ESPN alum and basketball expert Adam Stanco joins to break down March Madness, including five key criteria to look for in a champion; teams to watch out for, from top dogs to potential Cinderella stories; and how to maximize the odds of winning your pool.

Adam also shares sage career advice for anyone looking to work in sports media, his fondness for a couple classic East Coast beers, and a surreal story about hitting the hardwood with an NBA legend.

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Twitter.com/MLandes18

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Audio intro: Bird Creek, "Hooky with Sloane"

Audio outro: Luther Vandross, “One Shining Moment”

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