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The Risk Takers Podcast

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Sports Betting
Poker
Prediction Markets
Betting Strategies
Gambling
Draftkings
DFS
NFL
Advantage Gambling
NBA
Kalshi
Bankroll Management
Market Efficiency
Betting Edges
Sportsbooks
Golf
Fantasy Sports
Market Dynamics
Networking
Risk Management

Willing to bet this is the sharpest podcast in sports betting

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First we welcome SP back to the podcast and he shares some exciting life news that explains his absence last week.

Then SP and GP both give an example of an originating edge that they had at some point - not shocking that the "sports" are Golf and L... more

This week SP is AFK so we get Mr. PeanutBettor to sub in as a guest host. We cover who we think will be most helped by AI along with a lot of news and great questions. Clearly SP holds the show together because this went off the rails and became the ... more

This week we kick it off with some lessons we learned retroactively from sportsbooks after we started market making on prediction markets. Then we cover the news - including the Matt Kalish v. Kalshi saga that is still going strong 2 weeks in. Then w... more

This week SP and GP are joined by Troy (x.com/troycuban) to talk about how he has made over $700k on Kalshi this year despite never originating a bet in his life.

Troy is slightly different than our typical guest (only slightly) in that he c... more

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Recent Guests

Troy Cuban
Trading professional with Kalshi and Kalshi RFQ experience
Kalshi
Episode: Why the Edge in RFQs isn't the Pricing w/ TroyCuban | Ep 156
Clay Alter
Gambling professional, known for Kalshi prediction-market activity
Kalshi
Episode: Million Dollar Manual Trading w/ Clay Alter | Ep 154
Rufus Peabody
Sports betting expert known for his work on Bet The Process and market making
Kalshi
Episode: Sports Betting Legend Turned Sports Market Maker Rufus Peabody Joins | Ep 137
Richard Munchkin
Host of *Gambling with an Edge* and a veteran in advantage play and gambling strategies
Gambling with an Edge
Episode: What Sports Bettors Can Learn From Casino APs w/ Richard Munchkin | Ep 129
Ant DeRosa
Professional sports bettor and former trader at Pinnacle
Episode: Beat Big Markets & Bottom Up Live Betting w/ Ant DeRosa | Ep 123
The Shipper
Experienced bettor and former trader at PointsBet
PointsBet
Episode: Building an Unexploitable Betting & Trolling Strategy w/ The Shipper | Ep 121
Gary Kondler
Founder and head accountant at Kondler & Associates
Kondler & Associates
Episode: 90% Trouble: How the New Tax Law Hits Gamblers w/ Gary Kondler | Ep 111
Dan Abrams
A poker player and expert in hedging and bankroll management.
GP Academy
Episode: Hedging, Over Betting, and a Phil Ivey Story w/ Dr. Razz | Ep 73
Giants Badgers
A senior in college with extensive experience in sharp betting.
Episode: The BEST way to break into Professional Betting w/ GiantsBadgers | Ep 65

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • Too much PM talk

    Not bad. A bit like Circles Off used to be, but without the ego of the hosts or their knowitallism or their delusions . Way too much prediction market talk

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Not a Sky Fan
    Australia5 months ago
  • Interesting

    Cool podcast. Informative and interesting. Especially liked the most recent ep with ias. Such a great story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RareListener
    United States8 months ago
  • Betting masterclass

    This pod has accelerated my betting education like no other resource I’ve found. The guys speak from experience and throw in entertaining angles as well. Amazing pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casey k!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great content

    This podcast is really interesting ugh great content for sports bettors or anyone who wants to learn. Very informative and with excellent guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    41andTexting
    United States2 years ago
  • Risk Takers is Amazing

    Very informative with great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yoyoma310
    United States2 years ago

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Clear, practical discussions that translate complex market concepts into actionable ideas for real-world betting and trading.
The show is appreciated for its focus on edge, risk management, and the evolving market landscape, with a tone that's engaging and accessible to informed listeners.
Guests bring depth and real-world experience, not just theory, which makes episodes genuinely informative for practitioners.

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Who Does AI Help in Sports Betting (PeanutBettor Guest Host) | Ep 158
Q: If you construct a team of only college players with one week to prepare versus the NFL, what would the spread look like?
They reason through the ceiling of rookie college players versus seasoned NFL athletes, noting that limited prep time would severely constrain college players, leading to a wider spread in the underdog favor and a large advantage for the NFL team with full-season prep.
Who Does AI Help in Sports Betting (PeanutBettor Guest Host) | Ep 158
Q: What are the top three worst takes in The Risk Takers podcast history?
The hosts discuss several controversial takes, including criticisms of the Cardi B/Kalish controversy and other hot takes, while also noting some that aged poorly; they aim to roast a provocative stance rather than settle on a single point.
Play Sports Betting on "Hard Mode" by Betting Main Lines w/ Justin | Ep 152
Q: How did you approach who to trust in the gambling space?
Builds trust through trial, handshake agreements, and learning from experiences; partnerships formed after demonstrating consistency and complementary skills.
Bet Like a Lawyer & Lumberyard AP Strategy w/ Alex | Ep149
Q: What was the defining moment that convinced you to leave law and pursue betting full-time?
A combination of burnout, a gradual realization that betting could be scaled and sustained beyond a hobby, and seeing early, sizable edges (like the first-down NFL bet) showed that there was a viable path to lifestyle and income outside big-law.
(Rebroadcast) How to Build a Simple Sports Betting Model | Ep 144
Q: Is guessing on a prop, assuming you're thinking it's a coin flip, better than putting in a lot of work only to be wrong 49% of the time?
No, it's about finding edges and making informed bets rather than flipping a coin, which doesn't take advantage of the small edges that can add up to profitability.

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This show centers on high-variance markets and edge-driven trading, with conversations that often hinge on prediction markets, sports betting, and automated or semi-automated strategies. Episodes mix practical trading tactics, risk management, and real-world anecdotes about liquidity, market design, and regulatory tensions, with frequent guest appearances from seasoned bettors and market makers who share their paths to finding scalable edges. Listeners can expect candid discussions on RFQs, arbitrage, model-building, and the evolving landscape of prediction platforms and betting ecosystems, making it valuable for operators, traders, and tech-minded investors seeking actionable takeaways and nuance beyond surface-level hype.

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2. Clay Alter
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6. The Shipper
7. Gary Kondler
8. Dan Abrams

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