March Madness Tips, WBC Finals Preview & Best Bets – Coach and Company | March 17, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamps Included): [00:00] – Opening & Welcome Jonathan Coachman sets the tone for a special St. Patty’s Day episode, sharing quick fashion tips and celebrating the growth and goals of Coach and Company across major platforms (00:31). If you’re tuning in for the first time, he introduces the brand, talks about the new show, and thanks listeners for their support. [00:02:51] – Major Announcements The crew launches their new pro wrestling show, "The Two Count," with Jonathan Coachman and JD from New York debating all things wrestling every Tuesday (03:01). [00:04:03] – Sports News Rundown NBA and soccer headlines dominate: Rockets’ offensive struggles, Lakers’ defense, World Cup venue debates, and more (04:03). There's also a plug for Jonathan Coachman's golf show on Golf Channel. [00:05:07] – Introducing the Crew Mike Pendleton reflects on the brand’s rapid growth and his gratitude for being part of it. The team shares a light moment about bracket busting and March Madness’ real start date (07:04). [00:07:38] – Women’s Basketball Spotlight Discussion shifts to women's NCAA basketball, praising rising stars like Coach Molly Miller and the increasing media attention around the women’s game. [00:09:06] – Best Bets Breakdown The guys each share their top picks: Mike Pendleton: Texas ML vs. NC State, Miami Heat +4.5, and USA over 5.5 runs in the WBC (09:07 ) Rafael: Howard team total over 70.5, and UNLV vs. UC Irvine under 153 Jonathan Coachman: 3 NBA overs—Hornets/Heat, Pistons/Wizards, Spurs/Kings If they achieve a 6-2 record, a “Kiss Up Mountain” t-shirt will be given away for Mike Pendleton’s birthday celebration (14:13). [00:15:19] – Bracketology & March Madness Preview Jonathan Coachman and the team discuss how many brackets they've filled, plus commentary on smaller conference stories and tournament sleeper picks (17:22). [00:20:03] – Play-In & Parity Debates The impact of play-in games and whether 16-seeds can now compete—valuable info for bracket fillers and sports bettors (20:03). Rafael sees parity as a growing factor. [00:21:23] – Selection Sunday Controversies A candid take on Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s bubble fate, and Miami, Ohio’s Cinderella story. [00:24:06] – Classic Bracket Busters: The 12-5 Matchup Deep dive into 12 vs. 5 seed upset potential and picks for this year’s bracket (24:06). Akron and High Point emerge as popular upset candidates. [00:26:12] – Final Four Picks & Futures Discussion Analysis of number one seeds and the best chances to reach the Final Four. Houston is identified as a top 2-seed to watch (28:49). [00:34:32] – Front Page News Roundup Headlines include Alabama’s March Madness turmoil (star player arrested), WNBA labor drama threatens season start (35:01), and Justin Fields traded to the Chiefs as a backup quarterback. [00:43:09] – MMA Spotlight Netflix and Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions wade into MMA—how Ronda Rousey and future stars may shape the scene (45:15). [00:47:59] – World Baseball Classic Finals Preview Enthusiasm for the Team USA vs. Venezuela WBC Championship game, with a look at fan engagement, ratings, and key storylines (48:31). [00:51:07] – Closing Best Bets Recap All picks are recapped as “Lock It In”—your go-to bets for the night with a Coach’s Challenge on the WBC runs total (53:07). [00:54:46] – Show Wrap-Up & Shoutouts Birthday wishes, merch plugs, and a heartfelt thank you to listeners wrap it up (56:36). Marching orders are given: “Let’s take all these 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.