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PoolGenius is your secret weapon for winning more sports pools. From NFL survivor and weekly pick’em to March Madness brackets and golf pools, we break down the numbers that actually matter. Our tools and strategies have helped subscribers win pools 3x more often than expected, with over $10 million in reported winnings. Each episode turns advanced analytics into a simple, actionable pool strategy so you can outsmart the field, not just outguess it.

  1. 3 days ago

    Week 2 NFL Upset Picks Show

    Jason Lisk and Tony Squares go through the Week 2 biggest moneyline dogs and talk about their favorite NFL upset picks. The three picks given out on the show last week went 2-1 including Arizona over the Chargers, and the bonus "fade the public" pick also hit, in a week there were only four outright upsets across the NFL. 00:00 - Week 2 upset pick format and last week’s 3-1 start 04:10 - The biggest Week 2 moneyline dogs 06:25 - How much Week 1 should matter versus preseason priors 08:40 - Giants, Cleveland and Tennessee discussion 13:25 - Pittsburgh and Indianapolis 17:45 - Popular versus unpopular picks in the PoolGenius data 27:00 - Our Official Week 2 Picks, by the Model, Tony, and Jason 40:10 - Closing Thoughts Liked this episode and want more of this content? Hit Like and Subscribe. Resources 🏈 NFL Football Pick’em Pool Tools, Weekly game-winner and spread pools: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/football-pool-picks/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 🎁 Week 2 Free Trial Explore all available packages: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/buy/choose-survivor-football-package/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 🔥 New Player Props Tools at BetIQ https://betiq.teamrankings.com/nfl/props/player/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 💬 Join the PoolGenius Discord Community https://discord.gg/x3Ua3qRAtg 📱 Follow PoolGenius on X https://x.com/PoolGenius #UpsetPicks #PoolGenius #NFLWeek2

  2. 3 days ago

    Week 2 NFL Survivor Picks Show (2026)

    The NFL Survivor Picks Show is back with a Week 2 breakdown. Jason Lisk and Tony Squares review the biggest favorites, projected popularity, future value, teams to avoid, and their “Plug Your Nose” survivor picks. They discuss the fallout from Week 1, including the Chargers loss, and explain why Week 2 looks so much different. Jason and Tony also review the PoolGenius season planner, Discord poll results, and their top three picks for Week 2. Chapters 00:00 Week 2 survivor preview and Week 1 recap 01:45 Why Week 2 strategy is different 04:00 The biggest favorites of Week 2 08:50 Projected popularity for Week 2 10:45 What future value means in survivor 13:15 Using the PoolGenius season planner (plus a new feature) 17:00 Teams to avoid 21:55 The “Plug Your Nose” picks 29:20 PoolGenius Discord poll results 34:50 Tony and Jason’s top three survivor picks for Week 2 45:55 Week 2 wrap-up and final reminders 🏈 NFL Survivor Tools: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/nfl-survivor-pool-picks/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 🏈 Week 2 Free Trial available: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/buy/choose-survivor-football-package/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 📱 Follow PoolGenius on X: https://x.com/PoolGenius 💬 Join the PoolGenius Discord Community: https://discord.gg/x3Ua3qRAtg 📉 BetIQ Research Article: Week 2 Overreactions: What the Data Says to Fade https://betiq.teamrankings.com/articles/week-2-overreactions-spread-data-research-teams-to-fade/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 #NFLSurvivor #SurvivorPool #PoolGenius #NFLWeek2

  3. 8 Sept

    Week 1 NFL Survivor Picks Show (2026)

    The NFL Survivor Picks Show is back for 2026 with a Week 1 breakdown. Jason Lisk and Tony Squares walk you through the Week 1 options, the biggest favorites, the most popular picks, and some of the Discord results from our PoolGenius users. From the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders, they cover the options you might be considering for Week 1. Chapters 00:00 Introducing Tony Squares 02:30 The biggest favorites of Week 1 05:30 A look at the PoolGenius Week 1 Data Grid 07:30 The most popular picks for Week 1 Survivor 18:45 Jason and Tony's "Plug Your Nose" Picks 23:30 The Results of the PoolGenius Discord Poll on Best Survivor Pick 28:00 Jason and Tony's Teams to Avoid 31:15 Look at the Season View for the Detroit Lions 39:00 Top 3 Picks for Week 1 46:10 Closing, What is Coming Up, and where else you can see Tony this football season. 🏈 NFL Survivor Tools: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/nfl-survivor-pool-picks/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 🏈 Week 1 Free Trial available (check out all packages) https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/buy/choose-survivor-football-package/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 📱 Follow PoolGenius on X: https://x.com/PoolGenius 💬 Join the PoolGenius Discord Community: https://discord.gg/x3Ua3qRAtg #NFLSurvivor #SurvivorPool #PoolGenius #NFLWeek1

  4. 1 Sept

    Survivor Pool Myths: Division Games and Road Teams

    Should you avoid picking road teams or division games in your survivor pool? Jason Lisk of PoolGenius goes through the data to show where the truth lies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Division games, are they riskier? 05:20 The truth about road games and survivor picks 09:15 Real-life example from the 2025 Circa Winners: how did they compare on picking road teams or division games? 13:00 The consequences of believing myths when it comes to playing a peer-to-peer game like NFL survivor. Like the episode and subscribe for weekly NFL Survivor analysis throughout the 2026 season. 🏈 NFL Survivor Tools: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/nfl-survivor-pool-picks/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 📘 Playing Circa Survivor? Get our FREE Circa Survivor Strategy Guide: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/circa-survivor-picks/strategy-guide-pdf/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 🏈 Division Games Article https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/nfl-survivor-pool-picks/articles/never-pick-division-rivalry-games-survivor-myth/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 🏈 Road Games Article https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/nfl-survivor-pool-picks/articles/never-pick-road-away-teams-survivor-myth/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 📱 Follow PoolGenius on X: https://x.com/PoolGenius 💬 Join the PoolGenius Discord Community: https://discord.gg/x3Ua3qRAtg #NFLSurvivor #SurvivorPool #PoolGenius

  5. 19 Aug

    Circa Survivor: Lessons From Last Year's Winners

    Jason goes through the winners from last year's Circa Survivor contest, working backwards through their winding path through the season, covering key weeks and decisions, and lessons you should take from the eventual winning paths. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Closing Stretch: Key Picks in Final 5 Weeks 04:10 Surviving the Wipeout: Thanksgiving and Week 14 07:50 Chaos Begins: Weeks 8 and 10, Denver close calls 14:10 After early high survival, Week 5 changes it all 18:50 Lesson #1: No Single Correct Path 21:50 Lesson #2: Different Portfolio Strategies Worked 27:55 Lesson #3: Targeted Contrarianism and which popular picks the winners did take 32:35 Lesson #4: Popularity can be predictable, and help identify potential value spots 40:20 Conclusion Enjoyed the episode? Like it and subscribe for weekly NFL Survivor analysis throughout the 2026 season. 📘 FREE Circa Survivor Strategy Guide: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/circa-survivor-picks/strategy-guide-pdf/?trk=rs_tr_yt_circashownotes26 🏈 NFL Circa Survivor Tools: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/circa-survivor-picks/?trk=rs_tr_yt_circashownotes26 📱 Follow PoolGenius on X: https://x.com/PoolGenius 💬 Join the PoolGenius Discord Community: https://discord.gg/x3Ua3qRAtg #CircaSurvivor #NFLSurvivor #PoolGenius #NFL

  6. 12 Aug

    Circa Survivor: What You Need to Know for 2026

    Jason breaks down the 2026 Circa Survivor contest, including the strategically important NFL holiday schedule, the strongest and weakest team paths, historical winner trends, and the strategy tools you can use to plan your entries. Learn what makes Circa Survivor different from a standard NFL survivor pool, how the 20-leg schedule affects team value, and what you should consider when building an optimal path through the season. Chapters 00:00 2026 Circa Survivor Overview 01:21 How Circa Survivor Works 02:24 Entry Fee, Prize Pool and Contest Growth 04:21 Past Winners and the Odds of Surviving 11:10 Key Schedule and Team Strategy Insights 19:44 Schedule Flexibility in 2026 24:35 The Most Balanced Teams and Top Contenders 30:57 Optimal Path Planning Tools and Strategy 33:39 What PoolGenius Has Planned for 2026 Enjoyed this episode? Like and subscribe for weekly NFL Survivor analysis throughout the 2026 season. 📘 FREE Circa Survivor Strategy Guide: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/circa-survivor-picks/strategy-guide-pdf/?trk=rs_tr_yt_circashownotes26 🏈 NFL Circa Survivor Tools: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/circa-survivor-picks/?trk=rs_tr_yt_circashownotes26 📱 Follow PoolGenius on X: https://x.com/PoolGenius 💬 Join the PoolGenius Discord Community: https://discord.gg/x3Ua3qRAtg #CircaSurvivor #NFLSurvivor #PoolGenius #NFL

  7. 6 Aug

    Week 1 NFL Survivor: Early Thoughts and Predictions

    NFL Week 1 is one month away, making now the right time to start evaluating the 2026 NFL Survivor landscape. Jason Lisk of PoolGenius breaks down the early Week 1 spreads, projected pick popularity, historical trends among the biggest opening-week favorites, and potential alternatives further down the odds board. He also examines quarterback and coaching uncertainty, future value considerations, and which teams may be too valuable to use as contrarian picks in Week 1. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 How Popular Will the Chargers Be? 02:24 Biggest Week 1 Favorites Since 2017 09:40 Week 1 Uncertainty: New Coaches and Quarterbacks 15:25 Quarterback and Coaching Situations to Watch 20:55 Future Value: Teams to Save and Contrarian Alternatives Like and subscribe for weekly NFL Survivor analysis throughout the 2026 season. 🏈 NFL Survivor Tools: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/nfl-survivor-pool-picks/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 NFL Week 1 Research Article on QBs and Coaches https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/nfl-survivor-pool-picks/articles/week-1-research-new-qb-coach-factors/ 📘 Playing Circa Survivor? Get our FREE Circa Survivor Strategy Guide: https://poolgenius.teamrankings.com/circa-survivor-picks/strategy-guide-pdf/?trk=rs_tr_yt_survshownotes26 📱 Follow PoolGenius on X: https://x.com/PoolGenius 💬 Join the PoolGenius Discord Community: https://discord.gg/x3Ua3qRAtg #NFLSurvivor #SurvivorPool #PoolGenius

  8. 14 Jul

    The 154th Open Championship Picks for Golf One & Done Pools | Best Plays, Longshots & Sleepers

    Jason Lisk covers the final major of the year, the 154th Open Championship, for One and Done golf picks. This episode includes a breakdown of the top contenders playing in the event, the projected most popular picks, who has played best at recent Open Championships, and his top picks for the week. 0:00 Introduction and early thoughts on the course at Royal Birkdale 4:05 Top favorites and most popular picks at The Open 11:15 Royal Birkdale and Open Championship performance history of top golfers 17:50 Best golfers by recent play entering the Open Championship 21:00 Top One and Done picks for the Scottish Open Enjoyed this episode? Please like and subscribe to our channel for weekly updates, and visit PoolGenius.com for more tools and resources.

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PoolGenius is your secret weapon for winning more sports pools. From NFL survivor and weekly pick’em to March Madness brackets and golf pools, we break down the numbers that actually matter. Our tools and strategies have helped subscribers win pools 3x more often than expected, with over $10 million in reported winnings. Each episode turns advanced analytics into a simple, actionable pool strategy so you can outsmart the field, not just outguess it.

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    PoolGenius
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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