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Three guys with a combined 21 years of school and zero sh*ts were given, provide weekly NFL injury news and discussions to help you make informed fantasy football and gambling decisions.

Steve Navarra


    • Feb 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 114 EPISODES


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    Super Bowl 59 Props and Picks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 66:12


    Yo! One last time this season, We're talkin football! Bill Belicheck and UNC season total discussion. Greasy Gamblin Props: National Anthem, Half time props, field goal angles, gatorade, Best commercial, Player Props, and Much MORE. That's it!

    Talkin' PAIN and MISERY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 60:23


    We digest the dispicable and identical Penn State Nittany Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers. DRAW OF THE WEEK: ITALIANO EDITION Greasy Gamblin' Pics

    Notre Dame vs Penn State Semifinal Livecast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 62:40


    Yo! WE ARE doing the pod during the Penn State game. Between reactions we manage to discuss Ohio State v Texas and all of the Wild Card games!Of course there were DRAW OF THE WEEKS.Greasy Gamblin' Picks.

    CFB Final Four + Soccer Futures + Week 18 Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 37:32


    Yo! We're back after a holiday break to give you a crisp new pod. Penn State in the Semifinals! DRAW OF THE WEEK and we scan the European board for futures.Greasy Gamlin Picks! Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for more picks!

    CFB Playoffs! + AFC North Championship + Fantasy Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 54:29


    Yo! Danny and Grande are going head to head in the fantasy semifinals this week! We discuss the NFL Christmas schedule, competitive disadvantages, and implications for the future.Squad Up / Sit Dahn with side bar discussions around the league DRAW OF THE WEEK with a juicy EPL relegation futureGreasy Gamblin Picks! Follow us for more @Returntoplaypod on X

    We fix College Football Bowl Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 47:01


    Yo, coming at ya a day early to deliver the good news of football. We discuss how College football's bowl season can be come competitve again. Bill Belicheck joins UNC to teach team building through example. DRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin PicksFollow us on X for more picks @returntoplaypod

    CFB Championship Saturday! + MLS Cup Finals + Hardknocks Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 54:41


    Yo! We're breaking down all of the college football confrence championships, on Saturday..First, we talk Hardknocks and the coaches of the AFC North. Later, DRAW OF THE WEEK and Greasy Gamblin' picks! Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for picks all weekend!

    Turkey Day Extraveganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 63:21


    Yo! Its a stuffed show for ya turkeys this weekend!We start by talkin' Whattaburger, bad beats, and Thanksgiving game spreadsSquad up Sit Dahn featuring the Thanksgiving menuDRAW OF THE WEEK and MLS semifinal picksGreasy Gamblin PicksCFB Playoff hypotheticalsFollow us for winners on X @Returntoplaypod

    Steelers / Browns TNF Livecast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 51:55


    Yo! We have guests! Lance and the Toothfairy join the show for the miserable snow game performace by Russel Wilson. Its a typical show after that. Whatever. @Returntoplaypod on X

    TNF Preview + Bitcoin + UFC 309

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 50:28


    Yo! We're coming at ya a day early so we have a TNF preview with a hammering pick! We really wish we bought Bitcoin in college instead of constant beer.Squad Up / Sit Dahn!DRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin PicksUFC 309 Sharps ReportFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod for picks this weekend!

    Penn State Sadness + Steve's Story Time + Pokemon Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 58:00


    Yo! Action packed episode here for ya. Penn State recap (bleagh) Squad Up / Sit Dahn with a classic GrandeSteve storyLGBTQIA+ Player of the WeekDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' Picks Bonus Pokemon Card talk Follow us for more football takes and picks on X @Returntoplaypod

    Vampire vs Ghost Debate + NFL Mid Season Thoughts + Much More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 58:02


    Yo! Happy Halloween! The show is packed full of tricks and treats >:)NFL is halfway through: trade deadline Tuesday full of buyers and sellers + Steelers predictionSquad Up / Sit Dahn full of NFL talk and a halloween debate of eterinty as a Ghost or VampireDRAW OF THE WEEK + MLS Playoffs Greasy Gamblin' Picks and X Picks preview! Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for hot picks and takes

    Full Force Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 44:41


    Yo! Its a tight episode this week.Danny recaps his adventures in Pittsburgh for SNF. Jameis the savior?? Squad up / Sit DahnDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin Picks Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for more picks and takes!

    The Bargin Bin Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 55:12


    Yo! We have a loaded episode for ya.Browns keep rolling with Deshaun LOLBig CFB games and sharp MACtion playsSquad Up / Sit DahnDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us for more Picks on X @Returntoplaypod

    Add the Browns to Watson's List of Victoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 80:58


    Yo we're back with a special guest, GABE! He played QB at Ashland University and he does, in fact, know ball. We start the show by discussing Danny's PollJustin Fields and the Steelers futureDeshaun Watson and the Browns pit of dispairSquad Up / Sit Dahn DRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' Picks

    AFC North Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 53:15


    Yo! The show starts with a loopy AFC North breakdown and predictions for how it shakes out. Justin Fields QB1 ... of the future??Squad Up / Sit DahnDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us for hot picks and takes @returntoplaypod on X!

    Squad Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 59:32


    Yo! The boys are back for an action packed episode.Importance of preseaon on injuries and productionTua / Concussions / Symptoms relevance Squad Up! / Sit Dahn!DRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin PicksFollow us on X @returntoplaypod for picks and sports talk!

    NFL Futures + Week 1 Picks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 54:15


    Yo! We steam rolled through our favorite NFL futures this season from divisional outcomes to player props and 1 game prop you'll never guess! Greasy Gamblin' Picks with sharp week 1 ATS stats that Danny defies. Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for weekly picks and talkin' ball!

    College Football Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 38:59


    Yo! We're back to give you confrence winners, playoff predictions, and the Hiesman! Plus CFB Week 1 bets! Follow us for more @returntoplaypod on X

    OZEMPIC Chronicles + College Football Pop Quiz + Champions League Final

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 39:48


    Yo! Its hot pod summer as we talk about the weight loss drugs that are hot in the streets! We're talkin' side effects, long term effects, and the potential effects on our society/culture. (14:15)Then we get to the important stuff: sports! NBA Finals. CONCACAF Cup Finals. Champions League Finals. We finish with a pop quiz for Steve of who the winningest CFB teams are during each US Presidency.

    NFL Schedule Highlights + EPL Title + Ric Flair WOO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 55:35


    Yo! Its a fresh May episode where we highlight some disadvantages for teams' schedule due to rest, climate, travel, etc. We mix in a few team totals that jumped off the page!The EPL Title comes down to the final week for the first time since Wayne Rooney and Yaya Toure shared the pitch.DRAW OF THE WEEK Ric Flair's legendary heart attack College Football 25 WOOOOOOFollow us for more on X @returntoplaypod

    BBMV ADP Injury Coorilations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 54:23


    Yo! We're back with a May edition of the show. Intro / NFL Draft Recap Best Ball ADP from a career injury persepective: who to avoid + better options MLS / EPL Picks Kentucky Derby Picks Follow us for more @Returntoplaypod on X!

    Nick Chubb's Paycut + Master's Weekend + Soccer bets + UFC 300 Quick Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 51:23


    Yo its a freestyle episode. We just sat down and pressed record. Nick Chubb forfitted 10 mil to stay in CLE. What a wierdo. Browns fans on X are potato brains. We already lost all of our Master's bets before the end of round 1.Hot n Fresh DRAW OF THE WEEK + MLS picksUFC 300 parlay with horrible name pronouciations. Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for more picks and arguments!

    Nicotine Is Bad, Mkay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 44:11


    Yo! Packed show for ya. Great weekend for hoops and soccer! Intro (0:00)Nicotine effects on the body (10:00) NFL Free agents contracts vs shelf life (32:00)USMNT Nations League Finals (35:00)Charlotte FC v Columbus Crew Picks (44:00)

    AFC North Free Angency + MLS Week 4 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 62:45


    Yo! We're here to discuss the heavy load of free agency news exclusively to the AFC North teams. Bengals BrownsRavensSteelersGoing to be another hyper competitive division. MLS Week 4 Picks! +6.4 units this season! Follow us for more @retruntoplaypod

    SUPERBOWL LVIII Props, Picks, and RIP Toby Kieth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 44:45


    Yo! Its the final showdown between two of the best. Lining up to be a great hard faught game. Aurther Smith statementDraw of the WeekGame props, player props, TDs, Novelty props + a Puppy Bowl XX breakdown for you real sickos out there! Follow us for more all off-season on X @returntoplaypod

    Championship Weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 28:41


    Yo! Our heads are on a swivel to find lines for the Paralmpics this summer. Blind soccer is epic!Harbaugh to Chargers, Bellicheck out? Championship Sunday breakdown and picks! Draw of the weekVince McMahon is a poopyhead.

    Mike Tomlin Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 43:56


    Yo! We have a nice tight show for ya. Short Steelers Recap Akron (-1.5) v Kent State MBB NFL Divisional Round breakdown game by game with picks! Mike TomlinDraw of the WeekUFL Championship picks

    SUPER Wildcard Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 49:12


    Yo! Its a packed show as we move to the postseason.Terrible Towel Curse is real Power Rankings of HC openingsNFL injury news Buffalo / Pittsburgh insightQuick breakdown of each Wildcard game with a Lock of the WeekDraw of the WeekFollow us on X for WINNING picks @returntoplaypod

    Who Will Smell the Jarred Fart?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 48:05


    Yo! We have a new ep for ya hot n' freshLotta Steelers talk sprinkled throughout: 3 weeks of short rest in Dec/Jan Path to PlayoffsQB discourse: Kenny, Rudolph, Fields, RussPenn State transfer portal Draw of the Week Greasy Gamblin' Picks and player insentives Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for winners!

    B1G Bowl Blowouts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 43:41


    Yo! We have a packed show for you Christmas Lesson Rudolph vs Pickett NFL Injury News Draw of the Week Bowl Weekend BreakdownGreasy Gamblin' Picks + Transfer portal rantFollow us on X @returntoplaypod for Picks this weekend! 85-67-8 on the year!

    Puppy Pickens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 43:51


    Yo! Back with a great ep for ya. Trade Pickens and Tomlin (3:00) All Blacks vs Whites Game + Racial Draft (11:00)NFL Injury Prognosis (19:45) Back to Steelers Depression / Injury wrap up (25:30) Draw of the Week (28:39)Greasy Gamblin' Picks (38:00) History of the JMU Dukes Mascot and Wrap up! Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for winners!

    Steelers in Dispair + MLS Championship + Bowl Season + UFC 296

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 46:55


    Yo! We got a packed show for ya. Best Ball recap entering playoffs. Should Steelers trade Tomlin? NFL Injury reportDraw of the Week + Danny hitting Crew to win MLS Cup futureGreasy Gamblin' Picks with Transfer portal updates for this weekend's bowlsQuick Picks for UFC 296Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for red hot picks. 6-2 last week in NFL

    Tourture Chamber with TNF

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 44:40


    Yo, Steelers are DEAD. Crumb bums! We do the pod during 1st half of PIT/NE and it is a nightmare! Mixed in to our complaining is the NFL injury report, Draw of the Week and Greasy Gamblin' Picks (25:00)We finish out the first half on the show with a Pittsburgh food debate and NFL talk. The over hit to make us 70-56-7 on X @returntoplaypod Follow for more hot pics!

    Show Me the CarrFax

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 45:49


    Yo! We're back from a short turkey break to cover all of the injury updates including Aaron Rodgers, DTR, Aaron Jones, and more! A confusing Derrick Carr debate ensues.Steve recaps his trip to Germany.Draw of the Week Greasy Gamblin' Picks and CFB Championship weekend previewFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod for red hot picks!

    The Abysmal Browns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 44:49


    Yo! Football is in full swing.James Franklin is consistent and as bald as they come.NFL Injury News and Updates Jags Cursed themselvesDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' Picks and Bonus Rat LineFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our hot picks and analysis

    In Defense of Kyler Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 32:52


    Yo! Football time again. We cover angles and theories on games mixed in with the injury report. Seems like a good flow to the show.Draw of the Week A bambooziling Greasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our Football Picks and argue about sports with us!

    LIVE STEELERS v TITANS TNF

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 25:18


    Yo! Recording live during the Steelers game where we complain about Pickett and Cole Holcomb tears his knee :( NFL Injury ReportLGBTQIA+ Fan of the WeekDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' Picks Follow us on X @Returntoplaypod for our red hot picks! Stay Healthy America!

    Deshaun Da Bandit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 44:01


    Yo! Its another week of red hot takes, picks, and injury discussion. College Football Talk including James Franklin is a loser, Arch Manning, and more. NFL Injury News and UpdatesDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us on X @Returntoplaypod We are 41-21-2 for football picks this year!!

    PENN STATE Ohio State Preview, Steelers Off the Bye, Browns Talk, MLS Finale, Picks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 62:08


    Yo! The big game is Saturday and we got ya covered. How the Lions and Buckeyes matchup and the betting market behavior. (0:00)NFL Injury News and Predictions (10:38)Draw of the Week (37:04)Greasy Gamblin' PIcks (45:48) Follow us on X @returntoplaypod for much more and our red hot weekend picks 36-16-2 overall!!

    Njoku Didn't Start the Fire!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 37:27


    Yo! We're back with red hot takes.Frank Reich vs David Tepper (0:00)Deshaun's Shoulder and Njoku is Man of Steel (3:38)NFL Injury News (7:24)Steelers Talk (18:11)Draw of the Week (25:05)Greasy Gamblin' Picks (29:44)Follow us @returntoplaypod on X for much more including our football picks 31-10-2 on the year!!!

    Steelers Dumpster Fire + Saints Malpractice + TONS of Injury Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 42:15


    Yo! It's a packed episode. We start with a Steelers / Matt Canada rant and discuss Pickett's knee (0:00) We dive into the NFL injury news inluding Derek Carr's shoulder malpractice, risk/reward of Johnathan Taylor and Jameison Williams coming back, and much more (8:30) Draw of the Week (32:07) Greaaaasy Gamblin' Picks (33:45) Follow us on X @returntoplaypod We are 22-7-2 in X picks on the weekends!!!

    The Carr Broke Down, Jameis Take the Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 43:13


    Yo! We're back breaking down the highlights of NFL injury news for week 4. There's a juicy CFB slate this weekend - breakdown ensuesDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin' Picks Follow us for more @returntoplaypod on X

    Chubb's Knee and Steelers Offense are Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 43:22


    Yo! We break down the Browns Steelers Monday night clash and Nick Chubb's horrific knee injury. Tons of Week 3 injury news and projectionsDraw of the WeekGreasy Gamblin' PicksFollow us for more @returntoplaypod

    Week 1: Achilles Vengance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 37:27


    Yo! We discuss Aaron Rodgers achilles rupture and how much the turf had an impact.Injury News for INs and OUTs + Waiver Wire advantagesDRAW OF THE WEEKGreasy Gamblin PicksFollow us for more @returntoplaypod on X. 5-1 last week in Weekend Picks!

    NFL WEEK 1! + Seasonal Picks + Lock of Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 54:37


    It's HERE. NFL FOOTBALL. We start with Nick Bosa's hold out ending and injury risk playing week 1 with no acclimation period. LGBTQIA+ Retiree of the WeekDRAW OF THE WEEKSeasonal player prop and awards picksGreasy Gamblin' Picks feat. Lock of the Week (CFB talk) Follow us on X for more @Returntoplaypod

    CFB Preview!! + NFL Injury News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 41:33


    Yo! Packed episode with NFL cuts and injuries as NFL Season approaches near! CFB preview: Confrence and Division Champs, Heisman, and Final 4We forgot Draw of the Week! Make sure to follow us @returntoplaypod for that.

    Injury News + Steelers Kickass Preseason + Week 0 CFB Picks and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 43:36


    Yo! We covered a lot of injuries heading into the final preseason game.Draw of the Week and Messi / Miami MLS predictionsCFB teaser and Week O Lock of the Week

    NFL Preseason Picks! Injury News + Leagues Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 28:13


    Yo! We give a quick recap of NFL Injury News. League's Cup featuring Charlotte FC v Inter Miami Draw of the WeekNFL Preseason Picks. Cause why not!

    NFL Injury Updates + Women's World Cup + Leagues Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 43:17


    Football is HERE! We are recording during the Hall of Fame Game. Major injury news in training camps and we explain KJ Hamler's Pericarditis (possible return).Women's World Cup is in knockout stages and we give our picks for outright winner (not USA!). We also touch on Leagues Cup. Draw of the Week as always.

    TE Injury Risk Rankings + Training Camp Injury News + UFC 291

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 58:23


    Yo! Packed Episode. FOOTBALL IS BACK BAYBAYWe highlight the injuries as training camp gets underway. Breakdown of Tight End's risk of injury this season for your fantasy information. Plus, we find a WILD trend amongst TE injuries! Draw of the Week as Women's World Cup and Leagues Cup continues. UFC 291 picks and parlay for ya greaseballs out there!Follow us on Twitter / X (lol) for more @Returntoplaypod

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