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The Sharp SquareNFL 2025 Week 3; Woodshed RoutJeff is running solo this week with lots of trends and spots for some of the biggest games of the weekend. Mike calls in with picks for a couple of games as well. Deep dives into Baltimore, Cleveland, Tampa, Miami and some thoughts on the tush push. Mike and Jeff also find ways to compare common opponents that can give you a formula for finding value.
2025-09-1949 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2025 Conference Championships; Bologna FebruaryMike and Jeff are picking the conference championship games against the spread. Jeff goes into a therapy session about his cliff dive into gambling melancholy and how it led him to his decision for the AFC championship. Mike has to play devil's advocate in the NFC game and ponders some atmospheric philosophy. Referees are part of the discussion as is some statistical analysis and other nuanced nonsense.
2025-01-2445 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Week 13; Good for Your HeartAfter back-to-back losing weeks in the Super Contest, Mike and Jeff are looking to get back on the winning track. Jeff doesn't think the Jets are quite as ugly as Mike makes them out to be and thinks that a once elite team better fits the bill. The guys are continuing to squarely bet the mile-high city and are backing Sam Darnold plus the hook once again. Jeff is making one last effort at a sandwich spot fade, while Mike is ready to Icky Shuffle past a rah-rah Tomlin spot.
2024-11-2936 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Week 12; Confidence Is Killing My BankrollIt was a brutal week for Mike and Jeff in the Super Contest as the guys went 1-4. Jeff starts out with some revisionist history on how they easily could have put a 5-0 card together. He goes in depth about how look-ahead lines can reveal where the bookmakers are most desperate to give valuable numbers in order to draw two-way action. From there you need a strong stomach, because the the picks are all ugly. Sometimes the best bets are the hardest ones to make. Mike adds some great trends that back a lot of the picks for th...
2024-11-2250 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Week 11; That's What She SaidMike is back live and in person as the guys go through the week 11 slate of NFL point spreads. Lot's of contenders to choose from for ugly betty, but it's time for mayonnaise. The guys call dibs on fading the Bears for share-of-square. All three AFC North games are in contention, but one is Jeff's ultimate decision. Mike has a mile-high false finish and a prime-time fade in South Beach to close out the card for this week's Super Contest entry.
2024-11-1558 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Hindsight 20/20; post week 10Jeff goes on a bit of a diatribe about the Colts vs. Bills game. The guys went 3-2 in the Super Contest. Mike's math on the Bucs proofed true while his square share of the Bears was proven false. Mike had two sure fire winners... well losers, but they covered the spread so they are winners in our book. Bengals and Broncos... welcome to the LBC ( Lose But Cover) !
2024-11-1124 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Hindsight 20/20; post week 8Mike and Jeff had another winning week going 3-1 in the Super Contest. The Browns and Lions went according to plan, while Jeff lost some money backing the Chiefs. Fortunately, he was open to Mike's Betty pick, Las Vegas. Miami played with the enthusiasm they used to with Tua and choked the game off like they used to as well.
2024-10-2817 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Week 6; Fury O'ConnellMike and Jeff are coming out of hurricane mode and trying to rebound from the disaster that was last week's Super Contest. Apparently they learned nothing as this week's card includes the horrible Browns, the stomach churning Jets and the rah-rah Steelers. As cool as the name is, the play is to fade Spencer Rattler and Mike can't resist playing his favorite London team.
2024-10-1046 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 5; Which One Is More Painful?Mike and Jeff are compromising as neither one likes the other's picks. Better than agreeing on bets, that would be a sure fire disaster. Jeff is backing Aaron Rodgers versus the media and going dumpster diving with Cleveland. Mike sees Dougy Pederson and Sunshine circling the wagons. The consensus is Denver being square enough to play and Mike Tomlin being in full rah-rah mode.
2024-10-0244 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Week 4; Tomlin Blah-BlahMike and Jeff are coming off of a 4-1 week in the Super Contest and both are flush with cash from a great weekend of straight bets. Nothing else to do now, but give it all back to the bookies! Before that, though, the guys will play with confidence as there is an obvious ugly Betty that Jeff hates so much, he feels obligated to bet them. Share of square has Mike backing a QB he thought was divorced from his memory. Norse Course goes through Pittsburgh unless the Tomlin whisperer has something to say about it. The Cowboys a...
2024-09-2551 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Week 1; Why am I Pushing a Broom?The regular season is here! Time for Super Contest Picks. Mike and Jeff are loaded with categories for week one, including a consensus on Ugly Betty and multiple ways to get after New Jersey football. Mike isn't sure he can bring sexy back with his share-of-square, but Jeff is confident he has an exclusive fade against the Browns.
2024-09-0658 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 NFC Preview; It's a Bear TaxMike and Jeff are deep diving the NFC. Jeff is fading the Hard Knocks hype following Chicago, while Mike is trying to figure out why their is so much love for the dirty birds in ATL. Bet on teams are in supply with the guys looking at the bottom tier teams as having the good old fashion lose but cover aspect to them.
2024-08-221h 00The Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Divisional Round; A Fan of HypothermiaAfter Mike dominated the first round of the playoff game, Jeff is faking it until he makes it, with bold confidence betting some big favorites. Scared money don't make money. Jeff also explains teaser protection and the value of Wong teasers. Mike has some player props and derivatives for some games where he doesn't want to bet the side, but is feening for some action.
2024-01-1852 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2024 Week 18; Who Wins in the Not Good BowlMany think the final week of the season is the hardest week to bet. Mike and Jeff are delving into week 18 specific strategies for how to attack the market. All of the playoff scenarios, all of the resting players and all of the checked out teams making tee times are discussed. Mike also gives his thoughts on the final week of his super contest entry that is hovering around a nice cash payout.
2024-01-051h 05The Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 17; Circle the DrainMike and Jeff are coming off of their best week in the Super Contest at 4-0-1. Mike stole all the thunder, however, by going 5-0 and printing money with his cash bets. The guys have to sift through the deep tracks for picks as their is staunch disagreement on multiple categories. The card is filled with an ugly betty, a wagon circle, a share-of-square and two wildcards from the sunshine state. Happy New Year!
2023-12-281h 01The Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 16; It's Christmas, Rudolph Might Play WellJeff opens with an apology for a drunken drone version of last week's hindsight 20/20. To make up for it, he offers invaluable information on how not to place losing bets, in four specific situations. No winners here folks, only not losers... sometimes. This conversation has a lot of insight into betting systems and power ratings. Mike then talks about his hot run in the Super Contest. If you are interested in contest play, Mike dives into some good strategy for playing closing line value (CLV). And of course picks! Don't like them, fade them, but the guys have some...
2023-12-221h 32The Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 15; Toboggan DebacleMike and Jeff are back to basics putting together five games for their NFL Super Contest entry. Last week was a soul crushing 1-3-1 that all but eliminated them from squid game. Jeff closes by asking Mike how he bets with such discipline; a trait that escapes Jeff multiple times per year.
2023-12-131h 02The Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 12; Saddle the BuffaloMike and Jeff are full steam ahead after their 5-10 collapse over the last three weeks of the Super Contest. Jeff is concerned Devito has celebrated with too much fist pumping and can't get the image out of his head of Cleveland crushing Russell Wilson while he does high knees. Mike is ready to get square with Lamar in primetime and thinks Cincinnati is far from making a circle around the wagon. Jeff closes by fading his team in the ultimate sandwich spot and shares his feelings on trying to lose like a pro.
2023-11-2349 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Thursday/Friday Slate; Turkey Coma GameMike and Jeff Give their opinions on Lions/Packers, including thoughts on totals and some totals game theory when it comes to point spreads. They talk about not denying how dominate teams like Dallas and San Francisco can be and close with some Jets talk so Mike can relive the nightmares of the season. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
2023-11-2331 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 11; Take the Stogies to South BeachMike and Jeff are in bounce back mode after back-to-back losing weeks. After discussing the importance of good jibber jabber, the guys jump into chain-of-custody, only to let the perp walk later in the show. The prime-time fade is heading to South Beach while ugly Betty is going to title town. Mike is lending his feel for the Cowboys to the division "sammy spot" and share-of-square set's it's sights on the G-men. Thursday night football makes the card with a media blitz on excuses for Lamar. Sorry Mr. Jackson, I still love wearing my purple cape.
2023-11-1653 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 10; One Betty or BustMike is home this week with a case of the J-E-T-S Dilirium. Betty has a face off between ugly and scary amongst the Browns and Broncos (you choose which is which). Mike must choose what defense will best the other in Jeff's Wacky Weather goes to Florida category. Ultimate decisions from both and Jeff's Circle the Wagon's game goes north of the Oregon Trail. Lastly a share-of-square that seems to mean that the guys are square in the desert.
2023-11-1048 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 5; Diving into the Tank with SnowflakeJeff and Mike are digging deep into this week's slate of games to find five for the Super Contest. The picks look disgusting and horrible. In other words, we're gambling like the pros!
2023-10-0651 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Hindsight 20/20; post week 4Jeff is coming to the defense of Zach Wilson after the Jets and Patrick Mahomes' ability to slide give him and Mike a winning week in the Super Contest. The Chargers make winning intolerable as Brandon Staley tells Khalil Mack and his six sacks to have a seat . Share-of-square loses it's way, Zach Ertz forgets he has hands and no Bengal trap will keep Mike from remembering the Titans.
2023-10-0220 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 4; The Crazy Becomes ContagiousJeff goes into how he mis-played Pittsburgh , missing out on a top -tier Mike Tomlin fade spot. Chain-of-Custody takes on a choose your own QB adventure feel and the Bengals laid the groundwork Monday for a week 4 trap. Share-of-Square gets Jeff's Eagles into the contest, while Mike's home team has a more dubious honor. The show closes out with market corrections, a conspiracy theory and a fantasy football fade.
2023-09-291h 01The Sharp SquareNFL Hindsight 20/20; post week 3Mike and Jeff suffer their first losing week. The Titans cost Jeff big, while the Texans continue their ugly Betty winning ways. Jeff closes by referencing some great coaching traits in Colts HC Shane Steichen and explaining why Josh McDaniels should go to math jail.
2023-09-2518 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 3; Mega-Motivated Not to Move to JerseyMike is on the clock with a hard out which leads to him and Jeff firing picks and categories for their Super-Contest which sits at 7-3. The Ugly Betty heads back to Texas, Lamar is laying a purple cape trap while Mike Vrabel is getting our ultimate respect. Is Sunday night in Vegas a Tomlin spot? Is this Sunday, at home, at 1 pm, a more Kirk Cousins spot than usual? All of this, plus some comps for common competition.
2023-09-2148 minThe Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Week 2; Driving into the Death StarAfter opening the contest at 3-2, Mike and Jeff focus on some week 2 specific trends for playing the point spreads. Mike introduces a new category to go along with Ugly Betty, Share of Square, Chain-of-Custody and a Market Over-Correction. Jeff closes things out with a thought on why -7.5 has value over -8 that never existed before the analytics nerds took over game theory.
2023-09-151h 13The Sharp SquareNFL 2023 Hindsight 20/20; post week 1Mike and Jeff grinded out a winning week in the super contest. Fortunately the plan was not to use Jeff's individual bets which were financially unfortunate.
2023-09-1114 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 1; Wacky Weather for Colonel AckbarMike and Jeff are picking their five super contest games against the spread for NFL week 1. Categories are-a-flying! Ugly dogs, square favorites, trap games, Tomlin spots and handicapping the altitude. Gambling is so much fun! Download on Spotify, Google or Apple podcasts.
2023-09-081h 01The Sharp SquareNFL 2023 NFC Preview; Headball the DrywallJeff talks about overcoming his self-loathing alter-ego after getting to do a guest spot on the "A Mediocre Time with Tom & Dan" podcast. The guys then get down to business, scouting season win totals for the NFC. Jeff has nice things to say about Mike McCarthy while selling his Frank Reich stock. Mike plays defense lawyer for Justin Fields and makes a case for absentee fathers making the best quarterbacks.
2023-09-011h 09The Sharp SquareNFL 2023 AFC Preview; Kellen Moore ModeMike is in for his first show of the year as he and Jeff go into all of the AFC divisions, discussing season win totals for every team. Jeff talks about which teams he is looking to invest in early, which one's he is saving for later in the year and why he continues to worship at the alter of Bill Belichick. If you haven't gotten enough New York Jets talk, Mike's fandom is in full throttle as he expresses his cautious optimism about Gotham's J-E-T-S. You can download this show and all others on Spotify, Stitcher, Google and App...
2023-08-241h 05The Sharp SquareNFL 2023; Super Contest StrategyJeff goes into the evolution of the his and Mike's weekly discussions over the past four years of the podcast. How the show went from an emulation of a tout show, to a more fun, narrative based pick show for their entry into the super contest. An NFL betting contest, where you pick five games every week, against the point spread. This year all picks are based on categories. Which categories? Jeff will go over all of them. You can download the podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Google or Apple podcasts. However you listen, thanks.
2023-08-1724 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Big Game; Rock N' Roll with a FiddleMike and Jeff conclude the season with a quick recap of referees versus Bengals and Eagles versus no QB. Some betting advice on how to approach the Super Bowl from prop parlays to money line discounts. Also get their pick on the game along with handicaps on Chris Stapleton and Rihanna.
2023-02-0130 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Conference Championships; Icky Shuffle in Short PantsMike is still leading in the playoff contest, but Jeff is closing the gap. A deep dive into the AFC title game includes Jeff pretending to be a doctor and not just on tv. Square-ball city as Jeff backs his fanboy ambitions in the NFC, while Mike sees win-wins with the Chiefs vs. Bengals game.
2023-01-2643 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Divisional Playoff; Curtains for LocksyJeff feels robbed by the universe as Mike is up 10-4 in their playoff betting contest. The guys go over all of the divisional playoff games and Jeff has some hard earned advice on why he was so stupid betting the Bucs last week.
2023-01-1956 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Wild Card; Dudes in DuvalMike and Jeff are all done with the regular season and the Super Contest but Jeff has created a playoff game. The guys will draft all 14 playoff teams and then points will be awarded for wins and point-spread covers throughout the playoffs. Give it a listen, find a gambling buddy and give it try!
2023-01-121h 14The Sharp SquareNFL Week 18; The Ultimate Bad DecisionApologies to those that downloaded an earlier version and had bad audio. This should be better-ish. After a disastrous 0-4 week 17, Jeff and Mike are trying to salvage some dignity, along with a few winners. This one is loaded with unsolicited information. Some insight into week 18 strategy with must-win teams versus those with nothing to play for and how to handicap teams resting starters. Jeff pre-emptively challenges Mike's ultimate decision and somehow bets against himself.
2023-01-071h 00The Sharp SquareNFL Week 18; The Ultimate Bad DecisionAfter a disastrous 0-4 week 17, Jeff and Mike are trying to salvage some dignity, along with a few winners. This one is loaded with unsolicited information. Some insight into week 18 strategy with must-win teams versus those with nothing to play for and how to handicap teams resting starters. Jeff pre-emptively challenges Mike's ultimate decision and somehow bets against himself.
2023-01-061h 00The Sharp SquareNFL Week 17; Mr. Clutch vs. Mr. HeimlichThe guys are back in studio, A.K.A a spare bedroom at Jeff's house, to close out the final two weeks of the Super Contest. There is consensus for chain-of-custody as Mike thinks everyone else is wrong about the Packer's game. Monday night's game-of-the-week gives Mike his ultimate decision, while Jeff is Trash Panda Happy. Admiral Akbar goes to Tampa, Share-of-square feels the Broncos haven't floored and a new category gets the Jets in our contest.
2022-12-2956 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 16; Un-Immaculate Phone ReceptionMike calls in some picks but technical difficulties leave the sound needing some volume. Sorry folks, if you pump up the volume for the picks turn it back down or I'll be scream touting at you. Jeff gets to be fanatic about his ultimate decision and anti-coach with the same game. A suggestion for ugly Betty from the desert and the Squarest, Share of Square bet of the year! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and most importantly, happy betting.
2022-12-2323 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 15; Technical DifficultiesJeff's producer skills are put to the test and he maybe passes barely. No quips, no sob stories, just picks from the week 15 slate. Mike is backing his Jets for his ultimate decision and allowing Jeff to square up to the genius.
2022-12-1536 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 14; DDDDenver and the JetsMike and Jeff go through the entire slate of games and pick 5 out of 13 for their Super Contest in forty minutes of quick hits. Ultimate decisions, chain-of-custody, ugly Betty and Admiral Akbar all get identified. The end of the podcast is Jeff's attempt at dealing with the horrid losing streak that has struck him many-a-times.
2022-12-0855 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 13; Arizona Trash PandasMike and Jeff were playoff purged from the Super Contest with a second straight losing week. The overall record for the season is still respectful, however, so the grind is on to find five winners. Chain-of-Lions, Ugly Bears and Ultimate Decisions... oh my!
2022-12-0253 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 12; Done with Correlated ParlaysThis one was done over three days. On Tuesday Mike and Jeff talked through the various QB situations for the Panthers and decided Chain of Custody should go through Jacksonville. Thursday, Jeff says do I as I say not what I do by taking a favorite in his ultimate decision. Then has an ugly Betty and a Share-of Square, one of which might go for or against Mike's ultimate decision, Friday edition.
2022-11-2538 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Thanksgiving Games; It's Maybe Refuse or GarbageIn this bonus episode Mike and Jeff give their ATS picks for all three Thanksgiving games. Jeff also has a tip on how to squeeze the bookies if you are betting three game parlays.
2022-11-2226 minThe Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; NFL Week 11Mike and Jeff got smacked around by the sportsbook this weekend going 2-3 in the Super Contest. Jeff has some thoughts on the tough task of finding value in favorites.
2022-11-2116 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 11; Heavy Pours and Dim LightingJeff and Mike are over 64% on the season in their Super Contest picks. Jeff is going back to the Thursday well, while Mike is looking towards Jersey's finest. Trap games, ugly Betty's and market corrections to boot.
2022-11-1751 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 10; Mouth Breathing in the ColdMike couldn't be live but phones it in, in the best way, with an ultimate decision and a chain of custody pick. Jeff closes it out with his ultimate and quick hits for market correction, share-of-square, ugly betty and a new category... QB carousel!
2022-11-1028 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 9; Failed to Recognize They're TrashMike talks and Jeff coughs. An Admiral Akbar ultimate decision and Mike crosses over to the dark side.
2022-11-0351 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 8; Sorry, I'm a DadMike has his ultimate decision, market plays and dad jokes. Jeff is pained to make an ultimate decision and hard-pressed to even mention the ugly Betty.
2022-10-271h 01The Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; NFL Week 6It was back to the winners for Jeff and Mike as their Super Contest picks went 3-2 this week. Jeff feels the 18-12 record is good, but is due to for a hot streak.
2022-10-1710 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 6; Don't Eat the CheckersMike and Jeff are diving into games this week with a good amount of agreement and a lot of debate. The guys each argue both sides of the Patriots versus Browns game to make the Chain-of-Custody pick. Jeff is walking up for seconds on the ugliness that is the Steelers, while Mike is not falling for the Admiral Ackbar trap that is the Colts. In a first time ever situation, the ultimate decision is a showdown on the same game, with each side receiving a top pick!
2022-10-141h 09The Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; NFL Week 5After the first losing week, Jeff is looking on the upside of how bad it should have been when considering his and Mike's picks for the week. 2-3 never looked so good.
2022-10-1010 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 5; The Ultimate BettyThere is disagreement between Mike and Jeff when it comes to this week's chain-of-custody game. Mike shifts gears on his ultimate decision when he finds the ugliest of "ugly Betty" picks. Jeff is resorting to an old go-to, lousy team, catching points while pushing a pro Tomlin spot.
2022-10-0536 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 4; Coaching versus KasparovThe bets are flying as Mike and Jeff can't agree on any ultimate decisions. If you want to hear some arguments in indifference, you'll love this podcast episode.
2022-09-3051 minThe Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; NFL Week 3Mike is on a tear in cash games and contest picks, while Jeff is imploding at the ATM. The guys managed another winning week at 3-2, bringing the season record to 10-5.
2022-09-2710 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 3; Bell Bottoms and DiscoAfter back to back winning weeks, Jeff and Mike are bullish moving forward. The teams they like are ugly, bad and dysfunctional enough to win... against the spread.
2022-09-221h 01The Sharp SquareNFL Week 2; OCD on GrassJeff is confident that week 2 will not spoil the party after Mike's roll in week 1. Ultimate Decisions get some pushback, while the guys aren't losing their religion with Bill Belichick. Don't forget ugly Betty, as the Jets, Cooper Rush and a Bills fade are all in the mix.
2022-09-161h 00The Sharp SquareNFL Hindsight 20/20; post week 1Mike and Jeff had a 4-1 week to start the season. Jeff took the wrong road, however, betting cash games.
2022-09-1315 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Week 1; Speed and HumidityJeff and Mike are picking their five games against the spread for the Super Contest. They also have some thoughts on week 1 betting opportunities.
2022-09-091h 01The Sharp SquareNFL Super Contest Strategy; Wait 'til you see KadariusJeff and Mike game-plan for their entry in the Super Contest where they will have to pick five games against the spread every week. Knowing they aren't the sharpest handi-cappers in the contest, they will bet narratives and attempt to run hot. What can go wrong?
2022-09-021h 02The Sharp SquareNFC 2022 Preview; Lance's Fat TailsJeff and Mike are making bets for the NFC. Season win totals, division winners and high hopes for the NFC West. Jeff has a first quarter derivative for week one, because who can wait until week one to bet some regular season games!
2022-08-261h 14The Sharp SquareAFC 2022 Preview; Flowing Locks and SubwayJeff and Mike are previewing the AFC. Bets are afoot, including season win totals, division upsets and Mike's Super Bowl prediction.
2022-08-191h 13The Sharp SquareNFL Big Game; The Mercer RuleThe season finale is here and Jeff's goal is not to bet. Mike has a like on the game and is looking to gamble, which makes this podcast much more interesting.
2022-02-0932 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Conference Championships; Fumbled the UtterJeff and Mike are picking the Championship games against the spread. Each game has been bet already, giving two likes out of two games. Is Mathew Stafford the answer to Sean McVay's 0-6 record versus Kyle Shanahan? Does Joe Burrow have what it takes to outlast Patrick Mahomes? All of this and Jeff's rant on why the Packers should dump the hot girl.
2022-01-2742 minThe Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post divisional roundJeff and Mike handed too many of their picks to Cam Akers this weekend as most winners were fumbled away. Mike continued his ultimate decision winning streak while Jeff got bungled by the Bengals.
2022-01-2416 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Divisional Round; Line Movement QuarryAfter a good week picking the wildcard games, Jeff and Mike give their picks for divisional weekend. Jeff is trying to figure out edges for the Chiefs versus Bills game, while Mike wants to Icky Shuffle against the Titans.
2022-01-2146 minThe Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post wild card weekendJeff and Mike were on it with their playoff picks. Both ultimate decisions were winners, and some predictions on the other games went well.
2022-01-1709 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Wildcard; A very Super weekendJeff and Mike are in the post season despite a losing regular season record. Bookmakers love taking money from losers. The guys pick all six wildcard games and each provide an ultimate decision.
2022-01-131h 00The Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week 18Jeff and Mike did not end the season at .500. It was more 2-3, so back to lousy. Jeff recaps the contest games before the guys move on to the playoffs.
2022-01-1014 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 18; A Couple of Three ThingsJeff and Mike are all in on their super-contest picks, trying to finish the season at .500. Some suggestions for final week, specific strategies and the 5 contest picks. Ugly Betty, share-of-square and ultimate decisions are back in play!
2022-01-071h 05The Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week 17Jeff and Mike finally had a monster week in the super-contest, going 4-0 on Sunday. The first opportunity to brag about good picks is here and shall not be missed.
2022-01-0314 minThe Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week 16Mike was all over picking winners despite the spread. Of course, Jeff found a way to turn two winners into losers. A great system for staying away from big underdogs was discovered last week and completely forgotten about this week.
2021-12-2715 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 16; air conditioner and carpetJeff and Mike experiment with their super-contest picks. At this point it's time to test out strategies for next year. This week the guys don't look at spreads and agree to pick dogs and favorites, despite the number. Probably stupid, surely square, but a fun way to look at betting NFL sides. Happy Holidays, enjoy!
2021-12-2351 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 15; I Need the WolfJeff and Mike navigate the waters of a week riddled with uncertainty. Who's in, who's out, who knows. The ultimate decisions are in, but the other picks will have to wait until Sunday. Check out Facebook Sunday afternoon for the final picks (SharpSquare). Thanks for listening.
2021-12-171h 04The Sharp SquareNFL week 14; Skip the Tomato FoamThis episode will define what the podcast is all about. Jeff and Mike talk about how amateur bettors might consider what to spend their precious and minimal time on when it comes to choosing their bets. It delves into how the most entertaining way, which is what amateur sports betting should be all about, to pick game,s is to focus on what YOU think you are good at predicting. Please comment on facebook (Sharp Square) we really want to deliver a show that's for squares, by squares.
2021-12-101h 13The Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week 13Jeff and Mike went 2-2 in the super-contest, but Jeff faced financial ruin when every backdoor cover was slammed shut in his face yesterday. Betting football is fun!
2021-12-0615 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 13; Something strange is afootMike is battling through this week, but the show is loaded with picks and concepts. Jeff's ultimate decision is the ultimate market correction. Even the share-of-square is ugly, so maybe these picks are bad enough to win.
2021-12-031h 00The Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week 12Jeff and Mike phoned in the super-contest picks this week and got the results that minimal effort yield. Jeff continued his cash play streak with another winning week although Lamar made it interesting.
2021-11-2915 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 12; Everything plus the Freddie Kitchens SinkWith only 12 games to choose from for the super-contest, trimmings are slim for that cold turkey sandwich of week 12 picks. Ugly Betty is to gross for Mike to even comprehend, and share-of-square might depend on who calls in sick to work on Sunday. Ultimate decisions and all of the unqualified opinions your squares like to deliver.
2021-11-2546 minThe Sharp SquareThanksgiving Special; Goff Bean CasseroleJeff and Mike pick all three Thanksgiving day games against the spread. We are grateful for our listeners. Thanks!
2021-11-2423 minThe Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week 11It was a winning week in the super-contest as Jeff and Mike went 3-2. The story, however, is a hot streak of the likes Jeff can't remember ever having.
2021-11-2215 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 11; Farmisht PhilosophyJeff and Mike are back together on making picks for the super-contest. Jeff breaks down some concepts on teams in need of a bye, coaching advantages in close games, and tracking the Philadelphia Eagles syndicate plays. As always the guys give their individual "ultimate decisions", offer up a share-of-square and of course the infamous "ugly Betty". Stay tuned at the end for a bonus discussion on the worst gaffe in Survivor tribal counsel history.
2021-11-191h 12The Sharp SquareNFL week 10; another lesson in failureJeff is losing his tribe challenges and is ready to quit throwing sandbags. It's time for Mike to make all five against-the-spread picks for the super-contest. But first, Jeff must answer for calling the code red on Baltimore -5.5.
2021-11-1256 minThe Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week 9Mike left Jeff home alone to place this week's super-contest picks and it did not go well. Listen to hear how despite picking all games against the spread and going 8-4, 3 losers found there way to tank the picks.
2021-11-0813 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 8; Mogwai Jimmy GJeff uses Mike as his resident therapist to talk about a losing streak that has been seemingly active for over two years. The guys differences in viewpoints and betting methods are laid out on the table. The usual five picks are determined for the super-contest including each ultimate decision, a share of square and two ugly Betty's.
2021-10-291h 04The Sharp SquareNFL week 7; PatsTSDMike and Jeff are optimistic about a winning week. Lot's of betting concepts including a betting trend that has eighteen years of proven success.
2021-10-221h 05The Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week6It was another losing week for Jeff and Mike, but Monday's Titan win gave Jeff some much needed confidence moving forward.
2021-10-1915 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 6; un-wonJeff and Mike have some critiques to work out after a second straight devastating week in the super-contest. Rally time is here for this weeks picks which include a new category for the square in all of us. Mike is putting up cash to back his dislike of Jeff's ultimate decision.
2021-10-151h 21The Sharp SquareNFL week 5; Indoor LightningJeff is making excuses for his miss on Monday night. Mike has come to the conclusion that bad teams are not worth betting. It takes all of half an hour for that theory to go out the window with this week's Ugly Betty.
2021-10-0754 minThe Sharp SquareHindsight 20/20; post week 4It was a losing day for Jeff and Mike and Jeff is sick about it. Lack of planning and due diligence led to some ill advised plays in the super-contest
2021-10-0414 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 4; Past Brady's bedtimeIt's picks, picks and more picks as Jeff has multiple likes he can't wait to bet. Mike is battling through some anxiousness but finds solace in betting. The usual ultimate decision and market correction is agreed upon along with a team qualifying for the first time as an ugly betty. FYI; Mike starts the cursing early and it's quite contagious.
2021-09-3057 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 3; Game of FalconMike and Jeff determine what qualifies as an ugly Betty. Market Corrections happen in various ways, some dumber than others. The show closes with ultimate decisions including a play that Jeff has refused to make in years.
2021-09-241h 15The Sharp SquareNFL week 2; Raider MinutesJeff and Mike make their week 2 super-contest picks. Before that, Mike has some revelations on finding edges on what is most likely to happen and Jeff runs through his emotional roller coaster watching the Raiders thrilling win over the Ravens.
2021-09-1758 minThe Sharp SquareNFL week 1; Always time for a Pub subIt's straight to the entre as Jeff and Mike give their week 1 Super-contest picks. Ultimate decisions, ugly Bettys, market corrections and anything else with an oblong shaped ball involved. Yeah football!
2021-09-101h 19The Sharp SquareNFL Preview part 5; sharp with rounded edgesIn the final installment of their pre-season preview, Jeff and Mike deep dive strategies for the super contest. A pro football handi-capping contest where entrants must pick five games per week against the point spread.
2021-09-0255 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Preview part 4; soup, salad and breadsticksMike gives his quarterback grades for all 32 starting field generals. Jeff adds some investment analogies for each team.
2021-08-291h 02The Sharp SquareNFL Preview part 3; That is InconvenientJeff and Mike go over their bets for all of the divisions in the NFC. Jeff starts with a diatribe about not being able to control his rage using a timeclock. Mike ridicules Jeff for that and his love for terrible quarterbacks. The show finishes with a playoff prediction game of who's in and who's out.
2021-08-201h 16The Sharp SquareNFL Preview part 1; Curmudgeon CultureIn part 1 of Jeff and Mike's NFL preview, the guys discuss culture and how open minded consideration contributes to solid handicapping.
2021-08-1547 minThe Sharp SquareNFL Preview part 2; Verbose and LoquaciousJeff and Mike preview the AFC division by division, giving team predictions that are sure to go wrong.
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