EPISODE · Apr 3, 2025 · 1H 27M
Episode #37: Moneyball
from Read, Watch, Play Podcast · host ReadWatchPlay
In honor of opening day (one week late) Nick and Randy cover Moneyball! The 2003 novel by Michael Lewis covering the explosion of analytics in sports that was spearheaded by Oakland A's GM Billy Beane. The novel was adapted into a movie in 2011 directed by Bennett Miller staring Brad Pitt. To start the episode Nick and Randy hit their memories and feelings toward baseball before diving into the (tragedy?) of this book and the success of the adaptation. Join us this week at the Coliseum for our 37th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Moneyball. Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Baseball Banter(25:17) - Moneyball Novel Discussion(47:07) - Moneyball Film DiscussionOriginal Story: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game | written by Michael Lewis released in 2003Adaptation: Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller, released in 2011You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected]Read Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
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In honor of opening day (one week late) Nick and Randy cover Moneyball! The 2003 novel by Michael Lewis covering the explosion of analytics in sports that was spearheaded by Oakland A's GM Billy Beane. The novel was adapted into a movie in 2011 directed by Bennett Miller staring Brad Pitt. To start the episode Nick and Randy hit their memories and feelings toward baseball before diving into the (tragedy?) of this book and the success of the adaptation. Join us this week at the Coliseum for our 37th installment of Read, Watch, Play covering Moneyball. Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Baseball Banter(25:17) - Moneyball Novel Discussion(47:07) - Moneyball Film DiscussionOriginal Story: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game | written by Michael Lewis released in 2003Adaptation: Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller, released in 2011You can find us on instagram @readwatchplaypodcast Email us at [email protected]Read Watch Play DiscordHosts: Randy Berridge and Nick Hinkson
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