Game of Chance

Game of Chance is a weekly podcast about baseball stats, history, and culture which puts current events in a historical context and constantly questions what we think we know about the national pastime.
Insightful musings on stats from a lover of baseball
05/26/2011
Invaluably, Alex Reisner is just as good at discussing the "non-valuable": intangibles he and possibly all of us can't know or don't yet about baseball. And like Bill James, he predicts and takes stands and allows his emotions to color the stats, as nearly any fan does (and should). I also like the brief episode structure. And how better to honor the "Game of Chance" than for the episodes to likewise take a random walk among the aspects of baseball? Look on his website, too, for the link to his thoughful "situational" scorecard that has improved my scorekeeping habits. Reisner Scorekeeping was my intro to this podcast.
Great show
10/16/2010
I've really enjoyed your show all summer. A perfect blend of stats, history, conjecture and insight. You appear to have stopped posting for the year. Looking forward to more. Thanks. Clearly a labor of love and much appreciated.
This one goes deep
07/24/2010
Truly insightful commentary on baseball. Alex Reisner's arguments are crystal clear and easy to follow, even when he's introducing us to new ways of looking at statistics and reframing the way we think about the game. The podcasts are always timely and relevant to what's going on in baseball at the moment, and Alex is saying things that no one else is. This isn't someone with a microphone just being contrary -- this guy knows his stuff. If you love baseball and you love talking about and thinking about the game, you need to hear this. Also, I agree that the length is fine as it is. A single idea examined thoroughly is really appealing to me. Minutes don't matter so much.
give Game of Chance a chance
07/16/2010
good stuff for baseball stat fans , wish the podcasts were longer in time and wish there were more episodes and after listening to the 2 most recent podcasts I am convinced that I would like to see and listen to longer podcasts.
About
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- CreatorAlex Reisner
- Years Active2010 - 2011
- Episodes20
- RatingClean
- Copyright© Alex Reisner
- Show Website