Podcast
Sharp Squares
Hosted by Eric Glazer · EN
This is the Podcast where a couple of Squares breakdown the best NFL picks made by the most prominent sharp betters in the country. We save you time each week by "handicapping and the handicappers" and curating for you the very best bets from the most prominent, sharp media personalities in the country.
We are by no means Sharp... Quite opposite, we are very Square.
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Super Bowl Market Structure and Game Flow Breakdown | Sharp Squares Podcast
Feb 700:19:27Tap to summarizeHow do market structure, historical trends, and game flow shape the Super Bowl? In this Sharp Squares episode, the team breaks down defensive control, public behavior, seeding narratives, and second-half volatility to explain how games evolve rather than who wins. The conversation focuses on structure versus chaos, efficiency versus variance, and why margins often tighten late. This episode is about understanding the game beneath the scoreboard.
Transcribe →Championship Week Breakdown: Sharp Squares Market Trends and Game Structure Analysis
Jan 2400:21:03Tap to summarizeChampionship Week brings two high-stakes matchups and a wave of market-driven narratives. The hosts open by addressing recent playoff struggles before shifting into trend analysis, rest advantages, overtime effects, and historical playoff patterns. The episode breaks down why market reactions to quarterback changes may be overstated, how pass rush and pressure metrics shape outcomes, and how tempo versus structure defines the second matchup. The team also walks through competing identities, coaching tendencies, and how environmental factors like elevation, cold weather, and rest days impact postseason results.
Transcribe →NFL Week 20: Why Wild Card Results Broke Every Model | Sharp Squares Podcast
Jan 1700:17:28Tap to summarizeWild Card Weekend delivered one of the most unpredictable playoff rounds in recent history. In this episode of Sharp Squares, the team breaks down why historical models failed, what the chaos actually means, and how professionals reset after unprecedented volatility. This episode focuses on process, discipline, and mindset rather than short-term outcomes, setting the stage for clearer thinking heading into the Divisional Round.
Transcribe →NFL Wild Card Weekend Breakdown Week 19 Sharp Squares Playoff Trends | Sharp Squares Podcast
Jan 1000:24:48Tap to summarizeWild Card Weekend brings some of the most aggressive market behavior of the NFL season. In this Sharp Squares episode, the hosts review season-long results, explain why sharps surged late in the year, and break down why Week 19's playoff slate produced an unusually high number of medal-rated games. The discussion covers historical playoff trends, weather effects, quarterback experience, totals behavior, and why certain matchups may be mispriced by the market.
Transcribe →NFL Week 18 Betting Market Signals, Motivation Spots, and Line Value Analysis | Sharp Squares Podcast
Jan 200:17:14Tap to summarizeWeek 18 brings a different betting environment. Motivation shifts. Starters sit. Market numbers tighten. In this Sharp Squares episode, the crew breaks down how late-season incentives, historical against-the-spread trends, and roster intent affect value in the final week. The discussion covers silver and bronze market tiers, why some favorites justify large numbers, and where volatility increases due to individual milestones or rest decisions. You'll also hear insights on divisional familiarity, compressed scoring environments, and why Week 18 demands a different approach than the rest of the season.
Transcribe →NFL Week 17 Market Breakdown: Sharp Signals, Line Movement, and Late-Season Angles
Dec 2600:16:21Tap to summarizeWeek 17 of the Sharp Squares Podcast dives into late-season NFL market behavior, pricing inefficiencies, and how sharp consensus forms when confidence is limited. This episode breaks down: • Why only one game reached top-tier confidence • How late-season variance impacts road favorites • Why short spreads demand cleaner game management • How trend data influences sharp positioning • Where perception and current performance diverge This is a market-first conversation focused on structure, volatility, and decision-making rather than predictions. Listen through for context, dissenting viewpoints, and the reasoning behind how professionals approach thin weeks on the board. Subscribe for weekly market analysis and NFL betting insight.
Transcribe →NFL Week 16 Market Signals Public Misses and Why Late Season Games Break Models | Sharp Squares Podcast
Dec 2000:14:05Tap to summarizeLate in the season, numbers lie. In this Week 16 episode, the Sharp Squares team breaks down how public perception, brand bias, and outdated assumptions distort the market. You'll hear why injuries, motivation, game environment, and late-season psychology matter more than raw power ratings, and how sharp consensus forms when multiple models point in the same direction. This episode focuses on process, not predictions. If you want to understand why certain lines stay inflated and how professionals think about mispriced games in December, this is the framework.
Transcribe →NFL Week 15: The Ambassador Takes Over, AI Drama, and Trend Talk | Sharp Squares Podcast
Dec 1300:15:13Tap to summarizeThis week on Sharp Squares, Eric and The Ambassador break down the latest Week 15 insights with a new twist: the show officially adds an AI source into the mix for the first time. The crew reviews last week's performance, shares light banter about hosting duties, and dives into a set of standout industry trends. Inside the episode, you'll hear conversations about streaks, public-fading patterns, underdog performance history, and rapid-fire nuggets from around the analytics world. The Ambassador brings new energy to the format as he and Eric trade observations, jokes, and behind-the-scenes commentary. If you enjoy the blend of data, humor, and season-long storyline updates, this episode delivers. Tune in for Week 15 and stay for the chemistry between Eric and David as they guide you through another packed installment.
Transcribe →NFL Week 14 Insights and Strategy Highlights| Sharp Squares Podcast
Dec 500:10:56Tap to summarizeThis episode breaks down the most important Week 14 insights through pure data, trends, and performance context. Eric, Greg, the Ambassador, and the Professor walk through contest standing updates, weekly movement, and the deeper analytics behind why certain matchups spike or regress. You'll hear discussions about momentum shifts, historical trend patterns, regression markers, and the structural strengths and weaknesses influencing this week's slate. The crew also explores movement in contest percentages, the meaning behind multi-week streaks, and how underlying team profiles shift perception versus reality. The second half focuses on handicapping highlights, including: • Why market overreactions create value • How regression affects separation potential • Matchup profiles that matter more than lines • Environmental and weather-driven performance shifts • What recent film and analytics reveal about key units If you follow weekly insight shows, this breakdown gives you a clean, data-focused view of what's trending and why. No hype. Just analysis. Thanks for listening to the Sharp Squares Podcast. Remember: none of us are truly sharp.
Transcribe →NFL Week 13 Breakdown: Medal Rankings, Algorithm Insights & Post-Holiday Trends | Sharp Squares Podcast
Nov 2800:18:48Tap to summarizeWeek 13 brings a unique slate with fewer matchups and a tighter medal board. Eric, Greg, and Ambassador walk through the full medal lineup, explain why several home underdogs stand out, and reveal how weather, scheduling, and market dynamics shaped the week's top selections. The crew also breaks down the post-Thanksgiving performance trends, a rare 1pm window pattern, and how the "3-2-1 system" works in a holiday-schedule week.
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