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The West Coast Gamblers
by Evergreen Podcasts
Welcome to the West Coast's premiere sports betting podcast! Join Drue "Schaefer The Sharp" Crookston, Matthew "Dangles" Dangelantonio, and Tony "Squares" Cavallo as they compete against the bookie and each other in various gambling challenges across sports, with a heavy focus on NFL betting during football season. With deep analysis, special guests, and competitive games, you'll know why they call this the best podcast west of the Mississippi. So, buckle up them chinstraps, crack open a beer and let us make you some money. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! A proud member of the Evergreen Podcasts Network. *Theme music - S.Freebird streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and all around the world @Axioma_Fidelis *Tile artwork & logo - Brian "The Ballerina" Balzerini
Episodes
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NFC Divisional Breakdown - M/F/K w/Schaefer the Sharp
Time to play Marry/F*ck/Kill with the NFC. Each division is broken down by Tony 'Squares' Cavallo and Drue 'Schaefer the Sharp' Crookson. Can the Dallas Cowboys repeat? Is Tom Brady ever coming back? Are the Lions actually good? Will an in-season Hard Knocks prove to the world that Kliff…
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M/F/K - AFC Edition
The boys are back! Matthew 'Dangles' Dangelantonio and Tony 'Squares' Cavallo dive into the AFC breakdown the only way they know how! It's time once again for the divisional Marry/F*ck/Kill. Will the Bills run away with the AFC East? Can the Bengals repeat as North champions? Who cares about the...
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How To Bet the Kentucky Derby & the Top 10 WRs in the NFL
The most exciting two minutes in sports is upon us! The Kentucky Derby runs on Saturday, and we've got some picks for some horses to consider if you're betting the Run for the Roses. Plus, after all the movement around the league and mega-deals for wide receivers (and maybe still a few names to...
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The 2022 Balzerini Big Board for the NFL Draft
The sharpest NFL draft prognosticator in the business is back to help us read the tea leaves on who's picking whom this year. Our former co-host and NFL draft guru Brian "The Ballerina" Balzerini returns with the holy grail of mock drafts, The Ballerina Big Board, which has put the mocks of...
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How To Bet the 2022 NFL Draft w/ Hitman
With just a week left until the Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock with the first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, it's time to bring back the legend of lines, the sultan of spreads, the vicar of value himself -- Hitman! The razor-sharp pro is back on WCG to share some tips and insight on how to…
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NFL Free Agency Recap | MFKing Divisions and What Moves Mean for Teams' Win Totals
NFL free agency is still going on but with the draft looming on the horizon, it's time for us to go over the biggest moves made this offseason and whether the teams that made them are trending over or under their current win totals.
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How To Bet The Masters
It's a tradition unlike any other, and it's here once again. It's Masters weekend and Tony, Drue and Dangles each have a Fast Five slate of bets to give out for golf's Super Bowl. Plus, we'll throw out a few picks we like for outright winners.
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How To Bet The NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
Tony Squares is back from Sin City, where he spent the first weekend of March Madness in all of its bet-filled glory -- we'll find out if he made money and hear a rollercoaster of a roulette story that netted him enough money to fund his entire weekend. Plus, we've got three bets each for the…
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How To Bet the NCAA Tournament First Round
After going on a heater in The Players Championship, we're feeling lucky heading into the NCAA Tournament. March Madness is back in its full glory this year -- fans in the stands at sites across the country, and no bubble! We're breaking down the entire bracket and we'll have four bets each for…
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The Players Championship Bets and Recapping a Wild 48 Hours in the NFL (In Person!)
It's an episode two years in the making. For the first time since before the pandemic, the West Coast Gamblers bring you the podcast together, in-person, with a slate of bets for The Players Championship and a cornucopia of NFL news to digest. We'll feign surprise at the news that Aaron Rodgers…
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2022 NFL QB Rankings | 10-1: Elite Starters
We've reached the mountaintop in our annual QB rankings -- numbers 10 through 1. These are guys we believe are worth building a franchise around and are equipped to lead a team to a Super Bowl. Will Patrick Mahomes be named number one for the fourth straight year, or will another quarterback...
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2022 NFL QB Rankings | 20-11: Mid-Tier Starters
The fourth installment of our 2021 QB list is here and we're talking numbers 20-11. These are guys who are proven winners and might even help you get a playoff berth...but are they built to win you a ring? We'll debate and discuss as we make our way towards number one overall!
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2022 NFL QB Rankings | 32-21: Bottom Tier Starters
Our annual QB rankings roll on with number 32 to 21 -- these are guys who we'd consider starters in the league but are a dice roll to get you to the playoffs.
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2022 NFL QB Rankings | 40-33: Top-Tier Backups
We're back with more of our all-encompassing annual QB list where we rank every single guy that started a game in the NFL. This week, we dive into numbers 40-33 -- the guys who we'd consider top tier backups at the QB position. These guys probably aren't going to win games single-handedly, but...
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2022 NFL QB Rankings | 62-41: Emergency Backups
This year, 62 quarterbacks made starts over the course of the NFL's new 17 game season, and we'll kick off by bringing you QBs 62-41 on our list -- a.k.a. the guys who are most likely to land a starting job in the USFL.
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How To Bet The Super Bowl | WCG's Annual Prop-a-ganza!
It's here. The big one. El queso grande. The moment everyone's been waiting for. No, not the Super Bowl, but the WCG Super Bowl Prop-a-ganza! Come for Tony Squares story about his first curling experience (3:13), stay for the more than 20 props we'll give out among the three of us (14:39). Plus,...
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NFL Coaching Carousel Update & Our Favorite Bengals Fans Celebrate Cincy In The Super Bowl
Before we give you all the best bets to make you money on Super Bowl Weekend, we have to celebrate the Bengals doing the unthinkable and defying the odds to make it to the big game. Friends of the show and Bengals fanatics Chris Dell from The Betting Predators and Big Scary Man Guy stop by to...
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Conference Championship Recap | What Tony Squares Saw at the NFC Championship Game & Loveable Losers
We recap the two conference title games after another wild weekend of football. Tony Squares was lucky enough to be in the stands at SoFi Stadium for the NFC Championship and he downloads mere hours after returning from the festivities and surviving a terrible cheeseburger sub, plus we…
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How To Bet NFL Conference Championship Weekend | Bengals Fan and Prince of Props Chris Dell, Best Bets for Conference Championship Weekend, Moneyline Parlay Contest & Student vs. Master Teaser Challenge
This week, we've got best bets across the board for Conference Championship Weekend, plus special guest Chris Dell of Betting Predators to gloat about his Bengals and share a few of his favorite props for this weekend. Chris Dell & weekend props (3:46) Bengals vs. Chiefs (29:01) 49ers vs. Rams...
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NFL Divisional Round Recap, Loveable Losers & Most Fun Super Bowl Matchups
After a wild weekend of Divisional Round playoff games in the NFL capped off by maybe the best game of the year so far, we couldn't wait until Monday to talk about it. We'll celebrate Joe Cool and the Bengals' gritty win against Tennessee and look at what the Titans need to improve on next year...
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How To Bet NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend | Bets Bets, Moneyline Parlay Contest & Student vs. Master Teaser Challenge
The best weekend of football is here! Divisional Round playoff games are upon us and we've got the road map on how to make money on this week's games. We'll break down each of the four matchups this weekend -- Bengals vs. Titans (4:38), 49ers vs. Packers (13:22), Rams vs. Buccaneers (25:35) and...
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Wild Card Recap | WCG Invitational Scoring Update, Final Thoughts on Playoff Losers And San Francisco Superfan Aaron Pont on The Niners Upset Win
After a Super Wild Card Weekend that wasn't so super if you didn't bet on home favorites, we give some love to the playoff losers for the AFC (5:58) and NFC (38:51). We've also got an update on the West Coast Gamblers Invitational Fantasy Playoff Challenge where Ryan Hurd has pulled out to an…
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How To Bet Super Wild Card Weekend | MFK of Coaching Vacancies, Best Bets for the Weekend, Moneyline Parlay Contest & Student vs. Master Teaser Challenge
Super Wild Card Weekend is here! Let's make some money. First, we'll break down the current coaching vacancies in the NFL with an MFK* (3:26). Then, we'll go game by game through Super Wild Card Weekend and share our bets along the way for Raiders-Bengals (18:41), Patriots-Bills (26:20),...
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The Inaugural WCG Fantasy Invitational w/ Ryan Hurd, Chris Dell & Craig Hoffman
To kick off the NFL playoffs, we debut the inaugural West Coast Gamblers Invitational, a fantasy football playoff challenge that will test the skills of even the most veteran fantasy players. Four competitors will draft teams of 10 players from the 14 teams in the NFL playoffs, but there's a…
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How To Bet NFL Week 18 | National Championship Bets, Sunday Night Locks & The Thrilling Finale of King of the Coast
A wise man probably once said you shouldn't bet the final week of the NFL season. Wisdom be damned, we're betting it anyway. But before we do, we've got bets on Georgia vs. Alabama for the National Championship game in college football (4:37). Then it's on to the NFL and our Sunday Night Locks…
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Week 17 Recap | Recapping Postgame Press Conference Fireworks, Dr. Dangles, How To Make Last Minute Money On NFL Awards & Gravestones
A couple of NFL coaches weren't in the mood to talk after last week -- we'll rank their postgame press conferences (9:12). Then, we've got a wild conclusion to Dr. Dangles where the wheels come completely off of someone's bus (18:08). Plus, there are still a few regular season awards that aren't...
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How To Bet NFL Week 17 | CFB Playoff Picks, Sunday Night Locks & King of the Coast
COVID be damned! We're still here and King of the Coast couldn't be closer as we give you the guide to betting Week 17 of NFL action. With no Thursday Night Football this week and College Football Playoff action this Friday, we've each got a pick for one of the two semifinal games on tap --...
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Week 16 Recap | NFL New Year's Resolutions, Dr. Dangles & Gravestones
This week, we recap another wild week in the NFL including the Chargers surprising loss to Houston, the Patriots coming up short against Buffalo, and Joey Burrow's record-setting performance for the Bengals (5:07). Then, on Dr. Dangles, Drue learns the value of not betting on teams without…
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How To Bet NFL Week 16 | Thursday Night Leans, Gravestones, Sunday Night Locks & King of the Coast
Week 16 of NFL action is here and we've got the complete guide to betting this weekend's slate of football. We've got Thursday Night Leans for 49ers-Titans (3:49), a special Thursday edition of Gravestones thanks to this week's Tuesday games (10:07), Sunday Night Locks for WFT-Cowboys (14:52)…
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NFL Week 15 Recap | Revisiting Season-Long Win Totals and Dr. Dangles
With the 2021 NFL season in its twilight weeks, we look back on the season-long win total bets we placed over the summer for the AFC (10:04) and the NFC (38:49). Plus, Tony Squares is getting into fights with football analytics Twitter (26:37) and Schaefer the Sharp explains why he doesn't want…
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How To Bet NFL Week 15 | Thursday Night Leans, Gravestones, Sunday Night Locks, and King of the Coast
We're back to help you bet Week 15 of NFL action! We've got Thursday Night Leans for a pivotal division matchup with major playoff implications between the Chiefs and Chargers (5:18), a "better late than never" edition of Gravestones where we take out our aggression from last week's sad showing...
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How To Bet NFL Week 14 | Thursday Night Leans, Sunday Night Locks & King of the Coast
Tony Squares, Dangles, and Schaefer the Sharp are here to walk you through how to bet the NFL in Week 14. Before we dive into our bets for this week, we take a quick look at why the Texans cut linebacker Zach Cunningham, the NFL's leading tackler from last year (4:10). We've got leans for…
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NFL Week 13 Recap | MFK of Division Leaders, Dr. Dangles & Gravestones
After a wild and windy Monday night game between the Patriots and Bills, Drue, Tony, and Dangles recap New England's nearly pass-less win and MFK the eight division leaders to suss out who is for real and who isn't built to last (2:09). Plus, Tony Squares surprises Dr. Dangles this week with a…
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How to Bet NFL Week 13 | Thursday Night Leans, The Return of Big Scary Man Guy, Sunday Night Locks & King of the Coast
Pat Kearns a.k.a Big Scary Man Guy is back this week to gloat about his Bengals who completed their Quest For Seven and help us make some bets on Cincy's game against the Chargers this weekend (8:56). And it's our Thursday show which means we're mapping out how to bet the NFL in Week 13 with...
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NFL Week 12 Recap | Remembering Our Friend John Carlin, Futures on Teams to Make/Miss Playoffs, Dr. Dangles & Gravestones
Over the Thanksgiving break, we received the sad news that our friend John Carlin lost his battle with ALS and passed away at age 58. Without John, our podcast wouldn't be here today, so we take some time this week to remember and thank him (1:14). Then, while it may be Week 13 of the NFL season,...
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How To Bet Thanksgiving NFL and The Match w/Diamond Dave Essler
Turkey day is upon us and the games are quite crappy. Schaefer the Sharp and Tony Squares dive into some ways to win money and avoid your family this Thursday. Dave Essler joins the pod to talk about Bryson vs Brooks taking place Friday afternoon and nearly kills Tony Squares in the process. Lots...
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How To Bet NFL Week 11 | Home Field Advantage, Thursday Night Leans, Sunday Night Locks & King of the Coast
Wanna know how to bet Week 11 of the NFL? Look no further! We've got all the bets you need to make money on football this weekend. On this week's show, Dangles shares some research he's been doing on how much home field advantage really matters this NFL season (3:14). Plus, we've got Thursday…
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NFL Week 10 Recap | Popcorn Ratings For Week 11 Games With Playoff Implications, Dr. Dangles & Gravestones
This week, we've got popcorn previews of some games this week with major playoff implications, including Bengals-Raiders, Colts-Bills, Packers-Vikings, Cardinals-Seahawks, and Cowboys-Chiefs. Plus, on Dr. Dangles Schaefer the Sharp tries to shake a three week betting slump and as always, on...
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How To Bet NFL Week 10 | Thursday Night Leans, Hot Potatoes, Sunday Night Locks & King of the Coast
It's a bounce back week for the WCG boys as they look to get right after some bad beats in Week 9 thanks to the underperforming Bills and Cowboys. Tony Squares debuts the first ever Thursday night teaser during Thursday Night Leans, we'll give you our "stay away" games of the week on Hot Potato,...
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NFL Week 9 Recap + NCAA Preview w/ Tate Frazier | Season-long Futures Check-In, Dr. Dangles & Gravestones
We're officially halfway through the 2021 NFL season, which means it's time to check in on the season-long bets we made before the start of the year and see what hit, what won't, and what's still up in the air. Plus, college hoops tip off their season tonight and we've got college basketball guru...
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How To Bet NFL Week 9 | Rodgers Talk, Thursday Night Leans, Sunday Night Locks & King of the Coast
With the news of Aaron Rodgers COVID diagnosis, we look at what his absence means for bettors on the Packers-Chiefs game. Then it's Thursdays as usual with WCG -- we'll take on the Thursday Night Game between the Jets and Colts (and yes, we have a Mike White bet for you), handicap Sunday night's...
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NFL Week 8 Recap | Austin Huff Talks Derrick Henry Injury, MFK of Wildcard Contenders, Dr. Dangles, and Gravestones
Tennessee Titans fans woke up on Monday morning to their worst nightmare -- news that Derrick Henry is slated to miss multiple weeks with a broken bone in his foot. We'll get instant reaction from friend of the show and Titan Up Podcast Host Austin Huff. Plus, as we near the official halfway mark...
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How To Bet NFL Week 8 | Thursday Night Leans, Sunday Night Locks, Stay Away Games, & King of the Coast
What do you do with a hot potato? That's the question we're answering this week as we introduce the brand new, fresh from your microwave oven segment "Hot Potato" aka our stay away game of the week. And as always, our Thursday show means a fully loaded baked potato of bets you can take to the…
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NFL Week 7 Recap | Nicknaming The NFL's Most Boringly-Named Backup QB, Week 8 Excite-O-Meter, Dr. Dangles, and Gravestones
The NFL's most boringly-named backup saw action this weekend for the Jets after starter Zach Wilson got hurt and is expected to miss some time. This week, the boys try to help out the Jets' now-starting quarterback Mike White by coming up with a cool nickname for him that's sure to stick. Or not....
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How To Bet NFL Week 7 | Thursday Night Leans, Sunday Night Locks, and King of the Coast
Another week of NFL action means another slate of bets from the West Coast Gamblers and we have a new leader in the King of the Coast clubhouse. This week, we'll tackle the football implications of the ongoing trade discussions that could send Deshaun Watson to Miami and Tua Tagovailoa to...
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NFL Week 6 Recap | Ryan Hurd, QB Acting Awards, Dr. Dangles & Gravestones
This week, certified country music star and friend of the show Ryan Hurd drops by to talk about the release of his debut solo album Pelago -- we'll find out what that means and pitch Ryan on a music video idea for one of the songs on the record. Plus, we hand out awards to the best (and worst) QB...
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How To Bet NFL Week 6 | Thursday Leans, The London Lolly: Leg 2, Sunday Night Locks, and King of the Coast
Week 6 is here and the West Coast Gamblers are back with another slate of picks to help make you money this NFL Sunday. We've got leans for the Thursday night tilt between Tompa Bay and Philly, the West End Gamblers return for some high tea and bets on a putrid London matchup between Jacksonville...
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NFL Week 5 Recap | Biggest Disappointments, WNBA Expert Matt Ellentuck On The Finals, Dr. Dangles & Gravestones
Another week of making you money for the West Coast Gamblers is in the book and we're back to recap Week 5 NFL action, including our takes on the most disappointing units so far this NFL season. Plus, the Gaming Society's Head of Editorial and WNBA expert Matt Ellentuck joins us to preview the…
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How To Bet NFL Week 5 | Thursday Leans, Sunday Locks, The London Lolly, and King of the Coast
Week 5 is here and the WCG crew has another full slate of bets to give out so you can make money on NFL action this weekend. This week, we give out quarter mark grades for each of the guys, we'll hand out some player props in the Thursday night game between the Rams and Seahawks, share our Sunday...
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NFL Week 4 Recap | Chris Myers, Mystery Teams, Dr. Dangles, and Gravestones
Fox Sports play-by-play announcer and broadcaster extraordinaire Chris Myers is back on the show this week to talk about calling the Cardinals-Rams shootout this weekend and share whether he thinks some of this year's surprise teams like the Panthers, Cardinals and Bengals are for real. Plus, the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the West Coast's premiere sports betting podcast! Join Drue "Schaefer The Sharp" Crookston, Matthew "Dangles" Dangelantonio, and Tony "Squares" Cavallo as they compete against the bookie and each other in various gambling challenges across sports, with a heavy focus on NFL betting during football season. With deep analysis, special guests, and competitive games, you'll know why they call this the best podcast west of the Mississippi. So, buckle up them chinstraps, crack open a beer and let us make you some money. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! A proud member of the Evergreen Podcasts Network.
*Theme music - S.Freebird streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and all around the world @Axioma_Fidelis
*Tile artwork & logo - Brian "The Ballerina" Balzerini
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Welcome to the West Coast's premiere sports betting podcast! Join Drue "Schaefer The Sharp" Crookston, Matthew "Dangles" Dangelantonio, and Tony "Squares" Cavallo as they compete against the bookie and each other in various gambling challenges across sports, with a heavy focus on NFL betting during...
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