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The Blackout is The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land. Hosts Thomas Black & Alan Denton offer listeners the ability to compete for prizes in ESPN's college football confidence contests College Pick'em & Bowl Mania.

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    The The Blackout podcast is a must-listen for any college football fan. Hosted by Thomas and AD, this podcast provides in-depth analysis, insightful breakdowns, and entertaining conversations about all things college football. Whether you're looking for news updates, game predictions, or draft analysis, this podcast has it all. With their extensive knowledge and passion for the sport, these hosts truly know their stuff.

    One of the best aspects of The Blackout podcast is the hosts' deep understanding of college football. Their insights into the game are incredibly informative and they provide valuable analysis that goes beyond surface-level commentary. They have a great chemistry on air and their discussions are both fun and engaging. Additionally, they regularly bring on guests who add even more expertise to the show.

    Another highlight of this podcast is its well-researched picks. The hosts do a fantastic job of breaking down games and making predictions that are helpful to both casual fans and those who like to wager on games. Their picks are backed by solid reasoning and it's clear that they put in the time to study teams and players.

    While The Blackout podcast is highly recommended for college football enthusiasts, there could be room for improvement in certain areas. For example, at times the conversation can become repetitive or too focused on specific teams or conferences. It would be beneficial to see more variety in terms of topics discussed to cater to a wider audience.

    In conclusion, The Blackout podcast is an excellent source of knowledge and entertainment for anyone interested in college football. With its knowledgeable hosts, insightful analysis, well-researched picks, and entertaining conversations, this podcast stands out among others in its genre. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into college football, subscribing to this podcast will undoubtedly enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the sport.



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    Latest episodes from The Blackout

    New Co-Host + 2024-25 Season-Preview Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 11:43


    The Blackout is back, ahead of the 2024-25 College Football Pick'em Season! Thomas Black, here as always, is joined by new co-host Eric Mulhair. Don't worry: Alan Denton is still going to be around - just in a different fashion than before! Join us again a week from today on this podcast feed for a FREE Pick'em Preview covering the Washington Huskies (the first of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Following that episode, throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    National Championship ATS Pick'em Pod: Michigan-Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 29:54


    It's time for college football's National Championship. With that, not only is it time to name a CFP champion, it's also time to determine the Top 3 prize winners in The Blackout's ATS Bowl Pick'em. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Zane Chappalear's ATS Locks in: Michigan (-4.5) vs Washington HINT: With Thomas in a tie for first place heading into the Natty, you'd be served well to know where he's going with his pick. If you would like to gain access to TB's & ZC's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's Natty ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Championship Week ATS Pick'em Pod: SMU-Tulane, Oregon-Washington, App State-Troy, Oklahoma State-Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 45:41


    This is the final week of The Blackout's regular-season ATS Pick'em, and now is the time to listen to Thomas Black's picks! TB is in the Top 3, and knowing what he's doing can allow you to block him, follow his lead to a better spot, or flip picks, giving yourself a solid chance to catch or pass him. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to TB's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks & other picks (12:08) in: SMU (+3.5) at Tulane, Oregon (-9.5) vs Washington, Appalachian State (+6.5) at Troy, & Oklahoma State (+13.5) vs Texas If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Championship Week ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 13 ATS Pick'em Pod: Clemson-South Carolina, UK-Louisville, UNC-NC State, Northwestern-Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 39:52


    The Blackout's regular-season ATS Pick'em is down to the final 2 weeks, and now is the time to listen to Thomas Black's picks! TB is in the Top 3, and knowing what he's doing can allow you to block him, follow his current hot streak, or flip picks, giving yourself a solid chance to catch or pass him. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to TB's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks & other picks (12:15) in: Clemson (-7.5) at South Carolina, Kentucky (+6.5) at Louisville, North Carolina (-2.5) at NC State, & Northwestern (+5.5) at Illinois If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Week 13 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 12 ATS Pick'em Pod: UNC-Clemson, Kansas State-Kansas, Louisville-Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 35:40


    With only 3 weeks to go in The Blackout's regular-season ATS Pick'em, it's an incredible advantage to know some of the picks of one of the Top 5 competitors. That's what you get when listening to Thomas Black's Locks this week. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, get to know the competition as best as you can. This week, TB & Alan Denton are taking another shot at an ATS Lock Party, and the TB-AD LPs have been HOT! Listen to this week's ATS Locks & other picks (12:25) in: North Carolina (+6.5) at Clemson, Kansas State (-7.5) at Kansas, & Louisville (-1.5) at Miami If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Week 12 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan | Party Like the 80s by NEFFEX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 11 ATS Pick'em Pod: Ole Miss-UGA, Oklahoma State-UCF, Michigan-Penn State, Texas Tech-Kansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 45:32


    Only 4 weeks left?! Now is the time to make your move to the top of the leaderboard! With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the selections of a sizable chunk of the competition can be extremely valuable. This week, Zane Chappalear & Thomas Black are locking up their top picks, so make sure you know where you can beat the competition. Listen to this week's ATS Locks & other picks (14:08) in: Ole Miss (+11.5) at Georgia, Oklahoma State (-2.5) at UCF, Michigan (-4.5) at Penn State, & Texas Tech (+3.5) at Kansas If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Zane Chappalear's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's Week 11 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 10 ATS Pick'em Pod: Texas A&M-Ole Miss, JMU-Georgia State, UCLA-Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 38:55


    We're down to the final third of the regular season. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the selections of a sizable chunk of the competition can be extremely valuable. This week, Alan Denton & Thomas Black are taking another shot at an ATS Lock Party, so make sure you know where you can beat the competition. Listen to this week's ATS Locks & other picks (14:40) in: Texas A&M (+4.5) at Ole Miss, James Madison (-5.5) at Georgia State, & UCLA (-2.5) at Arizona If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Week 10 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan | Party Like the 80s by NEFFEX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 9 ATS Pick'em Pod: Oregon-Utah, Miami (OH)-Ohio, Troy-Texas State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 39:31


    The leader of The Blackout's ATS Pick'em has gained some separation. Want to compete with the leaders? Last week, Thomas Black & Alan Denton went 4-0 in their ATS Locks. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the selections of a sizable chunk of the competition can be extremely valuable. Listen to this week's ATS Locks & other picks (14:37) in: Oregon (-6.5) at Utah, Miami-OH (+6.5) at Ohio, & Troy (-5.5) at Texas State If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Week 9 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan | Party Like the 80s by NEFFEX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 8 ATS Pick'em Pod: Memphis-UAB, Minnesota-Iowa, Ole Miss-Auburn, UTSA-FAU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 40:21


    With Week 8, we roll into the second half of The Blackout's ATS Pick'em. Need a big week to solidify yourself as a contder? Want to hold off the rest of the competition? With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, listen to this week's episode to get AD's & TB's ATS Locks other picks (11:10) in: Memphis (-5.5) at UAB, Minnesota (+4.5) at Iowa, Ole Miss (-6.5) at Auburn, & UTSA (-3.5) at FAU If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Week 8 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 7 ATS Pick'em Pod: UCLA-Oregon State, Kansas-Oklahoma State, Georgia Southern-JMU, Miami-UNC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 39:29


    As the first half of the college football season wraps up this weekend, make sure you're getting the best info you can for The Blackout's ATS Pick'em. Big weeks will be needed to climb to the top of the leaderboard. Already at the top? Listen in to learn how some of the competition is making its picks. $350 in cash and prizes is reserved for the Top 3. Listen to this week's episode to get AD's & TB's ATS Locks other picks (11:33) in: UCLA (+4.5) at Oregon State, Kansas (-3.5) at Oklahoma State, Georgia Southern (+3.5) at James Madison, & Miami (+3.5) at North Carolina If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Week 6 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 6 ATS Pick'em Pod: Oklahoma-Texas, Notre Dame-Louisville, Purdue-Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 32:11


    Have you missed out on The Blackout's Lock Parties each of the last 3 weeks? Here's a hint: They've all been winners. This week, you get another chance to join the guys in a Lock Party, as the top of the leaderboard continues to impress in a big way. Make sure you don't lose ground on those at the top. $350 in cash and prizes is reserved for the Top 3. In Week 5, Thomas Black & Zane Chappalear hit on a Lock Party. And this week, Alan Denton is back, joining TB to share his ATS Locks. Listen in to get TB's & AD's ATS Locks other picks (10:02) in: Oklahoma (+6.5) vs Texas, Notre Dame (-6.5) at Louisville, & Purdue (+2.5) at Iowa If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Week 6 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan | Party Like the 80s by NEFFEX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 5 ATS Pick'em Pod: Notre Dame-Duke, Florida-Kentucky, Clemson-Syracuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 26:59


    Week 5 has arrived, and the top of the ATS leaderboard is tight! This week presents quite the challenge, as contenders lobby for positioning in the fight for the $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3. In Week 4, Thomas Black & Alan Denton hit a Lock Party for the second week in a row (7-5 all-time). And this week, Zane Chappalear joins TB to share his ATS Locks. Listen in to get TB's & ZC's ATS Locks other picks (8:15) in: Notre Dame (-5.5) at Duke, Florida (+3.5) at Kentucky, & Clemson (-6.5) at Syracuse If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Zane Chappalear's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's Week 5 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 4 ATS Pick'em Pod: North Carolina-Pitt, Auburn-Texas A&M, Memphis-Missouri

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 33:56


    Three weeks down, many to go! Yet, heading into Week 4, the leaders have gained a little separation in trying to claim the $350 in cash and prizes on the line! In Week 3, Thomas Black, Alan Denton, & Zane Chappalear combined to guide you directly to a 5-1 record against the spread if you directly followed their advice. That won't happen every week, but listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, where you can get Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks other picks (10:25) in: North Carolina (-7.5) at Pittsburgh, Auburn (+7.5) at Texas A&M, & Memphis (+6.5) vs Missouri If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level! Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 3 ATS Pick'em Pod: Colorado State-Colorado, Syracuse-Purdue, Virginia Tech-Rutgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 38:28


    Two weeks into the season and the leaderboard is shaping up with $350 in cash and prizes on the line! Don't miss out on any information your competition might be picking up each week - listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks other picks (18:22) in: Colorado State (+22.5) at Colorado, Syracuse (-2.5) at Purdue, & Virginia Tech (+6.5) at Rutgers If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 2 ATS Pick'em Pod: Iowa-Iowa State, UCF-Boise State, Utah-Baylor, Texas A&M-Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 33:39


    Week 1 is in the books, and a leader has been established for the top prize of $175 and a BLACKOUT t-shirt! Don't miss out on any information your competition might be picking up each week - listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks other picks (9:38) in: Iowa (-3.5) at Iowa State, UCF (-3.5) at Boise State, Utah (-7.5) at Baylor, & Texas A&M (-4.5) at Miami If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account. Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Week 1 ATS Pick'em Pod: Colorado-TCU, UTSA-Houston, Army-Louisiana Monroe, West Virginia-Penn State

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 35:43


    New to The Blackout? Want to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in this season's Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Sign up now to receive group invitations and more details on the prizes: Registration Form. Week 1 is here! Get a jump on the competition by listening to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Alan Denton & Thomas Black's ATS Locks other picks (8:11) in: Colorado (+20.5) at TCU, UTSA (+0.5) at Houston, Army (-8.5) at UL Monroe, & West Virginia (+20.5) at Penn State If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2023 Confidence Pick'em Tutorial: Bigger Prizes, Challenge Issued, Contest Rules & Strategies, New Team Member Perks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 24:33


    This episode unveils larger cash prizes for 2023, details ways to benefit from content on distributed by The Blackout on a weekly basis, and shares about multiple team member perks. Week 1 picks are due before noon eastern time on Saturday, September 2. Don't miss the opportunity to compete for cash prizes with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! New? Sign up to receive email invitations to our ATS & Confidence Pick'ems with our Registration Form (or share it with a friend). MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2023 ATS Pick'em Tutorial: Bigger Prizes, Challenge Issued, Contest Rules & Strategies, New Team Member Perks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 22:24


    This episode unveils larger cash prizes for 2023, details ways to benefit from content on distributed by The Blackout on a weekly basis, and shares about multiple team member perks. Week 1 picks are due before noon eastern time on Saturday, September 2. Don't miss the opportunity to compete for cash prizes with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! New? Sign up to receive email invitations to our ATS & Confidence Pick'ems with our Registration Form (or share it with a friend). MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pick'em Profile: Wake Forest Demon Deacons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 19:33


    Wake Forest has seen a solid run of success under Dave Clawson, but the Demon Deacons see a lot of tranistion in its roster heading into the 2023 season. What are Wake's strengths & concerns? In this episode, listen to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's conversation of the Deacs' roster, the '23 schedule, and their overall expectations of the team as the pick'em season approaches. Join us again next week on this podcast feed for The Blackout's FREE Pick'em Tutorials (ATS & Confidence), where this season's prizes will be announced. You can also catch additional Pick'em Profiles (Clemson, LSU, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, TCU, USC) via The Blackout's Patreon account. Plus, on Monday, The Blackout's final Pick'em Profile (Washington State) will drop on Patreon. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for The Blackout's Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pick'em Profile: Tennessee Volunteers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 23:13


    Tennessee's offense was tremendous last season, under the guidance of Josh Heupel and Hendon Hooker. Heading into '23 Heupel is turning the reins over to Joe Milton. How will the transition go? What are Tennessee's strengths & weaknesses? Listen in to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's conversation of AD's Vols. Here they'll give their thoughts on the previous questions and so much more! Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Profile covering the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account. Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the USC Trojans. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for The Blackout's Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pick'em Profile: Oregon Ducks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 20:16


    Dan Lanning's Ducks bring back a ton of offensive talent, key transfers on the defensive side of the ball, and some big expectation heading into the 2023 season. How will it all shake out? Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to lay out their ideas of what could make this team great, what concerns they have, and when we'll see Oregon in the '23 ATS & Confidence Pick'ems. Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Profile covering the Tennessee Volunteers. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the TCU Horned Frogs. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pick'em Profile: Oklahoma Sooners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 23:05


    Year 1 under Brent Venables was an embarrassment for OU fans. But, with a number of key players returning, a second year in Venables' system, and a softer schedule ahead, what should you expect from the Sooners in 2023? Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here to talk about what they remember most from last season, Oklahoma's strengths & weaknesses, and when they expect to see the Sooners on this season's pick'em board. Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Profile covering the Oregon Ducks. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the Oklahoma State Cowboys. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pick'em Profile: Minnesota Golden Gophers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 16:08


    It's time to Row the Boat! PJ Fleck's crew was quite active in The Blackout's 2022-23 pick'em contests, appearing seven times. The Golden Gophers went 4-3 in both the Confidence & ATS Pick'ems and now face a lot of roster turnover heading into the 2023 campaign. Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here to discuss what stood out last season, Minnesota's strengths & weaknesses, and when they expect to see the Golden Gophers on this season's pick'em board. Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Profile covering the Oklahoma Sooners. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pick'em Profile: Kansas State Wildcats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 17:41


    Kansas State was one of the more pleasant surprises across the landscape of college football in 2022-23, appearing in The Blackout's pick'em contests nine times (tied for the most appearances of any team). After going 6-3 in the confidence slate and 5-4 in the ATS Pick'em, there both some real positives and some real concerns facing the Wildcats in 2023. Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back with you to talk about what they remember most from last season, K-State's biggest roster changes, and when they expect to see the Wildcats on this season's pick'em board. Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Preview covering the Minnesota Golden Gophers. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the LSU Tigers. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pick'em Profile: Baylor Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 18:26


    In the 2022-23 college football season, Baylor appeared in The Blackout's pick'em contests seven times. Dave Aranda's squad went 2-5 in the Confidence Pick'em & 3-4 in the Against-the-Spread Pick'em. Now, with only a couple of months until kickoff, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back with you to discuss their takeaways from last season, the Bears' biggest roster changes ahead of the '23 season, and what they expect to see from Baylor on this season's pick'em slate. Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Preview covering the Kansas State Wildcats. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the Clemson Tigers. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    National Championship Pick'em Pod: Confidence Picks + Tips to Land Prizes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 20:06


    Just as with the ATS Pick'em Pod, the National Championship brings a lot of good news! In this episode, Thomas Black & Alan Denton give out their Confidence Picks for TCU vs Georgia (listen to the ATS Pick'em Pod for a more thorough breakdown of the game). In the Confidence Pick'em the Top 2 spots may be locked up, but, for Patreon Team Members, it means they've already won - that's because AD's 1st-Place winnings will be divided up for our first 4 Patreon supporters. Finally, with one more prize to be settled, stick around to glean catered advice for each person with a chance to finish in the Top 3. If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    National Championship Pick'em Pod: ATS Locks + Tips to Land Prizes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 26:34


    With the National Championship, comes a lot of good news! First, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are bringing you their ATS Locks for TCU (+13.5) vs Georgia. Then, they break the big news that should AD land any prizes, his winnings will be donated to The Blackout's Team Members (Walk-On Tier or higher on Patreon). Finally, stick around for the best advice these guys can offer each person who has a chance to land inside the Top 3, claiming a prize along the way. Next up? Tune in for these guys to give the same tips for the Confidence Pick'em on ESPN.com. If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Bowl Season Pick'em Pod: ATS Locks (Dec. 26-Jan. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 43:03


    Merry Early-Christmas! First, in this episode, tune in early to catch a couple of important updates on matchups and picks from the Dec. 16-24 ATS Locks episode. You'll gain additional insight into Cincinnati (-1.5) vs Louisville & Western Kentucky (+2.5) vs South Alabama. Then, get ready for a long list of new ATS Locks, including a bunch of ATS Lock Parties, for the second half of Bowl Season, where you'll find picks (6:31) for:Wisconsin (-2.5) vs Oklahoma StateNorth Carolina (+9.5) vs OregonSyracuse (+6.5) vs MinnesotaMaryland (-2.5) vs NC StatePittsburgh (+3.5) vs UCLANotre Dame (-4.5) vs South CarolinaOhio State (+6.5) vs GeorgiaMississippi State (-1.5) vs IllinoisLSU (-5.5) vs PurduePenn State (-0.5) vs UtahIf you would like to get TB & AD's thoughts on the Confidence Pick'em slate throughout Bowl Season, join The Blackout's team on Patreon, by subscribing at the Walk-On Tier or higher.If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Bowl Season Pick'em Pod: ATS Locks (Dec. 16-24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 35:12


    Bowl Season is here and so are Thomas Black & Denton's ATS Locks! In this episode, TB & AD are focusing on the 17 bowl games from Friday, December 16th to Saturday, December 24th, and they have a ton of ATS Locks ready to hand out. Thomas and Alan each give out their 5 favorite ATS plays in chronological order, and you'll get their thoughts on:UTSA (+2.5) vs TroyCincinnati (-1.5) vs LouisvilleJackson State (-16.5) vs North Carolina CentralFlorida (+7.5) vs Oregon StateWashington State (-4.5) vs Fresno StateNorth Texas (+4.5) vs Boise StateMarshall (-12.5) vs UConnMiddle Tennessee (+1.5) vs San Diego StateOn Thursday, December 15th, Thomas Black & Alan Denton will return to record ATS Locks for the remaining bowl games after Christmas Day, and if you would like to get their thoughts on the Confidence Pick'em slate throughout Bowl Season, join The Blackout's team on Patreon, subscribing at the Walk-On Tier or higher.If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Congratulations, Winners! Now, What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 11:48


    Thomas Black & Alan Denton return to detail who won and how prizes were handed out during the regular-season Against-the-Spread and Confidence Pick'em contests. Plus, TB & AD detail how the format of the show will change going into Bowl Season. Don't miss out!If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Championship Week Pick'em Pod: Tight Races Going to the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 38:58


    The Blackout's regular-season college football pick'em contests come to a close this Saturday, and over $400 in cash and prizes will be handed out to our Top 3 in both our ATS & Confidence Pick'em competitions.This week's picks (23:46) look at Kansas State (+2.5) vs TCU in the Big 12 Championship and UCF (+3.5) at Tulane in the AAC Championship in the ATS Locks and KSU-TCU for insight into Confidence Value Picks.If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 13 Pick'em Pod: Burn, Baby! Burn!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 36:27


    Only two weeks remain in The Blackout's regular-season college football pick'em contests, and both Thomas Black and Alan Denton find themselves within reach of landing prizes - TB on the ATS side; AD on the Confidence side. Both guys are looking at a Week 13 slate that has some high-chaos potential, and they're hoping to spin up some Black Magic before Championship Week approaches.This week's picks (22:03) find some common ground with ATS Locks in Notre Dame (+5.5) at USC and Confidence Value Picks in Notre Dame-USC & Air Force at San Diego State.If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 12 Pick'em Pod: I Think I See a Lock Party Coming...What?! No?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 40:57


    UPDATE: Since the recording of this episode the Virginia-Coastal Carolina game has been canceled, following the UVA-campus shooting that left 3 Cavalier players dead and 2 more people injured, including one more Virginia player. In case you have not heard of the devastating news from the University of Virginia campus, Thomas Black and Alan Denton share as best they can what happened Sunday night in Charlottesville during this episode.Week 11 was not too kind to either TB or AD in the ATS & Confidence Pick'em slates, but that's not slowing them down as we hit the stretch run of the season. This week, you'll find breakdowns of matchups (24:01) with ATS Locks in TCU (-2.5) at Baylor & Ohio State (-27.5) at Maryland. They follow that up with Confidence Value Picks in TCU-Baylor & USC at UCLA.Additionally, hold on to the end of the episode for details on new perks that are coming soon for ALL Patreon supporters (Season-Ticket Holders, plus every other tier).If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 11 Pick'em Pod: That was a Bloodbath! This is a Lock Block!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 33:06


    Week 10 was in fact a bloodbath for many contestants duking it out with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! Thomas Black and Alan Denton are looking for a strong finish to the season to work their way up into position to win prizes in just a few weeks (TB in the ATS Pick'em; AD in the Confidence Pick'em). Week 11 is sure to have some more blood shed with the picks (16:16) these guys laid out. You can forget about the pains of those lock parties, because one side is going to win in The Blackout's first-ever Lock Block. That's because Thomas and Alan are completely divided in the ATS Pick'em in Kansas State (+3.5) at Baylor. Who will you side with? Then, you can turn the page to Confidence Value Picks in Kansas State-Baylor & Iowa State at Oklahoma State, in a Big 12-heavy episode.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 10 Pick'em Pod: It Finally Feels Like '98 Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 35:39


    Big, bold moves are coming your way in this Pick'em Pod...just like it's...1998? Week 9 brought a lot of good feels to Thomas Black & Alan Denton, both Against-the-Spread and in their Confidence Pick'ems over Halloween weekend. Learn how their strategies paid off and what they learned about various teams in the first half of this episode. Then, when the guys get down to picks (20:56), you can find ATS Locks in Clemson (-3.5) at Notre Dame & Tennessee (+8.5) at Georgia, plus Confidence Value Picks in Clemson at Notre Dame (preview: these guys are NOT on the same page!).If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 9 Pick'em Pod: A Pretty Nice Little Lock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 37:51


    Week 8 wasn't too kind to Thomas Black & Alan Denton. We hope you fared a little better...at least. To get things started, in this episode, you'll catch what TB & AD learned while taking some lumps over the weekend. But, they're looking to turn a corner with some picks in Week (21:10). First, you'll find ATS Locks in Michigan State (+21.5) at Michigan & Missouri (+4.5) at South Carolina. Then, stay tuned for Confidence Value Picks in Oklahoma State at Kansas State & Missouri at South Carolina.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 8 Pick'em Pod: They Just Can't Throw the Dang Football!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 35:36


    It's a Group-of-5 takeover on The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land in Week 8! That's because only half of this week's games feature P5-vs-P5 action. First, in this episode, you'll catch Thomas Black and Alan Denton's Week 7 rundown of what went right and what went wrong on their pick'em boards. Then, they'll dive into their W8 picks (19:19), where you'll catch ATS Locks in Texas (-6.5) at Oklahoma State & UCF (-5.5) at ECU. Then, shifting to ESPN's Confidence Pick'em, TB & AD pass along some Value PIcks in Texas at Oklahoma State & Kansas State at TCU.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 7 Pick'em Pod: WARNING! Rough Waters Ahead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 34:17


    Week 6 treated Thomas Black & Alan Denton really well in the Against-the-Spread and Confidence Pick'ems. Combined, they went 14-6 ATS and 16-4 in the Confidence Pick'em. They also handed out 3 winning plays combined in each contest a week ago! If you took their advice, it paid off in a BIG way! In the second half of this Pick'em Pod (21:33), you'll find ATS Locks in Mississippi State (-6.5) at Kentucky (hint: the side these guys land on turns out to be a Lock Party!). Then, looking to ESPN's Confidence Pick'em, TB & AD lay down some Value PIcks in Mississippi State at Kentucky and Clemson at Florida State.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 6 Pick'em Pod: OOPS! *NC State* at an 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 35:52


    In the first half of this episode, Thomas Black & Alan Denton look at what went down in Week 5 to leave AD feeling great, while TB is thinking about everything that was hideous and downright embarrassing about this past Saturday's pick'em results. In the second half of this Pick'em Pod (21:06), you'll find ATS Locks in TCU (-6.5) at Kansas and Utah (-4.5) at UCLA. After turning the page to ESPN's Confidence Pick'em, TB & AD lay down some Value PIcks in BYU vs Notre Dame and Utah at UCLA.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 5 Pick'em Pod: Adrian Martinez Played Like a Heisman Trophy Winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 37:10


    Week 4 took its toll on a lot of contestants competing with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land. Thomas and Alan had took a Lock Party loss and had a lot of close calls over the weekend, but they're back in Week 5, giving out some of their best plays. In this episode, you'll catch ATS Locks in Texas A&M (+3.5) at Mississippi State and Cal (+4.5) at Washington State. And, over on the Confidence Pick'em you can learn TB and AD's best strategies for NC State at Clemson and Cal at Washington State.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 4 Pick'em Pod: It is a Lock Freakin' Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 30:51


    Thomas Black & Alan Denton are on a run against the spread, going 6-2 combined in their ATS Locks in Weeks 2 & 3. And, now it's time to party! TB has climbed into the Top 5 in the ESPN Confidence Pick'em, while AD has some work left before claiming a top spot, but these guys are back laying out their best with ATS Locks in Clemson (-7.5) at Wake Forest and Confidence Value Picks for the Tigers' trip to to see the Demon Deacons & Arkansas vs Texas A&M.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 3 Pick'em Pod: He's Been Boutte This Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 28:30


    A week ago, Thomas Black & Alan Denton made some progress in their picks, going 3-1 against the spread in their ATS Locks and 2-2 in their Confidence Value Picks, after largely picking upsets in Week 2. Heading into Week 3, they'll look to keep it up with their ATS Locks in Texas Tech (+10.5) at NC State & Mississippi State (-2.5) at LSU. Further into this episode, the guys look to get back to perfect plays in their Confidence Value Picks in UCF at FAU & with another angle on Mississippi State at LSU.Additionally, if you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 2 Pick'em Pod: 2 Pick'ems, 1 Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 31:28


    Week 1 of the college football season is in the books, and The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land is off and rolling! Ahead of Week 2, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back with more Against-the-Spread Locks & Confidence Value Picks. In this episode catch ATS picks in Iowa State (+3.5) at Iowa & Kentucky (+4.5) at Florida. Additionally, for The Blackout's Confidence Pick'em, you'll catch CVPs in Iowa State at Iowa & Houston at Texas Tech.Additionally, if you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Week 1 Pick'em Pod: Take the Free Chicken Sandwich, Bro...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 19:27


    Week 1 of the college football season is upon us, and that means that Thomas Black & Alan Denton are BACK! New, in each Pick'em Pod for the 2022-23 season, TB & AD will each bring you 1 Against-the-Spread Lock & 1 Confidence Value Pick for The Blackout's ATS Pick'em on CBSSports.com & Confidence Pick'em on ESPN.com. This week, listen in to find out the guys' picks in Houston (-5.5) at UTSA, BYU (-12.5) at USF, and Memphis (+15.5) at Mississippi State.Additionally, if you have last-minute invitations that need to go out, have your friends sign up using our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to Thomas & Alan weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    2022 Confidence Pick'em Tutorial

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 19:42


    The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land is BACK this college football season! As detailed in this episode, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are bringing listeners their annual Confidence Pick'em. During the 2022-23 season, over $1K in cash & prizes will be handed out, but the guys also share how you can have direct impact on larger prizes being given out in the future.If you would like to register for our ATS & Confidence Pick'ems, use the REGISTRATION FORM link below, or if you would like to support the show on Patreon, use the link below to learn about our various giving tiers.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    2022 Against-the-Spread Pick'em Tutorial

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 22:36


    The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land is getting even better this college football season! As detailed in this episode, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are bringing listeners their first chance to compete with The Blackout in an ATS Pick'em. During the 2022-23 season, over $1K in cash & prizes will be handed out, but the guys also share how you can have direct impact on larger prizes being given out in the future.If you would like to register for our ATS & Confidence Pick'ems, use the REGISTRATION FORM link below, or if you would like to support the show on Patreon, use the link below to learn about our various giving tiers.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    CFB ATS Contest Coming in 2022; March Madness Contest Here Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 18:34


    The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land will get even better during the 2022-23 college football season. That's because Thomas Black & Alan Denton will be bringing you a second chance to win prizes! This fall, The Blackout will host an Against-the-Spread Pick'em contest in addition to its annual Confidence Pick'em contest.In this episode, TB & AD detail what other changes will come with the new contest. And, if you would like to register for our college pick'em competitions, use the REGISTRATION FORM link below, or if you would like to support the show on Patreon, use the link below to learn about our various giving tiers.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Pick'em Rewind: Natty Thoughts + Preview of BIG Developments in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 19:30


    Thomas Black and Alan Denton return for a brief recap of the 2021-22 Bowl Pick'em contest on The Blackout. Congratulations, Jorge, Spencer, Harrison, Greg, and Christopher for walking away with over $500 in cash and prizes for finishing in the Top 5!TB & AD also touch on what went down between Georgia and Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship, and they break news of The Blackout's Patreon account launching in 2022. This is a way you can contribute money to the show to help its development and growth in years to come. Want to see more and bigger prizes? This is a significant way in which you can help The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land become even better!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Pick'em Pod: UGA-Bama Picks + Score Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 22:31


    Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here for one final Pick'em Pod in the 2021-22 college football season. This time, they bring you their picks for the College Football Playoff National Championship between Georgia and Alabama, their score predictions to help with ESPN's Bowl Mania Total Score Tiebreaker, and their best tips and strategies for who to pick if you're not projected to land inside the Top 5 with your MAX score on ESPN's leaderboard.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Pick'em Rewind: Pre-Natty 2021-22 Bowl Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 42:38


    Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back with a Pick'em Rewind to break down the ups and downs of Bowl Season before the National Championship is played Monday night. Also, stay tuned for this week's Pick'em Pod, which will include TB & AD's National Championship picks, as well as their score predictions to give insight into ESPN's Bowl Mania Total Score TIebreaker.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

    Pick'em Pod: 2021-22 Bowl Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 69:19


    The Blackout's Bowl Pick'em contest begins December 17th! That means Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to bring you a loaded slate of #ValuePicks and CFP Picks for Bowl Season. 44 games to pick, up to 990 points to collect, $500 in cash & prizes on the line, and it all starts with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land.Picks brought to you in chronological order: Utah State-Oregon State (12/18), Missouri-Army (12/22), UCF-Florida (12/23), Air Force-Louisville (12/28), Mississippi State-Texas Tech (12/28), Clemson-Iowa State (12/29), Oregon-Oklahoma (12/29), Pittsburgh-Michigan State (12/30), Wisconsin-Arizona State (12/30), Wake Forest-Texas A&M (12/31), Cincinnati-Alabama (12/31), Georgia-Michigan (12/31), Penn State-Arkansas (1/1), Iowa-Kentucky (1/1), Utah-Ohio State (1/1), and a CFP National Championship prediction (1/10)MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

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