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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 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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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

    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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    A duo ranking duos, a new draft, and predicting future success | Sleepers Pod 4-17-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 47:47


    Drafting the best available players in the portal! The 10 best duos in college basketball next year! The top 10 college basketball programs of the next decade! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Greg makes his long-awaited full-episode return! | Sleepers Pod 4-16-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 51:14


    Ranking the top 10 portal classes to far! Evanmiya's estimated "most money spent" teams! Way too early All-American teams! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Draft decisions, super early futures, and Nico Iamaleava'ing | Sleepers Pod 4-15-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 35:25


    CBB players most likely to pull a Nico Iamaleava! Predicting the 10 biggest upcoming NBA draft decisions! Way too early national championship futures! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!

    Full episodes are back and better than ever! | Sleepers Pod 4-14-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 33:06


    Better or worse next year: KenPom top 25? Best available transfer predictions! Offseason winners and losers so far! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Looking forward, looking back, and some Sleepers special props? | Sleepers Pod 4-4-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 74:26


    Deep diving into the top teams for the 2025-26 season! Top moments from the 2025 season! Riley's final four predictions and sleepers props?! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Ranking the starters, Magoon Gwath'ing, and some personal preferences | Sleepers Pod 4-3-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 53:34


    Ranking the starters in the Final Four from 1-20! Players we want to see pull a Magoon Gwath! Our preferred destinations for the top transfers in the country! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A podcast filled with Final Four takes... and a future prediction | Sleepers Pod 4-2-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 49:56


    One reason why each team can and cannot win a title! Way too early top 5 for next season! Making our official Final Four predictions! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Buying, selling, drafting, and grading... what could go wrong? | Sleepers Pod 4-1-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 35:19


    Buy or sell, Final Four edition! Drafting players from the portal! Grading the current coaching carousel hires! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    The year of the chalk and portal thoughts with Cart and Deion | Sleepers Pod 3-31-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 61:15


    Winners and losers from the second weekend! Early takeaways from the transfer portal! 10 things you should know about the Final Four! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A perfect balance of positive and negative energy before the second weekend | Sleepers Pod 3-27-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 41:14


    One reason why each sweet sixteen team will win the title! One reason why each sweet sixteen team will not win the title! Bold predictions for the sweet sixteen! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Doing sweet sixteen drafts because drafts are what we do best | Sleepers Pod 3-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 50:34


    Sweet sixteen players draft! One key for every team in every sweet sixteen game! Drafting the most successful coaches over the next 5 years! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A Cinderella's downfall and a couple different Sweet Sixteen rankings | Sleepers Pod 3-25-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 32:44


    Did NIL destroy the March Madness Cinderella story? One person we want to portal from every sweet 16 team! Ranking the coaches in the sweet 16! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    A weekend one round-up with Carter and Deion | Sleepers Pod 3-24-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 37:18


    Winners and losers from the first weekend of the NCAA tournament! Ranking the remaining 16 teams in the tournament! Updating our Final Four picks! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Making a completely biased bracket, ranking players, and updating picks | Sleepers Pod 3-20-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 49:12


    Updating our Elite Eight and Final Four picks! Filling out a bracket based on our own rooting interests! The top 10 players to watch in the NCAA tournament! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Greg is officially on leave, Cart and Deion give you some March advice | Sleepers Pod 3-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 49:44


    One thing you should know about every single NCAA tournament team! The watchability rankings for every NCAA tournament game! 5 things to remember before you submit your bracket! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Breaking down the NCAA tournament bracket region by region | Sleepers Pod 3-18-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 64:18


    Breaking down the entire South region! Breaking down the entire East region! Breaking down the entire Midwest region! Breaking down the entire West region! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

    Greg and Carter are here with their bracket breakdown special | Sleepers Pod 3-17-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 76:34


    Our instant reactions and overall thoughts on the bracket! Carter fills out his bracket! Greg fills out his bracket! The Sleepers Podcast is now available daily with new episodes every Monday-Friday!

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