Episode 90: Danny Funt and Eric VanEpps

from On The Ball with Andrew Maraniss · host Andrew Maraniss, Vanderbilt University, Sports and Society Initiative

Author Danny Funt and Vanderbilt professor Eric VanEpps join the show to discuss the high societal costs of sports betting. Funt is the author of the highly acclaimed new book, “Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.” The book looks at addiction, predatory marketing tactics, massive lobbying efforts, and the 180-degree shift by sports leagues in their embrace of sports betting. Along with colleague Jackie Silverman, VanEpps is studying how gambling on events makes people more willing to root for antisocial outcomes and the resulting degradation of empathy in society.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 29, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Episode 90: Danny Funt and Eric VanEpps

0:00 44:32

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of On The Ball with Andrew Maraniss?

This episode is 44 minutes long.

When was this On The Ball with Andrew Maraniss episode published?

This episode was published on April 29, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this On The Ball with Andrew Maraniss episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!