The Sharp Square
Two amateur sports bettors take a more subjective approach to sports betting. The pros use analytics, Jeff and Mike use the eyeball test. There are plenty of podcasts to listen to the ego driven professionals mock the public and tell you how you should bet. This podcast has some fun with it and owns betting as the public.
Episodes
231 episodes
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 11
Spread the Sunshine got rained out this week as Jeff was off on all three of his team Florida picks. Betting on Caleb Williams is a tough ask when looking for points. Finally, Jeff discusses how he is buying any stock people are selling on Sam ...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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13:53
NFL 2025 Week 11; The Action is the Juice
Jeff continues a deep dive into all three Florida football teams. He talks about the joys of a weekend without any bets and how it re-focused him on how to watch games objectively. The ultimate decision focuses on taking a handicap and finding ...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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37:47
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post Week 10
Jeff was 2-1 picking Florida teams this week and goes over the games for all three. Sean Payton continues to win games without playing offense. Jeff has thoughts on Jim Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin playing off each other and making sacks, rushes an...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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13:03
NFL 2025 Week 10; Lose My Cool Along With My Bankroll
The Florida Focus is back and Jeff deep dives the season thus far for the Jaguars, Dolphins and Bucs in terms of their success against the point spread. The show opens with Jeff talking about losing being an inevitable part of the gambler's jou...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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50:39
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 9
Jeff gives a five minute summation of his worst betting week in years. Not much to say here, it was all bad.
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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5:12
NFL 2025 Week 9; Spread the Sunshine
Jeff starts a month long focus on betting all the Florida teams. He then gives an explanation on the value of Wong teasers. A few bets on square favorites, ugly dogs and an ultimate decision to close.
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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58:29
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 8
Jeff's suggestion to look at playing underdogs led to a stellar 2-10 mark across the board. Other than a winner betting the Jets, everything else was a miss. Such is the life of an NFL bettor.
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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15:51
NFL 2025 Week 8; Dog Day Afternoon
After a monster week for favorites, Jeff is expecting the bookmakers to tax bettors for betting the favs. He takes a look at some line moves creating great value on the underdogs. The Titans are looking at an ugly Betty title match and it's rah...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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51:04
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 7
Jeff is off a bounce back week and it was his best betting day of the season so far. The stock pick exercise is helping him get reads on the 49ers and Colts. Ultimate Decision got a huge win with Cleveland, but more important, Jeff finally pick...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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21:59
NFL 2025 Week 7; Gambler's Grief
Jeff goes through his Sunday where he contemplated betting retirement after a frustrating morning football loss. Mike thinks the Patriots are homesick and the Colts are selling fake jewelry. Is this the week for the Jets? Jeff closes by suggest...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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58:28
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post Week 6
It was another mediocre week as Jeff hit on the Steelers and Cardinals, but missed on Denver and Philly. Ugly Betty takes a loss as well.
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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14:01
NFL 2025 Week 6; Ohio Dumpster Fire
Jeff is going back to some original betting concepts and letting it fly this week with bets on the Eagles, Broncos and Steelers. He has some multi-verse wagering scenarios depending on who's quarterbacking for Arizona. He discusses how the medi...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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53:24
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post Week 5
Jeff has let his fandom and emotion cloud his judgement, leaving him wishy-washy on what handicaps are good and which ones are lousy. Picks did just fine as the guys stock picks went 3-1. The trap game and ugly Betty both provide winners!
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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17:54
NFL 2025 Week 5; The Bookmaker Is Not Your Friend
Jeff senses that the bookies are laying a trap this week. His ultimate decision is an attempt to bungle himself to fortune. Mike joins in as the guys each pick two teams to bet every week in October. Deep dives on 49ers vs. Rams, Colts vs. Raid...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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53:50
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 4
Jeff thought the Cowboys vs. Packers game was bad for the league. He talks about missing an opportunity to bet the Chiefs and mis-evaluating Geno Smith. Plenty of thoughts on the great, "almost" comeback by the Buccaneers.
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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16:42
NFL 2025 Week 4; Muster Up the Gusto
Jeff and Mike are talking week 4 including Tampa Bay vs. Philly, Jets Dolphins and more. Jeff talks about betting too many games and how sometimes, it's the best way to figure out your best handicaps.
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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54:30
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 3
Jeff had a nice week against the bookies playing 0-2 dogs versus 2-0 favorites. Ugly Betty met Game of Falcon and whooped up on a dirty bird. Jeff thinks the Eagles have a figure it out specialist and the Raiders and Texans make everything look...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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20:19
NFL 2025 Week 3; Woodshed Rout
Jeff is running solo this week with lots of trends and spots for some of the biggest games of the weekend. Mike calls in with picks for a couple of games as well. Deep dives into Baltimore, Cleveland, Tampa, Miami and some thoughts on the tush ...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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49:28
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 2
Jeff had another winning week, but can't understand how based on how lousy his decision making was.
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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23:35
NFL 2025 Week2; Couch Scouting
Mike and Jeff are making their picks for week two. Deep dives into Bears vs. Lions, Rams vs. Titans and the Florida fun trip continues with thoughts about the Dolphins and Bucs. The guys also discuss whether line moves based on the prior week n...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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1:04:54
NFL 2025 Hindsight 20/20; post week 1
Jeff is going over all the big games from the first weekend of the NFL season. He is owning up to where his bets went wrong, and what predictions came to fruition.
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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17:58
NFL 2025 Week 1; Craigs List Quarterback
It is week one of the gambling season and Jeff has some trends for week one bettors that can help grab the early edge from the bookies. Mike then joins in to play a new investment game. Jeff closes things out with an Ugly Betty and Share of Squ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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53:19
NFL 2025 NFC Preview; Boxed in by Ghosts
Mike and Jeff are previewing the NFC. Every division, lots of trends and our favorite bets.
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:01:58
NFL 2025;AFC Preview; Mouse Trap Tua
Mike and Jeff are previewing the AFC. Looking at division odds and season win totals to find the biggest discrepancies between their sure-to-go-wrong predictions and the betting market to find some bet-on-teams. Jeff discusses some early season...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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57:17