Hosted by previous winners of the Circa Survivor NFL Pro-Football contest, this weekly podcast will feature strategy chats regarding upcoming games and a look at the weekend games just completed and what went right and wrong.
As the NFL season hits week nine, the Saturday Night Sweat team of David Williams, Mike Buchmiller, Russ Rosenblum and David "ODB" Baker return from their bye week to unpack the fallout from week seven and the relative calm of week eight. The panel reflects on the massive carnage caused by the Houston Texans and New York Jets losses, emphasizing how schedule spots, advanced rest advantages, and the perils of heavily concentrated public chalk continue to shape the landscape of survivor pools. Joined by special guests "Krutches" and Professional Poker Player Brett Richey, the hosts examine the evolving strategies of navigating high-stakes contests, managing future value, and evaluating when to diverge from public ownership to find leverage.Shifting focus to the week nine slate, the discussion centers heavily on the primary public favorites, with the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions drawing significant ownership while the hosts and guests debate the merits of fading them for spots like the Chicago Bears or Dallas Cowboys. The experts analyze how recent physical matchups, emotional wins, and short-week rest discrepancies complicate traditional metrics, making standard game theory and situational handicapping more critical than ever. They also touch upon the psychological and mathematical differences between standard survivor formats and double-pick contests where surviving the gauntlet requires looking well ahead toward the holiday slates.To close out the episode, Producer Nick delivers the latest marketplace report highlighting record-breaking activity, high EV multiples, and rising sale prices for both pick control and minority shares as contestants grapple with whether to hold or sell. The panel dives into the unique mindset required for deep tournament runs, contrasting the emotional attachment of holding an entry against the robotic execution needed to separate process from results. Tune in for a masterclass in high-level contest strategy, portfolio management, and a look ahead to the brutal challenges awaiting survivors down the stretch.Survivor Sweat Website aka your one stop shop for everything Survivor:https://survivorsweat.com/Survivor Sweat Marketplace to buy and sell picks:https://survivorsweat.com/marketplaceFollow us on X: https://x.com/SurvivorSweatFollow Mike: https://x.com/MBuchmillerFollow Russ:https://x.com/rosenblumrEmail us with proxy/marketplace questions:james@survivorsweat.comEmail us with podcast/livestream questions:nick@survivorsweat.com
25 Oct 2026
Saturday Night Sweat - Week 7
Welcome to another insightful episode of Saturday Night Sweat as hosts David Williams, Mike Buchmiller, Russ Rosenblum, and Producer Nick return to break down the fallout of week six and navigate the treacherous landscape of week seven. The panel discusses the intense emotional rollercoaster of the previous slate, reflecting on how heavy public ownership on the Los Angeles Rams ultimately backfired and decimated a massive portion of remaining portfolios. They examine the thin margins of error in the Circa Survivor contest, noting how surviving the early weeks requires not just picking winners, but aggressively identifying spots to fade heavily concentrated public chalk.Turning their attention to the upcoming slate, the hosts express their mutual disdain for a week seven board that offers few comfortable options and plenty of potential landmines. Special guests professional poker player David "ODB" Baker and Jason Lisk from Pool Genius join the broadcast to evaluate public betting trends, highlighting how single-entry and portfolio contestants are clustering around top favorites like the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings while heavily debating the merits of taking risky positions on teams like the New York Jets. The experts delve into the complex math of managing future value, balancing holiday slate leverage, and deciding whether to join the herd or take contrarian stands to thin out the remaining field.James from the Survivor Sweat marketplace stops by to share record-breaking activity and discuss the dynamics of secondary liquidity, including how minority shares and pit controls are trading relative to expected value. The panel is also joined by professional sports bettor and contest regular Pete Tarz, who offers a masterclass in high-level contest strategy, market-making, and navigating the psychological swings of deep tournament runs. Tune in for expert game theory, portfolio management, and a look ahead to the brutal challenges awaiting contestants in the weeks to come.Survivor Sweat Website aka your one stop shop for everything Survivor:https://survivorsweat.com/Survivor Sweat Marketplace to buy and sell picks:https://survivorsweat.com/marketplaceFollow us on X: https://x.com/SurvivorSweatFollow Mike: https://x.com/MBuchmillerFollow Russ:https://x.com/rosenblumrEmail us with proxy/marketplace questions:james@survivorsweat.comEmail us with podcast/livestream questions:nick@survivorsweat.com
18 Oct 2026
Survivor Sweat Podcast - Week 6
Welcome to another edition of Saturday Night Sweat as hosts David Williams, David "ODB" Baker, Russ Rosenblum and Producer Nick break down all the high-stakes strategy and shocking developments from week six of the Circa Survivor contest. The panel analyzes the massive wave of carnage that swept through the field, triggered by the Dallas Cowboys' devastating Thursday night loss, which instantly dismantled a heavy chunk of entries and amplified pressure across remaining portfolios. They also dig into the late-game chaos of the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens matchups, discussing how unexpected variance and high-profile chalk ownership combined to reshape the landscape of the world's premier football survivor competition.The discussion shifts toward the strategic dynamics of week six, featuring special guests Jason Lisk from Pool Genius and professional sports bettor Mark "Spooky" Goldberg to evaluate the shifting marketplace and public betting patterns. The experts analyze why the Los Angeles Rams emerged as a primary chalk option while teams like the Indianapolis Patriots and New England Patriots commanded substantial ownership despite the underlying volatility of the slate. They weigh the delicate balance between preserving future value, navigating holiday slates, and determining whether aggressive hedging or holding core entries offers the best path forward as the survival pool continues to shrink.To round out the episode, James from the Survivor Sweat marketplace drops by to deliver the latest market report, highlighting record-breaking entry sales, the mechanics of selling up to one hundred percent of a ticket, and how participants are utilizing secondary liquidity. They are also joined by past Circa Survivor champion Casey "Bones", who shares invaluable insights on contest longevity, mathematical modeling, and maintaining a disciplined mindset through the brutal swings of the NFL season. Tune in for expert game theory, portfolio management, and a look ahead to the grueling slates awaiting contestants in the weeks to come.Survivor Sweat Website aka your one stop shop for everything Survivor:https://survivorsweat.com/Survivor Sweat Marketplace to buy and sell picks:https://survivorsweat.com/marketplaceFollow us on X: https://x.com/SurvivorSweatFollow Mike: https://x.com/MBuchmillerFollow Russ:https://x.com/rosenblumrEmail us with proxy/marketplace questions:james@survivorsweat.comEmail us with podcast/livestream questions:nick@survivorsweat.com
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