Always Cheating: A Fantasy Premier League Podcast

A relatively average GW3 has not filled us with a great deal of confidence heading into the international break. But would Josh or Brandon consider triggering a wildcard this early in the season? In this episode of Always Cheating, we weigh the options, with a particular focus on established and emerging midfielders: from Hazard to Alexis, Antonio to Drinkwater, how do they all rank? We also take...

Always Cheating co-hosts Josh and Brandon reunite (after Brandon's brief stint abroad) to recap the happenings in GW2 of the #FPL. Looking ahead, this episode's key topics focus on Everton's promising fixtures, midfielder must-haves versus differentials, and the best options for your cheap third striker—which, of course, means that we are advocating strongly for the Aguero and Ibrahimovic combo. W...

With Gameweek 1 of the Premier League in the books, the Cheaters, minus the vacationing Brandon but featuring #originalcheater Trevor Ingerson as co-host, look at (very) early #FPL trends, mid-priced midfielders to watch, and emerging players to track or transfer at Hull City, Burnley, and Middlesbrough. We also run down the Top 10 of the new Hail Cheaters Super League. Learn more about your ad ch...

Our preview of the 2016/17 #FPL season closes out with part two of our team-by-team Premier League analysis. Last week it was Arsenal through Manchester City, and in this episode we break down Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Southampton, Stoke City, Sunderland, Swansea, Tottenham, Watford, West Brom, and West Ham. Hosts Josh and Brandon look at new players, old favorites, sleeper picks, and open...

Our preview of the 2016/17 #FPL season continues in this episode, the first of a two-part series discussing the prospects of all twenty Premier League clubs. Starting at the top of the alphabet, this week we tackle Arsenal, Bournemouth, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Hull City, Leicester City, Liverpool, and Manchester City. From new players, new prices, and pre-season form to our slee...

When is the best time to make a weekly transfer? Is it smarter to follow a player's form or fixtures? What is the optimal price distribution for your midfield? In a first for the Always Cheaters, we discuss ten tips for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) success and how to not lose your mind over the course of 38 grueling game weeks. From the risks and rewards of groupthink, to the necessity of keeping...

After a quick summer break, the Always Cheating FPL podcast is back and previewing the 2016/17 season! Hosts Josh & Brandon rate the newly designed FPL site, weigh in on player price tags, and answer your listener questions. Our weekly FPL coverage is just getting started, so be sure to subscribe to our podcast feed, rate us on iTunes, and follow us in all the usual places. Hail Cheaters! Learn mo...

The truly remarkable and often painful 2015/2016 #FPL season is finally over. Brandon and Josh take a look back at what worked and what didn't. Were the new chips worth it? Did Chris Smalling spoil your party? What would you have done differently? Thanks to everyone who has listened to Always Cheating this season and we'll see you back here in August to preview the next. Hail Cheaters! Learn more...

Having endured 37 weeks of madness, can the Always Cheating hosts keep it together for one last stand in #GW38? Brandon and Josh discuss what's left to compete for, who's left to compete for it, and how influential a role Dieumerci Mbokani will play. (Spoiler alert: For Mbokani, there are no small parts.) We take your listener questions along the way. Hail Cheaters! Learn more about your ad choice...

Leicester City have finally clinched the title, but how many #FPL mini leagues are still up for grabs? The Always Cheating hosts are here to help you see the season through, most crucially heading into the doubles of #GW37. Captains? Triple captains? Quadruple captains? Brandon and Josh sort out the best transfer options from Chelsea, West Ham, Manchester United, and the like, and respond to your...

With three weeks to go in this FPL season, is there anything left to play for? From glory to pride to cash, Brandon and Josh find plenty to urge managers on into GW36. The Always Cheating hosts discuss the hot topics and myriad suspensions that stemmed from GW35 and how to plan accordingly (must-haves, punts, Hail Marys) for the final strategic gambit of GW37. Hail Cheaters. Learn more about your...

Checking in midway through the bloodbath that is #GW34, the Always Cheating hosts examine the outcomes of triple captains, bench boosts, and those brave enough to stick with their Spurs lineup. Has squad rotation hurt you? Has Agüero helped you? And will Alexis swoop in and save the day? We take listener questions and complaints as we head into the final flurry of midweek matches, followed by #GW3...

Does your wildcard team have you feeling depressed? Did Lukaku's blank in #GW33 send you to a dark place? Well, the Always Cheating hosts are here to help put the past behind you. Cheer up! This season's biggest game week #GW34 is nigh and we need to be ready. From squad rotations to "triple captain" threats, Brandon and Josh look at the key FPL talking points and answer your listener questions. H...

With so many wildcards now activated (including Josh's and Brandon's), this week's episode is less a recap of #GW32 and more a list of thing's we've learned and need to know going into the big #GW34 and #GW37 doubles. We talk about keeper rotations, triple captain choices, and who might get to stay in our squads from Spurs and Leicester City. For good measure, we judge the double for Everton and C...

The Always Cheating hosts dig into the results from #GW31. But, more importantly, we begin laying the groundwork of logic for our double game week and wildcard strategies. Who? When? Why? And for what greater purpose? We tackle these lofty questions, questions from our listeners, and more. Hail Cheaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Always Cheating hosts discuss going to bed with Kane and waking up with Agüero and other bizarre #FPL decisions associated with the lean but rewarding #GW30. Speaking of, where do we currently stand with the underperforming Argentinian striker? And which attacker might make way for Lukaku or other differentials as we head into a sea of double game weeks? Plus we answer your listener questions...

From the North London Derby to a continued Swansea renaissance, Brandon and Josh recap the rare blockbuster #FPL point haul that was #GW29. And then it's time to prepare for the lean, blank-filled weekend of #GW30: We discuss potential Manchester City defender and midfielder options, how to focus our Spurs game plan, and selecting the right captain between Aguero, Kane, and Vardy. Hail Cheaters! L...

After two wild game weeks, the #FPL deck seems to be reshuffled, but has anything really changed? From goalkeepers and defenders to the almighty need for a midfield differential, the Always Cheating hosts look at which players to buy or sell as the blanks of GW30 loom large. We take your listener questions and then optimize our squads for #GW29. Hail Cheaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

It's time to unveil the exciting results of the Always Cheating 2/3 Season Awards—from the most valuable #FPL asset, to the least, and from the most underrated player to the one most likely to mount a comeback in the final third of the season. We've also surveyed how many of you have yet to play your chips, who you think is sure to be relegated, and which Premier League manager is likely to ruin t...

From Özil's assist to Agüero's blank, we recap all of the major #FPL happenings from the action-packed #GW26. And as we head into an FA Cup break, the discussion turns heavily to differentials and how managers can beat the template and climb the ranks in this season's home stretch. We're also preparing our 2/3-season online poll for listeners to vote on the major hits and misses through the first...

The Always Cheating hosts revisit the infamous "Huth Game" and Leicester's complete annihilation of Manchester City, along with the other major events of #GW25. And still more blockbuster fixtures are to come in #GW26, so we discuss how to set up our #FPL squads ahead of the two top-four showdowns. Along with your listener questions, we cover Chelsea and Southampton defenses, midfield rotations, a...

Leicester City leaves Game Week 24 in their dust, and so it is with the Always Cheating #FPL podcast. Brandon and Josh turn their immediate attention to this weekend's #GW25 match-ups and discuss the trouble with Arsenal, Lukaku's continued disappearing act, a new love affair with the Southampton defense, and playing the waiting game with Dimitri Payet. Hail Cheaters! Learn more about your ad choi...

The Always Cheating hosts put Game Week 23 into perspective and give what may be their final thoughts on the greatest guitar soloist in the entire FPL. From there, they discuss midfield replacements for an injured Kevin De Bruyne, the predictably swooning Arsenal, surging defenses, and fixture blanks ahead in Game Week 27. And then it's time to optimize for Game Week 24 and our first-ever "dirty w...

Heading into Game Week 23, the Always Cheating hosts hail the Return of the Heavy Hitters! Brandon and Josh rank the current luxury-priced FPL strikers in light of recent attention-getting performances from Agüero, Rooney, Kane, Costa, and Giroud. There's also a lot of debate over Liverpool assets, affordable defenders, and the demise of FPL folk hero Riyad Mahrez. Poku Forever! Learn more about y...

The Always Cheating hosts talk through all twenty of the fixtures from Game Week 21 and 22, which hit in quick succession. Sifting through clean sheets and captaincy options, and answering all of your listener questions, Brandon and Josh discuss cheap defensive options, mid-priced midfielders, and team spines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices