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The Favorites - March Mailbag
The Favorites - March Mailbag

Listeners have submitted dozens of questions, and Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to answer some of their favorites. Together they discuss the most hopeless franchises in the NFL, the biggest changes in sports betting since PASPA's repeal, the proper way to fight Chris Long, and so much more. Plus, they invite all Chicagoland fans far and wide to RSVP NOW for the free Favorites March Madness live event, March 29th at Joe's on Weed in Chicago. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 449 mins
The Favorites - Academy Awards Betting Preview with Michael Lasker
The Favorites - Academy Awards Betting Preview with Michael Lasker

The 97th Academy Awards are this Sunday night, as Hollywood's elite wait nervously for the most iconic trophy in American entertainment: the Oscar. Today is also a huge day, because Action Network host Chad Millman gets to welcome on his favorite annual guest! Michael Lasker is a true Hollywood insider, a top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles, and one of Hollywood Reporter's 40 Most Powerful People in Comedy. He returns to the show for his 4th annual Oscars preview, and provides plenty of insights into races across the eight major categories. And for those looking to join us for our FREE podcast live event in Chicago next month, be sure to RSVP now! Events starts at 4pm on March 29th, at Joe's on Weed in Chicago for the Elite 8 Saturday games of March Madness. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 2776 mins
The Favorites - NFL Combine, Draft and Analytics with Cynthia Frelund
The Favorites - NFL Combine, Draft and Analytics with Cynthia Frelund

How did an illegal Toledo casino jumpstart the future of today's guest? Cynthia Frelund fills us in, as the NFL Network's original data expert joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk NFL Draft mocks, the Combine in Indianapolis, her offseason awards for statistical phenomenons at her platform Number's Game and so much more.  Also, the Favorites Podcast Live Show Event in Chicago is officially open to RSVP! This free event will take place for the Elite 8 March Madness games on Saturday March 29th at Joe's Bar on Weed Street in beautiful Chicago, Illinois. RSVP for free now to reserve your spot. #Herd #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 2571 mins
The Favorites - Great Moments In Historical Gambling History
The Favorites - Great Moments In Historical Gambling History

On this special episode of the podcast, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on their producer Matt Mitchell to share two epic betting tales from America's past. Together they examine an epic 30,000 mile bad beat aboard a ship called Neptune's Car, before diving into Andrew Jackson, America's maniac gambler president. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 1842 mins
The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Recap
The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Recap

The confetti has been swept, Bourbon Street has emptied out, and the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl LIX champions! What a season it was, and Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter recap all the betting highs and lows from an anticlimactic Super Bowl in New Orleans. The guys discuss all their bets, how they fared in the big game, the reaction in downtown Philadelphia and more. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 1155 mins
The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Best Bets
The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Best Bets

It's all led up to this. The final episode of the NFL season has arrived, as Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter discuss their top picks for Super Bowl LIX along with their colleagues Brandon Anderson and Evan Abrams. Brandon provides the plays he'll be betting on Sunday, including a handful of plus-money spots he'll be targeting. Later on, Evan Abrams takes us home with his favorite bets based on his extensive research, including a Halftime/Full-time wager with plenty of value. And to all the listeners who have joined us this season, thanks to each and every one of you for making The Favorites Podcast the most popular sports betting podcast in the land! Best of luck on all your wagers, and we'll catch you right back here for our Super Bowl LIX Recap episode next week! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 673 mins
The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Prop Bets
The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Prop Bets

The popularity of Super Bowl props and exotics has exploded in recent seasons. To dive into the tens of thousands of available bets and select some of their favorites, Action Network NFL experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome two of the best NFL player projectionists in the business: their colleagues Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner. Together this foursome goes through the best markets and juiciest prices at bet365, ahead of Chris and Sean's Super Bowl Prop-A-Palooza live show at 6pm ET on Wednesday, only on the Action Network YouTube channel. So listen closely and tail along! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 477 mins
The Favorites - Super Bowl Trends with Evan Abrams
The Favorites - Super Bowl Trends with Evan Abrams

Patrick Mahomes has played 50 total games at home or on a neutral field in November or later. He's won an incredible 44 of those 50 games. This is just one of the marvelous statistical nuggets Action Network Director of Research Evan Abrams unearths for us in this episode. Together with hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, Evan goes through his top trends and data finds for Super Bowl LIX, kicking off in New Orleans next Sunday. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 3055 mins
The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Betting Preview with Nick Giffen
The Favorites - Super Bowl LIX Betting Preview with Nick Giffen

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles square off next Sunday in Super Bowl LIX. But as New Orleans awaits the biggest game of the sports calendar, Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter return to discuss their preferred side in this matchup. Later, they are joined by Action colleague Dr. Nick Giffen, who discusses his top prop bet for the game so far, along with a dive into the Luck Rankings, his take on the Kansas City offense, and so much more. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 2864 mins
The Favorites - NFL Betting Recap Conference Championships
The Favorites - NFL Betting Recap Conference Championships

The Super Bowl stage is now set, with the Kansas City Chiefs looking for a championship three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles. Action Network NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are elated with the results, cashing big futures tickets as well as sweeping their selections from earlier in the week. As producer Matt Mitchell picks up the broken pieces of his life and tries to move forward, the guys recap both conference championship contests and quickly preview a Super Bowl LIX matchup full of betting intrigue. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 2742 mins
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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.