{"podcast":{"title":"Hold the Phone","slug":"hold-the-phone-6998059","podcast_index_feed_id":6998059,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/holdthephone","website_url":"https://www.almostfriday.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/385d3a08-8d68-11ef-95df-1f1011fca674/image/a242260f8883d523506944e62cd8403e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Almost Friday Media","episode_count":282,"summary":"A channel dedicated purely to bets and sweats....New videos EVERY DAY. Presented by @BetMGM. Friday Beers affiliate.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T10:20:39.808804+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hold-the-phone-6998059"},"episode":{"title":"BEST BETS WORLD CUP MONDAY: Brazil-Japan, Germany-Paraguay, Netherlands-Morocco","slug":"best-bets-world-cup-monday-brazil-japan-germany-paraguay-netherlands-morocco","published_at":"2026-06-29T09:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hold-the-phone-6998059/best-bets-world-cup-monday-brazil-japan-germany-paraguay-netherlands-morocco","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hold-the-phone-6998059","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/mgln.ai/e/1319/clrtpod.com/m/traffic.megaphone.fm/AFM9374172772.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/mgln.ai/e/1319/clrtpod.com/m/traffic.megaphone.fm/AFM9374172772.mp3","summary":"World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage ignites on Monday, June 29 with three high-stakes Round of 32 clashes. The group stage is done — now it’s single-elimination time. European powerhouses, South American flair, African resilience, and Asian discipline collide as teams fight for a place in the last 16. Expect drama, tactical battles, and stars stepping up under pressure.Brazil vs Japan – NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas, 1 p.m. ET The Seleção bring their trademark attacking rhythm and squad depth against a well-organized Japan side full of energy, quick transitions, and set-piece danger. Brazil will look to dominate possession and exploit width, while Japan hunts for counters and defensive solidity. Prime value on Brazil win + over goals, anytime goalscorer props on their forward line, or Japanese cards as frustration builds. A classic favorite vs underdog knockout opener. Germany vs Paraguay – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass., 4:30 p.m. ET Die Mannschaft’s precision, midfield control, and tournament experience face Paraguay’s legendary fighting spirit, compact shape, and counter-attacking bite. Germany will push for early control, but Paraguay can make it physical and punish any complacency. Look for German win-to-nil, overs on corners, or props on creative midfielders and clinical strikers in what should be a tense, high-intensity affair. Netherlands vs Morocco – Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico, 9 p.m. ET The Dutch bring total football, pace on the wings, and tactical flexibility against an athletic, passionate Morocco team capable of upsetting anyone with speed, pressing, and set-piece threats. This promises end-to-end action — BTTS looks appealing, along with overs, cards in a fiery contest, or standout performer props on both sides’ flair players. A beautiful clash of styl…","meta_description":"World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage ignites on Monday, June 29 with three high-stakes Round of 32 clashes. The group stage is done — now it’s single-elimination…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1097,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hold-the-phone-6998059/episodes/best-bets-world-cup-monday-brazil-japan-germany-paraguay-netherlands-morocco/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hold-the-phone-6998059/best-bets-world-cup-monday-brazil-japan-germany-paraguay-netherlands-morocco.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}