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Listen "Best Bets & Insider Picks: NFL & CFB Weekend Preview | Coach and Company November 8th, 2025"
Episode Synopsis
Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamped)
00:05:39 – Kickoff & Housekeeping
The Coach welcomes listeners across multiple platforms, highlights the growing YouTube presence, and reviews the previous night's betting outcomes. He shares info about extra content, premium subscriptions, merch updates, and exciting behind-the-scenes features from recent pro wrestling interviews.
00:09:23 – Panel Introductions
The Coach introduces Big Chuck, Brandon, and Mikey P. They react to European soccer’s low scoring and discuss live betting strategies from Thursday’s NFL game, sharing wins and tough “bad beat” stories.
00:13:13 – Best Bets Segment
Mikey P lays out his weekend plays including Memphis -2.5 (CFB), Raptors +2.5 (NBA Cup action), and Ryan Rollins (Bucks) points prop.
Brandon fires off his college basketball and football picks: Kansas ML, Northwestern +14.5 vs USC, and a monster CFB parlay (Texas A&M ML, Auburn ML, Indiana -14.5, BYU +10.5).
Big Chuck is all in on soccer: Paris FC/Ren Over 2.75, Hoffenheim/Leipzig First Half Over 1.5, Atalanta/Sassuolo Over 2.75, Erling Haaland anytime scorer (Man City/Liverpool), Celta Vigo/Barca BTTS + Over 2.5, and a first half goal parlay.
00:18:17 – “Dog of the Day” Picks
Panel names their favorite underdogs for Friday: Mikey P picks Kansas, Brandon takes Spurs over Rockets, and Big Chuck sides with Tulane over Memphis.
00:23:05 – College Football Deep Dive
Discussion on Memphis vs Tulane with analysis on coaching distractions and playoff implications. They preview Texas A&M vs Missouri, BYU vs Texas Tech, and LSU vs Alabama, debating style points, upsets, and who’s the SEC’s best. Brandon shares why he’s bullish on Alabama’s title odds.
00:37:30 – NFL Weekend Breakdown
Panel shifts to NFL.
Eagles vs Packers:Mikey P
sees Eagles dominating while
Big Chuck
and
Brandon
match up GB’s strengths, disagreeing on the game total and spread.
Steelers vs Chargers: Assessing Pittsburgh’s momentum, roster injuries for LA, and differing picks on the winner and over/under.
Patriots vs Buccaneers: Debating Drake May’s rookie QB season vs. Baker Mayfield in a tough matchup.
Ravens vs Vikings:Mikey P
and
Big Chuck
back Baltimore;
Brandon
goes out on a limb for Minnesota.
00:53:10 – NBA Cup Explained
Mikey P breaks down the NBA’s new in-season tournament format, prize money, and why it matters for viewing and betting.
00:54:13 – NBA Matchups & Best Bets
Previewing Rockets vs Spurs (Wemby watch) and Warriors vs Nuggets (Steph Curry out, lean Nuggets). Each expert recaps their best daily plays.
01:00:43 – What to Watch Tonight
Final segment where panel shares what they’re watching: NBA Cup, CFB, and NHL spots. Big Chuck suggests checking out his social picks.
01:01:56 – Outro & Call to Action
The Coach wraps with his signature send-off: “Let’s take all of these tickets straight to the pay window,” plugging weekend live shows and encouraging listener engagement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
00:05:39 – Kickoff & Housekeeping
The Coach welcomes listeners across multiple platforms, highlights the growing YouTube presence, and reviews the previous night's betting outcomes. He shares info about extra content, premium subscriptions, merch updates, and exciting behind-the-scenes features from recent pro wrestling interviews.
00:09:23 – Panel Introductions
The Coach introduces Big Chuck, Brandon, and Mikey P. They react to European soccer’s low scoring and discuss live betting strategies from Thursday’s NFL game, sharing wins and tough “bad beat” stories.
00:13:13 – Best Bets Segment
Mikey P lays out his weekend plays including Memphis -2.5 (CFB), Raptors +2.5 (NBA Cup action), and Ryan Rollins (Bucks) points prop.
Brandon fires off his college basketball and football picks: Kansas ML, Northwestern +14.5 vs USC, and a monster CFB parlay (Texas A&M ML, Auburn ML, Indiana -14.5, BYU +10.5).
Big Chuck is all in on soccer: Paris FC/Ren Over 2.75, Hoffenheim/Leipzig First Half Over 1.5, Atalanta/Sassuolo Over 2.75, Erling Haaland anytime scorer (Man City/Liverpool), Celta Vigo/Barca BTTS + Over 2.5, and a first half goal parlay.
00:18:17 – “Dog of the Day” Picks
Panel names their favorite underdogs for Friday: Mikey P picks Kansas, Brandon takes Spurs over Rockets, and Big Chuck sides with Tulane over Memphis.
00:23:05 – College Football Deep Dive
Discussion on Memphis vs Tulane with analysis on coaching distractions and playoff implications. They preview Texas A&M vs Missouri, BYU vs Texas Tech, and LSU vs Alabama, debating style points, upsets, and who’s the SEC’s best. Brandon shares why he’s bullish on Alabama’s title odds.
00:37:30 – NFL Weekend Breakdown
Panel shifts to NFL.
Eagles vs Packers:Mikey P
sees Eagles dominating while
Big Chuck
and
Brandon
match up GB’s strengths, disagreeing on the game total and spread.
Steelers vs Chargers: Assessing Pittsburgh’s momentum, roster injuries for LA, and differing picks on the winner and over/under.
Patriots vs Buccaneers: Debating Drake May’s rookie QB season vs. Baker Mayfield in a tough matchup.
Ravens vs Vikings:Mikey P
and
Big Chuck
back Baltimore;
Brandon
goes out on a limb for Minnesota.
00:53:10 – NBA Cup Explained
Mikey P breaks down the NBA’s new in-season tournament format, prize money, and why it matters for viewing and betting.
00:54:13 – NBA Matchups & Best Bets
Previewing Rockets vs Spurs (Wemby watch) and Warriors vs Nuggets (Steph Curry out, lean Nuggets). Each expert recaps their best daily plays.
01:00:43 – What to Watch Tonight
Final segment where panel shares what they’re watching: NBA Cup, CFB, and NHL spots. Big Chuck suggests checking out his social picks.
01:01:56 – Outro & Call to Action
The Coach wraps with his signature send-off: “Let’s take all of these tickets straight to the pay window,” plugging weekend live shows and encouraging listener engagement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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