March Madness Round of 64 Kicks Off: Best Bets, Upsets & Final Four Predictions | Coach and Company | March 19, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamps Included) 00:36 – [00:03:13] Jonathan Coachman welcomes listeners to a special Thursday episode, celebrating a perfect betting day and teasing another Coach & Brolette merch wheel for lucky live viewers. 03:14 – [00:06:09] The March Madness panel is introduced: Peyton, Raphael, and DG. Early banter about college hoops, surprise results (Miami Redhawks/SMU), and NCAA injury news. 06:10 – [00:13:13] Best Bets Segment: Peyton backs Texas (+2.5) over BYU and likes Tar Heels over VCU. DG predicts VCU to upset UNC, also takes USF +4.5. Raphael likes Siena 1st half team total over 23.5 and Houston team total under 81.5. Jonathan Coachman recaps Pelicans win and gives golf (Valspar) picks: Bridgeman over Spieth, Hidatsune over Pendrith. 15:11 – [00:32:33] March Madness Deep Dive: Final Four picks from each panelist with debates on Michigan, Arizona, UConn, St. John’s, Duke, Houston, Illinois, and Vanderbilt. Upset specials: Texas, South Florida, Troy, and McNeese State highlighted. Must-watch games: Wisconsin vs. High Point, USF vs. Louisville, St. Mary’s vs. Texas A&M, and St. Louis vs. Georgia ("game of the day" pick). 33:22 – [00:44:14] Front Page News (NBA & NHL): Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung, Pistons outlook, and betting implications. Giannis’s injury, Bucks’ playoff elimination, and sit/compete debate. Jack Hughes’ Olympic puck drama—should he get the puck? The panel weighs in with stories and hot takes. UFC’s controversial White House event, pay issues, and permit drama. 45:12 – [00:47:06] Soccer Milestone: Messi’s 900th career goal celebrated; is he the GOAT? Panelists reflect on his greatness, career longevity, and impact on MLS. 48:21 – [00:54:12] NBA Showcase: LeBron and the Lakers, rumors on Vegas NBA ownership, and LeBron’s denial dissected—future moves speculated. Lakers vs. Miami analysis; totals, injuries, and betting advice. Quick reactions to college hoops totals, bounce-back efforts, and tourney over/under patterns. 54:12 – End Final Locks and Giveaway: Panel rapid-fires bets for the day on Siena, Houston, USF, VCU, Texas, UNC, Pelicans, and Valspar golf picks. Coach & Brolette merch wheel winner is revealed! Closing thoughts: March Madness hype, radio show plugs, and gratitude to viewers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.