Loss Aversion

By Nathaniel Gier

Loss aversion--a theory in behavioral economics--suggests that losing makes us feel worse than winning makes us feel better (and so we try to avoid it). As sports fans, we feel this emotion each time ... more

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How many episodes does Loss Aversion have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

Loss Aversion episodes:

August 31, 2020 Noah Cohan on his New Book, the Liberated Fan, Athlete Activism, and his own Sports Fandom
Noah Cohan joins Loss Aversion! Noah is a lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis and the author of We Average Unbeautiful Watchers: Fan Narratives and the Reading of American Sports. Noah is, quite frankly, an expert on sports fandom. In this episode, Noah and Nathaniel discuss all things sports fandom, including Noah's new book, athlete activism, and his own fandom and the teams that he loves (or hates).
Noah's book is available here from the University of Nebraska Press, or on Amazon: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9780803295940/
**Trigger Warning**
This episode contains discussion of suicide. This discussion occurs during Noah's description of his own fandom (or lack thereof) of the NFL and the impacts of CTE on former players.
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1h 37min
August 27, 2020 The NBA Strikes
Jake and Nathaniel talk about the historic night that was August 26, 2020, including the events of the day, where we go from here, and how athlete activism impacts our fandom.
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20min
August 24, 2020 Oh, Canada!
Law school classmates JJ and Johnny - both hailing from Canada - talk about the differences in college sports between the US and Canada, junior world hockey championships, and great moments in Toronto Blue Jays playoff baseball.
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1h 19min
August 20, 2020 The Pride of Minnesota
Nathaniel sits down with Matt, Josh, and Andy—three Minnesota lifers—to relive the glory days of Gopher basketball, talk about their vendetta against the Canucks, and preview excitement about the Jordan documentary (that has since aired and was fantastic).
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1h 32min
August 17, 2020 "We'll see you... Tomorrow night!"
Nathaniel sits down (virtually) with Adam Kolb to discuss COVID-19 in the eyes of a physician, the '91 Twins, the '08 Olympics and Phelps's quest for 8 golds, the '16 Minnesota Miracle, and much more.
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1h 49min
August 10, 2020 Meals in Boston: Grace and then Sports
Dan Whelan joins Nathaniel to talk about his spoiled Boston sports fandom. They cover Tom Brady's exit from the Patriots, 28-3, and a surprise for some Boston sports fans: Dan's passion for UMass.
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1h 9min
August 10, 2020 Iowa Players Speak Out Against Racism
Kevin and Nathaniel discuss the realities of being an Iowa fan after players from the football program speak up about its racist culture.
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34min
August 10, 2020 Pilot
Nathaniel hosts his first guest--his best man, Kevin Kruckenberg--to kick off the podcast. Nathaniel and Kevin talk about Iowa football, MJ, the Cubs winning the World Series, why Nebraska is the worst, and much more.
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1h 6min

FAQs about Loss Aversion:

How many episodes does Loss Aversion have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.