We conclude our countdown of the NFL's fan bases with an analysis of the top 5 fandoms in professional football. Watch/listen here: 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: @fanalyt...
Jul 11, 2023•35 min•Ep. 230
We continue our countdown of the NFL's top fan bases in this week's podcast, analyzing the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders fandoms. 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 u...
Jul 04, 2023•24 min•Ep. 229
We continue our countdown of the NFL's top fan bases in this week's podcast, analyzing the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, and more. 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...
Jun 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 228
We continue our countdown of the NFL's top fan bases in this week's podcast, analyzing fandoms across the league. Topics of discussion also include Baby Gronk and the Denver Nuggets' 2023 NBA Finals celebration. 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 ...
Jun 21, 2023•44 min•Ep. 227
We continue our countdown of the NFL's top fan bases in this week's podcast, analyzing fandoms across the league. 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 YouTube: @fa...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 226
Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis breaks down the 5 worst NFL fanbases according to data in this week's podcast. This episode also features discussion of Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals as well as the Ted Lasso season finale. Check out the full 2023 NFL Fandom Rankings and Methodology at fandomanalytics.com . 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 sch...
Jun 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 225
This week's episode features discussion of the least predictable NBA Playoffs in recent memory and what keeps sports fans locked into Ted Lasso's third season. 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: @fanalyticsm...
May 30, 2023•40 min•Ep. 224
In this week's podcast, we discuss the 2023 NBA Conference Finals as the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets each seek to make history in their own ways. We also discuss Victor Wembanyama's fit in San Antonio with Gregg Popovich, LeBron's fourth quarter struggles these Playoffs, and what a Heat-Nuggets Finals could mean for NBA fandoms. In the show's entertainment/culture segment, we break down why studios keep making the sequels no one seems to want. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...
May 23, 2023•58 min•Ep. 223
This week's episode is full of recent happenings in sports and entertainment that made us go... "huh?" We discuss Martha Stewart's SI cover, IMG Academy's $1.25 billion sale to a Chinese private equity firm, and Ja Morant's gun troubles from a marketing perspective. We also continue our discussion of the NBA Playoffs, bringing back our Fan of the Week segment to highlight one Golden State Warriors fan's epic display of fandom last week. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
May 16, 2023•59 min•Ep. 222
In this week's episode, we discuss what has driven Formula 1's surge in fandom. We then continue our look at the 2023 NBA Playoffs and make predictions for how the remainder of the NBA's postseason story unfolds. 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...
May 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 221
This week's podcast features discussion of Will Levis's predictable NFL Draft fall, the Philadelphia Eagles' SEC bias, and the NBA's wide-open Playoffs. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . 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 ...
May 05, 2023•49 min•Ep. 220
In this episode, Professor Lewis assesses what cognitive biases come into play during every NFL Draft while making his own predictions for Thursday's first round. But first, Professor Lewis reviews the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In the show's final segment, Mike breaks down NFC West QB storylines featuring Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, Geno Smith, and Kyler Murray. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of t...
Apr 26, 2023•57 min•Ep. 219
Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis opens with discussion on 2023 NBA Playoff storylines. He then breaks down how Jalen Hurts reset the NFL QB market and explains why the market resets every offseason. And in the show's main section, Mike breaks down quarterback storylines from each NFC South team - ultimately making his prediction for the division. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message ...
Apr 18, 2023•54 min•Ep. 218
In this podcast, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis discusses how culture wars impact fandoms in sports and entertainment. Lewis defines culture wars as the conflicts that arise when different groups have opposing views on cultural values, norms, and beliefs. Professor Lewis notes that these conflicts can seep into the products that fans are passionate about, including sports and entertainment. Lewis cites examples of how culture wars impact fandoms like the Star Wars community - as well as th...
Apr 12, 2023•45 min•Ep. 217
The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament stole March's thunder. We begin this podcast with a discussion on how the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese rivalry accomplished this. We then continue our discussion on NFL offseason QB storylines with a look at Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields, Jared Goff, and the AFC North. 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 wit...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 216
We kick off this show with a discussion of perhaps the least predictable NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament of all time. Supported by data from Goizueta Business School student Adrian Thierry, we analyze how COVID played a part in college basketball parity in 2022-2023. We also leverage Adrian's research toward predicting 2023 Final Four viewership.In the episode's second half, Professor Lewis continues his analysis of NFL quarterback storylines with a look at the NFC East... and we explore one tr...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 215
We kick off this week's podcast with discussion on a wild opening weekend for this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Mike discusses why March is all about guard play as we analyze what statistics this year's Cinderellas have in common. Conversation then turns to the AFC West as we continue our breakdown of every NFL division's quarterback story. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 214
In this week's podcast, Emory students Graham, Ryan, Nikhil, and Murli join Professor Mike Lewis for a special podcast episode on video game adaptations for television. The students analyze why studios keep greenlighting shows like Arcane, Castlevania, and The Witcher - and what reception of these shows can teach us about fandom. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part ...
Mar 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 213
We continue our discussion on quarterback storylines going into the NFL offseason with an episode focused on the AFC South. This episode also features discussion on The NFL Combine's biggest stories, UFC's big weekend, and a proposed rule change for the MLB. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . 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...
Mar 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 212
We continue our discussion on quarterback storylines going into the NFL offseason with an episode focused on the AFC North. Professor Lewis reviews how his QB Wins metric predicted the division's 2022 outcome with one outlier. This episode also features discussion on Jake Paul's loss to Tommy Fury as well as fan anticipation for The Mandalorian Season 3. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/mess...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 211
As we approach an NFL free agency period featuring a number of noteworthy quarterbacks on the market, we will review each division's 2022 quarterback play in the coming weeks. We begin in the AFC East with a discussion on Josh Allen, Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones, and Zach Wilson. And as sports media's focus shifts to the NBA, we also talk all things All Star Weekend in this episode. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Feb 21, 2023•59 min•Ep. 210
The NBA Trade Deadline stole some of the NFL's shine during the lead up to Super Bowl LVII. Professor Lewis took to the podcast this week to discuss both events - breaking down Rihanna's halftime performance, the best 2023 Super Bowl ads, and a potential end to the NBA superteam era. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making s...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 209
This week's Super Bowl episode kicks off with a recap of the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games, the 2023 Grammy's, and the Kyrie Irving trade. In the show's main segment, Professor Lewis breaks down what makes the greatest Super Bowl ads of all time so great - and what makes the worst so bad. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making se...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 208
This week's podcast begins with a few fandom stories that caught professor Mike Lewis's eye during Conference Championship week. Then, Professor Lewis discusses Patrick Mahomes's flash, Jalen Hurts's under-the-radar rise, and why the San Francisco 49ers should add Tom Brady to their loaded QB room this offseason. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors...
Jan 31, 2023•58 min•Ep. 207
Our latest episode features a quarterback-centric discussion of the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round as well as updates to the NFL's Pro Bowl format. Key topics of discussion include Joe Burrow's captivating power on and off the field, Josh Allen's playoff struggles, Jalen Hurts' QB ranking, and Brock Purdy's Cinderella story. Check out more Fanlaytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the...
Jan 24, 2023•55 min•Ep. 206
In this week's podcast, Mike Lewis explores the role injuries play in NFL personnel decisions and how analytics can better inform which players a team builds around. This episode also breaks down QB storylines from a wild NFL Wild Card Weekend and ramifications for the upcoming QB free agent market. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fanalyticsmike/message Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast ne...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 205
Professor Lewis interviews UGA Super Fan and Savage Pads Podcast host "Darth Dawg" ahead of this week's College Football National Championship. The two discuss Georgia football fandom as Mike analyzes what makes a die hard fan. Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com . 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 Fanal...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 204
Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee of Twitter and IG) and Professor Mike Lewis are offering a short course on “Storytelling and Analytics” this January at Emory University. Jay is a senior writer at Yahoo Sports. The course is being taught for our campus MBA program, but we are taking the opportunity to offer (parts of) the course a little more broadly by leveraging some modern means of communication. This video is part 3 of a 3 part podcast series with Jay. Follow along for more Fanalytics content at fando...
Jan 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 203
Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee of Twitter and IG) and Professor Mike Lewis are offering a short course on “Storytelling and Analytics” this January at Emory University. Jay is a senior writer at Yahoo Sports. The course is being taught for our campus MBA program, but we are taking the opportunity to offer (parts of) the course a little more broadly by leveraging some modern means of communication. This video is part 2 of a 3 part podcast series with Jay. Follow along for more Fanalytics content at fando...
Dec 27, 2022•42 min•Ep. 202
Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee of Twitter and IG) and Professor Mike Lewis are offering a short course on “Storytelling and Analytics” this January at Emory University. Jay is a senior writer at Yahoo Sports. The course is being taught for our campus MBA program, but we are taking the opportunity to offer (parts of) the course a little more broadly by leveraging some modern means of communication. Follow along at fandomanalytics.com . Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fana...
Dec 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 201
