You're Wrong... And Here's Why

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Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone have been good friends for more than a decade, but they never agree on anything. On You're Wrong... And Here's Why, Chris and Greg will argue about some of the biggest stories in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    340: NFL 2026, Week One

    You're Wrong and Here's Why previews every Week 1 NFL game, executive award picks, and the 2027 QB class, including Patriots-Seahawks, 49ers-Rams, Eagles-Commanders, Cowboys-Giants, and Broncos-Chiefs. 0:18 Intro and NFL executive picks for MVP, rookie, comeback, breakout and Coach of the Year. 12:47 2027 NFL Draft QBs: Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Darian Mensah and LaNorris Sellers. 16:08 Patriots-Seahawks: opener rematch and key roster changes. 18:59 49ers-Rams: Australia travel and matchup concerns. 21:05 Falcons-Steelers: Aaron Rodgers, Tua Tagovailoa and both offenses. 24:52 Ravens-Colts: Baltimore’s new era and Daniel Jones’ return. 27:12 Bills-Texans: C.J. Stroud, Houston defense and Buffalo changes. 31:42 Browns-Jaguars: Deshaun Watson and Jacksonville’s offense. 34:01 Saints-Lions: New Orleans injuries and Detroit outlook. 36:30 Jets-Titans: Cam Ward, Tennessee weapons and New York roster. 39:19 Buccaneers-Bengals: Baker Mayfield, Joe Burrow and injuries. 41:54 Cardinals-Chargers: Arizona rebuild and Chargers offense. 43:20 Packers-Vikings: Kyler Murray, Minnesota QBs and Carson Wentz. 48:08 Dolphins-Raiders: Miami rebuild, Malik Willis and Kirk Cousins. 52:29 Commanders-Eagles: Philadelphia offense, Washington and LSU eligibility. 54:52 Phillies-Astros live ninth-inning check-in. 57:01 Cowboys-Giants: Dallas, John Harbaugh and Jaxson Dart. 59:13 Broncos-Chiefs: Bo Nix, Jalen Waddle, Patrick Mahomes and KC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 3

    339: NFL Futures, Wrexham Moves and Phillies Baseball

    You're Wrong and Here's Why covers Premier League deadline day, Forest-Tottenham, Wrexham-Millwall, the Eagles’ roster and Super Bowl outlook, Joe Burrow and Cincinnati, plus the Phillies’ playoff push, Andrew Painter, Ranger Suárez and the NL East race. 0:18 Intro, ESPN Unlimited joining YouTube TV, WWE streaming residuals and the return of football season. 5:30 Premier League deadline-day reaction: Nottingham Forest’s window and Omari Hutchinson’s move. 7:15 Nottingham Forest-Tottenham preview, plus Tottenham’s start and early Premier League standings. 9:16 Hull City’s surprising start after wins over Manchester United and Coventry. 10:36 Wrexham deadline day: Joe Worrall, Callum O’Hare, striker depth and the club’s Championship roster. 13:43 Wrexham-Millwall preview and player-registration questions. 14:54 Eagles roster outlook: Philadelphia’s new offense, preseason uncertainty, Carson Steele and the four-quarterback decision. 16:34 NFL futures: oddsmakers’ Super Bowl board and where the Eagles sit alongside Dallas, San Francisco, Detroit, New England and Cincinnati. 23:12 Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ roster and a hypothetical Eagles quarterback pursuit. 26:43 Phillies playoff push: Atlanta race, wild-card position, Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola. 28:48 Andrew Painter’s role and postseason rotation questions. 29:32 Ranger Suárez, his season and postseason track record. 31:32 Phillies-Braves race update and closing thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 6

    337: Where Have All The Nolan Ryan's Gone?

    0:18 — Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone return from a short break and introduce a busy show covering the MLB trade deadline, the Phillies, Paul Skenes, the 76ers and NBA storylines. 0:56 — MLB trade deadline reaction: the Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal, Chris and Greg compare Los Angeles’ package with Philadelphia’s reported offer and discuss the Dodgers’ spending, deferred money and place atop the World Series odds. 4:36 — Luis Arraez joins the Phillies. The hosts discuss his contact hitting, career success with runners in scoring position and what he adds to a lineup that has lacked consistency. 5:41 — Phillies-Nationals and lineup construction: Arraez’s spot in the order, Kyle Schwarber leading off, Bryce Harper’s protection, Trea Turner’s role and Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto’s recent production. 11:10 — Philadelphia’s post-deadline outlook: new relievers Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian, the bullpen’s importance and the Phillies’ position in the World Series odds. 12:39 — What changed in baseball? Chris and Greg discuss declining batting averages, shorter starting-pitcher outings, advanced metrics, launch angle, defensive shifts and why complete games have become rare. 15:05 — Paul Skenes’ velocity decline becomes the central pitching story. The hosts review the sharp drop in his 98-plus-mph pitches, possible fatigue or injury concerns, his continued strikeout production and Pittsburgh’s long-term contract decision. 20:59 — The Mets’ prospect haul and the Dodgers’ postseason rotation lead into a wider MLB deadline discussion featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. 23:55 — LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers. Chris and Greg react to the surprise move, the excitement around the team and how the roster now fits around Joel Embiid, Jalen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe. 26:28 — Sixers workload and chemistry: keeping Embiid and LeBron healthy, allowing Maxey and Brown to carry more of the regular season and the offensive advantages created by LeBron’s passing. 29:18 — NBA championship and MVP odds involving Philadelphia. The hosts compare Jalen Brown, Maxey, Embiid and LeBron before expanding the conversation to Cooper Flagg, Austin Reaves and other long-shot candidates. 33:14 — Ben Simmons return rumors spark a Process-era reunion discussion. Chris and Greg consider a smaller bench role for Simmons and revisit Nerlens Noel, Jahlil Okafor, Dario Šarić and Isaiah Canaan. 36:31 — The 76ers broadcast team: Mark Zumoff nostalgia, criticism of the current pairing and possible future analysts including T.J. McConnell, Aaron McKie, Andre Iguodala, Todd MacCulloch and other former Sixers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 22

    336: MLB Hall of Fame Probabilities

    0:18 — Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone open the show before moving into the Scrubs revival, its season finale, returning characters and plans for Season 2. They discuss Neil Flynn, Rachel Bilson, JD’s future and why the new episodes feel closer to early-series Scrubs. 4:58 — Phillies-Dodgers becomes the live backdrop for a conversation about changing scores, Trea Turner props and an intentionally ridiculous two-leg parlay involving Turner and Hideki Matsuyama through oddsmakers. 6:50 — The Phillies’ second-half outlook covers bullpen weaknesses, the need for another right-handed bat, inconsistent offense and the strength of a rotation led by Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo. Aaron Nola’s home-run problems and Brandon Marsh’s regression are also discussed. 10:41 — Zack Wheeler’s Baseball Hall of Fame case takes center stage. Chris and Greg examine the difficulty of evaluating modern pitchers, Wheeler’s longevity, his superior Philadelphia years and whether he would enter Cooperstown wearing a Phillies cap. 12:35 — The hosts review Hall of Fame probability rankings for current pitchers, including Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Chris Sale, Gerrit Cole, Jacob deGrom, Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Cristopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez. 19:55 — Current hitter Hall of Fame projections feature Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Freddie Freeman, José Ramírez, Francisco Lindor, Manny Machado, Trea Turner and Shohei Ohtani. 26:16 — A conversation about reading small text turns into screen strain, PlayStation Portal use, LASIK and Greg’s painful recovery from a procedure used to stabilize a corneal condition. 29:55 — The Phillies-Dodgers game receives another live check-in before the hosts discuss the quiet post-World Cup sports calendar, MLB-heavy summer weeks, MLS, the League of Ireland and early Champions League and Europa League qualifying. 33:46 — Flyers and NHL roster building are discussed through offer sheets, Anaheim’s salary-cap situation, Cutter Gauthier, Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone. Chris and Greg explain why Philadelphia should not fear future retaliation if another club submits a major offer sheet. 37:54 — LeBron James’ free agency dominates the closing sports section. Cleveland, Miami, Golden State and Philadelphia are considered alongside family preferences, Rich Paul’s comments, possible roster fits, the Lakers’ situation and whether LeBron’s final-season decision is being stretched out for a documentary. 43:24 — The episode returns to Scrubs, including the revival’s tone, the unpopular ninth season and Eliza Coupe, before the final sign-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jul 15

    335: World Cup Semifinals, Home Run Derby and MLB Labor Trouble

    0:18 — Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone open with Wrexham’s preseason draw against Wisła Kraków, early Champions League qualifying, the approaching NFL season, soccer’s nearly nonexistent offseason and the growth of Underdog Podcasts’ newer shows. 5:31 — The 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia is reviewed through its new swing-based format, Jordan Walker’s dramatic final against Kyle Schwarber, the hometown crowd, Netflix’s broadcast problems, the bracket setup and the magenta-ball controversy. 9:35 — A live MLB All-Star Game check-in covers Cristopher Sánchez’s opening inning, the Philadelphia atmosphere and the changing appeal of sports’ All-Star events. 10:18 — Chris quizzes Greg on forgotten NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners, including Mac McClung, Anfernee Simons and Glenn Robinson III. The discussion expands to Andre Iguodala’s controversial loss, weak recent fields, the NBA bubble and why that period deserved a major documentary. 19:21 — Spain’s World Cup semifinal win over France takes center stage. The hosts discuss Spain’s defense, France’s limited chances, tournament futures from oddsmakers and the Golden Ball and Golden Boot races involving Messi, Mbappé, Bellingham, Kane and Rodri. 27:19 — England-Argentina receives a full semifinal preview, including the tight odds from oddsmakers, Jordan Pickford’s form, Argentina’s experience, England’s attacking depth, Messi’s pursuit of another title and the possibility of extra time or penalties. 30:49 — The viral photo of Lionel Messi bathing infant Lamine Yamal sparks a lighter discussion about soccer destiny, unusual sports stories and the strange possibility of the two meeting in a World Cup final. 32:01 — Chris and Greg discuss Ancestry and 23andMe-style genetic testing, family histories, immigration stories and curiosity about their own heritage. 35:04 — World Cup kickoff times lead into the difficulty of watching afternoon matches in the United States, overnight games in Europe and how global scheduling affects fans. 36:35 — The conversation moves to UK and Ireland travel, fish and chips, Indian food, limited delivery options outside major cities and businesses closing earlier than Americans expect. 38:39 — The Phillies’ trade-deadline needs are examined, with bullpen help and another right-handed bat identified as priorities. Byron Buxton, Jung Hoo Lee, Trea Turner, Justin Crawford, Brandon Marsh and J.T. Realmuto are discussed as part of Philadelphia’s second-half outlook. 44:02 — Chris and Greg debate a possible MLB work stoppage, whether baseball needs a salary cap, owner spending, deferred contracts and how labor conflict could damage the league. 47:17 — The episode closes with Portland’s ownership problems, Mike Nori’s unusual coaching contract, concerns about low guarantees and team options, and the Trail Blazers’ organizational direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 2

    334: NBA Moves Galore and The World Cup Rolls On

    0:18 – Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone open You’re Wrong and Here’s Why with the busy June sports calendar. 1:17 – The hosts start with the Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA Draft, reacting to the LeBaron Philon pick, other prospects Chris liked at No. 22, and how free agency could shape what comes next for Philadelphia. 2:41 – Kawhi Leonard’s reported trade back to the Toronto Raptors leads the NBA discussion, with Chris and Greg breaking down the Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, picks-and-swaps return, Toronto’s difficulty landing stars, Kawhi’s health question, and Kyle Lowry’s one-day Raptors retirement deal. 5:51 – The NBA futures board from oddsmakers turns into a broader Eastern Conference conversation, including Toronto’s title odds, Detroit’s rise, Jalen Duren rumors, Boston still sitting near the top, and whether Jaylen Brown’s Celtics situation can realistically be repaired. 10:13 – Ja Morant’s trade to Portland becomes the next major NBA topic, with the hosts discussing the Trail Blazers’ crowded guard room, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, possible follow-up moves, and how a Jalen Brown-to-Portland framework could work. 13:12 – Chris and Greg build out possible Celtics-Blazers trade concepts around Jalen Brown, including Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, Toumani Camara, picks, salary matching, and what kind of package Boston might consider. 24:36 – Jimmy Butler-adjacent betting-market rumors, Malik Beasley’s gambling investigation, Ed Davis, and athletes’ money decisions spark a personal detour into Greg selling phones to NBA players and Chris’ GameStop stories involving Evan Turner, Michael Carter-Williams, and Nerlens Noel. 31:55 – The hosts return to Golden State’s title odds from oddsmakers, debating how much LeBron and Anthony Davis speculation is already built into the Warriors’ number and how much the board could move if those pieces actually land. 35:23 – World Cup knockout talk begins with reaction to the first wave of Round of 32 drama, including Brazil-Japan, Paraguay-Germany, Morocco-Netherlands, penalty shootouts, late goals, and how the expanded knockout format has delivered high-pressure games. 40:12 – Chris and Greg discuss the expanded World Cup format, the volume of late goals, the idea of going even bigger with the tournament, the number of good teams and players missing out, and how ticket pricing has pushed casual fans further away from attending. 42:43 – England vs. DR Congo is previewed through odds from oddsmakers, with the hosts discussing England’s uneven form, Harry Kane, DR Congo’s path to extra-time pressure, and how knockout soccer can get uncomfortable quickly. 44:28 – Belgium vs. Senegal gets a full preview, including Belgium’s aging golden generation, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Leandro Trossard, Senegal’s quality, AFCON pedigree, and why this matchup feels like one of the tighter games on the board. 46:36 – USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina closes the next-day World Cup preview section, with Chris and Greg discussing the U.S. group stage, the rotated loss to Turkey, the team’s young core, Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, long-term 2030 value, and the likely road ahead if the U.S. advances. 50:12 – The possible USA-Belgium rematch brings back memories of a previous World Cup meeting, then leads into the difficult bracket path that could include Spain, Portugal, and France if the U.S. keeps moving forward. 54:26 – Chris highlights a potential France-Morocco subplot involving Ayyoub Bouaddi choosing Morocco over France, which leads into a bigger discussion about France’s talent pipeline, historical national-team cycles, Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane, and why France has built such a deep era. 56:42 – The show closes with Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup scoring chase, his two-goal performance, his pursuit of Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup record, and how oddsmakers might price Mbappé becoming the tournament’s all-time leading scorer before this World Cup ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jun 23

    333: Messi, Mbappe, and the 2026 NBA Draft

    0:18 – Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone open You’re Wrong and Here’s Why with a rare Monday recording, a quick check-in, and Chris talking about the launch of The Beautiful Game, Yesterday in Sports, The Underdog Football Show, and The Underdog World Cup Show. 3:17 – Chris and Greg run through the busy sports calendar, including the World Cup, Phillies-Mets fallout, the NBA Draft, the NHL Draft, and using lines from oddsmakers for context. 4:02 – Chris talks about buying soccer trading cards for a potential YouTube project, the modern cost of cards, content creators driving the market, and whether he actually needs another show. 7:56 – World Cup conversation begins with Greg’s reaction to the expanded tournament, Cape Verde’s surprise run, the overall competitiveness of the matches, and weather delays affecting France-Iraq. 9:42 – Chris and Greg discuss soccer stoppages, weather delays, emergency delays in the stands, added time, Wrexham memories, and why some long stoppages make the clock feel absurd. 11:28 – Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring record leads to a broader conversation about Messi, Kylian Mbappé, World Cup goal totals, Argentina’s recent tournament runs, and how quickly Mbappé is chasing history. 14:06 – Mohamed Salah and Egypt’s World Cup breakthrough spark a discussion about club-vs-country talent gaps, why star players can’t always carry national teams, and how qualification has limited opportunities for strong football nations. 16:30 – Chris and Greg debate expanding the World Cup even further, using omitted teams and stars like Italy, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Nigeria, Denmark, Wales, Ireland, Slovenia, Cameroon, Georgia, Lewandowski, Donnarumma, and Gareth Bale as examples. 22:00 – Chris previews the upcoming World Cup slate with odds from oddsmakers for Jordan-Algeria, Portugal-Uzbekistan, England-Ghana, Panama-Croatia, and Colombia-DR Congo, while Greg focuses on Portugal’s lineup and Cristiano Ronaldo’s role. 24:49 – Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup presence turns into a discussion about Messi, Salah, Ronaldo’s desire to keep up, aging superstars, Ronaldo header memes, The Boys, and knowing when to step away. 27:08 – NBA Draft talk begins with the No. 1 pick debate, A.J. Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Darryn Peterson, the Wizards’ roster direction, and comparisons to surprise NFL Draft movement around Baker Mayfield and Mitchell Trubisky. 30:52 – Darryn Peterson and Utah become the focus, including whether Peterson wants to be there, his point guard claims, his assist numbers, Utah’s crowded roster, and how he fits with Keonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ace Bailey, and Walker Kessler. 34:39 – Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, and the top of the NBA Draft board lead into Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, with Chris and Greg comparing possible Celtics and Heat trade frameworks for Milwaukee. 36:05 – Giannis trade construction continues with Jalen Brown, Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Nikola Jović, Jaime Jaquez Jr., picks, whether Milwaukee should rebuild fully, and why Charlotte or San Antonio could be better basketball fits. 39:30 – San Antonio’s roster comes up through Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, possible locker-room concerns, social-media drama, and how the Spurs might handle a young guard who wants a larger role. 42:28 – Sixers draft pain resurfaces through Rutgers’ lottery picks, Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz, NCAA Tournament concerns, what could have been with Joel Embiid, Simmons, and Fultz, and why Simmons’ peak gets unfairly erased. 55:01 – NBA Draft lottery concerns continue with prospects Chris and Greg would avoid or worry about, including Nate Ament, Will Riley, Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff, Kingston Flemings, Aday Mara, and Michigan’s loaded roster. 58:39 – Dusty May’s move from Michigan to the NBA leads to a coaching discussion about whether college success translates to the pros, Michigan’s roster, Dallas’ direction, fake AI-generated sports headlines, and why that hire felt so surprising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone have been good friends for more than a decade, but they never agree on anything. On You're Wrong... And Here's Why, Chris and Greg will argue about some of the biggest stories in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.