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We've reached the postseason! And as always, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman is joined by his best friend, professional sports bettor Simon Hunter as they run through their favorite bets of the NFL Super Wildcard Weekend slate. First they discuss what calls Simon's professional betting buddies have made to him this week, including widespread disagreement in the 49ers at Cowboys game, plus lots of trends to...

It's the first podcast of this new year, and it's a good one. Dan Rafael from World Boxing News has his own newsletter over at substack, he stops by to run through all the news of the last couple of weeks. They dive into what's ahead for Canelo and for Ryan Garcia, and all the big-name fighters that are now looking for their first fights of 2022. Later, the very polarizing Jake Paul sits down with Chris to talk about hi...

For the first time ever, the NFL has a Week 18 slate and Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network are ready for it! Together they go through a wild slate of strange divisional matchups steeped in intrigue around player availability, injury and COVID concerns. But just like Antonio Brown, they are ready to whip off their metaphorical shirts and dance off the field of battle as an adoring crowd cheers! So gear up for the l...

Now a VP at Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas, Bob Scucci is considered by many to be the godfather of the Favorites podcast. For the final episode of 2021, Bob rejoins the show alongside his old friend, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his podcast replacement, professional gambler Simon Hunter. They discuss the sports betting business, the sea change that's taken place since 2018, and so much more.

But first, Chad a...

It's the last week of the year to bet the NFL, and The Favorites is here to give 2021 a better sendoff than it deserves! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network break down a packed Week 17 slate and find more than a handful of games they feel great about... as long as healthy and safety protocols don't throw a wrench in their plans. They run through the entire schedule and select their Foxhole and Simon Says Bet...

The weather outside is frightful, but the holiday action is so delightful! Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter of the Action Network come together in the season's spirit of giving to provide their favorite picks for NFL Week 16, including a few spots Simon's professional gambling buddies have called him about. We've got more fun with Mike Tomlin, the makings of a Kliff Kingsbury Khristmas Kover, and...

Is legal sports betting coming to your state? In this special bonus episode, Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome attorney Daniel Wallach, the preeminent figure in the gaming and sports betting legal world. He fills our hosts in on the developing status of sports betting in New York State, as well as the rocky road in his native Florida. Plus, we hear updates on Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia and many more as the ripple effects of PASPA&...

If betting on the NFL games during the holidays gives you the jingle tingles, this is the most magical time of the year! Chad Millman and Simon Hunter of the Action Network dive into the full slate, including a Christmas Day game between the Colts and Cardinals, as well as Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football. Together they select their early picks amid more COVID madness, and narrow their sights on the best opportunit...

The guys wrap up 2021 with an episode dedicated entirely to questions sent in from ITG fans on social media. They debate how dogs would wear pants, their chosen fighters in an animal brawl, their ideal vacation spot, Hulk vs Thanos in a fight, which superhero they relate to the most, the HBCU they would've attended, the one weapon to wield in a zombie apocalypse, what element they would represent in Avatar: The Last Airbender, ...