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Brendan Peterman and Louis Fontenot bring you their TAILGATE recipes & stories, their betting TIPS each Saturday, and their TAKES on the college football season as it progresses. Also, when it's not football season, they cover a variety of topics surround

Brendan Peterman


    • Sep 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 74 EPISODES


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    Week 5 Lines: The Bloodbath that Was Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 39:12


    Join Brendan and Louis this week as they re-live the nightmare that was Week 4. They cover Not College Football by talking baseball. Does any young person care?!? They dive into 4 downs and cover just how bad the pics were, the parity that may or may not be coming, what big conferences look like, and speak about the priority of sports during inclement weather situations (should it matter?) They try to bounce back this week in Week 5 with their picks. They also share their recipes and cocktails while finishing out with their Takeaways. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Week 4 Lines: Basketball Schools Be Damned!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 44:00


    Join Brendan and Louis for their Week 4 Picks. They start with the not college football segment regarding Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and how much of a POS he is. At 5:30, they cover 4 Downs and recap all of the festivities of Week 3 and the news surrounding college football including Urban Meyer, the basketball schools being good at football?!?, and who has a shot at the playoffs this year. The guys breakdown their picks at 21:45 and give out Week 4 recipes and cocktails at the 35:00 minute mark. They conclude with their takeaway and prepare for the week that lies ahead. Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Week 3 Picks, Takes, and Recipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 37:55


    The boys are back for Week 3. Brendan is on fire at 11-4 while Louis is stuck in neutral at 7-5-2. They give you 4 downs including the contenders and pretenders so far in 2022. Also, they give their picks, the FU game of the week, and then their tailgate recipes and cocktails. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Week 2 Lines & Picks, The Quick Version

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 25:06


    The boys are back and in a hurry this week to get out more winners to all! Join Brendan and Louis as they have 2 new segments, the "Not College Football" segment (0:30) and 4 downs (2:45), where they discuss the 4 major things that happened around college football. The guys then proceed to go into their usual antics and make their Week 2 picks (10:25). They close with their cocktail and tailgate recipes for Week 2. As always, rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Week 1 Lines & Picks!!! Plus, Tailgate Foods & Cocktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 45:17


    College football is finally here and the boys are back to discuss their Week 1 picks they like the most. New format this year: Pick each school (Penn St. and UNT), Lock of the Week, 3-4 games, and the FU game of the week. Also, listen to the guys talk other games they have previewed in the offseason and then they finish the podcast talking tailgate recipes for food and drink. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Quick Fire Questions and Power 5 Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 45:01


    Join Brendan and Louis as they go through some quick fire questions and their Power 5 Picks for the year. Also, the guys give their thoughts on their Group of 5 Darling, the teams that will fall from the Top 25 and those that will finish there. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    College Football News: Saban's Words, Notre Dame Media Rights, and Realignment on Hold?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 33:18


    Join Brendan and Louis as they speak all news college football. At 1:20, they drop in with the "King" of College Football and his remarks on realignment. They give their opinions on how they could take from professional sports and have successful conferences. Later, at 9:25, they get into Notre Dame's ridiculous ask of $75 million/year for media rights? WTF???? Then the boys talk realignment and conferences taking a break from all the talk at 17:15. Louis ask questions like 'Are we sure they can play in snow?' (Looking at you USC & UCLA). Finally, they close out with playoff talk. If it's all SEC, what will the other conferences do? Please subscribe, rate, and review! Enjoy!

    News AGAIN from College Football, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 26:47


    Louis is back from his travels and joins Brendan to talk even more news about conference realignment. They breakdown the reports of possible teams moving and speculate as to how the dust will settle in the Wild, Wild, West of the new conferences. They also give their dream scenarios for the Big 10 and SEC additions and finish out with what will happen to the Group of 5 conferences? Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    News AGAIN from College Football, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 29:48


    With Louis on a road trip, Brendan put up the Bat Signal and our old friend of the pod, Troy Olson, joins Brendan in an emergency podcast as USC & UCLA are signed up to join the Big 10 for the 2024 season. They discuss the new 'coast to coast' conference, where teams could end up, and who's next for the taking. Join them for Part 1 of the Wild, Wild, West of college football. Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    TTT- Arch Manning is a Longhorn, Our Top 25, Playoff Predictions, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 45:16


    The correct file (first one was unedited, oops!) After a one month hiatus, the boys are back to cover all things football. First, they discuss the Arch Manning decision to go to Austin. Then, at 9:20, Brendan and Louis give their Top 25 predictions for the 2022 season followed by their playoff predictions at 18:30. A few minutes later (21:30), they discuss the conference shuffle that will happen one year earlier, 2023, from all reports. They wrap up the podcast with Deshaun Watson and the repercussions of his and the NFL's actions. Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Big News in College Football Land

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 40:46


    Join Brendan Louis through all the topics that are handed to them on a silver platter. They start things off with Saban crying wolf that Texas A&M bought their team and the fallout that has happened since it began. At 9:20, the boys talk NIL dealings and will college football ever be a level playing field? At 12:15, the new rule of conferences and how they see the future playing out. At 14:35, they review the top 10 Power 5 coaches and how well they feel the list is compiled. At 29:30, they talk odds for the 2023 National championship and they round out the pod with their dream scenario for a Dallas vs. Boston NBA Finals. They give their thoughts on the expectations of that coming true. As always, please rate, review, and subsribe. Enjoy!

    NFL Draft Recap with Out of Boundz Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 89:36


    Brendan and Louis host Joe McDonnell from the Out of Boundz Podcast to go over the NFL Draft Recap. They review the draft classes of several teams that they feel did well and who did poorly. Also, they cover the QB's of the draft unlike ESPN and give their overall feelings towards the NFL Draft weekend. As always, please like, rate, review, and subscribe! Enjoy!

    Our Mock Draft.... and a New Podcast Name!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 47:02


    Brendan and Louis play Madden GM mode and select their picks for the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The only surprises they have is when they pick players. Also, they proudly announce the new podcast name moving forward. Please like, rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    NFL Draft Talk with the Out of Boundz Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 65:09


    This episode the boys join forces with the mothership pod, Out of Boundz, to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft. Joe and Shawn hosted Brendan and Louis as they discuss the players they think are worth the 1st round grade and those that shouldn't even be near the 1st round. They get into their favorites, their stay aways, and both give a sleeper for this year's draft. Please listen, rate, review, and subscribe! Enjoy!

    Bracket Time!!!!! Breakdown of the Regions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 41:12


    This one is pretty cut and dry, it's the Bracket Breakdown! Brendan and Louis go through each region and give you their thoughts going into the tournament starting Thursday. Opening thoughts followed by the West Region (4:50), South Region (10:30), East Region (15:00) and Midwest Region (20:25). Then, they breakdown the odds of the tournament and how to bet their "$3,000" of play money (29:00). To close, they give their headline predictions (35:30) when it's all said and done. Please join the fellas this year in the bracket challenge over on ESPN, winner will get some pod time! https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2022/en/group?groupID=4227528 As always, please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!!!

    Calvin Ridley Thoughts & your Typical NFL Combine Overreactions... QB's going Where?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 45:59


    Brendan and Louis react to the Calvin Ridley news of his year long suspension for gambling. Is it right? Is it wrong? Or is just plain dumb by the NFL and their 'standards' of punishment? At 9:50, Louis goes off on conspiracy theories... are we sure he's ok??? At 26:30, Louis brings up the question, is Roger Goodell here to stay or should he be on the chopping block? And at 29:10, Brendan brings it home with the final topic, the NFL combine and the overreactions to drills done in underwear. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe! P.S. Changes coming soon as well as our podcast with our picks winner, Michael Britz.

    The Playoff Expansion That Wasn't... And Other News from the World of Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 31:43


    Brendan and Louis are back again to discuss the playoff expansion talk that wasn't... it has been postponed until 2025. They also discuss various topics including money, NIL, and how it will affect all college athletics moving forward. Also, the Olympics aren't what they use to be and how sad that is for future generations. They conclude with NFL combine talk and the possible boycott by several major players who are to be in attendance. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Super Bowl Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 20:29


    Brendan and Louis give their Super Bowl picks against the spread, the over/under, and who they believe will be X-factors in the game for both squads. They then give an early prediction on Arch Manning, the #1 recruit in next year's class. Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    National Championship Recap & NFL News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 50:41


    Brendan & Louis have survived another time block of kids, work, and winter storms to bring you their latest podcast where they recap the national championship game. Also, Louis brings on his buddy Greg to discuss the legacy of Tom Brady (18:05). Then, the boys finish out with letting Brendan gives his thoughts on Brady and the Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL. Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    CFP Semis Recap and the National Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 27:03


    Please join Brendan and Louis as they recap the national semifinals and what did NOT work for Cincinnati and Michigan respectively. The SEC will continue their dominance until they are knocked off the throne. The boys dive into all recent college news, including the transfer portal and its continuing movement. Would you go to Eastern Michigan for $1 Million??? Brendan gives his respects to his former business mentor and we announce our bowl pick 'em winner, Michael Britz. Congrats Michael and we look forward to hosting you soon. As always, thank you for listening to the pod. Please like, rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!!!

    COVID's Impact on Bowl Games and Much More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 47:56


    Brendan and Louis had a nice Christmas weekend and are back with their last episode of 2021. They discuss the impact COVID has had on winter sports again, specifically the bowl games. (12:10) The boys pay their respects to the Roper family and Louis shares a story of how losing a recruit can affect a program as he witness firsthand at his alma mater. (19:15) Brendan and Louis dive into how to stop players from sitting out bowl games and if there is any true solution. (33:45) It's the last thoughts of the semi-finals and how they see it shaking out. Also, a personal note of thank you to all of our listeners in 2021. We truly couldn't continue without you and we look forward to bringing more content in 2022. Cheers and Happy New Year!!!

    No Games Yet... but Plenty of News Including Signing Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 34:07


    Listen in on the later part of the week with Brendan and Louis as they cover everything in the world of college football, including signing day (even if Louis does forget mid-podcast). They review the coaching carousel as Louis believes it's on the last rotation. Also, the boys dive in to their thoughts on how to expand and make mega-conferences that aren't named the SEC. Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy! P.S. Here's the link to the bowl pick 'em against the spread. Winner gets to be a podcast and subject of their choice in the offseason. Password: podcast2021 https://fantasy.espn.com/games/college-football-bowl-mania-2021/group?id=05d4885e-f8e4-4875-8a84-f1cb85b11e1c&joining=true&joinKey=6d3d979f-83f8-3b65-b99b-7aff5802e345

    Bowl Season Is Upon Us!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 63:21


    Brendan & Louis are back this week giving you their insights into the constant coaching changes and where everyone is landing. They also go into the transfer portal and recruiting rankings as it pertains to 2022. At 14:10, they give you their X-factors to the semifinals games and how they seem the games shaking out. A few minutes later (18:25), they tackle the Bowl Season head on by rating all the bowl game names and give you their picks from the ESPN group they made. Please join them in making your picks by following the link below. And as always, thank you for listening and please remember to rate, share, and subscribe. Enjoy! https://fantasy.espn.com/games/college-football-bowl-mania-2021/group?id=05d4885e-f8e4-4875-8a84-f1cb85b11e1c&joining=true&joinKey=6d3d979f-83f8-3b65-b99b-7aff5802e345 password: podcast2021

    Championship Week Recap & Much More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 35:42


    Brendan and Louis start off the podcast with their championship recap where they bounce back and go 7-3 on their picks. Also, they transition over to the coaching carousel (9:00) where they discuss who did their former teams right and who did them wrong. They also speak to the future of college football (22:00) and wrap up the podcast with a quick hit on the CFP pairings. Please rate, review, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Rivalry Week (13) Recap and Championship Week Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 48:23


    Brendan and Louis are back to give their Rivalry Week recap. The locks weren't pretty, just like Ohio St.'s loss and Alabama's OT win. They also get into the Coaching Carousel and decide mid-pod to just keep on trucking and give you one pod this week. Do you agree with their CFP rankings? Does the Big 10 as a conference get too much credit? Then, they break down Championship Week and what they expect this weekend. Thanks for listening. Be sure to share with friends and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Week 13 Lines- Turkey Day and Local Rivalry Games Are Upon Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 30:42


    Join the boys for their Week 13 Lines as they try to pick winners in a short week. Also, they continue the conversation of coaches and what the future holds for some of the bigger names in college football. They leave you with what they've learned this year and what they are thankful for. Enjoy!

    Week 12 Recap- Better than Last Week, Brendan Picks Another Upset

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 20:13


    In the Week 12 Recap, the boys review their picks and Brendan stays hot by choosing another upset this week as Utah demolishes Oregon and knocks the Pac 12 out of the playoff race. They also review the news out of Gainesville as Florida is in search of their next head coach. Enjoy!

    Week 12 Lines- Winning is a Must for Most Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 30:38


    Brendan and Louis give you their locks for Week 12 and the overall theme is Teams that have to win is who they are riding with this weekend. Also, they choose their upset picks of the week and one random game for their co-host to choose as well. Enjoy!

    Week 11 Recap- Same Sh*t, Different Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 20:49


    Brendan and Louis recap Week 11 and have found themselves in the same place, carnage everywhere! They cover where they went right and wrong. The guys dig deep into a few results and wonder how much longer head coaches have down in Austin and up in Happy Valley. They also cover other coaching carousel news and review if they will hit the 5.5 bet set earlier this year of former national championship teams looking for coaches in the offseason. Enjoy!

    Week 11 Lines- Will The Boys Get Back to their Winning Ways???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 28:02


    Join Brendan and Louis as they pick their Week 11 Lines and give you their Locks of the Week. They give you 4 combo locks, 3 from each guy and they have now started to give a moneyline parlay and against the spread parlay so you can win some damn money! Please listen, share, like, and subscribe. Enjoy!

    Week 10 Recap- Bloodbath 2.0 for the Locks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 41:49


    Brendan & Louis had another gruesome week in terms of their picks and they explain it was a wonky week for all in the Top 25. Then, the guys cover a variety of topics including their thoughts on who will be in the Top 6, can Oregon or anyone in the Pac-12 be taken seriously, and can OU really keep winning and make it into the playoff? These and much more are discussed here. Enjoy!

    BONUS: CFP Rankings Review, Awful Start by the Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 16:40


    Brendan and Louis discuss the initial CFP Rankings and give their views on where the committee went wrong. Enjoy!

    Week 10 Lines- How Will They Fare?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 26:16


    Brendan and Louis are back for Part 2 where they give you their locks for the Week 10 games. Brendan goes with heavy favorites in Georgia, Cincy, & Bama while Louis ignores Brendan and rides with Ohio St. How will they fare? Only time will tell. Enjoy folks!

    Week 9 Recap- The Boys are Hot n Cold with Picks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 25:23


    Join a Ginger Tailgate this week for their Week 9 recap where Brendan can't miss and Louis is still trying to get back in the saddle. Also, they share their thoughts in the new AP Rankings and get into a debate on the Top 15 and where they should belong. Enjoy!

    A Weekend to Big for One Show Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 46:36


    Come listen to Brendan continue to be on FIRE in an episode about a weekend so big that we had to cut it up into two parts!

    A Weekend to Big for One Show Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 25:20


    Come listen to Brendan continue to be on FIRE in an episode about a weekend so big that we had to cut it up into two parts!

    Texas Moves East? Can Coastal Carolina get a week off already? Top ten teams get no respect!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 26:31


    Louis has some news on his new home, AAC and what it means going forward. Brendan thinks too many ranked teams are getting looked over and both guys think large point spreads are for winners. Mainly, them.

    Money was made, the rankings make sense and Coach O is almost gone.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 24:27


    Brendan and Louis weren't perfect, but damn near. Louis congratulates himself, Brendan and pretty much anyone who took their advice. The guys are finally mostly happy with the new rankings. Is Oklahoma going to screw up their quarterback room? Finally, Coach O is gone, starting the trend that the fellas talked about a few weeks ago.

    The World of Sports and NCAA Betting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 41:11


    Brendan and Louis are back to talk about the MLB playoffs and the Jon Gruden fiasco before getting into the weekend action. The guys give their locks of the week before talking some of their other favorite matchups. They finish off with coaching vacancies. Who will have openings? Is this normal? What surprises lay ahead?

    Week 6, Anarchy on Display

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 41:16


    Brendan and Louis are back just in time to pat themselves on the back. Making money is the game and the guys won big time. The fellas talk about Alabama/A&M, PSU/Iowa and The Red River Rivalry. The guys also go over the rest of the top 25 and what teams are getting the short straw before making fun of the weaklings bringing down the NCAA.

    Week 6, A Time for Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 37:20


    Your hosts Brendan and Louis are back, giving you the best ways to make money this weekend. With rivalry games, top 25 matchups and...UCONN/UMASS(?) on the schedule, there is a ton of intrigue. Can Penn State get over the Iowa hump? Is Alabama really vulnerable? Are upper classmen kickers the safest bets? All that and more.

    Looking Back On a Not So Great Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 24:24


    Louis and Brendan are back to go over their not so great weekend betting. They didn't lose the farm but they aren't buying new furniture quite yet. The guys talk about what they got right and what lies ahead for the upcoming weekend. Louis calls out Out of Boundz podcaster Joe for disrespecting the Cowboys before pivoting back to the NCAA. Brendan and Louis are not impressed with the back half of the rankings, which they think shouldn't even be out yet.

    Big News for the Pod and Some Big Picture Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 27:38


    Brendan and Louis have some big news for the future of the pod! The guys talk about the NIL issues and how previous "scandals" look in the more rosey colored glasses of today. What could a new governing body bring to the NCAA? The guys finish up with each of their non deserving ranked teams.

    Week 4 is over, Week 5 is on the Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 75:07


    Brendan and Louis are back looking over how they did with all the week four action. What they hit, what they missed. After that, they took a look at week five matchups and where can you find good value to make some money? The guys then discuss their surprising teams and talk about the Ryder Cup.

    Week 4 Ain't Flashy and a Look Back on Week 3.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 52:05


    Brendan and Louis are back together. They both give updates on their health scares and go over their week three predictions. After that, it's time for week four. Where can they make money? What are the intriguing matchups? Then the guys discuss what they see as a huge issue in football, college and pro. Why cant kickers...kick?

    Week (& Weak) 3 Games of the NCAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 33:35


    Brendan & Louis are like two ships in the night... missing each other at all times this week. They wanted to review Week 3, so Louis throws up the Bat Signal and Joe Cleary accepts the call. He joins Louis to review the Week 2 Games that were right and wrong, cover the 3 big games of Week 3, cover a little bit of heartache with their respective NFL teams, and then finish off the night with their picks for the College Football Playoff.

    Week Two, Kind of, in the NCAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 30:11


    Brendan and his friend Joe Cleary get things going while waiting for that two-timer Louis. Once the trio is there the guys get down to business. What games were they excited about? How wonky were some lines? The episode suffered some technical difficulties but the guys will be back for week three.

    It Has Begun! Week one, kind of, for NCAA football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 74:14


    Join Brendan and Louis as they are joined by returning guest Troy Olsen. The fellas do their best Jackson 5 impression and go over the A, B, Cs of gambling as college football kicks into high gear. While some of the games may have been played, the thoughts are still fresh. Louis thinks easy gambling is better gambling. Troy thinks the pod is about the NFL but quickly realizes sound gambling advice crosses all boundaries and tribes. And Brendan, oh Brendan, thinks the lights will go out for longtime college powerhouses. The guys finish up with a much deserved shoutout to the great Jackie MacMullan.

    Time to Put the Women and Children to Bed, College Football is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 70:01


    Brendan and Louis are back talking about the AP top 25 and debate whether there should even be polls yet. Some surprises, some favorites and some head scratchers. Then the guys go through each division one conference and give their insisghts. Who will win? Who is a little over hyped? Who is gonna shock the world? Then Brendan talks about how every vote matters, even the wrong ones.

    OU & UT Join SEC, Is this the Beginning of Mega Conferences?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 60:22


    Co-hosts Brendan Peterman and Louis Fontenot come back from hiatus to share the news that Oklahoma & Texas will officially join the SEC in 2025. Are more mega conferences to come??? The guys discuss the possibilities and what conferences should do to try and compete.

    Chris Paul is Changing his Legacy and the Boys draft their College Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 77:12


    Listen as hosts Brendan Peterman and Louis Fontenot are joined by guests Mike Williams and Joe Cleary. They start the pod off talking NBA finals before diving into what Chris Paul is doing for his legacy. They wrap the show up by randomly selecting college teams to follow for the year with one of the hosts getting a much shorter straw!

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