Episodes

WOLVES RUN THE LEAGUE?! Knicks Struggle & Week 2 Picks

ONE WEEK into the NBA season and the hot takes are already aging like milk. 😂🏀 Caine, Touchdown, and Heavy Hew are back for Episode 2 of A Week in the Paint, and the league is already giving us plenty to argue about. The Timberwolves are looking like a PROBLEM with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. Luka has the Lakers rolling, Philly is finding its rhythm behind Tyrese Maxey, and the Knicks are searching for answers after a rough start. Meanwhile, Touchdown has officially declared war on Oklahoma City, Heavy Hew can't stop switching his picks, and Caine is already campaigning for Cam Boozer's Rookie of the Year trophy. On this episode: Timberwolves taking over the West? Knicks struggling while the Lakers and Sixers surge Wemby vs. Chet and the early MVP conversation Warriors struggling and Steph Curry's future Cam Boozer, Darius Acuff, and the rookie race Opening-week pick accountability Nine featured Week 2 matchups, including Wolves vs. Spurs, Lakers vs. Clippers, and Thunder vs. Rockets Plus, the fellas make their straight-up picks for another loaded week of NBA basketball. Who actually knows ball, and who's just here for the slander? 😂

BYU Stunned, USC Disowned & Texas Strikes Back

Vegas wasn't guessing — apparently it had Week 8's script. 😂 The Caine & Touchdown CFB recap starts with the wild UCF–BYU ending, jumps into Texas taking down Ole Miss, and asks why the polls still reward teams that just got handled. Caine and Touchdown get into Arch Manning's future, whether Indiana's ugly win at Michigan inspires any confidence, Miami's explosive offense, and the SEC picture heading toward LSU–Alabama. And after Wisconsin smacks USC? Touchdown suddenly isn't a Trojans fan anymore. The upsets were real, the Big 12 debate got disrespectful, and the ATS rivalry is still alive. Listen now and come argue with us.

Rams Panic, Packers–Lions Fireworks & ATS Chaos

From a Paris kickoff to Monday night NFC East drama, we're running through the NFL Week 7 matchups and making our head-to-head picks against the spread. Can the 49ers survive another week undefeated, or do the Falcons pull the upset? Is Packers–Lions headed for a shootout? Will Lamar Jackson's status swing Bengals–Ravens? Can Touchdown's Rams escape their slide against the Raiders? We debate those games, Chiefs–Seahawks, Cowboys–Eagles, the Miami–New York showdown and the rest of the slate. Caine and Touchdown don't agree on everything, but they do find common ground on a few bold favorites. We also talk Survivor Pool stakes and the road to 1,000 listens before year's end. Listen now, follow Caine & Touchdown and let us know your Week 7 locks.

Can No. 1 Miami Survive & Is Texas Cooked?

Week 7 blew up the college football landscape, and Caine & Touchdown are back to pick every Week 8 Top 25 game against the spread. No. 1 Miami gets Pitt, Indiana heads to a quarterback-changing Michigan, and the guys try to figure out what Vegas knows about BYU at UCF. Then things get even stranger: Tennessee is catching points at South Carolina, Texas is favored over No. 7 Ole Miss, and both hosts are riding Houston in the late ranked showdown at Utah. Plus, they debate the Big Ten pecking order and reset their Heisman contenders. Lock in your picks, follow the weekly ATS battle, and tell us which Week 8 line smells the fishiest.

Panthers Embarrass Philly & Rams Hit Panic Mode

Week 6 had everything except peace and quiet. Carolina marched into Philly and won 25–14, the Cardinals stunned the Rams 18–16, and Kansas City kept the Chargers winless with a 22–6 beatdown. Caine and Touchdown break down Bryce Young's Panthers, the Eagles' quarterback concerns (with well-wishes for Jalen Hurts), Washington's frustrating 23–17 loss to the 49ers, and why Touchdown is reaching for the Rams panic button. Plus: Texans–Jaguars fireworks in London, the Cowboys' problems after falling to Green Bay, Tennessee finally winning, and an ugly Browns–Ravens game. Then it's a quick Week 6 ATS rivalry check-in and a survivor-pool bloodbath: 41 eliminated in one week, just 30 alive. Who deserves the most slander? Listen, follow, and sound off with your biggest Week 6 takeaway at caineandtouchdown.com.

LeBron in Philly, Wemby MVP & Celtics SLANDER!

Upset City! Who's REALLY Number One?

Week 7 came with upsets, heartbreak, and enough college football chaos to send entire fanbases into therapy. 😂 Auburn walks into Athens and stuns Georgia 27–24, sending Touchdown into a full-blown Bulldogs meltdown. Florida shocks Texas, Tennessee takes down Alabama, and BYU makes a statement against Notre Dame. Caine and Touchdown break down the biggest surprises, questionable coaching decisions, Ohio State's quarterback concerns, and a Top 10 that suddenly looks wide open. Plus, who's REALLY the best team in college football? Caine is riding with Ohio State, while Touchdown makes the case for Miami. Tap in, subscribe, and tell us which team deserves the No. 1 spot!

Can Bryce Young Expose Philly? Cowboys-Packers Chaos

Is Bryce Young ready to give Philly a problem? Touchdown is hyped for Panthers–Eagles, while Caine is focused on Washington's Monday-night test against undefeated San Francisco and what another loss could mean for Dan Quinn. In this NFL Week 6 picks episode, we go game by game against the spread, argue Cowboys–Packers on Sunday night, debate the Bills and Raiders, examine the Chiefs–Chargers matchup, and roast teams that have yet to earn our trust. Listen for the predictions, stay for the disrespect, and tell us which picks we're going to regret. Follow Caine & Touchdown and compare the weekly ATS records at caineandtouchdown.com/record.

Top-5 Smoke, SEC Chaos & Big 12 Trust Issues

The Week 7 gauntlet is here, and Caine & Touchdown have opinions on everybody. It starts with a top-five showdown between #4 Ohio State and #5 Indiana, then rolls through a loaded ranked slate featuring #6 Alabama at #14 Tennessee, #13 Missouri at #9 Ole Miss, #2 Notre Dame at #8 BYU, #18 Oklahoma State at #20 Houston, Florida State at #3 Miami, Auburn at #1 Georgia and more. This episode has everything: Caine questioning whether Indiana can keep it close, Touchdown refusing to respect Bloomington home-field advantage, LSU daytime-game anxiety, Big 12 trust issues, Florida’s continued derailment, BYU fraud-watch energy, and a Georgia spread that somehow has the Georgia fan more nervous than Caine. Every featured game gets the ATS treatment as the season-long CFB battle sits at Touchdown 53-46 and Caine 49-50. College football is getting weird. Perfect time to pick all of it.

Blowouts, Upsets & Nobody Knows Who’s Good

NFL Week 5 made absolutely no sense — and our ATS cards paid the price. Caine and Touchdown break down a slate full of blowouts, surprise winners and teams that suddenly look nothing like we expected. We get into Drake Maye’s monster five-touchdown day in New England’s 45-17 demolition of Las Vegas, Jacksonville’s walk-off win over Philadelphia in London, Green Bay crushing Chicago, Detroit hanging 45 on Arizona, Baltimore surviving Atlanta with Snoop Huntley, and Buffalo escaping Los Angeles 37-34. Plus: the Cowboys lose to Tampa Bay, the Raiders get called frauds, the Eagles’ offense gets put on trial, the Rams’ late-game decisions get roasted, and we own an ugly Week 5 ATS performance — Caine 5-10, Touchdown 4-11. Tap in for the full NFL Week 5 recap, then let us know which team deserves the most slander.

Texas Gets Humbled, LSU Falls & Georgia Takes Over

Georgia just won in Tuscaloosa. Texas just lost to Oklahoma. LSU just got a Kentucky-sized reality check. Caine and Touchdown try to make sense of a Week 6 that reshuffled the conversation at the top of college football. We break down Georgia–Alabama, the Red River upset, Kentucky's 35–34 thriller, Florida's loss to South Carolina, and Oregon's stumble against UCLA. Then we get into the playoff committee's headache, the BYU/Texas Tech fraud watch, and the head-to-head ATS battle—Caine went 12–7 and Touchdown 11–8 on this week's recorded CFB picks. Come for the football, stay for the slander. Subscribe and weigh in at caineandtouchdown.com.

Cowboys EMBARRASSED?! Lamar OUT & Week 5 Upset Calls

The Cowboys just got embarrassed on Thursday Night Football, Lamar Jackson is OUT, and NFL Week 5 is already looking like pure chaos! 🏈🔥 Caine & Touchdown are back with their Week 5 picks against the spread, starting with Dallas getting handed an embarrassing home loss by the previously winless Buccaneers. Is there any hope left for America's Team? This week's slate brings the Eagles vs. Jaguars in London, the Giants vs. Commanders with Jayden Daniels returning, 49ers vs. Seahawks, and Lamar-less Baltimore heading to Atlanta for Sunday Night Football. We also break down Bills vs. Rams on Monday night and debate whether either team is living up to expectations. PLUS: Touchdown leads the ATS race 35–23. Can Caine close the gap? Are the Patriots actually good, or is the Drake Maye MVP hype getting ridiculous? Can Washington bounce back, or will the Giants ruin Caine's Sunday? Are the Packers and Texans officially in trouble? Could Broncos play-calling changes get Bo Nix rolling again? Who belongs in the early NFL MVP conversation? We're picking every remaining Week 5 matchup, debating the biggest upset possibilities, and handing out plenty of football slander along the way.

Georgia SHOCKS Alabama?! Texas-Oklahoma & Heisman Drama

Week 6 of college football is bringing the HEAT! 🔥🏈 #2 Georgia heads into Tuscaloosa to face #6 Alabama, and Touchdown is calling for the Bulldogs to win by TWO possessions! Caine is riding with Georgia too, but can Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs deliver against the Crimson Tide? Meanwhile, #1 Texas takes on Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, undefeated UCLA looks to make a statement against Oregon, and LSU has Caine nervous about a potential trap game at Kentucky. We're breaking down the biggest matchups across the Top 25, including Florida vs. South Carolina, Texas A&M vs. Missouri, USC vs. Penn State, and more. PLUS: Touchdown leads Caine by five wins in their season-long ATS battle. Is Brent Venables running out of time at Oklahoma? Can Florida bounce back after getting embarrassed by Missouri? Is Jeremiah Smith leading the Heisman race? Trinidad Chambliss vs. Jayden Maiava: Who really deserves the Heisman hype? Every game. Every spread. Plenty of trash talk.

Eagles in SHAMBLES?! Panthers Rising & Panic Buttons Everywhere

We're only FOUR weeks into the NFL season and some teams already need to hit the panic button! 🚨🏈 Caine & Touchdown are back with a full NFL Week 4 recap, and the league is getting WILD. The Eagles are falling apart, the Panthers are making serious noise behind Bryce Young, and the Falcons are looking like a completely different team with Michael Penix Jr. back under center. Meanwhile, the Patriots shock the Bills, the Rams take down Philadelphia, and the Chiefs keep finding ways to win. And yes... Caine's Commanders had ANOTHER rough Sunday. 😂 On this episode:

Florida EXPOSED?! Missouri Stuns & College Football Chaos

College football makes absolutely NO sense right now. 😂🏈 Week 5 delivered another round of chaos, and Caine & Touchdown are back to break it all down! Missouri absolutely HUMILIATES Florida 45-17, leaving us wondering whether Mizzou is legit or the Gators were frauds all along. Miami handles Clemson, Alabama flexes its offensive firepower, and Ohio State keeps rolling behind Jeremiah Smith. Meanwhile, South Carolina falls to Kentucky in overtime, raising serious questions about Shane Beamer's future. Michigan's struggles have us questioning the Bryce Underwood investment, and the NIL era continues to reshape college football. We also discuss:

Rams-Eagles Panic Game, Lions-Panthers Shootout & $1K Survivor Pool

NFL Week 4 is here — and Caine & Touchdown are picking EVERY game against the spread. Before we get into the picks, we’re officially launching the first annual Caine & Touchdown Community Survivor Pool, with $1,000 going to the last person standing. Make one pick each week, survive and advance, but once you use a team, you can’t use them again. Then we break down the entire Week 4 NFL slate, including: Commanders vs. Colts in London, Rams vs. Eagles in a potential early-season panic game, Chiefs vs. Raiders, Broncos vs. 49ers, Jaguars vs. Bengals, and a Sunday Night Football matchup between the Lions and Panthers that could turn into a shootout. We also react to Cleveland’s Thursday night win over Pittsburgh, debate which struggling teams might already be headed toward mock-draft season, and once again put Caine vs. Touchdown head-to-head with ATS picks across the league. The episode closes with the hosts inviting listeners to join the survivor pool and keep the football debates going with the community.

Alabama-Mississippi State, Miami-Clemson & ATS Picks

Week 5 is here, and Caine & Touchdown are picking every Top 25 matchup against the spread. We break down a loaded Saturday slate featuring #7 Alabama at #16 Mississippi State, #5 Ohio State at #14 Iowa, #8 Florida at #25 Missouri, #4 Miami at Clemson and more. Touchdown thinks Miami could walk into Death Valley and make things ugly. Caine is putting his faith in Clemson to at least keep it respectable — and somehow decides Iowa has officially earned his attention, which historically hasn't gone well for anybody. We also get into whether Mississippi State can really hang with Alabama, why we're buying Florida, whether Auburn is actually any good, Colorado vs. Texas Tech, Georgia continuing to roll, a ridiculous 54.5-point LSU spread, and every other ranked matchup on the board. Every Top 25 game. Every spread. Caine vs. Touchdown. Follow the season-long picks and records at caineandtouchdown.com

Commanders Shock Seattle, Bears Stun Philly & Ravens Walk It Off

NFL Week 3 flipped everything we thought we knew about the league. Caine & Touchdown break down a chaotic weekend starting with Case Keenum and the Chicago Bears embarrassing the previously undefeated Eagles on Monday Night Football. Is something seriously wrong in Philadelphia? Then Caine gets his victory lap after Marcus Mariota and the Washington Commanders pull off a huge win over Seattle and breathe new life into their season. Plus: Three weeks in, some preseason contenders suddenly look broken, while teams nobody expected are starting to make noise. And stay locked in until the end — we've got a juicy announcement coming in the next episode.

Florida Runs Wild, Texas Looks Vulnerable & SEC Chaos

College football Week 4 brought chaos, statement wins, and even more questions about the teams at the top. Caine & Touchdown break down a wild weekend, starting with No. 1 Texas surviving Tennessee despite an offense that still doesn’t look right. Is Arch Manning still a Heisman-level quarterback, or is the Longhorns defense carrying the load? Florida makes one of the biggest statements of the weekend by running all over Ole Miss in a 52-point performance at The Swamp. LSU dominates Texas A&M, Georgia’s defense overwhelms Oklahoma, Alabama keeps rolling, and Mississippi State continues to emerge as a serious SEC problem. Plus: Week 4 gave us plenty of answers and even more reasons not to trust anybody yet. Tap in for the full Caine & Touchdown College Football Week 4 Recap.

Ravens-Cowboys in Brazil, Upset Calls & ATS Picks

NFL Week 3 is here, and Caine & Touchdown are back to pick the full slate against the spread. We start with a recap of Thursday Night Football after Atlanta's big win over Green Bay before jumping into every Week 3 matchup. This week, we break down Buffalo vs. Los Angeles, Bengals-Steelers, Seahawks-Commanders, Vikings-Buccaneers, Rams-Broncos and more — before getting to one of the biggest games of the weekend: Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil. Can Baltimore's run game take over against Dallas? Can Denver knock off the Rams on Sunday Night Football? And are the Eagles walking into an easy Monday night against a beat-up Chicago quarterback room? Touchdown enters Week 3 at 18-15, while Caine sits at 13-20 with plenty of ground to make up. Full Week 3 picks. Every spread. No hedging. Keep up with our picks and records at caineandtouchdown.com

Ranked Showdowns, Upset Calls & ATS Picks

College Football Week 4 is loaded, and Caine & Touchdown are back to break down the biggest games on the board and make their picks against the spread. The hosts enter the week deadlocked at 22–24 ATS, and with a stacked slate of ranked matchups, somebody has a chance to finally create some separation. This week, the guys break down: • #1 Texas heading into Knoxville to face #14 Tennessee • #4 Ole Miss trying to survive the Swamp against #21 Florida • #17 Iowa vs. #18 Michigan in a major Big Ten test • Oklahoma traveling to Athens to face #2 Georgia • #23 Texas A&M visiting #10 LSU under the lights in Baton Rouge • #20 Oregon vs. #12 USC in one of the biggest games of the weekend • #19 Missouri vs. #24 Mississippi State • Plus every other Top 25 matchup on the Week 4 slate Touchdown makes the case for USC to make a statement against Oregon, Caine rides with Ole Miss after its emotional LSU win, the guys debate massive spreads all over the board, and things get heated over Penn State, Michigan, Alabama and more. They also close the show with their latest Heisman contenders and teams that could be headed for a Week 4 blowout. Follow Caine & Touchdown and let us know your best Week 4 ATS pick.

Injuries, Surprises & Panic Mode

Week 2 of the NFL season gave us injuries, surprise contenders, struggling favorites, and plenty of reasons to rethink what we thought we knew after Week 1. Caine and Touchdown break down the wave of quarterback injuries involving Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, and Jaxson Dart, plus what those injuries could mean moving forward. We also get into the Rams bouncing back in a big way, Josh Allen and the Bills continuing to roll, Patrick Mahomes looking like vintage Mahomes again, and the Raiders starting the season 2-0. Then we put the league’s undefeated teams under the microscope, hit the panic button on the NFL’s 0-2 teams, debate what’s going wrong with Justin Herbert and the Chargers, and figure out which struggling teams still have a chance to turn things around. Finally, it’s time for some accountability: Touchdown takes the early lead in the Caine & Touchdown ATS standings, and we look ahead to some of the biggest matchups coming in Week 3. Who are you buying after two weeks — and which team already has you ready to hit the panic button? Follow Caine & Touchdown for weekly NFL and college football recaps, previews, picks, and plenty of trash talk.

Ole Miss Outlasts LSU & The Heisman Race Heats Up

Week 3 of college football delivered, and Caine & Touchdown are breaking it all down. Ole Miss takes down LSU in Oxford behind another huge performance from Trinidad Chambliss, and the question is officially on the table: is Chambliss one of the best quarterbacks in the country — and a legitimate Heisman contender? The guys react to LSU’s comeback attempt, Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss, Miami continuing to roll, Kentucky shocking Texas A&M in College Station, West Virginia ending Caine’s Virginia hype, Alabama’s slow starts, Louisville emerging in the ACC, and one of the craziest endings you’ll see all season between Vanderbilt and NC State. Plus, Caine and Touchdown give their current national-title contenders, update the Heisman conversation, check in on their season-long picks battle, and look ahead to a loaded Week 4 slate featuring Texas–Tennessee, Oklahoma–Georgia, Ole Miss–Florida, Texas A&M–LSU, Oregon–USC and Iowa–Michigan. Who impressed you the most in Week 3? Follow the show and keep up with our picks and records at CaineAndTouchdown.com.

LSU vs Ole Miss, Upset Calls & ATS Picks

Week 3 of college football is here, and Caine & Touchdown are running through the biggest games on the slate and making their picks against the spread. Touchdown is officially selling Oregon and most of the Big Ten blue bloods, while Miami continues to impress behind Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney. The guys break down whether Georgia, Ohio State, Texas A&M, USC, Notre Dame and Texas can cover some massive numbers, plus a few spots where they strongly disagree. Then it’s time for the game of the week: No. 7 LSU at No. 8 Ole Miss. With Lane Kiffin returning to Oxford, plenty of bad blood surrounding the matchup, and major SEC implications on the line, the guys break down what could decide the game and make their ATS picks. Also discussed: • Houston vs. Texas Tech • Florida State vs. Alabama • SMU vs. Louisville • Utah vs. Utah State • Michigan vs. UTEP • BYU vs. Colorado State • Virginia vs. West Virginia • Mississippi State vs. South Carolina • Early Heisman candidates • Caine & Touchdown passing 100 listens • A possible Caine & Touchdown community survivor pool Follow along with the season-long picks and records at caineandtouchdown.com/record. Enjoy the College Football Saturday!

Bills-Lions, Bears Hype & Our Full Week 2 Card

Caine and Touchdown are back for Episode 5 with a full preview of NFL Week 2 and picks against the spread for the entire slate. Before getting into the picks, the guys react to what stood out most from Week 1 — including the Saints’ surprising performance, Cleveland’s quarterback situation, Baltimore looking like one of the league’s most complete teams, and Chicago’s explosive start. Then it’s time to go game by game.

Rams Panic, Bears Explode & Mahomes Is Back

Week 1 gave us plenty to overreact to. Caine and Touchdown break down a wild opening week across the NFL, starting with Touchdown trying to make sense of the Rams’ ugly loss to the 49ers. From there, they debate whether Chicago’s explosive offense makes the Bears a legitimate contender, what Josh Allen and the Bills showed against Houston, and whether Baltimore’s hot start with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry can finally carry into the postseason. They also get into Caine’s experience watching the Commanders battle the Eagles in Philly, the Giants’ surprising statement against Dallas, Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville rolling Cleveland, Deshaun Watson’s continued struggles, Arizona shocking the Chargers, Cincinnati showing signs of an improved defense, questions surrounding Cam Ward and Tennessee, and Patrick Mahomes looking like Patrick Mahomes again in Kansas City’s win over Denver. Plus, Caine and Touchdown check the scoreboard on their Week 1 picks after both finishing 8–8 against the spread, look ahead to the biggest Week 2 matchups, and somehow still find time for Touchdown to convince himself everything is fine with the Rams.

Texas Stuns Ohio State, Oregon Collapses & Week 3 Takes

College Football Week 2 delivered the biggest game of the season so far, and one of the wildest comebacks we may see all year. Caine & Touchdown break down Texas rallying from a 23–3 fourth-quarter deficit to stun Ohio State, what the performance says about Arch Manning, and whether the Buckeyes can be trusted when the pressure is on. Then we get into Oregon’s shocking loss to Oklahoma State and what it means for Dan Lanning and the Ducks’ playoff hopes, Michigan’s win over Oklahoma, Bryce Underwood’s development, and how the SEC picture is beginning to take shape. We also hit LSU’s upcoming showdown with Ole Miss, Georgia’s offense, Miami’s easy path through the ACC, Virginia as a potential sleeper, Clemson and North Carolina’s early struggles, the latest AP Top 25 movement, and the teams with the most to prove heading into Week 3. Plus, we check the scoreboard on our own picks after Caine and Touchdown both finished Week 2 at 14–10 against the spread — and close things out with our early Heisman contenders.

Contenders, Upsets & Season Predictions

The NFL is back, and Caine and Touchdown are putting their football knowledge on the record. Before jumping into the Week 1 slate, the guys talk through their early expectations for the season, including which teams look like legitimate contenders, who could surprise, and which players and quarterbacks they’re watching as the year gets underway. Then it’s time to make the picks. Caine and Touchdown work through the NFL Week 1 matchups and make their picks against the spread, with plenty of disagreements, side debates, and predictions along the way. In this episode:

LSU Dominates, Michigan Survives

College football is officially back, and Week 1 gave us plenty to talk about. Caine & Touchdown break down the biggest performances, surprises, disappointments, and overreactions from the opening week of the college football season. LSU made a statement against Clemson, Michigan survived a game that raised more questions than answers, and several of the nation’s top teams gave us our first look at what they could become this season. We’re talking: