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You Better You Bet

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NFL Draft
New York Knicks
NBA
NFL
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
NBA Playoffs
National Football League
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World Cup
Basketball
Dallas Cowboys
Masters Tournament
Philadelphia Eagles
NCAA Tournament
Victor Wembenyama
NBA Finals
Pittsburgh Steelers
United States Men's National Soccer Team
Cleveland Cavaliers

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 ranks his top five running back groups going into the 2026 season. Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joins the show to break down the Jaylen Brown trade to the 76ers and the future of LeBron James. Plus, Chris Mack wraps up the show with hi... more

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 o... more

Chris Mack opens Friday's show with the top five headlines in sports today, including last night's Portugal vs. Croatia controversy. Plus, Chris Mack reacts to audio from Rich Paul & Max Kellerman's podcast about LeBron James' free agency.

Chris Mack wraps up the show with his Three Stars of the Day!

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Recent Guests

Linda Cohn
SportsCenter anchor
ESPN
Episode: Hour 2 - LeBron James & Anthony Davis to Golden State?
Chris Mack
Sports broadcaster filling in for host
Episode: Is This the Best US Men's Team Ever?
Linde Cohn
Former SportsCenter anchor
Former ESPN/Media
Episode: Brandon Aiyuk Needs to Shut Up!
Tommy Smith
Legendary soccer commentator
World Cup broadcasting
Episode: Hour 2 - Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza, Best WR Rooms in the NFL
Dan Morgan
General manager
Carolina Panthers
Episode: Hour 1 - Team USA, World Cup & Brandon Aiyuk Antics
Tommy Smyth
Soccer studio analyst and ESPN color commentator
ESPN
Episode: Tommy Symth Talks Team USA & World Cup
Courtney Cronin
ESPN Bears/NFL reporter
ESPN
Episode: Full Show - NBA Finals Game 2, Will Wemby Bounce Back?
Kyle Long
Kyle Long
CBS pregame show
Episode: Russell Wilson Retires from the NFL, Joins CBS
James Brown
James Brown
CBS pregame panel
Episode: Russell Wilson Retires from the NFL, Joins CBS

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 States2 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 States3 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 States4 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 States4 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 States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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

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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Hour 3 - Tommy Smyth & Nick Friedell Join the Show!
Q: What was your initial knee-jerk reaction to the LaMelo Ball trade to Minnesota?
I liked Charlotte's return but was skeptical about how well Minnesota fits Ball with Edwards and Finch's system; it could take time for chemistry to click.
Hour 3 - Tommy Smyth & Nick Friedell Join the Show!
Q: Morning Nick, how are you this Friday, my friend?
I'm doing great, excited to break down the latest trades and the growing momentum in both the NBA and World Cup.
Hour 3 - Linda Cohn Joins the Show, Three Stars of the Day!
Q: How did the catchphrases and on-air personality evolve, and what was the impact of the SportsCenter campaigns on the brand?
She explains that catchphrases emerged organically to reflect real-time visuals, notes the pushback from bosses, and highlights that the campaign with a professional agency allowed more authentic, compelling reads and stronger viewer engagement.
Hour 3 - Linda Cohn Joins the Show, Three Stars of the Day!
Q: What sparked your initial love for sports and your drive to become a SportsCenter anchor?
She describes growing up on Long Island, finding motivation in sports and music, and using those passions to fuel her ambition to tell sports stories on television, despite early obstacles.
Hour 2 - Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore & Sal Licata Join the Show!
Q: Coach, what's the latest on Alvin Kamara and his status with you guys heading into the season?
Kamara showed up at OTAs, which is notable since he typically trains on his own during this period. The team is navigating the business side of his contract while integrating him back into the building and working through roster decisions with Travis Etienne in the mix. The interview emphasizes that Kamara's status is evolving and that the organization remains hopeful about his role going forward.

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A high-energy, bets-forward sports show that blends NFL and NBA analysis with wide-ranging bets, line movements, and futures across multiple sports. Listeners likely tune in for sharp betting insights, entertaining banter, and guest perspectives from top NFL, NBA, and soccer analysts, plus occasional pop-culture tangents. The program stands out for its fast pace, heavy sponsor integration, and the host duo's dynamic chemistry, which together create a lively, opinionated betting-centric experience that appeals to serious bettors and sports fans alike.

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1. Linda Cohn
2. Chris Mack
3. Linde Cohn
4. Tommy Smith
5. Dan Morgan
6. Tommy Smyth
7. Courtney Cronin
8. Kyle Long

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