The Primetime with Mason and Doug
by Douglas Olenik
Mason and Doug break down the Midwest Fantasy Football League - an extraordinarily niche podcast really only meant for 14 other people. I mean, download if you want to! The MFFL is a salary cap fantasy football league. We sign players to contract ranging from 1 year to 5 years - so teams establish a kind of identity. The MFFL features lineups with offense and defense, PPR, IDP, high scoring multipliers, and low scoring poorly set lineups. The league officially started in 2013. Mason and Doug break down the league to help inform our league owners the goings on in the MFFL and create a more immersive experience. We both like to throw out some fantasy football advice - but be advised - it's really focused on our league only.
Episodes
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Week 7 recap, Erec Breaks Down the Broncos, and Week 8 Rapid Fire
Mason and Doug break down week 7 - it was a bit of a doozy! Then, Erec, owner of the Great Value Horseys, joins us to talk a bit about the Broncos since...ya know, no one else in the league really knows what's going on in Denver, haha. Then Mason and I do the Rapid Fire for week 8!
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Week 6 Recap, Week 7 Rapid Fire
Holy cow MFFL, what was that?! Week 6 is in the books and it was a doozy or awesome depending on who you talk to. Week 7 has some juicy matchups and Mason and I break em down. LET'S GO!
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Francis Eneurope Intro, Week 5 Recap, Week 6 Preview
Mason and Doug break down the, yet again, wild week that was week 5. Of course, we then go over the leaders in the pick em, the week 5 power rankings, and make our picks for week 6. But first...Tony from Francis Eneurope wants to tell you something...
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Week 4 Recap, Week 5 Rapid Fire!
Weeks 1-4 have been insane. The MFFL is (mostly, somewhat) flipped over itself from 2025. When will we settle knowing who the best teams are with any kind of certainty?! We won't. And that's what makes the MFFL so flippin' awesome! Mason and Doug breakdown week 4, and assess week 5.
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Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Preview
Week 3 was a doozy - so let's talk about it! Week 4 promises to be a good one too, AC North vs. AC South, and NC East vs. NC West!
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Week 2 Recap, Week 3 Preview WITH MASON
We. Are. BACK! Mason is back on the Primetime and we break down week 2's games and make our picks for week 3. LET'S GO!
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Week 1 Recap Week 2 Preview with Erec!
No Mason again, but we've got Erec, the owner of the Great Value Horseys! Lots to go over on this episode - we break down week 1, share the updated Power Rankings and pick em, as well as make our picks for week 2. Here we go!
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Week 1 Preview!! Dougs Top 8 - and no Mason :(
Week. 1. Is. Here! The only sad thing about it is that Mason is not for this episode... But DON'T worry. Mason WILL be back, he DID makes his picks, and in the meantime, you're going to get Doug's Top 8 team of the 2026 MFFL Season. At least, his prediction. That he's allowed to pretend doesn't...
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Rating Each Team's Draft
And we're back! Mason and Doug talk through each team's draft picks and rate them in tiers.
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AC North Breakdown
This is the last of four episodes where Mason and Doug break down EACH division in the MFFL and give their assessment of each team and how they think it'll stack up in 2026.
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Buying Nice Stuff, NC East Breakdown
This is the third of four episodes where Mason and Doug break down EACH division in the MFFL and give their assessment of each team and how they think it'll stack up in 2026.
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AC South Breakdown
This is the second of four episodes where Mason and Doug break down EACH division in the MFFL and give their assessment of each team and how they think it'll stack up in 2026.
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NC West Breakdown, RFA news, and Free Agent Auction
This is the first of four episodes where Mason and Doug break down EACH division in the MFFL and give their assessment of each team and how they think it'll stack up in 2026. We also briefly talk about the RFA auction (but wasn't fully finished at the time of recording) and a notice about the...
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Another Early Mock Draft with Danger Zone
By golly...we've done it again! Another early mock draft for the MFFL - but this time with a guest! Brandon, the owner of Danger Zone joins Mason and Doug as they alternate picks through the first round...and a bit into the second!
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Stupid Early Mock Draft
Doug and Mason do a stupid early mock draft for the MFFL...because why not?!
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Season 3! Offseason Schedule and Strategy
And we're BACK! Mason and Doug start season 3 off with an episode going over the offseason - giving you a heads up of what to expect. Then we talk strategy for re-signs, trades, auctions, and the draft.
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MFFL Super Bowl XIII Recap, Interview with Wentz You Wish, Draft Picks, and more!
We've got a recap of our Toilet Bowl games, and of course the SUPER BOWL! Wentz You Wish Upon A Star won their first MFFL Super Bowl in team history in what was a CRAZY match! We then have an exclusive interview with the champion himself, Ben. A quick rundown of the 2026 MFFL Draft order, other...
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Conference Championship Recap, SUPER BOWL RAPID FIRE, Christmas SPECIAL!
What is up?? Come on, you knew we were going to (try) to make an episode happen, right? Doug is on location in Wisconsin, and Mason is on location in Pittsburgh. Somehow, it would seem we were able to throw together an episode even though we weren't able to record together this week. Doug will go...
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Divisional Recap, Conference Rapid Fire, Draft Pick Update, Mason Does Laundry
(00:00:00) Divisional Recap, Conference Rapid Fire, Draft Pick Update, Mason Does Laundry (00:03:03) Division Round Recap (00:26:35) Pick Em Update (00:28:19) Toilet Bowl Rapid Fire (00:47:16) Conference Championship Rapid Fire (01:04:53) 2026 MFFL Draft Update What a divisional round it was!...
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Wild Card Recap, Divisional Rapid Fire *WARNING, this is just a Doug episode!*
(00:00:00) Wild Card Recap, Divisional Rapid Fire *WARNING, this is just a Doug episode!* (00:02:00) Wild Card Recap (00:18:15) Divisional Rapid Fire! (00:40:00) Episode wrap up No Mason today - I know I know...you can not listen to this one and wait for next week, if you want. Hahahaha...I will...
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Week 13 Recap, Final Playoff Brackets, Wild Card Rapid Fire, Kickers Update
The regular season is OVER! And what a season it was! We recap the final week of the regular season, take a look at where teams are for the playoffs and when they play, and of course, make our picks for the Wild card matchups. Oh yeah, a little update about kickers too...was this season historical?
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Week 12 Recap, Week 13 Rapid Fire, Playoff Projections, Top 3 Thanksgiving Food Picks
We have ONE WEEK left until the playoffs and it's getting crazy in the MFFL! Mason and Doug break down week 12, make their picks for week 13, and break down the current playoff projections. They also give their top 3 picks for Thanksgiving foods, cause why not?
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Week 11 Recap, Week 12 Rapid Fire, Playoff Picture
You know the drill! We break down what a was a low scoring week 11, make our picks for week 12, and take a look at the close playoff race!
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BONUS EPISODE Browns Discussion; Where Do We Go From Here?
Mason and Doug break down their thoughts about the Cleveland Browns and what we do as fans of this team...we'll call it. Doug is only somewhat having an NFL fandom crisis.
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Week 10 Recap, Week 11 Rapid Fire, Playoff Picture
We break down week 10, make our picks for week 11, and look at how the playoffs would look if the season ended today. There was a decent amount of movement, and week 11 will be even crazier! Here. We. GO!
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Week 9 Recap, Week 10 Rapid Fire, Big Trade, and Playoff Tracker
Week 9 is in the books and what a week it was! Of course we make our picks for week 10...which was a bit more difficult this week. We had a big trade - we talk about that and the trade deadline. Also, one team in the league has officially locked a playoff spot...who was it?!
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Week 8 Recap, Week 9 Rapid Fire, and a few other goodies
You know the drill - Mason and Doug recap week 8, then make their picks for week 9. We got the Power Rankings (of course), and a couple interesting stats to examine. Mason tries to bait Doug with a Cleveland Browns talk, but it fails.
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Week 7 Recap, Week 8 Preview, Brewers Breakdown (it's bad)
We've got our week 7 recap - it was a doozy! We make our picks, then we go over the Power Rankings. As an added bonus, Mason and Doug talk about the Brewers and well...where to go from here.
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Week 6 Recap, Week 7 Preview, Power Rankings, and Playoff Picture?!
(00:00:00) Week 6 Recap, Week 7 Preview, Power Rankings, and Playoff Picture?! (00:01:34) Week 6 Recap (00:23:44) Week 7 Rapid Fire! (00:29:49) Game of the Week! (00:34:45) Power Rankings (00:38:15) Playoff Picture What is UP MFFL?! We break down the week 6 games, make our picks for week 7, go…
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Week 5 Recap, Week 6 Preview, Top 3s
We're really starting to see which teams are great and which teams...well, need to hit the drawing board. Mason and Doug break down week 5, talk a little bit about the unpredictability of week's 1-5, give our week 6 picks, top 3's at each position so far - AND - the Power Rankings!
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Week 4 Recap, Week 5 Preview
I mean, the title says it all! After a quick Browns news discussion, Mason and Doug break down week 4, make the picks for week 5, and give the latest MFFL Power Rankings update!
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Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Preview, Browns Meltdown
The drill is the same as last week! Mason and Doug break down week 3's results, and make their picks for week 4. Not only is this week's game of the week an interesting one - Doug has a bit of a meltdown at the end of the episode talking about the Browns!
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Week 2 Recap, Week 3 Preview
Week 2 is in the books, and what a week it was! Every division has a 2-0, two 1-1, and a 0-2 team. Mason and I break it down as always, then take a look at week 3! Oh yeah, and a power rankings update as well!
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Overreaction Monday with Wentz You Wish Upon A Star
Wentz You Wish Upon A Star's owner Ben joins Doug for a pilot episode of Overreaction Monday!
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Week 1 Recap, Week 2 Preview
Week 1 is in the books and what a week it was! We got some answers and raised some more questions. Mason and I break it down and make our picks for week 2. We also give the updated Power Rankings at the end of the episode. Sorry for the occasional screaming child in the background - that would be...
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Week 1 Preview and Preseason Power Rankings
The 13th season of the MFFL starts TODAY! We break down EACH match in week 1 (since there are no recaps!) and make our picks for the winning teams of week 1. Just like last season, Mason and I will track our picks all season long and see who can predict the winners, week by week. Then, we go down...
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MFFL 2025 Draft Recap
THE DRAFT IS OVER! Mason (from across the pond) and I take a look at each team and figure out who had a solid draft, made some good value picks, needs time to decide whether or not it was good, who won, and who we're still scratching our heads over. It was a good one this year, gents!
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Final Mock Draft!
Mason and Doug are joined with Erec, owner of the Great Value Horseys, to do the final mock draft before our 2025 MFFL Draft. How have things changed with all the moves the league has made, and of course how the NFL has changed over the last few months? There's also a little announcement at the…
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Free Agent Auction, Who Should I Bid On??
Another episode we recorded in early June, this is nearly the entire list of free agents in the auction. As usual, Mason and I talk about value and strategy for this auction. We also had recorded a mock draft...but I think we're going to do another one instead!
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Restricted Free Agency Auction Results and Trades
And we're back! Now that the new MFFL studio is basically set up, we get get these episodes out. This was recorded in early June...so sorry if there's info that has become dated. We go over the results of the restricted free agent auction, a trade that had happened just before we recorded, and a...
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Salary Caps and Restricted Free Agent Auction
Mason and Doug go over each team's salary cap situation in the MFFL, then break down the restricted free agent auction - who's in it and how much is reasonable for the players. We talk strategy, tips, and tricks! Careful though...our teams were pretty mediocre last year!
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Rookie Stock Up Or Stock Down?
Mason and Doug discuss the NFL draft and how where players were drafted affects their draft stock in the MFFL. How many QBs will go in the first round?!
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Danger Zone Interview, Mock Draft 2.0
What is UP, MFFL?! Mason and I interview Brandon, the owner of Danger Zone and long time MFFL member. Then the three of us do a MFFL Mock Draft - 2.0, in fact. We talk a little strategy and, in this imaginary situation, mess up most of your teams. Here. We. GO.
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Season 2, Big Trades in the MFFL, and NFL Moves
In our first episode of season 2, Mason and Doug talk about the big trades that have happened in the MFFL and give a little advice on making trades in the league - we see you all salivating over the new team's draft picks. Then we go over the big NFL moves with free agents and trades and assess…
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Offseason Ep. 4 - 16 Teams and a Mock Draft
We've got our three new team names and they have some players! We know what the conferences and divisions look like, too. Mason and Doug go back and forth on the first MFFL Mock Draft of the offseason. Let's see how hilariously incorrect we are!!
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Offseason Ep. 3 - NFL Super Bowl Thoughts and Top 5s
Mason and Doug give their thoughts on the Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl (Mason is a Chiefs hater...haha), then look at the top 5 players at each position based on starter points - meaning, who were the top players based on their scores actually counting in a match.
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Offseason Ep. 2 - Restricted Free Agents
Doug and Mason take a deep dive and look at the top players hitting restricted free agency in the MFFL this offseason. Who is likely to re-signed and who could be available for us to place bids on? Let's get into it!
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Offseason Ep. 1 - What Happened to TEs, What is Value, and 2025
Mason and Doug talk about what happened to the tight end position this season...was it really as bad as we thought? Through that, we talk a little about figuring out value for our auctions in the offseason. Plus, MFFL Commissioner Doug talks about 2025 with a pretty big announcement and how we...
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Super Bowl XII Recap
Doug goes over the Toilet Bowl matches as well as Super Bowl XII, we figure out who made more correct picks in The Primetime's season pick 'em, and go over the official 2025 draft order in a Mason-less version of The Primetime. Congrats to The Juggernaut getting their third MFFL Super Bowl...
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Conference Finals Recap
We take a look at what was a crazy Conference Semi-Finals and break down our Toilet Bowl games - and, of course, the MFFL Super Bowl XII match up between Large Farva and The Juggernaut! One more week!
About this show
Mason and Doug break down the Midwest Fantasy Football League - an extraordinarily niche podcast really only meant for 14 other people. I mean, download if you want to!
The MFFL is a salary cap fantasy football league. We sign players to contract ranging from 1 year to 5 years - so teams establish a kind of identity. The MFFL features lineups with offense and defense, PPR, IDP, high scoring multipliers, and low scoring poorly set lineups. The league officially started in 2013.
Mason and Doug break down the league to help inform our league owners the goings on in the MFFL and create a more immersive experience. We both like to throw out some fantasy football advice - but be advised - it's really focused on our league only.
Hosted by
Douglas Olenik