Head Games Podcast: a sports & psych podcast

New host, TJ Void, talks about 90's summer jams with Ben, including how many hours he put into learning lyrics to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Ben and TJ also continue the important conversation about the NFL ending race-norming and give their hot takes on the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Head Games is a podcast that covers current events in sports and how psychology can create a unique and enlightening perspective. Along with our guests, we provide professional psychological and sports perspectives that any fan can enjoy.  

This week Ben and TJ break down the 2021 NBA Playoffs. 

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Credits: Host: Ben Rosenberg & TJ Void

Producer: Brett Glatman, Bret Levine, and Ben Rosenberg

Editor: Brett Glatman

Welcome back to Head Games. In our first episodes with our friend and new rotating host, TJ Void, we hit some pretty heavy topics like how race has affected Justin Fields' draft position and why black athletes are now supposed to be advocates for a vaccine. Plus, we learn a few parenting tips from Ben and TJ.   

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Credits: Host: Ben Rosenberg & TJ Void 

Producer: Brett Glatman, Bret Levine, and Ben Rosenberg 

Editor: Brett Glatman

Talking with USL Soccer Player Amobi Okuga, it's easy to see why he made the 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 list. On this episode of Head Games, we discuss Amobi's approach to making and saving money, why professional athletes go broke, and the pressure athletes face to keeping up with the Joneses.  

Okuga's off-field ventures include The Frugal Athlete, which empowers athlete's to think smart about their finances, and OK U GO, a foundation he started to help give low-income youth financial empowerment tools.   

00:55 | Why do athletes go broke? 

Head Games is a podcast covering current events in sports and how psychology can create a unique and enlightening perspective. Along with our guests, we provide professional psychological and sports perspectives that any fan can enjoy.  

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#Forbes #AmobiOkuga #Finances #Athletes

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On this episode of Head Games, we are joined by Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect DJ Peters to talk about his training and expectations for this season, team chemistry, baseball during COVID, cardboard fans, and his experience on the World Series Taxi Squad. We also bro down about his recent wedding.

00:30 Getting Married during COVID

02:40 Approach at the plate 

05:20 Hitting of Mad Bum 

07:20 Who do you model your game after? 

09:10 Improving this year 

11:10 Importance of culture 

14:10 Dodgers team chemistry  

17:55 Playing during COVID 

20:00 Dodgers predictions    

Head Games is a podcast that covers current events in sports and how psychology can create a unique and enlightening perspective. Along with our guests, we provide professional psychological and sports perspectives that any fan can enjoy.  

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Credits: Host: Bret Levine and Ben Rosenberg

Editor-in-chief Craig Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus joins us to discuss analytics, baseball losses, changing baseball culture, and the Hall of Fame.

We’re joined by Dr. Joris Drayer, an analytics and sports marketing expert who worked for the Moneyball A’s and founded the sports marketing program at Temple University, where he currently teaches. We talk about the A’s, Small Market teams, MLB over-under, Gambling, and the future of fandom.   

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In this episode of Head Games, we are joined by WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier, along with 'Cousin' TJ Void, to discuss the WNBA, Kobe's legacy, Napheesa's 2019 Rookie of The Year win, and social justice.

1:00 Winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year

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We talk with MLB free agent Eric Sogard about his next destination, different team cultures and chemistry, and the effects of analytics on players. Nicknamed "Nerd Power" for his signature glasses, Eric has played in the MLB for 10 years, including stints with the A’s, Brewers, Blue Jays, and Rays.

Twitter @EricSogard  

2:00 - Playing as a platoon player 

4:10 - Free agent landing spot Rorschach test 

6:00 - Adopting kids, playing during COVID 

8:15 - Attracting a younger audience to MLB 9:30 - Analytics effects on day to day game 

11:20 - Balancing physical and mental game 15:50 - Locker room culture and mental health of different teams 

17:25 - How important is team chemistry? 

18:30 - Building team chemistry 

19:50 Nerdiest baseball players  

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