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New hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz are joined by Action Network founding father Stuckey for the re-launch of this long-running sports betting podcast. Together they discuss the latest NFL news, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way!From the thrills and chills of the NFL season, to the highs and lows of the NFL Draft, and everything in between, The Favorites is your best bet for NFL betting fun every week of the year.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 45min
Past/Future Live Sports Moments & WBC Preview with Sean Zerillo
The Favorites is back as Stuckey and Brandon Kravitz team up for another chit-chat session. Trades in the NFL continue during the offseason, where the squad discusses the impact of minor moves on each team involved. The crew also discusses their favorite live sports moments and what event they'd want to be at in 2027. Plus, the World Baseball Classic has begun and Action Network's top baseball betting expert, Sean Zerillo, joins the show to discuss the tournament overall, how he projects teams and players, including the plumbers and firefighters playing for some teams, and how excited he is to find value in these games. So go enjoy some early morning, overseas pre-MLB baseball and check out more from Zerillo on the Action Network's MLB podcast Payoff Pitch and on X. We're back with more sports betting content and more every Tuesday and Thursday so subscribe, rate and review! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 2026 • 50min
Ranking/Tasing Friends & NFL Combine Recap with Ryan Roberts
The Favorites is back as Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for another chit-chat session. The NFL Combine has passed and teams are prepping for the Draft. The crew welcomes Ryan Roberts from A to Z Sports to discuss which teams might be looking at which players, risers and fallers in the field and more. But first, while Stuckey is away in the thick of college basketball conference tournament prep, the others get into MySpace's old friend ranking, whether Brandon would let him wife tase him and whatever else is on Kendra's mind. We're back with more sports betting content and more every Tuesday and Thursday so subscribe, rate and review! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 2min
NFL Combine, Cinderellas, First Bets/Kisses & More From The Mailbag
The Favorites is back as Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for another chit-chat session. The NFL Combine is on the horizon and there's chatter of trades and moves happening in the league that are getting people excited. Plus, we get into some mailbag questions from the listeners with Evan Abrams! From bad superpowers to great sports movies to first bets and first kisses, the crew gets into it all right here on The Favorites. We're back with more sports betting content and more every Tuesday and Thursday so subscribe, rate and review! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2026 • 47min
NFL Wish Lists, Boston Market & Forks In The Microwave
The Favorites is back as Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for another chit-chat session. From a trending fast food graphic to Stuckey not being afraid to burn his home down with forks in the microwave, things get off the rails as they typically do. Plus, some NFL news and notes as we trudge through the NFL offseason. Franchise Tags are being handed out and money is always on the move in the league. What will teams look like next season and what does the crew want to see from their teams? Tune in to hear everyone's NFL wish list. The Favorites will be back with more sports betting content every Tuesday and Thursday so subscribe, rate and review! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2026 • 48min
Phobias & College Hoops with Michael Calabrese
The Favorites is back! Another week of no football but still plenty to discuss as Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for another chit-chat session. College basketball is in full swing but first, what are the crew's biggest fears? Rational or not, things go off the rails as you'd expect with some of these phobias. Plus, the crew welcomes college basketball expert Michael Calabrese to the show for a higher level overview of betting college hoops. With conference tournaments and March Madness just around the corner, tune in to hear how Calabrese and Stuckey are tackling the amateur hardwood. Check out Big Bets On Campus for more for Action Network's college squad with multiple episodes each week. The Favorites will be back with more sports betting content every Tuesday and Thursday so subscribe, rate and review! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2026 • 38min
Olympic Hockey Deep Dive with Josh Inglis
The Favorites is back! Another week of no football but still plenty to discuss as Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for another chit-chat session. College basketball is in full swing and Stuckey likes the Boilermakers tonight. He's also planting his flag on Miami (OH) finally going down. Elsewhere, all eyes are on the Olympics, which has some strange things on Kendra's mind, per usual. Would you get the injection?? Finally, the crew welcomes hockey betting analyst, Josh Inglis to the show to get everyone ready for some exciting Olympic matchups. Will we get the USA vs Canada Gold Medal Game that everyone wants? You can find more from Inglis on X here. The Favorites will be back with more sports betting content every Tuesday and Thursday so subscribe, rate and review! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2026 • 49min
To Refrigerate or Not To Refrigerate | Our NFL Season Awards
The NFL Season is behind us so where do we go now? The Favorites is back as Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up to discuss their offseason plans, which include college hoops, Formula 1, reality TV and maybe a little sleep? Probably not. Plus, Stuckey's wondering what everyone's weird food combinations are and Kendra's doing some strange things to french toast. Finally, the crew dives into their NFL Betting Season Awards. Best bets, worst beats, Drama Queen of the Year, who needs to mix in a water and more. All that right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2026 • 43min
Late Chicken Wings, Wrong MVP & Calling Our Shot | Super Bowl LX Recap
The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions once again, after running all over the New England Patriots. The final score was 29-13 and Kenneth Walker III was the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP in almost 30 years. And with that, The Favorites is back as Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the game and discuss their favorite moments, including Bad Bunny's halftime show and how many wings and mozzarella sticks Kendra consumed. Plus, the crew discusses who really should have won MVP and how bad the game and their bets where. Finally, they plants their flag early on a team for next season and Baby Stuckey 4 joins the show. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here! Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 2026 • 54min
Super Bowl Memories, the Tooth Fairy & a Parlay | Super Bowl LX
The Favorites is back for the final NFL game of the season! Action Network experts Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz look at player props, totals and sides while discussing where they see value in the betting market. The crew discusses their best and worst Super Bowl memories and how Stuckey learned the Tooth Fairy was a hoax. Plus, they play Action or Distraction, Kendra's in a pickle and another 2 Kings and a Queen Parlay is created on DraftKings. All that and more right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $60 off an annual subscription here! Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2026 • 57min
Super Bowl LX Cross-Sport Betting Special
The Favorites is back as Action Network NFL experts Stuckey, Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcome Action Network's senior NBA writer, Matt Moore, for a cross-sports special. Together the crew gets into college hoops, the NBA and the big game! Moore updates Stuckey on the NBA's Eastern Conference, the Giannis trade market and the top of the upcoming NBA Draft with some outstanding freshman in this year's class. Plus, a look at a Boutte Call and 50 Shades of Maye special over on DraftKings and some cross-sport plays the crew is seeing value on. Tune in and find something to pair with your favorite Super Bowl LX play right here on The Favorites! Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $60 off an annual subscription right now! Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


