Bracket Picks with Eamonn Brennan, Plus Do We Buy the Surging Lakers?

Episode Description

Ryen is joined by college basketball writer and analyst Eamonn Brennan for a breakdown of the bracket, including some upsets he likes and whether the Final Four will be chalk. Then, Ryen gets into the Lakers’ hot run and the disappointing Nuggets. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including splitting utilities with the in-laws and a hostile daycare encounter. EAMONN BRENNAN (1:23) Weren’t many bubble arguments (3:43) NIL widening the gap (10:51) Weak Big East (14:36) Arizona is the deepest team (23:37) Michigan/Florida (29:07) Can Duke get upset in the East? (35:13) Upset picks (36:45) Non-chalk Final Four teams NBA SOLO (42:47) Lakers are hot (44:20) Disappointing Nuggets (50:27) Best five-man lineups LIFE ADVICE (56:38) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Opt-in req. 1 Token per customer, valid only for min. $5 pregame NBA player prop bets w/ min. odds of -200 or longer. Tokens are single-use and expire at the start of the final of NBA game each day when offered. Must select token BEFORE placing bet. Customers who place bet w/ Token and pick day’s PRA stat leader will receive equal share of $2,000,000, issued as a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet that expires in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _ Turn your busted bracket into your shot at Reese’s and more! Post your busted bracket, tag @reeses on Instagram, X, or TikTok, and use  hashtag #ForAReesesSweeps for a chance to score free Reese’s and a shot to enjoy those Reese’s at the men’s OR women’s Final Four AND  Championship Games.   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 48 US and DC, 18 years or older. Void in AK, HI & where prohibited by law.  Starts 3/19/26 and ends 3/27/26. Includes daily entry periods. See Official Rules at https://everybracketbustsforareeses.com/pages/official rules for how to enter, prize details, odds, and restrictions. Sponsor: The Hershey Company.  _ _ _ _ _