The Wharton Moneyball Post Game Podcast

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.