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Terrell Owens Live From Los Angeles Feb 10, 2022

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The always outrageous and outspoken Terrell Owens joins Olivia and Yannis on our special live show from Los Angeles. Terrell talks about his desire to return to the NFL, his love of candles, Joe Burrow’s sense of style, why OBJ is now flourishing with the Rams, and of course, himself! Plus Terrell throws some shade at Baker Mayfield and some love at Andy Reed. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. Plus he and the whole team talk about their picks for the big game between The Rams and The Bengals on Sunday. Olivia and Yannis “Unleash” on the Pro-Bowl and their road trip to LA, we are joined LIVE by our betting expert from BetMGM, Peter Andreu, and the “Punishment Pick” payoff happens as Olivia tries her hand at doing standup in front of an audience. This is a SUPER SIZED episode for a Super big weekend in The NFL.

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Derrick Brooks And The Greatest Linebacker Of All Time Feb 03, 2022

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Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl Champion Derrick Brooks joins Olivia and Yannis this week! He talks about his record-breaking 224 consecutive games, Tom Brady’s retirement, his on-field talking, his appreciation for the Cincinnati Bengals, and who he really thinks the greatest linebacker is and where he thinks he falls in that conversation. We “Unleash” this week on Tom Brady’s retirement and how the Chiefs lost the game to Cincinnati. We announce our live show Superbowl Week with special guest Terrel Owens. We will be doing the show live from Tom’s Watch Bar in Los Angeles, and you can stream that at 8p EST on the BetMGM Twitter, Tuesday, February 8. Finally, we break down this weekend's lines and announce the “Punishment Pick” winner with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu. Make sure to vote for “Unleashed '' as the Best Sports comedy podcast HERE. We appreciate you listening and voting for us!

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Torrey Smith Knows The Super Bowl Climb Jan 27, 2022

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Two Time Super Bowl Champ and former wide receiver for the Eagles, Ravens, 49ers, and Panthers, Torrey Smith joins Olivia and Yannis this week. Not only does he break down the NFL Conference Championship games featuring the Rams, 49ers, Chiefs, and Bangles, but he also talks about his Super Bowl experiences and why he thinks they both mattered so much to him. He also shares the story of the night his brother died and the game that followed, Ray Lewis, what it’s really like to play in the cold, and why the overtime rules must be changed. Olivia and Yannis sound off this week in our Unleashed segment talking about those overtime rules and why Olivia is upset with her beloved Packers. Plus a special appearance by comedian Whitney Cummings, we tell you how you can win $200 in free bets and our “Bad Beat of The Week” Finally we break down this weekend's lines and announce the “Punishment Pick” winner with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu. Make sure to vote for “Unleashed '' as Best Sports comedy podcast HERE. We appreciate you listening and voting for us!

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Micheal Lombardi Does Not Like Little Players Jan 20, 2022

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Former front office guru for folks like Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick and host of the GM Shuffle Podcast, Micheal Lombardi joins Olivia and Yannis on the show. He shares his amazing insights with the guys on a host of issues including: who he thinks has the stuff to win in the AFC and NFC divisional rounds, where Russel Wilson might land, what the Steelers will do for a QB next season, who will be filling the coaching vacancies, why he doesn’t like short players and who he refers to as “The Mayor of Munchkin Town.” Plus find out which NFL greats he thinks could be recast as characters from the Sopranos, Bill Belicheck as Tony?? Yannis and Olivia sound off in “Unleashed” and we ask the question, “Who should replace The Dallas Cowboys as America’s Team?” Plus Micheal from MGM and Ireland joins the show to do the “Punishment Picks” and Yannis reads an outrageous outro from Olivia. Make sure to vote for “Unleashed” as Best Sports comedy podcast HERE.

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The Coach Talks WWE, Steroids, and Vince McMahon Jan 13, 2022

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Former WWE personality, Sportscenter host, and betting expert Jonathan “Coach” Coachman joins Olivia and Yannis this week to talk behind the scenes of the WWE and gives his picks for the NFL Wild Card Weekend. Coach lays out his time with the WWE and what it was really like to work for Vince McMahon. He shares his thoughts on the organization, gets real about how badly he feels the WWE treated him in the end and tells why he will never go back. Coach shares his true stories and his thoughts on who the greatest wrestlers were of all time. Then the guys all talk NFL Wild Card weekend and Coach gives his tips for the best bets in teasers. This week Olivia “Unleashes” on how amazing the last weekend of football was and Yannis shares how inspiring he found the return of Klay Thompson to The Golden State Warriors to be. Finally we announce our “Bad Beat of The Week” and Peter Andreu gives his picks and we find out who lost this week’s “Punishment Picks.” It’s another action packed week on “Unleashed” presented by BetMGM.

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Mina Kimes Talks Playoffs and News Around the NFL Jan 06, 2022

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It’s time to ring in the New Year and listen to Unleashed from BetMGM with Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas as they talk with this week’s special guest, NFL Analyst at ESPN, Mina Kimes! This episode is all about the National Football League and together the trio discuss what has been going on around the country and what to expect from the last week of the regular season. Who’s clinched a spot in the playoffs? Who’s still fighting for one? Get an inside scoop into the highs and lows, victories and defeats that this football season has offered as well as some of the biggest stories you may have missed over the holiday season. Not only do the three dive into stories from the field but we also get some insight into the excitement off the turf too, from Antonio Brown’s unanticipated early exit to speculation about Aaron Rodgers returning to Green Bay for one more ride. Mina discusses her thoughts on the extended season schedule, as well as some of these wild card teams that just don’t seem to want to quit. Hear about some of the trends that have developed this season and how analytics and statistics are changing the way coaches and players approach the sport of football and play the game each week. Learn about this season's exciting race for MVP and what players possibly will and won’t be making the list this year. We also will speak with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu as he stops by to give us this week's betting tips for the NFL and we get to find out who has won this week's “Punishment Picks”. If you love football, this is the episode for you! So grab your jersey and helmet, hit play and get ready for Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM!

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The Year In Review Show Dec 30, 2021

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This week Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker are joined by their friends from BetMGM Peter Andreu and Micheal Nagle to run down the year's top highlights and lowlights in sports. They will hit their favorite on and off-the-field stories, betting headlines, and favorite memories from the first year of the show. Some of the folks they will be talking about are Jackson Mahomes, Urban Myer, and Simone Biles.

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Deron Williams Talks About His Fight and The NBA Dec 23, 2021

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Fresh off his KO of NFL star Frank Gore, NBA superstar Deron Williams talks about if he has a future as a fighter, his retirement, and gives his thoughts on this year's NBA talent. The two-time gold medalist and former star of the Utah Jazz also talks about why he thinks LeBron is still the best player in the NBA, shares a Kobe Bryant memory, and gives Yannis some tips for having a daughter. The guys are in the holiday spirit and share their sports “Naughty and Nice list” Plus we find out who was possibly the Bad Beat of the year and then BetMGM’s Peter Andreu stops by to give us this week's betting tips for the NFL and we find out who won this week's “Punishment Picks.”

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Comedian Paul Verzi Talks What’s Unacceptable In The NFL Dec 16, 2021

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This week comedian and Co-host of “Anything Better” with Bill Burr, and close friend to Yannis, Paul Verzi joins the show! He talks with Olivia and Yannis about how to choose your New York sports teams, what it’s like when comedians get together, and what he finds unacceptable in the NFL right now. Plus he and Yannis go head to head to find out who knows more about New York sports. Olivia “unleashes” on the NFL and the players that have slipped through the cracks and are having breakout seasons and Yannis unleashes on Christman, but in a merry way. Finally, get all your picks for the weekend from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu and find out who won this past week’s “Punishment Picks.”

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Kevin Harlan Talks His Favorite NBA Player To Watch Dec 09, 2021

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One of the most iconic voices in sports, and Olivia’s dad, Kevin Harlan joins the show. The voice of the NBA on TNT and The Superbowl on Westwood One shares his thoughts on Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Belicheck and we find out what player he has enjoyed watching the most in his long career as a game announcer. We will also get the lowdown on that voice of his and Yannis asks everything he has ever wanted to know about Olivia including what Kevin thought of Sam Dekker when they first met. Plus Olivia and Yannis “Unleash” on LSU new coach Brian Kelly and Cincinnati making it into the College Football Playoff. We will get you ready for the weekend in the NFL with tips from our betting expert BetMGM’s Peter Andreu, you will also find out who won our “Bad Beat of The Week” and which host lost “Punishment Picks.”