Ep. 386 - The History of Daily Fantasy Sports And How Socrdave Saved Them w/ David Kitchen

Cody Main joins Davis Mattek for a discussion about DFS in 2025, sweating showdown, projecting ownership, lifting weights and much more Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek Get $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davis Sign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mda Try Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgj Sign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattek Subscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/ Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattek Timestamps:00:01 What are people doing wrong in DraftKings showdown contests4:15 Being Directionally Accurate with projected ownership8:00 Showdown is the worst sweat of all time10:00 You can evaporate half a million dollars so easy13:00 How does projecting ownership for NFL DFS actually work?19:00 How does ownership in DFS work for sports that do not have correlation26:00 DraftKings ruining achievements30:00 Is UFL coming to Underdog?  35:20 Being an originator of prop lines  36:00 THIS MAN IS CHARTING UFL GAMES !41:20 Cody Main Got Jacked  46:00 Sam Sulek Is The Actual GOAT50:00 Motivation vs Discipline  58:00 Learn To Like Yourself

🎬 An amateur analysis of David Lynch's masterpiece Mulholland Drive,  Pat Mayo on Youtube, USA vs Canada, Saudi Soccer, Luka Doncic the Laker, the first time deposit game and more  Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek Timestamps: 00:01 What the fuck happened in Mulholland Drive?5:40 Your first experience with David Lynch9:40 Are Tarantino and Lynch similar at all? 14:00 The most weirdly unsettling movie of all time 17:00 Canada Vs The United States?28:00 Is Hockey the perfect international sport?33:01 Is this finally the moment for soccer (Spoiler: no)? 36:01 Should the Saudi’s move their soccer money to the United States40:00 Why does no one play baseball anymore?46:00 Fantasy Football is the most luck based fantasy sport48:45 Adam Silver is so thankful for Luka Doncic and Nico Harrison55:00 Should Mayo be attacking the algorithm harder?1:02:15 Is YouTube the new Magazine? 1:06:00 Making a business vs finding hacks 1:14:00 Could Mayo be even bigger than he is?1:27:00 The First Time Deposit Game Is Rough1:28:00 Mayo is so old he now has to have a heating pad to run1:35:00 Justin Tredeau Stepped Down Get $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davis Sign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mda Try Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgj Sign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattek Subscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/ Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattek

A fascinating discussion with a Jack Settleman from Snapback Sports, who made the bold decision to delete a 600,000-subscriber YouTube channel. Learn valuable youtube advice and content strategy insights as we explore the reasoning behind this dramatic move. The conversation delves into social media strategy, tiktok integration, and instagram growth tactics that shaped this unconventional choice.Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattekGet $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davisSign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mdaTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgjSign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattekSubscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattekTimestamps:00:01 Deleting A YouTube Account with 600,00 Subscribers6:01 Is YouTube Shorts even a meaningful driver of subscriptions?8:10 The Bot Community On TikTok11:30 The power of narrative15:30 Being likable is the META21:30 Optimization vs Authenticity27:30 The Snapback Sports Demographic30:30 How Big Is Youtube, Really?33:45 You would be surprised how in depth thumbnails are38:00 The mystery of why the human mind clicks on titles43:30 Sports Betting Content Is HARD48:14 What are your content consumption habits50:30 Sports Gambling Twitter is the worst place on earth56:10 What is worse: knowingly scamming people selling picks OR thinking that you are a winning bettor selling picks (when the picks are bad)?1:02:30 Do you get lonely working at home?Audio-Only Podcast Feed For All Davis Mattek Streams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Holka joins davis Mattek to discuss content creation, optimizing work flow, YouTube Thumbnails, TikTok, Instagram Reels, The YouTube Algorithm and moreDraft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $1,000 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattekGET 10% OFF RUN THE SIMS W/ CODE "ENDGAME": www.runthesims.comTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=davisDraft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $1,000 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattekTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=davisSign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattekSubscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattekTimestamps:2:30 The Psychology Of An Individual Consuming Content6:20 Content For “Me” vs “You”9:30 Dealing with not knowing if you are going to be successful or unsuccessful12:30 Time management is crucial17:00 The philosophy of thumbnails25:00 Why Holka is moving away from YouTube32:00 TikTok Is banning gambling content?37:01 The “But” “So” Method38:50 How research works for creating sports betting content42:00 People say they can do it…but they can’t48:14 What are you content consumption habitsAudio-Only Podcast Feed For All Davis Mattek Streams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil Orfield joins Davis Mattek to discuss his DFS origin story, winning the DraftKings Millionaire Maker, starting his own Youtube, the types of content he thinks are successful and more.Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek00:00 Neil Orfield Introduction2:15 Neil’s DFS Origin Story11:16 Is there value in creating your own projections for daily fantasy?17:20 Neil’s Milly Maker Win On DraftKings24:30 Why is Neil not marketing himself more?34:01 complaining about playoff best ball39:01 Neil Starting His Own Youtube Channel47:01 What type of content do YOU want to see?57:01 What Are Neil’s S.M.A.R.T goals for 2025?Get $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davisSign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mdaTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgjSign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattekSubscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattekAudio-Only Podcast Feed For All Davis Mattek Streams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew Dinkmeyer joins Davis Mattek to discuss the NBA actually being awesome, the biggest NBA storylines in the media this season, Zach Lowe being laid off at ESPN, the Chicago Bears, Establish the Run and being the most important person in the NBA projections space, Drew's vision of the future for DFS and much more.Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek00:00 Drew Dinkmeyer Introduction2:30 The NBA Is Actually Great9:01 Why does no one like the current Boston Celtics?15:50 The NBA could simply market itself better23:30 Is the NBA tax apron an error?31:15 Why the hell did Zach Lowe get laid off?38:13 What does Drew want to have happen with the Chicago Bears?41:01 How does Drew Dinkmeyer deal with being so important in gambling49:00 Drew Dinkmeyer’s vision for the future of fantasy sports59:30 Drew’s favorite book he read in 20241:01:20 Don’t Be An NPCGet $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davisSign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mdaTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgjSign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattekSubscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattekAudio-Only Podcast Feed For All Davis Mattek Streams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peter Overzet joins Davis Mattek to discuss New Year Resolutions, the problem with winning, how to get fit as a best ball addict, YouTube goals, quitting booze, and much moreDraft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek00:00 Peter Overzet Introduction1:30 The Problem With Winning6:30 2024 Resolutions: Did We Win?12:30 2025 New Years Resolutions15:30 The value of dynamic movements vs just strength training18:00 Davis And Peter Talk Youtube Shop25:53 Youtube Goals For 202535:30 The difficulty of growing on YouTube and how to do it44:01 Cold Turkey No Booze Peter46:20 ….Running a marathon?Get $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davisSign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mdaTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgjSign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattekSubscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattekAudio-Only Podcast Feed For All Davis Mattek Streams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Davis Mattek is joined by Michael Leone to discuss Michael's role at ETR, data science, lessons from best ball in 2024, ultra running, the Buffalo Bills and more!Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek00:00 Michael Leone From Establish The Run Introduction2:30 What is it like to have such a huge impact on the market in fantasy sports and prop betting?10:00 Leone’s history of daily fantasy sims20:30 ETR’s role in Battle Royale on Underdog27:25 How does Michael Leone play DFS now?31:00 Michael Leone’s takeaways from best ball in 202451:00 Running as a hobby1:07:00 Does Leone hate the Chiefs as much as he hated the Patriots?Get $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davisSign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mdaTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgjSign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattekSubscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattekAudio-Only Podcast Feed For All Davis Mattek Streams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Davis Mattek is joined by Pat Mayo ( @MayoMediaNetwork  ) to discuss creating on Youtube Shorts, Tiktok, Instagram Reels, fixing NBA rating, Brain Rot, short attention spans, Super Teams, World War 2 and much moreDraft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek00:00 Pat Mayo Introduction2:00 Why do people want to hear us not talk about football (or golf)8:11 Optimizing For TikTok/Instagram Reels/YouTube Shorts16:00 Why we are never leaving Twitter22:55 Avoiding Brain Rot On TikTok29:12 Is there any way to fix NBA television ratings?36:00 Tim Duncan Was Better Than Kobe Bryant39:45 Super teams are great for every sports league44:40 Americans do not like French people (Wemby has no chance)52:30 We are far enough removed from World War 2 that it is not in the cultural conscious55:00 Is life bad now or are we just much more aware of it?1:01:00 No One Wants To Play A Game That Rewards Perfect Strategy1:05:00 How To Win At PGA Best BallGet $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davisSign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mdaTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgjSign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattekSubscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattekAudio-Only Podcast Feed For All Davis Mattek Streams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $250 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattekDavis Mattek is joined by Socrdave (David Kitchen) to discuss their mutual history, Fantasy Insiders, RotoGrinders, David's personal organization, Elon Musk and much more.00:00 David Kitchen X Introduction2:30 How did David Kitchen find daily fantasy sports?8:30 Life before Rotogrinders for David12:45 Grinders live….with Socrdave17:00 Reading DMs from 2013 between David and Davis23:50 The Legend Of Basketball Monster29:01 The End Of Fantasy Insiders36:04 DFS Communities40:03 Notion, Trello, Asana, Basecamp… David can never find the perfect program to get organized48:00 The Hollowness of SEO55:20 David Kitchen and Late Round QB1:01:00 David loves Elon MuskGet $40 Off A Six-Month RotoGrinders Subscription: https://rotogrinders.com/premium/nfl?promo=davisSign Up For THE SOLVER Here: https://thesolver.com?ref=yzk0mdaTry Out UNABATED'S Premium Sports Betting + DFS Pick 'Em Tools: https://unabated.com/?ref=ymjkzgjSign up for premium fantasy football content and get exclusive Discord access: www.patreon.com/davismattekSubscribe to the AutoMattek Absolutes Newsletter: https://automattekabsolutes.beehiiv.com/Download THE DRAFT CADDY: https://endgamesyndicate.com/membership-levels/?pa=DavisMattekAudio-Only Podcast Feed For All Davis Mattek Streams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices