4th & Long Pod (HMD Fantasy League): Recent Episodes
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For the 100th time (my god, we are losers) and final time this season, we discuss the madness that happens in the fabulous HMD league. Rich slays another Dotto and becomes a 2-time Champ. We break down the matchup. Plus, we give out end of year awards, discuss the players who mattered & reminisce on 10 years of this crazy league.
With one host down (and the other eliminated from the playoffs) Alex and a special guest still come together to bring you this year's HMD semifinals pod: Rich's run, Franco's failures, Nick wins again, and controversy in the loser bracket ft. Anthony... Buckle up.
The quarterfinals have come leaving 2 teams down in the dumps after seeing their season crash to a halt. We break it all down plus, Doria's big dick energy, Bijan? More like Be-Gone amirite! Rich's dodgeball skills, loser bracket shenanigans & Is Christmas washed?
And just like that, the regular season is over. We discuss a thrilling race for the final playoff spot as well as providing our always 100% accurate playoff predictions. Plus, Tommy DeVito, Tommy DeVito's agent, Tommy DeVito's ability to save the NFL & so much more.
The boys are back in action to tee up what will be a nail-biting final week of the regular season while also recapping week 12 but this time, with a twist. We compare NFL teams with you, our league-mates. So listen to find out which team best represents you goofballs.
We're back to discuss what the history books will remember as the most fraudulent, inexplicable fantasy season ever. We break down the trade deadline deals, Franco's dominance, Dan's playoff chances, Nick's missing voodoo & so much more.
Both the boys are back on the mic to talk about an ugly week 9 around the NFL. Including, Dan's legit, more Nick voodoo, Doria's hot streak & of course - for the 43rd time... another Tony rant. Whatever. FML.
Back again and I'm riding solo for another blabbering edition of Tony Time. Join me as I dive into Doria's legitness, Mike's burnt bridges, Dan's conundrum, D'Onta Foreman's back workout, everything comes up Franco... again & so much more.
We're again to break down a low scoring week 6. We discuss which teams are trending up and which are going down the drain. Plus, an EPIC Tony meltdown, Doria's hope, Dotto bros entertainment, Is Dan's team actually good & a special shoutout to the newlywed, RICHARDDDDDD!
Back by popular demand... we drop a fresh power rankings and break down the standout storylines from the first 5 weeks of the season. Including, Blockbuster trades, insane Achane, sellers, buyers, Franco's Fab, JUSTYN ROSS & more.
We interrupt diaper changing to bring you this podcast. We break down a low scoring week 1 including, Drake London falling down falling down, Nick is a wizard part 45, Najee is washed, so is Henry & much more.
We're back for another season of the pod! Unpacked a lot of things, including Keeping up with the Dotto's, keeper decisions, a full draft breakdown, bold predictions & so much more.
A not-so grand finale... we break down an unprecedented championship week in so many ways including Mike's denial, start/sit decisions, Ryan's swagger, dynasty in the making & much more.... Boys, it's been such a blast. Thanks for riding with us for another season ❤️
It's Tony Time™️ again and we're winging it baby! As I recover from a near death experience, spiked egg nog & endless cookies I try to break down a week where I watched nothing and paid attention to nothing. On this pod, we celebrate Mike & Ryan's fantastic seasons as they prepare to duke it out for the greatest trophy in made-up sports. See you in the 2023 ✌️
We're back after a mixed bag of results. We break down Doria & Ryan's big wins in the quarterfinals plus, preview the semi's with the Dotto bros back in action. And finally, we take a look back at the draft to discuss how bad we all screwed it up.
The regular season is a thing of the past. It's playoff time!! We break down a dramatic week 14 including, Tee Higgins bullshit, Mike's hot streak, Rich's record season, Nick's genius & more. Plus, we give our playoff predictions & manifest our champion 🏆
Dores is back! Just in time to watch his team stink again. It's one of the many things discussed plus, Nick voodoo, Ryan's team name EMERGENCY, Christian Watson's arrival, Tyreek is clutch, Swift is back, AJ Brown revenge game... anddddd the FINAL edition of the POWER RANKINGS!!
It's Tony time! I fly solo & spill out all the shitty takes I've been holding in all season. Dive into my mind as I discuss fantasy BS, Mike's jizz, definitely NOT Josh Jacobs, Dan's heartbreaker, Franco & Doria's looming troubles & much more.
Week 10 is in the books and it had no shortage of drama. We break down a pair of nail-biting matchups plus, Rich's trade jinx, Aaron Jones HOLD MA DIIIIIIICK, Kupp's injury, Franco's lack of phone password & more
After a brief hiatus, we are back and there's lots to talk about. We get into everything we missed over the last couple weeks and get into some interesting matchups from week 9. Plus Ryan Reynolds, Mixon's 5, Christian's failures, RIP Jonny T, Franco's IR trouble & the MOST INSANE POWER RANKINGS EVER! (seriously, you're all gonna be so pissed 😈)
Things get real crazy in the week 6 pod as Tones is on a bye week, meaning we bring some boys off the bench! Alex welcomes CRG and Dan to the 4th & Long Pod to discuss a disappointing Dotto Bowl, Franco is for real, Rich still stinks, Gennara's waivers debacle, and Stat Guy Dan plays a game...
For the last time in Doria's apartment we light some candles, pour some wine, take off our clothes and.... wait.... anyway. We discuss a couple big trades, Franco's monster week, Tony's twisted fantasy, Nicky horseshoes, Tee Higgins conspiracy, Breece's betrayal ANDDD we even talk about Dan a little bit.
This pod has it all... a trade, voicemails, epic rants & choking. We dive into a rule change proposal, Doria's dominance, Ryan's rolling, Mike's flip flop, Franco's snake bite plus, this season's first edition of the POWER RANKINGS!!
Week 2 is in the books filled with some high point totals and some lacklustre ones. We break it all down including, Tony sings his song, Rich's bad luck, CRG's is full of shit, who's selling? & more.
The season has officially commenced! We're back to break down all the matchups including, Franco's Pod revenge, Nick's horseshoes, Barkley's hotness, Ryan's looming disaster. Plus, who spent that FAAAAAAB, survivor updates & more.
The draft pod is here! We break down the best, worst and wild card picks for each team. Plus, draft night highlights, CRG & Franco's big trade, Yahoo's sort of update & more.
We're joined by two very special guests to break down all the boneheaded decisions people made with their keepers. Including, a blockbuster trade, Mike is lost, Franco obsessed with QBs too now, Alex likes it in the rear & more
We are back to kick off year 9 (!!) of the HMD fantasy football league! We break down the biggest storyline ahead of another exciting season plus, we enter the HMD multiverse by workshopping some wacky rule changes that probably will never happen.
Ryan is our 2021 league winner! Alex flies solo this week, but is joined by our year 8 league champ, as well as finalist Nick Dotto... And also one very special guest. We work together to put a wrap on an insane season of fantasy football in the greatest league there ever is, and ever will be: Hold Ma Diiiiiick!!!
The Finals is set & Nick has a big mountain to climb if he wants to claim his 3rd championship. We discuss all the semifinal matchups plus, the tank drama & a comprehensive finals preview.
The quarterfinals are in the books and my god, was it a disaster. We break down a historically terrible playoff week for fantasy football plus, finally giving Dan his flowers (sort of), Nick's dominance, CRG's hardships, Rob's predictable ending & more.
The regular season is a thing of the past but before we kiss it goodbye, we give out some player awards. Plus, previewing the quarterfinal matchups & giving our playoff predictions.
We have all that Power... never forget it. It's to take a deep dive of this years draft & dissect an interesting 1st round, who had the best draft, the worst & more. Plus, Dan's team still stinks, Mike's impressive performance, Ryan just flexing at this points & more.
CRG needs a drive north of Barrie to get over this loss. 0.04... We'll never forget. We dive into a week 12 of the fantasy season including, all the RBs are dead, Dan's debacle, Franco spent FAAB, did we mention 0.04? and some big moving & shaking in the POWER RANKINGS! 💥
The playoff race is in full swing & now with the trade deadline in the past, it's time to separate the contenders from pretenders. We break down every deal from deadline week & what it all means going into the playoffs & next years draft. Plus, temperature checks ft Sean Paul, Mike Gallups onto Doria's shit list, Jonathan Taylor's huge hammer, CRG coming up clutch & more.
We're joined by a special guest. The 2-time champ Dan comes onto the pod to play quizmaster. Diving deep on the history of trades in our league. Who wins the competition, Dores or Tones? Plus, breaking down all the big trades, no one wants Tyreek, CRG's disappointment, Rich is ELITE, Deebo the keepr, Mike is in the dumps & more
It was a low scoring, weird week... even Alex won...duhhhh fuck? This means we do some drinking. With bellies full of alcohol, we break down a big trade & a tiny little one. Plus, the stale trade market, Rob's laziness, Ryan's chasing history, CMC is back, James Conner turns back the clock, Dan's in trouble & a live first time viewing of 'Let The Boy Watch' 😂
Derrick Henry is human after all. Where does Mike Dahtto go from here? We discuss and more including, expectations vs reality: is your team what we thought they were going to be? Plus, CRG's dudes dropping like flies, Kupp's dominance, $26 on a kicker?.... duhhh fuck, Dan's dilemma & the 2nd edition of the POWER RANKINGS!
Did you survive the Bye-pocalyps? If you did, congrats. If not, you suck. We break down how tight the standings are through 7 weeks. Plus, Ja'Marr Chase smashfest, the broken Chiefs, D'Andre fuckin Swift (hi haters), Cooper Kupp's record pace, CRG's quiet hope, Rich the quiet contender & more.
After probably the most controversial trade in league history, we get down & dirty to break down all the angles which required a little Tony Time. But there were other big trades made including one that came down live on air. Plus, Ryan's record breaking week, Rob's RB problem, Derrick Henry keeps stiff arming Alex & much more.
Tune in as the 9th and 10th place teams in the league tell you why your fantasy team has work to do! A high scoring week filled with thrilling endings and the tightest of ends brought happiness & frustration all around the league & we break it all down. Plus, CRG's living on the edge, Rob & Franco's TE circle jerk, okay... he's Hollywood now & more.
The vultures have found their prey. Alex makes history by selling off his team LIVE on the podcast! We go deep on all the big deals plus, Saquon back, Mike's waiver failures, Tony's duct tape, Nick's magical fantasy pixie dust, Squid Games & the first edition of the POWER RANKINGS!! 🥊
Week 3 is in the books and one thing is for sure - this thing is tighter than Mike's hairline. Including, a look at some underachieving stars & decide if it's time for 'Panic or Patience.' Plus, MVP Kupp, Odell 💩, Franco's TE obsession, CRG's record setting win & finally we're joined by The Fridge himself, Nick Dotto who's still reeling from the loss of CMC.
We’re back to break down a big couple weeks of FAAB spending as several teams break the bank - Is it smart? Plus, RB duds, Tony Pollard RB1, Kenny Golladay is washed, Aaron Jones is sexy, a tough week for Commish & more.
The NFL Season is here! We break down an incredibly fun week 1 where we got to see the new rules & scoring in action. Plus, WTF Packers, the Niners dilemma, Ryan's statement, Nick's waiver magic, revenge wins all around & more.
Another Hold Ma Diiiiiick draft in the books and we break down the best, worst and wild card picks from each team. Plus, congrats to Nick on winning the starting RB job in Baltimore, CRG's indecision, stacks on stacks on stacks, Rob's TE fetish, bold predictions & live reacting to a wild opening NFL game in real time!
The keepers are set and we dive in to all the big decisions made & rank who has the best group & who has the worst. Spoiler, it's Alex. Plus, Rich & Franco's beef & THERE'S A FIRE!! 🔥
Tony & Alex are back for another pre-season primer. This week we re-visit the 1st round of the 2020 draft and fix all the catastrophic mistakes that were made. Plus, Fiery Franco, Alex isn't prepared & more.
Year 8 begins! Alex and Tones are back on the mic ahead of another season of the greatest fantasy league in the universe. We break down our 5 biggest storylines heading into the new league year including, a FUCK LOAD of new rules & settings, Nick's draft puzzle, Mike & Rob's crossroads & more.
On the 50th episode of the 4th & Long show, Alex & Tony are joined by two very special guests. Our 2021 champion Rich Benn talks about his wild wave of emotions on championship week, his new Bae Jonathan Taylor & swinging big..... trades. Plus, our championship loser Mike DAHtto on what it feel like on the other side of title week, Zeke's washedness, dealing with sadness & more. See you next year boys :(
RICHARD BENN IS THE CHAMP! Tony & Alex go deep on an absolutely wild championship week that ended the Cinderella story for our 5-seed. Plus, props to Mike?, wrapping up the loser bracket, Dan's shocking alternate universe & more.
For the first time in league history a bye week team does not reach the finals & Alex & Tony are here to break it all down for the league. Including, Franco's fallacy, Mike's manifestations , Nick's nightmare, Rich's run & breaking down the loser bracket results from week 15.
The boys are done. Alex & Tones, wallow in sorrow together following tough playoff losses while the rest of the league dig up old wounds, delivering their biggest fantasy regrets. Plus, diving into the quarterfinals, previewing round 1 of the consolation bracket & more.
Alex & Tony finish the regular season strong (and a little tipsy) as they toast to a wild and very fun season. Plus, giving out awards including the Zek Elliott Most Washed award, previewing the quarterfinals & they predict who the 2020 Champion will be.
Alex & Tony are back after a bat-shit crazy week in the NFL that is STILL going on during the taping of this episode. Plus, breaking down all the potential playoff implications from week 12 & previewing the playoff scenarios ahead of the last week of the regular season. And, Tony's in trouble mean the return of SKIP, Derrick Henry league winner, RIP Dan (Finally!), Doria's playoff streak still alive, Fuller's on the juice & much more.
Alex & Tony play the 'high school yearbook' game with members of the Hold Ma Diiiiiick league. Plus, Zeke's redemption, Tony back in the dance, Nick's RB magic and a very SPECIAL in depth look back at this years draft.
Alex & a depressed Tony settle in for more hawt debates before breaking down an eventful trade deadline. Plus, contenders struggle, the playoff race heats up, Franco's hot, Tony is not, Rich is cookin, CRG is cappin & another edition of the POWER RANKINGS!
Alex & Tony engage in heated debates on which teams are for real and which teams could be sneaky contenders (spoiler: not Dan). Plus, discovering the league's secret group chat, Nick's big d*ck energy, Dan's disaster, Rob's future, Dalvin is COOKIN, & more.
Tony & a very feisty Alex go IN on several topics from week 8 including (of course) how washed Mike's RBs are, Dan's borderline insane moves, Ryan's sell job & so much more.
Tony & Alex sit down to talk about a fun week 7 including settling their bet with a very special ode. Plus, breaking down one of the wildest trades in league history, the most lopsided score in league history, the highest scoring matchup in league history & the 2nd edition of the Power Rankings!
No one is safe... Tony and Alex are back for an action packed, fiery pod filled with call outs, celebrations & hawt takes. Plus, breaking down blockbuster trades, Alex's ode to Odell, a name game (Congrats Franco!!!) & much, much more.
Tony & Alex are back to break down week 5 that saw losers winning and winners losing. Plus, Mike's hilarious Sunday with the boys, a SHOCKING Greg Jennings award winner & more.
Tony is back in the saddle to join Alex to discuss a chaotic week for The Commish. Plus, plenty of chirping of Mike Dahtto's abysmal record, Zeke's washed, Dan's shit luck, Rob sucks at sucking, Odell is back & the seasons first official POWER RANKINGS!
Trading is fun… Unless you’re the Commish and 80% of the league makes huge moves in a single day. Anthony is away this week, so Alex and a special guest co-host break down an insane week of fantasy football that included blowout scores, major trades and of course, Franco not spending any FAAB.
Congrats to those who still have players! Tony & Alex break down a disastrous Sunday in the NFL and what it means for some league owners. Plus, ripping Mike Dahtto, 0-2 panic time, FAAB mistakes & more.
Tony & Alex finally have real football to talk about. They rate the many new team names, celebrate big Dubs and discuss the champ's demise before welcoming the season's first guest, Mike Dahtto to talk his big trade and how he (apparently) won the ship after just one week.
After a long, gruelling draft a drunk Alex and sleepy Tony explain how every single one of the picks in the Hold Ma Diiiiiick league was the wrong one. They dissect the results for each team and have some BOLD predictions to cap it all off.
Doria and Tony are back for another season of the Hold Ma Diiiiiick league. We kick things off by breaking down and ranking all the (questionable) keeper decisions made by all the losers in this league.
Dan is the 2019 Hold Ma Diiiiiick Fantasy Football league champion. The 2-time champ joins Alex and Tony to discuss a dominant season capped off by an even more dominant playoffs, while also chirping the rest of the league after a cottage weekend away (no, Gennara was not there with him). Afterwards, the boys do a full recap of a wild fantasy football season with end of the year awards, present the fantasy team of the year and fantasy team of the decade, before finally bidding farewell to another entertaining and hilarious season of fantasy football in the best damn league in the world.
One matchup came down to the wire, while the other... Came within 60 points or so. Alex and Tony discuss two wildly different semifinal games as the 2019 Hold Ma Diiiiiick Fantasy Football Finals are just around the corner. A semis recap, finals preview and a musical interlude teeing up a former champ are all excellent reasons why you should listen to this wonderfully entertaining podcast.
Anthony didn't make the playoffs. The best consolation prize? Fantasy Football anarchy... And week 14 delivered! Your dedicated hosts Anthony & Alex dive into a wild week 14 as the playoffs got underway with a bang with some big upsets.
Rich actually did it. He is the #1 playoff seed in 2019. Also... Anthony is upset. After missing the playoffs by just 1.84 points Tony's anger with Fantasy Football is taken to the next level. That said, who better to bring on the pod this week than the #6 seed himself? Nick (2-time champ) Dotto.
Tony is back to join Alex as they try make sense of this wild finish to the regular season we're in store for. Plus, Rob is somehow winning, fantasy is bullshit, Rich has gone full Ruch (never go full Ruch), Nick makes little babies out of the contenders and see where your garbage team lands on the final edition of the power rankings.
We do it for the pod... The Commish breaks down week 11 as one of the most tightly contested regular seasons in HMD league history winds down to its final two weeks
Alex and Tony break down how teams faired after the trade deadline has passed. Plus, Rob's 'sort of' controversy, Rich's Win Win Win WINS and Franco loves the shocker.
Doria and Tony discuss another busy week of trade action. Plus, a breakdown of a wild MNF game that decided many close matchups, Rob somehow winning, are some contenders actually pretenders. And of course, the latest edition of the Power Rankings. Suck it Mike.
Doria makes his triumphant return to the pod. He and Tony get right into breaking down every trade that went down in the last week and discuss which contender helped themselves the most. Plus, do we already know our playoff teams and Doria's adventures with Ty Johnson.
Another week of quality time with just Tony who wastes no time breaking down a big trade. Plus, more questionable decisions from Rob, a couple nail biting matchups and we celebrate Mike DAHtto's 1st win. What a day.
Tony ventures out on his own to break down an impactful week 6. Including contenders rise while pretenders show their true colours. Plus the frugal Rob, the disgusting Dotto Bowl and the 2nd edition of the Power Ranking with LOTS of moving and shaking.
A MUCH calmer Tony and Alex discuss a very high scoring week in fantasy football. Including Alex melting down as he delivers an ode to Le'Veon Bell, Rob's meltdown as he puts the "for sale" sign out and of course, Mike Dotto who is simply melted. Rip.
Alex and Tony go deep on a weird ass week in the NFL. To summarize, all our teams were bad. Dan then joins us to talk shit to Doria then sticks around for a HEATED discussion on selling in this league.
Alex and Tony reveal the 2019 season's 1st Power Rankings. As well as Saquon sadness, AB's bullshit and what the hell is going on with Mike DAHto?
Alex and Tony go deep on all the matchups in week 2 plus QB-mageddon, the LEGEND that is Gardner Minshew ll, thunderous farts and Superbad quotes. #BackSauce
Alex and Tony recap a crazy week 1 in the Hold Ma Diiiiiick fantasy football league. Full of chirps, dirty jokes and new segments. Spoiler alert, Mike sucks.
From the fart drenched basement of CRG's house, 4 brave men (Alex, Tony, CRG & Rich) put on their gas masks to break down a fascinating 2019 Hold Ma Diiiiiick draft. Spoiler: all your teams are bad.
Alex and Tony update the league on potential rules changes for the upcoming season to be voted on at the draft. Say less, FAAB