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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What If We're Wrong? The Players Set to Thrive ...
In the full SB audio, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele work through multiple scenarios where mistaken assumptions could be pushing them off of tournament-winning players before drafting from the 1.09 in the Underdog Fantasy Superflex tournament.
142 min
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How to Beat the QB Avalanche in Superflex
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele draft from the 1.09 in the Underdog Fantasy Superflex tournament. How do they react when the draft skews QB-heavy and what should that mean for your fantasy football outlook in 2024?
58 min
78
Who Will Josh Allen Bring With Him When He Expl...
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down the Buffalo Bills' receiving options and try to find a fantasy football league-winning play at WR.
46 min
79
The Seahawks Are the Most Exploitable Team in F...
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch, and Shawn Siegele explore the potential for Geno Smith and Tyler Lockett to make SEA the tournament-breaking offense for the 2024 fantasy football season.
41 min
80
Early Draft Slots and Zero RB: How Dominant Con...
In the full SB audio, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele draft Underdog Fantasy BBM5 powerhouses from the 1.01, 1.04, and 1.05 and discuss all of the exploitable opportunities from these favorable draft slots for the 2024 fantasy football season.
177 min
81
Using Structure to Create Additional Roster Spo...
On this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele draft from 1.05 in Underdog Fantasys BBMV and discuss the role that structure plays in creating additional opportunities. Listen as they share their player insights and draft strategies for the 2024 fantasy football season.
53 min
82
The Key Players to Our Highest Upside Draft of ...
On this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele draft their favorite WR group yet. Plus, how Jayden Daniels unlocks everything. Listen as they share their player insights and draft strategies for the 2024 fantasy football season.
64 min
83
The Staggering Upside of Pure Zero RB with Elit...
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele load up with crazy receiving firepower and a potent double-punch at TE. The ridiculous element: They still love their RBs. Listen as they share their player insights and draft strategies for the 2024 fantasy football season.
63 min
84
4 Busts and 5 Teams That Will Arrive Early in t...
In this week's full audio, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele preview the NFC, with bold predictions, contrarian takes, lively debates, and their tournament-winning plays for fantasy.
173 min
85
WRs Will Define the NFC West, But Not the Ones ...
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch, and Shawn Siegele provide a few bold predictions for Marvin Harrison, but don't stop there when it comes to the perfect division for receiving fireworks. The guys dissect the NFC West and share what it means for your fantasy football season.
38 min
86
A Bust, a Breakout, and a Sleeper: 3 NFC South ...
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele examine whether a ridiculously easy schedule makes the Atlanta Falcons the huge favorites. Plus, a contrarian favorite paired with an upside swing that can help your fantasy football season!
34 min
87
The Sleeping Giant That Could Determine Fantasy...
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch, and Shawn Siegele dive into the NFC East and explain how you can benefit in fantasy football if the market is wrong at both the top (Dallas Cowboys v Philadelphia Eagles) and bottom (NY Giants v Washington Commanders).
58 min
88
Are We Betting on the Wrong Breakout Team in th...
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch, and Shawn Siegele examine the NFL betting season win totals whether the Detriot Lions and Green Bay Packers are really ready to join the NFC heavyweights, and explore whether the Chicago Bears or Minnesota Vikings are further along in their rebuilds and what does it mean for fantasy football?
47 min
89
The Juggernaut, the Upstart, and the Wild Cards...
In the full audio of this week's Stealing Bananas, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele provide their conference champion picks, their favorite sleeper selections, their breakout units, and their biggest bust concerns. Use it to your advantage and win a fantasy football championship!
101 min
90
These 4 Trendy Teams Are On the Verge of Collapse
On this edition of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch, and Shawn Siegele look at the power divisions of the AFC North and East. With so much competition, could these 4 trendy squads be pushed to the brink of collapse? How should you play it for fantasy football?
47 min
91
Is the Market Way Off On These 2 Controversial ...
On this edition of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch, and Shawn Siegele explain why analysts are getting the timelines wrong in the AFC West and discuss the implications of rebuilds of the Denver Broncos and L.A. Chargers. What does it mean for fantasy football?
31 min
92
The Underrated AFC South Features an Emerging B...
On this edition of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch, and Shawn Siegele break down all of the offseason developments for the AFC South and explain why the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are poised to make huge jumps in 2024. How should you play it for fantasy football?
27 min
93
The Stealing Bananas Dynasty Rookie Draft Extra...
In the full audio of this week's Stealing Bananas, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down everything they're seeing in rookie drafts, work through the implications for both dynasty and best ball, and work through the theory of dynasty fantasy football.
146 min
94
Making Shawn Defend His Most Controversial Play...
In this episode of SB shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele explore the nuances of fantasy football rankings, explain why unusual perspectives have value even when they're wrong, and find out whether Shawn really hates Rome Odunze.
77 min
95
The Cheapest Source of Extreme Upside In Fantas...
In this episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch, and Shawn Siegele discuss a key area of rookie dynasty drafts that managers often get wrong and how you can exploit special traits for extreme upside in Fantasy Football.
37 min
96
Squeezing the Most Value from Scary Picks in Ro...
In this episode of SB shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele explain how they're attacking 2024 dynasty rookie drafts, including how to maximize your trade opportunities, how to exploit tier breaks, and how to profit from scary selections in fantasy football.
35 min
97
The Importance Of Early-Round Structure and Dou...
In the full audio episode, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele draft 3 different BBM5 rosters. The guys discuss their preferred strategies, reveal their TE targets, break down when and who to take at RB, and go all-in on a late QB.
185 min
98
Is Bully TE A Winning Fantasy Football Draft St...
After switching things up with a foundation RB pick in Round 2, the guys land Dalton Kincaid and Kyle Pitts at TE. A chain reaction at WR ensues. Listen in as Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele draft an Underdog Fantasy BBM5 roster from the 1.10.
61 min
99
A Star RB Faller To Draft and A Kansas City Chi...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele draft an Underdog Fantasy BBM5 roster from the 1.06. After getting both of the players they'd discussed at the 2.07, the guys were set for the perfect run until serious WR controversy broke out. Listen in to find out fantasy football draft strategies and roster construction techniques as the guys attempt to win the top prize!
65 min
100
6 Must-Draft RB Options for Zero RB Builds
On this (long) episode of SB Shorts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele draft an Underdog Fantasy BBM5 roster from the 1.10. After hitting 4 WRs and 2 elite TEs early, the guys go on a magical RB run to fill out their roster. Will Zero RB bring Fantasy Football glory in 2024?
61 min