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Woodley goes nuclear on David Malukas for crying on his mom’s chest after a choke. A raw tribute to the late Kyle Busch and what real winner mentality looks like. A full-throttle roast of Formula 1 — why 70 lead changes in Indy crush the fake F1 parades. The ice gets just as cold: Mike declares the Knights/Avs series dead after a total Vegas domination. Debate on whether the Vegas fan base is real...

Then, David Woodley enters the depression chamber. Between the Timberwolves getting smoked by 31 points and the Wild’s overtime heartbreak, Woodley is ready to trade the entire state of Minnesota for a Knicks championship. We break down why the Knicks are the true heart of New York and if Julius Randle has officially worn out his welcome. The NBA segment gets heated as Mike and Phil debate the gre...

We dive into the Spurs/Wolves mess. Was Wemby’s elbow dirty or just a response to being mugged? Mike’s crowning the Knicks as the new kings of the East while Woodley tries to find a pulse in the Timberwolves' series. Plus, a full post-mortem on the Lakers getting swept and why Mike thinks Deandre Ayton is officially a bum. With the NFL schedule release 48 hours away, we’re looking at the futures....

Woodley and Mike call out the refereeing disaster in the T-Wolves/Spurs game, claiming half of Wemby’s 12 blocks were blatant goaltending. Mike drops a nuclear take on LeBron James’ longevity, suggesting designer steroids are the only reason a man his age is still a top-10 player. The guys break down the Lakers being historic 16-point underdogs against OKC and whether they have any prayer of cover...

The show hits high gear when Mike reveals why he almost flew to Moscow for a $100K prop bet involving Vitaly Lunkin, a flight attendant, and the fear of a Russian gulag. We dive deep into the Doug Polk/Lodge exoneration, and why the NHL playoffs are officially outclassing the NBA. Then it gets messy: The Vrabel/Diana Russini affair rumors and the diabolical Michael name theory. Why James Harden’s...

The guys break down every major NBA series: Lakers vs. Rockets: Can 41-year-old LeBron keep playing 1-on-5? Knicks vs. Hawks: Why the CJ McCollum hype might be a year too early. Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: The battle of the bigs and why Mike is doubling down on Denver. Then, it’s a deep dive into the ice. Mike explains why Buffalo, NY is the undisputed hockey capital of the world and why the Vegas G...

Then, the main event: The Men of Honor podcast is officially alive. Jeff goes deep on the history with Rico Bosco, the personal attacks that crossed the line, and why Rico’s refusal to hedge his Alabama bet was the ultimate monkey tilt. If you’re looking for a warm and fuzzy reunion, you’re in the wrong place. Finally, the guys break down the Final Four: Jeff hammers Illinois over UConn — size mat...

Alan’s not just here for picks; he’s here to expose the evil lurking behind closed doors at the selection committee. From the Euro step travel epidemic to the death of the Cinderella story, this is college basketball talk for the unfiltered. The bracket breakdown gets bloody: Alan’s LOCK of the tournament: St. Louis moneyline over Georgia. Why St. John’s was robbed of a 3-seed to protect the mid-m...

Jeff breaks down why Gonzaga still gets no respect despite the hardware. Mike exposes the phony 31-0 record of Miami (Ohio) and warns bettors to stay away. The team debates the Darren Peterson era at Kansas and why the one-and-done rule is killing the college game. Mike reveals how he dropped $107,000 in a single poker session only to claw back $105,000 in 36 hours. We also dive into a heated look...

The show kicks off with a heated rant on the culture war infecting sports. Woodley and Cantu tackle the controversy surrounding Team USA hockey’s victory over Canada and why the world can't just enjoy a goalie standing on his head. Cantu also updates us on his World Poker Tour run, proving that even a 28th-place finish is a grind worth talking about. Then, George Panagakis takes us into the master...

Cantu hammers Timberwolves -11.5 vs. Mavericks on the Cuban is tanking theory. Mike backs the Warriors +2.5 vs. Celtics, betting on a Curry return and a trap line. Woodley fires on NASCAR long shots with Cole Custer (80-1) and Ross Chastain (22-1) for Atlanta. Mike leads a Hornets +3.5 charge against a fading Houston team. With VSiN Pro, you’ll get access to expert picks, public betting data, prop...

Cantu and Woodley recap their trip to the championship, while Mike tries to rewrite history on his frauds label for Seattle. The conversation shifts to the future, with the crew dissecting the early 2026 Super Bowl odds. Cantu is already hammering a Seahawks repeat at +1100, while Mike is eyeing a massive $100M cap space splurge for the Chargers under Harbaugh. Then, the NBA All-Star break takes c...

Mike fires a $5,000 hammer on the Under 46.0 | defensive masterclass or boring slog? Phil and Mike align on Sam Darnold MVP (+125) while Cantu begs for mercy. Cantu likes Kenneth Walker to run wild (73.5+ yards) and George Holani to snatch receptions. Phil’s hunting for value with total players to attempt a pass over 2.5 at +145. With VSiN Pro, you’ll get access to expert picks, public betting dat...

Mike hammers the Under 46 and fires a sharp shot at Sam Darnold for MVP at +125.  Cantu is all-in on a Seahawks route, hammering the -4.5 and the team total Over 25.5.  Woodley melts down over taunting penalties and aligns with the Under, predicting a New England offensive collapse.  Phil takes a flyer on Drake May’s legs, betting the Over 40 rushing yards despite Mike and Woodley’s vicious pushba...

Mike hammers Denver +5 vs. New England, calling the line "ridiculous" given Stidham's history. Cantu, after some deliberation, agrees with Denver. Phil goes against the grain, backing New England in a solo pick. - For the NFC showdown, Mike reluctantly takes Seattle, despite his Rams bias. Cantu confidently goes with Seattle -2.5, declaring it's time to overcome their "greatest fear." Woodley (who...

Phil and Mike team up on the Rams  3.5 in Chicago (betting against the cold weather Stafford narrative.)  Woodley and Cantu fire back with Bears +4 and the *magic* of Caleb Williams.  Mike takes the points with 49ers +7.5 in Seattle (the Fred Warner Willis Reed moment?)  Phil lays it on the line with Houston +3 at New England, Super Bowl or *bust.*  Cantu trusts *Spooky* Josh Allen to dismantle th...

UNANIMOUS: The entire crew is backing the Chargers +3.5 against an overrated Patriots squad.  UNANIMOUS: Don't overthink it: Panthers +10.5 at home against the Rams, thanks to some wild weather.  Mike, Phil, and Woodley are rolling with the Jaguars +1 to send Josh Allen packing.  Woodley and Cantu are feeling spooky with the Steelers +3/3.5 over the Texans, despite Phil's protests.  Phil, Mike, an...

- Mike's ironclad Ravens -3 vs. the "comical" Steelers. - Cantu's bold call on Chiefs -5.5 as the Raiders embark on a full-throttle tank job. - The ultimate NFC showdown: Phil backs the 49ers +1, while Woodley guarantees his Seahawks will smoke 'em. - Phil's #1 pick: Bengals -7, leading to Woodley's hilariously savage AI-generated defense of the Browns. - A rare unanimous pick as the crew backs Pa...

- Mike hammers the Under 37 in the Chiefs/Broncos game, predicting a 27-3 blowout as Kansas City's season collapses. - Cantu goes anti-homer with the Panthers +7.5 against his beloved Seahawks, bracing for an emotional letdown. - Woodley, ever the tortured Vikings fan, takes Minnesota +7.5 against the "disastrous" Lions, clinging to hope. - Phil stands alone, taking the Lions +7.5 as a revenge gam...

- Mike goes out on a limb with his **GUARANTEE:** Denver -3 vs. the red-hot Jags (altitude is the equalizer.) - Cantu trusts the 12th Man and Sam Darnold to finally break the Seahawks' house of horrors against the Rams. - Phil lays the wood with the 49ers -6 at Indy, targeting a Colts pass defense that's ranked 31st for a **reason.** - Woodley hammers the Vikings -3 at the Giants, betting on JJ Mc...

Welcome to the Fade Us Sports Podcast, where the takes are sharp, the bets are flying, and the hosts are barely holding it together! Phil’s battling camera issues from the Bahamas, Mikey’s chest-thumping over an insane 20-8 record (and another round of guaranteed wins), while Woodley and Cantu unleash absolute chaos. From K-Ball conspiracies to the Kelce-verse implosion, no topic is safe. Then, th...

In This Episode: Mike's Rant & New Guarantee: After hitting his last three guarantees, Mike is back with a new lock for Week 14! Plus, he details the agony of a missed extra point that cost him thousands. Woodley's Holiday Rant: David Woodley goes off on the "Fairytale of Philadelphia" and why he's done with the Vikings this season. Brandon's Survivor Heartbreak: Brandon Cantu recounts the brutal...

In this episode: The Rant: Mike goes scorched-earth on the Giants and Colts for horrendous game management and ignoring game theory. The Sweat: Brandon details the absolute agony of his Circa Survivor ticket and the "magnet ball" conspiracy that saved him. The Guarantee: After apologizing for last week's disasters, Mike immediately doubles down and guarantees a Bengals win. The Picks: Thanksgiving...

#1 Picks: • Mike: Lions –10 vs Giants — drops his favorite stat ever: 13-0 straight up and 13-0 ATS after a loss. • Woodley: Giants +10.5 — instantly fades Mike’s square chalk. • Phil: Lions –10 — agrees with Mike, says Detroit is “angry” and Dart “has swagger but not enough to matter.” • Cantu: Seahawks –13.5 vs Titans — “Not a Homer pick… but Tennessee is cooked.” Second-half chaos brings AI jok...

#1 Picks Mike: Jaguars +3 at Chargers — “LA’s OL is a MASH unit, early-window body clock, I’ll take the points.” Woodley: Seahawks +3 at Rams — “Top-3 defense, special teams edge, Smith-Njigba ascendant. This is for the 1-seed.” Cantu: Rams -3 vs Seahawks — lifelong Hawk calling it against his own fandom. Phil: Ravens -8 at Browns — “They’re rolling; defense + Lamar = blowout.” #2 Picks & Fights M...