The Underdog

00:00 – 01:52 | Cold Open + NBA and NHL Playoff Confusion Matt believes the NBA season is over due to the Knicks’ loss, confusing it with other series. Chris confirms NHL’s Panthers have advanced; Oilers-Stars is still ongoing with odds available. 01:53 – 03:14 | Stars Fandom and Scottie Scheffler Golf Talk Matt shares his longtime fandom for the Dallas Stars (inspired by Mike Modano). Discussion...

🏈 NFL Tush Push Vote & Fallout 00:00 – 05:45 Chris and Matt open the episode discussing the NFL’s vote on banning the Eagles' "tush push" play. Although it initially seemed likely to be banned, the vote fell short of the required 24-team supermajority. They examine how teams voted, with 13 of 14 on the Eagles’ schedule voting to ban it. 🏈 Double-Team Block Proposal & League Reactions 05:...

👟 Sneaker Talk & Upcoming Drops 00:00 – 10:00 Chris and Matt kick off with high energy discussing upcoming sneaker releases. Highlights include the Nike Dragonfly 2 Elite, Kool-Aid Jaw 1s (a mismatched red and teal design), Jordan 3 Seoul Seal 2.0, and the $1,000 Swarovski Air Jordan 1 Low OG Stealths. They debate sneaker fit, resale value, and recent drops like the Sabrina 2 Hustle and Kobe...

🏀 Knicks Fever & Villanova’s Pope 00:00 – 02:21 Matt celebrates the Knicks' playoff success despite watching only six minutes of action. They jokingly link the Knicks’ good fortune to the new Pope being a Villanova graduate.  🎬 Conclave Movie & Papal History 03:13 – 06:27 The hosts dive into the movie Conclave , which both recently watched. Chris compares it to The Martian , praisin...

Matt’s Travel Recap: Anxiety, Airports & Celebrities 00:00 – 05:23 Matt returns from vacation and recounts flying under prescription medication to ease his anxiety. He shares stories about DJ Pauly D and Kenny Smith sightings, joking with retirees mid-flight, and a dramatic landing experience in Philadelphia where the plane aborted landing last-minute due to runway traffic. 🏞️ Vegas, Sedona, &...

✈️ Travel & Flight Anxiety 00:00 – 03:30 Matt talks about his upcoming trip. He shares a story about his dad’s scary in-flight dehydration episode. 🛩️ Charter Flights & Tracking Planes 03:30 – 06:50 Chris recommends JSX charter flights to reduce airport stress. Matt discusses tracking planes using an app. 🎰 Casino Games & Slot Machine Wins 06:50 – 10:30 Matt loves slots and digital ro...

00:00 – 03:30 Intro & The Masters Preview Chris and Matt open the show excited about The Masters golf tournament. They discuss favorite players, with Scottie Scheffler as the favorite, followed by Rory McIlroy, DeChambeau, Morikawa, and Rahm. 03:30 – 05:00 Tiger Woods April Fools’ Joke & Mike Weir Memories Tiger jokes about returning; Matt praises Mike Weir—his favorite Masters champ—despi...

🎮 Intro & Call of Duty: Warzone00:00 – 04:18Matt 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 Series04:18 – 06:26Chris checks odds and notes the Phillies are +108 to beat the Dodgers. Game features Lu...

Intro & Hoodie Mishap00:00 – 03:44Matt 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 Fashion03:44 – 07:44Matt debates buying Iverson golf cleats and defends wearing golf shoes at golf events. They joke about cleats at concerts and mosh pits. Chris mentions th...

March Madness Picks and Betting Talk00:00 – 01:28Chris and Matt open with March Madness excitement, joking about Matt's “perfect” bracket.01:28 – 06:00Matt 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 – 09:00Banter about live audience, “fun...

Introduction00:00:34 – 01:19Chris and Matt open the episode discussing North Carolinas weather. A mild storm led to school cancellations, frustrating Chris. Sneaker Talk & March Releases02:11 – 05:14Matt 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 Max...

Introduction00:00:36 – 00:01:09Matt complains about the cold weather and his desire to play golf. Messi's Coldest Game & Celsius vs. Fahrenheit Debate00:01:31 – 02:21Discussion 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 &am...

Introduction & Casual Banter00:00:35 – 00:01:19Chris 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 Chiefs00:01:31 – 03:30The 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 compa...

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 Week00:00:42 – 00:01:09Chris 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 Lakers00:02:12 – 05:19Luka Dončić was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, sending shockwaves across the league. Chris initially thought the trade was fake, dismissing it...

Introduction00:00:01 – 00:01:09Chris and Matt open the episode. TV & Movie Talk01:17 – 07:52Chris 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 sta...

Introduction00:00:33 – 00:02:12Matt 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 Favorites00:02:12 – 06:36Chris and Matt discuss favorite pizza toppings and local pizza places. Matt praises a bacon pizza and a chicken bacon ranch slice from a nearby shop...

Introduction00:00:25 – 00:02:12IntroA.J. Brown and the Viral Book Trend00:07:34 – 00:11:22A.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 Period00:03:39 – 00:04:15Discussion on the MLB's interna...

Introduction00:00:26–00:01:37Hosts 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 Discussion00:01:37–00:09:03Chris and Matt discuss the release schedule of Kobe Bryant shoes. Critique of various colorways, including "Year of the Mamba" and "Venice Beach."Matt expresses enthusiasm f...

Introduction00:00:31–00:02:30: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 Discussion00:02:30–00:09:00:Chris discusses the upcoming college foot...

Opening 0:00.36 - 2:44.00The 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 Culture2:44.00 - 10:07.00The conversation shifts to recent TV shows and movie...

00:00–06:00: Introduction and General Holiday ConversationHosts 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 DiscussionMatt shares his interest in neo-noir films, highlighting titles like Mystic River,...

Intro and Sneakers:0:00 - 14:16The 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 Comp...

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 rank...

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 P...