The podcast episodes discuss the growing pains and implications of the legalization of sports betting in the United States, including its effects on professional sports leagues and the broader gambling industry.

In the episode 'America bet big on sports gambling. The backlash is here.', the podcast covers the legalization of sports betting in the U.S. and its impacts on professional sports leagues.

The episode ''Back to the Future Part II' With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Cousin Sal' also touches on the sports almanac subplot and its implications for gambling, highlighting the connections between sports and gambling.