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Wharton Moneyball

The Wharton School

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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57:44

Inside NFL Chaos: Power Rankings, Prediction, and...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/12/03

Kevin Cole, proprietor of the Unexpected Points newsletter and former Pro Football Focus analyst, joins Eric Bradlow and Cade Massey, to explain how predictive modeling, adjusted scores, and power rankings reveal deeper insights into team performance amid one of the NFL’s most unpredictable seasons. Eric and Cade also break down college football playoff scenarios, potential conference shakeups, and remarkable early-season performances in both the NHL and NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:00:18

Data Science Innovations Driving New Insights Across...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/11/26

Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner examine surprising NBA and NFL performance patterns while highlighting the innovative sports analytics research conducted by students—including advancements in expected-goals modeling, rugby decision analytics, and tennis serve evaluation—showcasing how data science and AI are reshaping modern sports analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:56

How Evolving Data Trends Are Redefining Multi-Sport...

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2025/11/19

Neil Payne, freelance data journalist, analyst, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner to discuss current debates in baseball WAR, surprising developments in the NBA, the evolution of quantitative storytelling, and how emerging stars like Connor Bedard and innovative teams such as the Los Angeles Rams illustrate shifting dynamics across major sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:25

How Analytics Are Redefining Playoff Predictions...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/11/12

Eric Bradlow, Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner explore how advanced analytics are influencing modern sports—from reshaping baseball’s Gold Glove selections to refining NFL power rankings and playoff projections—while dissecting how the new 12-team College Football Playoff format heightens uncertainty and reshapes championship probabilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:57

Early NBA Trends with Dean Oliver

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/11/05

Dean Oliver, ESPN sports analyst, joins Adi Wyner, Shane Jensen, and Cade Massey to explore Victor Wembanyama’s game-changing impact on defense, the development curve of elite rookies, and how analytics are influencing strategy across the NBA—from the Spurs’ ceiling to the Lakers’ evolving dynamics and the rise of data-driven player evaluation. Cade, Adi, and Shane also unpack the analytics behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s World Series dominance, the Carolina Panthers’ surprising success, and NFL trade

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59:13

How Analytics and Chaos Define Today’s College...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/10/29

Bill Connelly, ESPN staff writer and author, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen to discuss his innovative “Chaos Superfecta” approach, the growing role of uncertainty in college football analytics, and how factors like NIL, transfers, and conference realignment are transforming the game’s competitive balance. Plus, Eric and Shane analyze one of the longest World Series games in history, discuss Shohei Ohtani’s extraordinary two-way performance and his place among baseball’s all-time

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57:27

How Analytics Changed the Soul of Baseball

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/10/22

Jane Leavy, known for her bestselling biographies of Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Sandy Koufax, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner to discuss her latest book Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It, sharing her insights on how analytics have altered the sport’s rhythm, storytelling, and fan experience—and what reforms could restore baseball’s enduring appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:32

Predicting Baseball’s Future: Inside the Zips...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/10/15

Wharton's Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner debate Bill Belichick’s legacy in the post-Brady era, explore how analytics have reshaped baseball strategy, and speak with Dan Szymborski—Senior Writer at FanGraphs and creator of the ZiPS projection system—about forecasting player performance and team success in today’s evolving sports landscape. They also analyze the remarkable victory of 204th-ranked tennis player Valentin Vacherot in a Masters 1000 tournament, using insights from sports

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1:01:00

From Ice to Insight: SAP and the NHL’s Partnership...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/10/08

Daniel Beringer, Global Head of Technology and Innovation and Global Sponsorships at SAP, and Chris Foster, Vice President of Digital Business Development at the NHL, join Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner to discuss how their decade-long partnership leverages analytics, AI, and real-time data to enhance coaching decisions, streamline front-office management, and advance sustainability initiatives across the league. Plus, Cade, Eric, Shane, and Adi break down an eventful week in

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1:30:31

Breaking Barriers in Sports Performance and Innovation

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/10/01

James Smoliga, Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Director of Research for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Tufts University School of Medicine, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner to discuss the quest for a women’s sub-four-minute mile, the influence of super shoes and other technologies, and how marketing, science, and athletic performance intersect on the world stage. Cade, Eric, Shane, and Adi also dive into the evolving playoff

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1:04:39

Tracking Fan Behavior Through Google Sports Trends Data

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/09/24

Annanya Raghavan, Sports Trends Fanalyst on the Google Trends team, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen to share how search data is used to understand and highlight fan engagement, with a particular focus on the WNBA’s growing popularity and the broader role of analytics in capturing cultural moments in sports. David Dase, Vice President and Co-Head of the Sports Finance unit at Goldman Sachs, joins the show to discuss how the firm is shaping the future of sports as an asset class,

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1:00:00

Breaking Down Records, Rankings, and Coaching with...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/09/17

Kevin Cole, creator of Unexpected Points and former PFF analyst, joins Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner to share insights on how advanced models reveal hidden truths about NFL teams, quarterbacks, and coaching decisions, offering a sharper perspective on what early-season performance really means. Cade, Shane, and Adi also discuss how predictive models sometimes miss unique advantages like the Eagles’ “tush push,” why metrics such as EPA per play may misrepresent team value, and how player

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1:03:37

Football Analytics at Work: Probabilities, Priors,...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/09/10

Brian Burke, Sports Data Scientist at ESPN, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen to share insights on building advanced football power ranking systems, the role of Bayesian models in balancing priors and new data, and how analytics informs game-day decisions like fourth-down calls and playoff predictions. Cade, Eric, and Shane also analyze standout performances and key narratives from NFL Week One, preview pivotal college football games, examine the growing dominance of Carlos Alcaraz

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59:59

How Advanced Stats Are Reshaping College Football...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/09/03

Steven Godfrey, columnist at The Washington Post and cohost of multiple college football podcasts, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Adi Wyner to discuss the growing role of analytics in shaping how fans, coaches, and media interpret the sport, offering insights into decision-making, fan culture, and the changing landscape of college football. Cade, Eric, and Adi also explore under-the-radar college football matchups, the evolving storylines of the US Open including Naomi Osaka’s return, rare

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1:44:17

The Impact of Analytics on Tennis Champions | Data &...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/08/27

Jeff Sackmann, founder of Tennis Abstract, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Adi Wyner to discuss his data-driven forecasts for the U.S. Open, the statistical dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, and how tennis analytics is reshaping the way we understand player performance and strategy. Cade, Eric & Adi also discuss Tommy Fleetwood’s long-awaited PGA victory, the statistical challenges of measuring golf performance, rising MLB fastball velocities, and the excitement surrounding one

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1:06:14

Exploring the Art of Pitching, Hall of Fame Moments,...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/08/20

Rick Peterson, longtime MLB pitching coach and author of Crunch Time, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Adi Wyner to reflect on his career coaching elite players like Hall of Famer Billy Wagner, share insights on performance under pressure, and discuss how velocity, biomechanics, and training have reshaped the game of baseball. Cade, Eric, and Adi also explore statistical approaches to understanding clubhouse effects in baseball, discuss standout performances in professional golf, and analyze the

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1:01:01

The State of Tennis & College Football Preview

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/08/13

ESPN staff writer Bill Connelly joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow and Shane Jensen to share his take on the men’s and women’s tennis tours, the emerging Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry, and the depth of talent in women’s tennis. Bill also dissects the 2025 college football landscape, sharing insights on conference strength, playoff expansion, coaching trajectories, and which teams have the best shot at this season’s national championship. Cade, Eric and Shane keep the conversation going, discussing recent golf

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56:41

Brandon Copeland, NFL veteran and founder of...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/08/06

Wharton's Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner are joined by Brandon Copeland, NFL veteran and founder of Athletes.org, to discuss his unlikely rise from Ivy League football to a decade-long pro career and his current work empowering college athletes with advocacy, legal support, and financial literacy in a rapidly evolving NCAA landscape. Plus, they explore the analytical dilemmas behind lineup decisions for the Yankees, Hall of Fame projections, and how rest versus readiness affects elite athletes like

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1:05:48

NFL training camps with Aaron Schatz, Chief...

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/07/30

Wharton's Cade Massey and Eric Bradlow are joined by Aaron Schatz, Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy, to discuss how his models forecast the 2025 NFL season—from rising teams like the Ravens and Commanders to quarterback outlooks and evolving coaching impacts. Plus Cade & Eric discuss the MLB Hall of Fame the WNBA’s upcoming free agency shakeup. and the WNBA's rising viewership metrics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:28

The Data Behind Tennis Greats with Craig O'Shannessy

Wharton Moneyball ·

2025/07/23

Wharton's Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen speak with Craig O'Shannessy, Director of Brain Game Tennis and tennis strategy advisor, about Novak Djokovic’s narrowing window, Rafael Nadal’s head-to-head dominance in majors, and why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz may define the next era of tennis through consistency, rivalry, and advanced analytics. They also discuss Scottie Scheffler winning The Open Championship, home run hitters, MLB divisional races, MLB Hall of Fame, and NFL Training

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