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Fantasy Throwdown Podcast
by Dwayne Callender
Your one-stop source for hot takes and fantasy coverage for just about anything you can think of in the world of sports.
Episodes
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FTP Ep. # 646 FIFA World Cup Final Reaction
We break down the day's events as Messi and Argentina tried to repeat as champions against the ongoing juggernaut that has been Spain's defense the entire tournament
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FTP Ep. # 645 It's Not Coming Home This Year England
Another World Cup, another England disaster to bounce out of the tournament. Maybe Tuchel was watching the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for inspiration? Regardless of what drove him to triple down on his same flawed approach we break down what happened.
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FTP Ep. # 644 A Day To Forget For Mbappe and France
A masterclass performance from Spain and a puzzling showing to say the least from France who seemed to be as confused as we were about their tactics.
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FTP Ep. # 643 VAR Is On The Loose
Today we recap what happened with the remaining World Cup quarterfinals and how VAR factored into the proceedings...or not if you are a Norway supporter. Sørloth however remains on fraud watch.
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FTP Ep. # 642 Weekend Update With NBA Free Agency, World Cup and UFC 329
Stacked show today as Bam Adebayo goes off on Tyler Herro literally, summary of the major moves in NBA free agency thus far, World Cup quarterfinals preview as well as my UFC 329 picks
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FTP Ep. # 641 US Soccer Crashes Out in the Saddest Way Possible
Words do not do justice as to how woeful the performance was against Belgium but we discuss further
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FTP Ep. # 640 Penalty Kick Drama At the World Cup
Germany gets knocked out by Paraguay as everyone forgets basic fundamentals and the laws of physics along the way
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FTP Ep. # 639 Upon Further Review The Knicks Saved Basketball Even More than We Thought
Looking back at the series again it is even more evident how slanted this entire series was than at first glance.
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FTP Ep. # 638 How the Knicks Saved the 2025-2026 NBA Season
The New York Knicks are your NBA champions ending a 53 year drought and exposing so many problems with the current NBA that we are going to need multiple episodes to cover it all but for now my lack of voice will have to suffice this early morning.
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FTP Ep. # 637 Your Honest Preview of the 2026 World Cup
We are covering the upcoming 2026 World Cup and all the upcoming changes to the format (most of which are bad) and where I believe most of these teams stack up in the grand scheme of things.
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FTP Ep. # 636 Further Analysis of NBA Finals Game 4
This 5 am update reexamines that mind boggling breakdown by the Spurs and how the Knicks and the Garden crowed walked them down.
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FTP Ep. # 635 Yet Another Reminder Why the Knicks are the NBA's Greatest Franchise While Everyone Hates Our Guts
Slanted officiating? Check. Wemby being allowed to do whatever he wanted in the 1st half? Double check. The Spurs having a ridiculous shooting streak in the 1st half? Triple check... And it still didn't matter as OG Anunoby goes down in NY Sports lore for immortality.
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FTP Ep. # 634 2026 NBA Finals Preview Game 1
I give my thoughts ahead of this NBA Finals rematch between the Knicks and the Spurs over 25 years later
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FTP Ep. # 633 Arsenal PSG Champions League Final Recap
A father son watchalong for Arsenal being back in a Champions League final? What could possibly go wong?
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FTP Ep. # 628 Boston implodes as we have even more terrible NBA playoff games
Words fail to do justice to the crimes this Celtics basketball team committed during this NBA playoffs but I will do my best
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FTP Ep. # 625 NCAA March Madness Initial Thoughts and Strategy
I give my initial thoughts on the overall bracket with how some of these misseedings occurred and places across the regions where we can take advantage of certain spots. I also give my advice for developing a bracket strategy as well as survivor pool thoughts.
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FTP Ep. # 624 NBA Anti-Tanking Proposals Review
We have a further update on the "controversy" surrounding Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points as the national media misses the bigger picture. Meanwhile, I take the time to examine the NBA's proposals to resolve in-season tanking and why most of them do not pass the smell test.
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FTP Ep. # 623 Crosby Trade Nixed, Bam Adebayo drops 83? and Italy (yes Italy) puts Team USA on the ropes at the WBC
You know it was a crazy night in sports when someone scoring 83 points in an NBA game is not the lead story for sports coverage on the networks.
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FTP Ep. # 622 Why has the World Baseball Classic been stuffed in the drawer by the media?
I give my thoughts on why the US national media has been overall dismissive of the tournament, while Angel discusses how impactful this has been to baseball fans throughout the world.
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FTP Ep. # 621 Crosby to the Ravens and upcoming NFL Free Agency
The Ravens got us off to a wild start to NFL free agency with their trade for Maxx Crosby but we discuss the rationale and more pending moves ahead for NFL teams this offseason.
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FTP Ep. # 620 Winter Olympics Recap thus far and the DOA NBA All Star Weekend 2026
I recap the Olympics stories thus far, including the fall of the Quad God and how ridiculously it was covered. Plus, my reminder to you that NBA All Star Weekend is here and why you probably already forgot about it.
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FTP Ep. # 619 NFL SB LX Postgame Recap
We recap as dominant of a performance on one side of the football you will see by a defense and how the Patriots were lucky to not get blown out by more.
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FTP Ep. # 618 NFL SB LX Preview and DFS thoughts
My thoughts on how the game is likely to play out and the best pathways to victory for both teams. Also, I discuss the DFS options folks should be looking at more closely.
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FTP Ep. # 617 NFL SB LX Casual Props Review
After my rant on the current state of NFL journalism, I review some of the prop bets available that casual fans can enjoy over the course of the game.
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FTP Ep. # 616 UFC 325 and Stevenson Lopez Preview
I give my thoughts on the headliner fights for UFC 325 as well as Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson at MSG tonight
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FTP Ep. # 615 NFL Coaching Cycle Updates
The less said about the Browns the better amongst other items.
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FTP Ep. # 614 Who is behind Belichick's HOF Snub?
Had to start throwing out ideas behind the disastrous decision to exclude Bill Belichick as a first ballot NFL Hall of Fame member which will be lambasted for years to come.
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FTP Ep. # 613 The Bills giveaway another Superbowl opportunity
Today we discuss the aftermath of another Bills playoff blunder plus explore the bizarre conclusion to the Africa Cup of Nations finale.
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FTP Ep. # 612: 2025 NFL Week 18 DFS ATS Picks
What a terrible Sunday of games ahead. My strongest recommendation to avoid any heavy action if you can help it.
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FTP Ep. # 610: 2025 NFL Week 16 DFS ATS Picks
I talk about the Jake Paul Debacle from Friday night before diving into an ugly Sunday slate of NFL games
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FTP Ep. # 605: 2025 NFL Week 9 DFS ATS Picks
We dive into a busy Week 9 but the fantasy focus should be away from the Bills Chiefs game in my opinion this week.
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FTP Ep. # 600: 2025 NFL Week 2 DFS ATS Picks
This is an early game heavy slate as the NFL wants the spotlight on the Chiefs Eagles rematch that I have a strong take on when we get there.
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FTP Ep. # 599: 2025 NFL Week 1 ATS Picks
My father and I dive into the rest of Week 1 of the NFL season and some of our favorite spots to target this week.
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FTP Ep. # 598: 2025 NFL Fantasy Draft Advice
I provide my thoughts on where folks are making the biggest missteps in the draft prep process, what to look out for during your drafts, as well as my high caution areas within the draft.
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FTP Ep. # 597: 2025 NFL Live Draft Run Through
I give my thoughts on a live draft as it happens and how you can pivot at different stages of the draft.
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FTP Ep. # 596: 2025 Premier League Week 1 Roundup
I give my thoughts on the opening weekend of the Premier League and what stood out to me thus far.
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FTP Ep. # 589: 2025 NCAA March Madness East & Midwest Regions Preview
We dissect the East and Midwest regions and how you can differentiate your bracket based on your pool format.
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FTP Ep. # 588: 2025 NCAA March Madness West Region Preview
We take a look at the West region where I have a pretty definitive opinion of Florida as well as where they rank vs the top seeds in that region including St. John's.
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FTP Ep. # 587: 2025 NCAA March Madness South Region Preview
We start our bracket breakdown with the South region and overall #1 seed Auburn.
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FTP Ep. # 586: NCAA Pool Game Theory
I give my thoughts on what questions you should be asking heading into your March Madness pools and how to approach strategy for various formats.
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FTP Ep. # 585: St. Patty's Weekend Roundup Part Two
Today we cover the NHL and Premier League since I didn't get to touch on those subjects yesterday with my remainder of the season outlook.
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FTP Ep. # 584: St. Patty's Weekend Roundup Part One
As we head into St. Patrick's Day and the beginning of March Madness I catch up on the sports that I will be pushing to the side for the next three weeks (and yes Mavs fans we will be talking about the sad state of your team).
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FTP Ep. # 583: SB LIX Showdown Preview Eagles Chiefs
My thoughts on the DFS slate how we should approach the roster construction on Draftkings and Fanduel
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FTP Ep. # 582: SB LIX Prop Preview and ATS Picks
I give my thoughts ahead of the big game while my father and I debate what to expect out of the Chiefs and Eagles.
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FTP Ep. # 581: NBA Trade Deadline Thoughts and UFC 312 Preview
First I recap the 48 hour fiasco of Canelo breaking off and creating multiple matches before making up his mind on his next round of boxing matches. Next, I give my thoughts on the remaining moves of a tumultuous NBA trade deadline with the winners and losers of the Western Conference. I cap off...
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FTP Ep. # 580: Doncic to the Lakers Trade Fallout
There are so many layers to this Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers that nobody is talking about that I decided to give my thoughts on the likely real reason why this move was made and the fact that it was concentrated around the Lakers and nowhere else in the league.
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FTP Ep. # 579: 2024-25 NFL Conference Championship Recap
Late night as my father and I break down the conference title games and our biggest takeaways.
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FTP Ep. # 578: 2024-25 NFL Conference Championship Preview
I give my thoughts on the impending Bills Chiefs rematch as well as I why I believe the Commanders have a better chance than folks are giving them credit for heading into this 3rd meeting with the Eagles.
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FTP Ep. # 577: 2024-25 NFL Divisional Round Recap
I go over what transpired and rather what went wrong for the Ravens and Mark Andrews amongst other items during a somewhat chaotic set of games this weekend.
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FTP Ep. # 576: 2024-25 NFL Divisional Round Preview
We start getting into the thick of things when it comes to the playoffs today with some interesting matchups.
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