The Fantasy Commissioner Show: Recent Episodes
The Fantasy Commissioner Show
Fantasy Football commissioners! Running a league for the first time? Need help mediating disputes? Rogue owners running amok in your league? The Commish is here to help: we'll talk about this, definitely that, and if the mood hits us, the other! Join the fun!
The Commish dissects the infamous viral "Alex Letter" where a fantasy commissioner's decision to approve a collusive trade under pressure destroyed his league.
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
No! You don't invest your league's pool money in Bitcoin! The Commish thinks there might be another way to get a boost for your league.
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
How many teams should make the playoffs? Should you keep half your league engaged with a six-team playoff, even if it means potentially rewarding teams with losing records?
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
Should a commissioner let their league know they forgot, or quietly exercise the deadline?
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
How do you mediate a conflict between members of your fantasy league? The Commish discusses how commisioners can intervene without becoming part the drama.
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
Ask The Commish! League members are lobbying their commissioner to expand the playoff field - but the season has already started. Should they do it?
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
Ask the Commish! What would you do if you caught your commissioner cheating? The Commish has some thoughts that may help.
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
Ask the Commish! "How do I stop people from hoarding players of one position?" The Commish discusses max position limits. Should they be imposed on a league?
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
Ask the Commish! One commissioner is asked to reverse a trade because a co-manager changed their mind, while another asks The Commish, "Should I have a rules committee?"
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
Mailbag time with The Commish! A commissioner wants to know if they should reverse a trade that someone's co-manager was against; and a manager wants to know, "Should I Have a Rules Committee?"
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
Thinking about changing your waivers from Tuesday night to Wednesday night? The Commish covers things you might want to consider first.
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
Your Commissioner has a job to do, but have you thought about what you can do to help them out? The Commish serves up things for you to consider so that everyone in the league can be happy,
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
He's baaaaaack. The Commish returns with advice for commissioners and fantasy leaguers. Have you set the bar for your league? Have you set firm expectations for your league members? Setting the draft date early, giving league managers ample time to prepare is the first step. Now let's talk about getting that pool money .,.,
The Fantasy Commissioner Show is your go-to for podcast made for commissioners and managers to get expert help, practical tips, and the always-engaging musings of The Commish.
There’s always a tale out there about a fantasy commissioner behaving badly. There seems to be no end to a certain faction of knuckleheads who manage fantasy leagues. Here's the tale of a commissioner who decided it was perfectly okay to swap players on someone else's roster.
This story is one of my favorite examples of what we're talking about when we discuss the importance of fantasy commissioners embracing the concept of being transparent. In this instance, it demonstrates a clear case of a lack of transparency, and the trouble it can cause.
Do not use a trade analyzer – of any kind – to evaluate league trades. Slow down, pull to the side, check for traffic, and perform an illegal u-turn. Head back from whence you came. Pssst! The league should not vote on trades.
"Our league had co-commissioners last year. The guy who did it with me doesn’t want to do it this year. I feel I can do it myself and I’d like to ..."
Freeloaders seem not to care about the difficult predicaments they put others in when they behave irresponsibly. Family members are often the worst offenders. You should expect better.
CBS Sportsline processed waivers 24 hours earlier than normally scheduled. That wasn’t good. Sportsline then moved to correct the error by resetting waivers so they would run at the appropriate time. Seemingly that was the right thing to do, correct their mistake, right?
12/23/2016: The Commish addresses the "Week 17 Myth." Plus, we discuss giving yourself an end-of-season assessment while victories and irritations are still fresh to help you going forward. Last podcast of the season and the last podcast ever on Rabble.TV who subsequently changed their platform.
12/09/2016: Kickers matter in fantasy and you should award them just like you do other players. The Commish discusses how to do it. Plus: NCAA D1 playoffs are a joke and why do college fans accept their crap?
12/02/1016: As the season is close to an end, the Commish reviews some the better questions of the season: fractional points, locking owners out, head-to-head as a tie-breaker.
11/18/2016: Say goodbye to tie games forever. Plus, "Commish, do you have a preference on handling non postseason teams?" Discussion ensues. Also, Tony Romo and yet another toilet seat rant.
11/11/2016: Smokin' Jay Cutler & stop with the toilet seat madness! Yes, kickers should be included on fantasy rosters. The Commish discusses why and what to consider when choosing one.
11/04/2016: The Benefits of the "General Letter" to Avoid League Dissent. Plus: the Commish expands on leaving a roster slot open on purpose. "No matter what!": How hardline should your rules should be? Take some time to evaluate your rules and how to be your own best Devil's Advocate.
09/23/2016: You want a little drama in your league as possible. You want folks to have fun and you want to be happy running the league. We discuss the "Five Rules" that should help you get off to a good start.
09/16/2016: We discovered we overlooked a "What's New?" change in the Yahoo! platform. How did I deal with it, and how did I address the league about it? Plus: Do your tiebreakers actually fit your league setup? We're talking leagues with divisions, folks.
09/09/2016: Don't break your own rules - for anyone, even if at the time it seems like a minor thing. Things can change real quickly and all of a sudden you're the "rule-breaking commissioner" and not the cool dude, who did someone a favor.
10/28/2016: An owner leaves a starting spot open on purpose - Loop hole, fair play, or skullduggery? A quick take on the "Week 17 Myth." But first, we take a moment to contemplate the whole "Sexy [Insert noun]" costumes that seem to be required attire for women at Halloween.
10/21/2016: Transparency. It doesn't matter if you have the best of intentions if they don't believe you. Steps to take to make sure that all your actions are above reproach.
10/07/2016: Being a league commissioner doesn't mean you have to meddle in all league business - just because you're the commissioner. It also means that if owners make moves that you disagree with just because you wouldn't do it, it's not grounds for you to stick your nose in their business.
10/14/2016: We were on the TV show, "Fantasy Today"! Also, we help an owner with a scheduling mishap. Plus: Treat Fantasy Football for what it is, but it's not the NFL. Do what you want in your league, but stop with the, "We're going to be just like the NFL." It's called "fantasy" football for a reason. We discuss.
09/02/2016: "Dear Commish, What's Your Opinion on Team Running Backs?" Also, "I forgot to change the "team maximum" before the season started. Can I change it, even though the season started?"
Do you use a randomizer to decide draft order? Also, we read the famous "Alex Letter"! Plus, we interview Allen, who shares how he dealt with a message board exchange that got out of control.
08/21/2016: "Don't draft a problem child." Told you about Johnny Manziel, day one, did you listen? We talk about it. We also offer our official Le'Veon Bell fantasy warning. Plus: "What are the merits of having a small playoff field in my league?"
08/14/2016: "How much time should I allow for owners to make draft picks?" Plus: "Rule #5" Don't Commish Just to Commish! Don't look for things to do just because you're the commissioner. If there's nothing for you to do, good, don't meddle in affairs that aren't your business. Sit down and get out the way.
08/07/2016: Shout out to rugby! Plus: If you're the commissioner of a league, you have to accept the fact that you are going to be held to a different standard, often times unfairly. The things you say and do may not always be relegated to "one of the guys" status.
07/31/2016: Steps you can take to cover your rear as a commissioner. Plus: Hey media! What's up with calling everything "breaking news" when it's not really "breaking news"? Stop it!
We're still laughing about the Farmer's Insurance "Stag Party" that came out over a year ago - laughing right now, and still mute every commercial from the Liberty Mutual "Insurance for Dummies" Campaign. "If you don't know how insurance works? Liberty Mutual has a policy for you!"
From the archives: Why was it so easy for Ronda Rousey and Paige VanZant to get endorsements and not Claressa Shields? She beats folks up for a living too and she's the two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the WBC and IBF Super middleweight champion. What's up with that?
07/22/2016: Take care of all fantasy business first, enjoy your family and friends after that. No favors to family and friends - it will come back to bite you right in the bum ... and BTW, GUYS! #TimesUp Stop using the word "rape" to describe getting the best of someone. Stop.
Yes, we all love us some fantasy football, but drafting in July? Some high-stakes leagues don't give you a choice. If you do have the option, wouldn't you want as much information as possible before you draft?
We all know a popular thing for some women to do at Halloween is dress as a "Sexy [insert noun]." It's like the perfect MadLibs holiday. They even have a sexy watermelon costume. What's up with that? Can anything be sexy for Halloween?
07/15/2016: Preseason prep continues. What do you do if an owner dies during the season? Plus: "Rule #1"; "Should owners be allowed to churn players?"; and we really hate those Liberty Mutual commercials ... but the Farmer's Stag Party commercial? YASSSSSS!
07/08/2016: A quick primer of who we are and what we do - for the new folks. Plus: "Do I accept money for a trade?" "People are going crazy on our message board!" "Should I have a co-commissioner?"