Episodes
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Published 09/12/23
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Published 09/11/23
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Published 09/08/23
The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue joins the pod to talk her excellent 5-part narrative podcast series, The Playcallers. The series has extensive reporting and interviews with Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Matt LaFleur and Mike McDaniel. Plus, additional commentary from coaches who worked with this group, and the players they influenced. You can listen to the series here. You can watch this podcast on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
Published 07/17/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Ben Taylor (@ElGee35) joins the pod to talk: * His method of valuing players * What the stats and eye test are missing * Is height less important in the NBA? * His GOAT list of the 40 most value players of all time * Why Shaq and Kareem are underrated Check out Ben’s highly successful YouTube Channel, his website and purchase his book. Watch on YouTube:
Published 06/27/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Seth Partnow (@SethPartnow) joins the pod to talk through his vast experience in multiple sports. Topic covered include: * Why he hates what the term “analytics” has come to mean * His book “The Midrange Theory” * Did Jokic and the Nuggets help dispel notions of great regular season teams not finishing in the playoffs * How to build an effective front office to inte…
Published 06/14/23
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Published 06/09/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Davis Mattek (@DavisMattek) joins the pod to talk about a variety of topics, including the implications of the PGA-LIV merger, which players he's targeting in early best-ball drafts, and thoughts on the NBA finals and state of the league. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:
Published 06/06/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com (@rwohan) Writer, ESPN; author, NET GAINS: INSIDE THE BEAUTIFUL GAME’S ANALYTICS REVOLUTION. Buy Net Gains here: Publisher, Amazon View the full episode on YouTube:
Published 05/30/23
Kevin talks through what matters in early offseason news, why the Celtics-Heat series is instructive and takes subscriber questions. Watch on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com/subscribe
Published 05/26/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) joins the pod to talk greatest college QBs, evaluating the 2023 and 2022 classes, and some soccer talk. Watch on YouTube:
Published 05/23/23
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Published 05/19/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Follow Ben on twitter (@benbbaldwin) Ben and Kevin give their top- and bottom-5 front office after digesting the 2023 NFL draft and offseason. Watch on YouTube:
Published 05/16/23
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Published 05/12/23
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Published 05/09/23
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Published 05/05/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) or Underdog Fantasy joins the pod to talk through all that went down in the NFL draft, including: * How to properly account for the feedback from NFL teams in our projections * What really dictates usage and early career starts for rookie quarterbacks * Weighing landing spots versus macro environments Watch on YouTube:
Published 05/03/23
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Published 05/01/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com You can follow Pat on twitter (@PatKerrane) and check out his work at Legendary Upside. Watch on YouTube:
Published 04/26/23
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Published 04/24/23
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Published 04/21/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) of Sharp Football Analysis and I talk: * If there’s a reliable running back other than Bijan Robinson in the class * Should Bijan go in the first round? * How to think about a weaker and smaller wide receiver class * Why Jalin Hyatt might have more NFL value than fantasy * How waiting at tight end is the right decision for NFL teams * Why he has …
Published 04/18/23
Kevin details the Unexpected Points research from this week, plus: - * How a couple analytically savvy analyst get it wrong with Lamar Jackson splits - * Taking YouTube livestream questions Watch on Youtube: This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com/subscribe
Published 04/14/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Mike Renner of PFF (@PFF_Mike) joins me to talk: * How his ranking process incorporates positional value * Ranking lower-value positions, like running back and tight end, in a good class at each position. * Why he has Bryce Young as the clear QB1. * Should teams be thinking more about upside and Anthony Richardson at No. 1 * Standing out in a lot of draft noise withou…
Published 04/11/23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit unexpectedpoints.substack.com Mike Sando (@SandoNFL) of The Atheltic joins me to talk about the offseason happenings, including: * Ownership meetings in Arizona - * How to build relationships in the NFL as a reporter - * His QB Tiers articles and what they say about Lamar Jackson - * What everyone is getting wrong about the Jackson negotiations View on YouTube:
Published 04/06/23