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The Cover Story Podcast

The Cover Story Podcast

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Welcome to The Cover Story Podcast, where sports betting meets banter, and sharp analysis collides with absolute chaos. Hosts Jack Barlow and Mac Trowbridge break down the week’s best lines, worst beats, and most questionable takes across the world of sports — all while keeping it funny, fast, and just unhinged enough to keep you entertained.

Whether it’s college football Saturdays, NFL Sundays, or a midweek Champions League sweat, Jack and Mac bring the perfect mix of data-driven insight, gut-feel hunches, and locker-room humor. Expect bold picks, unexpected tangents, and the kind of chemistry that makes you feel like you’re sitting at the sportsbook with two of your smartest (and funniest) friends.

From futures and parlays to the psychology of a bad beat — The Cover Story Podcast has you covered.

So grab a drink, lock in your bets, and remember: Tail responsibly. Fade if you dare.

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Episodes
  • Indiana Just Won a National Title…And A Trip to the Super Bowl is On Deck

    Indiana Just Won a National Title…And A Trip to the Super Bowl is On Deck
    Jan 23 2026

    It was a weekend that changed everything. Jack and Mac break down Indiana’s historic first national championship, a statement Manchester Derby win, and what it all means for the future of college football and European soccer. From playoff controversies and title bottlers to conference championship previews and smart betting angles, this episode hits every major storyline. Patriots–Broncos, Seahawks–Rams, live betting edges, and a reminder to enjoy the chaos responsibly.

    Chapters

    00:00 Indiana Hoosiers: A Championship Journey
    08:02 European Football Focus: Promising Parlays
    18:39 AFC Championship: Patriots vs. Broncos
    32:11 NFC Championship: Rams vs Seahawks
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    44 mins
  • Crowning a College Champion and Dissecting the Divisional Round

    Crowning a College Champion and Dissecting the Divisional Round
    Jan 17 2026

    On this episode of The Cover Story, Jack and Mac are back from the break and wasting no time. From snowy NFL playoff matchups and divisional-round betting picks to the Manchester Derby and a College Football Playoff title with real heat, this episode has it all. Add in emotional hedges, questionable ownership, weather chaos, and a few confident takes, and you’ve got peak postseason energy. No better time than playoff season.


    Time stamps:

    00:00 Welcome Back
    02:59 The Manchester Derby
    14:48 Indiana Hoosiers vs. Miami Hurricanes National Championship Preview
    26:28 NFL Divisional Round Playoff Preview
    37:07 Seahawks vs. 49ers
    45:28 Patriots vs. Texans
    55:44 Rams vs. Bears
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Indiana’s Big Ten Shocker, Notre Dame’s Snub, and the NFL Picks That Matter

    Indiana’s Big Ten Shocker, Notre Dame’s Snub, and the NFL Picks That Matter
    Dec 11 2025

    On this episode of The Cover Story, the College Football Playoff chaos is officially here. Jack and Mac break down Indiana’s shocking Big Ten title, Notre Dame’s playoff snub, and why the Irish opting out of a bowl game might be a terrible look for the program. The guys also hit the World Cup draw, and preview a massive NFL slate with betting insights, predictions, and Week-changing matchups.

    Stick around for Primetime NFL picks, Sunday playoff implications, and your shot at winning a Founders Pass just for sharing a joke.

    If you love college football, playoffs, World Cup hype, NFL betting, and chaotic sports predictions—this one’s for you.

    Chapters
    (00:00) College Football Playoff Rankings and Reactions
    (09:17) World Cup Draw and Team Analysis
    (15:56) Soccer Betting Picks and Strategies
    (26:38) NFL Primetime Matchup Previews and Betting Insights
    (43:59) Bills vs. Patriots: T-Shirt and Hat Game
    (48:43) Packers vs. Broncos: Are They Legit?
    (55:33) Lions vs. Rams: The Trade Bowl Showdown
    (01:02:01) The 'Keep an Eye on Em' but they don't mean much games
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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