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Andrew M. Laird

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Episodes

Off-Topic with Laird: They Zig, You Zag

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) begins with a discussion about the pros and cons of following strategies other Sorare managers are trying to employ before completely falling off the rails and talking about whatever comes to mind. Intro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Jul 28, 20231 hr 3 min

SorareAndrews: Why Do We Care So Much?

Lairdinho and Black discuss the reaction to the latest roadmap update from Sorare, including why making announcements about announcements and then only announcing some of your plans isn't a healthy strategy.

Jul 27, 20231 hr 10 min

Limited Time Only: Pricing Out Pick Scores

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) and Keith Jamison (GatorGuy231) use the SorareData pick scores to see if they can make competitive SO5 lineups for low buy-in prices for the upcoming game week. Intro music: As You Were by Track Tribe

Jul 26, 20231 hr 18 min

SorareData Office Hours: Interview with Dan from Sorare

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) and Maxime Hagenbourger (maximehg) sit down with Dan O'Kelly from Sorare to discuss the recently released product roadmap, which included new bonus-point paths for cards, longer-form competitions, the introduction of a daily free-to-play game, and more! Intro music: Bella Bella Beat by Nana Kwabena

Jul 25, 20231 hr 34 min

SorareData Football Strategy Show: Planning Ahead

Lairdinho and psufans2 discuss how far ahead they plan certain strategies, and why looking too far in the future could actually be detrimental. Intro music: My Way by NEFF

Jul 24, 20231 hr 4 min

Off-Topic with Laird: Is the FIFA Crowd Worth Chasing? (featuring Itshaber)

Lairdinho is joined by @itshabersorare to discuss the crossover between FIFA players and Sorare managers, why interest in video games is not the same as interest in fantasy sports, how Sorare can better use content creators, and the timeframe for Sorare eventually going to zero. Intro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Jul 19, 20231 hr 23 min

Off-Topic with Laird: Nellis is Back!

Andrew Laird sits down John Nellis, who is back after taking 29 days off following an incredibly busy end to the 2022-23 European football season. They discuss a wide range of topics, including the use of influencers to promote Sorare, what it's like doing content with professional athletes, how he got started with his business partner, and more! Intro music: Jazzeton by Quinas Moreira

Jul 18, 20231 hr 13 min

Limited Time Only: Moving from America & Asia to Europe

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) and Keith Jamison (GatorGuy231) discuss the popular strategy of moving out of America and Asia cards to get into European ones in preparation for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Does it make sense to wait? Is it already too late? Intro music: As You Were by Track Tribe

Jul 17, 20231 hr

Off-Topic with Laird: Time to Learn Danish

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) discusses his decision to build an FC Midtjylland collection, whether he thinks it's actually competitive, and why he's already getting something out of the cards even before playing them in SO5 competitions. Intro music: As You Were by Track Tribe

Jul 14, 20231 hr 3 min

SorareData Auction Watch: Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft Special Edition Card

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho), Maxime Hagenbourger (maximehg), Alex Hooper (ahooper14) and Sean Newsham (psufans2) watch the end of the Sorare NBA Draft Special Edition cards auctions, which includes the first officially licensed digital collectible of no. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

Jul 12, 202347 min

Limited Time Only: The Challenges of Challenger Europe

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) and Keith Jamison (GatorGuy231) discuss the issues around planning Challenger Europe strategies too far in advance, including transfers, market moves, and more. Intro music: As You Were by Track Tribe

Jul 11, 20231 hr 4 min

SorareData Office Hours: Episode 17

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) and Maxime Hagenbourger (maximehg) discuss Sorare MLB rewards, starting over without actually selling your gallery, and the release of the amazing Sorare NBA special edition draft cards, including the first officially licensed NFT of Victor Wembanyama. Intro music: Bella Bella Beat by Nana Kwabena

Jul 07, 20231 hr 1 min

Off-Topic with Laird: When Luck is on Your Side

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) discusses his successful GW 383 results, which included winning a Bruno Fernandes rare card, as well as whatever else comes to mind! Intro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Jun 30, 20231 hr 7 min

SorareData Office Hours: Episode 16

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) and Maxime Hagenbourger (maximehg) discuss the latest developments at SorareData, including the latest mobile app upgrade. Intro Music: Bella Bella Beat by Nana Kwabena

Jun 27, 20231 hr 19 min

Off-Topic with Laird: When Everyone is Bad

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) discusses whether Sorare should add coverage of the Saudi Pro League, the positives of the market dipping and then stabilizing, and what happens when it feels like every card in your gallery is awful and there's just no clear path to success. Intro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Jun 23, 20231 hr 10 min

Limited Time Only: The Importance of Collecting

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) and Keith Jamison (GatorGuy231) discuss Sorare's Collection Game, and why it's so important when trying to compete in Limited-scarcity contests.

Jun 22, 20231 hr 3 min

SorareData Football Strategy Show: Good Super Rares v. Super Good Rares

Lairdinho and psufans2 discuss the decision-making process when progressing from Rare to Rare Pro competitions, including the debate about whether it's better to acquire Super Rare cards of good players versus using those resources to get elite Rare cards. Intro music: My Way by NEFF

Jun 20, 20231 hr 3 min

Off-Topic with Laird: The Importance of Luck

Andrew Laird (Lairdinho) discusses the most important parts of Sorare that require luck on your side, the downsides of playing team stacks, why most users need to focus on their processes instead of other people's results, and what exactly we're all trying to get out of playing the game. Intro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Jun 16, 20231 hr 7 min
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