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The Fantasy Shakedown

by Ben Parker

Georg and Benny discuss Fantasy Football strategy with a focus on season long leagues including: redraft, dynasty, keeper and auction formats. 50+ years of fantasy experience, but really they just love talking fantasy football. Email us at [email protected]. Hosts: Ben Parker and Georg Simos

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Episodes

  1. Week 7 Fallout & What Do I Do Now?

    We’re at the halfway point of our fantasy regular seasons! How is your team fairing? 6-1 in the catbird seat, or 1-6 and down in the dumps? No matter the record, Georg and Benny are here to pump you up and get you energized for the second half.

  2. Good, Bad, Ugly & Grade The Trade

    Georg and Benny go game by game and give you the The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of week 4 and highlight some actionable intel ahead of week 5. Georg will Grade The Trades that have happened in a few of our real life fantasy leagues this year.

  3. Week 4 Data Points, Buy Low, Listener Questions

    Georg and Benny dig into a few interesting data points to consider when making your fantasy lineup decisions for week 4. Buy Low. Listener Questions.

  4. Week 3 Panic Meter

    On this episode of The Fantasy Shakedown Football Podcast…is it time to Panic? We’ll discuss the current Running Back landscape, injuries and all, to let you know how we're approaching the chaos after week 2. We’ll also isolate several players at multiple positions who are off to rough starts and...

  5. Week 1 Nugs, Believe It or Not, Bogus Stat Lines

    On this episode of the Shakedown, Benny and Georg are unpacking a fantasy week 1 to forget, and looking ahead (albeit through their fingers) to week 2 of the 2023 season. But, a new week brings a new hope, so lets wipe the slate clean and get ready for some football!

  6. All Around The NFC: Tidbits, News & Notes

    We’re going all around the NFC with a team by team check in, player stock watch and news that really matters as we prepare for the biggest draft weekend of the year.

  7. All Around The AFC: Tidbits, News & Notes

    We’re going all around the AFC with a team by team check in and player stock watch as we prepare for the biggest draft weekend of the year.

  8. Who Do You Love? Top 10 Players We Love in 2023

    On this episode of The Fantasy Shakedown Football Podcast, Georg and I are revealing the 10 players we love the most in 2023, in a segment we call Who Do You Love? These are players we are targeting in as many of our drafts as possible due to their immense upside and well, because we have a…

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  9. Late Round League Winners

    On Today’s Setlist we’re digging deep and giving you 10 of our favorite Late Round League Winners. These are all players with current overall Average Draft Positions of 120 or later. It’s like a mixtape with all our favorite B-sides and deep cuts….so without further ado, let’s get on with the show.

  10. Post-Hype Sleepers; Dalvin & Zeke Signings

    On this episode, it's Post Hype Sleepers! Ben and Georg are 're-hyping' 8 players they think you should seriously be considering in your drafts.

  11. Redraft: 2023 Draft Plan

    Benny and Georg discuss their overall draft plans for redraft including how they'll approach their Superflex leauges.

  12. Redraft: Rookies Who Matter

    It's all about the newbies in this episode of The Fantasy Shakedown Podacst. Georg will take us through his top 12 rookies for matter for fantasy football in redraft format, so without further ado...let's get on with the show!

  13. 8 Rules To Abide!

    Georg and Ben give their 8 best ideas that they apply to their team builds...they’re the things that factor into all of their player evaluations, trade advice, draft plans, etc. The 8 rules to abide to get you Shakedown certified.

  14. WR Spotlight & Quick Hits

    The fellas continue their 'Positional Spotlight' series with Wide Receivers, discussing 6 receivers they believe deserve a closer look heading into training camps. Plus, we've got a WR edition of Quick Hits with Georg to get his thoughts on some of the most talked about Wide Receivers of this...

  15. RB Spotlight, Interesting Backfields, Quick Hits

    Georg and Benny will spotlight 5 Running Backs they believe deserve a closer look heading into the 2023 season, and unpack 4 team backfields that got a lot more interesting this offseason. All that and a Running Back edition of Quick Hits.

  16. QB Spotlight, Rookie Reset & Quick Hits

    Benny and Georg put a spotlight on six QBs that could make or break fantasy season's in 2023, take a few minutes to reset the rookie QB class, and Benny tosses a few Quick Hits at Georg on the most talked about quarterbacks of this off-season.

  17. Fantasy Shakedown Dynasty Draft Recap

    Georg and Ben will breakdown the Fantasy Shakedown Dyntasy Draft, tell you how the top of the draft unfolded, and give some insight on how they approached their team builds.

  18. Dynasty: Rookie Landing Spots

    Georg and Ben discuss rookie landing spots and unveil the Fantasy Shakedown Dyntasy League.

  19. Free Agency Movers and Shakers; A Dynastic Announcement

    Georg and Ben discuss the fallout of the NFL free agency period, key in on some winners and losers of those moves and signings, and make a big announcement that will have repercussions for years to come!

  20. Targets, Fades & Sleepers

    In this episode of The Fantasy Shakedown we make a case for our favorite Targets & Sleepers at each position, and let you know who we're Fading in drafts.

  21. Newbies! (Rookies Who Matter in 2022)

    On this episode of The Fantasy Shakedown, Georg walks us through his rookie rankings and reminds us that opportunity is king.

  22. TE Rankings & Discussion

    It's TE talk on The Fantasy Shakedown. After the BIG-3, who might break out in 2022? Hear about our top 12 at the position and how we are approaching TEs in our upcoming season long drafts.

  23. WR Rankings & Discussion

    It's diva discussion on The Fantasy Shakedown as we rank and discuss WRs for the upcoming 2022 fantasy football season.

  24. RB Rankings & Discussion

    Fantasy Football Heads, on this episode of The Fantasy Shakedown we're talking Running Backs, everyone's favorite position to argue over. The regular season is right around the corner, so let's get on with the show!

  25. QB Rankings & Discussion

    Fantasy Football Heads. On this episode of The Fantasy Shakedown were talking QBs. Find out who we think are the "BIG-8" and who we're going all in on in 2022.

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Georg and Benny discuss Fantasy Football strategy with a focus on season long leagues including: redraft, dynasty, keeper and auction formats. 50+ years of fantasy experience, but really they just love talking fantasy football. Email us at [email protected]. Hosts: Ben Parker and Georg Simos

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