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Week 5 Recap, Mega-Stars Get Injured, Big Ben Combusts (Football 10/08) Oct 09, 2017

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Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora discuss everything Week 5 in the NFL had to offer, including a 5-pick performance by Big Ben against Jacksonville (1:31), another thrilling Packers-Cowboys affair and continued Aaron Rodgers' heroics (5:24), the Giants dropping to 0-5 and losing Odell Beckham Jr. (9:40), and the Rams falling short against Seattle (13:37). The guys also cover a pitiful matchup between the Browns and Jets (17:40), if the Raiders are in trouble (29:04), Cam Newton's second straight stellar performance, on the heels of a controversy-filled week (31:13), and where the Eagles fit into the NFC picture (33:28).

Week 5 Best Bets, Can You Really Gamble On The Browns? (Football 10/06) Oct 06, 2017

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Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora issue their Week 5 picks against the spread. They discuss a winless affair between the Giants and Chargers (4:29), another hapless battle featuring the Jets and Browns (12:04), and the now Super Bowl favorite Steelers, facing the Jaguars (14:57). The conversation and bets continue on Carolina and controversial Cam against the Lions (28:59), the Derek Carr-less Raiders hosting the struggling Ravens (37:45), a 2016 playoff rematch with the Packers visiting the Cowboys (40:10), and Mitch Trubisky making his first NFL start on Monday Night Football as the Bears take on the Vikings (45:29).

Is The Patriots Defense The Worst In The NFL, Bad Beats, Tom Petty's Super Bowl XLII Performance (Football 10/04) Oct 04, 2017

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Nick Kostos and Will Brinson start by discussing video game football. Find out which host dominated the other in Madden (3:00). Next, the guys discuss a wild finish and bad beat on Monday Night Football (4:45), if the Redskins can contend for the playoffs (11:43), and conclude their conversation, by reflecting on the life and career of Tom Petty, specifically his halftime performance at Super Bowl XLII (17:52). Then, Nick and Will are joined by Jason La Canfora and Pete Prisco for this week's latest edition of 'Hot Take or Just Right' (26:37).

Week 4 Recap, Injuries Hit, Should Pats Trade Garoppolo For Defense? (Football 10/02) Oct 02, 2017

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Will Brinson, Nick Kostos, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora recap all you need to know from Week 4 in the NFL. The guys discuss the 0-4 Browns potentially cleaning house again at the end of the season (4:27), if the Patriots should consider trading backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for defensive help (5:35), and the Panthers impressive victory over New England (10:56). They also break down standout performances from young quarterbacks' Jared Goff, who led the Rams to a road win in Dallas (13:38), and DeShaun Watson, who lit up the statsheet in the Texans dismantling of Tennesse (23:55). Will, Nick, Pete and Jason cover much more, including the still winless Giants and Ben McAdoo's job (33:57) and injuries to Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota and Dalvin Cook (44:42).

Week 4 Bets, Brady Quinn Pops By (Football 09/29) Sep 29, 2017

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A four-man betting special on this edition, as Nick Kostos, Will Brinson, Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora give their Week 4 picks. Listen for betting advice on another London tilt between the Saints and Dolphins (4:17), if Cam can keep it close vs. the Patriots (8:40), whether the Rams are for real heading into their matchup against the Cowboys (10:30), and how in the world to approach Jags-Jets (18:57). Analysis continues on a heated division battle as the Steelers and Ravens face off (26:05) and as arguably the best team in the league, the Falcons, host the Bills (29:50). Then, former pro and Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn briefly joins the show to answer if Philip Rivers is washed up (36:30). Keep listening for the 'Kiss of Death' special and who to pick in primetime (43:08).

Week 4 Hot Take or Just Right? (Football 09/27) Sep 27, 2017

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Nick Kostos and Will Brinson discuss Andrew Luck still not practicing (10:33), and Justin Timberlake possibly performing at the Super Bowl (11:38). Then, Nick is joined by Pete Prisco and Jason La Canfora for another edition of Hot Take or Just Right. The guys assign 'hot take' or 'just right' to questions including: if the Rams are the best team in the NFC West (18:25), if the Colts should trade Andrew Luck and stick with Jacoby Brissett (25:32), if Jaguars would win a Super Bowl if they were based out of London (32:09), and if the Giants are the worst team in the NFL (41:22).

Week 3 Recap (improved quality of play, best team in league?) 9/25/17 Sep 25, 2017

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Nick Kostos, Will Brinson and Pete Prisco start this episode highlighting the increased quality of play and entertainment value across the league in Week 3 (:39). The guys ask if the Falcons are the best team in football (7:25), if the Bengals are done (11:29), and if Ben McAdoo is on the hot seat (14:35). Next, analysis on the Patriots surviving a scare (27:41) and Pittsburgh's early struggles (30:48). Jason La Canfora joins the conversation (34:55) to discuss protests during the national anthem (35:35), the Broncos suffering their first loss of the season (41:03), and who performed the worst on Sunday (43:45).

Week 3 Preview, Bets (home dogs galore) Sep 21, 2017

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Will Brinson is joined by Jason La Canfora to discuss Richard Sherman's comments on gambling and the NFL (1:15), DeMaurice Smith's re-election (3:05), Jordy Nelson's injury timetable (7:25), and more! Then, Will is joined by Nick Kostos and Pete Prisco to make their picks against the spread for Week 3 (25:07). Their conversation includes talk on the Browns being favored (30:34), a sketchy line for Broncos vs. Bills (37:40), how to approach Vikes-Bucs with Sam Bradford uncertainty (47:50), avoiding any wagers on the Giants' offensive line (52:09), and a full slate of home underdogs and their best bets!

Beth Mowins Interview, Week 2 Hot Takes (Football 09/20) Sep 20, 2017

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On a packed midweek edition of the Pick Six Podcast Nick Kostos and Will Brinson discuss Ben McAdoo and the state of the New York Giants (6:10), preview the Rams vs 49ers game on TNF (13:00) and talk home underdogs all over the NFL this week. Then Beth Mowins joins the show (20:30-33:00) to discuss being the first female announce ever for NFL on CBS and her debut on MNF working with Rex Ryan. Finally Jason La Canfora and Pete Prisco join Nick Kostos for a game of Hot Take or Just Right? (35:00). Are the Giants the worst team in the NFC East? Are the Falcons the best team in the NFC? (40:40), Lions a threat to win the NFC North? (44:45), and will the Cowboys chemistry ruin their season? (54:55). Subscribe to the Pick Six Podcast on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pick-six-podcast/id1263289980?mt=2

Week 2 NFL Recap, Broncos Roll, Pats Respond (Football 9/18) Sep 18, 2017

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Nick Kostos and Pete Prisco recap a wild Week 2 in the NFL, starting with the Broncos demolition effort against the Cowboys (:49), along with the Patriots bounce-back victory over the Saints (4:34). Next, the guys discuss an ugly Jaguars loss (8:21), if the Cardinals saved their season (10:51), and the Redskins winning in LA (13:07). Nick and Pete continue by praising Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs (14:51), Jay Cutler's Miami debut (17:34), and the Raiders big win (22:23). More analysis follows on Steelers-Vikings (23:25), Seahawks-49ers (25:49), Bucs-Bears (28:20), Panthers-Bills (33:35), and Ravens-Browns (36:05). The Pick Six Week 2 recap concludes with a breakdown of the squad's Super Contest picks (38:51).

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