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Gambling podcast focused on the NASCAR and Golf betting markets. Listen in as we breakdown the race/tournaments of the weekend and give our favorite outrights and prop bets.
It's hard to believe the golfing season has already entered its second half, but with the third Major of the year on tap this week at Pinehurst, the stretch run of professional golf in 2024 is approaching quickly on the horizon. It's a big week for the guys at Flag Hunting, as our home state of North Carolina is set to host it's first Major Championship in nearly seven years! To celebrate the occasion, Ian has brought on friend of the pod Byron Lindeque to talk through the enigma that is Pinehurst No. 2, the handicap that is associated with it, and our favorite plays from across the betting landscape. Make sure to follow Byron @TheModelManiac on Twitter to find all of his wonderful content throughout this U.S. Open week, and follow us @flag_hunting to stay up to date with all of our written, audio, and betting content for the entirety of the PGA and NASCAR seasons.
In a recent scheduling change to 2024, the PGA Tour brings with it a star-studded a field to wet our palates ahead of next week’s U.S. Open. The venue? Muirfield Village: a setup that could easily be confused for one’s reserved for the game’s biggest titles. Over the last few years, Jack’s Place has played as one of the most strenuous courses on the calendar. Who will emerge as the victor in a knockdown, drag it out fight to the finish in the den of the Golden Bear? Listen in this week as Chris and Ian outline Muirfield’s greatest obstacles and give their favorite plays for the 2024 Memorial Tournament. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to find our final betting cards and additions!
Finally finally finally! Cash those All Star Race Joey Logano tickets. The boys discuss the All Star race, north wilkesboro’s status, and the future of the All Star Race before jumping into Kyle Larson’s Indy 500 experience. Then we breakdown Chris’ model for the Coke 600 and talk through the outright market. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
After a photo finish at the year’s second Major Championship, Chris and Ian discuss an action-packed week at Valhalla and give their takes on the biggest winners and losers heading into the stretch run of golf’s championship season. After that, it’s onto Colonial Country Club: one of our favorite courses on the schedule, and the site of yet another acclaimed Gil Hanse restoration. Ian runs through his breakdown of this iconic venue before diving into the betting board and identifying his favorite plays in the outright market. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on every bet and written piece we produce over the course of the golf and racing seasons. Thanks for tuning in and Best of Luck on the course and on the track!
As the two tours reunite for the years second Major Championship, there are some big decisions to make on outright betting boards. Scottie, Rory, and Brooks all come into Valhalla off of wins, and a host of other marquee contenders have been pushed down the board as a result. Listen in as Chris and Ian outline the key stats at Valhalla Golf Club and give their insights on the many big names in the best field in world golf. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on every bet we make across the golfing and NASCAR landscape. BoL this week at Valhalla!
After a 3 week NASCAR podcast hiatus, the boys are back to recap Kansas and preview Darlington.
In FHP’s hometown event, the boys bring on another RotoBaller All-Star to talk through this illustrious odds board. Byron Lindeque (@TheModelManiac on Twitter), is on to talk Wyndham Clark’s place among golf’s elite, Sahith Theegala’s ascension into brand name status, and a few other betting angles to track over the next four days in Charlotte. Make sure to follow Byron on Twitter and keep tabs on all the the incredible work he does for Rotoballer, Mayo Media Network, and Back9Bets. As for us at Flag Hunting, you can follow us on Twitter @flag_hunting to get access to all of our written work as well as every betting card we put out for every event on the PGA/NASCAR calendar!
After an action-packed four days at Augusta National, the PGA Tour is leaving no rest for the weary. $20 million dollars is up for grabs in the years sixth signature event, and Spencer Aguiar joins the program to sift through this week’s star-studded field.
Make sure to support Spencer’s written work at RotoBaller and follow him on Twitter @TeeOffSports. As for us at Flag Hunting, you can stay up to date on all the content we put out on a weekly basis @flag_hunting
Chris and Ian recap a Hendrick dominant day at Martinsville before moving on to talk about this weeks clash in Fort Worth. Chris gives out one outright and one placement bet along with some qualifying leans at the end. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to find out final bet slips and any live additions!
After a two-month outright drought, the boys can officially Cashing Tickets at the Valero Texas Open! Chris and Ian run through a wild Sunday in San Antonio before bringing on RotoBaller Senior Writer Joe Nicely on for a trip down Magnolia Lane! Joe and the boys run through a loaded outright odds-board before diving into some DFS sleepers and prop plays to round out your Masters exposure. Make sure to follow Joe (@JoeNicely on Twitter), and a support all of his written work at RotoBaller! As for the two of us, you can follow us @flag_hunting to stay up-to-date on every bet and piece of content we deliver on a weekly basis. Happy Masters Week and Best of Luck!
Recording on a Saturday following practice and qualifying, we have live data to look at during the pod. Listen in to hear Chris' leans following practice and how his new betting strategy is in play this week.
As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slip and any live additions.
In the final week before the year’s first Major, the guys bring on RotoBaller’s leading LIV analyst Matt Miller to talk through the golfing landscape heading into Augusta. From 11 of the World’s Top 25 teeing it up in San Antonio, to the star-studded LIV field at Trump Doral in Miami, there are plenty of potential data points to sort through as we formulate our Masters’ betting cards. Listen in as Chris, Ian, and Matt break down all things Valero Texas Open before discussing the individual prospects of some of LIV’s top names for next week. Thanks again to Matt (@MattyMillz85 on Twitter), for coming on and talking shop with us. You can find all of his written works on RotoBaller.com, and be sure to support him and Owen on the Draws N’ Fades podcast. You can follow Chris and I @flag_hunting to keep tabs on all of our written/audio content, and keep up-to-date on every bet we make in the NASCAR/PGA markets.
Following a week of Byron domination at COTA, we now head back to the East coast to Richmond Raceway. Based on what we saw at Phoenix, Chris has a really strong lean but talks his way through the oddsboard and his thought processes for this week. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on X/Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions.
Another week on the PGA Tour; another week discussing potential Scottie Scheffler dominance. Memorial Park has been the site of a few near-misses for the World No. 1 in the past, but in 2024, the UT grad will take his two-event winning streak back to his home state. Chris and Ian have a few names prepared to keep Scottie from completing a historic three-peat, however, as they talk through every betting angle for this week’s Houston Open. To keep tabs on all of the bets and written content we put out on a weekly basis, follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter!
The Florida swing has held nothing but heartache for the guys thus far, but this week’s tournament in Palm Harbor has been a source of good fortune through two years at Flag Hunting — as the guys cashed a 25-1 Sam Burns ticket in 2022 and went to the wire with Jordan Spieth last spring. This years iteration brings with it one of the more star-studded fields we’ve seen in recent memory at Innisbrook, and the guys have plenty of takes on who’s deserving of your support in the final salvo of 2024’s stint in the Sunshine State!Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on all of our weekly content, as well as any amendments or additions made to our respective betting cards!
Following a disappointing Phoenix, the boys are back and ready to tackle a premier track on the schedule in Bristol. Chris provides his insight on his view of the oddsboard at the top, his fades and leans in the middle, and some shots deeper down the board. We may even hit a pole bet for the first time this year. Listen in for all of Chris and Ian's discussions as they prepare for the weekend of action, where Chris will be in attendance.As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to find our final bet slips and any live additions.
The year’s fifth Major is finally upon us, and warning sirens are in full effect for golf bettors as World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler comes into his title defense on the back of a five-shot demolition of the elite field at Bay Hill. Sawgrass hasn’t exactly been know to be kind to its past champions, however, and there are plenty of big time names hungry to knock Scottie off of his perch. Tune in this week to get Chris and Ian’s thoughts on the iconic routing of TPC Sawgrass, as well on their individual player takes in one of the strongest fields we golf fans will see all year! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on our betting cards and additions!
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway for the 4th race of the 2024 season and the first “short” track of the year. Will we see Ford continue to impress? Will Toyota live up to the testing hype? Or will Chevy continue their streak of wins at the track? Tons of variables at play as the boys talk through the outright oddsboard and find two outright plays on an offshore that are hard to pass up. Listen in to find out who those guys are! And as always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions.
After another 54-hole leader went up in smoke for the podcast in Palm Beach, the guys are looking to get one across the line around the King’s Court. The Arnold Palmer Invitational has established itself in recent seasons as one of the toughest tests the PGA Tour has to offer, and in this episode, Chris and Ian dive into the specifics of what makes Bay Hill such a formidable test and give their picks on which golfers are most primed to conquer Arnie’s Florida retreat. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
With Chris being out of town for his day job, Ian takes to the audio waves solo to give his takes and analysis on the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches.
As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to find our final bet slips and any live additions!
Following a fun Daytona 500, the boys are back to preview the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Recording on a Friday night after some lines have moved, the boys talk their way through the current state of the oddsboard. Chris has some strong leans in the 25+ range where he makes 3 clicks live on the show before returning to the top of the oddsboard to fill out his card with two more drivers. Listen in to find out who he landed on for the 2nd race of the NASCAR Cup season.
As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
Daytona week! Best week of the year because NASCAR is back for the granddaddy of them all! And what better way to kick off the year than to have @SkyboxNascar join us to not only preview the 2024 season, but also get his firsthand experiences of Daytona. We finish out the show with our favorite outright bets for the Daytona 500. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
As the PGA Tour journeys to Tinsel Town for its final stop of the West Coast Swing, Chris and Ian have another star in the golf betting space to talk through the third elevated event of the season: the Genesis Invitational. Byron Lindeque (@TheModelManiac on Twitter), joins the show for the second time this year to talk all things Riviera CC, and helps Ian sort through the outright odds board in this star-studded affair. Remember to follow @flag_hunting to see our final betting cards and additions, and check out RotoBaller’s PGA site to get the best insights from across the golf betting landscape — including Ian’s comprehensive course breakdowns and Byron’s signature “Breaking $100” piece, where he gives you the optimal allocations for your weekly PGA gambling budget.
Wake up boys! It’s People’s Open week! The WM Open has been one of golf’s biggest shows over the last 10 years, but recent scheduling conflicts have diluted the typically star-stuffed roster down to a few marquee names. This reduction in star power has had drastic effects on the betting market, and this week, the guys bring on professional bettor (and Scottsdale resident), Chris Werme, to talk through our initial leans on course conditions, key stats, and a few names to monitor as you go about your betting week. Afterwards, Chris and Werme go talk through a few bold takes they’ve each got on the upcoming NASCAR season, as well as a few under/overvalued commodities in 2024 Futures markets. Remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter for our final betting cards and additions, and make sure to support Werme (@chriswerme15 on Twitter), by subscribing to the Stay Green Podcast and tuning in every Sunday on his live Pre-Race Pull!
Cars…on…track! And the boys are back to talk all things NASCAR and the cup series as they head out to LA for the Clash at the Coliseum. Chris gives his breakdown of the race and gives two picks for this weekend’s exhibition race. Then, the boys run through their thoughts on the 2024 season as a whole as they choose their lineup for the Atop the Pitbox season-long fantasy contest. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for all live adds and final bet slips!
After the fourth straight triple-digit winner on the PGA Tour, bettors are looking for a return to normalcy in the first true “Elevated” Event of the 2024 campaign. 80 of the best players on the planet have congregated on the iconic links of Pebble Beach for a chance at the $3.5 Million top prize, and the Flag Hunting boys have enlisted the help of Conor Coughlin from IBT media to get us off the proverbial schneid. Listen in as the guys talk though this iconic venue, and give their favorite outright picks from across the betting landscape
With Nick Dunlop becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour in 32 years, while cashing the third consecutive triple digit outright to start the New Year, golf bettors are looking for a return to normalcy in the West Coast Swing’s second stop. Matt Miller (@MattyMillz85 on Twitter), joins Chris and Ian on this week’s show to talk through the odds board at Torrey Pines, while taking a detour to discuss the biggest Dawgs world golf. Make sure to follow Matt on Twitter, and look out for his extensive work on RotoBaller covering both the LIV and PGA Tours.
The start of the PGA Tour’s California swing brings us to PGA West in the heart of the Coachella Valley. The American Express has made a name as one of the more unpredictable events on the golfing calendar - with recent Champions ranging from 6 to 300-1 within the last half-decade. This week, the Flag Hunting boys bring on fan favorite @RoryPicks to sort through this week’s oddsboard, before diving into a few of our hottest NASCAR takes as the 2024 season quickly approaches its opening act
After notching our second straight runner-up to start the New Year, the Flag Hunting boys look to regroup in the second event of the PGA’s Hawaiian Swing. Joining them is Joe Nicely, one of the top content creators in the golf betting/DFS space, to hash out the optimal profile around Waialae Country Club and give his favorite plays from across the betting landscape. At a venue that has routinely produced winners at prices of 40-1 or deeper, you’ll want to tune in for all of our favorite angles at the 2024 Sony Open!Thanks again to Joe for joining us on this week’s episode! Make sure to follow him @JoeNicely on Twitter, and check out our awesome team over at RotoBaller for some of the best written content in the business.
Welcome back to Flag Hunting Season 3! The PGA Tour off-season brought with it a multitude of divisive off-course storylines, but the New Year finally brings a golf product to give the game’s fans a bit of normalcy. To celebrate, Flag Hunting PGA brings on the first of many guests in the New Year: our main man Byron Lindique (@TheModelManiac on Twitter), to talk all things outright betting for the 2024 Sentry Tournament of Champions. With a star-studded field and a pristine venue on tap to open the New Year, the odds board is full of potential opportunities. Listen in as Ian and Byron comb through their favorite plays and stay-aways from across the betting landscape!Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter for our weekly betting cards, as well as Rotoballer PGA to find all of Ian and Byron’s extensive written work for every PGA Tournament!
After a short hiatus for work and school, Flag Hunting is back for our final episode of the 2023 season. The Hero World Challenge brings 20 of the brightest names in the sport together for one last year-end celebration before golf goes on break for the holidays, and with OWGR points and a prize pool of $4.5 million, there is plenty on the line for these marquee names to battle for on the Bahamian Coast. Tune in as Chris and Ian overview Albany Golf Club and give their takes on the best bets to make across the betting landscape!Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
CASH THOSE RYAN BLANEY 12-1 TICKETS! The boys recap a fun and profitable weekend at Martinsville before moving on the Championship weekend at Phoenix. It’s not often you hear the FHP boys talk Xfinity and Trucks but Chris has a breakdown of all three races as he gives his favorite leans and they even build a three race parlay. As always, remember to follow us on Twitter (@flag_hunting) and on the Action Network (flaghuntingpod) to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
After the PGA Tour's one-week hiatus, the Flag Hunting boys are back to go for three wins in a row on the links! This week, we're at Diamante Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico for the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship. This year's iteration features the debut of El Cardonal Golf Club - the first Tiger Woods design ever featured on the PGA Tour. Listen in as Chris and Ian breakdown what to expect at this landmark venue and give their favorite outright plays from up and down the oddsboard. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
Following a wild race at Homestead, the boys recap all that transpired and then take a look at the playoff picture going into the Round of 8 finale. Then, they shift focus to Martinsville where, in their eyes, there is only 1 spot up for grabs and 4 strong contenders to take it. Chris blends his betting card between this week and next week to put us in the best position possible over the final two weeks.
As always, remember to follow us on Twitter (@flag_hunting) and on the Action Network (flaghuntingpod) to see our final bets slips and any live additions!
After a rough start to the 2023 Fall Campaign, Tom Kim gets the Flag Hunting boys out of the doldrums and completes the second leg of our first ever Podcast Double! Chris and Ian talk through this landmark week before diving into the first of the PGA Tour’s fall International events. The ZOZO Championship at Narashino Country Club has produced a series of big name champions through the years, and this year’s field promises to provide another big name winner into the annals of this young event. Listen in as Chris and Ian break down Narashino Country Club and give their initial leans and bets in the Land of the Rising Sun. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to find our final betting cards and additions!
The boys regroup after the Roval to talk the through the outright oddsboard in the Sun City! As alway, remember to follow @flag_hunting and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for our final bet slips and any live additions!
After a sluggish start to the 2024 campaign, the FHP boys return to a venue where they’ve found a great deal of historic success. TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada plays host to the Shriners Children’s Hospital Open, and over the last few years, we’ve been able to identify a pretty bankable winning profile in the desert. Some big names at the top of the betting board have complicated our typical Swing Season process, but Chris and Ian have plenty of names to discuss as they attempt to narrow down the final betting card of 2024’s third chapter. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
Cash those Blaney tickets!! The boys quickly recap the Dega race before moving on to the Charlotte Roval. Lots of scenarios to be had and numbers to be debated. Chris and Ian give their cases from the outright board on where they think the card will land this weekend. As always, remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
It’s no secret, the last few weeks have been rough on the NASCAR circuit for the FHP boys. But there’s no better week to right the ship than at “Dega Baby!” Listen in as Chris has a different take on the oddsboard at a Superspeedway than he normally would. But still plenty of guys Chris has interest in that he’s on the hunt for better numbers leading up to Sunday. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for our final bet slips and any live additions!
On nearly the two-year anniversary of Flag Hunting’s first episode, the golfing world is once again fixated on an intercontinental battle between Europe and North America. It’s the 44th rendition of the Ryder Cup and the boys have plenty to talk through on this momentous occasion. Chris and Ian breakdown Marco Simone Golf Club before diving into an assortment of unique markets on offer for this biennial event. Legacies are on the line for each of these 24 names, and this week more than any other in recent memory might call upon each and every one of them. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
It’s the first race of the round of 12 and the boys are back to chat about Bristol, take a look at the next 3 cutoff races, and analyze the oddsboard for Texas Motor Speedway. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for our final bet slip and any live additions!
Following two tough weeks in Darlington and Kansas, the boys regroup to chat about the Bristol night race. Chris has a bunch of interest in the oddsboard but wants to be cautious this early in the week. However, he gives plenty of leans of where he expects the card to land come Saturday night. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to keep updated on all of our pre-practice and qualifying plays and any live additions!
After a two week hiatus, Flag Hunting is back to preview the opening salvo of the 2024 PGA Tour season. Napa Valley, California has been the site of some crazy finishes and eye-popping longshots though the years, so there’s no better time to fire some bullets in the outright market. Listen in as Chris and Ian overview Silverado’s Resort Course and dive into their favorite plays from up and down the odds board. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep updated on all of our pre-tournament plays and live additions!
After a disappointing day at Daytona, the boys quickly reflect on how the regular season finale panned out. Then we focus our attention on to Darlington. Who does Chris see value in on a Tuesday night at the Track too Tough to Tame. Listen in to find out! And as always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
After a pretty dreadful betting week at the Glen, the boys invite a familiar host to the show for a very special episode. Full Tank Phil joins as we put a fantasy football spin on Daytona, and draft our roster of drivers. Listen in to see who we take, and why! As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bets slips and any live additions!
After Viktor Hovland’s Sunday 61 cashed us our 8th outright of the 2023 campaign, Chris and Ian revel in a round for the ages. Hovland has long been one of our podcast favorites, and we discuss what this win does for his trajectory towards the top of the Golfing world. After that recap, it’s onto Atlanta, Georgia for the final chapter of the 2023 season. $18,000,000 is up for grabs at the end of these four days, but a one-off format will be changing up the strategy of most golf bettors. Chris and Ian dive into multiple markets in this eclectic event to try and find the best money-making angles at the PGA Tour’s year-end celebration!Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to stay updated on our final betting cards and additions!
Cash those 22-1 Mikey McDowell tickets!! Chris’ first click on the podcast last week comes through as the 34 team executed on every front and took home the checkered flag. Now we head to Watkins Glen with only 2 races left in the regular season. Find out where Chris leans on a Tuesday night and where he expects his card to land come Sunday morning. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any love additions!
Another week, another shot short for the boys at FHP, but our close call in Memphis isn’t dampening our spirits one bit. The FedEx Cup Playoffs continues for its second leg this week in Chicago, and we can’t wait to break down one of the most daunting venues in professional golf. Olympia Fields has had very few equals in terms of difficulty over the last five years, so we’re sure to see plenty of carnage at this year’s BMW. Tune in as Chris and Ian give their assessment on this iconic venue as well as their favorite outright plays in the final “non-staggered” event of the 2023 PGA Campaign.
Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
The boys kick off the show recapping Michigan where we didn’t have the best luck with our outrights but went 4/5 on our prop plays netting a positive day. Then, Chris gives his leans for Indy RC. As always, remember to follow us on Twitter @flag_hunting and on Action Network @flaghuntingpod to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
After a heartbreaking end to our Wyndham Championship, the Flag Hunting boys set their sites solely on the Opening Round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. TPC Southwind is yet another storied venue on the PGA Tour, and there are to be fireworks this week as the Top 70 golfers in the season-long standings fight for a ticket to Chicago and position themselves for a chance at the $18,000,000 top prize on offer at Eastlake. Chris and Ian dissect the betting board as we try and cash another winner on the PGA Tour!
Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
Only 4 weeks left until the playoffs and we find our way in Michigan for the last intermediate oval before the chase. Chris gives quite a few of his favorite leans heading into the weekend. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any love additions!
As crazy as it is to say, the PGA Tour is already making its final regular season stop of 2023 at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, NC. There’s a noticeable step up from the traditional field at Sedgefield as a few of golf’s marquee names try and force their way into the Season-Long Top 75 for a ticket into next weeks playoff opener in Memphis, and as a result, there are plenty of opportunities to be had up and down the betting board. Tune in as Chris and Ian walk through a golf course very near and dear to their hearts before turning their eyes into some premier money-making opportunities in various betting markets.
Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
Cash those MTJ tickets! What a weekend from that 19 team! Old school ass kicking on Martin Monday. We breakdown what transpired in the race and then move on to the Tricky Triangle where Chris gives his analysis on a 30-1 outright bet that he feels pretty strong about. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
The years final Major is already upon us, and the stars are out for one flash dance in 2023. Ian and Chris walk through the historic venue of Hoylake before diving into the betting board for their favorite outright and prop plays.
Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and the Action Network to see our final betting card and additions!
First solo pod! Chris takes some time Sunday night to work his way from the bottom of the oddsboard up to give you his insight on who he would be placing wagers on post-practice and qualifying at New Hampshire. Listen in as he builds his entire card on the podcast.
As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bets slips and any live additions.
After a week of podcast hiatus, the boys are back to talk about the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club. With only a week until The Open Championship, the field for this event is primed to tackle the likes of Links courses. And Ian is here to decipher through the data and pick out his favorite 5 outright plays on a Tuesday night. Stick around to the end to even hear two prop plays that Ian likes as well.
As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to follow our final bet slips and any live additions!
For the first time in the modern era in NASCAR, we are racing on a street course. And the first time in FHP history, we're recording on a Saturday night, after practice and qualifying. A little different style of show today as we essentially work our way up from the bottom of the starting order and create a shortlist based on what we saw in practice and qualifying. We talk our way through my process and land on our outright bets live on the show. Let us know what you think of this format!
As always, remember to follow @Flag_Hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our bet slips and any live additions to the cards.
Following NASCAR’s bye week, Chris gives his analysis of Nashville and who he’s on early in the week (recorded on Tuesday night). Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter snd flaghuntingpod on Action Network.
Episode 106: Travelers Championship
After 100-1 longshot Wyndham Clark hits at the U.S. Open, Chris and Ian reflect on an opportunity missed and discuss the tournament and LACC at large. After that, it’s back to the East Coast for the Travelers Championship from TPC River Highlands. The elevated status of this event is bringing the strongest field to date in Connecticut, tune in to hear Ian’s biggest leans from up and down the odds board!
Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on Action Network to see our final betting cards and additions!
It’s a major championship which means our major correspondent @DerekYoder_ shifts his focus from NASCAR to Golf for the week. Listen in as we talk all about LACC and break down our favorite outright plays for the U.S. Open. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions.
For the 2nd week in a row, CASH THOSE TICKETS! This one feels so much sweeter because it’s one we’ve been chasing for a while and is Chris’ current favorite PGA player. Always cool to see your favorite player take down a big tourney. Now we move on to the RBC Canadian Open where the field is very limited. Ian has a big gun at the top, and two guys further down the oddsboard along with many longshots to track as potential live adds. Listen in to find out who these guys are! And as always, follow @flag_hunting and flaghuntingpod on Action Network to see our bet slips and live additions!
Following a long but eventful weekend in Charlotte, the boys recap the CocaCola 600 and what they learned from the weekend from a live betting strategy. They highlight Blaney and Reddick's performance and Chastain's lack of...
Then we move on to World Wide Technology Raceway for the Enjoy Illinois 300. Chris has some leans in the 10-12 range and a pretty big lean further down the board. Listen in to find out who these drivers are.
As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network for any live adds and our final bet slips.
CASH THOSE TICKETS! After 4 long months, Emiliano Grillo ends the FHP golf outright drought and the writer’s curse for Ian. At 100-1, Grillo gave us quite the sweat but Ian breaks down his, among others, performances at Colonial. Now we head to Memorial for another elevated event at one of Ian’s favorite courses on the schedule. We’re keeping it light early in the week, find out why Ian is taking a slightly different approach going into the week. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on Action Network for any live additions and our final bet slips.
An incredible weekend spent live on site at North Wilkesboro, Chris recaps his Sunday at the track and the ass kicking he witnessed in person. Then, we breakdown the race in our backyard, the Coca-Cola 600. Should we bet Kyle Larson at the top of the board or wait for P&Q to see how things shake out? That’s the main question most bettors are contemplating this weekend. But Chris does find a bet that he feels very confident on and makes an official click on a Tuesday night. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
Episode 100: Charles Schwab ChallengeAfter Brooks Koepka’s dominant performance at Oak Hill, Chris and Ian reflect on the resurgence of one of golf’s biggest stars, and what this means for the future prospects of LIV Golf and its rosters presence in Majors. After that, it’s onto Colonial for the Charles Schwab Challenge! This historic venue has been a mainstay on the PGA Tour for nearly 80 years, and 6 of the Top 15 players on the planet have made the post-Major trip to Fort Worth to fight for the Plaid Jacket. Tune in for Ian’s favorite plays from all over the odds board!
CASH THOSE BYRON 10-1 TICKETS! Following an eventful weekend for the FHP boys, they first start off by recapping their Sunday at Darlington and what it was like cashing a ticket while being live on site. Then we round out the Darlington talk with a spirited Ross Chastain discussion. Finally, Chris breaks down North Wilkesboro where he plans on being in attendance for the 2nd straight week. We end the podcast with two bets early in the week. As always, follow @flag_hunting and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
Following a jam packed weekend, Ian gives a slight recap of Byron Nelson and why the Jason Day post round interview was such a cool moment for the world of golf. Then we move on to Rochester, NY to breakdown Oak Hill Country Club and the guys looking to capture the illustrious PGA Championship. A stacked card for the weekend is in store so tune in to find out where Ian landed. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
Following yet another week of hitting T2 in both the PGA and NASCAR world, the boys are ready for revenge in Darlington this weekend. But first, we recap Kansas and what we saw from the action packed race on Sunday afternoon.
Then we move on to break down Darlington, where the boys will be in attendance! A week where the heavy-hitters are the favorites for a reason, the guys spend majority of the podcast breaking down the top 12 drivers on the outright oddsboard and give out a pre-P&Q outright winner along with 3 pole bets for the weekend.
As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to catch our final bet slips and any live additions!
Following an uneventful weekend in Vidanta, the guys quickly recap the Mexico Open and Tony Finau's victorious moment and how the top 2 golfers in the field spoiled the weekend. But now we move on to the event in our backyard, the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow, where both Chris and Ian plan to be in attendance at least 2 of the 4 days! Now an elevated event, Ian lays out his extensive course breakdown of the course and his approach to capping a stacked field in Charlotte. Call it a friends and family card or some FHP favs, but the card is loaded with talent and should create for an exciting sweat all weekend. Be sure to stick around to the end of the pod where we give out some DEEP sleepers for DFS or T20 plays.
Let us know if you will be in town for a meetup at the course!
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Following a rough last lap at Dega, the boys recap what went right, what went wrong, and everything in between. Then we move on to Dover where we’re approaching cautiously early in the week due to the weather concerns. Note: this was recorded Tuesday night before the Alex Bowman news. As always, remember to follow to @flag_hunting on Twitter for our final bets slips and any live additions!
After a one week layoff for the team event in New Orleans, the FHP boys are back talking golf as the road to the year’s second Major gets underway! We first start in Puerto Vallarta for Mexico’s National Championship. This tournament may not have the multitude of marquee names we’ve come to expect, but Vidanta Vallarta does present one of the more straightforward breakdowns we’ll get all year. With this profile in mind, Chris and Ian have some strong leans up and down the odds board as we try and find our third outright of the calendar year!Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
From the Action Track to the Big One, the guys recap what we saw at Martinsville and then talk through the outright oddsboard for Talladega! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
CASH THOSE TICKETS! We may not be cashing 3 in a row, but 3 out of the last 4 is pretty darn good! Safe to say, FHP is en fuego right now. Chris talks about his overall process, a Bristol Dirt recap, and then moves on to talk about Martinsville. Only 1 outright is discussed on the show but plenty of leans for the Paper Clip. Note: this was recorded on Tuesday night before Chase Elliott’s return was announced. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
Though the first Major of the year has come and gone, the PGA Tour leaves no rest for the weary as we move into the sixth elevated event of the season from Harbour Town Golf Links. The best players in the world face a much different test to your traditional Tour venue, but Chris and Ian have plenty of opinions on some of the best plays on this classic Pete Dye design. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
The boys are joined by friend of the pod, Derek Yoder to recap the good and bad from Richmond. Then they move on to the outright oddsboard and talk about their leans and betting strategies for Bristol Dirt. With two iterations of this track but rain in the forecast, it has the guys in a wait and see approach, but there is still value to be found this early in the week! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and Action Network to see our betting cards and any live additions! And be sure to follow @DerekYoder_ on Twitter and check out the NASCAR Betting Preview and All Things Go Podcast as well!
It’s Masters Week. Chris and Ian have special guest Derek Yoder (@DerekYoder_ on Twitter), to talk all things Augusta National, course conditions, key stats, and of course, betting leans for the years first major. It’s as special of an occasion as we get in the golfing world, and the guys have packed everything they can into this show to ensure you can leave with a little more money than you came in with. From outright bets, to head-to-head matchups, and some exotics and parlays, Ian and Derek left no stone unturned when discussing betting opportunities in this marquee event.
For the second straight week, FHP celebrating a cashed outright ticket on the track!! This week, it was our very own podcast poster boy Tyler Reddick dominating another Road Course in Austin. Chris and Ian celebrate his incredible performance, and discuss Reddick’s future prospects after a resurgent three weeks in the 45 car. After that it’s onto Richmond for the Toyota Owners 400. This 3/4 mile track was the site of a couple near-misses for FHP last year, but Chris has some strong opinions at the top of the board to reverse those fortunes in 2023. Going for a podcast-first 3 wins on the bounce, you’re not going to want to miss our outright leans this week! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter for our final betting cards and additions!
For the first time in 2023, we can finally say CASH THOSE TICKETS! Our first click last Tuesday, Joey Logano, at 16-1 comes through at a SS, making it the 4th outright at SS in the last 8 races! After a quick recap of the race, we introduce Seth and Elliot from IBT media and The Back Road onto the show! We find out a bit about their backgrounds and run them through our guest intro before moving on to COTA. Should be a fun race this week in Austin! Lots of fun storylines to follow and we lay out a few guys we’re leaning on to make the race that much more enjoyable. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting card and live additions! And please be sure to follow @Between_SethFF, @ehick39, and subscribe to In-Between Media on YouTube!
With the FHP boys enduring another close miss on the golf side of things, we’ve brought on a fellow Spieth-backer to help us in our grief counseling. Our man Byron (@TheModelManiac on Twitter), gives us his insights on Sunday’s wild finish at Innisbrook before we dive into one of our personal favorite events on Tour: the Dell Technologies WGC-Match Play.
It’s an entirely different mentality on the outright betting board when handicapping five days of match play, but Ian and Byron have you covered from all angles in regards to group bets, players to fade, and of course, outright winners.
Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions, and special thanks to our boy Byron for coming on and talking shop with us. You find him both @TheModelManic on Twitter, as well as on his podcast: Back Nine Bets and in his written work for RotoBaller PGA. Please show him some support!
A heartbreaking end to the Phoenix race cost FHP their first outright of the year. Chris and Ian recap the race and talk about the props that inevitably saved our card. Then it’s on to Hotlanta! Quasi-Superspeedway time! Which means, outright city and Chris quantity over quality approach. Listen in as we drop 7 outright leans for the Ambetter Health 400. And as always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final cards and any live additions!
After Scottie Scheffler’s demolition of the field at TPC Sawgrass, perhaps golf bettors should be thankful to only see 4 of the World’s Top 20 on site in Tampa this week. The guys discuss everything from Ian’s weekend at the PLAYERS Championship, Scheffler’s dominance, and the macro view of the golfing world as Major season quickly approaches. Then it’s onto the main event this week: the Valspar Championship from the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook. Ian overviews his key stats for success around this difficult venue and runs through the bets and leans he has from up and down the outright odds board. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and live additions!
After a wild week in Las Vegas where our Prop card made money but our Outrights came up just short, we recap the race that was. We talk about how dominant Byron and Larson looked, how MTJ made the right call at the end of the race, and how important the practice splits ended up playing out.
Then we move on the Phoenix where a new package is being unveiled and has bettors wary. Chris lays out 1 outright and a few props but ultimately gives his leans for Sunday morning once we see what P&Q looks like.
As always, remember to tune into @Flag_hunting on Twitter and @Flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our live adds and final bet slips.
From what started as a card Chris felt truly vindicated about, ended up being a disaster of a day. But the boys are ready to bounce back in Las Vegas. But first they talk about that 8 car and Rowdy Busch. In three races, this car has been contention to win every race. What is this year going to look like for Kyle? Then we talk about what went wrong and what we learned from the last race at Fontana. Then, it’s back to Sun City for the Pennzoil 400. Last year, we saw Logano and Bowman win the Vegas races, what do we expect from them this week? And who are we betting further down the oddsboard?Remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our bet slips and live additions!
From Horschel’s Thursday FRL, to Lowry’s demise on the greens, and Kirk’s W, it was quite the weekend at the Honda Classic. But Chris and Ian are here to give a quick recap of what occurred in Palm Beam at PGA National. Then we move on to the PGA’s next iteration of elevated events in Orlando for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. The boys run through the outright oddsboard and Ian gives his leans on the top players in the world playing, in what could be, a windy weekend. As always, remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter and flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to find our bet slips and to be notified of any Live Adds.
Following a disappointing Daytona 500, where a 50-1 ticket fell through our fingertips, Chris gives his overall thoughts on why the live market didn’t pay off and his over-arching thoughts on the Great American Race. Then we turn our attention to Auto Club Speedway for the Pala Casino 400. Chris stumbled upon some WILD Bovada odds on Sunday night but runs through how he would approach the current oddsboard for this final race at the 2 mile intermediate in Fontana. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on the Action Network to see our final bet slips and live additions.
After another FHP outright gets wally-pipped by Jon Rahm, the guys do a little soul-searching regarding our outright betting philosophies on the PGA Tour. We discuss what a win at Riviera means for Rahm’s standing in the world game, as well as the betting implications of this incredible hot streak on future oddsboards. After that, it’s onto the Honda Classic and the first East Coast stop of the 2023 calendar year! Golf bettors aren’t exactly as spoiled for choice as we have been in Phoenix and LA, but there is an eclectic collection of promising young guns, wiley veterans, and our favorite stat model darlings to sort through in the Florida Swing’s first leg. Chris and Ian run through every notable name they’re monitoring this week, and finalize a few betting positions to lock in before the start of Thursday’s round. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
The Great American Race. The Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing. The Daytona 500. The day has finally arrived which means NASCAR bets are back. And even though he’s not the biggest fan of betting this event, @RoryPicks joins to talk through the betting board and some leans in the outright and qualifying markets. Listen in as Chris sets up his betting card for a full week of racing in Daytona Beach, Florida. Remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final cards and additions! Also, special shoutout to our guy Rory (@RoryPicks on Twitter), for coming on and talking shop for not one, but two separate episodes this week!
It’s a tale of haves and have nots this week at FHP, as our man @RoryPicks joins us to revel in his Scottie Scheffler outright win, while the boys commiserate over a bitterly disappointing few days for a few of our podcast favorites. But no matter which side of the fence you fell on last week, there’s plenty to look forward to on the PGA Tour, as we head into the rolling hills of Pacific Palisades for one of my personal favorite events: the Genesis Invitational. The guys breakdown what makes Riviera such a special venue before diving into the odds board for our second Elevated event on the bounce. With so many compelling names in the field, and Ian and Rory going back and forth, you’re not going to want to miss our thoughts on both the plays, and fades, from up and down the betting board. Remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final cards and additions! Also, special shoutout to our guy Rory (@RoryPicks on Twitter), for coming on and talking shop for not one, but two separate episodes this week!
With NASCAR taking one last week-long break before Daytona, the PGA Tour has the gap all covered in the Arizona desert! The WM Phoenix Open has always been renowned for its atmosphere, but this year it’s got the marquee names to match. Listen in as Chris and Ian give the rundown on the venue that plays host to this four-day festival, as well as their favorite plays from all over the odds board. With $20 million in total prizes at stake for the golfers this week, we’re doing our best at FHP to help you cash in with them! Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions!
After 3 long months, NASCAR is finally back! Chris and Ian get you caught up with a game of Stock Up/Stock Down highlighting all the driver changes in the Cup Series. And then it’s off to LA for the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum. Listen in to hear where Chris stands from an outright perspective for this opening exhibition for the NASCAR season. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter and @flaghuntingpod on Action Network for all live adds and final bet slips!
For the second time in the New Year, Flag Hunting is CASH THOSE TICKETS! After Max Homa comes through with a career defining win at Torrey Pines, the FHP boys revel in a phenomenal Sunday performance, and discuss Max’s future prospects within the hierarchy of world golf. After that, it’s on to Pebble Beach and the AT&T Pro-Am! We’ve got another three-course rotation and a rich history of longshot winners at this event, so listen in to see who the guys are touting deeper down the board on these iconic coastal links!Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter for our final betting cards and additions!
With 6.5 to 1 favorite Jon Rahm ruining another promising betting card at the American Express, the guys bring their man Rory on to discuss 7-team parlays, first touchdown props, and slot machine strategy to distract ourselves from talking through the worst tournament on the PGA Tour schedule. However, the main event this week starts us on a path well worth the slog of AmEx’s, Fortinet’s and Sanderson Farms of the world: it’s Torrey Pines week and the Farmer’s Insurance Open! Ian and Rory break down this Major Championship calibre venue, and talk through their strategies on both the outright betting board, and various prop markets they’ll be dabbling in. Grab your hard hats and bring your A-Game, because this week we separate the men from the boys on the PGA Tour. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final betting cards and additions! And a big thanks to our guest @RoryPicks for coming on! You can also find him on the Layin’ Coin podcast with our buddy Skybox, as they produce weekly shows counting down to the start of the 2023 NASCAR Campaign!
It may have come a week later than we anticipated, but for the first time in 2023, you can CASH THOSE TICKETS! After Si Woo Kim clutched up down the stretch at Wai’alae, the boys breathe a collective sigh of relief and discuss Si Woo’s vintage performance, as well as their future projections on runner-up Hayden Buckley. Then it’s on to Act III of the 2023 PGA Tour campaign, and the first event of the West Coast swing from Palm Springs! The American Express has long been a longshots haven on the PGA Tour, but the field this week features plenty of elite names determined to restore order. Chris and Ian overview all three courses in the PGA West rotation, and talk through all of their plays (and fades), up and down the outright odds-board. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to keep tabs on our final betting cards and in-game additions!
After another heartbreaking Morikawa collapse in Maui, the FHP boys try a little live group therapy on their road to recovery. Was this worse than Albany? Where do we go from here when discussing Collin from an outright betting perspective? And is Jon Rahm now the best player in the world?After that, it’s onto Week 2 of the PGA 2023 calendar - The Sony Open from Wai’alae Country Club. Chris and Ian overview a very different test compared to last week in Maui, and discuss which names on the betting board present the clearest investment opportunities in the Aloha Swing’s second leg. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter for all of our betting cards and additions!
As the world rings in 2023, the PGA Tour has a New Year’s celebration of its own planned on the island of Maui: The Sentry Tournament of Champions. Chris and Ian assess the historic venue of Kapalua, and who among the world’s best is best suited to get their season started with a victory. With 16 of the World’s Top 20 vying for the first “Elevated Event” in the Tour’s history, there’s bound to be plenty of fireworks on display to open the 2023 Campaign.
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Credit to Epidemic Sound - Damma Beats: Marked Up
In our second off-season episode of 2022, the guys are stoked to bring on Byron (@TheModelManiac on Twitter), to compare and contrast the different outlooks of the many young stars we have in the game of golf. From a kid with 11 TOUR starts to his name in Tom Kim, to former World No. 1’s like Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm, the guys have takes on each of their trajectories, and how they each stack up against their contemporaries in the race to the top of the golfing world. Remember to follow @flag_hunting, as well as our guest @TheModelManiac on Twitter to keep track of all our content, bets, and updates. Just fifteen short days until we start up again for 2023’s PGA Tour Season!!
In true fantasy football fashion, we bring the draft to the NASCAR world. But this time, in a dynasty format. We bring some fan favorites and the best in this NASCAR betting industry to sit in the GM chair as a startup race team in 2023 with 4 contracts in front of them. Who will they draft for their team? Who will they name as the face of their race team? Who’s the investment? Who’s the veteran leader? This is a jam packed off-season episode that you don’t want to miss! Huge thanks to Phil (@FullTankPhil), Derek (@Picks_By_Blaze), Mark (@SkyboxNASCAR), Rory (@rorypicks), and Elliot (@ehicks39) for joining us! Credit to Epidemic Sound - Damma Beats: Route 101https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REwqkOKc-cMhttps://www.epidemicsound.com/music/genres/trap/?utm_source=youtube_music&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=youtubeepidemictrapbeats
For the second time in the 2023 campaign, FHP is celebrating a PGA Tour outright! This time with podcast cult favorite Adam Svensson. The guys relive each of their perspectives whilst sweating a 145-1 outright, before moving into the final event of the year in the Bahamas: The Hero World Challenge. We’ve got another star-studded field converging on Tiger’s home turf, and Ian has plenty of takes across the betting board as we prepare for one last fireworks show before the PGA Winter break. Remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to stay updated on our final betting cards and additions!
After a two week hiatus, the FHP boys are back for the final full-field PGA Tour event of the 2022 calendar year! But before we move into the RSM Classic, there's some serious discussion to be had about Tony Finau, both on his untouchable performance in a runaway win in Houston, as well as his future prospects for 2023. What kind of odds can we expect on Tony going forward, and which big event should we be circling on the golfing calendar as the best chance for this new and improved Finau to step through the door into golfing superstardom? Following that, it's onto Sea Island, Georgia for this week's RSM Classic! Ian already has his full card in place early in the week, and Chris has some names of his own to bring to the discussion as the guys try and nab one last win in this crazy year of golf betting.
Lastly, we move to the world of NASCAR and give our belated breakdown of Championship Weekend from Phoenix - what this second championship does for Joey Logano's standing among the all-time greats of the sport, as well as our way-too-early takes on a few teams that will be looking to follow in Trackhouse's footsteps, and raise their profiles in the ever growing competitive landscape of the NASCAR Cup Series.
Remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our weekly betting cards, additions, and random discussions we'll be having during the PGA/NASCAR offseason.
A lot to cover in the world of Motorsport this week with three different series competing for a Championship in Phoenix, but first and foremost, w're CASHING THOSE TICKETS with Christopher Bell at Martinsville! For the second consecutive cutoff race, the 20 team finds a way through in a must win situation, this time earning an improbable birth in the Championship Four. Chris and Ian analyze Bell's performance and give their personal views on where this young star stands in the overall hierarchy of the sport. After that, it's onto the national headlines coming out of Martinsville last weekend: Chastain's last lap heroism, and Ty Gibbs' last lap villainy.
And finally we get to the bets! Chris has takes prepared for each of NASCAR's three Championship races, and Ian gives his quick breakdown of El Camaleon and the Mayakoba Classic. There will be plenty of bullets flying from FHP this week, make sure to give us a follow on Twitter (@flag_hunting), to keep up with the action!
Following a guest appearance on The Back Road to preview Martinsville, Chris and Rory keep their mics hot to preview Martinsville under the Flag Hunting banner. Tune in to hear a short breakdown on Rory’s heater at Homestead before they dive into the oddsboard for the final race of the playoffs before the championship race next week.
Following a star-studded week in South Carolina, golf officially has a new #1! Chris and Ian analyze Rory McIlroy’s win at the CJ Cup, the gap that has opened up within the World’s Top 10 and what this means for golf bettors going forward.
After that, it’s onto Bermuda for one of the more eclectic events on the PGA Tour calendar. While we’re far removed from the elite strength of field we saw at Congaree, Ian does see the potential in a few long-shots at a venue that has been very friendly to off the wall winners. Here’s hoping we can double down on our 175-1 Lucas Herbert ticket from last year!
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Chris and Ian recap a thrilling race at LV before hopping into the oddsboard for Homestead-Miami. Chris felt really vindicated last week and has a similar play this week that he feels like is worth the play this early in the week.
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To this point, the fall swing has been one for the degenerates and the die-hards, but if you’ve found yourself missing the marquee events of spring and summer filled with the best players in the world, the PGA Tour has you covered for one more week! It’s CJ Cup week from Congaree GC, and 15 of the top 20 golfers in the world have made the homage to South Carolina to compete for the Fall Swing’s Crown Jewel. Chris and Ian couldn’t be more excited to guide you through a brand new venue for this championship, as well as the elite names that litter the odds board. In this star studded field, there’s no shortage of names to consider. Let us talk you through the betting board and give our takes on the top dogs in this elite field!
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After being at the Roval in person, Chris and Ian share their reactions of seeing the race live and their overall thoughts of the Roval 400. Then, they transition into Las Vegas where Chris feels pretty strongly about his card for the South Point 400. As always, remember to follow @flag_hunting for our final bet slips and live additions!
For the first time in "2023," you can CASH THOSE TICKETS!! It’s an extra special one for the two of us, as confirmed friend of the pod: Joohyung “Tom” Kim stares down Patrick Cantlay in Vegas, with the American ultimately blinking first on the 72nd hole. Chris and Ian discuss Tom’s performance, and what Win #2 in his young career means for his future stature in the world game.
After that, we’ve got a little hop across the Pacific for the ZOZO Championship from Tokyo! Narashino CC has already given us two legendary champions in its short stint on the PGA Tour, and there are some big time names making the journey to attempt to join that list of illustrious champions. Ian runs through his traditional course preview for this Japanese masterpiece before the boys talk through their favorite bets up and down the board in this marquee event of the PGA Fall Swing!
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Close but no cigar! The boys breakdown a thrilling finish at Dega as 2 of our outrights were in the mix on the final restart. We then give our general sentiment on the race as a whole and our SS betting strategy going forward. Then we move on to the Roval where FHP will be in attendance. Chris talks through his model and bet slip and provides three fun outrights for the weekend. And for the first time in FHP history, Ian disagrees with one of the outrights and gives Chris a little pushback. Listen in to find out who that is. And as always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter for the final bet slip and any live additions!
Fresh off a sweaty, but frustrating weekend in Jackson, FHP turns it’s attention to the Vegas strip and TPC Summerlin for the Shriners Hospital for Children’s Open. In a field that features an intriguing mix of marquee names, in-form vets, and some young stars in the making, there’s plenty for the guys to discuss up and down the betting board as we continue to search for our maiden win in the 2023 campaign!
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CASH THOSE TICKETS! Tyler RedDog Reddick comes through for FHP once again and rewards us one with one of our single best weeks of the year. Now we’re off to Dega, a Superspeedway, where Chris has struck gold 3 out of 5 times in 2022. You know the drill, quantity over quality. Let the outrights rip!
After an entertaining four days in Charlotte, Chris and Ian discuss the continued American dominance at the President's Cup, and some key takeaways and disappointments regarding the performances from both teams at Quail Hollow.
Then it's onto Jackson, Mississippi to break down the Sanderson Farms Championship! Ian gives his detailed course preview, the key stats for the week, and our favorite bets in the 2023 Season's second event!
Remember to follow us @flag_hunting on Twitter and on The Action Network (flaghuntingpod), to see our final betting cards and additions!
Another surprise winner yields another down week for our NASCAR cards but we're not letting that keep us down. We're back to breakdown Texas, despite Chris' hatred for this track. We begin the podcast by breaking down Bristol and talking about how the first three races of the playoffs may have changed our outlook for the next round. Then, despite some technical difficulties, we breakdown the oddsboard by talking through Chris' favorite outrights, some potential prop plays, and even two qualifying bets. As always, be sure to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter or flaghuntingpod on The Action Network to see our final cards and live additions.
Episode 53: President’s Cup
After a pretty uneventful week for the FHP card in Napa, we’re looking forward to a bit of a change of pace for Week 2 in 2023 - President’s Cup week couldn’t have come at a better time! And with the 14th edition of the event coming to our doorstep in Charlotte, we couldn’t be more excited to talk through the venue, the team sheets, and the betting opportunities presented to us. From (-140) to (+1200), Chris and Ian have all the bets you could want over this four day celebration in the Queen City!
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It’s Bristol Baby! And what better time to invite friend of the pod Rory (@rorypicks) to join us!
We spend the first part of the pod discussing the KFB news and all the repercussions that come from KFB heading to RCR.
Then, we get Rory’s picks/analysis for Bristol before Chris’ full breakdown of The Last Great Colosseum.
Big thanks to Rory for joining! Please checkout him and Skybox’s new podcast Layin’ Coin!
And as always, remember to follow @flag_hunting on Twitter to see our final bet slips and any live additions!
Episode 51: Fortinet Championship
After a two week hiatus from the golf world, the FHP boys are back to start the 2023 season in Napa Valley, California! The Fortinet Championship features not only some of our favorite PGA stalwarts, but also some really exciting names from the upcoming Korn Ferry class. In an event that has historically provided winners from up and down the betting board, Chris and Ian have a ton of potential names to sort through in searching for our first outright winner of the new season. Make sure to listen all the way through as one of our favorite guests (@rorypicks on Twitter), joins us to wrap up a few of his favorite longshots and prop bets!
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After a wild 500 miles, and a shocking winner in Darlington to open the 2022 Playoffs, Chris and Ian discuss the prospects of some drivers that suddenly find themselves on the bubble heading into the second race of the Round of 16. Is Kevin Harvick in trouble after flaming out in stage 3? Are we buying Kyle Busch’s speed despite a blown engine ruining his day? And should we be considering a new Championship favorite following Chase Elliot’s tough afternoon with the Lady in Black?
We answer all of these questions, and preview our next leg of the playoffs taking place Sunday at Kansas Motor Speedway. After a dominant display from Toyota here in the spring, the guys have some decisions to make at the top of the odds board. Is this going to be another week of JGR dominance? Or can another manufacturer take control of this grid and stake their claim as the team to beat in 2022?
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With the Tour Championship wrapping up this past weekend, the boys bring in three special guests for a Year in Review. FHP was born in a dark corner of a GroupMe chat. And we're honoring our roots by giving the rest of the guys a chance to speak their peace on how this endeavor has affected them from outside the live studio.
From 2022 PGA awards to a NASCAR playoff preview to special insights from @nicksMLBpicks on his daily process navigating the MLB oddsboard, it's a jam packed 2 hours of discussion to commemorate our inaugural year at FHP.
CASH THOSE 25-1 TICKETS!!! Thanks to an Austin Dillon live ticket during the Daytona Livestream, the Flag Hunting podcast is riding high with 3 straight outrights.
Now we're off to Darlington, SC to start the first round of the playoffs where Chris talks about his favorite leans at the top of the oddsboard and his only click thus far further down the board.
As Ian dives deeper down the oddsboard, Chris stumbles across a qualifying bet that seems like absurd value. Make sure to stay tuned for that.
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CASH THOSE TICKETS!!! One year after breaking our hearts at Caves Valley, Patty Ice gets it done in Wilmington to capture our 10th outright of the year. Chris and Ian go over a wild finish in Wilmington before setting their sets on two of the marquee events on our sporting calendar.
Starting in Daytona Beach in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the guys have a lot of names to parse through in an uber competitive final race of the regular season. On brand for Superspeedway races, Chris utilizes a #SprayAndPray approach that has already nabbed us two winners at superspeedways this year.
After that it's on to East Lake and the final event on the 2022 golfing calendar. With limited options on the betting board, Chris and Ian go through the 6 guys with a legitimate chance to hoist the FedEx Cup.
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Special Announcement
We're going live with friend of the pod, Derek Yoder (@Picks_by_Blaze), on Youtube this Saturday night at 7:00pm. Tune in with us as some of the biggest names in the NASCAR betting community sweat through a crazy final race at Daytona.
CASH THOSE TICKETS!!! Willy Z captures his maiden victory on the Tour and pays back our string of heart breaks at 25-1. The boys discuss a wild Sunday in Memphis and reassess the FedEx Cup Standings heading into the second leg of the playoffs.
After that, it's on to Wilmington, DE for the BMW Championship where the final 70 golfers in the playoff standings compete for a coveted spot at East Lake. Ian gives a breakdown on a brand new course and hits his favorites at the top of the oddsboard.
Then we're on to The Glen where Chris talks his way through two different betting strategies for this weekend's Road Course shenanigans. Similar to Ian's card, it looks like we'll be hitting the board towards the top as we ramp up for the final two weeks of the regular season.
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Following a great race at Michigan, Chris was joined on the podcast by Logan Dougherty (@LoganDougherty). Logan is exactly what his twitter bio claims to be, an excel wiz. Chris was fascinated to learn more about his weekly process and what the behind the scenes looked like. They talk in depth about their models and about the crowd-sourced experiments that Logan posts each week on Twitter.
They then dive into Richmond content and talk about their leans across the outright betting market.
A huge thank you to Logan for joining tonight! I think this is one of the more fascinating listens we've had this season and am excited to see Logan's page grow to see the impact it has on his crowd-sourcing projects. Please give him a follow and participate/retweet his polls each week. #WWYDF #NASCARH2H
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Following an exciting week at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, Ian and Chris breakdown their experience being there in person for a historic Tom Kim victory.
Then, we transition into what the FedEx playoffs format looks like, how it works, and who Ian sees as the favorite over the next 3 weeks.
Now the PGA Tour is off to Memphis to take on TPC Southwind. Ian gives his course breakdown before diving into his leans for the first round of the FedEx playoffs.
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After a one week hiatus (and a couple more runner up finishes), the Flag Hunting boys are back with extra incentive to cash a big ticket at one of our hometown events. With boots on the ground this week in Greensboro, Chris and Ian talk though Sedgefield CC and the Wyndham Championship field to pinpoint their favorites they hope to cheer to victory in person this Sunday.
On the track, the NASCAR circuit is heading to Michigan for the Firekeepers Casino 400. Chris has a really strong lean in terms of his favorite manufacturer this week, so make sure to tune into both his breakdown here, as well as on the Backroads Podcast on the In-Between Media feed for all of his leans and best bets!
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CASH THOSE TICKETS! The hot streak for Ian continues as Cam Smith gets it done at the Old Course at St. Andrews!
We were delighted to be joined by Rory (@rorypicks) to chat all about The Open Championship as all three of us cashed 28-1 tickets. We spend about 30 mins gushing on Cam Smith, Rory McIlroy, Cam Young, and Viktor Hovland where we learn that @rorypicks cashed more than just a Cam Smith ticket.
Then, we toss it to Ian for his course and tournament breakdown for the 3M Open. He gives us his leans in the 20-40 range and then we briefly touch on some guys at deeper numbers before Rory stumbles across a hidden gem at 90-1. You’ll have to listen to find out who that play is!
Finally, we learn a bit about Rory’s background in NASCAR before we breakdown Pocono and our leans at the top of the board.
Rory is a fan-favorite on Derek’s (@picks_by_blaze) Twitter Spaces for a reason and you’ll see why during this episode. Can’t thank him enough for joining us!
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Following a really fun race at Atlanta and a heavy news day, the boys were excited to welcome on Chris Werme (@chriswerme15) to break it all down. We highlight his career as a professional NASCAR gambler before we hit the odds board and breakdown our leans in the outright market.
Finally, we chat about the Tyler Reddick news and all the layers that could come with it. Please give Chris Werme a follow and listen to his show “Stay Green” by Bet the Board presented by NASCAR.
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The Flag Hunting boys are back for round two in Scotland, this time at the Home of Golf at St. Andrews. There’s a lot to sort through with the course setup this week, and Ian has some different angles lined up as we try to project the winner of a historic 150th Open.
After the course rundown, we’re once again thrilled to bring on our Major Correspondent Derek (@Picks_By_Blaze on Twitter), to give his outlook on this weeks tournament, and his betting leans in both the outright and prop markets. As usual with Derek and Ian, there are some disagreements to sort through at the top of the board (and maybe some friendly side action to look out for).
As always, we appreciate our good friend Derek for taking the time to come on and talk golf with us, and we appreciate all of you continuing to support us by listening to the show, and following us on Twitter (@flag_hunting).
Now let’s cash our second Major Champion of the season! BoL
Episode 39: Atlanta/Scottish Open
FIVE IN A ROW!! With our podcast poster boy, Tyler Reddick, taking down Road America, the Flag Hunting boys have now cashed five outright tickets in as many episodes. Chris and Ian break down a wild finish in Wisconsin and the implications Reddick's win has on the playoff race with the Round of 16 quickly approaching.
After that, we're headed across the pond to North Berwick, Scotland, and the 4th playing of the Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club! With a field full of the world's best making the trip, Chris and Ian have plenty to discuss at the top of the board, and some key decisions to make for the betting card.
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CASH THOSE TICKETS! For the 4th week in a row, Flag Hunting is flying high thanks to a 25-1 Chase Elliott live-add ticket at Nashville!
As we breakdown what transpired at Nashville Superspeedway, we welcome on Full Tank Phil (@FullTankPhil) to talk about his weekend bet slip and how it keeps him coming back from week to week.
Then, Chris and Phil take a deep dive into Silly Season talk. What should Tyler Reddick do? Who’s the next guy coming up the ranks? What are some other seats that may be vacated/filled in the next few years? A segment that we felt like we could’ve kept talking about for hours and is 100% worth the listen.
Afterwards, we transition to Road America content and we get a board that has the makings of Superspeedway-esque odds. Phil and Chris run through how the field stacks up and how they would prefer to build their card.
And finally, we turn it over to Ian who breaks down an interesting field for the John Deere Classic and lays out how he chose to formulate his bet slip with a lesser field at TPC Deere Run. Phil sticks around and gives Ian some additional names to comment on as we run our way through the the oddsboard.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro/General Banter
21:00 - Silly Season Talk
1:06:00 - Road America
2:05:00 - John Deere Classic
CASH THOSE TICKETS!! Matty Fitzpatrick gets it done at the Country Club to complete the Flag Hunting Hat Trick (3 outrights in a row), and cashes our biggest ticket of the year at 50-1!
Chris and Ian revel in Matt’s performance and an incredible final round from Brookline before diving into the Travelers Championship just an hour down the road in Connecticut. Ian’s got some strong leans on some marquee names as he tries to secure his third outright in a row on the PGA Tour.
Meanwhile, in the world of NASCAR, the Cup Series is fresh off of its one week hiatus, and Chris is ready and raring to dive into the Ally 400 from Nashville Superspeedway! Not only do the boys have some longshots ready to go from an outright perspective, but also a few Pole Position props in line to give y’all a special Saturday sweat! As usual, Chris deep dives the entire grid looking for his favorite values and stat darlings for NASCAR’s second foray in the Music City!
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For the second straight week, the Flag Hunting boys are Cashing Tickets!! Rory McIlroy gets it done in Canada at 14-1 to give the boys their sixth golf outright of the PGA Tour season, and their 10th overall between their two sports!
But Rory’s performance is very much a footnote of the golfing world, and of this shows focus this week, as our Major Correspondent Derek (@Picks_By_Blaze) on Twitter is back in studio to discuss the third Major Championship of 2022 in Brookline, Massachusetts!
Ian and Derek start by giving their thoughts on The Country Club, and the setup we anticipate from the USGA, before diving headfirst into this star-studded field with a full breakdown of everyone at the top of the betting board! The boys have plenty of hot takes and bullets to fire in this 122nd rendition of the United States’ National Open.
Special thanks to our friend Derek for taking the time to come on and talk shop with us. He puts on a hell of a product in his own right every single week on Twitter. If you have any interest in NASCAR betting, be sure to give him a follow (@Picks_By_Blaze), and tune into his weekly Twitter Space live every Wednesday night!
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CASH THOSE TICKETS!! “Next-Gen” Joey Logano gets it done at 16-1 for Chris’s third outright of the season, and we couldn’t have had a better guest to follow up the big hit! Mark (@SkyboxNascar on Twitter), joins the Flag Hunting boys to break down all things past, present and future in the sport of NASCAR, as well as his Tuesday night leans on the upcoming road course race at Sonoma, with a bit of LIV Golf and U.S. Open Futures talk to round things out.
Be sure to follow Skybox on Twitter, and tune into his weekly appearances on Derek’s (@Picks_By_Blaze), NASCAR Twitter Space!
After that it’s onto the golf, where the PGA Tour is North of the Border for the 111th iteration of Canada’s National Championship! We haven’t been to St. George’s since 2010, but Ian has a lot to say about some of the stars at this top of this board, as well as a few fun props to sprinkle on down the board. Let’s get some momentum going with the years’ third major right around the corner!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro and Guest Segment with @SkyboxNascar
47:00 - Sonoma Breakdown/Leans
1:27:00 - LIV Golf Chat
1:41:00 - Canadian Open Breakdown
Coming off a bit of a disappointing week, the boys recap what went right and what went wrong from their weekend bet slips.
Then we transition to one of Ian's favorite non-majors of the year, The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. Ian gives us a comprehensive course breakdown and then pinpoints 4 of his favorites in the 20-50 range and expands on why he prefers this range rather than diving any deeper at a major-like venue.
Following that, they transition to a new event on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit, Worldwide Technology Raceway, aka Gateway. Chris gives his best interpretation of the track and why he's uses a specific set of data for his model this week. He also implores a new strategy in order to set us up for a better feel for the weekend.
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After some high drama on both the the golf course and the race track this past weekend, Chris and Ian recap a crazy couple days for the Flag Hunting betting cards, and discuss the future prospects of some of golfs biggest names after a wild four days at Southern Hills.
This week, we’ve got a home game in Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway! Chris goes over his key stats for the Marathon on Memorial Day, and gives out his favorites in one of NASCARs headline races.
After that, it’s back to Texas for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial CC. Despite a bit of a major hangover lingering from the PGA, Ian has some headline names to analyze at this historic course, and makes a stand on a few podcast favorites.
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The Flag Hunting boys are back with our special guest and Major Championship Correspondent Derek (@Picks_By_Blaze on Twitter) to discuss the years second Major at Southern Hills. After a quick overview of a historic venue we haven’t seen in nearly 15 years on Tour, Chris, Ian and Derek deep dive the top contenders on the odds board, and embrace debate on some of the top players in the game. There are no shortage of bullets being fired here at “Glory’s Last Chance.”
Another special thanks to Derek for joining us once again on another Major Preview! You can follow him on both Twitter and the Action Network (@Picks_By_Blaze) for all of his fantastic written and audio content.
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Womp. Womp. Another week, another couple of silver medals for the FHP. With one week before the years 2nd major championship, and the NASCAR All-Star race, the guys are hungry for a winner going into Kansas Motor Speedway and the AT&T Byron Nelson. For Chris, it’s a week of big bets at the top of the board, and for Ian, it’s a week to scattershot at the back of the board. Either way, if these last weeks are any indication, we’re sure to be in for a wild ride with the guys from Flag Hunting!
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After a collection of near-misses for our longshots in Mexico, the PGA Tour heads to TPC Potomac for a one-year pit stop at the Wells Fargo. Ian summarizes his key stats for another new course this week and gives his best bets up-and-down the odds board in this years Wells Fargo Championship
Next up, we’re onto the Lady in Black. Darlington, and NASCAR’s 2022 rendition of the Goodyear 400. Chris talks through some key decisions he’s got at the top of the board, as well as some key names to be on the lookout for in the prop market and even a couple of 40-1 longshots he’s touting to subdue the track that is Too Tough to Tame.
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SMASH THOSE WATERMELONS!! Ross the Boss gets it done at ‘Dega to secure Chris’s 3rd outright of the Flag Hunting era and our second winner on the bounce at Super-speedways! Chris and Ian recap the wild finish in Alabama, and discuss the state of these crazy races going forward.
Next up, it’s onto Dover for the DuraMax Drydene 400. Chris has some strong leans at the top for this iteration at the Monster Mile, as well as some sleepers in the prop market down the board to round things out.
Finally, the PGA Tour heads to Vidanta Vallarata for the first iteration of the Mexico Open here at the Greg Norman signature course. With no course history to go on, Ian has to do some speculating on the course conditions and statistical profiles that will be required to succeed. After some discussion (and a little indecision), at the top of the board, Ian does have a few longshots nailed down in a wonky week of golf.
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Heart. Break. City.
After podcast-favorite Tyler Reddick is spun out for the lead on the final lap, Chris and Ian mourn their lost bets and recap the crazy night on the dirt at Bristol.
After that, it's onto Talladega for the Geico 500: one of the marquee events on the NASCAR calendar! Chris has plenty of names to sort through in the outright market on what always promises to be one of the more wide-open races of the year.
Finally, it's onto golf as the PGA Tour heads to New Orleans for the Zurich Classic Team Event! Ian gives out one his biggest single bets to date, as well as some sleeper teams and sentimental favorites to be on the lookout for in one of the more unique weeks on Tour.
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Bonus Episode with a fellow Flag Hunter (pennants)!
Chris is joined by @nicksMLBpicks to talk all things baseball. They cover Nick's background in MLB betting, what you can expect from Nick's page everyday, and highlight some of his favorite futures that he made preseason. It's a fun chat but an even better page to follow on Twitter for those looking to bet on America's Pastime.
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Following a dazzling weekend of the Masters, the boys spend 10 minutes gushing on Scottie Scheffler's rise to the top while also highlighting some of the other guys atop the leaderboard. Then, they lead into Ian's preview of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town and spotlight the guys who fit the course to a T and landed on our card this week.
Later on we get into Bristol Dirt and how Chris decided to build his model and whether or not this led him in the same direction on the odds board. He highlights a key trait that will be obvious on his card and illustrates why waiting until Friday to place these bets is both a good, and bad idea. All in all, it's still worth being excited about because "IT'S BRISTOL BABY!"
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Episode 25 of Flag Hunting, and Episode 2 of April 5th, but the boys (and @PicksByBlaze), are still going strong leading up to another short track stop at Martinsville! With the heartbreaks in the outright market over the last two weeks, Chris has a new emphasis on props heading into Martinsville and beyond, and Blaze has plenty of takes himself on plays and fades from the Paper Clip!
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Hello friends, and welcome to Flag Hunting’s version of Masters week! Chris and Ian are overjoyed to have Derek (@Picks_By_Blaze on Twitter), on for not one, but two full length episodes going through this weeks events in Golf and in NASCAR! After introductions, the guys dive into the odds board and go through our official Flag Hunting win-equity tier list for this years rendition of the Masters. There are plenty of names to make cases for throughout the field, so hopefully we can narrow down the board for you and help get those betting cards set for the years first major!
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After a heart wrenching last two corners for Dinger and the boys in Austin, we’ve got a Chastain truther on the pod to talk through the crazy finish at COTA (@speedwaysteve2 on Twitter). After introductions and a bit of backstory, Phil, Steve and Chris talk through the upcoming race at Richmond and give their initial leans on the outright and prop markets
Next up, it’s onto San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open and the official warm-up to 2022’s first major! We’ve got a good track record of hitting longshots the week before a major, and Ian has a lot of big numbers lined up on the card to try and repeat the trick again in Texas!
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For the second consecutive week, you can CASH THOSE TICKETS! Sam Burns gets it done for the boys at the Valspar and gives us plenty of bullets to play with heading into the heart of the Golf and Racing season!
This week, the PGA Tour is in Austin, Texas for the WGC-Match Play Championship. Chris and Ian not only give their leans for the outright betting cards, but also a full breakdown of the 64-man bracket that will crown this years Match Play Champion.
As it happens, we don’t have to go too far from Austin CC to find the NASCAR Cup Series this week, as drivers tackle the Circuit of the Americas Road Course for the Echopark Automotive Texas Grand Prix. Being the first road race of the year, Chris and Ian have a ton to sort through between a couple heavy favorites at the top, and some headline names drifting down the board.
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CASH THOSE TICKETS!!! Cam Smith comes through at Sawgrass for our first golf outright of the New Year, and the fifth golf outright of the Flag Hunting era! The guys go over the final round at Sawgrass and the clutch shots that paved the way to a PLAYERS Title.
Afterwards it’s onto Tampa and the Valspar Championship, with a surprising number of elite names in the mix for the last leg of the Florida swing. Ian previews the test they face at Innisbrook this week, and discusses his initial leans on the betting board.
Finally, we’re onto Atlanta for the Folds of Honor Quik Trip 500. There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding the new track configuration, but Chris plants his flag on a couple podcast favorites, as well as a few longshots for what should be a crazy week in Hotlanta
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Fresh off two crazy finishes last week, Chris and Ian are both revved up for two more marquee events on the calendar.
First off, on the track, the Cup Series heads to PHX for the Ruoff Mortgage 500. Chris has some key decisions to make among the top drivers, as well as a few worthwhile longshots down the board.
Next up, is one of the Crown Jewels of the PGA Tour: the PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Ian has plenty of elite names to decide from in this incredibly stacked field, tune in to see who he’s backing to take down the $3.6 million winners purse.
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Close, but no cigar! For the 3rd time in 5 weeks, the runner-up was on our slip. But Ian is feeling motivated as he highlights some familiar names on our card for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
We then dive into the race at Fontana and discuss how that affected Chris' card for this week's race at Las Vegas. As a way to celebrate Chris' birthday week, he presents a card that should be a ton of fun to follow on Sunday.
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CASH THOSE TICKETS!! Austin Cindric gets it done on Opening Night and brings home a 25-1 payday for Chris! The guys recap a wild finish at Daytona and discuss what they learned about the field as a whole in the Great American Race. After that, it’s onto Fontana, California for the Wise Power 400, where Chris has some strong leans on a few marquee names.
After that it’s onto golf and the Honda Classic to start the Florida swing. There are some exciting names making their 2022 debuts on the PGA Tour, and Ian is more than willing back these in their maiden starts.
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Boogity Boogity Boogity!!!
NASCAR's back for the Great American Race and we've got good friend of the Pod @FullTankPhil on to talk through his background in the sport of NASCAR, his favorite bets at Daytona, and all things beer, gambling, and golf.
Chris also gives out his favorite outright picks for the 500, and you may be surprised with how far down the board he's looking to go at NASCAR's Crown Jewel.
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Fresh off a rowdy weekend in Phoenix, the party presses onward to the bright lights of L.A. and Riviera Country Club for another marquee stop on the PGA Tour!
With every one of the Top 10 players in the world in attendance, Chris and Ian have a lot to discuss at the top of the odds-board, and some heavy hitters leading the way on their betting cards.
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Week 1 of the 2022 NASCAR calendar is in the books and the guys have plenty of thoughts on opening night in LA.
After a recap of Tom Hoge’s triumph at Pebble Beach, Chris and Ian walk through TPC Scottsdale and the Phoenix Open before diving into the oddsboard and discussing their favorite bets of the week.
Stay tuned next week for special guest @FullTankPhil when we dive into the Great American Race as well as another marquee PGA Tour stop at Riviera.
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After two long months, NASCAR is back, and with it comes full length Flag Hunting podcasts!
To mark the occasion, Chris and Ian invite their first guest (@x173thomasx) on to discuss the new developments in the world of Stock Car racing before the series debut in Los Angeles. Chris and Thomas also give out their favorite bets for this week and going forward in the NASCAR calendar.
We're super excited to have both sports back for the next 9 months, and you can look forward to more guest appearances from both the NASCAR and Golfing world in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
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AT&T Pebble Beach
Coming off a gut-wrenching playoff loss at Torrey Pines, Chris and Ian are back at it again on the links at Pebble Beach. A 3-course rotation and Pro-Am setup could provide the ingredients for another long-shot winner on the PGA Tour, but there will be some in-form elites headlining the field that will provide some staunch resistance as well. The guys will break down their bets and some names to be on the lookout for as the Tour continues it’s early-season swing up the West Coast.
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Torrey. Pines. It’s Week 4 of the 2022 PGA Season, and we’ve finally reached a course that can bite back. Chris and Ian discuss the skillset required to conquer this Major Championship-caliber test and who they’re backing to top a stacked field in San Diego.
Afterwards, Chris teases his early leans for the NASCAR opener in LA (T-minus 12 days), and even throws in a couple Daytona 500 longshots to be on the lookout for!
Full race previews will be coming up next week with our first podcast guest!
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Let the West Coast Swing begin! Chris and Ian dive into the Sony Open recap and it’s surging victor Hideki Matsuyama. They discuss how Hideki’s run to prominence in the last 12 months and glow over the potential shot of the year from the Sony Champ.
Then it’s on to preview to the American Express. They layout how this tournament works and which guys Ian ended up pushing his chips in on. This event that has seen some surprise winners in the past, so this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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Round 2 in Hawaii! Chris and Ian discuss a historic four days for Cam Smith at Kapalua, and what this win means for the young Aussie in the coming season.
After that it’s onto Maui and the Sony Open: the first full field event of the year on the PGA Tour. What will it take to win at Waialae, and which of the 144 players are worthy of putting your chips in the middle? Chris and Ian will break it all down from the top of the board to the bottom.
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After 4 long week, the PGA Tour is finally back! It's a short field this week in Maui, but the presence of some of the world's best give Chris and Ian plenty to talk about in 2022's maiden event.
Chris and Ian breakdown the Kapalua Plantation Course and discuss their favorite bets.
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Happy New Year Flag Hunters! In this episode, we officially close the book on our 2021 season by recapping our first year
in the betting world.
To kickoff the new season, Chris chooses a new "ride or die" driver and Ian analyzes the front runners for the PGA Player
of the Year.
If you're looking to find a racing/golf bandwagon to hop on, this is the show for you!
Reminder that the Sentry Tournament of Champions preview will air early next week, Happy Hunting!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 2021 recap
21:25 - Chris' New Nascar Ride or Die Segment
1:19:25 - Ian's top 12 for PGA Player of the Year
For the 2nd time in the Flag Hunting era, we can CASH THOSE TICKETS!!! After Kyle Larson's dominant performance in Kansas, Chris and Ian celebrate their winning weekend and examine Larson's historic season. After a short preview of a wide open field in Bermuda, they dig into the cutoff race at Martinsville leading into the Championship Four. Remember to check out @flag_hunting to see our final betting cards and other additions!
Following two near misses on Sunday, Chris and Ian are taking no chances in Week 6; going all in on the chalk.
With the PGA Tour headed to Tokyo and the Cup Series headed to Kansas, there's no need to get cute. We just want winners!
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CASH THOSE TICKETS! After hitting their first outright in podcast history, the boys revel in Sungjae's scorching Sunday to close it out in Vegas.
To follow, they then go over one of the strongest fields to date at the CJ Cup and Chris locks in for the opening race of NASCAR's round of 8.
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On to week 4 and the cutoff race for NASCAR's round of 12. Chris and Ian overview the field at the Charlotte Roval and try to convince themselves not to put their entire bankroll on Chase Elliott. In the world of Golf, the tour moves to Las Vegas for the Shriners Hospital for Children's Open. In the best field to date, Ian has some strong takes at the top of the board and a couple podcast favorites to round out the card. The guys end with a few fun Hail Mary parlays to wrap up an exciting weekend of Golf and Racing!
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Week 3!! Chris and Ian discuss what went right at the Ryder Cup and what flopped in Vegas. Following the recaps, we then dive into this weeks PGA event in Jackson and the last superspeedway race of 2021 in 'Dega.
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In this week's podcast, Chris and Ian review their bet slips from Napa and Bristol before previewing this week's action at the 2021 Ryder Cup, as well as NASCAR's return to Vegas for the 2nd round in the Chase for the Cup.
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In this maiden episode Chris and Ian detail the background of their golf and NASCAR fandom, and dive into the upcoming
Fortinet Championhip and Bass Pro Shops Night Race. After an in-depth course and track breakdown, we reveal our inital
outright bets and props for this weekend's action. As well as our strategies in tackling the betting market on the
links and on the track. Follow the podcast on Twitter @flag_hunting for any and all updates including live bets and
final cards.