Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a data scientist, economist and author.
Basketball is one of the most popular sports on the planet. Seth has used advanced AI to statistically analyse everything about the players, their backgrounds, hand-span, height, first names and more to uncover some of the wildest trends in the game.
Expect to learn what percentage of Amer ... Show More
Yesterday
Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 - #1143
In the fifth installment of this new experimental format, we explore: - Inside the antics of a real-life Mexican Batman. - Why George chooses to wear AirPods during his massages. - If Jimmy Carr will run for Prime Minister of the UK. - and much more… Guests: - Jimmy Carr is a com ... Show More
2h 9m
Aug 27
Female Psychopath Explains How She Manipulates Men - Kanika Batra - #1142
Kanika Batra is an Australian content creator and author. What goes on inside the mind of a sociopath? Can they feel love and empathy, or are they truly emotionless? Diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, Kanika Batra reveals how sociopaths actually think, feel and relat ... Show More
1h 53m
Jun 2023
#141 How Data Science is Transforming the NBA
Historically in elite team sports, there has often been a dynamic between players and their inherent abilities, and the vision of the coach. In many sports, we’ve seen coaching strategies influence the future of how the game is played. As the era of professionalism swept across m ... Show More
49m 45s
Dec 2018
David Stern, NBA Commissioner Emeritus, talks sports, technology, data, gambling, social media, & much more.
WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed talks to David Stern about his career as NBA Commissioner (7:22), the challenges he faced and how he overcame them (11:47), sports and its overlap with politics (24:22), social media (19:49), gambling (29:50), cannabis (45:17), what data and technol ... Show More
58m 45s
Jul 2022
#241: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz – Use Big Data To Transform Your Life
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is the author of Don't Trust Your Gut and Everybody Lies. In this conversation, we spoke about how Bill Gates read Seth's first book, why you should flood the market, and the surprising data behind who's *really* rich in the United States. (0:00) Coming u ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2021
#84: Seth Partnow | Random Basketball
The Athletic's Seth Partnow returns to discuss the randomness in the NBA and these 2021 playoffs, although we detour off topic to discuss the Suns and Bucks, depth, the importance of wing players in today's game and much more. There's also a red-hot post show with an incredible S ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2020
The "Hot Hand", Decision-Making, and Human Behavior with Ben Cohen {NBA Reporter}
Slappin' Glass sits down for a thought-provoking conversation with Wall Street Journal NBA Reporter, and author of the phenomenal new book "The Hot Hand", Ben Cohen. The trio explore the science and mystery of the "Hot Hand" in basketball, and how it relates to decision-making, h ... Show More
51m 55s
Jan 2025
Prof. Steve Peters: The Secret Weapon Behind Elite Athletes & The Top 1% (E317)
<p>Renowned psychiatrist and best-selling author of ‘The Chimp Paradox’, Prof. Steve Peters, joins Jake and Damian for an in-depth conversation on unlocking human potential. With a background in helping elite performers in sports, business, and more, Steve shares his expertise on ... Show More
1h 21m
Mar 2023
ATG 116: Dunk Like an NBA Pro - Secrets to Success with David Nurse
<p>Ready to dunk like an NBA player? In this episode, I talk to former NBA player turned coach and author, David Nurse, about his secrets for success. Join us as we explore backup plans, a “why not me” mindset, and tools to overcome rejection and develop habits for success.<br/>< ... Show More
43m 59s