Best Fanalytics Podcasts (2025)

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-May-16: Friday Full Edition w Todd Zola 2:15:13

2d ago2:15:13

2:15:13

Show No. 17 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a guest expert interview, our weekly player news update, and HQ commentary...First, PD talks with Todd Zola, of Mastersball, ESPN, Rotowire and SiriusXM (2:55), discussing his process for creating RoS projections and weekly top-player lists... Then, Ray Murphy has our player news review... In the AL Ne…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-May-9: Friday Full Edition w Doug Dennis 2:15:09

9d ago2:15:09

2:15:09

Show No. 16 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a guest expert interview, our weekly player news update, and HQ commentary... First, PD talks with BaseballHQ Bullpens analyst Doug Dennis (2:20), discussing his recent column about the saves leaderboard, and the saves leaders whose skills match their saves totals·or don't... Then, Ray Murphy has playe…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Apr-25: Friday Full Edition w Mike Gianella 1:39:40

23d ago1:39:40

1:39:40

Show No. 15 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a guest expert interview, our weekly player news update, and HQ commentaries...First, in Part 1 of our two-part feature interview with Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus (2:45), PD and Mike discuss putting our drafts into the rearview mirror, why Mike loves April·and hates it, and the perils of overa…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Apr-18: Friday Full Edition w Frank Stampfl 1:47:11

30d ago1:47:11

1:47:11

Show No. 14 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a guest expert interview, our weekly player news update, and HQ commentary...First, PD talks with Frank Stampfl, of the CBS Fantasy Baseball Today podcast (2:45), discussing pitchers he and his colleagues talked about on their pod, including Shane Baz, Clay Holmes, Seth Lugo and Emmanuel Clasé, plus th…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Apr-11: Friday Full Edition w Jason Collette and Dr. Jim Ferretti 2:43:59

1M ago2:43:59

2:43:59

Show No. 13 is a Friday Really Full Edition featuring two guest expert interviews, our weekly player news update, and HQ commentaries...First (2:35), PD talks with guest expert Jason Collette, of Rotowire and the Sleeper and the Bust podcast, discussing the early pace of HRs, why Elly de la Cruz will have a lot fewer SBs this season, how he·s manag…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Apr-4: Friday Full Edition roundtable w Todd Zola and Ray Murphy 1:15:50

1M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

Show No. 12 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part Week One roundtable with Todd Zola of Mastersball, ESPN, Rotowire and SiriusXM, and Ray Murphy of BaseballHQ... In Part One (2:05), Ray, Todd and PD discuss Kristian Campbell, Nathan Eovaldi's "Maddux start," and the battle of the titans shaping up in the NL West... And in Part Two, the guys…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Mar-28: Friday Full Edition w Paul Sporer 1:56:39

2M ago1:56:39

1:56:39

Show No. 11 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a guest expert interview, our weekly player news update, and HQ commentary...First (2:20), PD talks with Paul Sporer, of Rotographs and the Sleeper and the Bust pod, discussing starting pitcher power rankings, including a surprisingly strong TOR rotation and a surprisingly not strong BAL group... Then,…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Mar-25: One-Tout Two-Part Tuesday Edition w Ryan Bloomfield 1:19:46

2M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Show No. 10 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season is a One-Tout Two-Part Tuesday Edition featuring an interview with Ryan Bloomfield of BaseballHQ.com... In Part 1 (2:05), PD and Ryan discuss his Speculator column about the Top-15 most valuable players·at the end of this season (Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal aren't on the list)... Then (53:45), PD tal…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Mar-21: Friday Full Edition w Doug Dennis 1:59:35

2M ago1:59:35

1:59:35

Show No. 9 of the 2025 season is a Friday Full Edition featuring a guest expert interview, our weekly player news update, and HQ commentaries...First, PD talks with Doug Dennis, BaseballHQ Bullpens analyst (2:10), discussing his strategy in the recent Tout Wars AL-only auction, plus bullpen opportunities for relievers you can get for a buck or less…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Mar-18: Two-Tout Tuesday Edition w Scott Pianowski and Jeff Barton 2:08:01

2M ago2:08:01

2:08:01

Show No. 8 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season is a Two-Tout Tuesday Edition featuring interviews with Scott Pianowski of Yahoo! Sports and Jeff Barton of Scoresheet Baseball... first (2:10), PD and Scott discuss how early to draft pitchers, breakout candidates, high-risk hitters to avoid, late infielders, and why Scott is leery about CHC OF Kyle T…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Mar-13: Friday News and Notes Edition (on Thursday) 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Show No. 7 is a Friday News and Notes Edition, on Thursday because of Tout Wars weekend travel... Ray Murphy has player news... In AL News (2:15), Ray looks at BOS 3B (for now) Alex Bregman, the TEX bullpen, and more...... And in NL News (20:20), Ray looks at NYM C Francisco Alvarez, ARI RHSP Corbin Burnes and more... And in our BaseballHQ commenta…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Mar-11: Two-Tout Tuesday Edition w James Anderson and Joe Orrico 1:48:12

2M ago1:48:12

1:48:12

Show No. 6 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season is a Two-Tout Tuesday Edition featuring an interview with James Anderson, prospects director at RotoWire (2:45)... first, PD and James discuss how he compiles his top-prospects lists, his views on weighing talent versus path to playing time, and his takes on more than 20 MLB-ready prospects for 2025, i…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Mar-7: Friday Full Edition w Ryan Williams and Mark Gannon 2:12:48

2M ago2:12:48

2:12:48

Show No. 5 is a Friday Full Edition featuring two expert interviews, our weekly player news update, and HQ commentary... In our first expert interview (3:40), PD talks with Ryan Williams, BHQ AL East analyst, discussing how he got into the game and how he gathers and analyzes news, plus some Boons and Banes from the AL East... Then, Ray Murphy has …

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Higher Education Fandom and the Latest Crisis 31:57

3M ago31:57

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00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast 00:28 The Crisis in Higher Education 01:25 Higher Education as a Fandom 03:47 Impact of Government Policies on Higher Ed 07:51 Foundations of University Fandom 10:58 Managerial Misalignment in Universities 12:02 Administrative Bloat vs. Core Fandom 13:49 Political Leanings and Fandom 17:34 International Stud…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Feb-25: Two-Tout Tuesday Edition w Ariel Cohen and Tim McLeod 1:41:06

3M ago1:41:06

1:41:06

Show No. 4 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season is a Two-Tout Tuesday Edition featuring an interview with Ariel Cohen, of the ATC projection/valuation systems, the Beat the Shift podcast and Rotoballers... first (1:40), PD and Ariel discuss precision in the projections game, converting projections into values, and some 2025 Boons and Banes ... Then …

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Feb-21: Friday Full Edition w Gene McCaffrey and Jeff Zimmerman 2:48:00

3M ago2:48:00

2:48:00

Show No. 3 is a Friday Full Edition featuring expert interviews with Gene McCaffrey, fantasy columnist at The Athletic, and Jeff Zimmerman from Rotographs, the Launch Angle pod and 'The Process' annual fantasy baseball manual... In our first interview (3:20), Gene and PD discuss his Wise Guy comments about players at every position, and his Boons a…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Feb-18: Two-Tout Tuesday Edition w Ron Shandler and Peter Kreutzer 1:50:10

3M ago1:50:10

1:50:10

Show No. 2 is a Two-Tout Tuesday Edition featuring an interview with Ron Shandler, the founder of BHQ.com and the BABS fantasy baseball system, and the author of the autobiography Fantasy Expert... first (1:40), PD and Ron discuss his fantasy baseball journey, the power of his BABS player-rating system, and some BABSian Boons and Banes... Then (32:…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2025-Feb-14: Roundtable Edition w Todd Zola and Ray Murphy 1:22:49

3M ago1:22:49

1:22:49

Show No. 1 is a Roundtable Edition featuring Todd Zola, from Mastersball, ESPN, Rotowire and SiriusXM and Ray Murphy of BaseballHQ... in Part 1 (1:40), the panel discusses park changes and rule changes in the game that might affect projections... and in Part 2 (32:15), the panel talks about spring training position battles, draft theory and practic…

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Diagnosing and Fixing the NBA All Star Weekend 26:24

3M ago26:24

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00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:07 Cultural Reflections on the Super Bowl 00:31 Introduction to the NBA All-Star Game 00:41 The Concept and Appeal of All-Star Games 01:30 History and Decline of All-Star Games 03:00 Major League Baseball: The Origin of All-Star Games 07:38 The NBA All-Star Game: A Look Back 12:55 The Decline in Viewership…

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Super Bowl 2025 and Future Fandom Insights 37:17

3M ago37:17

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00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:14 The Cultural Significance of the Super Bowl 01:45 Key Themes of the Super Bowl 03:46 The Impact of the Super Bowl on Football Teams 12:17 Gambling and the Super Bowl 20:07 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Evolution and Impact 25:38 Advertising at the Super Bowl 30:53 Concluding Thoughts on the Super Bowl and N…

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College Football Future Fandom and the CFP 16:46

4M ago16:46

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00:00 Introduction to the College Football Playoff 01:16 The Positives of the College Football Playoff 01:38 Viewership and Popularity Metrics 05:00 Challenges and Questions about the CFP 08:33 Impact on Regular Season and Conference Realignment 14:16 Long-Term Ramifications and Final Thoughts 16:21 Announcement and Conclusion more content at fanal…

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2025 Fandom Predictions 35:48

4M ago35:48

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00:00 Welcome to Fanalytics 2025 00:13 The Evolution of Fandom 01:24 Key Forces Shaping Fandom 03:27 Predictions for 2025 06:30 College Football Predictions 10:05 Pro and College Football Viewership 12:20 NBA's Struggles and Predictions 16:37 Women's College Basketball Insights 21:22 The Decline of Superhero Movies 25:07 Netflix and WWE Partnership…

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Top 10 Fandom Events: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Caitlin Clark, Lizzo, Ohtani, and Drag Queen Last Supper 31:12

5M ago31:12

31:12

00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast 00:19 Recap of Previous Episode 00:27 Top Fandom Events and People of 2024: Numbers 5 to 1 02:31 Political Endorsements and Fandom 05:21 Paris Olympics Controversy 08:18 World Series Viewership Analysis 12:47 Caitlin Clark's Impact on Women's Basketball 19:43 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: The Biggest Fandom Even…

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Top 10 Fandom Events of 2024 Part 1: Cultural Shifts, Movie Trends, and Viral Stars 23:13

5M ago23:13

23:13

00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:07 Top 10 Fandom Events of 2024: Introduction 01:16 Joe Rogan and Donald Trump: A Cultural Realignment 04:50 Deadpool and Wolverine: The Power of Established IP 08:11 NFL Quarterback Strategies: Cowboys vs. Steelers 12:25 Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: A Cultural Unifier 15:15 The Costco Guys: Viral Fame i…

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Tyson vs Paul: A Turning Point for Boxing? 18:53

6M ago18:53

18:53

00:00 Introduction to the Biggest Boxing Event of the Year 01:05 Boxing Legends: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul 03:02 The Marketing Genius of Jake Paul 04:53 Mike Tyson: From Bad Guy to Hero 06:10 Social Media Influence and Audience Reach 08:37 Challenges and Future of Boxing 15:56 The Spectacle vs. Legitimate Competition 17:36 Conclusion and Future Pred…

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MLB 2024 Fandom Recap: Local Strengths and National Weaknesses 24:42

6M ago24:42

24:42

00:00 Welcome to Fanalytics Podcast 00:04 Introduction to Today's Topic: Major League Baseball 00:21 Comparing MLB and WNBA Fandom 01:50 Strengths of Baseball: A Historical Perspective 03:02 Local Attendance: MLB's Stronghold 07:41 National Viewership: A Decline in Popularity 21:09 Financial Health of MLB 24:59 Conclusion and Future Outlook 26:26 U…

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BaseballHQ Radio2024-11-01: Special Roundtable Edition from FPAZ 1:10:38

7M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

LIVE from First Pitch Arizona, a Hallowe'en Special Roundtable Edition. Host Patrick Davitt is joined by BaseballHQ founder Ron Shandler, BaseballHQ.com co-GM Ray Murphy, BaseballHQ Radio Frequent Flyer commentator Alex Beckey, and regular HQ Radio guest Todd Zola. PD and the panel look back on the stories and players of the 2024 fantasy baseball s…

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The (Missed) Caitlin Clark Opportunity 35:27

7M ago35:27

35:27

00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:11 The WNBA: A Mixed Story 00:36 The Importance of the WNBA in 2024 01:21 Challenges and Media Coverage 02:33 Fandom and Financial Concerns 03:50 Key Questions About the WNBA 05:26 The Caitlin Clark Effect 06:12 Social Justice vs. Sports League 17:50 Media Attention and Marketing Challenges 19:05 Olympic S…

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MLB 2024 Review: Ohtani Judge Skenes and the White Sox 24:42

8M ago24:42

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00:00 Introduction to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:08 The Cultural Significance of Baseball 02:55 Current State of Major League Baseball 04:28 Key Players to Watch in 2024 04:58 Aaron Judge: The New York Yankee Star 08:20 Shohei Otani: The Japanese Unicorn 10:54 Paul Skenes: The Rising Star 14:25 Analyzing Media Attention and Trends 19:12 The Chicago …

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Sep-13: Friday Full Edition w Paul Sporer 2:09:14

8M ago2:09:14

2:09:14

Show No. 35 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Paul Sporer, from Rotographs, and the Sleeper and the Bust podcast... in Part 1 (2:35), Paul and PD discuss dropping Adley Rutschman, how the move to Sacramento will affect A's players' fantasy values, and more player observations from that real 2025 draft that started in Augu…

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NFL QB Salaries and Dominant College Football Brands 24:11

8M ago24:11

24:11

00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:00 College Football Highlights 03:06 The Big Ten and SEC Dominance 06:27 NFL Week One Highlights 07:40 The NFL Quarterback Market 15:10 Pittsburgh Steelers' Unique Strategy 20:37 Upcoming NFL and College Football Stories 24:08 Conclusion and Sign-Off Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - maki…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Sep-6: Friday Full Edition w Mike Gianella 2:10:26

8M ago2:10:26

2:10:26

Show No. 34 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Mike Gianella, from Baseball Prospectus... in Part 1 (2:40), Mike and PD discuss assessing 2024 player projections and the greatness of Aaron Judge... and in Part 2 (1:29:00), Mike tells PD about the 'mushy middle' of starting pitchers, FAAB bidding in experts' leagues and his…

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Trump Fans love Musk and Brady, Kamala Fans like Rapinoe and Markle 22:42

9M ago22:42

22:42

The Interplay of Politics and Sports: A Cultural Analysis | Fanalytics Podcast Join Mike Lewis, professor at Emory University, as he examines the intricate relationship between politics and sports in this Fanalytics podcast episode. Delve into the cultural segments of political ideologies and their impact on the 2024 election, exploring fandom data…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Aug-30: Friday Full Edition w Rob DiPietro 2:22:19

9M ago2:22:19

2:22:19

Show No. 34 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Rob DiPietro, from the Dead Pull Hitter Patreon and podcast, and the Launch Angle podcast... in Part 1 (2:40), Rob and PD discuss his many 2024 drafts, and how the 2025 early draft got going... and in Part 2 (1:31:05), Rob tells PD about how that 2025 draft has unrolled so far…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Aug-23: Friday Full Edition w Jeff Zimmerman 2:13:12

9M ago2:13:12

2:13:12

Show No. 33 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Jeff Zimmerman, from Rotographs, the Launch Angle podcast, and The Process fantasy baseball manual... in Part 1 (2:40), Jeff and PD discuss his background in baseball research and his yearly fantasy manual The Process... and in Part 2 (1:12:35), Jeff tells PD about a Bizarro f…

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Olympics 2024 Recap: The Athletes and the Brands 26:02

9M ago26:02

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Analyzing the Paris 2024 Olympics: Success, Politics, and Future of Fandom In this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, Professor Mike Lewis from Emory University explores the impact and future of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Delving into the opening and closing ceremonies, viewership statistics, and memorable moments, Mike assesses whether the games wer…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Aug-16: Friday Full Edition w Fred Zinkie 2:11:44

9M ago2:11:44

2:11:44

Show No. 32 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Fred Zinkie, from Yahoo! Sports... in Part 1 (2:40), Fred and PD discuss which stats and metrics he uses in player valuation... and in Part 2 (1:18:40), Fred tells PD about evaluating two-start pitchers, trading for category help, and his Boons and Banes for the RoS... In the …

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NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Part 2 44:36

9M ago44:36

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NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Top and Bottom Teams Analyzed! Join Mike Lewis, a professor at Emory University, as he delves into the world of NFL fandoms in 2024 on the Fanalytics podcast. Discover where each NFL team stands in terms of fan engagement, attendance, social media following, and economic potential. Mike provides a detailed breakdown of tea…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Aug-9: Friday Full Edition w Doug Dennis 1:56:41

9M ago1:56:41

1:56:41

Show No. 31 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Doug Dennis, from bullpens columnist at BHQ.com... in Part 1 (2:30), Doug and PD discuss the poor performance of Doug's no-starters strategy in Tout-AL, the value of non-closer relievers, and some bits and pieces from the trade deadline... and in Part 2 (1:09:25), Doug tells P…

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NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Part 1 of 2 48:33

9M ago48:33

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Evaluating NFL Fandom: A Deep Dive into the Bottom Half of the Rankings In this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, Professor Mike Lewis from Emory University explores the intricate dynamics of NFL fandom. He discusses why assessing fan bases is crucial and outlines his analytical method. Using metrics like ticket prices, attendance, and social medi…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Aug-2: Friday Full Edition w Jason Collette 2:10:06

10M ago2:10:06

2:10:06

Show No. 30 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Jason Collette, from Rotowire, the Rotowire podcast and the Sleeper and the Bust podcast... in Part 1 (2:25), Jason and PD discuss how the Rays did at in deadline trades and non-closer relievers ... and in Part 2 (1:25:15), Jason tells PD about using players' Unrestricted Free…

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HQ Radio July 31, 2024: Special Trade Deadline Edition 1:56:21

10M ago1:56:21

1:56:21

Show No. 29 is a Special Trade Deadline Edition, featuring host Patrick Davitt discussing the Trade Deadline with Ray Murphy and BaseballHQ Scouting Director Chris Blessing... In Part 1 (1:15), Ray Murphy and PD discuss the major-league players who are moving to new teams... And in Part 2 (57:15), BaseballHQ Scouting Director Chris Blessing discuss…

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Political Fandom: Trump vs Harris 2024 27:48

10M ago27:48

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00:00 Introduction to Political Fandom 00:11 The Role of Narratives in Politics 00:33 Current Political Landscape: Trump vs. Harris 00:41 Understanding Political Fandom Metrics 03:06 Impact of Negative Advertising 05:21 Historical Context of Political Fandom 07:35 Fandom Trends Across Demographics 10:37 Gender and Political Fandom 13:24 Generationa…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Jul-26: Friday Full Edition w Derek Carty 2:03:22

10M ago2:03:22

2:03:22

Show No. 28 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Derek Carty, from The Bat and TheBatX projections systems and the EV Analytics website... in Part 1 (3:05), Derek and PD discuss projections theory, including prospect weighting, confidence levels through the season, and incorporating Statcast metrics... and in Part 2 (1:27:05…

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Hawk Tuah Fandom: A 2024 American Brand 22:21

10M ago22:21

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00:00 Introduction to Haley Welch and the Hock Tua Phenomenon 01:21 Media Coverage: Barstool Sports and Rolling Stone 08:04 The Cultural Significance of Haley Welch 08:39 Economic Impact and Brand Potential 13:26 Fandom Dynamics and Cultural Relevance 18:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - ma…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Jul-19: Friday Full Edition w Ariel Cohen 2:03:28

10M ago2:03:28

2:03:28

Show No. 27 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Ariel Cohen, from the ATC projection/valuation systems, the Beat the Shift podcast and Rotoballers... in Part 1 (3:45), Ariel and PD discuss the pros and cons of injured lists in fantasy leagues and other league, drafting top pitchers in 2025, and using ADPs in draft planning.…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Jul-16: Roundtable Edition w Todd Zola and Ray Murphy 57:23

10M ago57:23

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Show No. 26 is a Roundtable Edition featuring Todd Zola, from Mastersball, ESPN, Rotowire and SiriusXM, and Ray Murphy of BaseballHQ.com... in Part 1 (2:00), Todd, Ray and PD discuss the big stories so far in real and fantasy baseball, and our awards for the first part of the season: biggest disappointment, top fantasy rookie hitter and pitcher, fa…

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Olympics Future Fandom 48:49

10M ago48:49

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In this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, the focus is on examining the future of Olympic fandom, particularly in light of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The episode is divided into three parts: the foundational strength of Olympic fandom, an analysis of fandom using the WILD framework, and the impact of demographics, technology, and marketing …

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Jul-12: Friday Full Edition w Sara Sanchez 2:02:55

10M ago2:02:55

2:02:55

Show No. 25 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Sara Sanchez, a PTTomorrow analyst at BaseballHQ.com, co-host of the PitcherList.com podcast Fantasy Feud, and a contributor to the Cubs fan site Bleed Cubbie Blue... in Part 1 (2:35), Sara and PD discuss her start in fantasy baseball and the business, and managing shortfalls …

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RERUN: The NIL Marketplace with Drew Butler 37:31

10M ago37:31

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We are still taking a short break from our usual publishing schedule for new episodes this summer. But to keep you entertained, we've handpicked some of our best episodes for you to listen to during the break Icon Source EVP and former NFL punter Drew Butler joins the show to discuss empowering student-athletes with a platform to capitalize on thei…

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