"Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Nate Silver, founder of FiveThirtyEight and Silver Bulletin, to discuss his new NFL prediction model "ELWAY" and what it reveals about an unpredictable football league. Later in the show, OG Hang Up host Stefan Fatsis returns to talk about his new book on the dictionary, "Unabridged: The Thrill of and Threat to the Modern Dictionary," and to share some of his favorite sports word definitions."
"Explore more of ELWAY's prediction modeling. Read Eno Sarris piece for the Athletic, comparing parity across the major professional sports. Check out ESPN's massive NBA preview package. Read t he Athletic article Lindsay mentioned on the Celtics' coaches for the media game. Pick up a copy of Stefan's new book " Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat To) the Modern Dictionary," and check out his website for tour and media information."
Nate Silver presents ELWAY, a new NFL prediction model that highlights league unpredictability and refines forecasts for team performance and season results. Stefan Fatsis explores the modern dictionary in Unabridged, highlights sports-related definitions, and offers book and tour details. The program includes an NBA season preview and references comparative parity analysis across major professional sports. A Slate Plus bonus episode features discussion of Shohei Ohtani. Additional recommended materials include Athletic and ESPN pieces, a Sports Illustrated Brett Favre profile, and a trailer for the film Gus. Production credits list Kevin Bendis and Patrick Fort.
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