F-Day Rant Wednesday: NCAA Play-In Drama, WNBA Pay Explosion, Best Bets & More! | Coach and Company | March 18, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary & Notes (Timestamped): 00:00 Intro & Housekeeping The Coach opens with the energy high, referencing the early-morning grind and teasing the day’s lineup00:33. Quick recap of previous picks, birthday shout-outs, and merch giveaways—find out who’s in the hot seat after a 1-2 betting day01:13. New show announcement: “The Two Count” with JD, building the BTT Studios content empire01:49. Premium membership perks, new merch store special code ("2COUNT" for a free Coach and Company hat), and subscriber growth strategy02:55. 04:17 Team Introductions & Firing Up Mikey P Mikey P gets roasted for his birthday picks and faces off with The Coach, discussing pushes, wins, and being the brand’s best capper04:43. Raphael backs up strategic betting choices, and the crew celebrates launch-day stats for “The Two Count”06:02. 07:43 Best Bets Segment Mikey P goes all-in on gut picks instead of analytics: Prairie View A&M +3.5 and Miami Ohio +7.5 in the NCAA play-in round08:14. Raphael aligns with Prairie View A&M but likes the UNDER in that game, and pivots to Pelicans -1.5 (with injury caveats for NBA player news)10:06. The Coach drops golf bets (Justin Thomas -125 over Spieth, Corey Connors over Ben Griffin) and targets Jazz-Timberwolves OVER 232.511:27. 18:00 F-Day Rants: Unfiltered Hot Takes Raphael rants on living in the moment at live sporting events—put the phones down and experience the action19:21! The Coach reflects on legendary NCAA basketball coaches and how NIL and transfers have changed the tradition22:07. Mikey P calls for real passion and authenticity in sports, demanding that March Madness players leave it all on the court—drawing parallels to World Baseball Classic fan energy23:32. 29:00 Front Page News: WNBA Salary Cap Bombshell The Coach reacts to the WNBA’s historic new CBA: massive salary increases, supermax contracts, and 20% revenue sharing35:34. The crew analyzes implications, possible owner "escape clauses," and what’s next for the league and promotion of its players37:14. 39:00 NFL Drama: The Max Crosby Trade Snafu Sound Bit plays first-hand audio: Crosby’s wild trip and awkward failed physical with the Ravens39:15. The Coach, Mikey P, and Raphael break down what went wrong, Baltimore’s “buyer’s remorse,” and what it means for the NFL star’s future40:04. 45:00 NBA Breakdown: Lakers, Defense & Playoff Seeding Deep dive on Lakers vs. Rockets, future seeding, and player prop recommendations (LeBron, Austin Reaves rebounding)49:01. Debate: Will the Lakers finish as a 3-seed? Assessments of team health, Marcus Smart’s impact, and the remainder of the Western Conference race50:23. 53:00 Best Bet Recap: Lock It In! The Coach, Mikey P, and Raphael finalize their top picks for the night—Prairie View A&M, Miami Ohio, Pelicans, Jazz-Timberwolves OVER, and Valspar tournament matchups. Special promo tease: hit a winning day, and listeners could snag free merch52:36! 56:44 Wrap-Up & Call To Action The Coach thanks the team and listeners, delivers his signature sign-off and encourages everyone to take their tickets "straight to the pay window." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.