Respect Coin with Michael Bolling

Chicago Sports Network
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Host, Michael Bolling will bring you his picks for the weekend along with guests interviews detailing their favorite wins and crushing losses. He’ll get into his approach to betting and why it’s a must to Respect Coin. New episodes every Friday.

  1. 09/26/2025

    Sin City Bears: Betting Angles and Best Bets for Bears–Raiders

    The Bears are officially on the board in the Ben Johnson era, and the vibes are back! Michael Bolling, Kevin Lapka, and producer EP break down Chicago’s first win, Caleb Williams’ best game as a pro, and how the Bears match up with the Raiders in Vegas. We hit the good/bad/ugly from Week 3, betting narratives with Rome Odunze’s Vegas homecoming, best-bet parlays, and why “Soldier Field West” could tilt this one Chicago’s way.

    51 min

  2. 09/18/2025

    Is This a Get-Right Game? Bears vs Cowboys Betting Breakdown

    Michael Bolling and Kevin Lapka are back on Respect Coin, breaking down a brutal Bears loss to the Lions and looking ahead to Week 3 against the Cowboys. The crew owns up to being wrong in Week 2, dives into the good (Rome Odunze’s breakout), the bad (another rough Bears performance), and the ugly (bets gone wrong). They debate Ryan Poles’ roster construction, Ben Johnson’s accountability, and whether Week 3 is truly a “get-right game” for Chicago. Plus, they build a four-leg parlay with their best prop bets, discuss Caleb Williams’ growth, and explain why CeeDee Lamb feels due for a touchdown.

    51 min

  3. 09/12/2025

    Bears-Lions Betting Angles, SGPs, & Ghost Legs | PSA for Illinois Bettors

    Michael Bolling and Kevin Lapka return with another week of Respect Coin, presented by Wind Creek Chicago Southland. The guys break down the Bears’ crushing Week 1 loss to the Vikings—what went wrong for Caleb Williams, how J.J. McCarthy stole the spotlight, and why it may not be time to panic just yet. From overreactions to historical parallels with 2018, they cover the good, the bad, and the ugly before shifting focus to a must-win trip to Detroit. The crew dives into line movement, betting splits, and mispriced spreads for Bears-Lions, then hand out a new four-leg Respect Coin parlay, teaser plays, and first-quarter props. Plus, a PSA on Illinois’ new betting tax, why DraftKings is in their bag with promos, and a spicy Ghost Leg touchdown parlay you won’t want to miss.

    1 hr

  4. 08/28/2025

    Caleb Williams DISRESPECT and Early Odds for Vikings-Bears

    On the latest episode of Respect Coin presented by Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Michael Bolling and Kevin Lapka are joined by The Charter’s Alex Shapiro to look at early lines for the Week 1 finale on MNF. With insights from VSiN and first-hand account from Halas Hall, the crew discusses wagers that could be smart to bet before game week arrives and much more…

    57 min

  5. 08/21/2025

    Bears Path to NFC North Crown, Player Awards, and B1G Ten Futures

    Michael Bolling and Kevin Lapka are back on Respect Coin to break down the Bears’ preseason so far. From Luther Burden’s flashes and Caleb Williams’ “aura” to Terell Smith’s tough injury, the guys hit the good, the bad, and the ugly. They also dive into betting talk—Bears futures, Caleb’s MVP odds, Colston Loveland OROY value, and Ben Johnson Coach of the Year. Plus, Big Ten win totals, a College Football Playoff parlay, and a special Bulls Fest over/under.

    55 min

  6. 08/15/2025

    Taylor Swift PROP BETS & Bears Season-Long Futures

    Respect Coin is back with a huge episode — host Michael Bolling officially welcomes new co-host Kevin Lapka to the show. The two dive straight into Bears futures bets for the 2025-26 season, breaking down Caleb Williams’ passing numbers, rookie expectations for Colston Loveland, the potential of Rome Odunze, and how Luther Burden could reshape Chicago’s offense. They also mix in some fun — fake prop bets about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, the viral John Mateer Venmo gambling fiasco, and season-long parlay picks.

    56 min

  7. 08/08/2025

    Betting the Bears: 2025 Win Projections and Preseason Game 1

    Michael Bolling is back from vacation with a fresh episode of Respect Coin and diving straight into football season with a full breakdown of the Chicago Bears’ 2025–26 season. From game-by-game predictions and betting angles to preseason insights ahead of their matchup with the Dolphins, Michael shares where he sees value, which games could swing the season, and why the win total O/U might be the safest play. Plus, a check-in on MLB futures bets that are on the verge of cashing big.

    32 min

  8. 07/11/2025

    Betting the Mid-Summer Classic

    With the MLB All-Star break here, Michael Bolling dives into two of the most fun betting events of the summer: the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game. He breaks down everything from park factors and weather trends to swing fatigue and BP pitcher quality, then shares his two favorite picks for the Derby. He also previews the All-Star Game, leans hard into a long-standing trend on the total, and explores MVP dart throws with big payout potential.

    37 min
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Host, Michael Bolling will bring you his picks for the weekend along with guests interviews detailing their favorite wins and crushing losses. He’ll get into his approach to betting and why it’s a must to Respect Coin. New episodes every Friday.

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  • Creator
    Chicago Sports Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
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