The PoolGenius Podcast

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 17 and how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now centers on opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage. He recaps Week 16, explains how he expects the remaining entries to pick in Week 17A (Christmas games) and Week 17B, and outlines where leverage opportunities may still exist if the contest e...

Jason Lisk dives into why Golf One & Done pools are a natural fit for NFL Survivor players — and how the same core principles drive success in both formats. He explains what a Golf One & Done pool is, how it differs from Survivor on the surface, and why the underlying strategy is far more similar than most players realize. He breaks down how popularity and expected value shape decisions in...

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 16 and how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now centers on opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage. He recaps the fallout from Week 15, including the impact of Patrick Mahomes’ injury and the Cowboys’ loss, and explains how those results reshape the board for the final entries. Jason also w...

The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 16...and why each one is live. This includes: 1) A surprising underdog facing a team fighting for playoff hopes 2) An underdog that has made a QB change 3) The model's favorite underdog (it's a little bit ugly, but that's how we like it) Subscribe for NFL upset picks all season! 🔔

3 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week! Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 16, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges. They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with a h...

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 16. As pool sizes continue to shrink, Week 16 presents another key decision point. Are the Bills or Texans the right teams to trust this week? And is it finally time to use the Lions, or are they better saved for a later spot? Jason and Stephen also dig into the second-tier favorites and contrarian play...

The guys are back with their top college football bowl upset picks for December 19–27 and why each one is live. This includes: 1) An underdog hungry for a breakfast snack 2) An underdog in a CFP matchup 3) The model’s favorite CFB Bowl Upset Pick Subscribe for college football bowl upset picks throughout bowl season! 🔔

A complete strategy guide to winning College Football Playoff Survivor, Bracket Pools, and Confidence Pools during the 2025–26 postseason. Jason Lisk breaks down how CFP matchups, playoff formats, and public behavior shape optimal strategy, while introducing PoolGenius’ Bowl Pick’em Tool and how it helps players make smarter decisions across multiple CFP pool types. He walks through the CFP bracke...

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 15 using PoolGenius tools to understand how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now revolves around opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage. He recaps the chaos of Week 15, explains why several underdogs became high-value plays, and walks through how expected value helped these entries reach t...

A complete strategy guide to winning College Bowl Pick’em and Spread Pools during the 2025–26 bowl season. Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down how bowl pool formats, the bowl schedule, and public behavior shape optimal strategy, while introducing PoolGenius’ Bowl Pick’em Tool and how it helps players identify value on favorites and underdogs throughout the bowl season. Whether you’re playing...

The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 15...and why each one is live. This includes: 1) An underdog coming off a devastating loss 2) A small underdog going against a division rival 3) The model's favorite underdog

3 Value Picks for Game Winner & Spread Pools, our favorite ATS angles, and our Teaser of the week! Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 15, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges. They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap...

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 15. This week’s slate forces players to decide whether to play it safe or take a swing as pool sizes shrink. Which teams should you be saving for the final three weeks, and which options carry the most risk or reward at this stage of the season? Jason and Stephen dig into where the Seahawks, 49ers, Jagu...

A complete strategy guide on how to approach Golf One & Done pools — where saving the right golfers, targeting the biggest tournaments, and adjusting your pick strategy to the standings determine who actually wins. Jason Lisk explains what a Golf One & Done pool is, why understanding your specific pool rules matters, and what truly separates winning strategies from the rest of the field. W...

A complete strategy guide on how to gain leverage in NFL Spread Pools, including the flagship "pick five" Circa Millions contest. Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down the key drivers of long-term success in NFL pick contests and pools, showing how public pick data, bias trends, and market movement can reveal where players gain (or lose) expected value. No matter if you are in a casual NFL spr...