Davis Mattek

The Taekcast

Sports EN ↓ 438 episodes

A long-lens view at sports, fantasy sports, gambling, sports betting & all the digital culture in between. A guest joins Davis Mattek on Wednesday's to have semi-intelligent conversations about this world of outcomes and analytics.

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Davis Mattek

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Ep. 139 - Quarantine PokerCast w/ Sammy Reid 15.04.2020 1:09:15

Davis Mattek and Sammy Reid discuss online poker during the self-isolation and quarantine period of world history, including how poker has changed since the Moneymaker era, what a PIOSolver is, how/when/why to bluff and discuss a few hand histories. www.patreon.com/taekcast www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad c...

Ep. 138 - No, You Couldn't Hit An MLB Fastball w/ Pat Mayo 12.04.2020 1:28:47

Davis Mattek and Pat Mayo continue their discussion on CoVid-19 and the world we are all adjusting to. www.sportsgrid.com www.patreon.com/taekcasat Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Ep. 137- The Further Adventures Of Peter and Davis w/ Peter Overzet 10.04.2020 53:58

Davis Mattek and Peter Overzet chat the DFS Poker Open, Match-fixing in League of Legends, dynasty fantasy football and much more. www.patreon.com/taekcast www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Ep. 136 - CoronaCast 4 w/ Pat Mayo - PME x Taekcast 05.04.2020 1:37:21

Davis Mattek is joined by Pat Mayo in another PME/Taekcast crossover episode to discuss life in isolation during CO-VID19. www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Ep. 135 - Owning The Push Up Challenge w/ 🐐Jonathan Bales 🐐 03.04.2020 31:17

Davis Mattek is joined by the 🐐Jonathan Bales to discuss his emphatic victory in the 2,400 push up challenge. www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

Ep. 134 - The Official Push-Up Challenge Podcast w/ Peter Christensen (@DraftCheat) 01.04.2020 30:58

Davis Mattek and Peter Christensen break down the entire Push Up Challenge bet between himself and Jonathan Bales, including the origin of the bet, some of the (limited) science behind the bet, how they expect it to go and how to engage with the wager. www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

EP. 133 - CoronaCast III w/ Pat Mayo 28.03.2020 1:42:15

Davis Mattek is joined by Pat Mayo in another crossover episode to continue their discussion on CoVid-19 and how it is impacting their world and others. www.sportsgrid.com www.patreon.com/taekcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

Ep. 132 - The Drumbeat Of League of Legends w/ Peter Overzet 26.03.2020 52:14

Davis Mattek is joined by Peter Overzet to discuss the Corona Virus' impact on the NFL, dynasty NFL running backs and of course, League of Legends DFS. www.patreon.com/taekcast www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Ep. 131 - Drafting The Perfect Five-Man Historical Basketball Team w/ Drew Dinkmeyer and Ricky Sanders 23.03.2020 53:38

Davis, Ricky and Drew execute a 3-man snake draft, attempting to draft the perfect 5-man basketball team with historical NBA greats. The goal was for each "team" to have a coherent five to play against the other drafted teams, using the best possible players in the history of the NBA. Drew drafted first, then Davis, then Ricky, with each team also having a sixth pick to create a "bench". www.patre...

Ep. 130 - One Week Of Corona Virus Quarantine Down; ?? Left To Go w/ Pat Mayo CROSSOVER EPISODE 21.03.2020 1:05:39

Davis Mattek and Pat Mayo discuss the world's response to COVID-19, staying sane in quarantine, the stock market and much, much more. This is a CROSSOVER Episode that also appears on the Pat Mayo Experience channel which can be found here ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pat-mayo-experience/id593007235 ) www.patreon.com/taekcast www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

Ep. 129 - Treasure Hunting For MLB Bets w/ Jeff Collins 20.03.2020 50:25

Davis Mattek is joined by Jeff Collins to discuss their quarantine experiences, 2020 MLB futures bets, real-life treasure hunting and much more in the continued series of bonus Taekcast's during the CoVid19 outbreak. www.patreon.com/taekcast www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Ep. 128 - Learn League Of Legends DFS + Betting w/ @TheESsportsPlug John George 17.03.2020 44:08

Davis Mattek sits down for a comprehensive lesson in League of Legends DFS on DraftKings with John George. The guys run through roster construction, important stats, game theory, how to research and more. www.patreon.com/taekcast www.sportsgrid.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ho...

Season 2: Ep. 18 - The NBA On Hiatus From COVID-19 w/ Drew Dinkmeyer & Mike Gallagher 16.03.2020 53:55

Davis Mattek, Drew Dinkmeyer and Mike Gallagher discuss the on-hiatus NBA, when we will maybe see it back and the impacts of the Corona Virus. www.sportsgrid.com www.patreon.com/taekcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Ep. 127 - The COVID19Cast w/ Pat Mayo 13.03.2020 1:05:59

Davis Mattek and Pat Mayo discuss the COVID19 Virus, Quarantining, the effect that no sports will have on the world, how to avoid getting and transmitting the corona virus, why it is not "just the flu" and more. www.patreon.com/taekcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

Ep. 126 - OmniFantasy: The Best Fantasy Sports League Ever w/ Ben Gretch From CBS Sports 04.03.2020 45:01

Davis Mattek is joined by Ben Gretch from CBS to discuss Ben's new fantasy format: Omni Fantasy. Simply put, it is a fantasy game where drafters draft TEAMS instead of players and accumlate points based on championships, semi finals and quarterfinals accumulated by the teams they draft. The guys full in depth on the league and how to join and play. The link to play and set up a league is right her...

Season 2: Ep. 17 - Betting Odds For Most Improved Player, KP + Luka = ?, Magic Young Core, 2021 First Round And More w/ Mike Gallagher 02.03.2020 43:58

Davis Mattek and Mike Gallagher go around the NBA to give meaningful fantasy + betting updates for all NBA teams. The guys cover Steph Curry's potential return, the Warriors future, the Magic's young core, Luke and KP and much more. www.sportsgrid.com www.patreon.com/taekcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Ep. 125 - Making Money Playing Season-Long Fantasy Baseball w/ Peter Christensen And Sammy Reid 26.02.2020 1:05:32

Davis Mattek is joined by Peter Christensen and Sammy Reid to break down seasonal fantasy baseball in 2020. The guys touch on why it is important to draft pitchers early, how to balance out getting power and steals, closer strategy, how to use your FAAB in the NFBC and other high stakes leagues and more. This THE definitive podcast to win your high stakes seasonal fantasy baseball league. www.patr...

Season 2: Ep. 16 - Jayson Tatum, Finding vs Creating Productive Young Players, Can The Raptors Repeat And More w/ Drew Dinkmeyer & Mike Gallagher 24.02.2020 51:22

Davis Mattek, Drew Dinkmeyer and Michael Gallagher go in depth on Jayson Tatum, the Celtics, Raptors, Ben Simmons vs Joel Embiid, the Warriors path to contention and more. www.patreon.com/taekcast www.dailyroto.com PROMO: JANIS Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Ep. 124 - Win Your Seasonal Fantasy Baseball League w/ Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) 18.02.2020 52:30

Davis Mattek and Vlad Sedler discuss the NFBC, High stakes seasonal fantasy MLB and how to win your fantasy baseball league in 2020. The guys cover roster construction, best and worst available values, late round sleepers and optimal draft strategy in 2020. www.patreon.com/taekcast www.dailyroto.com PROMO: JANIS Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn...

Ep. 123 - ZeroRB Is Still Alive In The XFL w/ Peter Overzet 12.02.2020 57:10

Davis Mattek and Peter Overzet chat around the XFL, Bitcoin jumping over 10K, trying to read more in the offseason + much more www.patreon.com/taekcast www.dailyroto.com PROMO: JANIS Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Season 2: Ep. 15 - NBA Trade Deadline Mega Pod w/ Drew Dinkmeyer and Mike Gallagher 10.02.2020 59:37

Davis Mattek, Drew Dinkmeyer and Mike Gallagher run through all of the important NBA trades from deadline day, covering the Grizzlies, Rockets, Heat, Warriors and more! www.patreon.com/taekcast www.dailyroto.com PROMO: JANIS Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Ep. 122 - The PokerCast w/ Sammy Reid 06.02.2020 59:11

Davis Mattek and Sammy Reid break down what playing poker is like in 2020. Sammy is currently playing professionally in games around the Bay Area and updates the gambling-focused audience of the Taekcast on what playing poker is like, post Black-Friday. www.dailyroto.com PROMO: JANIS www.patreon.com/taekcast Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more...

Season 2: Ep. 14 - Remembering Kobe, Clint Capela Trades, Dortz Alert, Lakers/Clippers Arms Race And More w/ Drew Dinkmeyer and Mike Gallagher 03.02.2020 45:31

Davis Mattek, Drew Dinkmeyer and Mike Gallagher run through the NBA trade deadline and remember Kobe Bryant. Davis battled through a sore throat to tout Lugentz Dort and ask Mike and Drew about what trades SHOULD be made over the NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices H...

Ep. 121 - Mega Super Bowl Betting, Showdown, and Props Preview w/ Nate Nohling And Sammy Reid 30.01.2020 1:11:53

Davis Mattek, Sammy Reid and Nate Nohling give a complete gambling preview of the 2020 NFL Super Bowl by running through DraftKings NFL Showdown strategy, full prop betting angles and more. www.sportsgrid.com www.dailyroto.com PROMO: JANIS Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by S...

Ep. 120 - Ben Baldwin DOES Like Football w/ Ben Baldwin Of The Athletic 27.01.2020 46:41

Davis Mattek and Ben Baldwin go around the NFL to discuss the impact analytics is having on the game, if Seattle should hire a new head coach, just how dominant Patrick Mahomes is and what is next in the analytics movement in the NFL. www.dailyroto.com PROMO: JANIS Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...