NCAA Championship Game Preview, Weekend Rewind & Best Bets | Coach and Company | April 6, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped) 01:39 — Energetic kickoff as Speaker B (“Coach”) welcomes listeners to a big week, outlines show schedule, and teases a major wrestling guest announcement. 03:07 — News roundup: Masters week begins, favorite sporting events debated. MLB division leaders listed—Yankees, Guardians, Astros (AL); Marlins, Brewers, Dodgers (NL). 03:38 — NBA injury updates: Luka officially out, heading to Europe for treatment (potentially serious), Austin Reeves also out for Lakers. Discussion on Lakers' playoff odds. 04:24 — Panel introductions: Speaker A, Speaker C, and Speaker D join Coach. 05:15 — Easter weekend reflections with the crew; lighthearted banter leads into “beat the books” segment. 06:39 — NCAA Championship Game hype: TCU’s Peyton Lodge makes national TV debut; UConn vs. Michigan preview foreshadowed. 07:39 — Best Bets segment kicks off: Speaker C: MLB props—Xavier Edwards (Marlins) and Andy Pages (Dodgers) both over 1.5 hits/runs/RBIs. Speaker A: Bubba Chandler (Pirates) over 5.5 strikeouts; Dodgers vs Blue Jays game total over 8.5. Speaker D: Soccer—Coventry vs Hull City over 2.75 goals; MLB—Orioles vs White Sox over 8.5 runs. Speaker B: NBA sides—Hawks -1.5 vs Knicks; Sixers +8.5 vs Spurs (emphasizing playoff motivation). 13:30 — Panel sets merch giveaway thresholds based on best bets: 5-3 record for giveaway, 8-0 for double merch. 15:08 — Weekend Rewind: Speaker A: Joe Adell’s epic defensive baseball game (three home-run robberies) for the Angels. Speaker C: LeBron James’ Memphis comments, impact on city and Grizzlies’ potential relocation rumors. Speaker B: WWE drama—Pat McAfee turns heel, Coach draws parallels to his own wrestling career, and mentions the brand’s digital influence. 24:07 — Masters week memories; Coach shares personal Augusta stories, panel debates “can’t-miss” sporting events (Super Bowl, Opening Day MLB, Masters). 30:04 — NBA playoff storylines: Steph Curry’s return discussed; potential for Warriors as a dangerous 10-seed, but likely a one-and-done. Rookie of the Year debate—Cooper Flag’s 96-point weekend performance vs. Con Canipple (Hornets’ playoff push). Lakers injury woes: Luka and Reeves both out, playoff skepticism mounts, family/travel dynamics considered. 37:37 — Jersey retirement: Panel discusses Kevin Garnett’s number retirement by Timberwolves; would you prefer recognition by original team or title team? 41:07 — Rapid-fire Best Bets recap for ad-friendly placement: Xavier Edwards, Andy Pahes (MLB props) Speaker C. Bubba Chandler strikeouts, Dodgers/Blue Jays over Speaker A. Coventry/Hull City soccer over, Orioles/White Sox MLB over Speaker D. Hawks minus, Sixers plus points in NBA Speaker B. 43:49 — NCAA Championship Game breakdown: UConn vs Michigan keys, coaching matchups, veteran leadership, spread and totals discussed. Speaker D: Looks at total (over 144/145); books' liabilities, betting angles. 47:04 — Show wrap: Coach promotes upcoming SiriusXM and YouTube shows, motivates listeners, sends off with “marching orders.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.