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WTOP News sports anchor and fantasy expert Chris “The Big Chee” Cichon is your source for all things fantasy sports. He’ll provide positional rankings, his best bets against the spread and talk with experts to help you win your next fantasy sports championship.
Erin is the author of the book Squats and Margaritas: a gripping, raw depiction of what it’s like to live with--and overcome--an eating disorder. Erin reveals how after nearly two decades of abusing her body and fighting insecurities, she finally found the secret to freedom and living a happy, healthy lifestyle. We discuss running vs. lifting weights, some low calorie cocktails you can enjoy after a long day and more!
Heisman Trophy Winner. 10,000 yards in the NFL. All-Pro RB. Most importantly though...really cool human being. Ricky Williams stops by the Big Chee Show ahead of tonight's BET’s Groundbreaking New Documentary SMOKE: MARIJUANA + BLACK AMERICA. Ricky talked about his experiences with Cannabis and we also discussed his stops at the University of Texas, Miami and Baltimore.
Matt Hardy and The Elite will face Chris Jericho and The Inner Circle Saturday at Double or Nothing at an empty Jacksonville Jaguars stadium. Hardy talked wrestling all over that stadium with no fans present and talks about the reinvention of his "Broken" character. We also discuss his feud with Edge in 05/06 and what his future in the company looks like.
Billy Ripken, brother of Cal and author of State of Play: The Old School Guide to New School Baseball stops by The Big Chee Show. The guys talk about a universal DH, robot umps, Chris Davis putting on 25 lbs and the World Baseball Classic. A very insightful conversation!
John Brennan of USBets.com and Liz Loza of Yahoo! Sports are this week's guests on the Big Chee Show! John & Chee discuss Barstool getting into the Sportsbook biz, the return of Atlantic City and Super Bowl prop bets. Liz talks about the TE she expects to have a bigger game Sunday and she says whether she prefers the Chiefs or 49ers ATS. Thanks for listening!
Chris "Big Chee" Cichon welcomes Brendan Darr of 106.7 The Fan! Chee & Brendan break down value plays on DraftKings for the Sunday two game slate. The guys also talk about strategy when it comes to building lineups and stacking and reveal how they will try and differentiate from the field.
In Part Two of this week's edition of The Big Chee Show, WTOP's Dave Preston previewed five college hoops games involving teams in the DMV. Can Dave stay hot after crushing his CFB National Championship prediction? Tune in to find out!
The Big Chee Show is back in 2020! The Odds Fellow Anthony Latino & Chee break down each of the four NFL Divisional round matchups. The bros discuss trends, player & coaching personnel as well as line movement so you can stay as informed as possible when placing your wagers!
In Part Two of this week's show, XFL CEO Oliver Luck explains the Double Forward pass and talks about what his son Andrew is up to and whether he will be part of league operations.
The Big Chee breaks down a number of fringe starters at the QB, RB, WR & TE positions ahead of Week 16 and lets YOU know if a certain player should remain on your bench in the most critical matchup of the season! Kyler Murray, A.J. Brown, Aaron Jones, Jack Doyle and Aaron Rodgers are some of the many players discussed in less than seventeen minutes!
Crunch time in fantasy football...and on this week's edition of The Big Chee Show we're scrapping the discussion about "fringey" plays and talking about the studs who got you to the playoffs. Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Jones, Allen Robinson, and Austin Ekeler are among many of the players that Chee breaks down from a fantasy standpoint. Have a question about a TE or a DST in Week 15? Tweet @TheBigCheeShow!
Will Baltimore cover the 16.5 point spread at home tonight versus the Jets? How on earth will this game hit the Over 45? Who should you play on DraftKings showdown?
Phil Backert of Elite Fantasy, Bros & Football & SiriusXM joins the program to discuss.
Also, Mark L. Walbert preview's tonight's Temptation Island Season Finale (10pm ET on USA Network) and talks about what has changed with dating since the show launched in 2001.
On this week's edition of The Big Chee Show....Chee sits down with WJLA Sports Anchor Scott Abraham on Sportstalk AND speaks with Google's Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt.
Chee & Scott discuss the development of Dwayne Haskins, the upcoming matchup against the Packers, who the next Redskins HC should be and some RB2 options in fantasy football.
Kate offered insight into proper storage of food during holiday parties and discussed why maybe you shouldn't be throwing away those apples and eggs in your fridge just yet!
Daily Fantasy Sports Expert Bobby Firestone joins The Big Chee Show on this special Thanksgiving edition! Chee & Bobby discuss the latest controversy when it comes to users with the same lineups on Fanduel/DK...and the bros debate the best way to differentiate on the three game slate.
Chris "The Big Chee" Cichon breaks down Week 12 fringe starter options in less than 18 minutes! Chee discusses three players from each position (QB, RB, WR, TE) that you might be considering throwing into your lineup in this crucial week...just two weeks until the fantasy playoffs begin! Plus, Chee talks about why you should tread lightly this week even in a favorable matchup if you're a Kareem Hunt owner.
Joe Bond, #2 in accuracy when it comes to FantasyPro's rankings joins The Big Chee show to discuss: -Kyle Allen or Matt Ryan? -Will David Montgomery bounce back? -His most "bullish" ranking at the RB position -Jamison Crowder revenge game?
And much much more!
SoCal Uncensored's Frank Kazarian and Scorpio Sky are ready to defend their titles at Full Gear in Baltimore.
Topics include: -The strengths of their opponents (Lucha bros. & Private Party) -How it feels to get put through a table -The impact of J.R. being ringside -Ring of Honor to AEW
and much more packed into a less-than eleven minute convo!
The Big Chee rides solo and offers analysis on the following "fringe" plays in fantasy football in Week 10:
-Derek Carr -Daniel Jones -Kalen Ballage -Tarik Cohen -Jamaal Williams -A.J. Green -Jack Doyle -Jonnu Smith
And many more packed into less than 17 minutes of no-fluff fantasy football analysis.
The Big Chee welcomes "The Showdown King" Colin Drew of Dailyroto.com who is fresh off a $100K weekend after dominating the SNF game between Dallas & Philadelphia. Chee & Colin talk about the top plays in the Thursday night game in Minnesota and discuss strategies for newer DFS players when it comes to building Showdown lineups on DK.
Big Chee rolls solo dolo this week in his quest to help YOU win in Week 7. Instead of focusing on the studs, Chee looks at players like Daniel Jones, D.K. Metcalf, Jimmy Graham & Miles Sanders and helps with lineup decisions using analytical data. Get ready for the week in fantasy football in less than 16 minutes!
Learn about fantasy football tournament strategy from one of the best in the business: John Surabian of Rotogrinders. JSU Rab & Chee discuss some of the top plays at each position and break down value guys who can help you fit in the studs. JSU also discusses one of the most important items to remember if you want to take down a large scale GPP on DraftKings.
Big Chee & JD discuss whether Calvin Ridley is startable in season long/DFS, why Sony Michel is struggling and also touch on the TV premiere of AEW.
The first couple of AEW joined The Big Chee to discuss the company's first live TV event in Washington DC on Wednesday October 2nd at Capital One Arena! Cody & Brandi also talk about why they decided to help be a part of the creation of AEW, the evolving audience and whether they prefer to be heels or faces.
Big Chee helping you win in Fantasy: 3:16 Which Rookie to Start: Kyler Murray or Daniel Jones? 8:12 A Juju for Melvin Gordon trade proposal. Which player ROS will put up better #s? 10:07 Will Stef Diggs continue to disappoint?
Bob Stoops Convo: 13:09 Why coach retired from coaching at Oklahoma 14:30 Would coach ever consider the USC job if it became available? 16:53 Coach shuts down my criticism of Mike Leach
Thanks as always for listening to The Big Chee Show
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Chris "Big Chee" Cichon welcomes back Anthony Latino (@the_odds_fellow) who offers analysis and recommends bets on the following: -Friday night Pac-12 showdown between USC & Utah. -Jets/Patriots -Ravens/Chiefs -Packers/Broncos
And much more information in less than 14 minutes!
Big Chee welcomes in Pat Mayo of DraftKings to discuss the Week 3 slate in the NFL! Chee & Pat talk about the Patriots being favored by 20+ and whether it's a smart wager and also if Mason Rudolph can lead the Steelers to a win vs San Francisco. The bros also break down whether teaser bets are for suckers and which side to attack in the Thursday night matchup between Jacksonville and Tennessee.
Chris "The Big Chee" Cichon spoke with Dan Clasgens, host of Fantistics Insider Football (SiriusXM Fantasy, 10am Saturdays) on this week's show! Some of the most recent WW pickups like Mecole Hardman and Chris Thompson were discussed and Dan provides arguments for an offense that has bounceback potential this week.
Listen to hear Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson at the end as she weighs in on the current state of African American participation in baseball.
Chris "The Big Chee" Cichon is joined by The Odds Fellow Anthony Latino ahead of Week 1 in the NFL. Anthony reveals "Latino's Locks" and the bros discuss whether going heavier on unders after the ugly game at Soldier Field Thursday is a winning strategy.
The Big Chee & Derek Brown of The Quantedge are here to help you win in daily fantasy football! The guys discuss roster construction for the Showdown Slate on DraftKings featuring the season opener at Soldier Field.
Chris "The Big Chee" Cichon & Liz Loza of Yahoo! Sports discuss whether Lev'eon Bell should be getting more love, waiting on TEs in drafts & whether you should take Nick Chubb or David Johnson if those are the options. The Tampa Bay offense and RBS in rounds 4-6 to consider are additional topics in this jam packed WTOP Fantasy podcast!
EstablishTheRun.com's Evan Silva joined the premiere episode of The Big Chee Show to discuss the Redskins/Ravens offenses from a fantasy standpoint, who will emerge as the secondary pass catcher in Pittsburgh following AB's departure and more!
Learn more about The Big Chee Show, a WTOP News podcast that covers all you need to know about fantasy sports in order to win your next championship.