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Episode #66 - GW8 Prep & Ghost Point Roundup   It's another all-American extravaganza, as Joe and Ryan break down the semi-blank Gameweek 8. Six teams miss out with postponements and we run you through every game with #DraftPL streamer ideas. Then, we discuss ghost points, counting stats, peripheral points, or however else you want to refer to them! Who has impressed? Who has been a letdown? Don't...

Episode #65 - Tuchel's Gone; Early Season Trade Extravaganza   Yes, we talk about the fantasy impacts of Tuchel's sacking. Yes, we talk about Liverpool's slump. Yes, we talk about CRY & BRI's postponed game. But more importantly, this episode is ALL ABOUT TRADES! Tune in as Joe, Totti, Ryan, and Benji weigh in on your buy low, buy high, sell low, and sell high players! Don't send another trade off...

Episode #64 - GW5 Prep (Rotation Readiness, Transfer Targets, Streamers)   Special Sunday pod! We're getting you ready to roll for the midweek GW5 matches. Plus, there are transfers we really need to talk about. Don't miss this vital pod before Tuesday kickoffs. Joe, Totti, Gavin, and special guest Benji are here with waiver advice and transfer analysis. Get this in your ears!   Plus, don't miss t...

Episode #63 - GW4 Prep (True/False & Puzzle Pieces)   It's Joe, Totti, and Genie comin' at ya this week, preparing you for Gameweek 4 in the Draft Premier League game. We kick it off with some "True or False" that may or may not contain names like Saka and Sterling. Then, it's "Puzzle Pieces" where we discuss where players might "fit in" on various Premier League teams. And finally, we'll hit you...

Episode #62 - GW3 Prep (Premature Drop Syndrome)   What is Premature Drop Syndrome and how do you know if you or one of your loved ones suffers from it? Well, Joe, Totti, and Ryan discuss the ins and outs of this terrible disease, why you should have a little more faith in your draft picks, and the exceptions to the rule. Plus, we chat about CBs and which ones (which type?) you should roster. This...

Episode #61 - GW1 Prep (Studs, Streamers, & Injuries)   It's Joe and Ryan discussing gameweek 1 of the 22/23 Draft Premier League fantasy football season! Look no further because we've got matchup previews including potential streamers, injuries, and studs! Kick off your season with a win. This info could help you do just that. Listen in before the first ball is kicked!!   Plus, don't miss the Inn...

Live DraftPL Q&A!   Joe and Totti are testing our live streaming capabilities by hosting a live Q&A session on YouTube. We answered LOTS of questions including ones about Maddison, Bernardo, Cucurella, and McNeil. We even make a wager! Listen in, as there's some good info here if you weren't able to join us live!   Also, check out the Draft Kit over on TheDraftSociety.com! It's the best way to dom...

Episode #60 - Draft Strategy Final Preparations   Joe, Ryan, and Totti are back at it on the eve of the busiest draft weekend to discuss draft strategy. Listen in as we bring in our draft experiences this season to help you better strategize and prepare. We discuss the early, mid, and late rounds as well as some interesting narratives that have developed around the player pool this season. Quick!...

Episode #59 - Talking Wolves Inside Scoop w/ Matt Cooper!   Ryan and Joe are joined by Matt Cooper from Talking Wolves for the second year in a row. Don't miss Matt's inside scoop on the goings-on at Molineux before the 22/23 season. We, of course, discuss the injury to Raul, the LB and RB situations, key players this year, and (obviously) mixed grills. See Matt's channel @MattCooperBites for some...

Episode #58 - 22/23 Draft PL Forwards Preview!   Welcome in to our positional preview series ahead of the 22/23 Draft Premier League Fantasy Football season. Today, it's the crown jewel: FORWARDS! @JwillDraft, @Tottiandor, and @WriGavin break down premium, mid-tier, and late-round forwards. Plus, we end with our shouts for one overhyped MID going into the season. Your forward line can win you game...

Episode #57 - 22/23 Draft PL Midfielder Preview!   Welcome in to our positional preview series ahead of the 22/23 Draft Premier League Fantasy Football season. Today, we take on MIDFIELDERS! @JwillDraft is joined by @ATeamOfCarras, @Tottiandor, and @CNFC82 to discuss premium, mid-tier, and late-round midfielders. Plus, we end with our shouts for one overhyped MID going into the season. This info i...

Episode #56 - 22/23 Draft PL Defender Preview!   Welcome in to our positional preview series ahead of the 22/23 Draft Premier League Fantasy Football season. Today, we tackle defenders! @JwillDraft is joined by @ATeamOfCarras, @Tottiandor, and @CNFC82 to discuss premium, mid-tier, and late-round defenders. Plus, we end with our shouts for one overhyped defender going into the season. This info is...

Episode #55 - Genie's Hot Takes and Trading Draft Picks   It's just @JWillDraft and @DraftGenie on this quick pod to discuss some of his controversial rankings. Does he have a good reason for hyping up some players and hating on others? Listen in and find out! Then, Genie explains how he ended up with 3 FIRST ROUND PICKS in one league as we dive in to trading draft picks and some of the strategy b...

Episode #54 - Make Your Own Rankings (ft. Overthinking Football)   It's a very special episode as Chris from Overthinking Football joins Joe & Totti once again to discuss his newest game-changing addition to the Draft Premier League Fantasy Football Community. Now at Overthinking Football, you can create your own rankings by simply choosing this player vs. that player a whole bunch of times. Compl...

Episode #53 -First Pod of 22/23 Season (Listener Q's)! It's the first pod of the new season and we know you have a lot of questions before your drafts kick off! So this pod is dedicated completely to answering them. We talk first and second round values, players we're nervous about, where to draft promoted players, new transfer performance predictions, and a whole bunch more!   Don't miss the Draf...

Draft 101 - Ep 4 - Waivers, Waiver Systems, & FAAB/FAB Explained!   Draft 101 is back and we're discussing waivers, waiver systems, and FAAB/FAB. First we cover the basics of waivers and why they are necessary in Draft Fantasy Football leagues. Then, we delve into each of the waiver systems and their specific strengths and weaknesses. Finally we end on an in-depth discussion about FAAB - Free Agen...

(Re-Release) Understanding Fantasy Football Stats - Part II - w/ Overthinking Football   We're back with Part II in our Understanding Draft PL Statistics series. Our guests, once again, are the lads from Overthinking Football. This time we discuss WAR (wins above replacement) and Weekly WAR. These statistics are massive in helping fantasy football managers to determine the value of their players,...

(Re-Release) Understanding Fantasy Football Stats w/ Overthinking Football   We're bringing back this bit of evergreen content from a show-which-shall-not-be-named! As fantasy managers prep for drafts, it's vital that you understand all of the metrics available to you and how to use them. Chris from Overthinking Football discusses many of these, such as xFpts (expected fantasy points), PPG (points...

Draft 101 - Ep 3 - How to Set Up Your Draft   The latest installment of Draft 101 discusses the many options that you have when setting up your Premier League fantasy football draft. From the traditional snake draft to the more exotic auction draft format, we discuss the strengths and strategies for each. We also dive into the logistical aspects of drafts. Will you draft in person or online? Will...

Episode #52 - End of Season Awards Before the lads take a few weeks off, it's time to dole out our customary end-of-season awards. @JwillDraft is joined by @CNFC82, @ATeamOfCarras, and @WriGavin to bequeath several awards (both negative and positive) to some deserving players. MVP or Disapproving Parent award? Baller on a Budget or You're Disowned award? Tune in today as we recap an EP Draft fanta...

Episode #51 - GW38 Prep (& Lessons Learned From This Season) We've made it to the final GW of the season. JWillDraft, Tottiandor, CNFC82, and Willian Jennings Bryant get together to prep you to the max for GW38. We've got streamers, drops, best matchups, and more! Then, we finish it off with some lessons that we've learned this season that will affect the way that we draft or manage our teams next...

Episode #50 - GW37 Prep (The Draftapalooza Comedown) Fresh off of Draftapalooza in Lisbon, the boys gather to decompress (briefly). And don't worry. Afterwards, we prep you for the mini-DGW 37 with streamers, sits, interesting storylines, player vs. player starts, and so much more. We basically take it team by team to make sure you've got all the info you need to dominate this all-important week!...

Episode #49 - GW36 Prep (The Mother of all DGWs) @JWillDraft and @CNFC82 break down basically every team (especially those playing 2 matches) in this double gameweek and give thoughts on streamers, drops, starts, sits, players to play from the bench, and more. Plus, we give our thoughts on single gameweek players to keep in mind despite the sexier DGW names out there. This week is VITAL. Listen no...

Episode #48 - GW35 Prep (True or False, GW35 Streamers, Under the Radar) After an extensive discussion about the best hangover cures (@ us to contribute yours!), the lads discuss this week's batch of True or False questions. Then, we move on to GW35 and discuss the low-ownership players you should be targeting for this week. Finally, we hit you with some of our under-the-radar end of season tactic...

Episode #47 - GW34 Prep (True or False, GW34Trade Targets)   Joe's away on jury duty once again, so Ryan, Totti, and Willian Jennings Bryant fill in wonderfully to proper prep you for GW34 in the Draft Fantasy Premier League. They cover several controversial talking points in True or False! Then, we've got streamer options and trade targets galore for your GW34 matchups to give yourself the best p...