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Basketball, bets and banter from two super fans. Join The Sleepers (Carter Elliott and Greg Waddell) and their guests as they enjoy the highs and lows of their everyday lives as hoops maniacs.

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    • Jun 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 578 EPISODES

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    The Sleepers Podcast is an absolute gem in the world of sports podcasts. Hosted by Carter and Greg, this dynamic duo brings a level of banter and chemistry that is unmatched. Their wit and humor shine through every episode, making it impossible to not be entertained. As a listener, I cannot wait to hear them during the upcoming hoops season.

    One of the best aspects of The Sleepers Podcast is the hilarious player comparisons that Carter and Greg come up with. Whether it's comparing an NBA superstar to a random household object or putting a college basketball player side by side with a cartoon character, their creativity knows no bounds. It adds an extra layer of fun to the discussions and makes each episode memorable.

    Additionally, their out-there bet ideas add another exciting element to the podcast. From predicting which team will have the most three-pointers in a game to wagering on who will be named MVP at the end of the season, these bets keep listeners engaged and invested in the outcomes. It's refreshing to see hosts who aren't afraid to take risks and make bold predictions.

    On the downside, there are times when Carter and Greg's knowledge seems heavily skewed towards certain conferences, particularly the Big Ten. While it's great that they have extensive knowledge about specific teams and players within this conference, it would be even better if they could diversify their coverage more evenly across other leagues as well. This would ensure that listeners from all over can relate to their discussions and feel included.

    In conclusion, The Sleepers Podcast is a must-listen for any basketball fan. With Carter and Greg at the helm, you're guaranteed an entertaining experience filled with hilarious player comparisons, out-there bet ideas, and plenty of hoops knowledge. Their chemistry is palpable, making each episode thoroughly enjoyable. So grab your headphones and dive into this podcast - you won't regret it!



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    Latest episodes from The Sleepers Podcast

    Recapping the second round of the NBA draft with Riley and Deion | Sleepers Pod 6-27-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 52:48


    The biggest winners from round 2 of the NBA draft! The biggest losers from round 2 of the NBA draft! Undrafted guys that we believe in! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Recapping the first round of the NBA draft with Riley and Deion | Sleepers Pod 6-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 48:17


    The biggest winners from round 1 of the NBA draft! The biggest losers from round 1 of the NBA draft! The best available prospects heading into round 2! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Greg and Carter's final episode of the week before they head to New York | Sleepers Pod 6-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 56:04


    Our NBA Draft bold predictions! Monta Ellis goes off on the NIL era! Most important "swing pieces" for our favorite teams! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    An episode dedicated to the NBA and some WILD college basketball rankings | Sleepers Pod 6-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 64:12


    Way too early 2026 NBA playoff predictions! Our final full first round NBA mock draft! Reacting to Hoop Explorer's SHOCKING college basketball rankings! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A whole lot of anonymity and some surprise stats | Sleepers Pod 6-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 45:41


    Anonymous scouts critique this year's NBA draft class! What would we see about each lottery prospect (anonymously)! One surprise stat prediction for our favorite cbb teams! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Riley joins the show to talk being slept on, rivalries, and highs and lows | Sleepers Pod 6-20-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 65:10


    Most slept on players in the Big Ten and ACC! Creating new college basketball rivalries! Three final four dark horses, three ranked fallers! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Drafting contenders based on odds, a super team, and being overrated | Sleepers Pod 6-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 52:50


    Drafting title contenders for next year based on odds! The 5 most overrated teams in college basketball! Building a college basketball super team! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Video game hypotheticals, NBAJ Dybantsa, and being underrated | Sleepers Pod 6-18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 46:17


    College basketball 2k26 hypothetical player ratings! How many points would AJ Dybantsa average in the NBA right now? 5 most underrated teams in college basketball next season! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Wooden odds, real deal title contenders, and a mock draft with a twist | Sleepers Pod 6-17-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 59:59


    10 most likely players to win the Wooden award! How many teams can actually have "national championship goals!" NBA mock draft 3.0 where we trade every pick! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Excitement, defining success, and a Big Ten toss up | Sleepers Pod 6-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 61:55


    College basketball excitement rankings! Defining success for all our favorite teams! Big Ten toss-up... transfers vs. returnees! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Riley presents a brand new game plus the ACC/SEC challenge and draft opinions | Sleepers Pod 6-13-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 54:31


    Picking transfer players based off of blind shot charts! ACC/SEC challenge schedule reactions! NBA draft players we've changed our opinions on the most this year! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    The green room, hot takes, and making college basketball play by our rules | Sleepers Pod 6-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 50:53


    Reacting to the 13 players who have received NBA draft green room invites so far! 5 more rule changes college basketball needs to add! Our hottest takes going into next season! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A new transfer ranking reaction, more Dickie V, and old vs. new | Sleepers Pod 6-11-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 51:43


    Reacting to ESPN's top 13 transfer classes at the end of the window! The Dick Vitale Invitational between Duke and Texas is announced! What is more likely: a first-time champion or a team that already has a title? The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Dickie's dozen, backpay ballers, and looking ahead by looking back...? | Sleepers Pod 6-10-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 61:22


    Reacting to Dick Vitale's top 12 teams in college basketball! The 10 guys who deserve the most backpay from the NCAA settlement! Comparing this year's teams to teams from last year! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Stories from our weekend together plus tennis is the new basketball - Sleepers Podcast June 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 77:39


    Top Players, Risers, and an Early Preview | Sleepers Pod 6-6-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 61:27


    Ranking the top players in college basketball! The biggest standings risers in each power conference! An early preview of Duke vs UNC!   The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Surprises, A Mock Draft, and Epectations | Sleepers Pod 6-5-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 65:26


    Surprise predictions for the top 25 teams! An NBA lottery mock draft! Players who will exceed expectations from our favorite teams!   The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A Cart and Deion top 10, too much talent, and scary recruiters | Sleepers Pod 6-4-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 41:08


    Cart and Deion's post-NBA draft deadline top 10! Drafting the scariest college basketball coaches to recruit against! Drafting college basketball's most talented rosters! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Greg's birthday and a new tiermaker so good that only 2 topics were done | Sleepers Pod 6-3-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 71:09


    CBS Sports' official transfer portal winners and losers! College basketball team offseason rankings tiermaker! Nothing, but happy birthday Greg! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Who doesn't love a Monday episode with Brian Rauf? | Sleepers Pod 6-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 52:27


    5 players who will sneaky be drafted due to all of the withdrawals! The president of the NCAA hints at expansion... The most underrated team in every power conference! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A new top 10, next year's risers, and finding a new home | Sleepers Pod 5-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 52:30


    College basketball top 10 post-NBA decision deadline! Picking potential draft risers in college next year! Finding a new home for 3 transfers based on NBA deadline decisions! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Big Ten talk, our wildest tiermaker yet, and a Final Four pick update | Sleepers Pod 5-29-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 52:43


    The top 5 Big Ten offseasons! College basketball transfer portal tiermaker! Updating our Final Four picks post-NBA draft deadline! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Some plan evaluations, a ranking reaction, and of course a draft | Sleepers Pod 5-28-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:04


    Evaluating offseason plan a vs. plan b decisions! ESPN's final 2025 recruiting class rankings are out! Drafting "our teams" for next season! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Doug Gottlieb news, people of importance, and crucial NBA decisions | Sleepers Pod 5-27-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 39:20


    Doug Gottlieb files a waiver for Green Bay to play in TBT this year! The most important player on all our favorite teams next season! The 5 teams with the most at stake at the NBA withdrawal deadline! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Conference talk, an All-Decade team, and program rankings! | Sleepers Pod 5-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 59:56


    Ranking the top conferences in college basketball! Selecting an All-Decade team! Ranking the top ten current programs! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Two-person Riley Friday's are back, but this time it's Greg and not Carter | Sleepers Pod 5-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 42:30


    One sentence on how each top 25 team can win the title! Bracketology over/unders! Drafting NBA prospects based on where they will get drafted? The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Well that backfired, team USA talk, and a way too early update | Sleepers Pod 5-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 65:22


    Offseason moves that have already backfired! Predicting the 12-man Team USA U19 roster! Updating our way too early top 25 with the latest roster adds! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Report cards, a lie detector test, and an NBA playoff check-in | Sleepers Pod 5-21-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 52:16


    CBB report cards for last season! CBB lie detector test! NBA Playoff check-in! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A confidence pickem, a new tiermaker, and some Big Ten grades... | Sleepers Pod 5-20-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 47:15


    STAY OR GO confidence pickem! 2025-26 CBB Player tiermaker! ESPN's Big Ten grades are out from last season! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Lottery trade ideas, big spenders, and a huge blasting of the NIL era | Sleepers Pod 5-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 45:54


    Charles Barkley blasts the NIL era! NBA draft lottery trade ideas! EvanMiya's 10 projected highest spending teams in college basketball! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Riley Friday with Greg AND Carter is FINALLY back | Sleepers Pod 5-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 56:06


    Offseason college basketball superlatives! NBA draft guys we are higher on than the consensus! Reacting to Andy Katz's power rankings! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    College basketball stakes and some underrated/overrated draft talk | Sleepers Pod 5-15-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 50:23


    The 20 college basketball figures with the most at stake! The 5 most underrated prospects in the NBA draft! The 5 most overrated prospects in the NBA draft! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A bunch of NBA draft talk and potential CBB rankings risers | Sleepers Pod 5-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 51:24


    6 teams outside the way too early top 10 that will finish there! The best team fit for every projected NBA lottery pick! Ranking the last 10 number 1 picks, including Cooper Flagg! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A new draft, college basketball genies, and making adjustments | Sleepers Pod 5-13-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 54:14


    A college basketball fantasy starting five for next season! Granting 3 wishes for our favorite college basketball teams! Adjusting way too early polls based on lessons from last year! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    From tiers to pyramids, granting waivers, and CBB's widest gaps! | Sleepers Pod 5-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 42:13


    5 players we want to see get their waivers granted! The official college basketball pyramid maker! Teams with the highest gap between their floor and ceiling! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    It's just Riley and Carter again, is Greg anti-Friday...? | Sleepers Pod 5-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 62:57


    Good program questionable transfer fit! The official ACC teams tier! Using way too early rankings to pick a Final Four! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Bringing you something for the first time in Sleepers' history... | Sleepers Pod 5-8-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 71:53


    The 5 biggest what-ifs in college basketball history! Top 10 transfers of the transfer portal era! A 2025-26 college basketball tiermaker! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A CBB keeper league, a guessing game, and a non-conference wishlist | Sleepers Pod 5-7-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 46:55


    A CBB transfer portal keeper draft! How much are these college basketball team's rosters actually worth? 6 non-conference matchups we wish were real! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A new mock, Big Ten predictions, and Greg discovers a top 100? | Sleepers Pod 5-6-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:51


    A pre-lottery 2025 NBA mock draft! Preseason all-Big Ten team predictions! The Athletic's top 100 players in the portal rankings! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Reacting to two new "way too early's" and building another top 10 | Sleepers Pod 5-5-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 49:12


    The top 10 most talented rosters in college basketball! Reacting to John Fanta's updated top 25! Reacting to ESPN's way too early bracketology: filling out a whole bracket... already! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A Riley Friday filled with lineup building exercises | Sleepers Pod 5-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 62:50


    Starting five of guys transferring up a level next year! 10 players that could be the AJ Green of this draft class! Drafting a team of OUR guys! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A draft shortage, rare NBA playoff talk, and Karaban'ing | Sleepers Pod 5-1-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 41:29


    Only 106 players entered the NBA Draft, the lowest since 2015! NBA playoffs round 1 takeaways! 5 players we want to pull an Alex Karaban! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Big Ten talk, risky business, and keeping it 100 | Sleepers Pod 4-30-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 56:36


    How many teams are in the "top tier" of the Big Ten! The 10 riskiest moves of the college basketball offseason! Can we build a team that averages exactly 100 ppg? Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A $15 challenge, portal predictor, and two-way contracts?! | Sleepers Pod 4-29-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 42:12


    Playing the Field Of 68's $15 build-your-team transfer game! Predicting where the top 10 uncommitted transfers will go! A college coach proposes two-way contracts to fix the portal?! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A CBB what if, a top 10, and a brand new guessing game | Sleepers Pod 4-28-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 71:17


    What if college basketball had an anonymous player survey? 10 breakout stars for next season (under 10 ppg)! Guessing the leading scorer for every top 25 team in cbb! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Simms McElfresh and Other Stories from Riley Friday | Sleepers Pod 4-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 60:32


    The Sleepers reunite for another rendition of Riley Friday

    Some questions, early Big Ten talk, and going international | Sleepers Pod 4-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 44:41


    Ranking the top 10 international players in CBB next year! Big Ten power rankings for next season, first look edition! The 10 biggest questions for next CBB season! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    A new tiermaker, post-Cooper Flagg draft, and way too early predictions | Sleepers Pod 4-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 42:07


    2025-26 Final Four Predictions! (yes we're seriously doing this) WAY TOO EARLY CBB TIERMAKER FOR 2025-26 UPDATED NBA MOCK DRAFT post-Cooper Flagg news Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Predictions, giving grades, and a brand new tiermaker! | Sleepers Pod 4-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 38:48


    The transfer portal tiermaker! Predicting starting lineups for our favorite teams! Giving out early offseason grades! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Deion and Cart do a whole lot of top 10s! | Sleepers Pod 4-21-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 39:46


    The 10 most impactful freshmen next year! Ranking the $10 million teams in college basketball! The 10 best fits in the transfer portal! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Riley Friday featuring a brand new track from Greg...? | Sleepers Pod 4-18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 56:43


    The most underrated returnees in college basketball! The Sleepers preseason top 10 teams! Teams outside of the top 25 that we believe in! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

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