The Lion's Edge
488 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsBetMGM handicapping expert Chase Kiddy dives into sports betting every week with knowledgeable guests. We're talking college football, NFL, hoops, baseball, tennis and more, with lines provided by the BetMGM online sportsbook. Listen for betting strategies, weekly picks and thoughtful analysis.
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Andrew Doughty on College Football Playoff, Heisman
October 23, 2017 19:40 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB•Notre Dame •NC State •SEC •Big Ten •Ohio State •Penn State •Stanford •Bryce Love •Saquon Barkley •Baker Mayfield •Pac-12 •Big 12
Is it Notre Dame's Turn?
October 21, 2017 01:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJim Oxley and Jason A. Churchill discuss the two big games ogf the weekend and their potential college football playoff impact. •Penn State •Notre Dame •USC •Michigan •Tennessee •Butch Jones
The NFC is Wide Open for Rams, Eagles, Saints
October 16, 2017 22:48 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBJim Oxley and Jason A. Churchill talk about Aaron Rodgers' injury and the Atlanta Falcons' struggles -- is the NFC wide open after this weekend's action? Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers and Brett Hundley Atlanta Falcons Matt Ryan Philadelphia Eagles Minnesota Vikings Miami Dolphins New Orleans Saints Carolina Panthers New York Giants Detroit Lions
Upset Weekend Benefits Big 12, Big Ten & Notre Dame
October 16, 2017 21:01 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBJim Oxley and Jason A. Churchill talk the fallout from three top-10 undefeated teams losing this weekend -- which teams benefit most from Clemson, Washington and Washington State losing? Clemson Washington State Washington College Football Georgia North Carolina State Miami Penn State Ohio State Wisconsin Notre Dame
Notre Dame's Playoff Path & Two Heisman Frontrunners
October 15, 2017 06:18 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBJim Oxley and Jason A. Churchill talk Heisman frontrunners, the shaken Top 10 and Notre Dame's path to the playoff.
Lions, Raiders in Must-Win Scenarios and TCU is on Upset Watch
October 12, 2017 22:52 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB•Raiders in a must-win versus the Chargers? •The Lions can't give away a game in New Orleans if they want to keep up in the NFC North •No. 6 TCU is in Manhattan to face Kanas State: Upset City?
College Football Should Copy the NFL's 12-Team Playoff Format
October 11, 2017 22:34 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBJason A. Churchill suggests why college football should adopt a similar playoff format as the NFL, including the benefits and what it fixes.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, Ladies and Gentleman
October 09, 2017 19:50 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBJim, Colt and Jason discuss the wacky AFC South where the Jacksonville Jaguars sit atop the division at 3-2 and look like a legit threat. Also, the Eagles, Seahawks and Packers grab big wins and have division leads and the Panthers looked great versus Detroit. In college football, the rankings are out and the guys discuss the changes and pick the four best resumes among the top teams for a hypothetical College Football Playoff based on five weeks.
Two Big College Football Upsets Shake Up Top 10
October 08, 2017 12:11 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBColt, Jim & Jason dig deep into the domino effect of Oklahoma loss to Iowa State. TCU Oklahoma State Ohio State Jalen Hurts Alabama Washington Washington State Georgia Auburn Michigan Penn State
The Mystique of the SEC is Gone & the Most Meaningful & Interesting Games for Week 5 of the NFL
October 05, 2017 22:47 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBJason and Colt discuss whether or not the Mystique of the SEC is gone or just on hold, plus the most meaningful games in the NFL this weekend, and the most INTERESTING. Not necessarily one in the same. Also, we argue about Blake Bortles. Yeah, we're idiots.
The Group of 5 Elite -- UCF, USF, SDSU, Troy, Navy -- Are Legit
October 04, 2017 20:40 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJim Oxley and Jason A. Churchill discuss the Group of 5's best teams and their legitimate chances at a New Year's Six bowl this season.
Why Watson & the Texans are Real, the Patriots' Awful Defense & QB-Receiver Stats
October 02, 2017 19:39 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBJason, Jim and Colt discuss why the Houston Texans look like the heavy favorites in the AFC South, the awful defense being played by the New England Patriots through four games and some interesting QB-Receiver stats pulled from the data bank.
WSU as a Playoff Contender, The Big Ten's Path & Saquon's Heisman
October 01, 2017 04:15 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBColt, Jim & Jason discuss Washington State's win over USC and what it means for WSU's College Football Playoff chances, plus the Pac-12 versus the Big Ten and Big 12 for the final two spots. Also, it's early, but Saquon Barkley is the Heisman leader.
Bengals & Giants Odds to Make the Playoffs & Two Potential New Members of the CFP Conversation
September 28, 2017 21:54 - 1 hour - 65 MBJim, Jason and Colt discuss the pressure on the Bengals and Giants to avoid 0-4 -- with historical data to back it up -- if they want to make the NFL playoffs (30:04). Plus, the two biggest matchups Saturday could vault two more teams into the College Football Playoff discussion (START). And don't miss Colt's role casting of Rick Pitino for the Hollywood movie.
Let's Talk About Pac-12 After Dark
September 28, 2017 00:54 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBJason A. Churchill discusses why East Coast college football fans should stay up late this weekend, not ONCE, but TWICE.
Georgia is No Threat to Alabama and the Pac-12's New-Old Favorite
September 26, 2017 05:07 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBThe Hot Route's Jason A. Churchill takes a few minutes to discuss why Georgia still appears to come up far short of being a legit contender despite their showing this past Saturday at home versus Mississippi State. Plus, the best team in the Pac-12 is Washington. Again.
NFL Week 3 Includes Protests, Brady Magic, a Giant Surprise and More
September 25, 2017 18:59 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBJim, Colt & Jason discuss week 3 in the NFL. The guys start with the unified show of protest across the league during Sunday's games before getting on to the game action: Tom Brady won late in the game (Deshaun Watson looked good despite the loss), the Giants are surprisingly 0-3, and much more.
TCU's Playoff-Impact Win at Oklahoma State & The Biggest Heisman Performance of the Week
September 24, 2017 04:32 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBJason, Jim and Colt discuss TCU's win over Oklahoma State, including a path to the playoff for the Cowboys. Also, the SEC beyond Alabama (and maybe Georgia) looks ordinary and Saquon Barkley just had the first Heisman moment of 2017.
Two Betting Picks for Week 4 in College Football
September 22, 2017 22:30 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBJason A. Churchill explains why laying the points in one Big Ten matchup makes sense, but not the other. Think: Michigan at Purdue and Penn State at Iowa.
Exactly How Much Pressure NFL's 0-2 Teams Are Under & The Potential Impact of TCU-Oklahoma State
September 21, 2017 23:18 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBJim, Colt & Jason discuss the difference between NFL teams starting 0-2, 0-3 and 1-2 & their statistical odds to make the playoffs, plus: Which team will we learn more about Saturday: TCU or Oklahoma State?
Ignore Early College Football Polls, Rankings & Early Looks
September 20, 2017 20:38 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBJason Churchill discusses eary-season results, polls and rankings, and in particular why USC's lackluster showing doesn't tell us anything.
NFL's Winless Teams, ACC vs. SEC & Realignment
September 19, 2017 21:55 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBCan the Giants and Bengals crawl out of an 0-2 hole? Might the 49ers trade Joe Staley? Will the Patriots deal Malcolm Butler? Plus, CFB realignment, Heisman sleepers and the ACC vs. SEC argument.
Fixing Thursday Night Football & College Football's Trap Games for Week 3
September 14, 2017 23:31 - 1 hour - 90 MBJason, Jim and Colt discuss the trap games for the favorites in college football Week 3, plus the NFL's most AND LEAST interesting games of Week 2. Plus, we help the NFL figure out a better way to deal with Thursday Night Football.
Ohio State's Path to CFP, Bad NFL Offensive Lines
September 12, 2017 20:40 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBColt, Jason & Jim discuss Ohio State's path to the CFP -- and Oklahoma's after the big win on the road at The Shoe. Also, (35:30), the NFL's bad offensive line play and what we learned from Week 1.
NFL Preview 2017
September 05, 2017 22:51 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBColt, Jim and Jason make their picks for the 2017 season, division by division, plus Super Bowl picks.
Big Games, Rankings & More
August 31, 2017 06:12 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBJim Oxley and Colt Kesselring are joined by HERO Sports' own Andrew Doughty to discuss Week 1's top games and Doughty's Top 100 Rankings.
College Football's Greatest Sleepers for 2017
August 29, 2017 00:02 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBJim Oxley, Jason Churchill and Colt Kesselring discuss the seasons's top sleepers for the 2017 season, including the best Group of 5 teams in the country.
2017 College Football Preview
August 24, 2017 23:37 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBColt, Jim and Jason discuss college football kickoff week, including how a loss would impact Michigan-Florida and Alabama-Florida State. Plus, college football comparisons with the new Comparison Tool at HERO Sports and the 50 States of College Football -- which team is the best in your state?
NFL Training Camp Alumni, AFC South Breakdown, Milwaukee Brewers' Postseason Shot
July 26, 2017 23:47 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBJim Oxley and Jason A. Churchill discuss NFL Training Camp rosters and where the players come from -- you might be surprised -- the intriguing AFC South division and how MLB's Milwaukee Brewers are surprisingly positioned for a push the postseason as the trade deadline approaches.
NBA Playoffs and the NBA Draft Lottery Results
May 19, 2017 02:04 - 26 minutesThe HERO Sports Podcast is back and Colt Kesselring and Jim Oxley tackle the NBA Playoffs, the Draft Lottery and more.
NBA Playoffs and Very Early College Football Rankings
May 10, 2017 04:33 - 43 minutesColt Kesselring and Jim Oxley discuss the NBA Playoffs, where it appears the Cavs and Warriors are on a collision course in the Finals, plus some very early college football rankings.
NFL Draft ... and Nothing Else
April 26, 2017 03:38 - 1 hourJason A. Churchill and Jim Oxley discuss Thursday's NFL Draft, including the Browns' potential desire to trade up and get a QB, the stock of Reuben Foster and Jabrill Peppers and how the Carolina Panthers gets their shot at Marshon Lattimore (Churchill made Cam Newton a promise and he kept it).
Houston Texans Draft, Chicago Bulls & the NBA Playoffs, Starling Marte
April 19, 2017 21:01 - 1 hourColt, Jim and Jason break down the NBA Playoffs, the NFL Draft from the perspective of the NFC North, NFC South, AFC North and AFC South and Starling Marte's PED suspension.
NBA Playoff Preview, NFC West/AFC East Draft Preview, MLB Fan Bases Jumping Ship
April 12, 2017 17:57 - 1 hourJason A. Churchill, Colt Kesselring and Jim Oxley discuss the NFL Draft from the perspective of the teams in the NFC West and AFC East and are joined by Jeff Ames to preview the NBA Playoffs. Also, the guys talk about the tendencies for MLB fans to jump ship after a week of baseball.
Tony Romo's Legacy, Russell Westbrook's MVP and Carolina's Title
April 05, 2017 01:47 - 53 minutesJim Oxley and Jason A. Churchill discuss Tony Romo's legacy and the NBA MVP Race, plus Colt Kesselring calls in from his trip to the Final Four.
Zags and 'Heels on Collision Course? Browns, Titans Draft
March 29, 2017 03:18 - 1 hourJim, Jason and Colt discuss Oregon's shot at UNC, Gonzaga's matchup with South Carolina and a potential matchup betwee North Carolina and the Bulldogs in the title game. Plus, Titans and Browns draft.
ACC's Tourney Struggles, VCU Coaching Situation & Predictions
March 22, 2017 03:56 - 53 minutesJason A. Churchill. Colt Kesselring and Jim Oxley welcome HEROSports.com's ACC expert Sean Labar to the podcast to discuss whether or not the ACC was overrated, VCU's odd coaching departure and all the guys make predictions from the Sweet 16 through the title game.
Bracket Breakdown & Predictions
March 15, 2017 03:06 - 39 minutesJason A. Churchill, Colt Kesselring and Jim Oxley break down the NCAA Tournament Bracket, discuss potential upsets, sleepers and predict the Final Four and National Champion in Episode 1 of THE HERO Sports Podcast.