Pat & Eric welcome super-sub Mike Paston back to the pod this week while the Sandman is on a work trip, and Paston brings it strong as always.
The guys kick things off by breaking down the Conference Championship games and sharing early thoughts on whether this year’s Super Bowl is shaping up to be a classic or a dud.
Next up, they dive into ticket prices and the madness of trying to attend major sporting events, including stories about camping out, paying outrageous prices, and which “bucket list” games or concerts they’d actually be willing to splurge on.
Then it’s the first edition of Be My Guess this year, the sports trivia guessing game, and let’s just say Pat is not exactly starting 2026 on a hot streak.
Hot Takes follow, with Alex Honnold, Shedeur Sanders, Tom Brady, and Duke football all on the table, plus a fun betting tale about a massive parlay hit during the Seahawks-Rams game that delivered a very healthy payday for one lucky Sandman Nation member.
After that, it’s time for Stone Cold Locks, with the crew making their first golf picks of the year and finding an unusual amount of consensus on several top-10 bets worth sprinkling.
They wrap it all up with a nostalgic Top 5, ranking their favorite 80s songs, featuring classics like Don’t You (Forget About Me), We Didn’t Start the Fire, and Pour Some Sugar on Me, along with plenty of other iconic hits.
It’s another packed episode with great stories, strong takes, and an awesome guest. Pull up a chair, crack one open, and enjoy.
