Minus Three

Hosted by Dave Dameshek, Minus Three provides you with the hometown edge, informed counsel and rare access to the best bets every week on the sports calendar. You’ll also get unique listener games and an unyielding focus on the Game of Life. Is Shek a homer? No. Is he aware of the built-in advantages of being at home? You bet.

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Football
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Did Antonio Brown Make a Valid Criticism of Tom...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast! The show starts off with Hench discussing his recent travels and their favorite seats in Dodger Stadium. After Hench mocking Shek's movie suggestion and telling him he isn't suited to drive a truck they move onto some sports topics including: Hard Knocks recap, the 2022 New England Patriots schedule, if Antonio Brown actually made a good point about his criticism of Tom Brady and Shek sees if Hench buys any of his NFC East props? With it being the 15th birthday of the movie Superbad, Shek & Hench list some of their favorite comedies of this century. It's also Robert De Niro's birthday so they debate if he has the best resume ever? The show rounds out with Hench crushing the LIV Tour yet again.
73 min
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Mark Kaboly on the Steelers Starting QB Race & ...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Mark Kaboly are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast! The show starts off with Shek and Spaghetti discussing their teams' first preseason games, Jac Collinsworth & Jason Garrett taking over Notre Dame's announcing booth for NBC, A-Rod and Jeter on a broadcast together and NFC East props Shek likes. Next, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joins to talk all things Steelers including: how the starting QB battle is going, Kenny Pickett's first TD pass, why Mason Rudolph & Devin Bush keep getting booed, what's a successful season for Mike Tomlin and what will the AFC North standings look like at the end of the season? The show rounded out with Shek and Spaghetti discussing Kenny Pickett's path to being the starting QB for the Steelers.
50 min
228
Tom Brady on a brief hiatus, NFL win totals and...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast! The show starts off with Shek and Hench discussing this hiatus Tom Brady is taking from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They stay on the NFL topic by discussing preseason games and how strange it is for the Browns to be starting Deshaun Watson. After a quick baseball detour where Hench says why he obviously hates the Yankees more than the Astros they get into the news of Jimmy G's availability and how ironic it would be if he was traded to Tampa Bay to replace Tom Brady. Shek once again says why he's down on the Chiefs and Hench gives out a bet involving the Los Angeles Rams. The show rounds out with Shek and Hench discussing the Week 1 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers and why they both think there could be an upset in that game.
58 min
229
Nick Kostos on the Yankees fate, where the Gian...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Nick Kostos are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast! The show starts off with Shek adding a team to his 'No Playoffs For You' list. Next, Nick joins the show and makes the claim that the Yankees won't win the World Series, the Giants will be very average and helps Shek add athletes to the Hall of All. Then, with Week 1 of the NFL approaching they review some of the early lines & Nick tells Shek who definitely won't make the playoffs this year. The show rounds out with Spaghetti reacting to some of Nick's sports takes.
53 min
230
Is Tom Brady a bad guy, the great careers of Vi...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast! The show starts off with Hench remembering the lives of two legends - Vin Scully and Bill Russell. Staying on the topic of Vin Scully, Shek and Hench discuss the greatest announcers in sports and why they matter. After discussing the MLB trade deadline they move onto the NFL where Shek gives out some props he enjoys and adds another team to the 'No Playoffs' list. They also discuss if Tom Brady is a bad guy or not and his role in the Miami Dolphins tampering scandal. Sticking with scandals, NFL is now appealing Deshaun Watson's 6 game suspension as his fate is now in the hands of Roger Goodell. The show rounds out with Hench yelling about the LIV Tour once again.
70 min
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Chris Long on the Deshaun Watson suspension, To...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Chris Long are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast! The show starts off with Shek and Chris talking about the Deshaun Watson 6 game suspension and the fallout from that. Next they move onto other NFL topics including: how the AFC North standings will look at the end of the season, Tom Brady's role in the Miami Dolphins tampering scandal, how Carson Wentz will fair in D.C. and some uniform talk. The show as always with Chris rounds out with some music talk before Shek and Spaghetti argue over the best New York uniforms.
64 min
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Why the Celtics shouldn't trade for Kevin Duran...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are finally back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast! The show starts off with Hench exclaiming how crazy it is that Mike Trout's career may be impacted by this spinal condition . Shek makes the claim that he thinks the New York Mets can win the World Series and Hench yells about the Red Sox giving up Andrew Benintendi who just became a New York Yankee. After discussing Big Papi's induction to the Hall of Fame, they move onto football where Kyler Murray held press conference today firing back to his critics over this contract clause. They also dive into the war of words between Ben Roethlisberger and his former teammate Cam Heyward. They round out the show with Hench's take on the Kevin Durant to the Celtics rumors and he gives his bet on the Patriots win total.
85 min
233
Mike Sando on quarterback tiers, Kyler Murray's...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Mike Sando of The Athletic are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast! The show starts off with Shek and Spaghetti discussing the Yankees vs Mets series, the 49ers sticking with Trey Lance and the death of actor Paul Sorvino. Next, Mike Sando joins the show to discuss his article on quarterback tiers including topics on Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray. The show rounds out with Shek and Spaghetti reacting to Mike's article on the tiers and if they'd make any changes.
48 min
234
AFC West win totals, another team joins the 'No...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are finally back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek and Hench discussing their recent battle with COVID and their trips to Pittsburgh and London respectively. Next, they dive into some MLB topics including: All Star week, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout stuck in Anaheim and if the Yankees could realistically lose Aaron Judge? After asking Spaghetti if there's any update with his battle vs Vladimir Putin they get into some NFL talk as Kyler Murray signs a massive contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals while Lamar Jackson remains contract-less. The guys get into the AFC West win totals and Shek also announces another team to his 'No Playoffs For You' list. The show rounds out with some classic Hollywood starlet talk.
85 min
235
Part 2 with Geoff Schwartz on the worst QB situ...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Geoff Schwartz is back again for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek telling Spaghetti the first team to join the 'No Playoffs For You' list. Next, Geoff Schwartz joins the show to say which team has the worst quarterback situation in the entire NFL, if he likes the over or under for the Pittsburgh Steelers and his take on college football with USC and UCLA leaving the PAC-12.
26 min
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Part 1 with Geoff Schwartz on which QBs are bet...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Geoff Schwartz are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek and Spaghetti discussing the craziness of NHL free agency with Johnny Gaudreau signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets out of nowhere! Next, Geoff Schwartz joins the show to talk all things NFL including: which quarterbacks are even better than Lamar Jackson, which rookie QBs will have the biggest impact, why Geoff thinks Shek is wrong about the Chargers again and his undervalued team that can win the Super Bowl!
75 min
237
Jen Piacenti previews fantasy football WRs & pr...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Jen Piacenti are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek and Spaghetti discussing Evgeni Malkin potentially leaving the Pittsburgh Penguins and why the cops came to Spaghetti's house in Staten Island? Next, Jen Piacenti joins the show to discuss the state of the MLB a few decades from now, some over/unders on NFL running backs yard totals and which wide receivers to target in fantasy football!
66 min
238
4th of July Week Special Part 2: Michael Fabian...
In part 2 of this 4th of July week special we get Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench, Eddie Spaghetti and Michael Fabiano once again for the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Fabs previewing the best and worst running back options for fantasy football in the NFC. Later in the show we hear from Kevin Hench as him and Shek discuss the best summer songs, the movie Swingers and best bodies of water.
36 min
239
4th of July Week Special: Michael Fabiano's AFC...
In this 4th of July week episode we get Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Michael Fabiano for a jam packed episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek and Fabs discussing what would be the best matchup for the Yankees in the World Series if they reach it and some brief uniform talk before Fabs previewed all the AFC running back options for your fantasy football team. Later in the show we hear from Kevin Hench as him and Shek discuss the show Ozark, the movie Cast Away and what would happen if Shek, Hench and Spaghetti all fought each other?
50 min
240
USC & UCLA to the Big 10, Kevin Durant wants ou...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Hench discussing his upcoming trip to England and how he's been getting into Harry Potter with his daughter. Next, with the big news of USC and UCLA looking to leave the PAC12 for the Big 10 the trio discusses the future of college football. NBA news is hot and heavy with Kyrie Irving opting into his Nets deal after seemingly no teams wanted him but then the guys react to the breaking news of Kevin Durant requesting a trade out of Brooklyn. Shek defends the Colorado Avalanche beat writer who hoisted the Stanley Cup and as always Hench rips into the LIV Golf tour.
76 min
241
Ike Taylor on who the Steelers starting QB shou...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Ike Taylor are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek and Spaghetti discussing the Avalanche's Stanley Cup victory and how Joe Sakic's resume is amazing. After Spaghetti gives his Tuesday HR Dinger pick, Ike Taylor joins the show to talk all things Pittsburgh Steelers and AFC North including: who will be the starting QB for the Steelers, if they should re-sign Diontae Johnson, how the Steelers defense will be, if Lamar Jackson should get a massive contract, the length of Deshaun Watson's suspension and if the Cincinnati Bengals can reach another Super Bowl? The show wraps up with Shek and Spaghetti reacting to some of Ike's takes.
55 min
242
Avalanche win Game 4 in OT, Arch Manning commit...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Hench applauding some great bets we've given out throughout the NHL season and Shek makes him rank where this champion Golden State Warriors team slots all-time? With Rob Gronkowski retiring, the guys debate if he really is staying retired and if he does - is he the greatest tight end ever? The Colorado Avalanche win Game 4 in OT over the Tampa Bay Lightning and the game winning goal by Nazem Kadri seemed to have fooled the ESPN announcing crew. Going back to football, Arch Manning commits to the University of Texas and Shek asks if he will break the streak of mediocre Texas QBs in the NFL? After giving their Game 5 Stanley Cup picks, Shek, Hench and Spaghetti debate who would go 1st overall in an NHL re-draft if it happened today? The show rounds out with Hench giving some harsh words towards more golfers who joined the LIV Tour.
77 min
243
Scott Pianowski joins to give us new rule chang...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Scott Pianowski of Yahoo Sports are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek and Spaghetti discussing the Lightning's Game 3 victory over the Avalanche and if they are wavering from their Colorado series win pick? Then Scott joins the show to dive into the USFL adopting Shek's Loser Bowl idea and what other rule changes he'd make, why the New Jersey Devils ruined hockey, athletes who were so good they changed the sport and if quarterbacks should be less coddled. The show rounds out with Shek asking Scott for his top 3 favorite NFL uniforms.
76 min
244
Reactions to the Avalanche winning Game 1 in OT...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Hench saying these NBA playoffs have him mentally drained and predict how Game 6 will happen (since we recorded before the game). After the Avalanche won Game 1 4-3 in OT over the Lightning, the guys discuss the game and what their bets are for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Shek then asks if Aaron Judge has a chance of breaking the home run record and if we will see a shift in the most popular sports within the next decade or so? The show rounds out with Hench sharing his thoughts on transgender athletes.
66 min
245
Brad Spielberger on Baker Mayfield's future & L...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Brad Spielberger of PFF are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek discussing his breakfast mishap while celebrating his birthday in Lake Arrowhead and him & Spaghetti give out their Stanley Cup picks between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. Next, Brad joins the show to get into some NFL topics including: the mess at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, Lamar Jackson's contract situation, why wide receivers are becoming the new running backs and if PFF truly hates the Steleers? The show rounds out with Shek sharing his love for all things New Orleans.
49 min
246
Celtics win Game 3 at home, LIV Golf vs PGA Tou...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Hench talking about the Boston Celtics Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors and Shek questions what Draymond Green's legacy will be and if Steph Curry is able to carry this team to victory? After giving their Game 4 picks, the group answers what was the best day in sports history for Boston, Pittsburgh and New York and Shek also asks Hench if he'd trade any of his sports titles to win a championship they lost? Next, they dive into the new rivalry between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour and if it's immoral for some of these pro golfers to ditch the PGA? The show rounds out with the Deshaun Watson situation and who is more likely to play QB for the Browns next season - Watson or Baker Mayfield?
65 min
247
Coley Mick on the Warriors vs Celtics NBA Final...
Dave Dameshek, Eddie Spaghetti and special guest Coley Mick from Barstool Sports are here for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek and Spaghetti discussing the Avalanche sweeping the Oilers and how Spaghetti feels about his Rangers heading into Game 4 in Tampa? Next, the Mick Man joins to talk about his Boston Celtics as they are about to take on the Golden State Warriors at home in Game 3, if Mac Jones and the Patriots could somehow finish last in the AFC East, if there's a player in the NBA Coley absolutely hates, who Coley thinks is the Dan Marino of this NFL Draft class and of course finishing off the show with some great fruit talk!
92 min
248
Celtics vs Warriors picks, the NHL Eastern & We...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Shek telling 3 strange incidents that occurred to him over Memorial Day Weekend while Hench and Spaghetti tell their Game 7 watch stories for the Celtics and Rangers respectively. After Shek and Hench further discuss Game 7 between the Heat and Celtics they all give their picks for the NBA Finals. They transition to the NHL next and discuss how wildly different the high scoring West is from dominant goalie play from the East and which way they are leaning for each series. The show rounds out with some joking about the Tommy Pham vs Joc Pederson fantasy football league incident.
76 min
249
Part 2 with Matt "Money" Smith the & Handsome H...
Dave Dameshek and Eddie Spaghetti are joined by Matt "Money" Smith & Handsome Hank for part 2 of their appearance on the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Spaghetti giving his Tuesday MLB dinger pick. Then, Shek and Money quiz Hank on what he'll miss in the US when he heads back to London and Hank also shares some insight as the NFL continues to grow in Europe, including playing in Germany this upcoming season.
33 min
250
Tragedy in Texas, Hurricanes can't win on the r...
Dave Dameshek, Kevin Hench and Eddie Spaghetti are back for a brand new edition of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with Hench and Shek discussing the tragedy at the Texas elementary school. Next, they move onto sports to discuss collisions involving Jacob Trouba in the Rangers/Hurricanes series and Nazem Kadri in the Avalanche/Blues series. After giving their NHL bets, Shek proposes a 'what if' question surrounding LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2014 NBA Draft. Then following their complaints of the 2022 NBA Playoffs they chat a bit about Tom Cruise's career with Top Gun: Maverick about to hit theatres. The show rounds out with Hench ranting about the Red Sox and Eddie Spaghetti mentioning he's going to Hawaii for Memorial Day Weekend.
57 min