With the on-season officially underway, The Big Nickel IDP Podcast kicks things off with a look back at the 2022 rookie class and re-drafts both the offensive and defensive players now that Year 1 is complete. Jon Macri ( @PFF_Macri ) is joined by American heroes Josh Raymer ( @joshraymer ), Adam Marcum ( @adamIDP ), and Bobby Reynolds ( @IDPBob ) to break it all down and reevaluate the 2022 rookies. Enjoy! If you'd like to support the show, you can do so over at TheIDPShow.com . We've got some ...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Josh continues the annual tradition of recapping the Super Bowl solo by talking through a thrilling contest between the Chiefs and Eagles. He weighs in on the controversial defensive holding call, updates Patrick Mahomes' GOAT trajectory after his 2nd Super Bowl win, and celebrates the Colts (hopefully) landing Shane Steichen as their new head coach. After the break, Josh recaps the highest-scoring IDPs in the Super Bowl and in the playoffs overall, then makes an exciting announcement: The IDP S...
Feb 13, 2023•36 min
This episode is presented by our friends at Reality Sports Online . It's a beautiful day to talk linebackers! In this final installment of the Reality Check series, the Big 3 join forces in the Sode Shack to review the top 24 LBs from 2022 (including some edge rushers who will be classified as DEs in 2023) to examine the truth of each finish. Who's legit and who are we fading for next year? Josh, Adam, and Bobby also shed light on the dynasty outlook of this group and highlight many of the LBs w...
Feb 08, 2023•2 hr 8 min
It's a Dynasty Playbook reunion years in the making! Drew Dodson and Tyler Huggins return to the show to play a round of buy/sell/hold with Josh, Adam, and Bobby. The group examines 3 DL, 6 LBs, and 6 DBs and shares what they're doing with those assets in dynasty leagues. At the end, the fellas play a lightning round with suggestions from listeners. Be sure to follow Drew ( @DrewDodsonNFL ) and Tyler ( @Hbombidp ) on Twitter. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so over at TheIDPShow.co...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 57 min
This episode is presented by our friends at Reality Sports Online . In this second installment of the Reality Check series, t he Big 3 reunite in the Sode Shack to review the top 24 DBs (CBs and safeties) from 2022 to examine the truth of each finish. Was it legit or a flash in the plan that'll regress in 2023? Josh, Adam, and Bobby also shed light on the dynasty outlook of this group, and while most DBs are good sells, there are some players in the bunch they see as good buys. To get started wi...
Jan 25, 2023•2 hr
This episode is presented by our friends at Reality Sports Online . In this first installment of the Reality Check series, Jake Kohlhagen and Evan Ronda review the top 24 DL (DE and DT) from 2022 to examine the truth of each finish. Was it legit or a flash in the plan that'll regress in 2023? Our duo also sheds light on the dynasty outlook of this group, pointing out some of the best buys and sells of the bunch. To get started with RSO, we recommend trying one of their free mock auction drafts: ...
Jan 19, 2023•2 hr 1 min
Super Wild Card Weekend is upon us! And just because the regular season is over doesn't mean fantasy football is over, too. It's time for NFL playoff fantasy football, and to get you ready for your draft, Josh and Adam join forces in the Sode Shack to discuss top IDPs this postseason. Which teams should you stack the most players from? Who are some nice mid-round picks? And are there certain teams you should pound if you're wanting to zig while others zag? The duo answers all those questions and...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Let's start with the best news of the week: Damar Hamlin's miraculous recovery continues after his life-threatening injury during the MNF game against the Bengals. We'll continue to pray for Hamlin's full recovery and for peace and strength for his friends and family. Back in the Sode Shack, Josh and Bobby reflect on the 2022 season with the 2nd annual IDP MVP episode. The duo listens to picks from Joey the Tooth, Kyle Bellefeuil, Jon Macri, Aron Evers, Jake Kohlhagen, Johny the Greek, Dynasty T...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Fresh off Christmas and looking forward to a new year, Josh and Adam reunite with Canada's finest, Jon Macri, for a Week 17 preview. The Pride of PFF joins the boys to talk through every matchup and all the relevant IDP pieces for championship week, including some riskier plays, some guys we're starting with confidence, and some players we'd rather sit down with everything on the line. The trio also covers the dynasty outlook for several IDPs, so no matter where your season is at right now, we'v...
Dec 29, 2022•2 hr 3 min
It's the semifinals of the 2022 fantasy football season, which means with one more win, we'll be playing for a title. In this special episode of The IDP Blitz, Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys joins Josh, Adam, and Bobby from The IDP Show to help you get you ready for victory in Week 16 with their top starts at DL, DB, and LB. Then, to wrap up the show, the guys pay homage to The Audible with their "what the heck flex" picks. Good luck this weekend and Merry Christmas! Save Time, Worry Less and Win...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
It's Round 1 of the fantasy playoffs! To get you ready, Bobby and Joey the Tooth partner up to give a letter grade to every single relevant IDP player in Week 15. Each player gets either an A (solid start), B (preferred backup), C (break glass in case of an emergency), D (not considering starting, just on the radar), or F (lol, no) grade to help you make those tough start/sit decisions. From linebackers and safeties to defensive tackles and cornerbacks, our dynamic duo leaves no stone unturned. ...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min
The fantasy football regular season is a wrap and the Big 3 bid it farewell with one final recap episode in 2023, highlighting the standout (and subpar) IDP performances from Week 14. The trio goes game by game, giving love to guys like Frankie Luvu, Josey Jewell, Josh Uche, Aidan Hutchinson, and Azeez Ojulari who've come on as of late, and asking themselves how much they trust riskier assets as we head into the first round of the fantasy playoffs. Be sure to stick around the next couple weeks, ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min
It's the final week of the fantasy regular season... are you ready? To help you get over the hump and into the playoffs, Adam welcomes Johny the Greek into the virtual Sode Shack to talk through every matchup from Week 14 and all the relevant IDPs involved—including Johny's specialty, CBs streamers! Our dynamic duo also debates Nick Bosa's DPOY chances, assesses Julian Love's dynasty value, and answers a few questions from our supporters over at theidpshow.com. Good luck this weekend! Be sure to...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 20 min
The fantasy regular season is winding down but the Big 3 aren't taking a break! No sir, not at all. Josh, Adam, and Bobby assemble in the Sode Shack to talk through all the IDP action from Week 13, including some standout performances from perennial disappointments (looking at you, Chandler Jones), a DPOY race that is heating up (Nick Bosa vs. Micah Parsons), and some developing storylines that we didn't see coming. Speaking of which, do you want Chad Muma or Devin Lloyd in dynasty right now? Th...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 40 min
With just two weeks left in the fantasy regular season, now is the time to lock in those lineups and make a final push. To get you ready for Week 13, Jake Kohlhagen joins forces with Dynasty Tripp to talk through every game from the upcoming slate. They highlight IDPs on the rise (hello Jaelan Phillips), players who've struggled as of late, and some other curiosities from across the football landscape as we head into December. Sit back and enjoy this episode from two brilliant IDP minds! If you'...
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 46 min
As the 2022 NFL season reaches December, dynasty managers are looking ahead to 2023 and considering what IDPs they should be aiming to buy, sell, or hold. In this special episode of The IDP Blitz, Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys joins Josh, Adam, and Bobby from The IDP Show to look at players who've surged or sunk in dynasty rankings this season. Is now a good time to buy low on players like Shaquille Leonard? Should you look to sell Jack Sanborn, and if so, what would be a fair return? The guys a...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Fresh off their Thanksgiving feasts and battling the effects of tryptophan, Josh Raymer and Jake Kohlhagen unite in the virtual Sode Shack to run through every game from the Week 12 NFL slate. We hope you've got dishes to clean or some driving to do because our duo goes DEEP on various players and storylines from this week from a dynasty and redraft POV. Should we pay the sticker price for Nick Bolton? Do Jack Sanborn and Jaquan Brisker have similar dynasty outlooks despite their draft capital d...
Nov 25, 2022•2 hr 11 min
It's the week of Thanksgiving and we're thankful for all our beautiful listeners out there! Josh and Adam convene in the Sode Shack to break down all the action from a weekend of defensive slugfests. Maxx Crosby continued his DPOY campaign, Frankie Luvu surged back to IDP relevance, the Chiefs had a quartet of high scorers, and Micah Parsons ended the Cowboys-Vikings game on the very first drive. What a year it's been for defense and IDP. You absolutely love to see it. If you'd like to support t...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Bobby and the "Young King" Evan Ronda partner up to give a letter grade to every single relevant IDP player in Week 11. Each player gets either an A (solid start), B (preferred backup), C (break glass in case of an emergency), D (not considering starting, just on the radar), or F (lol, no) grade to help you make those tough start/sit decisions. From linebackers and safeties to defensive tackles and cornerbacks, our dynamic duo leaves no stone unturned. Be sure to check out Evan's podcast, The ID...
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Like the linebacking dynamo in Chicago, the Big 3 are surging as the season passes the halfway point. Josh, Adam, and Bobby convene in the Sode Shack to break down every game from Week 10 and highlight the IDPs who were delightful, disappointing, and everything in between. What's the ceiling for a fill-in like Sanborn? Are we giving Nick Bosa enough love for his 2022 performance? And what's up with Devin Lloyd getting benched??? That and more this week on The IDP Show! If you'd like to support t...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Josh is back with PFF's finest, Jon Macri , for a look ahead to Week 10 and beyond. The duo wades through the fallout in Las Vegas after the surprising Blake Martinez retirement, discusses the latest happenings in their All-22 league, and pulls out some interesting nuggets from the latest version of Jon's Utilization Report. They also play a round of "Legit or Nah?" and examine the top 12 scorers at DL, LB, and DB the past three weeks. Are they legit IDP starters? Or just flashes in the pan? Fin...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min
We spoke ZVNSZN into existence with Nate Tice in the offseason and it's finally coming to fruition: Zaven Collins is a young LB we're excited about (a rare breed in dynasty). In between celebrating, the Big 3 talk through every game from the Week 9 slate and all the big-name IDPs, both overachievers and underperformers. They also pour one out for Rashan Gary with the news that his season is over following an ACL tear (sorry, Kyle B), show some love for the veteran IDPs who are still getting it d...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Week 9 and we're feeling fine! To get us ready for all the IDP action to come, Adam welcomes Johny the Greek into the virtual Sode Shack to run down the matchups on tap for Sunday and Monday. Which IDPs should you bench? And which ones should you fire up with a big WOO WEEEEE? Adam and Johny sort it all out for us, drop some juicy CB streamers, and answer some listener questions. Be sure to follow Johny's work over at IDPGuys.com and check out his podcast, The IDP Pro Players Pod. If you'd like ...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 32 min
One of the most common stumbling blocks for new IDP managers is making trades. How should you value picks, IDPs, and offensive players when putting together a deal? What types of IDPs should you be trading away and who should you be targeting in return? In this special episode of The IDP Blitz, those are the types of questions we're going to answer. Josh, Adam, and Bobby from The IDP Show team up with Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys to offer tips on making successful trades, share trades that they...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Everyone's favorite Footballguys - Joey the Tooth , Kyle Bellefeuil , and Dynasty Tripp - reunite in the virtual Sode Shack to preview Week 8's IDP action. They run through the latest injury news, talk All-22, and then share some of the work they've been doing for Footballguys . They discuss top waiver adds, IDL/EDGE streamers, insight into IDP production (or lack thereof), and some top sleepers for Week 8, including the 2nd year Bengals edge rusher. And don't miss the dad jokes at the end! If y...
Oct 28, 2022•50 min
Wackiness continues to define the 2022 NFL season and we saw that again in Week 7. To sort through all the flotsam and jetsam, the Big 3 journey to the Sode Shack to talk through the top IDPs from this slate of games, including top performers like De'Vondre Campbell, Jaelan Phillips, Sam Williams, Patrick Queen, and more. They also touch on a hypothetical trade for Micah Parsons as a teaser for next week's episode with Sigmund Bloom. What would you want for the #1 asset in IDP? That and more on ...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Bobby teams up with Evan Ronda to give a letter grade to every single relevant IDP player in Week 7. Each player gets either an A (solid start), B (preferred backup), C (break glass in case of an emergency), D (not considering starting, just on the radar), or F (lol, no) grade to help you make those tough start/sit decisions. From linebackers and safeties to defensive tackles and cornerbacks, they leave no stone unturned. Be sure to check out Evan's podcast, The IDP Game Theory Podcast , and rea...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 42 min
Offensive scoring might be down across the league but IDP scoring has been BOOMING -- and that trend continued in Week 6. Josh, Adam, and Bobby return to the Sode Shack to break down the IDP action from the most recent slate of games, highlighting top performers like Quinnen Williams, Demario Davis, and Zaven Collins. They also touch on some of the underperforming IDPs and whether there's cause for concern moving forward. Finally, they debate the dynasty DT1: Jeffrey Simmons? Quinnen Williams? S...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Josh is back with PFF's finest, Jon Macri , to preview the IDP action in Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season. The duo discusses the latest happenings in their All-22 league before touching on 4 of Jon's favorite starts for the week and hitting a couple interesting nuggets from Week 5 of the Utilization Report. They also discuss the impact of Blake Martinez on the Raiders and Deion Jones on the Browns and then highlight some OL/DL matchups to avoid and target. (So yes, you get some offense on tonight's...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min
It's a new week and a new format for the weekly recap episode, as the Big 3 go game by game highlighting the IDPs who shined... and those who let you down. From the awful TNF game between the Colts and Broncos, to the MNF matchup between the Chiefs and Raiders, and everything in between, we show some love for Maxx Crosby, Jeffrey Simmons, Antoine Winfield Jr. and our other defensive heroes. Who are we cashing out on? And who are we buying low on? That and more on this week's episode! If you'd li...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 52 min
