Stealing Bananas
From the minds behind Stealing Signals and Money in the Banana Stand, RotoViz brings you a strategy and analytics podcast that will change the way you think about fantasy football. Hosted by Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele.
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FFPC Cutdowns, SF Dynasty Tiers, and Calculatin...
Ben and Shawn break down some big dynasty trades using the new RotoViz tiers and trade valuations. Can they get to 16?
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The Future of the NFL
Ben and Shawn look at the trades and FA moves that have ushered in a new era and discuss what it means for competitive balance, the 2022 NFL draft, and offseason fantasy draft strategy.
68 min
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Tyreek Hill Trade Makes KC Better?
Ben and Shawn break down all the ramifications of the huge trade. Is it grief-fueled delusion or does Shawn have some basis for his optimistic take?
75 min
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Controversial RB and WR ADP Shifts Early in Fre...
Ben and Shawn look at how seemingly small moves can really shake up the RB landscape and debate the value of aging FA stars at WR.
62 min
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Contrarian Takes, Stealth Values, and New Sleep...
Ben and Shawn explain why some early FA moves may have a very different impact than anticipated and dive into some of their favorite under-the-radar beneficiaries.
49 min
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2022 Rookies Rising: How to Play the Top Names ...
Ben and Shawn explore the Combine's impact. The guy's plot rookie draft tactics to take advantage of rising stars and added depth.
61 min
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Grief, Optimism, and Wild Fantasy Predictions i...
Ben and Shawn come in on opposite ends of the Russell Wilson trade debate and make some crazy fantasy predictions at the end of the show.
69 min
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Early RB Dead Zone Steals
The RB Dead Zone was a desert again in 2021, but early ADP offers intriguing options. Ben and Shawn debate the potential steals and project the big movers.
69 min
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Using Best Ball ADP To Win Dynasty Trades
Ben and Shawn use provocative ADPs from early best ball drafts to create scenario-based dynasty trade values.
65 min
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Uncomfortable Drafting and Winning Tournaments ...
Peter Overzet joins Ben and Shawn to talk tactics, including why uncomfortable drafting is the key to those coveted high tournament finishes.
58 min
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These 5 Teams Fit the Criteria to be the Next S...
Ben and Shawn discuss the elements necessary to be a Super Bowl sleeper, break down five appealing franchises, and explain the relevance for fantasy.
61 min
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What 2021 SF Startups Can Tell Us About Controv...
Ben and Shawn break down the exploitable areas of dynasty superflex startups and explain how that influences strategy in Year 1 and Year 2.
59 min
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Ja'Marr Chase and Why the Bengals Won't Make th...
Ben and Shawn discuss the high-leverage plays in the Super Bowl, debate the coaching decisions, and explain why Ja'Marr Chase will lead them to multiple future titles.
43 min
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Structural Drafting, Dead Zone RB Values, and E...
Ben and Shawn explore the all-important Round 5-10 range in early best ball formats. How can you benefit from early trends at RB? Is WR deep? Why TE will again be the key.
69 min
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How to Build the Perfect Dynasty League
With dynasty startup season right around the corner, Ben and Shawn discuss the key elements of their favorite leagues - plus creative suggestions to deal with tanking.
54 min
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The Winning Picks in Early Best Ball Drafts
Ben and Shawn break down the early rounds of a best ball draft, explaining key trends for 2022 and giving their favorite selections.
62 min
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Epic Conference Title Games, Coaching Decisions...
Ben and Shawn break down the plays and decisions that determined two more edge-of-your-seat thrillers and look at how the new NFL will impact your fantasy leagues.
72 min
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Controversy in Best Ball and Why 2022 Rookie Dr...
Ben and Shawn pick the Championship winners, examine ADP controversy in early FFPC best ball, and explain why 2022 rookie drafts will rock.
61 min
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OT Rule Changes and the Tactics of Tomorrow
Ben and Shawn break down a fantastic weekend of football, examining some of the hidden tactical decisions in the Bills/Chiefs matchup and suggesting a few exciting tweaks to the OT rules.
66 min
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Building Playoff Lineups and Blockbuster Dynast...
Ben and Shawn discuss the best contrarian options for the FFPC Playoff Contest 2 and explain how to craft dynasty blockbusters around young players like Elijah Moore and J.K. Dobbins.
62 min
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Playoff Breakouts and Dynasty Buys
Ben and Shawn discuss some of the biggest developments from the Wild Card round and debate the dynasty futures of players like CeeDee Lamb, Darren Waller, and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
53 min
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ICYMI: What Will Be the Next Big Thing?
Ben and Shawn discuss the key recent trends in fantasy football, debate the single-season flukes versus the seismic shifts, and tell you what to look for next.
40 min
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FFPC Playoff Lineups and Early Dynasty Trades
Ben and Shawn discuss their favorite lineups for the FFPC $500k Playoff Contest and look at early trade options/tactics in RotoViz TriFlex Dynasty leagues.
68 min
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Contrarian Fantasy Picks and Playoff Upsets
Ben and Shawn discuss scenarios in which Kyler Murray, Dak Prescott, or Joe Burrow could be the playoff QB you need, plus give their recommendations for playing RB vs WR.
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The Draft Plans That Dominated 2021
Ben and Shawn examine some of the key strategic elements of 2021 and look at why 2022 will be the wild west with a draft landscape that could be the most fun in years.
70 min