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Frank Frigo

πŸ‘€ Speaker
181 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

Podcast Appearances

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

I haven't met a human being yet that plays Backgammon that the game doesn't get under their skin.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

That game will get to you.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

They're risk averse.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

At least they used to be before we came onto the scene.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

All right, here it is.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

Make it fun.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

This could be fun.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

My name is Frank Frigo, and I am somewhat semi-retired.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

I'm playing a lot of professional backgammon these days.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

I travel to tournaments.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

I teach.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

I lecture.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

I did have an analytics company for about 13 years, and I still do some consulting in sports betting and sports analytics.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

I haven't played all of them for sure, but I would argue it's the greatest game.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

It has all the elements of complexity.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

The pace is wonderful.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

It's designed as a gambling game.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

It's a fantastic mind sport.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

The game is played at amazing locations around the world.

Freakonomics Radio
677. Can Backgammon Save Us from Ourselves?

It's got a beautiful aesthetic.

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