How has the NFL become a 12-month-a-year business? How big are American sports betting partnerships going to become? Was the Jontay Porter scandal a good thing for the NBA? Today's guest is Huddle Up newsletter kingpin and social media maven Joe Pompliano, a sports business expert with strong opinions on all these questions and more. He joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk NFL schedule release, the booming financial pathway of pro sports leagues thanks to private equity, the global reach of American sports leagues and so much more.



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How has the NFL become a 12-month-a-year business? How big are American sports betting partnerships going to become? Was the Jontay Porter scandal a good thing for the NBA? Today's guest is Huddle Up newsletter kingpin and social media maven Joe Pompliano, a sports business expert with strong opinions on all these questions and more. He joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk NFL schedule release, the booming financial pathway of pro sports leagues thanks to private equity, the global reach of American sports leagues and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Action Network hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz return on this long-running sports betting podcast for yet another season. With Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams in tow, the crew discusses the latest NFL news and notes, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way! With interviews that run the gamut of beat writers, doctors, psychics and more, plant your flag with us for pop culture deep dives, betting analysis and a lot of laughs. From the thrills and chills of the NFL season, to the highs and lows of the NFL Draft and everything in between, The Favorites is your best bet for NFL fun every week of the year. 

Action Network hosts Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz return on this long-running sports betting podcast for yet another season. With Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams in tow, the crew discusses the latest NFL news and notes, craft winning wagers, and have a lot of fun along the way! With interviews that run the gamut of beat writers, doctors, psychics and more, plant your flag with us for pop culture deep dives, betting analysis and a lot of laughs. From the thrills and chills of the NFL season, to the highs and lows of the NFL Draft and everything in between, The Favorites is your best bet for NFL fun every week of the year.&nbsp;

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The Business of the NFL with Joe Pompliano

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The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the first weekend of the NFL regular season, what took them by surprise and what they plan to not overreact to going forward. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 2 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 1 as the Denver Broncos head to Kansas City to take on the division rival Chiefs on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites. 

The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! 

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The Favorites is back! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz react to the weekend that was in the NFL and bring receipts from the good, the bad and the ugly. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the first weekend of the NFL regular season, what took them by surprise and what they plan to not overreact to going forward. Plus, Action Network's Director of Research, Evan Abrams brings us his takeaways, stats and trends before getting his primer for Week 2 started. Finally, the crew discusses the Diva of the Week and give out a parlay for the last game in NFL Week 1 as the Denver Broncos head to Kansas City to take on the division rival Chiefs on Monday Night Football. All that and more right here on The Favorites.&nbsp;
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Divas, Receipts & Overreactions | NFL Week 1 Recap & MNF Preview

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NFL fans and bettors got to dip their toes in the 2026 NFL Season last night as the Seattle Seahawks repeat their Super Bowl success beating the New England Patriots yet again. The Favorites is back to react to that game and look ahead to the upcoming Sunday slate of games. Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcomes John Jastremski to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup and how they'll be looking to bet them. Plus, the football doc from Sports Injury Central, Dr. David Chao, joins the show to discuss injury reports and more. Tune in for a full NFL Week 1 preview right here on The Favorites! 

10:25 - INJURIES WITH DR CHAO

25:45 - NO SAINTS AT DET LIONS

29:40 - CLE BROWNS AT JAX JAGUARS

34:10 - CHI BEARS AT CAR PANTHERS

36:40 - ATL FALCONS AT PIT STEELERS

40:16 - BAL RAVENS AT IND COLTS

44:08 - TB BUCCANEERS AT CIN BENGALS

46:41 - BUF BILLS AT HOU TEXANS

48:42 - NYJ JETS AT TEN TITANS 

49:33 - WAS COMMANDERS AT PHI EAGLES

52:00 - ARI CARDINALS AT LAC CHARGERS

53:05 - MIA DOLPHINS AT LV RAIDERS

55:35 - GB PACKERS AT GB VIKINGS

57:36 - DAL COWBOYS AT NYG GIANTS

The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! 

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NFL fans and bettors got to dip their toes in the 2026 NFL Season last night as the Seattle Seahawks repeat their Super Bowl success beating the New England Patriots yet again. The Favorites is back to react to that game and look ahead to the upcoming Sunday slate of games. Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz welcomes John Jastremski to the show to go game-by-game and break down each matchup and how they'll be looking to bet them. Plus, the football doc from Sports Injury Central, Dr. David Chao, joins the show to discuss injury reports and more. Tune in for a full NFL Week 1 preview right here on The Favorites!&nbsp;
10:25 - INJURIES WITH DR CHAO
25:45 - NO SAINTS AT DET LIONS
29:40 - CLE BROWNS AT JAX JAGUARS
34:10 - CHI BEARS AT CAR PANTHERS
36:40 - ATL FALCONS AT PIT STEELERS
40:16 - BAL RAVENS AT IND COLTS
44:08 - TB BUCCANEERS AT CIN BENGALS
46:41 - BUF BILLS AT HOU TEXANS
48:42 - NYJ JETS AT TEN TITANS&nbsp;
49:33 - WAS COMMANDERS AT PHI EAGLES
52:00 - ARI CARDINALS AT LAC CHARGERS
53:05 - MIA DOLPHINS AT LV RAIDERS
55:35 - GB PACKERS AT GB VIKINGS
57:36 - DAL COWBOYS AT NYG GIANTS
The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long!&nbsp;
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Check out <a href="https://sicscore.com/">Sports Injury Central</a> and use promo code ACTION for a free week!&nbsp;
Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/pricing?intcmp=shows">Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!</a>

NFL Week 1 Preview, Picks & Injuries

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The NFL regular season is officially here and The Favorites is back for some real life, meaningful football! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for a quick Wednesday Night Football and Thursday Night Football preview as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off in a Super Bowl rematch and the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams head to Australia. Together they analyze the teams, coaches and matchups and craft the most exciting and sweat inducing wagers you'll want to tail. Alongside Director of Research Evan Abrams, the crew gets deep in the weeds of the NFL being officially back with two early week, stand-alone games! So tune in for sides, totals, and props in those games, plus some other news and notes around the league!

The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long! 

Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!

The NFL regular season is officially here and The Favorites is back for some real life, meaningful football! Action Network duo Kendra Middleton and Brandon Kravitz team up for a quick Wednesday Night Football and Thursday Night Football preview as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off in a Super Bowl rematch and the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams head to Australia. Together they analyze the teams, coaches and matchups and craft the most exciting and sweat inducing wagers you'll want to tail. Alongside Director of Research Evan Abrams, the crew gets deep in the weeds of the NFL being officially back with two early week, stand-alone games! So tune in for sides, totals, and props in those games, plus some other news and notes around the league!
The Favorites will hit your podcast feeds every Monday and Thursday this season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing all year long!&nbsp;
Check out the Action Network App and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/pricing?intcmp=shows">Get $20 off an annual subscription with promo code POD20 here!</a>

Super Bowl Rematch & NFL Down Under | NFL Week 1

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