NerdSpeak: A Sports Analytics Podcast
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NerdSpeak: A Sports Analytics PodcastJun 30, 2022
Episode 17: BROOOOOOKLYYYYYN
Adam Koplik and Ajay Patel react to the shocking Kevin Durant trade demand, the Knicks signing Jalen Brunson, and other NBA free agency news!
Episode 16: Q&A and Black Monday Reactions
In today's episode, Adam and Ajay answer listener questions before reacting to the Black Monday firings and the most attractive GM vacancies!
Episode 15: The No Fun League Gets Exciting
In today's episode, the guys talk about week 17 in the NFL, highlighting the week's games, Joe Judge's presser, Antonio Brown's departure, and revealing their QB tiers!
Episode 14: The Return...
We're back! The guys return with an all NY Giants podcast, as they look back at what has been a dismal season for one of the most dysfunctional organizations in sports. Who should be the next GM? Should they target Russell Wilson? Is Saquon Barkley cooked? Check it out now!
Episode 13.5: Twitter Q&A #4 (Daniel Jones, Centers = RB?, Gary Sanchez, and more!)
On this mid-week episode, the guys answer fan questions!
Episode 13: A New Hope
On today's episode, the guys recap the NFL Draft and breakdown the rise of the New York Knicks!
Episode 12.5: NFL Draft Breakdown
It's draft day! The guys talk NFL Draft: What should the Niners do at 3? Are the Saints going to move up into the top ten from 28? What should the Giants do at 11? They answer these questions and more!
Episode 12: NFL Draft Week! (feat. Justin Dunbar)
After a short absence, the guys are back with a preview of Thursday's NFL Draft! They talk Giants for the first half before moving into an interview with Draft expert Justin Dunbar of MVPSportsTalk to look at the other 31 teams.
Episode 11: MLB 10-Game Analysis and NFL 1st Round Mock Draft
On today's episode, the guys "break down" the first ten games of the Yankees' season before breaking into a full first-round mock draft for the NFL draft!
Episode 10.5: What are wOBA and wRC+?
On today's episode, the guys breakdown two of the most useful advanced hitting stats - wOBA and wRC+!
Episode 10: 90th Percentile Exit Velocity and Draft Talk (feat. Jeremy Siegel)
Today, the guys are joined by another Twitter friend! Jeremy Siegel of PitcherList joins the show to talk about his research project focusing on 90th percentile exit velocity and what his Jets should do at 2.
Episode 9.5: Twitter Q&A #3 (Woodchucks, Best Sites, Smartest NFL Teams, and More!)
Today, Adam and Ajay once again answer listener questions on a Q&A!
Episode 9: Big Math Words in Hockey (feat. Asmae Toumi)
On today's episode, the guys recap a busy week in sports before they're joined by Asmae Toumi of HockeyGraphs for a fun conversation of the role of analytics in hockey and the field of data science!
Episode 8.5: Julius Randle Player Breakdown (and an Economics Lesson)
On today's episode, Adam and Ajay break down New York Knicks' star forward Julius Ranlde, and also touch down a couple major trades in the NFL.
Episode 8: Will Ajay Patel Praise the New York Giants?
On today's episode, the guys explore the Giants' big free agency, then look ahead to the New York Knicks and the trade deadline. Can Adam get Ajay to praise the New York Giants?
Episode 7.5: Top Five NFL Free Agency Signings (So Far...)
On today's episode, the guys name their top five free-agent signings through the second (slash fourth) day of NFL free agency, as well as a few of the worst.
Episode 7: Free Agent Frenzy and Twins Talk (feat. Brandon Warne)
On today's episode, the guys talk NFL free agency and are later joined by Brandon Warne of AccessTwins to talk Minnesota baseball.
- NFL Free Agency Update (0:45)
- Twins Outlook (28:35)
- Division-by-Division Predictions (48:10)
Episode 6.5: What are PFF Stats?
On today's episode, the guys do a stat breakdown of Pro Football Focus, their stats, and how they're calculated, talking about the role of the "eye-test" in the future of sports analytics.
Episode 6: NFL Free Agency Preview (feat. Chris McGuire)
On today's episode, the guys are joined by Chris McGuire to preview next week's free agency!
- Top Ten PFF Free Agents Predictions (3:25)
- What Should the Giants Do With Kevin Zeitler? (35:00)
- Is Leonard Williams a Giant in 2021? (39:10)
- What Should the Giants Do in Free Agency? (49:30)
- What Will the Giants Do in Free Agency? (1:06:50)
Episode 5.5: Twitter Q&A #2 (Geese, Sports, SAC Kings, and Chicago)
On today's episode, Adam and Ajay take questions some from Twitter!
- Goose Thoughts (1:00)
- SPORTS! (3:20)
- Fix the Kings (5:40)
- Playoffs in Chicago (23:10)
- Anderson .Paak x Bruno Mars (30:30)
Episode 5: Stats With a Lot of Letters (feat. Max Greenfield)
On today's episode, the guys talk about JJ Watt before they are joined by Max Greenfield of PitcherList to talk about his stats kwERA, gbkwERA, and the place of analytics in baseball. Afterward, they chat a bit about the emergence of the officially above .500 New York Knicks and the submergence of the constantly horrid Sacramento Kings.
Episode 4.5: Carson Wentz Player Breakdown
On today's episode, the guys give their first player breakdown and announce their mid-week episode schedule. They breakdown Carson Wentz and the trade that brought him to Indianapolis, as well as how the move could end up being a huge mistake for the Colts.
Episode 4: New York Yankees Season Preview
On today's episode, Adam and Ajay give an in-depth look into what the upcoming Yankee season will look like, projecting the roster position-by-position and praying for health. Check it out!
Episode 3.5: Say Yes to the Jersey
On this week's mini-episode, Adam and Ajay select their top five jerseys in sports, and continue talking a little about what teams could use a change and the idea of coaches wearing uniforms in baseball.
Episode 3: A Giant Offseason and Breakout Yankees (feat. Cameron Levy)
On today's episode, Ajay and Adam are joined by Twitter friend and writer for Max's Sporting Studio, Cameron Levy (@levy_cameron). Cameron came through with four Yankees who could breakout in 2020, plus an in-depth breakdown of how the Giants offseason should look:
- Yankees Breakout Players (2:30)
GIANTS OFFSEASON (29:00)
- Leonard Williams or Dalvin Tomlinson (29:00)
- Is It Time to Move On from Daniel Jones (37:00)
- Free Agent Targets (45:20)
- Draft Targets (1:08:00)
- Dream Offseason (1:16:45)
Episode 2.5: What are FIP, xFIP, and SIERA?
On today's short episode, Adam and Ajay explain the three most popular ERA predictors - FIP, xFIP, and SIERA. They talk about what goes into the stats, how effective they are, and when to use them.
Whether you have years of knowledge or if you haven't heard of these stats, this is the podcast for you!
Episode 2: NerdSpeak and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Divison
Adam and Ajay return with their second full-length episode, talking about:
- The Super Bowl (0:40)
- The NL Central, Trevor Bauer, and the Rockies (16:10)
- MLB Deading the Baseball (38:00)
- Knicks Acquire Derrick Rose (49:50)
- MLB Health and Safety Protocols (1:06:06)
Episode 1.5: Twitter Q&A
Adam and Ajay answer fans questions posted via Twitter about:
- Josh McCown's Greatness (0:54)
- Players We Idolized Growing Up (2:00)
- Super Bowl Predictions (4:16)
- Dave Gettleman's Past and Future for the New York Giants (10:00)
- Domestic Violence in Sports (22:31)
Episode 1: Welcome to NerdSpeak
You’re gonna be able to say you knew them when…
The FIRST ever episode of NerdSpeak is here!
Introduction - 0:00
Matthew Stafford Trade - 1:25
Possible DeShaun Watson Trade - 10:45
THE New York Knicks - 14:50
Tony DeAngelo Got Punched in the Face - 31:10
Accountability in Sports - 38:10
Outroduction (Is that a word?) - 43:50
Thank you everyone for listening, and we’ll see you soon.