This episode explores the identity shift that happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and start proving who you are through what you consistently do, even when the world isn’t watching. If you’re in a season where your effort feels invisible, uncelebrated, or unnoticed, this message is built for you.

Themes:

• Motivation is a spark — repetition is the steel

• Identity is forged, not declared

• The invisible work becomes the future spotlight

• Your future self is already watching

Quote of the episode:

“Build quietly. Arrive loudly.”

If you’re grinding behind the scenes — hit play.

You’re not alone in the dark.

The first Adam’s + 1 mailbag is here. I’m answering real listener questions including:

• What’s one big lesson I learned while serving in the military?

• Who’s my favorite artist to listen to right now?

• How do I balance a full-time career, hard training, and content without burning out?

• What’s a belief I had in my early 20s that I completely changed my mind on?

• If you could only train with one famous athlete or celebrity for 30 days, who are you picking and what’s your goal with them?

Drop your questions for the next mailbag — DM me on Instagram- @Adam.Myles.Hawkins.

Adam and Drew kick things off with a laid-back opener and a quick update on Joe Burrow’s injury status before diving into another packed betting slate.

In Segment One, Adam highlights just how hot Andrew (@SurgicalSharp) is right now: coming off a 5–1 NFL week, 9–5 overall (+2.4 units), pushing him to 25–14 (64%) on the season and 14–9-1 (61%) in college. The heater is officially on.

In Segment Two, the guys break down their “Pick One” matchups of the week:

• Andrew (@SurgicalSharp): Bills @ Dolphins — deep dive into Buffalo’s DVOA profile, EPA/SR metrics, and Josh Allen’s efficiency trends.

• Adam: Eagles @ Packers — why Green Bay’s top-10 DVOA rankings clash with their scoring drought at Lambeau, and whether Jordan Love is truly the issue in their losses.

In Segment Three, Andrew (@SurgicalSharp) unloads his full card, including his Top 5 plays:

• Rams -3 vs Seahawks (74%)

• Browns +7.5 vs Ravens (77%)

• Jags +3 vs Chargers (68%)

• Texans/Titans Under 37.5 (68%)

• Bills -5.5 vs Bucs (59%)

Plus a full slate of “others receiving votes,” teaser considerations, and college football picks — including Louisville -2.5, IU -29.5, UF +14.5, Duke -4, TCU +4.5, and a spicy lean on USC +19.5.

Andrew’s heating up. The numbers are sharp. The card is loaded. You can follow him on X @SurgicalSharp.

Adam & Luke break down the Bears’ 24-20 win over the Giants — Caleb Williams stayed upright with 0 sacks, led his 4th straight 4th-quarter comeback. The defense forced a four and out to close the game on the Giants. Chicago’s momentum is building.

Adam and Andrew return for another loaded episode of Adam’s +1: Eck’s Best Bets, diving into the latest storylines and sharp betting edges across the NFL and college football landscape.

They kick things off with some laid-back banter before unpacking their NFL trade deadline reactions — who made the smartest moves, who stood pat, and which teams just might have shifted their postseason fate.

In Segment One, Adam updates Drew’s impressive run: a 4-2 week pushes him to 20-13 overall (61%) and up 6.5 units, while his college slate sits at a steady 13-7-1 (65%).

Then in Segment Two, the guys spotlight two fascinating matchups from last weekend:

• Andrew: Panthers @ Packers — Are the Packers quietly one of the NFC’s most balanced teams? With top-10 DVOA on both sides of the ball, Jordan Love ranks among the league’s top-three in CPOE+EPA and success rate, while Green Bay’s pass protection and defensive metrics hint at legitimate staying power.
• Adam: Vikings @ Lions — Minnesota shocks Detroit coming off a bye as J.J. McCarthy delivers clutch throws in a statement win. Was Brian Flores due for a defensive gem against Jared Goff? And what does this mean for the evolving NFC North race?

Finally, Andrew rolls through his Top 5 NFL bets of the week:

• Packers -2.5 vs Eagles (80%)
• Dolphins +9.5 vs Bills (83%)
• Jets +2 vs Browns (70%)
• Chargers -3 vs Steelers (70%)
• Saints +5.5 @ Panthers (63%)

Plus, he shares the rest of his board with leans on Falcons-Germany, Bucs-Pats, Texans-Jags, Commanders-Lions, and a loaded college card featuring Missouri +7 vs A&M, Georgia -9.5 @ Miss State, and Oregon -6.5 @ Iowa.

Sharp analysis, smart stats, and plenty of laughs — Eck’s Best Bets keeps rolling strong into the heart of the season.

Adam and Luke break down one of the wildest games of the season — a 47-42 thriller in Cincinnati. Adam was in the stadium as the Bears blew a 14-point lead… only to storm back late behind a game-winning drive from Caleb Williams. Rookie tight end Colston Loveland had his breakout performance, and the atmosphere was electric. From the highs, the heartbreaks, and the heroics — Adam and Luke react to it all.

Adam and Drew are back for another loaded week of betting breakdowns — and this one’s got it all. They kick things off with a laid-back opener featuring Andrew’s unfiltered thoughts on Caleb Williams and what he expects from J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings QB of the future.

In the first segment, Adam updates the scoreboard — Drew’s sitting at 16-11 overall (59%) and a sharp 13-5 in college (72%) after another solid week. From there, the guys dive into two headline matchups:

• Andrew: Browns @ Patriots — Are the Pats for real or just a product of the NFL’s easiest schedule? Can Drake Maye keep up elite efficiency (1st in CPOE + EPA)?
• Adam: 49ers @ Texans — Kyle Shanahan heartbreak, CMC held to 23 yards, and how Houston’s defense quietly turned into a top-five DVOA unit.

In the final segment, Andrew runs through his Top 5 NFL picks and college board for the week — featuring lines like:

🏈 Vikings +8.5 @ Lions, Texans -1.5 vs Broncos, Falcons +5.5 @ Pats, Giants +2.5 vs 49ers, Bears -3 @ Bengals, and more.

🎓 Plus college leans on Iowa State, UNLV, Minnesota, Cal, Georgia, Texas, FSU, and Kentucky.

Another data-driven, banter-filled ride through the weekend slate — sharp analysis, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs.

🎧 Adam’s + 1 | Eck’s Best Bets — Episode 109

Follow Drew on X → @SurgicalSharp

Luke Hendrickson joins Adam to break down the Bears’ 16–30 loss to the Ravens. It wasn’t Caleb’s best outing — the offense sputtered in the red zone, penalties killed drives, and frustration built as the game wore on.

The guys dive into the noise surrounding the young quarterback — from the film gurus’ takes to the chaos on Twitter/X. Luke explains how the initial wave of criticism shifted once the film dropped, and why Ben Johnson’s reaction inside Halas Hall suggests that while the results weren’t pretty, real progress is happening behind the scenes.

A grounded, honest look at where Caleb and the Bears truly stand after Week 8.