

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.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 26min
Bruce & The Bear: #16 Texas A&M at #8 Notre Dame, #18 South Florida at #5 Miami & More
On this week’s show, Bruce and Bear break down a loaded college football slate highlighted by #6 Georgia vs #15 Tennessee in Knoxville. Can the Vols finally crack the code against Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs, or will Georgia make it nine straight wins?
We also head to Death Valley where #3 LSU hosts Florida. Bruce explains why Brian Kelly’s Tigers look like the better team on both sides of the ball.
From there it’s off to South Beach, where Miami faces #18 South Florida in a suddenly top-25 matchup. Can USF’s dual-threat QB Byrum Brown keep the Bulls within the number, or is Miami too strong at home?
Sammy P joins for The Walkthrough with sportsbook insights, including rumors swirling about Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons, public action piling on Georgia, and why Texas A&M at Notre Dame could be a playoff pivot game. We wrap up with the Two Minute Drill, flying through cupcake week in the Big Ten and a sneaky ACC play with Clemson at Georgia Tech.
Intro: 0:00
#6 Georgia at #15 Tennessee: 2:08
Florida at #3 LSU: 4:46
#18 South Florida at #5 Miami: 9:13
Arkansas at #17 Ole Miss: 12:36
#16 Texas A&M at #8 Notre Dame: 16:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2025 • 24min
Top NFL Bets To Make Money In Week 2
Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season is here & our gambling experts are revealing the five best bets you need to place immediately, plus their favorite bonus props & futures to wager.
Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have crunched all the numbers, submerged themselves in the research & are now ready to share their NFL betting strategies. The trio starts off by going through their five top wagers to focus on this weekend. Next, they reveal their favorite Week 2 prop bets, before giving you future bets that you need to lock in now.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO1:45 EALGES VS CHIEFS5:42 JAGUARS VS BENGALS7:24 PATRIOTS VS DOLPHINS10:28 GIANTS VS DALLAS13:00 RAIDERS VS CHARGERS14:52 CONCERNS FOR LIONS17:35 BEST BETS21:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 1min
College Football Week 3 Gambling Guide | #6 Georgia vs #15 Tennessee + David Pollack Interview
Week 3 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks!
David Pollack Interview – College Football Hall Of Famer David Pollack joins the show ahead of the big matchup between the #6 Georgia Bulldogs and #15 Tennessee Volunteers. He also chats the other big games around the SEC including Wisconsin vs #19 Alabama.
Top Week 3 Games:Can Florida bounce back against #3 LSU?Can #12 Clemson take down Georgia Tech?Does #18 South Florida have a chance against #5 Miami?Can #4 Oregon keep things going against Northwestern?
That and so much more on this Week 3 College Football Gambling Guide!
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO03:00 FUTURE BETS AFTER WEEK 206:00 DAVID POLLACK INTERVIEW30:00 GEORGIA VS TENNESSEE33:00 CLEMSON VS GEORGIA TECH36:30 USF VS MIAMI40:00 REST OF THE TOP GAMES52:40 BEST BETS57:25 OUTRO
GAMBLING 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 physically present where available. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Offer void in NH/OR/ONT. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as 8 $25 Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours), are single-use and non-withdrawable. Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/promos. Offer expires 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook #dkpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2025 • 27min
Week 2 College Football Recap: Oklahoma Beats Michigan, Bad Beats & Early Lines We're Eyeing
Week 2 of the 2025 College Football season was packed with upsets, blow out wins, bad beats & more. Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich recap their bets from Week 2 including the Kansas vs Missouri, Ole Miss vs Kentucky, Michigan vs Oklahoma & more. The Kansas vs Missouri game might have a bad beat that the guys think about for a while. Finally, the guys look ahead and circle some early Week 3 College Football lines they are eyeing including the #6 Georgia Bulldogs vs #15 Tennessee Volunteers.
CHAPTERS:00:00 DISCLAIMER01:35 INTRO02:30 WEEKEND RECAP05:30 DUKE VS ILLINOIS09:45 BAD BEATS18:00 EARLY LINES WE'RE EYEING23:00 OUTRO
GAMBLING 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 physically present where available. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Offer void in NH/OR/ONT. Void where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as 8 $25 Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours), are single-use and non-withdrawable. Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/promos. Offer expires 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2025 • 21min
Bruce & Bear Week 2: Iowa at #16 Iowa State, #15 Michigan at #18 Oklahoma & more
Bruce Feldman, Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Sammy Panayotovich dive into a couple of classic rivalries and the Top 25 showdown this week.
We kick things off with the Cy-Hawk rivalry, as Iowa travels to Ames to face #16 Iowa State, analyzing QB play from Mark Gronowski and Rocco Becht, defensive matchups, and why history says the total will go under. Then it’s the Border War, with Kansas heading to Missouri... can the Jayhawks cover as underdogs?
The marquee clash is #15 Michigan vs #18 Oklahoma, where sharp betting movement helps shape the outlook. Plus, Sammy P joins us forThe Walkthrough to reveal the insider information from the sportsbook.
Make sure to tune in EVERY Friday for Bruce & The Bear where we give you insights, betting trends, and expert picks to prepare you for college football Saturday.
Intro: (0:00)
Iowa vs #16 Iowa State: (1:50)
Kansas at Mizzou (4:99)
#15 Michigan at #18 Oklahoma: (6:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2025 • 22min
Top 5 NFL Bets To Make For Week 1
Do you like winning money? Bear Bets has you covered! Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is here & our gambling experts are revealing the five best bets you need to place immediately, plus their favorite bonus props & futures to wager.Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have crunched all the numbers, submerged themselves in the research & are now ready to share their NFL betting strategies. The trio starts off by going through their five top wagers to focus on this weekend. Next, they reveal their favorite Week 1 prop bets, before giving you three future bets that you need to lock in now.
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO1:31 LIONS AT PACKERS3:58 DOLPHINS AT COLTS5:20 RAIDERS AT PATRIOTS17:15 BUCCANEERS AT FALCONS8:30 TITANS AT BRONCOS9:40 FAVORITE FUTURE WAGER17:45 SURVIVOR PICK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2025 • 38min
College Football Week 2 Gambling Guide | Michigan vs Oklahoma + Matt Campbell Interview
Week 2 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks!Matt Campbell Interview – Iowa State Cyclones head coach joins the show ahead of Iowa State vs Iowa rivalry game to break down the matchup and what to expect this season.Top Week 2 Games: Can Iowa State beat Iowa once again?Can Michigan take down Oklahoma in Norman?Can Duke pull off the upset of Illinois?Can Arch Manning & Texas Longhorns bounce back?That and so much more on this Week 2 College Football Gambling Guide!
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:30 TEAMS WE'RE WORRIED ABOUT04:25 MATT CAMPBELL INTERVIEW10:30 TOP COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES15:40 IOWA VS IOWA ST20:30 OKLA ST VS OREGON23:10 OTHER CFB GAMES31:30 BEST BETS35:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2025 • 37min
Week 1 College Football Recap: Ohio State Upsets Texas, Bill Belichick Disaster & More
Week 1 of the 2025 College Football season was action packed with upsets, blow out wins, bad beats & more.Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich recap their bets from Week 1 including the Miami Hurricanes win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Florida State's upset of Alabama & more. The guys also highlight the most impressive wins from Week 1 and also some preseason takes they might want back like Dylan Raiola & Nebraska's breakout season.Finally, the guys look ahead and circle some early Week 2 College Football lines they are eyeing including Michigan's team total under vs the Oklahoma Sooners.
CHAPTERS:ALABAMA VS. FLORIDA ST. (5:00)LSU VS. CLEMSON (8:00)UTAH VS. UCLA (9:20)TCU VS. UNC (13:30)PRESEASON TAKE WE WANT BACK (16:20)WORST BEAT OF THE WEEK (25:00)WEEK 2 EARLY LINES (26:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2025 • 26min
Bruce & The Bear Week 1: #1 Texas at #3 Ohio State, #6 Notre Dame at #10 Miami & more
Bruce Feldman, a leading college football analyst at Fox, joins Chris 'Bear' Fallica to tackle the excitement of Week 1. They dive into the showdown between #1 Texas and #3 Ohio State, pondering if Arch Manning will shine. As #9 LSU faces #4 Clemson, they debate if Garrett Nussmeier can break LSU's Week 1 curse. The clash of #6 Notre Dame and #10 Miami reveals intriguing betting trends, while Sammy Panayotovich breaks down line movements for key matchups, including Alabama vs. Florida State. The conversation culminates with potential upsets in the Power 4 vs. Group of 5.

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
College Football Week 1 Gambling Guide | Texas vs Ohio State Preview + Mario Cristobal Interview
Week 1 of the 2025 College Football season is here, and we’ve got your ultimate betting guide, previews, and expert picks!Mario Cristobal Interview:Miami Hurricanes head coach joins the show ahead of Miami vs Notre Dame to break down the matchup and what to expect this season.Texas vs Ohio State Preview & Betting Picks:Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich dive into one of the biggest Week 1 games. Which rookie QB can be trusted? Are they betting the over or under? Full analysis of the Longhorns vs Buckeyes showdown on FOX.Other Top Week 1 Games Covered:Bill Belichick’s debut as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Clemson vs LSU, Alabama vs Florida State & Baylor vs Auburn. Plus, the guys break down the viral Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift engagement betting odds!CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO02:00 BIGGEST QUESTIONS HEADING INTO THE SEASON06:10 MARIO CRISTOBAL INTERVIEW17:15 TEXAS VS OHIO STATE22:00 LSU VS CLEMSON29:20 NOTRE DAME VS MIAMI35:00 REST OF WEEK 1 GAMES50:00 TAYLOR SWIFT & TRAVIS KELCE54:30 RECAP & OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


