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Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
Pushkin Industries

Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the figures in American life who rely on the public's trust, whether in sports, in... more

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Episodes

Vegas Sports Bookies on Old-School Betting

On a visit to Las Vegas, Michael Lewis meets three old-school sports bookies. Chris Andrews, Jimmy Vaccaro, and Vinny Magliulo... more

17 Dec 2024 · 30 minutes
Gambler Billy Walters on the Sharp's Life

Michael Lewis sits down with Billy Walters, one of the most famous sports bettors of all time. They talk about... more

10 Dec 2024 · 37 minutes
Episode 7: Little Big Short

As a resident of California, Michael Lewis cannot place bets on any of the online sports books at the center... more

03 Dec 2024 · 43 minutes
Get Happier, Help Others: Some Good Ideas About Giving

It's the season of giving: colorful paper and shiny bows, sure, and charitable giving, too. In this special episode, Jacob... more

02 Dec 2024 · 51 minutes
Episode 6: VIP

What does it mean to be a “very important person” in the world of online sports betting? Not necessarily what... more

26 Nov 2024 · 35 minutes
Episode 5: The Mule

The role has many names: “Runner,” “mover,” “betting partner,” and “mule.” As skilled sports gamblers find themselves limited on apps,... more

19 Nov 2024 · 32 minutes
An Interview with Ted Olson

Constitutional lawyer and former US Solicitor Ted Olson recently died at the age of 84. Olson represented the state of... more

15 Nov 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 4: A Hard Way to Make an Easy Living

Michael Lewis heads to Las Vegas to explore the way sports betting used to work, up until the day it... more

12 Nov 2024 · 37 minutes
Nate Silver on the Risky Business of Sports Betting

As the US election nears, Michael Lewis sits down with Nate Silver, co-host of the Pushkin podcast Risky Business (along... more

29 Oct 2024 · 37 minutes
Marci Cottingham on the Religious Passion of Steeler Nation

Is there a difference between fandom and religion? In Pittsburgh, it can be hard to tell. Fans of the city’s... more

22 Oct 2024 · 23 minutes
Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
Vegas Sports Bookies on Old-School Betting
Against the Rules with Michael Lewis