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Mina Kimes, The Masters Recap, Defending Russ, Big Ben is Washed Apr 12, 2021

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Cousin Sal and Dave recap The Masters as Hideki Matsuyama wins the green jacket and Sal wins because he hedged and took him going into the final round. The guys discuss how he avoiding choking on Sunday and when athletes say “no regrets” they probably have regrets (02:00).

Mina Kimes joins the show to try and make sense of all the Russell Wilson trade rumors and defend the Seahawks quarterback. Plus, NFC West odds, AFC West Odds, AFC North odds and why the Steelers should be looking at offensive line before running back. Then Dave pitches and confuses Mina with an idea for a podcast name (12:00).

Fans are heckling and booing the Houston Astros and Dave thinks there will forever be an asterisk on their 2017 World Series win (49:45). The Lakers beat up on the Brooklyn Nets showing they might not be as unbeatable as some think in the playoffs (57:45). Finally, it’s the Crown Royal Athlete of the Week as Dave pays tribute to yet another former Pittsburgh Pirates player who has gone on to find success with his new team (01:01:00).

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Ranch Dressing & Pizza Debate, The Masters Bets, Athlete Look-a-likes, Sam Darnold Trade Apr 08, 2021

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Cousin Sal is outraged after finding out Rachel Bonnetta eats her pizza by dipping it in Ranch dressing. Rachel joins the pod to defend herself, the guys said she has an immature pallet while Rachel says she is a supertaster.

After another start with little offensive support from the Mets, Dave thinks Jacob deGrom might be cursed. The guys give their picks to win The Masters as Cousin Sal likes Patrick Reed and Dave goes with Adam Scott. Then Arizona fires Jimmy Kimmell look-alike Sean Miller which leads to a conversation of which athletes people tell Sal and Dave look like.

The guys break down the Jets/Panthers Sam Darnold trade and what it means for each team, plus which quarterbacks and running backs are likely to go first in the NFL Draft. They also discuss Deshaun Watson’s future- and if he even plays next season? Finally, Aaron Rodgers hosted Jeopardy and everyone was shocked by his hair.

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Gonzaga Buzzer Beater, Baylor/Gonzaga Preview, Charles Barkley “Jims and Joes”, Space Jam Trailer, Ohtani MVP Odds Apr 05, 2021

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Cousin Sal and Dave recap the Final Four national semi-final games between Houston/Baylor and then the unbelievable OT buzzer beater between UCLA and Gonzaga which Dave calls one of the best tourney games of all time. The guys discuss tonight’s national championship, Gonzaga (+4.5) as Sal likes Baylor plus the points and Dave continues to believe Gonzaga can’t be beat. Then Cousin Sal asks what is the greatest college feat you can accomplish.

Dave is impressed that John Cena is now following Cousin Sal on Twitter and the guys share who has blocked them as well. The guys try to figure out what Charles Barkley meant by his “Jims and Joes” comments this weekend and Sal hopes he isn’t turning into John Madden. Dave thinks NBA teams should also share in the tradition of cutting down the nets. Plus, a look at Most Outstanding Player odds, Drew Timme and Jalen Suggs are both (+115).

A quick recap of MLB opening weekend, Red Sox are already 0-3, the Mets haven’t even played yet and Shohei Ohtani impresses both on the mound and at the plate before getting hurt covering a play at the plate.

Dave and Sal give their thoughts on the new Space Jam: A New Legacy trailer and how they think the movie could end. Dave adds to his fictional movie character fights you’d want to see discussion as fans want to see Jason Bourne versus John Wick. Finally, the guys give their Crown Royal Athletes of the Week!

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Final Four Bets, World Series Predictions, Strahan’s Gap Fixed? Apr 01, 2021

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It’s April Fools’ Day and Cousin Sal explains why he is struggling today. The Final Four is finally set and Dave reluctantly apologizes to Sal for saying the tournament doesn’t give the best winners (02:30). Baylor (-5)/Houston, Gonzaga (-13)/UCLA as Dave and Sal give their picks and why there might be hope for UCLA to cause a major upset. The guys think UCLA should not be considered a Cinderella and discuss more accurate names (13:15).

Which sport is actually the best at crowning their champion? Dave agrees the NHL’s Presidents’ Trophy is one of the most pointless trophies in all of sports (23:!5).

As Opening Day begins the guys give their World Series predictions and which teams could knock off the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Dave recalls kissing a woman so passionately at a baseball game he was told to knock it off (35:30).

The guys discuss why NFL Pro Days are sort of pointless and Dave attempts to compare them to the movie Total Recall (45:30). Michael Strahan fixed the gap in his teeth, should the Pro Football Hall of Fame have to fix his bust? Dave is fascinated by all the meanings of the term bust. Could Strahan have done this as an April Fools’ prank (51:30)?

Finally, Dave breaks down who should be considered the favorite between King Kong and Godzilla (57:45).

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Brian Scalabrine, NCAA Elite 8 Odds, and Nets Super Team Mar 29, 2021

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Cousin Sal and Dave begin by arguing over who deserves credit for inventing the League of Leagues Draft concept (02:00).

NBA Champion and USC alum Brian Scalabrine joins to discuss the Trojans run in the NCAA tournament and why rooting for conferences in college basketball makes sense. Plus does he think USC can upset Gonzaga (06:00)?

Then Scal he explains how the viral video of him beating a high school basketball player 11-0 came about and what was on the line in the bet (13:00). Plus, NBA talk as Scal thinks fans and the internet is overreacting over the Nets latest additions- Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge and why James Harden deserves to win MVP (22:15).

Plus, who would win in an All-Star one on one contest, his NBA Finals press conference moment and the time Kendrick Perkins didn’t stop Delonte West and Gerald Green from fighting (27:30) . Finally, Scal gives his NBA/NCAA championship parlay of Gonzaga and the Milwaukee Bucks (21-1).

Sal and Dave recap the Sweet Sixteen and a weekend filled with March Madness. Then they preview tonight’s games Oregon State/Houston and Arkansas/Baylor. Sal explains to Dave how hockey’s playoffs are even a worse indication than college basketball of not necessarily crowning the best team (34:30).

Andre Drummond to the Lakers could be a difference in the playoffs and the Crown Royal Athletes of the Week (55:30). Finally, Dave loses another set of car keys and now can’t leave the house without the help of a car service (01:03:30).

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Sweet 16 Upset Bets, All-Time Favorite Tourney Players, Fly Flacco Fly, NHL Official Banned Mar 25, 2021

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Dave’s parents are in town and turns out they are fans of the show. Dave and Cousin Sal give their Sweet 16 upsets as Sal thinks Oregon State (+6.5) takes down Sister Jean and Loyola-Chicago while Dave believes Villanova (+7) upsets top seed Baylor (02:00). The guys give their favorite All-Time All-Tournament team and show love to Kenny Anderson, Big Country Bryant Reeves, Bo Kimble and more (14:15).

Brian Scalabrine, AKA White Mamba dominates a high school player one on one 11-0, Dave thinks he could do a much better job among many other things when it comes to pro sports, including last a period of time in the ring with Mike Tyson. (32:00)

The guys react to Joe Flacco joining the Eagles, what it could mean for Jalen Hurts and over/under how many touchdown passes he will have next season (44:30). Finally, an NHL referee is banned after getting caught saying he was looking to call a penalty (56:30).

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NCAA Tournament, Sister Jean, Lebron/LaMelo injuries, King Krutwig Mar 22, 2021

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After an incredible weekend of college basketball, Dave doubles down on flipping a coin would be a more credible way to crown a champion (02:00). Cousin Sal calls this Dave’s worst take ever. After receiving flack from the internet, Dave explains his Brad Stevens to Indiana University tweet (08:30).

Sister Jean is at it again as Loyola Chicago upsets Illinois and moves on to the Sweet 16. There are no perfect brackets left in America and Sal’s no buzzer beaters bet wins again (11:00).

Dave and Sal discuss how the Lebron James and LaMelo Ball injuries impact the MVP and Rookie of the Year races as new betting favorites emerge in Nikola Jokic (-110) and Anthony Edwards (-210). Then they break down if they would rather be a NCAA basketball coach or a NBA coach (23:30).

Then after more NFL free agent signings, Dave and Sal react to the Steelers re-signing JuJu Smith-Schuster and the Giants making a big splash with Kenny Golladay. Sal looks back at strange bets from a year ago as quarantine began (36:30).

Finally, Sal and Dave give their Crown Royal Athletes of the Week as Cameron Krutwig wins the game and the internet (48:30).

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NCAA 12-5 Upset Odds, Patriots Spending Spree, First Four, One Shining Moments Mar 18, 2021

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Cousin Sal makes a bold claim that St. Patrick’s Day has the best holiday food which leads to a discussion of which nationality has the best cold cuts.

Dave thinks every big sporting event should have a song like the NCAA tournament has One Shining Moment. The guys discuss big spending Bill Belichick; the Patriots have signed some big free agents but will it translate to wins? Also what happens next with Deshaun Watson after he is hit with allegations of sexual assaults.

Dave and Cousin Sal discuss if any of the NFL free agent signings so far actually move the odds for any team; Sal thinks Fitzmagic will beat the Cowboys at least once this season and Dave is buying the Los Angeles Chargers.

Then it’s a look at the NCAA tournament as the guys look for upsets and will a 12 seed beat a 5 seed once again and Thursday night’s First Four games.

Finally, it’s Win/Place/Show of favorite NCAA tournament moments of all time as Dave relives every game he watched while attending Indiana University and the time Sal pranked him with Goldbond seasoned pizza.

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Building the Bracket with Joe Lunardi, Predictions, Drew Brees Retired, and Sal’s Son’s Safety Mar 15, 2021

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Cousin Sal and Dave are joined by ESPN’s Bracketologist Joe Lunardi to discuss Bracket Monday, the pressure of picking all 68 teams correctly and getting the seeding right. Dave and Sal reveal how many teams they missed – as Dave’s field of 68 is seeing double. Joe discusses how the NCAA Tournament does not determine who is the best team and he is not changing from his November pre-season pick of Baylor/Gonzaga in the National Championship.

To Sal’s frustration, Dave gives his argument for changing the NCAA tournament and the guys look at FanDuel odds for a national champion. Plus, to Dave's dismay there is a lot of orange among the teams in the Midwest region.

Drew Brees retired and the guys discuss his legacy and where the (18-1 to win the Super Bowl) Saints go from here. Plus, the latest on Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson rumors.

Dave and Sal give their Crown Royal Athletes of the Week as Dave discusses all the “What If’s” in Drew Brees’ career. Finally, Cousin Sal’s son makes a big play in the first high school football game in months.

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Bet Your Life: Cowboys/Steelers, Gonzaga Undefeated Run, Mets Practice Winning World Series, Dave versus Lonardi Mar 11, 2021

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Now that Dak is back with the Cowboys and Big Ben is returning to the Steelers; Dave and Cousin Sal discuss which team would they rather have this season if their life depended on it. The guys discuss who they think will be the New England Patriots starting quarterback next season and if Jimmy G would return to Foxboro.

In Bet to the Future, the guys discuss between Coach K, Jim Boeheim and Roy Williams who will coach the longest – and why is Coach K still dying his hair at 74 years old. Plus, should we be making a bigger deal out of Gonzaga being undefeated headed into the NCAA tournament and Jalen Suggs is having one of the best freshman seasons in recent memory.

The Mets practiced celebrating the final out and winning Game 7 of the World Series, Cousin Sal likes it but Dave argues this will come back to haunt them on social media all season. Finally, Dave thinks he can be a bracketologist and is challenged by Sal.

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