World Class Weekly

Commissioner David kicks off the episode by sharing some historical context for the year we are having, including the tidbit that the league has NEVER had three teams begin 4-0. He also points out that two of the three undefeated teams have historically low points being scored against them-- can their streak be sustainable? Also, David FINALLY wins a week over Cody in league pick 'em, so he unveil...

On today's episode, David and Cody are joined by the manager of the 4-0 BILLY RIGGINS squad, Jake Loden. They kick off the show with just a little baseball chatter- at the time of the recording the Mariners were on the verge of clinching a postseason wild card spot, while Cody's Blue Jays had already earned their ticket in, so they quickly discuss the likelihood of the two facing each other in the...

Buckle up, folks this is a long one! We kick off the episode by talking about the recent drama that rattled the league. Comissioner David offers his perspective of what went down, and explains the actions he took as commissioner. Please be warned: David was 3BD (three bourbons deep, Loden), so some explicit language was incorporated. David ends by posing the question: why do some of us (himself in...

Comissioner David kicks off the episode by laying out the INCREDIBLY SIMPLE DETAILS (THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET CONFUSED BY) about a proposal: should the league change its payout structure from winner takes all to a payout structure in which the winner receives two-thirds of the pot and the second place finisher takes home one-third? OR should the league stay status quo? David shares some frustrat...

David and Cody fearlessly analyze the matchups from week 2-- which teams surprised? Which teams were duds? Which players didn't follow through from week 1 star peformances? And did the Saturday blockbuster trade between the team known affectionately as "Sean" and Big Honor make any difference? Check out the whip cracking insight these two provide on the games from the week that was. Cody and David...

Comissioner David Odell is BACK for Episode 6! Still feeling under the weather, but BACK nonetheless. Together David and Cody recap the week one games, highlighting some of the biggest surprises and discussing the Game of the Week between Big Slippy Mike and Lewey's Lineup. The two share some words of wisdom for the half of the league that suffered opening week losses, analyze the waiver wire acti...

Cody welcomes Jacob back for one more round of guest co-hosting, and they tackle the FINAL division: Can't Lose (BILLY RIGGINS, Sean, The Sneaky Petes, and Big Honor). Each team gets a best-case/worst-case scenario, and Jacob continues to laud the genius behind his big trade. In addtion, Cody explains the origins of his team's name (Big Honor), and Jacob offers a prayer that Sean Collins will win...

Cody is joined by substitute co-host Jacob Loden once again, and the two talk about the Clear Eyes division: The Melonheads, White RHINOS, The Catfishers, and Texas Forever-- each gets the best-case, worst-case scenario treatment. Although the guest co-host DID spend about twice as much time trying to talk up the genius of his trade with The Catfishers as he spent talking about The Catfishers team...

This week we're doing it a little bit differently-- we'll be releasing THREE episodes this week! They will be shorter, and each one will focus on one specific division in the World Class Rookies league. In addtion, the three episodes this week will have a surprise guest co-host while our beloved commissioner takes a much needed break. This episode focuses on the Full Hearts division, arguably the...

This week we kick off with a bit of, um... PERSONAL information from the commissioner. David offers his version about what threatened to derail the draft completely, shares who can be trusted in a lifeboat, and discusses the menu at the in-person festivities. Cody and David weigh in on the best and worst drafts and who has the best overall groups at each position, followed by an update on their pr...

Comissioner David Odell is a giver, and this is one of his gifts to the World Class Rookies: a weekly podcast reviewing the previous week's action, complete with roasts and toasts; and a preview of the week to come, including predictions and side bets with co-host Cody Stauffer. There will be some interviews with coaches from the league, plus some helpful advice for a few different teams each week...

Just a brief test and an explanation of what's to come.