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Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
MLB 2024 Review: Ohtani Judge Skenes and the White Sox
00:00 Introduction to the Fanalytics Podcast00:08 The Cultural Significance of Baseball02:55 Current State of Major League Baseball04:28 Key Players to Watch in 202404:58 Aaron Judge: The New York Yankee Star08:20 Shohei Otani: The Japanese Unicorn10:54 Paul Skenes: The Rising Star14:25 Analyzing Media Attention and Trends19:12 The Chicago White Sox: A Case Study in Futility24:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe Google Trends data is at fandomanalytics.comGet the Fanalytics book at https://www.amazon.com/Fandom-Analytics-Creating-Harnessing-Consumer/dp/3031659244 Fanalyti...
2024-09-24
24 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
MLB 2024 Review: Ohtani Judge Skenes and the White Sox
00:00 Introduction to the Fanalytics Podcast00:08 The Cultural Significance of Baseball02:55 Current State of Major League Baseball04:28 Key Players to Watch in 202404:58 Aaron Judge: The New York Yankee Star08:20 Shohei Otani: The Japanese Unicorn10:54 Paul Skenes: The Rising Star14:25 Analyzing Media Attention and Trends19:12 The Chicago White Sox: A Case Study in Futility24:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe Google Trends data is at fandomanalytics.comGet the Fanalytics book at https://www.amazon.com/Fandom-Analytics-Creating-Harnessing-Consumer/dp/3031659244 Fanalyti...
2024-09-24
24 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Trump Fans love Musk and Brady, Kamala Fans like Rapinoe and Markle
The Interplay of Politics and Sports: A Cultural Analysis | Fanalytics PodcastJoin Mike Lewis, professor at Emory University, as he examines the intricate relationship between politics and sports in this Fanalytics podcast episode. Delve into the cultural segments of political ideologies and their impact on the 2024 election, exploring fandom data from the Next Generation Fandom Survey. Discover the cultural preferences of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris supporters, the influence of celebrities in politics, and the potential electoral sway of high-profile endorsements from figures like Taylor Swift and Elon Musk. For more in-depth analysis and data, visit www...
2024-09-03
22 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Trump Fans love Musk and Brady, Kamala Fans like Rapinoe and Markle
The Interplay of Politics and Sports: A Cultural Analysis | Fanalytics PodcastJoin Mike Lewis, professor at Emory University, as he examines the intricate relationship between politics and sports in this Fanalytics podcast episode. Delve into the cultural segments of political ideologies and their impact on the 2024 election, exploring fandom data from the Next Generation Fandom Survey. Discover the cultural preferences of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris supporters, the influence of celebrities in politics, and the potential electoral sway of high-profile endorsements from figures like Taylor Swift and Elon Musk. For more in-depth analysis and data, visit www...
2024-09-03
22 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Olympics 2024 Recap: The Athletes and the Brands
Analyzing the Paris 2024 Olympics: Success, Politics, and Future of FandomIn this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, Professor Mike Lewis from Emory University explores the impact and future of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Delving into the opening and closing ceremonies, viewership statistics, and memorable moments, Mike assesses whether the games were a success and how they fit into the evolving landscape of sports fandom. He highlights the mix of politics and sports, the creation of niche stars, and the contrast between leveraging well-known celebrities versus nurturing new Olympic legends. The episode also teases an upcoming discussion on political...
2024-08-20
26 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Olympics 2024 Recap: The Athletes and the Brands
Analyzing the Paris 2024 Olympics: Success, Politics, and Future of FandomIn this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, Professor Mike Lewis from Emory University explores the impact and future of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Delving into the opening and closing ceremonies, viewership statistics, and memorable moments, Mike assesses whether the games were a success and how they fit into the evolving landscape of sports fandom. He highlights the mix of politics and sports, the creation of niche stars, and the contrast between leveraging well-known celebrities versus nurturing new Olympic legends. The episode also teases an upcoming discussion on political...
2024-08-20
26 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Part 2
NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Top and Bottom Teams Analyzed!Join Mike Lewis, a professor at Emory University, as he delves into the world of NFL fandoms in 2024 on the Fanalytics podcast. Discover where each NFL team stands in terms of fan engagement, attendance, social media following, and economic potential. Mike provides a detailed breakdown of teams ranked from the struggling to the elite, and analyzes what makes their fan bases tick. He also explores the methodologies used to gather and interpret the data, ensuring an insightful understanding of the cultural analytics behind NFL fandoms. Stay tuned for a...
2024-08-13
44 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Part 2
NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Top and Bottom Teams Analyzed!Join Mike Lewis, a professor at Emory University, as he delves into the world of NFL fandoms in 2024 on the Fanalytics podcast. Discover where each NFL team stands in terms of fan engagement, attendance, social media following, and economic potential. Mike provides a detailed breakdown of teams ranked from the struggling to the elite, and analyzes what makes their fan bases tick. He also explores the methodologies used to gather and interpret the data, ensuring an insightful understanding of the cultural analytics behind NFL fandoms. Stay tuned for a...
2024-08-13
44 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Part 1 of 2
Evaluating NFL Fandom: A Deep Dive into the Bottom Half of the RankingsIn this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, Professor Mike Lewis from Emory University explores the intricate dynamics of NFL fandom. He discusses why assessing fan bases is crucial and outlines his analytical method. Using metrics like ticket prices, attendance, and social media following, Lewis ranks NFL teams from 32 to 17, highlighting the significant factors and historical narratives that influence each team's fan engagement. Key issues such as market size, income levels, historical success, and the presence of elite quarterbacks are examined to understand fandom outcomes...
2024-08-07
48 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
NFL Fandom Rankings 2024: Part 1 of 2
Evaluating NFL Fandom: A Deep Dive into the Bottom Half of the RankingsIn this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, Professor Mike Lewis from Emory University explores the intricate dynamics of NFL fandom. He discusses why assessing fan bases is crucial and outlines his analytical method. Using metrics like ticket prices, attendance, and social media following, Lewis ranks NFL teams from 32 to 17, highlighting the significant factors and historical narratives that influence each team's fan engagement. Key issues such as market size, income levels, historical success, and the presence of elite quarterbacks are examined to understand fandom outcomes...
2024-08-07
48 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Olympics Future Fandom
In this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, the focus is on examining the future of Olympic fandom, particularly in light of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The episode is divided into three parts: the foundational strength of Olympic fandom, an analysis of fandom using the WILD framework, and the impact of demographics, technology, and marketing on the future of Olympic fandom. Key highlights include the historical paradox of Olympic viewership, the strong national identification that fuels fandom, and the challenges posed by the fragmented media landscape and changing demographics. The episode emphasizes the need for ongoing narrative storytelling and...
2024-07-16
48 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Olympics Future Fandom
In this episode of the Fanalytics podcast, the focus is on examining the future of Olympic fandom, particularly in light of the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The episode is divided into three parts: the foundational strength of Olympic fandom, an analysis of fandom using the WILD framework, and the impact of demographics, technology, and marketing on the future of Olympic fandom. Key highlights include the historical paradox of Olympic viewership, the strong national identification that fuels fandom, and the challenges posed by the fragmented media landscape and changing demographics. The episode emphasizes the need for ongoing narrative storytelling and...
2024-07-16
48 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
WNBA Future Fandom
Future Fandom Insights: The WNBA's Growing Influence and Marketing ImpactIn this episode of the Fanalytics podcast's Future Fandom series, we explore the rising influence of the WNBA and its significant stories from women's collegiate and professional basketball in 2023 and 2024. The discussion covers foundational stories of WNBA fandom, analyzes fandom dimensions using the WILD framework, and examines the future impacts of demographics, technology, and marketing. We delve into the challenges and opportunities for the WNBA to shift from national appeal to increased local fandom, while acknowledging the critical role of marketing and media in shaping the narrative...
2024-07-04
24 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
WNBA Future Fandom
Future Fandom Insights: The WNBA's Growing Influence and Marketing ImpactIn this episode of the Fanalytics podcast's Future Fandom series, we explore the rising influence of the WNBA and its significant stories from women's collegiate and professional basketball in 2023 and 2024. The discussion covers foundational stories of WNBA fandom, analyzes fandom dimensions using the WILD framework, and examines the future impacts of demographics, technology, and marketing. We delve into the challenges and opportunities for the WNBA to shift from national appeal to increased local fandom, while acknowledging the critical role of marketing and media in shaping the narrative...
2024-07-04
24 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Exploring Future Fandom
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 marketing on fandom, and an introduction to the W.I.L.D. framework for assessing fandom. Upcoming focus areas will include the WNBA, the Olympics, and collegiate sports in the NIL era. 00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast00:05 Exciting Changes and B...
2024-05-30
46 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Exploring Future Fandom
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 marketing on fandom, and an introduction to the W.I.L.D. framework for assessing fandom. Upcoming focus areas will include the WNBA, the Olympics, and collegiate sports in the NIL era. 00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast00:05 Exciting Changes and B...
2024-05-30
46 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Final Four Storylines & Troubleshooting Minor League Football
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, and the rollercoaster that is college basketball fandom. Furthermore, they discuss the implications of Illinois' performance, the significance of UConn's exceptional run, and the broader trends in college basketball—ranging from recruitment surprises to changes in the style of play that harkens back to older, more physical basketball era...
2024-04-02
51 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Final Four Storylines & Troubleshooting Minor League Football
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, and the rollercoaster that is college basketball fandom. Furthermore, they discuss the implications of Illinois' performance, the significance of UConn's exceptional run, and the broader trends in college basketball—ranging from recruitment surprises to changes in the style of play that harkens back to older, more physical basketball era...
2024-04-02
51 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Free Agency Madness & The NCAA Tournament(s)
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 podcast explores the ramifications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) regulations, the unionization efforts within the Dartmouth men’s basketball team, and the recent unveiling of bison sculptures near the Buffalo Bills stadium. Wrapping up, the discussion looks forward to Professor Lewis's upcoming 2024 Next Generation Fandom Survey....
2024-03-13
51 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Free Agency Madness & The NCAA Tournament(s)
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 podcast explores the ramifications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) regulations, the unionization efforts within the Dartmouth men’s basketball team, and the recent unveiling of bison sculptures near the Buffalo Bills stadium. Wrapping up, the discussion looks forward to Professor Lewis's upcoming 2024 Next Generation Fandom Survey....
2024-03-13
51 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
The NFL Combine & Caitlin Clark
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 stars compared to highlighted athletes in women's college basketball, such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Additionally, this episode explores the NFL draft's quarterback prospects, questioning the real potential of seemingly high-profile players while analyzing the NFL's quarterback drafting strategy and its implications for team success. The...
2024-03-05
50 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
The NFL Combine & Caitlin Clark
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 stars compared to highlighted athletes in women's college basketball, such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Additionally, this episode explores the NFL draft's quarterback prospects, questioning the real potential of seemingly high-profile players while analyzing the NFL's quarterback drafting strategy and its implications for team success. The...
2024-03-05
50 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Georgia Football Fandom &. The CFP Final
Professor Lewis interviews UGA Super Fan and Savage Pads Podcast host "Darth Dawg" ahead of this week's College Football National Championship. The two discuss Georgia football fandom as Mike analyzes what makes a die hard fan. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com. ...
2023-01-09
1h 03
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Sports Storytelling & Analytics with Jay Busbee (Part 3)
Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee of Twitter and IG) and Professor Mike Lewis are offering a short course on “Storytelling and Analytics” this January at Emory University. Jay is a senior writer at Yahoo Sports. The course is being taught for our campus MBA program, but we are taking the opportunity to offer (parts of) the course a little more broadly by leveraging some modern means of communication. This video is part 3 of a 3 part podcast series with Jay. Follow along for more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fana...
2023-01-02
50 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Sports Storytelling & Analytics with Jay Busbee (Part 3)
Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee of Twitter and IG) and Professor Mike Lewis are offering a short course on “Storytelling and Analytics” this January at Emory University. Jay is a senior writer at Yahoo Sports. The course is being taught for our campus MBA program, but we are taking the opportunity to offer (parts of) the course a little more broadly by leveraging some modern means of communication. This video is part 3 of a 3 part podcast series with Jay. Follow along for more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fana...
2023-01-02
50 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Sports Storytelling & Analytics with Jay Busbee (Part 2)
Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee of Twitter and IG) and Professor Mike Lewis are offering a short course on “Storytelling and Analytics” this January at Emory University. Jay is a senior writer at Yahoo Sports. The course is being taught for our campus MBA program, but we are taking the opportunity to offer (parts of) the course a little more broadly by leveraging some modern means of communication. This video is part 2 of a 3 part podcast series with Jay. Follow along for more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fana...
2022-12-27
42 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Sports Storytelling & Analytics with Jay Busbee (Part 2)
Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee of Twitter and IG) and Professor Mike Lewis are offering a short course on “Storytelling and Analytics” this January at Emory University. Jay is a senior writer at Yahoo Sports. The course is being taught for our campus MBA program, but we are taking the opportunity to offer (parts of) the course a little more broadly by leveraging some modern means of communication. This video is part 2 of a 3 part podcast series with Jay. Follow along for more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fana...
2022-12-27
42 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
2022's Most Influential Sports Figures with Emory Professor Tom Smith
Today’s podcast is our annual look at the top sports figures of the past year. The list is about cultural impact or influence rather than top athletic performances. It's an effort to identify the people with the longest-lasting impact. Professor Lewis's discussion for the list is with Tom Smith – an economist and fellow Emory faculty. Check out the corresponding article and more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podc...
2022-12-14
57 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
2022's Most Influential Sports Figures with Emory Professor Tom Smith
Today’s podcast is our annual look at the top sports figures of the past year. The list is about cultural impact or influence rather than top athletic performances. It's an effort to identify the people with the longest-lasting impact. Professor Lewis's discussion for the list is with Tom Smith – an economist and fellow Emory faculty. Check out the corresponding article and more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podc...
2022-12-14
57 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
US Soccer Fandom & Conference Championship Week
Mike Lewis kicks off this week's podcast with discussion of the United States's growing soccer fandom following USMNT's win over Iran. This sparks conversation on what people soccer draws in the United States and why. Then, Mike explores College Football Playoff scenarios as we enter conference championship week in college football. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top...
2022-12-01
45 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
US Soccer Fandom & Conference Championship Week
Mike Lewis kicks off this week's podcast with discussion of the United States's growing soccer fandom following USMNT's win over Iran. This sparks conversation on what people soccer draws in the United States and why. Then, Mike explores College Football Playoff scenarios as we enter conference championship week in college football. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top...
2022-12-01
45 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fans Gone Wild, USMNT Fandom, & Renaming Stadiums
This week's podcast features discussion of college football's wildest Week 11 fan stories, the US Men's National Team's unique fandom, and the consequences of renaming beloved stadiums. Check out more Fanalytics content at www.fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com. And make sur...
2022-11-22
1h 03
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fans Gone Wild, USMNT Fandom, & Renaming Stadiums
This week's podcast features discussion of college football's wildest Week 11 fan stories, the US Men's National Team's unique fandom, and the consequences of renaming beloved stadiums. Check out more Fanalytics content at www.fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com. And make sur...
2022-11-22
1h 03
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Playoff Scenarios & The 2021 QB Class Verdict
Professor Lewis opens this podcast with a discussion on College Football Playoff scenarios as well as the worst fandoms in college football today. He then transitions to discussion on the NFL - most notably on Justin Fields, Trevor Lawerence, and the verdict on the 2021 quarterback class. In the show's final segment, Professor Lewis questions the NBA's City Edition uniform design choices from a brand perspective. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message
2022-11-15
1h 03
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Playoff Scenarios & The 2021 QB Class Verdict
Professor Lewis opens this podcast with a discussion on College Football Playoff scenarios as well as the worst fandoms in college football today. He then transitions to discussion on the NFL - most notably on Justin Fields, Trevor Lawerence, and the verdict on the 2021 quarterback class. In the show's final segment, Professor Lewis questions the NBA's City Edition uniform design choices from a brand perspective. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message
2022-11-15
1h 03
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Basketball Tip Off & The College Football Playoff Picture
We kick off this week's podcast with a discussion on Georgia's dominant win over Tennessee and the game's corresponding fandom stories. Professor Lewis then segues to college basketball - most notably discussing the lack of buzz surrounding this season and identifying potential contributing factors. The episode concludes with early takeaways from the NBA season... and a few observations on Kirk Cousins' sudden Burrow-esque swagger. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message
2022-11-10
55 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Basketball Tip Off & The College Football Playoff Picture
We kick off this week's podcast with a discussion on Georgia's dominant win over Tennessee and the game's corresponding fandom stories. Professor Lewis then segues to college basketball - most notably discussing the lack of buzz surrounding this season and identifying potential contributing factors. The episode concludes with early takeaways from the NBA season... and a few observations on Kirk Cousins' sudden Burrow-esque swagger. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message
2022-11-10
55 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
CFP Rankings & NFL Midseason Stories
In this podcast, Professor Mike Lewis gives his initial reaction to the newly unveiled 2022 College Football Playoff Rankings and previews the pivotal Georgia/Tennessee matchup. Following a discussion of the College Football Playoff landscape, Mike dives into storylines across the NFL and pop culture. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check o...
2022-11-03
1h 09
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
CFP Rankings & NFL Midseason Stories
In this podcast, Professor Mike Lewis gives his initial reaction to the newly unveiled 2022 College Football Playoff Rankings and previews the pivotal Georgia/Tennessee matchup. Following a discussion of the College Football Playoff landscape, Mike dives into storylines across the NFL and pop culture. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check o...
2022-11-03
1h 09
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Baseball Fandom & The 2022 World Series
Emory Baseball player Henry Pelinski joins Professor Mike Lewis to discuss baseball fandom and the 2022 World Series. Topics of discussion include baseball's dramatic decline in viewership, its simultaneous rise in revenue, and how analytics have changed the game. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.s...
2022-10-25
57 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Baseball Fandom & The 2022 World Series
Emory Baseball player Henry Pelinski joins Professor Mike Lewis to discuss baseball fandom and the 2022 World Series. Topics of discussion include baseball's dramatic decline in viewership, its simultaneous rise in revenue, and how analytics have changed the game. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.s...
2022-10-25
57 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Rocky Top's Rise & Fandom Impact
After witnessing one of the greatest college football atmospheres in history, Professor Mike Lewis takes to the podcast to discuss Vol Nation's reignited fanbase, Tennessee's chances at making the College Football Playoff, and Saturday's lasting impact on Volunteer fandom. This podcast also features discussion of Brett Bielema's hot start at Illinois, Brian Daboll's early success in New York, and Lamar Jackson's regression over the last few weeks. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is...
2022-10-18
1h 05
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Rocky Top's Rise & Fandom Impact
After witnessing one of the greatest college football atmospheres in history, Professor Mike Lewis takes to the podcast to discuss Vol Nation's reignited fanbase, Tennessee's chances at making the College Football Playoff, and Saturday's lasting impact on Volunteer fandom. This podcast also features discussion of Brett Bielema's hot start at Illinois, Brian Daboll's early success in New York, and Lamar Jackson's regression over the last few weeks. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is...
2022-10-18
1h 05
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Changing Fandom Across Generations with Tom Smith
Why does Generation Z consume sports and entertainment differently than prior generations? Why do some sports resonate better with Generation Z than Generation X? And why do changes in fandom across generations matter? In this special podcast episode presented by the Emory Marketing Analytics Center, Goizueta Finance Professor Tom Smith and Marketing Professor Mike Lewis leverage insights from the 2022 Next Generation Fandom Survey to answer these questions. Check out more Fanalytics content at www.fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message
2022-10-11
1h 00
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Changing Fandom Across Generations with Tom Smith
Why does Generation Z consume sports and entertainment differently than prior generations? Why do some sports resonate better with Generation Z than Generation X? And why do changes in fandom across generations matter? In this special podcast episode presented by the Emory Marketing Analytics Center, Goizueta Finance Professor Tom Smith and Marketing Professor Mike Lewis leverage insights from the 2022 Next Generation Fandom Survey to answer these questions. Check out more Fanalytics content at www.fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message
2022-10-11
1h 00
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Week 4 Football & Findings on Sports Gambling
In this week's podcast, Professor Mike Lewis breaks down the week's biggest storylines in sports fandom, college football, and the NFL. Then, he dives into his Next Generation Fandom Survey to reveal recent findings on gambling and sports gamblers. Check out more Fanalytics content at www.fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. C...
2022-10-04
1h 04
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Week 4 Football & Findings on Sports Gambling
In this week's podcast, Professor Mike Lewis breaks down the week's biggest storylines in sports fandom, college football, and the NFL. Then, he dives into his Next Generation Fandom Survey to reveal recent findings on gambling and sports gamblers. Check out more Fanalytics content at www.fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. C...
2022-10-04
1h 04
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fandom Gone Wild
Professor Mike Lewis kicks off this week's podcast with a discussion on the week's most zealous fans - from one fan setting himself on fire at Federer's final match to the "checkerbearded" Tennessee Volunteers fan. Discussion of the Volunteers' ruckus fanbase leads us to talk college football as blue bloods like Michigan, USC, and Clemson fight to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. We then transition to our weekly discussion on the NFL's top storylines going into Week 4 of play. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com
2022-09-27
1h 04
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fandom Gone Wild
Professor Mike Lewis kicks off this week's podcast with a discussion on the week's most zealous fans - from one fan setting himself on fire at Federer's final match to the "checkerbearded" Tennessee Volunteers fan. Discussion of the Volunteers' ruckus fanbase leads us to talk college football as blue bloods like Michigan, USC, and Clemson fight to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. We then transition to our weekly discussion on the NFL's top storylines going into Week 4 of play. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com
2022-09-27
1h 04
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Football's Return & Fandom Across The Political Spectrum
In this week's podcast, Professor Mike Lewis kicks off the long-awaited NFL season with a discussion of the league's biggest week one storylines, college football's wacky week two, and Mike's findings on sports fandom across the political spectrum. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.c...
2022-09-13
1h 05
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Football's Return & Fandom Across The Political Spectrum
In this week's podcast, Professor Mike Lewis kicks off the long-awaited NFL season with a discussion of the league's biggest week one storylines, college football's wacky week two, and Mike's findings on sports fandom across the political spectrum. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.c...
2022-09-13
1h 05
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
March Madness & Generational Oscars Fandom
Following a wild few weeks of March Madness, Professor Mike Lewis takes to the Fanalytics Podcast to break down why this year's tournament could not have been scripted any better. Then he transitions to a fandom conversation outside of the world of sports - The Oscar's. Mike leverages his generational fandom expertise to analyze how various demographics interpreted arguably the most memorable moment in Oscar's history. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense...
2022-03-29
1h 00
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
March Madness & Generational Oscars Fandom
Following a wild few weeks of March Madness, Professor Mike Lewis takes to the Fanalytics Podcast to break down why this year's tournament could not have been scripted any better. Then he transitions to a fandom conversation outside of the world of sports - The Oscar's. Mike leverages his generational fandom expertise to analyze how various demographics interpreted arguably the most memorable moment in Oscar's history. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense...
2022-03-29
1h 00
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Damian Bazadona on Building Fan Communities Through Experiences
Fanalytics and The Emory Marketing Analytics Center present a special podcast episode featuring the Founder and President of Situation Interactive Damian Bazadona. Situation Interactive's clients include The Empire State Building, HBO, MLS, Wicked, National Geographic, and multiple Broadway theater companies. Damian joins the show to discuss building passionate fandom communities and moving them to action. Topics of conversation include the magic of limited supply, learnings from virtual experiences amidst the pandemic, and the challenge of getting fans in seats during the digital era. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
2022-03-01
49 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Damian Bazadona on Building Fan Communities Through Experiences
Fanalytics and The Emory Marketing Analytics Center present a special podcast episode featuring the Founder and President of Situation Interactive Damian Bazadona. Situation Interactive's clients include The Empire State Building, HBO, MLS, Wicked, National Geographic, and multiple Broadway theater companies. Damian joins the show to discuss building passionate fandom communities and moving them to action. Topics of conversation include the magic of limited supply, learnings from virtual experiences amidst the pandemic, and the challenge of getting fans in seats during the digital era. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
2022-03-01
49 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
The Washington Commanders - A Marketing Case Study (with Manish Tripathi)
Former Goizueta Business School Professor and longtime Washington football fan Manish Tripathi returns to Fanalytics this week to discuss Washington's rebrand as the Commanders. Mike Lewis joins Manish to explore alternative options for the Washington football franchise in an exercise the two created for sports marketing students. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and f...
2022-02-08
44 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
The Washington Commanders - A Marketing Case Study (with Manish Tripathi)
Former Goizueta Business School Professor and longtime Washington football fan Manish Tripathi returns to Fanalytics this week to discuss Washington's rebrand as the Commanders. Mike Lewis joins Manish to explore alternative options for the Washington football franchise in an exercise the two created for sports marketing students. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and f...
2022-02-08
44 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
MELT CEO Vince Thompson: How COVID-19 Has Impacted Fan Behavior
MELT CEO Vince Thompson kicked off the Spring edition of our webinar series with a discussion on how COVID has and will shift fan behavior, engagement, & attendance. He also discussed what successful job-seekers do to win a job in sports amidst a global pandemic. Listen to our other webinars at fandomanalytics.com/fanalytics-u Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more F...
2021-08-23
1h 02
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
MELT CEO Vince Thompson: How COVID-19 Has Impacted Fan Behavior
MELT CEO Vince Thompson kicked off the Spring edition of our webinar series with a discussion on how COVID has and will shift fan behavior, engagement, & attendance. He also discussed what successful job-seekers do to win a job in sports amidst a global pandemic. Listen to our other webinars at fandomanalytics.com/fanalytics-u Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more F...
2021-08-23
1h 02
The Football Fanalytics Podcast
Episode 37 - Euros Fanalytics Facts
We are now in the full swing of UEFA Euro 2020, and it has certainly had its fair share of talking points already. There is plenty of content out there reviewing the games played so far, so instead, we thought we would do something a little different in our true Fanalytics way! In Episode 37, we have some fun and swap our best facts and accolades held across the European Championships. We look across some of the records broken in this year's tournament and reveal some of our most interesting records currently held in the Championships. We hope you...
2021-06-18
38 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Jay Busbee of Yahoo Sports on Storytelling in Sports
This week, Fanalytics partnered with the Emory Marketing Analytics Center to continue our 2021 Webinar Speaker Series with Yahoo Sports Senior Writer and Earnhardt Nation author Jay Busbee. Jay joined us to discuss the art of storytelling in sports as well as the state of sports in the COVID age. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.c...
2021-03-11
57 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Jay Busbee of Yahoo Sports on Storytelling in Sports
This week, Fanalytics partnered with the Emory Marketing Analytics Center to continue our 2021 Webinar Speaker Series with Yahoo Sports Senior Writer and Earnhardt Nation author Jay Busbee. Jay joined us to discuss the art of storytelling in sports as well as the state of sports in the COVID age. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.c...
2021-03-11
57 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
The Mandalorian & Star Wars Fandom
While our studies typically pertain to sports, the concepts we apply to sports can also be used to analyze political fandoms, entertainment fandoms, and in this case: the Star Wars fandom. In our Christmas week episode of Fanalytics, we discuss Disney's The Mandalorian as well as the response of Star Wars fans across the globe. We then discuss the franchise's future, why we can guarantee "Baby Yoda's" (Grogu's) return to the Disney + streaming platform, and what The Mandalorian has taught us about fandom. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike...
2020-12-21
56 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
The Mandalorian & Star Wars Fandom
While our studies typically pertain to sports, the concepts we apply to sports can also be used to analyze political fandoms, entertainment fandoms, and in this case: the Star Wars fandom. In our Christmas week episode of Fanalytics, we discuss Disney's The Mandalorian as well as the response of Star Wars fans across the globe. We then discuss the franchise's future, why we can guarantee "Baby Yoda's" (Grogu's) return to the Disney + streaming platform, and what The Mandalorian has taught us about fandom. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike...
2020-12-21
56 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Speaker Series Pt. 2: Mohamed Massaquoi
Fanalytics recently partnered with the Emory Marketing Analytics Center to continue our 2020 Webinar Speaker Series. In this installment, VESSOL founder and former NFL wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi joined us for a discussion titled "Using Disruption to Create Desired Outcomes. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com. And make sure to...
2020-10-08
55 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Speaker Series Pt. 2: Mohamed Massaquoi
Fanalytics recently partnered with the Emory Marketing Analytics Center to continue our 2020 Webinar Speaker Series. In this installment, VESSOL founder and former NFL wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi joined us for a discussion titled "Using Disruption to Create Desired Outcomes. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com. And make sure to...
2020-10-08
55 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 9: Competitive Balance & League Design
We conclude the first iteration of the Fanalytics University course on sports and fandom analytics with a class on league design. League design is a topic of critical importance that receives little attention. It receives little attention because it is a topic for unions, lawyers, and maybe economists. The core of the class is a discussion of how leagues manage competition. The discussion starts with the role of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) between leagues and players. These agreements, increasingly, dictate how teams choose to operate and compete. Of course, how teams choose to compete ultimately creates the...
2020-10-02
46 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 9: Competitive Balance & League Design
We conclude the first iteration of the Fanalytics University course on sports and fandom analytics with a class on league design. League design is a topic of critical importance that receives little attention. It receives little attention because it is a topic for unions, lawyers, and maybe economists. The core of the class is a discussion of how leagues manage competition. The discussion starts with the role of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) between leagues and players. These agreements, increasingly, dictate how teams choose to operate and compete. Of course, how teams choose to compete ultimately creates the...
2020-10-02
46 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Speaker Series Part 1: Todd Harris - Skillshot Media CEO
Fanalytics partners with Emory's Marketing Analytics Center to launch our 2020 Webinar Speaker Series with Skillshot Media CEO Todd Harris. This speaker series is designed for industry and academic thought leaders charged with driving analytical business transformation in a season of change. Todd kicks off the series with a discussion on Esports and its place in filling the entertainment void amidst COVID-19. Other upcoming presenters and moderators include Coca-Cola President Jim Dinkins and VESSOL Founder / Former NFL Wide Receiver Mohamed Massaquoi. Session times and titles are as follows: September 29 – 11 am – Mohamed Massaquoi, VESSOL (Former NFL...
2020-09-24
59 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Speaker Series Part 1: Todd Harris - Skillshot Media CEO
Fanalytics partners with Emory's Marketing Analytics Center to launch our 2020 Webinar Speaker Series with Skillshot Media CEO Todd Harris. This speaker series is designed for industry and academic thought leaders charged with driving analytical business transformation in a season of change. Todd kicks off the series with a discussion on Esports and its place in filling the entertainment void amidst COVID-19. Other upcoming presenters and moderators include Coca-Cola President Jim Dinkins and VESSOL Founder / Former NFL Wide Receiver Mohamed Massaquoi. Session times and titles are as follows: September 29 – 11 am – Mohamed Massaquoi, VESSOL (Former NFL...
2020-09-24
59 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 8: Fandom Analytics
In this episode, we talk about the measurement of brand equity in the world of sports. Over the previous 7 classes, we have talked about the nature of fandom, the importance of narratives, player analytics, and decision making. These are the ingredients to running a successful team (on the field and at the turnstile). As a capstone to this series of topics, this class is about measuring the organization’s ultimate success in developing a loyal following of valuable customers. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a...
2020-09-17
58 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 8: Fandom Analytics
In this episode, we talk about the measurement of brand equity in the world of sports. Over the previous 7 classes, we have talked about the nature of fandom, the importance of narratives, player analytics, and decision making. These are the ingredients to running a successful team (on the field and at the turnstile). As a capstone to this series of topics, this class is about measuring the organization’s ultimate success in developing a loyal following of valuable customers. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a...
2020-09-17
58 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Brady-Newton Analytics & Going For It On 4th
In this podcast episode, Professor Mike Lewis assesses the inevitable Tom Brady - Cam Newton comparisons as well as Bill Belichick's willingness to run Cam Newton into the mouth of an NFL defense. As is always the case in Fanalytics, Mike approaches these topics from a unique analytics-focused angle that helps sports fans to understand how sports analysts make in-game decisions. Then, Mike and co-host Doug Battle discuss the common in-game decision that played an integral role in determining outcomes of the Rams-Cowboys, Seahawks-Falcons, and Chiefs-Texans games this week. Send in a voice message: https...
2020-09-15
41 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Brady-Newton Analytics & Going For It On 4th
In this podcast episode, Professor Mike Lewis assesses the inevitable Tom Brady - Cam Newton comparisons as well as Bill Belichick's willingness to run Cam Newton into the mouth of an NFL defense. As is always the case in Fanalytics, Mike approaches these topics from a unique analytics-focused angle that helps sports fans to understand how sports analysts make in-game decisions. Then, Mike and co-host Doug Battle discuss the common in-game decision that played an integral role in determining outcomes of the Rams-Cowboys, Seahawks-Falcons, and Chiefs-Texans games this week. Send in a voice message: https...
2020-09-15
41 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 7: Breaking Down NBA PER, PIE, & Efficiency Metrics
Analytics and advanced statistics(whatever that means)are used in front offices and in the media. However, while these new statistics are frequently mentioned, it is rare that anyone explains how these metrics are developed, what they really mean and what their shortcomings might be. As a starting point for considering advanced basketball analytics, we investigate a variety of basketball efficiency statistics. We start with the NBA Efficiency Stat, then we discuss the Player Impact Estimate (PIE) and we finish with John Hollinger’s Player Efficiency Rating (PER). Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...
2020-09-08
1h 02
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 7: Breaking Down NBA PER, PIE, & Efficiency Metrics
Analytics and advanced statistics(whatever that means)are used in front offices and in the media. However, while these new statistics are frequently mentioned, it is rare that anyone explains how these metrics are developed, what they really mean and what their shortcomings might be. As a starting point for considering advanced basketball analytics, we investigate a variety of basketball efficiency statistics. We start with the NBA Efficiency Stat, then we discuss the Player Impact Estimate (PIE) and we finish with John Hollinger’s Player Efficiency Rating (PER). Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...
2020-09-08
1h 02
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Sixers Sweep & The Doncic Dagger
MIke Lewis opens the podcast with a discussion of WWE and how scripted sports can serve as a case study in sports marketing. Then conversation between Mike and co-host Doug Battle turns to this week's NBA headlines. Mike and Doug observe Luka Doncic's place among the NBA's elite amidst his historic playoff debut before predicting what's next for the recently eliminated Philadelphia 76ers. In a brief segment toward the end of the episode, Mike and Doug discuss how a saturated sports season has limited hype for the NFL's rapidly approaching season before briefly previewing the upcoming Fanalytics...
2020-08-25
42 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Sixers Sweep & The Doncic Dagger
MIke Lewis opens the podcast with a discussion of WWE and how scripted sports can serve as a case study in sports marketing. Then conversation between Mike and co-host Doug Battle turns to this week's NBA headlines. Mike and Doug observe Luka Doncic's place among the NBA's elite amidst his historic playoff debut before predicting what's next for the recently eliminated Philadelphia 76ers. In a brief segment toward the end of the episode, Mike and Doug discuss how a saturated sports season has limited hype for the NFL's rapidly approaching season before briefly previewing the upcoming Fanalytics...
2020-08-25
42 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 6: Organizational Decision Making
In today’s class we focus on the realities of decision making. In Classes 4 and 5 we discussed advanced statistics for player evaluation and decision support for choices of in-game tactics. But, sports decisions are made by executives rather than computer programs. Today we discuss the relationship between statistical models and human decision makers. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at...
2020-08-20
50 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 6: Organizational Decision Making
In today’s class we focus on the realities of decision making. In Classes 4 and 5 we discussed advanced statistics for player evaluation and decision support for choices of in-game tactics. But, sports decisions are made by executives rather than computer programs. Today we discuss the relationship between statistical models and human decision makers. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at...
2020-08-20
50 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 5: In-Game Decisions
Can we use statistics to make better in-game decisions? In class 5 of Fanalytics University, Professor Mike Lewis breaks down how analytics can impact situational decision making for 2 point conversions in football, subbing players in basketball, and bunting in baseball. This class features teaching on the Markov Decision Process (MDP)and dynamic optimization models. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check o...
2020-08-06
45 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 5: In-Game Decisions
Can we use statistics to make better in-game decisions? In class 5 of Fanalytics University, Professor Mike Lewis breaks down how analytics can impact situational decision making for 2 point conversions in football, subbing players in basketball, and bunting in baseball. This class features teaching on the Markov Decision Process (MDP)and dynamic optimization models. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check o...
2020-08-06
45 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics University Class 4: Advanced Sports Statistics
In Class 4 we get to what many consider the heart of sports analytics: sports statistics. Statistics have long been a part of sports, but recent times have seen an explosion of new, improved, advanced statistics. In this class we talk about several examples of advanced statistics and then discuss methods for developing new player performance metrics. In this episode Professor Mike Lewis breaks down the NFL Passer Rating Statistic, On Base Plus Slugging (OBPS), and the most common approach to advanced statistics: Multi Attribute Decision Models. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
2020-07-16
1h 06
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics University Class 4: Advanced Sports Statistics
In Class 4 we get to what many consider the heart of sports analytics: sports statistics. Statistics have long been a part of sports, but recent times have seen an explosion of new, improved, advanced statistics. In this class we talk about several examples of advanced statistics and then discuss methods for developing new player performance metrics. In this episode Professor Mike Lewis breaks down the NFL Passer Rating Statistic, On Base Plus Slugging (OBPS), and the most common approach to advanced statistics: Multi Attribute Decision Models. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
2020-07-16
1h 06
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 3: The Nature of Fandom
Consumer behavior is the academic field that focuses on why people make choices and engage in consumption of various products and services. In Class 3, Professor Mike Lewis discusses the key elements of consumer behavior in sports. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com. And make sure to follow us on...
2020-06-25
1h 15
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 3: The Nature of Fandom
Consumer behavior is the academic field that focuses on why people make choices and engage in consumption of various products and services. In Class 3, Professor Mike Lewis discusses the key elements of consumer behavior in sports. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com. And make sure to follow us on...
2020-06-25
1h 15
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 2: Framework
Because fandom is so powerful and is driven by how teams perform on the field, Professor Mike Lewis uses it as the foundation for thinking about the topic of sports analytics. In this class, Professor Lewis breaks down his framework for understanding fandom. He also explores the academic disciplines that contribute to sports analytics and looks ahead to how he will apply each throughout this course. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the...
2020-06-04
1h 07
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 2: Framework
Because fandom is so powerful and is driven by how teams perform on the field, Professor Mike Lewis uses it as the foundation for thinking about the topic of sports analytics. In this class, Professor Lewis breaks down his framework for understanding fandom. He also explores the academic disciplines that contribute to sports analytics and looks ahead to how he will apply each throughout this course. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the...
2020-06-04
1h 07
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 1: Preliminaries
In the first installment of Fanalytics University, Emory Professor Mike Lewis introduces the podcast version of his Sports Marketing & Analytics course and gives a glimpse of what's to come. Mike approaches the subjects of Sports Marketing & Analytics from a unique angle centered on the creation of valuable, lifelong fans. With this end goal in mind, Fanalytics U seeks to explore the role of sports analytics in creating the teams that elicit passionate fandom. Follow along on fanalyticswithmikelewis.com for supplementary class materials including visual assets, coursework, and recommended reading. Send in a voice...
2020-05-21
42 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Fanalytics U Class 1: Preliminaries
In the first installment of Fanalytics University, Emory Professor Mike Lewis introduces the podcast version of his Sports Marketing & Analytics course and gives a glimpse of what's to come. Mike approaches the subjects of Sports Marketing & Analytics from a unique angle centered on the creation of valuable, lifelong fans. With this end goal in mind, Fanalytics U seeks to explore the role of sports analytics in creating the teams that elicit passionate fandom. Follow along on fanalyticswithmikelewis.com for supplementary class materials including visual assets, coursework, and recommended reading. Send in a voice...
2020-05-21
42 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Two Questions: Astros Cheating Scandal & Dak Prescott
In this Fanalytics episode, Professors Mike Lewis and Tom Smith continue their two questions format. Tom asks if the penalties Major League Baseball issued for the Houston Astros were appropriate. An investigation found the Astros were involved in an electronic sign-stealing scandal. Mike's question to Tom - If you're the Dallas Cowboys, do you pay Dak Prescott what he wants? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.
2020-01-30
22 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Two Questions: Astros Cheating Scandal & Dak Prescott
In this Fanalytics episode, Professors Mike Lewis and Tom Smith continue their two questions format. Tom asks if the penalties Major League Baseball issued for the Houston Astros were appropriate. An investigation found the Astros were involved in an electronic sign-stealing scandal. Mike's question to Tom - If you're the Dallas Cowboys, do you pay Dak Prescott what he wants? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.
2020-01-30
22 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Two Questions: Pro Bowl & College Football Playoff
Mike Lewis and Tom Smith are starting a new format called "Two Questions." Each person asks the other person a question about some topic related to the world of sports. In this episode, Mike asks, "Why does the Pro Bowl exist?" Tom's question for Mike: "Are you tired of Clemson playing for the National Championship?" Hear what they say in this Fanalytics episode! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top...
2020-01-16
24 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Two Questions: Pro Bowl & College Football Playoff
Mike Lewis and Tom Smith are starting a new format called "Two Questions." Each person asks the other person a question about some topic related to the world of sports. In this episode, Mike asks, "Why does the Pro Bowl exist?" Tom's question for Mike: "Are you tired of Clemson playing for the National Championship?" Hear what they say in this Fanalytics episode! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top...
2020-01-16
24 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Sports Analytics: Getting Your Foot in the Door
Houston Dynamo Data Analyst and Emory alumni Sean Steffen joins Mike Lewis on this Fanalytics podcast episode where they discuss how to get into the field of sports analytics. The conversation gets a little deep in the weeds and even includes a discussion of the competing programming languages - R and Python. They also talk modern soccer analytics such as the logic and mechanics behind expected goals. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of...
2019-08-08
51 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Sports Analytics: Getting Your Foot in the Door
Houston Dynamo Data Analyst and Emory alumni Sean Steffen joins Mike Lewis on this Fanalytics podcast episode where they discuss how to get into the field of sports analytics. The conversation gets a little deep in the weeds and even includes a discussion of the competing programming languages - R and Python. They also talk modern soccer analytics such as the logic and mechanics behind expected goals. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of...
2019-08-08
51 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Building Atlanta United FC
In this Fanalytics episode, we meet Atlanta United's Lucy Rushton. As the team's Head of Technical Recruitment and Performance Analysis, she provides analytics, data and insights that help the team build their roster. In the conversation with Lucy we talk about two types of analyses. In the second half of the episode, we talk about some of the larger lessons related to performing and presenting analytics in any organization. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making...
2019-06-13
51 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Building Atlanta United FC
In this Fanalytics episode, we meet Atlanta United's Lucy Rushton. As the team's Head of Technical Recruitment and Performance Analysis, she provides analytics, data and insights that help the team build their roster. In the conversation with Lucy we talk about two types of analyses. In the second half of the episode, we talk about some of the larger lessons related to performing and presenting analytics in any organization. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making...
2019-06-13
51 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Episode 23: Business of Sports
In this Fanalytics episode, Mike Lewis and Goizueta Association for Media, Entertainment, and Sports (GAMES) President Taylor Prewitt discuss the business of sports. More specifically, they focus on how students can leverage a MBA program to develop a career in sports. What job positions are realistic for students coming right out of graduate school? What skills do employers look for? They also talk about how sports players build their brands and how politics play into sports. At the end of the episode, Mike takes questions from other Goizueta students curious about the world of sports. Send in...
2018-11-15
41 min
Fanalytics with Mike Lewis
Episode 23: Business of Sports
In this Fanalytics episode, Mike Lewis and Goizueta Association for Media, Entertainment, and Sports (GAMES) President Taylor Prewitt discuss the business of sports. More specifically, they focus on how students can leverage a MBA program to develop a career in sports. What job positions are realistic for students coming right out of graduate school? What skills do employers look for? They also talk about how sports players build their brands and how politics play into sports. At the end of the episode, Mike takes questions from other Goizueta students curious about the world of sports. Send in...
2018-11-15
41 min