Best Nerdy Show Network Podcasts (2025)

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3 Must Drafts, "My Guys," HUGE Draft Steals & Scoring Upside with Mike Barner 30:32

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26m ago30:32

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Mike Barner brings the HEAT in this three player deep dive episode where the Rotowire analyst lays out players that are set to get off to intensely hot starts and carry your team through the fantasy season! PLAYERS COVERED: Josh Giddey, Bennedict Mathurin, Norm Powell The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It…

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10 Must Drafts, "My Guys," Safe Wins, Big Leapers & Sleepers with Adam Stock 39:42

11h ago39:42

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Adam Stock has a serious list, friend! The DRAFT and PUNT master brings 10 (plus a bonus name) targets to the show, including some early round easy winners, massive late gains, and everything in between! PLAYERS COVERED: Austin Reaves, Onyeka Okongwu, Toumani Camara, Jakob Poeltl, Donte DiVincenzo, Tari Eason, Isaiah Jackson, Kelly Oubre Jr, Mitche…

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5 Must Drafts, "My Guys," Block Kings & Massive Late Sleepers with Erik Ong | Fantasy Basketball 33:08

22h ago33:08

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They call him the ROTOMANCER, and that carries with it a lot of weight! With a fresh new webcam, Erik Ong brings his legendary fantasy knowledge to the show with a list of his biggest wins and FIVE must-grab dudes from across the early and ultra-late parts of the draft! PLAYERS COVERED: Derrick White, Donovan Clingan, Reed Sheppard, Isaiah Jackson …

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NEW Yahoo Second Round! Steals, Disasters & Must-Drafts in the Fantasy Basketball Top-25! 44:37

1d ago44:37

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We've got a HOST of new faces in the second round! Domantas Sabonis drops back from the first, Steph Curry, Amen Thompson, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jalen Brunson and Chet Holmgren all slide up from the third, and we have a brand new board to organize! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirel…

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NEW Yahoo First Round! Steals, Busts, Punts & Must-Drafts in the Fantasy Basketball Top-12! 43:48

2d ago43:48

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The first round has some new names in it, like James Harden and Devin Booker! Do they belong, and why all the shuffling among the names at the top, as Wemby, Giannis, Shai and Luka play a game of early-draft musical chairs? 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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5 Must Drafts, "My Guys," Breakout Bigs & Under-the-Radar Huge Wins with D-Mac 35:25

3d ago35:25

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D-Mac's Dudes! We love alliteration, and we love smashing fantasy leagues. With this one, we can do both! PLAYERS COVERED: Jamal Murray, Darius Garland, Trey Murphy III, Jakob Poeltl, Donovan Clingan, and a few names that D-Mac appreciated from prior episodes! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is enti…

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The Take: Must Draft Late Round Gold & Draft Leftovers 47:38

3d ago47:38

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Every fantasy league is won in the late rounds, and this week, we’ve got you covered, especially if you are in a league that runs 14 to 20 teams deep! Matty G is back in the chair with special guest D Mac from NBA Fantasy Bible to break down the best late-round targets, steals, and deep-league leftovers still worth drafting. If you reheat pizza the…

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Mock Drafting with Adam King of Rotowire Fantasy Basketball | Anthony Davis First Round! 37:18

4d ago37:18

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Mock talk continues with our old buddy Adam King and his nearly unstoppable Anthony Davis build that can work even for the newer fantasy player! Don't do it if you have a top-4 pick, but if you're stuck in the middle to later parts of the first round, this path can rocket you to the top! The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get …

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Must-Drafts & Do Not Drafts | 22 Wild New Steals and Busts! 37:52

4d ago37:52

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They're falling! These players are tumbling down draft boards, some to proper spots, and some, thankfully, creating AWESOME new value pockets! 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 SIGN UP FOR A…

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40 Players Skyrocketing Up Rank Boards 42:49

5d ago42:49

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Yahoo's 4th rankings are out and HOO BOY it's a doozy of a change. More than FORTY players are flying up the boards, removing tons of value we thought we had... so we need to dig our heels in and find the best spots quick! 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 w…

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HN799: Multi-Homing IPv6 to Your Home Lab 47:28

5d ago47:28

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If you’ve got an Autonomous System Number (ASN) and an IPv6 block, you too can multi-home IPv6 to your home lab! Sounds easy, right? Well, maybe…but today we’re going to discuss why you’d want to and how you can do that with guest Anton Lönnerbro. Anton is a solutions architect at a managed service provider... Read more »…

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Late Round Fliers with Wild Upside! | 31 Best End of Draft Deep Sleepers 34:33

5d ago34:33

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Come fly with us! 31 times, even. Yes, within this magical episode we'll cover the 31 names that Dan is even considering drafting ranked outside the Yahoo Top-100, and we'll assign values to each based on how much fun and productive they'll be. 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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Must Drafts, "My Guys," All-Around Safe Studs & High Floor Winners with Scott Keller 41:47

6d ago41:47

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Do you love attacking all 9 categories, even in head-to-head? Do you like healthy players that reliably put up great totals ranks and also have a solid chance to beat their ADP on the per-game side? Then you'll love these 5 names from Scott Keller, host of the WNBA fantasy show Will Slambeer! SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FO…

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5 Must Drafts, "My Guys," MASSIVE Breakouts, Sleepers and Stashes with Matt Lawson 43:21

6d ago43:21

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Can he one-up his own record-setting performance last year? Matt Lawson gave us Amen Thompson, Deni Avdija, Darius Garland and more last season en route to one of the most impressive "My Guys" episodes to date, and this year, he's got FIVE more ABSURD values to target in drafts that are set to give your team the edge you need. PLAYERS COVERED: Coop…

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Breakout Players for Fantasy Basketball | 10 New Crazy Upside Leapers to Smash ADP 36:33

7d ago36:33

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Yahoo changed their board, so we're updating ours. Here is the second edition of our BREAKOUTS list with 10 total names. Time to get some giant return on investment, that's what I always say. SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month wit…

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5 Must-Drafts, "My Guys," Super Sleepers & 9-Cat Studs with Steve St. Pierre 36:26

7d ago36:26

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He's an Old Man Squad host; he's a Menace PodMAN; today, he's bringing his five supreme targets to your ears. He's Steve St. Pierre, and he's got the dudes you absolutely should NOT leave your draft without, including the surprise late swing on a young player! SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.…

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Mock Drafting with Josh Lloyd of LockedOn Fantasy Basketball | James Harden First Round! 33:05

8d ago33:05

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It's Josh day, friends! The Energy Wizard himself jumps on with Dan to discuss his mock team from our annual industry 9-cat, including Harden in the first, Durant in the second, and when skipping a "flier" is actually the proper move! Plus, what the hell are the Grizzlies doing? And does Josh kinda like old dudes this year? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOU…

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Must-Drafts & Do Not Drafts | 11 ADP Fallers Leads to Sweet New Studs and Fliers! 27:04

9d ago27:04

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While many hype guys are rising up the board, we also have these 11 key players tumbling down! Which of them BELONG way lower and are finally headed in the proper direction, and which are becoming sleepers and values? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50…

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Must-Drafts & Do Not Drafts | 12 ADP Risers, Hyped Sleepers and Terrible Picks 36:16

9d ago36:16

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In this first half of the ADP pair of shows for Monday, Dan looks at a dozen players who are going earlier and earlier in fantasy drafts. Some, sadly, are bad picks now. Some, however, are still fun even if you have to reach just a little! SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Get a…

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The Take: Top-50 Fantasy Basketball Players | Analyst Draft 39:17

10d ago39:17

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Matty G is joined by Adam King and D Mac (@nbafantasybible) in this exclusive analyst TOP 50 Draft on the latest episode of The Take. The crew live draft pick-for-pick, the players they see as the current top-tier players in fantasy this season. They also have VETO RIGHTS! That's right, if one or more drafters think the pick is too high, Matty, Kin…

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Only a FOOL would draft Joel Embiid | Sixers Fantasy Basketball 30:27

11d ago30:27

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Joel Embiid is out to start another season. Paul George is too. Are the Sixers a huge tank risk? Should we just spend late picks on backups and minimize exposure? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code SQUAD. Just download t…

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8 Must-Drafts, "My Guys," Safest Picks and Sleepers with Dan Palyo of RotoBaller 46:25

11d ago46:25

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Thunder Dan is in the building, if you're wondering why the place is getting rowdy! RotoBaller's main stud brings seven (plus one more) of his favorites on the board, including a trio of early efficiency standouts, multiple breakout stars, a falling reliable lynchpin, and even a half-season compiler! SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY…

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Must-Drafts & Do Not Drafts | 21 ADP Leapers, Hype Train Targets, Steals and Avoids! 37:32

12d ago37:32

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The latest ADP data is in, and we've got 21 names moving fast! Hype train targets are losing value, maligned old players might just become sweet treats, and we're here to sort through the gunk to find some precious stones. SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Get a 7-Day Free Trial…

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HN798: Fortinet Offers a SOC Every Org Can Grow Into (Sponsored) 44:00

12d ago44:00

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On today’s Heavy Networking: the Security Operations Center, or SOC. When I think of a SOC, I picture a miniature version of NASA’s mission control: lots of computers, lots of people, some big boards with lines and arrows and telemetry scrolling across the screens. I also think of SOCs as requiring a lot of gear,... Read more »…

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NEW Yahoo Top-50! Must-Grabs, Busts & Big Leaps of the Fantasy Basketball Rank Board 47:16

12d ago47:16

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Steamrolling ahead, we head into the next range of Yahoo rank targets, with Dan's favorites, hates, and just-rights of the top-50! SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code SQUAD. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, en…

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5 Must Drafts, "My Guys," Sleepers and Breakouts with Alex Barutha of RotoWire 43:49

13d ago43:49

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Stolen from fantasy legend Doctor A, this begins our MY GUYS series of episodes with amazing analysts from across the landscape. Today, Alex Barutha brings us his top five targets on the board, ranging from early-rounders with infinite potential to the best fliers that can push your team to victory! PLAYERS COVERED: Josh Giddey, Alex Sarr, Keyonte …

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LIVE MOCK with Besbris and The Puntmaster! Punt assists! Punt nothing! We've got it all! 47:19

13d ago47:19

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We've got the PUNTMASTER himself on the show, Adam Stock! Come join us for this live mock where Adam takes you through the process of deciding on a punt, how to do it, when to attack specific types of players, and more, all while Dan quietly builds a roto team in a head-to-head league. SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMI…

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Must-Drafts & Do Not Drafts | 20 Wacky New Rank Steals and Busts! 39:01

14d ago39:01

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Yahoo's 3rd rank board came out 2 days ago, and here we look at the 20 most interesting movers, with far more players jumping up than down and values flying all over the place! Who is your new favorite? Your new bust? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitt…

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NEW Yahoo Top-25! Biggest Movers, Must-Grabs & Problem Spots of the Fantasy Basketball Rank Board 31:59

15d ago31:59

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The new Yahoo ranks have arrived, and two of the biggest early movers (Kevin Durant and Josh Giddey) find themselves pushed into the second round. Is the price right? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Follow Adam King on Tw…

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Yahoo Top-12! NEW Steals, Busts and Ranks from the 1st Round! 37:01

16d ago37:01

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Ah, a new rank board. Is anything quite so nice? Autumn has arrived, and with it comes Yahoo's 3rd version of the pre-rank list! Who are the new wins, losses, and in-betweens and do they wear kitten mittens? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https:…

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The Take: 20+ Industry Experts Must-Get "My Guys"! 56:26

17d ago56:26

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20+ INDUSTRY INSIDER "MY GUYS"! What players are some of the #fantasybasketball world darlings of 25/26? Matty G is joined by Kingy to discuss a MASSIVE list of players that industry experts are high on this coming #NBA season. From Josh Lloyd @LockedOnFantasyBasketball, Adam Stock, Dan Besbris, D Mac @nbafantasybible, Kayla Fonte, Sloan Piva and m…

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LIVE MOCK with Kingy and Besbris! Anthony Davis build! Wemby build! 41:54

18d ago41:54

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Two builds are better than one! Kingy and Dan host a live mock and work through the best well-rounded build on a Wemby team and Kingy's quad-punt Anthony Davis club! SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Follow Adam King on Twi…

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Top-10 Safest Players to Draft | Easy winners without the fanfare! 36:19

19d ago36:19

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They may not be the sexiest names on the board, but they're proven winners and they're going to beat their ADP. These are the SAFEST WINS to draft in fantasy basketball in 2025. SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Follow Adam…

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HN797: What To Do When The Business Asks for “AI” 1:07:25

19d ago1:07:25

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When someone from the executive suite starts an AI initiative, what does that mean to you, the network engineer? The executive suite probably doesn’t know what their AI idea might mean for infrastructure. They might only have a vague idea of what they’re even trying to accomplish with an AI initiative. Regardless, that initiative puts... Read more …

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Who to pair with Luka Doncic | Mock Draft Results, Pick 3 37:18

20d ago37:18

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We ran a mock! No surprise there. But we rolled with Luka Doncic out of the 3-spot and then figured out just how to roll the rest of the way and what to avoid! SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Follow Adam King on Twitter: …

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Who to Draft First in Round 2! ADP Battles in the Top-25! 29:08

21d ago29:08

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The second round has been notoriously finicky in recent years, but perhaps this season there are signs for optimism. Who belongs there and who doesn't, and which player is the right choice when presented with the tough pick!? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.com/OldManSquad Follow Dan Besbris …

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Mock Draft! Trae Young Build Recap! 35:09

21d ago35:09

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Pick 11 isn't the worst spot on the board. You are usually able to grab Trae Young or Devin Booker and you're off and rolling with a strong guard. But what should you do from there? Lean into a multi-punt? Shore up some weak spots? What about the late fliers? SIGN UP FOR A FREE ACCOUNT WITH THE BEST FANTASY SITE FOR COMMISSIONERS: https://fantrax.c…

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Top-10 Most Added Players on Yahoo Fantasy Basketball | Should We Draft or Add Them? 42:32

22d ago42:32

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It may be early in the fantasy draft season but key players are already being scooped off waiver wires! Do any of these names move the needle? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Follow Adam King on Twitter: https:/…

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Live Cade Cunningham Mock | Come Watch Dan's Train Wreck of a Team! 35:13

22d ago35:13

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What started off interesting took a sour turn in round three, and Dan put together one of his worst mock drafts in 10 years. Come watch the carnage! Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Follow Adam King on Twitter: h…

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Must-Drafts & Do Not Drafts | 26 Eye-Popping Early ADP Targets or Avoids 37:41

23d ago37:41

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The FIRST ADP data is here, and some of the numbers are nuts! Many are fine, though, to be fair. Still, our joy comes from looking at the ADP's that don't match up with ranks or expectations and trying to figure out why. Plus, does that create value or suck it away? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementar…

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Scottie Barnes, Potential Bust? Raptors Fantasy Must-Snags 30:12

23d ago30:12

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The Raptors regulars missed a ton of games last year, but did that lead to increased usage for each player when they were playing without talented teammates? Brandon Ingram's additional also muddies the waters. What should we do? Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follo…

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Must Drafts, "My Guys," a Sleeper & Breakout Star with Adam King 37:53

25d ago37:53

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The KING himself brings us his five top draft day targets, including a pair of easy wins on centers, a breakout about to step into the spotlight, a sleeper with massive upside, and, yes, one old dude going way too late. Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besb…

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Who to Draft in the 1st Round! ADP Battles in the top-10! 34:07

26d ago34:07

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The toughest choices are the first ones. Let's not mess them up! Who should you take between Jokic and Wemby? Cade and Ant? Trae or Booker? We have 8 big-time 1st round dilemmas to solve and solve them we shall. Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 Follow Dan Besbris on T…

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HN796: The Why and How of Making Your Infrastructure Quantum-Safe (Sponsored) 53:33

26d ago53:33

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Your production IT operations are almost certainly using cryptography libraries that are not quantum-safe, and the time to begin planning a cryptography overhaul is now. But this is likely to be a daunting project because it touches everything: clients, servers, apps, network devices, middleboxes, and so on. Daunting, but doable. We talk with Richu…

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Do Not Draft Players for Fantasy Basketball | Top-8 Massive Busts in 2025 28:02

27d ago28:02

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We don't want 'em! Whether it's because they haven't been able to stay healthy or because their production is likely to vastly underperform their rank, these are the 7 players most likely to BUST this coming season when compared to their Yahoo positioning. Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.…

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Breakout Players for Fantasy Basketball | Top-7 Insane Upside Players for 2025 35:39

27d ago35:39

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A true crowd-pleaser! Here are 7 of the players that are ranked way too low that have a chance to post their breakout season, exploding past ADP and carrying your fantasy team to glory. Plus, you'll look super smart when you nab 'em. Donate directly to Palisades Elementary's Fire Recovery Fund: https://palielementary.kindful.com/?campaign=1345495 F…