The PoolGenius Podcast

A complete strategy guide to the most important tournaments in 2026 for Golf One & Done pools — and how prioritizing the right events can determine who actually wins. Jason Lisk breaks down how to maximize value with elite golfers, why pool rules around events like the Tour Championship matter, and which tournaments carry the biggest purses that should anchor your One & Done strategy. He also explains the growing importance of player-hosted signature events, how to think about majors and playoff tournaments, and which golfers to target for the top events on the schedule.By walking through the full One & Done season structure, Jason shows how successful players plan ahead, allocate their best golfers strategically, and avoid wasting value on smaller events. Whether you’re leading your pool or trying to make up ground, this episode highlights the tournaments you need to prioritize — and the strategic framework you’ll need — to win your Golf One & Done pools in 2026.

Jason is riding solo to give you with the guys top three NFL upset picks for Week 17...and why each one is live. This includes: 1) An underdog fighting to win their division 2) An underdog facing a division rival 3) The model's favorite underdog (a battle for the 1-seed in the NFC)

3 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week! Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 17, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges.They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with a high-value Teaser of the Week that brings it all together. 📊 Whether you’re in pick’em contests, betting ATS, or building teasers, this episode gives you data-driven plays for every format.

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 17. With the season nearing its end, Week 17 presents another critical decision point. Are the Patriots or Broncos the strongest options to trust right now? And how much should players factor in future availability — especially with a potential Week 18 looming — when choosing their path forward? Jason and Stephen walk through the five most popular picks for Week 17, evaluate second-tier favorites, and highlight contrarian plays that could offer leverage in larger pools where public pick popularity heavily shapes the board. Finally, they reveal their Top 3 NFL Survivor picks for Week 17 and break down how to approach the final stretch if you’re still alive.

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 17 and how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now centers on opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage. He recaps Week 16, explains how he expects the remaining entries to pick in Week 17A (Christmas games) and Week 17B, and outlines where leverage opportunities may still exist if the contest extends to Week 18.

Jason Lisk dives into why Golf One & Done pools are a natural fit for NFL Survivor players — and how the same core principles drive success in both formats. He explains what a Golf One & Done pool is, how it differs from Survivor on the surface, and why the underlying strategy is far more similar than most players realize. He breaks down how popularity and expected value shape decisions in both games, why longshot structures create the same pressure points, and how the weekly sweat feels just as intense. Whether you’re a longtime Survivor player looking for a new challenge or someone curious about Golf One & Done pools, this episode shows why the skill set you already have may be exactly what you need to win.

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 16 and how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now centers on opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage. He recaps the fallout from Week 15, including the impact of Patrick Mahomes’ injury and the Cowboys’ loss, and explains how those results reshape the board for the final entries. Jason also walks through who the remaining Circa Survivor entries are likely to pick in Week 16 and where leverage opportunities may still exist.

The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 16...and why each one is live.This includes: 1) A surprising underdog facing a team fighting for playoff hopes2) An underdog that has made a QB change3) The model's favorite underdog (it's a little bit ugly, but that's how we like it)Subscribe for NFL upset picks all season! 🔔

3 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week!Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 16, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges.They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with a high-value Teaser of the Week that brings it all together.📊 Whether you’re in pick’em contests, betting ATS, or building teasers, this episode gives you data-driven plays for every format.

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 16.As pool sizes continue to shrink, Week 16 presents another key decision point. Are the Bills or Texans the right teams to trust this week? And is it finally time to use the Lions, or are they better saved for a later spot?Jason and Stephen also dig into the second-tier favorites and contrarian plays that could offer leverage in larger pools where public pick popularity shapes the board.Finally, Jason and Stephen reveal their Top 3 Survivor picks for Week 16.*This episode was recorded prior to Tua Tagovailoa being benched, check our product for most up-to-date info🔔 Subscribe for more NFL Survivor & pick videos all season!

The guys are back with their top college football bowl upset picks for December 19–27 and why each one is live.This includes:1) An underdog hungry for a breakfast snack2) An underdog in a CFP matchup3) The model’s favorite CFB Bowl Upset PickSubscribe for college football bowl upset picks throughout bowl season! 🔔

A complete strategy guide to winning College Football Playoff Survivor, Bracket Pools, and Confidence Pools during the 2025–26 postseason.Jason Lisk breaks down how CFP matchups, playoff formats, and public behavior shape optimal strategy, while introducing PoolGenius’ Bowl Pick’em Tool and how it helps players make smarter decisions across multiple CFP pool types.He walks through the CFP bracket and matchups, explains strategy for Playoff Survivor, reviews round-by-round odds, and highlights the top individual paths that offer the best advancement value. Jason also shows how to plan out an entire CFP Survivor entry and which teams are likely to be the most popular options in Splash Sports Pools and similar formats.Whether you’re playing in a casual CFP pick’em, a Survivor contest, or a confidence pool, this episode shows how to adjust strategy by format, avoid common playoff-pool mistakes, and take advantage of the unique dynamics of the College Football Playoff.

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 15 using PoolGenius tools to understand how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now revolves around opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage.He recaps the chaos of Week 15, explains why several underdogs became high-value plays, and walks through how expected value helped these entries reach this stage of the season.Jason then projects how many potential winners the contest may realistically produce and which teams are shaping up to be the most popular options in Week 15.

A complete strategy guide to winning College Bowl Pick’em and Spread Pools during the 2025–26 bowl season.Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down how bowl pool formats, the bowl schedule, and public behavior shape optimal strategy, while introducing PoolGenius’ Bowl Pick’em Tool and how it helps players identify value on favorites and underdogs throughout the bowl season.Whether you’re playing in a casual bowl pick’em with friends or a larger spread pool, this episode shows how to adjust strategy based on format, avoid common bowl-pool mistakes, and take advantage of the unique dynamics of the college bowl schedule.

The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 15...and why each one is live.This includes: 1) An underdog coming off a devastating loss2) A small underdog going against a division rival3) The model's favorite underdog

3 Value Picks for Game Winner & Spread Pools, our favorite ATS angles, and our Teaser of the week!Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 15, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges.They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with a high-value Teaser of the Week that brings it all together.📊 Whether you’re in pick’em contests, betting ATS, or building teasers, this episode gives you data-driven plays for every format.

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 15.This week’s slate forces players to decide whether to play it safe or take a swing as pool sizes shrink. Which teams should you be saving for the final three weeks, and which options carry the most risk or reward at this stage of the season?Jason and Stephen dig into where the Seahawks, 49ers, Jaguars, and Eagles fit into the Week 15 conversation, and which second-tier favorites offer leverage in larger pools.Finally, Jason and Stephen reveal their Top 3 Survivor picks for Week 15.

A complete strategy guide on how to approach Golf One & Done pools — where saving the right golfers, targeting the biggest tournaments, and adjusting your pick strategy to the standings determine who actually wins.Jason Lisk explains what a Golf One & Done pool is, why understanding your specific pool rules matters, and what truly separates winning strategies from the rest of the field.Whether you’re leading your pool or trying to make up ground, this episode shows you how to stay engaged all season long, avoid common One & Done mistakes, and apply long-term strategy to give yourself the best chance to win.

A complete strategy guide on how to gain leverage in NFL Spread Pools, including the flagship "pick five" Circa Millions contest. Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down the key drivers of long-term success in NFL pick contests and pools, showing how public pick data, bias trends, and market movement can reveal where players gain (or lose) expected value.No matter if you are in a casual NFL spread pool or a high-stakes contest like Circa Millions, this episode shows you how to predict public picks and avoid the traps they fall into.