Podcasts about underdogs

Rashad McCants Sends A HOSTILE Response To His Haters as Cemetary Larry re-enters virtual Gil's Arena to send a response to Raymond Felton, Theo Pinson, Deron Williams & Charlie Villanueva as the To The Baha Crew continued their hostile beef with their former North Carolina teammate. He responds to their claim that he is a delusional clown and calls out the sorry podcasters for using his name and Gil's Arena to boost their numbers. Then, the Gil's Arena Crew is able to break down basketball as Gilbert Arenas & The Crew react to James Harden going down with a fracture to his thumb in his non shooting hand and discuss if the Beard will be impacted by this injury as he was just starting to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to new heights. They then break down more comments from Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding his future with the Milwaukee Bucks as the Greek Freak continued to hint at his plans to potentially move on from the franchise and highlight Cam Thomas for keeping the team afloat without Giannis as the high octane scorer has shined in his oppotunity with a new team. Finally, they break down Kon Knueppel's surprising rookie season as the Charlotte Hornets' sharpshooter is closing in on a 50/40/90 season in his first year in the NBA and debate if Kon can upset his former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg for the NBA's rookie of the year award, before giving their takes on the NBA's plans to stop tanking as it runs rampant through the league. Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 Gil Calls Out Swaggy For His Boxing Training 0:03:42 James Harden Fractures His Thumb 0:05:49 Dr. Larry Sends A Hostile Response To His Haters 0:35:51 Giannis Speaks On His Future In Milwaukee 1:06:29 Kon Knueppel Shining In His Rookie Season 1:27:56 Flagg vs Kon For Rookie Of The Year 1:33:05 NBA Looking To Curb Tanking 1:40:07 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcelo Mayer is the frontrunner to start at 2B on Opening Day but the Red Sox are making him earn it. -WC-40 Goes Mainstream -Bregman Post -Lou & Will Double Bang -Not Expecting Duran Trade -Extensions With Hindsight -Justin Gonzales NEW LADIES & UNISEX MERCH: ⁠https://section10merch.com⁠ Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: ⁠https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu⁠ Get Blue Moon Light delivered by visiting https://get.bluemoonbeer.com/JARED for delivery options. 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Merch Merch Merch 1:39 - T's Spring Training Coverage 5:35 - Lou & Will Double Bang 8:50 - WC-40 13:45 - Mayer Needs To Earn It 30:53 - Caleb Durbin Impressions 40:00 - Yoshida Situation 43:00 - Not Expecting Duran Trade 49:30 - Extensions With Hindsight 1:03:35 - 5th Starter 1:08:00 - Bullpen Help 1:13:00 - Bill Hall 1:14:25 - Duran / Romero 1:16:30 - Who Is T? 1:19:45 - Interviews Coming Up 1:29:45 - Checking In On Pitchers 1:42:32 - Justin Gonzales 1:53:00 - International Pool Money 1:56:30 - WBC 1:58:03 - Bregman Post 2:04:26 - T Empties Clip 2:05:08 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Konnor Griffin is 19 years old, has yet to reach Double-A, and the Pirates need to extend him NOW. -Konnor Griffin Two HR's, Extension Talks -PCA Dodgers Fans Comments -Roki Sasaki Slow Start -More Skubal Team USA Reaction -Stanton Can't Open Chips

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The Los Angeles Lakers NEED To Push The Panic Button according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Lakers tricking off another double digit lead to the Orlando Magic last night and discuss their concern with the purple & gold's struggles against the league's top teams. They break down how JJ Redick & the team should handle their big 3 of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves moving forward as the superstar trio has still not figured it out on the court and continue their conversation on LeBron James' future with the team as the King is set to hit free agency this summer. Next, they react to Jonathan Kuminga making his debut with the Atlanta Hawks as the former Golden State Warrior dropped a season high 27 points in his first game since escaping the Bay Area and debate if Kuminga will make his former team pay for giving up on him early. Finally, they address Kevin Durant's comments defending USA Basketball and the AAU system as the superstar committed to represent Team USA in the 2028 olympics and fend off the European takeover of basketball before giving their takes on the NBA's plans to stop tanking as it runs rampant through the league. Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... If prescribed, new sexual health patients get $15 off their first order of Sparks on a recurring plan. Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/arena to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 Lakers Need To Hit The Panic Button 0:06:02 Kuminga Cooks In His Hawks Debut 0:55:20 KD Defending USA Hoops DETONATES Gil's Arena 1:20:32 Prayers Up For Chris Bosh 1:58:11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victor Wembanyama & The San Antonio Spurs Are CLICKING At The Right Time according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the virtual arena to react to the Spurs take down of the Detroit Pistons in what could be a preview of the NBA Finals and discuss if the up and coming Spurs have finally arrived after ripping off 9 straight wins. They also debate if Cade Cunningham's slow night changes things in the MVP race, highlighting Jaylen Brown as a riser after his impressive performance in the Boston Celtics' win over the Los Angeles Lakers that saw LeBron James give him adjusting his MVP Ladder. They then discuss LeBron's future in Los Angeles as the team must deal with the contract extensions for both the King and Austin Reaves this summer and debate if Bron will return on a team friendly discount to chase Giannis Antetokounmpo and another ring or if he will take his talents elsewhere. Finally, they react to Kevin Durant announcing he would like to play for Team USA at the 2028 Olympics, sparking another hostile debate on USA's chances to stay on top of the basketball world as the rest of the world catches up before giving their takes on the NBA's tanking epidemic and discussing what they would do to curb the league's obsession with bottoming out as a strategy. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 Mayweather Set To Fight Manny Pacquiao 0:03:49 Gil Gets Cooked For Hating On Wemby 0:23:28 Jaylen Brown Is Making A Push For MVP 1:11:29 Team USA Doing Closeout Drills 1:30:15 What Should Be The Criteria For MVP? 1:32:04 Kevin Durant Wants To Play For Team USA 1:45:45 Locks For 2028 Team USA Roster 1:50:54 Rashad Addresses More Quitting Allegations 1:57:35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a textIn this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we retell the true soccer fairytale of Greece winning UEFA Euro 2004—one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history. In Portugal, Greece shocked the world by beating the host nation twice, including a famous final decided by Angelos Charisteas' header, and lifting the European Championship trophy against impossible odds under coach Otto Rehhagel.This calming bedtime story follows Greece's unlikely run from the group stage to the knockout rounds, including the opening-night upset featuring a young Cristiano Ronaldo, the disciplined defensive performances that silenced Europe's biggest stars, and the tense 1–0 victories that turned belief into history. Perfect for families, young players, and soccer fans who love international tournaments, soccer history, and true stories of teamwork and resilience, this episode is a gentle reminder that greatness doesn't always belong to the favorites.Where the grass is green and the crowds are loud… before sleep takes over. Support the showSupport the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community. To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtimeFind us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStoriesAlso excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at: The Soccer Teacher by Soccer Bedtime Stories

Ma$e, Cam'ron & Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson are back with another one!! Please rate, review, and follow the podcast for more content.  Sign up with promo code IIWII and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-itiswhatitis #UDpartnerMake sure to support the show by hitting the link in the bio and downloading the Underdog app. Use code MASE, CAM, or STAT to get up to $1,000 in bonus funds with your first deposit! Follow the show and our hosts on social media: ⁠It Is What It Is⁠, ⁠Cam'Ron⁠, ⁠Ma$e⁠, and ⁠Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson⁠ , ⁠Producer Ayooo Nick⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We washed all of our bowls THOROUGHLY before this great episode! A main topic was the story of US Ski Mountaineering at the Olympics, where Cam Smith and Anna Gibson had miraculous performances. 50 years from now, people will still be talking about this team with the impossible dream.And this one had extremely interesting science that had us asking lots of big questions. We talked about a study on supershoes for slower athletes, another on red blood cell damage after ultramarathons, and a final study on foam rolling in cyclists. The red blood cell study brought up a fascinating question on the role of science communication in the social media age. Plus there were tons of great topics! Other topics: the pee bowl controversy, Megan's bike power breakthrough, David's 3 tips on health challenges, why Alysia Liu might be our favorite athlete of all time, the SWAP training theory encyclopedia, LT1 v. LT2 workouts, when you're ready to move up to ultras, balancing fun goals and long-term specificity, navigating grief, and our problems with excess intensity in some training approaches.Alysia Liu: “I love sharing my story, my art, and the process of creation. Even if I make mistakes, they don't disappear. Something still remains. They still become part of the story. A bad story is still a story, and I think that's beautiful.”That's also what we say when we burp on the mic. We love you all! HUZZAH!-David and MeganClick "Claim Your Sponsorship" for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap  Buy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com (code "SWAP")The Wahoo KICKR Run is the best treadmill on the market: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy (code “SWAP”)For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swap

We got our first look at ABS during spring training games and we're discussing our first impressions. -ABS Reaction -Tarik Skubal One Start For Team USA -Jeff Kent Vs A-Rod -Ohtani Comments On WBC Pitching -Mike Trout Playing CF -Honus Wagner $5M Card Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/BID and use promo code BID at checkout. 0:00 - Bob Kendrick 1:16 - ABS 23:04 - Jeff Kent 33:25 - Ohtani Pitching WBC 36:30 - Mike Trout CF 59:26 - Tarik Skubal 1:04:00 - Rhys Hoskins 1:08:56 - Honus Wagner Card 1:14:54 - Team USA 1:19:17 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Shaq and Adam welcome Keegan Michael-Key and Wale for a live All-Star special!. Together they talk about making hits, scary movie, & much more. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Big Podcast. New Customers Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets Instantly If Your Bet Wins! The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using https://dkng.co/bigpod or through promo code BIGPOD. #DKPartner Look to Lunazul Tequila – 100% Agave Tequila…Where tradition outshines trends….available at a liquor store near you. https://lunazultequila.com/ This episode of The Big Podcast is sponsored by our friends at The General. The General has been offering quality coverage for over 60 years. They offer flexible payment plans, the ability to pick your due date, and low rates and low down payments. Visit http://TheGeneral.com today, to get a quote. And it wouldn’t be The Big Podcast without The General If you've been in business for at least a year, and are pulling in $20K a month in revenue, apply now for up to $500,000 in same day business funding at https://Cardiff.co/BIGPOD If you’re ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is free unless they win. For more information go to http://forthepeople.com/thebig or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. This is a paid advertisement. Subscribe to The Big Podcast YouTube Channel to watch more episodes! Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/bigpodcast Chapters: 00:00 Intro04:00 Making hits with Rihanna06:35 How Wale found his style07:30 Cowboys slander08:10 DraftKings segment11:07 DraftKings ad11:55 Morgan&Morgan ad13:25 Favorite NBA players14:10 Underdog status16:50 The General segment17:45 Who should play him in a biopic18:35 Rappers and hoopers19:45 ASW broadcasting20:35 White People S#!t vs Black People S#!t23:55 Shaq traded because of White Chocolate?24:35 White People S#!t vs Black People S#!t26:05 Next SB halftime show performer28:20 Lunazul segment29:40 Lunazul ad30:31 Cardiff ad32:00 Wale’s tour33:00 Keegan joins the show34:05 Coming up with his characters38:25 Shaq calls Keegan out for his impression41:10 The History of Sketch Comedy42:25 The General segment44:25 The General ad45:45 Key and Peele reunion47:15 Sketches bombing50:00 White People S#!t vs Black People S#!t56:00 The Dunk Contest issue58:40 Sketch Comedy Mt. Rushmore01:00:50 Reaction to Bad Bunny’s SB performance01:02:50 Scary movie feat. Shaq01:04:00 Ending GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 3/15/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 3/8/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Remember that being underestimated is an opportunity. Carve out your own niche, innovate, and let your authenticity do the talking." Episode Summary: Welcome to this episode of The Gun Experiment, where Big Keith and I sit down with Chris Long, the content and communications manager — now head of marketing — for Walther Arms. We kick things off sharing funny and awkward stories from daily life, then dive into Chris's unique journey from fuel tank cleaning to leading marketing for one of the gun industry's most innovative brands. We explore Walther's approach to product development, social media restrictions, creative marketing strategies, and how being the “underdog” is actually a pretty great place to be. We discuss Walther's generous 30-day money-back guarantee and their efforts to expand gun culture into fringe markets like action sports, cars, and martial arts. Chris shares behind-the-scenes insights on product innovation (hello, PDP and the drift car!), the importance of training, and why pistol shooting should be treated almost like a martial art. If you're curious about where Walther is headed, how they keep things “real,” and how brands can help normalize responsible firearms ownership, this episode is packed with relatable stories and actionable insights. Call to Action: 1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify 3. Follow us on all of our social media: InstagramYoutube 4.  Grab some cool TGE merch 5. Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com 6. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are a big part of making the show possible. Show Sponsors: HSM Ammunition: Official ammo sponsor of The Gun Experiment. Find their products at your local gun shop and look for the HSM logo! Onsite Firearms Training: Our trusted partner for firearms training — fundamentals, accountability, decision-making, and performance matter most. Key Takeaways: Walther Arms offers an industry-leading, no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee on their pistols. Social media restrictions remain a big challenge for firearm marketing, but creativity and authenticity can still win. Walther is pushing the boundaries by bridging the gap between gun culture and fringe/action sports, cars, music, and martial arts. Treating pistol shooting as a martial art, and focusing on training over gear, sets serious gun owners apart. Being a smaller “underdog” allows Walther to move fast, be real, and build a tight-knit family culture in the industry. The PDP line stands out for trigger, ergonomics, and innovation — and Walther continues to expand its product offerings globally. Authentic community engagement (like collabs on social media) is key for growing brand loyalty. Guest Information: Name: Chris Long Role: Head of Marketing, Walther Arms Social: @waltherarms on Instagram Website: waltherarms.com Keywords: Walther Arms, PDP, Walther PDP Pro, Gun Marketing, Firearms Industry, Social Media Restrictions, Action Sports Marketing, 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, Gun Training, Onsite Firearms Training, HSM Ammunition, Martial Arts and Guns, Drift Car, Gun Culture, Shooting Sports, Competition Pistol, Concealed Carry, Podcast Episode, Firearms Community, Ammo Sponsor, Gun Product Innovation, Family Culture in Business

The PGA Tour is BACK! On this episode, we break down the 2026 Cognizant Classic. Everything you need to know, in 30 minutes or less. We discuss the uniqueness of this event and the host course, PGA National, we take a look at the key stats for who might perform well this week before diving into the top DFS Plays, Best Bets, and make our One and Done selection!Link to the Editable Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bGPiyXt4D06N6XEdoPz2AcbOZuhsFXGJpu0oTa7bQaM/edit?usp=sharing Link to sign up for Splash Sports to play other One and Done contests: https://app.splashsports.com/sign-up?referralCode=YL9ABQUse code MCONNOLLY88 on UnderDog to get your first deposit matched!https://t.co/FXNtrz6ZBpLink to Patreon: https://t.co/oKODToDCdOFor all of the best offers and promo codes for DFS sites, Player Props sites, and Sportsbooks, use my site at https://signupexpert.com/mikespicks Link to the Fantasy Corner Discord: https://discord.gg/bUCB6aqQed

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Ma$e, Cam'ron & Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson are back with another one!! Please rate, review, and follow the podcast for more content.  Sign up with promo code IIWII and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-itiswhatitis #UDpartnerMake sure to support the show by hitting the link in the bio and downloading the Underdog app. Use code MASE, CAM, or STAT to get up to $1,000 in bonus funds with your first deposit! Follow the show and our hosts on social media: ⁠It Is What It Is⁠, ⁠Cam'Ron⁠, ⁠Ma$e⁠, and ⁠Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson⁠ , ⁠Producer Ayooo Nick⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Madness is almost here! On this episode, we break down the games from the MAIN Slate for Monday February 23, 2026 CBB DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel. We go game-by-game to find the top plays, fades, and values on the board to consider when building your lineups!Use code MCONNOLLY88 on UnderDog to get your first deposit matched!https://t.co/FXNtrz6ZBpLink to Patreon: https://t.co/oKODToDCdOFor all of the best offers and promo codes for DFS sites, Player Props sites, and Sportsbooks, use my site at https://signupexpert.com/mikespicks Link to the Fantasy Corner Discord: https://discord.gg/bUCB6aqQed

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Ma$e, Cam'ron & Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson are back with another one!! Please rate, review, and follow the podcast for more content.  Sign up with promo code IIWII and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-itiswhatitis #UDpartnerMake sure to support the show by hitting the link in the bio and downloading the Underdog app. Use code MASE, CAM, or STAT to get up to $1,000 in bonus funds with your first deposit! Follow the show and our hosts on social media: ⁠It Is What It Is⁠, ⁠Cam'Ron⁠, ⁠Ma$e⁠, and ⁠Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson⁠ , ⁠Producer Ayooo Nick⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out my website "dfsbythenumbers.com". There you will find all my MMA betting and DFS content. Check out my affordable pricing options and get access to my bets right when I place them, my stats you see on screen, betting articles, and extra content that is not shown on Youtube!I also put my content on Patreon as well for those who are more comfortable with that platform. You can find me there at patreon.com/dfsbythenumbersBe sure to follow me on social media for live updates and my DM's are always open for any questions or if you just need someone to talk to:Twitter: dfs_numbersInstagram: dfsbythenumbersEmail: dukes_brady83@yahoo.comThis video is sponsored by Underdog! Use promo code "DFSBTN" & get $75 in entires FREE when you play your first $5 Lineup!#UFC, #MMA, #UFCFIghtNight, #UFCVegas, #UFCPicks, #UFCPredictions, #UFCWeighins, #UFCNews, #MMADFS, #UFCBetting, #UFCBets, #UFC312, #UFC313, #UFC314, #UFC315, #UFCVideo, #MMAReview, #Free, #Picks, #JoeRogan, #DanaWhite, #DricusDuPlessis, #MMAWorld, #UFCPressConference, #Knockout, #MMAFights, #Khabib, #ConorMcGregor, #IsraelAdesanya, #BryceMitchell, #MMAJunkie, #ZhangWeili, #UFC300, #UFCAnalysis, #PrizePicks, #Draftkings, #Betting, #DFS

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Welcome to your ultimate UFC Houston DraftKings DFS breakdown! In this episode, we analyze the full fight card with a focus on cash game locks, GPP tournament pivots, high-upside plays, and betting props to help you build winning lineups. Whether you're grinding DraftKings MMA DFS, entering large-field tournaments, or looking for sharp UFC betting angles, this breakdown covers: Best DraftKings Plays Undervalued Salary Pivots Fade Candidates / Chalk Traps High-Upside GPP Targets Fight Props & Finish Predictions Lineup Construction Strategy We go fight-by-fight to identify optimal roster builds, stacking opportunities, leverage spots, and scoring upside so you can attack UFC Houston with confidence. Topics Covered: • UFC Houston full card DFS analysis • DraftKings pricing breakdown • Ownership projections & leverage • Cash vs GPP strategy • Underdog value plays • Finish equity & bonus scoring angles If you're serious about UFC DFS, MMA betting, and building sharper lineups, make sure to: Like the video Drop your favorite plays in the comments Subscribe for weekly UFC DFS breakdowns Join the Fight HQ Discord https://discord.gg/7Jm7XtT5UD Pete The Heat Patreon https://bit.ly/4iKfJib Fight HQ DraftKings Contest https://www.draftkings.com/draft/contest/188207686 Subscribe to the Fight HQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or YouTube. The post UFC Houston DFS Preview: Best Plays, Pivots & Props appeared first on Radio Influence.

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Gil's Arena Previews The 2nd Half of The NBA Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew highlight the return of NBA action after NBA All Star Weekend and look ahead to the next few months leading up to NBA Playoffs. They examine the standings in the Eastern & Western Conference and debate which teams can catch the leading OKC Thunder & Detroit Pistons, who needs to hit the panic button and give out their dark horses for teams that can make a deep run come playoff season. They also discuss the current race for NBA MVP and debate if Shai Gilgeous Alexander should be the favorite to win the award in back to back season or if Nikola Jokic can steal back his award. Next, they break down the future for LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers as the team approaches a pivotal offseason where they must decide between long term success and keeping the King happy. They debate if LeBron will take a hometown discount to remain in LA and allow the team to potentially re-sign Austin Reaves and go after Giannis Antetokounmpo or if he will continue to push for what he deserves as the greatest player in NBA History. Finally, they address the NBA's battle with tanking as several teams have made it clear that they would rather lose this season to improve their chances at a top pick in a generational draft class and debate what Adam Silver can do to stop the epidemic hurting the NBA. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants,Brandon Jennings & Nick Young Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   For Business Inquires Contact - GilsArena@cycle.media or Arenagridiron@cycle.media Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Paul Going Out SORRY Shocks Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Chris Paul officially announcing his retirement after a turbulent final season where he was sent home from the Los Angeles Clippers and discuss if it's sad to see a future NBA Hall of Famer and living legend like CP3 have his career end on such a sour note. They then react to Kyrie Irving announcing that he will sit out the remainder of the season while he recovers from a torn ACL and debate if this is the right move for the Dallas Mavericks' superstar as they look to surround Cooper Flagg with a championship roster before giving their take on James Harden's comments on loyalty in the NBA as the Beard believes there is no such thing as he sits on his 4th team in 5 seasons. Finally, they break down Anthony Edwards' comments to Jalen Johnson about possibly playing for the Atlanta Hawks and react to Kevin Durant allegedly getting caught in another burner gate as negative commentary on his teammates both past and present leaked from suspicious accounts. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants,Brandon Jennings & Nick Young Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvj... Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalia Ball, global chief growth officer at Mars Pet Nutrition joins The Big Impression podcast to talk about how Pedigree transformed a local Brazilian insight into a global business story. She also shares why she is now focused on the next frontier of growth: Connected commerce and making sure brands show up when AI agents, not just people, are making purchasing decisions.  Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):This week we're joined by Natalia Ball Global Chief Growth Officer at Mars Pet Nutrition home to brands like Pedigree and Sheba.Damian Fowler (00:18):Last March, pedigree launched a bold, purpose-driven campaign in Brazil celebrating mixed breed dogs, especially the iconic Vela Caramelo.Ilyse Liffreing (00:27):It wasn't just a campaign, it became a movement boosting adoption and challenging long held bias.Damian Fowler (00:35):The work went on to win top honors at the 2025 cans. Lions including the titanium lionIlyse Liffreing (00:41):And its impact is still rippling across markets and media channels worldwide.Damian Fowler (00:45):So today we're unpacking what made it work with the person who helped drive it. Natalia, tell us about the Carello campaign and how you landed on the idea.Natalia Ball (00:57):Carmelos are mixed dogs that are beloved in Brazil. They are found on the streets everywhere. They are the subject of meme, street culture, and people just identify Carmelo as the Brazilian dog. However, the inside that we discover was that this dog is 90% less likely to get adopted than breed dogs. So it is the most popular dog in Brazil, but the most overlooked. And when we learned about that, we decided that we wanted to make a difference and that we wanted this dog to get the position it deserve and pedigree decided to champion the underdog and become the official brand of caramel's in Brazil.Damian Fowler (01:41):You talked about the caramel. Could you just describe a little bit more for people who don't really know the caramelo and that term Vita, where does that come from?Natalia Ball (01:52):Yes, so caramels are basically mixed breed dogs that you can find on the streets of Brazil everywhere they are called caramel because they are caramel color and that's what it is in Spanish and they tend to be that caramel color, short hair. But there are different ways that these dogs look and feel because they are mixed breeds. But like I said, they are beloved dogs in Brazil, but when it comes to getting a pet, getting a dog, they are not the ones that people are going for. They see them as street dogs, not a dog that you have in your house. And the whole campaign was about, like I said, championing these caramels, driving adoption of mixed breed dogs, not only breed dogs. And we did that by saying that if caramels were considered non breeded, pedigree was going to give them a breed and who better to give them a breath than pedigree.Ilyse Liffreing (02:48):Great. And then at what point did you connect that insight to the campaign itself?Natalia Ball (02:54):What you need to know about pedigree? Pedigree is one of the largest dog brands in the world. Pedigree feeds more dogs than any other brand, and it has been there for many years and for the past 20 years or more, pedigree has been driving adoption, encouraging people to adopt pets everywhere. We have had a lot of iconic campaigns so much which maybe you would've heard, like for example, docs on Zoom during COVID or the child replacement program, which was a very interesting one. And we were talking about adoption in Brazil, but other local brands were talking about adoption too. So we were not cutting through and it was only when this insight came to us, which was a very deeply local insight that we made the connection, if we want to drive adoption in Brazil, this is going to be the way in and we're going to make this as big as it can possibly be.(03:51):Because we, from the very beginning saw we understood this idea of the vi Lata. You mentioned it before by the way, the vi lata is how you call mixed breed dogs in Brazil. And so when we had these conversations about this insight, the injustice of this beautiful dog not getting adopted, but also the cultural impact that it would have on resilience themselves, who could see themselves related in the fact that they were being championed, we decided to go really big on this campaign and not only do just an activation, but actually we are doing this campaign. We did it all of last year and we continue activating through this year. And some of the ways in which we championed this was actually by creating a caramel kennel club by creating the first ever caramel DNA testing. And it's the largest ever DNA test done in mos in all of history, kept creating a Carmelo dog show and not only that, putting caramels for the very first time ever on our packs. So it was really a way to give them the rightful place.Ilyse Liffreing (05:01):I love how you guys just took it a step further than even just it being a campaign and you actually adopted it into your packaging and the whole bit. At what point did you realize that the campaign wasn't only just a marketing ploy and it began actually affecting culture?Natalia Ball (05:23):Yeah, I mean this campaign has really changed culture in Brazil, but it was a campaign that was deeply rooted in culture itself because Carmelos were part of Brazilian culture. But when we realized the campaign became bigger than ourselves, absolutely. When it started driving difference in adoption of Carmelos, we saw more than 200% lift of caramelo adoption just in the first month. And we saw a 65% increase in likelihood to adopt a Carmelo in the future with this campaign. And then when we started seeing other brands and other businesses even outside of the pet care category start using the Carmelo in their campaigns in their advertising, that's when we knew this had really hit culture big. An example of that was Chevrolet that actually launched a partnership with Netflix that launched a documentary about caramel, and several launched a caramel or a caramel colored car in a promotion.(06:29):Other brands like Honda or Whirlpool also feature caramels in their advertising. So we started seeing that this became much bigger than ourselves, but maybe the biggest achievement that we had with this campaign other than driving adoption itself, which was the cost at the end of the day, was the fact that we were betting on the mixed pre-doc actually not being accepted in dog shows because only breed dogs are accepted usually in dog shows. But at the end of the day, the movement became so big that after only two weeks of this campaign, the federation that actually controls the dog shows called us and said, we now want to move to accept mixed breed dogs in all of our shows. So that was a huge achievement that we never knew it would be possible.Damian Fowler (07:18):What's really interesting to me about this campaign is the way you focused on one region, one country, one market, but obviously you're a global brand. So how does that connection to the local end up escalating? So it became this global campaign.Natalia Ball (07:35):Like I said, adoption is a huge cost for us, and we have been very consistently on pedigree, driving adoption for a long time. So we have an evergreen brief that goes out to all of our agencies on adoption, and in my case in particular, I am a strong believer in creative excellence as a driver for growth. And so I put a creative excellence program in place that included building capabilities on creative excellence, but also creating a creative council where the best ideas could come faster to the marketing leadership of Mars Pet Nutrition so that we could move at speed, but also we could fund the better ideas. And in this creative council DL map team, Al Map VO, who are the agency that came up with this idea presented Carmelo. And from the very beginning, me and the whole leadership team fell in love with it, and so we decided to fund it.(08:31):We decided to go big and to give it our full support. We knew it had the potential to drive the business and change culture, and I think in this case, the important thing about the campaign, obviously it did a lot of good. So it's a purposeful campaign and pedigree is a purposeful brand, but it was not only about the purpose, it was also about driving business results. Through the campaign in the first couple of months, we were able to grow 15% and through all of last year, we moved to grow volume and value by double digits. So the campaign really did the job about turning around the pedigree brand and delivering results not only on the cost but also on the business.Ilyse Liffreing (09:11):That's great. And you're doing something right when all the other brands out there are copying you guys suddenly in pop culture and everything like that. I'm very curious about as the campaign evolved, obviously it started out from a social aspect, but as it evolved, how did you decide what other channels to bring it into? What other channels did you try out in this process?Natalia Ball (09:42):Yes. Actually this campaign started as social first and we then boosted with media. The way it started is we partner with local influencer called Tata Vernick. She loves caramels and she herself has adopted caramels. And we asked her to register her caramel in a dog show because we knew that her caramel was going to get rejected, which it did. And so she posted on her Instagram that had 60 million followers that she was outraged that her beautiful and smart caramelo could not be accepted in a dog show. This went viral immediately in Brazil and everybody was outraged. This went on the evening news, the morning shows everywhere, and we waited for it to gain enough fire for us to step in. So actually we were planning that this was going to take a couple of days, but at the end we had to act after only 10 hours because this became so big so quickly.(10:41):And we step in and we said, you know what, Tata, don't worry. Pedigrees got you. We're going to give all caramels a breed. And we launched the campaign with our beautiful campaign video that talks about our program of giving them a DNA test, giving them a show, giving them a kennel club and giving them everything that breed dogs have. And then after that, we use that video and we boost the message. The video went viral as well, but we boost the message, for example, with connected TV as well as Prime and Disney, et cetera. So in order to make sure that everybody had listened to it, but it was truly an omni-channel approach because we use a lot of offline tools like for example, the dog show itself that we created or the adoption drive that we had later on where we were invited people to adopt caramels and then online tools like Instagram or Connected TV or Disney, et cetera.Damian Fowler (11:38):You suggested that the kind of timeline got really sped up really fast. So this thing you had to act very quickly. At what point did you realize you had a hit on your hands in a way, and how quickly did it escape the local context and became this bigger campaign that everyone looked at?Natalia Ball (12:01):Yeah, this exceeded all of our expectations. So we knew that it was going to get picked up, but like I said, we were not expecting for this to become so big so fast. And the fact that it appeared in all of the big shows, evening news, morning shows, et cetera, it appeared as well on national media, on print Everywhere meant that we needed to step in faster, but we were fully prepared for that. So that didn't represent the challenge. It was more of an opportunity. And then the other thing that really surprised us was that the largest dog association reached out to us after only 24 hours to partner to see how mixed beat dogs could then be allowed to compete. We were not expecting this. We were expecting actually that to be attention point that we were going to leverage in our campaign, and this became so big that they just couldn't ignore it. So it was a big win just from the very beginning.Damian Fowler (12:57):Wow.Natalia Ball (12:57):Now one of the things that we're seeing is even though this was very, very local, as we have started sharing this work across many other places in the world, we have realized that the insight actually exists in many other markets. For example, in Chile they have a dog called the Quilter, which is the equivalent of the caramel. We have them in Philippines, we have them all over the world. So this insight can travel. The way to activate might be different because you need to localize to the nuance, but we are very excited about the potential of drive more inclusion of these dogs with these campaigns, but also for pedigree to stand stronger in culture.Ilyse Liffreing (13:36):I love that. As a dog owner, myself and owner of a mutt, I'm glad they're getting their time in the spotlight a little bit more around the world. Generally, I feel like post COVID in the marketing world today, some brands have actually moved away from purpose-driven marketing a little bit, but this is a really good example of it done right. What would you say this campaign proved or maybe disproved about purpose-led marketing?Natalia Ball (14:04):I am a strong believer of purposeful brands actually growing stronger, but it only works when it's aligned truly and authentically to the reason for the brand to exist. Pedigree itself, the purpose of the brand is we believe that dogs bring out the best in us, and pedigree wants to bring out the best in dogs. So the purpose of pedigree is pedigree brings out the good dogs bring to the world to do that. We obviously do that with our great nutrition, but we do that by putting dogs in houses so that they can bring out the best in people. That's what we do because we strongly believe that dogs make us better. So that's why we have been driving adoption for more than 20 years. And when you really make this part of your core DNA and it's authentically linked to the brand, that's when it really works.Damian Fowler (14:56):And one of the proof points of that is the awards that you scooped up last year. Can you tell us a little bit more about how that happened? And that must have happened quickly because the campaign rolled out in March, 2025 by June, you're already in the spotlight.Natalia Ball (15:13):Yes. So this campaign was picked up for a lot of awards at Cannes last year. We won the Rainbow, silver, gold and Titanium. The titanium we are very excited about because it's Mars Inc. First ever titanium. So we are really proud of that, and it's also an award that rewards transformation in the creative industry, and we believe this idea was transformational. We're also proud of, I mean, we've got the many other awards, but the other one that we're really proud of is that we got the Grand Phy in the latam phy and in the Brazil phy, which shows that this was not only a creative idea that was very strong, but also a very effective idea in driving the business. So you can achieve both. You can do good in the world, you can drive the business and you can be creative actually. So it's three.Damian Fowler (16:03):Yeah, that's great. I love that trifecta. What happens to the titanium award?Natalia Ball (16:09):Well, I have it right hereIlyse Liffreing (16:10):With me.Damian Fowler (16:12):NoIlyse Liffreing (16:12):Way. Very nice. Beautiful here. It's beautiful.Damian Fowler (16:16):Beautiful. Well, congrats again. So from that, obviously momentum has come on. We've talked a little bit about how it influenced other brands, but in terms of the campaign continuing, what's next? How are you thinking about expanding this?Natalia Ball (16:33):In Brazil itself? We want to stay committed to this idea. We don't want to do one and go, and we are working, we continue activating the campaign through all of our channels. We continue doing adoption drives. For example, very recently we released the results from the DNA research that we did. So we find ways to keep this relevant. But now I think the next stage is to move on from not only caramels but all mixed breed dogs. Because with this campaign, the sentiment has been extremely positive. We got 99% positive sentiment. The only 1% negative comments was what about the other mixed breed dogs? They also deserve to be adopted. They also deserve recognition. So I think that's probably where we're taking it next in Brazil and then outside of Brazil, we are working on, like I said, these inside travels very well, but we're working on how to localize it in a world that feels authentic for the specific markets. I can't share anymore. Stay tuned, because some interesting things are coming soon.Ilyse Liffreing (17:44):And it sounds like that theme is going to keep going with this idea of all putting mutts in the spotlights from now on too.Natalia Ball (17:54):Exactly, yes. This is about inclusion. At the end of the day, our hope is that mutts are shown everywhere. We also love breed dogs. They're great. All dogs deserve to be feature everywhere. So our hope is that this campaign will drive inclusion, inclusion in advertising, inclusion in homes, inclusion everywhere.Damian Fowler (18:16):Another thought I had actually is when you were filming this campaign, did you have any standout caramelo stars?Natalia Ball (18:22):Actually, actually, I think our biggest star was Patas Caramel, which we then did a lot of things with her, I think. I mean, I don't record very well, but I think it was Mia, her name, but we did a lot with her in our activation. She was present when we did the dog show, et cetera. So I think that was our biggest star.Ilyse Liffreing (18:43):Oh, that's great. It can't always be that easy to shoot with dogs though, even if they're very well-trained, I imagine it's still a different world than human actors. So Natalia, what problem are you most obsessed with solving right now?Natalia Ball (18:59):I am right now obsessed with agentic commerce and agentic search and winning the race to thatIlyse Liffreing (19:08):BecauseNatalia Ball (19:09):I'm really concerned that in only a couple of years, if we are not winning, we will completely disappear the way all decisions are going to be made. So together with my team, we're trying to figure out how do we stay ahead of that race and how do we crack it pretty soon, so we're ready future.Ilyse Liffreing (19:26):Wow. And just to press you a little bit more on that, so you're talking about probably using agents on your website directly.Natalia Ball (19:35):It's about we are very good about marketing to people. We have cracked the code on how do we talk to people. We have the best insights in pet care, so we know how to create compelling stories that humans will listen to, but we need to crack how to market to agents, how to market to the machine because they are going to be making a lot of decisions for us in the future, in the very near future. And that's what we're working on.Damian Fowler (20:05):You're talking about media buying specifically on the creative side of itNatalia Ball (20:12):Or the LLM. This is about how do you make your brands show up in searches that are being done on ai? This is how do you make your brands be the ones that get recommended to be bought? So for example, when you're on Cha G PT and you're asking Cha G pt, I got a new puppy, what brands should I buy for my puppy? We want our brands to be the first ones to be recommended if you are going to buy a gift, anything like that, we want our brands to show up and we want our brands to show up in good light. And so that's what we're trying to figure out and to win. There is a combination of how do you have the right content in the right places? How do you get the right third parties to talk about you in the right way? What are the media channels where you need to show up? How do you optimize your search? So it is a very complex way. We need to crack the algorithm basically.Damian Fowler (21:12):On that point, how do you ensure your marketing teams have the right capabilities for success?Natalia Ball (21:19):Well, that's a big priority for me as CGO is one of my main jobs is to make sure that we're building capabilities for today and for the future. So in my team, we have a strong capabilities program where each and every one of the people on my team owns a capability and owns making sure that we get best in class content training and as well as the tools, because it's not only the knowledge, it's also the tools in order to do that. But the reality is that none of this works unless you are creating a culture of curiosity. And I really want to instill that in myself and in my teams because the industry is changing so fast. The minute you think you have cracked something, there is a new challenge. And the only way to stay fresh, the only way to stay in line with what's happening is to be curious. Whenever you don't know anything, go and ask someone who knows, go and ask questions like really try to learn instead of fearing the change, be curious about the change, and that's the way that we will build future proof capabilities.Ilyse Liffreing (22:22):Beyond ai, how do you see the role of connected commerce in the pet industry? Are there any other channels, for instance, that you're testing out? I'm thinking of are you testing shopping ads on CTV or any of that?Natalia Ball (22:40):Connected commerce is extremely important for us in pet care. The reason for that is because this category is one of the highest engagement categories that there are out there. People are making decisions for living beings, and they need to do deep research in order to make those decisions because they have real consequences. And so people are very engaged in reading through rating and reviews, and connected commerce gives us an opportunity to connect better with pet parents in those moments that matter most. We also, when it comes to pet care, a lot of our products come in huge bags that are hard to carry. So actually the fact that the convenience of those bags getting delivered at home make so that digital commerce becomes really important in our category. And so what we're trying to is to really help consumers navigate the pet parent journey and moving from content to commerce in a seamless way so that they can make the best decisions for their pets and that we are helping them along the journey to make those decisions.Damian Fowler (23:46):Okay, here's another, what's one marketing rule? This campaign, the Caramelo campaign happily ignored.Natalia Ball (23:52):The one rule that we happily ignore is about keeping your distinctive memory structures consistent because pedigree has always had a golden retriever on its pack. But with the Caramel campaign, we thought that it would be hypocritical of us to feature a breed dog while we were championing a mixed breed dog. So for the first time ever in history, we changed our pack and we feature a caramel, and this made the news again. And this was a huge bold move that we made and that made the campaign even more authentic and more powerful.Ilyse Liffreing (24:28):Now we have a fun one for you. Personal one really. Are dogs better than cats when it comes to brand lift?Natalia Ball (24:36):Oh, when it comes to brand lift, well, actually both are great for brand Lift. We actually have studies that show that when you feature cats or dogs in advertising, attention significantly increases emotional connection, significantly increases. This is why you see a lot of brands that are not in the pet care space featuring cats and dogs. They are both fantastic. Cats are more powerful in meme culture, as you probably know. They are huge in meme culture. And then dogs are some of the biggest stars in social media today. Some of the biggest accounts on social media are dogs accounts. So we are lucky that we get to work in this beautiful category because people want to see dogs and cats. I myself have a dog. My dog's name is Bella. She's been with us for three years and she's great. But the more I work in this category, the more I'm falling in love with cats as well because they are so particular and so unique. So yeah, both are fantastic.Damian Fowler (25:45):And that's it for this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (25:47):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (25:54):And remember,Natalia Ball (25:55):You can do good in the world, you can drive the business, and you can be creative.Damian Fowler (26:00):I'm Damian.Ilyse Liffreing (26:01):and I'm IlyseDamian Fowler (26:01):And we'll see you next time.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This season I'm blowing the idea that ‘characters need arcs' out of the water. Erin Brockovich is a constant character and she's an underdog. With the odds against her, she does not change instead, she bends the world to suit herself. This is no mean feat, because the villain is powerful and wealthy. In underdog movies the speech in praise of the villain is essential. It's through this speech that we understand how powerful and how unlikely it is for our protagonist to come out on top. Join us as we unpack how a constant character and speeches in praise of the villain work together to deliver a deeply satisfying story. - M. Acquire the power to write a bestselling story at storynerd.ca/courses For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.

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Ma$e, Cam'ron & Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson are back with another one!! Please rate, review, and follow the podcast for more content.  Sign up with promo code IIWII and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-itiswhatitis #UDpartnerMake sure to support the show by hitting the link in the bio and downloading the Underdog app. Use code MASE, CAM, or STAT to get up to $1,000 in bonus funds with your first deposit! Follow the show and our hosts on social media: ⁠It Is What It Is⁠, ⁠Cam'Ron⁠, ⁠Ma$e⁠, and ⁠Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson⁠ , ⁠Producer Ayooo Nick⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryce Harper calls Dave Dombrowksi's comments about his performance “wild” and we agree. -Harper Trade On The Table? -Seager Vs Semien Beef -Mets Clubhouse Drama Update -Machado, Harper Dodgers Comments -TV Strike Zone Changes -JJ Bleday's Bidets Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/BID Start your business today with the industry's best business partner, Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/dead 0:00 - Spring Training 2:38 - Bryce Harper 17:40 - Seager / Semien 25:37 - Mets Clubhouse 36:30 - Salary Cap 54:00 - TV Strike Zone 58:25 - Chris Sale 1:05:20 - Schwarber / Castellanos 1:13:57 - BID Merch 1:17:22 - Bleday's Bidets 1:24:04 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:27:52 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil's Arena ERUPTS Over NBA All Star Weekend as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the festivities from the NBA's midseason classic and debate if the league finally got it right with their Team USA vs The World Format. They react to Anthony Edwards taking home the All Star Game MVP and discuss Victor Wembanyama setting the tone as the San Antonio Spurs superstar looked to solidify himself as the future face of the NBA with his attempt to resurrect the All Star Game. They then react to All Star Saturday Night where the NBA Dunk Contest might have officially died after one of the worst showings in NBA History, sparking a debate on if the league should have invited Mac McClung back to defend his back-to-back dunk contest titles before discussing Damian Lillard winning his 3rd 3 point contest of his career despite not playing a single NBA game this year. Finally, they react to Chris Paul announcing his retirement as the NBA Point God officially called it quits after a turbulent season where he was released from the Los Angeles Clippers and debate if it was sad to see an NBA legend of his caliber go out so sorry. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants,Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 All Star Weekend Reax 0:02:09 Gil Predicted The Increase In ASW Viewership 0:14:21 Ant-Man's Mentality In The All Star Game 0:44:12 Respect Wemby's Mentality In The All Star Game 1:01:11 Is Wemby The Next Face of The NBA? 1:08:43 The Crew's Favorite Part Of ASW 1:17:51 Kenyon Reconciles With Jeremy Lin 1:23:59 Gil RIPS The Dunk Contest 1:25:07 Dame Wins The 3 Point Contest 1:43:46 How The Crew Spent All Star Weekend 1:53:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 17 | Enemies and Underdogs (Exodus 23:1-9) by Christ Covenant

What are all these colors doing in my DC movie? They rebooted the universe and made a brand new Superman on Harmless Phosphorescence!   Support the show and get early access and exclusive content at  https://www.patreon.com/harmlessentertainment   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDmdtUAW_pJYCJfaZV7Unw/live   https://www.reddit.com/r/harmlessentertainment   Buy some Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attention-hellmart-shoppers   Check out Executive Producer Michael Beckwith's movie website at https://upallnightmovies.com/   Ranked: #4   RANKINGS   1 Endgame 2 Spider-Man No Way Home 3 Infinity War 4 Superman 2025 5 Logan 6 Deadpool & Wolverine 7 Captain America: Civil War 8 The Avengers 9 The Dark Knight 10 THE Suicide Squad 11 Thor Ragnarok 12 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3 13 Black Panther 14 Iron Man 15 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 16 Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 17 Guardians of the Galaxy 18 Batman Begins 19 Batman 89 20 Spider-Man 2 21 Spider-Man Homecoming 22 Spider-Man Far From Home 23 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 24 Thunderbolts* 25 Thor: Love and Thunder 26 Deadpool 2 27 Deadpool 28 The Batman 29 Captain America: The First Avenger 30 Spider-Man 31 X-Men: Days of Future Past 32 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 33 Shang-Chi 34 Joker 35 Captain Marvel 36 Ant-Man 37 Blue Beetle 38 Black Widow 39 Ant-Man and the Wasp 40 Eternals 41 Avengers: The Age of Ultron 42 Birds Of Prey 43 Wonder Woman 1984 44 Wonder Woman 45 Iron Man 3 46 The Dark Knight Rises 47 Superman 1978 48 The Marvels 49 Dr Strange 50 Thor 51 Kick-Ass 52 X-Men First Class 53 Hellboy 54 X2 55 Darkman 56 Iron Man 2 57 Swamp Thing 58 Hellboy II: The Golden Army 59 Watchmen 60 X-Men 2000 61 Batman Returns 62 Blade 63 Defendor 64 Unbreakable 65 The Crow 66 Batman 66 67 Orgazmo 68 Superman II 69 Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania 70 Shazam! 71 Thor: The Dark World 72 The Wolverine 73 Superman Returns 74 Blade II 75 Mystery Men 76 Super 77 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 78 Venom: The Last Dance 79 Chronicle 80 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 81 Man of Steel 82 Venom: Let There Be Carnage 83 The Green Hornet 84 The Incredible Hulk 85 Sky High 86 The Mask 87 Constantine 88 The New Mutants 89 The Rocketeer 90 Superman III 91 Buffy the Vampire Slayer 92 The Return of Swamp Thing 93 The Flash 94 Shazam! Fury of the Gods 95 Superhero Movie 96 Blade Trinity 97 Batman V Superman: Dawn of justice 98 Venom 99 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 100 Captain America: Brave New World 101 Black Adam 102 Fantastic Four: The Rise of Silver Surfer 103 Hancock 104 Fantastic Four 105 Madame Web 106 Blankman 107 Supergirl 108 The Crow 2024 109 Hellboy 2019 110 Power Rangers 111 The Meteor Man 112 Justice League 113 X-Men Last Stand 114 Van Helsing 115 Spiderman 3 116 The Amazing Spider-Man 117 TMNT2 118 Superman and the Mole Men 119 Green Lantern 120 Ghost Rider 121 TMNT3 122 Hero At Large 123 Push 124 Jumper 125 Condorman 126 Howard The Duck 127 Aquaman 128 Punisher: War Zone 129 Toxic Avenger Part II 130 TMNT: OOTS 131 TMNT14 132 Hulk 133 Bloodshot 134 Daredevil 135 The Crow: City of Angels 136 The Punisher 04 137 The Punisher 89 138 Batman Forever 139 Kick Ass 2 140 Steel 141 Glass 142 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 143 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 144 X-Men: Apocalypse 145 Split 146 Suicide Squad 147 Brightburn 148 X-Men Origins: Wolverine 149 The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 150 Sgt Kabukiman NYPD 151 The Phantom 152 Toxic Avenger 153 The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 154 The Shadow 155 The Toxic Avenger Part III 156 Spawn 157 Batman and Robin 158 Elektra 159 Morbius 160 My Super Ex-Girlfriend 161 Zoom 162 Underdog 163 Catwoman 164 The Spirit 165 Jonah Hex 166 Fant4stic 167 Max Steel 168 Superman IV: The Quest For Peace 169 Dark Phoenix 170 Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV 171 Fast Color 172 Joker Folie a deux 173 Kraven The Hunter 174 Archenemy 175 Son of the Mask 176 The Crow: Wicked Prayer 177 Super Capers 178 All Superheroes Must Die

College Basketball is BACK! On this episode, we break down the games from the MAIN Slate for Tuesday February 17, 2026 CBB DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel. We go game-by-game to find the top plays, fades, and values on the board to consider when building your lineups!Use code MCONNOLLY88 on UnderDog to get your first deposit matched!https://t.co/FXNtrz6ZBpLink to Patreon: https://t.co/oKODToDCdOFor all of the best offers and promo codes for DFS sites, Player Props sites, and Sportsbooks, use my site at https://signupexpert.com/mikespicks Link to the Fantasy Corner Discord: https://discord.gg/bUCB6aqQed

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College Basketball is BACK! On this episode, we break down the games from the MAIN Slate for Monday February 16, 2026 CBB DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel. We go game-by-game to find the top plays, fades, and values on the board to consider when building your lineups!Use code MCONNOLLY88 on UnderDog to get your first deposit matched!https://t.co/FXNtrz6ZBpLink to Patreon: https://t.co/oKODToDCdOFor all of the best offers and promo codes for DFS sites, Player Props sites, and Sportsbooks, use my site at https://signupexpert.com/mikespicks Link to the Fantasy Corner Discord: https://discord.gg/bUCB6aqQed

The PGA Tour is BACK! On this episode, we break down the 2026 Genesis Invitational. Everything you need to know, in 30 minutes or less. We discuss the uniqueness of this event and the host course, Riviera Country Club, we take a look at the key stats for who might perform well this week before diving into the top DFS Plays, Best Bets, and make our One and Done selection!Link to the Editable Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bGPiyXt4D06N6XEdoPz2AcbOZuhsFXGJpu0oTa7bQaM/edit?usp=sharing Link to sign up for Splash Sports to play other One and Done contests: https://app.splashsports.com/sign-up?referralCode=YL9ABQUse code MCONNOLLY88 on UnderDog to get your first deposit matched!https://t.co/FXNtrz6ZBpLink to Patreon: https://t.co/oKODToDCdOFor all of the best offers and promo codes for DFS sites, Player Props sites, and Sportsbooks, use my site at https://signupexpert.com/mikespicks Link to the Fantasy Corner Discord: https://discord.gg/bUCB6aqQed

ON TODAY'S FIFI, FEV & NICK: We Meet All Our Underdogs! Underdogs Take The Court At John Cain Area GUEST: Luke from MAFS Mia Fevola Leaves I'm A Celebrity Obama Admits Aliens Exist Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're reacting to the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos as well as the beer in dugout saga. -Not The End For Castellanos? -Verlander Reunion With Tigers -Chris Getz / Luisangel Acuña -Lindor, Holliday & Carroll Injuries -Fragile Braves Rotation -Family Feud Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Ultra is the ultimate guilt-free pouch — delivering instant focus and mental clarity, without nicotine or caffeine. New customers can use code 'BID' to get 15% off at https://TakeUltra.com. 0:00 - Nick Castellanos 19:09 - Justin Verlander 26:11 - Family Feud 38:38 - Lindor Injury 40:48 - Jackson Holliday 46:50 - Jordan Montgomery 49:34 - Braves Rotation 52:52 - Chris Getz 1:03:37 - Jayhay Nuggs 1:08:16 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1We're throwing it back to Super Bowl week on Fantasy Life on Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio with fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Adam Ronis as they discuss some way-too-early running back rankings for the 2026 season.But we're not stopping there, Kendall and Adam also are giving their way too early "My Guys" for the 2026 fantasy football season. Who are they high on in early ADPs over at Underdog fantasy and who do they expect to rise and fall by the time the season comes around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudy Ruettiger is the legendary underdog behind the iconic film RUDY, the walk-on who made one unforgettable play for the University of Notre Dame and became the first player in school history to be carried off the field. One of 14 children raised in a modest home, Rudy overcame dyslexia, rejection, and doubt to become an award-winning speaker, author, producer, and founder of the Rudy Foundation. Today, Rudy shares how discipline and scarcity forged deep gratitude, how the loss of a close friend pushed him to pursue his dream without a backup plan, and how showing up day after day changed everything. He reflects on the ordinary people who encouraged him, the rejection letters that strengthened his resolve, and the persistence it took to turn a long shot into a legacy. At its core, this is a story of hope, perseverance, and courage. My friends, if you have ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or unqualified, this episode is for you. If you are standing at the edge of a dream and wondering whether to take the next step, you will leave reminded that perseverance beats pedigree, character outweighs credentials, and your story has the power to inspire someone else.

Section 10 Podcast #600 Brock Holt joins the 10 to celebrate episode #600, talk 2018 memories, and break down the '26 Sox with us. -Caleb Durbin Trade Reaction -Super Bowl Sucked -IKF's Brock Shoutout -'26 Defensive Alignment -2018 Memory Lane -Spiders NEW LADIES & UNISEX MERCH: ⁠https://section10merch.com⁠ Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: ⁠https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu⁠ Get Blue Moon Light delivered by visiting https://get.bluemoonbeer.com/JARED for delivery options.  Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code SECTION10. 0:00 - Episode #600 2:36 - Super Bowl 7:24 - Caleb Durbin Trade 17:50 - Brock Holt Joins 1:03:16 - T's Last Question 2:06:46 - Post-Brock Interview 2:12:00 - Better Team In '25 Or '26 2:14:00 - More Caleb Durbin Reaction 2:20:00 - Trades That Didn't Develop 2:31:30 - T's News & Notes 2:37:50 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Punched our ticket to the Underdog Live Final + last night's NBA action.

Victor Wembanyama's HISTORIC Night Blows Away Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Wemby dropping a 40 point double double on the Los Angeles Lakers in just 26 minutes of game action and give their take on the Alien's lastest extraterrestrial performance. They then flip to the Lakers side of the game where LeBron James sat out. to end his 21 year streak of making an All-NBA, sparking a debate on what this achievement means for the King's legacy before reacting to Bronny James taking advantage of the Laker's shorthanded roster to drop a season high 12 points. Next, they continue their conversation on the Charlotte Hornets & Detroit Pistons brawl as lower than expected suspensions have finally released for players involved and react to Jayson Tatum taking a step forward in his recovery from a torn ACL as the Boston Celtics' superstar has begun practicing with the G-League team fueling rumors of a possible return this season. Finally, they react to Damian Lillard participating in All Star Weekend by defending his title in the 3-point contest despite not playing a single game this season and preview the NBA's Mid-Season Classic going down this weekend in Los Angeles. Please give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Nick Young, Brandon Jennings & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... If prescribed, new sexual health patients get $15 off their first order of Sparks on a recurring plan. Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/arena to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:52 Wemby's Historic Night 0:07:50 LeBron's All NBA Streak Is Over 0:32:30 Bronny Drops Season High 12 Points 0:39:53 NBA Hands Out Suspensions For Hornets Pistons Fight 0:54:23 Jayson Tatum Getting Closer To A Return 1:29:46 Damian Lillard Participating In 3 Point Contest 1:55:14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Super Bowl is over which means it's officially baseball season. Welcome. -Baseball Szn -Super Bowl Recap -Brendan Donovan Trade -Caleb Durbin Trade -Goldschmidt Back With NYY -Skubal Wins Record Arb Case -Clase New Info On Scandal Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://deleteme.com/BID and use promo code BID at checkout. 0:00 - Super Bowl / Baseball Szn 14:40 - Pirates Sign Marcell Ozuna  25:56 - Red Sox Trade For Caleb Durbin 44:18 - Mariners Trade For Brendan Donovan 52:43 - Goldschmidt Re-Signs With Yankees 1:07:12 - Skubal Wins Arb Case 1:31:12 - Clase New Info Gambling Scandal 1:39:24 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For football fans nationwide, this year's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks is inherently exciting. For non-football fans like the Daily host Michael Barbaro — not so much.In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Natalie Kitroeff — who is a big Philadelphia Eagles fan — makes it her mission to draw Barbaro and other non-football fans into the excitement and drama of this year's matchup through storytelling. She talks with two reporters who cover the teams for The Athletic: Chad Graff, a senior writer covering the Patriots; and Michael-Shawn Dugar, who covers the Seahawks.On Today's Episode:Chad Graff is a senior writer for The Athletic, covering the New England Patriots.Michael-Shawn Dugar is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the Seattle Seahawks.Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Images: Greg M. Cooper/AP; Steph Chambers/GettyFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.