Bet The Process

Rufus and Jeff Talk Baseball Analytics with Eno Sarris

April 17, 2024 13:24 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

This week on the Bet the Process, the boys chat with Eno Sarris, a senior writer for baseball analytics at The Athletic. Topics discussed include unique challenges in player development, the value of team chemistry, and qualitative vs quantitative elements in player evaluation.

Rufus is Solo and Talks to Will Haskett about the Masters | Sponsored by Splash Sports

April 09, 2024 23:08 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Rufus flies solo and interviews Will Haskett, a golf broadcaster and author, about some of his favorite calls, quantifying golfer’s nerves, the biggest insight he’s learned from the PGA tour, and the upcoming Masters. Sponsored by Splash Sports www.splashsports.com

Rufus is back and so is Jordan Majewski… Final four and getting inside Rufus’ head

April 04, 2024 04:58 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Rufus is back to talk about predicting coaching strategies and weather, and so is Jordan Majewski to talk Final Four matchups.

Jeff and Drew Dinsick (subbing in for Rufus) Talk Sweet Sixteen with Jordan Majewski

March 27, 2024 03:05 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Drew Dinsick subs in for Rufus, and Jordan Majewski joins to give picks for the March Madness Sweet 16 matchups.

Ken Pom Joins Rufus and Jeff to talk March Madness | Sponsored by Splash Sports

March 19, 2024 20:35 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus bring on Ken Pomeroy as their annual March Madness guest. Topics discussed include the fairness of the tournament’s seeding system, the impact of having the same conference officials for three months on teams' performances, and picks for a March Madness Survivor Pool. To join the March Madness Survivor go to splashsports.com/btp

Soccer Analytics Pioneer Sarah Rudd Joins Rufus and Jeff

March 14, 2024 03:56 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus chat football (soccer) with Sarah Rudd, former head of analytics at Arsenal, about her beginnings in the industry, the challenges faced by women and Americans in the field, and her decision to start a consulting business in the sports and data space.

Jeff and Rufus recap Sloan and Nerd out on Golf

March 07, 2024 03:46 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus recap the Sloan analytics conference, get into some golf nerd stats, and go through some mail bag questions.

Nate Silver Joins Rufus and Jeff and Preview the SSAC

February 29, 2024 04:45 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus interview statistician, writer, and poker player Nate Silver, who shares his thoughts on the uniqueness of political forecasting, criticisms of sports betting, and the skills necessary to succeed in high-stakes poker games.

The Brothers Peabody join Jeff to recap fhe Superb Owl | Sponsored by Splash Sports

February 14, 2024 14:06 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Rufus brings on his brother Tom to share thoughts on the Super Bowl, chat golf’s Pro-Am Tour with Jeff, and reflect on the NFL season ending. Sponsored by Splash Sports | Join our BTP One and Done at splashsports.com/btp

Super Bowl Preview with Pro Bettors Zach White and Matt Davidow | Sponsored by Splash Sports

February 07, 2024 00:10 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Matthew Davidow and Zack White join for a special Super Bowl episode. Topics discussed include the impact of the Super Bowl being played in Vegas this year, how touts and public opinion can affect betting opportunities, and favorite past Super Bowl bets. Also touched on: how Draft Kings may be on the hook for $210 million of parlays placed on the PGA Tour in Pebble Beach. Sponsored by Splash Sports | to join the BTP One and Done go to splashsports.com/BTP

Kevin Clark joins Rufus and Jeff to talk Superbowl and play calling | Sponsored by Splash Sports

February 01, 2024 03:10 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus chat with Kevin Clark about analytics vs. decision making in football, last week’s conference championship games, NFL coordinator hires being too outcome oriented, and thoughts about the upcoming Superb Owl. To join our one and done go to splashsports.com/btp

Adam Levitan joins Rufus and Jeff to talk ESPNBets | Sponsored by Splash Sports

January 24, 2024 05:54 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Adam Levitan joins to chat with Jeff and Rufus about the recent incident involving ESPN bets, suspecting the unusual betting line was not a strategic move but a mistake. They also go through last week’s NFL games and talk odds for this upcoming weekend’s. Sponsored by Splash Sports. Go to splashsports.com to learn more

Good friend Matthew Davdow joins Jeff and Rufus to talk NFL playoffs | Sponsored by Splash Sports

January 18, 2024 05:33 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus bring on good friend Matthew Davidow to chat late market moves in the NFL, the fall of the Eagles and Cowboys, and odds for the remaining playoff games. Sponsored by Splash Sports | splashsports.com

Good friend Matthew Davidow joins Rufus and Jeff | Sponsored by Splash Sports

January 18, 2024 05:28 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus bring on good friend Matthew Davidow to chat late market moves in the NFL, the fall of the Eagles and Cowboys, and odds for the remaining playoff games. Sponsored by Splash Sports | splashsports.com

Mike Clay joins Rufus and Jeff | Sponsored by Splash Sports

January 11, 2024 01:45 - 54 minutes - 75.7 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus are joined by Mike Clay, a fantasy football and NFL analyst at ESPN. They chat about Mike’s journey into sports analysis, the advantages of having qualitative data, and give playoff picks. To check out Splash Sports one and done contests for the NFL Playoffs go to splashsports.com

Kevin Cole joins Rufus and Jeff to Discuss NFL Analytics and Week 18 | Sponsored by Splash Sports

January 04, 2024 03:46 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus chat with Kevin Cole about NFL Week 18, the importance of sacks as a statistic, and EPA methodology. Also we talk about Splash Sports one and done gold competition. To join go to: https://app.splashsports.com/contest/dd8e5d4f-3e32-4050-9ac2-8fced1dec5c3/detail?utm_source=partnerships&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=btp

Rufus and Jeff Reflect on the Past Year | Sponsored by Splash Sports

December 28, 2023 05:02 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus chat about their holiday experiences and NFL MVP odds. Then they share their goals for the upcoming year, both professional and personal. Sponsored by Splash Sports… splashsports.com

Jeff and Rufus talk NFL with Arif Hassan | Sponsored by Splash Sports

December 20, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus bring on Arif Hasan to talk NFL, including Super Bowl odds, the impact of key player injuries, and the challenges of evaluating quarterback skills. To learn more about Splash Sports go to http://www.splashsports.com/ Note: You must be 21 years of age or older in Massachusetts, Iowa, Arizona, Louisiana; or 18 years of age or older in Alabama; or 18 years or older in all other states to enter into a paid fantasy contest.

Jeff and Rufus talk Bowls Part 2 with Bud Elliott | Presented by Splash Sports

December 14, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

On part two of our bowl extravaganza, Jeff and Rufus bring in good friend Bud Elliott to talk through the 2nd half of the bowl games and talk about their bowl contest being hosted on Splash Sport. To join go to http://www.splashsports.com/btpcfb Note: You must be 21 years of age or older in Massachusetts, Iowa, Arizona, Louisiana; or 18 years of age or older in Alabama; or 18 years or older in all other states to enter into a paid fantasy contest.

Jeff and Rufus talk to Bud Elliot Again | Presented by Splash Sports

December 07, 2023 05:03 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

On this episode of Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus bring in good friend Bud Elliott to talk through the first half of upcoming bowl games, and announce a new contest with sponsor Splash Sports. Enter today! http://www.splashsports.com/btpcfb NOTE: You must be 21 years of age or older in Massachusetts, Iowa, Arizona and Louisiana, 19 years of age or older in Alabama; or 18 years of age or older in all other states to enter into a paid fantasy contest.

Jeff and Rufus talk to Bill Connelly

November 29, 2023 07:14 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

This week on Bet the Process, Bill Connelly joins and shares his thoughts on all things College Football, and what teams will be the top four in the playoffs.

Rufus and Jeff talk to Keith Whyte

November 16, 2023 18:38 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

On this week's Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus chat with Keith Whyte, the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling.

Jeff and Rufus talk to Mike Craig

November 09, 2023 05:06 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

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.

Jeff and Rufus: Mailbag Edition!

November 02, 2023 05:14 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

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.

Jeff and Rufus talk to Ed Miller

October 26, 2023 14:41 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

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.

Bonus Episode | Full Interview with Petra Bakosova

October 25, 2023 03:34 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB

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.

Bonus Episode | Full Interview with Blair Hull

October 24, 2023 05:35 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

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.

Jeff and Rufus talk to Kevin Kelley | Brought to you by Hull Tactical

October 19, 2023 09:31 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

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...

Jeff and Rufus talk to Gill Alexander | Brought you to by Hull Tactical

October 12, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

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 direc...

Jeff and Rufus talk to Ben Mezrich | Brought to you by Hull Tactical

October 05, 2023 14:47 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

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 compen...

Jeff and Rufus talk to Kyle Boddy | Brought to you by Hull Tactical

September 28, 2023 04:43 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

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.

Jeff and Rufus talk to Kevin Clark | Brought to you by Hull Tactical

September 21, 2023 04:53 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

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 direc...

Jeff and Rufus talk to David Frohardt-Lane | Brought to you by Hull Tactical

September 14, 2023 16:41 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

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,...

Jeff and Rufus talk to Bill Connelly | Presented by Hull Tactical

September 07, 2023 05:43 - 1 hour - 158 MB

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 investme...

Jeff and Rufus talk to Blair Hull, Chairman of HTAA | Presented by Hull Tactical

August 31, 2023 06:46 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

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 endors...

Legendary bookmaker Adam Bjorn joins Bet the Process

August 21, 2023 21:10 - 54 minutes - 38.7 MB

Rufus and Jeff are join by legendary bookmaker Adam Bjorn and discuss breaking into the US market as well as some golf modeling talk.

The Most Interesting Mailbag Episode Ever

August 16, 2023 22:16 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Jeff and Rufus recap Betbash and discuss Ryder Cup selections. Then they answer some interesting mailbag questions...

Bud Elliott Talks College Football on Bet the Process

August 10, 2023 21:48 - 49 minutes - 37.8 MB

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.

Pablo Torre Joins Bet the Process

August 03, 2023 18:22 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

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

Rufus and Jeff talk to Pro Punter Luke Paton

July 25, 2023 18:55 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Rufus and Jeff talk to @golfpunter1 Luke Paton about all things markets, golf betting and where to find an edge.

Lou Stagner Golf Analytics Savant talk with Rufus and Jeff

July 19, 2023 19:22 - 58 minutes - 43.8 MB

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.

Jeff and Rufus talk to Wicked Smart Elihu Feustel

July 11, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

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.

Rufus and Jeff talk to Evan Wasch, EVP at the NBA

July 06, 2023 22:54 - 1 hour - 49 MB

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.

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