Wit & Grit — August 22, 2025

The NFL didn’t take a vacation while we did — and we’re breaking down every trade, every holdout, and every bet you should be watching ahead of the 2025 season.

Ian and Sean return with:

• 🚨 A rapid-fire NFL trade recap (Devaughn Vele, Skyy Moore & more)

• 💰 2025 NFL win total betting picks with model-backed edges

• 🧨 The Shedeur Sanders conspiracy and Browns training camp buzz

• 🧠 Joe Burrow’s money habits and Tom Brady’s secret bonuses

• 🛑 Who’s still holding out (Parsons, McLaurin, Hendrickson) — and does it even matter?

• 🏎️ F1’s American takeover — from Taylor Swift to Brad Pitt to Netflix

• 💄 Sydney Sweeney, 🧬 Marvel drama, 🇧🇷 peas on pizza, ⚡ record lightning, and more

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Recorded live on July 25, 2025 — but it’s still fresh and fiery. Ian and Sean deliver a high-voltage July wrap on the Wit & Grit Podcast: ESPN’s massive NFL Media move, training camp shakeups (Fields’ toe, Russ’s revival, Lions going full-contact early), and Spa GP’s surprise pole sitter turning heads.

Also in the mix: Rotten Tomatoes wrecks Fantastic Four again, the Redskins name debate resurfaces with dueling studies, Trump signs a college sports NIL crackdown order, and buzz builds around Dillon Gabriel in Cleveland.

🔊 Topics Include:

• ESPN’s $2B NFL Media power grab

• NFL camp drama (Jets, Giants, Lions, Commanders & more)

• Spa GP qualifying & tire chaos

• Rotten Tomatoes ratings fallout

• Executive order on NIL in college sports

• NFL revenue share spotlight

• Gabriel > Shedeur buzz in Browns camp

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On this episode of The Wit & Grit Podcast, Ian and Sean unpack one of the biggest sports media shakeups in years: Barstool Sports teaming up with Fox for a daily FS1 show and College Football pregame coverage. What does it mean for ESPN—and why did Joy Taylor get caught in the fallout?

They also cover a wave of NFL rookie contract drama (especially second-round picks), the rise of women in NFL ownership, and a wild $25K Super Bowl bet on the Raiders.

Plus:

• Justin Herbert’s secret academic flex

• Jim Harbaugh’s anti-abortion views revisited

• Jimmy Graham rows 584 nautical miles through Arctic hell

• TJ Watt’s massive new contract

• George Lucas headlines Comic-Con

• Tom Holland gushes about The Odyssey

• John Malkovich gets cut from Marvel’s Fantastic Four

• The Rockies draw record crowds… while being the worst team in baseball

• And F1 Arcade brings racing lifestyle to Denver

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Trump’s gambling tax law just dropped – and it’s already causing chaos. On this episode of the Wit & Grit Podcast, Ian and Sean dig into the fallout from OBBBA, the new federal bill that slaps pro bettors with surprise taxes on phantom income. We break down what it means, who’s fighting it, and why it could drive sharp money offshore.

Then: Washington's throwback uniforms stir up old flames — is the “Redskins” name fight back? We look at the fan reactions, lawsuits, and political noise surrounding the Commanders' controversial rebrand.

Finally: Christian Horner is out at Red Bull after 20 years. What’s behind the move, and does this mean Max Verstappen could jump to Mercedes before the 2026 rule reset?

🎯 Plus: Betting strategy for thin markets, Panthers and Seahawks win total picks, and why multi-leg parlays might be killing your bankroll.

This week on Wit & Grit:

🏀 We break down the biggest winners and questionable moves from the NBA Draft — Cooper Flagg to Dallas, Dylan Harper to the Spurs, and the Pelicans’ front office meltdown.

🏎️ F1’s Austrian GP preview heats up as Verstappen risks a race ban and Mercedes re-enters the fight.

🎬 Plus, Brad Pitt’s F1 movie goes full Top Gun with real paddock filming, wind tunnels, and Toto Wolff cameos.

🔥 Meme Interlude: submarines vs. yachts, Luka defense roasts, and Ferrari’s sci-fi flex.

Hosted by Ian Price and Sean Duiser.

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What a week. In this pre-Game 6 recording, Ian and Sean go deep on the NBA Finals — and yeah, some of the bets didn’t age well. But you heard it first.

Also in this episode of The Wit & Grit Podcast:
🏒 Panthers go back-to-back — with a trophy-breaking finish
🏀 NBA Finals: Our Game 6 preview (recorded before tip-off) + Game 7 chaos on the horizon
🏎️ Mercedes rebounds in F1, Red Bull under pressure
🎮 EA College Football 26 lets fans fuel school payouts
🎸 Post Malone goes full country on his next album
🥤 Capri Suns for grown-ups… is this a meme or magic?
🚗 Shedeur Sanders speeding update
💍 Rodgers’ marriage rumors (his family says it never happened)

🎧 Stream it now and catch us LIVE this Sunday at 11 AM for a Game 7 special.

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On today’s episode of Wit & Grit, Ian and Sean break down this week in sports with sharp analysis, bold bets, and plenty of unfiltered opinions. Perfect for fans of smart sports talk with a sense of humor.

🔹 NBA Finals 2025: What if the Hornets made it? Betting odds and fan frustration.
🔹 Stanley Cup Finals: Panthers vs Oilers Game 4 recap, and why “Panthers in 6” is still live.
🔹 F1 vs Indy 500: Why the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix schedule is making waves.
🔹 NFL 2025 Season Preview: Steelers vs Jets, Aaron Rodgers legacy talk, and early MVP chatter.
🔹 Sports Betting Picks: Pacers vs Thunder, Panthers predictions, and how to think like Vegas.
🔹 Gaming Segment: NCAA Football returns, Madden fatigue, and EA Sports monopoly takes.

If you're into sports betting, NBA playoffs, F1 racing, or NFL predictions, this episode’s built for you.

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Wit & Grit is where sharp sports betting analysis collides with offbeat pop culture commentary. Hosts Ian and Sean bring high-energy, unfiltered takes on NFL futures, NBA odds, and everything from movie trailers to meme-worthy merch drops. One minute it’s 49ers win totals, the next it’s a spoiler-free Mission Impossible review or roasting limited-edition popcorn buckets.

Each episode blends:

• 🏈 NFL Over/Under Debates

• 🏀 NBA Betting Picks & Playoff Predictions

• 🎬 Reviews & Reactions to the Latest Pop Culture Drops

• 💡 Smart Stats Meets Classic Gut Instincts

Whether you're here to bet smart or just laugh hard, Wit & Grit is your weekly ride through sports, stats, and whatever’s trending online.

Ever wonder why you're broke after ordering wine on DoorDash? Ian and Sean open this episode with delivery app regrets and shift gears into what’s ahead for this weekend’s F1 race — but remember, the real betting picks drop only in the Saturday newsletter on Substack.

Then they unpack the chaos of the 1980 Popeye movie starring Robin Williams, which may have had the most infamous movie set in Hollywood.

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We’re back post-Monaco with your full Grand Prix breakdown — now that the tire smoke’s settled and the bets are graded. Ian and Sean recap all the action from the streets of Monte Carlo, from Lando Norris’ masterclass to Ferrari’s quiet consistency, Mercedes’ mess, and Racing Bulls’ team-game brilliance.

Plus: Ian’s Hammered Stack goes 3-2 (+0.56u), Sean swings for the parlay fences, and we once again learn why you don’t trust Yuki Tsunoda with your money. The full slate, smart betting takeaways, and a sharp plug for the brand-new All-In With Ian newsletter — now live on HammeredSharkProductions.com.

📅 Recorded fresh after race weekend – Tuesday drop due to the holiday
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