The Underdog

0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open The Underdog with sound-bar jokes, a listener pizza giveaway, and the usual loose setup before moving into NBA news, the World Cup, Phillies baseball, golf, and shoes. 3:07 – LaMelo Ball’s trade to Minnesota leads the sports talk, with Chris breaking down the Hornets-Timberwolves deal, the sudden pivot from rumor to news on Yesterday in Sports, and jokes a...

0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open The Underdog with baseball, the World Cup, a major golf week, two newly crowned champions, and odds from oddsmakers. 0:58 – Caitlin Clark’s new signature shoe starts a sneaker discussion about WNBA signature shoes, Sabrina Ionescu’s popular Nike line, Elena Delle Donne’s shoes, Kobe-inspired designs, and the current lack of exciting upcoming releases. 3:51...

0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Krohn open The Underdog with a packed mid-June sports slate, including the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, World Cup, MLB, golf, and odds from oddsmakers. 1:09 – Matt talks about getting back into walking, buying Adidas Ultraboosts, and why the right shoe matters for longer dog walks, leading to a broader sneaker comfort debate about Pumas, Hokas, Nike Vomeros, dad sh...

0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open The Underdog with a Thursday check-in, warm-weather banter, vitamin D jokes, gym memories, basketball nostalgia, and a rundown of a packed sports week featuring NBA Finals, NHL Finals, NFL trades, MLB, golf, and World Cup talk. 4:49 – NBA Finals discussion focuses on Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1, Matt’s successful Knicks wager, updated series odds, Victor...

0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open The Underdog with a Friday check-in, a look ahead to NBA Playoffs, MLB, golf, and odds. 1:26 – Matt brings up The Dark Wizard, a climbing documentary about Dean Potter, leading to a larger conversation about extreme climbing, free soloing, BASE jumping, mental health, and the team behind The Alpinist. 5:53 – Streaming talk covers Pop Culture Jeopardy with...

0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open the show with programming notes before diving into comedy bits about solo podcasting, social media trends, Walton Goggins’ glasses, and strange celebrity merchandise. 3:27 – Ted Lasso discussion covers the newly announced continuation of the series, the women’s team storyline, Roy Kent and Nate’s arcs, returning characters, and expectations for the show’s...

0:13 – Sneaker release discussion covering a weak month for shoe drops, favorite upcoming releases, Jordan 3s, Travis Scott collaborations, Huaraches, denim Jordan 3s, and Stranger Things Foamposites. 8:11 – Golf equipment purchases, mini golf strategy, putting skill, and whether real golf ability translates to success in mini golf. 11:24 – NBA Playoffs discussion focused on Knicks vs. 76ers, Joel...

0:29 — The episode opens with casual banter before shifting into a Philadelphia-focused sports check-in, touching on the NFL Draft, early MLB struggles, and the Flyers’ playoff situation. 1:29 — A Phillies segment breaks down the team’s rough start, including the managerial change to Don Mattingly and concerns about long-term stability and roster performance. 3:29 — A baseball discussion turns to...

00:29 – Show open and casual banter about weather, cars, and everyday life, setting a light tone before transitioning into sports discussion. 03:58 – Overview of current sports landscape, including NFL Draft, NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, and betting markets (referenced as oddsmakers), highlighting a busy sports period. 09:29 – Discussion of off-field NFL controversy involving Diana Russini and Mike...

0:29 — The episode opens with casual banter about travel, high-speed rail, and everyday life, including a humorous discussion comparing U.S. infrastructure to international bullet trains and how it impacts travel habits. 4:29 — A light segment on food and lifestyle focuses on bagels, lottery habits, and how massive jackpots influence when people choose to play, blending humor with real-life spendi...

0:28 — The episode opens on Masters day with the hosts reacting to early action, discussing Patrick Reed’s strong start, live odds from oddsmakers, and a stolen Seamus Power collectible that kicks off the show’s humor. 6:46 — A deeper Masters segment focuses on Reed’s controversial reputation, early leaderboard movement, and how perception of players impacts who fans root for despite performance....

0:28 — The episode opens with casual banter about weather, golf outings, and everyday life before transitioning into the week’s topics, setting a relaxed tone. 3:38 — A sneaker discussion centers on the upcoming Virgil Abloh Off-White release, covering availability, resale value, and broader thoughts on the current sneaker market and upcoming drops. 10:58 — The conversation shifts to TV and entert...

0:29 — Show Intro, TV & Movie Talk The hosts open with a discussion of The Night Agent, recent movie watches like Project Hail Mary and Marty Supreme, and general reactions to performances and Hollywood trends. 14:47 — Philadelphia Phillies Opening Day & Experience Breakdown of attending the Phillies opener vs Rangers, stadium atmosphere, new checkout system frustrations, and early impress...

0:29 — Intro & Opening Chat Chris Horwedel and Matt Krohn open the episode discussing weather differences, recent golf outings, and equipment before transitioning into the week’s sports topics. 6:31 — Approaching March Madness The hosts talk about the NCAA Tournament approaching quickly, how Selection Sunday is near, and the general excitement and chaos that comes with the final lead-up to the...

0:29 – Show Open & Weather / Golf Plans Chris and Matt open with weather differences across the country and Matt’s plans to use PTO for a multi-day golf staycation as spring approaches. 5:21 – PGA Tour Talk & Bay Hill Odds The conversation shifts to the upcoming PGA Tour event at Bay Hill. They review odds from oddsmakers, discuss Rory McIlroy’s pursuit of the career Grand Slam, and evalua...

0:29 – Show Open & Weather/Golf Frustration Chris and Matt open with weather talk and Matt’s frustration over delayed Titleist irons. They joke about manufacturing delays and Rory McIlroy narrowly missing a win after costly putts. 6:29 – TV Talk: Reboots & Streaming Shows Discussion of the Scrubs reboot (JD as Chief of Medicine, Dr. Cox’s reduced role), plus reactions to current shows incl...

00:29 – Show open & golf at Riviera Chris and Matt open with PGA Tour talk during the Genesis Invitational, live odds from oddsmakers, Rory McIlroy’s early round, and one-and-done strategy. 02:52 – Phillies international signings Breakdown of Philadelphia’s 2026 class, including Francisco Renteria, plus pre-agreements for future classes. 04:41 – Acuña family pipeline Discussion of Kenny Acuña...

00:29 – Desk Talk, Sneakers & Moving Chaos Chris and Matt open with Secretlab desk chatter, upcoming sneaker releases (Levi’s Jordan 3s, Huarache 2K4 return), and the realities of packing massive shoe collections while moving. 13:29 – Home Ownership Fails & DIY Anxiety They swap stories about spackle disasters, doorstop mishaps, fridge water panic, sinkhole news, and feeling completely unq...

00:13 – Cold Open, Weather Misery & Golf Escapism Chris and Matt open by lamenting winter cold, daydreaming about Arizona golf trips, and bonding over warm-weather envy and seasonal burnout. 01:26 – Drinks, Sugar & Questionable Decisions A lighthearted discussion on golf cocktails, sugar overload, fake sweeteners, and why some experiments are best left in the past. 03:56 – TV Void, Movies...

00:30 – Sports Dead Zone & Pro Bowl Apathy Chris and Matt open on the strange sports lull between football, baseball, hockey, and basketball, agreeing the Pro Bowl has lost all meaning and questioning why it still exists. 01:30 – Browns Coaching Mess & Shedeur Sanders Talk Deep dive into Cleveland’s coaching search, Todd Monken’s hire, and the immediate Jim Schwartz fallout. Shedeur Sander...

00:30 – Cold Open, Winter Storms & Tangents Chris and Matt open with weather talk before drifting into bed sizes, oversized furniture, and a nostalgic detour into the movie Envy , setting the casual tone for the episode. 04:00 – Championship Week & Odds Discussion Transition to NFL Championship Week, with the hosts expressing frustration over the remaining teams and referencing oddsmakers’...

00:30 – Somber Open & Music Loss Chris and Matt open on a heavy note, reacting to the passing of Bob Weir and reflecting on the Grateful Dead’s cultural impact, legacy preservation, and debates around musical purism versus evolution. 07:48 – Ole Miss Season Fallout & CFP Frustration Conversation shifts to Ole Miss’ season ending, quarterback play inconsistencies, missed opportunities, and...

00:30 – Cold Open & Reality TV Obsession Chris and Matt skip small talk and dive straight into The Traitors US Season 4, discussing the celebrity format, casting strategy, and why hidden relationships always backfire. 02:13 – Betting Reference Change Chris explains the show’s switch to using oddsmakers for lines and props, focusing on accessibility, parlay flexibility, and cleaner UI. 03:59 –...

00:29 – New Year Banter, Weather & Everyday Chaos Chris and Matt open with New Year reflections, extreme cold vs warm climates, dog-walking struggles, golf envy, and a long tangent on sheets, blankets, sleep temperature, and aging comfort needs. 06:48 – Sneaker Talk & Personal Pickups They dive into sneakers: Nike Dunk Low “dress shoe” pack skepticism, Caitlin Clark Kobe 5 re-release, shin...

00:29 – Intro, Lions–Steelers Chaos & Wild NFL Ending Chris and Matt react to a bizarre Lions–Steelers finish, multiple negated touchdowns, offensive pass interference confusion, DK Metcalf’s sideline incident, and how chaotic endings define late-season football. 01:58 – College Football Weekend & Ole Miss High Matt celebrates Ole Miss’ dominant win, discusses team confidence, physicality,...