Joe & Amber

Joe Fortenbaugh and Amber Wilson set the table for your night in sports with lively opinions and an in-depth look into the top betting lines you'll need. Amber, a practicing attorney, is no rookie when it comes to presenting her case, and Joe has you covered for an in-depth look at where to find an edge in the betting markets. Your weeknights just got smarter, with Joe & Amber.
Archived Podcasts
Hour 2: Down Goes Bama: 3/24/23
Amber and Michael talk about Luka Doncic's fine, play Sound On/Sound Off, and then wrap up the show focusing on the SDSU upset win over Alabama
Hour 1: The Madness Continues: 3/24/23
Michael Rothstein is in for Joe as he and Amber talk about the games from last night on the college hardwood as well as the Lamar Jackson contract situation
Hour 2: Secret Wrestling Fan Amber?: 3/23/23
K-State and Michigan State has been a wild game. The Lamar Jackson contract saga just keeps getting weirder and weirder. Joe & Amber talk about LeBron's possible return and going to IHOP after breaking out of prison in Big Deal/Not a Big Deal. Plus...Caller Roulette (and Amber might be a secret wrestling fan).
Hour 1: Height or Weight?: 3/23/23
The Sweet 16 tips off tonight and Joe is in the epicenter of the universe for this weekend. Is Bryce Young's height or weight more concerning for NFL scouts? Sound On/Sound Off deals with the Pelicans potentially bailing on Zion and a controversial ending between the Warriors & Mavs. Rodgers watch rolls on while the Jets make all the moves EXCEPT for the one we're all waiting for.
Hour 2: Myspace Still Exists?: 3/21/23
Ja is expected to play on Wednesday...is that too soon? Joe & Amber got lost in a rabbit hole trying to find their old Myspace accounts during the break. Can Cam make a Geno Smith-like comeback to the NFL...or is he washed? Chris Carlin was big mad that Amber posted a picture of the ESPN Radio shows as cookies without there being a Canty & Carlin one. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: WBC Excitement: 3/21/23
The WBC has been a lot of fun...maybe we'll get to see Mike Trout face Shohei Otahni tonight. Mel dropped his latest Mock Draft...which teams should be looking to trade up to draft one of the top 4 QBs? Sound On/Sound Off deals with which team will have a better 2023 season, the Eagles or Lions and how the Commanders offense will look under Eric Bieniemy. The DeAndre Hopkins trade talks are heating up...which teams will be making a call to the Cardinals?
Hour 2: Amber Loves Wrestling: 3/20/23
Are upsets good in March Madness...or do we need the Blue Bloods to be in it at the end? Amber is sick of listening to Joe & Producer James talk about wrestling during the commercial breaks. Could the Lions win not just the NFC North...but the NFC? Amber is forced to take calls about wrestling. Should Joel Embiid win the MVP this year? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Spite Betting Works: 3/20/23
Joe's spite betting against Duke worked this weekend! The Cowboys traded for Brandin Cooks...but will that be enough to get them over the hump? Sound On/Sound Off deals with Goodell's extension and Baker with the Bucs. Plus, the World Baseball Classic has been a lot of fun...but should they be playing it right before the season?
Hour 2: Sleeping on Duke?: 3/17/23
Did we sleep on Duke? Joe & Amber argue about if Derek Carr or Jimmy G are better set up for individual success next season with their new teams in Jury Duty. Is Aaron Rodgers a Top 5 QB in the AFC? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: March Not-So Madness: 3/17/23
Not as much excitement in March Madness today as there was yesterday. Did the Panthers trade for the #1 overall pick not knowing exactly who they were going to take? Sound On/Sound Off deals with the Bears new-look offense and ring-chasing. Could the Patriots bein on Lamar Jackson?
Hour 2: Happy 3:16 Day!: 3/16/23
March Madness has delivered on day 1...but Oral Roberts isn't helping out our wallets right now. Joe & Amber argue about the best NFL offseason move so far in Jury Duty. We celebrate 3:16 Day for maybe a minute before Amber puts an end to it. Is Joel Embiid going to win the MVP award as a makeup for not winning it last season...when he might've deserved it more? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Absolute Madness: 3/16/23
March Madness is only a few hours old and it's already been really fun. Why is it so quiet right now on the Lamar Jackson front? Sound On/Sound Off deals with AD's load management and what Juju can do for the Patriots. Ja Morant was suspended for 8 games, but we'll soon find out if that was enough...and if he's invested on making some changes to his life.
Hour 2: Call the EPA: 3/15/23
More caller reaction to Aaron Rodgers. Joe & Amber argue about who will finish in 2nd place in the AFC East in Jury Duty. The Bucs signed Baker...and Brissett is going to Washington...so where does that leave Lamar Jackson? Amber and Joe discuss how often they wash their towels and we hear about the shocking number of showers Amber and producer Nick take per day.
Hour 1: Decision Day: 3/15/23
Aaron Rodgers tells The Pat McAfee Show that he intends on playing next season for the Jets...Joe & Amber react to that and take calls.
Hour 2: Fins Up: 3/14/23
More on Rodgers and his list. Amber wants nothing more than to talk about the moves the Dolphins made over the past few days. We go through a couple of the biggest QB free agent signings...and wonder if teams will line up to offer Lamar Jackson a contract starting tomorrow. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Making a List, Checking it Twice...: 3/14/23
Aaron Rodgers apparently has a shopping list for the Jets if they want him in New York. The Cowboys traded for Stephon Gilmore...but what's next for them in free agency? Sound On/Sound Off deals with the Saints and their explosive (?) offense and if the Warriors can fix their problems on the road before it's too late. Plus, March Madness is here!
Hour 2: QB Dominoes: 3/8/23
KD is set to make his Suns home debut...if they keep winning with him in the lineup, the pressure on Phoenix to win the title is going to increase a lot heading into the postseason. Will Burrow, Hurts, or Herbert be the next guy to get a contract extension? Back to Lamar...where will he land if he doesn't stay in Baltimore? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Bye Bye Boeheim: 3/8/23
Jim Boeheim retires...there's a changing of the guard in college basketball right now. We talked a lot yesterday about what teams need to offer Lamar Jackson a contract...but not much about what the best situation for Lamar would be. Sound On/Sound Off deals with a potential Cardinals rebuild and Tom Brady's "retirement". Where do the Jets rank in the AFC if they do end up landing Aaron Rodgers?
Hour 2: Jets Wooing Rodgers: 3/7/23
It's Tuesday...you know what that means. Aaron Rodgers news! The Jets are all in on convincing Rodgers to come to the Big Apple. Danny Dimes turns into Danny Dollars right before our eyes with the Giants giving him a big extension. Plus, more on Lamar Jackson...and Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Lamar Gets Tagged: 3/7/23
The Ravens put the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson today. Joe & Amber try to figure out why the two sides couldn't get a deal done...and what teams should be in on offering Lamar a contract. Sound On/Sound Off deals with the Warriors vs. the Suns and if D-Hop would make the Cowboys legit contenders.
Hour 2: Geno to Richardson?: 3/6/23
Joe & Amber discuss the latest with Ja Morant. The Seahawks keep Geno Smith around for a few more years...but could they draft their next QB this year, too? Big Deal/Not a Big Deal goes through some of the other news & notes from the NFL. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Carr to Saints: 3/6/23
Derek Carr signs with the Saints...does that mean it's Aaron Rodgers or bust for the Jets, now? Sound On/Sound Off deals with Giannis trying to pull a fast one and KD/Kyrie drama. What's going to happen with the Lamar/Ravens negotiations?
Hour 2: Best Rivalry in Sports: 3/3/23
Can Derek Carr be to the Jets what Matthew Stafford was to the Rams? Joe & Amber argue whether or not the Giants should give Daniel Jones a long-term contract in Jury Duty. Where does the Warriors/Grizzlies rivalry rank among the best in sports? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Danny Dollars: 3/3/23
It looks like Danny Dimes is about to get paid by the Giants...is that a good idea? Amber tells us why Jimmy V's famous speech and the V Foundation is so important to her. Sound On/Sound Off deals with Anthony Richardson's ceiling and Will Levis' cannon. Jon Jones makes his return to the octagon...as a heavyweight.
Hour 2: Jokic or Giannis?: 3/2/23
We're not sure if the Lakers will be able to stay afloat until LeBron gets back...but we do know that AD won't be able to carry them. Joe & Amber argue over whether Jokic or Giannis is the best basketball player on the planet. How worried should we be about these Ja Morant stories/allegations? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Raven Dysfunction: 3/2/23
All of a sudden the Ravens seem dysfunctional. What did we learn from KD's Suns debut last night? Sound On/Sound Off deals with Rodgers' legacy and if Bryce Young or Justin Fields will have the better NFL career. How will Jalen Carter's legal issues impact his draft status?
Hour 2: So Excited: 3/1/23
Aaron Rodgers is going to make a decision 'soon enough' and sounds VERY excited about it. Joe & Amber argue about which QB should be taken first in the NFL Draft in Jury Duty. Are we setting ourselves up to be disappointed about the amount of QB movement this offseason? Plus...the Commanders and Cardinals don't get very good grades.
Hour 1: KD Debut Night: 3/1/23
KD debuts for the Suns tonight. Courtney Cronin joins to talk about Jalen Carter and the buzz around the QBs at the NFL Combine. Sound On/Sound Off deals with what to expect from a healthy Warriors team and if the Colts will move up in the draft. Amber thinks most men have watched The Notebook (she's wrong) and we're not sure why the Dolphins don't sound very committed to Tua.
Hour 2: Bears' Ideal Scenario: 2/28/23
Lakers are in trouble without LeBron. Is Mac Jones the answer at QB for the Patriots? Mel's Mock 2.0 had chaos at the top...how good will these QBs end up being? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Non-Committal: 2/28/23
Boy do the Packers seem non-committal about Aaron Rodgers' future in Green Bay...callers weigh in on that. Sound On/Sound Off deals with a big NHL trade and a passive aggressive, back-handed compliment. Amber loves former Gator QBs so we had to talk about Kyle Trask possibly being the Bucs QB next season.
Hour 2: Why is Every Call About Blood?: 2/27/23
Who will be in on trying to trade up for the Bears' #1 overall pick? Rodgers Watch...would Rodgers ruin the Jets' young locker room? For some reason Joe talks about getting blood drawn, then everyone started calling in to talk about blood. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Commanders Release Carson: 2/27/23
Commander release Wentz...what's next for the once almost MVP? Amber was iffy on whether she was entertained by the Jake Paul/Tommy Fury fight this weekend. Sound On/Sound Off deals with the Drake Curse and Goalie Goals. LeBron's injury could put the Lakers' postseason hopes in jeopardy.
Hour 2: Russ Drama: 2/27/23
Russell Wilson wanted Pete Carroll fired, apparently. Joe & Amber play Big Deal/Not a Big Deal. Is Jake Paul good for boxing? Plus, Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Stalemate in Baltimore: 2/27/23
Lakers get a big win over the Warriors. Lamar & the Ravens are in a stalemate. Sound On/Sound Off deals with the bytes of the day. Who are the worst fans in sports?
Hour 2: Things get heated in Court: 2/23/23
Joe and Amber bring a new installment of Jury Duty and things get heated as they debate what Lamar Jackson's status will be week one. They also try to shed some light on the latest with Aaron Rodgers has he has finally seen the light
Hour 1: Lamar Jackson and the Ravens Stalemate: 2/23/23
Joe and Amber kick off the show breaking down the latest with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens contract situation. They also break down the biggest questions around the NFL and what teams need to make big changes
Hour 2: Frosted Tips: 2/22/23
Amber ruthlessly makes fun of Joe & Producer James' hair choices in the late-90s/early-2000s. Joe & Amber argue with each other about if the Titans should trade Derrick Henry in Jury Duty. We answer 5 burning questions about the 2nd 'half' of the NBA season. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Money on Fields: 2/22/23
Joe & Amber talk about the situation with Alabama basketball. The Cowboys are going to look a LOT different next year. Sound On/Sound Off deals with the future of Tua and if a former Gator is the answer for the Bucs at QB. Lots of money coming in on Justin Fields to win MVP...but will he even be with the Bears?
Hour 2: Should Hawks Blow It Up?: 2/21/23
How important will it be for the Eagles to get an extension done with Jalen Hurts sooner rather than later? Joe & Amber argue about the Hawks future in Jury Duty. How big of a disappointment will it be if KD & the Suns don't win a title THIS YEAR? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Awkward: 2/21/23
Joe thinks that, at the end of the day, Lamar Jackson will end up staying with the Ravens long-term. Is a long, drawn out free agency the right move for Derek Carr? Sound On/Sound Off deals with awkward first meetings and who's the best player in the NBA? The NFL should keep a look out on some of the different things the XFL is doing...they could come in handy if they want to shake up the rules down the road.
Hour 2: Does the NBA Have Fixable Issues?: 2/20/23
Is the player movement in the NBA impacting the league in a negative way? Is load management a fixable issue for the NBA? Pizza Money:& Calls& Is Aaron Jones restructuring his contract shining a negative light on Aaron Rodgers? Pizza Money:& Caller Roulette&
Hour 1: Is Daniel Jones out of his MIND?: 2/20/23
Daniel Jones is reportedly seeking 45 Million dollars a year from the NY Giants so Joe and Amber sound off on whether or not he is crazy to be seeking that amount of money. Derek Carr met with the NY Jets at Florham Park. Are the Jets and Carr a match made in heaven? Sound On/Sound Off& Has the playoff needle moved for the Clippers and Heat after their signings of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love?
Hour 2: Contract Phobia: 2/17/23
Ros Gold-Onwude joins to talk about how KD will fit in with the Suns and who she's most looking forward to watching in the Jordan Rising Stars Game. Are the Eagles worried about giving Jalen Hurts a huge contract extension because of how the Carson Wentz extension played out? Amber & Michael play Got One...plus, Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Bieniemy to the Commanders: 2/17/23
Eric Bieniemy makes a lateral move to become the OC of the Commanders...why can't he land a head coaching job despite all his success with the Chiefs? Derek Carr will visit the Jets...is he going to be their guy? Sound On/Sound Off deals with Fields having a Hurts-like leap and Tiger's controversial joke. Are the Suns or Nuggets the best team in the West?
Hour 2: Tiger Still Must-See TV?: 2/16/23
There are some bad QBs in the NFL...you should be grateful if your team has a good one. Is Tiger still must-see TV? The Cardinals need to fix Kyler Murray...so they hired the Eagles' defensive coordinator...they might really be the worst team in the NFC. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: KD & the Suns: 2/16/23
With KD in the mix, are the Suns the best team in the West? Producer James gives out the worst Pizza Money bet in history, part 1. The Jets' might have a surprise up their sleeve when it comes to looking for a new QB this offseason. Sound On/Sound Off deals with lucky underwear and if the Lakers could actually make a run this season. Where will Kevin Love land if the Cavs buy him out?
Hour 2: Haterade: 2/15/23
How close is the rest of the NFL to the Chiefs? There are going to be some concerns about Bryce Young's size heading into the NFL. Amber & Drew play Big Deal/Not a Big Deal. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Fight For Your Right to Partyyyyyyy: 2/15/23
The Chiefs keep saying nobody believed in them this season, but Amber and Drew don't know who they're talking about. The List x2 on the top Aaron Rodgers & Derek Carr destinations. Sound On/Sound Off deals with Drew being a hater and Giannis not caring about seeding in the East. Plus, what happened with the Lakers this year?
Hour 2: Aaron Rodgers Watch Rolls On...: 2/14/23
It's Tuesday...you know what that means! Aaron Rodgers Watch! Callers weigh in on Rodgers and what Lamar should be looking for as far as a contract is concerned. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Happy Valentine's Day: 2/14/23
The Juju vs. AJ Brown Twitter beef was fun. Derek Carr is officially free of the Raiders...will he make another team an instant contender? Sound On/Sound Off deals with who can beat the Suns and keeping our expectations in check for the latest Tiger return. The Luka/Kyrie experiment hasn't worked out great so far...but Joe says be patient.
Hour 2: Rhi-Rhi: 2/13/23
Amber breaks down what was great about Rhianna's halftime show. The Chiefs put on a master class of in-game adjustments. Callers weigh in on the big game and Rhianna's Super Bowl performance.
Hour 1: Chiefs are Champs: 2/13/23
Amber is redeemed! She picked the Chiefs to win on Sunday and they did. Was it the right call? Should they have called it at all? Listeners weigh in on the late defensive holding penalty in the Super Bowl. Sound On/Sound Off deals with where Mahomes stands among all-time QBs and the field conditions in Arizona last night.
Hour 2: Ruined Friendships: 2/10/23
Could the Eagles be on the cusp of being a dynasty? Kenneth Walker III joins to talk about seeing Geno Smith's comeback player of the year season up close and how the Seahawks can take the next step. Aidan Hutchinson joins to talk about playing for his hometown team and what it's like playing for Dan Campbell. Caller Roulette...plus Amber finally picks between the Chiefs & Eagles!
Hour 1: Decision Day: 2/10/23
It's Decision Day for Amber. Would another Super Bowl mean more to Mahomes or Reid's legacy? Garrett Wilson joins the show to talk about winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and how the Jets can take the next step. Sound On/Sound Off deals with why AD didn't cheer and how much injuries will impact the Chiefs on Sunday. Callers weigh in with their best bets for Sunday.
Hour 2: Bonus Joe & Amber!: 2/9/23
How good will the Suns be with KD in the mix? Larry Fitzgerald joins to preview the Super Bowl and tell us if Kyler Murray is really the answer at QB for the Cardinals. We debut the brand new Sports Interpreter 3000, play Caller Roulette...and have bonus Joe & Amber!
Hour 1: Wild Trade Deadline: 2/9/23
KD goes to the Suns in a blockbuster trade...how does it impact the race in the Western Conference? The Big 3 in Brooklyn was a BIG failure. Sound On/Sound Off deals with Travis Kelce always being open and expectations for the Lakers after the trade deadline. Patrick Mahomes is probably going to win his 2nd MVP tonight...how big will that be for his legacy?
Hour 2: Lakers Trade Russell Westbrook: 2/8/23
Is Amber REALLY a fan of Rhianna? Because it doesn't seem like it. BREAKING NEWS...the Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to the Jazz and get D'Angelo Russell in return. Got One deals with Super Bowl matchups. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Better Than Ever: 2/8/23
Roger Goodell doesn't actually believe that officiating is better than ever...does he? Lots of drama in Laker Land. Sound On/Sound Off deals with who Momma Kelce's favorite kid is and the biggest heel in sports. Would Derek Carr make the Saints a legit contender?
Hour Two: Overtime: 2/8/23
You get an extra 30 minutes of Joe and Amber! How much money would it take to get Amber to participate on a "darkness retreat" like her favorite QB? Plus which Super Bowl LVII team is built for long term success?
Hour 1: LeBron vs Jordan: 2/8/23
How does Lebron breaking the all time scoring record does he affect the LeBron vs Jordan G.O.A.T conversation? Joe and Amber discuss and let the listeners weigh in. Plus what's next for Jalen Hurts in Philly and what did Kyrie have to say about his treatment from the Nets organization?
Hour 2: Rodgers Watch...Next Stop Las Vegas?: 2/6/23
Brandon Aiyuk thinks the Chiefs offense could expose the Eagles defense. Aaron Rodgers Watch makes another stop on the show...is it a lock that he'll be a Raider next season? Sound On/Sound Off deals with Sean Payton making changes in Denver and if the Chiefs or Eagles have more pressure on Sunday. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Kyrie Kyrie-ing: 2/6/23
Kyrie Kyrie'd his way out of Brooklyn...but Joe loves the trade for both sides. LeBron movin' on after the Lakers missed out on landing Kyrie. Tim Legler joins to talk about the Kyrie trade and the impact it'll have on the Nets, Mavs, and Lakers. There once was a Big 3 in Brooklyn...but only one of those 3 is left...will KD ask to be traded soon, too?
Hour 2: Kyrie Trade Scenarios: 2/3/23
After Kyrie's trade request...will KD want out of Brooklyn next? Joe & Amber don't even think the Nets will say 'yes' to Kyrie's request. Amber can't stop coughing...and she was in a fender bender yesterday...but she's definitely pumped the Dolphins have Vic Fangio as their DC. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Kyrie Requests Trade: 2/3/23
What's next for the Nets after Kyrie Irving's trade request? Nick Friedell joins to react to the Kyrie news. Sound On/Sound Off deals with Jalen Hurts' marketability and when LeBron will break Kareem's record. Why does Jerry Jones think the Eagles went 'all in' this season to win the Super Bowl?
Hour 2: Amber's Hottest Take: 2/1/23
Amber shoots off the hottest (most ridiculous?) take of her life...and actually talks herself into believing it. How big will the Eagles advantage in the trenches be on Super Bowl Sunday? Big Deal or Not a Big Deal focuses on Brady's good deeds, OBJ's recovering from a 2nd ACL tear, and Ozzy Osbourne calling it quits from touring. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Bye Bye Brady: 2/1/23
Joe & Amber react to Tom Brady's retirement. Mike Reiss joins to tell us why this retirement announcement feels different than last year's and when he knew Brady would be special. Sound On/Sound Off deals with a HOF coach's problem with Russell Wilson and if LeBron is a better passer or shooter. Plus...what did Jerry Jones say about drafting a QB???
Hour 2: Baked Alaska: 1/31/23
Mark Schlereth joins to talk about the Broncos hiring Sean Payton and how he'll improve Russell Wilson's play. Everybody wants Vic Fangio as their defensive coordinator. Will the Chargers or Cowboys regret not hiring Sean Payton more? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Broncos Get Payton: 1/31/23
The Broncos hire Sean Payton. The Texans hire DeMeco Ryans. Dave McMenamin joins to talk about LeBron's quest to pass Kareem and his affinity for playing at MSG. Sound On/Sound Off deals with the Super Bowl coaching matchup and if Kellen Moore will end up being the head coach of the Chargers. Plus...it's Aaron Rodgers Tuesday!
Hour 2: Brady & the 49ers?: 1/30/23
Will Brock Purdy's injury lead to the 49ers bringing in Tom Brady? Did the Eagles have the easiest path to the Super Bowl ever? What team could be next year's Eagles? Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Chiefs vs. Eagles: 1/30/23
The show got the Super Bowl matchup we wanted...Chiefs vs. Eagles. Mo Egger joins to tell us how fans in Cincinnati are reacting to their AFC title loss. Sound On/Sound Off deals with the AFC title game, Aaron Rodgers, and Cody Rhodes winning the Royal Rumble. The officiating...was really bad on Sunday.
Hour 2: How Many QBs Does Amber Hate?: 1/27/23
Does Amber hate all QBs? Will Joe Burrow be the face of the NFL if he beats Patrick Mahomes & the Chiefs for a fourth straight time? The 49ers will have an interesting decision to make about Brock Purdy heading into next season. Joe & Amber make their championship weekend picks. Plus, Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Burrowhead Stadium?: 1/27/23
Chiefs/Bengals is really starting to become a rivalry. Did the Jets hire Nathanial Hackett to try to lure Aaron Rodgers to New York? Sound On/Sound Off deals with superstar QBs and an Uber Eats delivery onto a basketball court. Eagles/Niners might be the 2 best teams playing each other, but it's being overshadowed by Chiefs/Bengals and all their star power.
Hour 2: Nerds: 1/25/23
Joe & Amber disagree on whether or not a wide receiver could or should win the MVP award. Is Will Levis really the best QB in this draft class? Amber calls Joe & Producer James nerds for loving video games and professional wrestling in Big Deal or Not a Big Deal. Plus, Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Mahomes Zapruder Film: 1/25/23
No walking boot & no limp for Patrick Mahomes today...he looks like he's ready to go. Was Micah Parsons throwing shade at Dak on Twitter? Sound On/Sound Off deals with if the Chiefs are still the team to beat and if the Jets could win the Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers as their QB. Plus, Joe & Amber discuss the NBA's load management problem.
Hour 2: Rodgers & the Ravens?: 1/24/23
Mahomes, Burrow, & Allen will be linked forever...the AFC is in great hands at the QB position. Joe lists the Top 5 AFC teams he'd want to see Aaron Rodgers play for. We analyze the potential Super Bowl matchups. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Aaron Rodgers Tuesday!: 1/24/23
It's Tuesday...so you know what that means! Aaron Rodgers on The Pat McAfee Show! Are we more or less convinced that Rodgers will be back with the Packers? Mike Reiss joins to talk about the Patriots bringing Bill O'Brien back into the fold as their offensive coordinator. Sound On/Sound Off deals with a bristling Tom Brady and if Jalen Hurts is the best QB in the NFC. The Cowboys are in a bad spot with their roster & the salary cap.
Hour 2: Burrow vs. Mahomes: 1/23/23
Have we seen the ceiling for Dak Prescott & Josh Allen? There has already been some crazy line movement on Chiefs/Bengals. Jalen Hurts looked great vs. the Giants...the matchup against Brock Purdy & the Niners is an interesting one. Plus...we end the night with Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Bills Not Built for Buffalo?: 1/23/23
The Bills built a roster that just isn't made to play in the cold & snow of Buffalo...and that's a huge problem. Can the Cowboys win a Super Bowl with Dak & McCarthy at the head of the table? Harry Douglas joins to talk about Burrow vs. Mahomes and Jalen Hurts' performance on Saturday night. Plus, Sound On/Sound Off goes through some of the best sound of the weekend.
Hour 2: Ready for Divisional Weekend: 1/20/23
Dak might be the underdog in Vegas, but he's the headliner QB in this Cowboys/49ers matchup. How will the perception of Josh Allen change if the Bills lose to the Bengals this weekend? Hurts wasn't good in the playoffs last year...how do we know for sure this year will be different? Plus...we try out a new segment called "Friday News Dump" to finish off the week.
Hour 1: More Pressure on Dak or Josh Allen?: 1/20/23
Is there more pressure on Dak or Josh Allen this weekend? Callers weigh in on the Cowboys. Sound On/Sound Off deals with Lamar, the Chargers, and Aaron Rodgers' future. Did Trevor Lawrence mess up before he even stepped on the field at Arrowhead?
Hour 2: Amber vs. Aaron: 1/18/23
Amber really hates talking about Aaron Rodgers...but that's too bad because he keeps talking and callers keep calling in to talk about him. Joe & Amber discuss Jalen Rashada wanting out of his letter of intent to Florida after his $13 million NIL deal fell through. Seriously...there are so many calls about Aaron Rodgers tonight and Amber is already exhausted by the story.
Hour 1: Luka & Trae: 1/18/23
Does Trey Lance want out of San Francisco? Tim MacMahon joins to talk about the 2018 draft day trade between the Mavs & Hawks and tell us how Dallas can help Luka out at the trade deadline. We play Sound On/Sound Off. And are the Jets really thinking about hiring Nathaniel Hackett as their OC?
Hour 2: Mahomes or Reid?: 1/17/23
What does Dak have to do to get the respect he deserves? Jury Dooty asks the tough questions...Mahomes or Reid, Brady or Rodgers, and Steph or LeBron. Joe & Amber disagree on what the most interesting game of the Divisional Round will be. The calls pour in for Caller Roulette.
Hour 1: Aaron Rodgers = WWE character?: 1/17/23
Amber has been up since 3 in the morning...maybe that's why she's already sick of hearing about whether or not Aaron Rodgers will play for the Packers next year (but Joe loves it). The future of Tom Brady is up in the air, too, after the way he said goodbye to the Tampa media after the Bucs loss to the Cowboys last night. We rip through some of the best bytes in Sound On/Sound Off. And is Brandon Staley really going to survive blowing a 27-point lead in the playoffs?
Hour 2: Cowboys/Bucs: 1/16/23
Ed Werder joins to help us preview Bucs/Cowboys...how much pressure is on Dak tonight? Joe & Amber use The List to give their biggest takeaways from Super Wild Card Weekend. We go through some of the best sound from the weekend in Sound On/Sound Off.
Hour 1: Amber's Adventure: 1/16/23
Amber tells us about her Buffalo adventure...and how Little Miss Healthy at wings AND poutine. How concerned should we be about what we saw from Josh Allen & the Bills vs. the Dolphins? Joe says the Vikings are the biggest fraud team in a decade. It looks like the Ravens might have to figure out life after Lamar Jackson. How will Brandon Staley survive after the Chargers' collapse vs. the Jaguars?
Hour 2: X-Factors: 1/13/23
A lot of playoff teams made big moves in the offseason. What will the Bucs need to do to beat the Cowboys on Monday Night? Joe & Amber tell us the biggest x-factors in the Super Wild Card Weekend games. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Buffalo Wings are from Buffalo?: 1/13/23
Brandon Staley might be coaching for his job vs. the Jaguars on Saturday. Listeners call in to help Amber learn where certain iconic foods come from since she didn't know wings were big in Buffalo. The Lamar/Ravens drama continues. Brandon Jacobs joins to tell us why Daniel Jones is ready for the playoff stage and why he didn't mind Staley playing his starters in Week 18. Sean McVay is coming back to the Rams.
Hour 2: Bonus Joe & Amber!: 1/12/23
Is Dan Orlovsky kidding us with his playoff QB rankings? Jason Fitz joins to talk about Derek Carr & the Raiders parting ways. Could this really be Tom Brady's final season? Joe & Amber aren't so sure. Plus, Caller Roulette and a bonus 1/2 hour of the show!
Hour 1: Bye-bye Derek Carr: 1/12/23
Derek Carr officially announced his time with the Raiders is over...what's next for him and the Las Vegas franchise? Nick Friedell joins to preview Celtics/Nets and tell us who needs to step up with KD out for the next month. We debut a new feature called 'Got One.' Have we seen the last of Lamar Jackson in Baltimore?
Hour 2: Kyler Murray and the Cardinals Future: 1/11/23
Joe and Amber breakdown how much of a say SHOULD Kyler Murray have in the next head coach of the Cardinals? Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPN Dolphins Reporter stops by to talk all things Dolphins and if they will be able to get to the game on time let alone fully heathy.
Hour 1: Tua and The Miami Dolphins Plus what is next for Zach Wilson: 1/11/23
Joe and Amber kick off the show with the news of Tua Tagovailoa not being cleared for Wild Card Weekend and react to the Jets firing their OC and what that means for Zach Wilson
Hour 2: Championship Beatdown: 1/10/23
Was Monday's game the biggest beatdown in championship game history? Courtney Cronin joins to talk about the Bears' commitment to Justin Fields. We go through some of the most interesting sound of the past couple of days in Sound On/Sound Off. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: McVay & Payton: 1/10/23
Is Sean McVay going to step away from the Rams? Does Sean Payton really want to come back to take one of the current HC openings? What do the Cowboys have to do in the playoffs for Mike McCarthy to keep his job? Carlos Correa signs with the Giants...wait...the Mets? Nope...Correa to the Twins!
Hour 2: Amber's Private Island: 1/6/23
Joe & Amber preview the national championship game. Is it a Big Deal or Not a Big Deal that Amber lives on an island? We rip through the most intriguing games of Week 18. Plus...Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Are the Nets for Real?: 1/6/23
We react to the best Damar Hamlin news yet. The Bengals are mad about the plan for AFC seeding. Nick Friedell joins us to talk about the Nets turnaround and what the next stretch of games will mean to them. What in the world are the Jets doing? And would you rather have Dak or Cousins as your QB in the playoffs?
Hour 2: AFC Seeding: 1/5/23
We got great news on Damar Hamlin today. How is the NFL going to decide what to do about the playoff seeding in the AFC? We debut a new game called Jury Dooty. What are the Raiders going to do next? Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Hey, Aaron...are you playing or not?: 1/5/23
We got great news about Damar Hamlin today. Joe & Amber look ahead to tonight's Celtics/Mavs game...could that potentially be a NBA Finals preview? All Amber wants to know from Aaron Rodgers is if he's going to play or not...enough games. Are the Dolphins the scariest potential 7 seed?
Hour 2: Stealing Segments: 1/4/23
Are the Jets honestly still invested in Zach Wilson...like, for real? We debut Sound On/Sound Off. Have we seen Lamar Jackson play his final game with the Ravens? Plus, we blatantly steal an old segment from KJM, and play Caller Roulette!
Hour 1: Kirby to the NFL???: 1/4/23
Joe & Amber talk about the latest news on Damar Hamlin and wonder how the NFL will get through the rest of the schedule. Amber was shocked to hear Paul Finebaum say Kirby Smart could be headed to the NFL in the near future. What in the world are the Commanders doing with their QBs? Keyshawn Johnson joins to talk about being a Tua hater and what the Raiders are going to do at QB moving forward.
Hour 2: Can We Trust the Nets?: 1/3/23
More reaction to Damar Hamlin. The Nets have won 13-straight games...but can we really trust them? Amber hates the Packers, Joe thinks the Lions got a raw deal with the schedule, and the Dolphins are collapsing. Does Jim Harbaugh really want to go back to the NFL?
Hour 1: Playoff Picture: 1/3/23
Welcome to Joe & Amber! The Damar Hamlin injury still has the sports world rocked...Joe & Amber react to the latest on that. Jeremy Fowler joins to give us the latest on Hamlin & the Bills. How will the AFC playoff picture be impacted if the Bills & Bengals don't complete their game?
Introducing 'Joe & Amber': 12/17/22
Joe Fortenbaugh and Amber Wilson set the table for your night in sports with lively opinions and an in-depth look into the top betting lines youll need. Amber, a practicing attorney, is no rookie when it comes to presenting her case, and Joe has you covered for an in-depth look at where to find an edge in the betting markets. Your weeknights just got smarter, with Joe & Amber.
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