Fade Us Sports Podcast

Mike takes Denver. Cantu takes Kansas City. Both make Chiefs–Broncos their second pick, and neither is backing down. Mike Matusow, Phil Hellmuth, Brandon Cantu, and David Woodley return for Episode 45 of the Fade Us Sports Podcast with NFL Week 8 picks, a bonus Steelers play, and another rough week of Survivor to unpack. Phil and Cantu make Seattle against Chicago their top pick. David agrees, while Mike gives a cautious Seahawks lean and says he won't bet the game. Mike's first pick is Carolina getting points against Green Bay; Phil expects the Packers to bounce back big. David backs Minnesota at Detroit, setting off another debate over the unbeaten Vikings' offense and defense. Also in this episode: • Phil and David share Buffalo as their second pick against Baltimore. Mike prefers the Ravens if Lamar Jackson plays; Cantu wants more information. • Cantu backs the Chiefs to rebound in Denver, while Mike takes the Broncos in a rematch of their season opener. • Mike adds his “number two and a half” pick: Pittsburgh on the moneyline against Cleveland. Cantu supports the Steelers; David takes the Browns. • The crew revisits the Texans' loss, Survivor eliminations, and Splash Sports revival contests. • David and Phil disagree over Pat McAfee's reaction to criticism from Utah. The episode closes with a tribute to Jeremy Kaufman. Mike, Phil, and Cantu share memories of their friend, his humor at the poker table, and what he meant to them. Thanks to Splash Sports for supporting the show.

Mike and Cantu make Seattle their top pick. Woodley takes the Chiefs, and the Vikings argument ends with money on the line. Mike Matusow, Phil Hellmuth, Brandon Cantu, and David Woodley are back together for Episode 44 of the Fade Us Sports Podcast, breaking down NFL Week 7 picks, Survivor losses, and another round of group-chat disputes. Mike calls Seattle his second “guarantee” of the year, with Cantu and Phil backing the Seahawks while Woodley sides with Kansas City. Phil and Mike both like Chicago against New England; Cantu and Woodley prefer the Patriots. Woodley and Phil back Minnesota against Indianapolis, but Mike takes the Colts and bets against the Vikings' scoring expectations. Also in this episode: • Cantu's second pick is Green Bay getting points against Detroit. Phil likes it; Mike and Woodley take the Lions. • Woodley makes Houston his second pick against the Giants, and all four support the Texans. • Woodley's J.J. McCarthy rant meets Mike's defense of the quarterback. • The crew revisits Washington's down-and-distance confusion and Dan Quinn's decisions. • Phil says he spent $150,000 on Survivor contests, explains what he still has left, and discusses entering again. • The Splash Sports revival pool gives the crew another Survivor topic to debate. Thanks to Splash Sports for supporting the show.

A brutal Survivor weekend leaves Cantu with a hole in his closet door—and the Fade Us crew ranking the NFL's worst coaching decisions. Mike Matusow, Phil Hellmuth, Brandon Cantu, and David Woodley are all here for Episode 43 of the Fade Us Sports Podcast, with NFL Week 6 picks, Survivor fallout, and plenty of arguments over who actually knows ball. Mike backs the Raiders getting points against Buffalo. Phil takes the Bills as his second pick. Phil also loves San Francisco against Washington, while Mike, Cantu, and Woodley prefer the Commanders. Cantu goes against his Seahawks with Denver, and Woodley backs Seattle and the Giants. Mike rounds out his top two with New Orleans. Also in this episode: • Dan Quinn, Nick Sirianni, and Todd Bowles go under the microscope after a week of coaching blunders. • Mike relives another Chargers loss as Cantu pushes back on the Herbert excuses. • Woodley defends the Vikings and makes his Super Bowl case for Minnesota. • The crew recaps a rough Survivor week, including Washington's tie and Dallas's loss. • Mike, Phil, and Cantu eventually agree on Jacksonville against Houston in London. Cantu makes it his second pick, and Phil calls it his biggest bet of the year while keeping his original top two. Thanks to Splash Sports for supporting the show. Which coaching mistake was the worst? Are you taking the Raiders or the Bills this week? Tell us in the comments and subscribe for a new episode every week.

🏈 NFL Week 3 picks, survivor-pool regrets, and a unanimous Vikings pick! @phil_hellmuth, @themouthmatusow, and @brandoncantu return for Episode 40 of Fade Us Sports, and all three are backing Minnesota against Tampa Bay. The agreement doesn’t last long. Cantu loves Seattle against Washington, but Mike thinks seven points is too many. Mike also makes his case for Atlanta against Green Bay, while Phil backs Cincinnati at Pittsburgh. Expect plenty of arguments over road favorites, desperate teams, and which early-season performances to trust. Meanwhile, the crew revisits the Buccaneers and Chargers decisions that cost them survivor entries. Did they get too clever trying to save teams for later? And after all that frustration, why are they giving the Chargers another chance against Buffalo? Plus, poker stories from Chicago, Mike’s rant about the Colts’ overtime decisions, and a surprise phone call from Johnny Chan with a Kansas City pick. Picks and odds reflect the discussion at the time of recording. For entertainment purposes only. No outcome is guaranteed. Please gamble responsibly. #NFL #NFLWeek3 #NFLPicks #FadeUs #SportsBetting

Week 2 Picks and Survivor - Phil Hellmuth, Mike Matusow, Brandon Cantu, and David Woodley return with their favorite NFL picks, early-season overreactions, and survivor-pool decisions. Phil explains how the Chargers knocked him out of a $50,000-buy-in survivor pool, and the crew isn’t about to let him forget it. Add in his frustration with the Packers and Mike arriving late, and this episode is off the rails before the picks even start. On this episode of Fade Us: 🏈 Packers, Bears, and a divided room: Phil backs Green Bay to bounce back against the Jets, then picks Chicago against Woodley’s Vikings. Bears–Vikings becomes a two-on-two showdown: Hellmuth and Matusow on Chicago, Woodley and Cantu on Minnesota. 🔥 Bills vs. Lions: Buffalo is Mike’s top pick of the week. He makes the case for fading Detroit on a short turnaround after an overtime win—and gets Cantu and Woodley on board. 💥 Seahawks and Raiders: Cantu backs Seattle against Arizona and likes Las Vegas getting a touchdown against the Chargers. Can Drew Lock keep Seattle rolling, and is the crew buying into the Raiders? 👀 Underdogs that start arguments: Woodley takes the Giants getting seven against the Rams, while Mike backs Cleveland getting eight and a half against Tampa Bay. Cantu’s response to the Browns pick? You couldn’t pay him to take it. Plus, the crew tackles Week 2 survivor strategy: use San Francisco now or save the 49ers for later? Mike and Woodley discuss putting their remaining shared entries on the Niners—and disagree about whether Tampa Bay will be the more popular pick. #NFL #NFLWeek2 #NFLPicks #FadeUs #SportsBetting

🏈 NFL IS BACK! @phil_hellmuth, @themouthmatusow, @brandoncantu, and @FadeUsDave return with NFL season win totals, Week 1 picks, Super Bowl predictions, and absolutely no shortage of disagreements. Can the Vikings win the NFC North? Is Green Bay worth backing for the season? And is Mike finally right about the Falcons? The crew kicks things off with their favorite NFL futures, including Phil’s Packers pick, Mike’s confidence in Atlanta, and Cantu’s Vikings division-winner play. Then it’s time for Week 1 and the first unanimous pick of the season: the San Francisco 49ers. Everyone likes San Francisco against the Rams in Australia, but getting everyone on the same page about the travel schedule is another story. Meanwhile, Phil, Cantu, and Woodley are backing Seattle against New England, leaving Mike ready to take the other side. Also in this episode: • Vikings vs. Packers: Minnesota optimism meets an NFC North rivalry. • Broncos vs. Chiefs: Take the points with Denver or trust Kansas City at home? • Survivor pools: The crew debates syndicates, strategy, and Mike’s “no-brainer” picks. • Super Bowl predictions: Seattle repeat talk, AFC contenders, and Mike picking the Vikings - before changing his mind.

Is Wemby a Bill Russell/Steph Curry hybrid? @themouthmatusow is firing off "generational" takes again, and @phil_hellmuth is out here checking the receipts. 🧾 Plus, @FadeUsDave has officially surrendered his soul to the Knicks because Minnesota sports are a certified disaster. 📉🏀 youtu.be/Um90UqkvIdI

Is Wemby already better than Joker? @themouthmatusow says yes. @FadeUsDave is busy losing his mind over the "toxic positivity" of Minnesota fans while the Wolves try to survive the Spurs. Plus, why the Knicks are the only real threat in the East: youtu.be/bmYn82VSwuo

While @phil_hellmuth is busy showing off his new high-stakes condo, @themouthmatusow is taking his money in Chinese Poker and @FadeUsDave is sweating a $600K parlay. @brandoncantu weighs in on the Vegas Golden Knights' postseason magic while the boys debate if the Lakers at +16 is the biggest insult in sports history. 🏒🎰 youtu.be/ViaV5-EXDks