PDT Alum Fantasy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On this episode, I'm joined by Vaughn Crapser, as he breaks down all of the competitions for this year's PDT Auction, and sheds light on thought process behind the events. We're also joined by Stew, who shares his unbiased opinion on the competitions and teams. With everything from pre-auction predictions to bold takes on who we think will accede or disappoint in the competitions, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
On this episode of the PDT Podcast, I'm joined by Vaughn as he shares some big news regarding this year's auction competitions and teams, while setting the stage for our glorious weekend down in Hanover. Matt Steward also joins as a special guest, providing his instant reactions to the recent changes to team rosters, as well as analysis on the auction weekend. Fasten your seat belts folks, and get ready for an episode full of twists and turns!
On this episode of the PDT Podcast, I am joined by our two resident Bengals experts, Chad Vilas and Jake Johnson, as they share their thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the Bengals and Rams. Jake and Chad also give us their predictions for the game, and reflect on the Bengals season leading up to the Super Bowl. We wrap up the episode talking about Jake's seventh place season, lessons he learned for next year, and his issues with the power rankings.
On this episode of the PDT Podcast, Richard Armstrong hosts Vaughn Crapser and myself to reflect on our journeys to this year's championship game, as well as breakdown the updated Power Rankings. We also revisit the discussion on parity, and unveil who we think might be primed to make some moves in next year's Power Rankings.
However, we save the juiciest morsel for last. After 10 seasons of planning competitions, I've got an announcement for the 11th season and this year's Competition Czar! With big announcements in no short supply, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
On this episode of the PDT Podcast, I'm rejoined by Zach Wojcik, Matt Steward, and Chad Vilas as we reflect on our preseason predictions and provide a recap of the 2021 Season. We also hand out postseason superlatives, including the underachievers and overachievers of the year, as well as the teams that simply were who we thought they were. Most importantly, our season review culminates in Stew sharing why he believes there is more parity in the league than ever before, and how his quest to stay out of last place showed him what life's like outside the playoffs.
On this episode of the PDT Podcast, I'm joined by Zach Wojcik, Matt Steward, and Chad Vilas to preview the 10th Season of the PDT Fantasy League. As we head into another season, we pick who we think will finish last, our dark horses, and most importantly, our predictions for this year's PDT Fantasy Champion!
But wait there's more!
In a blockbuster, league-first three-way trade we breakdown one of the biggest deals in league history that included the likes of Mahomes, Lamar, and Darren Waller.
In this episode of the PDT Podcast, I am joined by Richard Armstrong to review which team's we loved after the auction and which team's we hated. We also discuss all of the action following the auction, dissecting the biggest moves and trades from the preseason.
We also preview next week's predictions episode for the upcoming season.
This week I'm joined by Chad Vilas, one of the Elder Statesmen of the group. The conversation starts off where last season ended... bittersweet to say the least. Later on we discuss the conspiracy around the fact that Chad works alongside the NFL and may or may not have inside information that's propelled his fantasy teams in recent years.
Towards the middle of the episode, Chad shares a couple of stories about his most memorable marathon experiences, and then we play a little game called Is This More Florida, Cincinnati/Ohio, or Indiana.
In this episode of the PDT Podcast, I am joined by Richard Armstrong as we finally unveil this year's teams and accommodations for the 10th Annual PDT Auction in Las Vegas! After months of meticulous planning, we have constructed the perfect teams, room arrangements, and set the stage for an incredible weekend in Vegas.
From breaking down the teams for this year's competitions to sharing the first-ever pre-auction competitions, we have a jam-packed show from start to finish.
This week I sit down with Chris Hawkins. We start things off by reliving the glory days of "Suck My Dikta", what the early days of being a part of "Hoosier Daddy" were like. Then Hawk set's the record straight about 2017's title and why he feels like he doesn't get the respect he deserves.
Later on in the episode, we discuss the hot real estate market, home renovations, and how his golf games going. We play a game in the latter half of the episode where we give each manager a professional golfer comp.
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For this week's episode, I dig into the tumultuous fantasy career of Zach "Power Up" Wojcik. We kick things off by talking through Sacko punishment options, why power is better than skill, and how Zach fairs in his other leagues.
Halfway through we dive into a couple of classic stories including "Wrong Way Wojcik." In the last half of the episode, we play a little game comparing each manager to a golf club, and wrap things up with some Sin City talk.
On this week's episode of The Manager Spotlight, I'm joined by Matt Reef. You'll learn why Matt thinks he's not just average at fantasy football, but also life in general. We'll relive the glory days of Finley's Finest, and when the waiver wire was a free for all. Things wrap up diving into Matt's personal life and talking through who's the best and worst roommates he's ever had.
In today's episode, I'm joined by your Tournament Director, Mr. Zach Wojcik, as well as representatives from each team. We discuss last weekend's festivities, highlighting some of the best and worst players from the weekend. We also touch on what changes we would make for future PDT Masters weekend's, and discuss a couple ideas of how we could incorporate the PDT Masters with the auction.
On this week's episode, I bring to you another Manager Spotlight featuring Jake Johnson.
The episode kicks off with Jake assuming whoever created the Power Rankings are most certainly Cheating The Boys! After a few hot takes, we discuss the evolution of The League from draft to auction and what that has meant for Jake's progression upward over the more recent years.
We'll dive into a few life changes and updates like what it's been like to do court strictly over zoom, and uncovering a new hobby Jake's picked up over the last year. All I'm going to say is there better be a Heuch and Johnson collab at some point.
In today's episode of the PDT Podcast, I am joined by Zach Wojcik and Chad Vilas, as we unveil the 1st Annual PDT Masters! Zach has been working diligently with many of you over the past few months to bring together a two-day event that will decide who will hold the title as Golf Champions for the next year.
After months of planning, Zach finally shares details on this year's courses, our tee times, and most importantly, the teams! However, it wouldn't be a PDT Podcast without some color commentary and bold predictions from the one and only Chad Vilas.
In Episode Eleven we begin the "Manager Spotlight" series hosted by Richard Armstrong.
The series is kicking off with Josh Myers where we'll find out how he felt about ranking last in the Power Rankings, and the in's and out's of Myers's fantasy strategy moving forward. Halfway through the episode you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at those conspicuous Brooks <> Myers deals each year, and learn more about his extensive shoe collection.
Also, strap in for an insider's take on the Reddit Bro's taking on Wallstreet in a rundown of the Gamestop Saga. Last but definitely not least, you'll hear who Myers thinks would be the best and worst person to co-own with.
In today's episode, I am joined by Richard Armstrong to discuss what flights folks should be thinking about heading into Vegas, how to decide which day to arrive, and how much money to set aside for gambling.
Also, while we are still finalizing the cost for accommodations, pre-booked events, and competitions, I can confirm that we have officially booked our lodging for the weekend!
In today's episode, I am joined by Chad Vilas, as we welcome our Auctioneer for the 2021 PDT Auction in Las Vegas! We've been fortunate enough to have some wonderful auctioneers over the years, but this year's selection is a true powerhouse. Bringing a combination of energy, wit, and sneaky athleticism, this year's Auctioneer has it all.
From his fantasy football credentials to his interactions with our past auctions, today's guest shares why he has more than enough experience to run a great auction for us. Best of all, he offers a spicy new idea for how we can elevate the auction even more for Vegas!
In today's episode, I am joined by Richard Armstrong, Vaughn Crapser, and the one and only Kyle Heuchan! Absent from the league since 2015, Heuch graces us with his presence to reminisce on his time in the league, how the dynamic duo of Vaughn and Heuch came to be, and what he's been up to down in Franklin.
Following Heuch's guest appearance, Richard, Vaughn, and I discuss who we would most enjoy co-owning with, and who we would absolutely hate partnering with. Finally, we wrap-up the episode by talking about some major moves on the NFL front, and what the Goff + Stafford trade means for the 2021 season.
In this week's episode, I am joined by the one and only, J.Crew Stew! After weeks of being blasted by manager after manager for his performance in the 2020 season, we wanted to give Stew the opportunity to tell his side of the story.
However, Stew and I don't just reflect back on this past season, we take a deeper look into the past nine years of Stew's life and discuss how off the field distractions impacted his on field performance. From relationships and breakups to job changes and promotions, we discuss how he manages to balance his fantasy and real life commitments. Stew also has a hot take on who he thinks will finish in last place for the 2021 season.
In today's episode, I am joined by Richard Armstrong and Vaughn Crapser, as they put their Hanover degrees to good use to come up with a scoring system to create The All-Time Power Rankings for the league.
The three of us breakdown the performances of every manager over the past nine seasons, and even look at ancillary data, like number of trades, in-season moves, and total points scored for and against each team. After unveiling the rankings, Vaughn gives each of our teams a real-life comparison to the NFL team we most closely resemble. Finally, we close out the episode with a preview of Vegas, and who are the best members of our group to have on your team for competitions.
After a disappointing season for these men, we hear from the teams that fell just short of making this season's playoffs. From 7th place to dead last, Chad sits down with the gentlemen to hear what went wrong for each of these teams in their quest for glory.
It is a dark time for the Rebellion. After mounting a championship effort last year, led by Richard Armstong and continued this season by Chad Vilas, the Rebellion failed to prevail against The Empire. Imperial Troops consisting of Davante Adams, Dalvin Cook, and Mitchell Trubisky have destroyed the Rebel forces and driven them back into an age of darkness. As the first three-time champion, Brooks once again reins supreme throughout the galaxy.
After getting so close to a third fantasy title, Adam and Stew relive their failed efforts to overcome underdog stories in the semi-final round. Adam dives into his misplaced trust in Le'Veon Bell, while Stew recounts his poor trades and gives a sneak peak into the life of a Minister.
In Episode Two, Reef and Cord reflect on their seasons while sharing their thoughts on the remaining four teams in the playoffs. Off the field, Cord and Ashley have some exciting news, while Reef has agreed to sponsor next year's trip to Vegas!
For the first ever PDT Alum Fantasy Podcast, we sit down with NeverNude Nation for his airing of grievances. The discussion ranges from the eternal pain caused by Andy Dalton to the most overrated teams left in the playoffs. Tune in to hear NeverNude Nation share his thoughts on the 2020 season and preview this year's playoffs.