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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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 13min
NFL Mock Draft & Early NCAA Tournament Betting Guide
Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz welcome Fox Sports' NFL Report Greg Auman to the show to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft and possible NFL Futures. The guys also welcome Sammy Panayotovich & Will Hill for Gambling Group Chat to talk NCAA College Basketball. The Gambling Group Chat break down the conference tournaments around the corner and the NCAA Tournament not too far away!Catch Bear Bets every week and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartzCHAPTERS:2:30 Early NFL Draft Betting Guide With Greg Auman22:00 Gambling Group Chat39:00 NCAA Basketball Futures01:05:00 Best Bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 • 23min
INDYCAR Betting 101 With Bob Pockrass
Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz welcome Bob Pockrass to Bear Bets to discuss how to bet the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. NTT INDYCAR SERIES kicks off March 2nd on FOX for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 9, 2025 • 30min
Super Bowl LIX Gambling Special
The Super Bowl is here and Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz have every bet covered for you between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas Chiefs. Geoff and Bear take $100 and try to win the most money possible in Super Bowl LIX. The guys talk same game parlays, prop bets and more!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
Feb 7, 2025 • 56min
Super Bowl LIX Prop Bet Special: Coin Toss, Gatorade Color & More
Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Will Hill preview the Super Bowl itself to give all of their prop bets they are eyeing in Super Bowl LIX. The guys also welcome on Elie Barnes of Hex Witchery to give us a look into the future for some of these prop bets. We discuss gatorade color, national anthem time, coin toss and much more!CHAPTERS:01:40 VOODOO HIGH PRIESTESS10:47 TAYLOR SWIFT ENGAGEMENT17:35 GAMBLING GROUP CHAT20:00 CHIEFS ANYTIME TD28:00 BEAR'S PROP BETS31:47 GEOFF'S PROP BETS45:00 BEST BETSCatch 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
Feb 6, 2025 • 30min
Super Bowl LIX Game Preview - Who Has The Edge: Eagles or Chiefs?
Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Will Hill preview the Super Bowl itself and break down where each of these teams have an edge. Are they giving too much credit to the Philadelphia Eagles for their recent playoff stretch or are we undervaluing the playoff version of the Kansas City Chiefs? The guys give their best bets and much more!CHAPTERS:02:30 WHICH TEAM HAS THE EDGE?07:00 GAMBLING GROUP CHAT10:08 OVERRATING THE EAGLES?14:30 UNDERVALUING THE PLAYOFF CHIEFS?19:05 WILL THE LINE SHIFT BY SUNDAY?23:21 BEST BETSCatch 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
Feb 4, 2025 • 39min
Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles Prop Bets & Super Bowl Preview
It is officially Super Bowl week & Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, Sammy P and John Murray are here to take your through the big game. The guys give their early prop bets they love and more! Sammy P gives his best bet that includes a certain Kansas City Chiefs TE to go under on his receiving yards & the boys chat the Lakers' Luka Doncic trade.CHAPTERS:01:45 EARLY SUPER BOWL PREVIEW09:30 EARLY LOOK AT PROPS MARKET14:30 EARLY PROPS WE LOVE21:45 SAMMY P'S BEST BET28:00 LUKA DONCIC TRADECatch 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
Jan 30, 2025 • 49min
Super Bowl Early Preview: Eagles-Chiefs Rematch, Mailbag & Cross-Sport Parlays
The Super Bowl is finally set and the Kansas Chiefs will be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch. Chris “Bear” Fallica, Geoff Schwartz & Will Hill give a super early Super Bowl preview as well as answer some of your questions in a Super Bowl mailbag. Bear also gives his Best Bet which is a cross-sport parlay!CHAPTERS:01:20 SUPER EARLY SUPER BOWL PREVIEW09:40 MAILBAG QUESTIONS14:30 WORST BEAT IN SUPER HISTORY17:30 DOES TAILS NEVER FAIL?26:34 EARLY SUPER BOWL BETS WE'RE TARGETING31:34 BEAR'S BEST BET CROSS-SPORT PARLAYCatch 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
Jan 23, 2025 • 47min
NFC & AFC Championship Preview: Chiefs-Bills, Eagles-Commanders & Best Bets!
Get ready for the NFC & AFC Championships! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz discuss the biggest storylines heading into the Conference Championship round. Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and preview every game on the slate including Chiefs-Bills, Eagles-Commanders. Finally, Bear & Geoff wrap up the show with their best bets of the weekend.CHAPTERS:01:34 Is The Lions Window Closed?06:00 NFC Championship Preview12:10 AFC Championship Preview24:10 Prop Bets27:35 Super 6: Most Receiving Yards37:52 Best BetsCatch 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
Jan 17, 2025 • 35min
Bruce & The Bear: Ohio State vs Notre Dame
THE NATIONAL TITLE IS FINALLY HERE! Bruce Feldman, Chris "Bear" Fallica and Sammy Panayotovich bring you a digestible preview of the College Football Playoff National Championship as the Ohio State Buckeyes battle the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for the crown. The guys dive into the matchups and give you the insider information and picks you need. Can Jeremiyah Love get going against the vaunted Buckeye defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2025 • 44min
NFL Divisional Round Preview! Ravens-Bills, Eagles-Rams & Best Bets!
Get ready for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs! Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz discuss the biggest storylines heading into Divisional Round. Then, Sammy P & Will Hill join the guys for the Gambling Group Chat and preview every game on the slate including Ravens-Bills, Eagles-Rams, Texans-Chiefs & Lions-Commanders. Finally, Bear & Geoff wrap up the show with their best bets of the weekend.05:27 Ravens-Bills13:29 Eagles-Rams21:10 Texans-Chiefs27:23 Lions-Commanders (Super 6)37:18 Best BetsCatch 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
