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Synopsis
An NBA roundtable featuring FiveThirtyEight's sharpest NBA minds, discussing the league's trends from an analytics angle.
Episodes
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Trading Places
01/08/2017 Duration: 36minThe HTD crew chats about Kate's new book -- out today! -- and the MLB trade deadline.
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The Rookie Dilemma
25/07/2017 Duration: 40minThe HTD crew discusses how NFL rookies are being paid less than they're worth, and takes a look at The Undefeated's 50 Greatest Black Athletes list.
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Stat School: Baseball
18/07/2017 Duration: 42minThe HTD crew revisits our first ever stat school on baseball, breaking down batting average, OPS, and wRC+.
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Stat School: Tennis
11/07/2017 Duration: 36minThe HTD crew is joined by Carl Bialik for a special stat school on tennis.
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Free Agency Fireworks
03/07/2017 Duration: 35minThe HTD crew breaks down the latest in free agency moves in the NBA, with a significant digit on competitive eating.
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The Most Statistically Accomplished Player
27/06/2017 Duration: 30minThe HTD crew discusses NBA MVP Russell Westbrook, John McEnroe's recent comments about Serena Williams, and how Tim Tebow is failing upward.
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The Other Side Of The Ledger
20/06/2017 Duration: 35minThe HTD crew discusses the latest rumors and developments in the NBA draft. Plus, a significant digit on baseball.
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Don't Use The Existing Model
13/06/2017 Duration: 38minThe HTD discusses the MLB draft, whether this year's Warriors are the greatest NBA squad of all time, and the French Open.
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Hot Take Ville
06/06/2017 Duration: 34minThis week, we shake up our format and bring you our analysis on the latest NHL headlines, plus a deep dive on the current competitive balance in the NBA.
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Championship Edition
30/05/2017 Duration: 35minThe HTD crew discusses the NBA and NHL championship finals.
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Us Sabermetric Types
23/05/2017 Duration: 40minThe HTD crew does an appreciation of Manu Ginobili, tries to figure out what's going on with the Cubs and breaks down an NFL rule change.
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Prove It On The Field
16/05/2017 Duration: 48minThe HTD crew discusses the latest developments in the NBA playoffs, whether Derek Jeter is over or underrated, and the potential advantages of games at home in the playoffs.
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Skeptically Impressed
09/05/2017 Duration: 45minThe HTD crew discusses Isaiah Thomas vs. John Wall, the Mets' most recent struggles, and Nike's Breaking2 endeavor.
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Kate Fagan's new podcast: "Free Cookies"
04/05/2017 Duration: 32minKate has a new podcast! Take a listen to the first episode and subscribe in your favorite podcasting app.
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Positions, Playoffs, and Paul Pierce
02/05/2017 Duration: 44minThe HTD crew discusses the racial lines drawn around football positions, the NHL playoffs, and the retirement of Paul Pierce.
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Rolling The Dice
25/04/2017 Duration: 49minThe HTD crew previews the NFL draft, recaps the first round of the NBA playoffs, and checks in on the Champions League.
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Take That For Data
18/04/2017 Duration: 41minThe HTD crew talks with Nate Silver about why the save ruined relief pitching and investigates the sub-two hour marathon.
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Hot Takedown's NBA MVP Smackdown
11/04/2017 Duration: 50minThe HTD crew discusses five candidates (Curry, Leonard, James, Harden, and Westbrook) for MVP of the NBA this year and crowns our champ.
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The Year of the Carolinas
04/04/2017 Duration: 52minThe HTD crew discusses the men's and women's NCAA championships and the controversy around resting players in the NBA.
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In Pursuit of Rings
21/03/2017 Duration: 48minThe HTD crew breaks down the first two rounds of March Madness, examines the potential strike brewing in U.S. women's hockey, and previews the MLB's National League.