Eggs & Space
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEggs & Space is a sports and American culture podcast with a strong NFL bent. Tune in for fast-moving, thoughtful, and beyond-the-obvious conversations between Tony Manganaro and an array of talented guests. Contact Tony at [email protected].
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Episodes
Oscars Preview! The Best Movies of 2023
March 05, 2024 04:04 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBTony is joined by Marcus Gorman and Thomas Manganaro as they share enthusiasm for Killers of the Flower Moon (1:59), Maestro (11:25), Oppenheimer (19:04), The Zone of Interest (29:16), Past Lives (36:21), American Fiction (39:28), The Holdovers (44:33), Poor Things (52:37), Anatomy of a Fall (59:35), Barbie (1:08:10), plus hopes for Oscars winners and movies not nominated that you must watch! (1:13:37)
Betting Super Bowl 58: Taylor Swift Over/Unders, Gatorade Color, MVP, Yardage Props, and More!
February 09, 2024 03:13 - 42 minutes - 24.5 MBTony and Noah do a deep-dive on the big game, cautioning against a high-scoring affair (and red gatorade) and finding moon-shot bets valuable: Noah Gray, you say? Brock Purdy over rushing yards? They also recap their emotions on the championship games and wrap up this always-entertaining NFL season.
It's the Playoffs; Let's Bet On It
January 11, 2024 03:24 - 50 minutes - 28.4 MBTony and Noah analyze the six wildcard matchups plus make their favorite longshot odds for the weekend and best future bets for the NFC, AFC, and Superbowl. Spoiler alert: don’t take the Eagles.
Revisiting '23 Predictions and Tackling Week 18 Lines
January 03, 2024 18:01 - 47 minutes - 30.2 MBTony and ET Thomas listen to their "hot takes" from August and talk NFL playoff and offseason predictions; then, at 27:19, Tony tackles the difficult Week 18 spreads in what's always a challenging betting week.
Week 17 Picks!
December 28, 2023 15:26 - 17 minutes - 14.5 MBTony likes the Lions, Patriots, Cards and many other underdogs in the NFL's penultimate week.
Happy Holidays and Take the Ravens
December 21, 2023 19:23 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBTony breaks down the Week 16 schedule and picks all the games against the spread. Don't be afraid of the heavy Bills line; trust Miami at home; and root for Lamar to upset San Fran.
Mahomes Outburst, Fantasy Playoffs, and Week 15 Lines!
December 13, 2023 01:04 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBWith four weeks left of the regular season, Tony and Tyler guess the spreads and offer analysis of all 16 games!
Week 14 Picks
December 07, 2023 21:20 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MBTony goes through all the Week 14 games! He's high on many favorites but likes Bills and Broncos upsets.... and maybe for the Pats to keep things close tonight.
Week 13 Picks
December 01, 2023 02:42 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBTony and Noah like the Colts, Chargers, Lions, Eagles and others this week, and consider the Buffalo Bills' longshot Superbowl odds, all while tackling the full Week 13 slate.
Happy Thanksgiving and Take the Jets +10
November 22, 2023 19:12 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MBTony quickly analyzes all 16 games in Week 12, starting with the Thanksgiving Trifecta. Enjoy your family, but also enjoy ignoring them and rooting for Tim Boyle on Friday!
Superbowl Rematch and Week 11 Picks!
November 17, 2023 03:35 - 44 minutes - 26 MBTony and Stefan preview Eagles/Chiefs on MNF then at 17:00 go through the Sunday slate, picking every game against the spread then offering a golden moonshot bet!
NFL Draft Lottery? Plus: Week 10 Picks!
November 09, 2023 16:52 - 23 minutes - 19.3 MBTony explores an NFL Draft Lottery and picks all 14 games against the spread: the Lions and Niners are underappreciated favorites, and the Broncos can win outright!
I'm Sensing a Repeat Superbowl! Plus: Week 9 Picks
November 02, 2023 16:30 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBTony talks some big-picture stuff then unveils his Week 9 picks against the spread. He's especially excited about bounce-back games for the Steelers and Chiefs and trusting Daniel Jones in Las Vegas.
Week 8 Picks!
October 27, 2023 02:13 - 42 minutes - 24.8 MBTony and Noah make their Week 8 spread picks, agreeing on the Colts, Vikings, Patriots, and more. Beware of underdogs as a general rule but definitely bet on Baltimore and Detroit this week!
It's Fantasy Hell Week
October 17, 2023 13:14 - 22 minutes - 19.2 MBTony analyzes the early Week 7 lines (jump on the Bucs and 49ers!) for Fantasy and Survivor Hell Week! Also, fuck the Jets.
Superbowl Predictions and Week 6 Picks
October 12, 2023 02:15 - 41 minutes - 24.6 MBTony and Noah project some long-term analysis onto the ‘23 season and make their picks against the Week 6 lines: don’t be afraid of heavy favorites this time, and don’t overreact to some Week 5 developments (e.g. Bears winning, Cowboys losing).
Week 5 Picks
October 05, 2023 13:32 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MBTony (37-24 against the spread!) looks at Week 5: take the Bears +5.5 tonight, the Dolphins in another blowout, the Saints in New England, the Cards at home, the Packers in Vegas, and more.
Week 4: Back the Steelers and Vikings on the Road!
September 26, 2023 13:01 - 24 minutes - 21.1 MBTony takes an early look at the Week 4 lines while suggesting intriguing parlays and spread picks across the board.
Best Bets for Week 3
September 22, 2023 02:03 - 38 minutes - 22.5 MBTony and Noah make Moneyline and spread picks on all Week 3 matchups: the favorites will win, but beware of the backdoor cover! And incorporate all Bellichick vs. Zach Wilson bets into your parlays.
Week 2 Predictions: Back Zach Wilson on the Road!
September 14, 2023 13:23 - 28 minutes - 24.1 MBTony goes heavy on underdogs in the always difficult-to-guage Week 2.
Week 1 Predictions
September 05, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThe NFL Season is here!! In this episode, Tony and Tyler Scowcroft pick all the games against the spread and discuss "odd" odds from Moneylines to over/unders. Go heavy on the Lions, Jaguars, Ravens, Eagles, and Bills!
2023 Fantasy Football Preview!
August 23, 2023 23:15 - 52 minutes - 28.2 MBTony and Commanders fan Anton Matytsin dissect the running backs, wide receivers, quarterbacks, and (kinda) tight ends you should target in your upcoming draft! They also discuss what makes 2023 an unusual year for fantasy and some general criteria for succeeding and flunking at being a manager.
Eight Bold Predictions for the NFL Season
August 08, 2023 16:39 - 56 minutes - 30 MBTony accurately forecasts the future alongside ET Thomas in this NFL season preview! Who wins the Super Bowl? What fantasy player becomes the obvious #1 in ‘24 drafts? Who wins Coach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year? What future odds look enticing? Tune in for analysis of (nearly) all 32 teams.
Betting on the NFL in June! One Division at a Time
June 20, 2023 13:17 - 36 minutes - 22.1 MBTony and fellow Eagles fan Noah Swann talk Birds first (their schedule and possible roster concerns), then analyze every division winner’s odds while unfolding solid parlays for the ‘23 season. Noah suggests stacking parlays with favorites while Tony is intrigued by the Giants, Seahawks, Rams, Colts, and Chargers.
Why You Should Play Chess
June 16, 2023 01:01 - 44 minutes - 24.7 MBDo it, now! Tony and Ben discuss the exhilarating reasons to play the greatest board game in history (whether you’re a novice or expert). In an era when “focusing on something feels like a luxury,” playing chess is a fascinating and joyful way to spend your time. Ben also enlightens Tony on the “true roles” of all seven pieces and multiple game strategies.
For NFL Episodes, Follow Tony’s “Eagles Tuesdays” Podcast!
September 06, 2022 21:17 - 55 seconds - 739 KBTony is migrating to “Eagles Tuesdays” Podcast, a weekly show previewing every single NFL game (episodes will mirror last fall’s Eggs & Space episodes with many familiar guests!) Stay on Eggs & Space for movie, TV, and sports-at-large content! Eagles Tuesdays RSS.com: https://rss.com/podcasts/eaglestuesdays/ Eagles Tuesdays Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eagles-tuesdays/id1643334493 Eagles Tuesdays Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gUsszhHtK5eApdK5gpHn1
It's Not Too Early for Week 1
August 29, 2022 12:55 - 22 minutes - 18.8 MBTony has no interest in waiting till next week to predict all 16 results of the NFL's Week 1. Highlights: the Seahawks are sad; the Bears are better than expected; the Chiefs and Packers prove doubters wrong on the road; and you want to invest in the Pennsylvania Parlay.
Pickett, Pickens, Tomlin, & Hard Knocks
August 17, 2022 13:05 - 29 minutes - 19.7 MBTony and Ben discuss the many surprising appeals of Pittsburgh and the value of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series.
Eagles: Superbowl Champs or “DreamTeam” Busts?
July 24, 2022 18:59 - 27 minutes - 16.3 MBAre the Eagles overrated or underrated following their bonanza offseason? Tony and Stefan discuss Jalen’s struggles; fantasy advice on AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert; a radically improved defense; and why sleeping on the “Commies” and the rest of the division may be unwise.
They Might Be Giants
July 16, 2022 17:30 - 41 minutes - 24 MBTony and Dan Fahrer opt for optimism in their analysis of the ‘22 New York Giants; they also make fantasy football and NFC East predictions for the upcoming season.
No Tyreek, No Problem?
July 10, 2022 22:33 - 32 minutes - 19.8 MBTony checks out the Kansas sports scene as he and Leisl Sackschewsky discuss Andy’s reign, going to in-person games, the Royals uniforms, and the Chiefs' odds of dominating a frightful AFC West and winning the Superbowl after Tyreek Hill’s departure.
A World Without Sports
June 15, 2022 21:47 - 49 minutes - 30.5 MBIf it’s just a game, why do we care so much? In this episode, Tony, Ben and Carolyn tackle a loaded question: why sports fandom is so essential to our lives and to the human condition. They discuss topics related to religion, community, politics, celebrity, ritual, competitiveness, risk, humor, and why you can’t really replace sports fandom with anything else.
How Good is The Godfather?
May 30, 2022 14:36 - 41 minutes - 22.9 MBTony, Stevi Costa, and Marcus Gorman try to punch holes in a classic but can’t– in analyzing The Godfather Part I after a fresh rewatch, they discuss multiple non-obvious reasons why the film is still fascinating – and fun – on its 50th anniversary.
The Only Good Poker Movie
May 20, 2022 20:54 - 50 minutes - 31.3 MBPoker is great. Movies are great. But only one film captures Texas Hold Em’s mass appeal: the period piece “Rounders” (1998). In this episode, Tony, Ben, and Eric Vallee discuss poker’s allure on the American imagination; what “Rounders” gets right and wrong about the game; tips on what poker’s really about; why “Rounders” is also brilliant in depicting the dark sides of gambling; John Malkovich’s performance; reasons the film has aged poorly; and more.
Save Some for the Fish, Brady
May 12, 2022 22:22 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBTony, Eric and Tyler debate about Brady’s future career on FOX; the best/worst qualities of broadcasters; Ryan Tannehill’s nightmarish offseason; the 2022 Colts; Pickett & Pickens; the cratering Seattle fan base; New England’s “strange” draft strategy; the Cards’ Hollywood trade; NFL scheduling intrigues; and more!
Eagles Draft Preview and Top 15 Prospects
April 27, 2022 16:30 - 42 minutes - 24.7 MBTony and Stefan Hoza analyze best-and-worst case scenarios for the Birds’ pivotal first round, including the high likelihoods of trades; they also survey the top wideouts and defensive players more broadly.
NFL Mailbag!
April 25, 2022 22:03 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBTony, Tyler Scowcroft, and Eric Thomas debate a bunch of football topics, from projecting 2023 conference winners to ranking the worst uniforms to gauging the depression of Seahawks fans, not to mention hot takes on Deebo, the Jets, Russell Wilson, the Dolphins, “Sauce”, and more.
2022 NFL Draft Preview
April 16, 2022 18:29 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBTony does a LIVE mock draft for all 32 positions then takes a deep breath. Among the highlights: Seahawks don’t take a boring lineman; Saints give Winston a deep threat; Packers phenomenally improve their defense; Steelers find their QB; Lions do something stupid; Bills find their missing piece; and more!
The Best Movies of 2021
March 17, 2022 17:51 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBTony, Thomas, and Marcus aren’t shy about their love of movies and for this season’s Oscar contenders: they debate the merits of The Power of the Dog (01:15), Belfast (10:42), Don’t Look Up (21:31), Drive My Car (28:21), King Richard (36:20), CODA (43:23), West Side Story (49:42), Dune (1:00:52), Licorice Pizza (1:06:25), Nightmare Alley (1:17:58), and other personal favorites ignored by the Academy (1:25:13). Spoiler: we like Steven Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson, a lot.
NFL QB Movement and Free Agency
March 15, 2022 13:49 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MBTony analyzes the new QB landscape – including the Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz trades – and every significant free agency move thus far! Also, fill out that March Madness bracket!
Why Do People Climb Mountains?
March 08, 2022 23:07 - 32 minutes - 23.5 MBTony interviews mountaineering enthusiasts Michelle Labrecque and Jeff Haller about summiting Rainier and other high-altitude adventures. Do you care about food? What if you have a fear of heights? What’s it like feeling like an ant? Why can the experience NOT be captured in photos? But ultimately: what’s the appeal?
Blue or Orange Gatorade??? The Greatest Superbowl Preview
February 07, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutes - 24.7 MBTony and Stefan literally listen to their August predictions; reflect on Tom Brady’s career; comment on the Washington “Commanders”; react to the Chiefs and 49ers meltdowns; and offer their best Superbowl PROP BETS, including: will the Gatorade be blue or orange? Who will win MVP? Will a cigar be on the TV screen?
Best Football Weekend Ever?
January 25, 2022 17:49 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MBTony and Eric exclaim unintelligibly about Bills-Chiefs, Rams-Bucs, Niners-Pack, and Bengals-Titans. They also look toward Championship weekend and predict outcomes, while disagreeing on what they’d prefer to see out of the Superbowl. Also: best new name for the Washington Football Team?
See Ya Later, Bad Teams
January 18, 2022 18:15 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBTony previews four bound-to-be awesome matchups while recapping the six goofy wildcard games.
Eagles Beat Tampa! And Other Bold Picks
January 13, 2022 21:17 - 43 minutes - 26.1 MBTony and Stefan GO BOLD and predict this year's Superbowl matchup and Wildcard results against the spread while also analyzing all 14 playoff teams minus the Packers.
Who’s Got Motivation!?!?
January 06, 2022 20:26 - 19 minutes - 14.9 MBTony approaches Week 18 with caution in the last regular season preview. Plus: Brandon Staley’s not kneeling on the ball for a deliberate tie.
RIP John Madden; Plus, Week 17 Picks!
December 30, 2021 13:28 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBTony recalls Madden’s unique talents as a communicator and picks the odds for the regular season’s penultimate week.
Get Boosted and Take the Underdogs
December 22, 2021 17:39 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MBWith Omicron causing breakthrough infections, Tony thinks NFL fans should quit blaming individual players and teams for testing positive: this is a new variant with different consequences. He also suggests jumping on underdogs early in the week, including the Lions, Giants, Panthers, Steelers, and WFT.
Who Wants to Play in Lambeau?
December 15, 2021 00:31 - 48 minutes - 40.4 MBTony and Tyler Scowcroft pick the Week 15 games while discussing the NFC’s new #1 seed, a beautiful Niners-Bengals game, Jonathan Taylor, Dan Campbell, Mac Jones, and more!
Hurts, The Mustache, or Someone Else?
December 07, 2021 19:52 - 1 hour - 45 MBTony and Stefan Hoza do a deep-dive on the Eagles QB situation and the entire team’s future! Then, starting at 33:45, they analyze the Week 14 matchups, and conclude with some thoughts on the ManningCast.