The Underdog

🎮 Intro & Call of Duty: Warzone 00:00 – 04:18 Matt and Chris open with a discussion of Warzone Season 3 and the return of Verdansk. Matt stayed up playing and shares the struggles of restarting after time off. Chris talks about multiplayer and zombies modes.  ⚾ Phillies Start & Dodgers Series 04:18 – 06:26 Chris checks odds and notes the Phillies are +108 to beat the Dodgers. Game featur...

Intro & Hoodie Mishap 00:00 – 03:44 Matt opens the episode with a personal story about ruining his new hoodie while eating tomato pie in the car. Chris offers Google-backed stain removal tips. 👟 Sneaker Talk & Golf Shoe Fashion 03:44 – 07:44 Matt debates buying Iverson golf cleats and defends wearing golf shoes at golf events. They joke about cleats at concerts and mosh pits. Chris mentio...

March Madness Picks and Betting Talk 00:00 – 01:28 Chris and Matt open with March Madness excitement, joking about Matt's “perfect” bracket. 01:28 – 06:00 Matt describes one of his largest bets: Bryant +17.5 vs. Michigan State. He praises Bryant's height advantage and suggests they could win outright. The line drops to +17, possibly due to Matt's influence. 06:00 – 09:00 Banter about live audience...

Introduction 00:00:34 – 01:19 Chris and Matt open the episode discussing North Carolinas weather. A mild storm led to school cancellations, frustrating Chris. Sneaker Talk & March Releases 02:11 – 05:14 Matt shares his excitement over Nike Hyper Smash shoes. Chris criticizes March sneaker releases, calling them the worst hes seen. They discuss the Nigel Sylvester Jordan 4s and Donkey Kong Air...

Introduction 00:00:36 – 00:01:09 Matt complains about the cold weather and his desire to play golf. Messi's Coldest Game & Celsius vs. Fahrenheit Debate 00:01:31 – 02:21 Discussion about Lionel Messi playing in his coldest game ever. Chris and Matt humorously debate the Celsius-to-Fahrenheit conversion. Suggest that "Absolute Zero" sounds like a new energy drink. LeVar Ball's Medical Emergency...

Introduction & Casual Banter 00:00:35 – 00:01:19 Chris and Matt open the episode discussing how it has been a slow week, except for the Eagles' Super Bowl win. Super Bowl LVIII Recap: Eagles' Blowout Victory Over Chiefs 00:01:31 – 03:30 The Eagles dominated the Chiefs, winning 40-22 in a game that was never competitive. At one point, Philadelphia led 34-0, making the game feel surreal. Chris c...

A new film from the host of the Long Gone podcast, Michael Dault. Billions of dollars are generated each year in the sports memorabilia and trading card industry, but who are the buyers and sellers? What is the actual value of what is being sold? Hobby Hustle follows three separate people who became involved in the polarizing obsession that changed their lives forever. The documentary hits all ang...

Introduction & Super Bowl Week 00:00:42 – 00:01:09 Chris and Matt kick off the episode by announcing Super Bowl Week, emphasizing the high-stakes matchup between the Eagles and Chiefs. NBA Trade Deadline: Luka Dončić to the Lakers 00:02:12 – 05:19 Luka Dončić was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, sending shockwaves across the league. Chris initially thought the trade was fake, dismissing...

Introduction 00:00:01 – 00:01:09 Chris and Matt open the episode. TV & Movie Talk 01:17 – 07:52 Chris talks about watching Jury Duty on Amazon Prime. They discuss the return of The Joe Schmo Show, a reality show where everyone except one person is an actor. Chris mentions The Nice Guys and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as part of Matt's recent neo-noir movie kick. Discussion on Slow Horses, a spy series...

Introduction 00:00:33 – 00:02:12 Matt jokes about the cold weather but considers going for a walk. Chris shares a story about the bug company visiting his house but facing issues with frozen water pipes. Pizza Debate & Local Favorites 00:02:12 – 06:36 Chris and Matt discuss favorite pizza toppings and local pizza places. Matt praises a bacon pizza and a chicken bacon ranch slice from a nearby...

Introduction 00:00:25 – 00:02:12 Intro A.J. Brown and the Viral Book Trend 00:07:34 – 00:11:22 A.J. Brown was seen reading a book on the Eagles' sideline, which led to a massive 53 million percent increase in sales. The book, Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy, became the #1 bestseller on Amazon overnight. Major League Baseball: International Signing Period 00:03:39 – 00:04:15 Discussion on the MLB's...

Introduction 00:00:26–00:01:37 Hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open the episode with lighthearted banter about the cold weather and clarify that their Patreon page is non-existent. Kobe Bryant Shoe Discussion 00:01:37–00:09:03 Chris and Matt discuss the release schedule of Kobe Bryant shoes. Critique of various colorways, including "Year of the Mamba" and "Venice Beach." Matt expresses enthusi...

Introduction 00:00:31–00:02:30: Hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone wish each other a Happy New Year and reflect on the fact that they are the first people working in 2025. Matt jokes about having accomplished everything by being the first to work in the new year and expresses his intention to not do anything else. College Football Discussion 00:02:30–00:09:00: Chris discusses the upcoming college...

Opening  0:00.36 - 2:44.00 The hosts, Chris Horwedel and Matt, exchange holiday greetings and discuss things including NFL Week 17 games. They reflect on their viewing habits and entertainment preferences, including a discussion about the comedian Nate Bargatze's new special "Hello Friend" on Netflix. Entertainment and Pop Culture 2:44.00 - 10:07.00 The conversation shifts to recent TV shows and m...

00:00–06:00: Introduction and General Holiday Conversation Hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt discuss the holiday season and reflect on how quickly 2025 is approaching. Nostalgia around the passage of time, referencing "Back to the Future" and the concept of 2025 feeling futuristic. 06:00–14:00: Movies and Media Discussion Matt shares his interest in neo-noir films, highlighting titles like Mystic Rive...

Intro and Sneakers: 0:00 - 14:16 The episode starts with Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone talking about the day's big sneaker release, the Kobe 9 high "Christmas" and its resale value.  They also look at other sneakers, including the Kobe 6 "Grinch" cleats and the Nike Kobe 4s. They critique sneaker pricing, the impact of resale, and their personal preferences in basketball footwear. They touch on Co...

Introduction & Casual Talk [00:00-02:06]: Hosts Chris and Matt start with a casual talk about the weather and the impact of early nights. NFL Week 14 & Sports Betting [02:07-04:30]: Chris introduces NFL Week 14, highlighting the Eagles' performance. They transition into a segment involving sports betting. Top Sneakers of 2024, per StockX [04:31-06:00]: A brief digression into top sneaker r...

Happy Thanksgiving (00:00.42 – 00:23.62) Hosts Chris and Matt open the podcast, jokingly referring to themselves as a "calendar podcast" and talk about the approaching holiday. Weather and Steelers-Browns Game Discussion (00:44.61 – 01:47.83) Light flurries and rain in Matt's area, followed by comments on the Steelers-Browns game and speculation about snowfall in Pennsylvania. Puerto Rico and Jake...

Introduction (00:00 - 01:21) The episode begins with Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone discussing personal updates, light weather commentary, and their shared exercise struggles with Peloton and other fitness routines. The banter sets a humorous and relaxed tone. Sneaker and StockX Discussion (03:30 - 08:00) Chris and Matt delve into the recent StockX decision to allow returns. They discuss the logist...

On this week's episode of The Underdog, your hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone start off the show by looking at some of the more exciting sneaker releases for the reminder of the year.  After that they discuss Florida's decision to redshirt 7'9" Canadian center Oliver Rioux, they go through all of this years' NBA City Edition jerseys, talk about the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight, and finish up by g...

On this week's episode of The Underdog, your hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone kick off the show by talking about the recent incident involving  Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and reporter Marcus Hayes.  After that the guys go into the awful sneaker release schedule for the remainder of the year, secret labs chairs, and Matt's fantasy team.  They wrap things up by giving their picks for som...

On this week's episode of The Underdog, your hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone start things off by talking about last night's World Series Game which saw the New York Yankees melt down defensively, allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to become champions.  They then move on to talk a bit about where superstar Juan Soto could end up, about the 76ers early season struggles, and more before turning the...

On this week's episode of The Underdog, your hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone kick things off by talking about Matt's latest sneaker acquisition -- a grail he recently acquired (and hopes to wear one day).  The guys also talk about the beginning of the NBA season with the New York Knicks losing to the Boston Celtics and what they can expect from the Philadelphia 76ers.  After a couple of brief...

On this week's episode of The Underdog, your hosts Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone kick things off by talking about a pair of sneakers that Matt's long desired -- which have now dropped in price at StockX.  They go on to talk about some of the interesting recent releases and look ahead to anything they're into coming up.  The guys then spend some time talking about what Matt's been watching and wrap...

On this week's episode of The Underdog, your hosts Chris Horwedel is joined former Richmond Spiders mens basketball player and the founder of Q's Custom Sneakers (www.qscustomsneakers.com) Quentin Southall for a wide-ranging conversation including custom shoes, the NIL, the transfer portal, and much more.