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Hosts Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop welcome listeners on January 5, 2026 for a fast-paced, wide-ranging episode covering NFL Wild Card Weekend, the College Football Playoff, college basketball, NBA futures, and a spoiler-heavy reaction to the Stranger Things finale. The conversation stays rooted in the fan and bettor perspective — confident takes, skepticism where it’s earned, and plenty of debate. The episode opens with Patriots optimism — why expectations are rising, how Drake Maye MVP chatter and the running game change the outlook, and whether January weather and home-field advantage matter against the Chargers. From there, Will and Zach dive into weekly picks, betting angles, and a recap of the pick leaderboard (plus a mysterious submission snafu). They preview every NFL playoff matchup, discussing injuries, coaching pressure, recent form, and which teams feel real versus fraudulent. College football playoff chaos follows, then college basketball storylines including Duke’s struggles and Nebraska’s break