Episode 38. Massive Data Rank
While Bas is away, Sertalp talks about Massive Data model and Massive Data rank of FPLReview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2023•13 min•Ep. 38
FPL Optimized
Everyone in Fantasy Premier League heard about the data and analytics revolution and realized that the landscape is changing rapidly, but not everyone has time to keep up with the news. We are here to bring you the latest and best about data, analytics, Moneyball approaches to FPL, how it works, advantages, pitfalls, and more. Bas, the eye-test manager, and Sertalp, the analytics manager, compare their notes and talk about FPL from two different angles. https://twitter.com/sertalpbilal https://twitter.com/belfibb
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Episodes
Episode 37. Wildcard 28
In this shorter-than-usual episode: Bas and Sertalp are using their wildcards this GW, even though Sertalp is distracted with some recent developments 🥰 Using Alastair's notes on major decisions and splits for wildcard users, Bas and Sertalp review some of the WC28 dilemmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 37
Episode 36. GW27 Decisions
Bas and Sertalp discuss their chip plans, share several optimal WC27 teams under different chip settings and answer analytics questions they received via Twitter.Ad: Also, now you can use the code "OPTIMAL20" to receive 20% discount on Manscaped products! https://www.manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2023•45 min•Ep. 36
Episode 35. GW26 Decisions
Bas and Sertalp answers questions about GW26, WC now or later dilemma, possible chip strategies, and EV gains for the remaining period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2023•37 min•Ep. 35
Episode 34. GW25 Decisions
Bas and Sertalp talks about chip strategy, how to optimize for remaining time period, Liverpool picks, optimal FH and WC teams, and upcoming blanks & doubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 34
Episode 33. On the Edge of a Precipice
Bas and Sertalp talk about future GWs (24 and beyond) while we are about to enter a period of difficult decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 16, 2023•38 min•Ep. 33
Episode 32. Doubles and Daydreams
As Bas overtakes Sertalp in overall rank, we enter an exciting period of doubles and blanks in FPL. People's patience for Liverpool players will be tested in 25, and we will see a rise in FH and TC usage over next few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 09, 2023•40 min•Ep. 32
Episode 31. Triple Pickle
Facing another tough decision whether to use the Triple Captain chip or not, Bas and Sertalp evaluate and discuss their options, and answer questions for GW22. Spoiler alert: Looks like Bas will be using it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 01, 2023•34 min•Ep. 31
Episode 30. Chips and Fixtures
Bas and Sertalp have a guest for a special episode: Alastair (TedLassoRegen of Analytics Discord) answers questions about the probable fixtures, chip strategies, and future plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 30
Episode 29. The Calm Before the Storm
Before entering the busy period of doubles and blanks, Bas and Sertalp review GW20 results and answers questions about GW21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 29
Episode 28. Triple or Not
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW20 dilemmas and whether to use Triple Captain chip on Haaland this GW or wait for a better double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023•34 min•Ep. 28
Episode 27. GW18 and GW19 Questions
Bas and Sertalp answer questions about GW18 and GW19, and talk about sensitivity analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022•36 min•Ep. 27
Episode 26. FPL, Again
World Cup is finally over. Bas and Sertalp is back for the penultimate episode of this year, to talk about GW17 selections. They cover double gameweeks, optimal squads, and premium GKs (duh!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 26
Episode 25. One Last Punt
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW16 choices and single-GW punts ahead of the World Cup break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022•35 min•Ep. 25
Episode 24. Tilt
While Bas is away, Sertalp hosts Brett Taylor (@FPLEchidna) to talk about getting tilted in and frustrated with FPL. They talk about sources of frustration, how it can be approached analytically, and ways to deal with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 24
Episode 23. World Cup Countdown
Bas and Sertalp review GW13 and talk about pressing issues of GW14 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27, 2022•38 min•Ep. 23
Episode 22. Quick Arithmetic
In this shorter than usual episode, Bas and Sertalp talk about main GW13 questions using different data sources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2022•23 min•Ep. 22
Episode 21. Navigating the BGW
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW11 and the Blank GW12. They answer questions from Twitter about captaincy, Free Hit optimal, budget defenders, and how to decide whether to take a hit or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2022•32 min•Ep. 21
Episode 20. Haalandgate
After a depressing GW, Bas and Sertalp talk about GW10 plans and answer questions from Twitter. WC10 optimal plans signal the rise of mid-price midfielders, while the importance of defenders keeps going down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 06, 2022•39 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19. GW9 Questions
Bas and Sertalp talk about main topics of GW9 and Wildcard picks: goalkeeper selection, optimal wildcard teams, Salah vs KDB, Maddison captaincy, cheap defenders, and risk preference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 19
Episode 18. Q/A with Brett Taylor on Data and Grass
Bas and Sertalp have a special guest during the International Break: Brett Taylor (FPLEchidna on Twitter), who finished #3 in the world last season. Brett answers Bas and Sertalp's questions about his play style, what he thinks about data, and how his football history helps decision making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 18
Episode 17. WC Timing
Bas is already on wildcard, Sertalp is considering to delay until GW9. This week's main topic is wildcard: how to compare plans and their expected values, how to pick players, what we think about some of the confusing questions. Have a green arrow and nice International Break everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 17
Episode 16. WC Dilemma
Bas and Sertalp discuss GW7 questions amid BHA-CRY game postponement and Tuchel news. Bas is already on wildcard, while Sertalp considers factors that might affect the optimal WC time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 07, 2022•30 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15. EV Sacrifices
After a weird GW, Bas and Sertalp get together to discuss their teams, give update on model predictions, review WC4 optimal team, and talk about EV sacrifices for nonquantifiable data in analytical play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022•55 min•Ep. 15
Episode 14. Projected Points Changes
Bas and Sertalp talk about what models have learned in two GWs, and answer some questions about potential transfer options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022•47 min•Ep. 14
Episode 13. Optimal
Bas and Sertalp talk about what "optimal" means in FPL, and evaluate Kane to Haaland premium switch from an analytical perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12. GW1 Choices Part 2
Last episode before the start! Bas and Sertalp talk about what prediction data gives as optimal squad, which formations appear more, what are some of the choices waiting optimization solver users before the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 02, 2022•39 min•Ep. 12
Episode 11. GW1 Choices Part 1
Bas is back! ✈ Apparently he didn't stop thinking about FPL even on the beach, read a book, and came back with more questions than answers. As we get closer to the GW1 deadline, Bas and Sertalp talk about premium goalkeepers, 'No Salah' madness, players to consider, and have a brief look at the raw-data-optimal team. Another 1 hour episode, so you might want to take that longer route for your commute, perhaps... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 11
Episode 10. Uncertainty Pod
As we get closer to GW1, Sertalp hosts Simon and Jamie of the Corridor of Uncertainty podcast. While Bas is away, they talk about their podcast plans, Grass vs Analytics, heated Twitter discussions, what is in FPL's future, models, and answer questions. It's a much longer than usual, but a pretty spicy episode. 🌶 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 10
Episode 9. Q/A with Jan the Expected Minutes Magician
In this special 1-hour episode Sertalp hosts Jan Kępski, an analytics-focused manager with lots of fame with his amazing minute predictions. Jan covers latest transfers while Bas is away, and answers questions from Sertalp and pod listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 9
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