The essential show for fans, fantasy players, and bettors providing unique takes which will allow you to pivot into hopefully profitable plays. Featuring perspectives on Las Vegas lines and selections against the spread. Insight on daily fantasy sports with projections and analysis on players, teams…
Brad Niehaus and Dane Blackburn
The NFL season will conclude Sunday Night in Green Bay. The Live It or Pivot Pod presents the final episode of 2015 with a special Week 17 edition.With so little on the line in terms of playoff implications the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to build a GPP lineup for Week 17 on DraftKings.Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan closes the book on his season as he phones in on the road home from Lexington. Dan hits every topic imaginable in his final call, but leaves one burning question: is Roy a real or a figment of a middle aged man's warped imagination?The show wraps up with a quick game-by-game fly by where the Square touches on the spread and total. Early leans are discussed and a few fantasy fliers are identified.We thank you so much for listening to us throughout the season and hope you enjoyed the show. Have a wonderful New Year.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
The Week 16 Happy Holidays edition of the Live It or Pivot Pod. The Square and the Commish continue rising high as another winning week for both is in the books. Both are confident in the Week 16 selections and the full slate of games will be needed to replicate recent results.Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan presents "The Return of Roy" as he phones in hot from the HoJo in Lexington. Dan celebrates his push in the Cowboy game and advises you can't leave the points at home anymore.As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 16.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
Week 15 marks the beginning of the Mini Roller Contest. In the all important Week 15 episode, the Square and Commish look to build on a wildly successful Week 14.The SquareCapper.com power rankings are polished and operating at an optimal rate after another winning week.It's time to take the points! Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan calls in for the last time this season --Â or so he thinks --Â as he's under the impression this is the final week. Dan makes time to talk Cowboys while at Home Depot shopping for the perfect mirror in which he can take selfies.As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 15.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
Week 14 showcases the Square and Commish focusing on how to stretch their DFS budgets following a high scoring, but not quite successful  Week 13.The Square is growing quite confident in the SquareCapper.com power rankings after another winning week and as expected will rely heavily on them once again. The Commish is a must listen as we enter a week with comparable totals and unlimited possibilities.The delusional Uncle Dan takes time out from pumping gas to tout the Dallas victory and roadmap the divisional championship. Dan invites all listeners to celebrate his 50th Birthday this Saturday evening at Dickmanns Pub. Be there!The Kicker Picker looks for redemption following the one touch, one point performance of Blair Walsh. VOG brings another strong take as he ignores December weather and rides a feverish foot.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
With only 23 shopping days until Christmas, the SquareCapper and Commissioner begin December with a compelling Week 13 episode. Fresh off the Turkey Day Thumping, the duo look to rebound armed with fresh information and strong takes. The SquareCapper.com power rankings are updated and in great form, now the final hurdle is the Square trusting in the numbers. Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan calls the boys following what he describes as his JJ Watt wood chopping session as he prepares to build a fire. Dan somehow finds renewed confidence in Cowboys starter Matt Cassel, but the Square believes he is reusing his Week 9 shtick. @uncledcowboyfan is live on Twitter and off to a hilarious start. Dan makes all picks with his heart as he roadmaps the Cowboys NFC East title.The Kicker Picker is on a roll and is brought back for this week's episode, kind of. It's a can't miss segment full laughs.As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 13.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
Happy Thanksgiving! Week 12 kicks off as the SquareCapper and Commissioner provide an extensive breakdown of all three Thursday games. The Turkey Day contests are discussed and the lineups are scrutinized position-by-position.Uncle Dismal the Cowboy Fan rings in from the Howard Johnson in Lexington, KY. Dan goes rogue as he boasts the home field advantage with an unprecedented Thanksgiving Day Trifecta. Dan goes live on Twitter with a holiday tweet that will have you in stitches.The Kicker Picker segment returns following a wildly successful Week 11. VOG provides your one stop shop for both the Turkey Day and Sunday play.The team touches on the Sunday games and details the favorable match-ups along with advantageous spreads.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
The Week 11 episode is inexplicable in nature, but filled with explanations on this week’s top ATS picks and DFS plays.Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan phones in from his favorite local watering hole celebrating his winning Week 10. Dan perpetuates his Papal conspiracy theory but believes his holiness Jerry Jones has healed Tony Romo, who will propel the Cowboys to a big win. The wild card game of the week heads to the desert and Dan makes a bold prediction.Voice Over Guy returns for the fan favorite kicker picker segment. Hopefully you like primetime and chalk.Circle The Square brings in Cousin Donnie, SquareCapper's original gambling partner. Donnie brings his aloof shtick, which is quite played, but the tension is thick and the fireworks ensue.As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 11.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
Week 10 heads to Primetime! The Square chooses a side in all three marquee night games much to the dismay of some. The Commissioner discusses his affinity for the “SNF-MNF Only” contest where he has managed to double up in back-to-back weeks. Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan rings in riding dirty. Dan, along with imaginary friend and personal driver Roy are departing the campus of Ohio University while enjoying a few beverages. Dan discusses his impending return to Raymond James Stadium where he looks to become the first fan to ever accumulate two lifetime bans. In what’s become a weekly tradition, Dan and the Square share another selection. Circle the Square goes back to math class where the methodologies of Actuary Alex are revealed in his attempt to beat the the Square. Alex utilizes a consistent method of yards per play and strength of schedule as major factors in calculating his selections. We’re quite confident he was under the impression that he was interviewing for a spot on the CFB playoff committee. As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 10.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
The Week 9 episode of the Live It or Pivot Podcast: a funeral procession for the Westgate SuperContest. The tumultuous Week 8 is recapped and the unquestionable bad luck is detailed. The injuries, penalties, and losses have clearly taken a toll on the SquareCapper. The Commissioner advises Square to consider going Costanza on some selections to see if he can garner the same results as George. Advice that appears to have been taken.The commissioner recounts his dreadful luck in terms of Week 8 injuries, then admits going against his cardinal rule--do not enter primetime only contests. The Square presents a birthday surprise to the Commish with a new segment to bolster the forgotten position.Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan returns to his garage where he recommends every listener purchase a leaf blower. Dan celebrates the first Cowboy cover in weeks and proclaims another one is coming Sunday Night. In a heated segment, Dan and the SquareCapper go toe to toe and share a selection.In an effort to preserve T-shirts, Circle The Square heads to Louisville to face off against the brother of the Commissioner. After the selections are revealed the strategy seems to be understandable.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
The Breeders' Cup preview is the first SquareCapper.com horse racing breakdown show. This episode showcases handicapper extraordinaire, Evangeline Tommy. ET delivers his undying support for Lexington, BBN, and Keeneland before prepping us for the principal Breeders Cup Events. The SquareCapper and Live It or Pivot Voice Over Guy add their unique spin. The race-by-race breakdown and top plays of the colossal event are debated and discussed. All three share racing insight, previous stories, and favorite all-time jockeys.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
The Week 8 show features a renewed swagger from the Commissioner as he laments over watching the games with the SquareCapper, a grievance shared by the SquareWife. The Commissioner rebounded nicely in Week 7, but the SquareCapper continues to flounder with a 17-16-2 record. Following the revelation of Week 8 selections, the commissioner emphasizes his proclamation that he will avoid SquareCapper headquarters this Sunday.Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan rings in from his garage where he claims to be surrounded by a sixer of beer and power tools, these are the only items your wife lets you keep following a 4-9 betting record.Circle The Square heads off the grid to visit Seth in the Spring. Seth relies on team-by-team ATS records to drive his weekly selections as he hopes to #CircleTheSquare, but differing opinions lead to fireworks.As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown. Also, the Square learns what a sieve is.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
The Week 7 show begins with shared commiseration between the Commissioner and the Square as they recap an unfavorable Week 6. The Thursday night game and publicity stunt in London are briefly touched on prior to getting into the Sunday slate. Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan surfaces in a pub where he is thought to be drowning his pitiful 3-8 record. In a moment of clarity he vows to have a winning week, and he may be on to something as he shares a pick with the SquareCapper.Circle The Square heads to the Pacific Northwest where show listener and Horseracing contributor Evangeline Tommy brings the heat with five solid selections. ET is in the midst of a 10-0 run and looks to become the third listener to pull out the ring. As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 7. The Commissioner drops a '90s infomercial reference.Please remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave the show a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
The Week 6 show kicks off with a life-changing announcement from the Commissioner! The subdued Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan weighs in from a Home Depot. Dan recapitulates the Dallas season and provides a halfhearted endorsement for recently appointed starter Matt Cassel. Dan informs us he has thrown in the towel on handicapping MAC games and looks to improve on his paltry 3-7 record with his wild card pick of the week.The Live It or Pivot Podcast has reached the Rockies as show fan Evan in Denver joins the podcast as the guest handicapper. Evan provides his array of picks supported by coffee shop banter and his self-proclaimed superior record as he attempts to #CircleTheSquare. And yet another joke by the Commish flies over the SquareCapper's head, this time in regards to Gus Bradley's quarterback doppelganger.As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 6.We appreciate if you subscribe to us on iTunes and leave a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
An action-packed Week 5 show features Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan weighing in from his living room. Dan provides his outlandish prediction on the Patriots/Cowboys game and breaks down the Browns/Ravens game as his wild card pick of the week. Exuding confidence from last week’s parlay play, Dan goes so far as to give a bonus pick on some MACtion.#DKleak has created quite the controversy and the guys break down the current “scandal”, along with the potential impact on and future state of DFS. Friend of the show and big-time radio host Mo Egger of ESPN 1530 joins the podcast as the guest handicapper. Mo provides compelling picks backed by well-founded stats and opinions as he attempts to #CircleTheSquare.As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 5. The Commish may have invented a new line of negligees.As always, we appreciate if you subscribe to us on iTunes and leave a review and a rating. We can also be found on TuneIn Radio.
The quarter pole is visible as we embark on Week 4 of the NFL season. A few downtrodden contenders were able to show signs of life in Week 3 and look to build upon that success. The Week 4 episode features Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan joining us from the boardwalk in Siesta Key, Florida. Dan reflects on his 2003 ejection from Raymond James Stadium and provides his weekly Cowboy breakdown and wild card pick of the week. Voice Over Guy manages to strong arm his way into the studio for a live version of Circle the Square that quickly becomes a memorable segment. As always, the SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible daily fantasy sleepers of Week 4. The audience receives an overdue, but well-deserved apology from the Commissioner for his Week 3 Jonathan Stewart endorsement.As always, we appreciate it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on iTunes. We can now also be found on TuneIn Radio.
Week 3 in the NFL features a handful of preseason contenders at 0-2, now faced with early season must-win match-ups. The SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 3. This show features the unveiling of the SquareCapper power ratings and spot bias. As always, show-regular Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan chimes in from Happy Hour where he is all too happy to recap his Week 2 picks. Live It or Pivot listener Kevin in Ft. Thomas phones in to attempt Circling the Square. The Commish may or may not have dropped a late 90s Beck reference.We appreciate if you subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review if you enjoy the show.
The NFL season resumes for "Overreaction Weekend" and the Live It or Pivot Podcast features a detailed Week 2 analysis. The SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 2. This episode features the Daily Fantasy Nerd @DFSnerd, who discusses bankroll management, ideal lineup strategies, and provides unique insights into the world of daily fantasy sports. As always, show regular Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan chimes in from the golf course promising to rebound from his 0-2 start. Live It or Pivot superfan Matt in Ft. Wright comes into the studio to see if he can become the first listener to Circle the Square.As always, we really appreciate you subscribing and sharing your ratings and reviews of the show on iTunes.
The NFL season kicks off this weekend and the Live It or Pivot Podcast features a detailed Week 1 analysis. The SquareCapper and the Commissioner collaborate to provide an all-encompassing game-by-game breakdown of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest lines and delve into the most advantageous player match-ups and possible fantasy sleepers of Week 1. This episode features show regular Uncle Dan the Cowboy Fan sharing his opinions along with avid listener Rob Secaur attempting to be the first person to circle the square.As always, we appreciate it if you subscribe and leave a review on iTunes.
The @SquareCapper (Brad Niehaus) and @DFScommish (Dane Blackburn) return to complete their evaluation of the 2015 NFL season. Futures odds and fantasy standouts of the NFL's NFC are broken down.As always, we appreciate you subscribing and leaving reviews on iTunes.
Brad Niehaus and Dane Blackburn, affectionately known as @SquareCapper and @DFScommish, debate and discuss the odds and fantasy implications of the NFL's AFC Conference.We really appreciate you subscribing and sharing your ratings and reviews of our show on iTunes.