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. Oct 20

    Colts Fire Their GM, Peyton Manning Rumors & Chargers 0-6 | NFL Week 6 Hangover

    The Colts fired their GM after an 0-6 start — so is Peyton Manning walking out of the ManningCast and into Indianapolis? We argue whether Peyton takes the job (and whether Arch Manning follows), react to the scary Jalen Hurts blood-clot reports, bury the 2-4 Rams after another Jacoby Brissett survivor-pool massacre, and ask if the Dodgers lost on purpose to "save baseball." Plus: the Aikman/Buck booth drama and where Tony Romo lands, Justin Herbert's 68.8 passer rating, your You Mad? comments, Man vs Machine picks for Week 8 (Patriots +3 at Chicago, Giants-Texans, Broncos, Vikings vs. Colts), survivor picks, and the Brewers honoring $1,000 "timeless" tickets for the World Series. Call or text The Hangover Hotline: (323) 334-0239 Twitter @TSHpodcast | IG @The_SportsHangover | TikTok @TheSportsHangover Chapters 0:00 LA weather & the best college football Saturday ever 0:43 Jalen Hurts' blood clots & the Eagles' medical staff 2:24 Survivor pool carnage: Rams and Colts lose 4:32 Are the Rams done? Davante Adams out 6-10 weeks 6:45 Dodgers conspiracy: did they lose on purpose? 7:50 JJ McCarthy's breakout & Malik Nabers is back 9:13 Colts fire the GM — is Peyton Manning next? 13:18 Arch Manning on the verge of being benched 14:11 Aikman, Buck & the Monday Night Football booth 16:43 Where Tony Romo goes next 20:03 You Mad? Your comments: Kyler, Harbaugh, Herbert 20:34 Herbert's 68.8 passer rating 21:53 Man vs Machine: Week 8 picks 27:18 Survivor picks 31:09 Rays attendance & Brewers $1,000 timeless tickets 33:38 Kings still winless & live show next week

  2. Oct 13

    Dan Quinn Needs to Be Fired: Our Crazy Week 5 Recap

    J Dawg says Dan Quinn can't run an NFL franchise after Washington's clock meltdown forced a tie with the Giants, and Michael insists Harbaugh won't be fired even with the Chargers at 0-5. Plus the Jags' 57-yard walk-off on the Eagles in London, undefeated Jameis, our worst takes from last week, and the model's Week 6 picks and Survivor plays. 0:00 Cold open: J Dawg on Dan Quinn + intro 0:24 Hot seat: LaFleur survives, Chargers 0-5 1:07 Dan Quinn's clock debacle (Giants-Commanders tie) 2:29 Jags stun Eagles in London 5:29 Jalen Hurts without his stars 6:02 Undefeated Jameis & the Giants 7:49 Bucs win in Dallas, Baker's future 9:51 Seahawks vs. 49ers 12:42 Vikings 5-0, Flores blitzes, Kyler Murray 14:49 Who gets fired first? Harbaugh, Quinn, Herbert trade 21:26 You Mad? Our worst takes & receipts 24:04 Survivor recap 25:11 Week 6 model picks 30:09 Week 6 Survivor picks 31:09 Outro

  3. Oct 6

    You Have to Play in the NFL to Call Caleb Williams Soft?

    Michael and J Dawg are back after a week off. The Braves stole a game at Dodger Stadium with a bullpen game, the Vikings are 4-0 but J Dawg isn't buying it, and J Dawg answers everyone who came at him over his viral "Caleb Williams is soft" take. Plus: Michael's betting model is hitting 60% in our pick contest, Survivor picks for the week (load up on the Bengals?), coaches on the hot seat from LaFleur to Dan Campbell, the Browns and Raiders takes we may need to delete, Scandal City, and MLB playoff predictions. thesportshangover.com | The Sports Hangover app in the App Store | Substack, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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