The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

Former Brewers pitcher and 1984 Olympic silver medalist Don August joins Chad Millman and Sean Zerillo to tell his story about being approached by Taiwanese gangsters in the mid-1990s to throw games in an international baseball league. Don shares this harrowing experience, as well as what it was like to play in the '84 games, as he prepares his memoir for publication. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week senior writer for ESPN Wright Thompson joins former boss Chad Millman to talk Michael Jordan and the greatness of the '90s Chicago Bulls. Years ago Thompson wrote one of the seminal articles portraying Jordan's tortured life post-basketball. Today, as a highly-anticipated documentary series covering the '98 Bulls is set for release shortly, he shares his thoughts on everything from Jordan's evolving views of his own greatness, to Kobe Bryant and the timeless appeal of the Bulls' starting lineup music.Later in the show, Chad is joined by fellow Windy City native Danny Parkins, preeminent Chicago sports radio host at 670 The Score, to talk Bulls, debate the next Chicago sports champion, and why growing quarantine facial hair is always in fashion. Plus, Parkins shares the simple, generous way he's been making an impact online in the last few weeks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our nation continues to wade through a historic health crisis, host Chad Millman welcomes back his NFL SuperContest crew of Darren Rovell & pro gambler Simon Hunter.Together the trio talks through the possibilities of a delayed, amended and/or fan-less NFL season, how upcoming changes in NFL playoff seeding impact the futures market, and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman welcomes the kingpin of NFL free agency news and analysis Bill Barnwell to the program, and together with Chris Raybon the guys discuss the impact of free agent signings across the league thus far. What impact will Tom Brady's arrival have in Tampa? How can Jimmy Graham not be an "F" grade signing for Chicago? What is wrong inside Bill O'Brien's brain? Answers to all these and more, plus a heartwarming gambling story interlude from Michael Leboff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild and sudden developments are becoming the norm these days, and host Chad Millman welcomes Darren Rovell back to the show to discuss the impact the Coronavirus is having on the domestic sports landscape and beyond. What are the chances March Madness is played in empty arenas? And (with all due respect to those battling this pandemic) how could this pandemic affect point spreads?Later, ex-NBA star and beloved Bay Area radio host Tom Tolbert joins the show to discuss his experiences in front of a (nearly) vacant arena with the Clippers, as well as the heartless realities one must embrace when leveraging unsettling information to bet. Together Chad and Tom share plenty of self-deprecating gallows humor in an episode both were hesitant to see air.We also hear another story from editor Michael Leboff about an Islanders' "glue guy" he simply can't forget. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the kind of podcast episode people write epic poems about. First up is PGA tour winner Brendan Steele taking hockey bets, cramming six amateurs into a rental car, and the legend of Phil Mickelson. And we've got Daniel Scotti going toe-to-toe with a Soviet boxing Olympic medalist. Plus degenerate producer Matt Mitchell "talking" with Tom Hanks.And most importantly, we have the hottest impressionist in America, Indiana's own Joey Mulinaro, dropping by for an incredible, fully-improvised Gus Johnson showcase.So what are you waiting for? Get listenin'! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Kiper Jr. is the Godfather of NFL Draft coverage. In recognition of his trailblazing spirit and tireless work ethic, host Chad Millman welcomes Mel to the show, along with Matthew Freedman of the Action Network. Together this trio enjoys a rousing discussion on betting the NFL Combine, as well the evolution of the NFL Draft as a cultural phenomenon, and Mel's rise to Draft prominence from obsessed teen to universally respected ESPN veteran. We also hear from Action Network contributor Michael Calabrese, who shares a heartwarming adolescent story of death, $1.5 million in cash and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, plus a European betting selection from producer and daytime action fiend Matt Mitchell. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a thrilling NBA All-Star Game continues to blow the minds of fans and gamblers alike, Chad Millman welcomes Action Network NBA experts to break it all down. Matt Moore is a veteran NBA journalist, Rob Perez, known by many as World Wide Wob, is a pillar of the NBA social media community and Justin Phan is perhaps the most well-respected NBA bettor alive. Together they discuss the Elam Ending's impact for the NBA moving forward, Rookie of the Year voting and so much more. Later, Chad runs down his "This Week in Gambling" notes in a segment that will prove reminiscent to some. Plus, a loyal listener joins for a round of trivia, Action Network enigma Daniel Scotti shares a great tennis story, and producer Matt Mitchell's covers the Astros scandal from the streets of Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone at The Favorites wants to keep it fresh all year long. Now that the Super Bowl is behind us, host Chad Millman will be introducing listeners to a bevy of new Action Network voices.This week editor Katie Richcreek, producer Matt Mitchell and writer Collin Wilson join Chad as they cover the betting news of the day, including Pete Rose, the XFL's debut and some college basketball Twitter bullying.Plus we hear tales of perseverance in the face of unimaginable odds from editors PJ Walsh and Michael Leboff, and so much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Millman first welcomes Bob Scucci back to the show. Chad already won! In a preseason pool, he had both the Chiefs and the 49ers to win the Super Bowl! The guys then get into the big game and how the wise guys are betting on it. Which team has more value? Is the current line limiting betting? Chad and Bob then welcome the winner of the 2020 Get Your Prop Up Contest. Simon Hunter then joins the show. Simon gives his insight on which prop bets Chad should bet on. These topics and more on this week’s episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.