Everyone loves an underdog … especially when they can make you money! Hosts Peter Keating and Jordan Brenner, two pioneers in studying and projecting March Madness Cinderellas, break down all the ‘whys' and the ‘hows' of upsets across sports -- and beyond. Listen each week to learn how to predict the unpredictable and become a better bettor. The Underdogs is part of the Le Batard And Friends podcast network.
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Middle-aged musings of Jeremy, Jordan and Josh
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It’s all all-stars on this week’s “Underdogs.” MLB Writer Molly Knight joins the show to take a mid-season look at Major League Baseball. Then, could Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese both make exciting playoff runs? The guys check in on the WNBA before their all-star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Will Gunnar Henderson win the Home Run title? Can Pete Alonso reclaim his crown for the third time? Jordan and Peter break down everything you need to know about this year’s Home Run Derby. Plus, the guys analyze NBA offseason moves that can help you pick a long shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Hot Dogs & Underdogs: 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Betting Preview!
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Joey Chestnut is out of The Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest.. what does this mean?! Jordan and Peter preview the annual eating competition and explain why this is actually the best possible year for underdogs! Plus, our new "Under of The Week" segment returns with some advice on where to put your money this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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NBA Free Agency Moves & Soccer Underdogs!
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are joined by Howard Beck of The Ringer to go through the NBA off-season moves that could turn organizations around. Then, the guys break down this year's Copa América soccer tournament and give you some betting advice in their new segment; Under of The Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are previewing the US Open with The Athletic’s Golf Writer, Brody Miller. Then, the guys check in on the Stanley Cup Finals…can Edmonton turn this thing around at home? Or are the Florida Panthers a shoe in to hoist the cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Michael Barnatan, Restaurateur Bar None
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The boys are joined by Michael Barnatan, owner and operator of Evita Argentinian Steakhouse, to chat about Barnatan's childhood in Argentina, his early interest in aviation, what brought him to Chicago, and of course what it's like to run a kosher restaurant in Chicago. Meanwhile, Jordan tries his hand at a question of the day.…
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter break down the Mavericks Celtics NBA Finals and make their picks for who will be crowned champion. Then, which WNBA teams can turn their season around after a rough start? The guys have you covered. PLUS! Some advice on where to put your money on this year's Belmont Stakes. Learn more about your ad choices.…
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NBA Championship on The Horizon... and MLB Teams That Can Turn Around Their Season
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This week on "Underdogs", we're on the brink of an NBA championship.. Jordan and Peter break down the fast approaching NBA Finals. Then, which MLB teams can turn around their season after a rough start? The guys have some actionable MLB bets you should throw your money on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Rickey Rothner Redux: A Lot Has Changed in a Year
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The renowned Eric Rothner becomes the pod's first repeat guest, joining J3 to offer his thoughts on Chicago’s present and future, discuss changes to his charitable giving, current events, and gives a glimpse into how he vacations and unwinds. Meanwhile, Josh regales the boys with a tangled tale of lost luggage and time wasted, a new contest is crea…
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The NBA and NHL are down to the final four teams. Jordan and Peter break down everything you need to know about the conference final match ups in both leagues. Then…is Women’s College Softball the next big breakout sport? Jayna Bardahl from the Athletic joins the guys to preview this year's Women’s College World Series. Learn more about your ad cho…
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Which NBA Underdog Could Go All The Way? Plus, MLB & PGA Bets!
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Twolves vs Nuggets..Knicks vs. Pacers.. Which team has what it takes to win the crown? Jordan and Peter break down the current state of the NBA Playoffs. Then, they move to the diamond for some MLB Underdogs. Plus, longshot bets for this weekend’s PGA tournament! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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NBA, NHL Playoff Odds & Our WNBA Season Preview!
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Why are the betting odds so much flatter in The NHL playoffs vs. The NBA? Jordan and Peter explain everything you need to know about the current playoff odds across both sports. Plus, the much anticipated WNBA season tips off next week and the guys have early championship favorites you should throw your money on. Then, they’re putting the DOG in Un…
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NBA First Round Upsets & Kentucky Derby Horses to Bet on!
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Do the Philadelphia 76ers have what it takes to pull off an upset over the Knicks? This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter jump into all the first round NBA playoff action. Then, we’re betting on horses! The guys give long shot analysis on who to keep an eye on during this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…
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Rabbi Ari Hart and the Rhythm of the Soul
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Rabbi Ari Hart, spiritual leader of Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob, takes us on his journey from Evanston to Iowa and Israel and back to his hometown where he has reinvigorated a congregation rich in history with his unique style. Topics discussed include music theory, women’s roles in shul and activism. Also, Yoel’s question of the day bombs for the …
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NFL Draft & Stanley Cup Playoff Long Shots! Ft. NHL Network's EJ Hradek
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Which NFL teams could turn their franchise around with a draft pick? This week on "Underdogs" Jordan and Peter look at this year's NFL Draft scenarios. Then, they're joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek to dive into the start of The Stanley Cup Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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NBA Playoff Odds & The WNBA’s Caitlin Clark Moment
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Are the Timberwolves the best long shot NBA bet? This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter break down the NBA playoff matchups and what teams you should keep an eye on to make a run. Plus, David Samson joins the show to discuss the business side of the WNBA and how the league can capitalize on the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…
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It's Masters Week! & An NBA Play-in Preview
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This week on “Underdogs” host Jordan Brenner is joined by ESPN’s Michael Eaves to preview The Masters. The guys take a look at the tournament and what players you should keep an eye on. Then, Jordan breaks down the craziness going on in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Have Jordan and Peter been right about Alabama this whole time?! Do the UConn Women have the depth necessary to take down Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes? The guys breakdown the Men’s and Women’s Final Four. Plus, early MLB bets you should put your money on in the first few weeks of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…
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Is Iowa overrated? Could South Carolina really win it all? Jordan and Peter continue their March Madness coverage with a preview of the Women’s Sweet Sixteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Peter Keating, Jordan Brenner
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March Madness Continues: Sweet Sixteen Preview
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Are there any Underdogs left? On this episode Jordan & Peter– the pioneers of predicting upsets in The NCAA Tournament, continue their coverage with a Sweet Sixteen preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Peter Keating, Jordan Brenner
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Women’s Tournament March Madness Bracket Special
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Is Uconn being undervalued? Can Arizona or Auburn upset No. 6 Syracuse? Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating, known for predicting March Madness upsets, break down the key Underdog matchup of this year’s Women’s tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Peter Keating, Jordan Brenner
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Joined by special guest host Doni Garden, the boys discuss Jordan, Josh and Doni's recent trip to Israel, where they met soldiers and families and saw sites impacted by the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks, and (some of them) helped out a local farmer by picking cabbages.
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Is New Mexico being undervalued? Could Grand Canyon be primed to make a run? Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating, known for predicting March Madness upsets, break down the key Underdog matchup of this year’s tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Peter Keating, Jordan Brenner
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Which College Basketball Teams Will Make It Out of Their Conferences?
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This week on “Underdogs” it’s all College Basketball! First, the guys look at “wounded assassins” on the men’s side who could find their way through their conference tournaments and into the NCAA field. Then, on the women’s side– value picks to win the national title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter sit down with NFL agent Joe Linta to discuss NFL free agency. Linta represents 51 NFL players including Kyle Juszczyk and Joe Flacco. Plus, It’s officially March…the guys give their favorite potential college basketball national champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Almost March: NCAA Basketball Teams to Watch
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter take an early look at college basketball teams to keep an eye on as we head into March. Then, the guys give their favorite Fantasy Baseball sleepers you should target in your upcoming draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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NBA Teams That Can Rebound Their Season & Early MLB Favorites
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On this week's episode of "Underdogs" Jordan and Peter check back in with the NBA. Which teams can rebound their season after a tough start? Plus, spring training us underway and the guys take a look at which MLB teams to keep your eyes on as early favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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NASCAR Underdogs: Daytona 500 Preview with Ryan McGee
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On this week’s episode of “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter sit down with ESPN’s Ryan McGee to break down the in’s and out’s of this weekend’s Daytona 500. The guys figure out which drivers are worth putting some money on. Plus, what MLB offseason moves they love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Naftali Brenner: Filling the Cavities of His Soul
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Lincolnwood resident Dr. Naftali Brenner joins the pod to discuss how he managed to overcome traumatic experiences in the Brooklyn yeshiva system, his PSD from losing a disposable camera on 9/11, and learning basic education in college before attending the allegedly first dental school in the world.
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The Best Super Bowl LVII Prop Bets On and Off The Field
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are joined by The Athletic’s Austin Mock to discuss the best on-field prop bets for Super Bowl LVIII. Can Christian McCaffrey Rushing yard out-score every College Basketball team on Sunday? The guys also go into some whacky off-the-field novelty bets that can keep your Sunday interesting. Learn more about y…
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This week on "Underdogs" Jordan and Peter are taking a mid-season look at The NHL and NBA. 🏒 Which NHL teams can turn their season around and make a run for the Stanley Cup playoffs? Jordan and Peter are Joined by NHL Network’s E.J. Hradek. 🏀We’re past the mid-way point of the basketball season but The NBA trade-deadline is fast approaching. The gu…
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Moshe Blonder, Traveling Foodie (feat. Jon Blumberg)
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Yoel, Jordan, and guest host Jon Blumberg sit down with healthcare executive Moshe Blonder to discuss his Brooklyn upbringing, what brought him to Chicago, his love of (and willingness to travel far and wide for) good food, and the time he picked up a severed head off the street as a member of Hatzalah.…
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NFL Conference Championships, The Poor Buffalo Bills & TCU WBB!
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan Brenner & Peter Keating have an underdog for every season! 🏈The NFL Conference championship matchups are set– Patrick Mahomes is a road underdog in the playoffs for the second time in his career, and do the Detroit Lions have what it takes to advance to their first Super Bowl? ⚾️3 names were added to The MLB Hall of …
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The Best of The NFL Playoffs & The Worst in NBA History..
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter break down the NFL Divisional playoff matchups. Can the Packers write another chapter in their underdog story? Then the guys turn their attention to 5 NBA teams who are underdogs every night, examining why the bottom of the league is historically awful. Plus: An Australian Open bet to make right now! Learn …
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Shahs of Dempster: Shahram Kohananoo’s Journey from Shiraz to Skokie
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After Yoel recounts his recent experience in Israel, Shahram Kohananoo joins the pod to discuss his upbringing in Iran, memories of the Revolution and the life he built in Chicago as a Persian immigrant.
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NFL Wild Card Weekend & Early NCAA Tourney Underdog Watch
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On this week’s episode of “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter preview the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend. Will the Miami Dolphins be affected by a 9-degree forecast in Kansas City? The guys find some surprising numbers to answer that question. Plus, it’s never too early to start thinking about NCAA tourney upsets: Which college hoops teams should you be w…
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CFP National Championship: Are the Huskies a Worthy Underdog? Ft. Mike Golic Jr
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This Week on “Underdogs,” The College Football Playoff National Championship is set! Jordan and Peter are joined by Mike Golic Jr., host of “Gojo and Golic,” to break down the much- anticipated Michigan/Washington matchup. Plus, Mike sticks around to make the final NFL Underdog picks of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…
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Ross Gordon: An Entrepreneur in Search of Self and his Next Move
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Ross Gordon of Skokie drops in to chat about his entrepreneurial career, including his current and former ventures, and his religious and spiritual journeys.
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An NBA Christmas Day Parlay (Goliath Version)
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Jordan and Peter are back again with more Christmas Day "Underdogs" content. They're breaking down the NBA Christmas Day games and which teams and games you should put your money behind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Peter Keating, Jordan Brenner
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On this Christmas edition of "Underdogs" Jordan and Peter are breaking down the holiday weekend NFL slate. Plus, they've built a 3-leg NFL parlay for you to bet on DraftKings Sportsbook to make your Christmas Day even brighter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Peter Keating, Jordan Brenner
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The Cooligans-Underdogs Premier League Boxing Day Gambling Special!
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The Cooligans and Underdogs are back with another soccer gambling special! This time, they delve into the Premier League Boxing Day fixture list to find the best EPL bets for this holiday season. Make sure to check out our Premier League Boxing Day parlay, now available on the DraftKings app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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On this week’s “Underdogs,” Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are making a list and checking it twice…it’s the top 10 Underdog stories of 2023! From the Miami Heat to Tommy DeVito, who cracked their top 10? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Peter Keating, Jordan Brenner
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The Year of Backup QBs: Why Tommy DeVito and Others Aren’t the Answer
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This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are breaking down the current backup quarterback craze going on in the NFL! Are guys like Tommy DeVito and Jake Browning worth the hype? And who should you put your money on this week? Plus, what the Ohtani contract actually means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Tamar Friedman: A Trailblazer in Jewish Education
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Former Director of Judaic Studies at Hillel Torah, Tamar Friedman takes us through her career at the elementary school, where she spent 38 years as a teacher and administrator before retiring in 2021. She also discusses her upbringing in Israel, where she lived during the Six-Day War as a young child, as well as numerous occasions when her family l…
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Why LeBron Wants to Win the NBA In-Season Tournament, feat. Charlotte Wilder
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On this week’s “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter are joined by "Oddball" co-host Charlotte Wilder. They break down the ultimate underdog event: the NBA in-season tournament! Why it's working, who's poised to win, and why the Pacers, Pelicans, Bucks and Lakers are so invested in taking home the title. Plus, Charlotte sticks around to pick this week’s NF…
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CFB Conference Championship Week: Upsets to Look Out For
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Co-Hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are breaking down this week's College Football Conference Championship games. Over in the NFL, The Philadelphia Eagles are an Underdog? The guys give their week 13 NFL Picks. Then later, Peter explains how you could make some money off an unlikely sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…
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A Glimpse Into a Soldier's Life, with IDF Veteran Nachum Meyers
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Following a multi-episode hiatus, Yoel returns as co-host. Jordan recaps the March for Israel, which he attended in DC, before the pod is joined by his brother-in-law, IDF veteran Nachum Meyers, who takes us through his time in the army, including a riveting look into an infamous mission he participated in.…
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It’s Thanksgiving week and “Underdogs” co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are here to help you sound like the smartest sports fan at your holiday table. The guys have done the research for you on a three-leg Thanksgiving Day NFL parlay that could help you win big. Plus, they’re giving some insight on other ways to cash in on Turkey Day. Then…
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On this week's "Underdogs" co-hosts Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating are kicking off the baseball offseason by breaking down some under-the-radar signings to keep an eye out for. Plus, they make their week 11 NFL Underdog picks to help make you some money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Playoff Party Crashers: Targeting sleepers to reach the CFB playoff with Mike Golic Jr.
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On this week’s “Underdogs” Jordan is joined by Mike Golic Jr, host of “Gojo and Golic”, to discuss what underdogs are left in the college football playoff picture. Gojo sticks around to pick NFL week 10 longshots and explains why “The Golden Bachelor” is an underdog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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