Best Fanalytics Podcasts (2024)

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RERUN: Culture Wars & Fandom 46:33

2d ago46:33

46:33

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. In this podcast, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis discusses how culture wars impact fandoms in sports and entertainment. Lewis defines c…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Jun-14: Friday Full Edition w Jeff Zimmerman 2:28:39

6d ago2:28:39

2:28:39

Show No. 21 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 (2:30), Jeff and PD discuss the effects of rest days on hitters and applying pitch modeling to fantasy baseball... and in Part 2 (1:33:45), Jeff tells PD about hitte…

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RERUN: The Impact of Commercialization on Sports Fandom 47:44

9d ago47:44

47:44

We're taking a short break from uploading 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. Kicking things off is an episode about how commercialized sports experiences impact fandom. Welcome to another exciting episode of the Fanalytics Podcast, brought to you b…

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The Caitlin Clark Effect: A Deep Dive into Her Impact on the WNBA 13:08

9d ago13:08

13:08

In this Fanalytics Podcast episode, Mike Lewis explores the phenomenon known as the 'Caitlin Clark Effect.' Starting with Clark's impressive college career, her rise to fame in 2023, and her impact on women's sports, particularly the WNBA, this interlude episode discusses whether her stardom and influence can be sustained in the long term. Mike del…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Jun-7: Friday Full Edition w Todd Zola 2:27:13

13d ago2:27:13

2:27:13

Show No. 20 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Todd Zola, from Mastersball, ESPN, Rotowire and SiriusXM... in Part 1 (2:55), Todd and PD discuss the addition of Negro Leagues players to the official MLB stats, and a new draft to get those players and other alltime greats onto fantasy teams, plus a look at the early drop in…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-May-31: Friday Full Edition w Lenny Melnick 2:01:17

20d ago2:01:17

2:01:17

Show No. 19 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Lenny Melnick, from of Lennymelnickfantasysports.com... in Part 1 (2:40), Lenny and PD discuss the good old days of fantasy baseball, including the earliest experts' leagues ... and in Part 2 (1:19:50), Lenny tells PD about assessing player disappointments, including Andrew Be…

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Exploring Future Fandom 46:11

21d ago46:11

46:11

In this episode of Fanalytics, host Michael Lewis discusses the upcoming changes and direction for the show. He introduces new partnerships, the shift to using Substack for detailed content, and the focus on analyzing the future of fandom across different sports and cultural entities. Key topics include the impact of technology, demographics, and m…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-May-24: Friday Full Edition w Steve Gardner 2:19:35

27d ago2:19:35

2:19:35

Show No. 18 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Steve Gardner, Senior Fantasy Editor and baseball writer at USA Today ... in Part 1 (3:25), Steve tells PD about players in his experts' leagues, including Bo Bichette, Elly de la Cruz, Jackson Merrill, and Javier Assad ... and in Part 2 (1:41:05), Steve and PD discuss the new…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-May-17: Friday Full Edition w Ariel Cohen 2:45:26

1M ago2:45:26

2:45:26

Show No. 17 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 (2:55), Ariel and PD discuss pre-season and in-season strategies for managing SP injury risk, as well as player valuations ... and in Part 2 (1:52:45), Ariel and PD …

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-May-10: Friday Full Edition w Larry Schechter 2:28:08

1M ago2:28:08

2:28:08

Show No. 16 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Larry Schechter, from the author of 'The History of Fantasy Sports'... in Part 1 (2:25), Larry and PD discuss his leagues and injuries, the early days of fantasy sports ... and in Part 2 (1:29:30), Larry tells PD about the growth of fantasy sports, and the entrepreneurs who dr…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-May-3: Friday Full Edition w Todd Zola and Bill Francis 3:05:12

2M ago3:05:12

3:05:12

Show No. 15 is a Friday Full Edition featuring an expert interview (2:35) with Todd Zola, from Mastersball, ESPN, Rotowire and SiriusXM... Todd and PD talk about the relationship between flyball distance and HRs, about using the latest stats and probabilities, and about what's up with Kevin Gausman ... plus a new approach to Boons and Banes! ... La…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Apr-26: Friday Full Edition w Jason Collette 2:44:45

2M ago2:44:45

2:44:45

Show No. 14 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Jason Collette, from Rotowire and the Sleeper and the Bust podcast... in Part 1 (2:25), Jason and PD discuss the injuries rocking his fantasy teams, player news including Amed Rosario's fast start and Victor Scott's slow start ... and in Part 2 (1:44:05), Jason tells PD about …

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Apr-19: Friday Two-Tout Extra-Full Edition w Dr. Peter Chalmers and Dave Potts 2:20:57

2M ago2:20:57

2:20:57

Show No. 13 is a Friday Two-Tout Extra-Full Edition featuring an interview (2:50) with Dr. Peter Chalmers, professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Utah, an expert on baseball-related injuries to the elbow and shoulder, and a practicing surgeon ... Dr. Chalmers and PD discuss Tommy John surgery, the UCL, its connection to pitching mech…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Apr-12: Friday Full Edition w Jeff Erickson 2:11:41

2M ago2:11:41

2:11:41

Show No. 12 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Jeff Erickson, from Rotowire and SiriusXM fantasy sports... in Part 1 (2:35), Jeff and PD discuss managing through injuries, extreme strategies in drafts, and being OK with being outbid in FAAB ... and in Part 2 (1:22:30), Jeff tells PD about the usefulness of including coache…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Apr-5: Friday Full Edition w Joe Orrico 2:31:45

3M ago2:31:45

2:31:45

Show No. 11 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Joe Orrico, from sportsethos.com and the Fantasy MLB Today podcast... in Part 1 (3:00), Joe tells PD why he focuses on shallow leagues, and analyzes hitters including Esteury Ruiz, Jared Walsh, Michael Conforto, and early-season 1.000-OPSers ... and in Part 2 (1:39:05), Joe te…

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Final Four Storylines & Troubleshooting Minor League Football 51:43

3M ago51:43

51:43

This Fanalytics podcast episode features ho Mike Lewis and Doug Battle discussing their immersive experiences as fans following significant college basketball games, particularly focusing on Illinois' loss to Connecticut in the Elite Eight. They share moments of intense fandom, the emotional highs and lows that come with following a team closely, a…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Mar-29: Roundtable Edition w Ray Murphy and Todd Zola 1:37:07

3M ago1:37:07

1:37:07

Show No. 10 is a Roundtable Edition featuring interviews with Ray Murphy, from BaseballHQ.com, and Todd Zola, from Mastersball, ESPN, Rotowire and SiriusXM... in Part 1 (2:05), the panel talks about end-of-spring and Opening Day storylines, including changes in Shohei Ohtani's fantasy value, Jackson Holliday's demotion, JD Martinez's signing, and m…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Mar-26: Two-tout Tuesday Edition w Mike Gianella and Doug Dennis 1:44:33

3M ago1:44:33

1:44:33

Show No. 9 is a Two-tout Tuesday Edition featuring interviews with Mike Gianella, from Baseball Prospectus, and Doug Dennis, bullpens columnist at BHQ.com... In our first expert interview (2:10), Mike and PD discuss the no-starting pitcher strategy at Tout Wars-AL, his BP series on bid limits, touching on hitters like Josh Lowe, Josh Jung, and Este…

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March Madness and College Basketball Fandom 57:18

3M ago57:18

57:18

In this podcast episode, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis talks about the limited coverage of men's college basketball pre-March, its popularity spike during the NCAA tournament, and the fervent fandom it attracts as the premier event in sports. In this podcast episode, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis discusses lack of men's college basket…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Mar-22: Friday Full Edition w Paul Sporer 2:35:44

3M ago2:35:44

2:35:44

Show No. 8 is a Friday Full Edition featuring interviews with Paul Sporer, from Rotographs and the Sleeper and the Bust podcast ... in Part 1 (2:15), Paul and PD discuss fantasy pitcher breakouts, including George Kirby, Hunter Brown and Yu Darvish ... and in Part 2 (1:43:05), Paul tells PD about fantasy hitter breakouts, including Oneil Cruz, Anth…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Mar-19: Two-Tout Tuesday Edition w Nick Pollack and Ed DeCaria 1:38:40

3M ago1:38:40

1:38:40

Show No. 7 is a Two-Tout Tuesday Edition featuring interviews with Nick Pollack, from PitcherList.com, and Ed DeCaria, director of research at BaseballHQ.com... In our first expert interview (1:35), Nick and PD discuss some of the starting pitchers he's been talking about over at PitcherList.com, like Eury Perez of MIA, Anthony Desclafani of MIN an…

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The Impact of NIL on College Sports & Analyzing Political Fandom 1:00:33

3M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

This in-depth discussion covers a range of topics from the effects of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) changes on college sports to an analysis of political fandom impacting potential vice presidential picks for Donald Trump. The talk delves into how NIL has transformed college football and basketball, highlighting the revenue-sharing debates and th…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Mar-15: Friday Full Edition w Peter Kreutzer and Matt Beagle 3:11:59

3M ago3:11:59

3:11:59

Show No. 6 is a Friday Full Edition, coming to you on Thursday because of Tout Wars weekend... We'll have interviews with Peter Kreutzer, from the Rotoman Guide at Substack and the Rotoman Fantasy Baseball Guide, and Matt Beagle, Strat-o-matic analyst at BHQ.com... In our first expert interview (2:30), Peter and PD discuss Tout Wars and drafting ph…

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Free Agency Madness & The NCAA Tournament(s) 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

In this installment of the Fanalytics podcast, Professor Mike Lewis from Emory University shares his insights on NFL free agency, focusing on the quarterback and running back sectors. He also delves into the shifting landscape of media attention surrounding men's and women's college basketball with March Madness on the horizon. Additionally, the po…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Mar-12 2-Tout Tuesday w Jeff Zimmerman and Jock Thompson 1:59:27

3M ago1:59:27

1:59:27

Show No. 5 is a Two-Tout Tuesday Edition featuring interviews with Jeff Zimmerman, from Rotographs, the Launch Angle podcast, and The Process fantasy baseball manual, and Jock Thompson, team analyst at BHQ.com... in our first expert interview (2:20), Jeff and PD discuss player analysis including a "modern lineup" in HOU, the possibility of Esteury …

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Mar-8 FFE w Ron Shandler and Scott Pianowski 2:58:04

3M ago2:58:04

2:58:04

Show No. 4 is a Friday Full Edition featuring interviews with Ron Shandler, founder of BHQ.com and the BABS fantasy baseball system, and the author of the new book Fantasy Expert... and Scott Pianowski of Yahoo! Sports... In our first expert interview (2:40), PD asks Ron about his book: how the fantasy baseball industry got rolling, how he rolled w…

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The NFL Combine & Caitlin Clark 50:48

4M ago50:48

50:48

This episode of the Fanalytics podcast, hosted by Mike Lewis and Doug Battle, navigates an array of topics across American sports. They delve into the NFL's marketing strategies, Caitlin Clark's rising stardom in women's basketball, and the hype surrounding her possible WNBA career. Discussions extend to college basketball's lack of clear male star…

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Fields' Future & The Challenge of Evaluating Quarterbacks 1:03:52

4M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

This episode of Fanalytics kicks off with a loot at the NFL off-season, particularly focusing on the story of Justin Fields. As the conversation shifts to the NFL Draft, Professor Lewis discusses the impact of viral videos on draft stock, media hype surrounding players like Drake Maye, and challenges in evaluating quarterback performance. Lewis als…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Feb-23 FFE w Ariel Cohen and Ryan Bloomfield 3:07:16

4M ago3:07:16

3:07:16

Show No. 3 is a Friday Full Edition, featuring interviews with Ariel Cohen, the ATC projection/valuation systems Fangraphs and the Beat the Shift podcast ... and Ryan Bloomfield, Speculator columnist and analyst at BHQ.com... In our first expert interview (2:20), Ariel and PD discuss Ariel's drafts so far, how he manages the ATC projections system,…

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Reviewing All Star Weekend & The State of Basketball Fandom 1:07:53

4M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis recaps the NBA All-Star Weekend, highlighting the biggest storylines from the Celebrity All-Star Game, Dunk Contest, Skills Challenge, 3 Point Contest, and NBA All Star Game. in doing so, Lewis takes a look at what's wrong with All Star Games and how the NBA can improve its product for viewers. Lewis also analyz…

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Feb-20 FFE w Todd Zola and Brant Chesser 1:24:51

4M ago1:24:51

1:24:51

Show No. 2 is our first Two-Tout Tuesday Edition of 2024, featuring interviews with Todd Zola, from Mastersball, ESPN, Rotowire, and SiriusXM, and Brant Chesser of BaseballHQ.com... In our first expert interview (1:50), Todd and PD discuss why he took Kyle Tucker second overall in a recent draft, the effects on pitchers when they change divisions, …

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BaseballHQ Radio 2024-Feb-16 FFE 3:07:04

4M ago3:07:04

3:07:04

Show No. 1 is a Friday Full Edition featuring interviews with Gene McCaffrey, fantasy baseball writer at The Athletic, and Brent Hershey, co-GM, BaseballHQ.com... in our first expert interview (2:15), Gene and PD discuss some of the hitters he'll be featuring in his columns at The Athletic, including Yainer Diaz, Vlad Guerrero, Zach Gelof, Francisc…

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Coin Toss Analytics & Super Bowl LVIII Stories 1:09:24

4M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Tune in as Emory Professor Mike Lewis delves into the captivating narratives of Super Bowl XLVIII. From the Kansas City Chiefs solidifying their dynasty status to memorable advertisements and Kyle Shanahan's contentious overtime call, Lewis offers insightful analysis. We begin with an exploration of the NFL's record-breaking ratings, coupled with a…

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The Swiftie Bowl & Why Marketing Ruins Everything 57:11

5M ago57:11

57:11

In this episode of Fanalytics, join Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis as he delves into the captivating world of Super Bowl LVIII's biggest stories and explores the enigmatic ability of global pop sensation Taylor Swift to hijack events. Professor Lewis kicks off the show by delving into Taylor Swift's prowess in taking over every event she atte…

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The End of Sports Illustrated 1:01:08

5M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

This week's podcast episode kicks off with a discussion of Sports Illustrated's sudden shutdown as Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis explores what factors have contributed to the once esteemed brand's downfall. While on the topic of downfalls, Professor Lewis discusses the Alabama Crimson Tide transfer portal fire sale that took place this week …

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Navigating Coaching Changes 57:46

5M ago57:46

57:46

Football coaches stole the limelight this week as Nick Saban's retirement, Bill Belichick's New England farewell, and Jim Harbaugh's potential NFL transition dominated headlines. With big names on the move and a plethora of franchises interviewing candidates, Emory Professor Mike Lewis took to the podcast to explore what data factors into a head co…

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Ideological Capture in Sports & Entertainment 48:29

5M ago48:29

48:29

Pat McAfee vs. ESPN. Aaron Rodgers vs. Jimmy Kimmel. Disney vs. Star Wars fans. These recent controversies in sports and pop culture are tied together by the rise of ideological capture in sports and entertainment. In this podcast episode, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis questions Disney's apparent strategy of acquiring popular IPs with the in…

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Mascot Mayhem 30:55

6M ago30:55

30:55

Professor Lewis kicks off 2024 with a discussion on the new era of college football bowl games. This leads to a conversation on brand sponsorships in sports and the recent success of Kelloggs marketing integrations through the Pop Tarts Bowl, Cheez It Citrus Bowl, and Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. While some argue that these games now lack meaning, Prof…

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Top Sports Happenings of 2023 Part 2 35:56

6M ago35:56

35:56

In part two of a two-part podcast special, Emory Professor Mike Lewis recaps a few of 2023's most important sports events including a recent honorable mention in Tommy Devito's overnight rise to fame. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - m…

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The Top Sports Events of 2023 (Part 1) 41:32

6M ago41:32

41:32

In part one of a two-part podcast special, Emory Professor Mike Lewis several of 2023's most important sports events. The discussion covers topics such as the NBA In-Season Tournament, the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals on college sports, player contracts, one noteworthy team relocation. MLB rule changes, Taylor Swift's unexpected …

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Player Contracts, NFL Villains, and Gaming Fandom 1:07:32

6M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

This podcast episode begins with a fascinating exploration of the gaming realm, focusing on the massive fanbase of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) following the release of the highly anticipated GTA6 trailer. Professor Lewis delves into the intricacies of the gaming community, examining the factors that contribute to the overwhelming popularity of the franc…

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The Playoff Committee & The NBA's In-Season Tournament 1:04:44

7M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

In this podcast episode, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis delves into the contentious decision by the College Football Playoff Committee to include Alabama over Florida State, sparking debates and controversy within the sports community. Shifting gears to the NBA, the discussion revolves around the challenges faced by the In-Season Tournament i…

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The Power of Rivalries in Sports Fandom 1:05:09

7M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

In this podcast episode, Professor Lewis carefully dissects how sports rivalries impact fandom, using Illinois-Northwestern, Georgia-Georgia Tech, Ohio State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn, and Georgia-Alabama as compelling case studies. Drawing upon his expertise in marketing, Lewis unravels the psychological and emotional underpinnings that make these …

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Building Boxing Brands & NIL's Challenges for Student Athletes 1:03:17

7M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

This week's podcast focuses on league structure and its effect on sports fandom. We specifically discuss how boxing's organizational fragmentation negatively impacts the sport. We also explore how the advent of NIL has effected NCAA sports for better or worse in a breakdown of Angel Reese's recent departure from the reigning champion LSU women's ba…

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NCAAM vs. NCAAW Basketball & College Football Playoff Scenarios 1:03:38

7M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

In this podcast episode, Professor Mike Lewis explores how NIL, draft rules, and changing media strategies have put women's college basketball on the map as men's college basketball loses its mass appeal. This podcast also features discussion on how the SEC could be left out of the College Football Playoff, rookie NFL QB performances, and more. Sen…

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Michigan's Scandal, Alabama's Inevitability, & The NBA Tournament 1:01:25

8M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

This week's podcast features discussion on Michigan's scouting scandal, Alabama's inevitable College Football Playoff push, and the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament. We also discuss Victor Wembanyama's historical start as well as Travis Kelce's out-of-nowhere advertising success and Bob Knight's legacy. Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

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Struggling Sports Leagues 56:54

8M ago56:54

56:54

In this week's podcast, Professor Mike Lewis focuses on the sports leagues that are struggling to cut through the noise amidst the busiest season of the sports calendar. Discussion revolves around Major League Baseball's dismal World Series viewership numbers, NCAA Men's Basketball's lack of star power, and boxing's long-gone heyday. Professor Lewi…

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Bringing Baseball Back 58:20

8M ago58:20

58:20

Professor Lewis takes to the podcast to discuss Major League Baseball's struggles with the Gen Z market and what it would take to bring baseball back to its rightful place as America's pastime. This podcast also features discussion on Victor Wembanyama's NBA Preseason, NFL Week 7, the College Football Playoff picture, and much more. Watch/listen to…

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Fandom Me-search & College Football's Halfway Point 1:03:29

8M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

In this week's episode, Professor Lewis and Doug Battle talk the state of college football at the season's halfway point as well as some personal fandom stories that you won't want to miss. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is …

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Taylor Swift & The Best Sports Month 55:25

8M ago55:25

55:25

It's the best time of the year for well-rounded sports fans as football, baseball, basketball, and hockey are all simultaneously underway! In this week's podcast, we discuss stories across the sports stratosphere as well as Taylor Swift's highjacking of football season. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike…

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