IDP experts... assemble! Josh is joined in the virtual Sode Shack by PFF's Jon Macri to answer a tricky question: who is the IDP MVP for 2021? To best answer that question, we put out the Bat Signal and formed a squad of IDP superheroes to send us their responses. In this episode, you'll hear Josh and Jon react to each of the 14 picks in real time. The duo also discusses the latest news in the NFL (including a rash of positive COVID tests) and hits the latest injuries you should be paying attent...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Adam and Johny are back, BABY! With the fantasy football regular season winding down, the duo looks at each and every game for Week 14 to determine: who can you trust? And if you're in a CB required league, don't miss the advice from IDP's #1 cornerback guru, Johny the Greek, as he highlights down top options in each matchup. Let's go make the playoffs! Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, giv...
Dec 11, 2021•59 min
With the fantasy football regular season winding down for most leagues this week, it's time to lock in, secure a W, and make the playoffs! With that in mind, Josh and Adam go over the relevant IDP injuries, news items, and trends that deserve your attention in Week 14. The Big Poll Luver himself also reveals the results of several dynasty polls focused on the hottest DE in IDP at the moment: Miami's Jaelan Phillips. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkel...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 26 min
It’s fantasy football playoff season and if you’ve made it to the big dance then this episode is for you! Jon Macri (@PFF_Macri), Johny the Greek (@Orangeman3142) and Mike Woellert (@Mike_Woellert) go over all 32 teams and their IDPs in a MASSIVE episode designed to help you figure out which IDPs you can trust in the fantasy playoffs, and which ones to avoid. Subscribe to the IDP Show newsletter (theidpshow.com) for the companion piece rankings list for each team’s fantasy playoff strength of sc...
Dec 04, 2021•2 hr 26 min
With the fantasy football regular season winding down, managers everywhere are having to make tough decisions about their rosters as we look ahead to 2022 and beyond. Which IDPs should you hold onto and which should you cut loose? That's the question Josh, Adam, and Bobby attempt to tackle in tonight's episode, explaining why they're holding or folding IDPs that listeners are on the fence about right now. The trio also hit a few pieces of news on big-name IDPs and take a look at coaches whose jo...
Dec 01, 2021•2 hr 9 min
On today's episode, Evan explains the importance of setting your waivers optimally. He then shows HOW to set them in a way that maximizes your returns and minimizes your losses. Finally, Evan adds a few tips about free agency to help you gain an edge in your fantasy football leagues. Subscribe to my new feed! Apple Podcasts | Spotify The Big Game Theory Podcast with Evan Ronda is a show dedicated to breaking down the game of fantasy football at a fundamental level. Game Theory is the logical sys...
Nov 29, 2021•12 min
It's Josh who joins Adam in the Sode Shack for a preview of the Week 12 slate of games! The duo pushes past the fatigue of recording two pods in one night to look over a rough slate of Week 12 contests (*woof* Thanksgiving), highlight favorable, neutral, and unfavorable matchups for our IDP options, and touch on some players to watch. Also discussed: where does Thanksgiving rank on your list of favorite holidays? Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkellto...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 45 min
It's a week to be thankful! And we're thankful for Kyle Bellefeuil of IDP Guys and IDP Nation fame. Josh and Adam welcome Kyle into the virtual Sode Shack to discuss takeaways from Week 11, players on the rise for the rest of the season, and observations from eleven weeks' worth of combing the waiver wire. With it being Thanksgiving, the trio also shares IDPs they're thankful for in 2021. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @thei...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Evan and Bobby join forces to bring you a jam-packed IDP preview podcast for all things Week 11! You'll get info about each host's IDP starts, sits, sleepers, and more to help you gain an edge in your fantasy leagues this week. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, give us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and consider supporting the show over on Anchor. Thanks for listening! Get 20...
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Let's get one thing straight right off the bat: Mountain Dew Gingerbread Snap'd is NOT GOOD. Don't drink it. Now that we've got that out of the way, let's get into the episode: Josh, Adam, and Bobby are back in the Sode Shack for a midway check-in on the top 12 IDPs at DL, LB, and DB. Which players are likely to fall out of the top 12 and which ones on the outside looking in might crash the top 12 party? Also, should top 12 really be the metric we use for measuring the performance of our IDPs? B...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 48 min
On today's episode, Evan breaks down the different factors that impact how valuable a rookie draft pick can be! He then explains how those factors can change depending on which league format you're in. Finally, Evan talks about when managers should look to trade for these picks, and how they ought to go about doing that. Subscribe to my new feed! Apple Podcasts | Spotify The Big Game Theory Podcast with Evan Ronda is a show dedicated to breaking down the game of fantasy football at a fundamental...
Nov 15, 2021•13 min
Adam and Johny are back in the virtual Sode Shack to preview every game for Week 10 in the NFL. The duo starts off by recapping a wild TNF battle between the Dolphins and Ravens before diving into this weekend's slate of games. They discuss which IDPs are solid plays and point out particular players to watch for in each matchup. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, give us a 5 star rating and ...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 18 min
On the eve of his third son's arrival, Connor rejoins Adam and Josh in the Sode Shack to touch on a WILD week of NFL news, discuss which teams are actually good, run down the Colts' chances of making the playoffs, and debate whether Aaron Rodgers or Odell Beckham Jr. is a worse teammate. After the break, Connor heads off to bed as Adam and Josh hit the rookie snap share for Week 9 and then dive into a slew of polls pairing top IDP dynasty assets against one another. Which players has the market ...
Nov 10, 2021•2 hr 9 min
Jon Macri (@PFF_Macri) and Johny the Greek (@Orangeman3142) are back to take another big picture look at the IDP landscape in 2021! Join us as we take a look at defensive schemes that are important for IDP, players that we should and shouldn’t trust down the home stretch of the fantasy regular season, and provide updates on some of the more talked about IDPs this season. It’s a big episode packed full of nerdy football talk, numbers, grades and Macri struggling to breathe with a cold! You don’t ...
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr 54 min
Evan and Joey are here in an all-new weekly preview episode! You'll get info about each host's IDP starts, sits, sleepers, and more to help you gain an edge in your fantasy leagues this week. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, give us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and consider supporting the show over on Anchor. Thanks for listening! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping wit...
Nov 06, 2021•56 min
It's no tricks and all treats in the Sode Shack as the calendar turns to November. Josh, Adam, and Bobby gather to discuss the Von Miller trade, the Mike White hype (shout out WKU), power rank NFL teams and Halloween candy, and play a round of Who'd Ya Get? Then, to wrap things up, the trio does a dynasty check: with Adam updating his rankings, which IDPs have risen or fallen the most? And for those fallers, which ones carry the highest level of concern? Tune in to find out! Shout out to our pat...
Nov 03, 2021•2 hr 20 min
Protect that Diamond Rating at all costs! Adam and Johny are back to preview Week 8 in the NFL, breaking down each game from the upcoming slate. Before that, the duo hits the news, highlights the snap shares of notable defensive rookies, and reacts in real time to the crazy Cardinals-Packers TNF game. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, give us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, an...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Left in the smoldering wake of the Byepocalypse, Josh and Adam zoom out a bit to tackle some macro-level questions with one of their favorite guests: DFF Tripp. The trio talks about interesting schematic developments, the 3-down LB going extinct, how to evaluate college CBs, best practices for offensive/defensive trades, and much more. If you need a breather after the last two weeks of fantasy, this is the episode for you. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, an...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 27 min
On today's episode, Evan shares a few tips and tricks that managers can utilize to gain an edge on a weekly basis. Every week matters and if you want a chance at making it to the playoffs, you'll need every advantage you can get. The Big Game Theory Podcast with Evan Ronda is a show dedicated to breaking down the game of fantasy football at a fundamental level. Game Theory is the logical system of strategic decisions we make every time we do anything in fantasy football, and each decision we mak...
Oct 25, 2021•8 min
Evan and Joey have returned to give you the goods! In today's episode, they break down some IDP Sleepers that you should keep on your radar going into week 7! Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, give us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and consider supporting the show over on Anchor. Thanks for listening! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IDPSHOW at MANSCAPED...
Oct 22, 2021•13 min
To celebrate 100,000 total plays, the Big 3 has reunited in the Sode Shack with about 15 drinks on the table (that is not an exaggeration). Josh, Adam, and Bobby talk injuries, news, rookie snap shares, and favorite foods before taking a break for a very special Anchor ad read. Then the trio plays a round of Who'd Ya Get and wraps things up looking at IDPs whose playing time has either risen or fallen in recent weeks. What should we expect from these notable names moving forward? Tune in to find...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 57 min
The Big Nickel IDP Podcast is back and better than ever! After an entire offseason of speculation and dynasty-related content, we finally get to dive into what is going on in the 2021 season to see what has changed, what is as expected, and what the hell is going on with some of our beloved IDPs! PFF’s Jon Macri (@PFF_Macri) is joined by a couple of IDP legends in Johny the Greek (@Orangeman3142) of IDPguys.org and Mike Woellert (@Mike_Woellert) of 4for4.com to take a big picture look at the cur...
Oct 16, 2021•2 hr 12 min
Is it really a quarter pole when you have a 17-game schedule and an 18-week season? Well, if not, we're still going to treat this week as such! Josh returns from vacation to join Adam in the Sode Shack for a check-in after 5 weeks of the 2021 NFL season. Which rookies are getting more snaps, who's gotten injured, and what the hell was Gruden thinking? After the break, the duo looks at the top 24 scorers at DL, LB, and DB to determine who's legit and whose performance has been fool's gold thus fa...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 25 min
On today's episode, Evan gives the listeners the ultimate guide to trading in fantasy football. Psychology, strategy, the art of the deal, value consolidation and value fragmentation, vetos, roster management... all of the things. Buckle up, because this one will be an epic ride. The Big Game Theory Podcast with Evan Ronda is a show dedicated to breaking down the game of fantasy football at a fundamental level. Game Theory is the logical system of strategic decisions we make every time we do any...
Oct 11, 2021•16 min
Evan and Joey are back again to talk about some players and position groups that are looking primed to produce in Week 5! Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, give us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and consider supporting the show over on Anchor. Thanks for listening! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IDPSHOW at MANSCAPED.com ! #ad #manscapedpod...
Oct 07, 2021•21 min
Adam is joined in the Sode Shack by a very special guest, Connor Raymer, to digest all that was week 4! Which players are trending up, which players are trending down? Addie and Connie provide the valuable insight you need regarding your IDP stonks. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, give us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and consider supporting the show over on Anchor. Thanks...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 41 min
Adam is back in the host chair with his pal Johny the Greek to break down the Week 4 slate of games from an IDP perspective. The duo also plays a round of Who'd Ya Get, recaps a pretty fun TNF game between the Jaguars and Bengals, and does a deep dive into Jalen Hurts' recent comments about NOT staring at your poop before you flush. Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram, give us a 5 star rating ...
Oct 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min
With the tiniest can of Coca-Cola you've ever seen, Adam joins Josh in the Sode Shack to discuss some of the top trade targets in your IDP leagues. But not every guy is a screaming buy right now; in fact, this is a great time to cash out on a few big-name guys. Tune in to find out who! The duo also hit the big injury news (pour one out for Blake Martinez), dissect the struggles of the Washington Football Team defense, and share an exclusive look at double team numbers through three weeks of the ...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 22 min
On today's episode, Evan explains what kind of information fantasy managers should be looking for - and using - to form their opinions of players moving forward. He also shares a few different fantasy football philosophy/game theory tips that will help listeners approach their leagues with a healthy and productive mindset. The Big Game Theory Podcast with Evan Ronda is a show dedicated to breaking down the game of fantasy football at a fundamental level. Game Theory is the logical system of stra...
Sep 27, 2021•11 min
Evan Ronda and Joey the Tooth team up to bring you some IDP sleepers as well as some position groups to target going into week 3 of the NFL season! Shout out to our patrons Jessie, Bobby, Jeff, Lorne, Aaron, Tom, Nico, and djkelltown! Follow the show @theidpshow on Twitter and Instagram , give us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and consider supporting the show over on Anchor. Thanks for listening! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code IDPSHOW at MANSCAPED.com ! #ad...
Sep 24, 2021•22 min
