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Show from 8/28/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts talk with the National College Football Insider for The Athletic, Bruce Feldman. They discuss their first week expectations of NCAA season. Also is there any credibility in the recruiting system for college football?Guests:Bruce Feldman is the National College Football Insider for The Athletic. One of the sport’s leading voices, he also works on FOX Sports’ college football coverage on the sidelines and in studio for FOX and FS1. Bruce has covered college football nationally for more than 20 years and is the author of numerous books on the topic, including most recently. Follow him on Twitter @BruceFeldmanCFBCheck out his book: amzn.to/1Q3OAXG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 8/21/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts talk with tennis coach Paul Annacone on his player and coach relationship with tennis greats Pete Sampras, Tim Henman, Rodger Federer and Sloane Stevens. Next, the senior producer of NFL Films and Executive Producer and Analyst for ESPN’s NFL Matchup Greg Cosell discusses with us on how he uses data to analyze NFL players.Guests:Paul Annacone is a tennis coached who has worked with champions like Pete Sampras, Tim Henman, Rodger Federer and Sloane Stevens. He is also the author of the book, “Coaching for Life” and works as an analyst with the Tennis Channel. Follow him on Twitter @Paul_AnnaconeCheck out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Coaching-Life-Guide-Playing-Thinking/dp/1633843823Greg Cosell is a Senior Producer for NFL Films where he was worked for 38 years and is also the Executive Producer and Analyst for ESPN’s NFL Matchup. Widely regarded by NFL insiders as one of the most knowledgeable and trusted football analystsFollow him on Twitter @Gregcosell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 8/14/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts talk with the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Hudl on how data and analytics has changed the way players are recruited across the country as well as how the company is using its technology to help coaches during games. Have you ever wondered what company is in the forefront of tracking analytics from sports athletes all over the country? Next hosts Cade Massey and Adi Wyner talk with Cornell professor Steven Strogatz on his latest book before discussing the latest in the playoff races across major league baseball and the analytical storylines they are both following across College and NFL football.Guests:Steven Strogatz is an applied mathematician who works in the areas of nonlinear dynamics and complex systems, often on topics inspired by the curiosities of everyday life. He loves finding math in places where you’d least expect it—and then using it to illuminate life’s mysteries, big and small. Steven is also a Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell UniversityFollow him on Twitter @StevenStrogatzCheck out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Powers-Calculus-Reveals-Universe/dp/1328879984John Wirtz is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Hudl. The mobile video software provides tools for coaches and athletes to review game footage and improve team play. Hudl has changed the way players are recruited to play college sports across the country. Also the software facilitates the sharing of highlight reels with sports fans and recruitment scouts.Follow him on Twitter @JmwirtzVisit Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 8/7/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball host Cade Massey flies solo. He kicks off the show talking about his favorite college football teams and his projections for the upcoming season. Next he brings on an expert in the limits of human endurance. How do you measure high intensity events and what is your endurance ceiling? Plus find out how we can grow soccer in the US and what analytics they're using to enhance in game experience.Guests:Herman Pontzer is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University. He is also an Associate Research Professor of Global Health at the Duke Global Health Institute. Through lab and field research, he investigates the physiology of humans and apes to understand how ecology, lifestyle, diet, and evolutionary history affect metabolism and health.Follow him on Twitter @HermanPontzerBill Connelly is a College Football Writer for ESPN. He is also the Author of Study Hall and The 50 Best* College Football Teams of All Time.Follow him on Twitter for all things College Football analytics at @ESPN_BillCChris Alexopoulos is the lead Soccer Producer for ESPN. Chris worked on every World Cup from 1994 to 2012.Follow him on Twitter @ChrisZop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 7/31/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball, as the baseball season gets down to the wire hosts Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner discuss what teams they think will make it to the 2019 World Series. Then, how can you measure an athletes recovery rate and what external factors impact performance? Our hosts talk to the CEO of WHOOP about their next generation wearable technology. Plus an in depth look at NFL play analytics. You'll find out how to measure the opposing teams offensive tactics and enhance a player's on field experience.Guests:Will Ahmed - Founder and CEO of WHOOP, which has developed next generation wearable technology for optimizing human performance. WHOOP works with professional athletes across every sports league, college athletes across every conference, Olympians and the U.S. military. WHOOP is also the official recovery wearable of the NFL Players Association. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @willahmedCheck out WHOOP: https://www.whoop.com/Paul Posluszny - Former Pro Bowl linebacker who played 11 seasons in the NFL. He played college football for Penn State University, where earned consensus All-American honors twice, and was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars for seven seasons before retiring as the franchises all time tackles leader in 2018.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 7/24/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball, as the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline approaches teams will begin to become buyers or sellers. Tune in to hear what the data says about the worth of a few months of a rental player vs a handful of lesser known prospects. Then Hosts Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Adi Wyner and Shane Jensen dive into this weekend’s British Open and discuss what you should be watching as NFL training camps open. Plus find out what rule changes the Atlantic League is undergoing and hear about the tech they're using including robot umpires!Guests:Ron Yurko - PhD student in the Department of Statistics & Data Science at Carnegie Mellon University. His research there mainly focuses on developing statistical methodology oriented towards applications in genetics and genomics. He also publishes research on statistics in sports, and has developed multiple R packages to enable easy access of publicly available data.Follow him on Twitter: @Stat_RonCheck out his research here: http://www.stat.cmu.edu/~ryurko/Rick White - President of the Atlantic League, which this year is undergoing some massive rule changes and really altering the way the game is played. Prior to his time as President, Rick worked as an executive for MLB as well as with companies including Nike. The league started 1998 and prides itself on being the most innovative league in professional baseball, offering the highest level of minor league baseball playing skills, and being a player gateway to Major League Baseball.More information on their website: http://www.atlanticleague.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 7/17/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball, our hosts take an analytical look at what was one of the best tennis matches ever played in the men’s singles championship between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Then hosts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen and Adi Wyner preview 2019’s last golf Major in this weekend’s British Open. Tune in for all that as well as a look how your favorite MLB team stacks up as baseball’s second half is now in full swing and what data driven stories you should be following as NFL training camps are set to open.  Guests:Neil Greenberg - Staff writer with The Washington Post whose beat is sports analytics. His analysis and insight can be found on the Fancy Stats blog, where he covers all pro sports, as well as college football and basketball.Follow him on Twitter: @ngreenbergWill Haskett - An experienced golf broadcaster, including work here at SiriusXM’s PGA Tour Radio. He is also the host of The Perfect Number Podcast. It is a show all about data, stats and technology in the world of golf.Follow him on Twitter: @willhaskett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 7/10/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball the hosts kick off the show discussing the US Women's World Cup victory against the Netherlands! Thenthe Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George shifted the balance of power in the NBA, tune in to hear what the data and analytics tell us about who will succeed and who will falter in the new look league. After that our hosts take a look at how the baseball has changed over time and the effects these changes have on pitchers. Plus the ins and outs of football scouting.Guests:Dr. Meredith Wills - A sports data scientist, having transitioned from a previous career in astrophysics. In addition to independent research, she is a Sports Data Product Specialist for SportsMEDIA Technology. Follow her on Twitter: @Bbl_AstrophyscsDan Hatman - Has worked in player personnel and scouting roles for the Giants, Jets and Eagles and he is currently the Director of Scouting Development at The Scouting Academy. His focus is on the personal and professional development of the next generation of evaluators and enhance the evaluation community.Follow him on Twitter: @Dan_Hatman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 7/3/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball, Cirque du Soleil has been lauded for its sports science program for the incredible athletes in the organization. Tune in to hear from the man behind that program as hosts Cade Massey and Eric Bradlow dive into the importance of training and developing talent within your franchise. With NBA free agency now open hear the latest developments and how they will impact the upcoming season. Plus a look at the world of Major League Baseball ahead of next week’s All Star Break and the Women's World Cup!Guests:Ted Knutson - Ted is the owner and founder of StatsBomb and StatsBomb Services. His company is at the forefront of the data and analytics revolution in Soccer, and also has a unique expertise in set piece design and execution. Prior to StatsBomb, Ted was Head of Player Analytics at Brentford and Midtjylland football clubs.Follow him on Twitter: @mixedknutsCheck out StatsBomb: https://statsbomb.com/Andrew Walker - The Senior Head Therapist at Cirque Du Soleil where he works to improve high performance pathways for over 250 artists. Previously he worked with high level Rugby teams and was also the 1st Team Physiotherapist for the Premier League’s West Ham United.Follow Cirque Du Soleil on Twitter: @Cirque Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 6/26/19The Raptors were the first team ever to win an NBA Championship without a lottery draft pick on their roster. Tune in for an analytical look at recent NBA drafts, how the data suggests that teams are actually getting worse at drafting players and why this may happening. Hosts Adi Wyner and Shane Jensen will also breakdown this week’s news across the world of sports and hear from former MLB Pitching Coach Rick Peterson for his take on the latest happenings in Major League Baseball.Guests:Rick Peterson - former Major League Pitching Coach for the Mets, A’s, Brewers and the Orioles. He is now a sought-after motivational speaker and is author of Crunch Time: How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most.Check out his website: https://www.rickpetersoncoaching.com/Follow him on Twitter: @RickPetersonCTIan Levy - Senior NBA Editor for FanSided and The Step Back. He has previously written for FiveThirtyEight, VICE Sports, Sporting News, and The Cauldron at Sports Illustrated.Follow Ian on Twitter: @HickoryHigh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 6/19/19Hosts Adi Wyner and Shane Jensen fly solo in this episode of Wharton Moneyball! Hear them get into the Stanley Cup, win probability in MLB, the NBA Finals and much more. Then they talk to the director of football and research at Sports Info Solutions about why we're seeing more passing in football and how analytics can ultimately save the game from dying out. Plus returning guest Neil Paine of FiveThirtyEight comes on to go through the headlines from the NBA Finals to baseball. Statisticians are the new cool kids on the block in this episode.Guests:Matt Manocherian - Director of Football and Research at Sports Info Solutions. He is also an Adjunct Professor at NYU and a former Scout for the Saints and Browns. You can hear Matt on his Podcast with Aaron Schatz, the “Off The Charts Football Podcast.”Podcast: https://offthechartsfootball.libsyn.com/Twitter: @mattmanoNeil Paine - Senior sportswriter for FiveThirtyEight. He previously wrote for ESPN Insider, The New York Times and Sports-Reference.com and consulted for the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.Twitter: @Neil_PaineArticles: https://fivethirtyeight.com/contributors/neil-paine/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 6/12/19Full house in this episode of Wharton Moneyball! At the top of the show our hosts get into the biggest sports news of the week, the NBA finals, Durant's injury and the Warriors victory in Toronto. Then former NFL Offensive Lineman turned MIT PHD in Mathematics, John Urschel, joins the show to talk about how he used his intelligence to help him excel on and off the field as well as his brand new book, “Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football.” Plus learn how TrackMan data in the MLB is useful in player development. Guests:John Urschel - Former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens and a PhD candidate at MIT. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mathematics from Penn State, and in 2013, he won the Sullivan Award, given to “the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States,” and the Campbell Trophy, awarded to the country’s top scholar-athlete in college football. He is also the Author of the new book, “Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football.”Follow him on Twitter: @JohnCUrschelCheck out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Matter-Life-Math-Football/dp/0735224862John Olshan - General Manager of TrackMan, a technology used by all 30 MLB teams today.Follow TrackMan on Twitter: @TrackManBB Visit TrackMan Sites: https://trackmangolf.com/what-we-track https://baseball.trackman.com/Zach Day - Former Major League Pitcher and he is now the Manager of Insights and Player Development at TrackMan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig O'Shannessy joins the show again to talk all things tennis analytics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 6/5/19Cade Massey and Shane Jensen fly solo at the top of the show and manage to sneak in some football, Canadian football to be exact! Then the NBA Finals are locked at one game apiece after the Warriors took game two. Tune in for an analytical look at what is now a pivotal game three and the potential impact of welcoming Kevin Durant back into the fold.  Plus two guest segments on horse betting and MLB's switch to data driven baseball. What are the effects of the 'MVP Machine?' Find out in this episode of Wharton Moneyball.Guests:Etan Green - Assistant Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on judgment and decision making among experts, including professional athletes and referees in sports.Follow his research here: https://oid.wharton.upenn.edu/profile/etangr/Ben Lindbergh – Co-Author of The MVP Machine: How Baseball's New Nonconformists Are Using Data to Build Better Players with Travis Sawchik. Fifteen years after Michael Lewis brought the Oakland Athletics' groundbreaking team-building strategies to light, every front office takes a data-driven approach to evaluating players, and the league's smarter teams no longer have a huge advantage in valuing past performance.The book charts the future of a sport and offers a lesson that goes beyond baseball: Success stems not from focusing on finished products, but from making the most of untapped potential.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/MVP-Machine-Baseballs-Nonconformists-Players/dp/1541698940Follow him on Twitter: @BenLindbergh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 5/29/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball we have our full cast of hosts and they talk to current Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer about strategy on the show! Plus they get into the benefits of being a generalist with author of the brand new book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Stay tuned for their weekly over unders at the end! Tune inGuests:David Epstein is author of the brand new book RANGE: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the New York Times best seller The Sports Gene. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica–covering everything from medical misdiagnosis to drug cartels–and before that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated.Check out his website: https://www.davidepstein.com/Follow him on Twitter: @DavidEpsteinJames Holzhauer is the current Jeopardy Champion who is all over the news. He has eclipsed $2 million in earnings in just 27 games. For reference it took Ken Jennings 74 games to win all of his $2.5 million. His correct response rate on the show is at 97% and when he is not on Jeopardy he is a professional sports better who resides in Las Vegas.Follow him on Twitter: @James_HolzhauerCheck out his progress on Jeopardy here: https://www.facebook.com/jeopardyjames/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 5/22/19 In this episode of Wharton Moneyball hosts Shane Jensen and Adi Wyner kick off the show alone and switch things up by discussing things that DID NOT catch their eye in sports. Then they get into MLB forecasting and the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Next they bring on Hockey Analyst for TSN and NHL Network Mike Kelly to talk about the Stanley Cup from evaluating coaches to analyzing goalies. Plus host Eric Bradlow crashes the show during the second hour and they talk to Craig O’Shannessy about the French Open and tennis news. Tune in!Guests:Mike Kelly is a Hockey Analyst for TSN and NHL Network. He also works with the data driven story telling platform The Point and he has a particular focus on hockey analytics.Follow him on Twitter: @MikeKellyNHLCraig O’Shannessy is widely recognized as the world leader in teaching and analyzing tennis strategy. Craig is the strategy analyst for the ATP Tour, Wimbledon, the Australian Open, Team Djokovic and The New York Times. He is also the founder of Brain Game Tennis.Follow him on Twitter: @BrainGameTennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00: This Week in Sports31:25: Brandel Chamblee of the Golf Channel on the PGA Championship54:30: Jay Jaffe of FanGraphs on all things MLB1:24:10: TWIS continued and Over/Unders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 5/8/19 In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts get into college basketball analytics with an expert in the space from the University of San Francisco Men’s Basketball team. Then get the latest on the MLB player stats with everything from intra-individual variation to effectiveness and player development. Plus don't miss the weekly over unders!Guests:Todd Golden is the head coach of the University of San Francisco Men’s Basketball Team.Follow him on Twitter: @CoachToddGoldenDan Auden spent three seasons in the player development departments of the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays before joining Driveline Baseball in 2017 as a sabermetric analyst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 5/1/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball hosts Adi Wyner and Shane Jensen carry the torch while Cade Massey and Eric Bradlow are away. They start the show with some Game of Thrones character death predictions and NHL playoffs. Then what’s the best way to bet on a horse race? Our hosts talk to returning guest and expert in the space of scouting young horses, Jeff Seder, about the Kentucky Derby. Plus with the NFL draft coming up which players will be top picks? Our hosts explore NFL player stats to figure out which ones teams should be looking at. Tune in!Guests:Jeff Seder - The Founder, Owner and President of EQB Inc. and is a longtime friend of the show. He has been in the world of horses for over 40 years and is a leading talent scout buyer for young unraced Thoroughbred racehorses.Follow him on Twitter: @phugleyMore about EQB here: https://www.eqb.com/ Neil Paine - A senior sportswriter for FiveThirtyEight. He previously wrote for ESPN Insider, The New York Times and Sports-Reference.com and consulted for the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.Follow him on Twitter: @Neil_PaineRead Neil's Articles here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/contributors/neil-paine/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 4/24/19Tune in to this week’s episode of Wharton Moneyball. Our hosts Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner get into the biggest sports news headlines from NFL draft picks and hockey to NBA playoff results. Then more NFL draft and successful coaching techniques with long time NFL Executive Michael Lombardi! Plus our hosts discuss predicting NFL performance, James Holzhauer’s Jeopardy run, and over/unders. Guests: Michael Lombardi is an NFL Insider for The Athletic. Since the mid-1980s, Michael has been an executive in the front offices of the 49ers, Browns, Eagles and Raiders. From 2014-16 he was an assistant to the coaching staff of the Patriots. He is also the host The GM Shuffle Podcast. Follow him on Twitter at @MLombardiNFLJosh Hermsmeyer - A writer for FiveThirtyEight and the Founder of AirYards.com where he works on all things football analytics. Follow him on Twitter at @FriscoJosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 4/17/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball host Adi Wyner flies solo and gets into the nitty gritty of analytics in MLB spring training. He travels down to Palm Beach Florida to interview two experts in the space about player valuation, strike zone changes, TrackMan data, and more. Then he gets into the big upsets of the week in sports from Tiger Woods winning the Masters to the Sixers victory. He brings on one half of Massey-Peabody analytics to talk about these upsets and sports betting. And don't miss the over under segment at the end!Guests:Sam Mondrey Cohen – Former Penn Student, Assistant General Manager, Baseball R&D at Washington NationalsFollow the Washington Nationals on Twitter: @NationalsMichael Fishman – Vice President and Assistant General Manager for the NY YankeesFollow the NY Yankees on Twitter: @YankeesRick Peterson, former Major League Pitching Coach for the Mets, A’s, Brewers and the Orioles. He is now a sought-after motivational speaker and is author of Crunch Time: How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most.Follow Rick Peterson on Twitter: @RickPetersonCT Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Time-Your-Best-Matters/dp/1626567697Rufus Peabody – Professional sports analyst and one half of Massey-Peabody Betting System Follow him on Twitter: @RufusPeabody Check out the Massey-Peabody Analytics here: https://massey-peabody.com/Dan Loney – Host of Knowledge@Wharton on SiriusXM @DanLoney21Follow him on Twitter: @DanLoney21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 4/11/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball we have a full studio! Hosts Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, Adi Wyner, and Eric Bradlow get into headlines from the NCAA Texas Tech vs UVA game to predicting which Game of Thrones character will die next. Then they talk advanced analytics in the NFL with a former 20 year NFL Executive. Plus NBA matchups and team season stats with someone who was part of the analytics revolution in basketball. And of course stay tuned for the over under segment at the end! All that and moreGuests:Joe Banner - Former 20 year NFL Executive. He was the President of the Philadelphia Eagles and later the CEO of the Cleveland Browns. He was also an ESPN analyst.Follow him on Twitter: @JoeBanner13Dean Oliver - Currently the Vice President of Data at TrueMedia Networks and was one of the pioneers of the advanced statistical revolution in basketball with his fundamental book, Basketball on Paper.  Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Basketball-Paper-Rules-Performance-Analysis/dp/1574886886 Follow him on Twitter: @DeanO_Lytics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 4/3/19 In this episode of Wharton Moneyball Eric Bradlow hosts the show with Shane Jensen and Adi Wyner. They get into some sports headlines from NCAA basketball news and the NFL draft to the hockey World Cup. Will the Cardinals put in for Josh Rosen and are the coaches at Duke University surrounding Zion Williamson with the best teammates to help him succeed? Then you'll learn how to measure endurance and human performance. Our guest started out as a Cambridge-trained physicist and long-distance runner on the Canadian national team, he'll teach us the science behind marathons. Plus a golf expert joins the show to talk about the upcoming Masters Tournament. He gets into the impact of players being more physically fit than in the past and why you need to factor in course terrain when ranking players. Guests:Alex Hutchinson - He writes Outside’s Sweat Science column, about the science of endurance and adventure. He started out as a Cambridge-trained physicist and long-distance runner on the Canadian national team. As a journalist, he earned awards for his work with Popular Mechanics, he has written for the New York Times and Runner’s World. And his latest book is ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.Follow him on Twitter @sweatscienceCheck out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/0062499866His Column: https://www.outsideonline.com/1745511/alex-hutchinson Mark Broadie - A Columbia Business School Professor and a pioneer of golf analyticsand statistics. He wrote the book, “Every Stroke Counts” and currently writesfor Golf.com.Follow him on Twitter @MarkBroadieCheck out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Shot-Counts-Revolutionary-Performance/dp/1592407501 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 3/27/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball hosts Adi Wyner, Shane Jensen, and Cade Massey take on the sports news of the week from hockey and MLB spring training to the NFL and Rob Gronkowski's retirement. Then they bring on Ben Reiter of Sports Illustrated to get into the Astro's Legacy, Mike Trout, MLB All Star Players, and opening day. Plus Ken Pomeroy joins the show to talk about the latest on March Madness. Guests:Ben Reiter - Senior writer for Sports Illustrated, which he joined in 2004 and where he has written over 25 cover stories. He is also the author of the book Astroball: The New Way To Win It All, which was released in paperback this week.Follow him on Twitter: @BenReiterCheck out the book: https://www.amazon.com/Astroball-New-Way-Win-All/dp/0525576649 Ken Pomeroy - The creator of a popular college basketball website and statistical archive, kenpom.com. His work on tempo-based basketball statistics is compared by many to the work of Bill James in baseball.Follow him on Twitter: @kenpomeroyCheck out his website: https://kenpom.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 3/19/19This is a special episode of Wharton Moneyball where host Cade Massey travels out to Boston to interview some of the top minds in sports analytics at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Find out more here: http://www.sloansportsconference.com/ Guests:00:00David Epstein – Science Writer & Investigative Reporter (David Epstein is author of the forthcoming book RANGE: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the New York Times best seller The Sports Gene. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica–covering everything from medical misdiagnosis to drug cartels–and before that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, where he wrote or co-wrote many of the magazine’s most high-profile pieces, including the 2009 revelation that Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez had used steroids.)14:20Maria Konnikova – Author, Journalist and PokerStars Team Pro (Maria Konnikova is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, The Confidence Game, winner of the 2016 Robert P. Balles Prize in Critical Thinking, and Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes, an Anthony and Agatha Award finalist.)27:30Anne Milgram – Profressor at NYU Law School (Milgram’s work centers on reforming the criminal justice system through smart data, analytics, and technology)  37:38Ted Knutson – Owner and Founder of StatsBomb (Ted is the owner and founder of StatsBomb and StatsBomb Services. His company is at the forefront of the data and analytics revolution in Soccer, and also has a unique expertise in set piece design and execution.)53:18John DiFiori – Director of Sports Medicine with the NBA (He works with the league on research initiatives and the development and implementation of policies related to player health and wellness. Together with the NBA, Jr. NBA and USA Basketball, he recently led the development of the first published guidelines for youth basketball participation. He serves as one of the three NBA members of the NBA/National Basketball Players Association Wearables Committee, as the Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board for the NBA and GE Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Collaboration, and on several other league committees related to player health and wellness.)1:12:22Maryann Turcke – COO of NFL (She oversees all facets of the operation including marketing, technology, NFL Films, NFL Network and NFL Digital Content and Operations. She also oversees the corporate functions including Human Resources, Public Relations, and Government Relations. Prior to her promotion to (COO) she was the President of the NFL Network.)1:26:09Mina Kimes (from 2018) – Sports Journalist and ESPN personality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 3/13/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball the whole crew kicks off the show getting into NFL Draft, especially the news about the Giants trading Odell Beckham to the Browns! Then, the NFL hosted it's first Big Data Bowl where students from universities all over the country competed to find new, innovative ways to play the game of football. A Penn team consisting of _____ made it to the finals with a project on receiver routes and optimizing yardage. Two of them join the show to discuss their research. Plus the author of "Big Data Baseball" joins the show to discuss the development of sports science and player stats in MLB. All that and moreGuests:Andrew Castle (Statistics) and Jake Flancer (Statistics & Decision Processes) - They are both sophomores studying Statistics at the Wharton School. They were part of a team from the Wharton Sports Research Group which was named one of four college-level finalists in the NFL’s first Big Data Bowl, and they presented their findings at the NFL Combine just two weeks ago. Their research can be found here: https://operations.nfl.com/media/3669/big-data-bowl-penn.pdf Travis Sawchik – He’s an MLB reporter for FiveThirtyEight. He is the Author of Big Data Baseball and the Co-author of The MVP Machine which is set to be released in June. His writing can be found here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/contributors/travis-sawchik/Follow him on Twitter: @Travis_Sawchik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 3/6/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball Eric Bradlow switches things up and co-hosts the show with Co-President of D&H Distributing and returning guest Daniel Schwab! They jump right into the MLB news about the pros and cons of Bryce Harper's Contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Then they bring on NBC Sports expert on the NBA, Tom Haberstroh, to to talk about LeBron James, the Lakers, the NBA Playoffs, and March Madness! Plus more MLB and some sports betting with Neil Greenberg of the Washington Post. Check it outGuests:Tom Haberstroh is the NBC Sports National NBA Insider and the host of the Habershow podcast. He is an expert in NBA analytics, sports science, player health.Follow him on twitter @tomhaberstroh Neil Greenberg is a staff writer with The Washington Post whose beat is sports analytics. His analysis and insight can be found on the Fancy Stats blog, where he covers all pro sports, as well as college football and basketball. Follow him on twitter @ngreenberg Check out his stories here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/neil-greenberg/?utm_term=.6c0bb442b3d0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode from 2/27/19This episode of Wharton Moneyball covers everything from sports injuries to golf coverage and analytics. First our hosts explore the headlines talking tennis rankings and the Raptors vs Celtics game. Then they talk to an established doctor in the realm of sports medicine about training to prevent injury. Plus they get into golf, Tiger Woods, and player stats with a golf writer and editor at Sports Illustrated.Guests: Dr. Lyle Cain specializes in arthroscopy and treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as open and arthroscopic treatment of knee, shoulder and elbow injuries. He works at the famed Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center and is also the Team Physician for the University of Alabama and other universities.Follow him on Twitter: @drlylecainDaniel Rapaport is a Golf Writer and Editor at Sports Illustrated. He oversaw the launch of SI.com's golf vertical and is in charge of SI.com's golf content, including shaping tournament coverage plans, editing stories and more. Follow him on Twitter: @Daniel_Rapaport  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 2/20/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball hosts Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner take on a whole hour of baseball covering contracts and player stats. Plus they bring on a former major league pitcher to talk about the interaction of stats in game. Then they welcome NFL Films FIRST analytics expert, Cynthia Frelund. Her knowledge of football mixed with her analytics and coding backgrounds make her a force to be reckoned with. She gets into the correlation between offensive tackles and waste benders as well as many other innovations regarding motion tracking data.Guests:Tim Cooney - Currently an MBA student at Wharton. He previously played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals selected him in the third round of the 2012 amateur draft after attending Wake Forest University and playing college baseball for the Demon Deacons.Follow him on Twitter @T_CoonsCynthia Frelund - She is NFL Media's first analytics expert, and can be seen across a variety of NFL Media shows and platforms, including NFL Fantasy Live, NFL Now and every Sunday during the season on NFL GameDay Morning at 9:00 AM ET. Additionally, she hosts the Game Theory and Money Podcast.Follow her on Twitter @cfrelund  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 2/13/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball all of our hosts are in the studio and kick off the show talking NBA trade, the 76ers vs Celtics game, and e-sports. Then they bring on Neil Paine of FiveThirtyEight to talk basketball as well as Lindsey Vonn becoming the greatest American skier! Plus we have a special guest on the program, Shane Battier of the Miami Heat! He gets into the intersection of analytics and culture in the NBA. He also talks about his time as a player and an analyst working with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant! Last, but not least, our hosts reflect on their past 'Over/ Under' bets to see who came out on top and who needs to hit the numbers again. Tune in!Guests:Neil Paine - A longtime friend of the show as well as a Senior Writer and General Editor at FiveThirtyEight. He covers a wide range of sports, with a focus on sabermetrics and statistical analysis.Follow him on Twitter @Neil_Paine Shane Battier - He is in his second season as Vice President of Basketball Development & Analytics with the Miami Heat. His responsibilities involve the development of analytics to evaluate all talent, including college, free agents and current Miami players. He played three seasons with the HEAT and helped bring the franchise back-to-back NBA championships. In all, he played 13 seasons in the NBA as well as four seasons at Duke, where he was named National Player of the Year.Follow him on Twitter @ShaneBattier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 2/6/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball we have a full house, hosts Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, Adi Wyner, and Eric Bradlow dive right into Super Bowl 53. They discuss good plays, quarterback tactics and much more. Then they switch from NFL to College Football to talk about recruiting season and what it entails. Plus they look at soccer analytics, innovations, and team data with an expert in the space. Tune in!Guests:Bud Elliott - National Recruiting Director & Editor for SBNation.com. He holds degrees from Alabama and Florida State, both of which have fan bases that are obsessed with recruiting. Follow Bud on Twitter @BudElliot3Dan Altman - Founder of North Yard Analytics, a consultancy focused on soccer. He works with clubs in the English Premier League, Major League Soccer, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and other competitions around the world. He is also an adjunct associate professor of economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business, where he co-teaches a seminar on sports analytics in practice. Follow his work on Twitter @nyasports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview from 1/31/19An exclusive interview with Eric Winston, President of the NFL Players Association. He spent his playing days at Tackle with the Texans, Chiefs, Cardinals and most recently the Bengals. He is also currently a Wharton Executive MBA candidate. Follow him on Twitter @ericwinston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 1/31/19In this special edition of Wharton Moneyball hosts Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Adi Wyner broadcast from radio row at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta. They talk to all kinds of experts on the game about everything from wearable tech and in game analytics to strategy and training. Tune in!Guests:Eric Winston - President of the NFL Players Association, a position he was unanimously elected to for a third term in March of last year. He spent his playing days at Tackle with the Texans, Chiefs, Cardinals and most recently the Bengals. He is also currently a Wharton Executive MBA candidate.Follow him on Twitter @ericwinstonDamani Leech - Senior Vice President of Football Strategy and Business Development at the National Football League. He is responsible for developing strategic plans that position football for long-term growth in the U.S. and abroad and he serves as a liaison for Football Operations to other league Business Units. Follow him on Twitter @dleech9Bucky Brooks - An analyst for NFL Network and NFL.com where he has worked since 2009. He is a former second round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills and after his playing career he spent time in the Pro Personnel Departments for the Seahawks and Panthers. Follow him on Twitter @BuckyBrooksAlex Anthopoulos - Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Atlanta Braves. He was previously with the LA Dodgers organization and before that he was the Senior VP of Baseball Operations and General Manager with the Toronto Blue Jays.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 1/30/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts get prepped for the 2019 Super Bowl! They have on former NFL Fullback and Tight End Erik Lorig to discuss the team dynamics of a Super Bowl. Lorig played for the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "Defensive lines win Super Bowls. That position has the power to really affect an offensive play," according to Lorig. Then more football analytics with Aaron Schatz of FootballOutsiders.com. Plus some NBA playoffs, Australian Open, and golf. All that and more.Guests:Erik Lorig is a former NFL fullback and tight end where he played for the Buccaneers and Saints after converting from a defensive lineman where he played at Stanford. Erik is currently a fulltime MBA student here at Wharton where he is focusing his studies on Business Analytics and EntrepreneurshipFollow him on Twitter @erikalexander41Aaron Schatz launched the football analytics website FootballOutsiders.com in July 2003. He remains editor-in-chief and head statistician for the website as well as the book series “Football Outsiders Almanac”. He also writes for ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine and appears weekly during the season on the Off The Charts podcast. Follow him on Twitter @FO_ASchatz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 1/23/19This week on Wharton Moneyball, we have our whole team, Cade, Shane, Adi, and Eric talking about the MLB Hall of Fame. What will be the outcome for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens? Then they switch to the NFL to talk pass vs runs stats, scoring, and play calling logic with the co-founder of Edj Analytics. Plus they get into wearable tech and innovation in the space of motion tracking data. All that and moreGuests:Frank Frigo - Co-Founder of Edj Analytics. Edj Analytics. He has consulted with several NFL and NCAA Division 1 football programs and his work in sports analytics has been prominently featured in Esquire, Foxsports, ESPN, The New York Times and Showtime’s “Inside the NFL"Follow him on Twitter @edjanalyticsSteve Gera - CEO at Gains Group, where he works to leverage data for long term value. He is also the former Head of Innovation at the Cleveland Browns and was brought in by the Chargers to “do Moneyball” in the mid-2000s. Check out his website: http://www.stevegera.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show fro 1/16/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts take at what teams are primed to go to the super bowl. Then the latest in soccer analytics with the head of the Football Observatory at the International Center for Sports Studies. Plus Former NFL Receiver and game analyst for NBC’s Sunday Night Football, Chris Collinsworth, joins us for a season update! All that and moreGuest:Raffaele Poli - The head of the Football Observatory at the International Center for Sports Studies. The Observatory is an international academic research group, specialized in the statistical analysis of the sport. He also holds a PhD in Human Science. Follow the Football Observatory on Twitter @CIES_FootballCris Collinsworth - The game analyst for NBC’s Sunday Night Football where he has called games alongside Al Michaels for ten years. He’s been a part of four Super Bowls, calling three, including last year’s, and playing in one. Chris is also the majority owner of the great Pro Football Focus.Follow him on Twitter @CollinsworthPFF  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 1/9/19In this episode of Wharton Moneyball hosts Cade Massey, Adi Wyner, and Eric Bradlow get into the college football playoff national championship and predictive analytics. Then, we all want to know which NFL teams are on their way to the Super Bowl. Our hosts talk home field advantage and other useful measures to decide who will come out of the playoffs victorious. Plus Josh Hermsmeyer, writer for FiveThirtyEight and the founder of AirYards.com, joins the show to add to our football analytics conversation. All that and more on this weeks show! Tune inGuest:Josh Hermsmeyer - A writer for FiveThirtyEight and the Founder of AirYards.com where he works on all things football analytics.Follow him on Twitter at @FriscoJosh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode from 1/2/19Happy New Year and welcome back to Wharton Moneyball! Hosts Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner kick off the year with a big name guest, Atlanta Hawk's Guard Jeremy Lin! They get into training regimens, analytics in basketball, hot hand and much more. Plus they talk to fellow host and 1 half of Massey-Peabody, Cade Massey, about the 2018-2019 CFB Season. That and much more. Tune in!Guest:Jeremy Lin - Atlanta Hawks Guard. Jeremy played at Harvard before moving to the NBA where he has played nine seasons with teams including the Knicks, Lakers, Nets and more before joining Atlanta this offseasonFollow him on Twitter @JLin7Check out his vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5e_P_-3tY1nDPhXoSX-jGw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 12/19/18In this episode, the final show of 2018, hosts Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner start off the show talking about who deserves to be in the MLB Hall of Fame and who is a fringe player. Could Babe Ruth play in today's game? Then, what's new in NFL analytics? An expert on the subject joins our hosts to talk about how uses large datasets to learn about human behavior. Plus a look at coahcing development, E-Sports, and our Moneyball Matchups. Tune in!Guests:Ben Baldwin - An economist by trade as he uses large datasets to try to learn about human behavior. Ben joined The Athletic after previously covering the Seahawks for Field Gulls.Follow him on Twitter @benbbaldwinRob Ash - Championship Analytics Director of Coaching Development. I company works to integrate world-class analytics with a coach’s insight to take the guesswork out of in-game decision making and is working with teams in the NFL, Big Ten, SEC, Pac-12, ACC and more. Coach Ash is responsible for creating CAI’s football strategy curriculum and for working directly with CAI client head coaches to improve our clients’ in-game football strategy performance.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 12/12/18In this episode of Wharton Moneyball we have our full roster of hosts covering sports headlines from the miracle of Miami to college basketball. Then an expert on soccer analytics at Seattle Sounders FC. Plus Former NFL Fullback and Tight End for the Buccaneers and the Saints Erik Lorig! Tune in Guests:Ravi Ramineni is the Director of Soccer Analytics at Seattle Sounders FC. He is the architect of the analytics platform that helps the coaching staff make informed decisions about day-to-day activities like opposition scouting and training plans as well as helping identify players for potential signings from both within MLS and from the international market.Erik Lorig is a former NFL fullback and tight end where he played for the Buccaneers and Saints after converting from a defensive lineman where he played at Stanford. Erik is currently a fulltime MBA student here at Wharton where he is focusing his studies on Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Show from 12/5/18In this episode of Wharton Moneyball hosts Shane Jensen and Eric Bradlow get into the nitty gritty of the NFL playoffs. Then college football playoffs. Will UCF fans ever be satisfied? Plus is there a Hot Hand effect in the NBA? We’ll have on the author of a paper titled “Surprised by the Gambler's and Hot Hand Fallacies? A Truth in the Law of Small Numbers.” All that and more!Guests:Bill Connelly is a writer for SB Nation host of “Podcast Ain’t Played Nobody” and Author of The 50 Best* College Football Teams of All Time. Follow Bill on Twitter @SBN_BillCJoshua Miller is an Assistant. Professor in the, Department of Economics at the University of Alicante. He is also the author of a paper entitled, “Surprised by the Gambler's and Hot Hand Fallacies? A Truth in the Law of Small Numbers.” Follow Joshua on Twitter @jben0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 11-28-18 In this episode of Wharton Moneyball the whole crew covers sports headlines, focusing on the teams they think will make the CFB conference championships. Then more college football with Seth Walder, an analytics writer at ESPN. Plus motion tracking in the NBA! Tune inGuests:Seth Walder - A Sports Analytics Writer at ESPN since 2017. Prior to joining ESPN, he worked as a reporter for the New York Daily News for six years, primarily covering the New York Jets and New York Giants. Follow him on Twitter @SethWalderRead his articles here: http://www.espn.com/search/results?q=seth%20walder#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=seth%20walder Luke Bornn - VP of Strategy and Analytics for the Sacramento Kings as well as a Professor ant Sain Francisco University. He was formerly Head of Analytics at AS Roma & a Professor at Harvard. Follow him on Twitter @LukeBornn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 11/21/18In this episode hosts Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner fly solo covering sports headlines. The get into NBA player stats and historic MLB teams.What players deserve recognition? Then more player stats across sports as they look at who should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Plus super bowl projections, tennis, and even golf! Who will win in the heated matchup of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. All that and more!Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball the whole crew is in the studio and they kick off the show with some NBA stats and trading. Then we get into all things baseketball with a well known journalist who is a senior NBA writer for ESPN/ FiveThirtyEight. Plus the future of the NFL, new rules and policies, trends in analytics, and team data. All that and more!Guest Info:Chris Herring - A Senior NBA writer for ESPN/FiveThirtyEight. He is also an Adjunct professor at Northwestern and an Ex-Knicks beat writer at The Wall Street Journal.Follow him on Twitter @Herring_NBARobert Mays - A staff-writer at The Ringer where you can find all his work as he covers the NFLFollow him on Twitter @robertmays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Wharton Moneyball Post Game Podcast Cade and Adi host,kicking off the show with midterm election's analytics. Then college football projections with sports analytics writer for the Washington Post. Plus sports betting w/ none other than Cade's partner in crime, Rufus Peabody of Massey-Peabody Analytics. All that and more!Guests:Neil Greenberg is a staff writer with The Washington Post whose beat is sports analytics. His analysis and insight can be found on the Fancy Stats blog, where he covers all pro sports, as well as college football and basketball. He is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and hosts “Crashing the Net” on 106.7 WFAN in Washington, D.C.Follow on Twitter @ngreenberg Michael Salfino is a sports analyst for The Athletic Fantasy Football, The Wall Street Journal, and FiveThirtyEight.Follow on Twitter @MichaelSalfinoRufus Peabody is a professional sports bettor. He is also the other half of Massey Peabody Analytics and the Co-host of the Bet The Process pod. He is formerly an ESPN 'predictive analytics expert'.Follow on Twitter @RufusPeabody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 10-31-18 Happy Halloween! In this episode of our show we humor host Shane Jensen, long time Boston fan, by talking about the Red Sox victory in the World Series. Then we discuss midterm election analytics with voting day swiftly approaching. Plus an interview with Director of Data and Analytics at the National Football League Michael Lopez about the changing landscape of the sport. All that and more on this spooky edition of Wharton Moneyball.Guest:Michael Lopez is the Director of Data and Analytics at the National Football League, and holds an adjunct role as a statistics professor at Skidmore College. His research spans causal inference – with a specific focus on causal inference methods for multiple exposures or multiple exposure doses – and the application of statistics to sports.Follow him on Twitter @StatsbyLopez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 10/24/18In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts get right into the NFL Playoffs, the Eagles crushing defeat against the Panthers, and the World Series. Then they talk hockey projections, college football, and the start of the NBA Season. Plus they give their weekly bets on which NFL teams are likely to win their divisions. All that and moreGuests:Rick Peterson is a former Major League Pitching Coach for the Mets, A’s, Brewers and the Orioles. He is now a sought-after motivational speaker and is author of Crunch Time: How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most.Follow him on Twitter @RickPetersonCTNeil Paine is a longtime friend of the show as well as a Senior Writer and General Editor at FiveThirtyEight. He covers a wide range of sports, with a focus on sabermetrics and statistical analysis.Follow him on Twitter @Neil_Paine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 10/17/18The hosts star off the show talking baseball and the benefits of home field advantage in the playoffs. Then they get into recent NFL stats from Tom Brady's passing numbers to Wentz and his performance this year compared to last. Plus the start of the NBA season. Who will match up against the Warriors? And what are the effects of Demarcus Cousins signing with GSW? All that and moreGuests:Chase Stuart is the owner of Football Perspective and the Chief Evangelist at Pro-Football-Reference.com. He is also a staffer with FootballGuys.com, a freelance writer at FiveThirtyEightFollow him on Twitter @FBGChase.Ian Levy is a Senior NBA Editor for FanSided and The Step Back. He has previously written for FiveThirtyEight, VICE Sports, Sporting News, and The Cauldron at Sports Illustrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show from 10/10/18Hosts Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner kick off the show discussing the crushing loss of the Yankees to the Red Sox. Then they get into the MLB postseason, who will likely advance to The World Series? Plus a look at the NFL and College Football. What teams should you be paying attention to and who should you be betting on? Our hosts will answer those questions and more. Tune in!Guests:Josh Hermsmeyer – Writer for FiveThirtyEight and the Founder of AirYards.com where he works on all things football analyticsFollow him on Twitter @FriscoJoshRob Neyer – Longtime baseball writer and pioneer in the analytics community. He is currently the commissioner of the West Coast League and his seventh book, Power Ball: Anatomy of a Modern Baseball Game was released yesterdayFollow him on Twitter @robneyer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.