Draft Champions Podcast
215 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 60 ratingsNFBC centric fantasy baseball podcast focusing on draft strategy including sleepers, busts, and faab management. We will review real high stakes drafts. Follow us at @draftchampagne on twitter
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Episodes
Memorial Day Draft Recap with @marc_winokur
May 28, 2021 14:45 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBMark and I discuss the first Memorial Day Second Chance draft after I drafted from the 3 hole
May 23 FAAB recap and News and Notes
May 28, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBZack and Graham talk about the following topics Taillon Luis Catillo Dylan Bundy Hitless in Seattle New SP1s in 2nd chance drafts Franchy and Duran Save specs Espinol for Biggio O'Grady and Nelson David Price dynasty value Tyler Anderson and Nate Eovaldi ERA vs. FIP GLARF waivers NFBC waiver review - Taylor Walls added Walker Buehler dropped!
Week 5 FAAB Recap and Never Too Early Victory Laps
May 03, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBZack and Graham
Blue Jays Talk with Dan Shulman (DShulman_ESPN)
April 12, 2021 19:48 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBZack and Graham talk to Dan Shulman of ESPN about the Toronto Blue Jays.
Defund the Fantasy Baseball Twitter Police
April 10, 2021 17:27 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBWe only got 4 fun facts at the end, getting lazy. Zack and Graham discuss at least 10 moderately bold predictions they made before the season started and take some early victory laps as well as 2 walks of shame each. We discuss closer situations and play doctor on some injury analysis.
The @GodFatherNFBC Unloads and Goes Ballistic
April 07, 2021 17:05 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe talk way too long about TGFBI then we get into some Main Event talk and FAAB bidding, followed up by early reactions and if some players are legit. This time Zack brings 5 fun facts.
Main Event 1 in the Books: A Synopsis by @Shrimpboatcpn
April 04, 2021 07:55 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBGraham breaks down Zack's first main event
All Things Draft Champions with Mark Kieffer (Mark_Kieffer)
April 02, 2021 21:23 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMark and Zack talk the first ever DC league for 2021
The Main Event with The Wardog (@iamthewardog)
March 31, 2021 15:05 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBZack talks to Wardog about his prep for the main event and the system he uses to target breakout pitchers.
The Exclusive Lenny Melnick Podcast (@LennyMelnick)
March 19, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBZack talks to Lenny about becoming a better drafter and podcaster, the podcast brackets, and 2021 Covid rules. We touch on prospect ETAs, new pitches, drafting JT Realmuto, how to draft starting pitching in 2021, Dobnak, Taveras, Brendan Rodgers, the NL Central, drafting value vs. categories, some stupid questions, dealing with prank calls and name mispronunciations.
@HonRonBaseball talks TGFBI and Razzslam
March 16, 2021 03:46 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBZack and Graham talk to Simon Dice of @honronbaseball about the TGFBI and Razzslam Also discussed: - Bobby Witt Jr. - Mondesi - Suarez at SS - Late round sleepers
Methodical Madness with Jason Kufs (@kufss)
March 14, 2021 22:51 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBZack speaks to Jason Kufs about his secret sauce to winning NFBC Cutlines and Draft Champions Leagues - How does he prep - How to approach FAAB - When to take risks in Cutline - How to value RP in both formats - When to target pitching - How valuable is multi position eligibility - Draft Champions methodology - Review of Jason's 6th place overall finish in a league with Zack - Thoughts on Mondesi in DCs and Ohtani in Cutline
High Stakes Heat Joins the Cionel and the Captain (@rotosaurus)
March 11, 2021 16:34 - 2 hours - 151 MBDave McDonald (@RunDMcD) and Jake Halusker (@thedustmite) join @shrimpboatcpn and Zack to discuss recent news: - Houck - Yu Chang - Alzolay - Dylan Moore (again) -Carrasco - Amir Garrett We also discuss recent fantasy baseball happenings - TGFBI - Baseball pods brackets - Tag Team Draft -Beat Dave McDonald $400 DC - Main Event Prep -We talk about roster construction and pockets of value in DCs, Post 500 league winners, methodical approach to DCs -Zack and Jake have a comprehens...
Doubling Down on the Tag Team Draft with @_mattywood_
March 10, 2021 04:03 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBZack talks to Matty about our recent tag team draft and his side bet as well as post hype breakouts, Rockies, pockets of value in 12s vs. 15s, targets late in a Main Event, and targets after round 50 in a DC.
Writers' Block with Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) of the Cincinnati Reds
March 09, 2021 03:21 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBZack talks to Charlie about 2 Tylers Tejay's velo Jose De Leon, Miley, Lorenzen Jose Garcia Outfield logjam Projected batting order
Writers' Block with Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) of the Minnesota Twins
March 07, 2021 21:54 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBZack talks to Brandon Warne of @accesstwins regarding questions leading up to the season - Rooker vs. Kiriloff - Balazovic/Duran/Ober timeline -Jeffers and Garver timeshare -Projected batting order -2B position battle -Closer mess (Colome vs. Rogers vs. Duffy)
The Best Ball Exclusive with a Side of Draft Champions with @FantasyBestBal1
March 07, 2021 21:08 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBZack talks to Brian Seymour of @fantasybestbal1 about Fantrax Best Ball, BB10, and NFBC Best Ball and Draft Champions leagues - optimal roster construciton - multi eligibility valuation - First 5 rounds planning in a DC - Late round targets - Fades - Calculating replacement value - Most owned players
On the Radar with @BaseballRadar
March 05, 2021 01:20 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBZack talks to Rob @baseballradar about his amazing roster tool that tracks organizations's rosters at each level. We debate position battles and end off with a new segment called 2 for 1 follow @draftchampagne
GDL (Gym, Draft, Launder) with @GodfatherNFBC
March 01, 2021 20:08 - 2 hours - 156 MBZack talks to Mike about -why DeGrom should be faded in round 1 -JT Realmuto -Chris Sale -LABR -Review of Listener League -Review of Tag Team Draft -10 Interesting Fantasy Facts -Diversification -Dungeons and Dragons and being triggered -Jeff Man's suggestions
Writer's Block with Scott Merkin (@ScottMerkin) of the Chicago White Sox
February 26, 2021 04:10 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWe talk to Scott about - Michigan Iowa game - Wrestlemania 2 - Cease's core velocity belt -Rodon, Lopez, Stiever, Crochet - Who's Hendrik's back up? - Over Under .235 for Moncada, .255 for Robert, .310 for Madrigal - Moncada bounce back? - Did Robert's diving catch impact his second half? - Vaughn ETA -Projected batting order
Podcast Bracket Face Off wtih @OpenBarDudes Tony Tamburini
February 25, 2021 02:44 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBZack and Tony talk the @baseballpods bracket death match - review a recent DC they were both in - Tony gives you 2 fades - Fading pocket aces and how to recover on SB when drafting aces - mid round breakout SPs (JMont, Civale, Eovaldi, Musgrove, Gausman, Smyly) - Launch angle deep dive - Zack gives you who he thinks could be this year's Corbin Burnes
Musically Gifted, Smooth Talking, and All Around Good Dude Michael Govier (@mjgovier)
February 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBMichel Govier of the Hey It’s Enrico Pallazzo Fantasy Baseball Pod (@Pallazzopodcast) steps in to talk shop, listener leagues, pod brackets, and to play some games. We debut the new Draft Champions theme song!
Writers' Block with Chris Halicke (@ChrisHalicke) of the Texas Rangers
February 19, 2021 03:09 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBZack talks to Chris Halicke of SI Fan Nation about the Rangers rotation options, closer situation, and predicts the batting order on April 1 and July 1. - Jung, Huff, Tejada ETA -6 Man rotation? - Kyle Cody and Dane Dunning - Folty - Calhoun and Khris Davis - Taveras breakout - Ronald Guzman
Writers' Block with Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) of the Seattle Mariners
February 18, 2021 02:39 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBZack talks to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times about the 2021 Mariners - Kelenic and Gilbert ETA - Dylan Moore - Kikuchi - Closer situation - Murphy, Torrens, and Raleigh - 6 man rotation - Projected Batting Order
Writers' Block with Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi)
February 17, 2021 02:09 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBZack talks to Rob Maaddi of @975TheFanatic and @FaithontheField After the obligatory Wentz/Hurts discussion we move onto baseball and project the Phillies batting order and rotation. We talk what's left in the tank for Segura and McCutchen, Bohm being a stud, the Kingery/Haseley/Quinn dilemma How good is Aaron Nola? Is Hoskins healthy?
Writers' Block with Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) of the Philadelphia Phillies
February 17, 2021 02:09 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBZack talks to Rob Maaddi of @975TheFanatic and @FaithontheField After the obligatory Wentz/Hurts discussion we move onto baseball and project the Phillies batting order and rotation. We talk what's left in the tank for Segura and McCutchen, Bohm being a stud, the Kingery/Haseley/Quinn dilemma How good is Aaron Nola? Is Hoskins healthy?
Writers' Block with Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) of the Boston Red Sox
February 17, 2021 00:59 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBZack talks to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com We talk the projected batting order, starting rotation When we can expect Jeter Downs, Jarren Duran, and Tristan Casas We talk Sale's timetable, Houck's role, Pivetta's pitch mix, Perez's relationship with Cora, and Richard's health JD Martinez and in game video Marwin and Kike utility men Dalbec's power Franchy and Renfroe's upside
Real News for Fake Baseball: Episode 1 featuring Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino)
February 16, 2021 14:21 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBEarly February fantasy baseball relevant news with a focus on quotes from organizations' senior staff
Interview with Brian O'Grady (BrianOGrady21) of the San Diego Padres
February 16, 2021 04:20 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBZack talks to Brian O'Grady about the Reds, Rays, and now the Padres We talk about plate discipline, stealing bases, influential teammates and coaches, and what players could break out this year besides himself.
Writers' Block with Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) of the Arizona Diamondbacks
February 13, 2021 22:11 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBZack talks to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. We talk recent news, the D'Backs organizational philosophy and much more including - Ketel Marte will be dual or triple eligible - Over under on Varsho's plate appearances - Corbin Martin and where he slots in the rotation - Closer situation - Prospects to be on the look out for - Projected batting order in April and July
Battle of the Pods Recap with Bubba and the Batflip (@bdentrek and @batflipcrazy)
February 09, 2021 06:59 - 1 hour - 111 MBZack has Bubba and the Batflip on to discuss the battle of the pods Bubba defends his closer and Toby defends his pitching. We get deep into JT Realmuto and Keston Hiura.
Battle of the Podcasts Recap with @EricCross04 and @mjgovier
February 05, 2021 08:04 - 2 hours - 125 MBZack, Eric, Michael, and Daniel discuss the Battle of the Pods We discuss Twitter putting a disputed claim on Bob Nightengale's tweets We talk about the Fowler signing and the implications on Adell, Marsh, and Tyler O'Neill We take a listener question on Adell Eric defrends Cristian Javier and Michael defends Edwin Rios We talk Scherzer, Stanton, Lamet, Kiriloff, and of course, Kelenic in our draft. We review post hype breakout candidates: Senzel, Dahl, Reyes, Rodgers, Matz We dicuss the ca...
Coffee and Closers with Greg Jewett (@gjewett9)
February 04, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 70 MBZack talks with Greg Jewett of Fantasy Alarm about his "Coffee and Closers". They dig deep on the relief pitcher market and advise you on who you should be targeting in some deep leagues.
Battle of the Podcasts Recap with @roto_nino and @commonsensefbb
February 03, 2021 05:22 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBJorge Montanez and Drew Morris discuss drafting out of the 2 and 3 slots in the battle of the podcasts. Jorge defends his Starlin Castro 2B1 pick and Drew defends JT Realmuto in round 2. We discuss a bunch of avoids and who we want to draft on the Rockies. Follow @draftchampagne
A Consortium of Strategy: January 2021 Edition
February 02, 2021 22:04 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBZack brings you his favorite strategic advice he has heard over the last month on various podcasts Topics include Draft Preparation and Mocks KDS Risk Management Player Analysis Targets and Projections FAAB Game Theory and Overall Draft Strategy Special thanks to Phil Dussault (@phildussault27) Jeff Zimmerman (@jeffwzimmerman) Matt Modica (@ctmbaseball) Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) Toby Guevin (@batflipcrazy) Dave McDondald (@rundmcd) Jake Halusker (@thedustime) Ryan Bloomfield (R...
Battle of the Podcasts Recap with @justinmasonFWFB and @RunDMcD and @TheDustmite
January 26, 2021 07:46 - 2 hours - 132 MBJustin, Jake, Dave and Zack break down the Battle of the Pods. We discuss Corbin, Varsho, Moore (again), Carlson, Civale, Bieber, Plesac, Quantill, Heaney and Dave actually gives you a dynasty league stash! And tons of strategy! follow @draftchampagne http://rotosaurus.com/ https://www.friendswithfantasybenefits.com/
Battle of the Podcasts Recap with @deadpullhitter and @baseballpods
January 23, 2021 21:30 - 2 hours - 115 MBZack talks with Rob DiPietro and Chris @baseballpods about the recently completed Battle of the Podcasts league discussing how to handle drafting free agents, how to use projections, minimum statistical targets, and discussing alternative strategies drafting. Players Discussed: - Dylan Moore - Justin Turner - Jarred Kelenic - AJ Puk - Marcus Semien - Garrett Richards - Noah Syndergaard - Amir Garrett - Jeter Downs - JB Wendelken - Ryan Yarbrough Follow @draftchampagne @basebal...
I Hate Everyone's Teams Except My Own with Mike "The Mouth" Massotto (@godfatherNFBC)
January 23, 2021 10:13 - 2 hours - 113 MBMTM has 7 "interesting" facts and reviews 3 drafts after returning for a Ha-Seung Kim victory lap after the Profar signing. We then fade back to yesterday where he spent some time telling us to avoid Kim and review 3 big drafts - Battle of the Podcasts - MTM fast draft with DVR - Zack's star studded DC Also: the new "Super" DC follow @draftchampagne
Battle of the Podcasts Recap with @SPStreamer and @_mattywood_
January 22, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBZack talks with Matt Davis and Mike Simeone about the Battle of the Podcasts and pitching getting jammed. Matt defends his Rendon and Berrios picks and Mike defends his Willi Castro and Moncada picks Matt and Mike don't hold back on the rest of the drafters, this one is all killer no filler.
Battle of the Podcasts Recap with @mlbmovingavg and @mattwi77iams
January 20, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 107 MBZack is joined by John of Corked Stats and Matt Williams of the Turn Two Podcast We discuss -the latest bombshell signings by the no so baby anymore Blue Jays - strategy for the battle of the pods - Matt defends his Tapia pick - John defends his Dalbec pick - Matt and John torch Zack's team Follow @draftchampagne @mattwi77iams @mlbmovingavg @turntwopodcast https://rotofanatic.com/
Battle of the Podcasts Round Table: "Do You Guys Want this Chicken? Do You Want the Crown Too?"
January 16, 2021 22:36 - 1 hour - 110 MBMany familiar faces shooting the sh*t talking the recent Battle of the Podcasts League which is a 50 round draft and hold league hosted on the NFBC. We discuss: - starting pitching getting pushed up - Maeda a 4.00 ERA guy? - Dinelson Lamet - Matt William's new hat - Matty Davis being a high stakes stud waiting zagging when others are zigging - SP Streamers early shopping spree on Framber Valdez - Dave McDonald's take on the Cleveland bullpen Draft Order @MLBMovingAvg @Roto_Nino @commonsensef...
Rotonomics Episode 2: A Draft Champions Production with Derek Rhoads (@drhoa3) and Lucas Biery (@BieryPlox33)
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBZack discusses marginal utility in fantasy baseball with Derek and Lucas hits us up with a live mailbag and we discuss his top 100 pitchers. We talk Arenado Bias and Arenado vs. Seager. We also discuss Bauer's full count luck follow us at @draftchampagne
Rotonomics Episode 1: A Draft Champions Production with Rob DiPietro (@deadpullhitter) and Graham Blakelock
January 06, 2021 09:57 - 2 hours - 156 MBAlso dicusses "ownership" and "value" relative to risk, Also dicusses "ownership" and "value" relative to risk, many types of biases related to fantasy baseball and a behavioral economics article by Jeff Zimmerman. Some heated debates - Moncada recency bias - Sano Anchor bias - Nelson Cruz Gamblers falacy - Lamet loss aversion bias - Vaughn vs. Donaldson's regret aversion bias - Vaughn vs. Sanchez cognitive bias
The American League Starting Pitching Market with Micah Henry (@fantasycentral1)
December 19, 2020 21:32 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBZack talks with Micah Henry of the Fantasy Insiders about 1 starting pitcher on each team in the AL they are high and and low on.
Up and Down in the NL with @fish2483
December 17, 2020 22:27 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBZack and John talk 1 up and 1 down in the NL for each team's bullpen and offense. Also discuss possible free agent signings.
Up and Down in the AL West with @fish2483
December 15, 2020 23:54 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBZack and John talk 1 up and 1 down in the AL West with respect to the bullpen and offense.
Up and Down in the AL Central with @fish2483
December 15, 2020 21:50 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBZack and John discuss 1 up and 1 down for each bullpen and offensive position in the AL Central.
Up and Down in the AL East with @fish2483
December 15, 2020 03:48 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBZack and John talk 1 up and 1 down from the bullpen for each team and 1 up and 1 down for each team's hitters - in the AL East. A couple Free Agent predictions and thrown in and with a Draft and Hold twist.
Money Hoops with John Fish (@fish2483)
December 13, 2020 00:16 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBJohn Fish gives a NFBKC primer. Topics include: - Why you don't play home leagues with trades - John's 2nd place overall finish in the NFBKC Main Event - Luca Love - Pocket Centers - The importance of the draft - Michael Porter Jr. - Blocks/Assists are early targets - The most overrated player in fantasy - Zack's advanced basketball metrics - Harden's value in Houston and Brooklyn and the #1 player in points leagues - Kendrick Nunn and Shai - Injury prone players
Victory Lapping with Mike "The Mouth" Massotto (@godfathernfbc)
December 02, 2020 00:09 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB1:30 - Intro and Small Business Promotion and Listener giveaway 8:30 - MTM's Victory lap on last episode's rant and how many followers he's lost 11:45 - Sean Gilmartin is not in the Baseball Forecaster 12:45 - The Process review (Jeff Zimmerman) 15:00 - Top 10 NFBC Twitter follows that are under and MTM got the handle wrong - it's @ScottJenstad 20:00 - News and Notes (Cano is an idiot, Arozarena estimated suspension, Nelson Cruz and Big Papi Pharma) and teaser on the latest fast DC 25:...