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The Blackout is The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land. Hosts Thomas Black & Alan Denton offer listeners the ability to compete for prizes in ESPN's college football confidence contests College Pick'em & Bowl Mania.
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Week 5 ATS Pick'em Pod: Notre Dame-Duke, Florida-Kentucky, Clemson-Syracuse
Week 5 has arrived, and the top of the ATS leaderboard is tight! This week presents quite the challenge, as contenders lobby for positioning in the fight for the $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3. In Week 4, Thomas Black & Alan Denton hit a Lock Party for the second week in a row (7-5 all-time). And this week, Zane Chappalear joins TB to share his ATS Locks. Listen in to get TB's & ZC's ATS Locks other picks (8:15) in:
Notre Dame (-5.5) at Duke, Florida (+3.5) at Kentucky, & Clemson (-6.5) at Syracuse
If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Zane Chappalear's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's Week 5 ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level!
Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form.
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Sep 20, 2023
Week 4 ATS Pick'em Pod: North Carolina-Pitt, Auburn-Texas A&M, Memphis-Missouri
Three weeks down, many to go! Yet, heading into Week 4, the leaders have gained a little separation in trying to claim the $350 in cash and prizes on the line! In Week 3, Thomas Black, Alan Denton, & Zane Chappalear combined to guide you directly to a 5-1 record against the spread if you directly followed their advice. That won't happen every week, but listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, where you can get Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks other picks (10:25) in:
North Carolina (-7.5) at Pittsburgh, Auburn (+7.5) at Texas A&M, & Memphis (+6.5) vs Missouri
If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level!
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Sep 13, 2023
Week 3 ATS Pick'em Pod: Colorado State-Colorado, Syracuse-Purdue, Virginia Tech-Rutgers
Two weeks into the season and the leaderboard is shaping up with $350 in cash and prizes on the line! Don't miss out on any information your competition might be picking up each week - listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks other picks (18:22) in:
Colorado State (+22.5) at Colorado, Syracuse (-2.5) at Purdue, & Virginia Tech (+6.5) at Rutgers
If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher).
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Sep 6, 2023
Week 2 ATS Pick'em Pod: Iowa-Iowa State, UCF-Boise State, Utah-Baylor, Texas A&M-Miami
Week 1 is in the books, and a leader has been established for the top prize of $175 and a BLACKOUT t-shirt! Don't miss out on any information your competition might be picking up each week - listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks other picks (9:38) in:
Iowa (-3.5) at Iowa State, UCF (-3.5) at Boise State, Utah (-7.5) at Baylor, & Texas A&M (-4.5) at Miami
If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account.
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Aug 30, 2023
Week 1 ATS Pick'em Pod: Colorado-TCU, UTSA-Houston, Army-Louisiana Monroe, West Virginia-Penn State
New to The Blackout? Want to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in this season's Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Sign up now to receive group invitations and more details on the prizes: Registration Form.
Week 1 is here! Get a jump on the competition by listening to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Alan Denton & Thomas Black's ATS Locks other picks (8:11) in:
Colorado (+20.5) at TCU, UTSA (+0.5) at Houston, Army (-8.5) at UL Monroe, & West Virginia (+20.5) at Penn State
If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account.
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Aug 24, 2023
2023 Confidence Pick'em Tutorial: Bigger Prizes, Challenge Issued, Contest Rules & Strategies, New Team Member Perks
This episode unveils larger cash prizes for 2023, details ways to benefit from content on distributed by The Blackout on a weekly basis, and shares about multiple team member perks. Week 1 picks are due before noon eastern time on Saturday, September 2. Don't miss the opportunity to compete for cash prizes with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land!
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Aug 24, 2023
2023 ATS Pick'em Tutorial: Bigger Prizes, Challenge Issued, Contest Rules & Strategies, New Team Member Perks
This episode unveils larger cash prizes for 2023, details ways to benefit from content on distributed by The Blackout on a weekly basis, and shares about multiple team member perks. Week 1 picks are due before noon eastern time on Saturday, September 2. Don't miss the opportunity to compete for cash prizes with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land!
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Aug 17, 2023
Pick'em Profile: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest has seen a solid run of success under Dave Clawson, but the Demon Deacons see a lot of tranistion in its roster heading into the 2023 season. What are Wake's strengths & concerns?
In this episode, listen to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's conversation of the Deacs' roster, the '23 schedule, and their overall expectations of the team as the pick'em season approaches.
Join us again next week on this podcast feed for The Blackout's FREE Pick'em Tutorials (ATS & Confidence), where this season's prizes will be announced. You can also catch additional Pick'em Profiles (Clemson, LSU, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, TCU, USC) via The Blackout's Patreon account. Plus, on Monday, The Blackout's final Pick'em Profile (Washington State) will drop on Patreon. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests!
Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for The Blackout's Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.
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Aug 10, 2023
Pick'em Profile: Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee's offense was tremendous last season, under the guidance of Josh Heupel and Hendon Hooker. Heading into '23 Heupel is turning the reins over to Joe Milton. How will the transition go? What are Tennessee's strengths & weaknesses?
Listen in to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's conversation of AD's Vols. Here they'll give their thoughts on the previous questions and so much more!
Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Profile covering the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account. Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the USC Trojans. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests!
Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for The Blackout's Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.
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Aug 3, 2023
Pick'em Profile: Oregon Ducks
Dan Lanning's Ducks bring back a ton of offensive talent, key transfers on the defensive side of the ball, and some big expectation heading into the 2023 season. How will it all shake out?
Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to lay out their ideas of what could make this team great, what concerns they have, and when we'll see Oregon in the '23 ATS & Confidence Pick'ems.
Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Profile covering the Tennessee Volunteers. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the TCU Horned Frogs. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests!
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Jul 27, 2023
Pick'em Profile: Oklahoma Sooners
Year 1 under Brent Venables was an embarrassment for OU fans. But, with a number of key players returning, a second year in Venables' system, and a softer schedule ahead, what should you expect from the Sooners in 2023?
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here to talk about what they remember most from last season, Oklahoma's strengths & weaknesses, and when they expect to see the Sooners on this season's pick'em board.
Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Profile covering the Oregon Ducks. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the Oklahoma State Cowboys. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests!
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Jul 20, 2023
Pick'em Profile: Minnesota Golden Gophers
It's time to Row the Boat! PJ Fleck's crew was quite active in The Blackout's 2022-23 pick'em contests, appearing seven times. The Golden Gophers went 4-3 in both the Confidence & ATS Pick'ems and now face a lot of roster turnover heading into the 2023 campaign.
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here to discuss what stood out last season, Minnesota's strengths & weaknesses, and when they expect to see the Golden Gophers on this season's pick'em board.
Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Profile covering the Oklahoma Sooners. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for our future contests!
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Jul 13, 2023
Pick'em Profile: Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State was one of the more pleasant surprises across the landscape of college football in 2022-23, appearing in The Blackout's pick'em contests nine times (tied for the most appearances of any team). After going 6-3 in the confidence slate and 5-4 in the ATS Pick'em, there both some real positives and some real concerns facing the Wildcats in 2023.
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back with you to talk about what they remember most from last season, K-State's biggest roster changes, and when they expect to see the Wildcats on this season's pick'em board.
Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Preview covering the Minnesota Golden Gophers. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the LSU Tigers. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for o…
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Jul 6, 2023
Pick'em Profile: Baylor Bears
In the 2022-23 college football season, Baylor appeared in The Blackout's pick'em contests seven times. Dave Aranda's squad went 2-5 in the Confidence Pick'em & 3-4 in the Against-the-Spread Pick'em.
Now, with only a couple of months until kickoff, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back with you to discuss their takeaways from last season, the Bears' biggest roster changes ahead of the '23 season, and what they expect to see from Baylor on this season's pick'em slate.
Join us again next week on this podcast feed for another FREE Pick'em Preview covering the Kansas State Wildcats. You can also catch additional Pick'em Previews each week via The Blackout's Patreon account (below). Every paying subscriber will gain access to one more Pick'em Preview per week. Next up, the Clemson Tigers. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!
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Jan 6, 2023
National Championship Pick'em Pod: Confidence Picks + Tips to Land Prizes
Just as with the ATS Pick'em Pod, the National Championship brings a lot of good news! In this episode, Thomas Black & Alan Denton give out their Confidence Picks for TCU vs Georgia (listen to the ATS Pick'em Pod for a more thorough breakdown of the game). In the Confidence Pick'em the Top 2 spots may be locked up, but, for Patreon Team Members, it means they've already won - that's because AD's 1st-Place winnings will be divided up for our first 4 Patreon supporters. Finally, with one more prize to be settled, stick around to glean catered advice for each person with a chance to finish in the Top 3.
If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.
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Jan 6, 2023
National Championship Pick'em Pod: ATS Locks + Tips to Land Prizes
With the National Championship, comes a lot of good news! First, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are bringing you their ATS Locks for TCU (+13.5) vs Georgia. Then, they break the big news that should AD land any prizes, his winnings will be donated to The Blackout's Team Members (Walk-On Tier or higher on Patreon). Finally, stick around for the best advice these guys can offer each person who has a chance to land inside the Top 3, claiming a prize along the way.
Next up? Tune in for these guys to give the same tips for the Confidence Pick'em on ESPN.com.
If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.
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Dec 15, 2022
Bowl Season Pick'em Pod: ATS Locks (Dec. 26-Jan. 2)
Merry Early-Christmas! First, in this episode, tune in early to catch a couple of important updates on matchups and picks from the Dec. 16-24 ATS Locks episode. You'll gain additional insight into Cincinnati (-1.5) vs Louisville & Western Kentucky (+2.5) vs South Alabama. Then, get ready for a long list of new ATS Locks, including a bunch of ATS Lock Parties, for the second half of Bowl Season, where you'll find picks (6:31) for:
Wisconsin (-2.5) vs Oklahoma State
North Carolina (+9.5) vs Oregon
Syracuse (+6.5) vs Minnesota
Maryland (-2.5) vs NC State
Pittsburgh (+3.5) vs UCLA
Notre Dame (-4.5) vs South Carolina
Ohio State (+6.5) vs Georgia
Mississippi State (-1.5) vs Illinois
LSU (-5.5) vs Purdue
Penn State (-0.5) vs Utah
If you would like to get TB & AD's thoughts on the Confidence Pick'em slate throughout Bowl Season, join The Blackout's team on Patreon, by subscribing at the Walk-On Tier or higher.
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Dec 10, 2022
Bowl Season Pick'em Pod: ATS Locks (Dec. 16-24)
Bowl Season is here and so are Thomas Black & Alan Denton's ATS Locks! In this episode, TB & AD are focusing on the 17 bowl games from Friday, December 16th to Saturday, December 24th, and they have a ton of ATS Locks ready to hand out. Thomas and Alan each give out their 5 favorite ATS plays in chronological order, and you'll get their thoughts on:UTSA (+2.5) vs TroyCincinnati (-1.5) vs LouisvilleJackson State (-16.5) vs North Carolina CentralFlorida (+7.5) vs Oregon StateWashington State (-4.5) vs Fresno StateNorth Texas (+4.5) vs Boise StateMarshall (-12.5) vs UConnMiddle Tennessee (+1.5) vs San Diego StateOn Thursday, December 15th, Thomas Black & Alan Denton will return to record ATS Locks for the remaining bowl games after Christmas Day, and if you would like to get their thoughts on the Confidence Pick'em slate throughout Bowl Season, join The Blackout's team on Patreon, subscribing at the Walk-On Tier or higher.If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our fut…
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Dec 9, 2022
Congratulations, Winners! Now, What's Next?
Thomas Black & Alan Denton return to detail who won and how prizes were handed out during the regular-season Against-the-Spread and Confidence Pick'em contests. Plus, TB & AD detail how the format of the show will change going into Bowl Season. Don't miss out!If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 30, 2022
Championship Week Pick'em Pod: Tight Races Going to the Finish Line
The Blackout's regular-season college football pick'em contests come to a close this Saturday, and over $400 in cash and prizes will be handed out to our Top 3 in both our ATS & Confidence Pick'em competitions.This week's picks (23:46) look at Kansas State (+2.5) vs TCU in the Big 12 Championship and UCF (+3.5) at Tulane in the AAC Championship in the ATS Locks and KSU-TCU for insight into Confidence Value Picks.If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 23, 2022
Week 13 Pick'em Pod: Burn, Baby! Burn!
Only two weeks remain in The Blackout's regular-season college football pick'em contests, and both Thomas Black and Alan Denton find themselves within reach of landing prizes - TB on the ATS side; AD on the Confidence side. Both guys are looking at a Week 13 slate that has some high-chaos potential, and they're hoping to spin up some Black Magic before Championship Week approaches.This week's picks (22:03) find some common ground with ATS Locks in Notre Dame (+5.5) at USC and Confidence Value Picks in Notre Dame-USC & Air Force at San Diego State.If you would like to sign up yourself or invite a friend to our future contests, use our REGISTRATION FORM below (you can copy the link to send it to a friend). And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON:…
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Nov 16, 2022
Week 12 Pick'em Pod: I Think I See a Lock Party Coming...What?! No?!
UPDATE: Since the recording of this episode the Virginia-Coastal Carolina game has been canceled, following the UVA-campus shooting that left 3 Cavalier players dead and 2 more people injured, including one more Virginia player. In case you have not heard of the devastating news from the University of Virginia campus, Thomas Black and Alan Denton share as best they can what happened Sunday night in Charlottesville during this episode.Week 11 was not too kind to either TB or AD in the ATS & Confidence Pick'em slates, but that's not slowing them down as we hit the stretch run of the season. This week, you'll find breakdowns of matchups (24:01) with ATS Locks in TCU (-2.5) at Baylor & Ohio State (-27.5) at Maryland. They follow that up with Confidence Value Picks in TCU-Baylor & USC at UCLA.Additionally, hold on to the end of the episode for details on new perks that are coming soon for ALL Patreon supporters (Season-Ticket Holders, plus every other tier).If you would like to sign up your…
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Nov 9, 2022
Week 11 Pick'em Pod: That was a Bloodbath! This is a Lock Block!
Week 10 was in fact a bloodbath for many contestants duking it out with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! Thomas Black and Alan Denton are looking for a strong finish to the season to work their way up into position to win prizes in just a few weeks (TB in the ATS Pick'em; AD in the Confidence Pick'em). Week 11 is sure to have some more blood shed with the picks (16:16) these guys laid out. You can forget about the pains of those lock parties, because one side is going to win in The Blackout's first-ever Lock Block. That's because Thomas and Alan are completely divided in the ATS Pick'em in Kansas State (+3.5) at Baylor. Who will you side with? Then, you can turn the page to Confidence Value Picks in Kansas State-Baylor & Iowa State at Oklahoma State, in a Big 12-heavy episode.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly…
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Nov 2, 2022
Week 10 Pick'em Pod: It Finally Feels Like '98 Again
Big, bold moves are coming your way in this Pick'em Pod...just like it's...1998? Week 9 brought a lot of good feels to Thomas Black & Alan Denton, both Against-the-Spread and in their Confidence Pick'ems over Halloween weekend. Learn how their strategies paid off and what they learned about various teams in the first half of this episode. Then, when the guys get down to picks (20:56), you can find ATS Locks in Clemson (-3.5) at Notre Dame & Tennessee (+8.5) at Georgia, plus Confidence Value Picks in Clemson at Notre Dame (preview: these guys are NOT on the same page!).If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodM…
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Oct 26, 2022
Week 9 Pick'em Pod: A Pretty Nice Little Lock
Week 8 wasn't too kind to Thomas Black & Alan Denton. We hope you fared a little better...at least. To get things started, in this episode, you'll catch what TB & AD learned while taking some lumps over the weekend. But, they're looking to turn a corner with some picks in Week (21:10). First, you'll find ATS Locks in Michigan State (+21.5) at Michigan & Missouri (+4.5) at South Carolina. Then, stay tuned for Confidence Value Picks in Oklahoma State at Kansas State & Missouri at South Carolina.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 19, 2022
Week 8 Pick'em Pod: They Just Can't Throw the Dang Football!
It's a Group-of-5 takeover on The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land in Week 8! That's because only half of this week's games feature P5-vs-P5 action. First, in this episode, you'll catch Thomas Black and Alan Denton's Week 7 rundown of what went right and what went wrong on their pick'em boards. Then, they'll dive into their W8 picks (19:19), where you'll catch ATS Locks in Texas (-6.5) at Oklahoma State & UCF (-5.5) at ECU. Then, shifting to ESPN's Confidence Pick'em, TB & AD pass along some Value PIcks in Texas at Oklahoma State & Kansas State at TCU.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by…
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Oct 12, 2022
Week 7 Pick'em Pod: WARNING! Rough Waters Ahead!
Week 6 treated Thomas Black & Alan Denton really well in the Against-the-Spread and Confidence Pick'ems. Combined, they went 14-6 ATS and 16-4 in the Confidence Pick'em. They also handed out 3 winning plays combined in each contest a week ago! If you took their advice, it paid off in a BIG way! In the second half of this Pick'em Pod (21:33), you'll find ATS Locks in Mississippi State (-6.5) at Kentucky (hint: the side these guys land on turns out to be a Lock Party!). Then, looking to ESPN's Confidence Pick'em, TB & AD lay down some Value PIcks in Mississippi State at Kentucky and Clemson at Florida State.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: h…
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Oct 6, 2022
Week 6 Pick'em Pod: OOPS! *NC State* at an 8
In the first half of this episode, Thomas Black & Alan Denton look at what went down in Week 5 to leave AD feeling great, while TB is thinking about everything that was hideous and downright embarrassing about this past Saturday's pick'em results. In the second half of this Pick'em Pod (21:06), you'll find ATS Locks in TCU (-6.5) at Kansas and Utah (-4.5) at UCLA. After turning the page to ESPN's Confidence Pick'em, TB & AD lay down some Value PIcks in BYU vs Notre Dame and Utah at UCLA.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 29, 2022
Week 5 Pick'em Pod: Adrian Martinez Played Like a Heisman Trophy Winner
Week 4 took its toll on a lot of contestants competing with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land. Thomas and Alan had took a Lock Party loss and had a lot of close calls over the weekend, but they're back in Week 5, giving out some of their best plays. In this episode, you'll catch ATS Locks in Texas A&M (+3.5) at Mississippi State and Cal (+4.5) at Washington State. And, over on the Confidence Pick'em you can learn TB and AD's best strategies for NC State at Clemson and Cal at Washington State.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 21, 2022
Week 4 Pick'em Pod: It is a Lock Freakin' Party
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are on a run against the spread, going 6-2 combined in their ATS Locks in Weeks 2 & 3. And, now it's time to party! TB has climbed into the Top 5 in the ESPN Confidence Pick'em, while AD has some work left before claiming a top spot, but these guys are back laying out their best with ATS Locks in Clemson (-7.5) at Wake Forest and Confidence Value Picks for the Tigers' trip to to see the Demon Deacons & Arkansas vs Texas A&M.If you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 14, 2022
Week 3 Pick'em Pod: He's Been Boutte This Year
A week ago, Thomas Black & Alan Denton made some progress in their picks, going 3-1 against the spread in their ATS Locks and 2-2 in their Confidence Value Picks, after largely picking upsets in Week 2. Heading into Week 3, they'll look to keep it up with their ATS Locks in Texas Tech (+10.5) at NC State & Mississippi State (-2.5) at LSU. Further into this episode, the guys look to get back to perfect plays in their Confidence Value Picks in UCF at FAU & with another angle on Mississippi State at LSU.Additionally, if you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 7, 2022
Week 2 Pick'em Pod: 2 Pick'ems, 1 Leader
Week 1 of the college football season is in the books, and The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land is off and rolling! Ahead of Week 2, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back with more Against-the-Spread Locks & Confidence Value Picks. In this episode catch ATS picks in Iowa State (+3.5) at Iowa & Kentucky (+4.5) at Florida. Additionally, for The Blackout's Confidence Pick'em, you'll catch CVPs in Iowa State at Iowa & Houston at Texas Tech.Additionally, if you would like to invite a friend to our future contests, send them our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to extra ATS Locks & Confidence VPs from Thomas & Alan in their weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Aug 31, 2022
Week 1 Pick'em Pod: Take the Free Chicken Sandwich, Bro...
Week 1 of the college football season is upon us, and that means that Thomas Black & Alan Denton are BACK! New, in each Pick'em Pod for the 2022-23 season, TB & AD will each bring you 1 Against-the-Spread Lock & 1 Confidence Value Pick for The Blackout's ATS Pick'em on CBSSports.com & Confidence Pick'em on ESPN.com. This week, listen in to find out the guys' picks in Houston (-5.5) at UTSA, BYU (-12.5) at USF, and Memphis (+15.5) at Mississippi State.Additionally, if you have last-minute invitations that need to go out, have your friends sign up using our REGISTRATION FORM below. And, if you would like exclusive access to Thomas & Alan weekly Bonus Pick'em Pod, check out our Patreon below, where you can become a team member for as little as $2.50/month.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Aug 26, 2022
2022 Confidence Pick'em Tutorial
The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land is BACK this college football season! As detailed in this episode, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are bringing listeners their annual Confidence Pick'em. During the 2022-23 season, over $1K in cash & prizes will be handed out, but the guys also share how you can have direct impact on larger prizes being given out in the future.If you would like to register for our ATS & Confidence Pick'ems, use the REGISTRATION FORM link below, or if you would like to support the show on Patreon, use the link below to learn about our various giving tiers.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Aug 25, 2022
2022 Against-the-Spread Pick'em Tutorial
The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land is getting even better this college football season! As detailed in this episode, Thomas Black & Alan Denton are bringing listeners their first chance to compete with The Blackout in an ATS Pick'em. During the 2022-23 season, over $1K in cash & prizes will be handed out, but the guys also share how you can have direct impact on larger prizes being given out in the future.If you would like to register for our ATS & Confidence Pick'ems, use the REGISTRATION FORM link below, or if you would like to support the show on Patreon, use the link below to learn about our various giving tiers.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Mar 4, 2022
CFB ATS Contest Coming in 2022; March Madness Contest Here Now
The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land will get even better during the 2022-23 college football season. That's because Thomas Black & Alan Denton will be bringing you a second chance to win prizes! This fall, The Blackout will host an Against-the-Spread Pick'em contest in addition to its annual Confidence Pick'em contest.In this episode, TB & AD detail what other changes will come with the new contest. And, if you would like to register for our college pick'em competitions, use the REGISTRATION FORM link below, or if you would like to support the show on Patreon, use the link below to learn about our various giving tiers.REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/6AZoQ16yuRnmtFX26PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Jan 15, 2022
Pick'em Rewind: Natty Thoughts + Preview of BIG Developments in 2022
Thomas Black and Alan Denton return for a brief recap of the 2021-22 Bowl Pick'em contest on The Blackout. Congratulations, Jorge, Spencer, Harrison, Greg, and Christopher for walking away with over $500 in cash and prizes for finishing in the Top 5!TB & AD also touch on what went down between Georgia and Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship, and they break news of The Blackout's Patreon account launching in 2022. This is a way you can contribute money to the show to help its development and growth in years to come. Want to see more and bigger prizes? This is a significant way in which you can help The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land become even better!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Jan 7, 2022
Pick'em Pod: UGA-Bama Picks + Score Predictions
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here for one final Pick'em Pod in the 2021-22 college football season. This time, they bring you their picks for the College Football Playoff National Championship between Georgia and Alabama, their score predictions to help with ESPN's Bowl Mania Total Score Tiebreaker, and their best tips and strategies for who to pick if you're not projected to land inside the Top 5 with your MAX score on ESPN's leaderboard.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Jan 6, 2022
Pick'em Rewind: Pre-Natty 2021-22 Bowl Season
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back with a Pick'em Rewind to break down the ups and downs of Bowl Season before the National Championship is played Monday night. Also, stay tuned for this week's Pick'em Pod, which will include TB & AD's National Championship picks, as well as their score predictions to give insight into ESPN's Bowl Mania Total Score TIebreaker.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 11, 2021
Pick'em Pod: 2021-22 Bowl Season
The Blackout's Bowl Pick'em contest begins December 17th! That means Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to bring you a loaded slate of #ValuePicks and CFP Picks for Bowl Season. 44 games to pick, up to 990 points to collect, $500 in cash & prizes on the line, and it all starts with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land.Picks brought to you in chronological order: Utah State-Oregon State (12/18), Missouri-Army (12/22), UCF-Florida (12/23), Air Force-Louisville (12/28), Mississippi State-Texas Tech (12/28), Clemson-Iowa State (12/29), Oregon-Oklahoma (12/29), Pittsburgh-Michigan State (12/30), Wisconsin-Arizona State (12/30), Wake Forest-Texas A&M (12/31), Cincinnati-Alabama (12/31), Georgia-Michigan (12/31), Penn State-Arkansas (1/1), Iowa-Kentucky (1/1), Utah-Ohio State (1/1), and a CFP National Championship prediction (1/10)MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 10, 2021
2021-22 Bowl Pick'em Tutorial
Welcome one and all! The Blackout's Bowl Pick'em group is here, the games kick off on December 17th, there are over $500 in prizes available for the Top 5 finishers in the contest, and Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to walk you through tips for the confidence pick'em slate. Don't worry, whether you're a newbie or an old vet in the confidence game, these guys will help you understand everything that comes with 44 GAMES AND 990 POINTS!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 1, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Purge Week, Part III, Begins FRIDAY NIGHT!!!
Purge Week begins Friday night with the Conference USA Championship Game at 7:00 PM EST, followed by the Pac-12 Championship Game at 8:00 PM EST. Entering your picks after kickoff for those two games would sacrifice 3 points on your pick'em slate in Week 14. It's value like this that brings Thomas Black and Alan Denton to you each week on The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! Speaking of value...TB & AD have their last #ValuePicks of the ESPN College Pick'em season ready for Week 14. This time the guys bring you they picks in Oregon vs Utah, Baylor vs Oklahoma State, Pitt vs Wake Forest, and Western Kentucky vs UTSA.Also, don't forget to join The Blackout's ESPN Bowl Mania group. If you've previously registered, you can find your invitation in your email inbox. The games will be released on Sunday afternoon. Good luck!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 24, 2021
Pick'em Pod: If We Go Down Together, It'll be a Joyful Demise
With only 2 weeks to go in The Blackout's regular-season College Pick'em contest, Thomas Black and Alan Denton join you again to bring you their best #ValuePicks for Week 13. This time, both guys agree on a side in the Miami (OH)-Kent State game. And, TB and AD also bring you their picks in Oregon State-Oregon and Wake Forest-Boston College Games.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 24, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles
In Week 12, both Thomas Black and Alan Denton took some aggressive plays in an attempt to flip their positions in the standings...Let's just say it didn't fare so well for AD. Alternatively, TB ended up just shy of a tremendous slate of picks that would have put him in excellent position with just two weeks to go. Find out what else they learned in this week's Pick'em Rewind.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 17, 2021
Pick'em Pod: United Against OU
Week 12 brings listeners of The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land to the final 3 weeks of its regular-season College Pick'em contest on ESPN.com. Thomas Black and Alan Denton are looking to rebound from a rough Week 11, and bring their top Value Picks for Iowa State at Oklahoma, Wake Forest at Clemson, and Oregon at Utah.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 17, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Coin-Flip Games Everywhere
In Week 11, Thomas Black and Alan Denton each cashed a big Value Pick. Despite that, both guys just went 5-5 in their picks, but they were so close to having much better days. Still, they each climbed a little closer to the leader in 2021's College Pick'em contest.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 10, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Bold Moves, Cotton
The Week 11 Pick'em Slate is upon us, and Saturday presents some challenges for those competing with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land. Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to bring you their top Value Picks this week, including their selections for Texas A&M at Ole Miss, Nevada at San Diego State, and Michigan at Penn State. With only four weekends remaining in the regular-season College Pick'em contest, this is vital week to secure a strong position in the standings.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 10, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Playing for 2nd Place
Thomas Black and Alan Denton wind it back to review the Week 10 Pick'em Slate. Some Value Picks were hot...some were not. At the end of the day, though, TB and AD each had a solid week and are both in the Top 10 with only 4 weeks left in the regular-season College Pick'em competition.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 4, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Who Has Hugh Freeze's New Burner Phone?!
There are only 5 weeks left in The Blackout's regular-season College Pick'em contest! Don't miss out on this week's Value Picks! In this episode, Thomas Black and Alan Denton bring you their best plays for Liberty at Ole Miss, Oklahoma State at West Virginia, Ohio State at Nebraska, and Oregon at Washington...MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 3, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Anthony Richardson Dresses as Oprah for Halloween
Purge Week, Part II is in the books! Thomas Black and Alan Denton join you again to discuss everything that went down in Week 9, including wild some aggressive, successful Value Picks...MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 27, 2021
Pick'em Pod: PURGE WEEK 2021, PART II
After a short time away, Purge Week is back on The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to help you through a pick'em slate that includes 8 games with spreads under 5 points. This Pick'em Pod offers Value Picks on Kentucky at Mississippi State, Fresno State at San Diego State, Virginia at BYU, and Iowa at Wisconsin.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 27, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Plenty of Time Left to Make a Move
Week 8 is in the books, and Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to discuss all that went down in The Blackout's College Football Pick'em Contest over the weekend. From Wake Forest scoring 70 to Pitt knocking Clemson out of contention in the ACC and everything in between, these guys have all the info you need.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 20, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Going Back to the Well
The second half of the college football season is upon us! As Thomas Black and Alan Denton move with you into Week 8, join them for this week's Value Picks. In this episode Thomas and Alan give you their confidence picks for NC State at Miami, Clemson at Pitt, and Oregon at UCLA.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 20, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Value Picks on Fire
Half of the college football season and the ESPN College Pick'em contest are in the books. Thomas Black and Alan Denton review the Week 7 matchups, and the Value Picks were spot on. Alan took Utah over Arizona State, Thomas advised everyone to lower their confidence in Iowa vs Purdue, and both guys brought home a lot of point after putting stock in Pittsburgh over Virginia Tech.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 13, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Braxton Burmeister is no Lamar Jackson
Moving on from a rough #PurgeWeek, Thomas Black and Alan Denton are looking to rebound in Week 7. These guys are at it once again, giving you their Value Picks for Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech, Arizona State at Utah, and Purdue at Iowa. W7 marks the halfway point of The Blackout's regular-season College Pick'em contest, so it's important to bring home a lot of points in this weekend's slate.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 13, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: So Close, And Yet So Far Away
Purge Week did not go the way Thomas Black and Alan Denton intended, but they were so close to landing superb Week 7 scores. In this episode the guys break down the ups and downs of one of the most chaotic weeks ever seen on The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 7, 2021
Interview: Elton Hayes previews Penn State-Iowa
Elton Hayes stopped by The Blackout to preview the Week 6, Top-5 showdown between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Both Thomas Black and Elton offer their picks in an effort to better prepare you for PURGE WEEK on The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 6, 2021
Pick'em Pod: PURGE WEEK 2021
The ESPN College Pick'em slate is set for Week 6, and you better be ready...because it's PURGE WEEK! 9 of the 10 games in this week's Confidence Pick'em board have spreads of less than a TD. In the most difficult week to pick yet, Thomas Black and Alan Denton bring you their Value Picks for an important week to establish positioning for prizes throughout the season. In this episode you'll get the guys' thoughts on LSU at Kentucky, Oregon State at Washington State, and Oklahoma vs Texas.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 6, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Surprise! Bo Nix was AWESOME!
Thomas Black and Alan Denton both had a strong showing in Week 5 and remain in the Top 10 (PS: TB is still at the front of the pack). In this Pick'em Rewind, the guys discuss Bo Nix's stellar performance, the dominance of Alabama and Georgia, various teams' Playoff chances, and much more.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 29, 2021
Pick'em Pod: You and Me, Let's Ride Together
The College Pick'em contest has moved past the quarter mark. As we enter Week 5, Thomas Black and Alan Denton bring you more Value Picks, hitting on Ole Miss at Alabama, Cincinnati at Notre Dame, Auburn at LSU, and Louisville at Wake Forest. There's a whole lot of agreement on this episode, so these guys are either living or dying together this week!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 29, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
In Week 4, Thomas Black and Alan Denton both hit on some aggressive plays on underdogs. In their efforts, TB now sits atop the standings and AD has landed his first Top 10 spot in 2021. Find out what else they learned and what injuries could impact the season in this Pick'em Rewind.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 23, 2021
Interview: Tyler Horka previews Notre Dame-Wisconsin
Tyler Horka joins Thomas Black from Gold and Blue Illustrated to preview Notre Dame's Week 5 neutral site matchup with Wisconsin. Thomas and Tyler both land on the same side with their picks. Listen to find the key matchups in the game and which team is predicted to come out on top.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 22, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Movin' On Up
Need some help with your Week 4 picks? Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here to bring you advice on Iowa State at Baylor, Kansas State at Oklahoma State, UTSA at Memphis, & UCLA at Stanford. Don't miss out on this with prizes on the line!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 22, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Can You Stick a Thimble Where the Sun Don't Shine?
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are moving up the leaderboard! They learned a lot from Alabama, Florida, Michigan State, Miami, and many more teams around the country. Check it all out in this week's Pick'em Rewind.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 16, 2021
Interview: Elton Hayes previews Auburn-Penn State
Penn State beat reporter Elton Hayes joins Thomas Black to discuss the Nittany Lions' Week 3 matchup with the Auburn Tigers. He and Thomas both offer their picks for the game, plus their thoughts on the total score. HINT: You can use this discussion to help determine your total score tiebreaker in Week 3's College Pick'em. Prizes are on the line, folks!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 15, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Seeking Redemption
Both Thomas Black and Alan Denton failed miserably in their Week 2 picks. But, that will not deter these guys! They're back for another Pick'em Pod with Value Picks in hand, including Cincinnati at Indiana, Arizona State at BYU, Michigan State at Miami, and Oklahoma State at Boise State. WARNING: DO NOT BE LATE ON YOUR NOON EASTERN TIME PICKS THIS WEEK (details in the pod)...MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 15, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Clay Helton out at USC
Week 2 was full of chaos with 6 upsets on the ESPN College Pick'em board, culminating in the firing of Clay Helton at USC. Thomas Black & Alan Denton break down the keys to each team's success or lack thereof, and they detail notes needed for success in future weeks with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 8, 2021
Interview: Dan Hope previews Oregon-Ohio State
Dan Hope checks in from ElevenWarriors.com to preview the Oregon-Ohio State game on Sept. 11. Dan details the unknowns in the Buckeyes' defensive backfield, offers insight into how Ohio State's offense can improve as young stars develop, and he gives his pick for the matchup vs the Ducks.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 8, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Run with the Wolfpack
Thomas Black & Alan Denton have their Week 2 Value Picks ready for you! The chase for a lot of prizes is underway, and these guys both agree on their strongest play of the week. Get your picks for NC State-Mississippi State, Washington-Michigan, Texas-Arkansas, and more.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 8, 2021
Pick'em Rewind: Lookin' Good in Sissy Blue
Dawgs over Tigers...UCLA over LSU...Nittany Lions snatching victory from the jaws of defeat...Week 1 had a little bit of everything. Thomas Black & Alan Denton break down their wins and losses from a loaded Week 1 slate, and they detail some key injuries that could have an impact for some of the nation's best teams down the road.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 1, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Week 1 is Here!
Over $1,000 in cash a prizes are up for grabs with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land this fall! Join Thomas Black & Alan Denton for their Value Picks in one of the most difficult weeks that will be seen throughout the college football season. In this episode, TB & AD give away their picks for West Virginia at Maryland, Penn State at Wisconsin, and Indiana at Iowa.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Aug 31, 2021
2021 Pick'em Tutorial: All is Fair in Love, War, & Pick'ems
Thomas Black & Alan Denton discuss a brand new College Football Pick'em competition, offering tips for newbies, suggestions for all, and info on strategies to help you win weekly prizes.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Aug 24, 2021
CFB Pick'em Pod 2021 Preview
Thomas Black checks in to update everyone on the status of The Blackout's 2021 College Football Pick'em Contest. Head over to BellyUpSports.com to register for your chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes this fall! And, make sure you join Thomas Black & Alan Denton each week of the season for CFB Pick'em Rewinds, Pick'em Pods, & Interviews with reporters around the country.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Jan 7, 2021
Pick'em Pod: Bowl Review & Natty Picks
Thomas Black, Alan Denton, and a number of others are in contention for $250 in prizes from Fanz Collectibles, Hoff & Pepper, ChampionshipFootballs.com, and Belly Up Sports. Everyone who finishes in the Top 3 will walk away with a part of the collection of prizes! AD is in control of the whole thing. If he picks the Natty right, he finishes in first. TB also has a shot at first. But, they're here to give you their picks to help you land prizes, too! MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 21, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Bowl-Season Value + CFP Picks
Bowl Season has arrived, and $250 in prizes are on the line! Thomas Black & Alan Denton are giving away prizes from Fanz Collectibles, Hoff & Pepper, ChampionshipFootballs.com, and Belly Up Sports. All you need to do is finish in the Top 3 of this year's Bowl Pick'em contest to earn your share of the goods! What's the best part? TB & AD are here to give you their best value picks and their CFP picks to help you improve your score!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 17, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Shooting for Perfect Scores
The actual final week of The Blackout's college football regular-season pick'em competition is here! The winner of the regular-season competition has been crowned, but Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here, offering their selections to you, for one last chance to have your name drawn to win a prize with a perfect score this week!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 10, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Searching for Big Moves + Bowl Pick'em Details
The final week of The Blackout's college football regular-season pick'em competition is upon us! Thomas Black & Alan Denton are with you, offering tips for how to create some big swings in the final week of the contest. In addition, TB & AD detail what's to come with the #CFBPickemPod's Bowl Pick'em contest!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 3, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Key Injury ahead of Indiana-Wisconsin
As always, Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to help you through your pick'em slate. This week, TB & AD detail injury and COVID updates, plus they offer some insights on upsets and value plays to watch for on this week's board!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 26, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Thanksgiving Weekend Values
Happy Thanksgiving! Now, don't forget to make your picks before Saturday's games kick off! Thomas Black & Alan Denton bring you their value picks from a loaded slate. Make sure you catch their tips to maximize the points on your board! Only 3 weeks remain in the competition!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 19, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Upset Alerts
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are back, preparing you for the final 4 weeks of the pick'em contest! TB & AD bring you their Bedlam picks, plus they key in on some potential upset matchups that could help you find the best value on this week's board!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 19, 2020
Pick'em Rewind: Taking Risks
Thomas Black & Alan Denton Rewind another week of action on The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! AD shares how his strategy is changing as the end of the pick'em contest approaches, and TB tells you how luck was on his side over the weekend!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 12, 2020
Pick'em Pod: value, Value, VALUE + Offer from Statement Games
13 games are on the board, yet no Game of the Week exists! It's a light college football week, but all that means is Thomas Black & Alan Denton are bringing you more Value Picks to help you enhance your chances of walking away with prizes from The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land. Also, Marc Saulino, the Founder of Statement Games, drops in to share how you can take your shot at winning $200 this weekend!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 12, 2020
Pick'em Rewind: Second Tier Forming
It's time to Rewind Week 9 of the pick'em contest! Thomas Black & Alan Denton discuss what lessons they learned from an exciting week of action, plus they identify some separation among the nations' elite programs.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 5, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Guesswork Lies Ahead
This week's pick'em slate features 14 games with favorites all laying two scores or less! Good luck! Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here to do their best in offering their picks for the Game of the Week, plus their Value Picks. The only question is: Do you trust them in the most dicey week yet?MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 4, 2020
Pick'em Rewind: TB Picks Up a Weekly Win!
Thomas Black & Alan Denton bring you their lessons learned from Week 8 of the pick'em contest. Plus, TB shares what plays were most significant on his board, leading to his first weekly win of the 2020 season!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 29, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Wisconsin-Nebraska Canceled
The Wisconsin-Nebraska game has been canceled, which means you now have 14 games to select in The Blackout's pick'em competition on CBSSports.com. Thomas Black & Alan Denton are here to bring you their Game of the Week picks, Value Plays, and much more.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 29, 2020
Pick'em Rewind: Denton & Black, Party of 4!
After the biggest week yet in college football pick'ems, Thomas Black & Alan Denton both have their wives show as contenders for the grand prize in this week's Top 10!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 22, 2020
Pick'em Pod: The Big Ten is Back!
Bringing you another Pick'em Pod, Thomas Black & Alan Denton offer you injury updates, opt-out info, plus their Game of the Week picks, and their Value Picks for Week 7 of the pick'em contest!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 21, 2020
Pick'em Rewind: Bama's Unstoppable Offense
Thomas Black & Alan Denton Rewind Week 6's biggest moments, including Alabama's big win over Georgia, Memphis' shootout with UCF, where they were successful and where they failed in their picks.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 15, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Georgia at Alabama
Thomas Black & Alan Denton bring you their Game of the Week and Value Picks for Week 6 of the pick'em contest. 11 games on the board. You'll need these tips to enhance your board for a big weekend that includes the Georgia Bulldogs at the Alabama Crimson Tide.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 15, 2020
Pick'em Rewind: Big Jump Makes for a New Leader
Thomas Black & Alan Denton are with you to Rewind Week 5 of the pick'em competition. They detail how one of Belly Up Sports' staff members vaulted to the top of the leaderboard, and TB & AD evaluate how their advice from last week played out.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 8, 2020
Pick'em Pod: News & Notes + Top-25 Showdowns
The competition is heating up on The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land. TB & AD have both joined the Top 5 and are here to bring you college football updates, along with some of their picks, to help you have success with this week's slate of games.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 1, 2020
Pick'em Pod: AD's Return + Top-10 Chaos
Alan Denton is back after his health scare! He and Thomas Black bring you a recap of last weekend's action, their picks for the Pick'em Pod Game of the Week, and their Value Picks for Week 4 of the Confidence Pick'em Pool!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 25, 2020
Pick'em Pod: AD Update + SEC is Back
Thomas Black brings you an update on Alan Denton, plus news and notes from the Power 5, the Pick'em Pod Game of the Week, and pick'em tips for Week 3 of the contest.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 17, 2020
Pick'em Pod: B1G Restart Details
Another jam-packed episode of The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land brings you breaking news out of the Big Ten, Power 5 Ponderings, both sides of the Pick'em Pod Game of the Week, and Thomas Black & Alan Denton's Value Picks for your plays in the contest. This is the best info you'll find to help you compete for the $175 in prizes with the #CFBPickemPod.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 9, 2020
Pick'em Pod: Big 12 Losing Games Left & Right
Thomas Black & Alan Denton bring you the first Pick'em Pod of 2020! The pick'em group is rolling toward the first weekend of competition (though some games will be missing). TB & AD bring you their pick'em tips + extra insights in the world of college football. Use the link below to invite friends join the competition as well:http://theblackoutpod.football.cbssports.com/e/364261029d9eedd79c9fa88cdd239669d8da58820ed118445e52287ec710d2bc?ttag=FFBC20_cpy_invite_new_mtMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 1, 2020
2020 CFP Picks
Thomas Black & Alan Denton bring you their CFP picks, along with their expectations for the 2020 season and some details on developing plans for The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Jul 10, 2020
Big Ten Cancels Non-Con Games in 2020
On Thursday, July 9th, the Big Ten announced it would not play any non-conference football games in 2020 if the season is played. Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to walk you through what it means for college football and The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Jan 9, 2020
Natty Picks & Bowl Pick'em Winner Crowned
Only one game remains in the college football season. Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to bring you plenty of CFB talk and tips for your final pick of Bowl Pick'em contest. The victory has already been claimed in the group, but bragging rights still remain for the other 67 contestants. Can you beat TB, AD, or Nick de la Torre?MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 16, 2019
Bowl Pick'em Preview
Bowl Season is nearly here! That means Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to bring you tips and picks for The Blackout's upcoming Bowl Pick'em competition! Be sure to make your picks before Friday, December 20th's first game!If you would like to join the group to compete with TB, AD, and other listeners, search "The Blackout Podcast" on ESPN's Bowl Mania page, and use the password "Belly Up Sports" to join the group!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Dec 2, 2019
Championship Week: Pick'em Tips
Wacky season is here! Rivalry Week, coaches fired, the transfer portal is heating up; Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here for every part of it!Not only that, TB and AD are here to bring you tips on ESPN's College Pick'em, as competitors enter the final week of the season. Be sure to register for The Blackout's Bowl Pick'em contest on BellyUpSports.com as well!MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 25, 2019
A New Era
Thomas Black introduces changes to The Blackout! New co-host Alan Denton joins the show for the first time. TB and AD discuss Week 13 of college football, CFP expectations, and preview The Blackout's ESPN Bowl Pick'em coming in a couple of weeks.To sign up for the Bowl Pick'em, fill out the Google Form linked in this article.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 21, 2019
Week 13 with Dan Hope
The regular season may be wrapping up, but Thomas Black is here with plenty of college football information ahead of Week 13. Dan Hope visits the show again and discusses Penn State-Ohio State and name, image, and likeness developments with TB. Additionally, Thomas hints at some exciting things to come one the show in the coming weeks...To get your comment or question in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 14, 2019
Week 12 with Eric Bailey
Thomas Black is here for another week of college football action. In this episode, TB brings you a fascinating clip of Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley and an interview with OU beat reporter Eric Bailey from TulsaWorld.com. Thomas also details how you can win some FREE merchandise from BellyUpSports.com.To get your comment or question in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 7, 2019
Week 11 with Charlie Potter
In Week 10, Georgia held off Florida to remain in contention for the College Football Playoff. This week, Thomas Black brings you the highlight of the week from Georgia-Florida, Charlie Potter from BamaOnLine.com joins the show to preview LSU-Alabama, and TB details how you can win some FREE merchandise from BellyUpSports.com.To get your comment or question in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 31, 2019
Week 10 with Nick de la Torre
Another Top-10 team went down to an unranked opponent in Week 9! Thomas Black is joined this episode by Florida beat reporter Nick de la Torre from GatorCountry.com and TB details how you can win some FREE merchandise from BellyUpSports.com.To get your comment or question in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 24, 2019
Week 9 with Dan Hope
Another Top-10 team went down to an unranked opponent in Week 8! Thomas Black has Brian Barnhart and Martin O'Donnell on the Highlight of the Week as Illinois beat Wisconsin. In this episode you'll also find an interview with Ohio State beat reporter Dan Hope and info on how you can win some FREE merchandise from BellyUpSports.com.To get your comment or question in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 17, 2019
Week 8 with Elton Hayes
After a wild Week 7, Thomas Black brings you an episode with reactions to the most important results of W7, an interview with Penn State beat reporter Elton Hayes, ahead of Penn State's matchup with Michigan, and TB shares how you can win some FREE merchandise from BellyUpSports.com.To get your comment or question in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 10, 2019
Week 7 with Nick de la Torre
Thomas Black is back, ahead of Week 7's top tilts. TB shares the best ways you can support the show, and Nick de la Torre - who correctly predicted Florida's W6 upset of Auburn - returns to the show to talk about Florida's chances on the road in a Top 10 showdown with LSU. Thomas also gives you details of how you can win some FREE merchandise from BellyUpSports.com.To get your comment or question in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 3, 2019
Week 6 with Nick de la Torre
Thomas Black brings you another episode of The Blackout after No. 1 Clemson survived a scare from North Carolina. This week's Black Mail questions whether Tiger fans should be scared about the future, Nick de la Torre from GatorCountry.com joins TB to preview a Top 10 matchup between Florida and Auburn, and Thomas details another giveaway on BellyUpSports.com.To get your call in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 26, 2019
Week 5 with Eric Bailey
Coming off an exciting Week 4, Thomas Black shares what he learned last week and answers more callers' questions in this week's Black Mail. Eric Bailey, the Oklahoma beat reporter for TulsaWorld.com, checks in with TB to discuss Jalen Hurts' and Oklahoma's hot start and expectations for 2019, and Thomas details another giveaway on BellyUpSports.com.To get your call in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 19, 2019
Week 4 with Trent Smallwood
This episode of The Blackout holds an exciting look into Week 4. Thomas Black gives an in-depth look at Jim Harbaugh's relationship with Michigan after a caller's question in Black Mail. Trent Smallwood, the Recruiting Analyst for UGASports.com, checks in with TB to preview the Notre Dame-Georgia matchup, and Thomas details some new apparel in the Belly Up Sports Shop.To get your call in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 11, 2019
Week 3 with Don Munson
Week 3 of the college football season is here! Don Munson, the voice of the Clemson Tigers, drops by The Blackout again to talk about No. 1 Clemson's 24-10 win over No. 12 Texas A&M, and TB introduces Black Mail. Plus, there's another chance to win FREE gear from BellyUpSports.com.To get your call in to #TBsBlackMail for next week's episode, call (706) 406-3566.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Sep 5, 2019
Week 2 with Don Munson
Thomas Black is here for Week 2 of college football. This week, TB has highlights from Week 1's Oregon-Auburn game, an interview with Don Munson, the voice of the Clemson Tigers, details on how to win FREE gear from BellyUpSports.com, and he's also breaking news on a new addition to the show that will let listeners get involved in a brand new way! (hint: get ready for #TBsBlackMail)MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Chris Fowler for ESPN on ABC for Auburn's 27-21 win over Oregon.
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Sep 2, 2019
Week 1 with Steve Mims
Week 0 is done (thank goodness)! Thomas Black is ready for Week 1 and has highlights from Florida's 24-20 win over Miami, his College Football Playoff picks, an interview with Steve Mims of DuckSports.com to preview Auburn-Oregon, and details on how you can win FREE merchandise from BellyUpSports.com.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit on ESPN for the Gators' win over the Hurricanes.
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Aug 22, 2019
Week 0 with Nick de la Torre + KB's Quiz
Nick de la Torre from GatorCountry.com joins The Blackout from Gainesville, FL, to talk about Feleipe Franks' growth and the Gators' matchup with Miami in Week 0.Additionally, TB's better half, KB, stops by for a college football quiz. This begs the question: Do you know more than her?The Blackout, hosted by Thomas Black, can be found at BellyUpSports.com.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Jul 28, 2019
Show Updates
With college football just around the corner, Thomas Black is gearing up for Season 2 of The Blackout. In this preview episode, TB details some of the features that will be included on this year's show and is joined by Blaine Napier, Co-Founder of BellyUpSports.com, to announce a new partnership that has been in the works for several months.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 29, 2018
Week 14 with Trent Smallwood & Don Hartley
With Week 13 in the books, Thomas Black is back with the latest episode The Blackout. TB gives his Best 2 Moments of Week 13 and is joined by Trent Smallwood from UGASports.com and Don Hartley from Townsquare Media Radio Stations in Tuscaloosa, AL to discuss the SEC Championship.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Sean McDonough on ESPN for Oklahoma's 59-56 win over West Virginia and Gus Johnson on FOX for Ohio State's dismantling of Michigan, 62-39.
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Nov 21, 2018
Week 13 with Dan Hope
Week 12 of the college football season saw one team get cut from playoff contention. Thomas Black is back to discuss that, plus the biggest games of Week 13, including an interview with ElevenWarriors.com's Dan Hope. Dan joins the show again to discuss No. 4 Michigan's trip to No. 10 Ohio State, a playoff-elimination game. Additionally, TB gives his picks for the other games including playoff contenders this week.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Nov 15, 2018
Week 12 with Don Hartley
Week 12 of the college football season has arrived! In the latest episode of The Blackout, Thomas Black offers his Best 3 Moments of Week 11 and is joined by Don Hartley from Townsquare Media Radio Stations in Tuscaloosa, AL to talk about the Crimson Tide's season.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit for ESPN on ABC as Clemson beat BC, Sean McDonough on ESPN for Georgia's win over Auburn, and Steve Levy for ESPN on ABC as Oklahoma survived Oklahoma State's upset bid.
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Nov 8, 2018
Week 11
Week 11 of The Blackout is here! In this episode, Thomas Black talks about the teams that got cut from contention for the College Football Playoff and the highlights from playoff contenders in Week 10.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Chris Fowler on ESPN for Michigan's dominant win over Penn State, Brad Nessler on CBS Alabama's shutout of LSU, and Gus Johnson's call of the wild finish between West Virginia and Texas
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Nov 1, 2018
Week 10
The Blackout is back for Week 10! In this episode, Thomas Black gives his Best of Week 9 and takes a look at some of the biggest games of season coming in Week 10.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Taylor Zarzour on the SEC Network for Kentucky's stunning win over Missouri, Ted Robinson for the PAC-12 Network as Washington State won late, Chris Fowler for ESPN on ABC as Texas fell, and Brad Nessler on CBS for Georgia's big win over Florida.
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Oct 25, 2018
Week 9 with Trent Smallwood
Week 9 of college football is here, and so is The Blackout! In this episode, Thomas Black gives his Best of Week 8 and is joined by Trent Smallwood of UGASports.com to break down Georgia's game vs Florida.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Tim Brando and Spencer Tillman on FOX for Washington State's 34-20 win over Oregon, Gus Johnson on FOX for Michigan's victory at Michigan State, and Chris Fowler for ESPN on ABC for Purdue's blowout win over No. 2 Ohio State.
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Oct 18, 2018
Week 8 with Don Munson
The Blackout is back for Week 8. In this episode, Thomas Black gives his Best of Week 7 and is joined by Don Munson, the voice of the Clemson Tigers, to discuss Clemson's upcoming game against NC State.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Sean McDonough for ESPN2 as Oregon beats Washington in OT. Chris Fowler for ESPN on ABC as Michigan rolls Wisconsin. Gus Johnson on FS1 for Ohio State's W vs Minnesota. Mike Tirico for NBC as Notre Dame escapes with a win vs Pitt. Brad Nessler on CBS for LSU's dominating win over Georgia.
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Oct 11, 2018
Week 7
This week's episode of The Blackout includes Thomas Black's Best of Week 6, including play-by-play calls from Beth Mowins on ESPN in Clemson's 63-3 win at Wake Forest, Gus Johnson on FOX as Texas upset Oklahoma 48-45, and Chris Fowler for ESPN on ABC as Notre Dame won at Virginia Tech, 45-23. Additionally, TB gives his mid-season picks for the College Football Playoff.Be sure to tune back into the show for Week 8, as Thomas will have Don Munson, the voice of the Clemson Tigers, back on the show to discuss NC State's trip to Death Valley.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan
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Oct 5, 2018
Week 6 with Tyler Palmateer
Thomas Black is back for another episode of The Blackout, giving his best and worst of Week 5, his Week 6 picks ATS, and is joined by Tyler Palmateer of the Norman Transcript to preview the Texas-Oklahoma game.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Sean McDonough gives the call for ESPN on ABC of Clemson RB Travis Etienne scoring his 2nd of 3 TDs on his way a career-best rushing performance. Chris Fowler for ESPN on ABC calls Ohio State's 4th-down stop of Penn State to secure a win on the road.
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Sep 27, 2018
Week 5 with Dan Hope
Dan Hope from ElevenWarriors.com visits The Blackout to preview the Ohio State-Penn State game. Additionally, TB breaks down Alabama's dominant play, Clemson's abrupt changes at quarterback, and gives his picks against the spread for Week 5.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Brad Nessler's call for the SEC on CBS as Tua Tagovailoa opens up Week 4 with a TD pass to DeVonta Smith, and Mark Jones for ESPN on ABC calls Trevor Lawrence's final TD pass of the game at Georgia Tech.
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Sep 21, 2018
Week 4
Thomas Black introduces a couple of new segments to The Blackout. TB takes the listeners through the best moments of Week 3 in LSU's last-second win at Auburn, BYU's wild upset at Wisconsin, and Ohio State's big victory over TCU, and gives his picks against the spread for Georgia-Mizzou and Texas A&M-Alabama.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganPBP Calls: Brad Nessler's call for the SEC on CBS as LSU upset Auburn, Greg Wrubell's epic reaction on BYU Radio as the Cougars survived a tight game with Wisconsin, and Chris Fowler for ESPN on ABC as Ohio State defeated TCU.
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Sep 13, 2018
Week 3 with Dan Hope
Dan Hope from ElevenWarriors.com visits The Blackout to preview No. 4 Ohio State's neutral-site game vs No. 15 TCU in Week 3.Thomas Black and Dan give their predictions for the OSU-TCU game, along with TB's other picks for Week 3.Additionally, TB reviews the Clemson-Texas A&M and Georgia-South Carolina games from Week 2.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz CardiganHIGHLIGHTS: ESPN
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Sep 6, 2018
Week 2 with Mike Griffith
Mike Griffith of DawgNation.com joins Thomas Black on The Blackout to talk about No. 3 Georgia's upcoming visit to No. 24 South Carolina. Both Mike and TB offer their picks for the game, giving their reasons why the Bulldogs will come out on top over the Gamecocks.
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Sep 4, 2018
Week 2 with Don Munson
Don Monsun, the voice of the Clemson Tigers, joins Thomas Black to talk about the Tigers' upcoming trip to College Station to play Texas A&M.
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Aug 30, 2018
Week 1 with Tony Castricone
Thomas Black hosts the first full episode of The Blackout and is joined by Tony Castricone to discuss the Washington-Auburn game in Week 1.Other highlights of this episode include quarterback battles at Alabama, Clemson, & Georgia, as well as TB's pick for the Washington-Auburn game.
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Aug 27, 2018
Preview
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