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The Upper Deck

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs

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01:22:13

Do We Overreact or Underreact?

The Upper Deck ·

2025/10/29

Matt and Grant are back breaking down a busy week for Louisville basketball. They start with a recap of the Cards’ matchup against Boston College, then dive into exhibition talk with Kansas and Bucknell. The guys wrap things up with an early look at the ACC schedule and Grant’s always unpredictable picks of the week.Timestamps:🕐 (05:00) – Boston College vs. Louisville⏱️ (22:30) – Kansas vs. Louisville🏀 (35:00) – Bucknell vs. Louisville📅 (1:00:00) – ACC Schedule Breakdown💰 (1:15:00) – Grant’s

01:31:08

Big Game Brohm

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2025/10/23

Matt and Grant kick things off with a breakdown of Louisville vs. Miami (5:00), dive into the legacy and latest from Tom Izzo (45:00), shift gears for some NBA talk (1:07:00), and close things out with Grant’s picks of the week (1:24:00)Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

01:18:00

In Brady We Trust

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2025/10/17

Matt and Grant are back breaking down Mark Stoops’ move to Virginia Tech and what it means for Kentucky. We dive into UK’s NIL situation, recap Oklahoma State vs. Auburn and other early hoops exhibitions, preview Louisville vs. Miami, and wrap it up with our Helmet Bet of the Week.Time Stamps:(10:00) – Stoops to Virginia Tech: What it means for Kentucky(16:00) – UK’s NIL situation and what needs to change(31:00) – Oklahoma State vs. Auburn & early exhibition game takeaways(40:00) – Miami vs

01:20:49

Is it College Basketball Season Yet?

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2025/10/14

Matt and Grant dive into the shocking Penn State coaching change and what it means for the Nittany Lions moving forward. Then, the guys break down the preseason AP Top 25 for college basketball — who’s overrated, who’s slept on, and which teams are ready to make noise come March. To wrap things up, we debut a brand-new segment: Grant’s Picks of the Week — and trust us, his selections might just surprise you.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud:

01:08:01

All in on the Skatt Pack

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2025/10/11

Grant and Matt dive into the wild world of college football drama — from Jaxon Dart and Cam Skattebo’s Pitbull-esque antics (“Mr. Worldwide!” energy on full display) to the growing chaos around college players getting caught betting. Then, we wrap it all up with our Helmet Bet of the Week, where bragging rights — and maybe our sanity — are on the line.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

00:58:23

It may be time to panic

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2025/10/08

Matt and Grant dive deep into a brutal overtime loss to Virginia — what went wrong, who deserves blame, and how this impacts Louisville’s season going forward. Then they pivot to game-changing news off the field: Louisville is getting a professional UFL team in 2026. What does that mean for the city, for Cardinals football, and for the future of spring football in Kentucky?(01:00) Louisville vs Virginia Breakdown(36:00) UFL Expansion

01:11:57

WTF is a Wahoo?

The Upper Deck ·

2025/10/03

This week on the podcast, Matt and Grant dive deep into the big ACC showdown as Louisville takes on No. 24 Virginia. We break down the matchups, parse the lines, and make our bold predictions — including the all-important helmet bet (you know the one).Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

01:14:11

Bring on the Ball Boy

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2025/09/30

Matt and Grant are back to break down a loaded sports weekend. We kick things off with the Reds’ push into the postseason and what it means for Cincinnati’s future. Then we shift gears to the Ryder Cup, giving our thoughts on the matchups, momentum swings, and who has the edge. Finally, we dive into Louisville’s showdown with Pitt and what’s on the line for the Cards as conference play heats up.Time Stamps:(04:00) Reds Postseason Talk(08:20) Ryder Cup Finish(35:00) Louisville Vs Pitt DiscussionMusic

01:13:05

We stopped Pudge the Cat

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2025/09/24

Matt and Grant break down Louisville’s matchup against Bowling Green and what it means for the Cards moving forward. From there, we dive into the ACC’s uncertain future and why Louisville must keep pushing for a seat at the table in either the Big Ten or SEC. To wrap things up, we turn to the world stage with the Ryder Cup this weekend, giving our predictions and what we expect to see play out.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud:

01:22:42

Gemini says Louisville is Point Guard U

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2025/09/18

Matt and Grant dive into the latest AP poll, share their updated Heisman favorites, and react to Pat Kelsey’s bold “Point Guard U” comment (and why UK fans will never get the joke). They wrap things up with this week’s Helmet Bet and explain why Gemini just might hold the answer.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingTime Stamps:(06:30) Point Guard U(24:00) AP Poll Discussion(41:00) Heisman

01:09:44

The Longest Bye Week Ever

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2025/09/17

This week we’re rolling through the bye with plenty to cover — from Louisville’s week off and how it sets the stage for the rest of the season, to our not-so-pretty betting streak that’s got us rethinking strategy. We also break down the latest Ryder Cup buzz before wrapping it up with how fired up we are to have Louisville football back in action.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

01:23:45

Bye Week Sadness

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2025/09/12

Matt and Grant break down Louisville’s matchup against JMU, dive into all the biggest storylines from Week 1 in the NFL, and wrap it up with this week’s signature Helmet Bet.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

00:55:16

Which QB will we hate this week?

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2025/09/04

Matt and Grant dive into the Kawhi Leonard scandal and everything surrounding it, break down this week’s helmet bet, and wrap things up with a full preview of Louisville’s matchup against JMU.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingTime Stamps:(01:00) NBA Talk(15:00) Helmet Bet(30:00) Louisville JMU Preview

01:06:01

What's Scarier, Alabama or Grant after 3 Zyns?

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2025/09/03

We’re back recapping the first weekend of college football! From big surprises to early statement wins, we break down all the action and what it means moving forward. Then we dive deep into Louisville’s opener against EKU—running through the pros, the cons, and what the Cards need to sharpen up before Week 2.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingTime Stamps:CFB Week 1 Recap (05:20)Cards vs EKU

01:14:25

Play the damn Music!

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2025/08/29

Matt and Grant are back breaking down their nearly spot-on Ryder Cup predictions, diving into the shockwaves from the Micah Parsons trade, and setting expectations for Louisville football’s season. Plus, Week 2 brings another helmet bet you won’t want to miss.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingOutro By: Wolfmother - Joker And The Thiefhttps://youtu.be/Nr0SqIAFohk?si=8PNeFGnoL64FVkID

01:12:56

The Helmet Bet is BACK

The Upper Deck ·

2025/08/22

Matt and Grant are back breaking down all things college football, from the chaos of conference realignment to the early-season storylines that already have us fired up. We roll out our very first helmet bet of the season and, of course, crown this week’s Coward of the Week.Time Stamps:(04:00) Coward of the Week(25:00) College Football Talk(51:00) Helmet BetMusic by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

01:34:15

To You After 12 years...

The Upper Deck ·

2025/08/16

Grant and Matt are back diving into the wild week in sports — breaking down Michael Porter Jr.’s ups and downs, Tottenham’s Super Cup drama mixed with the ugly racism aimed at Mathys Tel, and a full-on rant session about Michigan’s NCAA sanctions. They close it out by asking why Louisville basketball should take their fight to the courts, before wrapping with their signature Gambling 3, locking in the weekend’s best plays.Time Stamps:(03:31) MPJ Podcast Answers(10:43) Tottenham Super Cup

00:57:25

UFC and or John Mateer: Who's gambling with more money?

The Upper Deck ·

2025/08/13

EMERGENCY POD: Matt and Grant unpack the shocking UFC–Paramount deal and its impact on the sport, dive into the bizarre Shohei Ohtani real estate scandal, and call out the hits and misses in the preseason AP poll. Plus, they untangle the wild story behind John Mateer’s Venmo receipts that has the group chat in absolute chaos.Time Stamps:(00:20) UFC Talk (26:15) John Mateer Venmo(39:36) Shohei Real Estate Scandal(44:44) Preseason AP Poll BreakdownMusic by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud:

01:13:59

ESPN vs Stubbing Your Toe: What's Worse?

The Upper Deck ·

2025/08/09

Matt and Grant break down their Heisman hopefuls and dive into some all-around college football chatter, share thoughts on Victor Oladipo and the Pacers, and unpack ESPN’s historic decline. They wrap it all up with this week’s edition of Cowards of the Week.Music by: Quinn CohanSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

01:18:25

"Son is Tottenham, Tottenham is son..."

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2025/08/04

Matt and Grant break down their Mt. Rushmore of best gameday traditions—some iconic, some underrated. They reflect on the emotional departure of Son Heung-min from Tottenham and what it means to say goodbye to a legend. Then it’s on to the Speedway Classic fiasco and why it was an all-time disaster. Finally, they unpack the bizarre and chaotic WNBA dildo debacle you truly have to hear to believe.Time Stamps:(02:00) Mt. Rushmore(30:00) Son Send Off from Tottenham(55:00) Speedway Classic (01:07:00)

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