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You Better You Bet

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NFL
Major League Baseball
World Cup
National Football League
Lebron James
NBA
Argentina
Spain
Dallas Cowboys
New York Knicks
Fantasy Football
Los Angeles Dodgers
New Orleans Saints
Kansas City Chiefs
Detroit Lions
New York Yankees
Chicago Bears
NBA Finals
England
Cincinnati Bengals

Nick Kostos, the undisputed King of Wagertainment, brings you the best bets, hottest takes, and electric energy. Alongside the sharp and charismatic, Femi Abebefe, Nick covers the biggest matchups, latest line movements, and futures markets like no one else. Expect up-to-the-minute coverage of backdoor covers, bad beats, and the emotional highs and lows that come with every bet. This isn’t just sp... more

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Nick Kostos closes the show with the best bets for the Wednesday night opener in the NFL as well as an appearance from the Prop King to give thy royal props for Seahawks vs. Patriots.

Nick Kostos gives out his 2026 NFL award predictions ahead the start of the season.

Nick Kostos is joined by Dave Helman of the Athletic to talk all things NFL ahead the start of the season.

Nick Kostos starts the show with a preview of the season opener between the Patriots and Seahawks. Also, Nick talks the Baker Mayfield extension and Danny Parkins joins in his weekly spot to talk NFL ahead of the start of the season.

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Recent Guests

Brian Geltzeiler
Analyst for Sirius XM NBA Radio; NBA TV contributor
Sirius XM NBA Radio; NBA TV
Episode: Brian Geltzeiler Joins The Show!
Fat Jack
Sports handicapper featured in a segment
Fat Jack Sports (fatjacksports.com)
Episode: Power Ranking: Top 5 NFL Players With Most Money On The Line In 2026
Hugh Meyers
Raider Nation Radio personality
Raider Nation Radio
Episode: MLB Around The Horn
Patrick Meagher
Host of VSIN Live, Mad Dog Sports Radio on Sirius XM
VSIN Live, Mad Dog Sports Radio (Sirius XM)
Episode: Patrick Meagher Joins The Show!
Stacey Dales
Senior NFL reporter for NFL Network and DSPN
NFL Network / DSPN
Episode: Stacey Dales Joins The Show!
Patrick Maher
Friend of the show and sports media personality
Veesen / related media work
Episode: Stacey Dales Joins The Show!
Chris Fallica
Bear, Fox Sports college football analyst
Fox Sports
Episode: Chris Fallica Joins The Show!
Arielle Epstein
Prop Queen, Splash Sports contributor
Splash Sports
Episode: Hour 3- Arielle Epstein and Kelly Stewart Join, NFL Buy/Sell
Anthony Dabunda
NFL analyst, appears as a guest; associated with The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: Hour 1- NFL Predictions- AFC North, AFC West, NFC East

Host

Nick Kostos
Host of the show with emphasis on betting analysis and high-energy delivery.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Used to be great

    Bring back Ken. Femi was good but Nick and Ken were the best. Now I rarely listed anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TommyMoMo3
    United States4 months ago
  • Bring back bets

    Used to be “No hot take BS just bets and sports” and now it’s a hot take talk show. Very sad as an OG listener. Bring back Femi or Locky.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    big_mike427
    United States5 months ago
  • What happened to the bets?

    Love Nick and his content but the show is not the same since the new network took over. And this is coming from a real one since 2019. The show is a national sports talk show now not a betting show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From a #dayone listener
    United States6 months ago
  • Sad

    With Ken, YBYB was fantastic. Now it’s just sports talk radio and too much Nicky Narrative firing off takes and bad guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Joneboy82
    United States6 months ago
  • Sports talk show - doesn’t work

    New format is horrible for the original listeners who tuned in because it was a Sports Betting show. Now it’s a Sports Talk Show. No more Chernoff, Whale, Pizzola. Etc . Now every guest is an interview. If u want to listen to Sports Radio,, tune into Colin Cowherd who is the best. Used to listen to both ,, now it will be just Cowherd as he’s the best in sports radio. The current show has zero betting content. Nick talking about his 2 NBA bets at end of the night does not equate to a gambling/b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MomDiGi
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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The show is often praised for strong guests and data-driven bets, but criticism centers on host dynamics and format changes.
Highs include informative betting angles and entertaining segments; lows include perceived drift from original betting focus.
Listeners appreciate sharp betting insights and high-energy banter, but some feel the format shifted away from pure betting content toward broader sports talk.

Talking Points

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Brian Geltzeiler Joins The Show!
Q: How might the Clippers rebuild without first-round picks?
Experts propose methods like swapping or taking on bad contracts from other teams to amass future draft capital and reset the roster while the league and team navigate the long-term penalties.
Brian Geltzeiler Joins The Show!
Q: What is the core reason the punishment is being viewed as a starting point for negotiations?
The panel and guests suggest the league may have aimed to set a baseline punishment that could be negotiated down or adjusted through discovery, with Ballmer weighing a protracted legal fight and the possibility of revealing further leverage across other teams.
Chris Fallica Joins The Show!
Q: When was the last time the Dolphins and Raiders won their divisions in the same season?
The Dolphins and Raiders last achieved divisional titles in the same season in 2000, when the Dolphins won the AFC East and the Raiders won their division, though they were eliminated by the Raiders in the playoffs that year.
Hour 2- Adam Chernoff Joins, Chiefs Will Win The AFC West!
Q: What is your viewpoint right now on Kansas City ahead of the season?
Chernoff argues the Chargers have a higher ceiling than KC due to a deeper, healthier offense and improved coaching, while KC remains strong but with more questions to answer, especially on the wide receiver corps and run game context.
Hour 2- Mike Detillier Joins, Becht Backlash, Player Goes From NFL Back To College?
Q: What is the most surprising element of players returning to college after NFL camps?
The most surprising part is that this is a structured option baked into the system for years, enabled by graduate programs and eligibility rules, which allows players to monetize their remaining college year while maintaining a link to high-level competition.

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A fast-paced, opinion-driven sports betting show that centers on NFL and basketball with a strong emphasis on betting angles, line movements, and future markets. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests from NFL networks, Yahoo Sports, and major sportsbooks, delivering data-informed previews, bold bets, and quick banter. Notable for its energetic host dynamic, cross-sport analysis, and sponsor integrations, the show often lands on bold forecasts, matchup breakdowns, and long-range implications for bets and rosters. Listeners are likely bettors and fantasy players seeking sharp insights, entertaining takes, and actionable wagering ideas across football and basketball.

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1. Brian Geltzeiler
2. Fat Jack
3. Hugh Meyers
4. Patrick Meagher
5. Stacey Dales
6. Patrick Maher
7. Chris Fallica
8. Arielle Epstein

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