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Panic Meter! Quarter-Season Advice from 4-0 to 0-4

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we dispense advice regardless of your current situation...

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Week 5 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. Who's going to catch the ball?!?!

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we ponder where all the good passcatchers have gone?!

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Week 4 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 5 Waivers A.K.A. In and Out

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

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Week 4 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. Would the AFC South just...not?!

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we lament over double island/Ireland games...

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Week 3 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 4 Waivers A.K.A. #sadboy

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we explore:

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Week 2 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 3 Waivers A.K.A. What just happened?!

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we explore:

Week 2 reactions
Danny Dimes again
Chaos theory
Week 3 pickups
Week 3 drops
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Week 2 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. Making sense of chaos

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we make sense of it all...

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Week 1 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 2 Waivers A.K.A. Entropy in Action

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100

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Danny Dimes
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Week 1 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. It's time to play the game!!!

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we get spicy vs. AI

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NFL Hot Takes A.K.A. Nostradamus

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0100

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Draft Season: Bringing it Home A.K.A. My Guys

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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Draft Season: Finding (and keeping) Value A.K.A. Round-by-round Perfection

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk are perfect...and perfectly horrible....

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 18: Moneyball

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk about America's past-time...

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The Perfect Draft #3 A.K.A. Return of the King

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we go back to back with a big swing!

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The Perfect Draft #2 A.K.A. Breaking from Mediocrity

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we try to move the needle...

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Draft Season: Deep League Strategy A.K.A. Baiting the Competition

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we bait out the competition...

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The Perfect Draft #1 A.K.A. From Worst to First

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we do it the right way...

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Draft Season: Three for the Price of One! A.K.A. Zero to Hero

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we try out some strategies, you decide what's the best...

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Pre-Season League Tour, Draft Order and Mock Drafts A.K.A. We've got it all!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we do a bit of everything, including deciding a whole league's fate...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 17: IR, PUP, SUS and other acronyms...

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we take a look at how you can use these acronyms to your advantage on draft day...

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Draft Season: Hot or Not?!

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we put it all together...

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Draft Season: It'll all end in Tiers!

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 16: Draft Day

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we look at what to expect when you're expecting...on draft day though...

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NFC East Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. NFC BEAST!

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we take a look at a very dense division...

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AFC East Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Good on paper

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we consider what good football actually is...

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NFC West Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Teacher's pet

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we take a look at my favourites...

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AFC West Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Mahomes right? Then what?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we will be looking beyond the obvious...

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NFC South Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Palate Cleanser

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we will be eating our fantasy vegetables...

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AFC South Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. If we have to....

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we look at what is possibly the worst division in football...again...

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NFC North Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Where's Ben?!

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we look at what is now...the most feared division in the NFL...

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AFC North Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Where did all the good men go?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we look at what once was, the most feared division in the NFL...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Check-in A.K.A. In case you missed it!

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we take a moment to look back...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 15: To Mock...or not, to Mock

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we take the genie out and likely can't put it back!

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 14: Offseason Whispers vs "Known" Talent

Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk rumours (or rumors depending on your inclination)...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 13: You don't win your league in the Draft...

Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we get philisophical...

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Mock Draft Mondays! 1st Dynasty Rookie Draft - Ranks and Predictions

Sun, 04 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we are being hasty...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 12: Does Defense Matter?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk about timing and opportunity...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 11: So, how do TEs work again?!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we are frustrated...

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EMERGENCY POD DROP Rugby With Pads Mock Draft v2.0: Ok, I lied....use this one!

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we rip it all up and do it all again!

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Rugby With Pads Mock Draft 0.1: The only mock draft you'll ever need...

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we get predictive....and over confident...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 10: QB is the most important position - Discuss!

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk about slinging the rock...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 9: Wide Receivers and the awkward PPR Debate...

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk about diva receivers and down and dirty slots...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 8: RB Value

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we muse on how to evaluate running backs and backfield committees.

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 7: Age is but a number

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk about the sands of time...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 6: Rookies/Sleepers - How do they work?!

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk about how to see rookie value....

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 5: Paralysis by Analysis

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we talk about decision making.

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 4: Kickers....

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we begrudgingly talk about the value (or lack thereof) of kickers...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 3: (Great) Commissioner Expectations

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we cover what to expect when you're...expecting from your commissioner...

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 2: Know your League(mates)

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I talk about friends....and defeating them....

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Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 1: Finding the Right League

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I get back to giving you something....anything!

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Week 10 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 11 Waivers A.K.A. Thursday is the new Sunday

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

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In today's episode, I run down 5 knee jerk reactions to this week and give you some waiver adds to support you whether you're 10-0 or 3-7 (any lower you're basically dead):

TNF is...awesome?
Topsy Turvy WRs
Hasbeens are back
FIRE HIM!
A bicycle made for 2 (running back committees)
Injury impact

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Week 9 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 10 Waivers A.K.A. Heart Palpatations

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

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In today's episode, I run down 5 knee jerk reactions to this week and give you some waiver looks to avoid the incoming Bye-pocolypse:

TEs still suck
Ageing like a fine wine
Breakouts, Breakouts, Breakouts!
Clutch gene
So many Penalties
Waiver diamounds

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Week 9 Preview and Mid-Season Megasode A.K.A. "It's all about me"/I've got a lot to get off my chest

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

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In today's frankly bloated episode, I look back, I look forward....and I look inwards....:

Week 8 Knee Jerk Reactions/Delayed Reactions
Waiver Pickups (you should have made by now)
Major Mismatches
League World Tour
Your Commissioner should be doing better than this!
Matchup review - Iron sharpens iron... (does it really though)
Monte Carlo baby!!!
Fantasy Assets
Players for your playoff run

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Week 7 Fantasy Knee Jerk A.K.A. Kyle Shanahan vs Everyone!

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I run down 5 knee jerk reactions to this week and review how well we did on hot or not.

The Lions
The Cheifs (eugh)
The 49ers (euuuurgh!)
Changing of the guard?
TE purgatory

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Week 6 Fantasy Knee Jerk A.K.A. Your picks suck!

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I run down 5 knee jerk reactions to this week and review how well we did on hot or not.

QBs stepping up
TEs still suck
Sean/Simon/Spencer Tucker
1st rounders? More like...1st disappointmenters...
What even is a WR1?!

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Week 4 Fantasy Preview and Waivers A.K.A. Fast and Furious

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's speedrun episode, I give you names, and nothing but names...but maybe a little commentary:

Waiver Pickups
Major Mismatches
Hot or Not

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Week 3 Fantasy Knee Jerk A.K.A. Quick and Painful!

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I run down 5 knee jerk reactions to this week and review how well we did on hot or not.

The Dalton Line
TEs suck again?
RBs don't?
Can I buy a pass?
Did I draft wrong?

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Week 3 Fantasy Preview and Waivers A.K.A. Broken Men

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I run down the practical side of fantasy analysis in week 3...we know ....a little bit more?!

PPR
Keeper League
Dynasty Troubles
Lineup Optimisation
Use your IR spots ppl!
Hot or Not
Waiver Pickups

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Week 2 Fantasy Knee Jerk + Waivers A.K.A. The Pre-Season Mattered?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I run down 5 knee jerk reactions to this week and review how well we did on hot or not.

RB committee controversy
Bellcows?
Pre-Season Rust
Running QBs suck?
TEs are a minefield

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Week 2 Fantasy Preview and Waivers A.K.A. Agony Uncle (Listener Lineups Premier)

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I run down the practical side of fantasy analysis in week 2...we know ....something!

PPR
Keeper League
Dynasty Troubles
Lineup Optimisation
Use your IR spots ppl!
Hot or Not
Waiver Pickups

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Week 1 Fantasy Knee Jerk A.K.A. Unpopular Opinions

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I run down 5 knee jerk reactions to this week and review how well we did on hot or not.

Running Backs in LA
TE controversy?
Too many WRs
Florida Man
Run, run as fast as you...throw?
Self congratulation...

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Week 1 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. Baring my soul! (My matchups/League Roundup)

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I run down the practical side of fantasy analysis in week 1...we know NOTHING!

Keeper leagues
Dynasty Leagues
Redraft Leagues
Scott Fish Bowl
Franchise Leagues
Lots of leagues ok...

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Superflex Mock A.K.A. From Hero, to Zero, to Super(flex)hero

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I own the computer by just being better than them...nuff said...

The final episode of draft week
The uncertainty of whether I will actually ever have a regular upload schedule

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12-team PPR A.K.A. From Hero to Zero (RB)

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode I throw myself through the ringer and try to convince myself that Devin Singletary is of value...

This draft got wierd...
Devin Singletary
Tyjae Spears....
Ew...

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16-Man Mock Draft A.K.A. There goes my hero (RB)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode I further bait my other league mates into what I'm going to be doing on Saturday in the (pen)ultimate troll (or misdirect)...

So many picks....
Are you sick of me yet?

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Home League Mock Draft A.K.A. She's a keeper!

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, I bait my league mates into what I'm going to be doing on Saturday in the ultimate troll (or misdirect)...

Keeper picks throwing up all kinds of wierdness
The drive to deliver content into your earholes!

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Draft 201 A.K.A. Do as I say, not as I do!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0100

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In today's opener to draft week, we'll lead off the first of 5 shows taking you through mocks, tactics and gaffs.

10 awesome pitfalls to avoid for your draft
I can't keep writing multiple bullet points guys!!!

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Fantasy 201 A.K.A. Open your mind...

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we get introspective on what makes for a good Fantasy team, league and experience...

5 awesome points...
What else were you expecting?

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Season 3 Beginnings A.K.A. What's new Pussycat? (Woah, Woah!)

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100

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In today's opener to the season, as training camp begins, we'll be looking ahead at what's to come...

What's are we keeping?
What are we changing?
Leagues on leagues on leagues!
Making it more complicated than it ever needs to be (Franchise Mode)
A call to action
...An extremely early mock...(did you ever doubt it?)

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The Only Mock Draft You'll Ever Need A.K.A. 11th Hour

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100

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In today's (later than expected) episode, we'll take a look at the first round of the draft:

Trades
No Trades
Picks on picks on picks...

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Free Agency Impact A.K.A. Elephant in the Room/What's new?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0100

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In today's (long overdue) episode, we'll take a look at what's changed in the last few months...

Guys on new teams who should do well
Guys on new teams who won't do well
Where the hell were you, Sam?!

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Week 18 A.K.A. Why you should NEVER play in Week 18...

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

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Yeah...sorry about that. Another unplanned haiatus, but back into the swing of things...just in time for the season to end

In today's episode, we'll preview who you can't play in week 18...

Rested players
League Reviews
What's next for the Pod

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Playoff Prep: A Critical Analysis of Hidden Gems A.K.A. Hoarders: Fantasy Edition

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

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In today's episode, we'll be looking at the players you need for your playoff run...and not just the superstars...:

The Premise
Who to avoid
Hidden Gems
Drafting Starters and Pickups

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Week 14/15 Preview Show A.K.A. I'm Back!/Mixed Metaphors/Endgame

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000

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Yeah...sorry about that. Unplanned haiatus, but back into the swing of things!

In today's episode, we'll preview the week ahead with a twist on some players who are hot...and some who are not...

TNF Flex Warning
How did we do last week?
Week Preview
Hot or Not

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Week 9 Waivers + Week 8 Reflections A.K.A. Howell at the Moon!

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

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In today's episode we'll be going through what we learned in week 8 and who we should be targeting in week 9:

Over-reaction or Under-reaction?
Trending up/Trending down
Week 9 waiver pickups

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Mid-Season Redraft A.K.A. How wrong we were...

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll look back on our past mistakes and analyse the players for the rest of the season...

Intro
How we drafted
Remaking our tiers
A whole lot of scribbling
3 rounds of a late-season draft

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Week 8 Preview Show A.K.A. Spooky Season

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll preview the week ahead with a twist on some players who are hot...and some who are not...

TNF Flex Warning
How did we do last week?
Week Preview
Hot or Not
DFS Spotlight in partnership with Fantasy Gameday App.

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Week 8 Waivers + Week 7 Reflections A.K.A. Minshew Mania!

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll be going through what we learned in week 3 and who we should be targeting in week 8:

Over-reaction or Under-reaction?
Trending up/Trending down
Week 8 waiver pickups

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Midseason Crossroads A.K.A. How do I make it to the Playoffs?!?!

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll take a look at what you should be doing, no matter what your record, to get you to the promised land

6-0 through 0-6
Fortune favours the bold
Breakdown of REAL lineups

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Week 7 Preview Show A.K.A. Put up or Shut up! or Last Chance Saloon...

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll preview the week ahead with a twist on some players who are hot...and some who are not...

TNF Flex Warning
How did we do last week?
Week Preview
Hot or Not
DFS Spotlight in partnership with Fantasy Gameday App.

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Week 7 Waivers + Week 6 Reflections A.K.A. The Mighty have Fallen...

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll be going through what we learned in week 3 and who we should be targeting in week 7:

Over-reaction or Under-reaction?
Trending up/Trending down
Week 7 waiver pickups

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In my absence...

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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You know what to do...

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Week 5 AND 6 Preview Show A.K.A. Timing is everything

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll preview both week 5 (if it's not too late) and week 6 (if it's not too early!)

London Game Flex Warning Flex Warning
How did we do last week?
Week 5 Preview - Breakouts and Dropouts
Week 6 Preview - Trust the process
Hot or Not roundup
Why I do this?!
Huge thanks

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Dealing with Byes A.K.A. Bye-mageddon Masterclass

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In this bonus episode, I'll give you five tips to navigate the upcoming byes in the regular season. It's going to suck, so let's make it suck less...

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Week 4 Preview Show A.K.A. Busts and Breakouts

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll preview the week ahead with a twist on some players who are hot...and some who are not...

TNF Flex Warning
How did we do last week?
Week Preview
Hot or Not
DFS Spotlight in partnership with Fantasy Gameday App.

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Week 4 Waivers + Week 3 Reflections A.K.A. What just happened?!

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll be going through what we learned in week 3 and who we should be targeting in week 4:

Over-reaction or Under-reaction?
Trending up/Trending down
Week 4 waiver pickups

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Week 3 Preview Show A.K.A. Injury Upside?

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll preview the week ahead with a twist on some players who are hot...and some who are not...

TNF Flex Warning
How did we do last week?
Week Preview
Hot or Not
DFS Highlight

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Week 3 Waivers + Week 2 Reflections A.K.A. Boom or Bust!

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll be going through what we learned in week 1 and who we should be targeting in week 3:

Over-reaction or Under-reaction?
Pressing the Panic Button
Week 3 waiver pickups

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Week 2 Preview Show A.K.A. Now we know...

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll preview the week ahead with a twist on some players who are hot...and some who are not...

TNF Flex Warning
How did we do last week?
Week Preview
Hot or Not

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Home Leagues Recap - Week 1 A.K.A. "You run a podcast, shouldn't you be better?!"

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll be going through the best matchups of week 1, how everyone did and why I can't seem to buy a win....

Best League by Favre
Quest for the 8th Ring
The Introduction of the Franchise Health Index
League of Collusionary Gentlemen
Blood, Sweat and Braiiiiiinnnsss..
Live Zombification

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Week 2 Waivers + Week 1 Reflections A.K.A. Don't Panic!

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll be going through what we learned in week 1 and who we should be targeting in week 2:

Over-reaction or Under-reaction?
Pressing the Panic Button
Week 2 waiver pickups

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Around the League Season Preview A.K.A. Against the Clock

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll take a look at the interesting fantasy names Around the League, every division, in less than an hour!

The Countdown Commences
How is 90 seconds not long enough!
All the divisions
All the teams
Aaron Donald deserves better...

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Week 1 Preview Show A.K.A. New Beginnings: A Fresh Start

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll preview the week ahead with a twist on some players who are hot...and some who are not...

TNF Flex Warning
Week Preview
Hot or Not

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Keys to In Season Success A.K.A. How not to suck...

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll be going through 10 pieces of advice to help you not suck at Fantasy football and take you from doing the minimum, to standing a chance:

Waivers eh...?
Top 10 tips
Recaps and take homes
TNF flex reminder!

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League Tour and Player Shares A.K.A. Vanity Project(ions)

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we go back and look at the "home league" drafts, what went well and what didn't so much...

Best League By Favre (Home, Keeper League)
League of Collusionary Gentlemen (Redraft, 14-man)
Blood, Sweat and Braiiiiins... (Zombie, 12-man)
Top Shares of Players by Position

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State of the Pod - 2023/24 Regular Season Update

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In this minisode update, we'll let you know all the different ways you can listen and support the pod throughout the season.

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The Sleeper-sode A.K.A. Which of these bums will help you win your League?

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll take a look at the less sexy names that can win you a championship:

Experienced QBs
Also-ran Running Backs
Long-shot Receivers
Definitely not 1st year TEs

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Mock Draft Megasode A.K.A. The Only Place for all your Draft needs...

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we go back and look at all the drafts, and analysis of them over the last 2 weeks (!) and try to catch up on anything you might have missed...

PSA - this is a recap compilation episode for those who want to catch up/view it all in one convenient place.

Auction Draft + Analysis
Dynasty Startup + Analysis
Randomiser (3 QB!) + Analysis
Head-to-head Chaos with Jon + Analysis
By-The Book + Analysis
Zero RB (with the assistance of the IDK) + Analysis
Drafting someone else's team + Analysis
League of Record + Analysis
Deep league + Analysis
Zombie League + Analysis
Last minute tips and tricks

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Mock Draft Recap A.K.A. What did we learn today?

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode, we'll be casting a critical eye on what went well (and what didn't) over the course of 10 mock drafts in the last 2 weeks. Does time heal all or will we be re-opening still fresh wounds?

Auction Draft
Dynasty Startup
Randomiser (3 QB!)
Head-to-head Chaos with Jon
By-The Book
Zero RB (with the assistance of the IDK)
Drafting someone else's team
League of Record
Deep league
Zombie League

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Home League Mock Drafts A.K.A. Baiting the Competition

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0100

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In a call back to Mock Draft week, I'll be letting the competition know what my strategy for my home leagues will really be...

Why would you do this?!
Better League by Farvre
No, really, why are you doing this?!
Leaue of Collusionary Gentlemen
At this point, the damage is done
Blood, Sweat and Brains (Zombie League)
Calling out the competition

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Mock Draft Week Day 7: League of Record Swap A.K.A. Uno-Reverse

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In day 7 of Mock Draft Week, Jon and I will be taking on each others' team in our Mock for the League of Record:

Keeper Strategy
Sizing each other up
Conflicting strategies
Grading the effort

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Mock Draft Week Day 6: The Intermediate Draft Kit A.K.A. Scripted Outcomes

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In day 6 of Mock Draft Week, I'll be opening up the kimono on our IDK:

How to use the IDK
Guides and Content
Updates
How to get your hands on it!
A Guided Zero RB Draft

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Mock Draft Week Day 5: 12-man PPR A.K.A. By the Book

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In day 5 of Mock Draft Week, we'll be taking a look at how you should tackle how a draft should be done:

The Setup
The Payoff
The Team

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Mock Draft Week Day 4: Head-to-Head Punishment Draft A.K.A. Managing Adversity

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In day 4 of Mock Draft Week, I'll be taking on Jon in a Chaotic Showdown:

All the Randoms
Punishments-a-plenty
Audio Issues...

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Mock Draft Week Day 3: Randomiser A.K.A. Taming Chaos

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In day 3 of Mock Draft Week, we'll be taking a look at how you should tackle a Randomiser draft:

The Setup
The Payoff
The Team

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Mock Draft Week Day 2: Dynasty Startup A.K.A. Youth vs. Experience

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In day 2 of Mock Draft Week, we'll be taking a look at how you should tackle a Dynasty Superflex style draft:

The Setup
The Payoff
The Team

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Mock Draft Week Day 1: Auction A.K.A. Intrinsic Value

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In day 1 of Mock Draft Week, we'll be taking a look at how you should tackle an Auction style draft:

The Setup
The Payoff
The Team

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TE Tier List A.K.A. Is it now Cool to like Tight Ends?

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In this packed episode, we'll be taking a look at my tier based rankings for Tight Ends going into the 2023/24 season:

Tight End University
Elite Production
Elite Confusion
A mess of dudes
Shall we just draft 4?!

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RB Tier List A.K.A. The RB Deadzone Doesn't Have to Exist if you BELIEVE!!

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In this packed episode, we'll be taking a look at my tier based rankings for Running Backs going into the 2023/24 season:

RB Depth
Who could run your league for you?
The RB Deadzone
Massive Fades
Questions unanswered
Can't place the face...

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WR Tier List A.K.A. A Wealth of Options

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In this packed episode, we'll be taking a look at my tier based rankings for Wide Receivers going into the 2023/24 season:

PPR monsters
Guys who can make you look good
WR Supremacy
Who's "Just a Guy"?
WR focused Mock Draft

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QB Tier List A.K.A. Is the Late QB Dead?!

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In this packed episode, we'll be taking a look at my tier based rankings for Quaterbacks going into the 2023/24 season:

How to use tiers?
Separating the men from the boys
QB focused Mock Draft

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Draft 102 A.K.A. The Fate of the League

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In this packed episode, we'll be going over the do's and don'ts of drafting and deciding the fate of the League of Collusionary Gentlemen:

Draft 101 Recap and Refresh
Draft 102 (for the Intermediates)
Draft Lottery Results
My first Mock Draft of Record

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Dynasty Draft Report A.K.A. Deep Dive Obsession

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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The moment (some of you) have been waiting for - a deep dive into the consequences of the recent rookie draft and an update to "Road to Redemption":

Draft Overview
Initial Thoughts/Analysis
Draft Grades
Trade-a-palooza
Value Analysis
Roster Recaps
Power Rankings
Road to Redemption update

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Fantasy Glossary A.K.A. A to ZED

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's packed episode we'll skip through the Fantasy alphabet.

A...
B...
All the other letters....
Z...

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Fantasy 102 A.K.A. Deja Vu + 101 Revisited

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's packed episode we'll take a look at everything you need to understand to get by this season.

Fantasy 101
Fantasy 102
Top Tips to win Championships
Mini-state-of-the-pod
Member thanks
What do you want to be called?

Call outs to previous episodes:
101 last year: https://rebrand.ly/RWP101S1
Zombie League: https://rebrand.ly/RWPS1W13Zombie

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Around the League: West Edition A.K.A. Highs and Lows #letsride

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's packed episode we'll take a deeper dive of the Western Divisions and pit them against each other:

Premise of the series
NFC West Rundown
AFC West Rundown
Fantasy Head to Head

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Around the League: South Edition A.K.A. We'll get through this together...

Mon, 29 May 2023 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's packed episode we'll take a deeper dive of the Southern Divisions and pit them against each other:

Premise of the series
NFC South Rundown
AFC South Rundown
Fantasy Head to Head

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Around the League: East Edition A.K.A. Spoilt for Choice

Mon, 22 May 2023 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's packed episode we'll take a deeper dive of the Eastern Divisions and pit them against each other:

Premise of the series
NFC East Rundown
AFC East Rundown
Fantasy Head to Head

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Around the League: North Edition A.K.A. Am I a Bears fan now?!

Mon, 15 May 2023 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's packed episode we'll take a deeper dive of the Northern Divisions and pit them against each other:

Premise of the series
NFC North Rundown
AFC North Rundown
Fantasy Head to Head

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First Annual "My Guys" A.K.A. Look at who I'm going to draft!

Tue, 09 May 2023 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's packed episode we'll take a look at some of the guys who I think are going to be steals and shake up the fantasy landscape:

What even is a "my guy"?
Kickers...
Fill out our roster
Honourable mentions
The "Ride-or-Die" "My Guy"

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Rookie Rundown A.K.A. Shaking up the Status Quo!

Fri, 05 May 2023 06:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll take a look back at the impact of our Rookie landing spots:

Mock Draft Results
Rookie rundown Rounds 1-3
The best of the rest

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Dynasty Summit #1 A.K.A. We Need to Talk About Aaron + Dan's Back!

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0100

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In today's packed episode we'll take a look at some breaking news and some less breaking musings about how to make Dynasty more accessible:

Dan's back!!
Aaron F**king Rodgers
News and Notes
Experience of a Dynasty Rookie
Rule Changes in Dynasty
Blue Sky Thinking
Dynasty Court
Draft Needs
Draft Predictions

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The Road to Redemption Begins! and FA Recap A.K.A. Gotta whole lotta Grades!

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll take a look at the first look at our Dynasty lineup and what we can do to rebuild back to greatness...

Free Agency Recap
Dynasty Power Rankings
A breakdown of "Herb your Enthusiasm"'s prospects
Draft Strategy (pre-NFL Draft) options
Bonus: Me fumbling with technology...

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Mock Draft Madness A.K.A. Who should we care about?!

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0100

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In today's episode we'll take a look at the first official Rugby with Pads Mock Draft 1.0 (and what that actually means for Fantasy):

Where have we been?
Cutting through the crud - positional highlights
Where are they going?
Boom/Bust/Variance candidates

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Combine Chaos A.K.A. It's still way too early to know what's going on!

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

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In today's episode we'll take a look at the top combine prospect results:

News and Notes (Free Agency Frenzy)
Position by Position breakdown of top Combine Prospects
My first(ish) Rookie Mock Draft

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Fantasy Free Agency A.K.A. Let's run it back!

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

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In today's episode we'll take a look at the impacts of Fantasy Free Agency:

Intro to season 2!
Top 25 Free Agents
Reality vs Fantasy landing spots
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Super Bowl Preview A.K.A. QB Carousel/Guess who's back?!

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

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In today's episode we'll look forwards to the Super Bowl, go through some key stories and update you on the state of the pod!

News and Rumours
Superbowl breakdown
What the future holds

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Passion Piece Compilation - Episode 3 A.K.A. Endgame

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

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As part of the the offseason schedule we'll be revisiting 2 very chunky segments:

Preparing for the post season (early) and a last minute recap (circa 1:55)
Expanding your fantasy horizons with new league types (circa 56:30)

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Just a warning, this is pre-recorded and uploaded content. Hopefully you enjoy whilst we take a little break going into the offseason. Please continue to support on socials and through the links below. Hope you enjoy and we will see you very soon on the Virtual Gridiron!

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Passion Piece Compilation - Episode 2 A.K.A. Mid-season wobbles

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

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As part of the the offseason schedule we'll be revisiting:

Trades (circa 1:30)
Managing a rough patch (circa 20:30)
Mid-Season Re-draft (circa 37.30)
What to do with a problem like DeShaun (circa 57:00)
Scarcity vs Super-Teams (circa 1:10:30)

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The 2023/23 Fantasy ProBowl A.K.A. The Ultimate Faceoff

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

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AFC vs NFC - who will win!!??

Pre-recorded as part of week 17/18 content.

Probowl rules:

13 players
3QBs, 2RBs, 3WRs, 2TEs, 1Flex, 1K, 1D/ST
Only one player/position from each team with one exception per conference
Sam takes NFC, Dan takes AFC - who will win!

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We'll be releasing merch in the new season so watch this space

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Passion Piece Compilation - Episode 1 A.K.A. Revisiting the Past

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

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As part of the the offseason schedule we'll be revisiting:

Draft Tips (circa 2:00)
How to build a community (circa 19:30)
What makes a good commisioner? (circa 26:30)
Where to find good content (circa 41:00)

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Dynasty Recap/Preview A.K.A. Get involved (and bask in my misery)

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

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As part of the dynasty recap, we'll be exploring:

League Changes
New segment launch - Road to Rebuild/Redemption
End of season grades
Deep Dive into my roster
A cry for help!

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Championship Recap A.K.A. Did we do it? Did we finally do it?!

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

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If you're reading this...then listen to find out. With all the mables on the line the league of record title was at stake...

Bit of a speedy episode - short and sweet.

Oh, and it's my birthday tomorrow :)

As part of the championship recap, we'll be exploring:

Damar Hamlin
Championship Week Results
Why you shouldn't play week 18 (and what to do if you have to)
Quick state of the pod and updates

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Week 17 Revisited A.K.A. The First Annual Rugby With Pads Awards

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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In a surprise twist, we're revisiting our week 17 projections and going full circle and looking at the Fantasy year in review:

As part of the week 17 playoff and awards show, we'll be exploring:

Playoff Choices
Fantasy Awards
What the future holds

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Week 16 & 17 Playoff Extravaganza A.K.A. Christmas has come early!

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000

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A bit late, a bit early, a bit of everything doubled!

Hope you all made it to the playoffs!

As part of the week 16 and 17 playoff show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
Fantasy Heroes and Villains
Hits and Misses
Last minute waiver pickups
Playoff Pickups
Boom/Bust candidates (league winners) for the playoffs
My way to the title(s) - laying down the gauntlet!

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Week 15 Preview A.K.A. This was recorded on a potato...

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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I did a stupid and selected the wrong input... rookie errors...

Sorry you didn't hear from me early on in the week - got snowed in!

Hope you all made it to the playoffs!

As part of the week 15 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
Fantasy Heroes and Villains
Hits and Misses
Last minute waiver pickups
Interesting players on the bubble
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

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Bonus Episode - Tradeaholic Interview Extended Cut

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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A whole extra 15 minutes of talk that was just too good to leave in the original episode. I'm surprised we even found 15 minutes to go into the episode anyway!

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Week 14 Preview A.K.A. Hot or Not & Interview with a Trade Master!

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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Thanks to Dan for joining the show this week as we look at who's getting hot down the stretch.

As part of the week 14 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
Interview with Dan
Hot down the stretch
Interesting players
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

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Week 14 Waivers A.K.A. Time for some (semi) breaking news!

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

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Seems like nearly everyone overindulged this weekend!

As part of the week 14 waivers show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy Heroes and Villains
Retrospective Analytics (did we do good?)
B(re)aking bad - tweet me if you get the reference...
Waivers for all positions (A.K.A. Scraping the bottom of the barrel)

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Bonus Episode - Nemesis Interview Extended Cut

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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A whole extra 10 minutes of talk that was just too good to leave in the original episode. I'm surprised we even found 10 minutes to go into the episode anyway!

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Week 13 Preview A.K.A. Let's get weird and Interview with a Vampire

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

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Let's take a look at how to complicate an already complicated game...plus a bonus interview with one of my key opponents this week

As part of the week 13 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
Interview with Boz
Weird and wonderful league variations
Interesting players
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

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Week 13 Waivers A.K.A. Plucked Turkey

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

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Seems like nearly everyone overindulged this weekend!

As part of the week 13 waivers show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy Heroes and Villains
Retrospective Analytics (did we do good?)
Waivers for all positions (A.K.A. Scraping the bottom of the barrel)

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Week 12 Preview A.K.A. What are we all thankful for?

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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In a show of solidarity with our American brethren, we look at things in a positive and forward thinking fashion.

As part of the week 12 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
Planning for the future (i.e. is it too early to think about the playoffs)
Interesting players/Players that we're thankful for
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

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Week 12 Waivers A.K.A. Kirk doesn't just suck in primetime

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

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As a cheeky bonus, wait to hear me mess up the outro...

As part of the week 12 waivers show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy Heroes and Villains
Retrospective Analytics (did we do good?)
Waivers for all positions (A.K.A. Scraping the bottom of the barrel)

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Week 11 Preview A.K.A. League Machinations

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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Or maybe it's just me rambling about what kind of league you should try...#trialanderror

As part of the week 11 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
Scarcity vs Superteams
Interesting players
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

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Week 11 Waivers A.K.A. Lost for words

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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Still reeling from that late-game drama!

As part of the week 11 waivers show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy Heroes and Villains
Retrospective Analytics (did we do good?)
Waivers for all positions (A.K.A. Scraping the bottom of the barrel)

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Week 10 Preview A.K.A. We need to talk about Kevin...

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000

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Well it would be Kevin, if he had 23 lawsuits leveraged against him...

As part of the week 10 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
What to do about a problem like Watson?
How to stop league drift (keeping up interest)
Interesting players
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

You can download the calculator for inspiration here: (Excel Download): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQq5nHzM6dQO8D_i3u8IYHZGxQmrBJDAwjbseyfdkbF0UhYLfcg90Ndhl-Zx71gGQ6CivZQSRFrP4h9/pub?output=xlsx

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Week 10 Waivers A.K.A. A Superhero Origin Story

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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As part of the week 10 waivers show, we'll be exploring:

The Debut of Fantasy Heroes and Villains
Retrospective Analytics (did we do good?)
Waivers for all positions (A.K.A. Scraping the bottom of the barrel)

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Rugby with Pads - Show Trailer 2022/23

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000

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Quick hit of my voice and what you have to look forward to!

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Week 9 Preview A.K.A. If I could turn back time...

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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I can't turn back time, but I can re-write the past...

As part of the week 9 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
New look and listener feedback
Mid-season Redraft
Hit it or Sit it? v3
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

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Week 9 Waivers A.K.A. I'm a bit rushed today!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

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Excuse the breathlessness - hammering this one out in a lunch break.

As part of the week 9waivers show, we'll be exploring:

Retrospective Analytics (did we do good?)
The Bye-mageddon/Bye-pocalypse part 2
Waivers for all positions (A.K.A. Scraping the bottom of the barrel)

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Week 8 Preview A.K.A. It's never to late for a miracle...

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100

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...at least that's what I'm telling myself...

I'm on holiday this week and I'm going to the London game! It's all coming up Millhouse!

As part of the week 8 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Never Give Up, Never Surrender
Week Preview
Hit it or Sit it? v2
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

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Week 8 Waivers A.K.A. Uploading early to keep you on your toes!

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0100

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Just like the Pope, do as I say, not as I do!

As part of the week 8 waivers show, we'll be exploring:

Good day/Bad day
Retrospective Analytics (did we do good?)
The Bye-mageddon/Bye-pocalypse
Waivers for all positions (A.K.A. Scraping the bottom of the barrel)

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Week 7 Preview A.K.A. I think this guy has a thing for trading...

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100

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Maybe a bit heavily weighted to the front end of the show...

Bit rushed this week as I've been revisiting my youth!

As part of the week 7 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Trade Babble (What makes a good trade)
Week Preview
Hit it or Sit it? v2
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet (mildly)

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Week 7 Waivers A.K.A. The start of the bye-pocalypse!

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100

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...and what the hell even is offence?

As part of the week 7 waivers show, we'll be exploring:

Good day/Bad day
Retrospective Analytics (did we do good?)
Hits and Misses
Waivers for all positions (kickers aren't people...)

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Week 6 Preview A.K.A. We're back, did you miss us?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100

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Yeah sorry about the gap - the spicy cough hit me for 6...

As part of the week 6 preview show, we'll be exploring:

My favourite resources
Hit it or Sit it? v2
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet
What's coming up next

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Week 3 Preview A.K.A. You can finally listen to someone else's voice!

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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...but only if you wait to the end...please don't skip there...

As part of the week 3 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
Week 2 Reflections
What makes a good commissioner
Hit it or Sit it?
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntlet
Interview with a (fantasy) vampire

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Week 2 Review A.K.A. Did you just see that?!

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0100

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Tua did what? #QBsbeCRAZY

As part of the week 2 reaction show, we'll be exploring:

Gut reactions to the week
Good Day/Bad Day
My Fantasy Journey, successes and failures
Walking the waiver wire for week 3

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Week 2 Preview A.K.A. Got my opponents running scared!

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100

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...Or they just don't have time to spend on one man's passion project about a fake sport...

As part of the week 2 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Fantasy PSA
Week 1 Reflections
Building a community
Hit it or Sit it?
My home opponents - Laying down the gauntley

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Week 1 Reactions A.K.A. We know nothing! (or "kickers are people too!")

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100

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So yeah...maybe we don't know what we're talking about...

As part of the week 1 reaction show, we'll be exploring:

Gut reactions to the week
Good Day/Bad Day
My Fantasy Journey, successes and failures
Double-down or concede - rivalries unleashed
Walking the waiver wire for week 2

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Week 1 Preview A.K.A. Let's Get Ready to RUUUUMMMMBLLLEEEE! or where my opponents at?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0100

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OK, so maybe not that much hype, but we're still up for it!

As part of the week 1 preview show, we'll be exploring:

Draft Fallout for all the leagues that matter
Hit it or Sit it?
Walking the waiver wire
Smack talk - absentee edition

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Fantasy Season Preview A.K.A. We mocked drafted, now it's time to mock our drafts

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0100

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In today's season preview, we'll be looking at the teams to target, go through the results of the home league draft and lay out the path for this pod this season.

Apologies to my league mates for naming and shaming them...

I couldn't share it, but try it for yourself: https://next.playoffpredictors.com/

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Tiers, Mock Drafts and What to do if it all goes wrong - AKA My first one-take

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0100

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In today's longer than planned episode, I take you through my personal tiers, do a mock draft (laughing in the face of my league mates :p) for my home league and see what happens if a plan goes wrong!

Tiers download available in PDF here: bit.ly/3QLIwW

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Top 10 Beginner Draft Tips A.K.A. Your Draft-season Bootcamp

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100

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The tops you need to make your season a success.

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Fantasy 101 - A Glossary of (almost) everything you need to know

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100

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After a nervous start, we're back with some content that (hopefully) will help you get a headstart in the game we all love!

Today we're putting together a glossary for you to get your teeth into. At the end of the next quarter of an hour you'll know everything you need to know about...

The Draft
A Roster
The importance of QBs, RBs, WR's and TEs
Why Defense and Kickers are annoying...
Stacking your points
Using your bench
The Waiver Wire and Free Agency
Trading
Setting your lineup and using IR
Week to week Matchups
Making it to the Playoffs
The Fantasy Superbowl

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Where it all began... (old show introduction/my history in fantasy)

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100

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All good things have to start somewhere!

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Rugby with Pads - A UK based Fantasy Football Podcast

NFL Season Predictions vs Claude A.K.A. Man vs. Machine

Week 1 (and 2) Waivers and Week 1 Preview A.K.A. Undrafted Gems

The Ultimate (Only) Mock Draft Episode A.K.A. Flagged for Taunting/Fun with Drums

The Ultimate Preview A.K.A. Sorry it's been a while guys....

Week 5 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 6 Waivers A.K.A. RBBC Chaos

Panic Meter! Quarter-Season Advice from 4-0 to 0-4

Week 5 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. Who's going to catch the ball?!?!

Week 4 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 5 Waivers A.K.A. In and Out

Week 4 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. Would the AFC South just...not?!

Week 3 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 4 Waivers A.K.A. #sadboy

Week 2 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 3 Waivers A.K.A. What just happened?!

Week 2 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. Making sense of chaos

Week 1 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 2 Waivers A.K.A. Entropy in Action

Week 1 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. It's time to play the game!!!

NFL Hot Takes A.K.A. Nostradamus

Draft Season: Bringing it Home A.K.A. My Guys

Draft Season: Finding (and keeping) Value A.K.A. Round-by-round Perfection

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 18: Moneyball

The Perfect Draft #3 A.K.A. Return of the King

The Perfect Draft #2 A.K.A. Breaking from Mediocrity

Draft Season: Deep League Strategy A.K.A. Baiting the Competition

The Perfect Draft #1 A.K.A. From Worst to First

Draft Season: Three for the Price of One! A.K.A. Zero to Hero

Pre-Season League Tour, Draft Order and Mock Drafts A.K.A. We've got it all!

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 17: IR, PUP, SUS and other acronyms...

Draft Season: Hot or Not?!

Draft Season: It'll all end in Tiers!

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 16: Draft Day

NFC East Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. NFC BEAST!

AFC East Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Good on paper

NFC West Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Teacher's pet

AFC West Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Mahomes right? Then what?

NFC South Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Palate Cleanser

AFC South Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. If we have to....

NFC North Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Where's Ben?!

AFC North Pre-Season Tiers A.K.A. Where did all the good men go?

Fantasy Brain Dump Check-in A.K.A. In case you missed it!

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 15: To Mock...or not, to Mock

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 14: Offseason Whispers vs "Known" Talent

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 13: You don't win your league in the Draft...

Mock Draft Mondays! 1st Dynasty Rookie Draft - Ranks and Predictions

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 12: Does Defense Matter?

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 11: So, how do TEs work again?!

*EMERGENCY POD DROP* Rugby With Pads Mock Draft v2.0: Ok, I lied....use this one!

Rugby With Pads Mock Draft 0.1: The only mock draft you'll ever need...

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 10: QB is the most important position - Discuss!

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 9: Wide Receivers and the awkward PPR Debate...

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 8: RB Value

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 7: Age is but a number

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 6: Rookies/Sleepers - How do they work?!

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 5: Paralysis by Analysis

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 4: Kickers....

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 3: (Great) Commissioner Expectations

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 2: Know your League(mates)

Fantasy Brain Dump Episode 1: Finding the Right League

Week 10 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 11 Waivers A.K.A. Thursday is the new Sunday

Week 9 Fantasy Knee Jerk and Week 10 Waivers A.K.A. Heart Palpatations

Week 9 Preview and Mid-Season Megasode A.K.A. "It's all about me"/I've got a lot to get off my chest

Week 7 Fantasy Knee Jerk A.K.A. Kyle Shanahan vs Everyone!

Week 6 Fantasy Knee Jerk A.K.A. Your picks suck!

Week 4 Fantasy Preview and Waivers A.K.A. Fast and Furious

Week 3 Fantasy Knee Jerk A.K.A. Quick and Painful!

Week 3 Fantasy Preview and Waivers A.K.A. Broken Men

Week 2 Fantasy Knee Jerk + Waivers A.K.A. The Pre-Season Mattered?

Week 2 Fantasy Preview and Waivers A.K.A. Agony Uncle (Listener Lineups Premier)

Week 1 Fantasy Knee Jerk A.K.A. Unpopular Opinions

Week 1 Fantasy Preview A.K.A. Baring my soul! (My matchups/League Roundup)

Superflex Mock A.K.A. From Hero, to Zero, to Super(flex)hero

12-team PPR A.K.A. From Hero to Zero (RB)

16-Man Mock Draft A.K.A. There goes my hero (RB)

Home League Mock Draft A.K.A. She's a keeper!

Draft 201 A.K.A. Do as I say, not as I do!

Fantasy 201 A.K.A. Open your mind...

Season 3 Beginnings A.K.A. What's new Pussycat? (Woah, Woah!)

The Only Mock Draft You'll Ever Need A.K.A. 11th Hour

Free Agency Impact A.K.A. Elephant in the Room/What's new?

Week 18 A.K.A. Why you should NEVER play in Week 18...

Playoff Prep: A Critical Analysis of Hidden Gems A.K.A. Hoarders: Fantasy Edition

Week 14/15 Preview Show A.K.A. I'm Back!/Mixed Metaphors/Endgame

EMERGENCY POD DROP Rugby With Pads Mock Draft v2.0: Ok, I lied....use this one!