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Fantasy Football Origin Stories

Welcome to Fantasy Football Origin Stories, a weekly show here on the Sports History Network, where each episode is a journey back in time to explore some unique experiences from some of the coolest and most influential people in the fantasy football industry. My name is Arnie Chapman, also known as The Football History Dude, and fantasy football is one of my greatest passions. I want you to come along with me each Wednesday to explore the yesteryear of this game of skill we all love so much. Yeah, that’s right, it’s a game of skill, all you wannabe champs out there. This is an ode to the spreadsheet warriors, the game tape gurus, team name savants, and everyone in between. I’ll take you behind the scenes to explore the origin stories of your favorite fantasy football analysts, but I won’t stop there, because this show will include all roles in the industry. You’ll get to know the game behind the game that’s behind the game like you’ve never heard it before, and I can't wait for you to ride shotgun with me back in time, to learn about some of these armchair gridiron knowledge nuggets. And remember, you got to tell all of your fantasy football-loving friends that this show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts. It’ll be the one fantasy football show you’re ok with sharing. Because even though there might be a fantasy tip here and there, this show is all about getting to know the people in the industry, not a weekly list-building show. This show is also a proud member of the Sports History Network, the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. To learn more about this show, you can head directly to the site at https://fantasyfootballoriginstories.sportshistorynetwork.com. So grab your friends, and hop aboard my DeLorean, because we’re about to get this baby up to 88mph.
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Episodes

Albert Chen (Author of Billion Dollar Fantasy: The High-Stakes Game Between Fanduel & DraftKings That Upended Sports In America)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 38th episode, Albert Chen rides shotgun to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Albert's first recollections of fantasy football His NFL loyalty (Washington Commanders) His career in writing (including working many years for Sports Illustrated) The idea that led to the book, Billion Dollar...

Jan 31, 202452 minEp. 38

AK (The Milly Goats Podcast)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 37th episode, AK from the Milly Goats podcast, the co-host o rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: AK's first recollections of fantasy football ...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 37

SHN Presents: NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY - SHN Trailers

NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear . ABOUT SHOW: My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan of the sport as well. I’m excited to share my newest adventure, a show dedicated to promoting weightlifting, while also looking back at some weightlif...

Dec 17, 20235 min

Jack Lucenay (The Fantasy Football Joker)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 36th episode, Jack Lucenay (The Fantasy Football Joker) rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Jack's first recollections of fantasy football How he became " The Fantasy Football Joker " His Fantasy Football Origin Story Working with the Fantasy Football Adv...

Dec 06, 202355 minEp. 36

S.C. Romero (The PPR Show)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 35th episode, S.C. Romero (The PPR Show) rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: S.C. Romero's first recollections of fantasy football How he became a Chargers His Fantasy Football Origin Story Working with RPO Football , Fantasy Football League Winners , and...

Nov 15, 202342 minEp. 35

Ariel Mondlak (Trash Sandwiches) From In-Between Media

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 34th episode, Ariel Mondlak (Trash Sandwiches) rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Ariel's first recollections of fantasy football How she became a Buffalo Bill's Her Fantasy Football Origin Story Working with In-Between Media Working on "Draft Night Out"...

Nov 08, 202344 minEp. 34

Jesse Moeller (P2W Fantasy and Fantasy Football League Winners)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 33rd episode, Jesse Moeller rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Jesse's first recollections of fantasy football How he became a Seahawks fan His experience as a tiny little baby at a Seahawks game wearing a Brian Bosworth hairdo His Fantasy Football Origi...

Nov 01, 202339 minEp. 33

Trent Jackson (The Fantasy Football Dude)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 32nd episode, Trent Jackson rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: It is not fantasy football related, but we get a little history lesson from a farmer on how our stone fruit goes from dirt to table How his time as a farmer, led to a love for podcasts, espec...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 32

Tim Riley (Fantasy Frontline Podcast and Dynasty Football Factory)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 31st episode, Tim Riley rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Tim's first recollections of fantasy football How he became a Rams fan The Fantasy Football Origin Story of his podcast and working with Dynasty Football Factory A little about the Get Right Fant...

Oct 18, 202355 minEp. 31

SHN Presents: Gridiron Greats Magazine Podcast - SHN Trailers

When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball or basketball, this is your place to learn. If you know some knowled...

Oct 11, 20233 min

Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright (Co-Founder of the Fantasy Footballers)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 30th episode, Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. This is actually a replay for listeners of The Football History Dude podcast, as this was episode #102 for my original podcast and one of my early interviews. We talk about many topics, including: Mike's first ...

Oct 11, 202355 minEp. 30

Joe Bond (Fantasy 6 Pack)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 29th episode, Joe Bond rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Joe's first recollections of fantasy football Where his NFL loyalties lie (a love/hate relationship?) Our encounter at this past year's Fantasy Football Expo His Fantasy Football Origin Story (inc...

Oct 04, 202351 minEp. 29

Tom Ward (The Fantasy Football Dad)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 28th episode, Tom Ward rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Tom's first recollections of fantasy football Where his NFL loyalties lie (yours truly can dig it, hint, it's the Detroit Lions) How he became a fan of the Detroit Lions, and it has to do with Edd...

Sep 27, 202341 minEp. 28

SHN Presents: Total Sports Recall - SHN Trailers

Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY “Covering Sports from a Different Angle” HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports , the Sports History Network , and the magazine Gridiron Greats . Harv wrote the published book " Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans " (Amazon link) and as a profe...

Sep 22, 20233 min

Brian Scott (The Injured List Blog and Podcast)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 27th episode, Brian Scott rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Brian's first recollections of fantasy football Where his NFL loyalties lie His Fantasy Football Origin Story (including where he worked with others, including most recently the Fantasy Sports ...

Sep 20, 202352 minEp. 27

Brett Lanier (Co-Founder of Bettor Vision)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 26th episode, Brett Lanier rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Brett's first recollections of fantasy football Where his NFL loyalties lie His Fantasy Football Origin Story The founding of Bettor Vision How Bettor Vision can help you keep your bets and fa...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 26

Chosen Blakey (Fantasy Pharaohs and Pharaoh Analytics)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 25th episode, Chosen Blakey rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Chosen's first recollections of fantasy football Where his NFL loyalties lie His Fantasy Football Origin Story A little about his first venture, Fantasy Pharaohs How he really got into being ...

Sep 06, 202339 minEp. 25

Andrew Seifter (FantasyPros Featured Writer and Rest Of Season Rankings Co-Founder)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 24th episode, Andrew Seifter rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Andrew's first recollections of fantasy football Where his NFL loyalties lie His Fantasy Football Origin Story A little about the Rest of Season Rankings Podcast A deep dive into Rest of Sea...

Aug 30, 202351 minEp. 24

Ben Bentley (Bettor In Green podcast)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 23rd episode, Ben Bentley rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Ben's first recollections of fantasy football Why he became a Kansas City Chiefs fan We relive our Scott Fish Bowl draft together a little His Fantasy Football Origin Story Some of his "obscure...

Aug 23, 202354 minEp. 23

Anthony Cervino (RotoWire and Fantasy Faceoff Podcast)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 22nd episode, Anthony Cervino rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Anthony's first recollections of fantasy football Why he became a Dallas Cowboys fan His Fantasy Football Origin Story, going from a car salesman to full-time in the football industry His r...

Aug 16, 202345 minEp. 22

Tailgate Fantasy Sports (w/ Co-Founder Hans Kayser)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 21st episode, Hans Kayser rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Hans' first recollections of fantasy football Why he became a New York Jets fan The moments leading up to co-founding Tailgate Fantasy Sports The difference between Tailgate Fantasy Sports and ...

Aug 09, 202355 minEp. 21

Dan Mader - MD's Fantasy Football Show and Belly Up Sports

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 20th episode, Dan Mader rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Dan's first recollections of fantasy football Why Megatron (Calvin Johnson) is his favorite fantasy football player of all-time What he would use his mulligan on as far as a fantasy stance/pick (...

Aug 02, 202347 minEp. 20

Greg Kellogg - Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Famer (Inaugural Class -2010)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 19th episode, Hall of Famer Greg Kellogg rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Greg's first recollections of fantasy football Growing up in a small town in Michigan, working his way into espionage, being fluent in Russian, and finding his way to fantasy foo...

Jul 26, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 19

Dave Kluge - Advertising Director, Staff Writer, Podcast Host at Footballguys.com

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 18th episode, Dave Kluge rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Dave's first recollections of fantasy football Why he's a Chicago Bears fan What he would use his mulligan on as far as a fantasy stance/pick How he moved so fast into the fantasy football indus...

Jul 19, 202339 minEp. 18

Craig Schmucker: TBQ Sports and Former Semi-Pro/Arena League Fullback

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 17th episode, Craig Schmucker rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Craig's first recollections of fantasy football His experiences playing as a fullback/running back at the College, Semi-Pro, and Arena Football League levels (including a bone-crushing tack...

Jul 12, 202346 minEp. 17

SHN Presents: The Official Football Learning Academy Podcast - SHN Trailers

The Official Football Learning Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . HIGHLIGHTED SHOW - FOOTBALL LEARNING ACADEMY Each week, the official Football Learning Academy podcast will take you deep into the history of this great game. Through interviews with players, coaches, or administrators in the NFL, as well as interviews with Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors, authors, and historians, you will learn about how the game evolved and important mome...

Jul 07, 20234 min

Bradley Stalder - FantasyData, Fantasy Football Fanalysts Podcast, BestBell Fantasy, and More

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 16th episode, Bradley Stalder rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Bradley's first recollections of fantasy football Why he's a Green Bay Packers fan living in Detroit How he uses his career as a math teacher to help you win at fantasy football His experie...

Jul 05, 202342 minEp. 16

Tom Goedde (SimWin Sports and Architect of major brands, such as EA Madden and Draftkings)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 15th episode, Tom Goedde rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Tom's first recollections of fantasy football Some stories of his early days at EA Sports, working on Madden Working at DraftKings The story behind SimWin Sports What a player can expect from ch...

Jun 28, 202329 minEp. 15

Alex Korff (Peaked In High Skool and Draftsharks Product Manager)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 14th episode, Alex Korff rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Alex's first recollections of fantasy football (the most recent of any on this show) Some stories of his early days of fantasy football How he created the trade charts in Reddit The story behind...

Jun 21, 202341 minEp. 14

PodVader (Architect of ESPN Podcasts)

Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In this 13th episode, Jay "PodVader" Soderberg rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including: Jay's first recollections of fantasy football Some early days fantasy football stories His role as "architect of ESPN podcasts" His role with the Fantasy Football Focus show Some c...

Jun 14, 202350 minEp. 13
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