Unleashed

Super Bowl Roundup with Kevin Harlan

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, hosts Oliva Harlan-Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by one of the most iconic voices in sports, he’s a two-time National Sportscaster of the Year winner and Olivia’s dad, it’s Kevin Harlan. Last weekend he called the Super Bowl on Sunday for Westwood One radio, and this week he joined Olivia and Jerry to talk about some of his favorite highlights from the weekend, what it was like calling the big game as it unfolded, and they even touched on some of the latest headlines from around the NBA. Afterwards, you’ll get to hear the latest from our betting analyst Peter Andreu to get his thoughts on Super Bowl bets and the end of the season.

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Super Bowl Week with Jay Glazer

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, hosts Oliva Harlan-Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by Fox Sports NFL Insider and football guru, Jay Glazer, for a very special episode. It’s Super Bowl week! Jay joins Olivia and Jerry to talk about his week leading up to the Super Bowl, what he expects for the post-season finale, and they even cover some of the latest stories outside Sunday’s big game. Later on, you’ll get to hear from our betting analyst Peter Andreu to get his thoughts for who’s got the upperhand going into the big game.

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Better Betting with Brad Evans

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, hosts Oliva Harlan-Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by the Executive Producer of Gaming Content for Bally Sports and host of Live On The Line, Brad Evans. Whether you follow him for his betting advice or listen to his show, Brad is consistently providing some of the best betting insights out there. He joins Olivia and Jerry to share some of those wagering tips, discuss his thoughts on different props for the upcoming Super Bowl, and where he thinks there's money to be made. Later, you’ll get to hear from betting analyst Peter Andreu to get his picks for who’s got the upperhand going into the next Sunday.

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Championship Sunday with Gregg Rosenthal

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, hosts Oliva Harlan-Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by NFL Analyst and Around The NFL podcast Co-Host, Gregg Rosenthal. With the football season drawing to a close, it's that time of the year again- championship Sunday is almost upon us! Gregg is here to preview this weekend’s big games and chat with Oliva and Jerry about who he thinks has a real shot at making the Super Bowl. Afterward, you’ll get a chance to hear from betting analyst Peter Andreu to get his picks for who's got the edge going into Sunday.

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Playoff Pandamonium with Andrew Brandt

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:05:05 +0000

This time on Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, Oliva and Jerry are sitting down with former Green Bay Packers Executive, Professor of Law, and one of the top sports media insiders in the industry, Andrew Brandt! Also a Writer for SportsIllustrated.com, Andrew joins Olivia and Jerry to take a deep dive into the NFL playoffs. Hear first hand from one of the best exactly how this post-season is stacking up and who he sees as coming out on top with the Lombardi trophy. Not to mention, they touch on some of the latest headlines from last weekend's Wild Card and more. If you are a football fan, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

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The King of NFL Sportswriters with Peter King

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, Oliva and Jerry are joined by the man behind one of the most popular NFL column “Football Morning in America,” he’s an outstanding writer and NFL Insider, the ‘King’ of NFL Writers, Peter King! Now at NBC, you might have first read Peter during his 29 years at Sports Illustrated and writing the internet’s most popular NFL column “Monday Morning Quarterback,” not to mention he is also the author of 5 NFL books. He joins Olivia and Jerry to talk about all things football, the latest stories from around the NFL, and take a critical look at what's ahead in the upcoming playoffs.

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Previewing The 2023 National Championship with Pat Forde

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, host Olivia Harlan Dekker is flying solo and is speaking with Sports Illustrated’s own Pat Forde. Pat joins Olivia to gear up for and preview Monday Night’s big National College Championship Game between the #3 ranked TCU Horned Frogs and the #1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs. This will be a game for the ages and together the duo take a closer look at what both these teams have to offer on gameday. So press play and join us for this episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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End Of The Year Special

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. But this week is a special episode, it’s the end of 2022! Hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara take some time to look back throughout the year and reminisce about some of their favorite sporting and Unleashed moments of 2022. Not to mention, they also talk about some of the biggest games left this year, specifically who they think will win the college football playoff semi finals on New Year’s Eve. So join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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From Buffalo To Seattle with Fred Jackson

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by Buffalo Bills and NFL legend, former Running Back Fred Jackson. An athlete with an impressive resume, Fred holds the record for achieving the third most rushing yards in Buffalo Bills history, not to mention was the first player in NFL history to compile both 1,000 yards rushing and performing kick returns in the same season. They even touch on how Fred’s Bills toppled the Miami Dolphins on Saturday and so much more. Later, you’ll hear from Peter Andreu as he shares his thoughts and his picks for the holiday weekend and week 16 of the NFL. So join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Inside Fantasy Football with Matthew Berry

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are getting the fantasy football lowdown with writer, columnist, and fantasy sports analyst, Matthew Berry. Matthew primarily serves as a fantasy football analyst for NBC’s Football Night in America, and hosts the Peacock studio shows Fantasy Football Happy Hour and Fantasy Football Pregame. He joins Jerry and Olivia to discuss his career, the world of Fantasy Football, the journey behind launching his own fantasy sports sites, and he might even share a few stories from some of the legendary fantasy leagues he’s involved with. Later, you’ll hear from our sports betting analyst, Peter Andreu as he shares his thoughts and his picks for week 15 of the NFL. So join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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A GM’s Perspective with Michael Lombardi

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:04:50 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, this week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are sitting down with a former NFL General Manager who has three Super Bowl rings, Michael Lombardi. Michael sits down with Jerry and Olivia to talk about his time in the NFL as a GM, his thoughts on the latest headlines throughout the league, and whether or not he thinks Tom Brady will find his way back to New England. Later, we get to hear from our sports betting analyst, Peter Andreu as he shares some insight and his picks for week 14 of the NFL. So press play and join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson with Jeff Pearlman

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, this week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are sitting down with legendary sports writer, Jeff Pearlman. From the ‘86 Mets to the 90’s Cowboys, Walter Peyton to Barry Bonds, he’s written some of the best sports books ever, and his latest- The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson, was just added to his long list of best sellers! He joins Jerry and Olivia to discuss his career as a sports writer, what it was like profiling the legend of Bo Jackson, and how HBO turned his book, Showtime, a biography of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, into a hit series. Later, we get to hear from our betting expert, Peter Andreu as he shares his thoughts and picks for week 13 of the NFL. So get ready to join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Football and Turkey Day with Ahmad Bradshaw

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM, and it is Thanksgiving! This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are speaking with a true legend of the game of football, a former New York Giant who put up two different 1,000 yard rushing seasons, as well as was a part of two SuperBowl winning teams, it’s Ahmad Bradshaw! He joins Jerry and Olivia to chat about his time in New York, what it was like taking the field for the big Thanksgiving Day game, and his thoughts on the current NFL season. After, we get the latest scoop from our betting guru, Peter Andreu as he shares his picks for week 12 of the NFL. So get comfortable and join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Gearing Up For The World Cup with Tim Howard

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are speaking with a true United States soccer legend, none other than former men’s goalkeeper, The Secretary of Defense, Tim Howard! He is the last man to play goalkeeper for the US Men’s National Team in a World Cup, and has the most caps and the most wins of any goalkeeper in US Men's history. He joins Jerry to give him the lowdown on his thoughts for the upcoming 2022 World Cup that starts later this month in Qatar, and who he thinks will shine, as well as fall flat. Later, we hear from our favorite betting guru, Peter Andreu as he gives us his picks for week 11 of the NFL. So hit play and join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Getting In The Octagon with Ariel Helwani

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are speaking with a man who has been covering mixed martial arts professionally since 2006, Sports Journalist Ariel Helwani. He is the reigning World MMA Journalist of the Year Award winner and hosts The MMA Hour, so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about fighting. Together, the trio discuss his work covering the sport, his thoughts on the current state of UFC, and who he’s picking to win for the upcoming fights at Madison Square Garden. Ariel is also a super Bills fan, so he has some choice words for Jets fans too. Don’t miss out! Later, we hear from our resident betting guru Peter as he gives us his picks and some thoughts for week 9 of betting in the NFL. So press play and listen to another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Sports Fandom with Max Greenfield

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. On this episode Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by Actor and Hollywood star Max Greenfield. A versatile performer who can do it all, you’ve likely seen Max in some of your favorite shows and movies, which include The Neighborhood, New Girl, Promising Young Woman, and Shot Caller. Max sits down with Olivia and Jerry to talk about his passion for sports, growing up in New York, being an actor, and some of his hottest takes when it comes to the NFL, MLB, and NBA! Later, we get to hear from our betting guru Peter Andreu as he gives us his picks and some tips for week 9 of the NFL. Join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Breaking Records In Buffalo with Andre Reed

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. On this episode Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by a very exciting guest, Pro-Football Hall Of Famer, Andre Reed. One of the best to ever do it at wide receiver, he holds nearly every Buffalo Bills receiving record, playing in 7 straight Pro-Bowls and helping the Bills win a record 4 straight AFC Championships. Andre joins Olivia and Jerry to talk all things football. Hear his thoughts on why OBJ should consider Buffalo, who his toughest opponents were while playing ball, and even his response to Aaron Rodgers latest comments about the Bills. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Later, we hear from Peter as he gives us his picks and some insight when it comes to week 8 of the NFL. So hit play and listen in for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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The Big Ticket with Kevin Garnett

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. On this episode Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by a very special guest, NBA Champion, MVP, 15-time All Star, and Hall of Famer, Kevin Garnett. That’s right, Olivia and Jerry are speaking with The Big Ticket himself, KG. Together with our hosts, Kevin shares some stories from his days on the court including what Kobe Bryant had to say about his signing with The Celtics, whether or not Doc Rivers hid money in The Staples Center, and lays out the importance of trash talk to the game, as well as discusses the start of the NBA season! And then later, Peter gives us his picks when it comes to some week 7 NFL wagering. So join us for another exciting episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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NBA Preview with Zach Harper

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

It’s time for another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. On this episode Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are talking to Staff Writer for The Athletic, Zach Harper. The NBA season is right around the corner and our hosts are joined by Zach to run their own fast break to get you ready for what to expect this season. You’ll get some of the best insight into how your favorite team is looking and where they stack up when it comes to the playoffs. This episode is for all the basketball fans out there gearing up for the new season! Later, Jerry gives his picks when it comes to some week 6 NFL betting. So join us for another exciting episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Throwing Strikes with R.A. Dickey

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are speaking with former MLB Pitcher, the Knuckleball Ace, and CY Young winner, R.A. Dickey. Pitching back to back 1-hitters while he was with the New York Mets, he recorded 120 career wins and was one of the most dominant pitchers in recent baseball history. Today, he joins Olivia and Jerry to discuss his incredible career, the MLB postseason, and race to the World Series. Plus, he also touches on how he thinks his former Mets will do in the postseason, teases a possible comeback, and reveals the existence of a secret knuckleball council. Later, you’ll hear from BetMGM’s betting expert, Peter Andreu, who gives the 4-1-1 on some week 5 NFL wagering. So hit play and listen to another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Pairing Gameday and Wine with Will Blackmon

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by former NFL Safety and return specialist, Will Blackmon! He’s a Super Bowl champion who not only played with Eli Manning but also intercepted him. Listen as the trio discuss his football career, the current NFL season, as well as swap a little knowledge on some of his favorite wines. Plus later, hear from BetMGM’s betting expert, Peter Andreu, who gives the low down on some week 4 betting. So join us for another episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Comebacks, Bad Beats, & Player Props with Brad Evans

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara speak with the Executive Producer of Gaming Content at Bally Sports and the co-host of BetMGM’s Live On The Line, Brad Evans. Brad is always full of energy and insight when it comes to sports betting and he joins Olivia and Jerry to bring you some much needed insight into the NFL season and how you can make the most of your bets. Plus, hear from BetMGM’s betting expert, Peter Andreu, who is looking to bounce back in his $100 challenge, and we’ll get his NFL week 3 picks. So join us for another exciting episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Becoming Unbreakable with Jay Glazer

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara cover what unfolded during week 1 of the NFL with Fox Sports NFL Insider, Jay Glazer. Jay shares what it has been like breaking some of the biggest scandals in football and breaks down the QB situation in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, as well as discussing why more men should be talking about mental health. Plus, hear from BetMGM’s Betting Expert, Peter Andreu, on whether the Saints can run the bird gauntlet and how he would spend $100 for the week on bets. Hit play and tune in for another exciting episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Week 1 of the NFL with Ian Rapoport

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara take a dive into week 1 of the NFL with a man who knows more about the league than anyone else, NFL Network Insider, Ian Rapoport. Ian joins Olivia and Jerry to give them the scoop on the rollercoaster off-season, the latest news from around the league and what to expect for the upcoming weekend of football. Later you’ll hear from BetMGM’s Betting Expert, Peter Andreu, as he shares his team picks for this weekend and how he would spend $100 for the week on bets. So sit down and tune in for another fun and exciting edition of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Back on Campus with Pat Forde

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are talking with Award Winning-Journalist Pat Forde! He's covered college sports for over three decades and is a Sports Illustrated Senior Writer. He sits down with Olivia and Jerry to discuss the upcoming college football season and share some insights into the world of college sports, from paying athletes to his picks for the winners of each of the Power Five conferences. Later on, you’ll hear from BetMGM’s Betting Expert, Peter Andreu, as he speaks about some of the favorites for the upcoming college football season, the NFL, and much more! So join us for another exciting episode of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Looking Ahead to the 2022 NFL Season with Andrew Brandt

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are talking about all things NFL with someone who has seen it all. Joining the duo is Sports Illustrated writer, former Green Bay Packers Executive, and NFL Business Analyst, Andrew Brandt. He joins Olivia and Jerry to let them pick his brain about the upcoming football season and all the latest rumors flying around the league. Later, hear from BetMGM’s Betting Expert, Peter Andreu, as he discusses win totals, division winners, Super Bowl picks, NFL awards and so much more! So join us for another fun and exciting edition of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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From the Field to the Ring with Le’Veon Bell

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. This week, hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara are joined by former NFL All-Pro Le’Veon Bell. Le’Veon hasn’t slowed down since leaving the league though. He’s now rapping and even making his boxing debut against another well known NFL great, Adrian Peterson. Together, the trio discuss his time playing with some of the greatest QB’s of all-time, and what he meant by saying he wished he had a time machine to go back to 2018. So join us for another fun and exciting edition of Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Football Is Back And So Are We!

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a new season of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM. We’re back just in time for the kick off of the new NFL season. It's been 3 months since our last episode and host, Olivia Harlan Dekker, is joined by her exciting new co-host. He's an actor, producer and even once drilled a 3-point shot in the NBA Celebrity All-Star game, a man of many talents, Jerry Ferrara! Together the duo kick off the new season with an NFL season preview covering news from around the league, a detailed look at the AFC, super star celebrity fantasy football, and so much more. This is an episode you do not want to miss so press play and get ready for Unleashed, presented by BetMGM!

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Adam Levitan Deciphers the Draft

Thu, 05 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Adam Levitan, co-founder of Establish the Run, joins the show today to talk about the draft, fantasy football, and how they come together to affect your bets! Hear what every scout got wrong about Malik Willis, if this is a wide receiver league now, Offensive and Defensive Rookie Of the Year predictions, and who won the draft, and who lost. Plus, hear Yannis and Olivia Unleash on how Twitter affected the draft, Draymond Green’s flagrant foul. And get your bets right with this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Connor Rogers talks Draft Predictions and Behind the Scenes

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

On today’s show, we’re joined by Connor Rogers of Bleacher Report and Pro Football Focus to talk big predictions for the draft, why everyone’s mock drafts are probably wrong, the fate of Yannis’ teams, Malik Willis, Deebo Samuel, Baker Mayfield and more! Plus Olivia and Yannis unleash on Mike Tyson’s airplane ordeal and The Nets. Plus hear the Bad Beat of the week and the best places to put your money in the Lion’s Lock.

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Mike Renner Talks NFL Draft Day Preview

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

When it comes to NFL Draft Analysts, there's only one person you should listen to. On this week’s episode of Unleashed, Yannis and Olivia are joined by Mike Renner from Pro Football Focus. Mike is here to discuss all things related to the upcoming NFL draft next week and give us some insight into what prospects he thinks are going where. Along with his own mock-draft, Mike shares his thoughts on his top picks, some of the potential moves big names could make during the offseason and so much more. Not to mention, later you’ll hear from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu as he brings the latest betting insights and sports numbers from around the country, on this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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A.J. Andrews talks Baseball, Betting, and Being Fearless

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week on a new episode of Unleashed, Oliva and Yannis are joined by a very exciting guest, a professional softball player who became the first woman to ever win a Rawlings Gold Glove and BetMGM family member, A.J. Andrews! A.J. is here to talk about all things baseball and softball, and even pass on a few tips to help you win some money too. Listen as A.J. discusses her transition from softball to training with the United States Olympic Skeleton team too. Later, you’ll hear from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu as he offers his thoughts and insight into the upcoming NBA playoffs, on this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Luke Donald Talks Tiger, Greeks, and The Masters

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

The Masters are on the horizon! So this week on a new episode of Unleashed, Oliva and Yannis sit down with someone who's played there, and knows a thing or two about golf. He’s won on the PGA tour and was also a member of Four Victorious European Ryder Cup Teams, Luke Donald! Get some behind the scenes insight about the Masters from someone who has actually participated and learn about why the tournament is a tradition unlike any other. Later, hear from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu as he brings the latest betting insights and sports numbers from around the country, on this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Clark Kellogg Talks College Ball and Broadcasting

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of Unleashed, Oliva and Yannis speak to former Ohio State Buckeye, NBA player, and current college basketball analyst for CBS of almost 30 years, Clark Kellogg! If you’ve been glued to the TV for March Madness, then you’ve been watching him all tournament long. Clark is here to discuss the madness of the tournament and take a deep dive into the Final Four ahead. Learn about what it's like working behind the scenes and what Coach K has learned through his three decades in sports broadcasting. Later, hear from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu as he brings the latest betting insights from the NCAA tournament and what to look for during the Final Four, on this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Josiah Johnson Talks Going Viral and March Madness

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

This week on another episode of Unleashed, Oliva and Yannis talk with the King of NBA Twitter, and UCLA alumni, Josiah Johnson! Josiah is here to talk all about how the NCAA tournament is unfolding and his thoughts on all the action so far. But the action doesn’t stop there. Together the trio chat about news from the NBA and how teams are looking this far into the season. Plus, get some first hand insight into what it's like going viral and how it feels when LeBron James is retweeting you. Then later, hear BetMGM’s Peter Andreu discuss the latest news from around the NFL, his thoughts on the sweet-sixteen and even some ideas of some potential big upsets in the tournament, this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Mark Titus Talks Brackets and Basketball

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of Unleashed, Oliva and Yannis speak with Ohio State University basketball legend and Co-Host of the Titus and Tate Podcast from Fox Sports, Mark Titus! Mark is here to talk about all things March Madness. Together the trio discuss bracket picks, which school’s have a real shot this year and which regions hold the most potential for the unexpected during the tournament. Later, hear about some of the current stories from around the NFL including Tom Brady’s un-retirement and who to bet on in the first round of March Madness with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu, in this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Gregg Rosenthal Talks NFL and Off-Season Moves

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

This week on Unleashed, Oliva and Yannis are joined by NFL Network Analyst and host of the ‘Around The NFL’ podcast, Gregg Rosenthal. For Gregg, football is 365 days a year, 24/7. It’s a way of life. Gregg sits down to chat about some of the latest news around the NFL. Did you hear about Aaron Rodgers’ new contract? Is Russell leaving Seattle? This NFL off-season is heating up! Together, the trio also get the latest scoop on the NFL combine and hear Gregg’s thoughts about some of the other quarterbacks from around the league looking to make a change. Not to mention, later on hear about what to expect for the upcoming March Madness with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu, in this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Frank Kaminsky Talks Life and Basketball On and Off the Court

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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This week on Unleashed, Olivia and Yannis are joined by top 10 NBA draft pick and member of the Phoenix Suns, Frank Kaminsky! Frank sits down to talk about all things basketball as well as life on and off the court. Hear about his time as a Wisconsin Badger and how he’s been enjoying his time playing for the current best team in the NBA. Together the trio also talks about exciting news from around the league. Plus, hear about the futures of NBA’s best and brightest after this All-Star game with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu, in this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Tate Frazier Loves Giannis and Hates Duke

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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Now that football is disappearing in the rearview mirror, we set our sights on Basketball! Listen as we talk about the NBA all-star weekend, the Winter Olympics, and the Michigan-Wisconsin coach-slapping incident! Plus, in preparation for March Madness, we’re joined by certified “bracket-ologist,” Tate Frazier to discuss hating Duke, Bronny James, Aaron Rodgers, NBA MVP picks, and play a game involving unusual brackets!

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Ryan Leaf talks Recovery, Surprises from The Big Game, and Being “Jacked”

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

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On today’s episode, former Chargers and Cowboys Quarterback, Ryan Leaf joins to talk about his journey of recovery from addiction and CTE, the biggest surprises he saw in The Big Game, his thoughts on the best rookie QB’s this season, why he stays “jacked,” and even give Olivia some parenting advice. We Unleash on The Big Game. Plus, hear how to quell any post-big game blues with our resident betting expert, BetMGM’s Peter Andreu, in this week’s Lion’s Lock!

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Terrell Owens Live From Los Angeles

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The always outrageous and outspoken Terrell Owens joins Olivia and Yannis on our special live show from Los Angeles. Terrell talks about his desire to return to the NFL, his love of candles, Joe Burrow’s sense of style, why OBJ is now flourishing with the Rams, and of course, himself! Plus Terrell throws some shade at Baker Mayfield and some love at Andy Reed. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. Plus he and the whole team talk about their picks for the big game between The Rams and The Bengals on Sunday. Olivia and Yannis “Unleash” on the Pro-Bowl and their road trip to LA, we are joined LIVE by our betting expert from BetMGM, Peter Andreu, and the “Punishment Pick” payoff happens as Olivia tries her hand at doing standup in front of an audience. This is a SUPER SIZED episode for a Super big weekend in The NFL.

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Derrick Brooks And The Greatest Linebacker Of All Time

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl Champion Derrick Brooks joins Olivia and Yannis this week! He talks about his record-breaking 224 consecutive games, Tom Brady’s retirement, his on-field talking, his appreciation for the Cincinnati Bengals, and who he really thinks the greatest linebacker is and where he thinks he falls in that conversation. We “Unleash” this week on Tom Brady’s retirement and how the Chiefs lost the game to Cincinnati. We announce our live show Superbowl Week with special guest Terrel Owens. We will be doing the show live from Tom’s Watch Bar in Los Angeles, and you can stream that at 8p EST on the BetMGM Twitter, Tuesday, February 8. Finally, we break down this weekend's lines and announce the “Punishment Pick” winner with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu. Make sure to vote for “Unleashed '' as the Best Sports comedy podcast HERE. We appreciate you listening and voting for us!

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Torrey Smith Knows The Super Bowl Climb

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Two Time Super Bowl Champ and former wide receiver for the Eagles, Ravens, 49ers, and Panthers, Torrey Smith joins Olivia and Yannis this week. Not only does he break down the NFL Conference Championship games featuring the Rams, 49ers, Chiefs, and Bangles, but he also talks about his Super Bowl experiences and why he thinks they both mattered so much to him. He also shares the story of the night his brother died and the game that followed, Ray Lewis, what it’s really like to play in the cold, and why the overtime rules must be changed. Olivia and Yannis sound off this week in our Unleashed segment talking about those overtime rules and why Olivia is upset with her beloved Packers. Plus a special appearance by comedian Whitney Cummings, we tell you how you can win $200 in free bets and our “Bad Beat of The Week” Finally we break down this weekend's lines and announce the “Punishment Pick” winner with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu. Make sure to vote for “Unleashed '' as Best Sports comedy podcast HERE. We appreciate you listening and voting for us!

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Micheal Lombardi Does Not Like Little Players

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Former front office guru for folks like Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick and host of the GM Shuffle Podcast, Micheal Lombardi joins Olivia and Yannis on the show. He shares his amazing insights with the guys on a host of issues including: who he thinks has the stuff to win in the AFC and NFC divisional rounds, where Russel Wilson might land, what the Steelers will do for a QB next season, who will be filling the coaching vacancies, why he doesn’t like short players and who he refers to as “The Mayor of Munchkin Town.” Plus find out which NFL greats he thinks could be recast as characters from the Sopranos, Bill Belicheck as Tony?? Yannis and Olivia sound off in “Unleashed” and we ask the question, “Who should replace The Dallas Cowboys as America’s Team?” Plus Micheal from MGM and Ireland joins the show to do the “Punishment Picks” and Yannis reads an outrageous outro from Olivia. Make sure to vote for “Unleashed” as Best Sports comedy podcast HERE.

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The Coach Talks WWE, Steroids, and Vince McMahon

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Former WWE personality, Sportscenter host, and betting expert Jonathan “Coach” Coachman joins Olivia and Yannis this week to talk behind the scenes of the WWE and gives his picks for the NFL Wild Card Weekend. Coach lays out his time with the WWE and what it was really like to work for Vince McMahon. He shares his thoughts on the organization, gets real about how badly he feels the WWE treated him in the end and tells why he will never go back. Coach shares his true stories and his thoughts on who the greatest wrestlers were of all time. Then the guys all talk NFL Wild Card weekend and Coach gives his tips for the best bets in teasers. This week Olivia “Unleashes” on how amazing the last weekend of football was and Yannis shares how inspiring he found the return of Klay Thompson to The Golden State Warriors to be. Finally we announce our “Bad Beat of The Week” and Peter Andreu gives his picks and we find out who lost this week’s “Punishment Picks.” It’s another action packed week on “Unleashed” presented by BetMGM.

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Mina Kimes Talks Playoffs and News Around the NFL

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It’s time to ring in the New Year and listen to Unleashed from BetMGM with Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas as they talk with this week’s special guest, NFL Analyst at ESPN, Mina Kimes! This episode is all about the National Football League and together the trio discuss what has been going on around the country and what to expect from the last week of the regular season. Who’s clinched a spot in the playoffs? Who’s still fighting for one? Get an inside scoop into the highs and lows, victories and defeats that this football season has offered as well as some of the biggest stories you may have missed over the holiday season. Not only do the three dive into stories from the field but we also get some insight into the excitement off the turf too, from Antonio Brown’s unanticipated early exit to speculation about Aaron Rodgers returning to Green Bay for one more ride. Mina discusses her thoughts on the extended season schedule, as well as some of these wild card teams that just don’t seem to want to quit. Hear about some of the trends that have developed this season and how analytics and statistics are changing the way coaches and players approach the sport of football and play the game each week. Learn about this season's exciting race for MVP and what players possibly will and won’t be making the list this year. We also will speak with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu as he stops by to give us this week's betting tips for the NFL and we get to find out who has won this week's “Punishment Picks”. If you love football, this is the episode for you! So grab your jersey and helmet, hit play and get ready for Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM!

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The Year In Review Show

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This week Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker are joined by their friends from BetMGM Peter Andreu and Micheal Nagle to run down the year's top highlights and lowlights in sports. They will hit their favorite on and off-the-field stories, betting headlines, and favorite memories from the first year of the show. Some of the folks they will be talking about are Jackson Mahomes, Urban Myer, and Simone Biles.

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Deron Williams Talks About His Fight and The NBA

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Fresh off his KO of NFL star Frank Gore, NBA superstar Deron Williams talks about if he has a future as a fighter, his retirement, and gives his thoughts on this year's NBA talent. The two-time gold medalist and former star of the Utah Jazz also talks about why he thinks LeBron is still the best player in the NBA, shares a Kobe Bryant memory, and gives Yannis some tips for having a daughter. The guys are in the holiday spirit and share their sports “Naughty and Nice list” Plus we find out who was possibly the Bad Beat of the year and then BetMGM’s Peter Andreu stops by to give us this week's betting tips for the NFL and we find out who won this week's “Punishment Picks.”

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Comedian Paul Verzi Talks What’s Unacceptable In The NFL

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This week comedian and Co-host of “Anything Better” with Bill Burr, and close friend to Yannis, Paul Verzi joins the show! He talks with Olivia and Yannis about how to choose your New York sports teams, what it’s like when comedians get together, and what he finds unacceptable in the NFL right now. Plus he and Yannis go head to head to find out who knows more about New York sports. Olivia “unleashes” on the NFL and the players that have slipped through the cracks and are having breakout seasons and Yannis unleashes on Christman, but in a merry way. Finally, get all your picks for the weekend from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu and find out who won this past week’s “Punishment Picks.”

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Kevin Harlan Talks His Favorite NBA Player To Watch

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

One of the most iconic voices in sports, and Olivia’s dad, Kevin Harlan joins the show. The voice of the NBA on TNT and The Superbowl on Westwood One shares his thoughts on Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Belicheck and we find out what player he has enjoyed watching the most in his long career as a game announcer. We will also get the lowdown on that voice of his and Yannis asks everything he has ever wanted to know about Olivia including what Kevin thought of Sam Dekker when they first met. Plus Olivia and Yannis “Unleash” on LSU new coach Brian Kelly and Cincinnati making it into the College Football Playoff. We will get you ready for the weekend in the NFL with tips from our betting expert BetMGM’s Peter Andreu, you will also find out who won our “Bad Beat of The Week” and which host lost “Punishment Picks.”

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Scouting Tips and Getting Hot Too Early with Matt Miller

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Joining us on the show today, again for the second time, is none other than the ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and master scouter, Matt Miller. Matt joins Yannis and Olivia to do a deep dive on college football plus examining who’s best in the NFC and AFC and who’s got no playoff chances this year. They also talk about which players are falling off and which deserve continued respect. Don’t miss this week’s Lion’s Lock for your best bets, who Matt thinks will be the next coach fired, and open speculation on which spot Olivia’s baby will play!

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Terrell Suggs Shares His Favorite QB’s To Sack

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:23:32 +0000

One of the greatest to play defense in the NFL, former Baltimore Raven, and 8th all-time sack leader, Terrell Suggs joins Olivia and Yannis. They talk about his favorite QB’s to sack, the importance of a full team to back up the defense, his final season with The Chiefs, why he loved to hit Tom Brady, and why he still has beef with Hines Ward. We also pull out the turkey and all the sides to talk about what about sports we are thankful for and we give back to a loser from last week’s betting with our “Bad Beat of The Week.” Finally, we gather around the table to talk about betting and the NFL with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu. Find out who won or tied in our “Punishment Picks.”

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Brandon Jacobs Talks Giants, Fans, and Does Defense Matter

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

This week Giant great and Superbowl Champion, Brandon Jacobs joins Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker. Since Yannis is one of the world’s biggest NY Giants fans, he gets to geek out and ask Brandon all about the glory days, how Coughlin kept beating The Patriots, and how valuable that gap in his teeth is for Micheal Strahan. Plus, Brandon tells us why defense does not matter, who would win in a pushing contest with him and Derrick Henry, and he plays a game called “They Might Be Giants.” Olivia unleashes on refs and taunting calls, while Yannis takes aim at the need for relegation in the NFL, just like soccer. We also find out who had the “Bad Beat of The Week” and MGM’s Peter Andreu updates us on the weekend of betting and who won last week’s “Punishment Pick.”

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Dwayne Bowe talks LSU, OBJ, and Inspirational Lap Dances

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Former Chief and NFL Pro Bowler Dwayne Bowe joins Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas to talk about who should take the LSU job, Nick Saban’s intense coaching, what’s going on with the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, where Odell Beckham Jr. might land, and the power of lap dances to calm the mind and win games. He was hilarious and kept it real for us. This is a must-listen. Olivia and Yannis both unleash on Aaron Rodgers, but not for what you think they might, they announce our “Bad Beat of Week,” Yannis talks UFC, and each give their predictions for this weekend’s games in the NFL. Finally, we wrap it up, as we do each week, with our betting insider from BetMGM, Peter Andreu. He tells where the smart money is going this weekend in betting.

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Merril Hoge Shakes His Terrible Towel

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Get ready for another exciting episode of Unleashed presented by BetMGM, the king of sportsbooks, this week features NFL alumni and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge! More than just a former athlete and football player, Merril is a concussion recovery advocate, published author and he even served as an analyst for ESPN. This week he sits down with our duo, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas, to talk about what's going on around the NFL, his experience while playing under the pads and a bit about his time off the field as well! Learn first hand about what it was like playing in the National Football League more than two decades ago and how it has evolved into the game we know today. Listen to the trio discuss Merril’s time in Pittsburgh and learn some of his favorite things about playing for such an iconic organization. Hear about what ultimately led to him hanging up his helmet and the story behind what has kept him happy, healthy and motivated. Take a deep dive into learning about how health, clean eating and the world of wellness has changed for professional athletes since the 1990’s. But that is not all! You will also get some first-hand betting advice from the man himself about when to hedge your bets and when to go all this season. Later on the show we will get our insider betting tips from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu and get a preview of this weekend’s NFL matchups! Not to mention you’ll hear the winner of the “Bad Beat of The Week'' and find out who is the big loser for our “Punishment Picks.” This is an episode you do not want to miss! So get ready and sit back for this brilliant episode of Unleashed, brought to you by BetMGM.

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Do Sports Make You Happier?

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Yannis and Olivia welcome two great guests. First, Journalist Larry Olmsted is in to talk about his book “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and then it’s Betting Analyst and host of Cheddar TV, Hana Ostapchuck to talk Ben Simmons, NBA Headlines, and her picks for Dancing With The Stars. There is also some “unleashing” on the NBA Top 75 list by Yannis, and Olivia has a lot of problems with candy corn and Mike Leach's comments. Plus we get our insider tips from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu, announce the winner of the “Bad Beat of The Week” and find out who is the big loser for our “Punishment Picks.”

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The Last Word With Michael Lombardi

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas are joined by longtime NFL coach, executive, and analyst, Michael Lombardi. According to Bill Belichick himself, he’s “one of the brightest football minds in the business” and he brings that knowledge to the show to talk about working with Al Davis, what’s going on in Jacksonville, and who he likes to make The Superbowl. Plus, we announce this week's winner of the “Bad Beat of The Week” and Yannis and Olivia unleash on University of Tennessee fans, Jackson Mahomes, and critics of Aaron Rodgers. Finally, our betting expert from BetMGM, Peter Andreu, stops by to talk NBA futures and we find out who won this week’s “Punishment Picks”

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Pierre Garcon From D3 to The NFL

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker are joined by NFL great Pierre Garcon. He went from Norwich University in Vermont to catching passes in the NFL including 113 receptions in 2013. He talks about his journey and the players and coaches he worked with, his pizza place, and how he has heard all the jokes about his name. Plus, Yannis and Olivia both Unleash this week. Yannis talks about Tyson Fury and the state of boxing today. Why does it take so long to get a good fight to watch? Olivia takes on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' fiance Britney Matthews and her social media posts about refs and fans. It’s one professional player's wife talking to another. We will find out who our “Bad Beat of The Week” is as well as this week's “Punishment Picks” loser. Finally, you’ll get your betting tips from BetMGM’s Peter Andreu and find out why Yannis is challenging Sam Dekker to box.

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What Upsets The Upset King Buster Douglas?

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week former World Champion and the man who staged the biggest upset in boxing history when he stopped Mike Tyson, Buster Douglas is on the show. He will share his thoughts on the Wilder/Fury fight, who hits harder, Tyson or Hollyfield, and his relationship with the press and life after the fight. Olivia is going to “Unleash” on the treatment of the Georgia Bulldogs and whether they should be #1. Plus, Yannis takes on that viral video of Urban Myer that has everyone talking. Was it that bad? Plus we will find out who is our “Bad Beat of The Week'' and get some betting insights from BetMGM’s Peter Andrue. As always we wrap it up with our “Punishment Pick” and find out who will get punished this week!

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Shane Vereen Has A Dance Off

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Former NFL running back with The New York Giants and New England Patriots, Shane Vereen joins Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas on the show. They talk about what the real Bill Belichick is like, why running backs don’t get the notoriety they deserve, the upcoming Tom Brady and Bill Belichick showdown, and his pick to win. Plus, he tells us about a dance-off he had with T-Pain after winning the Super Bowl. Olivia and Yannis also “Unleash” on kickers ending games and the treatment rookie Quarterbacks get, plus listen to a couple of clips of rookie performances from Olivia and Yannis. We announce our “Bad Beat of The Week” winner and dive into the week's lines and get some great betting tips with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu. Finally, we announce who won this week's “Punishment Pick” where Olivia and Yannis go head to head to pick the weekend’s winners in the NFL. You will want to listen to the very end to hear the loser’s outro which includes a bad Connor McGregor impersonation.

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The Great Dog Impersonator Dan Orlovsky

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week on Unleashed from BetMGM, NFL great and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky joins Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker. Hear his world-famous dog impression and a not-so-great Peyton Manning one and we play “The Dan Game” with him. He will talk about his picks for MVP in the NFL, his thoughts on the current batch of Quarterbacks in the NFL, and what his days were like playing for teams like The Detroit Lions and Rams. Plus this week we will announce another winner in our “Bad Beat of The Week” contest, find out who was the winner of our “Punishment Picks” and hear some surprising wildlife impressions from Olivia. Plus betting picks for The Ryder Cup and NFL week 3 that you can use to win some cash this weekend in our “Lions Lock” segment with BetMGM’s Peter Andreu.

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Live from Vegas with All-Pro Steven Jackson

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Yannis and Olivia head down to Sin City to have a chat with former Rams All-Pro Running Back Steven Jackson. Jackson talked about both his college and pro-career and candidly spoke about what it was like coming up behind Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk. Of course with Monday Night Football at the new Allegiant Stadium, the three had to touch on what’s going on around the NFL, and in the world of College Football.

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Kurt Warner On His New Film, Advice For QB’s, and NFL Week 1

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week, Hall of Fame Quarterback Kurt Warner joins Olivia and Yanis for a jam-packed episode. With the official start of the 2021 NFL season underway, the former Rams QB gave his thoughts on the current quarterback situation around the league, and all the exciting headlines heading into week one. Plus they dive into Kurt's new biopic about how went from store clerk to Superbowl Champion.

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Football Frenzy with Chelsa Messinger and Matt Miller

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappis are back for another exciting episode of Unleashed from BetMGM! The first week of the college football season is upon us, and 2021 is the season of change. Together the two take a deep dive into the upcoming season and discuss how conference realignment is slowly affecting the landscape of the game. Hear them cover other surprising changes too like the name, image, likeness rule, and why you might soon see your favorite collegiate athlete in a commercial or on tv. Do you bet on football? Have you been making poor choices? We are introducing a new weekly contest called ‘Bad Beat Of The Week’ where you, the listener, can submit your bad beat of the week, either NFL or CFB, to the BetMGM Twitter (@BetMGM) every Monday for a chance to win $50 in credit from BetMGM and a shoutout on the show. Not to mention your bad beat will be read for everyone to hear. Luckily this week Olivia and Yannis speak with Chelsa Messinger, host of ‘The Daily Tip’ podcast, to get the low down on Week 1 betting and this year’s playoff picture so you can make the most of your picks. But the football conversation doesn’t stop there! For some people, football season really only means one thing- fantasy football. Olivia and Yannis also get the chance to hear from ESPN’s NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller about how to craft the ultimate fantasy football team and set yourself up for victory. Learn about what to look for when picking your team and how to give yourself the competitive edge over your friends. We also wrap things up with Peter Andreu and the Lions Lock. Hear about a new game that Peter will be playing with Olivia and Yannis throughout the NFL season as well as some of his thoughts about the latest stories from the NFL and college football.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:04:12 - College Football

00:17:42 - Chelsea Messinger

00:28:56 - Matt Miller

00:40:45 - Lion’s Lock

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Hall of Famer James Lofton talks NFL 2021 season

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Hall of Fame receiver James Lofton joins Yannis and Olivia to break down the upcoming NFL season. The former Green Bay Packer breakdown talks about the Aaron Rodgers drama, the Packers, and what it’s really like playing in the frozen tundra of Green Bay. Olivia and Yannis take us around the world of sports with some of the biggest headlines in the NFL, Tennis, and Boxing. Later, they tell you how three lucky people can win a $500 credit with Bet MGM.

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NFL Great Ron Jaworski Joins the Show

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

We have former NFL quarterback and football analyst Ron Jaworski joining the show this week. With the 2021 season rapidly approaching, Yannis and Olivia break down the upcoming season. Plus, Jaws give us his take on the new season and what football is like versus what it was like back in his day.

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Football is back with Barry Sanders

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Football is back! Here to kick us into the start of preseason is Detroit Lions’ Legend and Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. Olivia sits down with the former pro-footballer to talk about his illustrious career, his Heisman winning season, and the upcoming 2021 season. Plus Yannis gives us a little insight into his time on Joe Rogan’s show. We end things with some insight on where to place your bets for the upcoming NFL season.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:11:50 - Barry Sanders

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Not everyone is meant to be an athlete

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Olivia and Yannis are back for another jam-packed episode. With the Tokyo Olympics, NBA free agency, and NFL preseason underway, the duo broke down the biggest headlines floating around the world of sports. Plus, not everyone is meant to be an athlete. The two discuss where their sports careers took a hard stop, and which celebrities have some surprising athletic ability.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:13:25 - Celebrity Athletes

00:27:55 - Lion’s Lock

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Going for Gold with Kerri Strug

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Yannis Pappas is back! Only this time he's returning as Olivia’s official new co-host. The two are joined by former U.S. Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug. As a member of the “Magnificent Seven,” Kerri was able to win gold with her team at the 1996 Olympics. She shares with us that incredible story, and details what she went through to help lead her team to victory. They also discuss the current U.S. Gymnastics team, and what it will take for them to go for the gold this year.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:18:15 - Interview with Kerri Strug

00:48:20 - Lion’s Lock

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Sports Betting with Darren Rovell

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Olivia is joined by Darren Rovell from The Action Network to discuss all things in the world of sports betting. They also get into their early days as reporters and discuss all the interesting aspects that go into covering sports betting. Of course, we have to wrap things up with our resident betting expert Peter Andreu in this week’s Lion’s Lock.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:05:46 - Interview with Darren Rovell

00:38:02 - Lion’s Lock

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For The Love of Sports with Olivia and Sam Dekker

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

The Dekker’s are back together! Olivia is joined by her husband Sam to discuss the advice they have for sports-loving couples. They give you their tips to make the most out of going to a big game, and to find the happy medium between your competing sports teams. Plus Olivia breaks down what’s going on around in the world of sports from Euro 2020, the NBA Finals, and more.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:15:55 - Lion’s Lock

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SNL’s Alex Moffat Joins the Show

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week we’re getting another dose of comedic relief with SNL’s Alex Moffat joining Olivia for the show. They discuss what it’s been like for him as a main cast member of SNL, and what shooting such an iconic show “live from home” was really like. We catch up on what the road to the NBA Finals has been like and why Alex hopes that Milwaukee pulls it out the win this year. Later, Peter Andrue joins us to give us his pick for the upcoming UFC 264 fight behind Poirier and McGregor.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:40 - Interview with Alex Moffat

00:20:00 - NBA Finals

00:29:02 - Lion’s Lock

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Yannis Pappas and John Stamos Take Over!

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Special guest hosts comedian Yannis Pappas and actor John Stamos join Olivia for a special supersized episode. They kick things off with a rundown of the Eastern Conference Finals, and how big Giannis Antetokounmpo is to the Greek culture. With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Stamos has been involved with all types of different projects. The three discuss his long-standing career, and his newest project “Big Shot.”

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:50 - Yannis Pappas joins the show

00:04:53 - John Stamos interview

00:58:49 - Lion’s Lock with Peter Andrue

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Sports talk with Comedian Tom Thakker

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Olivia is joined by stand-up comedian Tom Thakker to talk about the biggest headlines in sports right now. They give their thoughts on the newest rule in the MLB that is affecting pitchers around the league. We also deep dive into the NBA playoff with a look at what each conference finals is shaping up to look like. Plus Tom's thoughts on the unfortunate storyline that Ben Simmons is currently living.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:53 - Tom Thakker

00:27:40 - Lion’s Lock

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Pro Golf talk with Max Homa

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

With a busy week of sports behind us, Olivia shifted her focus to the world of golf with Professional American Golfer Max Homa. Before he set off for Torrey Pines, Max sat down with Olivia to break down the game of golf today, and how his season has shaken out so far. Some call Max “Golf’s Twitter King,” he shares with us how his self-deprecating tweets have won the hearts of golf fans all across the Twittersphere. Plus, you’ll hear the story of how one lucky fan convinced him into a round of golf. Of course, we can’t end an episode without the knowledge of our own betting expert Peter Andrue with this week’s Lion’s Lock.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:43 - Max Homa

00:21:17 - Lion’s Lock with Peter Andrue

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A Visit From Kevin Harlan

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Olivia got a visit from one of her favorite guys, her dad, play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan. The father-daughter duo jumped right into the playoffs with what they think we can expect in the upcoming basketball games. We also got a look into Kevin’s career, and the long journey he has had in the professional sports world. He also hands out some great advice to all the young, aspiring broadcasters out there. Later, Peter Andrue joins the show for another epic Lion’s Lock.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:35 - Interview with Kevin Harlan

00:32:50 - Lion’s Lock

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Olivia and Sam Dekker Talk Playoff Basketball

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week, the Dekkers are hosting the show for us in this special new episode. Oliva is joined by her husband Sam, a former University of Wisconsin Badger and current forward for Turk Telekom in the Turkish Super League. The couple discusses what’s happening with playoff basketball this year, which matchups are the ones to watch, and all the nonsense surrounding unruly fans. We wrapped things up with friend of the show Peter Andrue’s insights on where to place your bets, in this week’s Lion’s Lock.

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00:00:26 - Intro

00:16:10 - Movie Talk

00:22:16 - Lion’s Lock

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Best of Season 1

Thu, 27 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Olivia looks back at some of our favorite moments so far on the show. From Chad Ochocinco to Jalen Rose and even a surprise shout-out from her dad, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in sports over the last 10 weeks. We remember all the moments and laughs they brought to the show.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:01:13 - Jalen Rose

00:14:48 - Chad Ochocinco

00:32:00 - Kevin Harlan Goof

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Richard Jefferson Discusses Life On and Off the Court

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Speedy and Olivia are joined by NBA Analyst Richard Jefferson for a look back at his NBA career and what life has been like post-basketball. Jefferson went from NCAA finals to back-to-back NBA finals in a matter of three years. He talks about what that was like for him at such a young age, and about how deep his disdain for Duke still runs. We also get a playoff breakdown from Olivia as she discusses the play-in games, and which matchups intrigue her the most. Plus, Peter Andrue tells us where we should place our bets for this year’s playoffs in this week’s Lion’s Lock.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:09:40 - Interview with Richard Jefferson

00:41:57 - Lion’s Lock

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Marty Turco talks Hockey Playoffs and Beer

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Olivia and Speedy are breaking down the end of this year’s regular NHL season with Marty Turco, former goaltender for the Dallas Stars. With the NHL Playoffs rapidly approaching, Olivia breaks down the season so far and what the brackets could possibly look like heading into the postseason. Turco gives us insights on who his favorites are to make a play for the Stanley Cup and reflects on his own hockey journey. We also get to hear about his life outside of hockey and about the work he’s doing with his beer company Kingsville Brewing Co. For this week’s Lion’s Lock, Peter Andrue has a special game he wants us to play.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:05:32 - Interview with Marty Turco

00:28:48 - Lion’s Lock

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NFL Running Back Austin Ekeler Recaps 2021 Draft

Thu, 06 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This week Speedy and Olivia are giving us their post-NFL Draft recap with their guest Austin Ekeler, running back for the Los Angeles Chargers. With the wild draft weekend behind us, Olivia breaks down who went top-10 and all the surprises that unfolded. As an undrafted free agent, Ekeler is no stranger to draft day woes. He gives us his player perspective on what it’s like waiting for your name to be called and how it feels when it doesn’t. Ekeler also lets us in on his life outside of football, and what he has going on with his Gridiron Gaming Group.

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00:00:28 - Intro

00:06:42 - Interview with Austin Ekeler

00:27:19 - Lions Lock

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Chad OchoCinco and Evan Silva breakdown the NFL Draft

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Draft Day is finally here! Speedy and Olivia are joined by former NFL wide receiver Chad OchoCinco and draft expert Evan Silva to break down everything we need to know about this weekend’s draft. First, we get a player’s perspective, as OchoCinco explains that it takes more than an incredible stat line to make it in the NFL and that at the end of the day the film does not lie. Next we break down the top-10, with Silva giving us his landing spots for this year’s top prospects. For this week’s Lion’s Lock, Peter Andreu is back and talking about prop bets for this year’s draft.

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00:00:27 - Intro

00:05:18 - OchoCinco Interview

00:30:36 - Evan Silva

00:43:49 - Lions Lock

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Talking Baseball with Retired All-star Pitcher Mark Mulder

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Olivia and Speedy are taking it to the mound with this week’s guest, former all-star pitcher, Mark Mulder. The three break down the current baseball season, and how much the game has changed since Mulder’s days in the big leagues. Plus with all the baseball movies out there, how can you pick just one as your favorite? Mulder, Speedy, and Olivia lay out some of their favorites of all time. In this week’s Lion’s Lock, guest host John Franklin breaks down what is going on in the world of sports betting.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:33 - Mark Mulder Interview

00:23:14 - Favorite Baseball Movies

00:29:33 - Lion’s Lock

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Talkin’ Sneakers with Josh Luber

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

This one’s for all the sneakerheads out there. Josh Luber, Founder of StockX, joins Olivia and Speedy to talk about the evolution of sneaker culture. They talk about the astronomical rise of sneakers in today’s mainstream culture, and get into the economics of it all. Later, Speedy tests Olivia on all her sneaker knowledge and our friend Peter Andrue drops by to talk about the upcoming NHL and NBA playoffs for this week’s Lion’s Lock.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:09:02 - Josh Luber Interview

00:29:52 - Sneaker Quiz

00:37:34 - Lion’s Lock

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Damon Hack and Jason Sobel Give Us a Double Dose of Golf

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

The biggest event in golf is here and all eyes are set on Augusta, GA. With the world’s best golfers taking to the links, Speedy and Olivia were joined by The Golf Channel’s Damon Hack and Action Network’s Jason Sobel. The two breakdown the competition field and discuss this year's favorites to win the coveted green jacket. We can’t finish things off without hearing what our friend Peter Andreu has to say about the biggest event in golf. Find out where you should place your bets in this week’s Lion’s Lock.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:09:05 - Damon Hack Interview

00:19:29 - Jason Sobel Interview

00:34:11 - Lion’s Lock

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CJ McCollum on NCAA Basketball & Wine

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000

Olivia takes the lead as she sits down with Portland Trailblazer CJ McCollum for a discussion on wine and basketball. The two talk about the pressures of playing on a large stage like the NCAA Tournament and the difference between playing from college to the pros. Olivia and Speedy also break down the fallout from last week's NBA trade deals, and they get a surprise shout-out from Kevin Harlan that did not go quite as planned. We can’t forget about our guy Peter Andreu with this week’s Lion’s Lock segment and his picks for the final four games of the tourney.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:28 - Olivia talks with CJ McCollum

00:26:39 - Shout out from Olivia’s Dad

00:34:36 - Lion’s Lock with Peter Andreu

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NBA Trade Talks with Adam Lefkoe

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

The NCAA Tournament is in full swing with Speedy and Olivia here for all of it. With most of the nation's brackets busted, Olivia breaks down the first two rounds of the tournament, from the shocking upsets to the standout players, and she puts Speedy’s knowledge of College Basketball to the test. Later, they get inside the NBA with Bleacher Report’s Adam Lefkoe as he talks about who might be on the move before the trade deadline, why he’s suffering from Milwaukee Bucks fatigue, and what the road to the finals might look like for some teams.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:14 - Tournament Upsets So Far

00:13:13 - Bleacher Report’s Adam Lefkoe Interview

00:31:50 - Olivia Eats

00:37:08 - Lion’s Lock

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Jalen Rose talks University of Michigan Basketball and the road to a NCAA Championship

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

On their first episode together, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Speedy Morman are joined by ESPN Analyst Jalen Rose to break down the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Rose discusses No.1 seed University of Michigan’s chances of success without their star forward Isaiah Livers and gives insight into the man leading the charge, his former teammate and current Wolverines’ head coach Juwan Howard. He also tells us the advice he gave Howard after the exchange he had with University of Maryland Head Coach Mark Turgeon. We wrap things up with this week’s Lion’s Lock, where BetMGM’s Peter Andreu gives you his insider knowledge on how to shape your tournament bracket.

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:30 - Olivia’s tournament Breakdown

00:08:15 - Jalen Rose Interview

00:41:00 - Lion’s Lock

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The King of Sportsbooks Unleashed

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:50:51 +0000

From the King of Sports Books comes the new King of Sports Podcasts. Hosts Speedy Morman and Olivia Harlan Dekker come together to bring you interesting interviews from around the world of sports, sports betting, entertainment, and lifestyle. Unleashed, presented by Bet MGM, features stories for everyone whether you're a sneakerhead, foodie, reality-tv junkie, or a sports bettor. Plus, hear from some of the greatest athletes to grace the stages of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA, and more.

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