2 Drunk Brothers & a Podcast

Episode 330 (7/8/26): UFC 329 Best Bets -- THE KING IS BACK!

Conor McGregor is back, and UFC 329 is loaded from top to bottom.
This week on 2 Drunk Brothers & a Podcast, we're breaking down every fight on the main card, plus one of our favorite prelim matchups, discussing the biggest storylines, stylistic matchups, X-factors, and where we think the betting market may be getting things right—or wrong.
We dive into:
Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway II and what five years away means for Conor.
Whether Brandon Royval can spoil the hype of Lone'er Kavanagh.
Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista in a pivotal bantamweight matchup.
Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint-Denis in one of the most intriguing fights of the year.
King Green vs. Terrance McKinney and why some fights are harder to bet than they are to predict.
Robert Whittaker's light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov.
Along the way, we explain our betting philosophy, debate our favorite props, challenge each other's takes, and reveal our official betting card at the end of the show.
Whether you're watching for the fights, looking for betting insight, or just getting ready for one of the biggest UFC cards of the year, this episode has you covered.
🍻 Thanks for listening, and be sure to let us know your predictions before the first punch is thrown!
 
 

Episode 329 (6/30/26): NFC & AFC West Season Preview

Football season is getting closer, and we're kicking off our annual NFL Divisional Preview series with the AFC West and NFC West!
This year we've got a brand-new format as we break down every team with:
🔥 Vibe Check
📰 Biggest offseason storyline
⭐ Team MVP
🏆 Rookie of the Year
📉 Potential Bust
⚡ X-Factor Player
📊 Win total predictions vs. the Vegas betting line
Then we zoom out and predict:
Division standings
Division winners
Which coaches are already feeling the heat entering 2026
To wrap things up, we hit a fun Lightning Round featuring:
The one fantasy football player we absolutely want this season
A team we refuse to bet on
The games from these divisions we're most excited to watch this year
Will the Chiefs stay on top? Can the Rams reclaim the NFC West? Are the Cardinals finally ready to take the next step? We cover all that and plenty more, with a few disagreements (and bold predictions) along the way.

Episode 328 (6/10/26): UFC FREEDOM 250 PREVIEW + MOVIE DRAFT + HALL OF FAME DEBATES

This week on 2 Drunk Brothers & a Podcast, we're going full America.
With UFC Freedom 250 set to take place on the White House lawn, we break down every major fight on the card, including Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia, Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus, and more. We discuss betting angles, fight predictions, best props, and whether Justin Gaethje can pull off the ultimate American upset.
We also bring three games to the table:
🎬 Domestic Box Office Draft – We draft five movies each and build a roster based on the highest-grossing domestic box office totals in U.S. history.
🏆 Hall of Fame or Not? – Ethan puts us on the spot with current and former athletes, and we have to decide whether they're Hall of Fame worthy right now.
🥊 Blind Ranking UFC Fighters – We rank the most exciting fighters in UFC history without knowing who's coming next, leading to some questionable decisions and heated debates.

Episode 327 (5/27/26): 2026 NFL Futures Preview: Best Bets, Overrated Teams & $100 Betting Card

In this episode, we break down the 2026 NFL season from a betting perspective — calling out the most overvalued Super Bowl contenders, the teams we think are being underrated, and a few division winners that could surprise people.
We also dive into:
Our favorite win totals on the board
Early picks for MVP, OPOY, and OROY
The team we think could finish as the worst in the league (yes… it hurts)
And to close it out, we each build a $100 futures betting card based on everything we discussed.
If you’re looking to get ahead of the market before preseason hype kicks in, this is the episode for you.

Episode 326 (5/7/26): UFC 328 Best Bets & Predictions

UFC 328 is here, and we’re breaking it all down 🔥
In this episode, we dive into the full fight card, highlight the matchups that matter most, and give our predictions on who walks away with their hand raised. From stylistic breakdowns to momentum shifts, we cover everything you need to know heading into fight night.
We also bring back our betting segment with our favorite plays, underdog shots, and value picks to watch. Whether you’re looking to build a smart card or just want to understand where the edges are, we’ve got you covered.
👊 Fight predictions💰 Best bets & value spots📊 Key breakdowns that could decide the night
Let us know your picks and which fights you’re most excited for!

Episode 325 (4/29/26): NFL Draft Grades + UFC Fight Night: Prates vs. JDM

This week, we’re breaking down the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 NFL Draft 👇
Who crushed it? Who completely missed the mark? We dive into our Top 5 and Bottom 5 draft classes, including why teams like the New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers walked away in great shape—and which teams left us scratching our heads.
We also highlight our favorite picks, biggest reaches, and which classes could look VERY different two years from now.
Then we switch gears to the UFC main event this weekend: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates 🥊
We break down the matchup, betting angles, and give out our favorite picks for the fight—including where the real value is if you’re building a card.
🔥 NFL Draft takes💰 UFC betting picks🎯 Bold predictions you’ll want receipts on later
Tap in and let’s get into it.

Episode 324 (4/17/26): 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Picks, Bold Takes & Draft Day Chaos

We’re back with one of our favorite episodes of the year… the 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
No scripts. No safety nets. Just a full first-round mock draft done LIVE, where every pick is made in real time and things can (and do) go off the rails.
We break down team needs, debate value vs. fit, and react on the fly as the board unfolds. From early QB decisions to late-round steals, this one has everything—strategy, disagreements, and a few picks that might raise some eyebrows.
If you love the NFL Draft, this is the episode for you.

Episode 323 (4/8/26): Masters Preview & Best Bets + UFC 327

We kick things off at Augusta.
Full Masters breakdown with our favorite bets for the weekend — outright winners, value plays, and how we’re approaching one of the biggest events in golf. Course fit, key storylines, and where we think the value is.
Then we shift to UFC 327.
Complete fight-by-fight betting breakdown, including our best bets, props, and a parlay we’re riding. From Gamrot’s control to Landwehr’s chaos, plus a volatile main event that we don’t expect to see the scorecards.
Let’s cash.

Episode 322 (3/31/26): Final Four Preview + UFC Matchmaker

Just a 2-man show tonight as Ethan’s out welcoming a new addition — so Jerett & Travis bring the heat.
We kick things off with a “Game 7 / Final Drive” snake draft, building our ultimate clutch lineups across sports. Some obvious picks… and a few that might get us in trouble.
From there, we break down everything from Sweet 16 + Elite 8, what we got right (and very wrong), and set the stage for the Final Four with our best bets, leans, and potential value spots.
To close it out, we switch gears to the fight world—playing matchmaker for International Fight Week, building dream matchups and calling our shots on what should headline.
🔥 Clutch debates💰 Final Four bets🥊 UFC matchmaking chaos
Let us know who won the draft… and which matchup YOU want to see at International Fight Week.

Episode 321 (3/25/26): The Sweet 16 is Here! + some Spring Sports Trivia and more!

🏀 First Weekend of Madness in the Books:We dive straight into the "chaos" from the first weekend of the tournament — any true Cinderella? Plus the good games and surprises from the weekend!
📊 Sweet 16 Preview:We analyze every matchup and give our predictions — who’s advancing and who’s going home?
💰 Best Bets:Our favorite picks against the spread, value plays, and a few 🔒 locks to keep your eye on this weekend.
🧾 Second Chance Bracket:Time for redemption! We build a brand-new bracket based on what we’ve learned so far — who’s our updated champion? 👀
🎮 Spring Sports Jeopardy Finale:We wrap things up with a fun, competitive trivia showdown — from baseball ⚾ to golf ⛳ to everything spring sports!