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You Better You Bet

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NFL
Major League Baseball
National Football League
World Cup
Fantasy Football
Argentina
Los Angeles Rams
Lebron James
Detroit Lions
Dallas Cowboys
Spain
Seattle Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers
Kansas City Chiefs
New Orleans Saints
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Bears
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots

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 talks about some of the top storylines from NBA Media Day.

Nick Kostos is joined by Jim Bowden of the Athletic and Sirius XM to talk all things MLB postseason.

Nick Kostos is joined by NBC Sports Betting Analyst Drew Dinsick joins to talk all things NFL Week 4.

Nick Kostos talks Giants football after news yesterday they traded for JJ McCarthy yesterday and Brian Burns will be out for the year.

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Recent Guests

Jim Bowden
Former Major League Baseball General Manager, media contributor
The Athletic, CBS Sports HQ, Sirius XM MLB Network Radio
Episode: Jim Bowden Joins The Show!
Jim Boden
Baseball analyst introduced as a guest in hour two
Episode: Giants Trade For JJ McCarthy, Brian Burns Injury
Drew Dinsick
NFL analyst, joining for NFL insights in hour two
Episode: Giants Trade For JJ McCarthy, Brian Burns Injury
James Jones
Former NFL wide receiver, NFL analyst
ESPN / NFL Network (as described in show)
Episode: Vikings Move To 3-0, Lions Beat Jets
Kevin Harlan
NFL broadcaster, from Monday Night Football
Westwood One / ESPN
Episode: MLB Playoff Preview, CFB Saturday
Kurt Warner
Hall of Fame quarterback
Former NFL player (guest commentator)
Episode: MLB Playoff Preview, CFB Saturday
Joe Bakken
Guest on episode introducing topics
Episode: The Raiders Surprise 3-0 Start
Judy Batista
NFL Network analyst
NFL Network
Episode: The High Five!
Omar Khan
Steelers General Manager
Pittsburgh Steelers
Episode: The High Five!

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
  • Why little gambling content?

    This show should change its name to “you better listen to these interviews that have little to do with betting.” I miss the gambling content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Wolverine Nick
    United States2 months ago
  • The Problem Is The Host, Not The Network

    Westwood One is not the problem here. Nick Kostos is the problem. He, along with Jim Rome, are essentially the Westwood One equivalent of Mark Zeno, an ESPN Radio host. What do they have in common, you ask? They are known for biassed, trashy takes that make literally no sense whatsoever. For instance, I know that the Major League All-Star Game was not good, but it did not give people insomnia. Kostos needs to be replaced right away with people who do their homework on sports and come up with rat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    #KIDZBOPFan
    United States2 months ago
  • Danny Parkins plural

    World Cup is singular.

    Not plural or possessive.

    NBA Finals

    Stanley Cup Final

    Got those. Get this.

    Really hurts your Syracuse credibility.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CGK in PDX
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States5 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 States6 months ago

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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.

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Matthew Berry Joins The Show!
Q: What did you think about Dalton Kincaid's workload in Week 1 and his potential for fantasy relevance this season?
Kincaid is 100 percent legit; he accounted for a large portion of routes in Week 1, has fully recovered health-wise, and should be a strong fantasy asset this year, with a high target share and red-zone involvement.
Hour 2- Matthew Berry Joins, College Football Week 3
Q: How should fantasy managers think about Jameer Gibbs given his workload and durability concerns?
Berry suggested holding Gibbs and not overreacting to wear-and-tear risk, emphasizing Gibbs' talent and the likelihood of continued high involvement in the Lions' offense while cautioning managers to monitor durability as the season progresses.
Tua and Darnold Injury Updates
Q: What do you think of Luke Keighley's debut as an NFL analyst and how does it compare to expectations set by social media?
The host notes that Luke Keighley has some good elements in his first game and that impressions are part of the early learning curve; over time, he expects Keighley to grow into an excellent analyst, acknowledging initial comparisons to John Madden but emphasizing fair judgment and gradual improvement.
AFC Week 1 Games, Today's Trivia Question
Q: Trivia: name the four starting quarterbacks in the two playoff games between the 49ers and Rams.
Jimmy Garoppolo, Matthew Stafford, Jim Everett, and Joe Montana.
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.

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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. Jim Bowden
2. Jim Boden
3. Drew Dinsick
4. James Jones
5. Kevin Harlan
6. Kurt Warner
7. Joe Bakken
8. Judy Batista

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