Fanalytics with Mike Lewis

11/06/2024

Caitlin Clark is a game-changer for the WNBA. But how long will her impact last? We discuss in the latest Fanalytics podcast: hyperurl.co/fanalytics

02/04/2024

This week's podcast episode delves into the passion of college basketball fandom as the Final Four approaches while also exploring the hurdles and potential (or lack thereof) for minor league football.

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27/03/2024

The Next Generation Fandom Survey is our annual look at sports and entertainment fandom trends. As part of this year's survey, we examined how Caitlin Clark's fandom crosses political lines, generations, and gender.

Check out the findings here:

Caitlin Clark has gone from a relative unknown (to the general public) to the face of college basketball in the last year. She will be a fascinating athlete to watch over the next few years. She is the most prominent women’s basketball star and is about to appear on the collegiate level's biggest ...

26/03/2024

In this week's podcast episode, we discuss college basketball's explosion in popularity every March and the fandom surrounding sports' most highly anticipated tournament.

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22/03/2024

We're leveraging data from our 2024 Next Generation Fandom Study to uncover generational differences in political fandom. Check out our findings here: https://www.fandomanalytics.com/post/political-fandom-and-trump-s-vp

19/03/2024

In the latest episode of Fanalytics, we explore NIL's transformation of college sports and dissect the complexities of political fandom.

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14/03/2024

We are starting our annual sports and cultural fandom study with a look at political fandom. Specifically a look at the fandom rates for potential Trump running mates. Much more to come…

14/03/2024

We are starting our annual sports and cultural fandom study with a look at political fandom. Specifically a look at the fandom rates for potential Trump running mates. Much more to come…

Fandom is an uncommon term in political strategy and polling. I think this is a mistake. Fandom is fundamentally about a shared passion for a cultural entity. Sports Fans have shared stories and narratives about their teams. The shared stories about their favorite teams and players help create relat...

13/03/2024

NEW PODCAST: Emory Marketing Professor gives his NFL free agency analysis and makes a bold March Madness prediction involving both men's and women's NCAA tournaments.

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05/03/2024

In this week's podcast, we explore how the NFL's media strategy helps the league dominate headlines year-round.

We also look ahead to what Caitlin Clark fandom might look like at the next level.

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28/02/2024

Should the NCAA take measures to prevent students from storming the court?

27/02/2024

In the latest episode of Fanalytics, Emory Professor Mike Lewis explores Justin Fields' future, the challenge of evaluating quarterback prospects, and the argument against storming the court.

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20/02/2024

In this week's podcast, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis provides a detailed review of the NBA All-Star Weekend events and analyzes the impact on both the NBA and WNBA.

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15/02/2024

The culture wars were alive and well at this year's Super Bowl Listen to our full conversation on the Super Bowl LVIII's intersection of sports, religion, and politics here: hyperurl.co/fanalytics

15/02/2024

Emory Sports Analytics Professor Mike Lewis's response to whether Kyle Shanahan should have leaned more heavily into analytics in OT:

13/02/2024

In this week's podcast, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis discusses Super Bowl LVIII with an emphasis on fandom and analytics.

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06/02/2024

In this week's podcast, Emory Marketing Professor Mike Lewis breaks down Taylor Swift's ability to hijack events like the Grammys... and perhaps the Super Bowl.

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23/01/2024

We're back with another packed podcast episode of Fanalytics.

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18/01/2024

Could we end up with a Swifties vs. Stans Super Bowl this year?

16/01/2024

Emory Professor Mike Lewis delves into the intricacies of head coaching appointments in this week's episode of the Fanalytics podcast.

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11/01/2024

What a way to go out for Arthur Smith 😂

10/01/2024

Pat McAfee vs. ESPN. Aaron Rodgers vs. Jimmy Kimmel. Disney vs. Star Wars fans. These recent controversies in sports and pop culture are tied together by the rise of ideological capture in sports and entertainment.

We discuss in this podcast: hyperurl.co/fanalytics

04/01/2024

Professor Lewis kicks off 2024 with a discussion on the new era of college football bowl games and the mascots who stole the show this postseason.

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26/12/2023

In part two of our two-part podcast special recapping 2023, Emory Professor Mike Lewis recaps a few of 2023's most consequential sports events.

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22/12/2023

Professor Mike Lewis had a new rule proposal for football roster management in this week's podcast.

20/12/2023

This week, we begin a conversation on ten 2023 sports happenings that have played significant roles in shaping the future of sports.

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15/12/2023

Does the NBA In-Season Tournament mean anything? Or is it just another Mickey Mouse championship for LeBron?

12/12/2023

Professor Mike Lewis explores GTA6 fandom, delves into Ohtani's groundbreaking Dodgers contract, and unpacks why Mahomes' Chiefs make for the perfect NFL villains in this week's podcast.

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06/12/2023

There's been one word for Alabama all year long on the Fanalytics Podcast: INEVITABLE.

05/12/2023

This week's podcast features discussion of the College Football Playoff Committee's controversial decision, potential changes for the NBA In-Season Tournament, and much more.

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