The Sports Hangover

The Sports Hangover
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Sports enthusiasts Michael Benatar and Sports TV Executive Jdawg host the oldest running sports podcast of all time. Covering everything from scandals to losing money gambling. Welcome to the dirty side of sports. Host: Michael Benatar and Jdawg Instagram:   / The_SportsHangover Website: https://www.TheSportsHangover.com Tiktok:   / TheSportsHangover X:   / TSHPodcast

  1. Sep 22

    Could the Chargers Start 0–6? Our Biggest NFL Week 2 Reactions

    🏈 Two weeks into the NFL season, Survivor pools are falling apart—and the Chargers are giving us the same old headache. Michael Benatar and J Dawg break down the Week 2 chaos, Tampa Bay’s ugly start, the Raiders’ upside, and why the Chiefs look dangerous again. Plus: our model’s early Week 3 picks include Miami +10.5. Yes, really. In this episode: 🔥 Could the Chargers start 0–6? 💀 Survivor carnage—and whether saving teams still makes sense 🎰 Are the Raiders legit? 👀 Seahawks love, Steelers concerns, and Chicago’s quarterback uncertainty 🤖 Five early model picks and our Survivor shortlist The model sits at 5–5 through two weeks. We’re sharing the numbers, the disagreements, and the picks that make us uncomfortable. Subscribe for weekly NFL reactions, betting breakdowns, and unapologetic football arguments. Find our newsletter, app, and merch at TheSportsHangover.com. Follow @TheSportsHangover on your favorite platforms. Picks and lines reflect the discussion at recording and may change. #NFL #SportsHangover #NFLWeek3

  2. Sep 14

    I Put a Curse on the Chargers After They Cost Me $1,000

    I’ve officially done voodoo on the Chargers. After what they’ve done to me, I’m declaring a losing season. The curse is active. 🪄⚡ For the second straight year, the Chargers knocked me out of Circa Survivor. Another $1,000 entry gone. I went to Vegas. I made shirts. My entry didn’t even make it to Monday Night Football. Michael Benatar and J Dawg break down NFL Week 1, from the Chargers disaster and Justin Herbert debate to Caleb Williams’ MVP potential, Minnesota’s quarterback questions, and the Giants’ strong start against Dallas. Then we preview Week 2 with early Survivor candidates, model leans, and a debate about whether the Australia trip will affect the Rams and 49ers. IN THIS EPISODE ⚡ The Chargers end our Survivor hopes 🐻 Caleb Williams: MVP potential or Week 1 overreaction? 👀 Vikings quarterback questions and Giants optimism ✈️ Our Australia travel theory gets another test 💰 Early discussion: Texans, Browns, Commanders and Raiders CHAPTERS 00:00 Week 1 chaos and Australia jet lag 01:27 The Chargers cost Michael another $1,000 05:33 The Justin Herbert debate 09:54 Vikings win, quarterback questions remain 12:46 B******t or Believe: Caleb Williams MVP? 18:11 Are the Giants for real? 21:01 Saints drama and our betting recap 23:54 Early Week 2 Survivor shortlist 27:29 Week 2 model leans and disagreements 30:57 Raiders +7 against the Chargers 31:46 Final thoughts CORRECTIONS TO THE ON-AIR DISCUSSION • Chicago scored 59 points against Carolina, not 50. • New Orleans visits Baltimore in Week 2. • Giants–Rams is Monday, September 21, so New York is not playing on a short week. The betting numbers discussed come from our September 14 recording. They are preliminary leans, not a finalized card or confirmed current sportsbook offers. Subscribe to The Sports Hangover on YouTube and Substack. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Chargers fans: What’s the defense this week? Leave it in the comments. #NFL #TheSportsHangover #Chargers #NFLWeek1 #NFLWeek2 #SurvivorPool

  3. Sep 9

    NFL Week 1 Picks: Five Underdogs We’re Taking

    Can Justin Herbert and the Chargers get you through Week 1—or should you go against the crowd? We break down our NFL Survivor picks, five underdogs, and the return of Michael’s Road to $10K. This week on The Sports Hangover, Michael Benatar and J-Dawg debate Chargers vs. Cardinals, Jacksonville’s Survivor appeal, and why they’re leaning toward the 49ers against the Rams in Australia. Plus: Baker Mayfield’s reported extension, Joe Burrow vs. Sam Darnold for MVP, AFC futures, and a potential $100 starting bet on Seattle. 🏈 WEEK 1 PICKS DISCUSSED Saints +7 vs. Lions Cardinals +10 vs. Chargers Buccaneers +3.5 vs. Bengals Commanders +5.5 at Eagles Browns +8.5 at Jaguars J-Dawg’s Survivor pick: Chargers Michael’s proposed Road to $10K opener: Seahawks moneyline, potentially rolling the proceeds into Raiders moneyline if Seattle wins. CHAPTERS 00:00 Football is back 00:29 Fantasy draft chaos and commissioner power 04:49 Baker Mayfield’s extension 07:04 Week 1 Survivor strategy 10:38 Can you trust the Chargers? 13:01 Jacksonville and the Survivor alternatives 16:10 Rams vs. 49ers in Australia 18:46 Road to $10K: Seattle, then Las Vegas? 21:52 Week 1 underdog picks 24:39 Joe Burrow and the Bengals outlook 25:08 Commanders vs. Eagles 26:59 Burrow vs. Darnold for MVP 28:03 Browns vs. Jaguars 30:16 Kirk Cousins vs. Geno Smith 31:06 AFC futures and season win totals 32:59 Can the Seahawks repeat? 34:33 Sports Hangover app update and wrap-up Who’s your Week 1 Survivor pick? Drop it in the comments. Subscribe to The Sports Hangover on YouTube and Substack for weekly NFL picks, fantasy football arguments, and updates on the Road to $10K. Lines and odds reflect the recording and may change. #NFL #NFLWeek1 #SurvivorPicks

  4. Sep 2

    The Most Corrupt Fantasy Football Draft Ever? 🏈

    Football is officially back—and the fantasy football scandals have already begun. 🏈 Michael and J-Dawg break down a suspicious fantasy draft shuffle, the biggest mistake managers make in snake drafts, the NFL’s most disrespected team, and nine AI-generated win-total bets for the upcoming season. Plus: 🏆 J-Dawg presents his massive fantasy football trophy 🚨 Michael defends his “no rules, just my rules” commissioner strategy 🎯 The secret to drafting players you actually want 🟢 Why the Seahawks may be seriously undervalued 😴 How the Steelers became completely irrelevant 🤖 Michael reveals his custom AI fantasy draft tracker 💰 Rams, Ravens, Chiefs, Cowboys, Bears, and more season-long bets Do you have a corrupt fantasy commissioner? Call them out in the comments—and please make it public so we can turn the drama into content. 👉 Join the Survivor pool: [INSERT LINK] 👉 Subscribe for weekly NFL picks, fantasy football takes, betting predictions, and sports chaos. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Football season is finally here 00:54 J-Dawg reveals his fantasy football trophy 01:46 The corrupt commissioner scandal 07:03 First-round fantasy draft strategy 10:26 The proxy-betting controversy 12:30 Are the Seahawks being disrespected? 18:45 The fake 49ers player story 20:14 Tony Romo’s future at CBS 21:30 Fantasy football suspension concerns 23:25 The Steelers have become irrelevant 26:45 Nine AI-generated NFL win-total bets 32:25 Super Bowl predictions 33:29 Michael reveals his AI fantasy draft tracker Odds and availability may change. Please gamble responsibly. #NFL #FantasyFootball #SportsBetting #NFLPredictions #TheSportsHangover

  5. Aug 26

    The NFL Is Already Getting Weird… + Fantasy Football Breakouts

    Football is BACK 🏈 and somehow the NFL is already completely off the rails. This week on The Sports Hangover, Michael and J Dawg break down the latest NFL chaos, the Deshaun Watson situation in Cleveland, early fantasy football sleepers, breakouts and fades, plus some very questionable preseason overreactions. We’re talking: 🏈 The latest wild NFL owner scandal 😬 Why Browns fans are already done with Deshaun Watson 📈 Fantasy football breakout candidates 📉 Why we’re fading Patrick Mahomes in fantasy 🚀 The JSN hype train 👀 Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Cam Skattebo, Travis Etienne & more ⛳ Is LIV Golf finally dying? 💰 Why sports franchises might be getting TOO valuable 🎴 Plus another NFL card pack rip and giveaway And yes… Michael pulled an Ashton Jeanty rookie card. Want the cards? Comment on the episode or any of our clips and we’ll pick someone to send the pack to. Next week, we’re going even deeper into: 🔥 Fantasy drafts 💰 NFL gambling 🎯 Survivor picks 📊 Betting models 🏆 Week 1 predictions Subscribe now because football season is officially here. 📲 Download The Sports Hangover app 🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts 📩 Follow The Sports Hangover newsletter 💬 And if you hate our takes… come on the show and defend yours. #NFL #FantasyFootball #NFLNews #FantasyFootball2026 #Football #SportsBetting #NFLFantasy #DeshaunWatson

  6. Aug 19

    We Opened an $80 NFL Card Pack… Was It Worth It?

    We spent $80 on six NFL cards—and somehow pulled Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott, and more. Now we’re giving the entire pack away. 👀 But first, Michael and J Dawg break down: 🏈 Which terrible NFL team might actually surprise us 🌍 Why the NFL’s international expansion could become a logistical nightmare 💰 The questions surrounding the reported Lakers blockbuster deal 📉 How Rashee Rice landed back near the top of fantasy football rankings 🤡 The most dysfunctional fantasy football league in America 💧 And the conspiracy Big Water doesn’t want you to hear Want the cards? We’ll randomly select one eligible winner and contact them from the official Sports Hangover account. Please don’t post personal information in the comments. No purchase necessary. Eligibility restrictions apply. YouTube is not a sponsor of this promotion. Listen, watch, and join the chaos: 🌐 https://sportshangover.com 📱 The Sports Hangover app on iOS CHAPTERS 00:00 Football is finally back 00:34 Which bad NFL team could surprise us? 01:40 Why are NFL players always injured? 03:26 The Big Water conspiracy 04:24 Michael bought an $80 card pack 06:57 J Dawg needs a backup NFL team 10:14 Something feels strange about the Lakers deal 17:54 The Clippers and Kawhi rumor mill 19:01 The NFL’s international expansion problem 25:26 Rashee Rice’s fantasy football comeback 26:04 Our fantasy league is falling apart 30:09 Opening the $80 NFL pack 31:54 The Sports Hangover survivor league 32:33 See you next week

  7. Aug 11

    The 2026 NFC Preview: Super Bowl Picks, Sleepers & Traps

    The NFC has 16 teams—but after simulating the 2026 season 10,000 times, two teams captured more than 56% of the conference titles. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks are the model’s No. 1 team. The Los Angeles Rams are Vegas’ Super Bowl favorite. So who’s right? 👀 Michael and J Dawg break down every NFC division, debate Rams vs. Seahawks, reveal the Vikings’ sleeper-champion case, and explain why the Cowboys’ 10.5-win total may be the biggest brand-tax line in football. 🏈 In this episode: 00:00 — Preseason football and Michael’s solo Vegas trip 04:13 — Seahawks vs. Rams: Who really owns the NFC West? 09:25 — Are the 49ers finally declining? 14:55 — The wide-open NFC North 16:24 — Can Kyler Murray revive the Vikings? 19:45 — Eagles, Cowboys and the NFC East 26:30 — Somebody has to win the NFC South 31:44 — Model vs. Vegas and the best NFC bets 34:39 — NFC champion and Super Bowl predictions 🔥 The biggest predictions: • Seattle is the model’s best Super Bowl value at +1100 • Minnesota is the ultimate sleeper candidate • Dallas under 10.5 wins is the model’s strongest win-total edge • Chicago may be headed for major turnover regression • The entire NFC could come down to Rams vs. Seahawks Who wins the NFC: Seattle, Los Angeles—or someone completely unexpected? Drop your prediction in the comments. Visit The Sports Hangover: https://thesportshangover.com Find The Sports Hangover on Substack, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and the iOS App Store. Odds referenced from July 2026 markets and may change. Always check the latest lines. #NFL #NFCPredictions #Seahawks #Rams #NFLBetting

  8. Aug 6

    Vikings to Win the Super Bowl?! NFL Predictions, Tony Romo & LeBron to Philly

    What do the last 10 Super Bowl champions have in common? Michael built a championship blueprint using coaching windows, quarterback narratives, elite roster units, and betting-market discounts. Only one NFL team checked every box: The Minnesota Vikings. Yes, seriously. Michael and J Dawg break down why Kyler Murray and the Vikings could become the NFL’s biggest sleeper, which Super Bowl favorites the model says to fade, and why Jacksonville may be the ultimate “dart throw with a case.” Plus: 🏈 Is Tony Romo finished at CBS? 🎙️ Could J.J. Watt become the next great NFL analyst? 🤯 NFL talent evaluators ranked Caleb Williams as a top-10 quarterback 💰 Should Tampa Bay pay Baker Mayfield? 👑 LeBron James shocks the NBA by choosing Philadelphia ⚾ The Dodgers broke baseball again 🎰 Michael heads to Las Vegas to enter the Circa Survivor contest Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Sports Hangover 00:08 Michael’s solo Circa Survivor trip 01:15 The secret Super Bowl blueprint 02:54 The four traits of recent champions 04:40 The shocking team that checks every box 05:50 Super Bowl teams the model says to fade 07:56 Best NFL futures and sleeper bets 09:14 Is Tony Romo done at CBS? 13:21 Why rich athletes and celebrities never retire 15:44 Aaron Donald returning to the Rams? 16:47 NFL executives rank the top 10 quarterbacks 18:32 Chargers fans defend Justin Herbert 20:08 Caleb Williams ranked as a top-10 quarterback 21:18 Baker Mayfield wants a new contract 24:30 The 49ers’ injury curse continues 26:32 LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers 29:56 The Dodgers broke baseball again 31:51 Does MLB need a salary cap? 34:20 NFC preview and Circa Survivor picks Listen to last week’s complete AFC preview and come back next week for our full NFC breakdown. Download the Sports Hangover app and grab the new football-season swag at: TheSportsHangover.com Have a take, future bet, or Survivor pick we need to hear? #NFL #NFLPredictions #MinnesotaVikings #SuperBowl #TonyRomo #LeBronJames #Dodgers #SportsPodcast

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Sports enthusiasts Michael Benatar and Sports TV Executive Jdawg host the oldest running sports podcast of all time. Covering everything from scandals to losing money gambling. Welcome to the dirty side of sports. Host: Michael Benatar and Jdawg Instagram:   / The_SportsHangover Website: https://www.TheSportsHangover.com Tiktok:   / TheSportsHangover X:   / TSHPodcast

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    The Sports Hangover
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
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