The Underdog

Episode 447: Kyle Pitts on the Bench

This week on The Underdog:

00:30 – Cold Open & Life Admin

Chris and Matt joke about house cleaners, laundry, first-world problems, and working around cleaners being in the house.

03:54 – Week 15 Setup & Sneaker Talk

Transition into Week 15 football. Chris opens oddsmakers and asks Matt about recent sneaker drops: Jalen Brunson Statue of Liberty Kobes, Sabrina 3s, Nardwuar Dunks, and the strange “Panda monium” Dunk Low.

(Main Episode Continues)

07:37 – Rejoin, Fantasy Football Pain & Betting Misses

They explain the recording delay, fantasy playoff disasters (Kyle Pitts explosion left on the bench), missed player-prop bets, and late-night exhaustion.

11:30 – Reality TV & Movie Talk

Discussion of Traitors Canada, Canadian Bacon, and a deep dive into ranking John Candy movies (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings, Spaceballs).

16:25 – TV & Books

Matt reviews Percy Jackson on Disney+, Chris mentions Harry Potter audiobooks, and they touch on Greta Gerwig’s Narnia plans.

18:50 – Lane Kiffin Return & Ole Miss Fallout

Conversation about Kiffin’s return, player NIL decisions, Chambliss’ future, LSU money, loyalty vs. stability, and playoff optics.

22:55 – CFP Structure & Notre Dame Decision

Debate over automatic bids, Tulane/JMU inclusion, Notre Dame opting out, optics for players, and how playoff expansion may be inevitable.

27:35 – NFL Parity & Weird Standings

They note bizarre conference leaders, Panthers division positioning, and overall league inconsistency.

NFL Games Discussed

28:50 – Saints at Panthers

Divisional matchup shaping late-season standings.

29:15 – Jaguars vs Opponent (13-point favorite)

Discussion of Jacksonville’s surprising rise after a risky draft trade.

31:35 – Colts at Seahawks

Focus on 44-year-old Philip Rivers’ return and playoff desperation.

34:20 – Raiders at Eagles

Philly’s offensive-line issues, Pickett starting, and limp-in playoff vibes.

35:35 – Phillies Offseason Wrap-Up

Kyle Schwarber’s return, World Series odds via oddsmakers, and strong interest in Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imae — notably wanting to beat, not join, the Dodgers.

37:20 – Closing

Final thoughts, optimism for roster fixes, and sign-off.

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Matt Crone and Chris Horwedel

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