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The Risk Takers Podcast

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144:00

Scaling an Edge, NoVig Raises $18 Million &...

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2025/08/13

Find an amazing edge yet still poor? If so - this episode aims to help you correct that. Along with advice on scaling an edge (including SP's vertical v. horizontal scaling lesson) - we break down a big week of industry news and field some questions regarding Kalshi, working with a group and GPs return to twitter. 00:00 Live from Las Vegas – First Impressions 02:15 Scaling an Edge: The Most Valuable Skill in Betting 04:33 Vertical vs. Horizontal Scaling – Two Paths to Growth 08:45 Operation...

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136:11

"I predict the injury report" - Pro NBA Bettor...

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2025/08/06

NBA prop crusher Calvin (CalvinandHobo) joins the show this week to talk about what it takes to win as a ball-knower who doesn't have a model. Calvin had an interesting journey into professional betting that included becoming a cult hero on JuiceReel before he had to stop posting picks once he won too much and gained too many followers. (He explains why this is a big problem) Calvin doesn't model - but puts in insane hours of research to understand rotations, coach speak and injury prediction...

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134:20

Networking w/ Winning Sports Bettors (it's not as bad...

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2025/07/30

Unfortunately...talking to other people and being social can be really +EV In this episode we help by giving a dive deep into the how and why of building strong partnerships in the sports betting world. From meeting the right people and forming a core team, to scaling through network effects, online presence, and industry events like BetBash — we cover the strategies, pitfalls, and real-world experiences behind successful collaboration. Plus, we form opinions on key headlines around bet...

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141:53

Krushing Kalshi w/ Chris "Flupnolide" Dierkes (and...

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2025/07/24

We are joined by Chris "Flupnolide" Dierkes - the most profitable bettor on Kalshi this month and a professional bettor not afraid to bet huge on great spots. Chris talks about scaling his betting from being a solo-bettor using OddsJam to running one of the bigger groups in operation. He also enjoys mixing it up on Twitter under the handle @flupnolide where you can find him posting some of the biggest bets that hit the exchanges. If you don't listen to this episode you must not like p...

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116:04

Blow Your Offseason? Pay the Price!! & DK Prediction...

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2025/07/16

After two weeks of bad news - the boys start to feel some hope this episode and explain how they have improved their betting during breaks in their sports. With the sports calendar at its lightest, they dig into why the offseason is a high-leverage window for bettors to optimize their workflows, trim dead weight, and tackle big projects. From cleaning code and cutting distractions to poking around new betting markets, they share how smart time use now sets you up for a stronger fall. 00...

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110:28

90% Trouble: How the New Tax Law Hits Gamblers w/...

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2025/07/09

Are you relying on twitter to tell you if you should quite gambling or not following the gambling tax disaster in the BBB? In this episode we sit down with Gary Kondler of Kondler & Associates - the gambling industry leading tax and consulting firm - to discuss the changes in the bill. From the myths that exploded on Twitter to the real-life tax nightmares facing poker pros, slot whales, and DFS grinders, Gary walks us through exactly what’s changing, who’s most at risk, and how to protec...

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121:36

Gambling State of the Union (Be like bugs and...

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2025/07/02

This week, GP and SP go deep on what's arguably the most pivotal week for the gambling world in years. From legislative crackdowns and lawsuits to tax chaos and rigging scandals, the crew delivers a comprehensive State of the Union for sports betting and its gray-market cousins. If you care about betting—legally, professionally, or recreationally—this is a must-listen. 0:00 – Opening Thoughts & Why This Episode Exists 5:30 – New Jersey Proxy Betting Bill 20:30 – The Sweeps C...

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122:46

Flaming Hot Sharp Betting Takes II & News We Got...

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2025/06/25

We’re so back with part two of Flaming Hot Sharp Sports Betting Takes! We offer some preeeety spicy opinions on: Why executing an edge beats finding oneEmbracing high-hold markets and "one-way" betsThe value of betting first, asking questions laterWhy hating touts is no longer coolWhether being a pro bettor is a legit data science careerWhy going public with your gambling identity can pay offAnd… how much money it would take for us to quit betting forever?00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Hot Take: Execu...

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127:43

Bet Like a Bayesian & SP's DraftKings Beef | Ep 108

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2025/06/18

This week we learn how to make more money gambling from the lessons of "The Reverend" Thomas Bayes. His theorem is the backbone of every successful sports bettor (even if they don't know it). This week we walk through examples of priors, posteriors and general Bayesian betting hygiene. It's more electric than it sounds! Andrew Mack's Book: Amazon 0:00 Bayesian Thinking Intro 10:05 Bayes in Sports Betting 51:23 News 1:07:30 SP v. DK Pick6 1:18:45 Q&A Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcas...

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129:41

From the Yankees and Google to a Pro Gambler w/ Akash...

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2025/06/11

Second guest episode of the SP era - with a guy living the dream. Akash worked in the front offices of the New York Yankees and Miami Dolphins as well as a Google data scientist before leaving it all behind to be a full-time bettor. This builds on our recent modeling episodes as we take a jump from simple/ regression based models into the AI/ML blackbox. You can find Akash in the GP Discord under the name joshroyale 00:00 Show Intro 01:50 Yankees Front Office 11:05 Transition fro...

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127:54

How to Turn Your Projections into Probabilities...

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2025/06/04

Have you ever projected a player to get 23.2 points and wondered if under 24.5 -115 was a +EV bet? The answer to this question and more can be found in this magic, exciting, adrenaline pumping thing called...distributions! This week the lads follow up their episode on making your own numbers with an episode on how to turn those numbers into probabilities. And the news section gets very speculative as GP returns to gambling twitter to research a story that intersects the sports betting and pok...

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127:10

How to Start Modeling Sports & Are OddsJam Customers...

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2025/05/28

Feeling overwhelmed when considering the jump from +EV betting to building your own model? We don't blame you. The little content there is out there on how to get started makes it sound impossible. But the reality is, in the beginning, it's rather straightforward. In this episode, the boys help you get started with your first sports betting model before getting into the news and Q&A 0:00 Intro 2:30 How to Build Sports Models 55:51 News 1:15:30 Q&A Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast,...

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111:51

DFS School for Sports Bettors & Every Winning Bettor...

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2025/05/21

GP slowly realizes he's a DFS fish as he recaps his high stakes PGA Championship lineup building strategy to SP. SP breaks down what a winning sports bettor needs to do to win in DFS (and vice-versa) SP then weighs in on Underdog allowing RTA following GP's rant last episode and the boys discuss why the state of Wyoming determined anyone who wins betting is a cheater. Questions range from how did the hosts learn to model to if SPs DraftKings VIP vacation is real? 0:00 How to Win at DFS 41...

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106:06

GP Origin Story, Underdog Allows RTA & Why No...

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2025/05/15

GP flies solo this week and takes the opportunity to ramble on about his journey from mediocre poker player to pretty good sports bettor. (This includes a quick double-up on the signing bonus he got in business school) The news is dominated by the Real Time Assistance tool ETR released for Underdog best ball drafts. If you think that's the story - you're wrong. Because Underdog comes out and says they ALLOW this type of RTA in a move that blows the mind of anyone who's ever played online pok...

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124:23

Day in the Life of a Pro Degen & Making $50k a Year...

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2025/05/08

This episode has it all. GP's childish morning routine, what music you should listen to while modeling, and some hot takes based on a cursory glance at the news. The Q&A is dominated by a great question at the end regarding how achievable year-over-year profits are by someone who never models or scales a betting group. Remember to join the discord (link below) if you want your question on a future episode. The discord is free and we answer almost every question - so hop and it participat...

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129:15

Account Longevity Band-Aids & Long-Term Solutions +...

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2025/05/01

"How can I make my accounts last longer?" This is the question de jour - and in this episode, we discuss both answers to this question AND if this is even the right question to be asking... We also spend a lot of time discussing Caesers stiffing Josk McPeek $800k. This leads to interesting discussions on "when is a bet a bet", kiosk jamming, slow cashouts, and more. Then some great Q&A that tries to get us to stir the pot. Did we take the bait? 0:00 Intro 3:18 Account Limits & In...

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133:34

100th Episode Special! Sports Betting Content...

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2025/04/24

Very special 100th episode where GP and SP reflect on the current sports betting ecosystem, the goal of the podcast and the best way to incorporate sports betting content into your process. News includes a game-changing CFTC chair nomination, debate over a void at ProphetX, and the SAFE act keeps marching us towards our eventual doom. To cap it off - the longest Q&A in podcast history. We took all the questions this week in honor of the 100th episode. If you want to join the discord and...

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114:32

Heated Backtesting Debate & Gambling GOAT Wins $60M...

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2025/04/17

0:00 Intro 1:20 Backtesting - All you need to know 40:08 News 1:09:00 Listener Q&A Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe if you like it. My website: https://www.goldenpants.com/ Follow SportsProjections on Twitter: https://x.com/Sports__Proj Want to work with my betting group?: john@goldenpant...

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108:22

Betting Big Events feat. The Masters & Why SGPs are...

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2025/04/10

0:00 Intro 3:00 Betting Big Events 56:38 News 1:20:32 Listener Q&A 1:44:10 Masters Locks (after the Masters started) Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe if you like it. My website: https://www.goldenpants.com/ Follow SportsProjections on Twitter: https://x.com/Sports__Proj Want to work with my...

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134:30

Edge Graveyard #1 w/ MetroPassMike + Squeezing Every...

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2025/04/03

Today we have a very special episode. The first "edge graveyard" where we bring on a guest, talk about their betting strategies - and most importantly all share some of our favorite dead edges. Today's guest is Mike, aka @MetroPassMike on Twitter. He's a very sharp bettor who was able to squeeze a quarter million dollars out of his PERSONAL LIMITED REC ACCOUNTS in 2024. Crazy stuff - tune in! 0:00 Intro 2:40 Who really IS MetroPassMike? 9:40 Leaking edges - is it good, and what constitutes ...

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