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Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show

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Welcome to Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast that dives deep into the exhilarating world of sports gambling. Join host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz & sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich, as they break down NFL and college football betting with expert insights, favorite picks, best bets, and comprehensive analysis on the hottest footba... more

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Welcome back to Bruce & The Bear! Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Bruce Feldman dive into arguably the biggest weekend of College Football with a LOADED Week 10 slate, starting in South Bend with the the #1 Miami Hurricanes facing off against the #11 No... more

The board is set, the lines are moving, and the Bear Bets crew is back to put cash in your pocket! Chris "The Bear" Fallica, former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz, and sports betting analyst Sammy Panayotovich deliver their ultimate NFL futures... more

Week 10 of the College Football season is here, and it might be the BIGGEST weekend of the year! With massive Top 25 showdowns and College Football Playoff implications on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher! Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwa... more

The #2 team in the country went down against another unranked team on the road with the Ohio State Buckeyes taking their 2nd loss of season against the USC Trojans. Is Ohio State's season over? That loss opens up a lot of possibilities for the Colleg... more

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Recent Guests

Sammy Panayotovich
FOX Sports sports betting analyst
FOX Sports
Episode: Bruce & The Bear: Georgia's "Get-Right" Game, Jeremiah Smith or Malachi Toney for Heisman & What's Wrong with Oregon?
Geoff Schwartz
Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports football analyst
FOX Sports
Episode: Bruce & The Bear: Georgia's "Get-Right" Game, Jeremiah Smith or Malachi Toney for Heisman & What's Wrong with Oregon?
Bruce Feldman
FOX Sports college football insider and reporter
FOX Sports
Episode: Bruce & The Bear: Can QB Tommy Carr Save Michigan? Time To Bench Arch Manning? + Is Miami The Next #1 To Fall?
Will Hill
NFL betting analyst taking part in weekly discussion
Episode: 5 NFL Bets You MUST Make Right Now + Will the Raiders Make the Playoffs & Survivor Pick of the Week
Brady Quinn
Former college quarterback, Big Noon Kickoff analyst
Fox Sports/Big Noon Kickoff
Episode: Oregon vs USC: The CFP Matchup That Changes Everything + Week 4 Best Bets
Greg McElroy
College Football Analyst
ESPN/ABC College Football
Episode: Ohio State vs Texas Predictions: The Fatal Flaw Nobody Is Talking About
David Pollack
Former college football star, SEC legend
Seaball Get Ball podcast / ESPN analyst
Episode: Texas Longhorns' Brutal Reality + ACC & BIG 12 2026 Preview
Chris Wittyngham
Sports journalist and analyst brought in to break down the semifinals
formerly of Major League Soccer/various outlets
Episode: 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Semifinals | Best Bets, Picks & Predictions
Darren Collison
Former NBA guard, NBA TV analyst
NBA TV
Episode: Knicks vs Spurs 2026 Finals: Who Actually Stops Wembanyama?

Hosts

Geoff Schwartz
Co-host; former NFL offensive lineman; betting analyst
Sammy Panayotovich
Co-host; sports betting analyst

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 293 ratings
  • Everybody can’t know ball

    A great sports betting podcast tons of useful information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cleveland mke
    United States11 days ago
  • Brutal Listen

    Geoff knows absolutely nothing about being a sports bettor. Should never be giving out picks to anyone. Sammy evidently makes his own power ratings. Not worth a whole lot. Just references texts he gets from people in Vegas. Love Bear but he needs to ditch these two anchors and find other co hosts. Loved Bear’s show with Stanford Steve back on ESPN. This show is a brutal listen. Would not recommend to any bettors. There are so many shows which are better than this one. Geoff and Sammy know nothin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mason82232019
    United States2 months ago
  • Enough of the soccer

    Enough said from the title it’s like watching paint dry

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    spikerpud
    United States4 months ago
  • Sammy p. Not enough programs

    Podcast Addict
    3
    J Mac
    5 months ago
  • Corporate Slop

    If you want a real CFB pod, go listen to VISN CFB betting pod with TimMurray or HitTheBooks. 🐸

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BennyTrill
    United States5 months ago

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#34
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#92
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#127
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#210
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#185
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#248
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Bruce & The Bear: Georgia's "Get-Right" Game, Jeremiah Smith or Malachi Toney for Heisman & What's Wrong with Oregon?
Q: Are we down to a situation here, do you think, where it is either Jeremiah Smith or Malachi Toney?
Bruce Feldman sees Smith and Toney as the leading contenders, but says Miami teammate Darian Mensah could split votes with Toney. He thinks Toney's chances depend partly on his continued production and Smith's performance with Ohio State's backup quarterback.
Bruce & The Bear: Georgia's "Get-Right" Game, Jeremiah Smith or Malachi Toney for Heisman & What's Wrong with Oregon?
Q: Where did it go wrong here for Oregon?
Bruce Feldman points to the decision to promote Drew Mehringer to offensive coordinator, along with injuries, poor performances and defensive breakdowns. He says Dante Moore's season-ending injury and missing receivers compounded the problems.
Bruce & The Bear: 24 Teams In The CFP? #4 OSU vs. #5 IU Showdown & Picking ONE Coach To Win One Game
Q: You got one game to win, one active college football coach, who were you coaching?
Feldman says Kirby Smart received the most votes, with Curt Cignetti also drawing significant support. Bob Chesney, Jason Eck, and Willie Fritz were among the other coaches named.
Bruce & The Bear: 24 Teams In The CFP? #4 OSU vs. #5 IU Showdown & Picking ONE Coach To Win One Game
Q: How ultimately did this go down?
Bruce Feldman attributes the proposed playoff expansion primarily to the opportunity to make more money, and discusses the SEC's concerns about the title game and injury risks.
Ohio State vs Texas Predictions: The Fatal Flaw Nobody Is Talking About
Q: Is Sark more trustworthy in late-game situations or in small favorite roles based on recent history?
The discussion cites Ed Sammons' perspective that Sark has shown inconsistencies in small-favorite spots, suggesting caution taking Texas in tight, close-margin scenarios.

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Bear Bets centers on high-stakes bets and in-depth analysis of NFL and college football, delivering real-time betting takes, line shopping, and strategic picks. Episodes frequently feature sharp handicapping, parlay ideas, and guest insights from notable figures in football and sports betting. A standout trait is the hosts' willingness to place real bets on air, creating an authentic, no-nonsense betting dynamic that appeals to serious bettors and fantasy players alike. The show also runs a limited series focused on college football with insider information and deeper strategic discussions, which adds a unique seasonal angle.

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2. Geoff Schwartz
3. Bruce Feldman
4. Will Hill
5. Brady Quinn
6. Greg McElroy
7. David Pollack
8. Chris Wittyngham

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