The PoolGenius Podcast

A complete strategy guide to winning NFL Playoff Survivor pools, where path selection, team popularity, and round-by-round decision-making matter more than simply picking the biggest favorite.

Jason Lisk breaks down how Playoff Survivor strategy differs from regular-season Survivor, starting with the different contest formats and why understanding your path through the bracket is the key to long-term success.

Jason also dives into Splash NFL Playoff Survivor contests, outlining key do’s and don’ts, common mistakes players make early, and how to approach Wild Card round picks to avoid burning valuable teams too...

Jason Lisk is joined by Rick Gehman of RickRunGood to break down the biggest storylines entering the 2026 season and how they impact One & Done and DFS decision-making. Together, they explore how to rank the value of different tournaments, how to think about golfer value over the course of a full season, and how LIV golfers should be factored into your strategy.

They dive into which golfers could be primed for a bounce-back year, when course history truly matters, and which players are more course-dependent than others. Jason and Rick also share bold takes for the 2026 PGA season...

3 Value Picks for Game Winner & Spread Pools, Top 2 Spread Picks, and our Upset Pick of the Week!

Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down the smartest ways to attack the first round of the NFL Playoffs, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges.

They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with an NFL. Upset Pick of the Week that brings it all together.

📊 Whether you’re in pi...

A complete strategy guide to the Top 10 most valuable golfers for Golf One & Done pools in 2026.

Jason Lisk breaks down his top-ranked golfers for the 2026 One & Done landscape, explaining why each player belongs in the top tier. As he walks through each golfer one by one, Jason highlights the how to avoid wasting elite options in the wrong spots.

Whether you’re building a plan for the entire One & Done season or looking to understand which golfers truly drive pool-winning outcomes, this episode provides a clear framework for prioritizing your top golfers an...

The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 18...and why each one is live.

This includes:

1) An underdog fighting to make it into the playoffs

2) An underdog facing a division rival

3) The model's favorite underdog (it's ugly, but that's how we like it)

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Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 18 and how the contest reaches its final stage — with only a handful of entries left and every decision carrying maximum leverage.

He recaps the results from Week 17, walks through the top remaining options for each surviving entry, and explains how different paths could shape the final outcome. Jason also analyzes the odds around how many entries are likely to win the contest, and what that means for strategy in the ultimate endgame scenario.

With the finish line in sight, this episode focuses on opponent behavior, ex...

3 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week!

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 18, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges.

They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with a high-value Teaser of the Week that brings it all together. 📊 Whether you’re in pick’em contests, betting ATS, or building teasers, this episode gives you dat...

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 18.

The end game is finally here. Week 18 forces players to make their most important decisions of the season. Which teams can still be trusted in a chaotic final slate? And how should players balance safety versus leverage when so many motivations — playoff seeding, rest, and eliminations — are in play?

Jason and Stephen walk through the most popular picks for Week 18, evaluate second-tier favorites, and highlight contrarian options that could separate entries in pools where public pick beha...

The guys are back with their top college football bowl upset picks for December 30 to January 1, and why each one is live.

This includes:

1) An underdog hungry facing a strong SEC opponent

2) The model’s favorite CFB Bowl Upset Pick

3) An underdog relying on a backup quarterback

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A complete strategy guide to the most important tournaments in 2026 for Golf One & Done pools — and how prioritizing the right events can determine who actually wins.

Jason Lisk breaks down how to maximize value with elite golfers, why pool rules around events like the Tour Championship matter, and which tournaments carry the biggest purses that should anchor your One & Done strategy. He also explains the growing importance of player-hosted signature events, how to think about majors and playoff tournaments, and which golfers to target for the top events on the schedule.

By wa...

Jason is riding solo to give you with the guys top three NFL upset picks for Week 17...and why each one is live.

This includes:

1) An underdog fighting to win their division

2) An underdog facing a division rival

3) The model's favorite underdog (a battle for the 1-seed in the NFC)

3 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week! Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 17, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges.

They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with a high-value Teaser of the Week that brings it all together.

📊 Whether you’re in pick’em contests, betting ATS, or building teasers, this episode gives you dat...

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 17. With the season nearing its end, Week 17 presents another critical decision point.

Are the Patriots or Broncos the strongest options to trust right now? And how much should players factor in future availability — especially with a potential Week 18 looming — when choosing their path forward?

Jason and Stephen walk through the five most popular picks for Week 17, evaluate second-tier favorites, and highlight contrarian plays that could offer leverage in larger pools where public pick popularity heavily shapes the...

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 17 and how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now centers on opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage.

He recaps Week 16, explains how he expects the remaining entries to pick in Week 17A (Christmas games) and Week 17B, and outlines where leverage opportunities may still exist if the contest extends to Week 18.

Jason Lisk dives into why Golf One & Done pools are a natural fit for NFL Survivor players — and how the same core principles drive success in both formats.

He explains what a Golf One & Done pool is, how it differs from Survivor on the surface, and why the underlying strategy is far more similar than most players realize. He breaks down how popularity and expected value shape decisions in both games, why longshot structures create the same pressure points, and how the weekly sweat feels just as intense.

Whether you’re a long...

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 16 and how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now centers on opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage.

He recaps the fallout from Week 15, including the impact of Patrick Mahomes’ injury and the Cowboys’ loss, and explains how those results reshape the board for the final entries.

Jason also walks through who the remaining Circa Survivor entries are likely to pick in Week 16 and where leverage opportunities may still exist.

The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 16...and why each one is live.

This includes:

1) A surprising underdog facing a team fighting for playoff hopes

2) An underdog that has made a QB change

3) The model's favorite underdog (it's a little bit ugly, but that's how we like it)

Subscribe for NFL upset picks all season! 🔔

3 Value Picks for Game Winner Pools, our Top 2 Spread Picks, and the Teaser of the week!

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 16, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges.

They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with a high-value Teaser of the Week that brings it all together.

📊 Whether you’re in pick’em contests, betting ATS, or buildin...

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 16.

As pool sizes continue to shrink, Week 16 presents another key decision point. Are the Bills or Texans the right teams to trust this week? And is it finally time to use the Lions, or are they better saved for a later spot?

Jason and Stephen also dig into the second-tier favorites and contrarian plays that could offer leverage in larger pools where public pick popularity shapes the board.

Finally, Jason and Stephen reveal their...

The guys are back with their top college football bowl upset picks for December 19–27 and why each one is live.

This includes:

1) An underdog hungry for a breakfast snack

2) An underdog in a CFP matchup

3) The model’s favorite CFB Bowl Upset Pick

Subscribe for college football bowl upset picks throughout bowl season! 🔔

A complete strategy guide to winning College Football Playoff Survivor, Bracket Pools, and Confidence Pools during the 2025–26 postseason.

Jason Lisk breaks down how CFP matchups, playoff formats, and public behavior shape optimal strategy, while introducing PoolGenius’ Bowl Pick’em Tool and how it helps players make smarter decisions across multiple CFP pool types.

He walks through the CFP bracket and matchups, explains strategy for Playoff Survivor, reviews round-by-round odds, and highlights the top individual paths that offer the best advancement value. Jason also shows how to plan out an entire CFP Survivor entry...

Jason Lisk breaks down Circa Survivor Week 15 using PoolGenius tools to understand how the contest has shifted with only 10 entries remaining — and why strategy now revolves around opponent behavior, expected value, and identifying true leverage.

He recaps the chaos of Week 15, explains why several underdogs became high-value plays, and walks through how expected value helped these entries reach this stage of the season.

Jason then projects how many potential winners the contest may realistically produce and which teams are shaping up to be the most popular options in Week 15.

A complete strategy guide to winning College Bowl Pick’em and Spread Pools during the 2025–26 bowl season.

Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down how bowl pool formats, the bowl schedule, and public behavior shape optimal strategy, while introducing PoolGenius’ Bowl Pick’em Tool and how it helps players identify value on favorites and underdogs throughout the bowl season.

Whether you’re playing in a casual bowl pick’em with friends or a larger spread pool, this episode shows how to adjust strategy based on format, avoid common bowl-pool mistakes, and take advantage of...

The guys are back with their top three NFL upset picks for Week 15...and why each one is live.

This includes:

1) An underdog coming off a devastating loss

2) A small underdog going against a division rival

3) The model's favorite underdog

3 Value Picks for Game Winner & Spread Pools, our favorite ATS angles, and our Teaser of the week!

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest ways to attack NFL Week 15, using real model outputs, public pick data, and contest strategy insights to uncover the best +EV edges.

They spotlight under-picked favorites in Game Winner pools, the strongest Against the Spread plays, and wrap it up with a high-value Teaser of the Week that brings it all together.

📊 Whether you’re in pick’em contests, betting ATS, or buil...

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress break down the smartest NFL Survivor picks and strategy for Week 15.

This week’s slate forces players to decide whether to play it safe or take a swing as pool sizes shrink. Which teams should you be saving for the final three weeks, and which options carry the most risk or reward at this stage of the season?

Jason and Stephen dig into where the Seahawks, 49ers, Jaguars, and Eagles fit into the Week 15 conversation, and which second-tier favorites offer leverage in larger pools.

A complete strategy guide on how to approach Golf One & Done pools — where saving the right golfers, targeting the biggest tournaments, and adjusting your pick strategy to the standings determine who actually wins.

Jason Lisk explains what a Golf One & Done pool is, why understanding your specific pool rules matters, and what truly separates winning strategies from the rest of the field.

Whether you’re leading your pool or trying to make up ground, this episode shows you how to stay engaged all season long, avoid common One & Done mistakes, and apply long-term strategy to give...

A complete strategy guide on how to gain leverage in NFL Spread Pools, including the flagship "pick five" Circa Millions contest.

Jason Lisk and Spencer Limbach break down the key drivers of long-term success in NFL pick contests and pools, showing how public pick data, bias trends, and market movement can reveal where players gain (or lose) expected value.

No matter if you are in a casual NFL spread pool or a high-stakes contest like Circa Millions, this episode shows you how to predict public picks and avoid the traps they fall into.