Podcast Episode Title: NFL Schedule Shockers, Social Media Snafus, and NBA Playoff Star Power | Coach and Company 051625

[00:00:32] – Welcome & Show Rundown

• Coach greets listeners, introduces daily live podcast format, and plugs the morning show on Stadium Network and YouTube.

[00:00:56] – PGA Championship Update

• Luke Donald, Alex Noren, and Steven Yeager atop the day one leaderboard.
• Mentions best bets discussed in the morning show.

[00:01:26] – Podcast Purpose & Wrestling Show Plug

• Emphasizes this is a sports discussion pod, not strictly for betting.
• Announces the Coach and Bro Show with Vince Russo, expansion to Stadium Network in 100M+ homes.

[00:02:03] – HOT TAKE: NFL’s Year-Round Relevance & Schedule Reveal Social Media War

• Breaks down the growing creativity among NFL teams’ schedule drop videos.
• Highlights clever Giants and Vikings videos (including real fan tattoos!).

[00:03:27] – Colts’ Controversial Tyreek Hill Video

• Recaps the Colts’ ill-advised Minecraft-themed video spoofing Tyreek Hill’s past legal trouble.
• Discusses how social vetting failed, ensuing apology, and NBA lessons for teams’ PR.

[00:06:04] – Early NFL Betting, Futures & Super Bowl Matchup Odds

• How schedule drops lead straight to new betting lines at BetMGM.
• Discusses importance of creative prop bets, outright futures, and week 1 lines (e.g., Chiefs/Eagles, Bills/Eagles, Lions matchups).

[00:07:12] – NFL Schedule Hot Takes & Week 1 Matchups

• Big focus on marquee openers (Eagles vs. Cowboys, Chiefs vs. Chargers).
• Calls out interesting quirks: Eagles with no back-to-back home games; Chiefs get 8 prime-time appearances.

[00:08:40] – NFL Global Expansion & Scheduling Nuggets

• Friday night Chiefs-Chargers opener in international venue.
• Discusses the NFL’s effort to fix last year’s field mishap abroad.

[00:09:05] – Rivalry Week and Schedule Analysis

• Walks through week 1 matchups, highlighting rivalries (Bengals/Browns, Steelers/Jets), sneaky storylines, and team-specific drama (e.g., Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers?).

[00:11:09] – Vikings’ International Double-Header & Financial Impact

• Deeper dive on Vikings playing back-to-back games in Ireland and England, financial tradeoffs, and implications for fans and rookie QB JJ McCarthy.

[00:12:32] – NFL’s “Tentpole” Event Strategy

• Explains how draft, schedule release, and combine have grown the NFL's offseason into must-watch TV.

[00:13:06] – Partner Plug: JustTheStats (JTS) Sports Betting App

• Details about exclusive 30-day free trial for listeners, success with MLB and NHL picks, and the growth of AI-driven sports betting insights.

[00:14:28] – NBA Playoff Coverage: Celtics vs. Knicks

• Discusses Celtics’ dominant Game 5 performance despite Jayson Tatum's injury.
• Weighs star power’s importance in NBA success, and contemplates Boston’s future if Tatum is out long-term.

[00:17:26] – Warriors’ Woes & The Value of NBA Superstars

• Reflects on Steph Curry’s injury struggles and the difficulty of watching legends sidelined.
• Nostalgic look at NBA eras—from Magic & Bird to LeBron, Kobe, and today's stars.

[00:19:40] – Golf Fandom & PGA Updates

• Shares excitement for ongoing PGA Championship and love for the sport’s biggest names.

[00:19:49] – NBA Playoffs: Nuggets vs. Thunder, SGA’s Rise

• Analysis of Denver’s missed opportunity in Game 5; Jokic and SGA's star performances.
• Discusses Oklahoma City’s supporting cast and salary cap stra