Talk Me Out of It: Arizona's #1 Sports Betting Podcast

Allen has a fantastic weekend with his Shock and Lock, and provides a ruling on whether or not Mike's hedge on his lock should count towards their season-ending total.

They close the podcast with individual Same Game Parlays for Thursday night's game between the Ravens and the Bengals.

In the shortest podcast we've ever done, Allen and Mike hit the golf course and give their Week 9 picks.

Allen and Mike discuss their Shock wins and Lock losses, then theorize what Taylor Swift has started to do to cause the Chiefs to lose vs the Broncos (Allen had no comment).

Next, they do a rapid-fire QB draft to demonstrate the lack of talented players at the position in 2023, then decide to forego their usual Thursday Night Football SGP for a different Wednesday wager.

As Mike sits in a LA Fitness parking lot, he and Allen talk about their favorite games for Week 8 before giving out their Week 8 Shock Lock and Prop It picks.

Being down a combined 8.1 units for the season, they are looking for a strong comeback.

During Game 7 of the NCLS, Mike and Allen discuss Week 7 of the NFL, getting skunked on their Shock, Lock and Prop It picks, and more. Then, they give their TNF picks.

After Allen shares his disappointment from attending Game 4 of the NCLS, Mike shares his thoughts on being nothing more than a sports betting junkie vs. a fan of the Arizona Coyotes.

Then, they give their Week 7 Shock, Lock, and Prop It picks.

After Allen recounts the disappointment of his beloved Eagles' loss to the Jets, he and Mike talk about various aspects of Week 6. Then, Allen recounts some of his best times in Flagstaff, which Mike adds to here and there.

While Mike and Allen sweat out the Chiefs/Broncos game and Phillies' game, respectively, they also find time to preview Week 6 as they try to climb out of the deficit on their Shock, Lock, and Prop It picks (down .9 units).

After going over some of their favorite matchups from a fan's perspective, they provide their Week 6 Shock, Lock, and Prop It picks.

Allen and Mike discuss the difference between a good vs bad sports betting loss before recapping some of the crazy happenings in the NFL's Week 5. Then, they give out their favorite SGPs for the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Chiefs and the Broncos.

It was a rough weekend for Allen and Mike from a betting standpoint, and they provide their thoughts on several of the Week 4 matchups. They also discuss the NFL's attempt to make the game kid-friendly via Toy Story, and end the podcast with their (reluctant) Same Game Parlays for Thursday's game.

After Mike and Allen briefly discuss why certain defensive players have not graced a Madden cover, they talk about some of the interesting matchups in Week 4 before giving their Shock, Lock and Prop It picks.

It's a beautiful day for Allen, who is still basking in the glory of Dallas's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The guys also provide some insight into known Eagles fan Taylor Swift and how she plans to derail the Chiefs' Super Bowl hopes.

Lastly, they end the pod with their top picks for Thursday Nights Same Game Parlay featuring the Lions vs Packers.

The guys start the podcast laughing about a silly golfer who has mental issues, which takes them all over the place. They preview some of their more intriguing games for Week 3 betting, Mike quizzes Allen on the best and worst teams from the last 162 NFL games (a shoutout to MLB baseball), and they give their Shock, Lock and Prop It picks as they try to rebound (currently up 2.6u)

Allen and Mike recap the brutal beats they took - specifically Allen with his Shock and Lock - before delving into who they feel are Contenders, Pretenders, or Playoff Hopefuls.

Lastly, they provide their Thursday Night Football Same Game Parlays.

Allen provides a quick recap of the Eagles' victory over the Vikings before he and Mike discuss some of the interesting matchups in Week 2. After a few mind-changes, they make their final picks for Shock, Lock and Prop It.

Allen and Mike recap what turned out to be a very stressful Sunday for sports bettors, especially if you're an Eagles fan. They discuss the troubles of Justin Fields, the offensive struggles of Titans/Saints, the Eagles' victory over the Pats, the wild free-for-all of Dolphins, Chargers, and the Sunday Night shutout.

Finally, after a brief laugh over Geno Smith's quote as Aaron Donald charged right at him, they give out their Thursday Night SGP.

Shortly after the Lions defeated the Chiefs, Allen and Mike hop on their respective mics and reacted to the game. Then, they discussed some of the top matchups on Sunday before providing their picks for the newest segment: Shock, Lock and Prop It.

For Part 2, the quartet returns with glasses of mixed drinks and a full breakdown of the AFC. Once the futures are discussed, everyone provides their picks for Thursday Night's game between the Chiefs and Lions in our new segment, Shock Lock and Prop It.

In Part 1 of this Two-Part episode, Mike and Allen are joined by two special guests to kick off the newest season with an extensive 2023-24 NFL Preview. Megz and Marcus join to discuss over/under win totals for each team in the NFC, as well as futures, awards, and much more.

After a unanimous victory in the inaugural Comedy Movie Draft, Allen and Mike discuss the odds for each movie to win the crown of Best Comedy Movie. In addition to providing odds, they also discuss scenarios regarding what underdogs would need to pull off the upset and win the title.

Look out for our NFL Preview (Parts 1 and 2) coming this Labor Day weekend.

After a brief discussion about Saquon Barkley and DeAndre Hopkins, Mike and Allen kick off their first ever movie draft! The topic? The best comedy movies during the last twenty years. After listening to the podcast, we encourage you to vote on who has the strongest roster, and in our season finale, we will assign odds to the winner's roster!

Spoilers Below:

Here are the final picks from Allen:

1. Step Brothers

2. 21 Jump Street

3. Talledega Nights

4. White Chicks

5. Role Models

6. Grown Ups

7. The Spongebob Movie

8. Soul Plane

9. The Other Guys

10. Pineapple Express

11. 22 Jump Street

And here are Mike's:

1. Hangover

2. Deadpool

3. Old School

4. Idiocracy

5. 40-Year-Old Virgin

6. Ted

7. Free Guy

8. Waiting...

9. Wedding Crashers

10. Zack and Miri Make a Porno

11. Wolf of Wall Street

Allen and Mike kick things off with an overview of the recent Dame Lillard/James Harden trade talks, the successful betting of Joey Chestnuts in the Hot Dog Eating Contest, and the Gambling/Life Lessons from the movie Two For the Money.

At the end, they spin the Obscure Sports betting wheel to obtain their picks for the week.

In this early edition, Allen and Mike discuss a few of the free agent signings, including one that send Allen in a rant. In the middle of their discussion, Allen brings up the announcement of the NBA In-Season tournament, which gets discussed as quickly as it is forgotten.

On the eve of NBA Free Agency opening up, Allen and Mike discuss potential landing spots for James Harden and other NBA stars. Following their obscure sports picks and Sports Video of the Week that has nothing to do with sports, they discuss the 2003 film Bookies, including the Gambling and Life Lessons they each took away from it.

Allen and Mike share their thoughts on the Bradley Beal, KP, and CP3 (to Golden State) trades before talking about the NBA Draft, it's high points, and areas where it can be improved according to Mike.

Next, they discussVictor Webanyama and how he could be the key to Jokic going home early in the playoffs to ride horses and drink Serbian Liqueur, followed by their Sports Video of the week (that ha nothing to do with sports).

Allen sounds off about how sad the Nuggets' parade turned out, then the two of them discuss how his stoic outlook can lead to great success down the line. Then, Mike brings up a potential destination for Ja after his 25-game suspension is announced, which Allen rebuts. After their Sports Videos of the Week, they test out a new segment: Gambling/Life Lessons from Movies, starting with the best golf movie ever made, Tin Cup.

Allen makes his first hockey bet which doesn't go well, but one of his NBA Finals bets hits! Mike and Allen then discuss Miami's predicament in Game 4, potential Kyrie and CP3 trade destinations, and then they finally give their Sports Video of the Week (that has nothing to do with sports) and Game 4 bets.

Allen and Mike talk about Game 7 and how the Celtics need to make some roster changes with Jaylen Brown. Then, they get into the Finals props, bets, parlays, etc. The Baseball Whisperer makes her appearance on the pod, and after all the wagers are done, they guys share their Sports Video of the Week that has nothing to do with sports.

Mike asks Allen about what it was like when his Cleveland Cavs made their first NBA Finals. Then, they talk about the Boston/Miami series and how everything points to the Nuggets' advantage. After recounting a fun baseball sweat, the show goes a little off the rails, but eventually get into baseball bets for the day.

Video of the Week that Has Nothing to Do with Sports:

Mike and Allen (once again) talk about Ja Morant acting foolish for the 'gram, and what type of trouble he could find himself in. Then they shift gears into the Eastern Conference finals, who they like to advance in the finals, and bets from the previous week.

For this week's "Top sports video that has nothing to do with sports":

Allen's pick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqT5L9dAe_c&t=2s

Mike's pick: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqdiAcQJGbI/

In this episode, Allen shares why he feels the Eagles' Week 1 opening line of the upcoming NFL season is disrespectful before he and Mike chat about some of the interesting lines for Week 1. Then they delve into a variety of topics regarding the NBA playoffs, potential replacements for Draymond Green, and more.

In this week's category of Best Sports Video of the Week that has Nothing to do with Sports:

Allen has plenty of great things to say about the NFL Draft; so much so, he decided to place his largest bet to date on them. Then they talk briefly about the NBA Playoffs before delving into the new segment: Sports Video of the Week that has Nothing to do with Sports.

Mike and Allen start the pod by talking about some recent heaters they've been on - that don't count towards the show totals. Then, they talk about Jimmy Butler and the Heat upsetting the Bucks, Draymond Green's defensive prowess, the Cavs' struggle in Round 1, and what to expect in the East. Last, they talk about the NFL Draft, where Mike offers an embarrassing take about Lamar Jackson, and bets are made on several draft props.