Explore every episode of the podcast The Favorites Sports Betting Podcast
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| Rough Receipts, Tinkle Toes & Swagless Starting QBs | NFL Week 9 Recap & MNF Preview | 09 Nov 2026 | 00:54:49 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly! Tune in to hear their thoughts on NFL Week 9 after another rough week. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 10 started. Finally, the crew discusses their Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 9 as the Buffalo Bills head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Grubs, Trends & More Icky Picks | NFL Week 9 Preview | 05 Nov 2026 | 01:11:40 | |
The Favorites is back to preview NFL Week 9! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome John Jastremski back to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup this week while looking for value in the market. Together they discuss how they'll approach betting each game in order to nominate their top contest picks for the week and more. But first we get some injury updates from Dr. David Chao from SICScore and a few trends to know from Action's Director of Research, Evan Abrams. Tune in for a full NFL Week 9 preview right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Broken Arms, Receipts & Trends | NFL Week 8 Recap & MNF Preview | 02 Nov 2026 | 00:56:30 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly! Tune in to hear their thoughts on NFL Week 8 and some other news & notes from around the league. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 9 started. Finally, the crew discusses their Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 8 as the Chicago Bears head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Lamar, L-Bombs & LuLus | NFL Week 8 Preview | 29 Oct 2026 | 01:19:18 | |
The Favorites is back to preview NFL Week 8! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome John Jastremski back to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup this week while looking for value in the market. Together they discuss how they'll approach betting each game in order to nominate their top contest picks for the week and more. But first we get some injury updates from Dr. David Chao from SICScore and a few trends to know from Action's Director of Research, Evan Abrams. Tune in for a full NFL Week 8 preview right here on The Favorites! 9:00 - TRENDS WITH EVAN ABRAMS 15:00 - INJURIES WITH DR DAVID CHAO 32:00 - CAR PANTHERS AT GB PACKERS 36:00 - BAL RAVENS AT BUF BILLS 39:00 - IND COLTS AT JAC JAGUARS 42:00 - TEN TITANS AT CIN BENGALS 45:00 - MIN VIKINGS AT DET LIONS 49:00 - CLE BROWNS AT PIT STEELERS 52:00 - LV RAIDERS AT NYJ JETS 57:00 - ARI CARDINALS AT DAL COWYBOYS 1:01:00 - ATL FALCONS AT TB BUCCANEERS 1:06:00 - LAC CHARGERS AT LAR RAMS 1:10:00 - NE PATRIOTS AT MIA DOLPHINS 1:14:00 - KC CHIEFS AT DEN BRONCOS 1:18:00 - PHI EAGLES AT WAS COMMANDERS 1:20:00 - CHI BEARS AT SEA SEAHAWKS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A Ballin' Weekend of Bowlin' & Bettin' | NFL Week 7 Recap & MNF Preview | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:59:30 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly! Tune in to hear their thoughts on NFL Week 7 and some other news & notes from around the league. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 8 started. Finally, the crew discusses their Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 7 as the Dallas Cowboys head to Philly to take on the Eagles on Monday Night Football in an NFC East rivalry game. All that and more right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light & A Bad New T-Shirt | NFL Week 7 Preview | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:56:59 | |
The Favorites is back to preview NFL Week 7! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Emerson Lotzia back to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup this week while looking for value in the market. Together they discuss how they'll approach betting each game in order to nominate their top contest picks for the week and more. But first we get some injury updates from Dr. David Chao from SICScore. Tune in for a full NFL Week 7 preview right here on The Favorites! 7:00 - INJURIES WITH DR DAVID CHAO 27:00 - NE PATRIOTS AT CHI BEARS 30:00 - PIT STEELERS AT NO SAINTS 32:00 - NYG GIANTS AT HOU TEXANS 34:00 - TB BUCCANEERS AT CAR PANTHERS 37:00 - IND COLTS AT MIN VIKINGS 39:00 - SF 49ERS AT ATL FALCONS 42:00 - CIN BENGALS AT BAL RAVENS 44:00 - CLE BROWNS AT TEN TITANS 47:00 - MIA DOLPHINS AT NYJ JETS 50:00 - DEN BRONCOS AT ARI CARDINALS 53:00 - GB PACKERS AT DET LIONS 57:00 - LAR RAMS AT LV RAIDERS 59:00 - KC CHEIFS AT SEA SEAHAWKS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| News, Notes & an Undefeated Week | NFL Week 6 Recap & MNF Preview | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:55:32 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly, and it was mainly good because the show finally went 5-0 in the contest! Tune in to hear their thoughts on NFL Week 6 and some other news & notes from around the league. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 7 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 6 as the Washington Commanders head to The Bay to take on the Niners on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Hot Chicken in the Shower & the F'n Jets | NFL Week 6 Preview | 15 Oct 2026 | 01:16:57 | |
The Favorites is back to preview NFL Week 6! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome John Jastremski back to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup this week while looking for value in the market. Together they discuss how they'll approach betting each game in order to nominate their top contest picks for the week and more. But first we get some trends to know from Evan Abrams and some injury updates from Dr. David Chao from SICScore. Tune in for a full NFL Week 6 preview right here on The Favorites! 6:00 - TRENDS WITH EVAN ABRAMS 11:00 - INJURIES WITH DR DAVID CHAO 31:00 - SEA SEAHAWKS AT DEN BRONCOS 38:00 - HOU TEXANS AT JAX JAGUARS 42:00 - NYJ JETS AT NE PATRIOTS 47:00 - BAL RAVENS AT CLE BROWNS 49:00 - PIT STEELERS AT TB BUCCANEERS 54:00 - TEN TITANS AT IND COLTS 57:00 - CAR PANTHERS AT PHI EAGLES 1:02:00 - NO SAINTS AT NYG GIANTS 1:07:00 - CHI BEARS AT ATL FALCONS 1:08:00 - ARI CARDINALS AT LAR RAMS 1:09:00 - LAC CHARGERS AT KC CHIEFS 1:11:00 - BUF BILLS AT LV RAIDERS 1:12:00 - DAL COWBOYS AT GB PACKERS 1:16:00 - WAS COMMANDERS AT SF 49ERS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Hobbies, Divas & Stupid Ties | NFL Week 5 Recap & MNF Preview | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:56:15 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly, including a wild Jags win in London! Tune in to hear their thoughts on NFL Week 5 and how they plan to use that knowledge going forward. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 6 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week, the incredible troll job from Mike Evans, whatever happened for Giants/Commanders to end in a tie and they give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 5 as the Buffalo Bills head to Los Angeles to take on the Rams on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Construction & Big Dog Picks | NFL Week 5 Preview | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:59:18 | |
The Favorites is back to preview NFL Week 5! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Emerson Lotzia back to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup this week while looking for value in the market. Together they discuss how they'll approach betting each game in order to nominate their top contest picks for the week and more. But first we get some trends to know from Evan Abrams and discuss just how hot some coaches seats are getting this season. Tune in for a full NFL Week 5 preview right here on The Favorites! 7:00 - TRENDS WITH EVAN ABRAMS 19:00 - TB BUCCANEERS AT DAL COWBOYS 25:00 - PHI EAGLES AT JAX JAGUARS 29:00 - CHI BEARS AT GB PACKERS 33:00 - CIN BENGALS AT MIA DOLPHINS 35:00 - HOU TEXANS AT TEN TITANS 38:00 - IND COLTS AT PIT STEELERS 40:00 - LV RAIDERS AT NE PATRIOTS 43:00 - CLE BROWNS AT NYJ JETS 46:00 - NYG GIANTS AT WAS COMMANDERS 49:00 - MIN VIKINGS AT NO SAINTS 51:00 - DEN BRONCOS AT LAC CHARGERS 54:00 - DET LIONS AT ARI CARDINALS 56:00 - SF 49ERS AT SEA SEAHAWKS 58:00 - BAL RAVENS AT ATL FALCONS 1:00:00 - BUF BILLS AT LAR RAMS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cash, Crash, Clutch & Coaching Hot Seats | NFL Week 4 Recap & MNF Preview | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:53:16 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly, including another Jags win! Tune in to hear their thoughts on NFL Week 4 and how they plan to use the knowledge they gained going forward. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 5 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week, how the first coach fired market is evolving and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 4 as the Atlanta Falcons head to New Orleans to take on the Saints in the Hurricane Katrina reunion game on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A Vasectomy & Icky Picks | NFL Week 4 Preview | 01 Oct 2026 | 01:21:11 | |
The Favorites is back to preview NFL Week 4! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome John Jastremski back to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup this week while looking for value in the market. Together they discuss how they'll approach betting each game in order to nominate their top contest picks for the week and more. But first we get an updated look at some new and existing injuries from Sports Injury Central's Dr. David Chao. Tune in for a full NFL Week 4 preview right here on The Favorites! 6:00- INJURIES WITH DR CHAO 25:15 - PIT STEELERS AT CLE BROWNS 27:30 - IND COLTS AT WAS COMMANDERS 33:30 - NE PATRIOTS AT BUF BILLS 37:45 - TEN TITANS AT BAL RAVENS 41:45 - NYJ JETS AT CHI BEARS 46:00 - JAX JAGUARS AT CIN BENGALS 51:45 - DAL COWBOYS AT HOU TEXANS 56:30 - ARI CARDINALS AT NYG GIANTS 1:00:00 - LAR RAMS AT PHI EAGLES 1:06:00 - GB PACKERS AT TB BUCCANEERS 1:08:45 - MIA DOLPHINS AT MIN VIKINGS 1:10:30 - KC CHIEFS AT LV RAIDERS 1:15:45 - DEN BRONCS AT SF 49ERS 1:21:00 - LAC CHARGERS AT SEA SEAHAWKS 1:22:30 - DET LIONS AT CAR PANTHERS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Early Week Mistakes & Surprise Contest Winners | NFL Week 3 Recap & MNF Preview | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:44:55 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly, including a major early week screw up by producer, Gifford. Tune in to hear their thoughts on NFL Week 3 and whether it's time to really freak out about a few teams that have significantly underwhelmed. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 4 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 3 as the Philadelphia Eagles head to Chicago to take on third string QB Case Keenum and the Bears on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Eyebrows, Picks & Jaggin' Off | NFL Week 3 Preview | 24 Sep 2026 | 01:09:01 | |
The Favorites is back to preview NFL Week 3! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Emerson Lotzia from DraftKings back yet again to go game-by-game and break down each matchup this week while looking for value in the market. Together they discuss how they'll approach betting each game in order to nominate their top contest picks for the week and more. But first we get some Week 3 trends from Evan Abrams and an updated look at some injury reports from Sports Injury Central's Dr. David Chao. Tune in for a full NFL Week 3 preview right here on The Favorites! 4:00 - TRENDS WITH EVAN ABRAMS 8:00 - INJURIES WITH DR CHAO 27:00 - ATL FALCONS AT GB PACKERS 33:00 - SEA SEAHAWKS AT WAS COMMANDERS 35:00 - LAC CHARGERS AT BUFFALO BILLS 40:00 - CIN BENGALS AT PIT STEELERS 43:00 - KC CHIEFS AT MIA DOLPHINS 46:00 - NYJ JETS AT DET LIONS 49:00 - CAR PANTHERS AT CLE BROWNS 52:00 - NE PATRIOTS AT JAX JAGUARS 58:00 - HOU TEXANS AT IND COLTS 59:00 - TEN TITANS AT NYG GIANTS 1:02:00 - ARI CARDINALS AT SF 49ERS 1:03:00 - MIN VIKINGS AT TB BUCCANEERS 1:06:00 - LV RAIDERS AT NO SAINTS 1:08:00 - BAL RAVENS AT DAL COWBOYS 1:10:00 - LAR RAMS AT DEN BRONCOS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Rough Week, Decent Futures Outlook | NFL Week 2 Recap & MNF Preview | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:45:21 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the bad and the ugly because there wasn't really any good. Tune in to hear their thoughts on NFL Week 2 including some teams in bet jail, what took them by surprise and despite a bad week, how their futures are still looking pretty good. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 3 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 2 as the New York Giants head to LA to take on the Rams on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Trends, Injuries & Peggers | NFL Week 2 Preview | 17 Sep 2026 | 01:19:33 | |
The Favorites is back to preview NFL Week 2! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Emerson Lotzia from DraftKings to go game-by-game and break down each matchup in NFL Week 2 and in typical Favorites fashion, things go off the rails! Together they discuss how they'll approach betting each game in order to nominate their top contest picks for the week and more. But first we get some Week 2 trends from Evan Abrams and an updated look at some injury reports from Sports Injury Central's Dr. David Chao. Tune in for a full NFL Week 2 preview right here on The Favorites! 6:40 - TRENDS WITH EVAN ABRAMS 9:30 - INJURIES WITH DR CHAO 30:18 - DET LIONS AT BUF BILLS 32:15 - PHI EAGLES AT TEN TITANS 34:30 - NO SAINTS AT BAL RAVENS 41:20 - CLE BROWNS AT TB BUCCANEERS 48:23 - GB PACKERS AT NYJ JETS 50:34 - PIT STEELERS AT NE PATRIOTS 53:12 - MIN VIKINGS AT CHI BEARS 56:23 - CAR PANTHERS AT ATL FALCONS 57:36 - CIN BENGALS AT HOU TEXANS 1:01:07 - LV RAIDERS AT LAC CHARGERS 1:06:31 - JAX JAGUARS AT DEN BRONCOS 1:08:55 - MIN DOLPHINS AT SF 49ERS 1:13:22 - SEA SEAHAWKS AT ARI CARDINALS 1:16:15 - WAS COMMANDERS AT DAL COWBOYS 1:22:16 - IND COLTS AT KC CHIEFS 1:24:00 - NYG GIANTS AT LAR RAMS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Join this pool with us! $100K+ NFL Season-Long Pick'Em Pool [$20K+ to 1st] – $50 Entry Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Divas, Receipts & Overreactions | NFL Week 1 Recap & MNF Preview | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:46:01 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the first weekend of the NFL regular season, what took them by surprise and what they plan to not overreact to going forward. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 2 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 1 as the Denver Broncos head to Kansas City to take on the division rival Chiefs on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites. The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| NFL Week 1 Preview, Picks & Injuries | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:57:09 | |
NFL fans and bettors got to dip their toes in the 2026 NFL Season last night as the Seattle Seahawks repeat their Super Bowl success beating the New England Patriots yet again. The Favorites is back to react to that game and look ahead to the upcoming Sunday slate of games. Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcomes John Jastremski to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup and how they'll be looking to bet them. Plus, the football doc from Sports Injury Central, Dr. David Chao, joins the show to discuss injury reports and more. Tune in for a full NFL Week 1 preview right here on The Favorites! 10:25 - INJURIES WITH DR CHAO 25:45 - NO SAINTS AT DET LIONS 29:40 - CLE BROWNS AT JAX JAGUARS 34:10 - CHI BEARS AT CAR PANTHERS 36:40 - ATL FALCONS AT PIT STEELERS 40:16 - BAL RAVENS AT IND COLTS 44:08 - TB BUCCANEERS AT CIN BENGALS 46:41 - BUF BILLS AT HOU TEXANS 48:42 - NYJ JETS AT TEN TITANS 49:33 - WAS COMMANDERS AT PHI EAGLES 52:00 - ARI CARDINALS AT LAC CHARGERS 53:05 - MIA DOLPHINS AT LV RAIDERS 55:35 - GB PACKERS AT GB VIKINGS 57:36 - DAL COWBOYS AT NYG GIANTS The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out Sports Injury Central and use promo code ACTION for a free week! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Super Bowl Rematch & NFL Down Under | NFL Week 1 | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:45:33 | |
The NFL regular season is officially here and The Favorites is back for some real life, meaningful football! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for a quick Wednesday Night Football and Thursday Night Football preview as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off in a Super Bowl rematch and the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams head to Australia. Together they analyze the teams, coaches and matchups and craft the most exciting and sweat inducing wagers you'll want to tail. Alongside Director of Research Evan Abrams, the crew gets deep in the weeds of the NFL being officially back with two early week, stand-alone games! So tune in for sides, totals, and props in those games, plus some other news and notes around the league! The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| NFL Trends with Evan Abrams | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:52:16 | |
The NFL season is here and there are sooooo many trends to keep in mind heading into Week 1. The Favorites is back as Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams to get all nerdy with statistics and trends you'll want to know this season. From Super Bowl team hangovers and early successes/struggles to specific players either trending up or down, the crew gets into everything. Get yourself ready for Week 1 and the entire NFL season right here. Don't miss Evan's primer every week along with some new tools and features from him and other Action Network experts available on Action Network's website and the Action App. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Subscribe, rate and review for more fun NFL content all season long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Collared Shirts & NFL Bold Takes | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:44:19 | |
The Favorites is back with collared shirts and bold takes in the NFL! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz go back and forth on their top five boldest takes heading into the NFL season. From surprising teams to disappointing teams and everything in between, find out who the crew is in and out on and how they plan to wager on their bold takes. How off the rails will these bold takes take us? Tune to find out! All that and more right here on The Favorites! Subscribe, rate and review for more fun NFL content all season long! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| NFC West Betting Preview with Nick Lee | 27 Aug 2026 | 01:03:21 | |
The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Nick Lee, writer for Emerald City Spectrum, back to the show to preview the NFC West! If this division was a family function, who would each team be? Nick quickly celebrates last season's Seahawks Super Bowl win before attempting to convince the crew why people should be high on Seattle again this year. However, the LA Rams might have the best offense in the NFL. Is it simply a question of who wins between the Seahawks or Rams or will Kyle Shanahan and the currently beat up 49ers have a different say? Finally, what to do with the potentially decent Arizona Cardinals? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC West, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 10:19 - NFC WEST OVERVIEW 12:08 - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 27:31 - LOS ANGELES RAMS 42:50 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 56:46 - ARIZONA CARDINALS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| AFC West Betting Preview with Aniello Piro | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:50:05 | |
The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Aniello Piro, who covers the Broncos for DenverSports 104.3, to preview the AFC West. After a great season but an unfortunate, injury-caused ending for Denver, can they repeat that type of run? Will Bo Nix's ankle injury hold up? Are the Chiefs going to look like a team closer to their dynasty days or will their downfall continue as their roster gets older and older. Is love in Los Angeles a good or bad thing for Justin Herbert and the Chargers? What's the best case scenario for the Las Vegas Raiders and is Fernando Mendoza their QB of the future? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC West, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 11:33 - AFC WEST OVERVIEW 13:07 - DENVER BRONCOS 28:02 - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 41:51 - LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 48:15 - LAS VEGAS RAIDERS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| NFC East Betting Preview with Connor Hughes | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:47:42 | |
The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Connor Hughes, NFL reporter from SNYTV to preview the NFC East. We've been doing The Favorites crew's favorite teams and it's producer Gifford's turn with the Dallas Cowboys! Will this be the year Jerry's boys can get it done? Can the Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo duo make it through a season at full health? Will the tush-pushing Eagles find a way to start a conference winning streak with their third in a row? Can Jayden Daniels be a superstar again? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC East, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 09:00 - NFC EAST OVERVIEW 12:03 - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 23:19 - NEW YORK GIANTS 38:30 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 44:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| AFC East Betting Preview with John Jastremski | 18 Aug 2026 | 01:03:52 | |
The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome back John Jastremski, host of New York New York on SNYTV to preview the AFC East. After letting John celebrate his Knicks, it's Brandon's time to shine as we dive into his Miami Dolphins. Too bad they won't be good this year. Unless you believe the psychic we had on last month. Will Josh Allen ever take a step backward or is every year going to continue being his best year yet. Has the offseason drama of Mike Vrabel's scandal died down and are the Pats ready to play football? Is anyone thinking anything positive about the Jets? Is Geno Smith really the best option for New York? They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC East, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 9:55 - AFC EAST OVERVIEW 14:13 - BUFFALO BILLS 24:41 - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 41:13 - NEW YORK JETS 52:25 - MIAMI DOLPHINS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| AFC South Betting Preview with Jamal St. Cyr | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:57:39 | |
The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Jamal St. Cyr, sports anchor for WJXT4 in Duval County to preview the AFC South. They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. It's a big day for Kendra as her Jaguars take center stage! Is it as easy as Trevor Lawrence over everyone else? Jamal give us a temperature check from Duval County. How long is CJ Stroud's leash? Can the Texans' defense carry them through the playoffs? Will Daniel Jones have another decent year or will he turn back into a pumpkin? Is it bad that we're sorta high on the Titans as a "Jags Pod?" Or is it just a situation that when the odds are longest, we like a sprinkle? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC South, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 15:29 - AFC SOUTH OVERVIEW 16:43 - HOUSTON TEXANS 26:23 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 36:43 - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 52:12 - TENNESSEE TITANS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| NFC South Betting Preview with Pat Donovan | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:51:07 | |
The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Pat Donovan from the Pat and Aaron show on 95.7 WDAE in Tampa Bay to preview the NFC South. They get into all four teams in the division to determine who might come out on top. Will any team in this division win 10+ games? Can Baker Mayfield take another step up for the Bucs this year despite some contract friction? Who will have a better season this year, Bryce Young for Carolina or Tyler Shough for New Orleans? Will Brandon actually get to sweat out his Atlanta Super Bowl future or was it dead before he got it? You know he's on his soapbox again in this one. Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC South, where they'll be planting their flag in the division and more. All that right here on The Favorites! 7:10 - NFC SOUTH OVERVIEW 10:42 - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 23:16 - CAROLINA PANTHERS 37:51 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 46:48 - ATLANTA FALCONS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| NFC North Betting Preview | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:44:21 | |
The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz continue their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode it's Brandon's birthday and the NFL has given him the Hall of Fame to celebrate. The crew also goes team-by-team in the NFC North. How will Kyler Murray look in purple and gold? What does year two of Ben Johnson's offense look like in Chicago? Can Jahmyr Gibbs run it back as one of the league's top running backs in Detroit? Will Green Bay take a step forward or a step backward this year? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the NFC North and where they'll be putting their hard earned dollars to win the division and more. All that and more right here on The Favorites! 4:00 - NFL NEWS & NOTES 13:31 - NFC NORTH OVERVIEW 15:50 - DETROIT LIONS 25:00 - GREEN BAY PACKERS 31:30 - CHICAGO BEARS 37:37 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| AFC North Betting Preview with Joe Pisapia | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:50:56 | |
The Favorites is back as Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz begin their 2026 NFL Season divisional previews! In today's episode they welcome Joe Pisapia, author of The Fantasy Football Black Book, to preview the AFC North. They get into all four teams in the division and leave no stone unturned. Is Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson the top QB in this division? Does Aaron Rogers have enough left in the tank for a decent season? When will the Browns give up on the Deshaun Watson experiment? Tune in to hear how they're seeing things play out in the AFC North and where they'll be putting their hard earned dollars to win the division and more. All that and more right here on The Favorites! 7:00 - AFC NORTH OVERVIEW 13:04 - CINCINNATI BENGALS 23:20 - BALTIMORE RAVENS 36:50 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS 44:50 - CLEVELAND BROWNS Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Tarrot Cards, Energy and NFL Predictions with Jem Jewels | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:55:26 | |
In sports betting, everyone has their ways of making predictions. Whether that's data driven research, the eye test or a gut feeling - it's easy to find an argument for which team or player you're backing or fading. On today's show, Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome a professional when it comes to predictions; psychic Jem Jewels, owner of Mystic Party and master of tarot cards and palm reading. The crew dives into a few storylines around the NFL offseason to get Jem's sense of how things could possibly play our for Mike Vrabel, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson and more. Plus, we let the cards do the talking with which team is Super Bowl bound this year. Finally, Jem helps guide the squad in how to approach betting this upcoming NFL season and what to look out for. It's all about energy, aura and vibes right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Talkin' Pros & Amateurs with Joe DeLeon | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:54:37 | |
The Favorites is back with more NFL and college football talk! In today's episode Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz welcome Joe DeLeon, host of the Ruffino & Joe Show on Sports247 and contributor for A to Z Sports to get everyone pumped up for the upcoming football season. Is Kendra too high on the New York Giants? How about Brandon with the Falcons? From team's drafts & off season additions to where the value can be found in division and conference winners, the crew gets into a little bit of everything. Plus, a look at the top of the odds board in college football and who might take home the Heisman Trophy this year, followed by another flag plant. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Art of Anytime Touchdowns with Gilles Gallant | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:42:42 | |
There's nothing better than seeing the quarterback eyeing a wide open receiver, running back, tight end or eligible offensive lineman in the back of the end zone that you have an anytime touchdown ticket on. The ball goes up and you can't even breath. The Favorites is back to get excited for those feelings and moments every week of the upcoming 2026 NFL Season with Action Network touchdown betting guru Gilles Gallant! Stuckey and Brandon pepper him with questions about his process, his model, his favorite players to back and more! Plus, they plant their flag on some touchdown related bets for the season and NFL Week 1. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Mock Drafts, Sleepers & Busts with FantasyLife's Kendall Valenzuela | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:49:13 | |
The Favorites is back and Action Network duo Stuckey & Brandon Kravitz are hungry for breakfast and to draft their fantasy football teams this year. In today's episode Kendall Valenzuela, Senior Fantasy Football writer and analyst for MB Fantasy Life, joins the show to touch on anything and everything in the world of fantasy football. From mock drafts and finding value using ADP to the excitement in guillotine/best ball/traditional leagues, whichever you choose. Plus, sleepers, busts and more. It's impossible over prepare for fantasy football so tune in right here to The Favorites to hear who Kendall is drafting high or avoiding completely this 2026 NFL season. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 2026 NFL Quarterback Rankings | Part 2 | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:55:18 | |
The Favorites is back with Part 2 of their QB rankings! In today's episode, Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz go from number 10-1 with a little more bickering this time around. If they were franchise owners, coaches, or fans, who would they like leading their team this season? Plus, Kendra made a huge mistake leaving a certain QB off her list! Tune in to hear her defend herself and find out where your favorite QB lands on the list. All that and more right here on The Favorites. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 2026 NFL Quarterback Rankings | Part 1 | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:42:34 | |
The Favorites is back after an amazing World Cup tournament and a halftime show during the Final with mixed reviews. Action Network duo Kendra Middleton & Brandon Kravitz team up to discuss some QB rankings in this two-part episode. Today, they go from number 20-11 and rank the quarterbacks they'd like to have on their team if they were franchise owners, coaches, or fans. Tune in to hear where your favorite QB lands on the list right here on The Favorites. Part 2 will be live tomorrow with the crew's top 10! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| All Things NFL Injuries with Pro Football Doc David Chao | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:46:14 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network trio Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz are looking at injuries in this one and who better to join the show than Dr David Chao, aka Pro Football Doc! Dr Chao is an orthopedic surgeon and medical analyst for Sports Injury Central. Together the crew dives into all the current injuries in the NFL, the different processes for injured players to return to play and more. Before you draft your fantasy teams or track your NFL futures, you'll want to hear this deep dive into how to factor in injuries. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen and we'll be back for more! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! Sign up for SIC Picks and use promo code ACTION for a special deal for Action Network listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Venture Capitalists, Girl Dads & The (British) Open with Kyle Murray | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:46:03 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network trio Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Kyle Murray back to the show to look at some golf across the pond. The Open begins this weekend at Royal Birkdale Golf Course in Southport, England and the crew discusses whether it should be referred to as "The Open" or "The British Open" and why some folks are upset about it. Plus, a course preview and some best bets along the way as the crew plants their flag in the placement market, with sprinkles on a few outright winners. All that and more right here on The Favorites, but first the Seattle Seahawks have a new owner (if only Kravitz was a venture capitalists instead of a podcast host) and the LA Rams defense might be the scariest in history with Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen and we'll be back for more! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Wedding Guests & World Cup Quarterfinals with Daniele Fisichella | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:42:27 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up to discuss the World Cup Quarterfinals with Daniele Fisichella, which starts today with France vs Morocco! We're down to the Elite 8, if you will, and things are really heating up. In today's episode the crew looks at how we got here, who's impressed, who's disappointed and more. They dive into the remaining favorites and discuss if it's as easy as chalk or if there will still be a few upsets along the way. Plus, the goal scoring has been spectacular with big name stars continuing to find the back of the net. Will that continue or slow down now that the competition is tightening. All that and more right here on The Favorites. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Gambling: America's True National Pastime with Author David Bockino | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:50:48 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network trio Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome David Bockino, author of the book Over/Under: An Unexpected History of Sports Betting, for a deep dive into sports gambling. Bockino takes us through what he imagined he'd find when starting his research and what he actually found, including early Americans betting on dogs, rats and pedestrianism. The strange light cast on sports betting seems to be a more recent occurrence but the crew discusses how far back things actually go and how gambling has shaped the sports we watch today. Tune in to hear how your great, great grandpa was probably a degenerate and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Fantasy Football Deep Dive with Sean Koerner | Part 2 | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:27:56 | |
Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Sean Koerner back for part 2 of their fantasy football deep dive. Together the crew weaves through the top 10 offseason moves in the NFL and how that impacts the fantasy football season. Tune in to hear some of your favorite players and fantasy targets for the upcoming season. All that and more right here on The Favorites! If you missed part 1, it's in the podcast feed right now so check it out! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Fantasy Football Deep Dive with Sean Koerner | Part 1 | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:29:32 | |
The NFL season is rapidly approaching and that means fantasy football! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome one of the best to do it in, Sean Koerner! If you don't know Koerner, you don't know Action Network. Co-host of Fantasy Flex and head of Action's Predictive Analytics team, Koerner's been one of the top rankers in the game for years. Koerner joins The Favorites in two parts to break down the top 10 offseason moves in the NFL and how that impacts fantasy football approaches. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Mini Camp Positivity, Subway Takes, Travel Tips & Other Mailbag Questions | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:53:27 | |
The Favorites is back! Action Network trio Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for another trip around the NFL with news and notes on some mini camp storylines. Plus, mailbag questions from the listeners on Stuckey being a dad, Subway Takes, travel tips, when to actually bet futures, skills the crew wishes they gained sooner in life and more. It's a little bit of everything today as Stuckey and Brandon fight against all the positive news coming out of the NFL and College Football in June and Kendra fights a shaky internet connection to record a podcast. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Twitter Love, QBs & Other NFL Storylines | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:48:10 | |
The Favorites is back with a little more of everything this week as Action Network trio Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz take a glimpse into Kendra's mind, look back at Stuckey's twitter love story and dive into the lack of CLV on Brandon's Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl ticket. The crew hops around from storyline to storyline across the NFL as minicamps have wrapped. From Penix/Tua to Mendoza/Cousins and McCarthy/Murray, what will we see from some QBs this season? Plus, the squad weighs in on who could be in the mix for Comeback Player of the Year. All that and more right here on The Favorites. Thursday's episode of The Favorites will be a mailbag so if you have a question for the crew email them to podcasts@bettercollective.com and we'll pick a few for the show! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 2026 NBA Draft Preview with Tyler Metcalf | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:43:51 | |
The Favorites is back with a bonus episode this week looking at the upcoming NBA Draft! Action Network trio Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Tyler Metcalf, creator of No Ceilings NBA, to dive into next Tuesday's event. Together the crew dives into the top three names on the board. Where will Peterson, Dybansa and Boozer be picked? Is Peterson's refusal to workout with anyone but Washington just noise? Do the Jazz want to keep Dybansa in the state of Utah anyway? Which of the three has the highest boom/bust potential? They also go further down the board looking at sleepers, risers and fallers. Tune in to hear different player's stock a few days before the event and get your popcorn ready for what could be one of the most anticipated draft classes in NBA history. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Resurgence of the Running Back with Emory Hunt | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:41:18 | |
The Favorites is back and with today's guest, you'll understand why we're diving deep into NFL running backs. It's Emory Hunt, CBS Sports analyst and owner of Football Gameplan! Together with Action Network duo Brandon Kravitz and Kendra Middleton, the crew looks at the floor and ceiling of the newest running backs drafted this year, guys traded to new teams and more. With Hunt's experience playing the position and covering the sport, there's nowhere better to hear informative and actionable data and analysis on the running backs you're looking to bet on or draft in your fantasy league than right here. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Supplemental Sorsby, World Cupdate & US Open with Kyle Murray | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:48:34 | |
The Favorites is back with a look at the upcoming US Open! Action Network trio Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz hit the links with Kyle Murray from RotoGrinders. From the top of the odds board to placement bets and longshots they get into it all. It's Scottie Scheffler's birthday, Father's day and winning here will finish his Grand Slam, is that enough to lay the juice? How will Rory fair near the top of the board? How does the weather impact things in this tournament and from tee to green, which level will be the toughest aspect this weekend? Plus, the Brendan Sorsby drama continues with the potential to join an NFL squad and the World Cup bug is biting some people more than others. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Africa Trip, Knicks Comeback & CWS Jello Shots with Collin Wilson | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:40:10 | |
The Favorites is back with a look at the upcoming NCAA Men's College Baseball World Series! Action Network duo Stuckey and Kendra Middleton welcome college betting expert Collin Wilson to the show for a deep dive into the eight teams battling it out in Omaha. It was a wild regional and super regional round with some top seeded teams going down but the jello shots will still flow at Roccos and the fans will still be loud. The crew discusses how the brackets filled out and where the value might be found in the betting market. For more college betting content, including baseball, basketball and football, check out the Big Bets On Campus podcast! Plus, Kendra quickly reviews her trip to Africa and the New York Knicks made NBA Finals history with a massive comeback in Game 4. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| World Cup & Everything Else with Anthony Dabbundo | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:56:48 | |
The USA Men's National Team lost a friendly match against Germany 2-1 but hype and excitement for the World Cup is at an all time high. So who better to join The Favorites this week than our old buddy, Anthony Dabbundo from The Ringer, newly nicknamed, Tony Buns. Together with Stuckey and stats hound, Evan Abrams they dive into the World Cup as a whole, Team USA, their group, their goalkeeping, their green and red flags and more. Plus, some TV shows that hit in season 1 but fell off. Speaking of soccer, how about Ted Lasso? Season 1 was amazing, the rest was kinda mid. Finally, some NBA, MLB and even politics betting talk? The guys really get into a little bit of everything in this one. For more World Cup coverage, check out The Action Network Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and on the Action Network YouTube page. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 2026 World Cup Preview with Daniele Fisichella | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:49:54 | |
The year 2026 brings sports fans the World Cup and even better, it's on American soil! The Favorites is back as Stuckey and Brandon Kravitz welcome Daniele Fisichella to break down expectations for this year's tournament. Fisichella is a soccer/football journalist and betting expert from the UK and he's brought all his thoughts across the pond to help prepare you (and us) for this year's World Cup. They get into the weather impacting home field/pitch advantage, a few new rules including a larger bracket and how that will impact group play and individual matches. Plus, the ups and downs of teams like Italy, Japan, Spain, the Netherlands, the USA and more. Finally, the crew plants their flag on their favorite World Cup play with some help from our friends at DraftKings. For more World Cup coverage, check out The Action Network Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and on the Action Network YouTube page. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Big NFL Moves & NBA Finals Preview with Matt Moore | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:43:53 | |
The 2026 NBA Finals matchup is set as the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs. It's a rematch of the 1999 Finals and The Favorites duo Brandon Kravitz and Stuckey welcome Action Network senior NBA writer and host of Buckets, Matt Moore, to the show. Together they dive into everything you'll need to know heading into this year's championship series. From Wemby vs Kat & Brunson to the differences in coaching schemes and more. Game 1 begins Wednesday so tune in enjoy a deep dive into the NBA for one last series of the 2026 season. All that, plus a quick reaction after the Browns traded Myles Garrett to the Rams and some other NFL moves. Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||