The Sports Hangover
by The Sports Hangover
Sports enthusiasts Michael Benatar and Sports TV Executive Jdawg host the oldest running sports podcast of all time. Covering everything from scandals to losing money gambling. Welcome to the dirty side of sports. Host: Michael Benatar and Jdawg Instagram: / The_SportsHangover Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU5QZXdJanMwcHlnU3JGSXU4S183VHdrSElNUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUDkzX1REMUhDUFEyMXgzSTFsUGNkLU5VRlV1TGxya0dxbDI3T05Td00tRC0zaFBBM0Vkb0x5YnlQRWgtaElaWmFubXdnOWZ5UlR1e
Episodes
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Colts Fire Their GM, Peyton Manning Rumors & Chargers 0-6 | NFL Week 6 Hangover
The Colts fired their GM after an 0-6 start — so is Peyton Manning walking out of the ManningCast and into Indianapolis? We argue whether Peyton takes the job (and whether Arch Manning follows), react to the scary Jalen Hurts blood-clot reports, bury the 2-4 Rams after another Jacoby Brissett...
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Dan Quinn Needs to Be Fired: Our Crazy Week 5 Recap
J Dawg says Dan Quinn can't run an NFL franchise after Washington's clock meltdown forced a tie with the Giants, and Michael insists Harbaugh won't be fired even with the Chargers at 0-5. Plus the Jags' 57-yard walk-off on the Eagles in London, undefeated Jameis, our worst takes from last week…
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You Have to Play in the NFL to Call Caleb Williams Soft?
Michael and J Dawg are back after a week off. The Braves stole a game at Dodger Stadium with a bullpen game, the Vikings are 4-0 but J Dawg isn't buying it, and J Dawg answers everyone who came at him over his viral "Caleb Williams is soft" take. Plus: Michael's betting model is hitting 60% in…
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Could the Chargers Start 0–6? Our Biggest NFL Week 2 Reactions
🏈 Two weeks into the NFL season, Survivor pools are falling apart—and the Chargers are giving us the same old headache. Michael Benatar and J Dawg break down the Week 2 chaos, Tampa Bay’s ugly start, the Raiders’ upside, and why the Chiefs look dangerous again. Plus: our model’s early Week 3…
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I Put a Curse on the Chargers After They Cost Me $1,000
I’ve officially done voodoo on the Chargers. After what they’ve done to me, I’m declaring a losing season. The curse is active. 🪄⚡ For the second straight year, the Chargers knocked me out of Circa Survivor. Another $1,000 entry gone. I went to Vegas. I made shirts. My entry didn’t even make it…
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NFL Week 1 Picks: Five Underdogs We’re Taking
Can Justin Herbert and the Chargers get you through Week 1—or should you go against the crowd? We break down our NFL Survivor picks, five underdogs, and the return of Michael’s Road to $10K. This week on The Sports Hangover, Michael Benatar and J-Dawg debate Chargers vs. Cardinals, Jacksonville’s...
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The Most Corrupt Fantasy Football Draft Ever? 🏈
Football is officially back—and the fantasy football scandals have already begun. 🏈 Michael and J-Dawg break down a suspicious fantasy draft shuffle, the biggest mistake managers make in snake drafts, the NFL’s most disrespected team, and nine AI-generated win-total bets for the upcoming season....
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The NFL Is Already Getting Weird… + Fantasy Football Breakouts
Football is BACK 🏈 and somehow the NFL is already completely off the rails. This week on The Sports Hangover, Michael and J Dawg break down the latest NFL chaos, the Deshaun Watson situation in Cleveland, early fantasy football sleepers, breakouts and fades, plus some very questionable preseason...
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We Opened an $80 NFL Card Pack… Was It Worth It?
We spent $80 on six NFL cards—and somehow pulled Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott, and more. Now we’re giving the entire pack away. 👀 But first, Michael and J Dawg break down: 🏈 Which terrible NFL team might actually surprise us 🌍 Why the NFL’s international expansion could…
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The 2026 NFC Preview: Super Bowl Picks, Sleepers & Traps
The NFC has 16 teams—but after simulating the 2026 season 10,000 times, two teams captured more than 56% of the conference titles. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks are the model’s No. 1 team. The Los Angeles Rams are Vegas’ Super Bowl favorite. So who’s right? 👀 Michael and J Dawg break...
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Vikings to Win the Super Bowl?! NFL Predictions, Tony Romo & LeBron to Philly
What do the last 10 Super Bowl champions have in common? Michael built a championship blueprint using coaching windows, quarterback narratives, elite roster units, and betting-market discounts. Only one NFL team checked every box: The Minnesota Vikings. Yes, seriously. Michael and J Dawg break…
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2026 AFC Preview: AI vs. J Dawg, Division Picks, Best Bets & Super Bowl Predictions
Football is back, and so is our favorite annual battle: J Dawg vs. AI. The TSH Prediction Engine simulated the 2026 NFL season 10,000 times. J Dawg countered with Sportsradamus predictions, offseason gossip, quarterback psychology, green line tests, and pure football instinct. In this episode,...
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France Is Out, LeBron Is Still Deciding, and StubHub's CEO Got Caught
France is out of the World Cup and Michael is in mourning. This week: Spain ends France's run, Team USA's fraudulent exit to Belgium, why soccer may never work in America, the Seahawks selling for a record $9.6 billion, the Spurs announcer scandal, LeBron's never-ending free agency, Aaron Donald...
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LeBron Quit The Lakers For A Team Of Senior Citizens
LeBron James told the Lakers he's leaving, and the whole internet turned into a GM. The leading rumor: he joins Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, and Draymond Green on the Warriors — a super team that's basically three 40-year-olds and a buffet. Then there's the Bronny clause: LeBron reportedly waited...
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J Dawg Survived the Knicks Riot. Here's the Tape.
The Knicks ended a 53-year drought, and J Dawg was in the middle of Manhattan for the whole thing. This week we get the full story of championship night in New York, debate whether Wemby's meltdown was a bad look or exactly what the NBA needs, and dig into Fox's $22 billion play for Roku. Plus…
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THE RAMS WENT ALL-IN (IS STAFFORD COOKED?
Mutual friend's first night in NYC ended in near-ER toe carnage, PSG broke Arsenal's heart on penalties, and Monday gave us TWO blockbuster trades in a single afternoon. We get into Knicks-Spurs, the Cup Final, the SGA vs Crosby money gap, and why the Enhanced Games faceplanted. New episode out...
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Rodgers, LeBron & The Strangest NFL Rankings Yet
The Sports Hangover is back and this sports week went completely off the rails. Aaron Rodgers is officially a Pittsburgh Steeler, and somehow he’s making less than Malik Willis. Mike’s AI model dropped the 2026 NFL power rankings and has the Seahawks sitting at number one, with the Rams, Bills,...
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INSANE Sports Week: LIV DEAD, Magic CHOKED, KD QUIT, And $14K Hockey Tickets
LIV Golf is officially dead. The Saudis pulled the funding, the league is on life support, and now every golfer who took the bag is begging the PGA to let them back in. We told you to take the bag. We were right. Then the Orlando Magic decided to miss 23 STRAIGHT shots in a playoff game — the…
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The Rams DESTROYED Their Future With ONE Pick — Plus The Russini Playlist
The NFL Draft happened, and somehow it was the most boring 8 minutes per pick we've ever sat through. The Rams reached for a QB, the Cardinals reached for a running back, and Mackay Lemon hung up on the Steelers GM live on TV. We're breaking down the picks that made us yell at the TV — plus the...
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Bullshit or Believe: Draft Week Edition
It's NFL Draft Week. Mike and J Dawg break down the predictions you can actually bet on — three receivers in the top 13, four Ohio State guys in the top 10, Ty Simpson to Pittsburgh, and why the Raiders are not about to get saved by a rookie QB. Plus: the Kings are cooked (the model says 100%), J...
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Dianna Russini Resigned, Rory Won Again, and NBA Playoff Predictions Are In
J-Dog shaved his head and the Tinder stats are already improving. Dianna Russini just resigned from The Athletic after those Mike Vrabel photos went viral. Rory McIlroy won his second Masters but CBS botched the final moments. We're running our AI playoff model against J-Dog's gut picks for every...
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Tiger's THIRD Crash, $4,000 Olympic Tickets & Jags Move to Orlando
Tiger's in rehab. Puka's in rehab. Olympic tickets cost more than rent. Artemis went to the moon. The Jags are moving to Orlando. And we've got Masters betting picks that might actually hit. 📌 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro & Artemis II Moon Mission Recap 3:30 – NASA's Storytelling is Elite…
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Spring Break, Broken Trades, and Billion Dollar TV Deals
Your favorite podcast hosts didn't take the week off. You're welcome. Mike's on dad duty. j dawg's got a telescope. The NFL wants billions more for the same games. And our AI model is predicting playoff winners. let's go. 🎧 subscribe to the newsletter: https://thesportshangover.substack.com 📩...
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Free Agency Winners, Losers, and Whatever the Jets Are Doing
The Jets signed Gino Smith. Again. The Raiders spent $200 million and nobody can name who they got. Dak's wedding blew up at a joint bachelor party. And somehow Malik Willis might be the best rushing QB in football. We're breaking down every major move from the first 48 hours of free agency — the...
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NFL Free Agency Starts Next Week & Everything Is On Fire
The NFL offseason is heating up and we're breaking it all down. Tom Brady's wellness guy is leaking roster cuts, Max Crosby is gone, the Seahawks sold a Super Bowl team, and the Steelers somehow only have five toilets for 53 players. Plus — we're going to Las Vegas for the Enhanced Games. Yes…
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Hockey Is Hot, the NFL Is Shrinking, and Hollywood Is Merging
This episode covers the latest in sports, including Olympic highlights, hockey's rising stars, the impact of the Olympics on American sports, and the future of sports media and streaming. Join us for insights on Olympic moments, hockey stars like Jack Hughes, and the evolving landscape of sports...
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WE CALLED IT ALL. Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX.
In this episode of Sports Hangover, hosts Michael Benatar and J DAWG discuss the recent Super Bowl, sharing their thoughts on the game's lackluster performance, the standout MVP Kenneth Walker, and the implications of the Seahawks' victory. They delve into betting insights, quarterback...
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Why the Patriots Have NO Chance & My Exact Score Prediction
Is the Super Bowl script in? We discuss the massive payout for the "Patriots Win" conspiracy, our trip to Sundance in Park City, and why Netflix is ruining the definition of a podcast. Oh, and we give you every winning bet you need for Sunday's big game. Timestamps: 00:00 - Sundance vibes &…
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WE FOUND THE LEAKED NFL SCRIPT! (100% REAL)
Did the NFL just leak the Super Bowl winner months in advance? 😱 We are breaking down the VIRAL image that predicts exactly who is going to the Super Bowl and why the logo conspiracy might actually be real this time. Plus, J Dawg is trapped in a massive blizzard ❄️ and we expose why the Patriots...
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Can Jarrett Stidham Actually Lead the Broncos to the Super Bowl?
Welcome to The Sports Hangover! In this episode, Michael and J-Dog break down a wild Divisional Round and look ahead to the Conference Championships. J-Dog kicks things off with a travel horror story from the frozen Northeast involving a Delta delay, a sick flight attendant, and a missing ice...
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The Playoffs Don’t Care About Your Feelings
In this episode of the Sports Hangover, hosts Michael Benatar and J DAWG dive into the recent NFL weekend, discussing the legacies of players and coaches, the impact of gambling on decision-making, and the performance of broadcasters like Tony Romo. They analyze the futures of key quarterbacks,...
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Our 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions
The NFL Playoffs are here and nobody knows who's going to win. The Chiefs are out. The Ravens choked. Gamblers got destroyed all season. So we did what we do every year—drafted all 14 playoff teams to see who ends up with the Super Bowl champion. Welcome to the 15th Annual Playoff Draft. Plus…
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My Playoff QB Rankings (Bo Nix Isn't On Them)
In this episode, Michael Benatar and J Dawg discuss the latest happenings in the NFL, including holiday sports traditions, the struggles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, quarterback power rankings, and reflections on recent performances during Hanukkah. They also delve into predictions for the Super...
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The NFL Just Imploded. (Mahomes, Parsons, & Rivers).
The NFL scriptwriters went absolutely crazy this week. We’re breaking down the "ACL Apocalypse" that took out Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons, and reacting to Philip Rivers coming off the couch at 44 years old looking like a high school gym teacher (and almost winning). Plus, Joe Burrow is in a...
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Vegas is Alive, Gino is Cooked, and the Field Goal from He**
In this episode of the Sports Hangover, hosts Michael and J-Dawg discuss their recent experiences at a historic NFL game in Las Vegas, analyzing the performances of key players and the impact of referee decisions. They delve into the current state of the AFC playoff picture, highlighting the...
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16 Years, 3 Turkeys, and One AI Model 🦃🤖
In this episode, Michael and J Dawg discuss their morning vibes, travel plans, and the upcoming Thanksgiving football games. They analyze quarterback performances, coaching changes, and the struggles of various NFL teams. The conversation also touches on the overrated nature of turkey during...
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🔥 NFL CHAOS WEEK — Mahomes Decline? Romo Falling Off? Survivor Panic + Model Picks!
📊 FULL MODEL PICKS + WEEKLY BETTING GUIDE Subscribe to the Substack for all weekly picks, parlays, and Survivor strategy https://thesportshangover.substack.com This week on The Sports Hangover, Michael and J-Dawg break down one of the wildest weeks of the NFL season. From freezing Connecticut to...
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Betting, Blackouts, and Bad Takes: ESPN’s Fall from Grace
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the implications of winning a game during a tanking season, particularly focusing on the Miami Dolphins' performance against the Buffalo Bills and the significance of weather conditions in sports.
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🚨 Game 7, Gambling, and Karen: A Wild Week in LA Sports
Mike accidentally becomes part of LA’s World Series celebration—without ever going to the game. J Dawg calls him out. Then we dive deep into the Dodgers' Game 7 madness, MLB’s looming salary cap drama, and the sports betting scandal shaking the NBA. Plus: Mike loses his biggest bet ever ($1,458…
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The Degenerate’s Guide to Sports Betting & Streaming Wars
In this episode of the Sports Hangover, Michael Benatar and J-Dawg discuss their recent betting experiences, focusing on Michael's risky bet on the Colts. They delve into the performance of their AI model for predictions, share insights on survivor picks, and explore the evolving landscape of TV...
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The Key West Hangover: Weddings, Flacco Truthers & AI Picks
In this episode, Michael Benatar and J DAWG discuss their recent trip to a wedding in Key West, sharing insights about the local culture and their experiences with NFL fans. They delve into the performance of the Buffalo Bills, the gambling culture surrounding sports, and the identity crisis of...
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Inside the NFL’s Craziest Week: Sanchez Stabbing, Survivor Collapse, and Sports Farms?!”
NFL chaos meets conspiracy: Mark Sanchez’s stabbing story keeps changing, 60% of Circa’s Survivor pool is gone, and we may have uncovered Russia’s underground sports gambling empire. This is the episode where it all unravels.
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Fantasy Is Mid. Survivor Is War. Betting Is Therapy
Admit it: the Herbert Kool-Aid is strong. We chugged it and got dunked on by Jackson Dart. Here’s our course correction: Cardinals clean survivor, Colts smash spot, Texans as a bet not a life decision, and why Jags MNF might be sneakier than you think. Plus: free concessions at big events? Ryder...
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Chargers Redemption, Giants Implosion & NFL Survivor Madness!
Herbert gets an apology, Giants fans suffer again, and Survivor strategy is getting wild. We break down week 3 chaos, $575 on the line for Road to 10K, and why Jerry Jones might bury himself in Dallas.
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NFL Week Two Was Pure Chaos 😱
In this episode, Michael Benatar and J-Dawg recap the wild NFL Week Two, discussing standout performances, particularly Russell Wilson's surprising game. They delve into the impact of injuries on teams, analyze betting strategies for survivor picks, and share their best bets for the upcoming…
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Herbert Went God Mode, Cowboys Collapsed, and We Still Cashed
We barely survived Week 1 and Mike actually switched his Survivor pick mid-week (never again). Lightning delays, near-upsets, and a Sunday Night miracle later… we’re somehow up and sprinting on the Road to $10K. In this episode: Andy Reid shockers, a (maybe) god-tier Herbert, Bills as team of...
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RedZone Returns, Parlays Die, and Our $10K Quest Begins
A baby nuked our Google Sheet (true story). Then we built a season-long gambling blueprint: survivor planning, home-dog rules, and one-bet-a-week compounding. Plus futures: KC–WAS, Bills–Packers, and a spicy Seahawks take. Chapters 00:00 Intro & Labor Day “no days off” 00:18 Survivor pool + why...
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Fantasy Football Fever: Draft Tips and Survivor Strategies Unleashed!
In this episode of The Sports Hangover, Mike & J Dawg go off on fantasy football auction drafts in Google Sheets (why?!) and reveal their $54 rookie gamble that could make or break the season. Plus, Mike drops $1,000 on an NFL Survivor pool and explains why betting Week 1 is actually galaxy-brain...
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NFC Football Season Preview: What to Expect
In this episode, Michael Benatar and J DAWG dive into the upcoming NFL season, breaking down each NFC division. They discuss team performances, betting odds, and player predictions, providing insights on the Eagles' potential Super Bowl hangover, the rise of Jaden Daniels, the struggles of the...
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AFC Preview: What to Expect This Season
In this episode of the Sports Hangover, hosts Michael Benatar and J-Dawg dive into an extensive preview of the AFC, discussing team projections, player performances, and gambling odds. They analyze each division, highlighting key players and potential outcomes for the upcoming season. The...
About this show
Sports enthusiasts Michael Benatar and Sports TV Executive Jdawg host the oldest running sports podcast of all time. Covering everything from scandals to losing money gambling. Welcome to the dirty side of sports.
Host: Michael Benatar and Jdawg
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