Episode 165: The One About Sports Movies & Gambling

Cold Open Question of the Week: asdf The Sports Equinox occured this week — MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA — what sports movies would be on your Mount Rushmore? Take a Gamble: The NBA has another (or growing) betting scandal. 20 percent of 18-24 year olds in New Jersey are gambling addicts. Almost 50 percent of males between 18-49 have an account with at least one sportsbook. Griffin Olah.* the number of people using sportsbooks doubled in 2021, and now sits at 12% of Americans* 39.2 million Americans placed a legal sports wager in 2023* 71% of sports bettors put money on games on a weekly basis* 20% put money on games every day* $13B wagered on sports books in 2024Read Griffin Olah’s piece on gambling right here:Game 3: Monday night’s World Series game extended almost to 3 a.m. on Tuesday morning, with the Dodgers walking-off thanks to Freddie Freeman’s 18-inning home run. Does Gary remember staying up late to watch any other sporting events?Watch TheBrianLennonShow on Substack:Throwbacks: What does Gary think of the NFL’s throwback uniforms they’ve been using this week? Should any teams keep their throwbacks? Broncos? Patriots? Steelers?Daylight Savings Time: The clocks turn back this week.Hype Man: Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the U.S. bobsled team.Eight Is Enough?: Kelsey Grammer, 70, famous for playing Dr. Frasier Crane, has struck again. He and his 46-year-old wife, Kayte Walsh, welcomed baby boy, Christopher. Grammer’s oldest child is 41.NEWS OF THE WEIRDSponsored by Rapp Brewing CompanyTonight: The search is on for escaped monkeys; pumpkin races. Food Truck Schedule: Friday, November 7th Nino’s Pizza Truck 5 p.m.; Saturday, November 8th Yappy Hour FLUFF 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. & Roger’s Second City Pizza 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.TheBrianLennonShow is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new episodes and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe