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With their unique and insightful perspective, Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone of Underdog Podcasts talk about the biggest news of the week in sports, sneakers and more -- as well of telling some great stories of their own.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    482: An Almost Upset and Week 1

    The Underdog opens with Ole Miss’ Week 1 escape, the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff and what comes next against Charlotte and LSU. Chris and Matt also get into the NFL’s Australia opener, the Phillies’ frustrating loss to Houston and Week 1 Patriots-Seahawks. Off the field, they cover The Traitors, streaming ads, YouTube Premium and StockX mystery boxes. The provided transcript ends when the connection drops during the Patriots-Seahawks discussion. 0:25 Intro and Ole Miss-Louisville reaction, plus what the result means for the season. 1:02 Proposed 24-team College Football Playoff expansion, ESPN rights and the future postseason format. 2:24 Ole Miss-Charlotte preview, Top 25 reaction, Charlotte’s outlook and a look ahead to LSU. 7:24 NFL opening week, 49ers-Rams in Australia, unusual kickoff logistics, Aaron Donald and overseas player taxes. 10:14 TV talk: Paradise, The Traitors Ireland, upcoming U.S./UK Traitors seasons, Phaedra-CT rumors and the Weasley twins. 18:02 Phillies-Astros: Brandon Marsh and Edmundo Sosa baserunning, Andrew Painter, World Series odds and concern about Philadelphia’s aging core. 20:53 MLB labor concerns, The Paper, streaming commercials, YouTube Premium and ad overload. 27:45 StockX $300/$400 sneaker mystery boxes, buybacks, shoe value and whether the $200 tier remains the better gamble. 32:24 NFL Week 1: Patriots-Seahawks, A.J. Brown, New England’s outlook, fantasy football and Mike Vrabel discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 5d ago

    481: Lane is Such a Rascal

    0:25 Intro, Matt’s surprise calendar meeting and the week’s show setup. 3:57 Sneaker releases: Kobe Eagles Proto 5s, Eagles quarterback history, Donovan McNabb and Mekhi Becton. 9:13 Lane Kiffin, college eligibility rules and the controversy surrounding NFL-to-college returns. 10:44 Crypto talk: random token deposits, Dogecoin and past gains. 13:19 Oddsmakers recap, recent golf wagers and BMW Championship results. 16:07 Ole Miss-Louisville: spread discussion and the show’s wager, plus Ole Miss’ early-season outlook. 18:32 Food tangent: oysters, Domino’s, Pizza Hut, local pizza spots and late-night restaurant nostalgia. 27:56 College football’s return and the start of September. 28:29 Harry Potter HBO reboot, the new cast, Ilvermorny and expanding the Wizarding World. 37:44 Ole Miss-Louisville revisited, with Charlotte and LSU next on the schedule. The Underdog covers Kobe Eagles sneakers, Donovan McNabb, Lane Kiffin and college eligibility, golf wagers, Ole Miss-Louisville, the return of college football, Ole Miss’ upcoming Charlotte and LSU games, plus crypto, pizza and the new Harry Potter series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 22

    480: Ole Miss, Eagles and the BMW Championship

    0:25 Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with birthday talk, PR pitches and last week’s soccer bets. 4:48 Ole Miss football: 2025 stats and the 2026 schedule, including Louisville, Charlotte, LSU, Florida, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Wofford, Mississippi State, Texas, Auburn, Oklahoma and Georgia. 16:28 Wrexham travel, the Wrexham-Sunderland trip to Subaru Park and soccer analytics through X Genius and Moneyball. 20:43 Ole Miss national-title and Heisman talk centers on Trinidad Chambliss, CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Darian Mensah and other contenders, followed by NIL, eligibility and transfer rules. 25:10 GTA 6, home-office setups, TV prices and an Army reenlistment incentive lead into a LeBron James tangent. 34:39 Eagles season tickets spark an NFL-in-person vs. TV debate, plus hockey, basketball and baseball viewing. 39:25 Eagles-Patriots joint practices and reactions to A.J. Brown and Milton Williams. 41:04 BMW Championship at Bellerive: Scottie Scheffler, Ludvig Åberg, Rory McIlroy, Sam Burns and Matt Fitzpatrick headline the oddsmakers markets. 43:48 TV talk on Widow’s Bay and Reacher. 47:45 Final BMW Championship wagers and the close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Aug 13

    479: The Soccer Guys

    0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open The Underdog by joking about newfound fame, boats, Jim Rome, and the strange world of sports-media rankings. 3:55 — Chris tells the story of commissioning family oil portraits, the short-lived idea of adding marble busts, and why that plan was probably destined to become unsettling. 6:33 — The guys revisit their World Cup betting run, the show’s growing soccer obsession, and their recent experience at Subaru Park, including the Philadelphia Union atmosphere and stadium setting. 11:54 — A food-and-TV detour covers Rita’s Water Ice, House of the Dragon, I Will Find You, Gone, Monsters of God, and Naked and Afraid. 19:04 — Soccer odds take over as Chris and Matt work through five matches without revealing their eventual picks. 19:40 — Philadelphia Union vs. Santos: matchup discussion, current odds and the hosts’ Union bias after visiting Subaru Park. 20:27 — NYCFC vs. Club Necaxa: odds, Necaxa’s celebrity ownership connections and the club’s TV profile. 22:06 — Club América vs. Austin FC: the hosts examine the matchup and odds before detouring into LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and NBA jerseys. 26:38 — Cruz Azul vs. Chicago Fire: odds discussion leads into Disney’s D23 event, Cars collectibles, and Lightning McQueen Crocs. 31:42 — Portland Timbers vs. Club Tijuana: the final soccer matchup and odds segment, followed by a discussion of MLS stadiums. 32:40 — Ted Lasso, the world’s largest stadiums and the new Buffalo Bills stadium enter the conversation, including stadium capacity, video-board complaints and obstructed-view concerns. 35:31 — Phillies and MLB: Chris quizzes Matt on ESPN’s Top 50 players, including Philadelphia stars Christopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Jesús Luzardo, Luis Arraez and Bryce Harper. 38:23 — Phillies Field of Dreams: the hosts preview the special game atmosphere and discuss Philadelphia honoring former players whose MLB careers never included an appearance. 40:05 — Chris and Matt close the episode with the Phillies’ unusually strong representation among baseball’s top-ranked players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 5

    478: The Loneliest Ring of Honor

    0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with the MLB trade deadline, Philadelphia’s additions of Luis Arraez and bullpen help, the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal and concerns about a possible future baseball lockout. 2:32 — The Phillies’ post-deadline lineup takes center stage, including possible defensive changes involving Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper, plus questions about where Arraez fits. 5:12 — NFL contract and quarterback talk covers Zay Flowers’ Ravens extension, Minnesota’s decision to move on from Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones, the J.J. McCarthy–Kyler Murray situation and the Vikings’ handling of Justin Jefferson. 9:16 — The hosts discuss Eagles training-camp concerns, Cooper DeJean’s NFL Top 100 ranking, Reed Blankenship’s departure and Philadelphia players changing jersey numbers, including Jihaad Campbell and Makai Lemon. 13:09 — A trip to the Philadelphia Union’s stadium leads to a deep dive into the club’s unusually small Ring of Honor and the career of its lone member, Sébastien Le Toux. 18:29 — Chris quizzes Matt on the NFL teams with the most retired numbers before they debate modern jersey-number rules, the Bears and Giants, Abdul Carter and traditional positional numbers. 20:27 — The number discussion expands to notable No. 52s, Eagles players who wore it, Ray Lewis, Patrick Willis and Matt’s own high-school football numbers. 24:01 — Chris recounts his extremely brief high-school football career. The hosts then revisit their youth basketball and summer-league teams, coaching decisions, injuries and playing alongside athletes far above the local competition. 30:06 — Phillies-Nationals preview: Jesús Luzardo’s matchup, Philadelphia’s latest lineup, CJ Abrams becoming an unexpected favorite in Matt’s household and the World Series market from oddsmakers. 34:52 — Chris and Matt compare Uber passenger ratings, discuss why drivers may score riders poorly and share stories about sleeping during rides, unusual conversations and choosing premium cars. 40:22 — The rideshare conversation shifts to Lyft, Uber Eats, bad-weather tipping, delivery etiquette and Chris offering extra food to drivers. 43:24 — Wyndham Championship preview: Cameron Young, Jackson Koivun, Hideki Matsuyama, Ben Griffin and the tournament market from oddsmakers. The hosts also revisit Brad Dalke’s PGA Tour appearance and explain the enormous gap between professional and recreational athletes through golf and basketball stories. 46:44 — Seamus Power enters the Wyndham Championship discussion before Chris and Matt close the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 31

    477: LeBron James to Philly

    0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with the weather, the week’s agenda and a brief look at the odds board. 1:18 — The hosts revisit Matt’s improbable StockX mystery-box pull of the Kobe Grinches, his first look at the shoes and the recent-reveal history for the $200 box. Chris then opens several live mystery boxes, evaluates the shoes and trade-in values, and explains how he converts the credit into a pair he already wanted. 9:57 — Philadelphia’s offseason takes over the show as Chris and Matt discuss Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joining the 76ers and their reactions to the surprise signing of LeBron James. 12:58 — The Sixers conversation expands to LeBron’s reported decision process, the team’s place among the Eastern Conference favorites and how Philadelphia could manage the regular-season workloads of James and Joel Embiid. 14:36 — Chris and Matt examine a potential starting group featuring Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, V.J. Edgecombe, Embiid and LeBron. They discuss offensive roles, roster depth, ticket demand and why the upcoming season has created unusual excitement around the franchise. 17:11 — The hosts review Philadelphia’s MVP prices from oddsmakers and debate the expectations for this roster, whether reaching the NBA Finals should define the season and the possibility of LeBron returning for a second year. 20:50 — Joel Embiid’s future, LeBron’s player option and speculative conversations involving Bronny and Bryce James lead into a broader discussion about how Philadelphia’s roster could evolve. 23:17 — A deleted WNBA social-media post involving Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers sparks a discussion about an informal All-Star Game wager, the public reaction and whether the controversy is being exaggerated. 24:55 — Chris and Matt discuss additional WNBA tension, including a team co-owner’s confrontation with young fans and the complicated league-wide conversation surrounding Caitlin Clark. 25:57 — The Rocket Classic preview begins with the field, last week’s PGA Tour result and golfers including Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, Chris Gotterup and Seamus Power. 29:07 — Matt explains the career of former elite amateur and current golf creator Brad Dalke, including his Oklahoma success, Masters appearance, YouTube career and sponsor invitation into the Rocket Classic. The hosts compare his position with the rest of the field and close with the tournament market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 22

    476: The Greatest Mystery Box Pull

    0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with some confusion over the day before turning to the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade for Jaylen Brown. They discuss the fit, the cost of moving off Paul George’s contract and how the deal changes Philadelphia’s NBA outlook. 2:36 — LeBron James’ final-season options are examined, including Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia and Golden State. The hosts discuss family considerations, veteran ring-chasers, scheduling implications and current odds from oddsmakers without settling on a prediction. 6:21 — Tom Brady, Logan Paul, Fanatics Fest, Michael Rubin and the rising cost of sports jerseys lead into a broader conversation about sports celebrity culture and whether premium merchandise pricing has become unreasonable. 10:35 — Chris recommends Amazon Prime’s Murder 101, a true-crime series involving a high-school class investigating connected murders. The hosts also discuss another unusual documentary and the confusion created by shows moving between streaming platforms. 12:38 — Matt takes over the StockX sneaker mystery-box experiment. A pair of pink Jordan 5s is traded back before the second box produces Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Grinches,” one of Kobe Bryant’s most recognizable shoes. They discuss the odds of the pull, resale value and whether the shoes should be worn or sold. 26:36 — Phillies-Dodgers takes center stage with Trea Turner’s recent performance and Zack Wheeler’s upcoming start. The conversation covers Wheeler’s All-Star omission, Cy Young history, Hall of Fame case, retirement timeline and whether he would enter Cooperstown wearing a Phillies cap. 30:58 — A Philadelphia high-school player being booed during the Home Run Derby leads to a discussion about local fan culture, while the hosts also look at Wheeler strikeout and Phillies home-run markets from oddsmakers. 33:12 — Ryan Fox’s Open Championship victory is reviewed, including his rapid pace of play, record-tying weekend round and rise from deep on the leaderboard. Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial penalty and his reaction are also debated. 40:14 — The 3M Open field, Scottie Scheffler’s heavy favorite status, Hideki Matsuyama, Keith Mitchell and Matt’s fantasy-golf struggles are discussed alongside increasingly ridiculous hypothetical parlays. 45:28 — The episode closes with reactions to Hawk, plans to see The Odyssey in true IMAX and a debate over Will Ferrell’s best recent work, including Barbie, The Lego Movie 2, The Righteous Gemstones, Casa de Mi Padre and his run on The Office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jul 18

    475: Format Issues

    0:25 — Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open with wildfire smoke around Philadelphia, the MLB All-Star break and the difficulty of balancing summer sports, work and family schedules. 1:14 — Phillies-Mets and the MLB All-Star Game are discussed, including Philadelphia’s second-half loss, Bryce Harper’s criticism of playing through poor air quality and Cristopher Sánchez’s difficult All-Star appearance. 1:58 — Matt shares his in-person Home Run Derby experience, including his left-field seats, the speed of home-run balls, the event’s length and the high school metal-bat exhibition. 3:48 — The hosts review the Derby’s new swing-based format, the added excitement of Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper participating, Philadelphia fans booing opposing hitters and Jordan Walker’s dramatic finish. They also discuss fans who took the exhibition result far too seriously. 10:40 — The Phillies’ second-half outlook covers their World Series odds from oddsmakers, bullpen injuries, the need for another reliever and right fielder, and why one loss immediately after the All-Star break should not define the season. 11:46 — Wildfire smoke leads to stories about California fire seasons, children being stuck indoors and surreal memories from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. 14:15 — Chris opens two StockX sneaker mystery boxes. An Ash Blue Yeezy Boost produces a profit in store credit before an unusual Vans Old Skool selection gives most of it back. 18:53 — France-England receives a spoiler-free World Cup third-place preview, including the financial value of tournament placement, federation prize money and compensation paid to clubs that release players. 22:03 — Spain-Argentina receives a World Cup final preview centered on Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, the famous childhood photo connecting them, Spain’s defensive record, Argentina’s pursuit of another championship and the latest odds from oddsmakers. 25:53 — Chris and Matt discuss The Sheep Detectives, Hugh Jackman’s role, the film’s trailer and their increasingly confusing attempts to track which streaming service carries each show or movie. 28:07 — The Open Championship conversation covers surprise leader Jackson Suber, his Ole Miss background, links-golf conditions at Royal Birkdale, Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler remaining close, live futures from oddsmakers and Matt’s fantasy-golf standing. 33:49 — The episode closes with the results of the sneaker experiment, problems accessing their wagering account and a final look at the World Cup weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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With their unique and insightful perspective, Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone of Underdog Podcasts talk about the biggest news of the week in sports, sneakers and more -- as well of telling some great stories of their own.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Underdog Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    548
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026
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