

Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show
FOX Sports
Welcome to Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast that dives deep into the exhilarating world of sports gambling. Join host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz & sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich, as they break down NFL and college football betting with expert insights, favorite picks, best bets, and comprehensive analysis on the hottest football storylines. What sets us apart? Bear, Geoff & Sammy place real bets, offering you an authentic, high-stakes experience.
Catch new episodes of Bear Bets every Monday, Thursday and don’t miss our limited series Big Noon Kickoff Presets: Bruce & The Bear dropping every Friday all college football season. In this exclusive series, Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica dive into all things college football—picks, news, and insider information—throughout the season.
Tune in for your ultimate winning play. Follow Bear and Geoff on X @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz, @spshoot.
Catch new episodes of Bear Bets every Monday, Thursday and don’t miss our limited series Big Noon Kickoff Presets: Bruce & The Bear dropping every Friday all college football season. In this exclusive series, Bruce Feldman and Chris "Bear" Fallica dive into all things college football—picks, news, and insider information—throughout the season.
Tune in for your ultimate winning play. Follow Bear and Geoff on X @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz, @spshoot.
Episodes
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Oct 11, 2024 • 26min
Bruce & The Bear: Monster Big Ten matchup, Red River Rivalry, & more
On this week’s edition of Bruce and the Bear, Chris Fallicia and Bruce Feldman dive into some of the biggest matchups of the college football season. October 12th in Eugene has been circled on the calendar all year, as the 3rd-ranked Oregon Ducks take on the 2nd-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The guys also give you the inside scoop on the Red River Rivalry kicking off in Dallas, and the Big Noon Kickoff game between the Arizona Wildcats and 14th-ranked BYU Cougars. Up next, gambling expert Sam Panayotovich, joins Bruce and the Bear to take you through the wild line movement in the Purdue at Illinois game. Colorado also takes on one of their toughest ranked opponents this season, Kansas State, who currently sits in the Top 20. Make sure to join us every Friday here at Bruce & The Bear to find out where you can get an edge with the insider information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 43min
NFL Week 6 Preview: Cowboys vs Lions, Bills vs Jets & More
The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 6 matchups. Geoff Schwartz kicks off the show talking about the New York Jets' decision to fire head coach Robert Saleh.In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join Geoff to preview some of the Week 6 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the Detroit Lions, the Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets & more.To wrap the podcast, Geoff gives you the Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see the under hitting in Denver. Jets Fire Robert Saleh (1:40) TNF: Niners vs Seahawks (09:50) Super 6: Bears vs Jags & Cowboys vs Lions (13:20) Bills vs Jets (28:20) Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (38:30)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartzGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $250 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 9/19/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/ftball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 11min
CFB Week 7 Preview: Ohio State at Oregon, Texas vs Oklahoma and more
October 12th. The weekend we’ve all had circled on our calendars for months is FINALLY here! Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz, coming off of a 7-1 weekend, break down all the biggest matchups. Is parity here to stay in college football? In this week’s edition of the Gambling Group Chat, Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich join the guys to dive into the top-5 heavyweight bout in Oregon as the Ducks host the Ohio State Buckeyes. The “GGC” also finds an edge on the Red River Rivalry in Dallas, Ole Miss traveling to Death Valley to take on LSU, and a loaded Big 12 slate as well. To wrap the podcast, Geoff and Bear give you their Best Bets presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Will Penn State roll on the road at USC?🏈: Ohio State at Oregon (5:13)🏈: Texas vs Oklahoma (16:27)💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (62:36)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2024 • 25min
Bruce & The Bear: Travis Hunter jumps in Heisman odds, Michigan at UW, Clemson at FSU & more
On this week’s edition of Bruce and the Bear, Chris Fallica and Bruce Feldman take you through the biggest matchups on the college football slate. Are the #9 ranked Missouri Tigers in trouble at #25 Texas A&M in College Station? Up next, one of our favorite gambling experts, Sam Panayotovich, joins the guys to give you the insider scoop from the book. Is it time to jump on Cam Ward in the Heisman futures market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
NFL Week 5 Preview: Cowboys vs Steelers, Ravens vs Bengals & More
The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 5 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show revisiting team win totals.In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, John Murray & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 5 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens vs the Cincinnati Bengals & more.To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see the Kansas City Chiefs hitting the under at home. Gambling Group Chat (14:10) Super 6: Cardinals @ Niners (30:49) Cowboys @ Steelers (39:56) Saints @ Chiefs (46:00) Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (58:25)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartzGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $250 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 9/19/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/ftball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
CFB Week 6 Preview: Missouri at Texas A&M, UCLA at Penn State, Iowa at Ohio State & more
Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off this edition of Bear Bets with a few notes we have learned over the first month of the season. Do we actually feel better about UGA after their loss at Alabama? In the Gambling Group Chat, betting experts Will Hill and Sam Panayotovich join us to dive into all the key matchup this weekend. Who will take home the only ranked on ranked matchup in College Station between Mizzou and Texas A&M? The guys then wrap the show with Geoff’s fade of the week followed by their Best Bets sponsored by DraftKings. 🏈: Mizzou at Texas A&M (11:25)🏈: Iowa at Ohio State (18:39)💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (55:08)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2024 • 27min
Bruce & The Bear: #2 Dawgs at #4 Tide, UNLV QB bails, #20 Oklahoma State at #23 K State & more
On this week’s edition of Bruce & The Bear, Chris "Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman break down the MASSIVE matchup in Tuscaloosa, as the 2nd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs take on the 4th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. The duo also gives you a betting edge for the two other ranked on ranked matchups between Illinois and Penn State as well as Oklahoma State at Kansas State. Bruce and Bear then bring on gambling expert Sam Panayotovich to dive into the WILD story out of UNLV where starting QB Matthew Sluka left the program amid a 3-0 start and potential CFP playoff run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
NFL Week 4 Preview: Cowboys vs Giants, Bills vs Ravens & Coach of the Year Race
The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 4 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing underdogs having their 2nd best mark in the last 20 years through Week 3.In this week’s Gambling Group Chat, Sam Panayotovich & Will Hill join the guys to preview some of the Week 4 games in the NFL including the Dallas Cowboys vs the New York Giants, the Buffalo Bills vs the Baltimore Ravens & more.To wrap the podcast, Geoff & Bear give you their Best Bets of the Week presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Geoff also hands out his Fade of the Week, which could see the Kansas City Chiefs passing a ton in Los Angeles. TNF: Cowboys vs Giants (05:44) Super 6: Eagles vs Buccaneers (24:00) Coach of the Year (44:35) Fade of the Week (52:52) Best Bets of the Week Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook (55:00)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartzGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS).1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $250 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 9/19/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/ftball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 14min
CFB Week 5 Preview: Georgia at Alabama, Illinois at Penn State, Colorado at UCF & more
Off of a 6-3 week, Chris “Bear” Fallica & Geoff Schwartz get you ready for another thrilling slate of college football this weekend. The duo starts in the Heisman futures market. Can Colorado’s Travis Hunter take home the biggest individual prize? In this week’s edition of the Gambling Group Chat, betting experts Will Hill & Sam Panayotovich join us to kick around the biggest matchups including Georgia traveling to Alabama, Illinois heading to Penn State, and Oklahoma State taking on Kansas State. To wrap the podcast, Geoff gives his Fade of the Week before the guys hand out their Best Bets of the Week sponsored by DraftKings. 🏈: Heisman Futures(4:08)🏈: Georgia at Alabama (11:00)💰: Geoff's Fade of the Week & Best Bets Presented by DraftKings (64:24)Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2024 • 21min
Bruce & The Bear: Texas & Michigan QB changes, Vols at Sooners, Utes at Pokes and more
On this week’s edition of Bruce and The Bear, Chris Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive into THE story around college football and the emergence of Arch Manning. The starlet will be forced into his first ever start after an injury to Quinn Ewers. Is it time to buy low in the Heisman market with Ewers? In Norman, the Oklahoma Sooners host the white-hot Tennessee Volunteers in their first SEC matchup. What is Bruce hearing from the Sooner camp? Gambling expert Sam Panayotovich then joins the pod to take us inside the wild line movement in Utah at Oklahoma State game. Make sure to join us every Friday here at Bruce & The Bear to find out where you can get an edge with insider information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


