Ready Bet Action

Ready Bet Action is your go-to sports betting podcast delivering sharp, entertaining takes in 15 minutes or less — perfect to finish before you clock in. We started the show after realising there's a ton of content out there, but it often takes an hour to sort through everything to find what you actually need. We bring deep knowledge, real talk, and just enough inappropriate humour to get flagged for excessive celebration. Whether you're chasing lines or just love the chaos, we're here to make every pick feel like a lock. Quick, fun, and always on the money — let’s ride.

Stefan Lako – Co-Host, Analyst & Longtime College Football Junkie

Stefan Lako has been podcasting and covering college football and fantasy sports for over eight years, bringing sharp insight, data-driven analysis, and a lifelong passion for the game to every episode of Ready Bet Action.He’s the co-creator and voice behind Total College Football, College to Canton (part of the RotoViz Radio network), and the College Football Fantasy Podcast. In addition to his work behind the mic, Stefan has been a writer and associate producer with RotoViz since 2016, helping shape some of the smartest conversations in fantasy football and college scouting.A proud University of Colorado alum, Stefan’s football journey started across the Atlantic—he played competitively in the Netherlands, including for the Dutch U21 National Team.When it comes to betting, Stefan focuses primarily on college football and soccer, always hunting for value and edges in the market. He’s also an avid DFS player who loves building lineups with high-upside potential and uncovering under-the-radar gems.His fandom runs deep and wide:
•    NFL – Jacksonville Jaguars
•    College Football – Oregon Ducks and Colorado Buffaloes
•    NBA – Denver Nuggets
•    NHL – Colorado Avalanche
•    Soccer – Netherlands National Team and ArsenalOff the field, Stefan also hosted the non-sports podcast Is This It?, exploring culture, identity, and life beyond sports

Eric Doran – Co-Host, Ready Bet Action

Eric has been co-hosting Ready Bet Action since 2023, bringing a value-driven mindset to the world of sports betting. With over six years of experience in the betting space, Eric focuses on uncovering high-value plays across all major sports, with a specialty in the NFL, College Football, College Basketball and NBA.Eric takes a situational and strategic lens to betting, helping listeners think differently about how to spot edges looking beyond the data and considering team motivation, home field advantage and other situational factors.Single dad of 3 from Denver, CO, but living in Albuquerque New Mexico.Favorite teams and homer picks may include — the Denver Broncos, University of Colorado, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and the Chicago Cubs.Most likely host to be betting on the non major events. Eric will bring you picks from places like the Mountain West Conference or WAC. Looking for a pick on for the game on ESPN the Ocho? He’s got you. There’s a lot of value to be found across all levels of sports and he’s going to find it for you.

Mike Smith – Co-Host, Analyst & Multi-Sport Degenerate

Mike has been obsessed with sports since he was a kid, bringing that same passion and value for data to every episode of Ready Bet Action.From Atlanta, GA, football isn’t a hobby - it’s a bloodline. His betting strengths span the NFL, NHL, Golf, and College Football. Naturally, finding value is big priority, but a fun little Frat Boy Parlay never hurt anybody.HIs fandom includes -
College Football - Georgia Bulldogs the Utah Utes
NFL - Atlanta Falcons
NHL - Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth
PGA - Most of the guys out there not named Rory or PatrickWhen he’s not breaking down bets, he’s a probably playing golf, snowboarding, nerding out on coffee, or mixing music somewhere.