Moneyball
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.
Our Latest Episodes
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Breaking Down NBA Playoff Matchups Through Advanced Analytics
Former ESPN analytics expert discusses Victor Wembanyama’s historic playoff impact, NBA roster construction, and the evolving role of analytics in basketball decision-making.
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How Advanced Analytics Are Changing Professional Hockey
Leading hockey analytics expert discusses NHL playoff trends, player evaluation, tracking data, and how teams are using advanced models to gain a competitive edge.
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Balancing Performance and Prediction in Modern Golf Rankings
Columbia business school professor discusses the evolution of golf analytics, rankings, and decision-making in the sport.
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Behavioral Biases and Data Models Shape NFL Draft Strategy
Two experts examine how behavioral economics and data-driven models influence NFL draft decision-making and strategy.
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Understanding Hockey Performance Through Data, Simulation, and Visualization
Leading hockey analytics expert discusses simulation and modeling while the hosts explore MLB trends and sports probabilities.
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From Masters Victory to Motion Data: Golf’s Analytical Evolution
Sports technology founder examines Rory McIlroy’s Masters win alongside emerging AI-driven innovations in golf performance and talent evaluation.
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Blending Analytics and Leadership in Major League Baseball Operations
Senior baseball executive discusses transitioning from player to leadership while leveraging analytics to shape team performance and fan engagement.
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The Many Meanings of Baseball: History, Data, and Fan Experience
Baseball historian explores how baseball’s evolving narratives, statistics, and fan practices shape the sport beyond traditional interpretations.
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Building a Contender: Analytics and Leadership in the NHL
An NHL executive discusses how analytics, decision-making, and team dynamics drive success in professional hockey.
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How Analytics Shape NFL Team Building With Brandt Tilis
Carolina Panthers EVP Brandt Tilis discusses draft capital, quarterback contracts, and roster construction, while the hosts also examine the World Baseball Classic and late-season NHL storylines.
