Making The Call

Football? Football! We've got a full crew today to break down all the action from Week 1 of the NFL season. We start with our One Big Headline before heading to Austin's College Corner as he catches us up on all the CFB action from the weekend. Then we turn to the NFL to discuss the Bengals starting flat yet again, the new additions making an immediate impact on the Texans as well as Antho...

The NFL Season is finally here! Andrew, Trent, and Rozey start with their One Big Headline before moving to predicting the NFL playoff teams for this season. They also discuss a few other season long contests, including the Survivor pool and Pick'em pool that are open to the public! After that they wrap up the show with discussing the Week 1 games they're most excited for! Join our Survivo...

This week we wrap up our division previews for the upcoming NFL season. First we take a look at the AFC West and discuss if the pending Rashee Rice suspension changes our expectations on the Chiefs or not. We also discuss how the Jim Harbaugh era will start off for the Chargers, whether or not we're buying into the Bo Nix hype, and if the Raiders will be boring or scrappy. Then we move to the...

In this episode of Making the Call, Rozey and Alex discuss their bets for the weekend's college football games. They share their picks for prize picks and underdog plays in baseball. They also discuss the upcoming Week Zero slate of college football games, including the Florida State vs. Georgia Tech game. They give their predictions for the game and share some inside news about Georgia Tech&#...

The North Remembers! Andrew, Trent, Rozey, and Alex go north to preview the AFC and NFC North Divisions. In the AFC North they discuss whether the Ravens are the best bet to surpass the Chiefs, if there's any concern for Joe Burrow's injury, whether or not this is the make or break year for Deshaun Watson, and if there's any reason to be interested in the Steelers. Then they head to th...

Andrew and Alex are here to preview the two South divisions for this upcoming NFL season. They start with the AFC South and discuss if any team can win the division over the Texans, plus if the Jags or Colts have a higher ceiling. They also give out their favorite fantasy storylines and futures bets. Then they look at the NFC South and talk about if Baker and the Bucs have already hit their ceilin...

August is here which means it's time for the NFL Division Previews at Making the Call! To start us off, Andrew, Rozey, and Austin preview the AFC and NFC East divisions. In the AFC East they discuss whether or not the Jets could win the division over the Bills, if Miami is already at their ceiling, and if the Bills can sustain their offensive excellence despite a weak group of pass catchers. I...

Andrew, Alex, and Trent are on this week to talk about a number of sports and pop culture topics. They start by discussing the AL West division race, and the trades that both the Mariners and Rangers have made. Then they discuss the Summer Olympics so far before drafting their favorite Summer Olympics sports. After that they touch on NFL Training Camp, including what a mess the Cowboys are. Before...

Andrew is on for a solo-podcast this week, and he has prepared his report card grades for the 2024 Texas Rangers at the midway point. - Who else gets an 'A' besides Josh Smith and Kirby Yates? - What does Wyatt Langford get? - Who grades out worse between Heim, Taveras, and Garcia? Find out Andrew's full grades on the Rangers on this week's episode! Join our Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Rozey and Alex discuss their recent bets and share their golf picks. They also talk about NFL season props and potential player props. They analyze the passing yard lines for quarterbacks like Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes, and Aaron Rodgers. They also discuss receiving touchdown lines for players like Stefon Diggs and Jalen Waddle. The conversation concludes with a discussion on...

In this episode, Rozey and Alex discuss their betting picks for the week and share some player props. They introduce the Optimal app, which provides the best odds for each sportsbook, and recommend shopping around for the best odds. They also briefly discuss the upcoming Open Championship for golf and the Copa America final between Argentina and Brazil. 👉 For links/promos: 💷 Join the *Discord* f...

Andrew is on for a solo pod this week, and he has a ton of Rangers thoughts to get into. He looks at how the offense has really turned a corner the past few weeks, and he has the numbers to back it up. He specifically looks at Wyatt Langford and how impactful he has been of late. Then he talks about how important this upcoming week is, if the Rangers should be sellers, and much more. He ends the p...

Alex is back for another Weekend Preview. A special 4th of July Weekend Preview! He discusses the USMNT's embarrassing performance in Copa America, and what they should do about Gregg Berhalter. He also discusses how his Mariner's have been faltering of late. Then he ends the podcast with some picks for the upcoming Euros games, and a special rant about British Royalty and the 4th of July....

Andrew and Alex are on the show to discuss the Mavs active offseason headlined by Klay Thompson choosing to sign with the Mavericks over the Lakers. They discuss what kind of fit Klay will be in Dallas, and why he'll thrive next to Luka and Kyrie. They also discuss the other moves of the offseason including the Tim Hardaway Jr trade, and the signing of Naji Marshall. Then they discuss the othe...

Andrew, Rozey, and Trent are on the podcast this week to parse through the headlines from the NFL Offseason to determine which ones hold any weight. Including: the QB battle in Minnesota, if it even matters who the WR1 in New England is this year, if Bijan is going to dominate this year, and what the heck is going on in Denver. They end the podcast with ranking the most recent NFL contract extensi...

The Mavs lost the Finals to the Boston Celtics, and Andrew and Alex are the brave souls on this week to discuss it. They discuss what happened in not only Game 5, but the entire series. Other topics on this week's episode include: Bryson winning the US Open (and Alex's hot streak with betting), the surplus of tv content in June, Copa America coming up, and much more! Be sure to subscribe t...

Andrew is back from his vacation, and is joined by Alex to discuss the Mavs being down 3-0 against the Boston Celtics. They discuss how the Mavs got in this hole, the Luka discourse after Game 3, if there's any hope for Game 4, and much more. Then they hit on a number of different sports topics including the US Open, Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic team, Dan Hurley turning down the La...

Stars Funeral The Mavs are in the Finals! and what is wrong with the AL West that and much more on this week's episode of Making The Call! Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out our new  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  channel...

Rozey and guest David Downey do a Dynasty Superflex TE Premium Rookie Mock Draft. They discuss who their favorite pick are in the first round and some rookies in the later rounds that could be next Puka Nakua. Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out our new  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We're back for another episode of Alex's Weekend Preview! He discusses the significance of the Mavs winning Game 1 on the road vs Minnesota, and the West Finals starting for the Stars. He also previews his upcoming Colorado road trip, before ending the podcast with a rant on how Rangers fans have been acting lately. Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Alex is back for another edition of the Weekend Preview! He stars by recapping what it was like to go to the Dallas Wings season opener. Then he discusses both the Mavs and Stars being one win away from the Conference Finals. He also hits on the PGA Championship, some weekend bets, and NCAA 25 coming out this summer! Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Mavs and Stars are still in the playoffs so it's another heavy DFW sports podcast this week on Making the Call. We start with everyone's One Big Headline before we discuss the Stars winning Game 4 and taking a 3-1 series lead vs the Colorado Avalanche. We cover a number of Stars topics including: what makes Wyatt Johnston so dominant, how reliable Miro Heiskanan has been, and what the Star...

We've got a loaded podcast this week! We start with our One Big Headlines before discussing the Stars Game 7 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Then we do a complete preview of their 2nd round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. After that we pivot to the Mavs and discuss their Game 6 win over the LA Clippers before previewing their 2nd round matchup against the OKC Thunder. Then at the en...

It's time for another edition of Alex's Weekend Preview! He starts by discussing the impressive Game 5 wins by both the Mavs and Stars. Then he builds a weekend parlay including a Kentucky Derby pick! Finally, he ends the show with a rant on his Seattle Mariners. Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

As promised, here is Andrew's Rangers Nuggets. He starts with discussing how the team as a whole as performed before discussing some individual performances including: Team MVPs, the young guys getting hot, and the players who need to get going ASAP. Lots of Rangers notes in this bonus episode of Making the Call! Be sure to subscribe to the Making the Call Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...