Loss Aversion

First-time guest Matt Knoedel joins the pod to discuss how COVID has impacted hospitals from a logistical perspective and why being an Iowa hoops fan right now is amazing. Then, he offers his NFL picks for the week. Nathaniel seeks to hold his overall lead, while Kevin tries to climb out of the cellar.

Friend of the pod, Max Redemann, joins Loss Aversion for the first time to discuss his Bears fandom, the COVID vaccine, and his picks for week. Kevin also offered picks and vaccine discussion, as well as some friendly ribbing of the Bears. And, for the first time in pod history, a rival among guests emerged.

THANKSGIVING PICKS! Is stuffing overrated? What about turkey? The guys get after it here, along with some NFL picks. Matt Onken re-joins the pod with some exquisite analysis and excellent food takes. Co-host Kevin also considers a career in food.

Eli Hernandez joins Nathaniel for another episode of Loss Aversion. Eli, who is a strength trainer for professional baseball players, talks about what baseball means to Puerto Rico, some heroes of the island, his appreciation for the greats of all kinds of sports, and why Tiger at the Masters on Sunday is must-watch TV. 

As co-host and resident health care provider and expert in-training, Kevin provides an update on the grim reality of COVID currently in the United States. Then, Sam Pfeiffer joins the pod for the first time to do this week's NFL picks, attempting to bring the guest win count to four. Kevin remains at one victory, while Nathaniel is still riding his hot start atop the leaderboard with five week wins.

Kevin, Jake, and Nathaniel break down the election - a week removed - and are joined by Lisa, who makes her podcast debut in strong fashion. Highlighted in the election discussion are the top three memes from election Twitter and Instagram. Then, Kevin, Lisa, and Nathaniel make their picks for the week. Nathaniel remains atop the standings with five wins, while Kevin sticks with one, and Lisa tries to keep the two-week guest winning streak alive.

Kevin, Jake, and Nathaniel connect virtually to offer raw reactions to the election, where it stands, and what the future holds. Then, as a brief reprieve from the election discussion, they give out their picks for Week 9 of the NFL season.

Joining the pod again are Dan and Emily McAdam, as well as the co-host, Kevin Kruckenberg. Voting - close Senate races - pancakes v. waffles - NFL picks - and Arsenal v. Man U. All you could want and more on this week's episode of Loss Aversion. 

Previous guest Jake Rodgers is back for another round of NFL picks. Before getting to the picks, the Kevin, Nathaniel, and Jake discuss the return of Big Ten football at a time when it doesn't seem quite right.

Nathaniel and Kevin are back to regular NFL Picks, joined this week by Sean Grandfield, host of The Patriots Podcast. Do you think he picked the Patriots? You better believe it. Tune in to hear quickly about voting, playoff baseball (??), and then the weekly dose of NFL picks.