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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The 4 WRs We're Watching Carefully on Draft Night
Ben and Shawn break down their favorite draft-reliant WR prospects and look at scenarios where they'd scream up fantasy boards.
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Rewind: Using Lessons from Dynasty and Best Bal...
How much value do you gain from playing multiple formats at a deep level? Ben and Shawn explore dynasty and best ball insights that help you hack your redraft league.
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Breece Hall Blockbusters and Rookie WR Trades
Ben and Shawn explain why it's almost impossible to overpay for Breece Hall and discuss how to navigate the top tier of WRs in an action-packed rookie draft.
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Two Drafts in the Rookies and Sophomores Tourna...
Ben and Shawn take their QB tactics from last week's show and try to build a couple of unique rosters in the Underdog best ball tournament.
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Superflex Draft Tactics and the Wild 2022 QB Class
Ben and Shawn explore the crazy QB ADPs in Superflex startups and discuss why you may have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get discounts on upside QBs.
62 min
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Trends from Early Rookie Drafts to Exploit in T...
Ben and Shawn explore the trends in their early rookie drafts and detail the ramifications for dynasty trades and RotoViz TriFlex startups.
75 min
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The Proof Is In The Pudding
Ben and Shawn recently drafted from the 10th spot in an FFPC Best Ball Draft. Today they recap the draft board and their selections. In hindsight, What do they like and what would they change?
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Stealing Bananas On The Clock Part 2: Live Best...
Ben and Shawn continue their Live FFPC Best Ball Draft! Listen in to the second half of the draft from the 10th spot....
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Stealing Bananas On The Clock Part 1: Live Best...
Ben and Shawn are on the clock in a Live FFPC Best Ball Draft! From the 10th slot, will they take a Zero RB approach?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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