Best Mike and Jen Bell Podcasts (2025)

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Levitan's Solo Pod: Team Play The Best Plays Crushes AGAIN, The Great Alcohol vs. Marijuana Debate, and More (Episode 918) 25:54

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Adam Levitan breaks down a chalky Week 5 in NFL DFS, where another week of Playing The Best Plays dominated again, before tackling a new batch of hard-hitting listener questions. Links mentioned in the episode: ⁠Levitan’s DFS Cash Lineup Review: Week 5 2. ⁠Week 5 DFS Tournament Review Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - Adam’s Week in Review 4:3…

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Bitcoin Seasonality, Capital Flows, and New Stablecoins | Roundup 1:02:09

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This week, we discuss Bitcoin’s seasonal trends, venture capital flows in crypto and AI, Flying Tulip’s $200M seed round, Keel’s debut on Solana, Stripe’s Open Issuance, and Cloudflare’s NET dollar. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridge…

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The Best Bets To Make In NFL Awards Markets Right Now (Episode 917 with Adam Levitan, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Dankenbring) 43:50

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Adam Levitan, Ryan Reynolds and Mark Dankenbring take an early look through the NFL Awards Markets, discussing the value you can find in the most lucrative markets to bet on the NFL. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:41 - Most Valuable Player 9:42 - Offensive Rookie of the Year 19:16 - Defensive Rookie of the Year 23:25 - Offensive Player of the Ye…

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Rest of Season Top-150 Rankings: How To Value Cardinals RBs, Giants Without Nabers, and Dolphins Without Tyreek (Episode 916 with Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, John Daigle, and Jack Miller) 1:09:00

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Week 4 is now in the rearview mirror. How should we react to the latest injuries, usage, and more? Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, John Daigle, and Jack Miller discuss the latest changes to our Rest of Season Top-150 rankings, their reactions to last week's action, their favorite moves to make, and much more. In this episode, we discuss: • The late…

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Team-by-Team: Should We Capitulate On Ladd McConkey + Fallout From Malik Nabers, Tyreek Hill Injuries (Episode 915 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 1:40:40

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva analyze and dissect every game and every team across Week 4 of the NFL season, assessing the key fantasy takeaways from each game and their reactions to all the key talking points, injuries and breakout performances. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:02 - New York Giants 8:32 - Miami Dolphins 13:42 - Houston Texans 17:19…

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Ethereum’s Next Step, HYPE’s Token Supply, and Tether’s Big Raise | Roundup 1:00:54

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In this episode, we discuss Vitalik’s “low-risk DeFi” blog post, unpack Hasu and Jon Charbonneau’s HYPE supply-reduction proposal, and take a look at post-GENIUS Act stablecoin momentum. We also compare AI’s surge with crypto market performance, and close the episode with discussion on Tether’s $500B raise. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Low-ri…

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Rest of Season Top-150 Rankings: The Best Players To Buy Low On Right Now (Episode 914 with Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, John Daigle, and Jack Miller) 56:36

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Week 3 featured plenty of notable injuries across the NFL, which creates decisions to be made moving forward. Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, John Daigle, and Jack Miller discuss the latest changes to our Rest of Season Top-150 rankings, their reactions to last week's action, their favorite moves to make, and much more. In this episode, we discuss:…

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Team-by-Team: Injuries Strike CeeDee Lamb, James Conner, Mike Evans, Tyrone Tracy, Najee Harris, and More (Episode 913 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 1:42:00

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva analyze and dissect every game and every team across Week 3 of the NFL season, assessing the key fantasy takeaways from each game and their reactions to all the key talking points, injuries and breakout performances. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - Arizona Cardinals 5:12 - Los Angeles Chargers 11:02 - Dallas Cowbo…

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Levitan's Solo Pod: Insane Victory Laps, Bachelor Party Preview, King GPP Bro Takes (Episode 912) 25:57

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Adam Levitan breaks down an explosive Week 3 in NFL DFS, which saw plenty of smash spot RBs and Defenses going off, before tackling some hard-hitting listener questions, such as what advice he would give someone in their early 20s working a corporate job. Links mentioned in the episode: Levitan’s DFS Cash Lineup Review: Week 3 2. Week 3 DFS Tournam…

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Shelby Deep Dive: Bringing Decentralized Hot Storage to Crypto | Pranav Raval 48:41

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In this episode, we’re joined by Pranav Raval, Head of Core Infra at Aptos Labs, to discuss Shelby, a decentralized hot storage network designed to monetize reads, enable scalable data use, and support applications like streaming, ads, and AI. Pranav explains its architecture, cross-chain integration, and creator economy potential, while highlighti…

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Episode 249: The Path of Genius with Michael Meade 58:52

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https://www.mosaicvoices.org/ Meade is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic storytelling, street-savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals. He has an unusual ability to distill and synthesize these di…

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DATs, Stablecoin Wars, and Corporate Chains | Roundup 1:10:59

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In this week’s Roundup, the Bell Curve crew reunites after six weeks to break down the ongoing evolution of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, the shifting stablecoin landscape with HyperLiquid’s USDH, the debut of Stripe-backed Tempo and the broader “corporate chain” debate, and much more. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana directs chain revenue…

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Rest of Season Top-150 Rankings: Where Would We Take The Rookies Now? (Episode 911 with Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, John Daigle, and Jack Miller) 1:03:17

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Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, John Daigle, and Jack Miller take a closer look at the first two weeks of NFL action and share their thoughts. What changes to our season-long rankings stick out the most? Which players should we be worried about moving forward? And who should we be looking to acquire? In this episode, we discuss: The latest changes …

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Team-by-Team: What To Do With Slow Starters Like Brian Thomas, Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton (Episode 910 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 1:51:34

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva analyze and dissect every game and every team across Week 2 of the NFL season, assessing the key fantasy takeaways from each game and their reactions to all the key talking points, injuries and breakout performances. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:28 - Cincinnati Bengals 7:39 - Minnesota Vikings 11:49 - Indianapolis C…

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Levitan's Solo Pod: The Most Tilting Way To Lose in DFS, Travis Hunter Victory Laps, Listeners Ask For Parenting Advice (Episode 909) 21:06

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Adam Levitan breaks down an explosive Week 2 in NFL DFS, which saw many players put up monster numbers, before tackling some hard-hitting listener questions like how old does your daughter need to be allowed to date? Links mentioned in the episode: Levitan’s DFS Cash Lineup Review: Week 2 Week 2 DFS Tournament Review Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction…

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Episode 248: Mind Your Body with Nichol J. Sachs 46:02

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https://www.yourbreakawake.com/ Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW is a speaker, writer, psychotherapist, retreat leader, and podcaster. She has supported hundreds of thousands, dedicating her work and her practice to the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, and other conditions. She is the author of the books MIND YOUR BODY and The Meaning of Truth, and the cre…

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Rest of Season Top-150 Rankings: Buys, Sells, and Trades to Make Right Now (Episode 908 with Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, John Daigle, and Jack Miller) 58:52

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How should we be reacting to Week 1? Which players should we be targeting for trades in season-long leagues? Who can we safely drop? Adam Levitan, John Daigle, Mark Dankenbring, and Jack Miller discuss the first edition of ETR's Rest of Season Top-150 Rankings for 2025. In this episode, we discuss: Player usage and trends from Week 1 Buy-low candid…

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Team-by-Team: Evan Silva and Adam Levitan React to Everything They Saw In Week 1 (Episode 907) 2:07:47

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva break down every game from the opening weekend of the NFL season and provide their fantasy insight, analysis and takeaways for each team across the NFL. In this episode, we discuss: - The 49ers injury crisis and what we can take from Christian McCaffrey's Week One - Travis Etienne has a hold on the Jags backfield, but fo…

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Levitan's Solo Pod: Fooled By Game Environment, Best Ball Deja Vu, Listeners Ask For Marriage Advice (Episode 906) 25:48

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Adam Levitan returns to recap his takeaways from playing high-stakes DFS, what he saw from Week One DFS action and why he selected the players he did in his lineups this week, before diving into some hard-hitting listener questions. In this episode, we discuss: - Adam's Week One DFS lineups - Much more Links mentioned in the episode: Levitan’s DFS …

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Episode 247: Relational Calluses and the Open Heart with Dr. Kelly Flanagan 40:08

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How To Win At NFL Player Props In 2025 (Episode 905 with Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, Cort Smith) 47:06

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Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring, and Cort Smith assess the NFL Player Prop betting landscape ahead of the 2025 NFL Season, discussing everything they have learned from decades of player prop betting, how sportsbooks are adapting, and how they will apply this knowledge in the upcoming season. In this episode, we discuss: - Whether it’s better priorit…

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How To Beat NFL DFS Tournaments In 2025 (Episode 904 with Adam Levitan, Drew Dinkmeyer, Mike Leone, Sam Brott) 1:05:23

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With weekly Daily Fantasy NFL contests returning this week, ETR's team of experts in Adam Levitan, Drew Dinkmeyer, Mike Leone and Sam Brott dig into what the analytics are saying about DFS and how you can use that information to beat DFS Tournaments this year. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Stacking The Right Way in DFS 13:34 - Simulations Favorit…

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Levitan's Solo Pod: Summer Recap, Plans For 2025 NFL, World Famous Listener Questions (Episode 903) 27:14

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Adam Levitan returns to the Solo Pod streets to share stories from his summer, his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season, and his wisdom on dating while balding, in response to a fresh batch of listener questions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Thoughts From the Summer 4:04 - The Best Ball Ecosystem 5:59 - ETR's In-Season Plans 13:43 - Listener Ques…

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Running Back Strategy 2025: Targets, Sleepers, Busts, and Where To Draft Them (Episode 902 with Evan Silva, Adam Levitan, Mike Leone) 53:45

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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva and Mike Leone take one last look at 2025 NFL Fantasy Football Drafts, previewing and providing all their analysis to give you everything you need to crush your draft and RB drafting strategy this year In this episode, we discuss: - Is drafting three RBs in your first three picks a viable strategy? - How should you pivot if…

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Silva Rankings Changes: How We're Reacting to the Latest Injuries, Cuts, Trades, and Preseason Usage (Episode 901 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 54:16

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva round off the offseason with one last news and notes podcast for all the last-minute tweaks and adjustments ahead of your NFL Fantasy Football drafts this week. In this episode, we discuss: - Why has Ollie Gordon found his way onto Evan's Sleeper List - Projecting Washington's backfield split following Brian Robinson's t…

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Market Monday Finale! What Position To Draft In Round 3 + This Season's "Small Hit, Big Miss" WR (Episode 900 with Adam Levitan) 15:45

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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices? In this episode, we discuss: • Who is the best pick in Round 3? • The Steelers' backfield • Jaxson Dart balls in the preseason • Can Tet McMillan be a star? • Is Javonte William…

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2025 Fantasy Football Round-by-Round Favorite Picks + Draft Strategy (Episode 899 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 40:08

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva provide the answers for the test that is your upcoming NFL Fantasy Football drafts by labelling the strategy they would employ and their favorite players they would pick in each round to create their perfect draft. In this episode, we discuss: - What strategy to employ for your bench - How to draft Wide Receivers if you …

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Preseason Week 2 Fallout: Silva Top-150 Rankings Changes to Commanders Backfield, Bucs Wideouts, More (Episode 898 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 53:50

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva talk through all of Evan's changes to his Top 150, as well as dissect all the news and notes from across the NFL to ensure that you’re up to date to crush your NFL draft with the most up-to-date fantasy football analysis. In this episode, we discuss: - How high will Evan rank Emeka Egbuka following the Jalen McMillan inj…

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The Eight Injury Situations For 2025 We Must Get Right with ESPN's Stephania Bell (Episode 897) 45:30

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Adam Levitan welcomes ESPN's Injury & Fantasy Football Expert Stephania Bell to the show to discuss the biggest injury situations heading into this season, and how you need to handle them ahead of your Fantasy Football drafts this year In this episode, we discuss: - Did Stefon Diggs discover yacht parties to be the perfect ACL recovery approach? - …

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Market Monday: Buy or Sell TreVeyon Henderson's Meteoric Rise + Which ADP Dips to Take Advantage Of (Episode 896 with Adam Levitan) 16:22

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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices? In this episode, we discuss: • TreVeyon Henderson moving up • What to make of Quinshon Judkins • Can Christian Kirk pay off? • Darnell Mooney falling • Kaleb Johnson too pricey?…

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The Sleepers You Need To Win Your 2025 Fantasy Draft (Episode 895 with Evan Silva, Adam Levitan, John Daigle) 47:30

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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva and John Daigle bring you the most valuable list heading into your 2025 NFL Fantasy Football draft - the sleepers list. The trio provide five sleepers each, varying from standard home league sleepers to deeper league sleepers who could be the reason you win your fantasy league this season. In this episode, we discuss: - The…

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The Best of Bell Curve 39:17

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Bell Curve is taking a short summer break while the team recharges and enjoys some vacation time. We’ll be back with brand new episodes in September on our usual schedule. In the meantime, we didn’t want to leave you hanging, so we’ve pulled together some of our favorite conversations from past episodes — the moments you loved, and the ones worth h…

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How To Win Your Auction Draft This Season (Episode 894 with Adam Levitan and NFFC Hall of Famer Chris Eibl) 45:05

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Adam Levitan sits down with a legend of the Fantasy Football Auction Draft industry, NFFC Hall of Famer Chris Eibl, to discuss everything you need to know to win your Auction Drafts in the 2025 Fantasy Football season. In this episode, we discuss: - What trends are emerging in 2025 Auction Drafts - A complete guide to nominating players - How strat…

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Preseason Week 1 Fallout: Silva Top-150 Rankings Changes (Episode 893 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 1:03:30

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With Week One of the NFL Preseason in the books, Adam Levitan and Evan Silva are here to assess the fallout from all the usage notes, the training camp battles and the coach speak to keep you up to date for your NFL Fantasy Football drafts In this episode, we discuss: - Why Breece Hall might need to be traded to be draftable at his current ADP? - S…

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Market Monday: Drafters Losing Their Minds on Day 3 Picks + The Tyreek Hill Dilemma (Episode 892 with Adam Levitan) 14:52

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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices? In this episode, we discuss: • Jacory Croskey-Merritt • New York Jets backfield • Jordan Mason or Aaron Jones? • What to do with Cam Skattebo • Bad vibes around Tyreek Hill Link…

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News Reactions and Ranking Changes: The 22 Training Camp Stories You Need To Adjust To (Episode 891 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 1:05:20

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva return to provide all the fantasy analysis you need to know for your drafts from this week's NFL news, including emerging workhorses, contract battles and offensive identity-altering injuries. In this episode, we discuss: - How will the Keenan Allen signing and Rashawn Slater injury impact the Chargers' offense? - Is thi…

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GPT-5, Trump’s Crypto Executive Order, and Ethereum’s Bullish Saga | Roundup 58:23

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In this week’s Roundup, we discuss the release of GPT-5, Trump’s Fed Governor appointment and macro policy shifts, Trump’s executive order to ease the path for private assets and crypto to be included in 401(k)s, Ethereum's institutional momentum, and emerging DeFi yield structures. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for de…

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Which Wide Receivers Will Break Out In 2025? (Episode 890 with Matt Harmon, Evan Silva, Adam Levitan) 1:22:14

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva welcome Yahoo & Reception Perception’s Matt Harman to the show to bring clarity to the breakout wide receivers with the most questions surrounding them, before Matt provides his favorite fantasy sleepers for the 2025 NFL season In this episode, we discuss: - Which second-year players are primed for a breakout? - Is Tyree…

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Empire Cross-Post: The Bull Case For GLXY With Duncan & Rittenhouse Research 1:32:18

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Gm! This week, Duncan and Matt join Yano to dive into Galaxy’s unique business model and how it’s perfectly positioned for the AI, crypto and datacenter narratives as we move into the future. -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders,…

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Market Monday: The Best Late-Round RBs + How to Handle Khalil Shakir's Injury (Episode 889 with Adam Levitan) 15:27

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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices? In this episode, we discuss: Jaguars backfield Brashard Smith's rise Time to buy KLS? Khalil Shakir's injury What is the right price on Aiyuk? Links mentioned in the episode: Le…

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Best QB Strategies For 2025 Fantasy Football: Elite QB, Late-Round QB, SuperFlex, More (Episode 888 with Adam Levitan, Mike Leone, JJ Zachariason) 47:48

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Adam Levitan takes a look at the quarterback position in 2025 fantasy football with the help of Mike Leone and JJ Zachariason, analyzing which strategies work best this season and which strategies to avoid. In this episode, we discuss: - Do Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson make Elite QB the best way to go? - Why to think twice on pocket passing quarter…

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Inside Crypto’s Credit Revival With Sid Powell | Roundup 1:10:23

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In this episode, we’re joined by Maple Finance CEO and Co-Founder, Sid Powell, to discuss the evolving crypto credit landscape. We dive into the SEC’s Project Crypto initiative, institutional demand, structural shifts in DeFi lending post-Genesis, the rise of yield-bearing stablecoins, market indicators of leverage buildup, and the path toward DeFi…

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Episode 246: Proof of Life with Jen Pastiloff 45:50

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Jen Pastiloff convinced herself My life is fine and fine’s enough, until the whisper that something was missing turned full-on scream. This is Pastiloff’s account of how she reclaimed her voice and desire by radically changing her life. She did this despite believing that change equaled death ever since her beloved father died when she was eight. (…

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Man vs. Machine 2025: Evan Silva and Mike Leone Debate Their 20 Biggest Fantasy Football Disagreements (Episode 887) 1:47:16

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Head Referee Adam Levitan proceeds over the biggest event of the year: 2025 Man vs. Machine. In one corner - Evan Silva, representing men who sometimes mow their own lawns and touch grass. In the other - Michael Leone, representing the machine, the spreadsheets and the virgins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wGMhECOKZM In this episode, we discuss…

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News and Ranking Changes: The 21 Most Important Stories From The First Week Of Training Camp (Episode 886 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan) 1:04:37

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva talk through all the biggest talking points across the fantasy football world as NFL teams are back practising ahead of the first week of preseason action In this episode, we discuss: - Who stands to benefit most from Joe Mixon’s injury? - Can you draft Chris Godwin this season? - How to handle Rashee Rice’s incoming sus…

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Forward Guidance: Threat to Fed Independence is Un-Anchoring Inflation Expectations | Jens Nordvig 56:40

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In this episode, PhD Economist Jens Nordvig breaks down the evolving macro environment marked by waning Fed independence, shifting capital flows, and a weakening U.S. dollar. He explains how tariff shocks, long-end bond dynamics, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global investment behavior and challenging the traditional safe-haven role of U.…

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Market Monday: Are We Really Doing This Again With Kyle Pitts + Joe Mixon/Chris Godwin Injury Fallout (Episode 885 with Adam Levitan) 15:58

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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers and fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices? In this episode, we discuss: Kyle Pitts hype... again Can Kyle Williams pay it off? When will Joe Mixon be healthy? What to make of Chris Godwin's injury Mike Gesicki's continge…

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Treasury Companies With Jeff Park | Roundup 1:14:48

2M ago1:14:48

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In this episode, we’re joined by Bitwise’s Head of Alpha Strategies, Jeff Park! We explore the financial engineering behind Bitcoin treasury companies, focusing on Michael Saylor’s capital structure innovations. We discuss convertible debt, preferred equity, market demand dynamics, options chains, in-kind contributions, tax and regulatory implicati…

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2025 NFL Offensive Lines: The Nine Biggest Things Fantasy Players Must Know with Brandon Thorn (Episode 884) 47:24

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva talk with ETR’s resident Offensive Line Guru, Brandon Thorn (Trench Warfare, OL Masterminds), to assess the biggest changes across offensive lines in the NFL you need to know before drafting in 2025. In this episode, we discuss: - Will Houston’s “addition by subtraction” approach work? - The new “Protector of the Year” a…

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Empire Cross-Post: DC Crypto Week Takeaways With Rebecca Rettig & Alexander Grieve 1:05:33

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Gm! This week, Rebecca Rettig and Alexander Grieve join Jason to unpack the successful crypto week and the 3 pieces of legislation that have passed and will now impact the way stablecoins and crypto move forward in the US landscape. -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active …

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