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The Stars and Scrubs Show Dec 13, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by fantasy legend Brandon Funston for the new episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby and Brandon hashing out what this year’s NFL fantasy outcomes tell us about how to approach next year. After that, it’s onto the picks where there’s a lot of NBA with a sprinkle of good ole’ Easton Stick. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where the fellas give out their hesitant picks that are locks to become winners.

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Why are there two Monday night games again? Dec 11, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by fantasy legend Brandon Funstonfor the Monday episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby having Brandon share his unique path from coaching in another country to joining this little start up site called ESPN. The two then dive into a slate of picks which features a ton of NFL giving the unique Monday Night Football double-header. After a brief stop with the NBA it’s onto the Second Guess Express where Toby gives Extra Points producer Eddie Spaghetti's favorite Giant some love.

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What Award Would You Want to Win? Dec 08, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the Monday episode of Trendy! The show starts with Mark and Toby debating which individual awards would be the most fun to win or, at least, the coolest sounding. Then it’s onto the picks where Mark, the famous KC Kid, is all about the Chiefs while Toby is giddy over his Heater bet for the in-season tournament under. Then in the Second Guess Express, Toby pays homage to our military by giving out a sneaky good Army-Navy bet to ponder heading into the weekend.

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Getting down and dirty Dec 06, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the Monday episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby positing whether the In-Season Tourney will produce a baseball winter meetings type effect on the NBA trade scene. Then it’s onto the picks and somehow, someway, the fellas find bets for what should be an ugly TNF matchup. Then after a palate cleanse with some NBA In-Season tourney picks, it's onto the Second Guess Express, which just so happens to be Toby’s most profitable segment.

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Toby and Mark are ready for NBA Tourney Action Dec 04, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by Mark Gunnels for the Monday episode of Trendy! The show starts with Mark and Toby catching up on the CFB playoff drama, the Chiefs and the state of NFL refs. After that it’s onto the picks, where the NBA dominates the talk with the exception of a classic Toby MNF interception bet. Then it’s the Second Guess Express, where, unfortunately, Toby was making all his winning picks last week.

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Christmas Caroling in New York Dec 01, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Spaghetti for the Friday episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby and Eddie giving out something better than picks -- their favorite Christmas songs. After dishes out their favorite holiday tunes, it’s onto the picks and it’s another eclectic mix of bets across CFB, NHL and NFL. Then Toby touts his Second Guess Express because fading his picks is a better option than fading his favorite song choices.

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The Battle for the Soul of College Football Nov 29, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Spaghetti for the Wednesday episode of Trendy! The show starts with Toby and Eddie hashing out whether Toby’s idea of relegation would help change the college football landscape for the better. Then it’s onto the picks where Eddie’s influence brings the NHL out of Toby and of course there are plenty of Thursday Night Football picks as well. The show ends with the guys delivering their Dak-centric Second Guess Express picks and takes.

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The Trendy Bowl Committee is formed Nov 27, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by Eddie Spaghetti for the Monday episode of Trendy! The show starts with the focus on the NHL futures before a dive into the mess of a CFB playoff the sport has on their hands. Then it’s onto the picks where Eddie backs his NFL knowledge and Toby turns to one of his pet plays, an interception bet. Then it’s onto the Second Guess Express where the fellas layout the plays that will haunt them come Tuesday.

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Thanksgiving Tournament of Champions Rd 2 Nov 22, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by Martin Weiss, Dave Dameshek and Eddie Spaghetti for the Wednesday episode of Trendy! The show starts with the guys sharing the bets they are most thankful for before launching into an expansive slate of picks. Whether its college or pro, hockey, soccer or basketball (plus the NFL, obviously), the crew has a bet for you as you head into the holidays. And as the show wraps, Toby purposes a local sports team tweak to the Trendy contest as the fellas try to gain ground on Dave.

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Thanksgiving Tournament of Champions Rd 1 Nov 20, 2023

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Toby Mergler is joined by Martin Weiss, Dave Dameshek and Eddie Murphy for the Monday episode of Trendy! The show starts with the fellas discussing Thanksgiving plans before heading to the battle royale. Monday Night Football reigns supreme with a lot of Kadarius Toney love, but the NBA and NHL offer some good betting opportunities as Toby and Eddie tell us. The show ends with the Second Guess Express where Martin and Dave remind us not to second guess where our NFL teams wind up in the draft.

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