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Week 12 NFL Betting Picks, Duke vs Kansas College Basketball Analysis & Sports Betting Strategy Live | Coach and Company | November 18th, 2025

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Full Podcast Summary/Notes (Timestamped)
Opening & Technical Issues [0:00 - 2:30]
  • Coach addresses live streaming technical difficulties across multiple platforms
  • Discusses visibility issues on YouTube and other streaming services
  • Notes that platforms are "absolutely wonky today"
    • ESPN Name-Dropping Discussion [2:30 - 5:15]
    • Responds to viewer comment about not naming ESPN colleagues
    • Mentions working relationships with Steve Lavin, Seth Greenberg, and Bruce Pearl
    • Explains professional discretion in naming former colleagues
      • Show Transition & Branding [5:15 - 8:45]
      • Announces second half of show focusing on Week 12 predictions
      • Notes Thanksgiving week approaching and need to "get down to business"
      • Discusses losing control of brand due to technical interruptions
        • Betting Performance Claims [8:45 - 12:30]
        • Coach claims to be potentially "the hottest capper in the world right now"
        • References having Rafael check performance numbers
        • Expresses frustration about being cut off during "Lock It In" segment
        • Mentions being unable to give two key plays due to time constraints
          • Show Format & Schedule [12:30 - 15:45]
          • Announces podcast continuation at 11:15 AM Eastern
          • Promotes Sirius XM radio show (2-4 PM Eastern) "Off the Ropes"
          • Notes radio show format where "nobody cuts me off"
            • Live Betting Picks Segment [15:45 - 25:20]
            Rafael's Picks:
            • Duke Team Total Under 81.5: Expects defensive battle, especially from Kansas after North Carolina exposure. Notes Duke's first four games all went under the total.
            • Austin Reeves Over 30.5 Points + Assists (-330): Averaging 28 PPG and 8.2 APG, hit this prop 9 out of 11 games this season. Expects big game despite LeBron playing on minutes restriction.
              • Game Analysis [25:20 - 30:15]
              • Discussion of Utah games consistently going over totals
              • Brief mention of overtime games and betting implications
              • Technical difficulties continue to affect show flow
                • Closing & Team Acknowledgments [30:15 - 35:28]
                • Coach wraps up show acknowledging technical challenges
                • Emphasizes "educate and entertain" mission
                • Gives shoutouts to team: Mikey P, Peyton, Soupy, Rafael, and Producer Man
                • Signs off with signature "take all tickets straight to the bay window" catchphrase
                • Reiterates "we grind for you so we can win with you" motto

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