Episodes
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk all things 2024 NFL Draft as round one is hours away from kicking off as the guys record. Will QB's top 1-2-3-4? Could Nabers overtake Harrison Jr? Will anyone draft defense in the top 10? All that and much more on the episode this week.
Published 04/25/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start off the show by talking about what Henry Cavill's role in the MCU will end up being -- with the help of some prop bets.  They also discuss a recent ESPN article suggesting deals for current Bears QB Justin Fields, the Russell Wilson the the Steelers rumors, look at some potential NFL cuts, and more.  
Published 02/22/24
Published 02/22/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines get ready for the Super Bowl, set to kick off this weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.  The pair differ in their excitement levels with Mario amped for the continued dominance of Patrick Mahomes and Chris more blasé about yet another Chiefs appearance in the big game.  They make picks, talk props, and take a few fun conversational detours in a long episode.
Published 02/15/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines get ready for the Super Bowl, set to kick off this weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.  The pair differ in their excitement levels with Mario amped for the continued dominance of Patrick Mahomes and Chris more blasé about yet another Chiefs appearance in the big game.  They make picks, talk props, and take a few fun conversational detours in a long episode.
Published 02/07/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the Conference Championship round of the NFL Playoffs -- including a look back at an unfortunate end to the Detriot Lions' season.  They then give some early thoughts on this year's Super Bowl matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, including some early picks.  The guys also discuss the Kelce/Mahomes incident with Justin Tucker.  
Published 01/31/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the Eagles decision to fire their coordinators and the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs before spending some time talking about true crime documentaries on Netflix and wrapping up the show with their picks for the Conference Championship round games and some props.
Published 01/24/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the Detroit Lions' impressive win over the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles' embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- as well as the rest of an unpredictable Super Wildcard Weekend.  They then make their picks against the spread for this weekend's NFL Playoff games.
Published 01/17/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the resignation of one of college football's greatest coaches, Nick Saban.  As well as Pete Carroll no longer being the Seahawks coach and Wink Martindale being fired as the Giants DC.  The guys then turn their attention to the Super Wildcard Round of the NFL Playoffs and give their picks for each game against the spread.
Published 01/10/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk a bizarre ending for the Detroit Lions against the Dallas Cowboys, the freefall of the Philadelphia Eagles, playoff positions, and much more before turning their attention to Week 18 on the NFL schedule and giving their picks for each game against the spread.  
Published 01/03/24
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about how not all wins in the NFL feel the same after their teams underperformed expectations in late-season games.  In the second half of the show they give all their picks for each game on the Week 17 NFL schedule against the spread.
Published 12/27/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about Kadarius Toney's offside call that cost the Chiefs a potential win, the recent struggles of the Lions and the Eagles, given the Bill Belichick news they look at some potential open coaching jobs, and they wrap things up by giving their picks against the spread for each game on the Week 15 NFL schedule.
Published 12/20/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about Kadarius Toney's offside call that cost the Chiefs a potential win, the recent struggles of the Lions and the Eagles, given the Bill Belichick news they look at some potential open coaching jobs, and they wrap things up by giving their picks against the spread for each game on the Week 15 NFL schedule.
Published 12/13/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the New York Jets opening Aaron Rodgers' 21-day window to return from the IR, Shaq Leonard's impending decision, and the Carolina Panthers' decision to fire head coach Frank Reich after 11 games.  They close the show by giving their picks against the spread for each game on the Week 13 NFL schedule.
Published 12/06/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines talk about the New York Jets opening Aaron Rodgers' 21-day window to return from the IR, Shaq Leonard's impending decision, and the Carolina Panthers' decision to fire head coach Frank Reich after 11 games.  They close the show by giving their picks against the spread for each game on the Week 13 NFL schedule.
Published 11/29/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start the show by talking an interesting Monday Night game that saw the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs.  They talk about the Colts waiving Shaquille Leonard, the continued rise of the Detroit Lions, the bizarre statements of Charissa Thompson admitting she made up sideline reports, and they finally wrap things up by giving their picks for each game on the Week 12 NFL schedule.
Published 11/22/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start the show by talking about having already gotten through half of the NFL season and how strange and fun the ride has been so far.  They dig a bit into the reality of overdrafted quarterbacks and the volatile stock of Josh Allen before wrapping things up by making their picks against the spread for each and every game on Week 11 NFL schedule.
Published 11/16/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start the show by talking about yet another strange week in the NFL -- one that saw a huge number of backup quarterbacks playing and a rookie putting up historical numbers.  They finish things up by giving their picks for each game on the Week 10 NFL schedule against the spread.
Published 11/09/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines start the show by talking about the Detroit Lions' disappointing loss to the Baltimore Ravens this past weekend -- as well as the Philadelphia Eagles impressive win over the Miami Dolphins.  The guys also take a look at the Week 8 NFL schedule and give their picks for each game against the spread.
Published 10/26/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the show by talking about the continued ascent of the Detroit Lions (as well as the continued idiocy of Lions injured DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson).  After that, they look at what was a strange and unpredictable week in the NFL and look ahead to Week 7 in the National Football League while making picks for each game against the spread.  
Published 10/19/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the show by talking about Mario's favorite Will Ferrell movies and play a game trying to guess his top 5 movies on Rotten Tomatoes.  Following that they debate Caleb Williams' place as a prospect versus the last 15 years of draft classes and they wrap things up by taking a look at the Week 6 NFL schedule and giving their picks for each game against the spread.
Published 10/12/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the show by talking about the Dolphins scoring 70 points against the Denver Broncos this past weekend -- which takes the conversation to the most lopsided game that Mario has ever played in.  After that, the pair discuss Week 3 in the NFL and look ahead to Week 4 while giving their picks for each game against the spread.
Published 10/05/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the show by talking about the Dolphins scoring 70 points against the Denver Broncos this past weekend -- which takes the conversation to the most lopsided game that Mario has ever played in.  After that, the pair discuss Week 3 in the NFL and look ahead to Week 4 while giving their picks for each game against the spread.
Published 09/28/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the show by talking about the potential need to temper expectations on this year's Detroit Lions squad.  They then dig into Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields recent comments blaming his poor play on "coaching".  To end the show the guys give their picks for each Week 3 NFL game against the spread.
Published 09/21/23
This week on The Underdog NFL Show, Chris Horwedel and Mario Hines open the show by talking over the Detroit Lions big win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.  They then look at the bigger stories from week one, including the Jets losing Aaron Rodgers for the season, and finish up by making their picks for each and every game on the Week Two NFL slate.
Published 09/14/23