The Couch Bros, Podcast

EPISODE 118.5: Always Bet On Yourself(The Johnny Porter Scandal)


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In this rapid-fire episode of The Couch Bros, the guys tackle the controversial surge of sports betting within the NBA, drawing parallels to the notorious Pete Rose scandal (00:00). They dissect the shocking revelations surrounding Jontay Porter's betting debacle, from his absurd 80k parlays to the rookie mistakes that led to his downfall (In this rapid-fire episode of The Couch Bros, the guys tackle the controversial surge of sports betting within the NBA, drawing parallels to the notorious Pete Rose scandal (00:00). They dissect the shocking revelations surrounding Jontay Porter's betting debacle, from his absurd 80k parlays to the rookie mistakes that led to his downfall (02:15). The Bros don't pull any punches, calling out the absurdity and the very real addiction that shadows the glittering allure of sports betting (18:30).


As the NBA playoffs gear up, the Bros lay out their predictions and potential upsets, with a critical eye on the Celtics' path to the finals and the Lakers' slim chances against the Nuggets (50:35). They touch upon the legacy of the Warriors' dynasty, contemplating the bittersweet end of an era and the future of its key players (1:08:00).


And for the cherry on top, The Bros give their take on the latest "X-Men '97" episode, analyzing the narrative highs and lows, and speculating on the dark turn the series may take as it hurls toward a mutant vs. human showdown. The Bros don't pull any punches, calling out the absurdity and the very real addiction that shadows the glittering allure of sports betting

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The Couch Bros, PodcastBy Herbie Sylvester