Washed Up Wackos
Matthew Conley and Benjamin Feder
Listen to two die-hard Duke football fans (yes they exist) discuss the program weekly, from game previews, postgame recaps, and can't-miss predictions to ideas for better fan engagement and much more. Created and co-hosted by two Duke Class of 2019 alumni, Matthew Conley and Benjamin Feder.
Episodes
Episode 8: Postgame Lows after Georgia Tech, Weekly Picks, and Duke vs. UNC Preview
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Matthew and Ben react to Duke's first loss of the year at Georgia Tech, discussing broader implications and trends before dissecting the game's most critical plays. Zachary Chackowicz then joins the hosts as the first international guest on Picks with Friends. Matthew and Ben wrap up by looking ahead to Duke's rivalry game against UNC this Saturday at home.
Episode 7: Around the ACC, A Crazy Fan Idea, Picks with Friends, and Duke vs. Georgia Tech Preview
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Matthew and Ben cover the topsy-turvy weekend in the ACC during Duke's bye week, debate the merits of a radical idea to gain a true home field advantage at Wallace Wade Stadium, welcome guest picker Mason Smith to their weekly Picks with Friends segment, and look ahead to Saturday's game at Georgia Tech.
Episode 6: Thoughts on the AP Poll, Revised Season Predictions, William & Mary Rewind, and Picks with Friends
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Matthew and Ben share their unvarnished thoughts on the AP Poll (and Duke's exclusion), look back at their season predictions during Duke's bye week, review a handful of fun plays from the 62-7 blowout against William & Mary, and feature guest picker Nick Conley on their weekly Picks with Friends segment.
Episode 5: A Rant, Stanford Recap, Lawrence Gardner Breakdown, Weekly Picks, and Duke vs. William & Mary Preview
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Matthew and Ben open with strong takes, verbally undressing the national media and challenging the Duke administration to boost student attendance after Matthew’s trip to Wallace Wade for the Stanford game. After analyzing key plays from the blowout victory, the duo welcomes guest picker Jack Gordon, who offers a unique perspective on backup quarterback Lawrence Gardner before jumping into Picks with Friends. Matthew and Ben wrap up the episode by previewing Duke's upcoming clash with William & Mary this Saturday.
Episode 4: Illinois Recap, Weekly Picks, and Duke vs. Stanford Preview
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Matthew and Ben break down key plays from Duke's second win of the season against Illinois, share their weekly picks alongside guest Dr. Morgan Ferrans, and preview Duke's matchup this weekend against Stanford.
Episode 3: Tulane game recap, Weekly Picks, Hot Takes, and Duke vs. Illinois Preview
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Matthew and Ben are joined by their first guest, Daniel Landa, as they break down key plays in the Duke vs. Tulane game, make their weekly picks, react to Daniel's hot take about the program, and look ahead to Saturday's contest at Illinois.
Episode 2: Duke vs. Tulane, Weekly Picks, and Season Predictions
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Matthew and Ben preview Duke's season opener against Tulane, debut a weekly picks segment, and make game-by-game predictions.
Episode 1: Who we are, 2026 preview, and state of the program
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Matthew and Ben discuss why they chose the name "Washed Up Wackos," preview the 2026 Duke Football season, and debate what Duke needs to do to establish a unique identity under Manny Diaz.