The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast

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Feb 26, 2020 • 39min

NFL Combine with Mel Kiper Jr.

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.
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Feb 19, 2020 • 42min

NBA Roundtable with Justin Phan, Matt Moore & World Wide Wob

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.
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Feb 12, 2020 • 32min

XFL, Pete Rose & Fading Gout

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.
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Jan 28, 2020 • 42min

Super Bowl LIV with Scooch and Simon Hunter

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.
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Jan 15, 2020 • 48min

Conference Championship Sunday

Chad Millman starts the show with the new #FadeRovell bet in the Conference Championship Round. Will the Titans be able to slowdown the high-powered Chief offense? Chad then welcomes Bob Scucci to the show. They recap the NCAA National Championship before telling you how the wise guys are betting in the NFL for the Conference Championships. Chad then welcomes Darren Rovell and Simon Hunter, who are both in studio, back to the show. Simon tells the story of a guy who won $70,000 during that crazy HOU/KC game. 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.
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Jan 7, 2020 • 31min

Divisional Round Weekend with Scooch

Chad Millman starts the show with the new #FadeRovell bet in the Divisional Round. Will Lamar Jackson have a rushing TD? Chad then welcomes Bob Scucci to the show. They recap Wild Card weekend before telling you how the wise guys are betting in the Divisional Round. The Ravens and Chiefs are massive favorites, do the wise guys agree? Those topics and more on this episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 31, 2019 • 36min

Wild Card Weekend with Scooch, Darren Rovell, and Simon Hunter

Chad Millman had a good year betting on every game against the spread. He went 141-112-3 on the season. Listen to learn the trick of handicapping! Chad then welcomes Bob Scucci and the two dive right into the first round of the playoffs as they let you know how the wise guys are betting. Chad then welcomes Darren Rovell and Simon Hunter back to the show. Did they finish in the money? Find out how the guys did in the $1.5M Super Contest. These topics and more on this episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 23, 2019 • 56min

NFL Week 17 with Scooch and Simon Hunter

Chad Millman and Bob Scucci start off by recapping Sunday’s action. They then jump into this week’s games and tell you how the wise guys are betting. Chad then welcomes Simon Hunter to the show. They guys are right on the edge going into the final week of the season in the $1.5M Super Contest. Simon provides insights one more week to try to get the guys in the top 100! These topics and more on this episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 17, 2019 • 59min

NFL Week 16 with Scooch, Darren Rovell, and Simon Hunter

Chad Millman and Bob Scucci start off by discussing the three Saturday games. Can the Bills go into Foxborough and win? Will Jameis Winston continue to rack up the passing yards now down another receiver? The guys then continue with the rest of the week’s action and tell you how the wise guys are betting. Chad then welcomes Darren Rovell to back to the show. Darren lost his #FadeRovell bet last week and check out what is in store this week for Darren. Simon Hunter then joins the show to go over their picks in the $1.5M Super Contest. The guys are coming off a 1-4 week and only have 2 more weeks to get in the money! These topics and more on this episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dec 10, 2019 • 54min

NFL Week 15 with Scooch and Simon Hunter

Chad Millman and Bob Scucci start off by recapping last week before jumping into this week’s game. Chad is coming off a week when he went 12-2-2 in picking every game! Baltimore is a big favorite Thursday night; can the Jets keep it close? Will the weather have an impact on the game? Chad and Scooch then continue with the rest of the week’s action and how the wise guys are betting. Chad then welcomes Simon Hunter to the show. The guys are coming off a week where they went 4-1. They continue to pick 5 games each week in the $1.5M Super Contest. These topics and more on this episode of The Favorites. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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