Episode Appearances
Durag and the Deertag · Apr 8, 2026
Durag and the Deertag Ep. 302: Pixelated Logs w/ Tubs
“Discussed as dominant NBA player; host claims to have met him at All-Star game in Philadelphia”
Parenting and discipline strategiesFitness training and strength benchmarksCombat sports and boxing training
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Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 26, 2026
Co-Conspirator 1: We Investigated the NBA Betting Scandal's "Original Sin"
“CBA president who fined teams and banned coaches/GMs for match-fixing but did not punish players in April 2023 scandal”
NBA gambling scandal and point-shaving investigationSports betting integrity and match-fixing schemesFederal prosecution of sports corruption (Operation Nothing But Bet, Operation Royal Flush)
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3 Takeaways™ · Feb 10, 2026
The Winner’s Curse: Why “Winning” Often Means You Just Lost with Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler (#288)
“Referenced as an example of an anomaly (extreme height) that is not theoretically interesting to economists.”
Winner's Curse in Auctions and BiddingMental Accounting and Financial Decision-MakingSunk Cost Fallacy
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We're Out of Time · Jan 13, 2026
From NFL to TV Stardom: Akbar Gbajabiamila on Identity, Addiction & Resilience
“NBA player whose success in America generated pride in China, cited as example of diaspora impact”
Post-Athletic Career Transition and Identity CrisisPrescription Opioid Dependency and RecoveryFinancial Hardship and Resilience Building
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