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The Starting 5

Smart takes, bold bets, and debates that sound a lot like your group chat — if your group chat knew what it was talking about. From fantasy football to game-day drama, The Starting 5 brings insight, banter, and a fresh voice to the world of sports. New episodes every week. Join the huddle.

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01:12:26

Crossing The 50: NFL Edition

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2025/11/06

In this week’s episode, we’re Crossing the 50—hitting the midpoint of the NFL season and breaking down who’s charging toward the end zone and who’s getting stuffed at the line. We dive into the World Series fallout, the biggest surprises and letdowns of the NFL halfway point, and the shifting landscape of college football as contenders start separating themselves. Plus, with college basketball finally tipping off, we take a first look at early storylines and teams to watch.A little debate, a little

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01:18:13

The Rise of Rashee, the Fall of Coaches, and the...

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2025/10/23

The Chiefs are back — and Rashee Rice might just be the spark that lit the fuse. This week, The Starting 5 breaks down Kansas City’s midseason turnaround and how Mahomes finally found his guy.Then we shift gears to college football’s wild coaching carousel — from James Franklin’s shocking Penn State exit to Billy Napier’s downfall in Gainesville and the ripple effects of the NIL era. Are boosters and buyouts killing patience in the sport? Nick Saban seems to think so… and we might agree.Finally, we

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00:52:46

NFL’s New Rookie Reality: Start or Bust

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2025/10/08

The Starting 5 are back at the mics for another wild week in football. We break down all the biggest storylines from around the league — upsets, breakout performances, and who’s quietly fading fast. Then we dive deep into the new NFL trend taking over: rookie quarterbacks getting tossed straight into the fire with zero patience and no veteran mentor in sight. Are teams ruining future stars or just speeding up the learning curve?As always, we wrap it up with our fan-favorite segments — “Stud or Dud”

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01:31:04

Mahomes Magic Reloaded

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2025/10/01

Week 4 didn’t disappoint — upsets, statement wins, and maybe… just maybe… the Kansas City Chiefs are back. The Starting 5 breaks down all the NFL action, from shocking performances and game-changing injuries to who’s legit and who’s fool’s gold. We debate if Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have finally flipped the switch, dive into the latest college football shake-ups, and hand out our signature Stud or Dud picks. Plus, plenty of banter, bold predictions, and a few hot takes that might age like fine

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01:25:49

IR & SEC Stars

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2025/09/25

Week 3 of the NFL was a war of attrition — stars dropping like flies and depth charts getting tested early. We break down the biggest injuries, what they mean for contenders, and how fantasy managers should pivot. Then we turn to college ball, where Missouri keeps making noise as a legit SEC power. Plus, hot takes, bold predictions, and all the laughs and banter you expect from The Starting 5.

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01:49:04

Flags, Field Goals & Fallen Parlays

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2025/09/18

Week 2 of the NFL had it all – game-winners, gut-wrenching flags, and more field goals than anyone could count. The crew breaks down the biggest moments across the league, from clutch kicks to crushing penalties. We also dive into the weekend that was in college football, highlighting the upsets, statement wins, and everything in between.And of course… Cannon relives the pain of what could have been: a 15-leg parlay that went 14/15, derailed by a leverage penalty that still stings. Grab your

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01:25:50

Gridiron Judgement Day

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2025/09/10

Week 1 is over — time to deliver the verdicts. We put every NFL game on trial, crown the heroes and call out the frauds in our Stud or Dud debut, and lay down our four-leg parlay in Bet the House. Plus, we hit the biggest college football storylines and decide who’s for real and who’s already cooked. Join the huddle.

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00:53:06

Saturday Shockers & Sunday Predictions

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2025/09/03

Week 1 of college football came in HOT - upsets, blowouts, and a few games that had us yelling at the TV. We break it all down, roast the bad takes, and hype up the big performances. Then it's on to NFL Week 1 where we lock in our picks, drop some spicy predictions, and debut our brand-new segment Bet the House - a four-leg parlay built from each of our picks (pray for us).If you're here for football, banter, and questionable gambling decisions, you're in the right place. Join the

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00:50:40

Way Too Early: MVPs, Rookies & Division Champs

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2025/08/27

The Starting 5 Crew is back with way too early predictions. We dive into our MVP and Rookie of the Year picks, break down the latest Micah Parsons' contract talks, and check in on Scottie Scheffler's dominance. Then, we go division by division across the NFL to crown our early favorites. Hot takes, bold calls, and plenty of banter—this one's loaded.

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00:45:24

The Kickoff Episode: Draft Day and Early Storylines

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2025/08/23

Welcome to the debut episode of The Starting 5! In this episode, we recap our fantasy football draft — highlighting the best picks, surprising moves, and strategies that stood out. We also look ahead to the season with early storylines and key new from around the league. It’s the perfect mix of insight and conversation to get you ready for kick off. Join the huddle!

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