Draft Queens

Two gals making sports and fantasy football more awesome for everybody. On “Draft Queens,” Kait and Michele tackle Fantasy Football start ‘em sit ‘em, the biggest sports headlines of the week, talk upcoming match-ups, fancy sports jargon, weekly sports culture + drama -- sometimes over a beer for their Drafts on Drafts segment -- and just generally make sense of all things going on in the wide world of sports. Whether you’re already a sports fan, or trying to become one, this show has something for you.

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EP11: Fantasy Playoffs, and NFL Football is a B...
<p>This week is ALL. ABOUT. FANTASY. PLAYOFFS. Bring on the end of season trophies! If you’re breaking down your quarter or semifinal fantasy picture, don’t miss this one. Also, Kait and Michele are particularly defeated this week after some devastating starts and sits in their quarterfinal matchups. Tune in as the saga continues this week on Ep 11.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP10: Fantasy Week 13; The History of Thanksgiv...
<p>Thanksgiving is here. Fantasy playoffs are here. Needless to say, we have a lot to talk about today -- including a very special Thanksgiving and Football story about <em>why</em> it is we play Thanksgiving Day NFL games every year. So grab yourself some extra mashed potatoes, kick back, and enjoy today’s show!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP9: Fantasy Week 12; Sports and Dating Tips an...
<p>The holidays are approaching, and you know what that means: Fantasy Football Playoffs, of course. But it also means going to see family, watching the Thanksgiving games, and maybe even getting grilled about dating. ...This week we break down the intricacies of dating people (like us) who love sports with our very special guests, Kimmy + Liza, hosts of the “51 First Dates” podcast -- along with a very fun and very rapid fire series of hilarious questions from the 51FD gals. Give it a listen!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP8: Fantasy Week 11; NFL RB Tim Hightower talk...
<p>Yes, you read it right: <strong>Tim Hightower is on the show this week! </strong>And we’re talking about his road to the NFL, the AFC and NFC playoff <em>and</em> Superbowl picture, and taking care of yourself off-the-field. We’re also doing some hot takes for start ‘em sit ‘em Fantasy Week 11, and as always, our weekly huddle!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP7: Sports Betting 101; Fantasy Week 10; A Bla...
<p>The title says it all: Michele is BACK and we’re talking Sports Betting 101, diving back in to start ‘em sit ‘em for Fantasy Week 10 — and most importantly — a black cat scored a touchdown at Metlife on MNF and virally takes over our podcast.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP6: Fantasy Week 9; Corey Cambridge of “OPP” P...
<p>Happy Halloween y'all! Kait attempts a solo pod this week ...talk about Halloween scaries. We’ve got Fantasy Week 9 Predictions, and also, a very special guest -- Corey Cambridge, host and founder of the OPP (Other People’s Podcasts) show! We’re windowing a (hilarious) snippet when the Draft Queens went on OPP and we’re talking college basketball; whether college athletes should be making money; the VCU Rams vs. Richmond Spiders rivalry; and generally all. things. sports.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP5: Fantasy Week 8; Cole Cuchna of “Dissect” t...
Cole Cuchna, host and mastermind behind the “Dissect” podcast, does his NBA 2019 Roundup with the DQ's for tip-off week. Also,  Fantasy Week 8 Predictions -- and our quintessential Weekly Huddle where we actually do it in 60 seconds for once. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP4: Fantasy Week 7; The MLB World Series is FI...
<p>DQ’s Week 7 start ‘em sit ‘em for Fantasy Football, and then: A PSA to stop hating on the MLB! We’ll explain why you should be watching postseason baseball and &nbsp;the World Series next week, even if you don’t like baseball in the regular season. And finally, as always, DQ goes through the Weekly Huddle for this week’s headlines in 60 seconds.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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BONUS EP: The Untold Story of the Charlotte Hor...
This week’s episode is a little different, in a good way. Your Draft Queens are bringing you an investigative episode this week: This is the untold story, drama, and demise(s) of the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans franchises. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP3: The Who’s Who for NBA Preseason; Sports Tr...
<p>By popular demand, DQ’s Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em segment continues for Week 5 of Fantasy Football! Also, a who’s who and where-has-everyone-landed in the NBA going into preseason and press circuits this week; Lots of players have been traded leading up to NBA regular season, during the NFL season, and NHL + MLB Postseasons -- but what even IS trading and how does each sport do it?; And as always, the Weekly Huddle for all of this week’s headlines in 60 seconds(ish). Plus, we’re dropping on a Thursday before TNF just to spice things up and see if you like it!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP2: MLB Postseason and Wildcard Picture; Where...
<p>Tune in for Ep 2! We’re starting our VERY OWN <strong>DQ Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em segment for Fantasy Football</strong>; Everything you need to know going into the <strong>MLB playoffs and wildcards</strong> -- without watching the 162 regular season games; <strong>Where's our US Women’s National Team / national treasures at, post-World Cup?</strong>; And as always, the <strong>Weekly Huddle</strong> for all of this week’s headlines in 60 seconds.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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BONUS EP: Taylor Lewan likes us. He really like...
One of Kait's favorite Titans offensive linemen -- and generally all-time favorite players, Taylor Lewan -- liked a post of her wearing her “Taylor Lewan Is My Dad” t-shirt (...the one from our first episode). Obviously we rolled the mics and, well, it’s gold. You can watch the full clip on our Instagram @TheDraftQueens but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy some bonus content today. We’ll see you on the Draft Queens feed on Friday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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EP1: Fantasy Football 101, who is Antonio Brown...
Our inaugural episode! Tune in to hear us run through all of this weeks headlines in the Weekly Huddle.  Define the most important fantasy terms.  And dive deeper into Antonio Brown, The ESPN Body Issue and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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Welcome to Draft Queens
<p>Season 2 of Draft Queens is HERE! Tune in starting Friday 9/4 for brand new episodes launching every week, and for your daily dose of fantasy football and general sports fodder. Subscribe and follow now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/thedraftqueens/support</a>
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