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Scouting Tips and Getting Hot Too Early with Matt Miller Dec 02, 2021

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Joining us on the show today, again for the second time, is none other than the ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and master scouter, Matt Miller. Matt joins Yannis and Olivia to do a deep dive on college football plus examining who’s best in the NFC and AFC and who’s got no playoff chances this year. They also talk about which players are falling off and which deserve continued respect. Don’t miss this week’s Lion’s Lock for your best bets, who Matt thinks will be the next coach fired, and open speculation on which spot Olivia’s baby will play!

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Terrell Suggs Shares His Favorite QB’s To Sack Nov 24, 2021

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One of the greatest to play defense in the NFL, former Baltimore Raven, and 8th all-time sack leader, Terrell Suggs joins Olivia and Yannis. They talk about his favorite QB’s to sack, the importance of a full team to back up the defense, his final season with The Chiefs, why he loved to hit Tom Brady, and why he still has beef with Hines Ward. We also pull out the turkey and all the sides to talk about what about sports we are thankful for and we give back to a loser from last week’s betting with our “Bad Beat of The Week.” Finally, we gather around the table to talk about betting and the NFL with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu. Find out who won or tied in our “Punishment Picks.”

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Brandon Jacobs Talks Giants, Fans, and Does Defense Matter Nov 18, 2021

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This week Giant great and Superbowl Champion, Brandon Jacobs joins Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker. Since Yannis is one of the world’s biggest NY Giants fans, he gets to geek out and ask Brandon all about the glory days, how Coughlin kept beating The Patriots, and how valuable that gap in his teeth is for Micheal Strahan. Plus, Brandon tells us why defense does not matter, who would win in a pushing contest with him and Derrick Henry, and he plays a game called “They Might Be Giants.” Olivia unleashes on refs and taunting calls, while Yannis takes aim at the need for relegation in the NFL, just like soccer. We also find out who had the “Bad Beat of The Week” and MGM’s Peter Andreu updates us on the weekend of betting and who won last week’s “Punishment Pick.”

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Dwayne Bowe talks LSU, OBJ, and Inspirational Lap Dances Nov 11, 2021

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Former Chief and NFL Pro Bowler Dwayne Bowe joins Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas to talk about who should take the LSU job, Nick Saban’s intense coaching, what’s going on with the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, where Odell Beckham Jr. might land, and the power of lap dances to calm the mind and win games. He was hilarious and kept it real for us. This is a must-listen. Olivia and Yannis both unleash on Aaron Rodgers, but not for what you think they might, they announce our “Bad Beat of Week,” Yannis talks UFC, and each give their predictions for this weekend’s games in the NFL. Finally, we wrap it up, as we do each week, with our betting insider from BetMGM, Peter Andreu. He tells where the smart money is going this weekend in betting.

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Merril Hoge Shakes His Terrible Towel Nov 04, 2021

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Get ready for another exciting episode of Unleashed presented by BetMGM, the king of sportsbooks, this week features NFL alumni and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge! More than just a former athlete and football player, Merril is a concussion recovery advocate, published author and he even served as an analyst for ESPN. This week he sits down with our duo, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas, to talk about what's going on around the NFL, his experience while playing under the pads and a bit about his time off the field as well! Learn first hand about what it was like playing in the National Football League more than two decades ago and how it has evolved into the game we know today. Listen to the trio discuss Merril’s time in Pittsburgh and learn some of his favorite things about playing for such an iconic organization. Hear about what ultimately led to him hanging up his helmet and the story behind what has kept him happy, healthy and motivated. Take a deep dive into learning about how health, clean eating and the world of wellness has changed for professional athletes since the 1990’s. But that is not all! You will also get some first-hand betting advice from the man himself about when to hedge your bets and when to go all this season. Later on the show we will get our insider betting tips from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu and get a preview of this weekend’s NFL matchups! Not to mention you’ll hear the winner of the “Bad Beat of The Week'' and find out who is the big loser for our “Punishment Picks.” This is an episode you do not want to miss! So get ready and sit back for this brilliant episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM.

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Do Sports Make You Happier? Oct 28, 2021

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This week on the show, Yannis and Olivia welcome two great guests. First, Journalist Larry Olmsted is in to talk about his book “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and then it’s Betting Analyst and host of Cheddar TV, Hana Ostapchuck to talk Ben Simmons, NBA Headlines, and her picks for Dancing With The Stars. There is also some “unleashing” on the NBA Top 75 list by Yannis, and Olivia has a lot of problems with candy corn and Mike Leach's comments. Plus we get our insider tips from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu, announce the winner of the “Bad Beat of The Week” and find out who is the big loser for our “Punishment Picks.”

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The Last Word With Michael Lombardi Oct 21, 2021

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This week on the show, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas are joined by longtime NFL coach, executive, and analyst, Michael Lombardi. According to Bill Belichick himself, he’s “one of the brightest football minds in the business” and he brings that knowledge to the show to talk about working with Al Davis, what’s going on in Jacksonville, and who he likes to make The Superbowl. Plus, we announce this week's winner of the “Bad Beat of The Week” and Yannis and Olivia unleash on University of Tennessee fans, Jackson Mahomes, and critics of Aaron Rodgers. Finally, our betting expert from BetMGM, Peter Andreu, stops by to talk NBA futures and we find out who won this week’s “Punishment Picks”

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Pierre Garcon From D3 to The NFL Oct 14, 2021

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This week Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker are joined by NFL great Pierre Garcon. He went from Norwich University in Vermont to catching passes in the NFL including 113 receptions in 2013. He talks about his journey and the players and coaches he worked with, his pizza place, and how he has heard all the jokes about his name. Plus, Yannis and Olivia both Unleash this week. Yannis talks about Tyson Fury and the state of boxing today. Why does it take so long to get a good fight to watch? Olivia takes on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' fiance Britney Matthews and her social media posts about refs and fans. It’s one professional player's wife talking to another. We will find out who our “Bad Beat of The Week” is as well as this week's “Punishment Picks” loser. Finally, you’ll get your betting tips from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu and find out why Yannis is challenging Sam Dekker to box.

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What Upsets The Upset King Buster Douglas? Oct 07, 2021

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This week former World Champion and the man who staged the biggest upset in boxing history when he stopped Mike Tyson, Buster Douglas is on the show. He will share his thoughts on the Wilder/Fury fight, who hits harder, Tyson or Hollyfield, and his relationship with the press and life after the fight. Olivia is going to “Unleash” on the treatment of the Georgia Bulldogs and whether they should be #1. Plus, Yannis takes on that viral video of Urban Myer that has everyone talking. Was it that bad? Plus we will find out who is our “Bad Beat of The Week'' and get some betting insights from BetMGM’s Peter Andrue. As always we wrap it up with our “Punishment Pick” and find out who will get punished this week!

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Shane Vereen Has A Dance Off Sep 30, 2021

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This week Former NFL running back with The New York Giants and New England Patriots, Shane Vereen joins Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas on the show. They talk about what the real Bill Belichick is like, why running backs don’t get the notoriety they deserve, the upcoming Tom Brady and Bill Belichick showdown, and his pick to win. Plus, he tells us about a dance-off he had with T-Pain after winning the Super Bowl. Olivia and Yannis also “Unleash” on kickers ending games and the treatment rookie Quarterbacks get, plus listen to a couple of clips of rookie performances from Olivia and Yannis. We announce our “Bad Beat of The Week” winner and dive into the week's lines and get some great betting tips with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu. Finally, we announce who won this week's “Punishment Pick” where Olivia and Yannis go head to head to pick the weekend’s winners in the NFL. You will want to listen to the very end to hear the loser’s outro which includes a bad Connor McGregor impersonation.

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