Data science is huge in sports, and it's not just game stats anymore. Player and ball tracking data are changing the way major sports leagues play games.
We dive into how these data are analyzed and what the results mean to coaches and teams with Kirk Goldsberry, NBA analyst at ESPN and author of Sprawlball, and Brian Macdonald, Faculty in Sports Analytics ... Show More
Jun 1
The Judgment of Paris at 50: Wine, Wisdom, and What We Still Don’t Know
This month’s episode of the Harvard Data Science Review Podcast uncorks the fascinating intersection of wine, judgment, and data science. Economist and wine expert Orley Ashenfelter and Master of Wine Susan Lin join us to explore the enduring legacy of the 1976 “Judgment of Paris ... Show More
29m 41s
Apr 30
What Can We Learn From The Histories of AI: A Conversation With Stephanie Dick
What can history teach us about today’s AI revolution? In this month’s episode of the Harvard Data Science Review Podcast, we are joined by Stephanie Dick, a historian of science and technology, to explore how past ideas about knowledge and intelligence shape today’s AI systems. ... Show More
44m 53s
Nov 2024
241: The Data Revolution in Sport: Insights from Elite Sports Analysts on Optimising Performance
Episode 241 In this week's Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of data analysis in professional football with two brilliant guests—Arian Forouhandeh, Physical Performance Data Lead at Wolves, and Ryan White, Sports Science Analyst at Crystal Palace ... Show More
31m 29s
Mar 2025
874: How AI is Transforming Baseball (with Lessons For All of Us)
In this Five-Minute Friday, Jon Krohn talks baseball. For decades, coaches have relied on player performance stats to make in-game decisions and refine their season strategies. Now, AI led by Statcast is taking baseball strategy even further, massively broadening analytics data t ... Show More
14m 27s
Mar 2024
Mini-Pod: How many viewers will watch the NCAA Tournaments?
This episode of the Sports Media Podcast features Austin Karp, managing editor/digital for Sports Business Journal, and Jon Lewis, the founder and editor of Sports Media Watch. In this podcast we discuss our viewership predictions for the men’s and women’s tournament; what Caitli ... Show More
30m 55s
Jun 2024
Lance Brozdowski - Marquee Sports Network, Player Development Analyst
Lance Brozdowski is a Player Development Analyst at Marquee Sports Network,
the regional sports network for the Chicago Cubs. He brings an analytical
insight and makes it more digestible for baseball fans. In this episode, he
discusses…
* Methods he utilizes to evalu ... Show More
48m 28s
Aug 2024
Trevor May - ESPN Statcast Analyst, Former MLB Pitcher
Trevor May is an ESPN Statcast analyst, podcaster, and former MLB pitcher
for the Twins, Mets, and Athletics. He pitched professionally from
2008-2023, originally being drafted by the Phillies. Since retiring, he has
done various podcasts, founded an Esports Lab applying sa ... Show More
48 m
Jul 2024
803: How to Thrive in Your (Data Science) Career, with Daliana Liu
Daliana Liu is a big name in data science teaching, and she has always been generous in sharing everything she knows about getting a job in data science. In this episode, she continues to extend her generosity, helping listeners define their approach to achieving a fulfilling car ... Show More
1h 54m