Week 15 Picks: Tebow Time?

People Will be Tebowing All Across America Today.

But After They See The Patriots, Will it Continue?

Uhh.

Hell Nah.

Week 15, sunday edition, is here at last. I have had trouble sleeping these past few nights knowing that the battle between QB gods was only a few days away. Will Tebow Time continue? Will Brady's arm be too much to overcome in the 4th quarter? Who Knows. But what I do know is this: my picks are so hot that not even Cowboys coach Jason Garrett could ice me. 

Miami vs. @Buffalo (pick) 

Did the Bills really beat the Patriots this year? Were the Bills really once 5-2? Yes to both of those and a No to a victory today for the Bills.

Pick: Miami

@Chicago vs. Seattle (+3.5)

The Seattle Seahawks are sneaky good. Beastmode. Skittles. Yada yada. I forsee an outright victory as long as they contain Hester on special teams. Tavaris Jackson FTW! 

Pick: Seattle(+3.5)

Tennessee vs. @Indianapolis (+6.5)

funny.

Pick: Tennessee(-6.5)

Green Bay vs. @Kansas City (+14)

Always tough laying 14 points on the road. However, KC has no QB and have failed to compete in the past several weeks. Blowout losses against the Patriots and Jets in recent weeks point to a slaughter.

Pick: Green Bay(-14)

Cincinnati vs. @St. Louis (+6)

Cincinnati needs a victory to stay in playoff contention. Sam Bradford is out. The Bengals have a solid rush D, which should prevent Jackson from carrying the Rams to victory. I like the Bengals for a touchdown victory.

Pick: Cincinnati(-6)

Greg's Gurantee

New Orleans vs. @Minnesota(+7)

One thing to note here. Minnesota is laying claim to the league's 27th ranked pass defense. New Orleans has the best passing offense in the league. AND THEY ARE ONLY A TOUCHDOWN FAVORITE!?!?!?!

Pick: NOLA(-7)

@New Jersey Football Giants of The Meadowlands vs. Washington(+7)

DO the NJFGTM stink it up like you know they do when they should easily win? Everything points to a Giants victory, especially given the dismal season by the skins. However, Washington went toe to toe with the mighty Patriots offense last week and that gives the gamblers a cause for concern. It is going to be a chilly one in Jersey. The ingredients are here for a Meadowlands Meltdown: but it is going to be too cold to formulate. The skins have no motivation.

Pick: Giants(-7)

@Houston vs. Carolina(+6.5)

If Carolina was given 7 I would be all over it. However, Houston's defense is sneaky good. 3rd in pass defense and 4th in run defense. There is no way you knew that. When it comes down to it Houston is gonna make the stops and Cam Newton doesn't play D.

Pick: Texans(-6.5)

Detroit vs. @Oakland(+1)

Must win game for both teams. Both are not known to step up when needed to. A tie here would be poetic justice. Yet, these are far to uncommon. I think the absence of Oakland's rushing attack in recent games gives the edge to the Lions.

Pick: Mo.Town(-1)

Brady vs. @Tebow(+6.5)

No way the Patriots don't win this game. No way the don't win by more than 7. Poor line here. Take advantage. Brady is gonna look to pad the lead well in the advance of the tebow quarter (4th).

Pick: Patriots(-6.5)

@Philadelphia vs. New Jersey Jets(+3)

oooooohlala: Rex Ryan an underdog against the eagles. Didn't take too long for the Philly support to rise up once again. But seriously have we seen this before or have we seen this before? Philly is not that great of a football team and the Jets play their best ball when they are counted out.

Pick: NYJ(+3)

@Arizona vs. Cleveland(+7)

McCoy is out for the Browns. The Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in the league and are at home. Playoff bound?

Pick: Zonaaa(-7)

Baltimore vs. @SandyEggo(+2.5)

Baltimore is going west. This is always a difficult trip for any east coast team, especially with a late game. West coast teams are 54-28 in Monday Night games, and while I recognize that this is a Sunday Night game this statistic that can't be overlooked. Chargers are gaining a little momentum. Look for them to squeeze it out. This is a dicey pick, I would undoubtedly recommend it if it was a plus 3.

Pick: San Diego(+2.5)

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Saturday Night F00tball

Saturday NIght Football is Back! So Am I!
Phew, I didn't know what to do with out another Saturday of no football. Last week was a killer after the college slate ended.
So here we are Mid-December.
Must Win for the 'boys.
What A Stage!
What a Matchup!
Tampa is coming off 7 straight L's . . .
Couldn't ask for more. Well, except for a missed field goal by Dallas to end the game.

Dallas sits here as a 7 point road favorite. Tampa has the 27th ranked pass defense with a cute 28th rush defense to match. Listen, Romo will have the passing game in hands. Tampa will struggle, especially if they fail to win any significant battles in the special teams game. I would say this has the classic Romolapse waiting to happen late in the 4th quarter, especially given the must win scenario. However, Tamap Bay has done nothing imppressive with the ball in the past few weeks and I do not for see a dominant performance from the Tampa O.

Dallas vs. @Tampa Bay (+7)

The Pick: Dallas

While you are too bored waiting around for Sunday's games to start take a listen to Rich Eisen's Podcast. I will have a profile later this week. As well as picks tomorrow.

Rich Eisen Podcast:
http://richeisen.nfl.com/2011/12/15/rich-eisen-podcast-matt-damon-al-michaels-rob-lowe-and-mike-florio/

Week 13 Picks: Thursday Edition

Been quite some time since VY had a celebration.

I forsee a boogydown. Tonight.

The Emerald City will turn Philly Green.

Just had to throw it you. I am jumping back into the football pick'em for the remainder of the year.

Thursday Nights Tilt has the taste of a regurgitated turkey. yeah it is that bad.

Seattle v. Philly. No pun on the stinky birds.

But you got to have the pick.

I like Philadelphia (-3) here. Yeah that got their a$$ handed to them vs. THE patriots, but I expect them to be able to squeeze by pete carrol and the 12th man tonight.

rest of the picks and more posts this weekend.

Baseball PhD Podcast: MLB Realignment

Yes, I know it is hockey season and you are all fidgeting in your seats awaiting more NFL picks. BUT I am a baseball fan at heart and this is just an issue that must put forth. REALIGNMENT. Yes, just recently the Houston Astros have agreed to be sold on the terms that they will be moved to the American League. While I admire MLB's idea to make both the American and National Leagues have an equal amount of teams, 15, I do, however disagree with this move. When it comes to realignment they might as well tear it all up and create divisions that will create more natural rivalries. I mean come on why are the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants not in the same division given their proximity and success of the Bay Bridge series. Why don't we get this all year round like Yankees vs. Red Sox.

After going back to a podcast that was recorded this summer, by Baseball PhD, I couldn't help but come up with my own ideas on how the realignment should work.

Take in mind that the Designated Hitter will be eliminated.
With six divisions each team will play each division opponent 14 times.
They will also play each other team in baseball in one four game series.

- alternating home and away each year
This comes out to a total of 156 games.
Yes, we are eliminating the 162 game schedule, offering more off days for the players and making more room for postponed games.
Each division will send their top seed to the playoffs.
The next best four records will play in a three game series (wild card round).
The winners will face the #1 and #2 seeds in the second round.
This will be followed by a semi-finals and then World Series, which has the possibility of having the two best teams, record wise, in the World Series every year.

Here are my new divisions.

Northeast
Boston Red Sox
New York Mets
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates

Atlantic Coast
Baltimore Orioles
Washington Nationals
Atlanta Braves
Miami Marlins
Tampa Bay Rays

Great Lakes
Toronto Blue Jays
Minnesota Twins
Milwaukee Brewers
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians

Great Plains
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Kansas City Royals

California
San Francisco Giants
Oakland A's
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
San Diego Padres

Western
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers
Houston Astros
Colorado Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks

I love this. More rivalries. Higher Attendance. More intensity. More Hype.

No reason for MLB not to look into this.

DO YOU AGREE? DISAGREE? I would love to hear what everyone has to say.


Be sure to check out Baseball PhD
Twitter: @BaseballPhD
Podcast: Download

Also: Bet on TEBOW tonight. He is everyone. Everyone loves him. That is all.

Starting A Podcast: Skeletor's Mouthpiece

And welcome to the classroom. Or podroom if you will. Yup, I do it all watch sports, eat, sleep and now educating my peers. Fu*king exhausting. But for you, the reader, I will always reach further and faster than the competition. So here we go.

I have got a little wisdom to pass along to you today: How to start a podcast.

Featured on our Monday Pod Pack was Skeletor's Mouthpiece, a recently established podcast in England. Skeletor's Mouthpiece is run by Dan Scractcher & Adam Roberts.

I was able to ask them some questions about how they got started and advice they have for the future podcasters of the world. So put on your reading glasses, make a little bit of room in that multitasking mind of yours and soak it in.

PodWorld: What gave you the motivation to start a podcast?

Skeletor's Mouthpiece: We've known each other for 16 years and met at school through our mutual friend Nick Wheadon (the guy who keeps falling off his chair in episodes 5 & 6), pretty much straight off the bat we were talking shit and goofing around. As we have gotten older we have tried ways to do something creative together as we live in rural England and creative stimulation is hard to come by, mainly trying to come up with good ideas for film/T.V scripts, Adam even wrote some stand up. Most of these are much like the podcast, heavy amounts of toilet humour. It's quite a big part of the British sense of humour, especially in our age group as we grew up watching a generation of excellent comedians on t.v such as Harry Enfield, Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. I figured we had good chemistry as we have been friends for so long so why not give it a try.............plus I thought the world needed to know about how much of a tool Roberts is, mission accomplished I'd say.

PW: Are podcasts becoming as big in England as they are here in the US?

SM: As far as I can see Podcasts are universally becoming more and more popular and it's an exciting and relatively inexpensive new way to get 'material', if you can call what we do material, out to a large audience.

PW: Any advice for future podcasters?

SM: look into hosting sites seriously and take into account the amount of time you are going to spend doing all the stuff that isn't as fun as recording. Also try not to put any undue pressure on yourself like time constraints or the quality of your 'material', the interweb is a large place and if people will listen to us two then there's an audience for everything.

Also, type "how to podcast" into google. There are some great guides out there that make the whole process very easy. Once you have your platform sorted then you can start thinking about content. Or, if you are like us, just switch a mic on and try to let the content develop itself. If you are slightly more ambitious then I'd read up on basic sound recording, Dan and I both have experience with this so have managed to get a decent enough amateur sound using my home studio set-up. There are certain impressions I feel you have to make to be taken seriously and a good sound quality helps to lend an air of legitimacy. Saying that though...you could just record it into an Iphone. That works too.

Well there you have it folks! A nice educational touch to the blog. Yes, I know my NFL picks are very educational in terms of how to lose $. But this one tops it all. Hopefully we will have a few more of these in the coming posts.

Big thanks to Adam & Dan. Don't forget to follow them on twitter:@skeletorspiece

Monday Pod Package: Skeletor's Mouthpiece

Pod-World Presents . . . Skeletor's Mouthpiece

Well folks you are in for a little bit of a treat today. We are going across the pond!

Yes, England may not like our dollar but they do love podcasts.

I got the chance to talk to two budding podcasters: Dan Scratcher & Adam Roberts, who have recently created a podcast: Skeletor's Mouthpiece.

Viewers beware explicit humor is not frowned upon in this podcast but is welcomed with open arms from the Queen herself, i joke. But still, you know I find nothing more humorous than a fowl mouth, and Skeletor's Mouthpiece provides exactly that.

Recently on the Pcast the boys have covered getting fertility tests, giraffe molesters, stories from days past and well wanking off . . . a huge theme of the show.

Wanking off aside, these guys really captivate the audience with real life stories about what is going on in their lives and poke fun at themselves. I cant express enough how much I love these types of podcasts and how well they work in podcast form. The podcast world is turning into a niche market and overtime I believe these guys will only continue to grow, for as soon as you listen you will be itching to plug in for the next episode.

You Know The Drill Pod fans.

download.plugin.enjoy

Follow on Twitter: @SkeletorsPiece

Download: The podcast

*Check Back on Wednesday For Exclusive Interview about How they Got Started and How to Start Your Own PODCAST

-Do you have a podcast? Want to be featured on Pod-world? Follow me on twitter @podcastgreg

Monday Pod Package: Music Edition

Will my podcasts help you shed some pounds before the holidays?

Beats Me

But you might as well give em a shot.

And it is a Musical Monday. Yeah that's right no time for news & sports (my picks sucked again I know brutal, counting on a big win for Philly to climb back to a .500 week) we are going all tunes.

These juicy podcasts are excellent for the gym.

Whether your a chubby tubby trying to lose a little, before your thxgiving indulgence, on the elliptical or a protein shake junky, pumping those dumb bells, one thing is guaranteed these podcasts will make you push it to another level.

Thanks to Mr. Kyle for the tips here is the lineup.

(@MrKyle91 on twitter, dude needs some followers . . . think he has got like 5, yikes and he is in the hospital after inhaling rat poison so give the kid at least a sympathy twitter f*ck)

1. Mad Decent Worldwide Radio

Heavy on the Dub . . . Dubnation Download Now! . . . MDWRpodcast

2. UKF Music

Another set heavy on the bass . . . UKFMpodcast

3. The Essential Mix

The E.mix has got it all everything that a HOUSE music craver needs. EssentialMix

4. Avicii Levels

Just plug it in . . . . Avicii

You Know the Drill folks. download. play. enjoy. workit.

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: @podcastgreg

Week 9 Pick$

Where Are Herman Cain's Eyebrows?

Beats Me.

But My NFL picks are right HERE!

Hello November Football!

So much promise with a new month and a half of the NFL season remaining. Will Tebowing become the new planking? (come timmy I'm rooting for ya) Will the Packers lose a game? Can the Patriots stop the pass? Who's SuckforLuck campaign will last another week?

Beats me, but what I do know is that my picks for week 9 are so delicious that you may mistake them for thanksgiving dinner.

here we go.

@Kansas City vs. Miami (+4)

I am shocked that Vegas is only dropping a 4 spot for the fins. Is blowing a big lead to the New Jersey Football Giants really warrant praise? I sure don't think so. Look to see the int. happy Chiefs D have a pickoff party, hosted by Matt Moore of course. Oh Andrew Luck. . . where art thou?

The Pick: Kansas City

@Buffalo vs. New Jersey Jets (+2)

The Jets, 0-3 on the road this year. The Bills, 4-0 at home and coming of a SHUTOUT. Yeah thats right the Bills even play a little D. Funny as the Jets have been sttrugglin' to find the endzone with out the help of their defense. The Bills have a flashy aerial attack.

The Pick: Buffalo

Atlanta vs. @Indianapolis (+7)

funny.

The Pick: Atlanta

Green Bay vs. @San Diego (+5.5)

I don't know if it is because I have the gift wrapper (Phil Rivers) and Vince Jackson on my fantasy team. But for some reason I always have some high hopes for these chargers. And ironically I think they are presently charging for this bout against the reigning champs. Will they win out right? that might be a stretch but they might be field goal shy, closer than the experts think.

The Pick: San Diego

@Dallas vs. Seattle (+11.5) . . . The Pick: Dallas

@New Orleans vs. Tampa Bay (+8) . . . The Pick: New Orleans

San Francisco vs. @Washington (+3.5) . . . The Pick: San Francisco

@Houston vs. Cleveland (+11) . . . The Pick: Houston

@Tennessee vs. Cincinnati (+3) . . . The Pick: Cincinnati

@Oakland vs. Denver (+8) . . tebow . . The Pick: Oakland

@New England vs. New Jersey Football Giants (+9) . . . The Pick: NJFG

@Pittsburgh vs Baltimore (+3) . . put your money on this one . . The Pick: Pittsburgh

@Philadelphia vs. Chicago (+7.5) . . . The Pick: Philadelphia

play on players.

For those who can't hold a conversation on sundays, per usual, download the B.S. Report before the Sunday Sun rises. Follow my lead. And go out with a bang on this first November Weekend.

DOWNLOAD: http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7174342

Stuff You Should Know

Have I ever wondered what it is i am squeezing when I play with silly putty? (sidenote: silly putty is still as fun to squeeze at age 20 as it was in pre-school) yes. Have I ever walked into a casino an wondered what the f*ck is going on? yeah. Have I sat in astonishment when my uncle describes driving on the autobahn, but wondered why on earth they let people go so fast? YES! YES! I have.

And I still would be wondering these things today if it were not for the Stuff You Should Know podcast. Hosted by Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant...these two curious men release two podcasts a week about interesting stuff that you know, but might not really know.

And they dig Deeeep. For real some of these podcast can go on for 45 minutes about ABSURD topics.

CAN YOU SWEAT COLORS? WHAT IS NOODLING? (noodling is sticking your arm in a catfish hole and waiting for it to latch on for a catch.) Sorry I couldn't contain myself I just needed to let you know. Well yeah! Interesting Facts! Info! Mystery! Fun!

You know the drill podsters: download, plug in, listen, repeat.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StuffYouShouldKnow

Twitter: @SYSKpodcast

Suscribe: itunes

Monday Pod Package

Cheer Up! Listen to Pods!

I have got a neat little set of podcasts for you this week. I really tried to mix it up with a set of podcasts that have never before been featured on PodWorld. Perusual download. listen. relax...and don't shave it is November.

Comedy: Bill Burr

One of my favorite comedians. A Boston Boy. Burr records a monday podcast every week. This week he pokes fun at the Europeans and Home Depot.

Bill Burr Podcast

Sports: The Dan Patrick Show

Dan motherf***ing Patrick. Need I say no more? Possibly the greatest SportsCenter anchor of all time, Bob Ley aside. Patrick recaps the weekend in sports.

Weekend of Sports

Business: The Economist: The Week Ahead

The 7 Billionth person was born. Yikes.

The Week Ahead

We will Have a Music Heavy Set coming your way later in the week. And of course my NFL picks, which i know your itching to get your hands on.

Play on.

Week 8 Picks!

Week 8! Week 8! Week 8! The half way point of the NFL season is almost here and here at PODworld we have got you covered like Darelle Revis on Practice Squad receiver.

I give you The B.S. Report once again. The best spot for all your unique sports news. Bill Simmons breaks down the lines for this weeks NFL games with pal Cousin Sal and Mike Tollin. The B.S. Report: Week 8

And I also give you my week 8 picks! A Bona fide lock to make you rich.

Peep my picks. Place your bets. Make $.

Tennessee vs. Indianapolis +8.5

Tennessee looked so weak last week. A nice dose of the Manningless Colts is the cure to any losing streak.

The Pick:Tennessee

New Orleans vs. @St. Louis +13.5

If only David Freese could quarterback the Rams . . .

The Pick:New Orleans

@New York Giants vs. Miami +10

The leader in the clubhouse for the Suck for Luck movement: The Miami Dolphins. No wins this year. As they rumble into the meadowlands Vegas spots them 10 points. But the New York Football (i hate when people call them this) Giants are coming off a bye. A late TD will put Miami to bed.

The Pick: NYG

@Carolina vs. Minnesota +3.5
I Love Cam, but i think the surrounding talent on Minnesota is too, well, talented. This one is close but Minnesota covers.

The Pick: Minnesota

@Baltimore vs. Arizona +13

Way to many big lines this week and after B'more's miserable monday night performance I have a difficult time putting my faith in the Ravens.

The Pick: Arizona

@Houston vs. Jacksonville +9.5

Jacksonville has a sneaky good D. Houston's D is weak. The Jags lose but cover.

The Pick: Jacksonville

@Buffalo vs. Washington +6

Buffalo will take this one by at least a touchdown.

The Pick: Toronto Bills (LOL)

Detroit vs. @Denver +3

TEBOW! yeah right.

The Pick: Detroit

New England vs. @Pittsburgh +3

Brady owns Pittsburgh.

The Pick: New England

@San Francisco vs. Cleveland +8.5

A stingy San Fran D propels the 9ers to a V.

The Pick: San Francisco

Cincinnati vs. @Seattle +3

I have little insight on this affair. . .12th man picks up the W for the hawks.

The Pick: Seattle

@Philadelphia vs. Dallas +3.5

Dallas is the most complete team in the NFC east and it will show in this one.

The Pick: Dallas

San Diego vs. @Kansas City +3.5

San Diego is too talented to lose this one.

The Pick San Deigo

Thank Me Later.

This American Life: The Right to Remain Silent

Halloween weekend is upon us and there is no doubt in my mind that you will hear about someone being in a situation that involves the 5-0. Yeah that's right we are talking about the Police. When the final pumpkin has been smashed and you wake up to November, MY GOD THE YEAR IS ZIPPING BY!, you will have at least one connection to a police involvement.

*To the older generations: Just ask one of your grandchildren or kids form the neighborhood, this is no longer your Dad's Halloween. This generation likes to get down.

I am still a college student here in Boston, MA and mark my word, escalated police enforcement this weekend is a mortal lock, just like my NFL picks, you can take that to the bank.

So if you do get involved in some late night mischief and find yourself in a sticky situation remember your rights. I found a fun little podcast about two guys who fought against the law, and unlike The Clash they won. These two unique, engaging stories dive into the corruption at the police station and unlawful behavior by officers.

Don't Lose The Fight With The Law This Halloween Weekend

This podcast is This American Life hosted by Ira Glass, has been running this radio show since 1995, and since has made it podcast compatible. Be sure to check out his other episodes, which are all stop what your doing and listen quality. You know the drill subscribe, download, and pop the headphones in.

Play hard, but be safe this halloween.

Twitter: @ThisAmerLife

Download: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/

Monday Pod Package*

My NFL Picks sucked I know, my mortal lock Oakland Raiders did not even score a point. I went 5-7-1 so hopefully you didn't lose too much ca$h. But hey, life goes on.

We have got a World Series going on that might go to game 7, thus we have a baseball podcast.

For those of you still with the monday blues I give you Adam Carolla in a rantastic podcast.

We've got news on the NBA lockout with my man Bill Simmons.

And we've got a little music for you courtesy of house music sensation Avicii.

ESPN: Baseball Today

Game 5 Recap, Game 6 Preview

Adam Carolla

Rant On!

The B.S. Report

NBA Lockout

Avicii

Levels Podcast

*Yeah it is Tuesday. IDGAF.

The B.S. Report: Week 7 NFL Picks

Football Fans. Sports Fans. Gather Round. . . Well I mean at least open up your itunes and subscribe to the BS report. Bill Simmons, the host, walks you through the latest in all of sports by bringing on a bevy of guests who open up on this show unlike anywhere else. Simply put there is no where else where you can feel as if the CEO of Ticketmaster, NBA General Managers and athletes are whispering sweet nothings into your ear. Heck even David Stern the Commissioner of the NBA and now part-time plantation owner (That ones on you Bryant Gumbel) has been on the show. WHERE ELSE ARE YOU GONNA FIND THAT?!?! You download and the man just drenches you with unique sports knowledge. get wet.

- In this week's podcast Simmons and Cousin Sal, a frequent guest, break down what they think the Vegas Lines will be for the upcoming Weekend of NFL. They make one of these every week of the NFL season. I couldn't help but make my own picks, maybe I will do one of these each week to get a nice flow going. Here are my picks, forget the brokers, screw wall st., getting a job is too tough, thus follow me to millions.

@ Cleveland vs Seattle +3

Seahawks have won two of three. Lost a tight one to ATL, Beat the Giants on the road. Coming off a bye week. They are getting three points. And playing the browns . . . bing, bang, boom.

THE PICK: Seattle

@ Detroit vs. Atlanta +3.5

Tough one. Detroit is coming off their 1st loss. ATL has been confusing all year. I expect a rebound for MEGAtron and co.

THE PICK: Detroit

@ Tennessee vs. Houston +3

Who though these two teams would be battling for the AFC South crown? . . .

THE PICK: Tennessee

@ Miami vs. Denver +3

Two thoughts. Miami has no wins. Tim Tebow is the man.

THE PICK: Denver
San Diego vs. @ New York Jets +2

The Jets need this one bad. Really Bad. Does Sexy Rexy Pull through? HELL NO. Daygo by a field goal.

THE PICK: San Diego

Chicago vs. @ Tampa Bay +1

Tampa loses by 45 one week. Then beats the Saints the following week. Toss up as the game is in London.

THE PICK: Chicago

@ Carolina vs. Washington +2.5

Is the Cam Newton train running out of steam? The skins are staring John Beck. Yikes. Somehow Washington has managed to win a handful of games this year, but with Beck at QB i am just unsure.

THE PICK: Cam Newton.. err..Carolina

@ Oakland vs. Kansas City +3.5

THE PICK: Oakland (Greg's Guarantee)

Pittsburgh vs. @ Arizona +3.5

Pittsburgh has gotta have some heart here, only a 3.5 favorite against the lowly cards.

THE PICK: Pittsburgh

@ Dallas vs. St. Louis +13

I dislike these double digit lines. Dallas is good but Romo loves the drama. Dallas wins. But close.

THE PICK: St. Louis

Green Bay vs. @ Minnesota +8

THE PICK: Green Bay

@ New Orleans vs. Indianapolis +14

Yikes. Does INDY win a game this year?

THE PICK: New Orleans

Baltimore vs. @ Jacksonville +7.5
Not even going to be close.

THE PICK: Baltimore

Monday Pod Package

Another week has come and gone. But the sun is shining brightly outside my apartment. Another week stands before us. Conquer it!

I have got some fun stuff for yall to plug into. Download. Listen. Enjoy. Podtastic.

Apple: People were camping out just to get their hands on the new iPhone 4s. There is new software, including an update to the iCloud. New CEO Tim Cook delivers his insights on the new products. Unfortunately this is video only. But a must for Apple info.

New Apple Products.

NPR Planet Money: VIT (very important topic) in present day life. ENERGY. What are we going to be doing in future. Curious? DOWNLOAD.

The Future of Energy

60 Minutes: Shocker. No idea 60 minutes had a podcast. Granted this is just a full audio set from their show it doesn't matter. Pure journalism. Engaging stories. This week the main issue revolves around our ten year presence in Afghanistan.

60 Minutes: 10/16

Yeah I know, I know. I went a bit educational this week. But this stuff is important. Listen. Learn. And formulate opinions. The more you know the smarter you are.

Stay tuned for my week 7 NFL picks.

Occupy What?!?

#OccupyWallSt

What does that even mean? I have seen what is going on in downtown Boston. Large rallies, tons of signs and angry, angry people. But what is it that they really want? Like I am 100% sure . . .er. . . 99% (I hear that is their favorite number) sure that no one can explain exactly what these protestors want. You can't just take out corporations, which supply just about everything we own. Right?

Well it turns out they want more than just the cleansing of Wall St. and the corporations. They want a voice. America was built on a democracy of the people. The citizens are supposed to be the ones making the decisions for the best of the country and right now it seems as if this so called 1% have not only a majority of our countries money, but a louder voice than the 99% and that is just not fair. Yes, some people work harder than others and deserve a larger paycheck. But that doesn't entitle them to make our countries important decisions and sway lobbyists simply because of their job title. At least that is what I think. But I have no more power than you. Read the paper. Talk to people, and most importantly formulate your own opinion on the matter. Because your ideas just as important as mine.

However, I recommend you start off by listening to one of my Columbus Day podcasts, courtesy of NPR.

Occupy Wall St. Podcast: NPR

Visit their website: http://www.npr.org

Twitter: @nprnews

Itunes: Planet Money Podcast

We have people speak and come to a agreement. That is what we want in socirty

Columbus Day Pod Package!

Columbus took away America from the Indians...er...Native Americans and he also was responsible for taking the Monday Pod Package away from you. Yeah we didn't have school yesterday, its an East Coast thing. Nonetheless here are the podcast you need to listen to this week. Enjoy.

Fun News: FreakOnomics

Should we be hitchhiking more?

Music: Tiesto

Club Life Podcast

News: NPR

Occupy Wall St.

Sports: The B.S. Report

NFL Week 6 Preview & Vegas Perspective

Get it on!

Adam Carolla is my man crush. Seriously the dude even puts me to bed. For real, I listen to him every night before I doze off, so why aren't you?

Oh you don't listen to podcasts? Grow up.

Lose you podcast virginity to Adam Carolla. Now!

Seriously though, there is no better place to start your podcast downloading spree.

Carolla wows me every time with his hour long show, in which he rants about everything in his life. From his inept parents to the abysmal service on airplanes and the lack of a universal shower head no stone is ever unturned.

Carolla teams up with the lovely Allison Rosen and nerdy Bald Bryan.

The pod squad, which holds the Guinness World Record for most podcasts downloaded ever captivates you with their personal anecdotes and interesting takes on absurd pop culture stories and headline news.

While it seems just like another newscast/talk show it's not. Each complaint, bashing, rant or whatever you like to call them supports his mantra to be reasonable, act within your means and take a stand for what you believe is right. In the words of the Ace Man: GET IT ON!

Oh and I almost forgot he created Mangria. My favorite drink.

Follow him on twitter: @adamcarolla / Visit his site: adamacarolla.com / Download on itunes

Monday Pod Package

Do not fear the long commute! Go to sleep at ease! Or simply become informed & entertained doing chores around the house.

Welcome to PODtober.

INFORMATIONAL

Freakonomics:

- ATTENTION: Do not listen to this after a bad day at work.

The Upside of Quitting | Freakonomics Radio

SPORTS

The B.S. Report:

- What went with the 2011 Boston Red Sox? Bill Simmons has the answers.

2011 Boston Red Sox

COMEDY

The Adam Carolla Show:

- The Podcast King brings Comedy Central comedian Gabriel Iglesias on the show.

Adam with Gabriel Iglesias

If college football is a popular water cooler topic on Mondays then The Solid Verbal files into the category of must listen to during your morning commute. Hosted by Ty Hildenbradt (Oregon 05') and Dan Rubenstein (Penn State 04') The Solid Verbal records a sarcastically informative podcast twice a week. First previewing the weekend's upcoming action and then following up with a recap of all the major events. Reaching listeners since the 2008 season The Solid Verbal is the highest rated college football podcast on itunes.

What I enjoyed while listening to the show is that they are able to focus on the mainstream schools, such as everyone in the SEC and Notre Dame, but still give love to small schools who may not attract an enormous media following. If your school, big or small, does something special on Saturday you are guaranteed to hear about it on The Solid Verbal.

So if you want to know all about the hype surrounding this week's upcoming battles on the gridiron or have a new perspective once all the action is over then you must download the The Solid Verbal, which can be found on itunes or better yet on their website, www.solidverbal.com