The PoolGenius Podcast

Jason Lisk heads to the Scottish Open to go through One and Done golf picks. This episode includes a breakdown of the top contenders playing in the Scottish Open, the projected most popular picks, who has played well here and been performing recently, and his top picks for the week. 0:00 Introduction and why some LIV golfers are available 3:43 Top favorites and most popular picks at the Scottish O...

Jason Lisk of PoolGenius talks about One and Done golf picks for the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. The podcast includes a breakdown of the top contenders playing in the event, the projected most popular picks, who has played well at the John Deere in the past and who has been performing well recently. Jason also gives his top One and Done picks for the week. 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Top favor...

Jason Lisk goes through the upcoming tournament at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut, including which golfers are likely to be popular, who best fit the course, and his weekly picks. This week's episode also includes discussions around strategy based on standings, and the news out of the PGA Tour on changes to the schedule and format for 2028. 0:00 Introduction to Travelers Championship topics 1:...

Jason Lisk breaks down the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, sharing his top picks from favorites to long shots and discussing which stats matter most this week. He covers the most popular One and Done options, evaluates the top of the odds board, highlights several contrarian alternatives, and identifies longer-shot plays that could provide uniqueness in large contests. 0:00 Introduction to U.S. Ope...

The RBC Canadian Open is next up on the PGA Tour. Jason Lisk breaks down the final PGA Tour event before the U.S. Open, including the top One and Done picks, expected popularity, leverage options, and course fit at TPC Toronto. Plus, a Memorial recap, why J.T. Poston’s surprise win barely moved most pools, how to think about Sam Burns chalk, and when it makes sense to get contrarian with names lik...

This episode provides a comprehensive guide to World Cup Survivor Pool Strategy, covering the format of the Splash Survivor Pool, challenges and odds of success, clean burn percentage and team selection, use of the Team Rankings World Cup page, building a four-pick entry combo, and an example of building an entry. Takeaways Understanding the format and requirements of the Splash Survivor Pool Asse...

The RBC Heritage is next up on the PGA Tour. Steven Andress and Jason Lisk break down the signature event course, share their top picks (favorite and long shot), and discuss which stats actually matter here. Plus, a quick Masters recap, the Cam Young post-mortem, and what to do with Scottie Scheffler going forward. 00:00 — Intro 01:16 — Recap of The Masters 07:51 — RBC Heritage: 3 Most Popular Pic...

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the 2026 Masters for Golf One and Done pools. They cover the three most popular picks as projected by PoolGenius, the best value plays, and their top three picks plus a favorite longshot. Jason and Stephen finish with their conviction picks — and Stephen shares his full outright betting card for the week. 00:00 — Intro 02:27 — The Masters: 3 Most Popular P...

Jason Lisk breaks down his top 10 golfers for the 2026 Masters — built from strokes gained data, recent form, betting odds, and Augusta course history going back to 2010. The list covers Scottie Scheffler as the clear favorite despite uneven early-season form, why Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau both profile high despite playing on LIV, and why 26-year-old Ludvig Åberg belongs firmly in the first-t...

Your Masters pool is won or lost before the first tee shot. Most players blow it by picking their favorites instead of picking to beat the field. In this video, Jason Lisk gives you the exact framework to make smarter picks in any Masters pool format — whether you're in a tier-based contest or picking a number of golfers from the field. Popularity leverage, pool size adjustments, the Rule of 24, a...

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the top Valero Texas Open Picks for Golf One and Done pools. They cover the most popular picks, course preview at TPC San Antonio, betting favorites, and key data on course history and recent form — all powered by PoolGenius. Plus: their top picks, favorite longshots, and conviction plays for the final event before the Masters. 00:00 — Intro 01:52 — Valero...

Jason Lisk breaks down the most strategic NCAA Survivor picks heading into the Sweet 16 (and beyond). Which teams offer the highest expected value? Which picks could box you in later if you’re not careful? And how should your approach change based on pool size? Jason walks through it all using the powerful PoolGenius NCAA Survivor Tool to help you make sharper, more strategic picks. 00:00 — Intro...

Jason Lisk rejoins Steven Andress to break down the Houston Open for Golf One and Done pools. They dive into the course preview at Memorial Park, including why distance and long iron play are key this week, along with the three most popular picks and whether the ownership is worth it. The episode also covers betting favorites, course history standouts, recent form (and why you shouldn’t overreact...

Jason Lisk breaks down the top NCAA Tournament Survivor Picks for the First Round on Thursday and Friday. Learn which heavy favorites are worth using now, which teams to save for later, how to balance picks across regions, and how to manage multiple entries so you don't get burned before the Sweet 16. Plus, get a look at the revamped PoolGenius March Madness Survivor Tool and all the new features...

Get ready for the Valspar Championship with a full breakdown of the top One and Done picks. Stephen Andress runs through this event at Copperhead Course at Innisbrook, highlighting the most popular picks, and walking through top plays, conviction picks, and favorite long shots for the week. Plus, strategy insights to help you balance popularity vs. upside in your pool. 00:00 — Intro 01:18 — The Pl...

How do you actually win an NCAA Tournament Survivor Pool? In this episode, we break down the key strategies to win NCAA Survivor Pools, including how to balance risk, save the right teams for later rounds, and avoid the common mistakes that knock most players out early. Unlike NFL survivor pools, March Madness survivor pools require long-term planning across the entire bracket. You must survive ea...

Jason Lisk breaks down five sleepers to potentially target in your 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket. These teams are outside the top-four seed lines but could make a deep run if they are healthy and get a favorable draw. Enjoyed this video? Please like and subscribe to our channel for weekly updates, and visit PoolGenius.com for more tools and resources. 00:00 - Comment Your Sleeper Picks! 01:12 - 1....

How many upsets should you pick in your March Madness bracket? Too few and you leave points on the table. Too many and you're out in the first weekend. In this video, we break down the optimal upset-picking strategy based on real bracket pool data so you can make smarter picks and increase your chances of winning. 00:00 — Intro 00:54 — Why Do People Pick Upsets? 03:33 — What the Research Shows 06:...

The biggest purse on the PGA Tour is on the line at TPC Sawgrass. Stephen Andress and Jason Lisk break down THE PLAYERS Championship One and Done picks, longshots, and sleepers for this week. 00:00 — Intro 01:12 — Arnold Palmer Recap 04:29 — Check Out PoolGenius’ Majors & Masters Product 07:35 — The Players Course Preview 10:51 — The Players: 5 Most Popular Picks 28:02 — The Players: Betting F...

Stop picking with your gut. After studying 21,709 real bracket pools with over $2.8 million in reported winnings, we found what actually separates winners from everyone else — and it's not what you think. PoolGenius analyst Jason Lisk breaks down the 5 most critical mistakes pool players make and exactly how to fix them before you fill out your bracket. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Tip 1: Stop Chasing th...

March Madness bracket predictions are here. Jason Lisk breaks down his full bracket ahead of Conference Tournament Week (March 9), revealing which teams are in, which are out, and a new team joining the No. 1 seed conversation. 00:00 — Intro 01:58 — Looking back at Jason’s Bracket from 2025 05:19 — 2026 Bracket Reveal 15:48 — First Four In, Last Four Out Enjoyed this episode? Please like and subsc...

Jason Lisk outlines his latest March Madness Bracket Predictions and Bracketology Report, breaking down the locked-in No. 1 seeds, bubble teams, and others on the move heading into conference tournament week. 00:00 — Intro 01:39 — Top 4 Seed Lines 06:46 — Bubble Teams: Who’s in, Who’s Out 18:03 — Potential Bid Thieves? Enjoyed this video? Please like and subscribe to our channel for weekly updates...

The Arnold Palmer Invitational is one of the biggest weeks of the year for Golf One and Done pools. With a $20 million purse and $4 million going to the winner, this is a week where the right pick can create massive separation in your standings. In this video, we break down the best strategy for Bay Hill, including whether you should use or save Scottie Scheffler , and how to think about Rory McIl...

Jason Lisk and Nick Bateman dig into the latest March Madness Bracket Predictions and Bracketology Report, breaking down the locked-in No. 1 seeds, the teams still scrapping for position, and the bubble squads sweating every result. 00:00 — Intro 02:24 — Top 4 Seed Lines 10:36 — Bubble Teams: Who’s in, Who’s Out 29:40 — Who’s a Lock, Who’s Not Enjoyed this episode? Please like and subscribe to our...

Cognizant Classic One and Done picks are all about leverage this week, and we’re breaking down the best paths to gain ground. Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress recap last week, then dive into Cognizant Classic strategy for Golf One & Done pools. They break down the most popular picks, key course factors, top favorites, and the golfers standing out in course history and recent form. They close wit...