Adam’s + 1
This is an interview style podcast tailored to the guest of the show or otherwise known as “Adam’s + 1.”The purpose of the show is to dive into the personal and professional journey of each plus one. Adam’s goal is to provide each plus one a platform to discuss their personal story, address topics they feel strongly about, and provide listeners with relatable content through an open and honest conversation.
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Patrick Mahomes Contract Explained, Bears Relocation Talk & NFL Trade Ideas
<p>Andrew Eck joins Adam’s +1 to talk pressure on the biggest stages — from Olympic moments to NFL Sundays.</p><p>The guys run through Friday 5 NFL Thoughts, hit the Mahomes contract, debate whether the Bears could be Indiana-bound, and discuss three offseason trades we’d love to see.</p><p>This episode is powered by The Deep Drop Back — your home for honest NFL analysis, deep dives, and sharper football conversations.</p>
NBA Tanking Fix? Super Bowl Media Debate & The NFL’s Under-Center Shift
<p>Andrew Eck joins Adam’s +1 for a wide-ranging conversation built off recent Deep Drop Back articles — tackling some of the biggest macro storylines across sports.</p><p>We open with Andrew putting Adam on the spot: how should the NBA address tanking, and is there a realistic fix? From there, we dive into the growing conversation around losing players’ media availability after the Super Bowl, the mental health implications, and whether the current model still makes sense in today’s social-media-driven world.</p><p>The episode continues with a breakdown of 2026 NFL strength of schedule winners and losers, and why sche...
Super Bowl LX Best Bets: Patriots vs Seahawks Picks, Player Props & MVP Predictions with Andrew Eck
<p>Andrew Eck (@SurgicalSharp) joins Adam’s +1 to break down Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks, diving into game picks, player props, touchdown scorers, and Super Bowl MVP angles.</p><p>Both Hawk and Andrew are riding with New England as underdogs, laying out their cases for why the Patriots can slow down Kenneth Walker, limit Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and force Sam Darnold into uncomfortable third downs. They also discuss how Mike Vrabel’s defensive game plan, Josh McDaniels’ offensive approach, and Drake Maye’s ability to avoid mistakes shape the overall game script.</p><p>The episode also features...
Belichick Snubbed?! Championship Weekend Reactions & Early Super Bowl Bets
<p>Andrew joins the show as we react to a wild week around the league, starting with the Vikings making a shocking move at GM. We break down everything that went down in the AFC & NFC Championship games, what surprised us, and what it means heading into Super Bowl week. From there, we dive into an early Super Bowl betting preview, share our all-time favorite Super Bowl memories, and wrap things up by debating one of the spiciest storylines out there: Bill Belichick getting snubbed on the Hall of Fame first ballot.</p>
Episode 133 | Eck's Best Bets | Conference Championship Weekend + NFL News
<p>Andrew is locking in his best bets for Conference Championship Weekend.. Broncos hosting the Patriots. Rams heading on the road to face the Seahawks. We break down the matchups, the numbers, and the narratives.</p><p>Then it’s award season. We give our picks for NFL Regular Season MVP and Coach of the Year, including who deserves it, who’s getting too much hype, and who’s getting robbed. Plus, we react to the latest coaching hirings and vacancies around the league — bad fits, good fits, panic moves, and the hires that already feel like future press conference apologie...
Episode 132 | Eck's Best Bets Divisional Round
<p>Adam and Drew are back to break down what went right, what went wrong, and what definitely won’t happen again.</p><p></p><p>We open with a candid convo on the best and worst NFL coaching vacancies, because nothing says January like teams already panicking about the future.</p><p></p><p>Then it’s accountability time 📊</p><p>Drew’s overall record sits at 48–33 (59%), despite a rough 1–2 week, while college picks remain rock solid at 30–20–1 (60%).</p><p></p><p>From there, we dive into every playoff matchup from last week — blown leads, failed 4th downs, brutal offensive performan...
Episode 131 | Bears Pull Off a MONSTROUS Comeback vs Packers (Wild Card Weekend) 🐻🔥
<p>Wild Card Weekend delivered in every possible way — and the Bears authored one of the most unforgettable comebacks in rivalry history against the Packers. Adam and Luke break it all down while the adrenaline is still pumping.</p><p>We start with some news regarding Mike Tomlin's future before diving headfirst into Luke’s raw, emotional reaction to that game. From halftime doubt to the exact moment belief kicked in, nothing is held back.</p><p>In this episode:</p>Luke’s honest reaction to the Bears’ wild comebackWhat halftime really felt like — hope or heartbreak?The exact moment it hit: “O...
Episode 130 | Eck’s Best Bets | Wildcard Weekend
<p>Wildcard Weekend is here and the boys are locked in. Adam & Drew kick things off reflecting on the season, the grind, and why talking ball with casuals is still a contact sport. Then it’s straight to the receipts — Drew’s heater continues with a 47–31 overall record (61%), coming off a 4–1 week and +5.5 units on the year.</p><p></p><p>From there, Andrew dives deep into his homework, breaking down the Rams defense like it’s midterms. What changed? Why Quinton Lake matters. How explosive play rate actually works. And why a unit that was elite early suddenly cooled off — with a...
Episode 129 | Bears vs Packers: Friendship on Pause
<p>Wildcard Weekend means one thing: it’s time to invite a lifelong Packers fan on the show and let the rivalry breathe. Aaron Leonard joins the pod to break down an odd month in Green Bay and what the real temperature is for Packers fans heading into Bears–Packers, postseason edition.</p><p>We talk ceiling without Micah, Matt LaFleur’s long-term security, whether Jeff Hafley is sticking around or headed for a bigger job, and why this matchup feels equal parts comfortable and terrifying for Green Bay (and Chicago).</p><p>Is this still a little-brother situation—or has the...
Episode 128 | Week 18 Bears vs. Lions Reaction + Wild Card Preview 🏈
<p>Adam and Luke kick things off with breaking news out of Baltimore. The Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh. After dissecting that decision, Adam and Luke dive into the Bears loss to the Lions and what it means heading into the postseason. Luke gives his raw reaction to the game, then Adam puts him on the spot with the big questions Bears fans are still talking about.</p><p>Would you have gone for it on 4th down late in the 4th Quarter? Did the defense actually play well enough to win? And what really matters most as the...
