Digest

The Fantasy Footballers podcast kicks off with a discussion about the upcoming season and the influx of coach speak. They delve into the analysis of players like Kyron Williams and Blake Corm, highlighting the importance of insurance running backs. The hosts then transition to a listener Q&A segment, covering topics such as their most disappointing fantasy players, their favorite desserts, and their experiences with video games. They also discuss the production of the show, revealing who creates the music and voice drops. The episode concludes with a debate about Ramondra Stevenson's potential as an RB1 and the challenges of fantasy football in a losing season.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction and Coach Speak

This Chapter introduces the Fantasy Footballers podcast and the hosts discuss the upcoming season. They talk about the abundance of coach speak they are hearing and how it can be interpreted in different ways. They also discuss the importance of insurance running backs and how they can be valuable assets in fantasy football.

00:16:40

Listener Q&A: Disappointing Fantasy Players

This Chapter features a listener Q&A segment where the hosts discuss players who have disappointed them in fantasy football. They share their personal experiences with players like Jalen Waddle, Alexander Madison, and Antonio Gibson, highlighting the emotional toll of fantasy football busts.

00:24:41

Ramondra Stevenson's Potential

This Chapter focuses on a listener question about Ramondra Stevenson's potential as an RB1. The hosts discuss his performance last season, the Patriots' new coaching staff, and the addition of Antonio Gibson to the backfield. They debate whether Stevenson can overcome these challenges and achieve RB1 status.

00:31:05

Behind the Scenes of the Fantasy Footballers

This Chapter delves into the production of the Fantasy Footballers podcast. The hosts answer listener questions about the number of people involved in the show, the music and voice drops, and their personal experiences with video games. They also share their favorite desserts and discuss their podcasting journey.

00:43:07

Week 18 Championships and Fantasy Analysis

This Chapter addresses a listener question about the inclusion of Week 18 in fantasy football rankings. The hosts explain their approach to analyzing the season, acknowledging the importance of including all games while also recognizing the potential for bias due to resting players in the final week.

00:45:00

Video Games and East Coast Living

This Chapter features a listener Q&A segment about the hosts' video game preferences and their ideal East Coast living situation. They discuss their experiences with World of Warcraft, Fortnite, and other games, and share their thoughts on the challenges of fantasy baseball. They also debate the merits of different East Coast states, ultimately settling on Nashville, Tennessee.

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Q&A

• What are some of the most disappointing fantasy players that the hosts have experienced?

  The hosts have shared their experiences with players like Jalen Waddle, Alexander Madison, and Antonio Gibson, highlighting the emotional toll of fantasy football busts. They discuss how these players' underperformance has impacted their fantasy seasons and their overall outlook on the players.

• What is the hosts' opinion on Ramondra Stevenson's potential as an RB1?

  The hosts are divided on Stevenson's potential. While some believe he can achieve RB1 status with the Patriots' new coaching staff and offensive scheme, others are concerned about the addition of Antonio Gibson and the team's overall offensive talent. They acknowledge that Stevenson's success will depend on his role in the offense and the team's overall performance.

• Who creates the music and voice drops for the Fantasy Footballers podcast?

  Mike Wright is responsible for creating all the music used on the show, while Jason Moore provides the voice drops for each segment in the intro. Andy Holloway is the one who pushes the button to play these elements during the show.

• Why do the hosts rag on Week 18 championships in fantasy football?

  The hosts acknowledge that Week 18 is included in their season-long analysis, but they don't like it because many teams have already clinched playoff spots or have nothing to play for, leading to resting players and unpredictable outcomes. They prefer to focus on the regular season, where the majority of teams are playing for something meaningful.

• What is the hosts' ideal East Coast living situation?

  The hosts ultimately settle on Nashville, Tennessee, as their ideal East Coast living situation. They appreciate the city's music scene, food, and overall atmosphere. They also acknowledge the challenges of living in the Southeast, particularly the hot summer weather.

Show Notes