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Welcome to the new wave of sports podcasting: Laying the Points. Join your hosts Tyler, Picano, Louis, and Alec while we talk sports, make our picks, and win. Episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday at 9 am EST. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/la

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    • Jan 23, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    The Big Mac & Tasty Show Episode 3 - The Decision, Conference Game Matchups, & Antwan Maximus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 37:08


    We start this episode hot with Tasty's breakdown of his NFL Free Agency decision including why he picked the team he did, why he avoided some other teams, and which ones it really came down to in the end. We then pivot to some MLB free agency talk before getting back into our thoughts on the Conference Championship games and then wrap it up with one of the greatest name takes of all time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layingthepointspod/support

    The Big Mac & Tasty Episode 2 - Super Wildcard Breakdown, Too Many Transfers, & MLB Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 39:13


    Alec and Picano return to go over the first two super wild card games and look ahead to the next couple of games, including a massive first round matchup for Tasty's Cowboys. Then a huge fight breaks out surrounding the legitimacy of college basketball, truly must-listen content. Finally, we get a rant about the Red Sox and a look ahead at some of the teams who have shown some promise with their offseason acquisitions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layingthepointspod/support

    The Big Mac and Tasty Show Episode 1 - Coaching Carousel and Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 29:13


    Anthony "Tasty" Picano and Alec "Big Mac" MacDonald debut their new show, a spinoff of the old Laying the Points where they discuss all the recent news in the sports world rather than just betting takes. On today's episode they talk about some of the recent head coaching changes across both the NFL and NCAA, including the departure of the only Patriots head coach that Big Mac has ever known. They talk about who else might get fired, who might fill some roles, and then pivot to what they think might happen this weekend in the NFL Wildcard round. This is a brand new format, so let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP Season 3 Episode 3 | New Fun Belt Favorites, Survivor Central, & Saleh Hot Seat????

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 57:24


    The boys were HOT last week all boasting pretty elite picks records. We recap all the games and give out our picks for what looks to be a very promising slate of games this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP Season 3 Episode 2 | New York Blues, Massive Moneylines, and Rocky Top Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 51:52


    Down a member for most of the episode, Alec, Lou, and Picano recap what was one of the most eventful football weekends of recent memory and look ahead to this weekends games, including some of our favorite teams and trends from years past. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP Season 3 Episode 1 | We're Back, Clemson's Dead, and #PicanoWasRight?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 74:21


    We're back for another football season giving out picks cooking up parlays and having a good time. This time though our in house mush Picano appears to be on FIRE with his takes, how long will it last? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Trivia #2: Will Brett and Tyler Retain Their Crown?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 67:51


    We're back with another episode of LTP Trivia where Tyler and Brett attempt to defend their crown from Lou and Picano. No spoilers but this is definitely our best competition yet :) Also this will be best enjoyed on youtube, check us out at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCevsc6ooJEsJFn7KtlLQtRw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 25 | NFL Wrap Up & MLB Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 48:43


    Bittersweet times as the Super Bowl is over and so is football for the next 7 months. We give our thoughts on how the game went and then dive into what we're looking forward to in this upcoming MLB season. Just a heads up, likely no episode for the next two weeks as we wait for March Madness and MLB to start getting going, not a ton for us to do with just NHL/NBA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 24 | Super Bowl Preview & NBA Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 47:52


    We've finally hit the week of the big game and the gents give their picks for what should be an electric Superbowl Sunday. Then, we get into how we thought the NBA trade deadline went and how we think all the teams stack up against each other going forward in what should be a wild end to the season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 23 | The Trivia Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 59:24


    The boys continue their trivia grind with their own adaptation of Barstool's The Dozen featuring special guest and friend of the pod, Brett Croke. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 21 | Are Colorado Frauds, Divisional Preview, & Nick Wright Slander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 57:45


    This episode kicks off abruptly with a heated PAC-12 debate before we settle in and run through our picks for the NFL's divisional round of playoffs. As we near the end of the playoffs, however, we're looking for suggestions on what you might want to hear from us while the NFL's in the offseason so drop a comment on our youtube at https://youtu.be/yCr3GSCtpFg. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 20 | RIP TCLou, Wildcard Preview, & Rocky Top Part 3?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 56:13


    This week we recap that awful national championship game before hopping into our picks for wild card weekend, our superbowl predictions, and a tad of college basketball talk featuring a familiar team. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 19 | Regular Season Finale & Title Game Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 44:34


    This week, down a member, we take a look at the final week of regular season games as well as the CFP Championship between TCU and Georgia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Ep 18 | Best Bowl Bets, Playoff Predictions, & Dennis Allen Slander

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 51:24


    On this fresh episode of LTP we make our picks for the rest of the bowl games, give our takes for who's gonna win the College Football Playoff, and then hop into what we like in the NFL this week including a few picks that may surprise you. The ending of this one's pretty good so make sure to stick around, you won't want to miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 17 | The Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 52:56


    Happy holidays folks, we're back with some more fire picks, mostly NFL this week but we touch on our prior bowl picks as well as a sprinkle of MLB talk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 16 | Bowl Mania, Last Rides & the Manders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 53:17


    This week we dive into the first two weeks of bowl action, covering all the games through Wednesday the 28th. Then we take a look at one of the more important NFL slates as teams make their final push for the playoffs, including some of our hometown squads. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 15 | The Return of Tom Brady and the Picano Parlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 57:32


    Only having 1 college football game won't hold us back this week as the boys dive into a multitude of topics, starting with the one college football game we do have this week, jumping to hardwood, and finishing with what we know best: the NFL. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 14 | Red Light Cameras, Revenge Week, & Primetime Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 58:59


    This week the fine gentlemen of LTP give out picks for the last full slate of college football games, forecast what we might see in the NFL games this week, and lament the annoyance of modern traffic enforcement technology. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 13 | The Thanksgiving Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 70:17


    Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week we're joined by a special guest who helps us digest the World Cup and what we might see from it going forward, then we jump into our picks for the week including some special Thanksgiving day selections as well as intense rivalry matchups. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 12 | Footy Frenzy, Louie Locks, & #FadePicano

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 74:49


    With the World Cup imminent, the gentlemen discuss who they like and why to take home the Ballon d'Or from Qatar. Then, as always, we hit our CFB and NFL picks for the week including a special segment at the end to highlight Picano's tastes for parlays. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP Episode 11 | College Basketball is Back, Trap of the Week, & Kirko Chainz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 65:28


    This week we welcome back college hoops with open arms as it's officially the best season for all sports bettors. We talked about some of the trends we're looking forward to and the ones we hope to discover this season before getting into the nitty gritty of a great college slate and an NFL week that doesn't put half the teams on a bye. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 10 - Academic Weapons, ATL Forever & Bama DEAD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 64:31


    We kick things off with a little Halloween banter followed by some stories from schooling days before getting into our picks for one of the greatest betting slates we've seen all season. Also RIP Takeoff, you were a true legend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 9 - Rocky Top Rolls On, Brady Revival, & Giants LOTY?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 74:36


    This week we try out a new format and run through the college and NFL slates with some great banter along the way including some Giants - Seahawks picks you won't want to miss. Let us know what you think of the new style! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 8 - Horns Down, Kansas Forever, & an Admission of Defeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 50:37


    This week we keep it simple, some NFL and CFB locks alongside some MLB playoff shenanigans and some NBA shatter as well. Who wouldn't want free money? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 7 - Rocky Top Revenge, Quinn Ewers for Heisman, & the GOAT of all NFL Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 63:33


    On this week's special Friday edition of Laying the Points we take a deep dive into the future of this college football season, making our picks for the college football playoff as well as Heisman. Then as always we give you some certified LOCKS from this week's NFL and College Football slate, you won't want to miss them! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 6 - Fantasy Fallout, Playoff Predictions, & Rocky Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 72:50


    With so much going on in the world of sports we're bringing you an extra long episode today jam packed with heated fantasy analysis, totally unbiased MLB playoff predictions, and some football picks that are absolute locks. Tune in 'cuz you won't want to miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Laying the Points 2.0 Episode 5 - The Slowest of all Meshes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 40:37


    After a fun weekend on Long Island we reflect on the times we had and some of the bets we placed, including getting bailed out by pass interference calls and getting screwed by a one in a million kick. We then dive into some of the games we like this weekend including a heated debate on whether the Bengals or the Broncos are bigger frauds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Laying the Points 2.0 Episode 4 - Keeping it Raw

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 55:10


    This week we keep it simple: raw picks, raw analysis, raw recordings (thanks Lou), and raw results come this weekend. From trends to gut feelings we span them all as we dabble in all facets of the CFB and NFL betting landscape. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2 0 Episode 3 - The Highs and Lows of Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 56:33


    Lou makes his big return as the boys discuss the highs and lows of last weekend's football action including a gutsy 2 point try, some field goal shenanigans, and some of the worst coaching we've ever seen. We then look ahead to what appears to be a promising betting slate and even talk some fantasy football before wrapping up for the week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 2 - Bos and Burrows

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 36:06


    Down a member of the pod, Tyler Picano and Alec recap the events of the first college football weekend and take a look ahead into what we expect to happen this time around as well as some spicy NFL takes for Week 1. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    LTP 2.0 Episode 1 - We're Baaaaaaack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 47:44


    The boys are BACK after a long 595 days and look to get back into the swing of things now that the NFL and CFB seasons are about to be back underway. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Deshaun on the Move, Hockey is Back, & the NBA Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 39:19


    Big news out of Houston as it appears Watson wants out. We touch on that, Bama's routing of Ohio State in the title game, the Wildcard weekend, and what the new hockey season may bring us in this episode of LTP. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Wildcard Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 38:24


    It's time for the NFL Wildcard weekend and we're coming at you hot with our picks for this weekend's slate of games. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    The Boys Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 32:50


    The podcast is back and better than ever with some takeaways from a crazy end to the NFL regular season, our Heisman picks, some NBA talk, and more as we kick off the new year with a certified banger. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Championship Weekend & My Homie Mahomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 41:08


    The boys are back with another slate of College Football and NFL locks, looking to bounce back from a mediocre week last weekend they're hoping guys named Slovis, Hurts, and Mahomes can pull them out a solid week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    The NBA is Back, Breaking Lous, and a Tuff Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 38:44


    We recap what can only be described as a tuff weekend, give our NBA takes since the league is back now, and drop some absolutely massive Breaking Lous in today's episode of Laying the Points. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    The Boys Keep Rollin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 46:24


    Looking to build off a great weekend last week, the boys give out their pick for one of the last CFB slates as well as a stacked NFL set. Ride with the boys as they look to stay hot. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    College Football Playoffs & A Heisman Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 28:18


    On this episode of Laying the Points we look ahead to upcoming College Football playoffs including some of the most important games left before we get there, what we think the final 4 will look like, and who we're picking for the Heisman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Gameday in Myrtle Beach & Picano's New Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 36:30


    In lucky episode #13 we talk about one of the best college football matchups we've seen this season, our most divided NFL game, & so much more in what should make for an exciting football weekend. Tune in, ride with us, and profit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Bad Beats, Fade the Public, & Some Wednesday Afternoon Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 21:33


    On this episode of LTP we talk about one of our favorite trends that we've started to notice, some of our unfortunate beats from this last weekend, and what we think might happen during today's special Wednesday afternoon game between the Steelers and the Ravens. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    The Eagles Suck, We Hate ND, & The Best Rivalry in Sports?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 37:35


    Happy Black Friday y'all, this year's special is an elite slate of football games this weekend. The boys give you all their locks, expect a big weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    A Thanksgiving Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 20:41


    Happy Thanksgiving y'all! In this special episode of the podcast, the boys go over their picks for today's slate of football games, during which they receive some unfortunate breaking news. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    College Basketball is Back Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 26:05


    College basketball returns today so the boys give you all their picks for the year as well as teams they like, teams they don't like, and players to watch for this season. We also go over the newest AP College Football rankings and where we think teams should or should not have been. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    What is a Chanticleer, Why is Tyler a Jinx, & Is Trace McSorley the Answer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 38:44


    The boys ask only the most important questions on this episode of the pod as they discuss their picks for this weekend's slate of NFL and College Football games with hopes of hopping back on a heater. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Something Other Than Football?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 36:09


    We recap the CFB and NFL events from last weekend but the major topic today is the NBA. We come at ya with our takes on the most recent trades as well as the futures that we love for this upcoming season, a perfect way to get ready for the draft. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Is Tagovailoa Magic Real, Can Penn State Win a Game, & Giants Bountygate 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 34:53


    We're giving out our 3rd week of locks for both CFB and the NFL while we discuss if Tua can win without his brother playing, if streaks are yet again made to be broken, and if there's potentially something fishy going on in the Giants organization. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Fraud Alert: Our Updated CFB and NFL Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 50:14


    The boys fill you in on what's real and what's fake in the newest edition of our football power rankings. Sprinkled in is our pick for the Masters this weekend as well as who we're taking between the Colts and the Titans this week on Thursday Night Football. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    An Elite CFB Slate, Garrett Gilbert the GOAT, & AB: Best Receiver in the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 40:57


    Looking to bounce back from a rough weekend, the boys give out their CFB and NFL picks knowing that they're gonna come out hot. We were also treated to a few extremely hot takes from Picano, let us know if you agree with him or not. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Recap of a Rough Weekend & Our First Special Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 41:42


    The boys go over what was a rough first weekend for the podcast picks but are cheered up by the first-ever guests on the pod: Duke Women's Soccer stars Caitlin Cosme and Lily Nabet who give us an insight into what it's like to live the busy life of a Division 1 athlete. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    COVID "Breaking" News, Deep Dish vs Gumbo, & Tua's First Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 38:22


    The boys tell you about their locks this week for the NCAAF and NFL slates plus some shenanigans involving food preferences and a certain quarterback testing positive for the coronavirus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 44:29


    The guys tell you a little about themselves and dive into their rankings on the top teams in the NFL and CFB. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/layingthepointspod/support

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