In this episode, Mike Lewis and new co-host Doug Battle discuss what fan reactions to recent NFL uniform changes ultimately reveal about fandoms. Doug then analyzes the creative alternatives leagues have embraced due to COVID-19, and Mike applies the negativity bias to the MLB's current predicament. 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 ...
Apr 14, 2020•34 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, Mike Lewis and Tom Smith discuss the upcoming QB free agency market. There is currently a LOT of speculation in the media about where Tom Brady and others end up. Our discussion is different because we take on the issue in terms of behavioral economics, brand equity formation and the CBA. It's like a free college class on sports economics. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast net...
Mar 05, 2020•44 min•Ep. 49
Mike and Tom discuss the emergence of Zion Williamson in the NBA, the high-profile Fury-Wilder boxing match, and how both sports develop and harness star power. 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 social! Instagram: @fanalytics...
Feb 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 48
Mike and Tom discuss why the NFL doesn't want Joe Burrow to leverage his way out of Cincinnati, and who benefits from the scouting combine ahead of the NFL Draft. 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 social! Instagram: @fanalyti...
Feb 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 47
Mike, Tom and new producer Thomas K discuss the history, structure and purpose of NBA All-Star Weekend, and how the league can get the most out of its midseason spectacle. 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 social! Instagram: ...
Feb 20, 2020•44 min•Ep. 46
Mike and Tom consider two "Kobe Bryant" related topics. Question 1 focuses on the direct to the NBA path for High School prospects and Question 2 gets into the topic of what constitute true NBA stardom. 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 f...
Feb 17, 2020•25 min•Ep. 45
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 Profe...
Jan 30, 2020•22 min•Ep. 44
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 podc...
Jan 16, 2020•25 min•Ep. 43
Mike Lewis wraps up the three part series on paying college athletes. The main talking points Professor Lewis focuses on in this episode includes: What is competitive balance? Why does competitive balance matter for the college football system? What do we think is going to happen to competitive balance given the current college football landscape? What is a collective bargaining agreement? What's a potential recommendation on moving forward? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...
Dec 19, 2019•54 min•Ep. 42
In part 2 of the paying college athletes discussion, Professors Mike Lewis and Tom Smith follow up about the NCAA allowing athletes to monetize on their name, likeness, and image. They jump into the nuts and bolts of the issue. The key question the guys wrestle with is how much "marketing" value do the players actually possess. This is an important issue because if most players don't have brand equity then what would they be paid for? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
Nov 14, 2019•39 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, Mike Lewis is joined by economist Tom Smith to discuss whether or not college athletes should be paid. 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 social! Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTub...
Oct 29, 2019•32 min•Ep. 40
Professor Mike Lewis releases his 2019 fan rankings on NBA teams. Who are the best and worst fans? He also explains the metrics he uses to evaluate fandom. 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 social! Instagram: @fanalyticsmikel...
Oct 17, 2019•40 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, Mike Lewis sits down with Atlanta Hawks Director of New Membership and Ticket Sales Jon Adler to discuss the mechanics of selecting and managing a team of entry-level sales professionals. In the second part of the episode, Mike talks solo about how different techniques and theories can help sales managers. 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 w...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 38
The XFL announced team names and logos for the upcoming 2020 season. Professor Mike Lewis discusses the following questions: Does the name have a local logic? Is the name innovative or interesting? Is the brand or name well executed? Check out this episode for his in-depth discussion on these questions. 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. Ch...
Sep 09, 2019•31 min•Ep. 37
In this episode, Professor Lewis discusses why the Ezekiel Elliott holdout is the most important off-season NFL story. It’s a story about how the collective bargaining agreement’s rules for rookie contracts comes into conflicts with analytics. The episode talks about how last year’s Todd Gurley and Le’veon Bell deals have gotten us to the point where players may be increasingly willing to hold-out and teams may be less likely to invest in running backs. Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...
Aug 19, 2019•29 min•Ep. 36
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 Fanalyt...
Aug 08, 2019•51 min•Ep. 35
Professors Mike Lewis and Tom Smith discuss their thoughts on the gender pay gap and fight for equal pay at the FIFA World Cup. Tom also looks at the earning ratios of men and women athletes primarily in the United States. 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...
Jul 01, 2019•48 min•Ep. 34
Mike Lewis and Yahoo Sports Writer Jay Busbee discuss the 2019 best and worst fans in the NFL. The Cowboys, Patriots, Eagles, Giants, and Steelers top this year's rankings. The Bengals, Jaguars, Titans, Chiefs, and Rams are on the bottom of the list. 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...
Jun 24, 2019•49 min•Ep. 33
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/fanaly...
Jun 13, 2019•51 min•Ep. 32
Professor Mike Lewis and Emory student Alex Notis examine the three-point field goal (also 3-pointer) in the NBA. The modern NBA has been transformed by the three point shot. Points are up, turnovers are down and NBA rosters are now built to shoot the three. In this episode, we talk about Alex's project which looks into trends and outcomes related to the 3-point shot. In the second half of the episode, Professor Lewis takes a step back and talks about the concept of expected value. Send in a voi...
May 09, 2019•52 min•Ep. 31
Mike Lewis, MBA student Al Multani-Kohal, and Ada Chong talk about a viral tweet after students proposed a name change for the NHL's Nashville Predators for a class project. This episode also features discussion on the history of mascots, famous brand mascots, and controversial Native American mascots. 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. Che...
Apr 11, 2019•57 min•Ep. 30
This episode covers major aspects of Major League Baseball ranging from the collective bargaining agreement, challenges the league is facing, and fandom. Discussion also focuses on who the 2019 best and worst fans in MLB are. 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....
Mar 14, 2019•49 min•Ep. 29
Goizueta Marketing Association's Vice President of Career Services Nihar Thadani and Professor Mike Lewis do a live podcast on 2019 Super Bowl advertisements. They watch and analyze different advertisements to see what brands are trying to do. For timing purposes, we have cut out the full version of advertisements being watched in the podcast. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making...
Feb 16, 2019•36 min•Ep. 28
Ever wonder about the economic impact a Super Bowl has on a city? Super Bowl LIII is taking place in Atlanta. Emory University Finance Professor Tom Smith and Marketing Professor Mike Lewis talk about the cash flow going through the city when the big showdown happens. Does it matter who's playing in the Super Bowl from Atlanta's economic perspective? Where does all the spending money go? What are the long term impacts a Super Bowl has on a city? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...
Jan 31, 2019•32 min•Ep. 27
Super Bowl LIII is right around the corner! With the big game being less than three weeks away, Mike and Ada talk about the history of the Super Bowl. This episode highlights how much the Super Bowl has evolved and how it got to become the big sporting event it is today. 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 a...
Jan 17, 2019•52 min•Ep. 26
Before the 2018 NFL season ends, Mike Lewis and passionate sports fan Rhett Grametbauer give their general impressions of various teams' fan bases. Grametbauer has visited every NFL stadium in the country so who better to ask than someone who has interacted with football fans across the country? 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 ...
Jan 03, 2019•36 min•Ep. 25
Sports enthusiast and author Rhett Grametbauer joins Mike Lewis to talk about his thrilling journey visiting every NFL stadium in 16 weeks. Grametbauer took his 1967 Volkswagen bus named Hail Mary to visit the 32 football teams. This episode delves into the incredible escapade, study of consumers, ethnography, childhood memories, and what makes a stadium special. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podc...
Dec 13, 2018•30 min•Ep. 24
Harlem Globetrotters' Social Media Manager Brian Penter sits down with Mike to discuss how the digital world provides a connection point for the fan community. Brian provides first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of using this new marketing tool. 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 fand...
Nov 29, 2018•40 min•Ep. 23
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 ...
Nov 15, 2018•42 min•Ep. 22
Mike Lewis and PhD candidate Zhe Han talk about a range of issues related to gaming and the relatively new phenomenon of esports. 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 social! Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsm...
Nov 01, 2018•35 min•Ep. 21
