain outcome. For the Second Guess Express, Toby has Dave trying to weigh in on Luka’s ring total. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Ring Wonders
Toby Mergler is joined by Dave Dameshek for the newest episode of Trendy! In a twist, Dave and Toby start off the show with picks featuring the NBA, NHL and US Open before diving into the main attraction. After the bets are handed out, Toby serves Dave a birthday dish of the biggest one-ring wonders across all sports where the biggest of them all is a….boxer? Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Toby worries Pinehurst is going to be too rough that even Scottie Scheffler can’t birdie it enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Dameshek, Uniform Consultant for Hire
Toby Mergler is joined by Dave Dameshek for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Dave and Toby debating when it’s the most fun to talk about great athletes and what should determine our rooting interest. Then it’s onto the picks where Dave is a firm believer in the Panthers and Toby is back in on Caitlin Clark. Then in the Second Guess Express, Toby’s inclusion of the career of Stephen Strasburg has Dave second guessing a few things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toby loves the struggle
Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with the guys taking a look back at the key takeaways from Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Then it’s onto the picks where Mark goes big on Luka and Toby backs Caitlin Clark. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where no one is guessing Jrue Holiday’s impact on this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caitlin Clark, Steph Curry and Horizontal Space
Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the newest episode of Trendy! Mark and Toby discuss Caitlin Clark’s early WNBA career and why her Steph Curry-like use of space explains a lot of her rise. Then it’s onto the picks where the Finals take center stage along with some MLB action as Mark continues to ride the Machado train. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Toby brings the receipts on Luka’s Game 1 ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka >>> Tatum?
Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Mark and Toby reviewing some of the more interesting bets regarding what could be an epic NBA Finals. Then it’s onto the picks where Toby really mixes it up by diving into the world of tennis. Then in the Second Guess express toby hopes his baseball bet doesn’t backfire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The soccer Super Bowl is here!
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Brett and Toby reacting to the Mavs-Wolves series and in particular where everyone should be at with Anthony Edwards. Then it’s onto the main event -- the Champions League Final -- where the guys focus on their bets on soccer’s Super Bowl. Toby mixes it up a bit in the Second Guess Express by giving out a Rangers-Panthers bet and hoping it hits for the sake of a certain Extra Point’s producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earn your fandom
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby and Brett discussing why long-suffering fan bases are so fun to root for and why expansion franchises that win right away are the worst. Then it’s onto the picks where Brett is all in on the RBC Canadian Open and Toby is back to basketball. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Brett feels regret over not selecting Rory McIlroy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Mavs-Wolves, please
Toby Mergler is joined by Brett Koremenos for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Brett and Toby discussing whether they should be worried that the current conference finals are going to be a glimpse into the future. Then it’s onto the picks where Mavs-Wolves reigns supreme and both Toby and Brett are banking on a Wolves player to step up in some way. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Brett hopes he doesn’t regret not getting behind Naz Reid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SpaghettiFest: Get Sauced
Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Murphy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby letting Eddie loose to create his own lineup for a music festival and spoiler alert: Pearl Jam is the headliner. Then it’s onto the picks where Eddie is trying to jinx his Rangers opponent while Toby keeps things simple with no parleys. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express -- the most profitable segment on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The inspiring Andrew Nembhard
Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Murphy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with the guys discussing Eddie’s irrational confidence skill in honor of Andrew Nembhard. Then it’s onto the picks where the Rangers ones are about to be judged and the guys throw down some new ones featuring the MLB and NBA. The show ends with Toby letting us know just how great Bayer Leverkusen has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RIP Knicks, Long Live NY
Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Murphy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with New York’s favorite son Eddie taking the temperature of all the city’s teams. Then it’s onto the picks where both puck and basketball take center stage. To end the show it’s the Second Guess Express where Toby uses his bad luck to help boost Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toby’s Tilting
Toby Mergler is joined by Brad Evans for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby leaning into his tilt and asking Brad for his best slump-busting advice. Then it’s onto the picks where caution is an afterthought for Toby as he and Brad spar over Caitlin Clark among other bets. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express, the only place of perfection during Toby's disastrous week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That’s no moon, it’s Brad in the Death Star
Toby Mergler is joined by Brad Evans for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Brad and Toby sharing some of their career wisdom and the lurking threat of A.I. Then it’s onto the picks, which A.I. isn’t making, but Toby and Brad are as the NBA and MLB pique their interest. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Toby second guesses Brad’s conduct at a graduation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Related, Unrelated
Toby Mergler is joined by Brad Evans for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Brad and Toby discussing their approaches to betting baseball props and why those bets seem to present good value. Then it’s onto the picks where, you guessed it, baseball bets reign supreme with a sprinkle of soccer and NBA in there as well. In the Second Guess Express, it’s actually baseball Brad that has a NBA bet he’s sure to regret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate’s on a Heater
Toby Mergler is joined by Nate Lundy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Nate and Toby breaking down how much hockey coaches matter overall and when it comes to your bets. Then it’s onto the picks where Nate and Toby are both betting on a series in a different sport not to close out. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Nate and Toby have been absolutely on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Throwing Dirt on Denver
Toby Mergler is joined by Nate Lundy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby asking Nate what the local feeling is in Denver after the surprising start to the series and spoiler alert: it’s not good. Then it’s onto the bets where Toby is stuck with the Nuggets while Nate hopes he can have better timing on Adolis Garcia’s best games. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Toby wishes he could just robotically stick to Monday’s slate all week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NHL overtime is the best overtime
Toby Mergler is joined by Nate Lundy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Nate and Toby breaking down the present and future of the NHL playoffs where Nate believes Dallas and Colorado’s matchup may dictate the whole thing. Then it’s onto the picks featuring a lot of NBA playoff action with some MLB fun sprinkled in between. In the Second Guess Express, Toby seeks to understand the Rangers moneyline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dad Jokes & NBA Playoffs
Toby Mergler is joined by Martin Weiss for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with 30-minute band banter where Martin admits to subsidizing everyone else’s Spotify. Then it’s onto the bets where the playoffs and bad dad jokes reign supreme. In the Second Guess Martin gives out the only pick he might get right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami Martin
Toby Mergler is joined by Martin Weiss for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Martin and Toby breaking down how to bet this Timberwolves team that has a chance to make some serious noise in the playoffs. Then it’s onto the picks where Martin goes big on bets involving Kyrie and the shorthanded Heat. Then in the Second Guess Express, Martin and Toby both give out bets they feel are locks to hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Changing the Guard
Toby Mergler is joined by Martin Weiss for the newest episode of Trendy! The show opens with Toby and Martin discussing the changing of the guard in the NBA as LeBron, KD and Steph all face early exits. Then it’s onto the picks where Martin has zero respect for CJ McCollum and the Pelicans while Toby sticks to being the squarest man in America. And just before the Second Guess Express, Martin paints the picture of a bounce back game for a Denver Nugget not named Jokic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QB Madness & the NFL Draft
Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Murphy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Eddie and Toby discussing all things NFL draft -- trades, QB value and if offensive players are going to dominate the first round. Then it’s onto the picks where the No. 5 pick has lots of value to both Eddie and Toby but so does some plays in the NBA and NHL. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Toby is all about the Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Murphy, future king of NY radio
Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Murphy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Eddie, future king of New York radio, delivering his NY sports power rankings which will be sure to have all fellow New Yorkers politely agree. Then it’s onto the picks where Toby backs Eddie’s Yankees while Eddie puts his faith in the Lightning. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Toby gives out a take on some soccer action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s all going New York’s way
Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Murphy for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with some NHL futures talk where Eddie tries not to get too excited about his Rangers while backing Winnipeg and Boston to make some noise. Then it’s onto the picks where the Knicks love is real and Toby breaks up the NBA/NHL monotony with a MLB pick. For the Second Guess Express Eddie gives out another NHL pick he hopes he doesn’t regret leaving on the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Herro is no hero
Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby bringing Mark into his 30-minute band vortex before leaving with a homework assignment of listening to a Drake album. After school is out, Mark and Toby go back and forth on NBA bets where they find themselves firmly at odds over Tyler Herro and the Heat’s chances. The Second Guess wraps up the show where Mark takes a stab at breaking news that is definitely, totally accurate about Kawhi Leonard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucky No. 7 Seeds
Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the newest episode of Trendy! The show starts with Mark and Toby giving a comprehensive breakdown of the NBA playoffs, highlighting some 7-seeds that could make some noise. Then it’s onto the picks where to no one’s surprise, Mark is all about his Lakers. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Toby takes a break from basketball to dish out a soccer bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices