The Reality Check Podcast: Vegas Vibes, Football Fever, and Trick’s Picks!

This week, the boys from The Reality Check Podcast are getting hyped up for a trip to Vegas, baby! Hosted by Mike Scully with his trusty crew—J Nic, Trick with the picks, C Nic with Knowledge, and Shooter behind the controls—the energy is off the charts as they talk sports, plan their inevitable showdown with Lady Luck in Sin City, and welcome a very special guest: Hogan Hatten, long snapper for the Detroit Lions!

Hogan Hatten, the Detroit Lions' long snapper, joins the show and shares his story of going from undrafted free agent to earning a spot on an NFL roster. Hogan gives us an inside look at the grind and the gut checks.. Ever wonder what it’s like to not hear your name called on draft day but still make your dream come true? Hogan’s got you covered. 

Trick is back with his famous Trick’s Picks, and this week, he’s coming in hotter than the Vegas sun. He’s been on a heater, calling winners left and right like he’s got a crystal ball (or maybe just some solid insider info). If you're placing bets on college or NFL this week, don’t miss Trick's golden predictions. He's been so good, even the sportsbooks are sweating.

Of course, the guys dive deep into football, breaking down everything from the latest college matchups to NFL headlines. Whether it’s Colorado's wild start under Coach Prime, or who’s going to step up in the NFC East, these guys know their football—and aren't shy about letting everyone know. But don’t let the analysis fool you, this crew loves to have fun. There’s more trash talk in this episode than an Eagles-Cowboys game, and somehow, it always circles back to Trick’s unhealthy obsession with the Bond girls.

There’s a lot going on outside of the gridiron too. In this week’s headlines, Shohei Ohtani’s elbow takes another hit, and the future of the MLB’s best two-way player is as cloudy as ever. Also, Serena Williams hints at a potential return, and the world of women’s tennis is collectively losing its mind. The boys give their take on these stories and somehow manage to work in jokes about Vegas buffets, questionable blackjack strategies, and who’s going to be the first to lose all their money at the slot machines.

We couldn’t do it without the support of our awesome sponsors! Big thanks to 3 City Pizza in Cape Coral, where the pizza is so good, even Trick will forget about his Bond girls for a minute. And shoutout to Coastal Title, the best in the business when it comes to making sure your real estate deals don’t fumble like a rookie quarterback under pressure.

It’s going to be another unforgettable episode filled with football talk, Vegas vibes, and Trick’s never-ending quest to prove he's got the best picks in the game. Tune in, grab a slice of pizza, and get ready for some laughs, because when this crew is on, there’s no telling what’ll happen!