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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Manipulating the RB Dead Zone for Outsized Gain...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele discuss the history and theory of the RB Dead Zone, explore how fantasy football ADP has shifted the dynamics in 2023, and give their favorite RB plays to exploit the inefficiencies.
60 min
177
These Are the Players Currently Dictating Under...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele discuss evidence-based structural drafting on Underdog Fantasy and explore the best player values to elevate your fantasy football tactics at RB, WR, and QB.
77 min
178
Can We Exploit the Most Devastating Fantasy Foo...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele explore multiple team-based trends that create serious fantasy football risk and work up contrarian methods to exploit 2023 ADP flaws.
62 min
179
Shock Picks, Blockbuster Trades, and Draft Shen...
After an avalanche of rookie fantasy football drafts, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down all of the best, worst, and most shocking picks.
56 min
180
We're Loading Up On These Day 3 Selections Late...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down all of the key NFL Draft Day 3 landing spots and make a case for the elite sleepers to load up on late in rookie fantasy football drafts.
73 min
181
The Second Round - Rookie Mock Draft with Pete ...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele are joined by Peter Overzet to complete Round 2 of their rookie mock draft and discuss the remaining picks of Round 3 of the NFL Draft!
70 min
182
Rookie Mock Draft and NFL Draft Reactions with ...
Live analysis of the end of Round 2 and the beginning of Round 3 of the NFL Draft from Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele. They complete round 1 of a Dynasty Rookie mock draft. The draft conversation resumes at Pick 52! For the second half of the show, Pete Overzet joins the guys. On Monday, Round 2 of the mock draft will be released.
91 min
183
Instant Takeaways from Round 2 of the 2023 NFL ...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele react live to Round 2 of the NFL Draft. What are their immediate thoughts on how it affects Dynasty Rookie drafts? In part 1, they go from Pick 32 through 51! Parts 2 and 3 will release Sunday and Monday.
86 min
184
Upside Swings Versus Safest Plays Among Second-...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down the projected second and third round of upcoming rookie fantasy football drafts and contrast the potential home-run swings with safer anticipated floors.
73 min
185
The Biggest Controversies in Round 1 of Superfl...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break the projected first round of Superflex rookie drafts into five mini-tiers and discuss the provocative nature of QB prices versus potential RB and WR stars.
67 min
186
Dark Horse NFL Division Winners and Chaos in th...
With NFC squads spending big to challenge San Francisco and Philadelphia, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down the offseason winners and losers and pick their favorite sleeper squads.
76 min
187
Our Favorite AFC Surprise Teams for 2023
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele return from break and dive into AFC offseason developments with a look at projected win totals. The guys discuss key fantasy ramifications and pick their surprise squads.
65 min
188
The Stealing Bananas Special Episode
With Stealing Bananas going on hiatus, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele wanted to kick back and replay the best moments and biggest decisions from an all-time great Super Bowl.
71 min
189
The Super Bowl 57 Multiverse: Thrilling Scenari...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down all of the key elements from one of the most exciting Super Bowl matchups in recent memory.
65 min
190
Insane WR Values: Don't Miss out on These Huge ...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down early best ball ADP and discuss some of the shocking values at WR. Whether you prefer big names or breakout youth, great plays exist in both categories.
64 min
191
Early 2023 ADP: The Biggest Takeaways at Every ...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down the trends from early FFPC Best Ball Tournament Drafts: Can you afford the new QB prices? How about an elite TE? What does the RB Dead Zone look like? Are drafters too patient at WR?
66 min
192
Championship Game Drama: The Biggest Plays, Cra...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down a wild AFC Championship between the Chiefs and Bengals that featured great plays, bizarre coaching tactics, and no shortage of controversy. Plus, should the NFC Championship game inspire a rule change?
87 min
193
Can Purdy Do It Again? Key Matchups and Advance...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down the edges for each team in a battle for NFC bragging rights, Both teams field elite defenses, but their stars could still light up the fantasy scoreboard.
58 min
194
The Great Joe Burrow Debate
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down the Bengals' big win against Buffalo and profile their battle with an injured Patrick Mahomes. Is Burrow now the second-best QB in football?
60 min
195
How to Deploy Sleepers in Playoff Contests and ...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down the key advanced metrics and player matchups for the Divisional Round. Can we get an upset that dictates playoff contests?
71 min
196
Wild Card Revelations: 5 Reality Repercussions ...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele break down the stunning results from Wild Card weekend and explore the long-term ramifications for players like Trevor Lawrence, Daniel Jones, Justin Herbert, and Jaylen Waddle.
59 min
197
How Potential Upsets Could Throw Fantasy Playof...
This feels like a year for the top seeds, but are we underselling the possibility of significant upsets? Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele explore how the underdogs could win and what their paths would mean for fantasy playoff contests.
55 min
198
Upside NFL Playoff Scenarios to Help You Win $5...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele reflect on a few under-the-radar moments from Week 18 and explore scenarios to create extreme upside in FFPC playoff contests.
69 min
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Fantasy Titles Decided, Playoff Scenarios Chang...
Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele give thanks for Damar Hamlin's improvement, congratulate fantasy champions, discuss the new playoff picture, and look forward to a Sam Howell start.
59 min
200
Our Thoughts Are With Damar Hamlin
The events on Monday Night Football are something none of us have witnessed previously, our thoughts are with Damar Hamlin our wishes are for a full recovery. Following a difficult time for the NFL community, Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele share their thoughts.
47 min