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On The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers and Brock Landers conduct must-hear interviews with the sharpest minds in sports gambling, and they dole out hot picks and analysis for the upcoming games. The podcast focuses on NFL and NCAA football, but also da


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    Pandemic Series #1 - "The Last Dance" w/ Fmr Chicago Bulls Beat Writer Melissa Isaacson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 53:38


    In this first episode of our Pandemic Series, Chris and Brock welcome former Chicago Tribune Bulls beat writer Melissa Isaacson to discuss the Jordan-led Bulls of the 90's and talk about "The Last Dance" documentary, in which she appears! #GetPumpedGetPsyched

    2020 NFL Draft Pod - With "The Bear" Chris Fallica and Joey Knish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 61:37


    On SZN 2 Ep, 24... Chris and Brock welcome "The Bear" Chris Falllica from ESPN's College Gameday and Joey Knish to talk NFL Draft 2020. We now have a video version of the pod on YouTube! Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqMVy6Qg8DM.Get Pumped, Get Psyched, It's The Wager Pager Podcast!

    XFL Mid-Season w/ Dianna Russini, DeMarquis Gates & Broccoli Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 71:20


    On SZN 2, Ep 23... Chris and Brock welcome ESPN's Dianna Russini to the show. Dianna talks Tom Brady rumors, XFL and the future of sports betting. Plus, DeMarquis Gates from the Houston Roughnecks calls in and we have a very special appearance by Seattle Dragons super fan Broccoli Guy! Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    XFL Kickoff Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 84:11


    On SZN 2, Ep 22... Chris and Brock welcome XFL Social Media Editor Bailey Carlin, plus Colin Jeter and Kenneth Farrow II from the XFL's Seattle Dragons. This is the XFL Kickoff Show! Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    The Super Bowl Super Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 119:45


    On SZN 2, Ep. 21... Chris and Brock welcome Jake Williams from The Business of Betting Podcast as a guest host for the Super Bowl Super Pod. The guys have assembled an ALL STAR guest list for the show: more professional sports bettors and handicappers than ever before on one podcast!  Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Conference Championships w/ Joey Knish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 82:23


    On SZN 2 Ep. 20... Chris and Brock welcome sports betting extraordinaire Joey Knish to talk his process, gambling twitter, and NFL Conference Championship games. Plus, the guys make their picks. Get Pumped, Get Psyched! 

    NFL Divisional Round Weekend w/ Chris Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 61:29


    On SZN 2 EP. 19... Chris and Brock welcome back legendary Las Vegas bookmaker and author Chris Andrews to the show. The guys break down the Divisional Round betting slate and talk to Chris about his career as a bookmaker and much more. And of course, Chris and Brock throw out some picks. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Wild Card Weekend w/ Adam Chernoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 47:08


    On SZN 2, Ep. 18... Chris and Brock welcome back NFL handicapper Adam Chernoff to break down the entire Wild Card Weekend slate. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    College Football Bowl Bonanza 2019 w/ Colby Dant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 41:33


    On SZN 2, Ep 17... Chris and Brock welcome back Colby Dant for The 2019 Wager Pager Bowl Bonanza Show! The guys pick seven bowl games each in a draft-like format. 21 picks to follow or fade...Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL week 15 w/ Joey Tunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 65:27


    On SZN 2, Ep. 16...Chris and Brock welcome professional sports bettor and New Jersey native, Joey Tunes to the show to discuss all things sports gambling. Plus, the guys make their picks for NFL week 15. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 13, CFB Week 14 w/ Will Brinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 60:19


    On SZN 2, Ep. 15... Chris and Brock welcome CBS Sports Senior NFL Writer Will Brinson to talk sports gambling and much more! Plus, the guys give out their picks for NFL week 13 and CFB week 14. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 12, CFB Week 13 w/ Todd Wishnev

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 55:21


    On SZN 2, Ep. 14... Chris and Brock welcome back friend of the pod Todd Wishnev to talk sports gambling and much more! Plus, The guys make their picks for NFL week 12 and CFB week 13. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 11, CFB Week 12 w/ Rufus Peabody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 68:43


    On SZN 2, Ep. 13... Chris and Brock are joined by professional sports bettor and analytics expert Rufus Peabody. The guys talk handicapping, football and golf. Plus, Chris and Brock make their picks for NFL week 11 and CFB week 12. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 10, CFB Week 11 w/ Greg "Hoops" Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 68:28


    On SZN 2 Ep. 12... Chris and Brock welcome Greg “Hoops” Peterson to talk his handicapping style and do a College Basketball season preview. And, the guys give out their picks for NFL week 10 and CFB week 11. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 9, CFB Week 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 24:14


    On SZN 2, Ep. 11... Chris and Brock are without a guest due to World Series Game 7, but the guys still talk sports gambling and make picks for NFL week 9 and CFB week 10. Get Pumped, Get Psyched! 

    NFL Week 8, CFB Week 9 w/ Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 72:22


    On SZN 2 Ep. 10... Chris and Brock welcome back to the show professional sports better Bill Krackomberger to talk Jersey vs Vegas plus much more. And, the guys give out their picks for NFL week 8 and CFB week 9. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 7, CFB Week 8 w/ Whale Capper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 84:32


    On SZN 2, Ep. 9... Chris and Brock welcome back friend of the pod, Whale Capper, to discuss preseason NBA leans, NFL mid-season thoughts and much more! Plus, the guys give out their picks for NFL week 7 and CFB week 8. Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!

    NFL Week 6, CFB Week 7 w/ Minty Bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 52:26


    On SZN 2, Ep. 8... Chris and Brock welcome Las Vegas-based handicapper Minty Bets to the show. They talk about her rise to fame, picking games, and much more! Plus, the guys give out their picks for NFL week 6 and CFB week 7. Get pumped, get psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!

    NFL Week 5, CFB Week 6 w/ Jake Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 71:37


    On SZN 2 Ep 7... Chris and Brock welcome Jake Williams, Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at SportRadar and Creator/Host of “The Business of Betting” Podcast. And, the guys give out their picks for NFL week 5 and CFB week 6. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 4, CFB Week 5 w/ Captain Jack (pt 2) and Ryan "Real Money" Kramer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 76:14


    On SZN 2, Ep 6... Chris and Brock present part 2 of their exclusive in-studio interview with Captain Jack Andrews, and Ryan “Real Money” Kramer, co-host of The Sports Gambling Podcast, calls in to talk Danny Dimes mania and much more. Plus, the guys throw down their picks for NFL week 4 and CFB week 5. Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!

    NFL Week 3, CFB Week 4 w/ Captain Jack Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 55:41


    On SZN 2 Ep 5... Chris and Brock, welcome back Advantage Player and Professional Sports Bettor Captain Jack Andrews to discuss the landscape of legal sports betting here in New Jersey and nationwide. And, as per usual, the guys throw out their picks! Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 2, CFB Week 3 w/ Spanky (pt. 2) and Jeff Nadu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 79:54


    On SZN 2 Ep.4... Chris and Brock welcome back Spanky for Part 2 of their exclusive interview and Jeff Nadu AKA Big Man On Campus calls in to talk CFB amongst other topics. Plus, the guys throw out picks for CFB and NFL. Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    NFL Week 1, CFB Week 2 w/ Spanky and Sean Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 74:41


    On SZN 2 Episode 3... Chris and Brock welcome professional sports bettor @Spanky for an exclusive LIVE in-studio interview (part 1 will air this week and part 2 will be on next week's episode) Plus, @SeanTGreen, comedian and host of @GamblingPodcast, calls into the show on his way to Las Vegas - and the guys throw out some picks for CFB and NFL week 1! Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    CFB Week 1, NFL Preview w/ Spread Investor & In-Studio interview w/ Old Man Who Bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 67:16


    On SZN 2 Episode 2... Chris and Brock welcome James Alberino from @SpreadInvestor to preview the upcoming NFL season and Geoff Sheasby AKA @OldManWhoBets drops by the studio to talk sports betting, fantasy football and branding. And, as usual, the guys throw out some picks. Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's the Wager Pager Podcast.

    CFB Week 0, Todd Wishnev from Showtime's “ACTION” and VSiN's “A Numbers Game” with Gill Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 64:23


    On SZN 2 Episode 1 ... Chris and Brock welcome Todd Wishnev from Showtime's “Action” and VSiN's “A Numbers Game” with Gill Alexander. Also, the guys introduce Wager Pager CFB contributor John Mahoney and talk CFB week 0 and full season outlooks. And, there's some funny stories as per usual! Get Pumped, Get Psyched!

    Episode 022 : The Super Bowl 53 Show featuring Parlay Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 31:28


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling.Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Parlay Queen ( @ParlayQueen ). Parlay Queen is a sports handicapper and prop bet specialist from Canada. She writes a column about sports gambling for Covers.com and is very active on #GamblingTwitter. She joins the show to talk about her “top three” prop bets for Super Bowl 53.And, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen, former Marist College defensive back, drops by once again to make picks for the big game.Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast! For the latest sports gambling news and added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 021: Super Bowl Layoff Week Show, Joe Osborne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 27:07


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. This week they touch on some sports betting news coming from CBS and report on some troubles at The FanDuel Sportsbook in New Jersey. ( :35 - 3:23 )Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Joe Osborne ( @JFTOz ). Joe is not only a seasoned handicapper, he is also the content manager for OddsShark.com, writes a popular column on the platform, and chases that paper in his free time. ( 3:24 - 25:08 )Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast! For the latest sports gambling news and added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 020 : NFL Conference Championship Games, Captain Jack Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 57:20


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, New Jersey, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. This week they touch on a new mobile betting app in New Jersey, report on some progress on the legal sports betting front in New York and more. ( 1:50 - 5:19 )Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Captain Jack Andrews ( @CapJack2000). Captain Jack is a professional sports bettor based in New Jersey. Jack writes a fascinating column about the emerging legal sports betting industry on GamblingWithAnEdge.com and is one of the most respected voices in the #GamblingTwitter Universe. ( 5:24 - 42:40 )And, once again, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for The NFL Conference Championships. ( 42:43 - 55:06 )Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast! For the latest sports gambling news and added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 019: NFL Divisional Round Special, Gill Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 43:46


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, New Jersey, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. This week they touch on The DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship being held in their backyard, a tennis match-fixing scandal coming out of Europe, and report on opening lines for The Kentucky Derby and Major League Baseball Season (0:00-6:17).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Gill Alexander ( @BeatingTheBook ). Gill is the Host of VSiN's “A Numbers Game” and the Megapod “Beating the Book.” Gill is one of the main Hosts at VSiN.com and he is one of the most prominent figures in the emerging sports gambling media space. Gill returns to the show to talk about his entry into The Sports Betting National Championship being held in Jersey City, New Jersey, handicapping the NFL Divisional Weekend, and much more. (6:20-21:02)And, once again, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for The NFL Divisional Round(21:30-42:10).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast NFL Divisional Round Special! For the latest sports gambling news follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 018: NFL Wildcard Weekend and CFB Championship picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 21:37


    Log on to YouWager.EU/WagerPager to receive a 50% welcome bonus up to $1000!This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. This week they touch on sports betting news from the NFL, and report on New Jersey's latest sports gambling numbers. (0:00-5:30).And, once again, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for NFL Wildcard Weekend and the CFB Championship game (5:58-20:00).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 017: Washington D.C. legalizes sports gambling, Alan 'Dink' Denkenson, NFL week 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 54:22


    Log on to YouWager.EU/WagerPager to receive a 50% welcome bonus up to $1000!This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. (0:00-4:55).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Alan 'Dink' Denkenson ( @dinkinc ). Dink is a professional sports bettor based out of Las Vegas who specializes in NHL hockey and was a subject in the cult classic sports gambling documentary "The Best of It" (4:58-37:40).And, once again, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for NFL week 16 (38:08-52:55).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 016: College Football Bowl Spectacular with Guest Handicapper, Colby Dant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 41:34


    Log on to YouWager.EU/WagerPager to receive a 50% welcome bonus up to $1000!This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, drop their first ever College Football Bowl Spectacular.Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) of Sportsgamblingpodcast.com. Colby, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen (@JamesRuhlen) and Chris each pick their 5 best bets for the College Football Bowl season. That's 15 games to follow and bet.Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Bowl Spectacular!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 015: Pennsylvania and Rhode Island legalize sports betting, Whale Capper, NFL week 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 55:33


    Log on to YouWager.EU/WagerPager to receive a 50% welcome bonus up to $1000!This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. This week they talk about the two latest states to offer legal sports betting, a federal bill that was introduced to congress, and big news regarding Darren Rovell's move to The Action Network. (0:00-7:27).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Whale Capper (@Whale_Capper). Whale is a professional sports bettor based out of California, and the host of 'Deep Dive with Andy and the White Whale (@DeepDivePod). Whale talks about handicapping the 4th quarter of the NFL season and explains his NBA fatigue charts. (7:27-36:09).And, once again, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for NFL week 14 (36:36-53:42).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 014: CFB week 11, NFL week 10, Christian Pina from The Sports Gambling Podcast Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 68:51


    Log on to YouWager.EU/WagerPager and use the promo code Pager50 to receive a 50% welcome bonus up to $1000!This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. This week they talk about a bloody Sunday that was for Sportsbooks across the nation and report on some sports betting election news coming out of Florida and Arkansas. (0:00-4:18).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Christian Pina ( @ChristianPina ). Christian is a professional sports bettor based out of Las Vegas and the host of "Inside Vegas" on The Sports Gambling Podcast Network ( @TheSGPNetwork ). Christian talks about his ongoing theory on how "spreads don't matter" in the NFL, and touches on betting percentages and the future of the sports gambling media space (4:18-29:49).And, once again, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for College Football week 11 and NFL week 10 (30:18-1:06:59).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 013: CFB week 10, NFL week 9, Berryhorse AKA Kieran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 64:16


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. This week they touch on big news about MGM deals with the NHL and the NY Jets, record breaking revenue numbers coming out of Nevada for the month of September, and report on the Esports betting world that's coming to America (0:00-5:45).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Berryhorse AKA Kieran ( @Berryhorse29 ). Kieran is very well known on Twitter for his computer model handicapping, he is also the host of The Sports Thoughts Podcast with Jerry and Kieran, and the author of The BetitUp.com sports gambling newsletter (5:45-25:40). Kieran discusses his career path in the sports gambling world, outlines some basic modeling techniques, and give us his thoughts on “betting percentages” and “fading the public.”And, once again, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for College Football week 10 and NFL week 9 (25:40-1:02:31).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast! For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 012: CFB week 9, NFL week 8, Andy Molitor from Deep Dive with Andy and the Whale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 69:42


    Episode 012: CFB week 9, NFL week 8, Andy Molitor from Deep Dive with Andy and the Whale

    Episode 011: CFB week 8, NFL week 7, Adam Chernoff from 'The Simple Handicap'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 74:52


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. They discuss some big news as New Mexico becomes the sixth state to have legal sports betting, New Jersey releases revenue numbers for the month of September, and it is reported in a strange turn of events that sportsbook operator 5Dimes “Tony” has been kidnapped. (0:00-4:23).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Adam Chernoff ( @adamchernoff ). Adam is the voice of “The Simple Handicap” daily NFL podcast on iTunes and Spotify and he publishes weekly columns for Pinnacle.com and Matchbook.com (4:23-34:47). Adam discusses his career path in the sports gambling industry, outlines some handicapping techniques, and gives his two cents on the ongoing “fade the public” debate.And, once again, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for College Football week 8 and NFL week 7 (34:47-1:13:01).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 010: CFB week 7, NFL week 6, James Alberino - The Spread Investor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 70:08


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. They discuss big news announced by the Dallas Mavericks and preview what state is next to go legal. (0:00-4:02) Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by James Alberino - The Spread Investor (@SpreadInvestor). Spread jumps on the pod to discuss NFL trends for week 7, give some tips for overcoming a rough betting week, and weighs in on the ongoing debate about how important it actually is to “fade the public.” (4:06-22:35)“Mark in California” drops in to talk Major League Baseball Playoffs and make his picks for the ALCS and NLCS (22:37-26:26) And Finally, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show once again to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for College Football week 7 and NFL week 6 (26:27-1:08:20) Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 009: CFB week 6 NFL week 5, Colby Dant from The Sports Gambling Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 73:00


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers (@TheWagerPager) and Mercedes Barba (@mercedesbianca), the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. They update listeners on the congressional hearing that happened last week. Will federal oversight be implemented into sports gambling? We have the latest coming out of Washington D.C. Also, VSiN dropped a major announcement. Hint: It has something to do with New Jersey. (0:00-4:24)Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Mark in California, a baseball betting analyst. He's here to talk about the MLB Playoffs. (4:24-17:04) This week's guest is Colby Dant. (@TheColbyD) He is the college football expert from The Sports Gambling Podcast, and host of his own show called The College Experience on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network. We talk about his career as a podcaster, how he picks games, and he fills us in on the Dantabase top 25. (17:07-35:55)And Finally, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen (@JamesRuhlen), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show once again to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections and Mercedes makes her debut, for College Football week 6 and NFL week 5 (35:57-1:11:35)Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 008: CFB week 5, NFL week 4, Gill Alexander - host of the “Beating the Book” podcast and VSiN's “A Numbers Game”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 58:10


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers (@TheWagerPager) and Mercedes Barba (@mercedesbianca) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. They discuss the Buffalo Bills' historic upset win over the Minnesota Vikings and the newest sport that could attract more bettors. (0:00-4:49)Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Gill Alexander (@beatingthebook). Gill hosts the “Beating the Book” podcast and is a pioneer in the sports gambling podcast world. He is also one of the main hosts at VSiN (The Vegas Stats and Information Network.) (4:54-25:47).And Finally, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen (@JamesRuhlen), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show once again to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for College Football week 5 and NFL week 4 (25:50-56:27).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above! 

    Episode 007: CFB week 4, NFL week 3, Chris Andrews - Director of The South Point Casino Sportsbook and VSiN personality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 56:29


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers (@TheWagerPager) and Mercedes Barba (@MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of sports gambling. They discuss the week long controversy at The FanDuel sportsbook in New Jersey that ended in anything but a bad beat for one bettor in the garden state! They touch on some gambling news coming out of the NHL, and break down what's going on with the congressional meeting that will take place regarding federal regulations for sports betting (0:00-7:17).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by Chris Andrews (@andrewssports). Chris is a Las Vegas bookmaking industry veteran, the current Director of The South Point Casino Sportsbook at the tip of the strip and a VSiN (Vegas Stats and Information Network) on-air personality. Andrews tells them how a situation somewhat similar to FanDuel's went down in Sin City, what it's like to be a bookmaker at one of the biggest and best sportsbooks in Las Vegas, and they talk about how the NFL futures market has changed after the first two weeks of the season (7:18-19:32).And Finally, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen (@JamesRuhlen), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show once again to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for College Football week 4 and NFL week 3 (19:35-54:58).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast! For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 006: CFB week 3, NFL week 2, James Alberino - The Spread Investor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 32:31


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ) , the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the breaking news in the world of legal sports betting. They talk about official sports betting revenue numbers from the month of August in the Garden State, report on two more mobile sports betting apps that dropped in Jersey, and touch on some intriguing sports gambling news coming out of The Alliance of American Football League ( 1:46 - 5:32 ).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by @SpreadInvestor . Spread appears weekly on WFAN “The Fan” New York Sports Radio and does some work with OddsShark.com. He is one of the top handicappers on Twitter and is someone who is doing big things in the sports gambling media space. Spread talks about the games that will be most affected by Hurricane Florence this weekend and touches on one of his best bets for NFL week 2 ( 5:33 - 10:44 ).And Finally, Jimmy “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for College Football week 3 and NFL week 2( 10:46 - 30:44 ).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast! For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 005: NFL week 1, CFB week 2, Whale Capper from “Deep Dive with Andy and The Whale”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:40


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ), the sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss all the latest news in the world of legalized sports gambling. They talk about two new mobile sports betting apps that were launched in their home state of New Jersey. They touch on a report that was released which says that the NFL is primed to cash in on legal sports betting, and they discuss big news from FS1, which is getting ready to enter the legalized sports gambling market (1:30 - 4:28).Mercedes and Chris are joined this week by @Whale_Capper . Whale is Co-host of the acclaimed podcast “Deep Dive with Andy and The Whale”, a seasoned handicapper, and popular sports betting Twitter personality. He puts out some of the most cutting edge and sophisticated sports betting analytics on the internet.They discuss the importance of situational handicapping in football, do an overview of Whale's NFL schedule Matrix, and look ahead to some of Whale's favorite plays for NFL week 1 (4:30 - 15:33).Finally, NFL football is here! Jim “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his perspective from a player's point of view. Chris and Jim make their official selections -- that they will bet -- for College Football week 2 and NFL week 1 (15:36 - 36:53).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe, rate and review on iTunes and listen above! As promised, here's a link to @Whale_Capper ‘s NFL schedule matrix.

    Episode 004: College Football Week 1, West Virginia Legalizes Sports Betting, Chris Raybon, Sr. Editor at the Action Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:13


    This Week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers ( @TheWagerPager ) and Mercedes Barba ( @MercedesBianca ), the sports betting couple from Jersey City, break down what's going on in the world of legal sports betting and give out picks and analysis. This week, they welcome West Virginia into the mix as the fifth state to legalize sports gambling ( 1:34 - 1:58 ).Also, Mercedes and Chris discuss the new mobile sports betting apps that launched in New Jersey ( 2:40 - 3:53 ) and touch on big news that was announced by CBS regarding their stance on implementing sports betting coverage into their NFL broadcasts ( 3:53 - 4:28 ).Chris and Mercedes are joined this week by Chris Raybon ( @ChrisRaybon ), a Senior Editor and NFL/NBA Analyst ( @ActionNetworkHQ ) and Co-Host of “I'll Take that Bet” on @ESPN +.They talk the future of sports gambling media, some basic handicapping techniques, and one of Raybon's favorite NFL season long prop bets ( 4:38 - 14:18 ).And Finally, College Football season is here! Jim “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show. Chris and Jim make official selections that they will bet for the opening weekend of college football ( 14:20 - 36:49 ).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest sports gambling news and additional added wagers follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe and review on iTunes and listen above! 

    Episode 003: Mississippi Legalizes Sports Betting, Bryan Mears, Sr. Editor at the Action Network, Bill "Krackman" Krackomberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 40:15


    This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers(@thewagerpager) and Mercedes Barba (@mercedesbianca) once again, deliver an episode that is jam-packed with sports gambling news. They discuss the first full month of sports betting revenue in New Jersey (2:22 -3:05), and welcome Mississippi to the fold as it becomes the fourth state to go legal (3:06-3:36).Also, Mercedes and Chris, talk about the monster deal that was made between the NBA, the WNBA with MGM Resorts International (3:50-5:40). They touch on the launch of the Draft Kings mobile sportsbook app in New Jersey (5:42-7:14) and discuss the reports about Buffalo Wild Wings and their desire to enter into the sports betting market. (7:15-8:48).Chris and Mercedes are joined by Bryan Mears (@Bryan_Mears), a senior editor at TheActionNetwork.com to talk about the opening odds on the 70th Annual Emmy's Award Show for their ongoing segment about fun, exotic wagers that you can make on non-sporting events. (8:58-15:20).And, Mercedes and Chris welcome professional sports gambler, Las Vegas legend, and New Jersey native Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger (@BillKrackman) to the show for a new segment called Sports Gambling 101. Plus, they talk about Bill's first-hand knowledge about the shady practices of William Hill Sportsbooks -- which have been in the news as of late. (15:30-22:17).Also, Jim “Dice” Ruhlen (@JamesRuhlen), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his analysis from a player's perspective. Jim and Chris make some picks for College Football's “mini week 1” on August 25th, and toss out some early leans for the first official Week 1 of CFB on September 1st. ( 22:22 – 38:42 ).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!Subscribe, unsubscribe, and subscribe AGAIN on iTunes and listen above! Don't forget to leave us a review!

    Episode 002: FanDuel Sportsbook Opens, ESPN Chalk Writer David Purdum, Josh Appelbaum of the Action Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 31:34


    Chris Rodgers and Mercedes Barba are back to discuss everything that's happening with the legalization of sports betting and cover all sports gambling news. This week they talk about their trip to the FanDuel sportsbook at The Meadowlands Racetrack for opening day (1:01 - 3:05).Also, Mercedes catches up with David Purdum (@DavidPurdum), sports gambling reporter from ESPN.com Chalk, to find out what's going on with mobile app wagering in New Jersey, see what states are on deck for legalization, and talk some staggering initial revenue numbers from the first two and a half weeks of New Jersey sports betting (3:31 - 7:00).Chris and Mercedes are joined by Josh Appelbaum (@Josh_Insights), Customer Service Manager and Betting Hangout Host at The ActionNetwork.com to talk about President Trump's impeachment odds and how they've changed since the infamous Helsinki Summit (7:33-11:50 ).The Wager Pager Podcast welcomes Jim Ruhlen (@JamesRuhlen) to the team. Jim will provide recurring guest analysis to the program. Jim and Chris grew up together and have been gambling buddies for nearly two decades. This week, they sit down to discuss their sports gambling traits, NFL week 1 “early leans”, and some possible NFL futures plays (12:00 - 30:11).Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast!For the latest, follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe and review on iTunes and listen above!

    Episode 001: New Jersey Legalizes Sports Betting at the State Level, Patrick Everson, Sr. staff writer Covers.com, Stu Feiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 17:48


    Chris Rodgers (@thewagerpager) and Mercedes Barba (@mercedesbianca), a sports betting couple from Jersey City, discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down the 1992 PASPA law, which outlawed sports gambling at the state level. Sports betting is now legal in New Jersey and Delaware, with legalization in a handful of other states on the horizon.Chris and Mercedes report from Monmouth Park Race Track in Oceanport, New Jersey for the opening of the William Hill Sportsbook, and are joined by notorious sports handicapper Stu Feiner (@stusource) to get his take on what legalization means to an industry veteran.Also, Chris sits down with Patrick Everson (Covers_Vegas), senior staff writer at Covers.com, to discuss the legalization of sports gambling and its impact on Las Vegas.Mercedes and Chris outline the concept of their show moving towards football season, and of course tell some sports betting war stories. Get pumped, get psyched! It's The Wager Pager Podcast.

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