0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Krohn open The Underdog with a packed mid-June sports slate, including the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, World Cup, MLB, golf, and odds from oddsmakers.

1:09 – Matt talks about getting back into walking, buying Adidas Ultraboosts, and why the right shoe matters for longer dog walks, leading to a broader sneaker comfort debate about Pumas, Hokas, Nike Vomeros, dad shoes, and travel shoes.

8:37 – Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals talk begins with Matt disavowing his brief Knicks fandom after ugly fan behavior in New York, while Chris discusses having money on San Antonio and why the series has become frustrating to watch.

10:41 – Game 4 breakdown focuses on the Spurs blowing a huge lead, the Knicks comeback, San Antonio’s poor late-game decision-making, Mitch Johnson’s coaching issues, and why Charles Barkley’s criticism of the Spurs’ basketball IQ resonated.

12:25 – Victor Wembanyama discussion covers his incredible talent but also his frustrating flaws, including post positioning, boxing out, physicality, shot selection, pick-and-roll usage, and comparisons to the Ben Simmons development problem.

14:58 – De’Aaron Fox’s late-game mistake is broken down, with Chris and Matt explaining why he should have dribbled out the clock, forced a foul, and avoided giving the Knicks another chance.

17:25 – Knicks fan behavior and New York title pressure are discussed, including whether it would be worse for the city if the Knicks win or lose, and how toxic fan reactions can make even neutral fans root against a team.

20:01 – Chris and Matt debate the impact of a sitting president attending an NBA Finals game, including security restrictions, lost local business, past presidential appearances at major sporting events, and why championship games create unique logistical issues.

24:48 – World Cup betting segment begins with Matt making picks despite limited soccer knowledge, starting with Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, USA vs. Paraguay, Qatar vs. Switzerland, Brazil vs. Morocco, and Haiti vs. Scotland.

32:42 – Jersey and dog-walking side conversation covers Haiti’s Polish-inspired kit detail, Loch Ness FC shirts from a mystery kit box, sizing struggles, summer heat, walking dogs safely, and problems caused by off-leash dogs.

38:15 – World Cup picks continue with Australia vs. Türkiye, Germany vs. Curaçao, Netherlands vs. Japan, Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador, and Sweden vs. Tunisia, with Matt using everything from geography to old players to kit loyalty as his rationale.

41:46 – Las Vegas Sphere discussion covers Matt seeing Dead & Company, the venue’s massive visuals, the exterior LED display, and whether smaller Sphere-style venues should exist outside Vegas.

48:19 – Golf talk closes the episode with Matt’s RBC Canadian Open pick, Sahith Theegala, plus a quick look at Brooks Koepka, Sam Burns, Ryan Fox, Wyndham Clark, and the live tournament odds.

49:36 – Chris and Matt wrap the show after placing $50 worth of World Cup picks and promising to check back next week on whether Matt’s soccer logic turned a profit.

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0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open The Underdog with a Thursday check-in, warm-weather banter, vitamin D jokes, gym memories, basketball nostalgia, and a rundown of a packed sports week featuring NBA Finals, NHL Finals, NFL trades, MLB, golf, and World Cup talk.

4:49 – NBA Finals discussion focuses on Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1, Matt’s successful Knicks wager, updated series odds, Victor Wembanyama, and whether San Antonio can still control the matchup after dropping the opener.

7:05 – Flyers memorabilia and sneaker talk includes a signed Legion of Doom-era Flyers jersey, Matt’s past jersey sale, Caitlin Clark Kobe 5s, Booker 2 “Sedona McDonald’s” shoes, upcoming Kobe releases, and the current sneaker market slowdown.

12:26 – TV and streaming segment covers A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2, Emma Myers, Wednesday, Stranger Things, Reacher, The Night Agent, Gabriel Basso, The Lincoln Lawyer, Suits, Sons of Anarchy, Mayans M.C., and how long-running shows can lose control when stakes keep escalating.

24:59 – The Boys discussion centers on the final season, Daveed Diggs joining the cast, the show’s darker turns, over-the-top superhero violence, and why some shocking moments hit harder than others.

26:44 – Documentary and podcast follow-up covers The Dark Wizard, Dean Potter, spoiler complaints, Matt’s golf outing, family updates, Better’s Delight, fashion week jokes, and a side conversation about shorts, Fabletics, and athletic gear.

30:11 – NHL Stanley Cup Final update checks in on Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights series odds and leads into Phillies talk around Cristopher Sánchez’s historic scoreless-innings streak and whether he deserves All-Star Game consideration.

33:14 – Phillies roster discussion looks at Don Mattingly’s impact, the team’s turnaround, possible trade-deadline needs, Alec Bohm frustration, right field questions, Bryce Harper’s defensive fit at first base, Rhys Hoskins nostalgia, and potential lineup upgrades.

36:28 – Eagles trade reaction breaks down A.J. Brown being dealt to New England, Jordan Mailata’s “thank God it’s over” quote, locker-room tension, trade value concerns, Jalen Waddle comparisons, and how Philadelphia moves forward after losing a franchise-level receiver.

41:31 – NFL blockbuster segment covers Myles Garrett being traded to the Rams, Jared Verse heading to Cleveland, the Rams becoming major Super Bowl favorites, Browns quarterback chaos, Deshaun Watson discussion, and Russell Wilson retirement jokes.

46:26 – Golf talk closes the episode with the Memorial Tournament, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Wyndham Clark, Cam Young, Matt’s Titleist loyalty, fantasy-golf standings, and the upcoming U.S. Open picture.

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0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open The Underdog with a Friday check-in, a look ahead to NBA Playoffs, MLB, golf, and odds.

1:26 – Matt brings up The Dark Wizard, a climbing documentary about Dean Potter, leading to a larger conversation about extreme climbing, free soloing, BASE jumping, mental health, and the team behind The Alpinist.

5:53 – Streaming talk covers Pop Culture Jeopardy with Colin Jost, why it is easier to play along with than traditional Jeopardy, and the return of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder on Netflix.

8:11 – Sneaker discussion includes Travis Scott releases, the Toro Bravo 4s, Caitlin Clark Kobe 5s, Booker 2 “McDonald’s” shoes inspired by Sedona’s teal arches, and Foamposites.

13:58 – Scripps National Spelling Bee recap highlights champion Shrey Parikh, the lightning-round format, the winning word, and the prize package that comes with winning the national competition.

15:29 – NBA Playoffs discussion focuses on the Knicks waiting for their NBA Finals opponent, the Thunder-Spurs Western Conference Finals, championship odds from oddsmakers, and Matt’s long-running bit as a Knicks fan.

17:32 – Movie and TV travel talk covers Daredevil, Red Eye, Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy, Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson, Samuel L. Jackson jokes, and whether people actually watch television while on vacation.

22:41 – Phillies talk centers on Cristopher Sánchez’s scoreless-innings streak, Grover Cleveland Alexander’s long-standing record, the Phillies’ National League East outlook, World Series odds, and the Braves staying hot.

23:58 – AI and job-application discussion covers using AI for party-name ideas, bad chatbot suggestions, Canva resume issues, and how automated hiring systems can misread certain resume formats.

26:10 – MLB business talk looks at Dodgers spending, Tarik Skubal rumors, a possible future salary cap, and the looming MLB labor situation tied to the next collective bargaining agreement.

28:16 – NBA nostalgia and sneaker culture return with Tracy McGrady’s shoe run, the famous near-trade to Philadelphia, Allen Iverson what-ifs, modern signature shoes, and the WNBA’s growing sneaker presence.

31:40 – Golf segment previews the Charles Schwab Challenge, Alex Smalley, JJ Spaun, Bryson DeChambeau, LIV Golf in South Korea, and Chris’ growing collection of signed Irish golfer memorabilia.

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