Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Get Real with Kacey Kasem is a podcast that dives head-first into the fantasy football industry. In each episode, Kacey interviews a different fantasy sports analyst who is doing big things in the industry. They talk about getting started in the industry, obstacles they may have had to face, and just life in general. The show aims to help those who want to break into the industry as well as those who are already there. Podcasters, writers, analysts, bloggers, YouTubers, editors, producers, and more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getrealpod/support
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Get Real Episode 21: Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski)
April 20, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBWelcome to episode 21 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. On this episode, I talked with Scott Pianowski of Yahoo Sports. This was a great conversation that actually took place a few months ago, but I thought I lost it. In this episode, we talked about music, how to find out what you’re good at, album artwork, the overlap of fantasy baseball and football seasons, and much more. You can find Scott on Twitter @scott_pianowski. You can find me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. The podcast is on Twitte...
Get Real Episode 21: Scott Pianowski
April 20, 2021 00:54 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBWelcome to episode 21 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. On this episode, I talked with Scott Pianowski of Yahoo Sports. This was a great conversation that actually took place a few months ago, but I thought I lost it. In this episode, we talked about music, how to find out what you’re good at, album artwork, the overlap of fantasy baseball and football seasons, and much more. You can find Scott on Twitter @scott_pianowski. You can find me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. The podcast is on Twitte...
Get Real Episode 20: Katie Flower
April 13, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis 20th episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was a fun one! On this episode, I sat down with my pal Katie Flower (@FF_Skyler399). She’s co-host of UTH (Under The Helmet) podcast and Off The Rails podcast. Katie is known in the fantasy community as The Diva of Devy. You should check out this episode to see some tips she has on evaluating talent, coaching youth sports, her love for the Arkansas Razorbacks, cooking, and so much more. Make sure to follow Katie and check out all her work. Y...
Get Real Episode 20: Katie Flower (@FF_Skyler399)
April 13, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis 20th episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was a fun one! On this episode, I sat down with my pal Katie Flower (@FF_Skyler399). She’s co-host of UTH (Under The Helmet) podcast and Off The Rails podcast. Katie is known in the fantasy community as The Diva of Devy. You should check out this episode to see some tips she has on evaluating talent, coaching youth sports, her love for the Arizona Razorbacks, cooking, and so much more. Make sure to follow Katie and check out all her work. ...
Get Real Episode 19: Ryan McDowell (@RyanMc23)
April 06, 2021 01:33 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis week’s episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was actually recorded back in December, but I thought I lost it forever. Never fear, the episode didn’t get deleted, so I’m bringing you the awesome conversation I had with Ryan McDowell (@RyanMc23 on Twitter). You know Ryan as a writer, a podcast host (DLF Dynasty Podcast as well as Locked on Dynasty), an innovator in the Dynasty world, a super stellar commish, co-owner of DLF (Dynasty League Football), just to name a few things. We talked...
Get Real Episode 19: Ryan McDowell
April 06, 2021 01:33 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis week’s episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was actually recorded back in December, but I thought I lost it forever. Never fear, the episode didn’t get deleted, so I’m bringing you the awesome conversation I had with Ryan McDowell (@RyanMc23 on Twitter). You know Ryan as a writer, a podcast host (DLF Dynasty Podcast as well as Locked on Dynasty), an innovator in the Dynasty world, a super stellar commish, co-owner of DLF (Dynasty League Football), just to name a few things. We talked...
Get Real Episode 18: Mike Wright
March 30, 2021 02:37 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBOn Episode 18 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I got to talk with one of The Fantasy Footballers himself, Mike “The Hitman” Wright. Mike and I chatted it up about his start in the industry, the 1,000th episode of The Fantasy Footballers podcast, wanting to be a rockstar, going on tour, and much more. We had a great conversation, and I appreciate Mike taking the time to come talk with me. You can follow Mike on Twitter @FFHitman. Make sure to check out The Fantasy Footballers Podcast and The...
Get Real Episode 18: Mike Wright (@FFHitman)
March 30, 2021 02:37 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBOn Episode 18 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I got to talk with one of The Fantasy Footballers himself, Mike “The Hitman” Wright. Mike and I chatted it up about his start in the industry, the 1,000th episode of The Fantasy Footballers podcast, wanting to be a rockstar, going on tour, and much more. We had a great conversation, and I appreciate Mike taking the time to come talk with me. You can follow Mike on Twitter @FFHitman. Make sure to check out The Fantasy Footballers Podcast and The...
Get Real Episode 17: Derek Brown
March 23, 2021 01:02 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I caught up with my good friend Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB on Twitter). You can find Derek’s content with FTN (Fantasy, Daily, Bets). He also co-hosts the Fade the Chalk Podcast. We had a great conversation about how he got started in the industry, the things life throws at us, a fun story about live drafting and Jamison Crowder, and so much more. Please go follow Derek on Twitter if you aren’t already, and check out all of his work. As always, plea...
Get Real Episode 17: Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB)
March 23, 2021 01:02 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I caught up with my good friend Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB on Twitter). You can find Derek’s content with FTN (Fantasy, Daily, Bets). He also co-hosts the Fade the Chalk Podcast. We had a great conversation about how he got started in the industry, the things life throws at us, a fun story about live drafting and Jamison Crowder, and so much more. Please go follow Derek on Twitter if you aren’t already, and check out all of his work. As always, plea...
Get Real Episode 16: Kyle Borgognoni (@kyle_borg)
March 16, 2021 03:57 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I chatted it up with Kyle Borgognoni, Content Manager for The Fantasy Footballers, DFS podcast host, writer, editor, and an awesome human. We had a wonderful chat about being a part of The Fantasy Footballers team, winning a recent FSWA award, hosting the DFS podcast for such a large brand, and a whole lot more. Make sure you are giving Kyle a follow on Twitter if you aren’t already (@kyle_borg). Make sure you’re also listening to The Fantasy Foo...
Get Real Episode 16: Kyle Borgognoni
March 16, 2021 03:57 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I chatted it up with Kyle Borgognoni, Content Manager for The Fantasy Footballers, DFS podcast host, writer, editor, and an awesome human. We had a wonderful chat about being a part of The Fantasy Footballers team, winning a recent FSWA award, hosting the DFS podcast for such a large brand, and a whole lot more. Make sure you are giving Kyle a follow on Twitter if you aren’t already (@kyle_borg). Make sure you’re also listening to The Fantasy Foo...
Get Real Episode 15: James Koh (@JamesDKoh)
March 09, 2021 01:03 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBOn this episode of Get Real, I talked with James Koh (@JamesDKoh), an analyst you may know from DIRECTV, Prime Video, and NFL Network. He’s an Emmy winner, a Fantasy Bob Ross, and a role model in the Asian American community. Make sure you go check out all of his work including his podcast Fantasy Five with James Koh. And give him a follow on Twitter if you aren’t following him. As always, you can follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. You can find the show’s Twitter account @GetReal_Pod. ...
Get Real Episode 15: James Koh
March 09, 2021 01:03 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBOn this episode of Get Real, I talked with James Koh (@JamesDKoh), an analyst you may know from DIRECTV, Prime Video, and NFL Network. He’s an Emmy winner, a Fantasy Bob Ross, and a role model in the Asian American community. Make sure you go check out all of his work including his podcast Fantasy Five with James Koh. And give him a follow on Twitter if you aren’t following him. As always, you can follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. You can find the show’s Twitter account @GetReal_Pod. ...
Get Real Episode 14: Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR)
February 23, 2021 01:32 - 1 hour - 95 MBHey there cool kids! I am extremely upset I haven't been able to put out an episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem in a while. There's been a lot going on here with my computer being in the shop for a month and counting as well as the crazy Texas winter storm that hit last week. Now I am super happy to announce this week's episode features the face of ESPN Fantasy Football, Matthew Berry (@TheMatthewBerry on Twitter). TMR stopped by to talk about all kinds of topics including his rise in ...
Get Real Episode 14: Matthew Berry
February 23, 2021 01:32 - 1 hour - 95 MBHey there cool kids! I am extremely upset I haven't been able to put out an episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem in a while. There's been a lot going on here with my computer being in the shop for a month and counting as well as the crazy Texas winter storm that hit last week. Now I am super happy to announce this week's episode features the face of ESPN Fantasy Football, Matthew Berry (@TheMatthewBerry on Twitter). TMR stopped by to talk about all kinds of topics including his rise in ...
Get Real Episode 13: Nick Ercolano (@Nick_BDGE)
January 18, 2021 18:41 - 2 hours - 118 MBWhat’s crackin’, big dogs? Episode 13 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was a fun one - talking with Nick Ercolano of BDGE (Big Dogs Gotta Eat). He’s a brilliant marketing and business mind who also puts out rad fantasy content while just having a blast. We talked about what he’s learned being a business mind, his interview series, building up his friends, the live draft with his subscribers, and much more. This interview was done the night before Christmas Eve, so I went a little long knowin...
Get Real Episode 13: Nick Ercolano
January 18, 2021 18:41 - 2 hours - 118 MBWhat’s crackin’, big dogs? Episode 13 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was a fun one - talking with Nick Ercolano of BDGE (Big Dogs Gotta Eat). He’s a brilliant marketing and business mind who also puts out rad fantasy content while just having a blast. We talked about what he’s learned being a business mind, his interview series, building up his friends, the live draft with his subscribers, and much more. This interview was done the night before Christmas Eve, so I went a little long knowin...
Get Real Episode 12: Troy King (@TKingMode)
January 12, 2021 01:48 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I sat down with Troy King (@TKingMode on Twitter) to talk all things fantasy football twitter, playing in dynasty, keeping podcasts fresh, his weight loss journey, and a whole lot more. You may know Troy as co-host of the podcast Fantasy Football Confidential as well as a fantasy football writer with Ball Blast Football. Make sure you give him a follow and check out his work. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Twitt...
Get Real Episode 12: Troy King
January 12, 2021 01:48 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBIn this week’s episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I sat down with Troy King (@TKingMode on Twitter) to talk all things fantasy football twitter, playing in dynasty, keeping podcasts fresh, his weight loss journey, and a whole lot more. You may know Troy as co-host of the podcast Fantasy Football Confidential as well as a fantasy football writer with Ball Blast Football. Make sure you give him a follow and check out his work. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Twitt...
Get Real Episode 11: Peter Howard
January 05, 2021 03:19 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThis week on Get Real, I got to chat it up with Peter Howard (@pahowdy on Twitter). Y’all know Peter as a Senior Writer with DLF (Dynasty League Football), projections for The Underworld, a writer of things (his words and mine), and as host of the brilliant Dynasty Crossroads Podcast. We talked about all kinds of things including chess, moving to the United States, having hobbies, and internet friends. Make sure to check out my writing with The Fantasy Footballers. Follow me on Twitter @...
Get Real Episode 11: Peter Howard (@pahowdy)
January 05, 2021 03:19 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThis week on Get Real, I got to chat it up with Peter Howard (@pahowdy on Twitter). Y’all know Peter as a Senior Writer with DLF (Dynasty League Football), projections for The Underworld, a writer of things (his words and mine), and as host of the brilliant Dynasty Crossroads Podcast. We talked about all kinds of things including chess, moving to the United States, having hobbies, and internet friends. Make sure to check out my writing with The Fantasy Footballers. Follow me on Twitter @...
Get Real Episode 10: Andy Behrens (@andybehrens)
December 29, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThis week’s guest on Get Real was the wonderfully talented Andy Behrens of Yahoo. We talked about all kinds of things on this episode including playing fantasy football for the first time, his feelings on PPR, being a novelist, and so much more. Make sure to check out Andy’s work with Yahoo Fantasy, and give him a follow on Twitter @andybehrens. Get Real is a part of the Dynasty Addicts Podcast Network. You can find my Twitter @thekaceykasem and the podcast’s Twitter account @getreal_pod....
Get Real Episode 10: Andy Behrens
December 29, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThis week’s guest on Get Real was the wonderfully talented Andy Behrens of Yahoo. We talked about all kinds of things on this episode including playing fantasy football for the first time, his feelings on PPR, being a novelist, and so much more. Make sure to check out Andy’s work with Yahoo Fantasy, and give him a follow on Twitter @andybehrens. Get Real is a part of the Dynasty Addicts Podcast Network. You can find my Twitter @thekaceykasem and the podcast’s Twitter account @getreal_pod....
Get Real Episode 9: Paul Charchian
December 22, 2020 02:19 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBOn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I was honored to sit down with the fantasy football phenom and board game guru Paul “Charch” Charchian (@PaulCharchian on Twitter). Charch is known for all kinds of roles such as the chief execution officer at guillotineleagues.com, Fantasy Football Weekly radio show host on KFAN in Minnesota, hosting duties on the CHOP the guillotine league podcast, and as a 2-time Fantasy Sports Hall of Famer. Listen to our brilliant conversation to learn mor...
Get Real Episode 9: Paul Charchian (@PaulCharchian)
December 22, 2020 02:19 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBOn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I was honored to sit down with the fantasy football phenom and board game guru Paul “Charch” Charchian (@PaulCharchian on Twitter). Charch is known for all kinds of roles such as the chief execution officer at guillotineleagues.com, Fantasy Football Weekly radio show host on KFAN in Minnesota, hosting duties on the CHOP the guillotine league podcast, and as a 2-time Fantasy Sports Hall of Famer. Listen to our brilliant conversation to learn mor...
Get Real Episode 8: TJ Hernandez (@TJHernandez)
December 15, 2020 02:12 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was a sit down with THE DFS Dude himself, TJ Hernandez. TJ is the director of DFS at 4for4football as well as co-host of the DFS MVP podcast. We got to talk about all kinds of stuff including his online poker career, diving into DFS, advice to new podcasters, and so much more. Make sure to follow TJ on Twitter @TJHernandez if you aren’t already. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Twitter @getreal_pod. Make sure to check out ...
Get Real Episode 8: TJ Hernandez
December 15, 2020 02:12 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was a sit down with THE DFS Dude himself, TJ Hernandez. TJ is the director of DFS at 4for4football as well as co-host of the DFS MVP podcast. We got to talk about all kinds of stuff including his online poker career, diving into DFS, advice to new podcasters, and so much more. Make sure to follow TJ on Twitter @TJHernandez if you aren’t already. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Twitter @getreal_pod. Make sure to check out ...
Get Real Episode 7: Lauren Carpenter
December 08, 2020 03:45 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week’s episode features my interview with Lauren Carpenter, writer for The Fantasy Footballers, FantasyPros, and Rotoworld. She has a gazillion projects and has probably guested on some of your favorite podcasts. You can follow Lauren on Twitter @stepmomlauren. We talked about all kinds of stuff including Thanksgiving, writing for multiple sites, and the fact that she has more TVs in her home than you’d find at a sports bar. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Tw...
Get Real Episode 7: Lauren Carpenter (@stepmomlauren)
December 08, 2020 03:45 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week’s episode features my interview with Lauren Carpenter, writer for The Fantasy Footballers, FantasyPros, and Rotoworld. She has a gazillion projects and has probably guested on some of your favorite podcasts. You can follow Lauren on Twitter @stepmomlauren. We talked about all kinds of stuff including Thanksgiving, writing for multiple sites, and the fact that she has more TVs in her home than you’d find at a sports bar. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Tw...
Get Real Episode 6: Ray Garvin
December 01, 2020 01:14 - 57 minutes - 47.1 MBOn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I got to talk with Ray Garvin (@RayGQue on Twitter). He is the creator of Destination Devy, very knowledgeable on all things devy and college football, and you can find his Patreon at patreon.com/allgas. We got to talk about a ton of things such as playing college football, his career outside of fantasy football, his love for devy, and much much more. Ray is an awesome guy, and if you aren’t already following him on Twitter… well… you’re defin...
Get Real Episode 6: Ray Garvin (@RayGQue)
December 01, 2020 01:14 - 57 minutes - 47.1 MBOn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I got to talk with Ray Garvin (@RayGQue on Twitter). He is the creator of Destination Devy, very knowledgeable on all things devy and college football, and you can find his Patreon at patreon.com/allgas. We got to talk about a ton of things such as playing college football, his career outside of fantasy football, his love for devy, and much much more. Ray is an awesome guy, and if you aren’t already following him on Twitter… well… you’re defin...
Get Real Episode 5: Bob Lung
November 23, 2020 20:49 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBFor this week’s episode, I got to sit down and talk with Bob Lung, notable for his Fantasy Football Consistency Guide. He also owns BigGuyFantasySports.com as well as being one of the brains behind the King’s Classic Draft. He’s also the one who brings us the Midwest Fantasy Football Expo (something I look forward to attending soon). Give Bob a follow on Twitter @bob_lung. You can also follow be on Twitter @thekaceykasem and the show @getreal_pod. This podcast is a member of the DAP Net...
Get Real Episode 5: Bob Lung (@bob_lung)
November 23, 2020 20:49 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBFor this week’s episode, I got to sit down and talk with Bob Lung, notable for his Fantasy Football Consistency Guide. He also owns BigGuyFantasySports.com as well as being one of the brains behind the King’s Classic Draft. He’s also the one who brings us the Midwest Fantasy Football Expo (something I look forward to attending soon). Give Bob a follow on Twitter @bob_lung. You can also follow be on Twitter @thekaceykasem and the show @getreal_pod. This podcast is a member of the DAP Net...
Get Real Episode 4: Matthew Betz
November 16, 2020 23:49 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis episode, I chatted up Matthew Betz, a physical therapist known for his work with both Ball Blast Football and The Fantasy Footballers. He writes tons of articles for both sites, does the Red Shirts Fantasy Podcast with Ball Blast, and had an injury focused podcast with The Fantasy Footballers along with the DFS podcast there as well. You can find him on Twitter @thefantasypt. Make sure to check out his work and give him a follow. We talked about so much stuff in this podcast, and he’...
Get Real Episode 4: Matthew Betz (@TheFantasyPT)
November 16, 2020 23:49 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis episode, I chatted up Matthew Betz, a physical therapist known for his work with both Ball Blast Football and The Fantasy Footballers. He writes tons of articles for both sites, does the Red Shirts Fantasy Podcast with Ball Blast, and had an injury focused podcast with The Fantasy Footballers along with the DFS podcast there as well. You can find him on Twitter @thefantasypt. Make sure to check out his work and give him a follow. We talked about so much stuff in this podcast, and he’...
Get Real Episode 3: Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB)
November 09, 2020 23:35 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I talked with Matt Harmon. He’s a really amazing fantasy analyst who you might know from Backyard Banter, NFL Network, Reception Perception, and now Yahoo! Sports. This one is worth a listen. We talk about moving to California, work prior to being a full-time analyst, people he admires, cooking, and so much more. We touched on his weight loss journey as well. https://www.thebackyardbanter.com/rebuilding-a-broken-house-losing-weight-changing-...
Get Real Episode 3: Matt Harmon
November 09, 2020 23:35 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I talked with Matt Harmon. He’s a really amazing fantasy analyst who you might know from Backyard Banter, NFL Network, Reception Perception, and now Yahoo! Sports. This one is worth a listen. We talk about moving to California, work prior to being a full-time analyst, people he admires, cooking, and so much more. We touched on his weight loss journey as well. https://www.thebackyardbanter.com/rebuilding-a-broken-house-losing-weight-changing-...
Get Real Episode 2: Gabe Geering (@FFManBun)
November 03, 2020 00:20 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBOn this week’s episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I chatted it up with Gabe Geering (@ffmanbun on Twitter). You may know this awesome person as one of the hosts of The Open Bar as well as his amazing intro raps for a gazillion fantasy football podcasts. Check out the conversation I had with my bud Gabe about podcasting, the Twitter community, and his rap skills… plus lots more. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Twitter @getreal_pod. Make sure to check out my writing...
Get Real Episode 2: Gabe Geering
November 03, 2020 00:20 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBOn this week’s episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I chatted it up with Gabe Geering (@ffmanbun on Twitter). You may know this awesome person as one of the hosts of The Open Bar as well as his amazing intro raps for a gazillion fantasy football podcasts. Check out the conversation I had with my bud Gabe about podcasting, the Twitter community, and his rap skills… plus lots more. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Twitter @getreal_pod. Make sure to check out my writing...
Get Real Episode 1: Russ Fisher
October 26, 2020 22:40 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's the very first episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem EVER! For this episode, I was joined by my good buddy and all-around awesome dude Russ Fisher (also known as Dynasty Outhouse). We talk about all kinds of things including how he got his nickname, why he doesn't write, and how he balances family life and fantasy football life. All that and a ton more! We went on for quite a while because this is the first episode... and I really didn't know what I was doing. Make sure to follow ...
Get Real Episode 1: Russ Fisher (@DynastyOuthouse)
October 26, 2020 22:40 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's the very first episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem EVER! For this episode, I was joined by my good buddy and all-around awesome dude Russ Fisher (also known as Dynasty Outhouse). We talk about all kinds of things including how he got his nickname, why he doesn't write, and how he balances family life and fantasy football life. All that and a ton more! We went on for quite a while because this is the first episode... and I really didn't know what I was doing. Make sure to follow ...
Get Real with Kacey Kasem Trailer
September 29, 2020 23:27 - 1 minute - 2.28 MBFollow the pod on Twitter @GetReal_Pod Follow Kacey Kasem on Twitter @thekaceykasem & check out her writing over at thefantasyfootballers.com and fightingchancefantasy.com New episodes coming soon! Cannot wait to get these out to you. Theme music by audionautix.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getrealpod/support