Show notes
Introduction
00:00:31–00:02:30:
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 Discussion
00:02:30–00:09:00:
Chris discusses the upcoming college football playoff games and shares his thoughts on the automatic byes for certain teams, which he criticizes. He mentions the underdog status of teams with automatic byes, including Arizona State playing Texas.
Matt offers his opinions, saying that the automatic byes are a flawed system as they discuss game matchups.
00:09:00–00:14:40:
The conversation briefly turns to the state of betting on bowl games, with Chris mentioning how people often bet overs when the unders are more likely to win.
The hosts share their ongoing bets for the day, including the game between Texas and Arizona State.
NFL Week 18 and Other Topics
00:14:40–00:21:00:
Chris shifts focus to the NFL, discussing Saquon Barkley and his quest to break the NFL rushing record, and how the Eagles plan to rest their starters in Week 18.
They briefly discuss the Eagles' decision to rest players and how this impacts player statistics and the upcoming playoff seeding. Matt mentions how Barkley should be happy with his 2,000-yard season despite not breaking the record.
00:21:00–00:25:30:
Chris talks about the Detroit Lions' decision to play their starters in a game that had no playoff implications.
The conversation shifts to Sam Darnold and how his career has been full of ups and downs. Chris and Matt discuss how Darnold was once considered a top prospect but has now turned into a surprise MVP candidate for the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL Playoff Picture
00:25:30–00:36:00:
The hosts dive into the playoff picture, talking about teams like the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Detroit Lions, and where they stand in terms of seeding.
They touch on the Packers' chances and potential playoff implications of various teams winning or losing their Week 18 games.
00:36:00–00:41:00:
The discussion turns to Ezekiel Elliott, focusing on his recent release by the Cowboys and the state of his career. They discuss whether any team might pick him up and how his once-promising career seems to be winding down.
Chris expresses how he feels about Elliott's fall from grace and how it's more about PR than anything else now. Matt points out that Elliott had a solid career but is unlikely to play at a high level again.
Pop Culture and Netflix
00:41:00–00:51:00:
Chris and Matt shift to discussing pop culture topics, including Macklemore's song "Let's Eat" about carbs (part of Matt's New Year's resolution), as they joke about New Year's resolutions and "Quitters Day."
They then turn to the Netflix documentary Kings of Tupelo, where they discuss its wild and unbelievable storyline. The series involves bizarre events like Elvis impersonation, black market organ trafficking, and a presidential assassination attempt.
They spoil the plot of the documentary, describing key characters and plot twists, including a conspiracy surrounding organ trafficking and an ex-wife with an unusual obsession with receding hairlines. The show is described as a "Southern fever dream," leaving Matt and Chris in disbelief at its outrageous events.
Final NFL Game Predictions
00:51:00–End:
Chris and Matt preview more college football games, including the matchup between Ohio State and Oregon, and Notre Dame versus Georgia, offering their thoughts on betting lines.
They end the segment with a quick discussion about Ole Miss's game against Duke, but Matt is mostly disinterested in the outcome due to the absence of their quarterback, Jaxson Dart.
They wish their listeners a Happy New Year once more and sign off.
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