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Episode 409: Transfers, Parlays, and the Super Bowl

Matt Crone January 31, 2025


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This week on The Underdog:

 

Introduction

  • 00:00:01 – 00:01:09
    • Chris and Matt open the episode.

TV & Movie Talk

  • 01:17 – 07:52
    • Chris talks about watching Jury Duty on Amazon Prime.
    • They discuss the return of The Joe Schmo Show, a reality show where everyone except one person is an actor.
    • Chris mentions The Nice Guys and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as part of Matt’s recent neo-noir movie kick.
    • Discussion on Slow Horses, a spy series starring Gary Oldman, and its upcoming seasons.

Super Bowl LVIII: Eagles vs. Chiefs Preview

  • 07:52 – 10:42
    • The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.
    • Chris checks sportsbook odds, noting that the Eagles are opening as 1.5-point underdogs.
    • Matt feels the line makes sense given the Chiefs’ experience.
    • They compare the Eagles’ path to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs’ more difficult road.

Brandon Graham’s Return for the Super Bowl

  • 19:15 – 21:24
    • Brandon Graham has been cleared to return for the Super Bowl.
    • Matt jokes about Graham looking a bit out of shape in practice but acknowledges how valuable his experience is.

Wrexham AFC Transfer Window

  • 20:03 – 21:24
    • Chris discusses Wrexham’s recent transfer signings.
    • $500,000 spent on Ryan Longman (midfielder).
    • Club-record $2 million spent on striker Sam Smith.
    • Additional signing of Jay Rodriguez to boost the squad.
    • Matt jokes about Rodriguez being the singer from Searching for Sugar Man.

Super Bowl Merchandise & Fanatics’ Quality Issues

  • 21:45 – 24:11
    • Matt wants to buy Super Bowl gear but is waiting for championship-specific designs.
    • Chris criticizes Fanatics’ poor-quality merchandise and their history of jersey mistakes.

NFL Betting & Chris’ Winning Parlay

  • 27:02 – 31:50
    • Chris shares details of his successful 10-leg parlay bet.
    • He won on a last-minute Jayden Daniels passing prop before he was pulled from the game.
    • Discussion on parlay strategies and how to lower risk by adjusting player prop expectations by 10%.
    • Matt jokes that Chris should go into professional gambling.

Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

  • 31:50 – End
    • Chris reflects on betting winnings paying bills.
    • They wrap up the episode with Super Bowl anticipation and a tease for next week’s analysis.

 

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