Episodes
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Winning $1300 and Quality of Life in Games
This week, we break down why NBA fantasy is more predictable than NFL fantasy, celebrate a $1,300 basketball win, and explain how injuries, consistent stars, and finding value make all the difference in DFS. We also discuss another rough NFL weekend, Underdog card packs, prediction markets, and...
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Sports Tangents and Video Game Tangents
We kick things off debating the biggest divas in sports, Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame case, and why NFL coaches keep making questionable late-game decisions. Travis is convinced the analytics are wrong, and he's got a billion-dollar brain to prove it! On the fantasy side, we recap another...
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Broadcasters, Billionaires, and Character Names
We kick things off with Brock Purdy's record-setting passer rating, questionable quarterback decisions, and whether Tom Brady's $375 million broadcasting contract is actually worth the money. Then we turn our attention to the Knicks' ownership and a championship ring giveaway that turned into a...
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Winning $400, NBA Best Ball and The Return of Final Fantasy
We break down a $400 DraftKings win, why we're shrinking our DFS Optimizer player pool, and a new strategy for NBA Best Ball drafts. Plus, MLB payrolls, NFL coaching mistakes, and some questionable late-game decisions. On the gaming side, we discuss the new Final Fantasy demo, Castlevania, and...
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Just Score the TD and Games We Will Be Playing This Weekend
Is taking a knee instead of scoring a touchdown really the smart football move? We challenge conventional NFL wisdom before celebrating our first profitable week on both FanDuel and DraftKings with the Optimizer. We also talk about shrinking the player pool and finding more consistent players.…
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NFL Week 3, Bards, Monks and Enchanters
We keep shrinking the DFS player pool and uncover a few more problems with the optimizer—including Stars & Scrubs builds and how different RB archetypes are handled. After nearly breaking the whole thing while fixing it, we're down around 70–80 players and ready for another NFL week. Then we dive...
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NFL Week 2 and Xenogears Atlas
The quarterback injuries are piling up, which has Travis feeling pretty good about his new four-QB Best Ball strategy. We talk about the chaos around the league, our fantasy football results, Pick 5, and why sometimes simply surviving long enough to make the playoffs is all that matters. More...
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NFL Week 1 and World of Warcraft: Forever
Week 1 is in the books, and now we finally have real results to learn from. We recap our fantasy football starts, Travis somehow surviving after losing four wide receivers, and the first official week of Pick 5. We also go through the improvements that now make Pick 5 fully automated. Then we dig...
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Fantasy Draft Results, Fortnite, and Halo
After a week off, we're back just in time for the NFL season. We break down how our fantasy football draft went, some early injuries already causing problems, Pick 5 surviving its first real games, and the last-minute Week 1 news creating some interesting DFS value. Travis also finally gets to…
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Going Back to College and Terra CORE Online
This week we're officially getting ready for football season. We talk about the bizarre story involving the 49ers owner, the NFL getting rid of the traditional Pro Bowl Games, former NFL players trying to return to college football, and why the current college football rules have turned into the...
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How to use the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Optimizer
This week we put the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Optimizer through a full live tutorial. Travis walks Lee through the entire process—from loading the DraftKings or FanDuel slate and building your player pool to setting player archetypes, stacking rules, ownership, salary ranges, exposure limits, and...
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One Year Later, Best Ball 2.0 and the Madden Problem
We made it to one year of Final Fantasy Sports! This week we look back at our first year of the podcast before diving into Best Ball Tutorial 2.0. We break down roster construction, bye-week strategy, why waiting on tight ends can pay off, different contest formats, and Travis' new…
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Hall of Fame, Madden, and NCAA Football
Football is finally back! This week we break down the Hall of Fame Game, the rookie quarterbacks who showed out, and this year's Hall of Fame class. We also give an update on the DFS Lineup Optimizer now that the Week 1 DraftKings and FanDuel player pools are loaded and ready to go. On the gaming...
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Sports News, Never Buying a Console Again, and Final Fantasy 6
LeBron is heading to Philadelphia, Brandon Aiyuk wants out of San Francisco, Baker Mayfield isn't happy with Tampa Bay, and Tony Romo's latest headlines have everyone talking. We break down the biggest NFL and NBA stories, discuss sleeper fantasy football picks like De'Zhaun Stribling, and…
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BattleBots, Pick 5 & Final Fantasy IV
This week we're talking BattleBots, fantasy football injuries, and the latest updates to our NFL Pick 5 game. We also show off the new badge system, trophy room, automated point spreads, and other features we've been building as we get ready for football season. Plus, we share more progress on…
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Best Ball, Badges, and Bards
This week we kick things off with our online poker league, breaking down strategy, statistics, and why Lee might be a better player than he'll ever admit. We also recap the PGA Championship Best Ball finals, talk hedging strategies in fantasy sports, give updates on our NFL Pick 5 game, and share...
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World Cup Controversy and More on Our New Obsession
This week we dive into the controversy surrounding the U.S. Men's National Team and whether politics should have any place in sports. We also talk fantasy football league traditions, the best (and worst) league punishments, and give an update on our NFL Pick 5 game heading into the new season. We...
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NBA Free Agency and More EverQuest Legends Talk
This week we're breaking down the biggest moves in NBA free agency, including the futures of LeBron James, Giannis, and several blockbuster trades that could reshape the league. We also revisit the NFL supplemental draft saga, discuss the latest updates to Travis' projection-free fantasy football...
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The Drafts, Optimizers and EverQuest Legends
This week we're diving into the NBA Draft, why nearly every second-round pick got traded, and whether the league should do more to prevent one-sided blockbuster deals. We also discuss the NFL's supplemental draft controversy, gambling suspensions, and whether Brendan Sorsby will ever get his shot...
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The End of Sports and Nintendo Talk
This week we talk NBA Finals drama, the Knicks' championship run, UFC chaos at the White House, and the NFL's unusual supplemental draft system. We also dive into World Cup soccer, sports betting rules, and whether athletes should be allowed to bet on themselves to win. On the gaming side, we…
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Arena Football, Championships, and Video Games of Summer
This week we kick things off with the strange saga of Arena Football One, including teams folding before they even take the field. We also dive into the NBA Finals comeback by the Knicks, NHL playoff action, World Cup soccer, horse racing, and some recent betting wins and losses. On the gaming...
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NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and PlayStation State of Play.
This episode covers major NFL trades, including the moves of defensive star Myles Garrett and wide receiver AJ Brown. We also break down the NHL and NBA Finals, ticket prices for New York playoff games, emerging young stars, and the challenge teams face balancing veteran players with rising…
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NBA Downsizing and Dragon Quest
This episode covers the latest NBA and NHL playoff action, including frustration with the Oklahoma City Thunder's foul-drawing tactics, playoff collapses, and the curse of dominant regular-season teams. The discussion also dives into sports franchise finances, team sales, stadium funding...
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Horses, Chickens and New Old-School Consoles
This week we cover MMA knockouts, NBA playoff chaos, hockey heartbreak, and the wild world of horse racing betting. Neo Geo consoles, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and even some unexpected New Mexico stories involving cockfighting rings. Join for free to help make a trading card game with us at...
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The Busy Sports Weekend and Cloud Gaming
This week we break down the NBA Draft Lottery, why tanking still works, and the Thunder’s growing dynasty potential. We also dive into NFL scheduling, fantasy best ball strategies across multiple sports, the Preakness Stakes, UFC nostalgia, and the future of cloud gaming. Plus: retro gaming...
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Best Ball Strategy Update and Video Game Worlds You Want to Live in.
This week we recap the Kentucky Derby, huge near-miss bets, and the strange world of horse racing gambling. We also dive into NBA and MLB best ball strategies, a new four-quarterback fantasy football system, and the video game worlds we would actually want to live in. Plus: Star Fox, casinos, and...
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The Kentucky Derby and the Most Disappointing Video Games
We break down the proposed expansion of March Madness and why it should jump straight to 96 teams instead of slow rolling changes. Then we dive into the NFL Draft, surprising picks, bad team decisions, and why “experts” still get it wrong. We also get into Kentucky Derby betting strategies, from...
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NFL Pre Draft and the Best Video Game Soundtracks
We dive into best ball strategy in baseball and NBA playoffs, breaking down why some scoring systems are completely broken and how to actually build winning lineups. We also preview the NFL Draft, discuss team-building mistakes, and why bad franchises stay bad. What is the best Star Wars trilogy?...
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Getting to Know the NBA and the Best Video Game Characters
We break down golf and NBA best ball draft strategy, focusing on fantasy points, roster construction, and finding the right balance in team builds. We also touch on crypto in sports betting and ethics in sports reporting. Then we shift into gaming nostalgia with our favorite characters, iconic...
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Underdog and Open World Games
We explore niche sports and betting, including how platforms are finding new angles through cross-promotional marketing. Then we shift into culture from the decline of smoking and the rise of vaping to how habits are changing across generations. We wrap it up with a look at open-world gaming…
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Who is the Real Iceman and Our Favorite Card Games
We dive into challenge systems across sports, referee controversies, and the future of officiating — from human error to automation. We also break down the “Iceman” trademark dispute, NBA fantasy and MVP talk. Then we shift into gaming, covering collectible card games, Magic: The Gathering, and…
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The Cost of Buying an NBA Team and Board Games
Baseball, basketball expansion, and March Madness to board games, card games, and Kickstarter chaos. We talk stock market stress, work-life balance, painting miniatures, and the nostalgia of VHS-era boardgames and HeroQuest. Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ Email:...
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Picking a Winner and Video Games that Deserve a Sequel
We talk about our March Madness Brackets, and from long-awaited sequels to the lack of innovation in sports video games, we talk about what’s missing and what could change it. We also explore the idea of an open-world sports game that blends GTA-style freedom with sports simulation. Website:...
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Dropping 83, March Madness, and Deserted Island Living
We break down a strategy for attacking March Madness brackets, including how to weight key stats to make smarter picks. Then we shift to the NFL to discuss the biggest free agency moves, player trades, and how contracts and guaranteed money impact the salary cap. We also get into how we would…
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Yankee Family Swap, NBA MVP and World of Warcraft
This week we propose a fix for the NBA, break down a Best Ball baseball draft strategy, and dive into the wild story behind the Yankees’ infamous family swap scandal. Then we shift into gaming nostalgia with World of Warcraft, discussing character builds and cosmetics. We also explore...
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Boxing is Back and Sad Video Game Moments
We talk about the evolution of boxing and MMA — from pure competition to spectacle — and how decision trees and rule-based thinking apply to the NFL Combine, sports betting, and fantasy strategy. We break down finding value in player salaries, why picking the national champion is everything in...
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All-Star Games, Optimizing Fantasy Sports, and Speed Running Video Games
We break down NBA All-Star Weekend — the dunk contest, the new game format, and the load management debate — before diving into building a smarter sports optimizer that doesn’t rely on projections. Then we talk speedrunning classics like Super Mario Kart and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night…
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The Big Game, NASCAR, and Games We Were Too Young To Play
This week we talk about the Big Game, before shifting gears into NASCAR strategy and scoring. We talk lineup building, how the points system really works, and how analytics continues to change the way we approach racing. Then we get nostalgic (and a little controversial) diving into video games…
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The Olympics, The Super Bowl, And Video Games Everyone Else Likes But We Don't
Olympic glory, Super Bowl chaos, MMA math, and why some “beloved” games just aren’t for us. Plus: sports privilege, prop bets, and pop culture detours. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports discord: https://discord.gg/YBDWSn2V Twitch:...
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UFC and PGA Optimizers and Creating Your Own Card Game
This week we break down UFC results and betting angles, dive into PGA optimizers, and talk through the process of creating your own card game—plus a few side tangents on games, tech, and collectibles. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord:...
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Basketball, Football, and Video Games Accessories
We talk basketball, football, and video game accessories. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/Qda6Jcbz Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/final_fantasy_sports
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Best Year Ever in Sports and Video Games
We talk golf, football, and the best year for sports and video games ever. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/Qda6Jcbz
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Week 18 Fantasy Football and Video Game Box Art
Week 18 Fantasy Football, which coaching job would you want, your dream super bowl matchup, and video game box art. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/TmVyAFKn
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Week 17 Fantasy Football and What Games We Will Be Playing Next Year
Week 17 Fantasy Football, Bestball Playoff Strategy, and What Games we will be playing next year. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/fFaYxM4e
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Week 16 Fantasy Football and a Look Back at Our Year In Gaming
Week 16 Fantasy Football, Boxing, NBA, and the games we played this year. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/CYDK3vhW
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Week 15 Fantasy Football and Early Access Games
Week 15 fantasy football, NBA Cup, Philip Rivers, Travis Kelce, and Early Access Games. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/dyrvhYPm X: @FFSportspod
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Week 14 Fantasy Football and Destiny of an Emperor
Week 14 fantasy football, Michigan's coaching troubles, Coming out of Retirement Point Spreads, and Destiny of an Emperor. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/dyrvhYPm X: @FFSportspod
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Week 13 Fantasy Football and Light Gun Games
Week 13 fantasy football, bestball playoff draft strategy, fantasy football ethics, and light gun games Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/2bE9pZSf X: @FFSportspod
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Week 12 Fantasy Football EverQuest and Magic Sword
Week 12 fantasy football f1 results, who deserves to be in the hall of fame, EverQuest, and the band Magic Sword. Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/u2NBuq5J X: @FFSportspod
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Week 11 Fantasy Football and Movies Based on Video Games
Week 11 Fantasy Football, Formula 1 racing, and Movies based on Video Games Email: [email protected] tiktok: final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/tspD6ajP X: @FFSportspod
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