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Today we have a classic episode of the show for you! Shortly after the creation of the Action Network and the Supreme Court's repeal of PASPA, Chad Millman sat down with his old chum Colin Cowherd for a freewheeling conversation back in the summer of 2018. They talk about the future of sports betting contest, why Colin despises too many choices, how to build a TV show that gets ratings, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Friday inside Madison Square Garden thousands of rowdy spectators and 16 world-class professional athletes will kick off an event often called "Sports' Biggest Party." The bet365 U.S. Darts Masters is one of several wild events held by the PDC across the world. These are known for their almost unheard of levels of raucous excitement and a carnival-like atmosphere, as well as being an incredibly popular betting event globally. Joining the show today is guest Benjamin Leander, a Danish darts betting expert, who helps Action Network host Chad Millman understand the unique world of darts. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Thunder are NBA champions. Kevin Durant is a Houston Rocket. And the 2025 NBA Draft is Wednesday night. So much is happening in the world of basketball, and here to break it all down with Action Network host Chad Millman are Brandon Anderson and Bryan Fonseca of the BUCKETS Podcast. Together they discuss the ravaged Eastern Conference, the potential of a Thunder dynasty, their top bets for the NBA Draft and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Simon on vacation in jolly old England, Action Network host Chad Millman is joined by producer Matt Mitchell for another episode highlights great characters and moments in the wild history of gambling. Today Chad tells a story about criminal enterprises in Lexington, and Matt shares the story of the first American gambling syndicate, and a man called "history's most notorious big money gambler." #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA Finals have reached a boiling point, with the Oklahoma City Thunder up 3-2. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are on the precipice of cashing their OKC-in-six series bet from last episode. The series moves back to Indiana for Game 6 on Thursday night, following a big Thunder win on Sunday. Back with us to discuss all things betting in this series and beyond, the host of Action’s NBA betting podcast BUCKETS, the effervescent Matt Moore. We also get some talk about Kevin Durant, future NBA free agents, and so much more. #Volume  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are joined by producer Matt Mitchell for a very special salute to fathers episode of the show. The trio share stories about their respective fathers, and remember a very memorable Father's Day 61 years ago at Shea Stadium. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA Finals are knotted at one game apiece, with the Pacers shocking the Thunder with a Game 1 buzzer beater. The Thunder enacted their revenge in a Game 2 blowout, leaving Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter questioning how best to bet the series moving forward.  Today, back to discuss all things betting in the NBA Finals is the host of Action’s NBA betting podcast BUCKETS, the effervescent Matt Moore. Together the trio breaks down how they seee the rest of the NBA Finals playing out, what bets still hold value, and how to properly pronounce the word "subsequent." #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By now, most people know The Simpsons is the longest-running primetime scripted show in American TV history. And for fans of the show (and those engaged in pop culture generally) there are many examples of the iconic show correctly prediction the future, including the worlds of politics and sports. Today Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome on two entertainment veterans and brother with deep ties to the show. Joel Cohen has worked on the show for decades and has written nearly 40 episodes. His brother Robert Cohen wrote Flaming Moe's, one of the show's most beloved episodes, and is a veteran of many successful Hollywood writers rooms. Together the group discusses the passionate, often ridiculous gambling culture among TV writers, how the show does or does not predict the future, and so much more. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder square off in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 taking place Thursday night in OKC. The Pacers are significant underdogs, with prevailing wisdom predicting an easy path to a ring for the Thunder. But looks can be deceiving, especially when gambling is involved. So Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome back NBA expert Matt Moore, who dives deep into this matchup and delivers a number of enticing ways to bet the series. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beloved broadcaster Jason Benetti joins the show today, telling some terrific stories to Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Jason is the television voice of the Detroit Tigers, a national broadcaster for Fox Sports and the owner of the hardest workin' vocal cords in the business. Together the boys discuss his favorite college football moment, life on the road as a MLB announcer, and so much more. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.