The Fake Stuff Podcast Channel
by Matthew Hammond, Austin Craft, Chris Shirah, Brandon Duncan, Noah Turner
The Fake Stuff Podcast is your go-to for fantasy football advice, brutally honest takes, and comically biased... no sure things just fantasy f..n rings. We cover everything from dynasty to redraft with a focus on gambling, breaking down the recent headlines to give you the edge you need to dominate your league. So put your headphones in, roll one up, crack open that next beer, and join The Crew. Fantasy Football: Dynasty + Redraft + Gambling + Best ball
Episodes
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The Best Picks in the First 4 Rounds
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm and The Craft Man break down the first four rounds of fantasy football drafts to identify the biggest steals, smartest values, and toughest decisions on the board. Which players are must-have picks? Who's being drafted too early? And where can you find league-winning...
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How the F*&$ Do We Rank the RB Position This Year?
Send us Fan Mail How do we rank these running backs heading into the season? That's the question Matt Hamm and The Craft Man are trying to answer as they dive into their early RB rankings. With aging veterans, breakout candidates, crowded backfields, and plenty of uncertainty, the guys sort…
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Early ADPs That Make Zero Sense
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm, The Craft Man, and C Swizzy dive into some early offseason ADP (Average Draft Position) values as they start preparing for the upcoming fantasy football season. The crew breaks down the players they're targeting, the names they're avoiding, and which early draft trends...
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NFL Free Agency Winners And Losers!!!
Send us Fan Mail Chaos in the NFL means opportunity in fantasy. Matt Hamm, The Craft Man, and C. Swizzy dive into the biggest free agent signings and trades and how they’re reshaping the fantasy football landscape. Winners, losers, and everything in between—if you want to know who to target and…
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Are We Buying or Selling These Vets?
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm and The Craft Man dive into the toughest question dynasty and redraft managers face every year: can these veteran players still get it done? In this episode, the guys break down a group of aging fantasy vets and debate whether they’re good enough to help you win next...
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Brian Thomas Jr. is the Best Buy Low in Dynasty
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm makes the case for why Brian Thomas Jr. is the best buy-low in dynasty fantasy football right now. Matt dives into what’s driving the dip in value, why the concerns are being overstated, and why savvy dynasty managers should be sending offers before it’s too late. If...
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How I am Approaching This Rookie Draft Season
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm goes solo to kick off rookie draft season in dynasty fantasy football. In this episode, Matt breaks down exactly how he’s approaching rookie drafts this year, from overall philosophy to in-the-moment decision making. He dives into the “why” behind his strategy, what’s...
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Dynasty Buy Lows, Sell Highs Now
Send us Fan Mail We trade playoff pain for dynasty profit, breaking down which players to buy low and who to sell high before rookie drafts hit. We challenge assumptions on crowded rooms, shaky backfields, and veteran values to build smarter, tougher rosters. • betting lessons from a volatile...
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Fantasy Football Recap + Players We Will Never Draft Again
Send us Fan Mail The Craft Man and Brad wrap up the fantasy football season with a full recap of what went right, what went wrong, and what we learned along the way. The guys break down the biggest disappointments of the year and debate the players they’ll never draft again. From early-round...
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Wildcard Weekend Best Bets
Send us Fan Mail The Craft Man and Brad are back to break down the best bets for this upcoming weekend of NFL football. The guys dive into the full slate, discussing spreads, totals, and key matchups to help you find value before kickoff. Whether you’re betting sides, chasing totals, or just...
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NFL Wildcard Weekend
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm, The Craft Man, and Cousin Ian turn the page from fantasy football to real playoff football as they break down the Wild Card Weekend matchups. With the fantasy season officially in the books, the crew dives into the biggest NFL implications, key storylines, and how each...
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Preseason Playoff Predictions Recap
Send us Fan Mail The Craft Man and Ian revisit their preseason playoff predictions and put them to the test. Were they way off or right on the money? The guys break down each call, discuss what surprised them, what they nailed, and what completely missed the mark. Tune in for honest reactions…
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AFC Recap + Where We Went Right + Where We Went Wrong
Send us Fan Mail The Craft Man and Cousin Ian shift their focus to the AFC, reviewing the conference through a fantasy football lens. They revisit preseason expectations, uncover the predictions that hit, and own the ones that missed. With insights on key players, team trends, and the biggest...
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NFC Team Recaps + Where We Went Right + Where We Went Wrong
Send us Fan Mail The Craft Man and Cousin Ian take a full lap around the NFC, breaking it all down through a fantasy football lens. The guys dive into where we absolutely nailed our preseason calls, where things went completely off the rails, and what it all means moving forward. From surprise...
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Best and Worst Picks in you Redraft Leagues
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm, The Craft Man, and Brad are back to break down the biggest hits and misses from your redraft leagues. The crew dives into the best draft-day steals, the picks that sank teams, and what we’ve learned heading into the heart of the fantasy season. Whether you nailed your...
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Getting Prepared for the Fantasy Football Playoffs
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm, The Craft Man, and Brad team up to break down everything you need to know heading into the fantasy football playoffs. The crew digs into player schedules for the postseason, highlighting the matchups that can make — or break — your title run. They also spotlight key...
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Trade Episode + Season Ending Buy Lows
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm and The Craft Man are back, diving into the biggest fantasy football trades from the past couple of weeks. The crew breaks down what each move means for contenders and rebuilders, highlighting which players you should be buying low on before their value spikes — and…
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Mid Season Reactions + Dynasty Talk + Buy Low Sell High
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm and The Craft Man are back with some midseason dynasty reactions! The guys break down how player values have shifted halfway through the year, diving into who’s trending up, who’s fading, and where the best opportunities lie. From buy-low targets to sell-high…
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FADE These Week 8 Gambling Picks!
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm is back and breaking down his Week 8 NFL gambling picks! From Sunday locks to juicy underdogs, Matt gives you his best bets, game insights, and bold predictions for the week. Whether you’re betting the spreads, chasing parlays, or just love talking football, this...
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Everything You Need to Know for Week 7
Send us Fan Mail The Craft Man and Brad dive into everything you need to know about the Week 7 slate. From real football analysis to the “fake stuff” (fantasy), and of course the gambling angles, they cover it all. Whether you’re setting your lineups, betting the board, or just trying to make…
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Week 7 Slate + Most Disappointing Players This Season
Send us Fan Mail The Craft Man and Brad are back to break down parts of the Week 7 slate and highlight the players who’ve let fantasy managers down so far this season. From underperforming stars to surprising busts, we go through the biggest disappointments of the year and what to expect moving...
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NFL Week 5 Slate + Start Sit Decisions
Send us Fan Mail Craft Man and Cousin Ian break down Week 5 for your ass! We cover it all—the “fake stuff” (fantasy football), the real stuff on the field, start/sit calls, gambling angles, and everything else you need to know to get ready for the week. No fluff, just straight talk to help you…
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Week 4 Gambling Picks
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm is back with all the Week 4 gambling picks. From game lines to prop bets, we break down every play the crew has locked in for the week. If you’re building your card and looking for an edge, this episode has the bets you need to hear before kickoff. -Add Matt Hamm on...
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Week 3 Gambling Picks + Dolphins vs Bills
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm is back to give out all the bets the crew has locked in for the week. From game lines to PrizePicks to DFS lineups, we break down where our money is going and why. If you’re looking for plays to back this weekend—whether straight bets, props, or daily fantasy…
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What you Need to Know for Week 3
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm and The Craft Man break down everything you need to know heading into Week 3 of the NFL season. We cover who should be in your fantasy lineups (and who shouldn’t), dive into the latest gambling odds, and share our expectations for how each game script will play out....
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Gambling: Week 2 Picks + Washington vs Green Bay
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we lock in our best bets for Week 2 of the football season. From game lines to props, we break down where the value is and which plays we’re backing with confidence. If you’re looking to get your card ready for the weekend, this is the episode you don’t want to...
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Everything You Need to Know for Week 2
Send us Fan Mail The crew takes a game-by-game deep dive into Week 2 of the football season. We break down every matchup, highlight the key fantasy storylines, and point out the betting angles you need to know before making your picks. From start/sit decisions to prop bets and game lines, this...
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Football is Back!!
Send us Fan Mail The crew takes a look back at everything we saw in Week 1 of the football season. From surprising performances to early disappointments, we break down the biggest storylines and what they mean moving forward. Whether it’s fantasy football takeaways, real football outlooks, or...
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Week 1 Gambling Picks + Cowboys vs Eagles
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm kicks off Week 1 by breaking down all the best gambling picks on the board. We cover the game lines, our favorite prop bets, and DFS lineups to help you build winning rosters. It’s time to place the bets, win the play, and get back in the lab to do it all over again....
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The Season Long Bets The Fake Stuff Crew Placed
Send us Fan Mail The grind is officially here! In this episode, we kick off the football season by breaking down all the season-long bets we’ve placed for 2025. From win totals to division winners, we go through the lines we like best and where the value lies. Plus, we highlight our favorite prop...
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AFC West + NFC West Breakdowns
Send us Fan Mail The crew closes out our divisional breakdown series with a deep dive into the AFC West and NFC West. We cover it all—fantasy football implications, real football outlooks, and the betting angles that matter heading into the 2025 season. Plus, we tackle some major NFL news,...
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These are the Best and Worst Picks of Each Round
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew goes round by round through the draft board, breaking down the best and worst picks for the 2025 fantasy football season. We highlight the players who offer the most value at their ADP, as well as the landmines you’ll want to avoid. Whether you’re…
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9 Players We are ALL IN on in Our Redraft Leagues This Season
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew breaks down the nine players we refuse to leave our drafts without this season. These are our ride-or-die guys—the players we’re all in on and expecting to explode in 2025. From breakout candidates to league-winners, we explain why each name deserves a...
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AFC South + NFC South Divisional Breakdowns!
Send us Fan Mail The crew continues our divisional breakdown series with a deep dive into the AFC South and NFC South. We cover it all—fantasy football impact, real football outlook, and the betting angles that could make (or break) your season. Which players are primed to shine? Who’s being...
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AFC East + NFC East Divisional Breakdown!
Send us Fan Mail Matt Hamm and The Craft Man are back with another divisional deep dive—this time breaking down the AFC East and NFC South. We cover everything from fantasy football implications to real football outlooks for each team. Which players are trending up? Who's being overhyped? And...
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AFC North and NFC North Breakdown!!
Send us Fan Mail The crew kicks off our divisional breakdown series with a deep dive into the AFC North and NFC North. We break down every team, highlight key fantasy football storylines, and give our thoughts on which players could swing your season. Plus, we touch on the latest betting odds,...
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Draft Strategies + Different Player Opinions
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the Crew dives into draft strategy talk for the upcoming 2025 fantasy football season. We break down the approaches we’re targeting in redraft leagues, including roster construction tips, positional priorities, and when to take those big swings. Plus, we give our...
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Redraft Mock Draft!
Send us Fan Mail We’re officially shifting gears to redraft season! In this episode, the crew dives into our first redraft mock draft of the year as we start prepping for the 2025 fantasy football season. We break down our picks, discuss early draft strategies, and react to the first wave of ADPs...
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Most Unpredictable Players + Widest Range of Outcomes
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the wildcards of the 2025 fantasy football season — the players who could swing your league in either direction. From boom-or-bust breakout candidates to veterans with uncertain roles, we break down the athletes with the widest range of…
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We Can't Stand These Startup ADPs
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew breaks down the startup ADPs we’re avoiding in dynasty drafts—not because we don’t like the players, but because the price just doesn’t make sense. We talk through the names going too early, the risk vs. reward, and how to pivot to better value picks at...
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SMASH These ADPs In Your Startup Drafts
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew dives into Startup Dynasty ADPs and highlights the players we’re smashing the draft button on every time. Whether it’s value in the early rounds or hidden gems later on, we break down which players are going way too low—and why they’re must-haves in your...
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RB Dynasty Rankings!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew tackles their Dynasty Running Back Rankings, comparing lists, debating the top tiers, and digging into where their opinions align—and where they don’t. From elite bell cows to breakout candidates, we break down the players we trust long-term and the ones...
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Startup Mock Draft! How to Win Now
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew dives into a startup mock draft with one goal in mind: win now. We walk through our draft strategy step-by-step, breaking down how we prioritized proven veterans over long-term upside, balanced value with production, and built rosters designed to compete...
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QB Dynasty Rankings!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew dives deep into the ever-shifting dynasty quarterback rankings in the fantasy football landscape. We break down the biggest discrepancies between expert lists, highlight the most surprising risers and fallers, and debate which signal-callers are truly…
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Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, The Crew dives deep into the wide receiver landscape for dynasty leagues. We break down our latest WR rankings, discussing standout studs, rising stars, and undervalued assets. Who’s locked in as a top-tier target, and who’s poised to leap up the ranks? Get the...
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Dynasty Startup Mock Draft + 1 Year Punt + George Pickens Trade
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, The Crew dives into a dynasty startup mock draft with a twist — embracing the 1-year punt strategy. We focus on drafting younger assets, building for the future while sacrificing immediate production. Tune in to see how the draft unfolds, the key targets for a...
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Rookie Draft Season Trends
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt Hamm delves into the emerging trends from the 2025 rookie drafts. We analyze how the influx of new talent is reshaping fantasy football strategies and identify key patterns that savvy managers can exploit. From unexpected value picks to shifting positional...
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8 LOSERS From The NFL Draft!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, The Crew takes a hard look at the NFL veterans who didn't survive the draft. With teams bringing in fresh talent, some established players are now facing reduced roles, shaky job security, or even a path to irrelevance. We break down the biggest losers from the...
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10 WINNERS From The NFL Draft!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, The Crew breaks down the players who survived the NFL Draft — the ones whose teams didn't bring in major competition at their position. These are the names poised to retain or even grow their roles heading into the 2025 season. From potential league-winners to...
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Rookie Draft Review + Doo Doo Dynasty
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, The Crew reviews a live rookie draft where real money is on the line. We break down the picks, analyze surprising moves, and reveal what fantasy managers prioritize when the pressure is real. From early-round steals to risky reaches, we cover it all and share key...
About this show
The Fake Stuff Podcast is your go-to for fantasy football advice, brutally honest takes, and comically biased... no sure things just fantasy f..n rings. We cover everything from dynasty to redraft with a focus on gambling, breaking down the recent headlines to give you the edge you need to dominate your league. So put your headphones in, roll one up, crack open that next beer, and join The Crew.
Fantasy Football: Dynasty + Redraft + Gambling + Best ball
Hosted by
Matthew Hammond, Austin Craft, Chris Shirah, Brandon Duncan, Noah Turner