The Key Pass Collective

Episode #20 - Official FPL bigwigs @FPL_Salah and @FPLStrategy join us to discuss their first season playing Draft PL on Fantrax. We discuss the good, the bad, and the strategy! Their excitement is evident and it made us wish that we could have spent another hour just discussing the more strategic elements of the Draft game. They're a fantastic couple of gents and this conversation is definitely n...

Episode #19 - October International Break Trade Special!   Featuring listener questions, @JWillDraft, @CNFC82, and special guest @JenningsWillian handle your Draft Premier League trade questions! Plus, we spend some time discussing quarantines for players traveling to "red list" countries and what to do expect fantasy-wise. It's the perfect primer for your International Break trade bonanza!   Plus...

Episode #17 - GW7 Prep featuring Stat Sources,  Joe, Totti, and Ryan discuss a number of important topics concerning the Draft Fantasy Football game beginning with our favorite stat sources to determine player value. Then, we get into the prime GW 7 matchups we're targeting for streamers. Then, we've got our top international break targets. Finally, we hit you with a preview of our upcoming segmen...

Episode #17 - GW6 Prep featuring Fantasy Fake/F'Real & The Last Straw Joe, Totti, Ryan, and Genie bring back some much-loved segments as they prep you to dominate GW6 in your #DraftPL Fantasy Football leagues! Tune in as we dive into: *Fantasy Fake, Fantasy F'Real - Which of these players can possibly keep up this level of production? *The Last Straw - Players we're ALMOST done with. Should you "k...

Episode #16 - Scintillating Storylines (1 Story From Each Team) Joe, Totti, and Ryan share one Draft PL fantasy-relevant storyline from EACH Premier League. And when we say one, we mean that we actually discuss 3 to 4 talking points from each team. How have our expectations changed for certain players & sides? Who are we excited about? All these questions and more answered!   Plus, don't miss the...

Episode #15 - September International Break & GW4 Prep Joe is joined by Ryan, Totti, and Draft Genie as we discuss the most recent rankings available on The Draft Society! We've got consensus ranks from 8 different analysts based on the first 3 weeks of the Premier League season for the Draft EPL game. *Whose stock rose? *Where do the new transfers slot in? *Whose stock fell? *KDB at 10?!   All th...

Episode #14 - GW2 Listener Questions Joe is joined by Ryan and Totti as football descends into madness. Of course, we cover CR7 first, with Ronaldo's move to City nigh. Then, we turn it over to YOU! The rest of the episode is devoted 100% to listener questions. We run the gamut:  *Trade Targets *Sell High (Benrahma?, Duffy) *What to do with struggling assets? *Who loses out to Kane? *Any new trans...

Episode #13 - GW1 Reaction Joe is joined by Ryan and Totti to analyze GW1. This is a player-heavy episode featuring several categories we place players into: *Be Patient Players *Sell High Players *Buy Low Players *Players We're Worried About *Transfer Targets *Streamers for GW2   Regular Contributors: Joe Williams Tottiandor The Draft Genie Ryan Barnes ---------------- The Key Pass Collective is...

Episode #12 - The Great FAB Wars of 2021   Joe & Ryan are back to discuss what happens after the draft and how can you set yourself up to hit the ground running in this #DraftPL fantasy football season. Whether you've yet to draft or drafted already, this episode is chock full of insight and strategy for the early season including: *What are waivers? How do they work? *What is FAB? How does it wor...

Special Pod - Community Collaboration!!! JUST IN TIME FOR DRAFT WEEKEND! We could not be more excited to announce this podcast episode. #DraftPL Community audio content creators united to bring you a collab episode bringing you our favorite draft targets after round 3! As mentioned in the open, please follow all of these pods and (if you would be so kind) at least press play or download this ep fr...

Episode #11 - Mock Draft Analysis   It's a new season and WE'RE BACK! Tune in as we dissect the many mock drafts we've taken part in. We discuss the trends we're noticing, strategy to make the most of your draft, draft day values, and busts. Plus, we cover a lot of the latest transfer news and discuss the fantasy football impact. This is the episode you've been waiting for that will get you fully...

Draft 101 - Ep #2 - Where Do I Play EPL Draft Fantasy Football?   This episode of Draft 101 covers the three main platforms (or sites) where you can play Draft Premier League fantasy football. We discuss the differences between the Draft games offered by the official Premier League site, Draft Fantasy, and Fantrax. Which site is right for you? Which one is the best fit for your league and the styl...

Special Episode - Talking Wolves Interview!   Joe (@JWillDraft) and Ryan (@CNFC82) are joined by Matt from Talking Wolves (@TalkingWolves) to discuss all things Wolves. From the appointment of Bruno Lage to the new signings of Trincao, Mosquera, and Ait Nouri to the rehab of several injured players and so much more, the conversation was rich. Don't miss this Wolves primer to get yourself ready for...

Special Episode - @FPL_Salah Interview!   Joe (@JWillDraft) & @DraftGenie are joined by Abdul (@FPL_Salah)! They discuss the differences & similarities between FPL/Draft, they highlight some players who might bust/break out this season, and they get a bit deep (portrayal of Muslims in the media & FPL's impact on mental health). It's a very solid episode and not one to miss! Oh, did we mention that...

Special Episode - Sam Martin Interview!   Joe (@JWillDraft) is joined by Sam Martin (@SmuelMartinFPL) to discuss all the ins and outs of Leicester City. Whether you play FPL, Draft, or you're just a fan of the Premier League, this Foxes deep dive is for you! Sam shares a wealth of amazing knowledge about the end of last season, the transfer window, and next season for LCFC. This is not an episode...

Draft 101 - Ep #1 - What is EPL Draft Fantasy Football?   Whether you're coming from the official salary cap version of Fantasy Premier League, American fantasy football, or you're a complete newbie, this episode explains the very basics of Draft Fantasy Football. If you've ever thought about playing the game in this format, give it a listen! We answer some of the questions that new players strugg...

Episode #10 - End of Season Extravaganza   The whole gang is together to break down the 20/21 Draft Premier League season! We begin with a little gentle Man U ribbing, followed by a review of the top 10 scorers of this fantasy season. And then it's time for our Awards/Superlatives show! Listen in and find out who were our players of the year, biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, trends of t...

Special Episode - Listener Quiz!   Recorded literally an hour after the games wrapped on Championship Sunday, we have a very special episode for you, which was dreamed up by Ryan Barnes! Three of our listeners were chosen at random to compete in a quiz (much like the ones we do on the pod... but harder) to win some free Draft Society merch. The competitors were @DraftTache, @FF_Flay, and @Fundalda...

Episode #9 - GW 38 Preview   Ok, this one's for all the marbles! It's GW 38 and it's time to put an exclamation point on your season. Listen now as the KPC gents cover everything that you need to know about the final gameweek of the season: which injured/out-of-form players should you drop, waiver targets, random players who might get a run-in, and strategies to deal with the insane 10-game start...

Episode #08 - GW 36 Preview   The KPC boys have a lot to discuss this week, even though lineups are locked! We cover the final three gameweeks and look ahead to the fixture difficulty. We give you waiver targets. We tell you who to drop and be done with. We speak ill of Sheffield United. We spread rumors of Neal Maupay's arrest. And we talk a lot more than we should about a tired beach metaphor. T...

Episode #07 - GW 35 Preview   You heard about the Triple Gameweek, right? Yeah, you need to hear this episode. We talk all about the fixture congestion, as well as the upcoming blanks. Plus, we chat about recent fantasy performances and their relevance going forward. Then, we discuss tactics that YOU NEED TO USE if you want to finish strong in your league. Listen in today. Let's get you that troph...

Episode #06 - GW 34 Preview   The KPC lads are breaking down the happenings in GW33, with a focus on Wolves, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Plus, we have a favorite segment: The Last Straw, or, players we're almost ready to give up on. Then, we prep you for GW34 with some trade, waiver, and free agent advice to make sure you dominate the competition. Listen in today. Let's get you that trophy!  ...

Episode #05 - GW 33 Preview   The KPC is back with a vengeance after a week that was, to say the least, an emotional roller coaster. We reflect on the quick demise of the ESL, followed by a quiz focused on the #Greedy6. After that, we ask ourselves what Tottenham's fantasy returns will look like sans Jose. Plus, we look at Chelsea's meager fantasy production of late, blank GW 33, and preparations...

Episode #04 - GW 32 Preview   Cue the music: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!! We've got Joe, Genie, Totti, and Ryan all reunited for a quiz focused on shooting. Then, we discuss the PL pushing back GW37 and the fantasy implications. Next, it's a UEFA corner segment, talking Premier League fallout after this week's results. Finally, we look ahead using The Draft Society's Fixture Difficulty Tracker to m...

Episode #03 - GW31 Preview Joe and Ryan are back to preview the upcoming gameweek. We talk waiver adds, players returning from injury, expected studs, and MUCH more. Then, we give Dean Smith a new nickname!! Finally, we talk through the recently released consensus top 200 rankings on The Draft Society. Who were we too low on? Too high? Were there surprises? Get this episode in your ears and finish...