Unleashed
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsFrom the King of Sports Books comes the new King of Sports Podcasts. Hosts Olivia Harlan Dekker and Jerry Ferrara come together to bring you interesting interviews from around the world of sports, sports betting, entertainment, and lifestyle. Unleashed, presented by BetMGM, features stories for everyone whether you're a sneakerhead, foodie, reality-tv junkie, or a sports bettor. Plus, hear from some of the greatest athletes to grace the stages of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA, and more.
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Scouting Tips and Getting Hot Too Early with Matt Miller
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBJoining us on the show today, again for the second time, is none other than the ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and master scouter, Matt Miller. Matt joins Yannis and Olivia to do a deep dive on college football plus examining who’s best in the NFC and AFC and who’s got no playoff chances this year. They also talk about which players are falling off and which deserve continued respect. Don’t miss this week’s Lion’s Lock for your best bets, who Matt thinks will be the next coach fired, and open specul...
Terrell Suggs Shares His Favorite QB’s To Sack
November 24, 2021 17:23 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBOne of the greatest to play defense in the NFL, former Baltimore Raven, and 8th all-time sack leader, Terrell Suggs joins Olivia and Yannis. They talk about his favorite QB’s to sack, the importance of a full team to back up the defense, his final season with The Chiefs, why he loved to hit Tom Brady, and why he still has beef with Hines Ward. We also pull out the turkey and all the sides to talk about what about sports we are thankful for and we give back to a loser from last week’s betting...
Brandon Jacobs Talks Giants, Fans, and Does Defense Matter
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week Giant great and Superbowl Champion, Brandon Jacobs joins Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker. Since Yannis is one of the world’s biggest NY Giants fans, he gets to geek out and ask Brandon all about the glory days, how Coughlin kept beating The Patriots, and how valuable that gap in his teeth is for Micheal Strahan. Plus, Brandon tells us why defense does not matter, who would win in a pushing contest with him and Derrick Henry, and he plays a game called “They Might Be Giants.”...
Dwayne Bowe talks LSU, OBJ, and Inspirational Lap Dances
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBFormer Chief and NFL Pro Bowler Dwayne Bowe joins Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas to talk about who should take the LSU job, Nick Saban’s intense coaching, what’s going on with the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, where Odell Beckham Jr. might land, and the power of lap dances to calm the mind and win games. He was hilarious and kept it real for us. This is a must-listen. Olivia and Yannis both unleash on Aaron Rodgers, but not for what you think they might, they announce our “Bad Beat of ...
Merril Hoge Shakes His Terrible Towel
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBGet ready for another exciting episode of Unleashed presented by BetMGM, the king of sportsbooks, this week features NFL alumni and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge! More than just a former athlete and football player, Merril is a concussion recovery advocate, published author and he even served as an analyst for ESPN. This week he sits down with our duo, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas, to talk about what's going on around the NFL, his experience while playing unde...
Do Sports Make You Happier?
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week on the show, Yannis and Olivia welcome two great guests. First, Journalist Larry Olmsted is in to talk about his book “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and then it’s Betting Analyst and host of Cheddar TV, Hana Ostapchuck to talk Ben Simmons, NBA Headlines, and her picks for Dancing With The Stars. There is also some “unleashing” on the NBA Top 75 list by Yannis, and Olivia has a lot of problems with candy corn and Mike Leach's comments...
The Last Word With Michael Lombardi
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week on the show, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas are joined by longtime NFL coach, executive, and analyst, Michael Lombardi. According to Bill Belichick himself, he’s “one of the brightest football minds in the business” and he brings that knowledge to the show to talk about working with Al Davis, what’s going on in Jacksonville, and who he likes to make The Superbowl. Plus, we announce this week's winner of the “Bad Beat of The Week” and Yannis and Olivia unleash on University ...
Pierre Garcon From D3 to The NFL
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker are joined by NFL great Pierre Garcon. He went from Norwich University in Vermont to catching passes in the NFL including 113 receptions in 2013. He talks about his journey and the players and coaches he worked with, his pizza place, and how he has heard all the jokes about his name. Plus, Yannis and Olivia both Unleash this week. Yannis talks about Tyson Fury and the state of boxing today. Why does it take so long to get a good fight to watc...
What Upsets The Upset King Buster Douglas?
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThis week former World Champion and the man who staged the biggest upset in boxing history when he stopped Mike Tyson, Buster Douglas is on the show. He will share his thoughts on the Wilder/Fury fight, who hits harder, Tyson or Hollyfield, and his relationship with the press and life after the fight. Olivia is going to “Unleash” on the treatment of the Georgia Bulldogs and whether they should be #1. Plus, Yannis takes on that viral video of Urban Myer that has everyone talking. Was it that ...
Shane Vereen Has A Dance Off
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThis week Former NFL running back with The New York Giants and New England Patriots, Shane Vereen joins Olivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappas on the show. They talk about what the real Bill Belichick is like, why running backs don’t get the notoriety they deserve, the upcoming Tom Brady and Bill Belichick showdown, and his pick to win. Plus, he tells us about a dance-off he had with T-Pain after winning the Super Bowl. Olivia and Yannis also “Unleash” on kickers ending games and the treatme...
The Great Dog Impersonator Dan Orlovsky
September 23, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThis week on Unleashed from BetMGM, NFL great and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky joins Yannis Pappas and Olivia Harlan Dekker. Hear his world-famous dog impression and a not-so-great Peyton Manning one and we play “The Dan Game” with him. He will talk about his picks for MVP in the NFL, his thoughts on the current batch of Quarterbacks in the NFL, and what his days were like playing for teams like The Detroit Lions and Rams. Plus this week we will announce another winner in our “Bad Beat of The W...
Live from Vegas with All-Pro Steven Jackson
September 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBYannis and Olivia head down to Sin City to have a chat with former Rams All-Pro Running Back Steven Jackson. Jackson talked about both his college and pro-career and candidly spoke about what it was like coming up behind Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk. Of course with Monday Night Football at the new Allegiant Stadium, the three had to touch on what’s going on around the NFL, and in the world of College Football. http://www.betmgm.com Follow BetMGM: Instagram, Twitter & Facebook (@BetMGM) ...
Kurt Warner On His New Film, Advice For QB’s, and NFL Week 1
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week, Hall of Fame Quarterback Kurt Warner joins Olivia and Yanis for a jam-packed episode. With the official start of the 2021 NFL season underway, the former Rams QB gave his thoughts on the current quarterback situation around the league, and all the exciting headlines heading into week one. Plus they dive into Kurt's new biopic about how went from store clerk to Superbowl Champion. http://www.betmgm.com Follow BetMGM: Instagram, Twitter & Facebook (@BetMGM) Presented by BetMGM ...
Football Frenzy with Chelsa Messinger and Matt Miller
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBOlivia Harlan Dekker and Yannis Pappis are back for another exciting episode of Unleashed from BetMGM! The first week of the college football season is upon us, and 2021 is the season of change. Together the two take a deep dive into the upcoming season and discuss how conference realignment is slowly affecting the landscape of the game. Hear them cover other surprising changes too like the name, image, likeness rule, and why you might soon see your favorite collegiate athlete in a commercia...
Hall of Famer James Lofton talks NFL 2021 season
August 26, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBHall of Fame receiver James Lofton joins Yannis and Olivia to break down the upcoming NFL season. The former Green Bay Packer breakdown talks about the Aaron Rodgers drama, the Packers, and what it’s really like playing in the frozen tundra of Green Bay. Olivia and Yannis take us around the world of sports with some of the biggest headlines in the NFL, Tennis, and Boxing. Later, they tell you how three lucky people can win a $500 credit with Bet MGM. http://www.betmgm.com Follow BetMGM: I...
NFL Great Ron Jaworski Joins the Show
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBWe have former NFL quarterback and football analyst Ron Jaworski joining the show this week. With the 2021 season rapidly approaching, Yannis and Olivia break down the upcoming season. Plus, Jaws give us his take on the new season and what football is like versus what it was like back in his day. http://www.betmgm.com Follow BetMGM: Instagram, Twitter & Facebook (@BetMGM) Presented by BetMGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Football is back with Barry Sanders
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBFootball is back! Here to kick us into the start of preseason is Detroit Lions’ Legend and Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. Olivia sits down with the former pro-footballer to talk about his illustrious career, his Heisman winning season, and the upcoming 2021 season. Plus Yannis gives us a little insight into his time on Joe Rogan’s show. We end things with some insight on where to place your bets for the upcoming NFL season. http://www.betmgm.com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:50 - Bar...
Not everyone is meant to be an athlete
August 05, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBOlivia and Yannis are back for another jam-packed episode. With the Tokyo Olympics, NBA free agency, and NFL preseason underway, the duo broke down the biggest headlines floating around the world of sports. Plus, not everyone is meant to be an athlete. The two discuss where their sports careers took a hard stop, and which celebrities have some surprising athletic ability. http://www.betmgm.com 00:00:27 - Intro 00:13:25 - Celebrity Athletes 00:27:55 - Lion’s Lock Follow BetMGM: Instag...
Going for Gold with Kerri Strug
July 29, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week Yannis Pappas is back! Only this time he's returning as Olivia’s official new co-host. The two are joined by former U.S. Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug. As a member of the “Magnificent Seven,” Kerri was able to win gold with her team at the 1996 Olympics. She shares with us that incredible story, and details what she went through to help lead her team to victory. They also discuss the current U.S. Gymnastics team, and what it will take for them to go for the gold this year. http://...
Sports Betting with Darren Rovell
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week Olivia is joined by Darren Rovell from The Action Network to discuss all things in the world of sports betting. They also get into their early days as reporters and discuss all the interesting aspects that go into covering sports betting. Of course, we have to wrap things up with our resident betting expert Peter Andreu in this week’s Lion’s Lock. http://www.betmgm.com 00:00:27 - Intro 00:05:46 - Interview with Darren Rovell 00:38:02 - Lion’s Lock Follow BetMGM: Instagram, ...
For The Love of Sports with Olivia and Sam Dekker
July 15, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe Dekker’s are back together! Olivia is joined by her husband Sam to discuss the advice they have for sports-loving couples. They give you their tips to make the most out of going to a big game, and to find the happy medium between your competing sports teams. Plus Olivia breaks down what’s going on around in the world of sports from Euro 2020, the NBA Finals, and more. http://www.betmgm.com 00:00:27 - Intro 00:15:55 - Lion’s Lock Follow BetMGM: Instagram, Twitter & Facebook (@BetM...
SNL’s Alex Moffat Joins the Show
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week we’re getting another dose of comedic relief with SNL’s Alex Moffat joining Olivia for the show. They discuss what it’s been like for him as a main cast member of SNL, and what shooting such an iconic show “live from home” was really like. We catch up on what the road to the NBA Finals has been like and why Alex hopes that Milwaukee pulls it out the win this year. Later, Peter Andrue joins us to give us his pick for the upcoming UFC 264 fight behind Poirier and McGregor. http://w...
Yannis Pappas and John Stamos Take Over!
July 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBSpecial guest hosts comedian Yannis Pappas and actor John Stamos join Olivia for a special supersized episode. They kick things off with a rundown of the Eastern Conference Finals, and how big Giannis Antetokounmpo is to the Greek culture. With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Stamos has been involved with all types of different projects. The three discuss his long-standing career, and his newest project “Big Shot.” http://www.betmgm.com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:50 - Yannis Pa...
Sports talk with Comedian Tom Thakker
June 24, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week Olivia is joined by stand-up comedian Tom Thakker to talk about the biggest headlines in sports right now. They give their thoughts on the newest rule in the MLB that is affecting pitchers around the league. We also deep dive into the NBA playoff with a look at what each conference finals is shaping up to look like. Plus Tom's thoughts on the unfortunate storyline that Ben Simmons is currently living. http://www.betmgm.com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Tom Thakker 00:27:40 - L...
Pro Golf talk with Max Homa
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWith a busy week of sports behind us, Olivia shifted her focus to the world of golf with Professional American Golfer Max Homa. Before he set off for Torrey Pines, Max sat down with Olivia to break down the game of golf today, and how his season has shaken out so far. Some call Max “Golf’s Twitter King,” he shares with us how his self-deprecating tweets have won the hearts of golf fans all across the Twittersphere. Plus, you’ll hear the story of how one lucky fan convinced him into a round o...
A Visit From Kevin Harlan
June 10, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week Olivia got a visit from one of her favorite guys, her dad, play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan. The father-daughter duo jumped right into the playoffs with what they think we can expect in the upcoming basketball games. We also got a look into Kevin’s career, and the long journey he has had in the professional sports world. He also hands out some great advice to all the young, aspiring broadcasters out there. Later, Peter Andrue joins the show for another epic Lion’s Lock. http:/...
Olivia and Sam Dekker Talk Playoff Basketball
June 03, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week, the Dekkers are hosting the show for us in this special new episode. Oliva is joined by her husband Sam, a former University of Wisconsin Badger and current forward for Turk Telekom in the Turkish Super League. The couple discusses what’s happening with playoff basketball this year, which matchups are the ones to watch, and all the nonsense surrounding unruly fans. We wrapped things up with friend of the show Peter Andrue’s insights on where to place your bets, in this week’s Lion...
Best of Season 1
May 27, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week Olivia looks back at some of our favorite moments so far on the show. From Chad Ochocinco to Jalen Rose and even a surprise shout-out from her dad, we’ve interviewed some of the biggest names in sports over the last 10 weeks. We remember all the moments and laughs they brought to the show. http://www.betmgm.com 00:00:27 - Intro 00:01:13 - Jalen Rose 00:14:48 - Chad Ochocinco 00:32:00 - Kevin Harlan Goof Follow BetMGM: Instagram, Twitter & Facebook (@BetMGM) Presented by...
Richard Jefferson Discusses Life On and Off the Court
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBThis week Speedy and Olivia are joined by NBA Analyst Richard Jefferson for a look back at his NBA career and what life has been like post-basketball. Jefferson went from NCAA finals to back-to-back NBA finals in a matter of three years. He talks about what that was like for him at such a young age, and about how deep his disdain for Duke still runs. We also get a playoff breakdown from Olivia as she discusses the play-in games, and which matchups intrigue her the most. Plus, Peter Andrue te...
Marty Turco talks Hockey Playoffs and Beer
May 13, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOlivia and Speedy are breaking down the end of this year’s regular NHL season with Marty Turco, former goaltender for the Dallas Stars. With the NHL Playoffs rapidly approaching, Olivia breaks down the season so far and what the brackets could possibly look like heading into the postseason. Turco gives us insights on who his favorites are to make a play for the Stanley Cup and reflects on his own hockey journey. We also get to hear about his life outside of hockey and about the work he’s doi...
NFL Running Back Austin Ekeler Recaps 2021 Draft
May 06, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week Speedy and Olivia are giving us their post-NFL Draft recap with their guest Austin Ekeler, running back for the Los Angeles Chargers. With the wild draft weekend behind us, Olivia breaks down who went top-10 and all the surprises that unfolded. As an undrafted free agent, Ekeler is no stranger to draft day woes. He gives us his player perspective on what it’s like waiting for your name to be called and how it feels when it doesn’t. Ekeler also lets us in on his life outside of foot...
Chad OchoCinco and Evan Silva breakdown the NFL Draft
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBDraft Day is finally here! Speedy and Olivia are joined by former NFL wide receiver Chad OchoCinco and draft expert Evan Silva to break down everything we need to know about this weekend’s draft. First, we get a player’s perspective, as OchoCinco explains that it takes more than an incredible stat line to make it in the NFL and that at the end of the day the film does not lie. Next we break down the top-10, with Silva giving us his landing spots for this year’s top prospects. For this week’s...
Talking Baseball with Retired All-star Pitcher Mark Mulder
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOlivia and Speedy are taking it to the mound with this week’s guest, former all-star pitcher, Mark Mulder. The three break down the current baseball season, and how much the game has changed since Mulder’s days in the big leagues. Plus with all the baseball movies out there, how can you pick just one as your favorite? Mulder, Speedy, and Olivia lay out some of their favorites of all time. In this week’s Lion’s Lock, guest host John Franklin breaks down what is going on in the world of sports...
Talkin’ Sneakers with Josh Luber
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis one’s for all the sneakerheads out there. Josh Luber, Founder of StockX, joins Olivia and Speedy to talk about the evolution of sneaker culture. They talk about the astronomical rise of sneakers in today’s mainstream culture, and get into the economics of it all. Later, Speedy tests Olivia on all her sneaker knowledge and our friend Peter Andrue drops by to talk about the upcoming NHL and NBA playoffs for this week’s Lion’s Lock. http://www.betmgm.com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:02 -...
Damon Hack and Jason Sobel Give Us a Double Dose of Golf
April 08, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe biggest event in golf is here and all eyes are set on Augusta, GA. With the world’s best golfers taking to the links, Speedy and Olivia were joined by The Golf Channel’s Damon Hack and Action Network’s Jason Sobel. The two breakdown the competition field and discuss this year's favorites to win the coveted green jacket. We can’t finish things off without hearing what our friend Peter Andreu has to say about the biggest event in golf. Find out where you should place your bets in this week...
CJ McCollum on NCAA Basketball & Wine
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBOlivia takes the lead as she sits down with Portland Trailblazer CJ McCollum for a discussion on wine and basketball. The two talk about the pressures of playing on a large stage like the NCAA Tournament and the difference between playing from college to the pros. Olivia and Speedy also break down the fallout from last week's NBA trade deals, and they get a surprise shout-out from Kevin Harlan that did not go quite as planned. We can’t forget about our guy Peter Andreu with this week’s Lion’...
NBA Trade Talks with Adam Lefkoe
March 25, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThe NCAA Tournament is in full swing with Speedy and Olivia here for all of it. With most of the nation's brackets busted, Olivia breaks down the first two rounds of the tournament, from the shocking upsets to the standout players, and she puts Speedy’s knowledge of College Basketball to the test. Later, they get inside the NBA with Bleacher Report’s Adam Lefkoe as he talks about who might be on the move before the trade deadline, why he’s suffering from Milwaukee Bucks fatigue, and what th...
Jalen Rose talks University of Michigan Basketball and the road to a NCAA Championship
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOn their first episode together, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Speedy Morman are joined by ESPN Analyst Jalen Rose to break down the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Rose discusses No.1 seed University of Michigan’s chances of success without their star forward Isaiah Livers and gives insight into the man leading the charge, his former teammate and current Wolverines’ head coach Juwan Howard. He also tells us the advice he gave Howard after the exchange he had with University of Maryland Head Coach Mark...
Jalen Rose talks University of Michigan Basketball and the road to March Madness
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBOn their first episode together, Olivia Harlan Dekker and Speedy Morman are joined by ESPN Analyst Jalen Rose to break down the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Rose discusses No.1 seed University of Michigan’s chances of success without their star forward Isaiah Livers and gives insight into the man leading the charge, his former teammate and current Wolverines’ head coach Juwan Howard. He also tells us the advice he gave Howard after the exchange he had with University of Maryland Head Coach Mark...
The King of Sportsbooks Unleashed
March 10, 2021 17:50 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBFrom the King of Sports Books comes the new King of Sports Podcasts. Hosts Speedy Morman and Olivia Harlan Dekker come together to bring you interesting interviews from around the world of sports, sports betting, entertainment, and lifestyle. Unleashed, presented by Bet MGM, features stories for everyone whether you're a sneakerhead, foodie, reality-tv junkie, or a sports bettor. Plus, hear from some of the greatest athletes to grace the stages of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA, and more. See...