Bet The Process
Bet The Process
Jeff Ma and Rufus Peabody talk sports betting
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Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 9min
NFL Wildcard Weekend with Judah Fortgang | Sponsored by Novig
Judah Fortgang, a sports analyst and Substack writer specializing in NFL strategy, dives deep into the intricacies of Wild Card Weekend matchups. He discusses the impact of quarterback performance and defenses, revealing a shift in trends for playoff teams. Judah breaks down key games, such as the Rams’ offensive efficiency and the Jaguars' transformation under pressure. He highlights the weather's effect on the Packers vs. Bears, all while naming the Jaguars as a top futures pick, making for an insightful and engaging analysis.

Dec 31, 2025 • 1h 1min
End of Year with Sports Cheetah Preston Johnson | Sponsored by Novig
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus bring on old friend Preston Johnson, the Sports Cheetah, and discuss Crawley Town FC, Preston's journey away from sports gambling, and some college football playoff predictions.

Dec 18, 2025 • 60min
Jeff and Rufus Mailbag Episode | Sponsored by Novig
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus answer questions from listeners, with topics including their first times meeting Tony Kornheiser, betting second halves, and reflections on happiness and fulfillment.

Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
John Reeder of the Risk of Ruin Podcast | Sponsored by Novig
This week on Bet the Process, creator and host of the Risk of Ruin podcast John Reeder joins and discusses his journey into advantage play, his analysis of Long-Term Capital Management's failure and the broader implications for modern Wall Street, and reflects on teaching probabilistic thinking to children.

Dec 3, 2025 • 52min
Domer, the Expert in Prediction Markets | Sponsored by Novig
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus welcome one of the biggest bettors on Polymarket and recent 60 Minutes interviewee Domer, to share his journey from poker to prediction markets, as well as his strategies and the importance of self-education and taking a balanced approach.

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 3min
Sports Law with Gabe Feldman | Sponsored by Novig
This week on Bet the Process, Tulane professor and sports consultant Gabe Feldman joins to discuss the current state of college sports law, including new regulations around athlete compensation, and the legal status and regulatory challenges around sports betting and prediction markets. Rufus also continues the college football heater and gives more picks.

Nov 20, 2025 • 50min
Jeff and Rufus Go Guest-less and Chat College Football | Sponsored by Novig
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus go guest-less and discuss prediction markets, NCAA rule changes, and more college football heater picks.

Nov 13, 2025 • 60min
Rufus Interviews Mark Pattinson aka sprotzbettor | Sponsored by Novig
This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus discuss the recent MLB pitching scandal and Rufus' issues with mold. Then Rufus interviews Mark Pattinson aka sprotzbettor, about NBA prop betting, integrating quantitative with qualitative data, and if/when AI will destroy sports betting.

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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
NFL and More With Football Data Scientist Tej Seth | Sponsored by Novig
Tej Seth, a football data scientist with a background from Pro Football Focus and Sumer Sports, shares fascinating insights into NFL strategies. He discusses how teams increasingly rely on player-value tools for active trade deadlines. Tej dives into roster construction and the importance of offensive-minded coaches. He also explores how midseason player integration varies by position and predicts a data-driven future for football analytics. His unique perspective highlights why optimizing pass rates is essential for gaining a competitive edge.

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Oct 30, 2025 • 50min
Jeff Interviews Jay Croucher of NBC Sports | Sponsored by Novig
Jay Croucher, an Australian-born former PointsBet trader and current NBC Sports betting analyst, shares his intriguing journey from law school to sports betting. He discusses the stark contrasts between Australian and U.S. betting markets, the need to simplify betting jargon for TV audiences, and the implications of recent NBA betting scandals. Discover why he believes the Thunder could be a strong title contender, the untapped value of former players for betting insights, and his unique idea for a reality show on live betting!


