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Fantasy Freestyle

FNTSY Sports Radio Networkwww.iheart.com
Hip Hop personality, Dane Martinez, breaks down the sports wagering/fantasy sports landscape with a pace and flair appealing to his millennial audience. The Spittin’ Statistician has quite the knack for sports wagering too, imparting his knowledge to you in ways that you’ll intimately understand.As seen live on SportsGrid Network popular OTT video platforms, Mondays & Thursdays from 7pm – 8pm EST.Heard live on the FNTSY Sports Radio Network, Mondays & Thursdays from 7pm – 8pm EST.
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Episodes

Week 5 previews, Patriots Karma, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the show looking at some new, notes, and practice reports heading in to Week 5, and worries about Wendell Smallwood in a few of his season long leagues. Dane previews the Thursday Night game, thinking the Patriots are losing their mojo, and loves the idea of seeing the Bucs, but could still think the Patriots have the ability to tell the world they are still the dominant Patriots. #FNTSY #NFL #Week5 #WendellSmallwood #TNF #Bucs #Patriots #TomBrady #Gronk #BilalPowell Learn mo...

Oct 06, 201745 minEp. 211

Week 5 previews, Chargers home, Cam problems, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the show previewing all the games heading into week 5. Dane goes on to talk about the Chargers having trouble getting settled in Los Angeles, and thinks it would be better for the team to move back to San Diego, or even move to London. Speaking of London, Dane goes on a rant about the games being played across the pond, thinking they are bad for athletes with all the travel. Dane goes through the latest news and notes, including Melvin Gordon venting frustration and Cam Newto...

Oct 05, 201746 minEp. 210

Week 5 trends, waiver wire, Injury Tents, and more!

Dane Martinez looks at some trends following Week 4. Dane looks at what to do if you have lost players like Dalvin Cook, and thinks players like Alvin Kamara can help pick up the slack of value you lose from a player like Cook. Dane likes players like Cooper Kupp who is still only owned in 40% of leagues. Dane talks with athletic trainer Thomas Loew about the plethora of injuries and the tents we are now seeing on the sidelines. #FNTSY #NFL #Week5 #FantasyFootball #AlvinKamara #DalvinCook #Coope...

Oct 04, 201746 minEp. 209

Week 4 Recap, MNF Preview, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the program looking back at the crazy week 4, including how the Patriots defense is looking atrocious. Dane questions who were some diamond in the rough players, including Alvin Kamara, who looked fantastic in London. Dane talks about what to expect from EJ Manuel now that Derek Carr is out with a back injury. Dane, like many in paying attention to football, thinks it is strange to see the Patriots having issues, while a team like the Rams are sitting pretty at the top of the...

Oct 03, 201746 minEp. 208

Week 4 Home Dogs, DFS Lineups, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the show talking about the Thursday night game, including the horror of Mike Glennon, and the Packers getting banged up with Ty Montgomery and Jamal Williams. Dane looks at some home dogs, thinking the Jets can put up a game against a stout Jaguars defense. Dane tells listeners that it's time to drop Jacquizz Rodgers, going against the Giants and the Bucs getting the return of Doug Martin. Dane is joined by Chris Ventra, as they build a few DFS lineups, with the guys question...

Sep 30, 201745 minEp. 207

Week 4 Key Match-ups, Over/Under, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the program thinking we could see a big and exciting game between the Bears and Packers tonight in Thursday Night Football. Dane goes over the latest news around camp, eyeing on the Vikings, and thinking without Sam Bradford, you can still start your Vikings pass targets with confidence in Case Keenum. Dane helps some callers with their lineups, including a guy who is feeling the hurt of an inconsistent Derek Carr. #FNTSY #NFL #Week4 #FantasyFootball #DFS #DKMS #TyMontgomery ...

Sep 29, 201745 minEp. 206

Week 4 Premiere game previews, NBA trades, and more!

Dane Martinez goes over the latest news and notes looking at some injury news, including if Jay Ajayi is viable with his injury and flying to London. Dane also thinks that Sean Payton should be using Willie Snead no matter what his role will be in the Saints offense. Dane chats with some callers, letting one know that Marshawn Lynch is a solid option over Christian McCaffrey, but he's not the cowbell he once was. Dane talks with FNTSY producer Don Burns about the latest NBA moves, including Carm...

Sep 28, 201746 minEp. 205

Week 4 Waivers, Early Previews, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the show looking at players who will be the most owned off waivers, including Wendell Smallwood and Sterling Shepard. Dane thinks Dez Bryant is not an elite receiver, and only catches touchdowns when top cornerbacks are not defending him. Dane goes over the latest news and notes around camps, including injury updates for Melvin Gordon and the promotion of Wendell Smallwood. Dane thinks Sterling Shepard is an interesting add, thinking the Giants are abandoning the run game, an...

Sep 27, 201746 minEp. 204

Week 3 Takeaways and Trends, Diamonds, Fugazis, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the program looking at the biggest trends, Week 3 diamonds in the rough, and players who failed. Dane talks about the big injuries from Week 3, including a possible season ending injury to Darren Sproles. Dane talks about the home underdogs, and how well they have been doing this season. Dane likes the comments by Lorenzo Alexander about kneeling the National Anthem. #FNTSY #NFL #Week3 #FantasyFootball #MelvinGordon #DarrenSproles #WendellSmallwood #TravisKelce #LorenzoAlexan...

Sep 26, 201746 minEp. 203

Week 3 previews, DFS, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the program talking about the issues surrounding doctors finding stage 3 traces of CTE in the brain of the late Aaron Hernandez. Sam Bradford is out this weekend, and Dane thinks this gives a huge downgrade all the Vikings weapons, except Dalvin Cook. Dane thinks this is the week that Joe Mixon becomes the man in the Bengals backfield. Dane thinks the Broncos are heading into a big trap game against the Bills, worrying too much about their Week 4 game against the Raiders. Vid...

Sep 23, 201746 minEp. 202

Week 3 news and notes, London games start, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the program talking about the biggest news and notes, including injury issues to Rex Burkehead and Jay Ajayi, and even more nerves about Devontae Parker. Dane goes on to talk about his concern of how the NFL is handling the London games. Dane talks with Nick Liverani about the Thursday Night game between Cali division rivals in the Rams and 49ers, and says to tune to to watch an up and coming QB in Jared Goff. Dane finishes the show questioning if CTE is now a legitimate defe...

Sep 22, 201746 minEp. 201

Fantasy Rebounds, Week 3 preview, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the night talking about NFL teams that could bounce back from 0-2 starts. Dane goes through the Week 3 news and notes, looking at the returns of Sam Bradford and Danny Amendola. Dane expresses how offensive lines truly dictate the fantasy value of many players, and why he thinks teams like the Giants and Seahawks will not give great value thanks to poor offensive line play. #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #Giants #Seahawks #ChrisCarson #Colts #Jets Learn more about your ad-choic...

Sep 21, 201747 minEp. 200

Week 3 Waiver Wire picks, Week 3 previews, and more!

Dane Martinez goes through all the best Week 3 waiver wire pick-ups. Dane talked about how he loved the Lions against the Giants defense, and how Eric Ebron was a good tight end to use, and that the Giants suck. Dane goes through the latest NFL news and notes, including how many PPR running backs can not be used too much, and the big loss of Greg Olsen. Dane previews Week 3, thinking Thomas Rawls should bounce back, but Chris Carson is worth a waiver add. Dane helps some callers, and tells one p...

Sep 20, 201746 minEp. 199

Week 2 news, trends, and takeaways, GGG-Canelo recap, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the show going through the latest news and notes leading up to kickoff for the MNF game between the Lions and the Giants. Dane worries about the Patriots and their karma, looking at the latest injury to the groin of Rob Gronkowski. Dane recaps Week 2, thinking the AFC West and the NFC South are the best divisions in the NFL this season. Looking at the Monday Night game, Dane is worried about the Giants because of their poor offensive line and some harsh injuries to Janoris Je...

Sep 19, 201746 minEp. 198

Home dogs, DFS, Week 2 preview and more!

Dane Martinez opens the program helping listeners out with their Week 2 lineup questions. Going over news and notes, Dane thinks Danny Amendola will not play, leaving opportunity open for James White, Rex Burkhead, and more pass catching for Brandin Cooks. Dane is worried about Jordan Howard's shoulder, and is starting to fall in love with Tarik Cohen. Dane talks DFS with video producer Chris Ventra, and both think the best strategy involves streaming defenses against the Jets. #FNTSY #NFL #Fant...

Sep 16, 201745 minEp. 197

Home dogs, Boxing, Week 2 preview and more!

Dane Martinez opens the program helping listeners out with their Week 2 lineup questions. Going over news and notes, Dane thinks Danny Amendola will not play, leaving opportunity open for James White, Rex Burkhead, and more pass catching for Brandin Cooks. Dane is worried about Jordan Howard's shoulder, and is starting to fall in love with Tarik Cohen. Dane talks DFS with video producer Chris Ventra, and both think the best strategy involves streaming defenses against the Jets. #FNTSY #NFL #Fant...

Sep 16, 201745 minEp. 196

TNF Over/Under, Week 2 odds, boxing, and more!

Dane Martinez open the program looking at some news and notes heading in to Week 2, starting with tonight's game between the Texans and Bengals. Dane also looks at some good injury news for Odell Beckham, and bad injury news for Jay Ajayi. Dane tells a caller and all listeners to watch out with 2 for 1 trades, especially early in the season. After taking a bundle of calls, Dane gets the fight fans ready for the weekend talking about GG vs. Canelo #FNTSY #NFL #FantasyFootball #TyreekHill #GGG #Bo...

Sep 15, 201746 minEp. 195

Trade rant!

Talking with a caller about a 2 for 1 trade, Dane goes on a tangent saying to not go for the 2 for 1 deals, especially early in the season. #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 20173 minEp. 194

Week 2 preview, surprise teams, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the programs looking at some of the surprise teams in first place among the Bills, Jaguars, and Rams. Dane goes through some news and notes, including the QB fight in Indianapolis between Scott Tolzien and Jacoby Brissett. Previewing Week 2, Dane only likes DeAndre Hopkins in the Thursday night game between the Bengals and Texans. #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #Jaguars #Rams #Colts #Bills #Patriots #ScottTolzien #DeAndreHokpins #Bengals #Texans #BrianCushing Learn more about y...

Sep 14, 201745 minEp. 193

Week 2 QBs, News and Notes, Waiver Wire picks, and more!

Dane Martinez recaps a crazy Week 1, looking at the big stories, and looks at some waiver wire pick-ups. Dane previews week 2, and looks at some of the top quarterbacks for the week, loving the likes of Tom Brady and Marcus Mariota. Dane looks at the waiver wire, and likes guys like Tarik Cohen. Dane says the Chargers defense could be a great DFS play this week. Dane loves the Vikings, saying he called his shot on Dalvin Cook. #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #Week2 #Quarterbacks #CooperKupp #LAChar...

Sep 13, 201745 minEp. 192

Love for the Vikings...

Dane Martinez thinks the combination of a strong Dalvin Cook, a tough offensive line, and a WR corps of Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen has them primed for a strong 2017 season. #FNTSY #NFL #Vikings #DalvinCook #StefonDiggs #KyleRudolph #SamBradford Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 201752 secEp. 191

Overreaction Monday: Injuries, Monday Night, and more!

Dane Martinez takes a look at all the news and notes from a crazy and at times horrific Week 1 for David Johnson owners. Dane helps some callers who own players like Johnson and Allen Robinson, who will be out for the season. Dane has some overreactions from Week 1, thinking there are some horrible offenses in the Colts, Bengals, Giants, and Seahawks. Dane also thinks Jared Goff and Carson Wentz are taking steps forward, and will make their respective teams in the Rams and Eagles better this sea...

Sep 12, 201746 minEp. 190

Home game underdogs, Pats-Chiefs recap, Week 1 preview, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the show recapping the Chiefs and Patriots, where we saw a big night from the Chiefs offense, and says to sell high on Kareem Hunt. Dane looks at some home underdogs that could be a lock to win in Week 1 out of the Browns, 49ers, and Bears. Dane gives his Daily Fantasy Lineup for Week 1, showing love for Russell Wilson and Brandon Marshall, no matter the status of Odell Beckham Jr. #FNTSY #NFL #FantasyFootball #DFS #Chiefs #Patriots #AlexSmith #KareemHunt #DFS #RussellWilson ...

Sep 09, 201746 minEp. 189

Did the Chiefs crack the Pats code?

Looking at the dominance of the Chiefs over the Patriots on opening night, Dane Martinez questions if Andy Reid's team came up with a foolproof plan to topple the defending Super Champs. #FNTSY #NFL #Chiefs #Patriots Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 08, 20171 minEp. 188

DFS from the top, tonight's odds, Week 1 preview, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the program chatting with DraftKings CEO Jason Robins, as they preview some of the top daily fantasy plays week 1 and the rest of the season. Dane gives his NFL season and playoff predictions. #FNTSY #NFL #FantasyFootball #DFS #DailyFantasy #DraftKings #JasonRobins Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 08, 201746 minEp. 187

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins

Dane Martinez chats with DraftKings CEO Jason Robins as they get you ready for the Daily Fantasy season, and talk about some of their favorite weekly plays this year. #FNTSY #NFL #fantasyfootball #DFS #DailyFantasy #DraftKings #FanDuel Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 07, 201710 minEp. 186

Dolphins-Bucs decision, Zeke decision, Week 1 previews, and more!

Dane Martinez goes through the latest news and notes around the NFL, including the Bills getting healthy before meeting with the Jets, and the Seahawks will be missing some players, possibly Thomas Rawls. Dane thinks the rescheduling of Bucs-Dolphins to Week 11 has more of a negative impact on the Bucs. No matter what though, Dane says fade TY Hilton and the rest of the Colts. #FNTSY #NFL #FantasyFootball #Dolphins #Bucs #MikeEvans #HurricaneIrma #Colts #TYHilton Learn more about your ad-choices...

Sep 07, 201747 minEp. 185

Week 1 preview, Bucs-Dolphins, and more!

Dane Martinez opens the show with excitement for Week 1 of the NFL season. Going through some news and notes, Dane questions what the NFL should do now that the Dolphins-Bucs game will not be played in Miami because of Hurricane Irma. Dane previews all the games for Week 1, looking at some of the best fantasy plays as well as his top fugazis! Dane thinks the arrogance of the Patriots, who have already printed out tickets for the AFC Championship, will have karma come bite them. #FNTSY #NFL #Fant...

Sep 06, 201746 minEp. 184

Bucs-Dolphins and Hurricane Irma

Dane Martinez explains how to maneuver around the Bucs-Dolphins game, with the game either being moved or postponed due to Hurricane Irma. #FNTSY #NFL #FantasyFootball #Miami #Tampa #Florida #Dolphins #Bucs #HurricaneIrma Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 05, 20172 minEp. 183

Tight End Fugazi's, Preseason reflections, and more!

Dane Matinez opens the show talking about the biggest news and notes as he reflects back on the NFL Preseason. Dane goes over some of his fantasy tight end fugazi's that you should avoid in drafts, including Jordan Reed, Greg Olsen and Delanie Walker. #FNTSY #NFL #JordanReed #TightEnd #Fugazi #LavarBall #JordanReed #GregOlsen #DelanieWalker #Titans #Patriots #TravisKelce Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 02, 201745 minEp. 182
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