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Fantasy Life Show

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Welcome to The Fantasy Life Show, your go-to podcast for all things fantasy football! Hosted by industry experts Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, Thor Nystrom and Kendall Valenzuela, this podcast is dedicated to helping you dominate your fantasy football league, with insider analysis, actionable strategies, and the latest NFL news. Whether you're drafting, managing your roster, or preparing for the playoffs, our team breaks down everything you need to stay ahead of the competition. Each episode delivers expert insights on player performance, trends, injury updates, and top fantasy football picks, along with advanced metrics and data-driven advice that'll help you win your fantasy football leagues year after year! The Fantasy Life Show covers everything fantasy football managers need, from week-to-week breakdowns to season-long strategy. Tune in every week to gain an edge over your competition and elevate your fantasy football game to the next level.
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Episodes

Things Are HEATING UP | News Around The NFL

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen, and today they're going around the NFL!. The boys will be hitting on breaking news, and player analysis in this podcast. We dive into the rumors surrounding Dalvin Cook's possible move to the Jets, and Rodger's historic $35M pay cut that could potentially reshape NFL's financial norms. With Cook's visit to the Jets stirring the speculation pot, Breece's injury optimism takes a backseat, while Javonte Williams steps up to the sp...

Jul 31, 202359 min

Fantasy Football Supply & Demand: Running Back Targets

The Fantasy Life Podcast is BACK with Marcas Grant & Dwain McFarland! Join them to gear up for the 2023 Fantasy Football season with our in-depth analysis and strategies! In this video, we delve into the intriguing world of Running Backs (RBs) with a comprehensive look at the supply and demand, draft capital allocation, and the best values in the game. We kick off with a recap of the latest football news. Saquon is back in action, and we also discuss Kadarius Toney's knee surgery and how it ...

Jul 27, 202351 min

Players that could ruin our Fantasy seasons. (PLZ DON'T)

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland, and today, they're opening up about their draft fears!! 🔍 Looking for an edge in your fantasy football drafts? 🏆 Discover which players we are currently underweight on and why it's giving us goosebumps! 😱 In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into the strategies behind our choices and discuss the potential nightmares that could unfold. 📋 Our experts, Dwain and Ian, reveal their intentional underweight picks compared t...

Jul 25, 20231 hr 5 min

Fantasy Football Mock Draft (3 Mock Drafts!!)

The Fantasy Life Podcast is here with Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen, and the guys are here to kick off MOCK DRAFT SEASON! Today, we're doing three mock drafts on Sleeper Fantasy. Ian & Chris are drafting from the 1.01, 1.06, and 1.12 to make sure you have all areas of your draft covered! Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fantasy-life Subscribe to the free Fantas...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 5 min

Fantasy Football Regrets

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian & Dwain! Brace yourself for a deep dive into our Quarterback and Running Back strategies for the current season! In this episode, we question our own decisions, confess our fears, and navigate the minefield of Fantasy Football management. Are we intentionally underweight versus the field? Why exactly are we feeling nervous? And more importantly, we regret not drafting certain players? Will they make us sorry? Join us as we break down our current game...

Jul 19, 202356 min

Target these players in Fantasy Football (We are too)

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland! First, the guys into the latest football news and provide in-depth analyses that you don't want to miss! Starting off with DeAndre Hopkins' exciting move to the Titans in a 2-year, $26M deal, we weigh in on how this could shake things up in the fantasy football world. We discuss Hopkins' standing against players like Mike Williams, Terry McLaurin, and Drake London, and where he falls in comparison to Christian Watson. We also...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 11 min

How Does Weather Impact Fantasy Football?

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen! Today, we dive into how wind impacts football and fantasy scores! This podcast critically examines commonly held beliefs about windy games and provides a fresh perspective based on extensive analysis. We examine data from over 1,311 regular-season games, uncovering the truth about wind's impact on game outcomes and player performances. Further, we analyze the fantasy implications, segmenting 28 quarterbacks based on how they're...

Jul 17, 202335 min

Fantasy Football Lessons | What we've learned drafting in 2023

The Fantasy Life podcast is back, this time with Marcas Grant & Chris Allen! The guys kick things off by catching up on the legendary Scott Fish Bowl Live Drafts that started last weekend. And then Marcas & Chris dive into the lessons they've learned drafting in this offseason so far. They finish things off by playing little game of "Tell me a story" The guys imagine a scenario where the following happens: Christian McCaffrey doesn’t live up to ADP Cooper Kupp finishes as THE WR1 Tua Tag...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 2 min

Fantasy Football This or That | Players we're targeting & fading

The Fantasy Life Podcast is here with Ian Hartitz & Matthew Freedman! Before we dive into the episode, Ian introduces one of the newest members of the Fantasy Life crew, and our new Head of Betting, Matthew Freedman!! Today, we dive into a comparison between franchise quarterbacks Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence, and Geno Smith. While Herbert and Lawrence are expensive picks with high expectations, Smith presents an arbitrage opportunity that shouldn't be overlooked. We analyze their 2022 fa...

Jul 12, 202347 min

Early Round RB Targets (Draft these players)

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen! In this episode, we touch upon the different aspects of the game, like round 2-3 RB picks and their implications, the 'WR avalanche' in Underdog Fantasy, the ideal round 4 WR picks and how they can elevate your game, and the critical round 6 WR decisions that could make or break your strategy. We also dive into the distinct advantages of having Darren Waller and Deshaun Watson in your team, the abundance of RB options in round ...

Jul 11, 202355 min

Players We Can't Stop Drafting (We don't want to stop)

Ian Hartitz and Chris Allen are back to dissect the NFL's most promising players, from the well-established to the rising stars. This week, we take a deep dive into the player that we can't stop drafting. Learn why Kendre Miller's lower-body agility, acceleration, and natural balance could upgrade an NFL backfield and how Quentin Johnston's size-speed athleticism could lead to significant big-play potential. Additionally, get in-depth information on Jerome Ford's expected larger role this season...

Jul 03, 202355 min

A Gamble at QB in Vegas | Raiders Team Preview

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland! In this episode, we deep dive into the key fantasy questions surrounding the Raiders' squad, from Jimmy Garoppolo's late-round QB consideration to Josh Jacobs' 2023 encore and Davante Adams' performance with a new QB. Explore the off-season moves and the changes the team has undergone from 2022, with a particular focus on the second year of the Josh McDaniels era. We'll cover the NFL Draft picks, and how these new additions...

Jun 30, 202347 min

Let's Ride...to a better fantasy season? | Broncos Team Preview

Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland are back to preview the fantasy prospects of the Denver Broncos! They're here to analyze key questions such as whether Russell Wilson can bounce back from a disastrous 2023 campaign, which running back to target between Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine, and if more wide receivers besides Jerry Jeudy will emerge as viable fantasy options. Join us as we cover every fantasy-relevant player from the Broncos, discussing notable off-season moves, coaching staff chan...

Jun 30, 202338 min

Let's Ride...to a better fantasy season? | Broncos Team Preview

Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland are back to preview the fantasy prospects of the Denver Broncos! They're here to analyze key questions such as whether Russell Wilson can bounce back from a disastrous 2023 campaign, which running back to target between Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine, and if more wide receivers besides Jerry Jeudy will emerge as viable fantasy options. Join us as we cover every fantasy-relevant player from the Broncos, discussing notable off-season moves, coaching staff chan...

Jun 30, 202338 min

A New Look in LA | Chargers Team Preview

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland! Today, the boys break down the Los Angeles Chargers fantasy prospects for 2023! We'll discuss the effects of the new OC, Kellen Moore, and how he may influence Justin Herbert's game. Will Austin Ekeler achieve another overall RB1 finish? How will the Chargers' wide receiver core look in this promising new season? This analysis covers every fantasy-relevant player from the Chargers, detailing their performance in recent seas...

Jun 29, 202340 min

QB Draft Plan | How to handle the QB position in Fantasy Football

Marcas & Dwain are back to dive deep into the intricacies of optimal roster construction, and today, they're turning their focus to QB strategy for the 2023 best ball drafts. Explore the dynamics of positional supply and demand, draft capital allocation, and the key pillars that could make or break your fantasy football game. The guys unpack their thoughts on star players like Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Deshaun Watson, and several honorable mentions, discussing where they see value and p...

Jun 28, 202351 min

Another ELITE Team in Kansas City | Chiefs Team Preview

The Fantasy Life Podcast is back with Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Kansas City Chiefs, breaking down every fantasy-relevant player on the roster. We explore questions like: Is Patrick Mahomes the first QB you should pick? Should Isiah Pacheco be on your draft list? Is Kadarius Toney the next big thing in Fantasy Football? This analysis not only covers the players but also the significant offseason changes in the team. We discuss how Andy Reid's...

Jun 27, 202355 min

Mid-Round RBs to Target in Fantasy Football

Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen are back on the Fantasy Life Podcast! Today, the boys are here to dive into their favorite mid-round RBs to target in Fantasy Football. From Cam Akers to Antonio Gibson, we have you covered. Chris wrote about his favorite targets here, check it out:https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/redraft/mid-round-rbs-to-target-for-fantasy-football Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ ...

Jun 26, 202343 min

Will Kyler be Kyler? | Cardinals Team Preview

The Fantasy Life Podcast is BACK with Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland. Today they're here to dive into fantasy prospects of the Arizona Cardinals in 2023. Will Kyler Murray recover in time for the season opener? Can James Conner defy the odds to become a fantasy favorite? Does Marquise Brown hold the potential to be the top option in the Cardinals' passing game? We break down each of these questions and more to give you an edge in your fantasy football decisions. Keep an eye on updates about p...

Jun 23, 202336 min

A Potential WR #1? | Rams Team Preview

The Fantasy Life Podcast is here with Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland! This episode examines the Rams' offseason changes, the fantasy outlook of players like Matthew Stafford, Cam Akers, and Cooper Kupp, and key questions for the upcoming season. We dissect the potential rebound of Stafford after an injury-riddled 2022, assess whether Akers will maintain a three-down role for the season, and explore the WR hierarchy, including where Kupp fits in. Get the scoop on the Rams' offensive changes, f...

Jun 22, 202340 min

Can Geno Do it Again? | Seahawks Team Preview

🏈 Are you ready for the 2023 NFL season and your fantasy football draft? Join us as we delve deep into the Seattle Seahawks' fantasy prospects. ⭐ Was Geno Smith's breakout 2023 a fluke, or can we expect more? ⭐ Who will dominate the backfield between Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet? ⭐ Can D.K. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba each provide consistent fantasy value within this passing game? We cover every fantasy-relevant player on the Seahawks' roster. Stay tuned till the end of...

Jun 21, 202337 min

Who are we drafting in Best Ball?? (Find out)

The Fantasy Life Podcast is BACK, with Marcas Grant & Dwain McFarland! Today the boys dive into best ball and let you know who they've been drafting the most of! By the end of this podcast, you'll know who Marcas & Dwain are high on from a fantasy perspective, and you don't have to take our word for it. Follow along with us in the Fantasy Life Best Ball Hub to track all of their exposures! Check out the Best Ball Hub here: https://www.fantasylife.com/tools/best-ball-hub Sign up for Under...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 5 min

What's going on at QB? | 49ers Team Preview

Welcome to our comprehensive breakdown of the San Francisco 49ers for the 2023 fantasy football season. We’ll dive deep into topics such as the potential of Brock Purdy, the top choice of Christian McCaffrey in the 2023 draft, and how players like Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and George Kittle could make an impact in the fantasy realm. This video covers every fantasy-relevant player from the 49ers, key offseason moves, an in-depth look at their tactics, and potential strategies for the coming se...

Jun 20, 202347 min

It's CJ Stroud's Time | Texans Team Preview

Join Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland as they showcase their in-depth analysis of the Houston Texans as we gear up for the 2023 NFL draft season! They delve into each player's potential and take a hard look at what you can expect from the team's changing dynamics. Key points include: Rookie QB C.J. Stroud's potential to yield big-time fantasy points. The future of Dameon Pierce as a bell-cow RB under the new coaching staff. Identifying the WR to target within the Texans' budget-friendly passing...

Jun 16, 202344 min

Where is Hopkins Headed? | News Around The NFL

The Fantasy Life podcast is BACK, and this week Kendall Valenzuela & Pete Overzet are here to fill in for Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen! Join Kendall & Pete as they dive deep into the NFL offseason, discussing all the big news, speculation, and player updates that will affect your fantasy draft strategy. This week, we've got a full menu of hot topics starting with DeAndre Hopkins, and where he might end up. As the Patriots express optimism over a potential deal, we analyze the impact of ...

Jun 16, 202336 min

A New Era in Indianapolis | Colts Team Preview

In this deep dive podcast, we explore the 2023 off-season of the Indianapolis Colts, focusing on the upcoming fantasy football season. We'll examine the anticipated performance of rookies and veteran players alike, including the Colts' new QB Anthony Richardson, and key players like Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman. We take a comprehensive look at Richardson's potential, addressing the burning question: Can he live up to the hype in his first year? Can Jonathan Taylor return to his former glo...

Jun 15, 202335 min

Rebuilding in Tennessee? | Titans Team Preview

Welcome to our comprehensive breakdown of the Tennessee Titans for the 2023 NFL offseason. In this deep-dive, Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland evaluate key players like Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry, and Treylon Burks, their roles within the team, and the potential they carry for fantasy football leagues. From analyzing the Titans' offensive strategy under the guidance of new offensive coordinator Tim Kelly, to significant changes in the roster, we leave no stone unturned in this review. Key di...

Jun 15, 202339 min

The Best TE's for Fantasy Football | TE Tiers

The Fantasy Life Podcast is BACK with Marcas Grant & Dwain McFarland! In this episode we DIVE DEEP intoTight End Tiers in the world of fantasy football! From the coveted "King" Travis Kelce to emerging stars and seasoned veterans, this video serves as your comprehensive guide to drafting the best TE for your team. We break down each one based on key factors, including target earning ability, Pro Football Focus receiving grades, yards per route run (YPRR), and team environment. Our discussion...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 5 min

Is this Jacksonville team LEGIT? | Jaguars Team Preview

Join Ian Hartitz & Dwain McFarland as we dive deep into the fantasy football aspirations of the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2023 offseason! We take a close look at key questions such as whether Trevor Lawrence deserves to be treated as an upside QB1, the expectations for Travis Etienne’s encore campaign, and whether there's enough volume for both Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk to thrive. We also discuss major off-season moves and their implications on the team's future. From the front off...

Jun 13, 202344 min

Late Round Fantasy Targets (Don't miss out)

The Fantasy Life Podcast is BACK! Ian Hartitz & Chris Allen reveal their strategic selections in the latter half of fantasy drafts. They delve into a deep analysis of players like Tim Patrick, Gerald Everett, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Stafford, detailing why these players could significantly impact your fantasy roster. Their player analysis doesn't stop at just the picks. Ian and Chris delve into player stats, age factors, previous season performance, the potential for growth, and how their t...

Jun 12, 202345 min
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