About The Blackout:

Member Since: 01-29-2020

Thomas Black and Alan Denton team up to provide the best college football pick’em tips you can find. Thomas began his broadcasting career in Clemson, SC, covering Clemson’s run to a national championship along the way. Alan is an avid Tennessee fan, and these guys watch all the college football they can get. TB includes episodes with media members from each of the Power 5 conferences. You should also keep an eye out for those media members in the Pick’em contests that he and Alan run.


Podcast Episodes

Release Date: 2024-10-09 23:36

Week 7 ATS Pick'em Pod: Cal-Pitt, Wisconsin-Rutgers, Arizona-BYU, Ohio State-Oregon

The Blackout's Against-the-Spread Pick'em now only has the Top 5 contestants in the standings ahead of the all-time, regular-season ATS Pick'em record-holder (55.71%). With $425 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing how to get on the right side of the spread more often than not is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Eric Mulhair's ATS Locks & other picks (10:25) in: Cal (+3.5) at Pitt, Wisconsin (+2.5) at Rutgers, Arizona (+3.5) at BYU, & Ohio State (-3.5) at Oregon If you would like to gain access to Thomas' & Eric's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2024-25 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-10-02 23:06

Week 6 ATS Pick'em Pod: Miami-Cal, Pitt-UNC, Missouri-Texas A&M, Texas Tech-Arizona

5 weeks are gone in the Against-the-Spread Pick'em, and only the Top 7 contestants in the standings are ahead of The Blackout's all-time, regular-season ATS Pick'em record-holder (55.71%). With $425 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing how to get on the right side of the spread more often than not is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Eric Mulhair's ATS Locks & other picks (17:08) in: Miami (-12.5) at Cal, Pitt (-2.5) at North Carolina, Missouri (+1.5) at Texas A&M, & Texas Tech (+5.5) at Arizona If you would like to gain access to Thomas' & Eric's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2024-25 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-09-25 22:37

Week 5 ATS Pick'em Pod: Louisville-Notre Dame, Liberty-App State, BYU-Baylor, Fresno State-UNLV

The Blackout's hosts dominated last week's ATS Pick'em slate (5-0 in their Locks). Moving into Week 5, they're back for more. With $425 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing how to get on the right side of the spread more often than not is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Eric Mulhair's ATS Locks & other picks (19:01) in: Louisville (+5.5) at Notre Dame, Liberty (-3.5) at Appalachian State, BYU (+2.5) at Baylor, & Fresno State (+3.5) at UNLV If you would like to gain access to Thomas' & Eric's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2024-25 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-09-18 22:40

Week 4 ATS Pick'em Pod: Tennessee-Oklahoma, Iowa-Minnesota, Arizona State-Texas Tech

Three weeks into The Blackout's ATS Pick'em and the leader is now 3 games up on second place. With $425 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing how to get on the right side of the spread more often than not is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Eric Mulhair's ATS Locks & other picks (12:55) in: Tennessee (-7.5) at Oklahoma, Iowa (-2.5) at Minnesota, & Arizona State (+3.5) at Texas Tech If you would like to gain access to Thomas' & Eric's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2024-25 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-09-11 22:05

Week 3 ATS Pick'em Pod: LSU-South Carolina, Memphis-Florida State, Colorado-CSU

Only two weeks are in the books, and the lead pack in The Blackout's Against-the-Spread Pick'em has already gained some separation. With $425 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing how to get on the right side of the spread more often than not is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Eric Mulhair's ATS Locks & other picks (11:10) in: LSU (-7.5) at South Carolina, Memphis (+5.5) at Florida State, & Colorado (-7.5) at Colorado State If you would like to gain access to Thomas' & Eric's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2024-25 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-09-04 22:35

Week 2 ATS Pick'em Pod: Kansas-Illinois, Iowa State-Iowa, Tennessee-NC State

With one week already in the books, it's time to get the best info you can for The Blackout's Against-the-Spread Pick'em. $425 in cash and prizes is reserved for the Top 3, so knowing how to get on the right side of the spread more often than not is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Eric Mulhair's ATS Locks & other picks (14:30) in: Kansas (-5.5) at Illinois, Iowa State (+2.5) at Iowa, & Tennessee (-7.5) vs NC State If you would like to gain access to Thomas' & Eric's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2024-25 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's Week 1 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-08-21 05:00

ATS Pick'em Tutorial: Contest Format, Rules, Strategies, Prizes & More

The ATS Pick'em Tutorial unveils a new prize structure for 2024, details ways to benefit from content distributed by The Blackout on a weekly basis, and shares about team member perks. Week 1 picks are due before noon eastern time on Saturday, August 31. Don't miss the opportunity to compete for cash prizes with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! New? Sign up to receive email invitations to our ATS & Confidence Pick'ems with our Registration Form (or share it with a friend). Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan | Party Like the 80s by NEFFEX | Lock The Block by RIOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-08-16 05:30

Pick'em Profile: Clemson Tigers

The Clemson Tigers fell short of expectations in 2023, finishing 9-4 overall. Entering 2024, the Tigers are looking to jump back to the top of the ACC & into the 12-team CFP. With a lot of talent returning but no portal help to lean on, will Dabo Swinney's team climb back to the peak of college football? In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Clemson's roster, the Tigers' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Monday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Alabama Crimson Tide (the 18th of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-08-12 05:30

Pick'em Profile: Iowa Hawkeyes

After another abysmal offensive showing in 2023, Iowa ditched offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and brought in Tim Lester from the NFL. Entering 2024 with what should be another elite defense, the offense will surely dictate how far the Hawkeyes can go in an expanded & stronger Big Ten. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Iowa's roster, the Hawkeyes' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Wednesday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Fresno State Bulldogs (the 16th of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-08-07 05:30

Pick'em Profile: Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas enters 2024 regaining QB Jalon Daniels from the back injury that held him out of most of the 2023 season, losing OC Andy Kotelnicki to Penn State, & eyeing a Big XII title with Texas & Oklahoma moving on to the SEC. What's in store for the Jayhawks? In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the KU's roster, the Jayhawks' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Friday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Iowa State Cyclones (the 14th of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-08-02 05:30

Pick'em Profile: Miami Hurricanes

Mario Cristobal led the Hurricanes to some very disappointing lows. Now, heading into 2024, Miami is set with a talented core of players, big additions from the transfer portal, and higher expectations than last season's 7-6 finish would have many people believing in. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Miami's roster, the Hurricanes' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Monday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Louisville Cardinals (the 12th of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-07-24 05:30

Pick'em Profile: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

A year ago, Notre Dame was good but not great, as it hit its collective head against the ceiling of the best teams it played in 2023, finishing 10-3. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Notre Dame's roster, the Fighting Irish's most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Friday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the North Carolina Tar Heels (the eighth of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-07-19 05:30

Pick'em Profile: Ole Miss Rebels

The Portal King was at it again this offseason. Lane Kiffin brings back an ultra-talented offense and add portal pieces to both sides of the ball to set up a potential playoff run from Oxford, MS. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Ole Miss' roster updates, the Rebels' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Monday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Oklahoma State Cowboys (the sixth of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-07-15 05:30

Pick'em Profile: Texas A&M Aggies

Mike Elko returns to Texas A&M - this time as head coach, rather than defensive coordinator. What lies before him is a roster laden with talent but missing some stars from the 2023 version of the Aggies. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Texas A&M's roster updates, most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Wednesday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Texas Longhorns (the fourth of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-07-10 05:30

Pick'em Profile: Washington Huskies

In 2023, Washington came up just shy of winning a national championship. After its loss to Michigan in the Natty, Husky faithful watched as their head coach left for Alabama, their roster quickly depleted, and their athletic department shifted for greener (er, richer) pastures in the Big Ten. Now, with Jedd Fisch taking the place of Kalen DeBoer, nearly an entirely new roster, and many new foes on the 2024 schedule, go no further than finding out what UW's outlook is for the season ahead. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Huskies' roster updates, most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Friday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Utah Utes (the second of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-07-03 05:30

New Co-Host + 2024-25 Season-Preview Details

The Blackout is back, ahead of the 2024-25 College Football Pick'em Season! Thomas Black, here as always, is joined by new co-host Eric Mulhair. Don't worry: Alan Denton is still going to be around - just in a different fashion than before! Join us again a week from today on this podcast feed for a FREE Pick'em Preview covering the Washington Huskies (the first of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Following that episode, throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. 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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2024-01-06 21:49

National Championship ATS Pick'em Pod: Michigan-Washington

It's time for college football's National Championship. With that, not only is it time to name a CFP champion, it's also time to determine the Top 3 prize winners in The Blackout's ATS Bowl Pick'em. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Zane Chappalear's ATS Locks in: Michigan (-4.5) vs Washington HINT: With Thomas in a tie for first place heading into the Natty, you'd be served well to know where he's going with his pick. If you would like to gain access to TB's & ZC's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's Natty 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-11-08 22:16

Week 11 ATS Pick'em Pod: Ole Miss-UGA, Oklahoma State-UCF, Michigan-Penn State, Texas Tech-Kansas

Only 4 weeks left?! Now is the time to make your move to the top of the leaderboard! With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the selections of a sizable chunk of the competition can be extremely valuable. This week, Zane Chappalear & Thomas Black are locking up their top picks, so make sure you know where you can beat the competition. Listen to this week's ATS Locks & other picks (14:08) in: Ole Miss (+11.5) at Georgia, Oklahoma State (-2.5) at UCF, Michigan (-4.5) at Penn State, & Texas Tech (+3.5) at Kansas If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Zane Chappalear's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's Week 11 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-11-01 21:50

Week 10 ATS Pick'em Pod: Texas A&M-Ole Miss, JMU-Georgia State, UCLA-Arizona

We're down to the final third of the regular season. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the selections of a sizable chunk of the competition can be extremely valuable. This week, Alan Denton & Thomas Black are taking another shot at an ATS Lock Party, so make sure you know where you can beat the competition. Listen to this week's ATS Locks & other picks (14:40) in: Texas A&M (+4.5) at Ole Miss, James Madison (-5.5) at Georgia State, & UCLA (-2.5) at Arizona If you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Week 10 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan | Party Like the 80s by NEFFEX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-10-11 22:06

Week 7 ATS Pick'em Pod: UCLA-Oregon State, Kansas-Oklahoma State, Georgia Southern-JMU, Miami-UNC

As the first half of the college football season wraps up this weekend, make sure you're getting the best info you can for The Blackout's ATS Pick'em. Big weeks will be needed to climb to the top of the leaderboard. Already at the top? Listen in to learn how some of the competition is making its picks. $350 in cash and prizes is reserved for the Top 3. Listen to this week's episode to get AD's & TB's ATS Locks other picks (11:33) in: UCLA (+4.5) at Oregon State, Kansas (-3.5) at Oklahoma State, Georgia Southern (+3.5) at James Madison, & Miami (+3.5) at North Carolina 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 Week 6 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-10-04 21:25

Week 6 ATS Pick'em Pod: Oklahoma-Texas, Notre Dame-Louisville, Purdue-Iowa

Have you missed out on The Blackout's Lock Parties each of the last 3 weeks? Here's a hint: They've all been winners. This week, you get another chance to join the guys in a Lock Party, as the top of the leaderboard continues to impress in a big way. Make sure you don't lose ground on those at the top. $350 in cash and prizes is reserved for the Top 3. In Week 5, Thomas Black & Zane Chappalear hit on a Lock Party. And this week, Alan Denton is back, joining TB to share his ATS Locks. Listen in to get TB's & AD's ATS Locks other picks (10:02) in: Oklahoma (+6.5) vs Texas, Notre Dame (-6.5) at Louisville, & Purdue (+2.5) at Iowa 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 Week 6 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan | Party Like the 80s by NEFFEX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-09-13 16:57

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). 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-09-06 17:39

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. 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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-08-10 01:30

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. MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-08-03 01:30

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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-07-13 01:30

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 our future contests! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-07-06 01:30

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! Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the 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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Release Date: 2023-01-06 10:48

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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

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Release Date: 2023-01-06 06:20

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. REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmD PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPod MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan

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Release Date: 2022-12-10 04:24

Bowl Season Pick'em Pod: ATS Locks (Dec. 16-24)

Bowl Season is here and so are Thomas Black & 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 Troy
Cincinnati (-1.5) vs Louisville
Jackson State (-16.5) vs North Carolina Central
Florida (+7.5) vs Oregon State
Washington State (-4.5) vs Fresno State
North Texas (+4.5) vs Boise State
Marshall (-12.5) vs UConn
Middle Tennessee (+1.5) vs San Diego State

On 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 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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Release Date: 2022-12-09 05:31

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!

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Release Date: 2022-11-09 07:57

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.

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Release Date: 2022-11-02 11:17

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!).

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Release Date: 2022-10-12 11:50

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.

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Release Date: 2022-10-06 08:50

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.

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Release Date: 2022-09-14 11:58

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.

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Release Date: 2022-09-07 12:00

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.

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Release Date: 2022-08-26 01:55

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.

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Release Date: 2022-08-25 07:49

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.

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Release Date: 2022-03-04 03:20

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.

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Release Date: 2022-01-06 14:04

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.

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Release Date: 2022-01-06 07:47

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.

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Release Date: 2021-12-10 03:58

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!

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Release Date: 2021-12-01 05:09

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!

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Release Date: 2021-11-04 05:08

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...

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Release Date: 2021-11-03 13:25

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...

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Release Date: 2021-10-06 06:48

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.

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Release Date: 2021-10-05 14:06

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.

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Release Date: 2021-09-07 14:21

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.

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Release Date: 2021-09-01 02:21

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.

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Release Date: 2021-08-31 13:52

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.

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Release Date: 2021-08-24 05:13

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.

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Release Date: 2021-01-07 07:33

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! Get this: 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, it gets better. They're here to give you their picks to help you land your pick in the right spot to help you win prizes, too!

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Release Date: 2020-12-09 13:09

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!

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Release Date: 2020-12-03 07:10

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!

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Release Date: 2020-11-04 13:46

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?

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Release Date: 2020-11-04 12:35

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!

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Release Date: 2020-10-14 14:07

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.

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Release Date: 2020-10-07 14:06

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.

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Release Date: 2020-09-09 13:45

Pick'em Pod: Big 12 Losing Games Left & Right

Thomas Black & Alan Denton bring you the very first Pick'em Pod of 2020! The Blackout's College Football Pick'em group is rolling ahead to the first weekend of competition (though some games will be missing). TB & AD bring you their pick'em tips and extra insights into the world of college football. Use the link below to have your friends join the competition as well:

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Release Date: 2020-09-01 00:04

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!

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Release Date: 2020-07-10 01:49

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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