Great Dane Nation

On the 50th episode of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten is joined by world famous podcaster and XFL kicking hopeful PFT Commenter (13:34 – 01:10:37). But first, he checks in with TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll), where the guys recap their final night in Canton, as they hit up Peyton Manning’s afterparty. FreezePops met Tom Brady, and Morten held court with some of the greatest kickers in the history of the league. Oh, and Peyton hit the dancefloor. It was an epic night! (03:26 – 13:33)

We then move to our interview with PFT Commenter, where he discusses a wide range of topics: the story behind his iconic sunglasses (15:30); working as one of Morten’s kicking students, and participating in a pop quiz to see if he remembers the pointers Morten gave him during their session last year in Atlanta (20:01); why he thinks he may have to cut his iconic hair after this football season, and why he wants to have a mullet as an adult (27:23); celebrating a Stanley Cup victory with the Washington Capitals (31:49); why he thinks “Pardon My Take” resonates amongst current and former athletes (39:36); explaining what “Blake of the Year” is (41:22); why he would be cool with Washington Football Team retaining its temporary name as a permanent one (44:06); who he thinks was the worst guest in the history of his podcast (45:17); and this week’s edition of “The Name Game,” featuring Big Cat, Dave Portnoy, Hank Lockwood, Billy Football, Skip Bayless, Scott Van Pelt, Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo, Max Scherzer, J.J. Watt and Tom Brady (47:02).

Finally, TommyFreezePops is joined by Thom Cunningham for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (01:05:12 – 01:12:17). What does Thom think about wagering on preseason football (01:06:32)? Where can baseball bettors find value right now (01:08:05)? And Thom explains why he’s sticking away from most of the NFL props ahead of the 2021 regular season at the moment (01:09:48).

On this special edition of “Great Dane Nation,” Morten Andersen and TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) are together in-person for the first time ever, with the two of them meeting up in Canton, OH for Enshrinement Weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame! In part one of the podcast, the guys recap an amazing weekend spent in the birthplace of football (00:15 – 31:47).

Morten spent the week chatting with many of his Hall of Fame brothers, including Ron Wolf (31:57), Joe DeLamielleure (33:09), Willie Lanier (35:01), Tim Brown (40:59), Bobby Bell (43:28), and Willie Roaf (46:42), as each all-time great shared with Morten what it meant to them to have a gold jacket. We close things out this week with The Great Dane sharing why his gold jacket is so special to him (47:55).

Summer vacation is upon us! Over the coming weeks, “Great Dane Nation” will look a little different, as we’ll be taking a break from the big-name guests you heard throughout our unofficial “season 1.” But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here each and every week to bring you the compelling football content you desire, along with our expert analysis from the team at Vegas Insider!

This week, Morten Andersen and TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) give a full preview of their upcoming long weekend in Canton, OH for this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction festivities! Morten talks about his favorite events surrounding the weekend, his advice for the honorees on how they should approach their speeches, and shares some funny stories from his trips to Canton as a member of the most elite fraternity in all of pro football (01:13 – 16:00).

Then, TommyFreezePops closes things out with Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (16:37 – 25:29). The guys talk about Team USA Men’s Basketball advancing to the semifinals against Australia after a rocky start to their summer, and why bettors shouldn’t be afraid of taking the gold-medal-favorites moving forward (17:56). Kevin also tells us what his approach is to betting on preseason football, and it may surprise you (19:50). Plus, Kevin and TFP recap Tom’s ridiculous 24-hour stream from Denny’s (22:15).

Summer vacation is upon us! Over the coming weeks, “Great Dane Nation” will look a little different, as we’ll be taking a break from the big-name guests you heard throughout our unofficial “season 1.” But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here each and every week to bring you the compelling football content you desire, along with our expert analysis from the team at Vegas Insider!

This week, you’ll hear part four of a four-part interview with Morten Andersen, conducted by TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll). Morten talks about his amazing comeback story, as he sat at home and waited for a team to call him for 20 months after finishing up his 23rd season in the league. Morten also talks about the moment he broke the NFL’s all-time scoring record, and the difficulties he faced heading into retirement after playing for 25 seasons in the NFL (01:37 – 17:50).

Then, TommyFreezePops closes things out with Thom Cunningham for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (18:33 – 26:20). The guys talk about the Olympics, and which niche sports they are targeting as places to cash-in (19:59). They also take a look at the rocky start for Team USA Men’s Basketball, and why another country might be a better play right now when it comes to gold medal odds (21:10). Finally, the guys look ahead to TFP’s 24-hour live stream from the Denny’s in St. Louis, as Thom tells us which O/Us he likes heading into the brutal day at the diner (22:16).

Summer vacation is upon us! Over the coming weeks, “Great Dane Nation” will look a little different, as we’ll be taking a break from the big-name guests you heard throughout our unofficial “season 1.” But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here each and every week to bring you the compelling football content you desire, along with our expert analysis from the team at Vegas Insider!

This week, you’ll hear Morten Andersen and Tom Carroll (TommyFreezePops) run through an all-kicker edition of their popular segment, “The Name Game.” Morten weighs in on seven of the greatest kickers in NFL history: Adam Vinatieri, Gary Anderson, Jan Stenerud, George Blanda, Lou Groza, Jason Hanson and Tom Dempsey. Morten also tells us who he thinks is the best kicker in today’s game (01:03 – 14:56).

Then, TommyFreezePops closes things out with Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (15:32 – 27:08). The guys give their biggest takeaways from Milwaukee’s historic run to their first NBA Championship in 50 years, and where they place Giannis Antetokounmpo among the league’s elite (16:48), share their view of the Suns from a gambling perspective heading into next season (21:02), and take a look at the way-to-early title odds for the 2022 NBA Finals (23:24).

Summer vacation is upon us! Over the coming weeks, “Great Dane Nation” will look a little different, as we’ll be taking a break from the big-name guests you heard throughout our unofficial “season 1.” But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here each and every week to bring you the compelling football content you desire, along with our expert analysis from the team at Vegas Insider!

This week, you’ll hear part three of a four-part interview with Morten Andersen, conducted by TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll). Morten talks about his post-Saints career: being released by the organization he thought he’d spend his entire career, suiting up for “the enemy” in Atlanta, playing under the bright lights of NYC, having a front row seat to one of the greatest offenses ever in Kansas City, and having one of the most bizarre tryouts ever with Minnesota (01:08 – 17:49).

Then, TommyFreezePops closes things out Thom Cunningham for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (18:46 – 25:03). Should bettors be worried about Shohei Ohtani in the AL MVP market, and who are some other options that might yield better value (20:26)? Who does Thom like in game four of the NBA Finals, and how does he see the rest of the series shaking out from a gambling perspective (22:13)? Plus, Thom gives us the best player props to be following throughout the rest of NBA Finals (23:14).

Summer vacation is upon us! Over the coming weeks, “Great Dane Nation” will look a little different, as we’ll be taking a break from the big-name guests you heard throughout our unofficial “season 1.” But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here each and every week to bring you the compelling football content you desire, along with our expert analysis from the team at Vegas Insider!

This week, you’ll hear our “Top 7 Number 7s in NFL History,” compiled by TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) and analyzed by Morten Andersen. Will Morten make the cut after missing out on a top 7 spot on our nicknames list? Who will get our top spot? How valid can this list be with all of FreezePops’ inherent biases for and against certain players? All of these questions answered, and more (01:47 – 17:30)!

Then, TommyFreezePops closes things out Thom Cunningham for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (18:21 – 25:00). Even though the Suns took care of business in game 1 of the NBA Finals, did Thom see enough out of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks to believe they have a shot to win this thing (19:48)? Should bettors be eyeing anyone other than Chris Paul for Finals MVP (21:04)? Plus, Thom gives us the best player prop to be following throughout the NBA Finals (22:39).

Summer vacation is upon us! Over the coming weeks, “Great Dane Nation” will look a little different, as we’ll be taking a break from the big-name guests you heard throughout our unofficial “season 1.” But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here each and every week to bring you the compelling football content you desire, along with our expert analysis from the team at Vegas Insider!

This week, you’ll hear part two of a four-part interview with Morten Andersen, conducted by TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll). Morten talks about his 13 seasons as a member of the New Orleans Saints, how relaxed things were under Bum Phillips, why Jim Mora was so successful once he took over the organization, and playing with “The Dome Patrol” (01:03 – 19:56).

Then, TommyFreezePops closes things out Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (20:42 – 29:01). With all the injuries we’ve seen amongst NBA stars during this postseason, Kevin tells bettors the best way to approach basketball moving forward (22:05). Is Kyle Schwarber a legit threat to win the NL MVP this season (24:49)? Plus, Kevin tells us why the Tampa Bay Lightning are likely to repeat as Stanley Cup champions (26:43).

Summer vacation is upon us! Over the coming weeks, “Great Dane Nation” will look a little different, as we’ll be taking a break from the big-name guests you heard throughout our unofficial “season 1.” But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here each and every week to bring you the compelling football content you desire, along with our expert analysis from the team at Vegas Insider!

This week, you’ll hear our “Top 7 Nicknames in NFL History,” compiled by TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll) and analyzed by Morten Andersen. Will “The Great Dane” make the cut? Who will get our top spot? Who was an honorable mention? Are some of these nicknames even safe to say on a podcast? All of these questions answered, and more (01:37 – 18:54)!

Then, TommyFreezePops closes things out Thom Cunningham for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (19:54 – 26:33). Thom tells us why bettors might want to look ahead of the conference finals in the NBA to find real value on the hardwood (21:26). Which of the four remaining teams in hockey does he think has the best chance of winning the 2021 Stanley Cup (22:48)? Plus, how will this newfound emphasis on “foreign substances” in baseball have an impact on the prop market (24:06)?

Summer vacation is upon us! Over the coming weeks, “Great Dane Nation” will look a little different, as we’ll be taking a break from the big-name guests you heard throughout our unofficial “season 1.” But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here each and every week to bring you the compelling football content you desire, along with our expert analysis from the team at Vegas Insider!

This week, you’ll hear part one of a four-part interview with Morten Andersen, conducted by TommyFreezePops (Tom Carroll). Morten talks about his first few days in America back in 1977, his whirlwind football season at Ben Davis High School, and his journey to becoming a Michigan State Spartan (01:51 – 22:27).

Then, TommyFreezePops closes things out Kevin Rogers for his weekly check-in with the experts from VegasInsider.com (23:18 – 32:31). Kevin explains why the news surrounding Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul, combined with the Nets mounting injuries, makes the Bucks a great value play to win the NBA Finals (24:54). Should bettors be going all-in on the Jazz to win the Western Conference (27:31)? Plus, Kevin explains why a seemingly obvious player-prop should be on all of our radars over the next few days (30:01).