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Andrew M. Laird

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Episodes

Why the Details Matter (with Lairdinho & psufans2)

Lairdinho and psufans2 discuss why the details regarding prize pools for the upcoming in-season and classic-season competitions matter so much when it comes to planning card purchases, contest selection, and more. Intro and outro music: My Way by NEFF

Mar 04, 20241 hr 12 min

SorareData Game Week 456 Preview

Continental competitions dominate the fixture list for Game Week 456 on Sorare. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Mar 04, 202444 min

Is Sorare Getting Easier?

Lairdinho discusses the new Sorare, and whether the different competition structures will make Sorare easier or harder to play. He also touches on collections and stacks, and whether they are optimal. Intro and outro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Mar 01, 20241 hr 13 min

SorareAndrews: Lies We Tell Ourselves

Lairdinho and Black discuss the ways in which Sorare managers lie to themselves to either justify potential moves, or try to explain decisions that went awry.

Feb 29, 20241 hr 10 min

SorareData Game Week 455 Preview

The top 5 favorites of Game Week 455 play in Portugal, Ecuador, England, Scotland, and Austria, respectively, as the increased number of fixtures means an increased number of players available for big scores. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Feb 28, 202457 min

How Much Does it Cost to Win Sorare (with Lairdinho & GatorGuy231)

Lairdinho and GatorGuy231 create the best lineups they can for the new Contenders and Challengers competitions on Sorare, and see how much it costs to build lineups with the best players available. Intro and outro music: As You Were by Track Tribe

Feb 27, 20241 hr 19 min

Expected Value in Sorare (with Lairdinho & psufans2)

Lairdinho and psufans2 discuss how they evaluate expected value in Sorare, and how that changes with the upcoming new in-season cash competitions. Intro and outro music: My Way by NEFF

Feb 26, 20241 hr 29 min

SorareData Game Week 454 Preview

Every regional competition is open during Game Week 454, including the opening matches of the new K League season. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Feb 26, 202438 min

It's Just a Game

Lairdinho explains his previous statements that Sorare is "just a game," in light of recent criticism that the platform is so much more. Intro and outro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Feb 23, 20241 hr 9 min

The Lure of Contenders (with Lairdinho & surfula)

Lairdinho and Surfula discuss the new Contenders competition on Sorare, including why managers who have decided to avoid it completely could be missing out on serious rewards. Intro and outro music: Would It Kill You by Mini Vandals

Feb 21, 20241 hr 18 min

SorareData Game Week 453 Preview

It looks to be another high-scoring week for Challenger Europe competitions, as Benfica, Salzburg, Fenerbahce and PSV are the biggest favorites of Game Week 453. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Feb 21, 202455 min

Does Anyone Know What They're Doing? (featuring Lairdinho)

Lairdinho discusses the tough situation that many Sorare managers find themselves in these days, as they try to adjust to the new Sorare, which becomes the new new Sorare in August. Intro and outro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Feb 16, 20241 hr 11 min

SorareAndrews: Have Some Ambition

After getting the threshold removed from Sorare (at least in August), Black and Lairdinho discuss why Sorare managers need to have some ambition as they attack the new gameplay.

Feb 15, 20241 hr 9 min

Are Collections Dead or Alive?

Lairdinho, GatorGuy231, and NepentheZ discuss where collections fit in the new Sorare world, including whether the new game play has neutered or bolstered them. Intro and outro music: Would It Kill You by Mini Vandals

Feb 14, 20241 hr 23 min

SorareData Game Week 451 Preview

Eight of the 10 biggest favorites in Game Week 451 are from Challenger Europe, which will likely make it one of the most competitive competitions of the weekend. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Feb 14, 202449 min

Is Sorare Ready to Thrive? (featuring mpenn10)

Lairdinho and GatorGuy231 are joined by mpenn10 to discuss the new Sorare:Football product roadmap, including what problems it is trying to solve, and how Sorare managers can benefit from the changes. Intro and outro music: As You Were by Track Tribe

Feb 13, 20241 hr 16 min

Gallery Structuring for the New Sorare

Lairdinho and psufans2 discuss the different strategies Sorare managers should be considering as they start building for the gameplay formats over the coming months. Intro and outro music: My Way by NEFF

Feb 12, 20241 hr 10 min

SorareData Game Week 450 Preview

The midweek action is hot on Sorare, as the Champions League, Europa League Europa Conference League, and Asian Champions League knockout rounds commence, coupled with CONCACAF Champions League, and domestic league matches in England, Scotland, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Feb 12, 202448 min

Decision Time

Lairdinho continues the recent discussions about the new Sorare:Football roadmap, including the biggest question all Sorare managers have to confront: do they want to keep playing the game? Intro and outro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Feb 09, 20241 hr 3 min

SorareAndrews: What the Hell Do We Do Now?

Lairdinho and Black discuss the new Sorare:Football Roadmap, including what they think they, and others, will do with their cards and galleries.

Feb 08, 20241 hr 4 min

SorareData Game Week 449 Preview

PSV and Feyenoord are the biggest favorites in Game Week 449 on Sorare, but they are not the only teams expected to score well. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Feb 08, 202453 min

Roadmap Reactions

Lairdinho and psufans2 discuss the newly released Sorare: Football product roadmap, including which changes are the biggest, and how managers can adjust to the new gameplay. Intro and outro music: My Way by NEFF

Feb 07, 20242 hr 1 min

Winning By Mistake

Lairdinho and GatorGuy231 discuss the latter's success in Game Week 447, including standing on TWO PODIUMS with lineups he didn't think would be overly successful. Are there any lessons to be learned? Intro and outro music: As You Were by Track Tribe

Feb 06, 20241 hr 5 min

Are Jackpots Necessary to Thrive?

Lairdinho discusses the jackpot nature of rewards on Sorare, and wonders if they're even necessary for the platform to thrive. Intro and outro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Feb 05, 20241 hr 22 min

SorareData Game Week 448 Preview

Copa Libertadores and CONCACAF Champions League make up part of Game Week 448 on Sorare, which also includes domestic league matches in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Scotland, and Germany. Intro and outro music: Flying by Track Tribe

Feb 05, 202442 min

The Evolution of Sorare Content

Lairdinho is joined by a special guest to discuss the changes in Sorare content over the years, and speculate on what the future could hold. Intro and outro music: Jazzeton by Quincas Moreira

Feb 02, 20241 hr 7 min

SorareAndrews: You Pay to Win the Game

Lairdinho and Black are joined by OrangeFly to discuss the significant focus on free-to-play users, and why giving away too much could alienate users who buy pro cards.

Feb 01, 20241 hr 28 min

RIP Rivals

Lairdinho is joined by TrippinB to discuss the excitement that many Sorare managers had about Rivals, and why they may be done with it now. Intro and outro music: Would It Kill You by Mini Vandals

Jan 31, 202457 min
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