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Hedging HappinessSpecial Guests Tanner Hamil and Taylor Williams, QB Controversy, CFP Rankings, and Tennessee at GeorgiaGuests Tanner Hamil and Taylor Williams join to debate the game of the year in Tennessee and Georgia. QB controversy all around as some think there is a QB issue in Columbus. CFP rankings and teams and the likeliness of teams that can make the final playoff and last, the four give their picks for the week. 2022-11-031h 44Hedging HappinessWeek 8 Recap, Week 9 Preview, and the Annual Lay of the LandLuke and Nick recap week eight games, as well as preview the upcoming slate. This episode, the annual lay of the land is back where the two discuss the path and chances of making the CFP for the current top 10 teams. 2022-10-2759 minHedging HappinessSpecial Guest Mark Mishu to talk Being in Knoxville Last Weekend, Heated CFP Discussions, and the Snake Draft of Alpha MovesMark Mishu joins the podcast for Season 2 to discuss his experience, the atmosphere and the overall trip from last weekend's Tennessee Alabama classic. The three get heated when potential CFP scenarios are thrown out and finally, the snake draft of alpha moves. 2022-10-251h 17Hedging HappinessWeek 6 Recap, Big Week for Luke's Vols, and Co Host ControversyLuke and Nick are back to recap week 6 as well as preview an exciting week 7 where Alabama heads to Knoxville to take on the Vols. The show ends with the two having a heated debate that puts the future of the show in jeopardy.2022-10-1359 minHedging HappinessGuest Mike Besler, Watching Football with Kids, Units are Everywhere, and the Snake Draft of Things that Get Better the Older You GetFirst Ever guest Mike Besler joins the guys again for season 2. The three discuss life, kids, football, and watching football with toddlers and infants. They make their picks and set a record for the most units on the line as Week 6 becomes a pivotal week. Lastly, some appreciation with the snake draft of things that get better the older you get.2022-10-071h 34Hedging HappinessLuke's Visit to Knoxville, Week 5 Preview, and Losers are EverywhereLuke and Nick are back to recap Luke's exciting trip to Knoxville, TN where he was in action cheering on the Vols against the Gators. The duo previews an exciting week 5 of college football and Nick talks about big losers. 2022-10-0157 minHedging HappinessPremiere of the Stand Alone Snake Draft Ft. Max Lachowecki and Vince Cicciarelli, Best College RivalriesLuke and Nick are joined by college teammates Max Lachowecki and Vince Cicciarelli. The group debates the best college rivalries with some surprises to start the draft.2022-09-231h 02Hedging HappinessWeek 3 Recap, Week 4 Preview and Picks, and the Tide is Turning Luke and Nick recap an uneventful week 3 of college football. The duo gives their preview and picks for week 4 and the two are on the fence with their games and units for a selection of games this week.2022-09-2149 minHedging HappinessTop 10 Upsets, Notre Dame is in Trouble, and a Shake Up in Week 3 PicksLuke and Nick discuss a crazy week 2 of college football filled with multiple top 10 teams falling. Nick talks the landscape of Notre Dame football and the boys give their week 3 picks with more juice on the line.2022-09-151h 12Hedging HappinessWeek 1 Overreactions, Week 2 Picks and the Snake Draft of Best Heisman WinnersLuke and Nick talk fantasy football duties, give their overreactions to a wild week 1 of college football, make their picks for week 2 and end with the best heisman winners of all time.2022-09-091h 03Hedging HappinessThe Boys are Back, Personal Life Updates and Week 1 BeginsLuke and Nick return for season 2 of Hedging Happiness after a small hiatus. Season 2 kicks off with some major life updates for both hosts, changes for Hedging Happiness and Week 1 preview and picks. 2022-09-011h 04Hedging HappinessThanksgiving Recap, Coaching Carousel, CFB Championship Weekend, and the Best Christmas Decorations Luke and Nick are back to recap the Thanksgiving weekend games. The coaching carousel gets crazy with the Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley news. Championship weekend is here with four teams needing to win to keep their playoff chances alive and lastly, the snake draft of best Christmas decorations. 2021-12-021h 05Hedging HappinessWeek 12 Recap, Recurring Guest Mike Besler, Thanksgiving Day Special, and the Snake Draft of Thanksgiving sides and dessertsInaugural guest Mike Besler is back to discuss college football, and the teams with the best shot to take down Georgia. This week, the guys have a Thanksgiving Day special where they recap all the games on Thanksgiving. Lastly, the snake draft of best thanksgiving sides and desserts followed by some Thanksgiving family traditions.2021-11-241h 31Hedging HappinessGuest Taylor Williams, Week 10 Recap, Live Reveal of CFP Rankings, Week 11 Picks, and Best CocktailsLuke and Nick have guest Taylor Williams on this week to give a fresh perspective on this year's college football. The trio recap Week 10 as well as their live reactions to the College Football Rankings. As always, the three give their Week 11 picks followed by a snake draft of the best cocktails.2021-11-111h 41Hedging HappinessWeek 9 Recap, CFP Rankings, Week 10 Preview and Picks, Best Video Games Luke and Nick are back to recap Week 9 of college football. Also, the two give their live reactions to the first College Football rankings of the season. The two gives their likes, loves, and locks of the week and debate the best video games of all time.2021-11-041h 08Hedging HappinessWeek 8 Recap, Week 9 Preview, Coach Role Play, and Best CerealsLuke and Nick are back to recap a slow week 8, and preview some in conference rivalries for week 9. This week, Luke and Nick put on the coach's hat in a top 10 coach's role play where they make a case for why that team should be in the College Football Playoff. Last, the two debate their best cereals.2021-10-281h 04Hedging HappinessWeek 7 Review, Week 8 Preview, How to Gamble in a Relationship, and Best Movies of All TimeThis week Luke and Nick preview their best week of the year. Mark Mishu and Bridget Hodan are on this week to discuss how to navigate gambling while in a relationship and the four debate the best movies of all time.2021-10-211h 26Hedging HappinessWeek 6 Recap, CFB Lay of the Land, Week 7 Picks, and Favorite Halloween CandyLuke and Nick recap Week 6 as well as a give their insight on the teams ranked in the Top 10 with their projections of who will make the College Football Playoff. As usual, the two debate their top Halloween candy.2021-10-1459 minHedging HappinessWeek 6 Preview, Hot or Not, Matt Howley, and Best TV ShowsLuke and Nick continue t0 be ice cold, but they continue on in hopes their luck will change. New segment Hot or Not where Luke and Nick give their opinions on some hot or not takes, Real Salt Lake Director of Performance joins the show to share his thoughts on some of the best athletes and lastly, the guys discuss the best TV shows of all time.2021-10-071h 21Hedging HappinessLuke Suffers Heartbreak, Guest Firas Mishu, RECAF, and Fast Food RestaurantsLuke suffers a heartbreak with his Tennessee Volunteers, Firas Mishu comes on to share some of his gambling stories as well as an investment stock named RECAF. Lastly, the guys discuss their top fast food restaurants.2021-09-3058 minHedging HappinessDark Places, Max Lachowecki, and Best College Football HelmetsWeek 3 was not much better for Luke and Nick as their struggles continue. Guest Max Lachowecki joins us this week to talk about his soccer journey as well as his backroads detour. To cap it off, the three discuss the best college football helmets. 2021-09-231h 19Hedging HappinessWeek 2 Struggles, Guest Elaina Williams, and Favorite Things That Come With FallComing off a tough Week 2 for Nick, Nick and Luke discuss their Week 3 picks as well as answer some gambling questions from guest Elaina Williams. To cap it off, the three discuss their favorite things that come with Fall.2021-09-161h 00
Hedging HappinessInaugural Guest Mike Besler, First Ever Triple Lock, and Best Beers to DrinkIn the second episode of Hedging Happiness, Luke and Nick discuss how our likes, loves and locks did Week 1. Mike Besler also joins to discuss a different look at football and all three give their picks for Week 2 including the first ever Triple Lock. Lastly, the three draft what their favorite beer drinking experiences are.2021-09-091h 23
Hedging HappinessEpisode One, College Football Preview, Likes Loves and a Lock, Power Ranking of Nickelodeon ShowsIn the first ever show of Hedging Happiness, Luke Mishu and Nick Besler give a preview for College Football while providing what they think will win some money. Additionally, they give their power ranking on the best Nickelodeon shows of all time.2021-09-0257 min