58m ·
Published
07 Dec 17:41
Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Bear and Geoff start the show giving their thoughts on Florida State’s CFP snub, and share early Bowl picks featuring UNC vs. West Virginia, and Rutgers vs. Miami. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The guys further discuss the College Football Playoff and the Committee’s controversial decision to select Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama as the four teams vying for the national title. Did the CFP Committee make the right decision leaving undefeated Florida State out of the playoffs? The guys also dish out early bets for some Bowl games, discuss the over/under in Army vs. Navy, and preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Patriots and Steelers. 🏈 UNC vs. West Virginia (8:08) 🏈 Rutgers vs. Miami (10:34) 💬 The Gambling Group Chat (12:48) 💰 Bear’s Best Bet (49:50) 💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (51:29) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56m ·
Published
01 Dec 10:00
In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show highlighting Bear’s Week 13 picks featuring the Bengals vs. Jaguars and the Cardinals vs. Steelers. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, SamPanayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss the Eagles being home underdogs vs. the 49ers. Are the opening odds disrespectful to Philadelphia? The gang also discuss Jalen Hurts’ MVP odds, Mike Tomlin’s Coach of the Year chances, and Aaron Rodgers improbable return. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week. 🏈: Bengals at Jaguars (2:15) 🏈: Cardinals at Steelers (5:40) 💬:The Gambling Group Chat (8:00) 🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (47:00) 💰: Bear’s Best Bet (49:05) 💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (50:15) *Timecodes are approximate Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Super 6 NFL Week 13 Challenge is live! It’s the FREE new game on the FOX Sports app that is giving away$10,000 in cash prizes EVERY WEEK. Just download the Fox Sports app and make your picks for a chance to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 6m ·
Published
30 Nov 16:46
Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Geoff starts the show discussing the Pac-12 Championship and makes his case for why the Ducks will win. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC shares their best bets for all of the College Football Conference Championship slate including Oregon-Washington, Georgia-Alabama, and Michigan-Iowa. Will the Hawkeyes be able to score a TD? They also discuss the latest Heisman Trophy race, the big questions facing the College Football Playoff and all of the “what if” scenarios. Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week. 🏈 Boise State at UNLV (5:38) 💬 The Gambling Group Chat (8:05) 💰 Bear’s Best Bet (59:47) 💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (61:36) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58m ·
Published
22 Nov 10:00
In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show recapping the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Next, Bear makes his Week 12 picks featuring the Saints vs. Falcons and Browns vs. Broncos. Can Russell Wilson lead Denver to their fifth straight win? Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, SamPanayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss the Thanksgiving tripleheader and the first-ever Black Friday matchup between the Dolphins-Jets. They also talk about the latest MVP odds and whether Brock Purdy is undervalued. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week. 🏈: Saints at Falcons (2:00) 🏈: Browns at Broncos (4:15) 💬:The Gambling Group Chat (6:49) 🔥: Survivor Pool Picks(52:15) 💰: Bear’s Best Bet(54:00) 💰: Geoff’s Best Bet(54:51) *Timecodes are approximate Follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Super 6 Thanksgiving Challenge is live! It’s the FREE new game on the FOX Sports app that is giving away$10,000 in cash prizes EVERY WEEK. Just download the Fox Sports app and make your picks for a chance to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 1m ·
Published
21 Nov 21:35
Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Bear starts the show with his Week 13 CFB picks featuring UTSA-Tulane, UNC-NC State, TCU-Oklahoma & Colorado-Utah. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC react to Jordan Travis’ injury and how it impacts FSU’s Playoff chances. They also preview the biggest games of the week like Ohio State-Michigan, Oregon State-Oregon, Florida State-Florida, and TCU-Oklahoma. The guys also talk about Deion Sanders & Colorado’s struggles, plus the Heisman Trophy race. Is Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels more deserving? Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week. 🏈 UTSA at Tulane (1:10) 🏈 UNC at NC State (2:43) 🏈 Memphis at Temple (4:51) 🏈 TCU at Oklahoma (6:17) 🏈 Colorado at Utah (8:04) 💬 The Gambling Group Chat (10:23) 💰 Bear’s Best Bet (54:32) 💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (56:29) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56m ·
Published
17 Nov 10:00
In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show highlighting Bear’s NFL Week 11 picks featuring the Titans vs. Jaguars, Chargers vs. Packers, and Cardinals vs. Texans. Can Kyler Murray pull off another upset for Arizona? Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC discuss the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch set for Monday, plus Deshaun Watson’s season-ending shoulder injury and how this impacts the Browns’ offense & playoff chances. They also talk about the latest MVP odds and debate whether C.J. Stroud is a legitimate candidate. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week. 🏈:Titans at Jaguars (4:05) 🏈:Chargers at Packers (6:07) 🏈:Cardinals at Texans (8:10) 💬: The Gambling Group Chat (10:41) 🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (47:19) 💰:Bear’s Best Bet (49:52) 💰:Geoff’s Best Bet (51:30) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Super 6 NFL Week 11 Challenge is live! It’s the FREE new game on the FOX Sports app that is giving away $10,000 in cash prizes EVERY WEEK. Just download the Fox Sports app and make your picks for a chance to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 10m ·
Published
16 Nov 16:42
Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Bear & Geoff start the show discussing Texas A&M firing head coach Jimbo Fisher and the top candidates for his replacement. Next, Bear makes his Week 12 CFB picks featuring Tulane-FAU, Oregon-Arizona State and Washington-Oregon State. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC reacts to Jim Harbaugh’s suspension and last week’s Michigan-Penn State game. Are you more or less impressed by the Wolverines? The gang covers the biggest games on the Week 12 schedule like Georgia-Tennessee, Washington-Oregon State, and Kansas State-Kansas, plus the latest Heisman Trophy odds. Is Jayden Daniels the best player in the country? Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week. 🏈 Tulane at FAU (3:54) 🏈 Oregon at Arizona State (5:29) 🏈 Washington at Oregon State (8:18) 🏈 Illinois at Iowa (12:15) 🏈 Temple UAB (13:55) 🏈 Nebraska at Wisconsin (15:30) 💬 The Gambling Group Chat (18:11) 💰 Bear’s Best Bet (62:39) 💰 Geoff’s Best Bet (63:50) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 1m ·
Published
10 Nov 10:00
In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show recapping Josh Dobbs’ incredible Vikings debut. Is Dobbs a Comeback Player of the Year contender or will Damar Hamlin win this award? Next, Bear makes his Week 10 picks featuring the Lions vs. Chargers and the Commanders vs. Seahawks. Are the Chargers going to be a problem for the Lions? Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, SamPanayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC talks about the biggest games of the week like Browns-Ravens, Texans-Bengals and 49ers-Jaguars. Is this the last week to bet Trevor Lawrence for MVP? The guys predict the Giants over/under win total with undrafted rookieTommy DeVitostarting at QB, and they also discuss Kyler Murray’s return and if it means wins are coming for the Cardinals. Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week. 🏈: Lions at Chargers (6:39) 🏈: Commanders at Seahawks (9:00) 💬:The Gambling Group Chat (11:10) 🔥: Survivor Pool Picks(51:55) 💰: Bear’s Best Bet(54:20) 💰: Geoff’s Best Bet(55:24) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. *Timecodes are approximate Super 6 NFL Week 10 Challenge is live! It’s the FREE new game on the FOX Sports app that is giving away$10,000 in cash prizes EVERY WEEK. Just download the Fox Sports app and make your picks for a chance to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 2m ·
Published
09 Nov 16:31
Big Noon Kickoff Presents: Bear Bets, a FOX Sports podcast hosted by betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Conference championship races are heating up and Bear makes his Week 11 CFB picks featuring Duke-UNC, Cincinnati-Houston, Old Dominion-Liberty, and more. Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill, also known as “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC reacts to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and give their opinions on who they think is the best team in the country right now. The guys also talk about the latest Heisman odds, and this week’s biggest matchups like Michigan-Penn State, Ole Miss-Georgia, Utah-Washington and USC-Oregon. Which team is on upset alert?Bear and Geoff wrap the show offering their Best Bets of the week. 🏈Rice at UTSA (6:58) 🏈Old Dominion at Liberty (8:27) 🏈NC State at Wake Forest (9:45) 🏈Duke at UNC (11:39) 🏈Cincinnati at Houston (13:27) 🏈Memphis at Charlotte (16:50) 💬The Gambling Group Chat (19:42) 💰Bear’s Best Bet (55:54) 💰Geoff’s Best Bet (56:58) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 1m ·
Published
03 Nov 09:00
In the latest episode of “Bear Bets,” host and betting expert Chris "The Bear" Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz start off the show reacting to the NFL Trade Deadline, and discuss whether or not the Chase Young trade affects the 49ers’ Super Bowl odds. Next, Bear makes his Week 9 picks featuring the Colts vs. Panthers and the Vikings vs. Falcons. Can the Vikings trust Jaren Hall to be their starting QB? Later, Bear and Geoff are joined by friends and sports betting analysts, SamPanayotovich and Will Hill for our favorite segment, “The Gambling Group Chat.” The GGC talks about the biggest games of the week like Seahawks-Ravens, Bills-Bengals and Cowboys-Eagles. Are the Cowboys contenders or pretenders in the NFC? The guys also discuss the latest MVP odds and Joe Burrow’s chances. Could we see a non-QB win the award this year? Afterwards, Bear and Geoff share their survivor pool picks and make their Best Bets of the week. 🏈: Colts vs. Panthers (3:55) 🏈: Vikings vs. Falcons (5:57) 💬:The Gambling Group Chat(9:52) 🔥: Survivor Pool Picks (53:00) 💰: Bear’s Best Bet (56:23) 💰: Geoff’s Best Bet (57:00) Catch Bear Bets every Thursday & Friday and follow us on social @bearbetspod. You can follow the guys @chrisfallica @geoffschwartz. *Timecodes are approximate Super 6 NFL Week 9 Challenge is live! It’s the FREE new game on the FOX Sports app that is giving away$10,000 in cash prizes EVERY WEEK. Just download the Fox Sports app and make your picks for a chance to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices