Eggs & Space: Recent Episodes

Tony Manganaro

Eggs & Space is a sports and American culture podcast with a strong NFL bent. Tune in for fast-moving, thoughtful, and beyond-the-obvious conversations between Tony Manganaro and an array of talented guests. Contact Tony at eggsandspace@gmail.com.

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In this two-part episode, Tony calls all 32 first-round picks, then (at 23:08) he and Stefan Hoza analyze the always-fascinating Philadelphia Eagles: are they at a crossroads, does Sirianni get undervalued, and will Jalen be their QB in 2027?

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Tony makes 8 no-brainer bets for you to take advantage of before the draft: two overs, one under, four division winners, and a Super Bowl winner.

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Tony, Thomas and Marcus discuss many of the biggest films of the year: One Battle After Another (2:00); Sinners (21:20); Hamnet (30:33); Sentimental Value (39:40); Marty Supreme (46:30); Bugonia (55:00); and, more briefly: Weapons; Jay Kelly; 28 Years Later; Sorry, Baby; Eephus; Blue Moon; Eddington; It Was Just an Accident (1:01:15).

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Tony says "go boring" for the big game but also explores some fun/exciting bets for when the Seahawks are crushing.

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Tony surveys the final four teams, looks ahead to ideal SB bets, and reflects on what's been a truly bizarre season.

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Get ready for a Texans-Seahawks Super Bowl, so says Tony.... and here are the predictions for all 6 wildcard matchups.

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Tony and Tyler analyze this odd season while making playoffs predictions and looking into four games this weekend: Texans-Chargers, Ravens-Packers, Eagles-Bills, and Bears-49ers!

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Tony ponders what'll happen in the playoffs, rattles through the AFC and NFC Super Bowl favorites, and gives betting advice for most Week 16 matchups: Rams-Seahawks, Eagles-Commanders, Packers-Bears, Chargers-Cowboys, Bills-Browns, Bengals-Dolphins, Chiefs-Titans, Bucs-Panthers, Jags-Broncos, Steelers-Lions, Raiders-Texans, Patriots-Ravens, and 49ers-Colts.

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Tony finds a super obvious Week 9 spread pick and lots of mystery in the rest, plus assesses the future landscape!

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Tony assesses the current NFL landscape, searches for future value, and makes some quick takes on Week 6!

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Tony gives love to two deserved individuals, assesses surprises/not-surprises in this young NFL season, looks at Super Bowl futures, and puts value on some of the Week 3 matchups.

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Tony unfolds his DO’s and DON’T’S for betting the NFL followed by best value bets for: win totals (overs + unders); playoffs; MVP; OROY; DROY; rushing leader; and Super Bowl winner. Gamble responsibly!

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Tony and Tyler analyze the strengths of this year’s draft; what the heck Travis Hunter will actually be like in the NFL; how Ashton Jeanty compares to previous RB prospects; the top 5 QBs (Ward, Sanders, Dart, Shough, Milroe); pet peeves on what mock drafts typically get wrong; their own hot take predictions; and the NFL teams that will “make the leap” or “totally tank” in 2025.

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It’s movie season! Tony, Thomas, and Marcus cover all 10 Oscars Best Pic noms and recommend better films on top of that! In order: “A Complete Unknown” (4:55), “Wicked” (14:05), “Anora” (21:10), “The Brutalist” (33:55), “Emilia Perez” (46:20), “The Substance” (55:00), “Nickel Boys” (1:02:00), “Conclave” (1:11:15), “I’m Still Here” (1:17:05), “Dune: Part II” (1:23:15), and other films you must watch-- see below! (1:27:30)

--Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

--Evil Does Not Exist

--Megalopolis

--Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World

--Robot Dreams

--Perfect Days

--The Bikeriders

--Kneecap

--Memoir of a Snail

--Between the Temples

--Red Rooms

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Tony and Stefan give their exact score predictions and favorite prop bets & same-game parlays for the big game… including the Gatorade color and the likelihood of “the octopus.” You got this, Birds.

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Tony reflects on the "emotions" of the losers last weekend and why it's easier to predict games in the playoffs. He then analyzes the Super Bowl MVP odds and predicts the spreads and outcomes of Texans-Chiefs, Commanders-Lions, Rams-Eagles, and Ravens-Bills. Go Birds!

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Tony looks at Wildcard Weekend and all Super Bowl odds of the remaining 14 teams and makes predictions of upcoming narratives!

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Tony and guest Tyler Scowcroft discuss the best/worst ways to watch football plus make predictions on all this week’s matchups!

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Tony and guest Emma Thomas share their biggest surprises of the ‘24 season and accurately predict what’ll happen the next two months. Then they tackle all 13 games on the Week 14 slate!

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Tony says "avoid the Lions!" and "bet on Burrow!" and tackles all the Week 12 games. Happy pre-Thanksgiving, everyone!

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Tony analyzes the best Super Bowl and MVP odds before diving into this week's games!

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Tony makes every Week 6 pick against the spread and looks at value in the NFC and Superbowl odds.

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Tony survives a hurricane and unfolds the best NFL bets for Week 4!!!

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Tony covers all 16 matchups and suggests the best underdog picks for Week 1 in both the spread and Moneyline while also looking at some over/unders!

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Tony and Noah tackle the future: who's going to win the Superbowl, NFL MVP, and more?? They analyze nearly every team while making their best bets for Super Bowl champion; regular season over/under win total; playoffs yes/no; division winner; MVP; and Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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Tony, Ben, and Eric talk about why “American Movie: The Making of Northwestern” (1999) remains one of the greatest films about art and the human condition ever made.

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Tony predicts 32 consecutive picks then takes a deep breath... in this no-trades mock, only a third of players are defensive and nearly a third of teams beef up their o-lines.

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Tony is joined by Marcus Gorman and Thomas Manganaro as they share enthusiasm for Killers of the Flower Moon (1:59), Maestro (11:25), Oppenheimer (19:04), The Zone of Interest (29:16), Past Lives (36:21), American Fiction (39:28), The Holdovers (44:33), Poor Things (52:37), Anatomy of a Fall (59:35), Barbie (1:08:10), plus hopes for Oscars winners and movies not nominated that you must watch! (1:13:37)

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Tony and Noah do a deep-dive on the big game, cautioning against a high-scoring affair (and red gatorade) and finding moon-shot bets valuable: Noah Gray, you say? Brock Purdy over rushing yards? They also recap their emotions on the championship games and wrap up this always-entertaining NFL season.

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Tony and Noah analyze the six wildcard matchups plus make their favorite longshot odds for the weekend and best future bets for the NFC, AFC, and Superbowl. Spoiler alert: don’t take the Eagles.

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Tony and ET Thomas listen to their "hot takes" from August and talk NFL playoff and offseason predictions; then, at 27:19, Tony tackles the difficult Week 18 spreads in what's always a challenging betting week.

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Tony likes the Lions, Patriots, Cards and many other underdogs in the NFL's penultimate week.

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Tony breaks down the Week 16 schedule and picks all the games against the spread. Don't be afraid of the heavy Bills line; trust Miami at home; and root for Lamar to upset San Fran.

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With four weeks left of the regular season, Tony and Tyler guess the spreads and offer analysis of all 16 games!

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Tony goes through all the Week 14 games! He's high on many favorites but likes Bills and Broncos upsets.... and maybe for the Pats to keep things close tonight.

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Tony and Noah like the Colts, Chargers, Lions, Eagles and others this week, and consider the Buffalo Bills' longshot Superbowl odds, all while tackling the full Week 13 slate.

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Tony quickly analyzes all 16 games in Week 12, starting with the Thanksgiving Trifecta. Enjoy your family, but also enjoy ignoring them and rooting for Tim Boyle on Friday!

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Tony and Stefan preview Eagles/Chiefs on MNF then at 17:00 go through the Sunday slate, picking every game against the spread then offering a golden moonshot bet!

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Tony explores an NFL Draft Lottery and picks all 14 games against the spread: the Lions and Niners are underappreciated favorites, and the Broncos can win outright!

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Tony talks some big-picture stuff then unveils his Week 9 picks against the spread. He's especially excited about bounce-back games for the Steelers and Chiefs and trusting Daniel Jones in Las Vegas.

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Tony and Noah make their Week 8 spread picks, agreeing on the Colts, Vikings, Patriots, and more. Beware of underdogs as a general rule but definitely bet on Baltimore and Detroit this week!

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Tony analyzes the early Week 7 lines (jump on the Bucs and 49ers!) for Fantasy and Survivor Hell Week! Also, fuck the Jets.

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Tony and Noah project some long-term analysis onto the ‘23 season and make their picks against the Week 6 lines: don’t be afraid of heavy favorites this time, and don’t overreact to some Week 5 developments (e.g. Bears winning, Cowboys losing).

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Tony (37-24 against the spread!) looks at Week 5: take the Bears +5.5 tonight, the Dolphins in another blowout, the Saints in New England, the Cards at home, the Packers in Vegas, and more.

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Tony takes an early look at the Week 4 lines while suggesting intriguing parlays and spread picks across the board.

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Tony and Noah make Moneyline and spread picks on all Week 3 matchups: the favorites will win, but beware of the backdoor cover! And incorporate all Bellichick vs. Zach Wilson bets into your parlays.

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Tony goes heavy on underdogs in the always difficult-to-guage Week 2.

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The NFL Season is here!! In this episode, Tony and Tyler Scowcroft pick all the games against the spread and discuss "odd" odds from Moneylines to over/unders. Go heavy on the Lions, Jaguars, Ravens, Eagles, and Bills!

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Tony and Commanders fan Anton Matytsin dissect the running backs, wide receivers, quarterbacks, and (kinda) tight ends you should target in your upcoming draft! They also discuss what makes 2023 an unusual year for fantasy and some general criteria for succeeding and flunking at being a manager.

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Tony accurately forecasts the future alongside ET Thomas in this NFL season preview! Who wins the Super Bowl? What fantasy player becomes the obvious #1 in ‘24 drafts? Who wins Coach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year? What future odds look enticing? Tune in for analysis of (nearly) all 32 teams.

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Tony and fellow Eagles fan Noah Swann talk Birds first (their schedule and possible roster concerns), then analyze every division winner’s odds while unfolding solid parlays for the ‘23 season. Noah suggests stacking parlays with favorites while Tony is intrigued by the Giants, Seahawks, Rams, Colts, and Chargers.

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Do it, now! Tony and Ben discuss the exhilarating reasons to play the greatest board game in history (whether you’re a novice or expert). In an era when “focusing on something feels like a luxury,” playing chess is a fascinating and joyful way to spend your time. Ben also enlightens Tony on the “true roles” of all seven pieces and multiple game strategies.

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Tony is migrating to “Eagles Tuesdays” Podcast, a weekly show previewing every single NFL game (episodes will mirror last fall’s Eggs & Space episodes with many familiar guests!) Stay on Eggs & Space for movie, TV, and sports-at-large content!

Eagles Tuesdays RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/eaglestuesdays/

Eagles Tuesdays Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eagles-tuesdays/id1643334493

Eagles Tuesdays Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gUsszhHtK5eApdK5gpHn1

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Tony is migrating to “Eagles Tuesdays” Podcast, a weekly show previewing every single NFL game (episodes will mirror last fall’s Eggs & Space episodes with many familiar guests!) Stay on Eggs & Space for movie, TV, and sports-at-large content!

Eagles Tuesdays RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/eaglestuesdays/

Eagles Tuesdays Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eagles-tuesdays/id1643334493

Eagles Tuesdays Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gUsszhHtK5eApdK5gpHn1

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Tony has no interest in waiting till next week to predict all 16 results of the NFL's Week 1. Highlights: the Seahawks are sad; the Bears are better than expected; the Chiefs and Packers prove doubters wrong on the road; and you want to invest in the Pennsylvania Parlay. 

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Tony and Ben discuss the many surprising appeals of Pittsburgh and the value of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series.

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Tony and Ben discuss the many appeals of Pittsburgh – also: guess how many head coaches the Steelers have had since 1969? – and the value of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series in Detroit.

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Are the Eagles overrated or underrated following their bonanza offseason? Tony and Stefan discuss Jalen’s struggles; fantasy advice on AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert; a radically improved defense; and why sleeping on the “Commies” and the rest of the division may be unwise.

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Tony and Dan Fahrer opt for optimism in their analysis of the ‘22 New York Giants; they also make fantasy football and NFC East predictions for the upcoming season.

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Tony checks out the Kansas sports scene as he and Leisl Sackschewsky discuss Andy’s reign, going to in-person games, the Royals uniforms, and the Chiefs' odds of dominating a frightful AFC West and winning the Superbowl after Tyreek Hill’s departure.

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If it’s just a game, why do we care so much? In this episode, Tony, Ben and Carolyn tackle a loaded question: why sports fandom is so essential to our lives and to the human condition. They discuss topics related to religion, community, politics, celebrity, ritual, competitiveness, risk, humor, and why you can’t really replace sports fandom with anything else.

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Tony, Stevi Costa, and Marcus Gorman try to punch holes in a classic but can’t– in analyzing The Godfather Part I after a fresh rewatch, they discuss multiple non-obvious reasons why the film is still fascinating – and fun – on its 50th anniversary.

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Poker is great. Movies are great. But only one film captures Texas Hold Em’s mass appeal: the period piece “Rounders” (1998). In this episode, Tony, Ben, and Eric Vallee discuss poker’s allure on the American imagination; what “Rounders” gets right and wrong about the game; tips on what poker’s really about; why “Rounders” is also brilliant in depicting the dark sides of gambling; John Malkovich’s performance; reasons the film has aged poorly; and more.

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Tony, Eric and Tyler debate about Brady’s future career on FOX; the best/worst qualities of broadcasters; Ryan Tannehill’s nightmarish offseason; the 2022 Colts; Pickett & Pickens; the cratering Seattle fan base; New England’s “strange” draft strategy; the Cards’ Hollywood trade; NFL scheduling intrigues; and more!

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Tony and Stefan Hoza analyze best-and-worst case scenarios for the Birds’ pivotal first round, including the high likelihoods of trades; they also survey the top wideouts and defensive players more broadly.

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Tony, Tyler Scowcroft, and Eric Thomas debate a bunch of football topics, from projecting 2023 conference winners to ranking the worst uniforms to gauging the depression of Seahawks fans, not to mention hot takes on Deebo, the Jets, Russell Wilson, the Dolphins, “Sauce”, and more.

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Tony does a LIVE mock draft for all 32 positions then takes a deep breath. Among the highlights: Seahawks don’t take a boring lineman; Saints give Winston a deep threat; Packers phenomenally improve their defense; Steelers find their QB; Lions do something stupid; Bills find their missing piece; and more!

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Tony, Thomas, and Marcus aren’t shy about their love of movies and for this season’s Oscar contenders: they debate the merits of The Power of the Dog (01:15), Belfast (10:42), Don’t Look Up (21:31), Drive My Car (28:21), King Richard (36:20), CODA (43:23), West Side Story (49:42), Dune (1:00:52), Licorice Pizza (1:06:25), Nightmare Alley (1:17:58), and other personal favorites ignored by the Academy (1:25:13). Spoiler: we like Steven Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson, a lot.

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Tony analyzes the new QB landscape – including the Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz trades – and every significant free agency move thus far! Also, fill out that March Madness bracket!

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Tony interviews mountaineering enthusiasts Michelle Labrecque and Jeff Haller about summiting Rainier and other high-altitude adventures. Do you care about food? What if you have a fear of heights? What’s it like feeling like an ant? Why can the experience NOT be captured in photos? But ultimately: what’s the appeal?

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Tony and Stefan literally listen to their August predictions; reflect on Tom Brady’s career; comment on the Washington “Commanders”; react to the Chiefs and 49ers meltdowns; and offer their best Superbowl PROP BETS, including: will the Gatorade be blue or orange? Who will win MVP? Will a cigar be on the TV screen?

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Tony and Eric exclaim unintelligibly about Bills-Chiefs, Rams-Bucs, Niners-Pack, and Bengals-Titans. They also look toward Championship weekend and predict outcomes, while disagreeing on what they’d prefer to see out of the Superbowl. Also: best new name for the Washington Football Team?

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Tony previews four bound-to-be awesome matchups while recapping the six goofy wildcard games.

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Tony and Stefan GO BOLD and predict this year's Superbowl matchup and Wildcard results against the spread while also analyzing all 14 playoff teams minus the Packers. 

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Tony approaches Week 18 with caution in the last regular season preview. Plus: Brandon Staley’s not kneeling on the ball for a deliberate tie.

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Tony recalls Madden’s unique talents as a communicator and picks the odds for the regular season’s penultimate week.

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With Omicron causing breakthrough infections, Tony thinks NFL fans should quit blaming individual players and teams for testing positive: this is a new variant with different consequences. He also suggests jumping on underdogs early in the week, including the Lions, Giants, Panthers, Steelers, and WFT.

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Tony and Tyler Scowcroft pick the Week 15 games while discussing the NFC’s new #1 seed, a beautiful Niners-Bengals game, Jonathan Taylor, Dan Campbell, Mac Jones, and more!

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Tony and Stefan Hoza do a deep-dive on the Eagles QB situation and the entire team’s future! Then, starting at 33:45, they analyze the Week 14 matchups, and conclude with some thoughts on the ManningCast.

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Although underdogs are doing great this season, Tony goes heavy on the Week 13 favorites. He reluctantly credits Bellichick for his magisterial season and hopes for rebounds from the flailing Pittsburgh and Seattle franchises.

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Tony and Ben debate the merits of “running slowly” from a plethora of sociological, philosophical, and personal perspectives. (Despite some agreements, Ben will only run a race if forced, and Tony will always defend half marathons.) In the second half, they pick the Week 12 NFL games as Tony attempts to continue his hot streak after an unusually successful Week 11.

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Tony predicts the Week 11 games after a brutal weekend and weighs the pros/cons of fantasy sports obsession. Plus: take the Cards if Kyler plays; expect a close one in Buffalo; get excited about a fantastic Dallas-KC matchup; and go all-in on Miami over the Jets.

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Tony reflects on a bizarre weekend and predicts next week’s games: the Seahawks will beat the Pack; Lamar will explode tonight; the Colts will pummel the Jags; the Eagles will triumph over another average QB; and the Steelers (who Tony is 8-0 picking games for!) won’t cover against the lowly Lions.

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Tony talks about why he loves football -- hint: it’s not the offseason -- and unfolds his Week 9 picks: Mike White’s not a fluke; the Raiders and Charges will dominate on the East Coast; and the Packers and Titans will avoid blowouts despite their stars being out.

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Tony and film expert Marcus Gorman revel at how a movie about “data” can be wildly entertaining as they analyze Aaron Sorkin and Bennett Miller’s drama on its 10th anniversary. Topics include: the relevance of fantasy sports to millions of Americans; Brad Pitt’s virtuosic performance; the film as a relatable “inventor’s story”; and what art and sports have in common.

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Tony and Ohio native Greg Damico discuss the red-hot Bengals and what it’s like rooting for the Reds and Bengals since the ‘70s. They also analyze this week’s games: why (ever) pick against Dallas? Are the Chiefs really 10-point favorites? Can the Seahawks actually outscore the Jaguars after what we saw last night?

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Tony hasn’t lost a Best Bet, and the Titans are awesome… plus: point spreads are climbing; the Raiders are impressing; the bottom-feeders are becoming obvious; and Geno Smith is not a God.

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Tony makes his Week 6 picks but not before recapping some Week 5 storylines.

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Tony and Eric Thomas argue that, despite their logo, the Arizona Cardinals might actually win the big one. Plus: Week 5 picks! (starting at 16:10)

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Tony interviews Bea Chang on how her unique basketball camp inspires girls to develop leadership, communication, and social advocacy skills that translate beyond the court. https://www.tablahoops.com/

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Tony makes his Week 4 predictions while commiserating with Jets, Giants, Lions, and Eagles fans. Plus: rookie quarterbacks are having a rough season; the Browns are scary; and run away from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears the rest of the season.

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Tony makes his Week 3 picks but not before he and Stefan Hoza analyze the 2021 Philadelphia Eagles: Hurts! Devonta! Sirianni! Even after a depressing loss to the 49ers, they’re weirdly patient about the team and predict a Monday Night upset over Dallas.

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Tony explains why Tuesday is the best day of the week and why Week 2 must always be approached with caution! Following his winning record against the spread in Week 1, he rolls heavy on the Saints, Pats, and Seahawks and is cautionary on the Steelers and Bucs.

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Tony joins Anthony to make 16 predictions for the NFL's opening weekend-- including his "best bet," his reasons to fear the Browns, and other upset specials.

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Tony and Stefan make their AFC “best bets” while touring all 16 teams. Highlights: Big Ben is eating avocado ice cream; Baker needs to take a leap; the Pats have terrific odds; Josh Allen will regress; we’ve seen the best of Miami; Teddy Bridgewater is a sexy quarterback; reasons why some podcasts are bad; Larry David as a future broadcaster; comparisons between Keenan Allen and DeVonta Smith; and reasons to pay your rent by believing in the Texans!

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Tony and Eric suggest trashing the tight end slot, implementing 2 QBs, using defensive players, and experimenting with a Free Agency Acquisition Budget (FAAB). Tony hates kickers but Eric thinks they play useful roles as "agents of chaos." Lastly, they debate the intrigue of dynasty leagues.

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In a special ALL-CAPS EPISODE, Tony and Eric Thomas explain why fantasy football is the greatest and worst thing ever… plus, they answer some puzzling questions: do we trust Saquon and Kamara this season? Thoughts on the Zero RB strategy? Is waiting on QB still “the move”? Tony also unveils his sophisticated plan to “not draft losers” in 2021.

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Tony and Stefan Hoza throw Monopoly Money at divisional odds while previewing all 16 NFC teams, making predictions on the Bears’ offense, the Rams’ Super Bowl appearance, the Eagles’ surprising D, Russell Wilson’s MVP season, Ryan Fitzpatrick’s last hurrah, and the Lions’ shocking capture of the NFC North! (Maybe.)

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Ben convinces Tony why Formula One is a fascinating sport to follow even if one has zero interest in cars: there’s magisterial engineering, ridiculous athletic feats (if you’re the driver), riveting narratives, and international fanfare... plus, not unimportantly, much of it falls between the NBA and NFL seasons.

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Tony and Eli Gordon unpack the myriad reasons why being a San Diego sports fan sucks (believe it or not, the zoo is partially to blame). They also recount positive memories from the Padres, Chargers, and Sockers. Yes, the Sockers.

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Tony and Stefan Hoza discuss the shocking deterioration of Carson Wentz in 2020 and reflect more broadly on the gifted QB’s relationships with the Eagles’ front office and players (while making some comparisons with the Green Bay storyline). They also predict good things for Wentz’s next journey in Indianapolis despite him choosing a horrible jersey number.

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Tony asks Iván Cruz about his annual road trips to watch the Niners as the two discuss tailgating, annoying fanbases, and the pros and cons of viewing games in-person versus on TV or in bars. They also preview the 2021 squad with a focus on Jimmy G and Trey Lance.

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Tony interviews chess enthusiast Ben on why a game that isn’t designed to give frequent “joy feedback” is, in fact, the most rewarding. Because “we’re all part-time experts at 30 different things” and “live in a world that doesn’t require you to have that kind of focus,” chess is also an inherently therapeutic act today. Tony also quizzes Ben on what’s required to be great at chess, how much a novice can actually learn, why chess flourished during the pandemic, ways to remedy the game’s historical gender imbalance, and his reflections on “The Queen’s Gambit.”

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Patriots fans Tyler Scowcroft and Carolyn explain what it’s like to love a team everyone despises, offering subtle analyses of Bellichick’s aura, the “three iterations of Tom Brady,” and more. They also reflect more personally on their fandom from childhood to the present day, concluding with their predictions for the ‘21 season and their disappointment over the drafting of Mac Jones.

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Tony and Marcus Gorman revel in the fascinating sociological time-capsule that is “American Beauty” while analyzing the film’s intentional and unintentional comedy 22 years later. Marcus also historicizes 1999 as “the last time that directors were allowed to waste studios’ money to make weird ideas.”

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Tony and Eric Thomas give a brief tour of the apocalyptic NFC West then launch into a multi-faceted analysis on the NFL adding a 17th game. They conclude by predicting a tragicomic end to Tom Brady’s career.

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Tony and Carolyn Callaghan unpack why Osaka’s refusal to give interviews created a multi-layered backlash and symbolizes some deeper trends in the evolving relationships among athletes, fans, and the media.

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Tony and Tyler Scowcroft offer strong opinions on Mel Kiper’s likeability, the Aaron Rodgers conundrum, some Jaguar named “Luke Farrell,” and other highlights of a scintillating draft weekend. Plus, Tyler bashes the Raiders, Tony admits he watched the 7th round, and both get curiously nerdy about scouting lingo.

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Tony says 2020’s films were “milquetoast,” but his brother Thomas defends the nominees and predicts the picture and acting awards. Plus, a debate on whether the “ranked choice” system for choosing Best Picture is lame.

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Tony and Tyler Scowcroft discuss the magnetic allure of all drafts, predict the top 15 picks, feel sorry for the running back position, and basically prove we cannot talk under an hour about the NFL, even in spring.

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Tony interviews Stevi Costa on her 365 days instructing students over Zoom and reflecting on the virtual burlesque scene: “Reading ‘GASP’ in the chat does not have the same effect.”

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Tony and Tyler Scowcroft are excited to fly on planes and occupy bars, but realize the transition might be weird. A glimpse into trying to be “social” again in April 2021.