This podcast episode focuses on March Madness pool strategies, specifically bracket and survivor pools. The host interviews Jason Lisk, a pool expert, who discusses optimal strategies based on pool size, scoring rules, and team analysis. Lisk emphasizes adjusting risk based on pool size and payout structure, highlighting the dominance of top seeds in 2025 and the potential for upsets in the 12-14 seed range. He also advises against over-reliance on upsets in bracket pools and suggests a balanced approach in survivor pools, considering both immediate win probability and a team's potential for a deep run. Listeners gain practical advice on improving their chances of winning March Madness pools.
