Episode 432: NFL MVP Odds, Sneaker Letdowns, and Streaming

This week on The Underdog:

[00:29–03:29] Wednesday Season Two and Netflix Rankings
Chris and Matt kick off the episode with excitement for the season two premiere of Wednesday. They discuss Netflix’s trending list, including The Hunting Wives, Untamed, and WWE Raw.

[03:30–06:29] True Crime Talk and Streaming Culture
The duo discuss the true crime series Amy Bradley is Missing and compare it to Department Q.

[06:30–09:29] Dogs, Driveways, and Neighborhood Etiquette
Chris and Matt swap stories about their dogs using the bathroom in inconvenient places.

[09:30–12:29] Sneaker Releases and Tyrese Maxey’s Debut Shoe
Chris talks about buying Tyrese Maxey’s debut New Balance sneaker out of loyalty, despite its underwhelming design. They browse the upcoming release calendar, mocking odd colorways and pricing. Highlights include the denim Jordan 4s and Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 1 Lows.

[12:30–15:29] Sneaker Letdowns and Shiny Shoe Controversy
They critique deceptive promo photos for shoes like the Sylvester 1s, which look matte but arrive shiny.

[15:30–18:29] NFL Preseason and Eagles Expectations
The conversation turns to NFL preseason, with the Eagles set to play. Chris is shocked that oddsmakers dropped the Eagles to third in Super Bowl odds, behind the Bills and Ravens.

[18:30–21:29] NFL Top 100 and Eagles Rookie Hype
Chris celebrates Eagles rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean ranking in the NFL Top 100. They debate whether both deserve to be rated so highly after one season and reflect on Howie Roseman’s draft success.

[21:30–24:29] Jalen Hurts, MVP Odds, and Quarterback Bias
Chris and Matt argue about Hurts’ placement on the list, with Chris guessing eighth.

[24:30–27:29] Running Back Disrespect and Odds Breakdown
They mock the long-shot MVP odds for top backs like McCaffrey and Henry, who are tied with Shedeur Sanders and Justin Fields at +10000.

[27:30–30:29] Hang Time Memories and Anthony Anderson Nostalgia
Chris introduces Matt to Hang Time, a 90s basketball show with Anthony Anderson and Mike Ditka.

[30:30–End] PGA Picks and Happy Gilmore 2 Reactions
They wrap with FedEx St. Jude Championship picks. Chris highlights Scottie Scheffler as the oddsmakers’ favorite, with Cameron Young as a mid-tier pick and Tom Hoge as a +40000 longshot. They also laugh about Happy Gilmore 2 cameos, Travis Kelce rumors, and The Traitors season four cast.