Five Minutes of Fantasy Sports
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Join me along my fantasy sports journey and hopefully get some useful content along the way Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
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You Joined a Fantasy Football League: Now What?
August 28, 2022 18:25 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBIn this episode I go over what to look over when researching before your draft. I discuss roster positions as well as positional scarcity. Join link for my league: https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/1216875/invitation?key=8307e1ebef8d2492&soc_trk=lnk&ikey=d1376e15e2775115 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
SEASON 2 of 5 Minutes of Fantasy Football: Setting Up a Yahoo League
August 19, 2022 03:07 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBThis video goes through the process of creating a league, shows you the different settings available if you want to be the commissioner of the league, and also invites you to join a league set up by me! Link to join the league mentioned in the video: https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/fiveminutesoffantasyfootball --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Baseball: How to Compare Your Team's Performance to the Rest of the League's
April 19, 2022 03:42 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBSometimes the standings don't give you the full picture of where your team ranks in your league. I show you how to measure your team's performance in each category. Also, I show you some other websites that you can use to find those future stars as well as do your own research Blog link: https://blog.feedspot.com/fantasy_baseball_blogs/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Baseball - How to Use the Full Benefits of Yahoo's Research on your Phone
April 16, 2022 19:50 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBThis episode details how to get to the main website of yahoo that allows you to do much more research than does just the app. Also shows you how to do some quick research --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Baseball - Week 1 Is Here - Are You Ready?
April 07, 2022 04:36 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBI give you some info about the start active players button - it's super useful but you do have to be aware with one flaw in using it. Also, I discuss why the IL spot can be something that pays off later in the season if you use it correctly --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Baseball: You Drafted. Now What?
April 04, 2022 03:47 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBIn this episode, I go over three things you should do with your Fantasy Baseball team before the season starts. Some are requirements. Some are silly. But all are worth a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Yahoo Fantasy Baseball LIVE Auction Draft Part 2: Final Analysis
March 28, 2022 03:26 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBAfter a grueling two and a half hours, my auction draft is finally finished. I look over my team and discuss how my plan going into the draft went. I also show you some sleepers that you may want to consider for your drafts as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Yahoo fantasy Baseball LIVE Auction Draft - Explanation and Strategy
March 28, 2022 03:23 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBHere's a glimpse at the Yahoo Auction Draft - I walk you through the format and let you sit in a few rounds of my auction draft as well. I'll do a follow up video after the draft too --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy BASEBALL Draft Day Primer 2: Why You Should Love an Auction Draft and How to Approach Them
March 24, 2022 05:26 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBJoin my Baseball League on Yahoo! https://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/108069/invitation?key=3f1a731b8953b0fa&soc_trk=lnk&ikey=599fa92ea6051eb7 Auction Drafts, also known as Salary Cap Drafts, give a manager more control as to exactly how to build a team. Two popular options are to spend big on some big performers, and then build around them the best you can, or to avoid the stud players and get solid performing players at every position. I discuss the risks/rewards of both options...
Fantasy BASEBALL Primer! How To Set Up A Yahoo League and JOIN MY LEAGUE TOO
March 22, 2022 04:31 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBWant to get started with Fantasy Baseball but you aren't sure where to start? This video will walk you through setting up your own league as well as checking out some of the settings that you need to know to have a successful team Want to join my baseball league? Link here: https://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/108069/invitation?key=3f1a731b8953b0fa&soc_trk=lnk&ikey=599fa92ea6051eb7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball Week 22 Playoffs: Who Should I Add?
March 22, 2022 04:16 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBLooking for some last minute adds for your fantasy team's playoff push? Take a listen and see who's available to make a difference for the home stretch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball: Add Immanuel Quickley. Quickly!
February 28, 2022 04:35 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBSorry I couldn't resist the pun in the title. But he is ripe for production in New York; he's one of the few guards left standing in New York and has enough of Thibs trust to earn some minutes. He's worth an add if you need a boost in FT% and possibly 3s and points. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball: Using the Statistics to Your Advantage for the Fantasy Playoffs
February 27, 2022 05:28 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBWith my playoff season starting on Monday, I'm looking ahead to my possible first round matchup. I analyze his team, look at my categories, and look to any players that I might be able to add in the close categories to give myself an edge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball: Nurkic is out in Portland. Lillard is out too. Who is worth rostering there?
February 24, 2022 04:15 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBI discuss some new injury news, try to make sense of Portland's roster moving forward, and sing the praises of Josh Hart and Simons in Portland. There isn't much else to sing about up there. Also, I discuss some players coming off injury that you might want to consider adding. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball: Stop What You're Doing Right Now. Add Cameron Payne. Then Listen to This.
February 22, 2022 03:24 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBBig news in fantasy basketball land is Chris Paul is out for 6-8 weeks. Cameron Payne will be manning the point for the near future, so drop your weakest link and add him to your squad. Also I discuss playoff strategy and how to utilize the IL+ to your advantage --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Anthony Davis is broken again. Who should I replace him with?
February 19, 2022 17:52 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBIn this episode of Five Minutes of Fantasy Basketball, I go through the process of dropping Anthony Davis and replacing him with another player. I walk you through the process of looking over the waiver wire, looking at possible players, and then deciding on someone to add. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball: Is Paul George Worth the Risky Add? Who is the Center in Brooklyn Worth Adding?
February 16, 2022 04:47 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBQuestions abound as the fantasy basketball playoffs approach. I try to answer a few of them, including roster strategy, the timetable for Paul George's possible return, and what exactly is going on with the Center situation in Brooklyn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball Playoff Push: Who Am I Rolling With?
February 14, 2022 05:26 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBThe playoffs are coming soon to fantasy basketball, so is your team prepared? I discuss my team, as well as some changes that might need to be made to get ready for your playoff push --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball adds: is it Poku Time? Is Cam Johnson worth an add?
February 13, 2022 05:05 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MBI discuss some more trade deadline implications and how to build your team around the new rosters that have emerged in the NBA after the trade deadline. OKC might be driving in the tank, so there's some add opportunities there. Also, Brooklyn has some open roster spots, so there's an opportunity there as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Looking Ahead to the Fantasy Basketball Playoffs
February 12, 2022 04:42 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBIf you're playoff bound, it's good to plan ahead so that you know when your playoffs are and which players you have now won't be playing as many games in the playoffs. Portland is a possible problem so consider trading anyone on Portland fair game for a trade. fantasy basketball strategy, portland, new york, los angeles, hashtag basketball --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
NBA Trade Deadline Fantasy Impact
February 11, 2022 04:36 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBWondering about what moves to make after the NBA trade deadline? I offer some suggestions as well as some updates to my team after my hiatus --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball Week 9 Adds: Is Nance Ready to Dance in Portland?
December 14, 2021 04:13 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBHas Nance moved into the starting lineup for good in Portland? If so, add him as fast as possible - he could be a huge part of your team moving forward. Also, Eric Gordon is still plugging away in Houston. If you need scoring and 3s, he's solid, and puts up ok stats in some other categories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Last Minute Week 14 Waiver Wire Adds Fantasy Football
December 12, 2021 05:55 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBCan Big Ben help salvage your fantasy season? Is Crowder ready for a louder finish to the year? Can Jeff Wilson Jr. score a touchdown and become fantasy relevant? I answer these questions and more on today's episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Basketball and How I Find My Waiver Wire Gems
December 11, 2021 04:54 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBAfter you identify the need your team has, you need to utilize the tools on the yahoo webpage to find the stats you need. Then, I talk about players that are worth a further look, as well as some further research. I discuss players like D. Gallanari, Chris Duarte, Eric Gordon, and Bagley III --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Dalvin Cook's Nickname Should Be Wolverine for his Quick Healing Ability
December 10, 2021 04:38 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBI discuss the Thursday night game, mainly addressing the chagrin I have for pending the rest of my FAAB on Mattison, especially since he was only useful for one game. I also discuss roster flexibility and Week 14 matchups --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Football and Basketball Midweek Roster Maintenance
December 09, 2021 04:40 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBToday I discuss if it's worth keeping Antonio Brown on my roster. Spoiler alert: it's not. I add Taysom Hill and plan to start him for the rest of my fantasy season over Kirk Cousins. I also consider a basketball roster move and discuss who I should drop if I do make a move. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Who on the Knicks Still Has Any Fantasy Value??
December 08, 2021 05:52 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBI discuss players on the Knicks and what to expect from them. Outside of Julius Randle, it's hard to find current Knicks who are positive contributors to your team. However, I expect that to change. Listen for players to target in a trade or to add yourself if an impatient manager in your league has dropped them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Week 14 Waiver Wire Adds - is Russell Gage a League Winner?
December 07, 2021 13:57 - 25 seconds - 410 KBWho should you add after great week 13 fantasy results? My humble suggestions: QB: Hill WR: Gage (not in video - MVS) RB: Hilliard TE: Engram Def: Tennessee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#41 Can James Harden Put up Elite Stats without Kyrie?
December 05, 2021 04:39 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBJames Harden was supposed to be a part of the Big 3 in Brooklyn. But 1 of the 3 didn't feel like getting vaccinated, so he's going alone with K.D. Will his fantasy stats suffer or improve without Kyrie? Will his hamstring hamper him? I discuss this and more on today's episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Episode 40: Taysom Hill Is Still Worth Picking Up!
December 04, 2021 04:45 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBI recommended adding Taysom Hill, and even though he didn't have a great game in reality, he nonetheless put up some great fantasy stats. I analyze the Thursday night game and also discuss my roster decisions for the week --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Episode 39: Can Steph Keep Up The Pace All Season?
December 03, 2021 04:26 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBI look at Steph Curry's fantasy performance so far this season and speculate if he can keep up the pace once Klay Thompson returns. Then I talk about if he's worth trading to spread the talent out on your team. Personally I wouldn't do that, but if you're dealing with injuries or have drafted a team with Michael Porter and Kemba Walker on it, it might be worth it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Football Thursday Night Primer: Sit/Start
December 02, 2021 04:42 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBThis episode covers the New Orleans and Dallas game and predicts who to start and who you should sit. Start: anyone on Dallas including their defense. Sit: anyone on New Orleans not named Taysom or Kamara (if he plays) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Fantasy Football Week 13 Waiver Wire Adds: Get Taysom Hill, Mattison
December 01, 2021 04:35 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBI take a look at each position and let you know who I think you should consider adding if you have a need. QB: Taysom Hill WR: Kendrick Bourne RB: Alexander Mattison, Dontrell Hilliard TE: Gerald Everett, Jack Doyle DEF: Indianapolis, Minnesota --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
Episode 36: Fantasy Basketball: Which Porter should you Import to Your Team?
November 30, 2021 04:33 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBI talk about the changes I made to my team due to the injury to Michael Porter Jr. and the lineup change regarding Kemba Walker. I also mention why I chose to add Kevin Porter Jr and T.J. Warren --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#35 - Fantasy Basketball Week 8 Preview: Avoid Lakers and Pistons Players if Possible
November 29, 2021 04:20 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBWeek 8 starts tomorrow, so I take a look at which teams are playing only 2 games next week, and make some suggestions about who to add and who to avoid on those teams. I also ponder what exactly is going on with the Knicks? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#34 Fantasy Basketball Adds: KCP and Tyus Jones
November 28, 2021 04:24 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBMy basketball team has been cruising as of late, but it's always a good idea to be tinkering with your lineups to see if you can make it even better. I discuss why I added Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Tyus Jones, and maybe why you should consider doing the same. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#33 - Fantasy Football Week 12 Last Minute Waiver Wire Adds
November 27, 2021 04:43 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBWill Rex Burkhead put you ahead in Week 12? What about Jeff Wilson or Kendrick Bourne? I discuss these players and more in this episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#32 - Why I Lucked Out on Cordarelle Patterson this Season - and how you can too
November 26, 2021 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBThe waiver wire add of the season for me is hands down Cordarelle Patterson. I disucss the process I used early on to scout him out, the advantage his dual position eligibility gives him, and why you might want to consider trading for him moving forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#31 What's Wrong with Kemba Walker? Trade, Drop, or Hold?
November 25, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBWhen I traded for Kemba Walker, I had higher expectations for him than the performance he's been giving me. Am I deluding myself into thinking he's a better player than he is? Is Kemba washed? Is he just off to a slow start? Does Thibs hate him and not want him to have playing time? I consider these questions today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#30 Fantasy Websites That I Find Useful
November 24, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBI talk about two websites I use for research outside of yahoo, fatasypros.com and hashtagbasketball.com to help me improve my team from week to week. Here are some of their features in this short video --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#29 - Week 12 and Possible Waiver Wire Adds
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 7.35 MBI look over my team's week 11 performance, look at the lineup mistakes I made, and try and learn from them moving forward. Also, I give some suggestions as to whom you should possibly target for good performances in week 12. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#28 - Fantasy Basketball Team Analysis and Improvement Week 6
November 23, 2021 04:53 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBUsing Yahoo's tools on the website, I take a loos at my week 5 matchup, compare it to how the rest of the league did, and find which categories I should target for improvement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#27 - BONUS EPISODE! Football: Last minute additions and how to search by NFL team on the website
November 22, 2021 06:32 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBNeeding 11 points to win my matchup tomorrow and 1 having one player left to play, I wondered if I could find a last minute player from one of the two teams quickly to add in a pinch. Turns out there's a pretty straightforward way to do that on the yahoo website! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#26 - Basketball - Searching for IL+ players
November 22, 2021 06:13 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBWith a concerning update for Michael Porter Jr., I go through how to search the waiver wire quickly for guys who are IL eligible and how to examine what to do about them --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#25 - Basketball - Using the IL+ and Analyzing Player Data on the Website
November 20, 2021 23:01 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBWho would you rather have rest of the season: Michael Porter Jr. or Ben Simmons? I discuss that choice and go through the process of using the IL+ on the Yahoo basketball website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#24 - Fantasy Football Week 11 Adds and planning ahead for Week 12
November 20, 2021 04:20 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBI discuss some decisions I made for my team, some players to consider for this week, as well as looking ahead to week 12. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#23 - Yahoo app Player Chat - reader beware!
November 18, 2021 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBThe player chat is a wealth of information and disinformation. Often it's a wasteland of nonsense but occasionally you'll find some useful tidbits in it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#22 - Never take a 0 from a player and always have a backup plan
November 18, 2021 05:24 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBWill Cordarelle Patterson Play? Should I start him anyway or have someone else ready to go as a backup? Is Antonio Brown a reliable backup this week? Since the status of some of my Thursday night players is unsure, I discuss the backup plan I have in place in case one or more of them are unable to start. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#21 early Thursday games, questionable players, and the W/T spot
November 17, 2021 03:58 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBToday I discuss what to do about Cordarelle Patterson and Damien Harris, who are both questionable to start on Thursday's game. I also talk about the advantage of starting the player who has the latest game start that week at your flex position. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support
#20 - Basketball Team Analysis and Improvement
November 16, 2021 05:27 - 6 minutes - 9.06 MBAfter finishing up my matchup in yahoo fantasy basketball, I look at my team's performance, gauge it against the rest of the league, and see what other moves I might need to make in the near future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-jennings366/support