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Pie in the Sky (guest: Matthew Freedman) Dec 02, 2019

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The fantasy playoffs are upon us, and host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) brings in Fantasy Labs editor-in-chief Matthew Freedman fresh off his spectacular week of DFS recommendations that even included a Peyton Barber tip. Matt and Pat talk about missing on JuJu Smith-Schuster this season but being eager to capitalize on JuJu discounts in 2020. They also examine Miles Sanders’ outlook for the rest of 2019 and beyond, and discuss whether DeVante Parker’s newfound success is sustainable. Matt talks about what it’s like to work with noted sharps Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner and how their approaches differ, and Matt and Pat spend some time talking about rankings philosophy. Matt expresses enthusiasm for the future of Derrius Guice, the incoming 2020 draft class and the dynasty format. And then Pat holds Matt’s feet to the fire on his controversial list of the top 10 pies. The show wraps up with some discussion about Raheem Mostert, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes and D.J. Moore. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Say Cheese (guest: Alex Gelhar) Nov 26, 2019

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Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) for a special Thanksgiving edition of Fitz on Fantasy is 4for4.com contributor and fellow Wisconsinite Alex Gelhar, formerly of NFL.com. Alex explains why he left a full-time fantasy job with the league in order to attend law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and why he dipped a toe back into the fantasy waters by doing the weekly waiver wire column at 4for4. Alex and Pat then discuss some of the more attractive Week 13 waiver options, including Ryan Tannehill, Rashaad Penny, Randall Cobb, Ryan Griffin. Alex talks about what it was like to be roommates with Matt Harmon in L.A., then weighs in on some of his favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Alex and Pat also discuss superflex leagues, how they approached the TE position this year, the big leaps for D.J. Moore and Deebo Samuel, the value of Jonathan Williams, and whether Carson Wentz can be started against a series of soft pass defenses in the coming weeks. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RazzBowly Beret (guest: Mike Alexander) Nov 19, 2019

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Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is Mike Alexander of Razzball and The Fantasy Alarm (@Roto_Wan). Mike and Pat dive in with a conversation about the Razz Bowl, the giant 180-team pro-am best-ball league that Razzball sponsors, and how they’ve fared in a division that also includes actor James Roday. Then it’s fight night, as Mike and Pat briefly discuss the Myles Garrett/Mason Rudolph brawl and Mike’s fantasy coverage of MMA. Mike and Pat then dig into a slew of fantasy football topics, talking about Brian Hill, Kenyan Drake, O.J. Howard, Saquon Barkley, Derrius Guice, A.J. Green, Bo Scarborough, Jonathan Williams, DeVante Parker and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Alexander (@Roto_Wan) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let Russ Cook (guest: Danny Kelly) Nov 12, 2019

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined this week by Danny Kelly of The Ringer (@DannyBKelly), who talks about his Seahawks fandom and the occasional frustration of seeing Russell Wilson manacled by Pete Carroll and Brian Schottenheimer. Danny and Pat compare notes on how they navigated the six-team bye-pocalypse in Week 10 and discuss the suddenly ample supply of streamable TEs. After writing a Ringer piece last week on the QB class of 2020, Danny offers some thoughts on Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa and whether the former leap-frogged the latter after LSU’s win over Alabama. Danny and Pat also discuss the futures of Cam Newton and Philip Rivers. Are Guinness and Jameson actually good, or do Irish-Americans just drink them for pub cred? Danny and Pat weigh in. They also discuss the state of the Chiefs’ backfield, the “RoJo rollout” in Tampa, the state of the Rams’ offense, and Cooper Kupp’s Irish exit in Week 10. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Danny Kelly (@DannyBKelly) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lightening the Moody (guest: Eric Moody) Nov 05, 2019

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For this week’s show, host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Eric Moody of The Athletic and FantasyData.com (@EricNMoody), who weighs in on Seattle’s signing of Josh Gordon, the return of Kareem Hunt, the value of Devin Singletary and the fantasy outlook for Odell Beckham Jr. Moody discusses his days as an offensive lineman for Nicholls State and the differences between the football cultures in Mobile, Alabama, where he grew up, and Dallas, where he lives now. (Fitz also presses him to make a pick in the upcoming LSU-Alabama and to choose between Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa.) Fitz and Moody spend some time discussing the Saints. Has Latavius Murray carved out a bigger role for himself? Does New Orleans have the best offensive line in the NFL? Will the Saints be run-heavy down the stretch? Moody talks about his affinity for rock music and how his mom influenced his musical tastes. Fitz and Moody then turn back to fantasy, taking a closer look at Tevin Coleman, Kalen Ballage, Mike Gesicki, O.J. Howard and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Eric Moody (@EricNMoody) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First-and-Ghoul (guest: John Evans) Oct 29, 2019

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It’s a special Halloween episode of Fitz on Fantasy, as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by John Evans (@JohnF_Evans), a contributor to the fantasy football coverage at Yahoo and co-host of a podcast about horror films, The Darkest Hour. John and Pat talk about the 49ers’ early-season success and whether this is Tevin Coleman’s backfield now, whether Emanuel Sanders can be trusted in fantasy lineups, and whether Jimmy Garoppolo is anything more than a streaming option in single-QB leagues. Then the conversation turns to John’s favorite team, the Raiders, and the emergence of Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller. John, who does Yahoo’s offensive line rankings every summer, pinpoints some of the NFL’s overachieving and underachieving offensive lines so far. Then the conversation turns to horror movies, as Pat and John discuss the films that first scared the hell out of them and recent films that might eventually be considered classics, then list their five favorite horror movies. There’s more fantasy football talk to close the show, as John and Pat compare notes on their disappointing Scott Fish Bowl teams and discuss Kenyan Drake, Ty Johnson, Matthew Stafford, Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: John Evans (@JohnF_Evans) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday Bloody Monday (guest: Michael Salfino) Oct 23, 2019

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Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is repeat guest Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) of The Athletic, a New Jersey-dwelling Jets fan who shares his thoughts on Sam Darnold after the young QB’s disastrous performance in a shutout loss to the Patriots on Monday night. Mike also weighs in on Baker Mayfield’s struggles and the sustainability of Lamar Jackson’s “business model.” Pat and Mike then discuss the value of Chase Edmonds, the Patriots’ trade for Mohamed Sanu, and the Chargers’ RB situation. A music writer as well as a sportswriter, Mike details how an overpriced Roxy Music ticket led to U2 fandom and some memorable concert experiences, including a wet evening in Denver and a first date with his future wife. Pat and Mike then try to figure out what’s wrong with the Eagles, whether Stefon Diggs is a sell or a hold, and whether Demaryius Thomas is worth rostering. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fanarchy in the U.K. (guest: Adam Murfet) Oct 14, 2019

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Fitz on Fantasy gets a dash of international flavor this week (see what we did there, adding the “u” to “flavor”?), as host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Adam Murfet of the London-based 5 Yard Rush podcast. Murf talks about being at Sunday’s Panthers-Buccaneers game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the growth of the NFL and fantasy football in England, how he became an American football fan and a Buccaneers fan, and how he got involved with co-costing a fantasy pod. Murf and Pat discuss some of the action from Week 6, digging in on the Jets, the Rams, Devonta Freeman, Carlos Hyde, Stefon Diggs and much more. The proud papa of a 10-week-old son, Murf muses on the joys of new fatherhood and talks about his own dad, who was a manager and “fixer” on the English rock scene at the height of the rock era, working with Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, Adam and the Ants, and others. And finally, Murf reflects on his fantasy season so far – what’s gone right and what’s gone wrong. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Adam Murfet (@5YardRush) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auto-Mattek for the People (guest: Davis Mattek) Oct 08, 2019

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Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Davis Mattek of RotoExperts (@Davis Mattek). Davis talks about his tough Week 5, which culminated in major regret over Chiefs WR Byron Pringle. Davis and Pat discuss the state of the Chiefs’ offense and the state of the Cardinals’ offense, then dive into some off-topic stuff, including his recent move from Kansas City to St. Louis, whether he could ever imagine leaving the fantasy/DFS/betting media, and what he eats on NFL Sundays. Davis and Pat also talk about the magical Gardner Minshew-D.J. Chark connection, how we should be viewing Todd Gurley and Josh Jacobs, the Mike Evans-Chris Godwin dynamic, the ascension of Cooper Kupp, the future of Cam Newton, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Davis Mattek (@DavisMattek) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mailman Delivers (guest: Mike Randle) Oct 01, 2019

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Host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) is joined by Mike Randle (@RandleRant), host of the RotoViz Mailbag podcast and a contributor at Fantasy Labs and The Action Network. Mike and Pat compare notes on a Week 4 that was, well, just sort of gross. They talk about the dilemma that Chris Godwin posed for fantasy owners, showing up on the injury report midweek only to explode for a huge game against the Rams. Mike and Pat also discuss the Falcons’ and Rams’ unexpected offensive woes and the viability of the Panthers’ pass catchers. (Mike also explains why he’s been eager to throw down with the Brandin Cooks truthers.) Mike talks about replacing Jeremy Hardt as host of the Rotoviz Mailbag and offers his own answer to a question he poses to each of his guests: What’s the greatest American band of all time? Pat and Mike discuss their Scott Fish Bowl teams, with thoughts on Lamar Jackson, Chris Carson and Dawson Knox, among others. There’s a pause for some college basketball discussion, with Mike talking about the game that got him hooked for life. Then Mike and Pat close with some Week 5 conversation, digging in on Melvin Gordon’s return, the viability of the Packers’ WRs if Davante Adams is out, whether Ronald Jones belongs in the circle of trust, and more. Host: Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) Guest: Mike Randle (@RandleRant) Podcast produced by Colm Kelly (@OvertimeIreland) In association with TheFootballGirl.com Music provided by International Jet Set Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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