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You Better You Bet

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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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Chris Mack is LIVE on a Friday talking about the results from the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Also, the latest on the Vrabel/Russini situation and will Aaron Rodgers sign tonight? Omar Kham, Judy Battista and Nick Freidell join the show.

Chris Mack opens the final hour talking the latest on Vrabel/Russini. Also, Nick Fridell joins to talk NBA Playoffs and we wrap up with the Three Stars of the day.

Chris Mack gives out his Three Stars for Fridays show!

Chris Mack is joined by Audacy NBA Insider Nick Freidell to break down the second round of the playoffs.

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Recent Guests

Dave McMenamin
NBA reporter
ESPN/Associated reporting
Episode: Chris Mack's Favorite Late Round Draft Picks
Linda Cohn
Sports broadcaster, ESPN/SportsCenter veteran
ESPN/SiriusXM NHL Radio
Episode: Linda Cohn's NHL Playoff Preview
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Episode: Adam Silverstein's WrestleMania Preview
Field Yates
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ESPN
Episode: Hour 3 - Field Yates & Benjamin Solak Preview the NFL Draft
Ben Solak
ESPN analyst, NFL draft analyst
ESPN
Episode: Hour 3 - Field Yates & Benjamin Solak Preview the NFL Draft
Bob Harig
Sports Illustrated writer
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Bob Herrick
Sports commentator joining to discuss Rory's Masters day
Augusta National (implied)
Episode: NHL Playoffs, Sydney Crosby & The Penguins
Bob Herrig
Sports Illustrated golf writer
Sports Illustrated
Episode: High Five: Bryson & Rahm Fail, Embiid is Unlucky!
Sal Lakata
Guest; frequent interviewee on the show, known for humor
Sal Lakata
Episode: Hour 3 - NFL Draft News & Notes, Tonigh's Best Bets

Hosts

Nick Kostos
Lead host known for sharp betting insights and energetic delivery; regularly covers NFL, NBA, and college basketball with a focus on line movement and futures.
Femi Abebefe
Co-host bringing additional betting analysis and discussion; known for collaborating with Nick on multi-sport discourse and guest integration.

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 States9 days 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Critics note a shift toward general sports talk with less emphasis on wagering content in some formats.
Listeners praise the show's betting content and humor when the format emphasizes actionable bets and informed analysis.
Audience sentiment highlights the chemistry between hosts and the value of guest perspectives, though some express nostalgia for earlier formats.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hour 1 - NFL Draft Recap, Frank Schwab Joins the Show
Q: What was the overall takeaway from the 2026 NFL Draft according to Frank Schwab?
Schwab called the draft not exceptionally deep or buzzy, but highlighted teams that found real value and noted the Cowboys' defense and Caleb Downs as standout selections, while also acknowledging quarterback hit-or-miss dynamics at mid-round picks.
Frank Schwab Recaps the NFL Draft
Q: What was the biggest story out of all of it?
The discussion centers on the Eagles trading up for Mekhi Lemon and the broader impact of AJ Brown's looming absence, as well as how other divisions in the NFC East reshaped expectations for the Cowboys and Browns.
Hour 3 - NFL Draft, Cowboys Expectations, Bob Nightengale Joins!
Q: What are your thoughts on the Cowboys draft and off-season moves?
The host asks for immediate evaluation of the Cowboys' draft success and off-season strategy, and Nightengale provides commentary acknowledging the draft as strong, noting the team addressed multiple defensive levels and added key pieces to support a playoff push; he also emphasizes coaching and roster depth as critical factors for success.
Benjamin Solak's NFL Draft Breakdown
Q: You like the Eagles, right? Curious what you think the Eagles are going to do with their first-round pick.
Solak suggests the team is leaning toward offensive tackle due to aging line play and the need to rebuild the front while considering that they could trade AJ Brown if the right receiver is not a fit; he emphasizes investing in the trenches.
Joe Fortenbaugh's WrestleMania 42 Preview
Q: Where do you want to start with the predictions?
We started with the three matches I'm most excited for: the two main events, plus Obafemi Brock Lesnar versus Gunther, with emphasis on how the build and outcomes could shape future storylines and media coverage.

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This show centers the intersection of sports betting, analysis, and entertaining banter, featuring a dynamic duo of hosts who bring sharp takes, up-to-the-minute line movements, and futures market commentary. Episodes regularly blend bold predictions with practical betting insights, while guests from major sports media provide deeper dives into NFL, NBA, and college basketball topics. A notable strength is the show's high-energy delivery and a willingness to mix data-driven analysis with personality-driven storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who want both actionable bets and memorable discussion. The format has evolved to include broader sports conversation alongside betting content, which may attract fans of general sports talk ... more

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1. Dave McMenamin
2. Linda Cohn
3. Adam Silverstein
4. Field Yates
5. Ben Solak
6. Bob Harig
7. Bob Herrick
8. Bob Herrig

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