The Heating Up Podcast

Sara, Sasha and Mike
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"The Heating Up Podcast" is a sports podcast that delves into the exciting world of the NFL and beyond. Hosted by Sasha Kassoff and Sara Busque, rival fans of the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys and joined by Bills Super Fan Mike Blasl, this podcast promises to bring a unique perspective to the table. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or a casual spectator, "The Heating Up Podcast" is the perfect podcast for anyone looking for in-depth analysis, lively debate, and plenty of humor.

  1. 1d ago

    NFC PREDICTIONS ARE IN! Bears Breakout? Packers Collapse? Seahawks Repeat?

    The NFL season preview rolls on, and this week Heating Up is heading to the NFC. We’re breaking down the NFC North, South and West — three divisions that couldn’t look more different heading into 2026. Can Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson turn the Bears’ breakout into something even bigger? Are the Lions ready to bounce back? Can Kevin O’Connell work his quarterback magic again? And are we officially selling our Packers stock? Then we head South, where somebody technically has to win the division, before finishing with an absolutely loaded NFC West featuring the Seahawks, Rams and 49ers battling at the top while Arizona begins another reset. Along the way, we get into preseason injuries, quarterback reclamation projects, breakout candidates, fantasy names, coaching hot seats, division futures and plenty of predictions that may look brilliant — or completely idiotic — by December. Then Heat Check closes the show with Sarah backing Dallas to win the NFC East, Sasha celebrating the return of the Premier League with a Tottenham bet, and Mike putting his money behind Scottie Scheffler. The NFL is almost here. Lock in, and here we go. That framing comes directly from the episode: Chicago enters as defending North champ while Detroit is viewed as a bounce-back candidate, and the West starts from Seattle at 14–3, the Rams and 49ers at 12–5, and Arizona at 3–14.   KEY TOPICS / TAKEAWAYS The NFC North may not stay four-deep. Chicago won it at 11–6 last season while all four teams finished above .500, but Mike especially thinks at least one of Green Bay or Minnesota could fall substantially. Detroit is the bounce-back case. Despite finishing last, the Lions scored 481 points and posted a +68 differential, leading to plenty of Gibbs/offensive optimism. The Bears hype gets taken seriously. Caleb Williams’ late-game ability, another year with Ben Johnson and Chicago’s investment up front make them a legitimate repeat contender.Green Bay gets the smoke. Jordan Love skepticism, roster questions and coaching doubts make the Packers one of the episode’s biggest potential disappointments.The NFC South is the “tune-out division.” The hosts have major quarterback questions throughout a division that didn’t produce a winning team last season. The NFC West is the heavyweight division. Seattle’s coming off 14 wins, with the Rams and 49ers both coming off 12, while Arizona is undergoing a major reset. Seattle’s futures price jumps out. The Seahawks at +215 to win the West gets called out as particularly attractive compared with the Rams at -105.

  2. Aug 12

    NFL SEASON PREVIEW 🔥 AFC Predictions, Division Winners, Sleepers & BOLD Takes

    Football is officially back — and so is our NFL season preview. This week on Heating Up, we’re kicking off our 2026 NFL preview with a full breakdown of the AFC North, AFC South and AFC West. We’re going division by division to figure out who’s actually good, who’s getting way too much hype, which teams could implode, and who we’re picking to make some noise this season. We debate whether Joe Burrow and the Bengals can finally put it all together, whether the Ravens’ aging roster can hold up, just how ugly things could get in Cleveland, and why Tennessee might somehow be one of the most entertaining bad teams in football. The AFC South gives us plenty to argue about, including C.J. Stroud and Houston’s dominant defense, Jacksonville’s chances of repeating last year’s success, and whether anyone should trust the Colts. Then it’s onto the AFC West, where Kansas City enters the year with major questions, Denver looks to prove last season wasn’t a fluke, Las Vegas begins another rebuild, and Sasha plants his flag on one of his favorite teams entering 2026: the Los Angeles Chargers. Plus, we get Mike’s reaction to the brand-new Bills stadium, talk about the insanity of modern NFL ticket prices, identify some early fantasy football names to watch, and finish it all with another edition of Heat Check. Football is back. The takes are already getting reckless. Lock in, and here we go.  Key Topics AFC North: Bengals vs. Ravens and the quarterback-health minefieldJoe Burrow: Can Cincinnati’s rebuilt defense finally give him enough help?Ravens: Aging roster, Lamar questions and major skepticism from MikeBrowns: Quarterback chaos and a potential disaster seasonAFC South: Houston vs. Jacksonville for the divisionTitans: Bad team — but potentially an extremely fun fantasy teamC.J. Stroud: Franchise quarterback or a player Houston may eventually have to bench?Jaguars: Can a 13-win team prove last season wasn’t fueled by close-game luck?AFC West: Denver regression, Kansas City uncertainty and a rebuilding Raiders rosterChargers: One of Sasha’s favorite breakout teams entering the seasonBills Stadium: Fan reaction, stadium economics and soaring NFL ticket pricesFantasy Football: Early breakout candidates and players to monitorHeat Check: Golf, soccer and an NFL season win-total betThe Cincinnati discussion especially centers on the idea that the Bengals don’t need an elite defense — merely enough stops to give Burrow extra possessions.   Takeaways The Bengals are the upside play in the AFC North. If Burrow stays healthy, an improved defense could completely change Cincinnati’s ceiling.Nobody trusts AFC North quarterback health. The show jokingly sets 7.5 quarterbacks taking meaningful snaps as a potential division prop. The Browns are already a fade. Sasha has Cleveland’s season win total under 5.5.Tennessee could be bad and still incredibly entertaining. Their roster has enough weirdness and fantasy upside to make them a RedZone favorite.Houston doesn’t need elite quarterback play. Its defense is good enough that merely competent offense could win the division.Jacksonville is good — but nobody quite trusts them. Last year’s close wins make regression a legitimate concern.Denver can be good and lucky at the same time. An incredible record in one-score games creates an obvious regression question. The Chargers are a major Heating Up sleeper. The Mike McDaniel/Jim Harbaugh pairing is one of the show’s favorite offseason developments.The AFC West may once again come down to Denver and Los Angeles, at least based on the early discussion.  HEAT CHECK This is worth putting directly in the description because all three are clean: Sara: Justin Rose — Top 10 at FedEx St. Jude (+325)Sasha: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — Anytime Goalscorer (+160)Mike: Tennessee Titans — Over 6.5 Wins

  3. Aug 4

    Football Is Finally Back! NFL Predictions, MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Hot Takes

    Football is finally back. The crew officially kicks off NFL season by making bold predictions, debating quarterback rankings, breaking down fantasy storylines, and giving their favorite futures bets. They also recap the MLB Trade Deadline, discuss the Dodgers’ dominance, and debate whether baseball needs a salary cap. Summer is over. Football season starts now.  Key Takeaways Football season has officially arrived.Quarterback play around the league may be thinner than it’s been in years.Team context matters far more than individual statistics.Pressure rate often tells a more complete story than sack totals.Elite wide receivers continue reshaping NFL roster construction.Fantasy football hype frequently overvalues rookies and preseason stars.The Dodgers remain the team everyone is chasing after the trade deadline.MLB’s competitive balance continues fueling salary cap discussions.Betting futures require patience rather than reacting to preseason headlines. Chapters 00:00 Football Is Finally Back 17:44 MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers 25:10 NFL Season Predictions Begin 29:58 Is There a Quarterback Problem? 31:56 Building Around Elite Quarterbacks 32:54 Cowboys Expectations & Offensive Outlook 34:50 Why Quarterback Play Still Matters Most 39:05 Are Wide Receivers Worth the Money? 42:51 The Stats That Actually Matter 49:01 Misleading NFL Metrics 50:59 Fantasy Football Draft Advice 53:08 Players We’re Avoiding 56:46 Narrative Futures & Sleeper Teams 1:01:37 Quarterback Predictions 1:04:03 Heat Check Betting Picks

  4. Jul 29

    LeBron to Philly? Bills Tailgating Backlash & the NFL’s Weirdest Offseason Stories

    The offseason is delivering trades, rumors, angry fans, new rules—and one exceptionally old frog. Sasha, Sara, and Mike discuss LeBron James potentially landing in Philadelphia, Jaylen Brown trade speculation, NBA contenders, and the future of the Warriors. Then they break down the Buffalo Bills’ new uniforms, controversial tailgating restrictions, and whether the latest game-day rules are really about safety or profit. The episode also covers NFL injuries, the Hall of Fame Game, WNBA All-Star reactions, betting picks, and Helen—the 35-year-old African water frog nobody expected to become part of a sports podcast.

  5. Jul 22

    Spain Wins the World Cup, NFL Is Back & Tom Brady’s Wildest Offseason Yet

    Spain are officially World Cup champions. The crew looks back on one of the most entertaining tournaments in years before turning the page toward football season. From NFL training camps and AFC North predictions to Tour de France betting, Tom Brady’s latest headlines, Aaron Judge’s injury, and Heat Check picks, it’s another packed week covering everything happening across the sports world.  Takeaways Spain capped off an incredible tournament by winning the World Cup.NFL season is finally arriving as training camps begin.Tour de France betting continues to be one of the toughest sports to handicap.Aaron Judge’s injury could reshape the AL playoff picture.Celebrity culture continues to blur the line between sports and entertainment.The AFC North may once again be the NFL’s toughest division.Betting is always more successful when emotion stays out of the equation.“Spain earned every bit of that trophy.” “Football season is finally here.” “Tom Brady keeps finding headlines.” “The Bills are still America’s lovable losers.” “Go Bills.” 00:00 World Cup Championship Recap 03:09 Tour de France Betting & Updates 05:58 Tick Awareness & Health Stories 09:01 Football Season Returns 12:00 NFL Training Camps Begin 15:04 Celebrity Culture & Athlete Behavior 24:41 Tom Brady & Matt Damon Discussion 29:53 NFL Coaching & Season Predictions 34:36 AFC North Breakdown 37:02 Golf, Poker & Betting Stories 43:44 Aaron Judge Injury Update 45:46 MLB Betting & Team Trends 50:09 NFL Futures & Player Props 55:25 Heat Check Picks

  6. Jul 14

    World Cup, NFL & Sports Betting: The Ultimate Summer Recap

    The sports calendar is delivering everything at once. This week on Heating Up, Sasha, Sara, and Mike break down the biggest stories from around the sports world:  World Cup semifinal and final previews  Can Spain finish the job?  NFL season countdown  Tour de France domination  Wimbledon storylines  LeBron rumors and NBA drama  Heat Check betting picks Plus, the crew shares betting wins, parenting updates, and why this might be the best stretch of the sports calendar all year. Spain’s incredible runEngland vs. Argentina previewFinal predictionsBetting valueDark horsesFootball is almost backEarly storylinesTeams to watchSeason expectationsPogacar’s dominanceYellow jersey battleBetting recapLeBron rumorsMiami Heat dramaOffseason movementBiggest surprisesChampionship outlookWorld Cup betsNFL futuresWeekend picksWorld Cup Final, Spain soccer, England Argentina, NFL season preview, Tour de France, Pogacar, Wimbledon, LeBron James, sports betting, Heat Check, Heating Up Podcast Spain has emerged as a legitimate World Cup favorite.The NFL offseason is almost over, and anticipation is building.Pogacar continues to separate himself in cycling.LeBron rumors continue to dominate NBA conversations.Betting is most successful when emotion stays out of the equation.Summer sports provide nonstop entertainment before football returns.“Premier League starts in five weeks.” “LeBron’s next move is still a mystery.” “Pogacar is just on another level.” “Football can’t get here fast enough.” 00:00 World Cup Update 02:01 Spain’s Dream Run 04:06 England vs. Argentina 09:00 NFL Season Outlook 11:58 Internet Issues & Laughs 16:02 Miami Heat Drama 21:57 LeBron Rumors 26:58 Tour de France Recap 31:57 Wimbledon Highlights 44:02 Baby & Parenting Updates 50:03 Heat Check Bets 54:10 Final Thoughts

  7. Jul 8

    American Soccer Has A Problem & Gambling Gone Wrong

    This week on Heating Up, Sasha, Sara, and Mike break down another packed week in sports.  Is the U.S. actually improving at soccer?  World Cup knockout surprises  NBA free agency reactions  What’s next for LeBron?  Tour de France updates and betting angles  Incredible gambling stories that somehow actually happened  Home renovation updates The crew also debates why American soccer still feels different than the rest of the world, shares some unbelievable betting wins (and losses), and closes with another edition of Heat Check. Heating Up Podcast The World Cup continues producing shocking knockout results.American soccer culture is still evolving compared to the rest of the world.NBA free agency remains one of the craziest weeks in sports.Tour de France betting offers value beyond simply picking the winner.Emotional betting almost always ends badly.Sometimes the best sports stories happen completely off the field.“The ups and downs of betting are unbelievable.” “Stick to what you actually know.” “American soccer is finally getting interesting.” “The almost-win hurts worse than the loss.” 00:00 USA’s World Cup Journey 10:01 NBA Free Agency Winners & Losers 20:00 Tour de France Begins 30:00 Is American Soccer Finally Here? 36:30 Knicks & LeBron Updates 43:00 Tour de France Betting 47:30 Home Renovation Update 54:00 Getting Older Is Weird 1:03:00 Gambling Stories 1:12:00 Heat Check  Keywords Takeaways Sound Bites Chapters

  8. Jul 1

    NBA Money Isn’t Real 😂💰 World Cup Madness & Tour de France Begins

    The sports world officially shifted into overdrive. This week on Heating Up, Sasha, Sara and Mikedive into one of the busiest weeks of the entire sports calendar.  World Cup knockoutstage surprises  NBA freeagency and contracts that don’t even feel real  Tour deFrance betting preview  Homerenovation disasters  Vacationingwith toddlers  Heat Checkbetting picks The crew debates LeBron James’ latest decision, reacts tothe biggest NBA signings, previews cycling’s biggest race, and tries to survivefamily vacations without losing their minds. It’s one of the funniest episodes of the summer.   THIS WEEK  NBA FREEAGENCY • LeBron’s future • ridiculous contracts • biggest winners • biggest losers • Ja Morant discussion • Kawhi movement    WORLD CUP • Round of 32 • biggest surprises • knockout predictions • dark horses    TOUR DEFRANCE • Pogacar vs Vingegaard • betting strategies • sleeper riders • stage analysis    LIFE UPDATE • family vacations • toddlers on trips • drywall dust disaster • renovation updates    HEAT CHECK • Tour de France picks • World Cup bets • NBA futures      KEY TAKEAWAYS  SOUND BITES “NBA money just isn’t real.” “Pogacar has the best odds since Lance.” “The French rider is a sneaky dark horse.” “Home renovations are trying to kill me.”    CHAPTERS 00:00 World Cup Knockout Chaos 03:01 NBA Free Agency Goes Crazy 05:55 Golf & Life Updates 08:59 LeBron’s Future 15:40 The Biggest NBA Contracts 23:43 Tour de France Preview 30:00 Betting the Yellow Jersey 36:22 Vacationing With Toddlers 43:15 Home Renovation Nightmare 50:00 Heat Check Bets

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"The Heating Up Podcast" is a sports podcast that delves into the exciting world of the NFL and beyond. Hosted by Sasha Kassoff and Sara Busque, rival fans of the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys and joined by Bills Super Fan Mike Blasl, this podcast promises to bring a unique perspective to the table. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or a casual spectator, "The Heating Up Podcast" is the perfect podcast for anyone looking for in-depth analysis, lively debate, and plenty of humor.

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  • Creator
    Sara, Sasha and Mike
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sara, Sasha and Mike
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    The Heating Up Podcast

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