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New hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz are joined by Action Network founding father Stuckey for the re-launch of this long-running sports betting podcast. Together they discuss the latest NFL news, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way!From the thrills and chills of the NFL season, to the highs and lows of the NFL Draft, and everything in between, The Favorites is your best bet for NFL betting fun every week of the year.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 53min
AFC 1-Seed Options, Theft & a Parlay| NFL Week 16
The Favorites is back for another look at NFL Week 16! Action Network experts Kendra Middleton, Stuckey and Brandon Kravitz look at player props, totals and sides while discussing where they see value in the betting market. How long can Denver's luck continue and what will happen against our Jags this week? How many teams could tie at the top of the AFC? Who might steal that 1-Seed and who have the crew stolen from in their past? Plus, some Action or Distraction, an enticing MNF matchup early and another 2 Kings and a Queen Parlay. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with code POD20 here! Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2025 • 59min
Big TNF Matchup, Minshew's DMs & Guests | NFL Week 16
The Favorites is back for a look at NFL Week 16! Action Network hosts Brandon Kravitz and Kendra Middleton welcome Matt Moore to the show for an early look at the NFL and more. Monday Night Football was rough but can the Steelers make a run after beating Miami? What are we doing with the Christmas Day NFL slate now that it's bad? Thursday Night Football brings a huge matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. How will this game shake up the NFC West? Plus, the crew each plants their flag early on a game in NFL Week 16, Michael Calabrese joins for a quick look at a big college football game and we get some nuggets from the weekly NFL Primer courtesy of Action Director of Research Evan Abrams, delivering everything needed to start digging into the betting week. We're back on The Favorites every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off with promo code POD20. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! Catch the College Football Playoff for the best price - starting at $4.99 with Sling 1 Day Pass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2025 • 30min
Torn ACLs, Big Finishes & A Baby Born | NFL Week 15 Recap
The Favorites is back to recap the NFL Week 15 Sunday slate! Brandon Kravitz, Kendra Middleton and Evan Abrams went live on Action Network's YouTube page to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the day. The crew discusses their GOATs/WOATs and more, including the biggest GOAT of them all, Stuckey, who became a father today! Plus, the Chiefs are done for the year with Mahomes tearing his ACL, the Patriots win streak is over and the crew gives a quick look at Monday Night Football. We'll be back on Tuesday and Thursday this week for more NFL betting content! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off with promo code POD20. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 2025 • 56min
Big Favorites, Recurring Dreams & a Parlay | NFL Week 15
The Favorites is back for another look at NFL Week 15! Action Network experts Kendra Middleton, Stuckey and Brandon Kravitz look at player props, totals and sides and discuss where they're seeing value in the betting market. We've got some massive favorites this week, who will cover and who won't? What recurring dream do you have and what might it mean? Will "respectfully thick", grandpa Rivers actually start in Indy this week? Plus, the crew plays Action or Distraction, Kendra's in a pickle surrounding her love/hate relationship with Trevor Lawrence and we get another 2 Kings and a Queen Parlay on DraftKings. Finally, Brandon and Stuckey are going head-to-head again. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with code POD20 here! Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 2025 • 47min
Old Man Rivers, Video Games & The Primer | NFL Week 15
The Favorites is back for a look at NFL Week 15! Action Network experts Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz go digging early in the week after an exciting overtime game on Monday Night Football. Who's side are you on in the awkward, post game kerfuffle; Justin Herbert or Laura Rutledge? Could Philip Rivers come back and start for Indianapolis at age 44? Which team's going to win the AFC North and how should you bet it? Thursday Night Football brings an exciting NFC South matchup between Atlanta and Tampa Bay, that could shake things up in the division. Plus, the crew each plants their flag early on a game in NFL Week 15 and we get some nuggets from the weekly NFL Primer courtesy of Action Director of Research Evan Abrams, delivering everything needed to start digging into the betting week in the NFL. We're back on The Favorites every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off with promo code POD20. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 2025 • 36min
Thank You, Pete (Kravitz Doesn't Know) | NFL Week 14 Recap
The Favorites is back to recap the NFL Week 14 Sunday slate! Brandon Kravitz, Kendra Middleton, Stuckey and Evan Abrams went live on Action Network's YouTube page to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the day. The crew discusses their GOATs/WOATs and more, including Pete Carroll deciding to cover the spread with a pointless field goal at the end to keep the 2 Kings and a Queen Parlay alive despite Kravitz being oblivious. With a quick look at Monday Night Football between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, we're riding a bad number but we're not dead yet right here on The Favorites. We'll be back on Tuesday and Thursday for more NFL betting! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off with promo code POD20. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2025 • 48min
Drink Progression, Pickles & a Parlay | NFL Week 14
The Favorites is back for another look at NFL Week 14! Action Network experts Kendra Middleton, Stuckey and Brandon Kravitz look at player props, totals and sides and discuss where they're seeing value in the betting market. Will we see Trey Lance for the Chargers this week? Could Pittsburgh and Tomlin part ways? Plus, the crew plays Action or Distraction, Kendra's in a pickle about two mid QBs and they put together their 2 Kings and a Queen Parlay over on DraftKings. So tune in for favorite TV shows, drink progressions and best bets for NFL Week 14 slate! All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with code POD20 here! Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 2025 • 50min
Early Picks, Mischief Night & Printed Pam Anderson | NFL Week 14
The Favorites is back for a look at NFL Week 14! Action Network experts Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz go digging early in the week after another New England Patriots win on Monday Night Football. Are they the real deal and can they be trusted? Is egging houses really still happening? How will Herbert's non-throwing hand hold up? Thursday Night Football brings an exciting matchup between Detroit and Dallas, both off big Thanksgiving games. Is this a must win game for each team's playoff chances? Plus, the crew each plants their flag early on a game in NFL Week 14 and we get some nuggets from the weekly NFL Primer courtesy of Action Director of Research Evan Abrams, delivering everything needed to start digging into the betting week in the NFL. Don't forget to clear that browser history and catch The Favorites every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off with promo code POD20. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2025 • 36min
Rancid Thanksgiving Leftovers | NFL Week 13 Recap
The Favorites is back to recap the NFL Week 13 Sunday slate! Brandon Kravitz, Kendra Middleton and Stuckey went live on Action Network's YouTube page to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the day. It was a pretty ugly week around the league as the Carolina Panthers get passed the LA Rams and unders go 9-5 so far. The crew discusses their GOATs/WOATs and more. Plus, a quick look at Monday Night Football between the New England Patriots and New York Giants right here on The Favorites. We'll be back on Tuesday and Thursday for more NFL betting! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off with promo code POD20. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2025 • 55min
Cranberry Sauce Supremacy & Best Bets | NFL Week 13
Evan Abrams, a sports betting analyst for Action Network, shares his insights on Thanksgiving betting trends and situational analysis. The hosts debate Thanksgiving foods, passionately defending canned cranberry sauce. They explore key matchups, including Stuckey’s Colts pick and Kendra's lean on the Chiefs-Cowboys under. Evan sheds light on public betting quirks and previews the Eagles-Bears game. Plus, they set up a fun parlay with bold nominations from each host, making it a delicious blend of analysis and humor!


