Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won

What started as a small gathering of sports nerds at MIT became one of the most influential events in modern sports. “Dorkapalooza: How the Nerds Won” traces the rise of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, from its scrappy beginnings two decades ago to its outsized impact on the way teams, leagues, and fans understand the games they love. We explore the big ideas that reshaped sports, the backlash that followed, and what the future of analytics might look like. Featuring reflections from Bill Simmons, Daryl Morey, Jessica Gelman, Zach Lowe, Shane Battier, Michael Lewis, and more.

Cast

Kirk Goldsberry Host

Jessica Gelman Herself

Daryl Morey Himself

Bill Simmons Himself

Michael Lewis Himself

Shane Battier Himself

Zach Lowe Himself

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