Misery Loves Fantasy

Recorded a few days late, which gave Charley time to walk through a Las Vegas casino full of Eagles fans leaving a sports bar after a loss. He describes it as a top ten sports memory. Then we go back through the best waiver pickups of our careers. Sean picked up Victor Cruz at 12:55 on the Sunday of Week 1 in 2011 and got 1,536 yards out of it. He picked up Darius Slayton on Christmas morning in 2...

Last week Charley said losing to Deshaun Watson would be a low moment for him as a sports fan, and then said it wasn't going to happen. It happened. So we flipped a coin to decide who got to be miserable first. Charley makes the case against Todd Bowles — 29th, 29th and 27th in pass defense, 2-9 since starting 6-2, and a scheme the rest of the league figured out four years ago. Then he ranks t...

Week 1 is done and we're both, somehow, in a good mood about it. Charley paid for NFL+ Premium specifically to save money, then spent opening Sunday watching it fail on four different devices while holding a two-month-old in a sweater meant for a toddler. It ended on a piracy site. It ended worse than that, actually. Also: Sean's AJ Brown bet lasted exactly one week, Caleb Williams put up...

An 18-team guillotine league. A new owner who accidentallyautodrafted five quarterbacks. And a trade offer sent late atnight by the man who runs the league. Charley prosecutes, Seandefends himself, and the jury of 16 leaguemates gets to decide. Also: LeBron takes the Polymarket check, Michigan gets bailedout by a clock nobody can find, and Sean pitches a fantasy appwith no projections — because no...

Season two is here and we're already behind. Sean runs a game called Baby Don't Hurt Me: six draft picks so catastrophic they left permanent psychological damage. Justin Jefferson's 2 touchdowns. Brian Thomas Jr. going from WR7 to WR43. Stephen Ridley getting benched by Belichick in week one and never being heard from again. And the single worst pick in fantasy history, which somehow e...

Summary In this engaging conversation, Sean and Charley delve into the intricacies of fantasy football, discussing the thrill of winning, the pressure to perform, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the game. They explore the dynamics of rivalries, the impact of coaching changes, and the importance of strategic decision-making. The duo also reflects on the lessons learned from the seas...

In this engaging conversation, Charley Todd and Sean delve into the ups and downs of fantasy football, sharing personal experiences and insights on player performances, injuries, and the emotional toll of the game. They explore the unpredictability of outcomes, the importance of drafting strategies, and the role of luck in determining success. The discussion also touches on coaching dynamics and t...

In this episode of Misery Love Fantasy, Charley and Sean dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of fantasy football. Charley shares his frustrations over his team's performance, while Sean reflects on his successes and trade decisions. The conversation explores the psychological effects of fantasy losses, the importance of bye weeks, and the impact of injuries on team performance. They als...

Summary In this episode, Charley and Sean reunite after a vacation, discussing their experiences and diving into the world of fantasy football. They reflect on family dynamics, humorous encounters, and the challenges of managing fantasy teams during playoffs. The conversation shifts to player performances, trade evaluations, and the impact of injuries on team success. They also touch on the import...

In this episode of the Pat Dooley Show, hosts Pat Dooley, Eric Malone, and Charlie Todd dive into the ups and downs of the fantasy football season. They discuss the Ninja Creamy ice cream maker, the surprising performances of the New York Giants, and analyze player rankings across various positions. The conversation also touches on disappointing players, MVPs of the season, and predictions for the...

In this episode, Charley and Sean discuss the ups and downs of fantasy football during Thanksgiving week, focusing on quarterback comparisons, the impact of injuries, and the importance of coaching. They evaluate young quarterbacks like Dart, Daniels, and McCarthy, and delve into the consequences of trades in fantasy leagues. The conversation also touches on the rise of JSN and the dynamics of the...

Summary In this episode of Misery Loves Fantasy, hosts Charley Todd and Sean Dooley dive deep into the ups and downs of fantasy football, sharing personal experiences from their leagues, discussing the impact of rookie players, and navigating the complexities of trades and commissioner responsibilities. They also engage in a rapid-fire segment identifying NFL teams they believe are frauds, while c...

In this episode, Charley and Sean dive into the intricacies of fantasy football, discussing trade strategies, player performances, and the emotional rollercoaster of the season. They share personal anecdotes about their fantasy leagues, highlight the highs and lows of player performances, and reflect on coaching decisions that impact player management. The conversation flows seamlessly from trade...

Andrew Whitney joins the show to talk about the halfway point of the fantasy season, playing multiple leagues, who the most tortured fan bases are, and where we expect to see a long list of barely starting 2025 QBs end up in 2026.

In this engaging conversation, Charley and Sean delve into the emotional rollercoaster of fantasy football, discussing how wins and losses can significantly impact moods. They explore the recent scandals in the NBA, coaching controversies, and the right to complain about fantasy outcomes. The duo also addresses the impact of injuries on fantasy teams, the struggles of the Giants' offense, and...

Summary In this episode of Misery Loves Fantasy, the hosts dive deep into their personal struggles with fantasy football, sharing stories of injuries, player performances, and the emotional toll of being a fan. Pat expresses his long-standing frustration with the Seattle Seahawks and their management of players, while Sean shares his hatred for the Boston Red Sox as a Yankees fan. The conversation...

Summary In this episode, Charley and Sean dive deep into their shared misery of fantasy football, discussing injuries, trades, and the emotional toll of watching games. They explore the impact of player performance on their leagues, the frustrations of bad calls, and the controversial 'tush push' strategy used by the Eagles. The conversation is filled with humor, camaraderie, and a relatab...

Summary In this episode, Charley and Sean celebrate their fifth week of podcasting while diving deep into their fantasy football experiences. They share their frustrations with player injuries, the art of reverse jinxing, and the recent trade of Joe Flacco to the Bengals. The conversation also touches on Baker Mayfield's performance with the Buccaneers and the implications of Brock Bowers' injury....

In this episode of Misery Loves Fantasy, hosts Charley Todd and Sean discuss their fantasy football miseries, including losses to rivals and the impact of injuries on their teams. They delve into trade strategies, the importance of relationships in fantasy leagues, and the ethics of trade offers. The conversation also touches on player charities and controversies, providing a well-rounded view of...

Summary In this episode, Charley and Sean dive deep into their experiences in the guillotine league, reflecting on their fantasy football teams and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. They discuss the impact of injuries on players and teams, share insights on waiver wire strategies, and explore the balance between playing it safe (chalk) and going with gut feelings (vibes) in fantasy f...

Fantasy football promises glory, but mostly delivers pain—and we’re here for all of it. This week, Charley and Sean welcome Andrew Whitney to relive the agony of being the very first team chopped in an 18-team guillotine league, only to watch his exiled roster put up top-scorer numbers the very next week. We hand out the inaugural “Too Much of a Good Thing” Award to Josh Allen, debate whether Javo...

Fantasy is stupid and painful and we love it. Sean and Charley choose the most miserable performance of the week, try and humanize players who were injured, and select the MOST fantasy moment of week 1 of the 2025 season.