
The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast
Every NFL season, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and professional sports gambler Simon Hunter analyze every matchup to select their best bets from the NFL slate. Utilizing Action Network's data-driven analysis, the latest injury news and insider info from Simon's network of professional bettors, together they craft their betting card for the weekend, along with moneyline parlays, totals, survivor pool picks and so much more. For the 2023 NFL season, The Favorites will have new episodes every Sunday night, Tuesday and Thursday. Proudly presented by bet365, the world's favorite sports book brand.
Latest episodes

Jul 13, 2021 • 51min
NFC Win Total Best Bets
We head this week to the NFC as Chad Millman welcomes professional gambler Simon Hunter and Action Network analyst Raheem Palmer on to talk all things NFL Win Totals across the NFC. Are the Bears undervalued? Does Matthew Stafford matter? And is Washington the most underrated team in the NFL right now? All this and more and Training Camp season approaches for the NFL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2021 • 36min
Thursday Thunderdome w/GiraffeNeckMarc
Marc Luino, better known by his social media handle GiraffeNeckMarc, joins Chad Millman inside the Thursday Thunderdome as he competes with Simon Hunter and Action Network Mr. Everything Danny Donahue in our epic battle of wagers and wits. The baseball fanatic and YouTube king will face stiff competition and Chad tosses out questions about contracts, Canada and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2021 • 39min
AFC Win Total Best Bets
With the NFL training camps approaching in the weeks ahead, host Chad Millman welcomes pro gambler Simon Hunter and Action Network handicapper Raheem Palmer on to discuss their favorite win totals for the AFC. But first, the trio touches on the NBA Finals, which tips off tonight between the Bucks and Suns, and Simon gives a sneak peak into the hiring process of a Vegas runner. Want to work for a professional gambler? Better get your mother on the phone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2021 • 39min
Thursday Thunderdome w/Morten Andersen
Pro Football Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen enters the Thunderdome this week, as host Chad Millman pits him against his Great Dane Nation podcast producer Tom Carroll, a.k.a. TommyFreezePops, and Favorites' co-host Simon Hunter. The Copenhagen native and the 2nd-leading scorer in NFL history, Andersen has his work cut out for him in our battle of wagers and wits, tackling questions about the future of the NFL, Denmark, 1982 and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2021 • 33min
NBA Conference Finals w/Justin Phan and Matt Moore
The NBA is barreling to a thrilling conclusion, as four franchises with just one title between them battle it out on a quest for glory. Also on a quest for glory is co-host Simon Hunter, whose beloved England wages metaphorical war versus Germany in EURO 2020 while this show recorded, much to the delight of host Chad Millman.After Simon gets himself under control, Action Network NBA betting experts Justin Phan and Matt Moore join the show to break down where the gambling value lies with the Bucks, Clippers and Suns, and discuss what the sharpest angles are to play in this thrilling end to a unique season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 2021 • 36min
Thursday Thunderdome
We have our first Thunderdome rematch, as host Chad Millman welcomes back Collin Wilson and Alex Monaco to square off against his co-host and best friend Simon Hunter in our weekly battle of wagers and wits. Together they will tackle great moments in Western New York history, as well as EURO 2020 and the reality TV / pro sports crossovers. It's anybody's game this week! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 2021 • 43min
Ranking NFL QB Situations
With NFL training camps looming, host Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter invite on Action Network NFL fantasy expert Matthew Freedman to rank every NFL quarterback room. While some may be top-heavy, most are only one injury away from potential disaster. Together they look through a gambling lens to see which teams are sitting pretty, which teams are in need of an upgrade, and which teams may be sitting on a time bomb. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 2021 • 28min
Thursday Thunderdome with ESPN's Jordan Schultz
NBA analyst and co-host of the Pull Up Podcast with CJ McCollum, our guest Jordan Schultz enters the Thursday Thunderdome to square off against Simon Hunter and beloved and very hoarse editor Michael Leboff this week. Host Chad Millman will cover manager ejections, famous autographs and all things 2005 in our epic test of wagers and wits. Leboff may still be basking in the glow of another Islanders victory, but he'll need to get his head in the game to avoid embarrassment this week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 8, 2021 • 39min
NBA Playoff Update with Chris Mannix
Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Chris Mannix joins Chad Millman and Simon Hunter this week to discuss all things betting in the NBA Playoffs, as the reeling Bucks have given way to the surging Nets in the minds of books and gamblers everywhere. Later on, Long Island's own Michael Leboff re-joins for his weekly update on the Islanders, and host Chad continues to refuse a trip to the Nassau Coliseum for an experience Leboff promises will be as "violent" as it is memorable. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2021 • 38min
Thursday Thunderdome with 76ers CEO Scott O'Neil
One of the most admired executives in professional sports enters the Thunderdome this week as Scott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, tests his skills against pro gambler Simon Hunter and Action Network NBA writer Matt Moore. Host Chad Millman leads our weekly test of wagers and wits, and together they discuss deviled eggs, Moses Malone, pooping your pants, and so much more. O'Neil, who serves as CEO of both the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, is also author of the new book "Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded and Thriving," available now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.