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You Better You Bet

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NBA
New York Knicks
NFL Draft
Major League Baseball
World Cup
NFL
National Football League
San Antonio Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder
Argentina
Victor Wembanyama
NBA Playoffs
Spain
Lebron James
Basketball
Dallas Cowboys
NBA Finals
Minnesota Timberwolves
Cleveland Cavaliers
Pittsburgh Steelers

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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Recent Guests

Judy Batista
NFL Network analyst
NFL Network
Episode: The High Five!
Eric Edholm
Football writer for Yahoo Sports, guest analyst
Yahoo Sports
Episode: Hour 3- Eric Edholm, Fast Food Topics
Martino Puccio
Soccer analyst who covers World Cup, guest on the show
Soccer analyst (World Cup)
Episode: Hour 2- Top 10 QB list, Martino Puccio Talks World Cup
Eric Frotin
Lead college fantasy football analyst for Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports
Episode: Top 10 QBs
Joe Malfa
Play-by-play commentator for ESPN/NWSL/MLS
ESPN/NWSL/MLS
Episode: Hour 2- Ryan Noonan, Joe Malfa
Joe Malfoy
Scheduled guest to discuss World Cup and broader sports topics
Episode: Way Too Early Heisman Betting Breakdown
Ryan Noonan
Golf betting analyst, Bet Spurts Golf, and contributor to 444 Football
Bet Spurts Golf; 444 Football
Episode: Ryan Noonan Talks Open Championship
Mike Tannebaum
ESPN analyst and former Jets general manager
ESPN
Episode: Hour 1- Argentina/Spain, Mike Tannebaum
Kellan Moore
Head coach of the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
Episode: Alvin Kamara New Contract: How Good Will The Saints Be In 2026?

Host

Nick Kostos
Host of You Better You Bet; prominent sports betting personality with Westwood One/You Better You Bet branding.

Reviews

4.8 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 States3 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 States4 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 States5 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 States5 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback often highlights preference for guests with proven betting expertise over general sports commentaries.
Listeners praise high-energy delivery and deep betting insights, but some feel the format shifted away from pure betting content to broader sports talk.
Common praise centers on guest quality and live-read sponsor integration, with criticisms about pacing or solo segments.

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Talking Points

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Alvin Kamara New Contract: How Good Will The Saints Be In 2026?
Q: What is Kamara's role with the Saints given the signing of Travis Etienne and the reworked contract?
The host suggests Kamara will remain a key part of the offense for at least one more season, but his role may be balanced with Etienne and the rising offense, possibly limiting touches and shaping a committee backfield rather than a sole feature back.
Ross Tucker Talks NFL
Q: Who is the best quarterback in the NFL entering the 2026 season and why?
Ross Tucker agrees with Josh Allen as the top pick, arguing that while Mahomes is exceptional, Allen's combination of production, leadership, and a high ceiling makes him the preferred choice, especially given the context of Mahomes' injury and the Bills' supporting cast.
Hour 3- Ross Tucker, Saints and World Cup Preview
Q: If you had to name the best quarterback entering the 2026 season, who would you pick and why?
I would pick Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes depending on health and supporting cast; the discussion centered on Mahomes' continued excellence and Allen's ceiling, with considerations about injuries and offense structure.
Mike Tannebaum Talks NFL
Q: Do you agree that Josh Allen is the best quarterback in the NFL right now given the ESPN top-10 list, considering durability and injuries to others?
It depends on the criteria, but Allen is in the top tier along with Burrow and Mahomes, and health will influence the ranking this season.
Hour 1- Argentina/Spain, Mike Tannebaum
Q: Which quarterback is considered the best entering the season according to the ESPN list, and how does Mike assess durability?
Mike says the debate is subjective, but quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Patrick Mahomes are in the conversation; durability and health will influence the ranking as injuries linger for some top contenders.

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2. Eric Edholm
3. Martino Puccio
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