Best Lightning Draft Podcasts (2025)

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HOLY MOLY 14 Superb Adds! | 28-Team Lightning Round Pre-Christmas Recap 28:40

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13h ago28:40

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Injuries are back, baby. So back. But luckily, thanks to rotation changes and new roles, we have as many as FOURTEEN dudes on the wire set to post top-100 or even top-50 value in the medium term! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do.…

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Ep. 152 - Clans of Caledonia: Industria Review 1:48:21

2h ago1:48:21

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In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review Clans of Caledonia: Industria and draft their favorite Publishers!Help support the podcast on Patreon!www.patreon.com/punchboardparadiseJoin our Discord!discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCvCheck out the Website!punchboardparadise.comNeed a new shirt?www.punchboardparadise.threadless.comMusic by Ho…

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On Fire Fantasy: Top 10 Streamers for Christmas Week 10:10

23h ago10:10

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In today’s episode, Jacob Dunne breaks down his Top 5 Shallow-League Streamers and Top 5 Deep League Streamers for Christmas Week! Whether you’re navigating injuries or searching for hidden value, these moves can give you a weekly edge. Have a fantasy question? Drop it in the comments — Jacob responds! Subscribe for weekly fantasy basketball advice…

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Luka Down, Centers Abound: Christmas Week LIVE Q&A! 49:28

1d ago49:28

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Luka's getting ruled out well in advance, which sucks, but hey, at least we've got 3-5 new centers on the market and most are on waiver wires! Let's talk big news and take a ton of questions! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. htt…

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Knueppel Hits 100 Threes! | Must-Add CENTERS Emerge on Fantasy Monday 28:43

1d ago28:43

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Moussa Diabate checked in with SIX STEALS, Isaiah Stewart blocked 3 more shots, Quinten Post somehow managed a decent line, but the kiddo Kon Knueppel made history as the story of the night, hitting 100 career threes faster than anyone before him. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to suppo…

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Week 10 Christmas Preview Show! Best Streamers, Worst Schedules, and Weird OFF Days! 16:26

2d ago16:26

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Christmas Week has a day off on Wednesday but a near-max day on Tuesday, and that turns out streaming board into a 5-day sprint. What's the best way to tackle it? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldma…

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10 COLOSSAL Adds from Our 30-Team Weekend Recap! 40:38

2d ago40:38

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Time is short this Winter Break, so today Dan rolls the massive 30-team weekend review! Come find the best adds from the past 2 days, as well as the proper way to guarantee max stats in the coming period! Hint: Brooklyn's schedule stinks and Zubac's injury is a big deal! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit.…

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Avalanche vs. Wild, Sabres To-Do List, and Trades Before Holiday Roster Freeze 1:01:10

2d ago1:01:10

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about Sunday's Avalanche vs. Wild game and what we can take from it, what we'd like to see the Sabres do after hiring Jarmo Kekäläinen to replace Kevyn Adams as their GM, the pair of trades we saw this week before the holiday roster freeze, and why we're keeping a closer eye on the Nashville Pred…

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Two Off the Top - Ep. 8 - Player Counts in Games 1:18:26

2d ago1:18:26

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Clef and Tim speedrun through disc golf and extra things before getting to the board games. We talk about our recent plays including The Great Zimbabwe, Trismegistus, Rolling Stock Stars, and Brass: Birmingham before talking about how the number of players can affect a game. Is there an ideal player count?Board games start at 15:30!Join the discord…

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Best In Class Talks State Of The Bucs, Week 15 Rookie Performances Across The NFL 42:13

4d ago42:13

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Draft guru Sean Sullivan dives into the struggling Buccaneers and sprints around the NFL to study how rookies and young players have been performing. Enjoy! Listen by clicking above or enjoy at Apple Podcasts and other platforms. All the fun […] The post Best In Class Talks State Of The Bucs, Week 15 Rookie Performances Across The NFL appeared firs…

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10 MOST ADDED Waiver Wire Target for Fantasy Basketball Week 9 | Is Dan adding them too? 31:09

5d ago31:09

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We have a fun list today! Here are the 10 players that YOU are adding most across all of fantasy basketball - but would Dan add them too? NAMES DISCUSSED: Maxime Raynaud Keon Ellis Isaiah Collier Sandro Mamukelashvili Herb Jones Cam Spencer Bub Carrington Jamal Shead Saddiq Bey Marcus Smart The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't g…

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2 Run Don't Walk ADDS, 8 Bonus Adds, 2 DROPS | Hottest Waiver Wire Action Week 9 39:15

6d ago39:15

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Two SWEET big men popped up as adds this week, and nothing feels nicer than collecting boards, threes, and defensive stats off the wire! We've also got 8 new medium-upside adds to round out your club and some players we thought might be fun turned out to stink. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is ent…

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Ausar! Kalkbrenner! Poeltl! Add, Drop or Hold the most polarizing names in fantasy!? 32:22

6d ago32:22

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We polled YOU and these are the 12 most polarizing names in fantasy basketball right now. Are they ADDS, DROPS, or HOLDS? Are they improving, falling apart, or staying static? PLAYERS COVERED: Kelly Oubre Jr Matas Buzelis Ausar Thompson Ryan Kalkbrenner Jayson Tatum Cedric Coward Tari Eason Dylan Harper Bilal Coulibaly Jakob Poeltl Ryan Nembhard Th…

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Our All-Star Teams Through the First Half of the 2025–2026 NHL Season 52:12

6d ago52:12

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to construct first 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team All-Stars through the first half of the 2025-2026 NHL regular season. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to par…

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Who Doesn't Love Jaylon Tyson?! | What's Wrong with Buzelis | Fantasy Wednesday 23:01

7d ago23:01

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Jaylon Tyson stole a starting spot, and that's great news! Jaren Jackson Jr has come alive, Coby White and Darius Garland's Buy Low windows are about gone, and quite a lot happened despite just two games on Wednesday night. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but …

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Buy Low & Sell High! | BIG List of 9 Immediate Trades to Make | Week 9 Basketball 33:09

7d ago33:09

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Our very special KING joins the program with a few bonus names this week as Dan and Adam bring 9 players that you should be moving on (or off) immediately! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad …

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William Eklund is Having Fun: Quinn Hughes to the Wild, Tristan Jarry to the Oilers and Jacob Fowler's Big Week. 48:38

6d ago48:38

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Adnan Virk and Jason Demers break down a huge week in the NHL, including the Quinn Hughes blockbuster, the Oilers-Pens goalie swap and Kevyn Adams' firing in Buffalo. Then San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund stops by to talk about the team's playoff hopes, Macklin Celebrini's attitude and his hopes to make the Swedish Olympic team. Finally, Adna…

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On Fire Fantasy: Top Fantasy Basketball Waiver Adds You Can’t Ignore (Points) 18:02

7d ago18:02

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Fantasy Basketball Must-Adds for 10-team, 12-team, and 14-team Points Leagues! In today’s episode, Jacob Dunne breaks down his Top 10-team adds, 12-team adds, and 14-team adds. Whether you’re navigating injuries or searching for hidden value, these waiver moves could put your team on Santa's Nice List. Have a fantasy question? Drop it in the commen…

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NBA Cup is DONE Live Q&A Celebration Show! 59:38

7d ago59:38

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We can (almost) go back to normal! To celebrate the end of the NBA Cup and all the absurd scheduling annoyances that come with it, Dan decided to host a Live Q&A show. And besides, there aren't any games to recap, anyway! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but wo…

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Monday Moves! | Jaren Jackson Jr LIVES! Flagg Youngest to Score 40 23:24

9d ago23:24

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The Jazz are beginning to embrace the tank, and Kyle Filipowski looks to be the biggest winner in those spots. Yesterday also brought great relief for fantasy managers when JJJ had a truly large game (finally!) and Cooper Flagg continued his ascent to greatness with the youngest 40-point game in NBA history. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It'…

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Injury Super Duper Adds! | 27 Names That'll Give You Holiday Cheer 23:15

9d ago23:15

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Friends, it happened! More players came BACK from injury this past week than went out. Probably because no one played any games last week, but I guess we take the good where we can find it. Today, we explore the 27 names that are still squeezing out bonus value thanks to added opportunity across your leagues. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It…

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Rankings Update! Who to Add or Drop | The Fantasy Basketball Risers & Fallers this Week! 31:58

9d ago31:58

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It's rankings/tiers update time! Every week players slide up and down the board, and it's our job to make sure you know who to add, who to cut, and where everyone sits before diving into the next batch of games! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change…

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5 BIGGEST Weekend Must-Adds | 24-Team Lightning Review 41:37

10d ago41:37

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My favorites? You want those? Sure, why not. How about Santi Aldama, Cedric Coward, Justin Champagnie, Marcus Smart and Bones Hyland. But we've got 24 teams to cover and about 40 minutes to do it! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do…

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Breaking Down the Quinn Hughes Trade to Minnesota 1:01:55

10d ago1:01:55

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into as many layers of this weekend's Quinn Hughes trade as they can over the course of an hour, ranging from how the Canucks got here as an organization, the acquisition cost and timing of the deal, to why the Wild were the ones to go for it and how he'll fit in Minnesota. If you'd like to gain a…

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Win the Week #9! NBA Cup Wraps, Three MUST-ADD TEAMS | Preview 30:05

10d ago30:05

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The NBA Cup wraps on Tuesday, at long last, and we can get back to some measure of normalcy until Christmas Eve. But this week comes with its own set of challenges, with 13 teams playing only twice and just THREE teams with a packed 4-game week. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support…

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The Take: HOT TAKES & STORIES - The BIGGEST trends this season 25:49

11d ago25:49

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Matty G returns with The Take and looks at the Top 10 Stories of the season so far. Joining him is D Mac (NBA Fantasy Bible) to discuss the stories and trends that they have seen the most this @NBA #fantasybasketball season. Giannis’ trade drama. Do we ever see a full Wemby season? Who was the most dropped player who is now in the Top 50? And being…

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10 Most Added Waiver Wire Names for Week 8 | Should YOU Add Them? Would Dan? 27:24

12d ago27:24

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The top-10 returns with a look at some of the most publicly added names in fantasy sports. Are they good enough? And what on Earth is Jay Huff still doing on some waiver wires? Who are you people?? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we d…

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Deep Diving the Detroit Red Wings 50:59

11d ago50:59

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Max Bultman to help deep dive the Detroit Red Wings by looking at the first 32 games they've played this season, the key areas of improvement that differentiate them from the version they were the past two years when they fell short, and the way the organization has positioned itself to take an even bigger leap moving…

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3 Robust New Adds, Players to Stash & 30+ Replacement Adds | Hottest Waiver Wire Action Week 8 42:47

12d ago42:47

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Even on a slow week we STILL managed to isolate three amazing new names for your roster. Plus, the massive injury board, rest-of-season winners, and the longest watch list we've ever had! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https:/…

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4 Best Stashes for Fantasy Basketball | The Youth Movement with FAT Upside 37:48

13d ago37:48

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Back in November, we brought you Derik Queen and Kyle Filipowski, among others! Today, Kingy and Dan review the 7 names from last month before adding FOUR more names to the board. Is it time to add them now, or can we delay to shorten the lead-up?! Hang with our dude Adam King on social @ AdamKing91! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and…

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NBA Cup Fantasy Recap... Stephon Castle DOMINATION | Is Marcus Smart an Add? 23:14

14d ago23:14

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Marcus Smart returned and dropped EIGHT three-pointers, and Stephon Castle carved the Lakers to bits. Plus, OKC... is it time to think about a record-breaking year? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/old…

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Russ Courtnall's Epic Interview: Quinn Hughes Drama, Ovi Surging and Mammoth Struggling. 1:17:59

13d ago1:17:59

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Adnan Virk is back from MLB Winter Meetings to talk to Jason Demers about the Quinn Hughes drama in Vancouver, Alexander Ovechkin's recent scoring surge and whether or not Morgan Geekie's goal pace is sustainable. Then former NHLer Russ Courtnall talks about his prolific sports family, his contributions to mental health and the time he found a blow…

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Buy Low & Sell High! | I Absolutely HATE This Move But We MUST Do It | Week 8 36:32

14d ago36:32

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Sometimes there's a Buy/Sell move that is so obvious but also removes one of our favorite players... this week is that week. Plus, a few holdovers and a young player that's underperforming! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https…

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Sorokin’s Start, Challenging Defensive Environments, and the Vezina Race So Far 51:04

14d ago51:04

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to discuss Ilya Sorokin's start to the year, the most challenging defensive environments and the challenges they post to the goalies playing behind them, Jesper Wallstedt's first full NHL season, how Mackenzie Blackwood has looked since returning from injury, Logan Thompson continuing to post outrageous …

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Magic & Knicks Advance in the Cup! | Jamal Shead Posts a Huge Line; Ware a Dud 24:16

15d ago24:16

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On a quiet NBA Cup Tuesday we got a glimpse of what Jamal Shead can do if given the opportunity! We also saw the Knicks and Heat roll out almost ALL starters minutes, and that's great for fantasy lines! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything…

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Injury SUPER Adds | 36 Targets Ranging from Stream to Top-30 Values! 29:48

15d ago29:48

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We've expanded the list! This week we cover almost 40 ADDS that run from stream guys to dude that can post value as strong as some 3rd rounders! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan …

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On Fire Fantasy: Buy-Low, Sell-High, and Streamers! (Points) 19:04

15d ago19:04

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In today’s episode, Jacob Dunne breaks down his Top 3 buy-low targets, sell-high candidates, and streamers for 12+ and 14+ team leagues. Whether you’re navigating injuries or searching for hidden value, these moves can give you a weekly edge. 2025 Rest-of-Season Points League Rankings (December Edition): https://fantraxhq.com/2025-rest-of-season-po…

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Derik Queen MONSTER Triple Double (Russ Too) | Herb Jones an Add?? | Monday Recap 25:21

15d ago25:21

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Beyond just watching Jay Huff win you a league, Monday had the return of Herb Jones with a big line, dueling triple doubles from Russell Westbrook and Derik Queen, and a Rudy Gobert ejection! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. htt…

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The Jets Are Struggling, the Current State of the Standings and Selling the Idea of a Rebuild, and What We’re Enjoying Watching 58:24

17d ago58:24

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into our top stories from this past week of hockey. We discuss the changing expectations for the Jets this season as their struggles continue, the growing gap between the Avalanche and everyone else, the teams occupying the bottom of the standings and their appetite for rebuilding moving forward, …

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Weekend Pickups & Urgent Injury Replacements! | 30 Team Mega Wrap, Fantasy Basketball 56:42

17d ago56:42

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Dan is off to Disneyland, so Adam steps into the host chair, breaking down all the weekend action, including Maxime Raynaud, Cam Spencer and Kyle Filipowski, among others. Let's power up on blocks, threes, and well-rounded weekly winners in this 30-team lightning level recap! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single ben…

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Two Off the Top - Ep. 7 - Questionable Themes in Board Games 1:28:02

16d ago1:28:02

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Clef and Tim go through a little disc golf and food before getting to talking some recent board game plays including Taverns of Tiefenthal, Horseless Carriage, Evacuation, and Tumblin' Dice! We also discuss offensive themes in board games and how they make us feel.Board games: 29:30Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparad…

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Win the Week #8! NBA Cup Schedule MADNESS | Fantasy Hoops Preview 41:27

17d ago41:27

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The NBA Cup has created scheduling nightmares, but fear not, we know what's up, and we know who to add, who to drop, and who to wait on to maximize your week! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansqu…

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10 (or 20!) Most Added Waiver Wire Names for Week 7 | Would Dan Add Them Too? 24:58

19d ago24:58

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We're heavy on the Bucks this week on the Giannis injury news, so we cover TWENTY names instead of 10, just to make sure we can get a nice cross-section of the entire league in there. The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www…

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On Fire Fantasy: Top 3 Must-Add Players for 10, 12 & 14+ Team Leagues & Weekend Streamers (Points) 22:32

19d ago22:32

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In today’s episode, Jacob Dunne breaks down the Top 3 Must-Add Players for 10-team, 12-team, and 14+ team leagues, plus the best weekend streamers to maximize your points-league matchups. Whether you're managing injuries or looking for hidden value, these pickups can give you a weekly edge. 2025 Rest-of-Season Points League Rankings (December Editi…

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How the Rising Salary Cap and New CBA and Will Affect Future Transactions, and the Teams That Stand To Benefit Most From It 52:57

19d ago52:57

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to talk about ways in which the rising cap and new CBA on the horizon will affect future transactions around the league, how those new dynamics will influence teams considering rebuilding, some of the future deadlines on the calendar that could force real player movement, and the teams that stand to benef…

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The Add of the Month & 38 Waiver Wire Gems | Hottest Fantasy Basketball Action Week 7 37:07

19d ago37:07

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There was only one new POWER add this week, but holy smokes was he a good one. But fear not, we have almost 40 other waiver wire names to fill out your roster, key drops, a juicy new watch list, and some targets hovering in between! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission …

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THE HOT ONES | Fantasy Basketball's 12 Best Players Last 2 Weeks | Is It Real or Fake? 27:26

20d ago27:26

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These players are lifting fantasy teams to new heights, but is it real? Can we sell? Should we bother? Or is it okay to just ride the high? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbr…

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The Cut List: Dan Palyo's Drop Dudes Week 7 25:33

20d ago25:33

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Thunder Dan's got the blade out and he's ready to carve... your fantasy team! The Heat are getting healthy and so are the Pistons, and this week Thunder Dan outlines why you should consider dumping players like Jaime Jaquez Jr, Jadey Ivey, Jordan Poole, and more! Follow Dan Palyo on Twitter: https://x.com/ThunderDanDFS Subscribe to the Old Man Squa…

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6 Rock Solid New Must-Adds and 2 Buy Lows! | Giannis OUT Long Term? | Big Wednesday Recap 33:02

21d ago33:02

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Giannis Antetokounmpo made headlines when it sounded like he was sort of asking out of Milwaukee, and then promptly blew out his calf, but we have far more adds than just backup Bucks! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://ww…

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Jared Spurgeon Leads by Example: Lightning Strike, Jets Grounded and George Clooney Plays Himself. 59:44

21d ago59:44

59:44

Fresh off their historic first appearance together on NHL Network, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk discuss the streaking Lightning, the struggling Jets and JD's bold Anthony Duclair prediction. Then Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon comes on to talk about mentoring young defenseman, playing locker room DJ and why he loves hosting Thanksgiving. Fina…