Loss Aversion
Loss Aversion
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 our team loses. In this podcast, Loss Aversion, Nathaniel Gier interviews sports fans from across the country to discuss their strongest affiliations, greatest sports memories, most hated teams, and much more.
NBA Preview Pod Extravaganza
Nathaniel is joined by usual-suspect Kevin and first-time guest Nick Forgue for an all out NBA season preview episode. The guys go through Most Interesting Teams, Highest and Lowest Value League Pass Teams, Over/Under Locks, and conference finals picks. No team goes unmentioned in this podcast.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dec 22, 2020
1 hr 54 min
NFL Picks - Week 15 + GIANNIS
Milwaukee Bucks and all-things Wisconsin fan, Eric Linskens, joins the pod to discuss what a long-term deal for Giannis means for the Bucks and for the city. Then, he stacks his week NFL picks up against Kevin and Nathaniel's in an effort to keep Kevin's win total at two total weeks for the season.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dec 17, 2020
48 min
NFL Picks - Week 14 + COVID & Hospitals
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dec 10, 2020
50 min
NFL Picks - Week 13 + The Vaccine
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dec 3, 2020
41 min
NFL Picks - Week 12
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Nov 26, 2020
59 min
Eli Hernandez on Greatness, Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, #21, and much more
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.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Nov 23, 2020
1 hr 37 min
NFL Picks - Week 11 + COVID Reality Check
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Nov 19, 2020
42 min
NFL Picks - Week 10 + More Election Discussion
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Nov 12, 2020
57 min
NFL Picks - Week 9 + Election Reaction
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Nov 5, 2020
48 min
NFL Picks - Week 8
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.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Oct 29, 2020
44 min
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