Fanalytics with Mike Lewis

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Emory University Marketing Professor Mike Lewis weighs in on sports analytics — the business side and the on-field side. What makes us different? An academic perspective. This podcast is going to be rigorous both in terms of theory and in terms of statistics.

  1. 02/26/2025

    Higher Education Fandom and the Latest Crisis

    00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast 00:28 The Crisis in Higher Education 01:25 Higher Education as a Fandom 03:47 Impact of Government Policies on Higher Ed 07:51 Foundations of University Fandom 10:58 Managerial Misalignment in Universities 12:02 Administrative Bloat vs. Core Fandom 13:49 Political Leanings and Fandom 17:34 International Students and Fandom Influence 21:27 Generational Fandom and Managerialization 26:31 Final Thoughts on Higher Education   Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

    32 min

  2. 02/10/2025

    Diagnosing and Fixing the NBA All Star Weekend

    00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:07 Cultural Reflections on the Super Bowl 00:31 Introduction to the NBA All-Star Game 00:41 The Concept and Appeal of All-Star Games 01:30 History and Decline of All-Star Games 03:00 Major League Baseball: The Origin of All-Star Games 07:38 The NBA All-Star Game: A Look Back 12:55 The Decline in Viewership 17:33 NBA's Attempts to Revitalize All-Star Weekend 23:59 Challenges in Motivating Modern Athletes 26:05 Conclusion and Where to Find More Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

    26 min

  3. 02/03/2025

    Super Bowl 2025 and Future Fandom Insights

    00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:14 The Cultural Significance of the Super Bowl 01:45 Key Themes of the Super Bowl 03:46 The Impact of the Super Bowl on Football Teams 12:17 Gambling and the Super Bowl 20:07 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Evolution and Impact 25:38 Advertising at the Super Bowl 30:53 Concluding Thoughts on the Super Bowl and NFL Fandom Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

    37 min

  4. 01/20/2025

    College Football Future Fandom and the CFP

    00:00 Introduction to the College Football Playoff 01:16 The Positives of the College Football Playoff 01:38 Viewership and Popularity Metrics 05:00 Challenges and Questions about the CFP 08:33 Impact on Regular Season and Conference Realignment 14:16 Long-Term Ramifications and Final Thoughts 16:21 Announcement and Conclusion more content at fanalytics.substack.com Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

    17 min

  5. 01/07/2025

    2025 Fandom Predictions

    00:00 Welcome to Fanalytics 2025 00:13 The Evolution of Fandom 01:24 Key Forces Shaping Fandom 03:27 Predictions for 2025 06:30 College Football Predictions 10:05 Pro and College Football Viewership 12:20 NBA's Struggles and Predictions 16:37 Women's College Basketball Insights 21:22 The Decline of Superhero Movies 25:07 Netflix and WWE Partnership 28:04 Warhammer: The Next Big Fandom? 31:44 Conclusion and Summary Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

    36 min

  6. 12/19/2024

    Top 10 Fandom Events: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Caitlin Clark, Lizzo, Ohtani, and Drag Queen Last Supper

    00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast 00:19 Recap of Previous Episode 00:27 Top Fandom Events and People of 2024: Numbers 5 to 1 02:31 Political Endorsements and Fandom 05:21 Paris Olympics Controversy 08:18 World Series Viewership Analysis 12:47 Caitlin Clark's Impact on Women's Basketball 19:43 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: The Biggest Fandom Event 24:33 Key Lessons from 2024 Fandom Events 30:41 Looking Ahead to 2025 Predictions   Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

    31 min

  7. 12/10/2024

    Top 10 Fandom Events of 2024 Part 1: Cultural Shifts, Movie Trends, and Viral Stars

    00:00 Welcome to the Fanalytics Podcast 00:07 Top 10 Fandom Events of 2024: Introduction 01:16 Joe Rogan and Donald Trump: A Cultural Realignment 04:50 Deadpool and Wolverine: The Power of Established IP 08:11 NFL Quarterback Strategies: Cowboys vs. Steelers 12:25 Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: A Cultural Unifier 15:15 The Costco Guys: Viral Fame in the Social Media Era 19:17 Recap and Conclusion: Fandom Events 10 through 6 22:38 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Content Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

    23 min

  8. 11/14/2024

    Tyson vs Paul: A Turning Point for Boxing?

    00:00 Introduction to the Biggest Boxing Event of the Year 01:05 Boxing Legends: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul 03:02 The Marketing Genius of Jake Paul 04:53 Mike Tyson: From Bad Guy to Hero 06:10 Social Media Influence and Audience Reach 08:37 Challenges and Future of Boxing 15:56 The Spectacle vs. Legitimate Competition 17:36 Conclusion and Future Predictions   Fanalytics is a part of the Professors.fm podcast network - making sense of the world with top scholars.   Check out more Fanalytics content at fandomanalytics.com and fanalytics.substack.com.    And make sure to follow us on social!  Instagram: @fanalyticsmikelewis Twitter: @fanalyticsmike YouTube: @fanalyticsmike TikTok: @fanalyticspodcast

    19 min
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Emory University Marketing Professor Mike Lewis weighs in on sports analytics — the business side and the on-field side. What makes us different? An academic perspective. This podcast is going to be rigorous both in terms of theory and in terms of statistics.

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