Feeling overwhelmed when considering the jump from +EV betting to building your own model? We don't blame you. The little content there is out there on how to get started makes it sound impossible. But the reality is, in the beginning, it's rather straightforward. In this episode, the boys help you get started with your first sports betting model b…

GP slowly realizes he's a DFS fish as he recaps his high stakes PGA Championship lineup building strategy to SP. SP breaks down what a winning sports bettor needs to do to win in DFS (and vice-versa) SP then weighs in on Underdog allowing RTA following GP's rant last episode and the boys discuss why the state of Wyoming determined anyone who wins b…

GP flies solo this week and takes the opportunity to ramble on about his journey from mediocre poker player to pretty good sports bettor. (This includes a quick double-up on the signing bonus he got in business school) The news is dominated by the Real Time Assistance tool ETR released for Underdog best ball drafts. If you think that's the story - …

This episode has it all. GP's childish morning routine, what music you should listen to while modeling, and some hot takes based on a cursory glance at the news. The Q&A is dominated by a great question at the end regarding how achievable year-over-year profits are by someone who never models or scales a betting group. Remember to join the discord …

"How can I make my accounts last longer?" This is the question de jour - and in this episode, we discuss both answers to this question AND if this is even the right question to be asking... We also spend a lot of time discussing Caesers stiffing Josk McPeek $800k. This leads to interesting discussions on "when is a bet a bet", kiosk jamming, slow c…

Very special 100th episode where GP and SP reflect on the current sports betting ecosystem, the goal of the podcast and the best way to incorporate sports betting content into your process. News includes a game-changing CFTC chair nomination, debate over a void at ProphetX, and the SAFE act keeps marching us towards our eventual doom. To cap it off…

0:00 Intro 1:20 Backtesting - All you need to know 40:08 News 1:09:00 Listener Q&A Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe if you like it. My website: https:/…

0:00 Intro 3:00 Betting Big Events 56:38 News 1:20:32 Listener Q&A 1:44:10 Masters Locks (after the Masters started) Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe i…

Today we have a very special episode. The first "edge graveyard" where we bring on a guest, talk about their betting strategies - and most importantly all share some of our favorite dead edges. Today's guest is Mike, aka @MetroPassMike on Twitter. He's a very sharp bettor who was able to squeeze a quarter million dollars out of his PERSONAL LIMITED…

0:00 Intro 1:30 How to Determine Confidence in Edges 38:12 Robinhood under fire & sweeps updates 55:36 Florida regulator "hit & runs" Prizepicks & Underdog 1:06:48 What to do when exchanges show huge liquidity? 1:16:41 Should there be minimum bet requirements? (No) 1:26:30 Making life easier for P2s 1:40:10 What to do when you get stiffed? 1:52:45 …

0:00 Intro 3:00 What are exchanges and how do they work? 28:34 Strategies for Profiting at Exchanges 49:15 Robinhood Sports Betting 55:36 Novelty Markets on Sweeps 1:10:38 John Oliver on Sports Betting 1:31:00 Q&A: Account Priming 1:55:20 Q&A: PPH 2:06:38 Q&A: Best time spent/ money made ratio and future episode topics Welcome to The Risk Takers Po…

0:00 Intro 2:49 How to go from top down to bottom up betting 48:13 SAFE Act 1:01:38 Catastrophic week for Sweepstakes 1:13:17 Hardrock somehow not biggest sportsbook in Florida 1:18:44 DK to enter prediction markets 1:24:21 Should I be a bookmaker? 1:29:27 What to do with limited accounts? 1:43:15 Is peer-to-peer betting a good next step after gett…

0:00 Intro 2:25 Adverse Selection Deep Dive 40:35 Betting News 1:14:35 How to Tell your Friends & Family You are a Pro Degen 1:27:11 Live EV Betting v. Live Arbing 1:34:25 Dealing with Downswings 1:52:37 Why GP NO MORE PICKS?!? Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjectio…

0:00 Intro 2:25 Kelly is flat out wrong 11:50 Odds screens are useless 19:00 Account priming is astrology for dudes 31:55 You need to be technical to be a great originator 39:00 Buy more picks, subscribe to more discords 45:50 Sharp books - not as sharp as we think? 52:40 Hot takes that missed the cut 59:00 NASCAR Parimutuel 1:20:40 Sweeps update/ …

0:00 Intro 1:33 Is it more profitable to be a "Specialist" or "Generalist" in sports betting? 42:16 iGaming legal blows a bad thing for sports betting? 53:51 How can sports betting skills transfer to other ventures / life? 1:04:55 Should you bonus churn with a $200k bankroll? 1:14:50 When should you take your bankroll and invest it elsewhere? 1:32:…

0:00 Intro 0:33 What Sports Betting Market Should YOU Attack? 26:45 Super Bowl Betting 29:00 Health of Industry 35:45 Sweeps Trouble 45:40 Listener Q &A 46:15 Live Betting Tips 57:45 Are Futures Worth it? 1:09:15 How to Betsize for Parlays 1:16:40 Automation v. Hand Adjustments - How to Balance 1:32:06 Will Perception of Sports Betting & Sports Bet…

Wow - very important and historic episode. My good friend SportsProjections joins the podcast as a permanent co-host and we start to actually have structure to our episodes. Each week we will bring you the same educational deep-dives as always, but now we will be addressing any news that's relevant to someone looking to make money betting and answe…

You are losing but being told it's "just variance". Is that true? Is there anything you can do to prove or disprove that? And is there anything you can do to snap a losing streak? All of your questions answered in this episode on how to interpret small samples of extreme results! Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bet…

Today is for the nerds! Let's talk about the pre-model checklist you need to avoid some of the biggest mistakes I have made in my sports betting career. Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's…

Did my last episode make you think being a full-time bettor sucks? Then this episode may be for you! Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe if you like it. M…

In this episode, John breaks down what it takes to be a professional gambler (and if it's even something you want to do) Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscri…

The last episode of my working with others in betting series. This focuses on how to find and work with people who can take key operational items off your plate. Very VERY important for scaling and getting yourself squared away come tax season. Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) an…

Today we break down how/why to team up with other bettors. Also - I am releasing my full course for free on YouTube! Link here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRiskTakersPodcast Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education availab…

3-Part Series ALERT I have been trying to put together a podcast sharing what I have learned from working with others in betting (betting partners, movers, syndicate betting). It turned out trying to squeeze it into one episode wasn't working - so I broke it into three logical parts that represent steps of the journey from "lone wolf" bettor to Bil…

For the best hourly in sports betting, start playing with GP Picks+ : https://www.goldenpants.com/gp-picks Today I explain a question we all need to be asking ourselves everyday when it comes to betting. Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the …

A couple of spicy takes Trojan Horse an important lesson in choosing the right betting markets. Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe if you like it. My web…

In this episode I discuss a few of the main characters from the Sabermetrics movement (and what we can learn from them to make money betting) Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - ple…

We are so BACK!! Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe if you like it. My website: https://www.goldenpants.com/ Follow SportsProjections on Twitter: https:/…

Want to join the best sports betting discord server for FREE? Go here: https://discord.gg/goldenpants For this podcast I'm joined by my friend Joseph to discuss betting goals, ethics of sports books, and why psychology is key to making money. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Nitai's Start 6:12 Keep Learning 10:42 Winning Makes You A Good Gambler 14:45 Different Gam…

Someone in my discord asked me a question about whether it was worth it for them to work with a mover or not. When I looked at the proposed deal - it didn't seem like the mover was providing any value. In this episode I share my thoughts on what makes a productive professional relationship in the betting space. Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, h…

Want to get the September promotion for GP Picks+? Check it out here: https://www.goldenpants.com/gp-picks In this episode I talk about launching an automated bet feed - GP Picks+, and everything I learned about top down betting in the process. (Note - there is value for originators in learning top down) Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted b…

Learn why clicking the cashout button is similar to betting into a sharp book in this episode! Big announcement - I have gone live with the most robust automated bet feed on the market in my discord. If you want to save time, increase volume, and make money during the betting busy season - head over to https://www.goldenpants.com/gp-picks and check…

Want to WIN sports betting? Go here: https://academy.goldenpants.com/ Want to START learning for free? Go here: https://discord.gg/goldenpants For this podcast I'm joined by Dan aka Doctor Razz, and we discuss hedging bets, overbetting possibly being good, and an epic Phil Ivey story. Use Dan's code 'SG20' at checkout for GP Academy to support Dan …

Want to WIN sports betting? Go here: https://academy.goldenpants.com/ Want to START learning for free? Go here: https://discord.gg/goldenpants Check out this free GP Academy class on one of the most requested topics - "Bottom-up betting". This is a taste for what we are offering within the Academy. If you want to learn how to implement these strate…

Want to WIN sports betting? Go here: https://academy.goldenpants.com/ Want to START learning for free? Go here: https://discord.gg/goldenpants Today I break down the five different income streams that I have under the broader category of "Sports Betting" Timestamps: 0:01 Intro 2:01 Bonuses 6:56 Top-down Betting 12:22 Bottom-up Betting 16:38 Partner…

** Want to beat a game they say can't be beaten? Learn sports betting at GP Academy: https://academy.goldenpants.com/ ** I'm joined by Eric Haber aka Sheets and we dive into a collection of topics including his time in poker, emotions when gambling, and a great Chris Moneymaker story. Sheets on Twitter: https://x.com/sheetspwns?lang=en Learn from S…

** Want to learn how to bet on sports profitably? 14-day free trial for my sports betting education discord: https://academy.goldenpants.com/ ** Tips on live arbitrage betting along with diving into the sweepstakes model gaining traction as of late. Today I am joined by Brock aka SportsBetsGuy on Twitter. He talks about adjusting to live arbing fro…

I was a good poker player, but after years of playing professionally I had essentially $0 to show for my skill. This episode explains how I left a mediocre poker career behind and found success in sports betting. Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcas…

*** Want to learn how to bet on sports profitably? 14-day free trial for my sports betting education discord: https://academy.goldenpants.com/ *** YOU SEE A SPORTSBOOK'S trading software in this episode! Today I am joined by Henry from NoVig aka BigBuckHunter on twitter. He talks about market making, how to conceptualize risk as an operator, and wa…

Poker-pro Mark aka "Chinamaniac" gives the most comprehensive breakdown of what it takes to be a professional gambler today. I always tell you to follow my guests on Twitter - but I implore you to follow Mark because he writes the most useful long-form content on Twitter (think Mr. Liiiimited) Mark's Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinamaniac Welcome…

Not many people have found as much success as my guest in as short a time. Aaron is a college senior who works with many of the biggest bettors in the world. He breaks down exactly what he thinks you should do to get started! Follow Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/giantsbadgers Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports…

Like everyone, I very quickly need to learn about college basketball. We host a special episode where I have Ben Rasa explain March Madness to me in golf terms. (Along with a in-depth discussion into golf betting - our shared interest) Ben's Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OddsShopper Twitter: https://twitter.com/JazzrazDFS/with_replies St…

Dillon is a rare industry insider who speaks openly about what goes on at an online sportsbook - invaluable information in this episode for bettors and aspiring industry employees! Follow Dillon on X: https://twitter.com/dillonborg3 Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProj…

We are back with a Twitter Q&A! If you are interested in the GP Academy as mentioned - here is the link: https://academy.goldenpants.com/ It comes with a 14 day free trial - hope to see you in there! Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best…

I am pumped to welcome back my good friend DMProps to the show. We get to check in on how Drew is doing, take a deep dive into NBA player prop markets, and EVEN make some Masters picks. Check it out! Follow Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMProps Join Drew's Discord: https://whop.com/tce/ Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professio…

Today we are joined by NFL Originator and overall great guy - Sharp Clarke. Clarke gives us some tips on how to get started originating, shares with us why the NFL market isn't as efficient as we think, and at the end shares an edge with the listeners who make it that far. Follow Sharp Clarke on twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpClarkeNFL Check out…

Spanky needs no introduction. He is one of the top professional sports bettors in the world. Founder of SpankOdds, BetBash, and the Sports Betting Hall of fame. His podcast, Be Better Bettors, inspired this very podcast. This is the most excited I have been to host a guest - and Spanky delivers. You will leave this a "Better Bettor". Follow Spanky …

I can't believe I am saying this.... But yes, you can overfocus on account health. In this episode I dissect when you should be laying the cover and when you should be taking the money. Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting educa…

Today we are joined by Alex Kane, founder and CEO of Sporttrade. Alex is at the forefront of bringing betting exchanges to the United States. We talk about letting winning bettors play, challenging DraftKings, FanDuel and the other big players, and why Sporttrade is as much a mission as a business venture to Alex. Follow Alex on Twitter: @a_kane47 …

In this episode, GP13 draws inspiration from his brief stint at the blackjack tables. The strategies used by top blackjack players to find good games are highly applicable to sports bettors looking for markets to bet. The newsletter is back with a vengeance this week - DO NOT MISS THIS ONE: https://newsletter.goldenpants.com/ Welcome to The Risk Ta…