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Episode 258: Data-based scouting with Hayden Winks Apr 16, 2019

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The NFL Draft is almost upon us. Adam Levitan discusses RB and TE prospects for fantasy in the context of Hayden Winks' data-based model. They also touch on the problems with SPARQ score, NFL draft betting props and holes in Josh Jacobs. TIMESTAMPS: Hayden's Time with the Chargers (1:44) | Hayden's Analytical Scouting Methods (3:32) | Thoughts on SPARQ (11:05) | In depth view on the Running Back Class (13:30) | In depth view on the Tight End Class (22:59) | NFL Draft Prop Bets (28:51) | Listener Questions (33:53)

Episode 257: DFS Comedy with Peter Overzet aka The Manz Apr 09, 2019

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Adam Levitan dives deep into the soul of the man behind The Manz. They discuss his art, his parody of The Edge and the how/why of the bit. They also discuss high-stakes season-long leagues, fitness and intermittent fasting. To see The Manz's DFS Edge audition tape, click here. Addressing the Parody videos (1:15) | Manz's explains the DFS Edge parody video (4:24) | The story of The Manz (7:05) | Barry Noyce (15:38) | High Stakes Season Long (17:42) | Fitness & Food (21:41) | Intermittent Fasting (25:15) | Listener Questions (29:24)

Episode 256: Scouting the NFL with Matt Manocherian Mar 27, 2019

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Adam Levitan is joined by SportsInfoSolutions' Matt Manocherian, former scout for the Saints and Browns. They talk what it's like to be a scout in the NFL, how draft picks get made, the perception of fantasy in the league, measureables vs. tape and tons more. TIMESTAMPS: How to be an NFL scout (1:18) | Daily life of a scout (6:32) | Self-Scouting in the NFL (10:52) | Perceptions of Fantasy inside the league (15:58) | Fantasy decisions vs. NFL decisions (19:06) | Listener Questions (24:44)

Episode 255: One-on-One with Max Steinberg Mar 18, 2019

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Adam Levitan sits down with DFS pro Max Steinberg, the best-dressed man in the game. They talk about the early DFS days, his run in the WSOP main and the future of sports betting. They also spend a lot of time on Max's pursuit of data science.

Episode 254: One-on-One with Brandon Adams Mar 13, 2019

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Adam Levitan sits down with a true gambling legend of our generation, Brandon Adams. Brandon, a former Harvard teacher, has been playing poker and DFS at the highest stakes for more than 15 years. They talk about how he does it, some fitness props and life optimization. TIMESTAMPS: Juggling DFS life (1:07) | Game selection strategy (15:50) | The state of the DFS Ecosystem (18:09) | The Poker scene (22:43) | Teaching Game Theory at Harvard (27:51) | First thoughts on DFS (34:51) | The infamous Tennis prop bets (38:38) | Brandon's new book (46:53) | Listener Questions (58:43)

Episode 253: One-on-One with Phil Galfond Mar 07, 2019

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Adam Levitan sits down with one of the biggest winners in the history of online poker, Phil Galfond. They talk about DFS, the decision to start a training site, Macau, the state of the game, running a poker site and much more. TIMESTAMPS: DFS and Online Poker (1:45) | Cash vs. Tournaments (4:50) | Phil's Poker Training (11:00) | The progression in difficulty in DFS & Poker (15:30) | Starting his own Poker site (23:38) | Listener Questions (39:37)

Episode 252: One-on-One with Jeff Collins Feb 26, 2019

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Adam Levitan is joined by arguably the hottest player in all of DFS, Jeff Collins aka JeffElJefe. They discuss his incredible run over the last six months, his newfound love, live finals and future plans. TIMESTAMPS Jeff's Live Finals experience (2:34) | Introduction to DFS (6:11) | His recent run of good form (8:38) | Strategy for Live Finals (15:37) | Thoughts on MME (19:36) | Jeff's recent engagement (21:41) | Couchsurfing life (27:54) | Listener Questions (30:27)

Episode 251: Mass multi entry with Manny Lora Feb 12, 2019

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In the 250-episode history of the podcast, we've rarely discussed MME aka mass multi entry. Adam Levitan sits down with 150-lineup specialist Manny Lora of Lineupstudy.com to discuss the right strategies and some of the controversies around it.

Manny's DFS entry (2:20) The misconceptions of Mass Multi Entering (MME) (5:54) Necessary lineups to reach positive expectations (24:20) #ScreenshotLife (26:15) Tips for becoming an MME player (28:46) NBA MME (33:30) Manny's Gaming background (35:58) Listener Questions (39:20)

Episode 250: Best clips of the 2018 NFL season Part 2 Feb 08, 2019

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This is the follow-up to Episode 248. It's another special episode brought to you by the one and only producer Luke -- Part 2 of the best moments from the 2018 3-man pods. Tons of great memories and good laughs. Enjoy!

Episode 249: Showdown Strategy with Drew Dinkmeyer Jan 29, 2019

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The Super Bowl is here. Adam Levitan chats with Daily Roto's Drew Dinkmeyer about optimal strategy for the 1-game Showdown slates on DraftKings. They also discuss correlations within the Patriots and Rams, how kickers/defenses come into play and the epic run of Drew's marketing man Colin Drew.

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