Circles Off - Sports Betting Podcasts

A major Twitter Bookie Scam is unfolding as Leviathan Locks gets exposed, but the story doesn’t stop there. What started as accusations quickly spirals into a much bigger situation involving Boomers Bets, who had been publicly vouching for Leviathan Locks while allegedly paying back victims behind the scenes. As more information comes out, the connection between the two raises serious questions about how deep this operation went and how many bettors were affected. Plus, we break down Chris Dierkes’ recent article on betting philosophy, including his stance on risk tolerance and whether bettors should be more aggressive, and call...

In this episode, we do something a little different.

We brought back Isaac Rose Berman (roundrobin42), a sharp tennis bettor and responsible gaming advocate, and put him in the hot seat to rank some of the most well-known names on Gambling Twitter.

From respected voices to controversial figures, Isaac breaks down his honest thoughts on 19 prominent betting personalities and places them into tiers based on credibility, perception, and overall impact in the space.

Some rankings might surprise you. Others might start arguments.

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This week on Circle Back, the crew kicks things off with a recap of the 2026 Masters, as Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back and continues to cement his legacy. From there, we dive into a major controversy surrounding Dub Club after one of its most prominent pick sellers went on a shocking and offensive public rant, raising serious questions about platform responsibility and moderation in the pick selling space. Plus, we break down the growing conversation around athletes holding ownership stakes in prediction markets, including Connor McDavid and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and whether the perceived conflict of interest is being overblown.

Ohio lawmakers are proposing sweeping changes to the sports betting landscape, including banning online betting, eliminating props and parlays, limiting wagers, and restricting ads during games. The crew reacts to what this could mean for bettors and the industry, and whether this is a real threat or political posturing. Plus, a viral story involving Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini has taken over social media after the two were seen together at a hotel in Arizona, sparking major reactions and debate. And to wrap, a heated discussion on whether gambling is truly comparable to the stock market, along with a...

Welcome to Circles Off! In this episode, Rob Pizzola, CEO of The Hammer and pro sports bettor, walks you through his first-ever sports betting model, the one he successfully used on the NHL in the 2017-2018 season. While this exact model wouldn’t work in today’s NHL, Rob breaks down the step-by-step process and key strategies that go into building a winning sports betting model.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand how models are made or an experienced bettor wanting insight into profitable prediction strategies, this video is packed with valuable tips...

This week on Circle Back, the crew dives into a heated debate sparked by Alex Monahan’s claim that winning at sports betting is actually easier than most people think—and why the real challenge isn’t winning, but scaling. Plus, we break down a deeply concerning discovery on Polymarket, where a market appears to be designed to exploit users who don’t fully read the house rules, raising serious questions about predatory structures in betting platforms. And finally, we discuss Steve Fezzik stepping away from his pick selling service—for now—and what it could mean for the broader bett...

The NFL is making moves against prediction markets, sending warning letters about betting on things like broadcasts, celebrities, and even the NFL Draft. The crew breaks down what this means for the future of prediction markets, plus reacts to the U.S. suing Illinois over its regulation efforts. They also dive into whether sportsbook cashouts are actually predatory, and if bettors should ever be using them. Plus, a debate on whether MLB BvP (batter vs pitcher) data is completely meaningless when it comes to betting, and more.

Jacob Gramegna is joined by Mike (Mr...

Rob Pizzola sits down with The Shipper, a professional sports bettor who made the leap from working as a sportsbook trader to taking on the betting world full-time. In this follow-up interview — one of the most requested guests on Circles Off — Shipper shares how he approaches betting today, what sportsbooks look for when limiting players, and tips every bettor can use.

Whether you’re a casual fan or a sharp bettor, this episode is packed with insights into the mindset, strategy, and lessons learned from someone who’s seen the inside of the industry. Shipper...

This week in sports betting was complete chaos, and the crew breaks it all down. From Tiger Woods making headlines again after a DUI arrest while talking about a return for The Masters, to a bizarre UFC controversy where the wrong winner was announced, creating a window for a prediction market bettor to cash in at massive odds. Plus, a deep dive into the growing conversation around microbetting, with DraftKings launching new features tied to historical at-bats and the NFL’s involvement in a lawsuit raising bigger questions about where this is all headed.

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We asked ChatGPT to pick the 10 most insightful sports betting questions, and in this Q&A, experts Rob Pizzola and Isaac Rose-Berman break them all down. From bankroll management to understanding edge, market selection, and how sharp bettors think, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you make smarter betting decisions.

Whether you’re new to sports betting or looking to refine your approach, this discussion shows what it really takes to improve your process and think like a pro.

Watch, learn, and let us know in th...

Most sports bettors don’t even realize they’re being scammed.

In this episode of Circles Off, professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola breaks down the Top 5 biggest scams in the sports betting industry — and how you can avoid falling into these traps.

From fake “guaranteed wins” to misleading betting services and shady bankroll strategies, these are the tactics that cost bettors thousands over time. If you’re serious about improving as a bettor, you NEED to understand what to avoid just as much as what to do.

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The crew breaks down the discourse around March Madness this year, with many fans pointing out the lack of upsets, buzzer beaters, and overall chaos that typically defines the tournament. With favorites dominating early, the panel dives into whether something feels off and explores the growing belief that NIL has fundamentally changed the landscape of college basketball and the tournament’s unpredictability.

Later, the conversation shifts to the controversy surrounding MLB’s new partnership with Polymarket and what it could mean for the future of sports betting and league involvement. To close things out, the...

In this episode of Circles Off, professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola and sharp bettor Isaac Rose-Berman react to Linemaker Sports’ viral video “The New Way to Get Rich Sports Betting in 2026.”

Is this actually a profitable strategy, or just another misleading take on sports betting?

Hosted by Jacob Gramegna, the crew breaks down the key claims from Linemaker Sports and gives their honest, expert analysis on what works, what doesn’t, and what bettors need to avoid.

If you're serious about sports betting, this is the t...

The crew on Circle Back reacts to the latest wave of national media coverage around sports betting, including a recent piece from The Atlantic that sparked debate across gambling Twitter. The panel discusses whether these stories are genuinely trying to explore the problems within the industry or if they’re being produced with the intention of villainizing sports betting altogether. From misleading narratives to misunderstandings about how the market actually works, the group breaks down where they think the media continues to get it wrong.

Later, the crew responds after Kelly In Vegas clapped ba...

Isaac Rose-Berman, a sharp tennis bettor, uncovered a hidden edge at a recent Indian Wells tournament that most bettors completely missed. The opportunity came from a subtle change in tennis balls, and Isaac breaks down exactly how he spotted it, why it mattered, and the impact it had on his betting strategy. Fans of tennis and sports betting will get a rare, inside look at a true all-time advantage and the methods that sharp bettors use to find opportunities others overlook.

In this episode of Legendary Loopholes, host Jacob Gramegna is joined by Isaac...

The crew reacts to one of the strangest betting markets in recent UFC memory, breaking down the suspicious line movement in the Michael Johnson vs Drew Dober fight and why so many bettors immediately questioned what was happening. Was it sharp action, bad numbers from sportsbooks, or something even stranger? The panel dives into how the market moved, why it raised eyebrows across gambling Twitter, and what bettors should actually take away from situations like this. They also discuss whether sports bettors truly need projections or models to succeed, when gambling is actually the most fun for bettors, and...

This week on Circle Back, we break down some of the worst sports betting advice currently circulating on Gambling Twitter. The crew reacts to a viral strategy suggesting bettors should blindly fade steam moves in low-liquidity mid-major college basketball games, and explains why sportsbooks adjusting to sharp action does NOT suddenly create value on the other side. We also discuss bankroll management advice encouraging bettors to constantly withdraw profits instead of allowing their bankroll and unit size to scale properly, and debate a controversial take dismissing the importance of closing line value (CLV) as a core indicator of long-term...

When DraftKings posted +225 on there being a perfect game during the MLB season, gambling Twitter immediately called it one of the worst prices ever hung. But most of the outrage focused on the wrong reasons. In this video, Rob Pizzola breaks down why the reaction missed the mark, walks through the probability calculation step by step, converts the implied odds properly, and uses base rate math to estimate the true price of this season-long prop in the Major League Baseball betting market. Along the way, he explains what this says about sportsbook pricing and how to think about market...

Massachusetts has officially approved a regulation requiring sportsbooks to notify bettors within 48 hours if their account is limited, a move that’s sparking conversations across the betting world. We also break down the latest market settlements, including the high-profile Ali Khamenei market, and highlight unusual pricing in upcoming MLB markets, giving bettors insight into what’s happening behind the scenes.

Join host Jacob Gramegna with professional sports bettor and CEO of The Hammer, Rob Pizzola, basketball originator Kirk Evans, and sophisticated square Geoff Fienberg as they react to these developments, provide analysis, and share what...

A sportsbook accidentally listed every golfer in the Cognizant Classic at -10000 while adjusting lines — and for a brief window, chaos broke out across the market. Bettors holding longshots suddenly saw absurd cashout offers hit their accounts, creating one of the wildest pricing errors we’ve seen in golf betting. The crew breaks down what actually happened, how these -10000 placeholders triggered massive cashouts, whether books are obligated to honor them, and what this says about how sportsbooks manage live risk and line moves.

We also dive into Alex Monahan’s claim that bankroll manage...

Are prediction markets rigged? Rob Pizzola gives his honest take on the stigma surrounding prediction markets and why many of the common criticisms don’t hold up. He breaks down how these markets actually function, where the skepticism comes from, and whether concerns about manipulation or unfair advantages are rooted in reality. Rob also explains how pricing, liquidity, and incentives work in practice — and why misunderstanding those mechanics fuels a lot of the backlash.

He also discusses the value of products like Kalshi, how prediction markets compare to traditional sportsbooks, and where sharp bettors may...

Team USA shocks Canada in the men’s hockey gold medal game and we break down everything — the biggest moments, the coaching decisions, the betting market movement before puck drop, and how the result impacted bettors on both sides. We react to the game itself, the pregame narratives that didn’t hold up, and what this outcome says about the USA vs Canada rivalry going forward. Plus, we dive into the stat making the rounds that 57% of bettors are female — what it actually means, how it’s being interpreted, and whether gambling media is telling the story correctly. And of course...

We originally asked our audience to send in their sports betting questions through YouTube comments, email, and Discord. The problem? Most of them were terrible. So we did something different: we took every comment from the past year on Circles Off, fed them into ChatGPT, and asked it to generate the 10 questions that every serious sports bettor actually needs answered. The result is a brutally honest, evergreen sports betting Q&A focused on improving your process, avoiding common mistakes, understanding edge, bankroll management, market selection, and what it really takes to become a profitable bettor.

Social media is not making you a better sports bettor. It might be doing the exact opposite. Today’s algorithms reward outrage, certainty, and constant engagement, not accuracy, long-term profitability, or nuance. The more you interact with bold takes and confident predictions, the more the algorithm feeds you the loudest voices in the room. In sports betting, that creates a dangerous feedback loop that can quietly shape how you think about edge, bankroll management, and what winning actually looks like.

Professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola breaks down how algorithm-driven content is influencing bettors, why co...

We break down whether professional sports bettors can truly advocate for responsible gambling, the controversy around cashing out Charlotte Hornets playoff futures, and real strategies for priming betting accounts. Isaac Rose-Berman joins the conversation to give insight into the responsible gaming debate, while Mike and Joey weigh in on whether sharps are sending the right message to everyday bettors. Expect sharp takes, insider tips, and a look at the ethics behind these moves.

Hosted by Jacob Gramegna, Circle Back features Mike (Mr. PeanutBettor), Joey Knish, and responsible gaming advocate Isaac Rose-Berman. Together, they dig...

Jacob and the crew tear apart Super Bowl LX from every angle — how the Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots 29–13, the defensive masterclass that suffocated rookie QB Drake Maye, and how Kenneth Walker III emerged as the game’s MVP for the first time by a running back in decades. We break down the key plays, the Patriots’ offensive struggles, Jason Myers’ record-setting five field goals, and all the big storylines your timeline is talking about today.

Then it’s onto the NFL MVP controversy — Matthew Stafford beat out Drake Maye by the closest margin...

Artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the sports betting landscape, and this episode digs into what that actually means going forward. The crew breaks down how AI is being used, where it actually matters, and where the hype gets out of control. From there, the conversation shifts to a so-called “documented” loser in the betting space and what that situation reveals about public tracking, transparency, and credibility. The episode also gets real about the harsh realities of trying to go pro in sports betting — variance, lifestyle pressure, misconceptions, and what most people underestimate about the grind. As always, the discus...

On Life of a Capper, pro bettors answer two brutally honest questions: the worst gambling losses they’ve ever suffered financially, and the sports betting bad beats that still haunt them today. Filmed for Circles Off on The Hammer Betting Network and presented by Kalshi, this episode explores betting bankroll swings, unforgettable bad beat stories, sports gambling reality, and betting industry interviews. Hosted by Jacob Gramegna.

📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to in...

This week on Circle Back, Jacob, Rob, Kirk, and Jason break down why so many people are confused by betting odds and why the idea that sportsbooks are “shading” lines to trick the public is mostly nonsense. We debunk common myths, explain how odds actually work today, and discuss the smartest way to interpret them if you want to stay ahead of the game. Plus, we recap an insane weekend in sports, from the Australian Open upsets to NHL Stadium Series highlights and the latest NFL coaching news.

Jacob Gramegna hosts the conversation with prof...

In this episode of Circle Back, the crew breaks down the worst betting trends people still blindly follow for the Super Bowl — from meaningless narratives and public angles to novelty bets that have zero edge. They dive into why bettors continue to hammer things like the coin toss in 2026, how trend-based thinking warps Super Bowl markets, and which “everyone knows this matters” angles actually don’t matter at all. The discussion also veers into Bill Belichick’s surprising Hall of Fame snub, what it says about how legacy is judged, and other gambling-world reactions, debates, and nonsense that popped up this we...

This week on Circle Back, we break down an exciting NFL championship weekend where the Patriots defeated the Broncos and the Seahawks toppled the Rams. We react to all the drama on the field, analyze key plays, and preview what this means heading into the Super Bowl. Plus, we examine possibly the worst free bet we’ve ever seen and respond to getting called out on Twitter.

Jacob Gramegna hosts the discussion with Rob Pizzola, professional sports bettor and CEO of The Hammer, Kirk Evans, basketball originator, and Geoff Fienberg, sophisticated square. Together, they re...

This episode dives into the growing push to “educate” children about sports betting and why that approach may be doing more harm than good. The panel breaks down where the line actually is between responsible gaming and normalization, how problem gaming is often misidentified or exaggerated, and why some well-intentioned messaging completely misses the mark. The conversation also explores how poker strategy and player behavior may be shifting heading into 2026, what’s driving those changes, and what today’s players need to understand about the evolving landscape.

Circle Back is hosted by Jacob Gramegna and feat...

Professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola discusses how sports bettors can fail to really understand the meaning behinds "odds" and "probability".

Things can go wrong very quickly when you misunderstand what it actually takes to be a winning sports bettor.

📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos!

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The Bills/Broncos playoff game delivered a jaw-dropping moment when Ja’Quan McMillian ripped the ball from Brandin Cooks for a stunning interception. Fans are divided over whether it should have been a catch, and the ruling has sent gambling Twitter into a frenzy. We break down the play, the controversy, and the reactions from bettors and NFL fans alike. Plus, we explore the most creative ways bettors celebrate big wins and react to a recent ranking of top sports betting podcasters.

Join host Jacob Gramegna with The Hammer’s Rob Pizzola, Jason Cooper from...

In today’s episode of Circle Back, we break down the indictments that just dropped in a sprawling point-shaving scandal involving college basketball and connections to the Chinese Basketball Association. We react to what’s been revealed so far, why this case could be far bigger than it initially appears, and what it means for the integrity of betting markets. We also dive into the growing online rivalry between Fanatics and FanDuel over voided player prop wagers after in-game injuries, and debate whether “same limits for all” is actually good for bettors or the industry as a whole. Plus, reaction...

Do professional sports bettors ever lose their edge? How do they react when it happens?

Jacob Gramegna sits down with a lineup of sports bettors to ask them in this edition of the Life of a Capper series.

📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos!

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Sports bettors woke up to a nightmare after a betting app glitch caused winning balances and betting balances to suddenly disappear, sparking outrage across Gambling Twitter. We break down the app glitch in detail, explain why users believe this betting app glitch crossed the line, and react to the chaos that followed as screenshots flooded timelines. The crew also recaps an incredible NFL Wildcard Weekend and NFL Wildcard slate, reacting to the biggest moments, betting results, and what the games meant for bettors overall. Plus, we dive into the fade accounts trend taking over Gambling Twitter and whether fading...

The Circle Back Friday team dives into the latest controversy that is taking over Gambling Twitter with an NFL win total settlement issue. They also discuss the impact of sports betting on general society, the dangers of cash outs and much more.

Jacob Gramegna hosts pro sports bettors Mike (Mr. PeanutBettor) and Storm Pig as well as Hit The Books co-host, Joey Knish to break down the latest week in gambling.

📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for add...

Gambling Twitter was up in arms over a controversy surrounding prediction market Kalshi and NFL season-long win totals, which were settled incorrectly. Professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola goes behind the scenes to explain what really happened, where things went wrong and how it will get fixed.

📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos!

🟢 Check out Kalshi and get signed up today: https://kalshi.onelink.me/1r91/ha...

Gambling Twitter brought in the New Year in standard fashion with more hot takes, controversies and more. We found perhaps the most unique edge, the worst edge, react to a controversial dispute with a recreational sportsbook, and so much more on this addition of Circle Back.

Host Jacob Gramegna is joined by pro sports bettor Rob Pizzola, basketball originator Kirk Evans, and the sophisticated square Geoff Fienberg as they analyze each story, share insider insights, and give their candid takes on what these controversies mean for bettors and fans alike.