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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NFL Free Agency Frenzy with Ross Tucker
Dave Dameshek is back for the first Minus Three Podcast of the week as always presented by FanDuel! Shek and Spaghetti start out the show discussing the lowly Buffalo Sabres and teams Shek likes in the upcoming NCAA Tourney (2:03). Next up, our old pal Ross Tucker joins to discuss the crazy start to NFL free agency including the big splashes the New England Patriots have been making (6:29)? They round out the show by letting Ross give his take on the best food nation (1:04:04).
76 min
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How to fix the NCAA Tourney & is the NBA's East...
Dave Dameshek and Kevin Hench are back for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! Shek, Hench and Spaghetti give listeners their best bets to make heading into the weekend for the Northeast based teams (6:33). Next, they hit on a number of topics including who had the worse week between Meyers Leonard and Johnny Damon (12:15), is the NBA Eastern Conference the best it's been since the late 1980s and are the Brooklyn Nets the team to beat still (26:20)? Then, Shek and Hench attempt to "punch up" the NCAA tournament by giving ideas to improve it (49:43). Lastly, Eddie Spaghetti and Mikey Meatballs finish up this Minus 3 with another edition of Spaghetti and Meatballs discussing all things in the MassMutual division (1:08:48).
84 min
378
Dak's Deal Done in Dallas & Josh Yohe joins to ...
Dave Dameshek is back for the first Minus Three Podcast of the week as always presented by FanDuel! Shek and Spaghetti start out the show giving their NHL picks for tonight's Rangers vs Penguins matchup (2:55) and then talking about the big news of the Dallas Cowboys signing Dak Prescott to a massive deal and what it means for the NFC East (5:45). Next up, Josh Yohe, Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer for The Athletic, joins the show to talk all things MassMutual division including the team most likely to win a Stanley Cup, best future, will Jack Eichel be traded and if Alex Ovechkin will catch Wayne Gretzky's goal record (21:15)? They round out the show by giving listeners a special FanDuel PGA offer for The Players Championship (1:09:50).
73 min
379
Could the best U.S. athletes dominate in soccer...
Dave Dameshek and Kevin Hench are back for a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! Shek, Hench and Spaghetti give listeners their best bets to make heading into the weekend for the Northeast based teams (1:33). Next, Shek makes the claim that the best athletes in America could learn soccer and dominate the sport (8:48). Then they discuss a variety of topics including if the 90's Rockets could've beaten the Bulls with Michael Jordan if he didn't leave (20:10), will the Jets ultimately move on from Sam Darnold at QB (32:10) and how to fix some weird NFL rules (40:40). Lastly, Eddie Spaghetti and Mikey Meatballs finish up this Minus 3 with another edition of Spaghetti and Meatballs discussing all things in the MassMutual division (55:07).
70 min
380
Family Reunion!
Dave Dameshek is back for the first Minus Three Podcast of the week as always presented by FanDuel! The gang gets back together as Matt "Money" Smith and Handsome Hank join Shek and Eddie Spaghetti for the first time ever on Minus 3. The foursome dives into a number of sports and 'game of life' topics including fighting a pack of wolves vs flying with a butterfly (4:17), J.J. Watt signing with the Arizona Cardinals (14:50), will Deshaun Watson still be on the Texans come next season (23:23) and out of the Steelers, Giants, Chargers and Dolphins - who has the brightest future (27:43)? The group rounds out the show with win, place, show of best food nations (49:13)and some voicemails from our old pal Kent Brown's mom (1:11:42).
75 min
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Kevin Hench makes his debut, the Pivot Question...
Dave Dameshek is joined by new co-host Kevin Hench for the latest Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! Shek introduces his longtime friend and Hollywood writer, the Henchman, to the audience as they talk about their 20+ year friendship and how he will inject his Boston fandom into the show (2:16). Next, Shek, Hench and Spaghetti give listeners their best bets to make heading into the weekend for the Northeast based teams (10:13). Then, Shek does his best James Lipton impression as he gives Hench the Pivot Questionnaire to help everyone get to know him better (26:03). They round out this portion of the show discussing the Matthew Judon vs the ESPN reporter strip club incident (50:36) and they predict the NHL's MassMutual East playoff teams (58:31). Lastly, Eddie Spaghetti and Mikey Meatballs finish up this Minus 3 with another edition of Spaghetti and Meatballs discussing all things in the MassMutual division (1:04:06).
74 min
382
Big Ben Back in the 'Burgh?
Dave Dameshek is back with a brand new Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! Shek is joined by The Athletic's Mark Kaboly for a special edition emergency podcast to discuss Ben Roethlisberger's uncertain future with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a meeting with team owner Art Rooney II (2:36). The podcast isn't all Steelers talk though as it ends with some fun talk about Cobra Kai (55:30).
62 min
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A game of 'QB-linko' & live reaction to the Car...
Dave Dameshek and Eddie Spaghetti are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! Shek is joined by former 1st overall pick David Carr to play a game of 'QB-linko' to determine where these quarterbacks such as Derek Carr, Ben Roethlisberger and Sam Darnold will play in 2021 (7:19), plus they even get to react live to the Carson Wentz trade news (18:28). To round out the show, Shek, Eddie Spaghetti and Mikey Meatballs give you another breakdown for the week in the NHL's MassMutual East Division (1:00:42).
72 min
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2021 Football Time Capsule
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! They first start off recapping the Buccaneers 31-9 Super Bowl LV victory over the Chiefs (3:45). Next up, the guys look into the future with their '2021 Football Time Capsule' segment as they guess where certain quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson and Carson Wentz will end up, if we will see Tom Brady hoist another Lombardi trophy and will Patrick Mahomes make it back to a Super Bowl (21:05)? Lastly, Eddie Spaghetti and Mikey Meatballs give you another breakdown for the week in the NHL's MassMutual East Division (1:14:30).
84 min
385
Chiefs vs Bucs Super Bowl LV Preview and more S...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show is one giant preview of the big game on Sunday between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! The guys get into prop bets, if Bill Belichick is watching, if home field advantage matters for Tampa and what happens if it rains (3:58)? Lastly, Shek, Eddie Spaghetti and Mikey Meatballs give you another breakdown for the week in the NHL's MassMutual East Division (1:17:45).
98 min
386
Bill Belichick is 2nd fiddle to Tom Brady, Hall...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The show starts off with the guys doing a light preview of Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:45). Next up, Cousin Sal joins the gang to discuss his brand new book 'You Can't Lose Them All' which is available for purchase now (18:10)! Then, the Minus 3 trio discusses if Bill Belichick is second fiddle to Tom Brady now that Brady has gone onto another Super Bowl (35:08) and the ridiculous issues with the baseball Hall of Fame (42:25). Lastly, Shek, Eddie Spaghetti and Mikey Meatballs give you another breakdown for the week in the NHL's MassMutual East Division (1:12:07).
90 min
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Former 2x Pro Bowler & SB XLV Champ T.J. Lang, ...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel ahead of the Conference Championship games! The show starts off with the guys discussing if Patrick Mahomes will win multiple Super Bowls in his career, if Aaron Rodgers can be considered the greatest ever with a SB LV victory (6:15). Next up, former Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions guard T.J. Lang joins the show to preview the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games (33:04)! Lastly, Shek, Eddie Spaghetti and Mikey Meatballs give you another breakdown for the week in the NHL's MassMutual East Division (1:28:10).
104 min
388
Former Pro Bowl Center Eric Wood, Steelers disa...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel ahead of the NFL Divisional round games! The show starts off with Shek discussing the Steelers disastrous performance vs the Browns in their loss during Wild Card Weekend (5:13). Next up, former Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl center Eric Wood joins the show to preview the Bills big home field showdown vs the Baltimore Ravens and the rest of the weekend's games (35:05)! Then, the trio make their game picks for the NFL Divisional round (1:01:28). Lastly, Eddie Spaghetti and fellow Extra Points producer Michael Szokoli break down Islanders vs Rangers and get you ready for the brand new NHL season with a preview of the MassMutual East Division (1:29:00).
98 min
389
The Coach-less Browns, Schwartz Story Time & Ro...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast ahead of Wild Card Weekend presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by giving their bets for the Colts vs Bills and Browns vs Steelers games (1:53)! Next, they discuss how difficult will it be for the Browns to play without having their head coach Kevin Stefanski at the game (5:27) and Geoff tells some great stories about the three NFL playoff games he was involved in (21:50). Finally, Shek, Schwartz and Spaghetti wrap up the show with the rest of their Wild Card picks (31:13) as well as the Ohio State vs Alabama championship game (1:08:35).
76 min
390
The Steelers are doomed & Shek the film critic
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by giving their win, place, show of best Northeast based bets of the week (7:47)! Next, Shek has to face the music as his Pittsburgh Steelers were beaten by the lowly Bengals on Monday Night Football (16:53). Then, the trio discusses the movie 'Major League' and Shek yells at Schwartz and Spaghetti for never seeing 'The Graduate' (47:05). Finally, Shek, Schwartz and Spaghetti wrap up the show with the rest of their Week 16 NFL picks (58:40).
71 min
391
NCAAF Conference Championship Argument & Ramon ...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by giving their win, place, show of best bets of the week including their FanDuel.com/Minus3 bet boost of the week involving the Philadelphia Eagles (3:16)! Next, the trio starts arguing over college football's conference championships and if they should matter towards the playoff (12:38). Then, former Pittsburgh Steelers great, Ramon Foster, joins the show to further discuss the college football playoff and the Steelers chances vs the Chiefs in the postseason (23:33). Finally, Shek, Schwartz and Spaghetti wrap up the show with the rest of their Week 15 NFL picks (1:16:00).
83 min
392
Ross Tucker on the Carson Wentz debacle & Porta...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by giving their win, place, show of best bets of the week (2:50)! Next, Ross Tucker calls in to diagnose what went wrong with the Eagles and Carson Wentz, plus he previews Army vs Navy (18:00). Then, the crew discusses some tailgating bathroom tactics including some ugly stories from inside a porta potty (42:05). Finally, Shek, Schwartz and Spaghetti wrap up the show with the rest of their Week 14 NFL picks (59:45).
81 min
393
Could Shek Throw a TD Pass in the NFL & Tanking...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by talking about the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles special FanDuel parlay bet boost of the week (3:08)! Next, Geoff talks about what happens in the locker room of a tanking team, specifically the 2-14 Carolina Panthers team he was on in 2010 (10:00). Then, Dave says he could somehow lead an NFL drive as a quarterback resulting in a touchdown pass (40:50). Finally, Shek, Schwartz and Spaghetti wrap up the show with their college football and Week 13 NFL picks (52:00).
84 min
394
2020 Minus 3 Thanksgiving Food Draft & Turkey D...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by talking about playing football on Thanksgiving as a kid (2:40). Next, the trio has their 2020 Thanksgiving food draft to see who can build the best plate (12:05). Then, the crew makes their Week 12 NFL picks (39:40). Finally, Shek, Schwartz and Spaghetti wrap up the show with the rest of their college football and Thanksgiving Day game picks including a special FanDuel bet boost (1:02:58).
78 min
395
Maurice Jones-Drew on the best NFL team right n...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by talking about Geoff's new pet chickens (1:50) and Indiana vs Ohio State (5:25). Next, our old pal Maurice Jones-Drew joins the show to talk Steelers vs Jaguars, if the Rams can be a contender and who the actual best team in the NFL is (11:03). Shek, Schwartz and Spaghetti wrap up the show with the rest of their college football and Week 11 NFL game picks (44:31).
64 min
396
Willie Colon on the art of trash-talking & can ...
Dave Dameshek and Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by talking about the FanDuel Minus 3 bet boost of the week involving Notre Dame vs Boston College (3:23) and previewing Eagles vs Giants part two (8:44). Next, former Steelers and Jets great Willie Colon joins the pod to discuss all things offensive line, trash talk and the 2020 Steelers (13:38). Shek, Schwartz and Spaghetti wrap up the show with the rest of their college football and Week 10 NFL game picks (58:22).
66 min
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Joey Mulinaro impersonates Nick Saban and Ed Or...
Dave Dameshek & Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by talking about the FanDuel Minus 3 bet boost of the week involving the New York Giants and Daniel Jones’ future in New York (2:18). Next up, the great impressionist and…
64 min
398
Ryan Clark joins to preview Steelers vs Ravens,...
Dave Dameshek & Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start up by talking about the dysfunction surrounding the Dallas Cowboys (5:18) and Geoff updates us on his four new baby chickens (11:25). Next up, former Steelers great Ryan Clark joins the show…
77 min
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Ike Taylor joins to chat Steelers, Geoff’s new ...
Dave Dameshek & Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys are joined by special guest – former Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor to talk….well, Steelers obviously (1:57)! Next up, Geoff tells us about his new chicken coop that he unfortunately has to add…
44 min
400
Week 6 NFL Picks, Le’Veon Bell’s future & Marc ...
Dave Dameshek & Geoff Schwartz are back with a brand new episode of the Minus Three Podcast presented by FanDuel! The guys start by talking about where Le’Veon Bell may sign (6:28) and give the FanDuel Minus 3 bet boost of the week involving the Baltimore Ravens (19:38). Next up, NFL Media’s Marc Sessler joins…
81 min