Hour 2: Live Dogs (feat. Adnan Virk)

Key Takeaways

Podcast hosts offered various sports bets, including NFL and military academy football wagers.
LeBron James's alleged sciatica and the Lakers' 7-2 start sparked debate about his intentions.
The final "Pitch Clock" segment recapped the 2025 MLB season, including the Dodgers' World Series victory.
A detailed trivia competition tested participants' knowledge of baseball postseason history and players.

The "DenTek Bucket" segment featured NFL and military academy football wagers.
Bets included the Indianapolis Colts as 6.5-point favorites against the Atlanta Falcons, and the Minnesota Vikings as 4.5-point home underdogs against the Baltimore Ravens.
Further wagers covered the Jacksonville Jaguars as 1.5-point favorites over the Houston Texans, and the San Francisco 49ers as 4.5-point underdogs against the Rams.
Military academy bets included Army as 7-point favorites against Temple, Navy as 26.5-point underdogs against Notre Dame, and Air Force as 5.5-point underdogs against San Jose State.

LeBron James's plan was debated as the Lakers achieved a 7-2 start without his play.
Host Zaslow posited that James's sciatica claim was false, suggesting he intended the team to struggle.
The Lakers' success was attributed to strong performances from players like Jake LaRavia and DeAndre Ayton.
The New Orleans Pelicans notably defeated the Dallas Mavericks, contributing to the Mavericks' 2-6 record.
The team made a lineup change, benching Klay Thompson for D'Angelo Russell, resulting in a deeper, better roster.

Host Zaslow was nominated for a "Sue nomination" and faced a "sucker week" after an unspecified incident.
The incident was connected to an unclear exchange regarding Cardi B, Stefan Diggs, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Further discussion involved Braun Strowman's social media activity and the song 'WAP'.

The "Pitch Clock" segment aired its final episode, celebrating the end of the 2025 MLB season.
The 2025 World Series concluded with a victory for the Dodgers.
Guest Adnan Virk highlighted the Dodgers' resolve and the "heroic" performance of pitcher Yamamoto, who pitched on zero days' rest after Game 6.
The discussion emphasized baseball's ability to create dramatic moments and everyday heroes, citing Miguel Rojas and Andy Pajas.

The Toronto Blue Jays made their first World Series appearance in 32 years in 2025.
Despite strong starting pitching and hitting, including performances from Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays ultimately lost the series.
Key personnel changes for 2026 included Shane Bieber opting in, while Bo Bichette's potential departure was discussed.
Canadian viewership for the series was noted as significant compared to the United States.

A trivia game was introduced to test knowledge of the postseason, identifying players, MVPs, and final outs from various seasons.
Participants recalled players from teams like the 2005 Dodgers (Hesop Troy, Jeff Kent), 2001 Cleveland Indians (Jim Thome, Omar Vizquel), 2005 Blue Jays (Eric Hinske, Orlando Hudson), and 2001 Mariners (Ichiro Suzuki, Mike Cameron).
World Series MVPs discussed included Livan Hernandez, Josh Beckett, Madison Bumgarner (2014), and Mike Lowell.

The 2025 MLB season saw increased attendance and national ratings, with successful seasons for small market teams like Milwaukee and Detroit.
The National League's Dodgers won the World Series, while the Mets struggled and the Phillies performed consistently.
Paul Skeins was highlighted for his dominant pitching, achieving a sub-2.00 ERA and Cy Young contention.
Looking to 2026, anticipated free agents include Bellinger, Bregman, and Tucker, with the Cubs notably not re-signing Imanaga.
Key award races for 2026 include the NL Rookie of the Year between Cade Horton and Drake Baldwin, and the MVP race between Judge and Raleigh.

The trivia game continued with identification of players including Omar Vasquell (Cleveland), Eric Hinsky and Corey Kosky (Blue Jays), and Greg Zond.
World Series MVPs were discussed, including Corey Seager and the 2023 Texas Rangers winner.
The overall trivia competition concluded with Jeremy claiming victory by one point after a 35-35 tie.