On today’s episode, Nick reacts to the Chiefs losing to the Eagles, determines if it’s time to include Brock Purdy in the MVP conversation, and decides if his Cowboys to the Super Bowl pick is in jeopardy. Then, Nick discusses if a shot at Caleb Williams is enough to keep Bill Belichick in New England. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 01:07 - What Missed 02:04 - Big Story (Matt Canada fired) 03:36 - Eagles def. Chiefs 14:01 - Chiefs worried about the #1 seed? 16:17 - Nick’s Fatherl...
Nov 21, 2023•54 min•Ep. 199
08:53 - EAGLES vs CHIEFS 17:49 - BENGALS vs RAVENS TNF 23:38 - DRAYMOND SUSPENSION 29:57 - DESHAUN WATSON OUT 41:24 - BELICHICK RUMORS 50:32 - NICK’S PICKS 01:02:48 - DAMONZA’S TEASER 01:05:11 - AUDIENCE QUESTION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 198
On today’s episode, Nick recaps Broncos @ Bills, discusses the 49ers blowout win against the Jags, and decides if CJ Stroud getting to the playoffs would cement the best rookie season ever. Then, Nick discusses the tech calls refs are handing out and how it’s impacting the NBA. Later, Nick decides if Kyler should be Arizona’s franchise QB, if the Lions have the best offense in the NFL, and if Dobbs will lead the Vikings to the playoffs in “All-In or Fold.” Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your que...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 197
On today’s episode, Nick recaps what it was like to watch Wemby play in person, previews the 49ers @ Jags, and discusses the AFC North teams all currently holding a playoff spot. Then, Nick recaps his week 9 picks, and makes his week 10 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 03:51 - WATCHING WEMBY LIVE AT MSG 11:27 - LEBRON DISRESPECT 21:55 - PRINCE VS PURDY 29:47 - ASSESSING AFC NORTH 40:33 - NICK’S PICKS 56:12 - DAMONZA’S TEASERS 01:00:22 - T...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 196
On today’s episode, Nick recaps the Chiefs win over the Dolphins in Germany, decides if things are less sunny in Philadelphia than they seem, and discusses how he would fix the overabundance of good QBs in the AFC vs the NFC. Then, Nick updates his monthly takes in “Plant your Flag.” Later, Nick decides if playing QB is rocket science, if the Ravens are the Chiefs biggest threat in the AFC, and if Wemby can drag the Spurs to the play-in in “Wright or Wrong.” Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your q...
Nov 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 195
On today’s episode, Nick recaps the Lakers overtime win against the Clippers, previews this weekend’s big AFC matchups, discusses the future of the Las Vegas Raiders after the firing of Josh McDaniels, and decides how important it is for the Cowboys to get a win in Philly on Sunday. Then, Nick recaps his Week 8 picks and makes his Week 9 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 00;07;40 - LAKERS/CLIPPERS 00;22;39 - CHIEFS IN GERMANY 00;37;13 - RE...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 194
On today’s episode, Nick talks Wemby's NBA debut, previews Bucs @ Bills, decides if the 49ers should move on from Brock Purdy, and discusses whether or not Dallas is making a mistake by not being aggressive at the NFL trade deadline. Then, Nick recaps his Week 7 bets and makes his Week 8 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 00;02;48 - WEMBY’S DEBUT 00;17;10 - TNF PREVIEW 00;20;44 - PURDY ERA OVER? 00;25;42 - DEALS FOR DALLAS 00;28;33 - NFL TR...
Oct 26, 2023•54 min•Ep. 193
On today’s episode, Nick recaps 49ers @ Vikings, decides if complacency is the Chiefs biggest threat now, and discusses if the Eagles are cheating or just broke football with the “Tush Push.” Then, Nick previews the NBA ahead of tipoff. Later, Nick defends the Bills, Justin Herbert, and NFL refs in “Public Defender.” Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 1:56 Purdy, 49ers Lose Again 21:37 Chiefs Cruising 25:42 Tush Push 34:00 Ravens For Real? 38:08 Lakers @ Nuggets Preview 42:58 NBA Sea...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 192
On today’s episode, Nick previews Jags @ Saints, discusses if the Lions are the team to beat in the NFC, and decides if the winner of Dolphins @ Eagles is the team to beat until KC’s season actually starts. Then, Nick recaps his Week 6 picks and makes his Week 7 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 6:19 TNF Preview 13:17 Nick Worried for a Chargers Upset? 17:44 Will Lions Finish as the 1 Seed? 30:51 Nick’s Picks 50:44 Damonza’s Teaser 56:44 T...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 191
On today’s episode, Nick recaps the Cowboys @ Chargers, discusses Brock Purdy’s first loss, and decides if the Eagles should be considered the favorite despite how they have been playing lately. Then, Nick decides if he hitched his wagon to the wrong generational talent. Later, Nick determines if it’s time for underperforming NFL teams to tear everything down and trade away their players or make a move to get back on track in a new game called “Tear It Down or Turn It Around.” Lastly, Nick and D...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 190
On today’s episode, Nick previews the Broncos at Chiefs game, decides if a statement win from the Lions or Seahawks would take them from “good” to “threat”, and discusses what the Panthers could have looked like if they had picked CJ Stroud. Then, Nick recaps his Week 5 picks and makes his Week 6 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 5:45 Thursday Night Football Preview 16:07 Brock Purdy’s Next Test 23:04 Blowout or Upset 28:38 NFC Contenders ...
Oct 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 189
On today’s episode, Nick discusses the 49ers blowing out the Cowboys, decides if Cincinnati is back on top of the AFC North, and discusses whether or not the Patriots are the new Jets of the NFL. Then, Nick recaps the Jags & Bills game. Later, Nick gives his honest reaction to Kelce’s injury, decides who the most embarrassing team is, and plays “Wright-Ins”. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 00;04;17 - Purdy & 49ers Move to 5-0 00;17;48 - Cowboys Collapse 00;23;22 - Bengals ...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 188
On today’s episode, Nick previews the Cowboys and 49ers matchup, decides if Patrick Mahomes can turn around the Chiefs passing problems, and if the Bucs should extend Baker Mayfield. Then, Nick recaps his Week 4 picks, and makes his Week 5 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 00;03;15 - SNF PREVIEW 00;17;46 - IS MAHOMES TO BLAME? 00;22;06 - SHOULD BUCS EXTEND BAKER? 00;24;50 - TEAMS ON UPSET ALERT 00;28;07 - JRUE HOLIDAY TRADE 00;40;39 - NICK...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 187
On today’s episode, Nick reacts to the Chiefs not looking great against the Jets, decides if there are any NFC teams that can compete with Dallas and San Francisco, and discusses the struggles with Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Then, Nick updates his takes in “Plant Your Flag”. Later, Nick decides if the Eagles are as strong as their record claims, if Belichick has hit a new low, and if Caleb Williams is heading to Chicago in “Freak Out or Chill Out”. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions....
Oct 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 186
On today’s episode, Nick reacts to Dame being traded to the Bucks, decides if the Dolphins come back down to earth against the Bills, and discusses the Caleb Williams sweepstakes with the Broncos taking on the Bears. Then, Nick recaps his Week 3 picks and makes his Week 4 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 00;04;24 - DAME TO BUCKS 00;26;17 - DOLPHINS @ BILLS 00;28;34 - CHIEFS @ JETS 00;30;07 - CRASH FOR CALEB 00;32;28 - TNF PREVIEW 00;36;28...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 185
On today’s episode, Nick decides if the Bengals are back, discusses the NFC East after the Eagles cruise and Dallas gets upset, and decides if the Dolphins are the biggest AFC threat to the Chiefs. Later, Nick decides if there is a new Prince in the AFC South, if the Packers have their 3rd franchise QB in a row, and if Damonza was too high on the Ravens in “All-In or Fold”. Lastly, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See om...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 184
On today’s episode, Nick previews Thursday Night Football, decides if the Chiefs or Cowboys will fall to a trap game, and discusses Justin Fields blaming “robotic” play on the coaches. Then, Nick recaps his week 3 picks and makes his week 3 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 06:13 - Trap Games 10:00 - Justin Fields Blames Coaching 16:46 - Did the League Miss Out on Bieniemy? 21:15 - Will Shedeur Sanders Return to CU? 30:07 - Week 2 Picks Re...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 183
On today’s episode, Nick discusses how restructuring Mahomes’ contract might affect their championship window, decides if there is anything stopping the Ravens from claiming the AFC North, and reveals where he stands on the Dolphins making a deep playoff run. Then, Nick discusses the NFL filing a grievance against the Players Association. Later, Nick decides if the Chargers have a QB problem, if Russ is cooked, and if Puka Nacua will win Rookie of the Year in “Wright or Wrong”. Lastly, Nick and ...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 182
On today’s episode, Nick previews Thursday Night Football and Chiefs-Jaguars, defends his take for the Jets to go after another quarterback, and decides if the Patriots defense can stop the Dolphins offense on Sunday night. Then, Nick recaps his week 1 picks, and makes his week 2 picks. Later, Damonza presents a new offer. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 3:08 MIN @ PHI 7:58 KC @ JAX 14:01 Jets QB Options 18:20 MIA Offense vs NE Defense 21:02 Bigger Concerns: BAL or CIN 26:19 Week ...
Sep 14, 2023•55 min•Ep. 181
On today’s episode, Nick recaps the Bills @ Jets, decides if he feels better or worse about his pick to win the NFC, and reacts to the Chiefs losing to the Lions in week 1. Then, Nick decides if Coco Gauff is the new face of women’s tennis in “Nick’s Tennis Corner”. Later, Nick decides if the Dolphins made the right pick in the 2020 draft, if Purdy is a top-10 QB, and if Green Bay is better with Jordan Love in “Fact or Overreact.” Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 1:22 Aaron Rodgers...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 180
On today’s episode, Nick decides if Travis Kelce’s injury has him doubting his 20-0 take, previews Thursday Night Football and Bills-Jets, and reveals his five top takes ahead of the season in “Planting Your Flag”. Then, Nick makes his week 1 picks. Later, Damonza presents “The Offer”. Lastly, Nick and Damoza answer your questions. 2:17 Travis Kelce Injury Update 8:53 TNF Preview 13:54 Plant Your Flag 22:57 Season Bets Recap 34:24 Week 1 NFL Bets 49:04 Damonza’s Teaser 54:29 The Offer 56:25 Shar...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 179
On today’s episode, Nick decides if Deion is the biggest story in college sports in the last decade, previews the Lions @ Chiefs game without Chris Jones, and recaps the US Open in “Nick’s Tennis Corner”. Then, Nick discusses what went down in Texas during his poker game with Phil Hellmuth. Later, Nick makes his season-long betting picks. Lastly, the show says goodbye to Diorra. 3:15 Nick’s 2023 NFL Picks 37:11 Poker Recap 44:37 Chris Jones Holdout 51:25 Deion Sanders' Greatness 56:58 Tennis Cor...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 178
On today’s episode, Nick decides if Chris Jones sitting out could help the Chiefs, decides if Trey Lance is now the biggest bust in NFL history, and discusses Steph praising Luka as the guy “up next”. Then, Nick fixes distracting gamblers in golf in “Nick Makes It Wright”. Lastly, Nick gives the why, why not, and x-factor to a team or player scenario in “Deciding Factors”. Lastly, Nick answers your questions. Timecodes 03:27 - Trey Lance Trade Options 18:35 - Chris Jones Holdout 20:26 - What’s N...
Aug 24, 2023•54 min•Ep. 177
On today’s episode, Nick is joined by special guest Bomani Jones to discuss Steph saying he’s the greatest point guard of all time, determine how much James Harden’s antics will impact his legacy, and decides if Anthony Edwards is the next NBA superstar. Then, Nick discusses Aaron Rodgers playing in this week’s preseason game and why Shanahan hasn’t been able to develop Trey Lance. Lastly, Nick & Bomani answer your questions. Break Timecodes 2:55 Greatest PG of All Time? 12:59 James Harden T...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 176
On today’s episode, Nick reacts to episode one of Hard Knocks and decides if Aaron Rodgers just needed a change of scenery, decides who is responsible if the Cowboys fail to make a deep playoff run this season, and discusses what we know, what you hope and what you fear for all 32 NFL teams. Later, Nick discusses Team USA, the NFL/NBA Hall of Fame, and Bijan Robinson in “This or That”. Lastly, Nick & Diorra answers your questions. 2:05 NFC Season Preview 23:43 Hard Knocks 26:10 Cowboys Playo...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 175
On today’s episode, Nick decides if AD’s extension was a smart move by LA, reacts to Mike Vrabel turning head coaching duties over to his assistant for the first preseason game, and decides if Micah Parsons is on track to be in the Hall of Fame or if he is getting ahead of himself. Then, Nick discusses the USWNT's early elimination from the World Cup. Later, Nick decides if he has concerns about Jimmy G, if Mahomes will throw a behind-the-back pass this season, and if Russ is at an all-time low ...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 174
On today’s episode, Nick defends putting Caleb Williams so high in his QB pyramid, reacts to Von Miller saying Josh Allen resembles Peyton Manning, and discusses the trash talk going on in Dallas. Then, Nick weighs in on the future of the Rams with Cooper Kupp’s injury. Later, Nick decides if Fields has a shot at MVP, if he has given up on Baker entirely, and if preseason betting is acceptable in “All-In or Fold”. Lastly, Nick answers your questions. 1:30 Women’s World Cup Knockouts 5:53 Caleb W...
Aug 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 173
On today’s episode, Nick discusses the USWNT barely advancing to the round of 16, reacts to Aaron Rodgers defending Nataniel Hackett after the Sean Payton comments, and decides if the Bengals should hesitate to sign Burrow to the biggest deal in NFL history after his injury. Then, Nick decides if the Colts should trade Jonathan Taylor. Later, Nick translates quotes from Dak Prescott, Sean McDermott, and Travis Kelce in “NickGPT. Lastly, Nick answers your questions. Learn more about your ad choic...
Aug 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 172
On today’s episode, Nick discusses Justin Herberts, new deal, decides whose record-breaking contract is more head-scratching, and which of the rookie quarterbacks has the brightest future ahead. Then, Nick decides who would receive the biggest return in a hypothetical mega trade between Ohtani, Mahomes, and Giannis. Later, Nick goes through some likely (and unlikely) scenarios for Mac Jones, Daniel Jones, and Brock Purdy in “Likely, Maybe, What If”. Lastly, Nick answers your questions. 1:47 Herb...
Jul 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 171
On today’s episode, Nick decides what he would have NFL running backs do if he was their Public Defender, discusses the Bengals title window, and reacts to Messi’s Inter Miami debut. Then, Nick reacts to Jaylen Brown signing the largest contract in NBA histroy. Later, if the Ravens/Odell relationship, the Jets hype, and Washington's new ownership will glow up like Barbie or blow up like Oppenheimer in “Nick Goes to The Movies”. Lastly, Nick and Diorra answer your questions. 00:54 - Bronny James ...
Jul 25, 2023•56 min•Ep. 170
