Parlays & Pickins: Raising Kids in the Betting Era
Parlays & Pickins: Raising Kids in the Betting Era  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Tue Dec 23 2025
Description: In this segment, Marc "Moose" Malusis reacts to a listener's question about the modern "birds and the bees" talk—which, according to author Michael Lewis, has been replaced by "parlays and pickins." Moose reflects on his own upbringing at the racetrack and contrasts it with the hyper-accessibility of gambling today. As a father of three young boys, he discusses his philosophy on parenting in the betting era, emphasizing transparency, moderation, and the importance of teaching responsibility before gambling becomes "the end-all-be-all."