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Welcome to the Evolution Sports Podcast! Each week, we’re going to highlight a different aspect of how sports and technology are evolving and ultimately how it impacts you, the sports fan. You can find us on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and on Facebook at Evolution Sports Podcast. Please subscribe, rate and review to help us get noticed by others like you!
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Part 2: NFL Pulse Check - NFC

Evolution SportsOct 03, 2019

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Part 2: NFL Pulse Check - NFC
Oct 03, 201935:58
Part 1: NFL Pulse Check - AFC
Oct 03, 201921:15
NFL Preseason & Luck's Stunning Retirement
Aug 28, 201930:20
Kawhi to the Clippers - Time for NBA Free Agency Recap
Jul 06, 201931:21
NBA Thoughts: Finals Recap & Anthony Davis/Lakers Trade Reaction
Jun 16, 201921:36
Importance of NBA Coaches
May 25, 201930:15
Draft Recap w/ Scouting Guru Bob Cowper
Apr 27, 201917:51
Tiger Woods at The Masters
Apr 24, 201922:30
Subscription Models & Sports
Apr 09, 201926:52
Steelers Turmoil w/ Kate Sanders
Apr 07, 201922:24
Struggles of Being a New York Sports Fan w/ Harrison Stein
Mar 30, 201942:07
Listener Topics - Unrivaled doc, MLB & NBA
Mar 17, 201928:20
Listener Topics - NFL Moves & AAF Viability
Mar 15, 201916:34
College Football Season Recap & Look Ahead w/ Steve Finn
Jan 12, 201935:59
NFL Playoffs w/ Steve Finn
Jan 12, 201931:49
Analytics Series: Guest Jimmy McCormick on Sixers/Hinkie
Dec 20, 201801:06:03
Pulse Check: NFL After 11 Weeks
Nov 22, 201843:36
Learnings: 2018 MLB Season
Nov 10, 201824:11
Analytics Series: Guest Matt Winkelman

Analytics Series: Guest Matt Winkelman

Volume 5 - In Part 1 of our Analytics Series, Dave Sanders (@DSanders877) and Drew Ferraro (@DrewFerraro88) chat with Matt Winkelman (@Matt_Winkelman) about how sports organizations have adopted analytics. In most discussions about analytics, you'll find that those with the most extreme points of view (pro and anti) often have the loudest opinions, but we set out to have a more nuanced conversation that bridges the gap between both sides. (1:30-2:32) Why are traditionally kept stats, such as batting average in baseball, more accepted than newer stats, like Wins Above Replacement? (2:33-4:51) Is the pattern matching used in developing "gut feelings" actually similar to what large analytical models are doing? (4:52-5:38) How the interpretation of data is just as important as how it's gathered. (5:39-6:17) Analytics in MLB, specifically how the Phillies have shifted their focus towards analytical thinking in recent years. (6:18-7:23) Difficulty in testing data models. (7:24-7:57) Have analytics influenced the types of players that the Phillies have drafted or targeted in free agency? (7:58-8:48) With one of the worst defenses in the majors in 2018, did a recent change towards heavily utilizing defensive shifts backfire? (8:49-10:09) Does job security play a role in the willingness to adopt a mindset backed by analytics that may be unconventional to most? Is this impacted by the length of time the organization has been gathering data and building models? Thanks again to Matt for joining us! If you'd like to read more of his work, head
over to
philliesminorthoughts.com for great information on the Phillies Minor League System. You can find us on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and Facebook at Facebook.com/EvolutionSportsPodcast. Please subscribe and leave us a review so we can continue to improve! Thank you.
Oct 28, 201811:21
Pulse Check: NFL Learnings After 3 Weeks - Part 2

Pulse Check: NFL Learnings After 3 Weeks - Part 2

Volume 4 - Dave (@dsanders877) and Andrew (@DrewFerraro88) finish discussing what they've learned through the first 3 weeks of the NFL season. Rookie QBs - Sam Darnold (1:46-5:28), Josh Rosen (5:29-6:22), Baker Mayfield and Browns 2018 expectations (6:23-8:34), Josh Allen (8:35-9:52), Ranking the rookie QBs (9:53-11:30), Should rookie QBs start from Day One? (11:31-13:35), Impact of college reps on QB development and readiness to play in the NFL (13:36-15:35), Twitter educating football fans [shoutouts to Matt Waldman, Dan Orlovsky, Evan Silva, Warren Sharp, Josh Hermsmeyer, Tony Romo, Pat McAfee #ForTheBrand (15:36-24:18), Continuing Andrew Luck conversation from Part 1 (24:19-25:29). If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, review and tell your friends! Follow the show on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and on Facebook at Evolution Sports Podcast.
Sep 29, 201826:25
Pulse Check: NFL Learnings After 3 Weeks - Part 1

Pulse Check: NFL Learnings After 3 Weeks - Part 1

Volume 3 - Dave (@dsanders877) and Andrew (@DrewFerraro88) discuss what they've learned through the first 3 weeks of the NFL season. What's impressed us? LA Rams (1:58-5:21), Pat Mahomes and Andy Reid (5:22-13:51), Ryan Fitzpatrick or should we say #Fitzmagic and should he keep the job over Winston? (13:52-21:33), the 3-0 Miami Dolphins (21:34-25:50). Who's disappointed? The Raiders and Jon Gruden (25:51-30:40), New England Patriots (30:41-38:13), Andrew Luck (38:14-43:46), Arizona Cardinals Coaching Staff (43:47-51:41). If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, review and tell your friends! Follow the show on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and on Facebook at Evolution Sports Podcast.
Sep 28, 201853:16
Technological Advances Impacting the Popularity of Sports

Technological Advances Impacting the Popularity of Sports

Volume 2 - Andrew and Dave discuss how technological advances have impacted the popularity of the NFL, NBA, MLB and college football. What impact is social media having? (0:40-7:12), NFL's stance on social media (7:13-8:40), Impact of fantasy sports (8:41-9:05), Social media can showcase the positive stories that often get overlooked (9:06-10:45), Rob Manfred's criticism of Mike Trout (10:46-12:37), MLB team accounts thriving on social (12:38-15:02), How has the death of the highlight show impacted national interest in baseball? (15:03-17:43), MLB struggles to generate national interest (17:44-19:23), Stats showcasing the impact of fantasy sports (19:24-22:06), Demographics of fans by sport (22:07-24:59). If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, review and tell your friends! Follow the show on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and on Facebook at Evolution Sports Podcast.
Aug 28, 201825:58
2nd Screen Experience

2nd Screen Experience

Volume 1 - Andrew and Dave discuss the impact of the 2nd screen experience. What is the 2nd screen? (0:20-3:18), Impact on the in-stadium experience (3:19-10:00), Impact on the at-home experience (10:01-16:39), How are brands capitalizing to create more tailored experiences (16:40-20:39), Evolution of content consumption towards more "snackable" bites of content through providing expectations on the time investment required (20:40-22:21). If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, rate, review and tell your friends! Follow the show on Twitter @EvoSportsPod and on Facebook at Evolution Sports Podcast.
Aug 27, 201827:33