This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus chat with Mike Craig, longtime college football and basketball handicapper, about his process for making picks, and the differences between collaborative and individual decision-making. The boys also give you their NFL picks for this week.
Nov 09, 2023•58 min
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus do a mailbag episode and answer your questions. Topics discussed include machine learning, effects of snow on NFL totals, and getting started building models.
Nov 02, 2023•44 min
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus chat with Ed Miller, a former professional poker player and now sports betting writer, whose new book Interception: The Secrets Of Modern Sports Betting covers “modern sportsbooks”, how today’s oddsmakers work, and how bettors can have longevity.
Oct 26, 2023•58 min
The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly compensated for their views; however, HTAA sponsored this podcast. The hosts and sponsor share a conflict of interest because the sponsor paid a one-time cash compensation for the content of the podcast and the hosts may be incented to endorse or promote HTAA’s investment management services.
Oct 25, 2023•27 min
The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly compensated for their views; however, HTAA sponsored this podcast. The hosts and sponsor share a conflict of interest because the sponsor paid a one-time cash compensation for the content of the podcast and the hosts may be incented to endorse or promote HTAA’s investment management services.
Oct 24, 2023•42 min
Jeff and Rufus interview Kevin Kelley, an analytics-driven football coach who is known for never punting on fourth down. They chat all things football, including the importance of quick decision making on offense and the NFL having its worst week for overs since 2000. The boys also share another interview clip with Petra Bakosova, CEO of Hull Tactical. The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly compensated for their views; however, HTAA sponsored this podcast. Th...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Jeff and Rufus chat with Gill Alexander, a longtime friend and fellow sports betting podcaster. Topics discussed include overcoming negative variance, the importance of entertainment and insight in influencing an audience, and the potential pitfalls of “dumbing down”content. The boys also give their thoughts on market timing regarding weather in football, and share another segment of their interview with Petra Bakosova. The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly ...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr
This week, Jeff and Rufus have Ben Mezrich on to talk about his "narrative non-fiction" style of writing, the impact of the film "21" on gambling, and the aspects of journalism vs. storytelling. Then, they continue their conversation with Petra Bakosova. The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly compensated for their views; however, HTAA sponsored this podcast. The hosts and sponsor share a conflict of interest because the sponsor paid a one-time cash compensati...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min
The boys sit down with with renowned trainer, Kyle Boddy. Then, they continue their conversation with Petra Bakosova. The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly compensated for their views; however, HTAA sponsored this podcast. The hosts and sponsor share a conflict of interest because the sponsor paid a one-time cash compensation for the content of the podcast and the hosts may be incented to endorse or promote HTAA’s investment management services.
Sep 28, 2023•59 min
This week on Bet The Process, Kevin Clark, an NFL analyst and podcaster, discusses his career journey and his journalistic process with Jeff and Rufus. The guys talk through the dominance of quarterbacks in football, risk aversion in the NFL and the challenges of predicting a coach's success based on their past performance, and more. The boys also share Pt. 3 of their interview with Petra Bakosova, CEO of Hull Tactical. The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly ...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This week on Bet The Process, Rufus discusses his NFL Survivor pool, and David Frohardt-Lane joins to chat about his career transition from sports betting to finance and back. They also discuss similarities and differences between market making in sports and finance, and David offers advice for participating in football contests, emphasizing the balance between picking likely winners and ones that others are not likely to pick. The boys also share Pt. 2 of their interview with Petra Bakosova, CE...
Sep 14, 2023•55 min
Rufus and Jeff sit down Bill Connelly to kick off the season. The boys also share Pt. 1 of their interview with Petra Bakosova, CEO of Hull Tactical. The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly compensated for their views; however, HTAA sponsored this podcast. The hosts and sponsor share a conflict of interest because the sponsor paid a one-time cash compensation for the content of the podcast and the hosts may be incented to endorse or promote HTAA’s investment m...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Jeff and Rufus sit down with Blair Hull, legendary businessman and philanthropist, to discuss everything from timing the markets to card counting legacy. Presented by Hull Tactical. “The hosts of this podcast are not investors with HTAA and were not directly compensated for their views; however, HTAA sponsored this podcast. The hosts and sponsor have a conflict of interest because the sponsor paid a cash compensation for the content of the podcast and the hosts may be incentivized to endorse or ...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr
Rufus and Jeff are join by legendary bookmaker Adam Bjorn and discuss breaking into the US market as well as some golf modeling talk.
Aug 21, 2023•55 min
Jeff and Rufus recap Betbash and discuss Ryder Cup selections. Then they answer some interesting mailbag questions...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Rufus and Jeff are joined by college football savant, Bud Elliott who talks all things college football including transfer portal, why college QBs matter fewer than NFL QBs and even gives some playoff predictions.
Aug 10, 2023•50 min
Rufus and Jeff discuss what it means to be in a sports betting Hall of Fame and Jeff welcomes in Pablo Torre to talk the macro of sports, sports journalism and whether soccer will ever matter in the US
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Rufus and Jeff talk to @golfpunter1 Luke Paton about all things markets, golf betting and where to find an edge.
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Lou Stagner, Golf Analytics pioneer, comes on to Bet the Process to talk about all things golf including how to improve your game and which players are good in the wind. Rufus gives some Open Championship picks.
Jul 19, 2023•59 min
Rufus and Jeff are educated by professional bettor Elihu Feustel and talk all sorts of stuff about markets, blackjack and analytics and Rufus even gives some golf picks.
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Rufus and Jeff have a fascinating interview with Evan Wasch EVP of Basketball Strategy and Operations at the NBA about many things the NBA has implemented like the play-in game, scheduling and the new lottery system. They also talk a lot about fried potatoes so there's that.
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Rufus and Jeff are back together and talk about Jeff's golf excursions (ad nauseam) and then talk about the process of seeking alpha.
Jun 29, 2023•48 min
The people get their wish and there is no Jeff this week as Rufus and Tom discuss the US Open and lots of golf
Jun 22, 2023•44 min
Rufus and Jeff are joined by golf modeling expert Will... just Will. They discuss the process behind modeling golf and even give some thoughts on specific golfers in the US Open
Jun 14, 2023•43 min
Rufus and Jeff talk (un)intelligently about Liv and PGA and then welcome in StatsBomb CEO Ted Knutson
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Rufus and Jeff discuss many subjects including Jeff's recent trip to LA meeting Adrian Gonzalez and they talk personal subjects
Jun 01, 2023•52 min
Rufus and Jeff answer questions from the seven listeners and Jeff tries to find hope for the Celtics in the analytics
May 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Rufus and Jeff talk to the founders of Upgame, a golf stats and data company and Rufus even gives some PGA championship picks
May 17, 2023•54 min
Jeff and Rufus welcome legendary explorer and speaker Alison Levine
May 09, 2023•48 min
In a post NFL draft episode, the guys are joined by ESPN senior analytics specialist to breakdown why Will Levis dropped out of the 1st round.
May 04, 2023•50 min