NFL Playoffs Are WIDE OPEN: No Super Teams! Plus: High-Stakes Poker Talk – Gamble Up! Ep. #17
NFL Playoffs Are WIDE OPEN: No Super Teams! Plus: High-Stakes Poker Talk – Gamble Up! Ep. #17  
Podcast: Gamble Up!
Published On: Fri Jan 16 2026
Description: On Episode 17 of Gamble Up Pod:00:00 Intro - We're Back!02:13 Battling In The Poker Go Tour09:04 Strategies in Fast Structures14:29 Selling Shares on PokerStake24:26 Event Highlights and Key Decisions28:29 Looking Ahead: Future Plans in Poker33:36 Transition to NFL Discussion36:59 Survivor Contest Insights43:33 Circa Survivor Contest Insights55:29 NFL Playoff Analysis: Recent Games and Performances59:21 Coaching Decisions and Game Strategies01:09:16 Looking Ahead: Upcoming NFL Matchups and Predictions01:20:02 Broncos Hopes and Predictions01:20:58 49ers vs. Seahawks Analysis01:24:25 Texans vs. Patriots Preview01:26:45 Rams vs. Bears Discussion01:28:11 Super Bowl Lines and Predictions01:31:29 Coaching Changes in the NFL01:36:35 Listener Questions and Insights01:40:55 Power Rankings and Final ThoughtsIn Episode 17 of “Gamble Up,” hosts Adam Schwartz and ODB (@AuDavidB) break down the latest action in the poker world, including the exciting wrap-up of the PokerGO Tour Last Chance Series. ODB shares behind-the-scenes insights from competing in high-stakes events—covering tournament strategy, bankroll management, and the changing landscape of professional poker. The hosts dig into the business side of the game with a look at sponsorships, PokerStake, and how players navigate the modern poker economy. It’s a deep dive into poker’s evolution, with plenty of humor, sharp takes, and practical advice for grinders and fans alike.The conversation then shifts gears to the NFL playoff picture and the remarkable story of the Circa Survivor Contest, where five entries went a perfect 20–0 out of 18,000. Adam and ODB analyze what this means for future contests, touching on syndicate strategies, variance, and the mental grind of long-term betting. They also break down recent playoff matchups—like Packers vs. Bears and Bills vs. Jaguars—discussing quarterback performances, coaching calls, and key injuries shaping the postseason. Whether you’re here for poker insights or NFL betting talk, this episode delivers engaging discussion, expert analysis, and the trademark banter that makes Gamble Up a must-listen podcast for poker and sports betting fans.