Best Sludgefest Podcasts (2025)

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Jail Goo: S3 E2 / S2 E12 1:17:49

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Monk S3 E2: Mr. Monk and the Panic Room The Good Doctor S2 E12: Aftermath Changing of the Garde: ~44:00 CW: brief references to domestic violence in the Good Doctor ep. Leland hooting like an ape? Hot References: David Attenborough with an Orangutan using tools. Youtube. Existential OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments. NOCD article. Australian bat…

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Hey, I'm Monkin' Here: S3 E1 / S2 E11 1:32:15

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Monk S3 E1: Mr. Monk Takes Manhattan The Good Doctor S2 E11: Quarantine pt. II Changing of the Garde: ~58:00 Be like a stone... never cry... Next bonus: that episode of Girls where Hannah has OCD (S2 / E8) Join the bonus tier to enjoy all the bonus episode!

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Dick Cheney, Asshat: S2 E16 / E10 1:33:21

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Monk S2 E16: Mr. Monk Goes to Jail The Good Doctor S2 E10: Quarantine pt. I Changing of the Garde: ~46:00 Mild spoilers for the film Weapons ~ 1:10:00-1:15:00 This is the crazy episode.. Upcoming BONUS episode: Dexter Specifically, this complication of him trying to act normal.

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Leland Battlemage: S2 E15 / E9 1:37:14

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Monk S2 E15: Mr. Monk Gets Married The Good Doctor S2 E9: Empathy Changing of the Garde: ~51:00 CW for Good Doctor half: hold onto your hats because this is... a rough one... discussions on pedophilia and self-harm... throughout... Fucks SAKE. Just like fuckin drop us in that cave with Adrian seal us up like some kind of cask of aMonktillado Refere…

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A Feast for Beans: S2 E14 / E8 1:29:07

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Monk S2 E14: Mr. Monk and the Captain's Wife The Good Doctor S2 E8: Stories Changing of the Garde: ~51:00 CW for Good Doctor half: not explicit, but some weird shit around reporting workplace sexual assault generally in the last 25 mins or so. Tumor that makes you commit adultery? References: Comparison of the effects of diseases and the side effec…

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The Final Request of a Dying Cuck: S2 E13 / E7 1:21:42

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Monk S2 E13: Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny The Good Doctor S2 E7: Hubert Changing of the Garde: ~43:00 They killed Hubert. References: CUCKQUEAN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Next bonus episode: something spooky o0o0o0o0o0o0o0oo0o0o Special thanks to sagescroll from the Boonta Vista discord for the Changing of the Garde theme "Not Happy …

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On That Good Kush and Tylenol: S2 E12 / E6 1:22:09

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Monk S2 E12: Mr. Monk and the TV Star The Good Doctor S2 E6: Two-Ply (or Not Two-Ply) Changing of the Garde: ~48:00 We had some technical diffyculties in the very last bit of this episode, but I left it in because I thought it was funny. References: Scientific American: Does Tylenol Use during Pregnancy Cause Autism? What the Research Shows Next bo…

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Fizzy Urine: S2 E11 / E5 1:14:44

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Monk S2 E11: Mr. Monk and the Three Pies The Good Doctor S2 E5: Carrots Changing of the Garde: ~40:00 CW for most of The Good Doctor half: general fatphobia and discussion around eating disorders. References: Hedgehog rescue 'overjoyed' it can stay open Next bonus episode: Rain Main (1988) Special thanks to sagescroll from the Boonta Vista discord …

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The Hubris of Goofy: S2 E10 / E4 1:11:00

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Monk S2 E10: Mr. Monk and the Paperboy The Good Doctor S2 E4: Tough Titmouse Changing of the Garde ~41:00 Randy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Patient Jelly Roll: S2 E9 / E3 1:24:15

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Monk S2 E9: Mr. Monk and the 12th Man The Good Doctor S2 E3: 36 Hours Changing of the Garde ~47:00 CW for very brief discussion of disordered eating ~ 7-10:00 The Good Doctor was actually Good this week. No, I'm serious. Seriously! References: Chris Pratt praises RFK Jr.

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Of Janitors and Genitals: S2 E8 / E2 1:30:43

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Monk S2 E8: Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy The Good Doctor S2 E2: Middle Ground Changing of the Garde ~47:00 CW: the Good Doctor ep this week is a tone-deaf and ham-fisted exploration of the ethical issues surrounding female genital mutilation in Africa. I wish I was kidding. References: Some actual information on FGM from someone other than David Shor…

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Crow Burger: S2 E7 / S2 E1 1:35:51

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Monk S2 E7: Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect The Good Doctor S2 E1: Hello Changing of the Garde ~53:00 Special thanks to Boonta Vista / Savant Garde discord member sagescroll for the theme song "Not Happy Shaun"! Incredible! References: Actually it's something like ~45,000 Americans die each year from lack of healthcare, whereas Jesse said somethi…

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Tony Shalouroboros : S2 E6 / S1 E18 1:35:15

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Monk S2 E6: Mr. Monk Goes to the Theater The Good Doctor S1 E18: More Changing of the Garde ~50:00 I have to make a bowel movement. Join the bonus tier on Patreon for a mere 3 beans per month! Bonus! Episodes!

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Jared, Please Remove the Tilapia Skins: S2 E5 / S1 E17 1:35:02

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Monk S2 E5: Mr. Monk and the Very, Very Old Man The Good Doctor S1 E17: Smile Changing of the Garde ~54:00 CW: Good Doctor half has references to accusations against Chris D'Elia of sexual assault/abuse. Should have named it "The Bad Doctor". References: Chris D'Elia accused of sexual assault, abuse by women - Los Angeles Times Join the bonus tier …

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Sharona's Lament: S2 E4 / S1 E16 1:37:26

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Monk S2 E4: Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus The Good Doctor S1 E16: Pain Changing of the Garde ~47:00 [clutching tummy] Ouuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh... unnnnghhhh... Join the bonus tier for a mere 3 beans per month Next bonus episode: TBD!

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The Aspartame Gambit: S2 E3 / S1 E15 1:23:36

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Monk S2 E3: Mr. Monk Goes to the Ballgame The Good Doctor S1 E15: Heartfelt Changing of the Garde ~44:00 CW for Good Doctor half: brief reference to suicide There- on the horizon! A new Jared rises.. Join the bonus tier for a mere 3 beans per month Next bonus episode: Final Destination(s)

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Jared Said Trans Rights: S2 E2 / S1 E14 1:27:27

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Monk S2 E2: Mr. Monk Goes to Mexico The Good Doctor S1 E14: She Changing of the Garde ~40:00 Again, The Good Doctor is a real bastard this week, just a heads up. Also, we are sorry for saying "cum" so many times in this episode. Blame David Shore. CW for Good Doctor half: discussions of transphobia, general gender issues, some weird stuff around pr…

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Mr. Monk Joins Tekken: S2 E1 / S1 E13 1:40:13

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Monk S2 E1: Mr. Monk Goes Back to School The Good Doctor S1 E13: Seven Reasons Changing of the Garde ~54:00 Just an FYI: this episode gets a little heavy in the back half. Not our fault- blame David Shore. CW for Good Doctor half: discussions of domestic violence, Islamophobia, and the Palestinian genocide. References: U.N. Human Rights Spokesperso…

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Gary Marshall's Anaconda: S1 E13 / S1 E12 1:25:09

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Monk S1 E13: Mr. Monk and the Airplane The Good Doctor S1 E12: Islands pt. 2 Changing of the Garde ~48:00 Pete and Repeat were in a boat... Next bonus episode: Mercury Rising (1998) starring Bruce Willis. Join the Surgical Residency Program* for a mere $3/month to access all the bonus eps. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠! @savantgardepod *Not a real med…

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Manic Pixie Dream Shaun: S1 E12/ S1 E11 1:36:23

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Monk S1 E12: Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger The Good Doctor S1 E11: Islands pt. 1 Changing of the Garde ~43:00 It was the best of Monks, it was the worst of Murphs. Next bonus episode: The Accountant (2016) starring Ben Affleck Follow us on ⁠instagram⁠! @savantgardepod

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Once a Gamer, Always a Gamer: S1 E11/ S1 E10 1:29:55

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Monk S1 E11: Mr. Monk and the Earthquake The Good Doctor S1 E10: Sacrifices Changing of the Garde ~41:00 Bonus episodes now live! We watched The Aviator (2004). Become a surgeon and access bonus episodes for a mere 3 beans per month. Follow us on instagram! @savantgardepod

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The Squirm: S1 E10 / S1 E9 1:21:23

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Monk S1 E10: Mr. Monk Takes a Vacation The Good Doctor S1 E9: Intangibles Changing of the Garde ~29:00 Listener Q&A! ~1:05:00 I'd like to tell you that at least ONE of this week's shows does NOT contain uncomfortable racial stereotypes... alas...... Bonus episodes coming soon! Follow us on instagram! @savantgardepod…

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Randy is a Feet Guy Confirmed: S1 E9 / S1 E8 1:30:02

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Monk S1 E9: Mr. Monk and the Marathon Man The Good Doctor S1 E8: Apple Changing of the Garde ~37:00 Go, Adrian! Get him! Misc references: Fergus, Thomas A. "Mental contamination and scrupulosity: Evidence of unique associations among Catholics and Protestants." Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders 3, no. 3 (2014): 236-242.…

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He Went to Jared: S1 E8/ S1 E7 1:27:21

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Monk S1 E8: Mr. Monk and the Other Woman The Good Doctor S1 E7: 22 Steps Changing of the Garde ~44:00 That's Jared!

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Cover Me in Tilapia Skins, Jared: S1 E7 / S1 E6 1:26:30

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Monk S1 E7: Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger The Good Doctor S1 E6: Not Fake Changing of the Garde ~41:00 Wahh!

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Freeze, Santa: S1 E6 / S1 E5 1:15:34

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Monk S1 65: Mr. Monk Goes to the Asylum Good Doctor S1 E5: Point Three Percent CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~26:00 Just FYI- fair amount of tapeworm in this episode

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Autistic Rizz: S1 E5 / S1 E4 1:10:43

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Monk S1 E5: Mr. Monk Goes to the Carnival Good Doctor S1 E4: Pipes CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~34:00 If nerves are like pipes, everybody at St. Bonaventure Hospital is laying some serious nerve this week!

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Slushpuppy Liver: S1 E4 / S1 E3 1:05:08

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Monk S1 E4: Mr. Monk Meets Dale the Whale Good Doctor S1 E3: Oliver CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~36:30 Randy, you need to get in the EVA.

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Rotating 3D Bowels: S1 E3 / S1 E2 1:12:11

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Monk S1 E3: Mr. Monk and the Psychic Good Doctor S1 E2: Mount Rushmore CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~30:40 Shaun smells a fart in this one, on purpose.

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The Noticer: S1 E1 + E2 / S1 E1 1:02:30

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Monk S1 E1 + E2 Good Doctor S1 E1 CHANGING OF THE GARDE: ~36:30 Welcome to the first episode of Savant Garde! In this episode, Lucy (Boonta Vista, autism) and Jesse (Sludgefest, OCD) and discuss the pilots of two unforgettable television programs: Monk, starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, and The Good Doctor, starring Freddy Highmore as Dr. Shau…

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EAT THIS BOOK! feat. Lucy Valentine 56:31

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Everything is aggressively stupid and evil right now, so Lucy and I just talked about whatever we felt like for about an hour. With as few references to Elon Musk as we could manage. Need to tune your brain to TV static for an hour? This is the episode for you. Energy drinks, television shows, AI slop, manosphere ghouls, edible books, biased steaks…

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Yellow Tree IV 52:06

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"I hope they are a little bit more than intrigued" The fourth in our series on the environmental and humanitarian legacy of US uranium mines in The Navajo Nation. In this episode, we cover the 1950’s and 60’s. The Atomic Age promises endless energy and domestic convenience for middle-class white America, but is sustained Navajo miners and millers w…

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Yellow Tree III 1:14:18

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"Mean, bad man" The third in our series on the environmental and humanitarian legacy of US uranium mines in The Navajo Nation. In this episode, we cover the years 1868-1960. The Navajo return home after being ethnically cleansed by the American military to Bosque Redondo. After losing nearly everything, they rebuild their lives, herds, and communit…

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Yellow Tree II 58:45

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"Soup Will Be Your Salvation" The second in our series on the environmental and humanitarian legacy of US uranium mines in The Navajo Nation and abroad. Before we talk about the mines, we need to discuss the historical context of settler-colonial oppression of the Navajo by the United States. In this episode, we cover the years 1849-1868, during wh…

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Yellow Tree I 53:48

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The first in our series on the environmental and humanitarian legacy of US uranium mines in The Navajo Nation and abroad. Before we get there, we will need to bring along some history. In this episode, we outline the broader historical context, in which the Navajo find themselves beset by a succession of ruthless settler-colonial empires: first Spa…

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Monster Soup feat. Lucy Valentine 56:36

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Join Jesse and Lucy Valentine of the Boonta Vista podcast as they wade through the sewage of yore. Waste pits below an ancient cathedral. The River Thames, swollen with turds. Favorite soups. Urine therapy. It’s all here. Intro/Outro by Chat Pile Political cartoon slideshow References: River Thames documentary, ITV 1991 Magnusson, Roberta J. Water …

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Ray Catz feat. Lucy Valentine 56:40

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Come, enter the Landscape of Thorns and join Jesse and Lucy Valentine (of the Boonta Vista podcast) by the fire. New episodes of Sludgefest are coming soon, and they're pretty upsetting so, we're taking a brief psychic rest to discuss mildly less depressing topics. Jonathan Frakes’ haunted chalkboard, Spam musubi, radioactive cats, car salesmen wit…

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Lemon Springs feat. Lucy Valentine 43:41

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Join Jesse and Lucy Valentine from the Boonta Vista podcast as we take a dip in the viscous, multicolored pools of Lemon Springs. We discuss one of Australia’s weirdest environmental crimes and what it could mean for wildlife and collectors of horror film-memorabilia. Listen to the Boonta Vista Podcast here or anywhere you get your pods. Sludgefest…

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Nauru Bonus: Interview with Dr. Julia Morris 59:26

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Jesse speaks with Dr. Julia Morris, author of the book Asylum and Extraction in the Republic of Nauru. It's a great book and tremendous piece of research which deeply informed our series on Nauru. If you haven't listened to the previous two episodes of our series on Nauru, you may want to check those out first. Dr. Morris is Assistant Professor of …

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Nauru Part 2: Resource Curse 1:39:37

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The second and final episode of our series on Nauru. After gaining independence and taking control over the phosphate industry, the island undergoes an unprecedented economic boom, followed by a devastating crash. Amid financial crises, Nauru finds temporarily lifelines in two new industries- lifelines that further entangle the island with extracti…

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Nauru Part 1: Company Town 1:00:25

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From mines in the jungle, to shining company towns, to refugee tents, to the deep ocean floor- join us as we follow the story of the island in part 1 of our 2 part series. Thank you to those who helped make Sludgefest possible: Editor, sound designer and logo artist Shannon Rawlings (@bbytengu on Twitter). Music by by California Death Worm. You, de…

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Bluegill 1:04:10

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3M and Dupont carry on the legacy of colonial violence by poisoning water, wildlife, people, and Indigenous ways-of life with "forever chemicals". Donate to mutual aid programs to benefit Indigenous communities at indigenousmutualaid.org. Donate to the Western Klamath Restoration Project, a partnership of conservation researchers and the Karuk Trib…

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Derailer 55:40

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Northfolk Southern brings black skies and acid rain to Ohio. Special thanks to Shannon Rawlings for edits and sage wisdom. Full reference list here:

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Fantasy Football Week 7: DRAFT & DFS & "Sludgefest Sunday" 1:00:06

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The Draftaholics Matt (@draftaholic), George (@georgeslotin), and William (@wspinnato) break down their Week 7 Fantasy Football strategy, but begin by discussing Rob Gronkowski's lack of usage, and compare his disappointing start to the rest of the TE position. Then it’s on to the NFL Week 7 matchups of the weekend that they're most excited to chec…

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Fantasy Football Week 7: Review/Preview, Top-10 Second-Half Performers 27:02

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In the first of two Week 7 Episodes, The Draftaholics Matt (@draftaholic), George (@georgeslotin), and William (@wspinnato) celebrate their biggest hits from the week that was in Fantasy Football, and review the strategies that worked on the DFS Sites and on DRAFT.The guys then break down their top picks for players currently outside the Top-10 at …

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Fantasy Football Week 6: Draft & DFS & the "Jay Ajayi Symbolic Start" 57:39

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The Draftaholics Matt (@draftaholic), George (@georgeslotin), and William (@wspinnato) break down their Week 6 Fantasy Football strategy, discussing the state of the NFL with a particular focus on the Running Back position, and which ones have the best shot at making waves in the second half of the season. Then it’s on to the NFL Week 6 matchups of…

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NFL Week 6: Review/Preview 29:36

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In the first of two Week 6 Episodes, The Draftaholics Matt (@draftaholic), George (@georgeslotin), and William (@wspinnato) celebrate their biggest hits from the week that was in the NFL, and review the strategies that worked in DFS and on DRAFT.They also share the storylines they're most looking forward-to in Thursday Night's matchup between the 2…

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It's Pronounced 'Doov • Wah' 58:47

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The Draftaholics Matt (@draftaholic), George (@georgeslotin), and William (@wspinnato) break down their Week 5 Fantasy Football strategy, discussing the state of the NFL with a particular focus on the 2017 Playoff teams that began .500 or worse, and which ones have the best shot at turning things around, and then seeing which of last week’s picks p…

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Thursday Night Football, Week 5: Colts vs. Patriots 17:51

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In their Week 5 Thursday Minisode, The Draftaholics Matt (@draftaholic), George (@georgeslotin), and William (@wspinnato) share the storylines they're most looking forward-to in Thursday Night's matchup between the 2-2 Patriots, after a complete onslaught of the NFC East leading Dolphins, and the 1-3 Colts who lost a heartbreaker in overtime agains…

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Taylor Gabriel Isn't Pregnant 53:08

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The Draftaholics Matt (@draftaholic), George (@georgeslotin), and William (@wspinnato) break down their hits and misses from Week 3, and discuss some of the changes in QB play, and passing utilization rates and how that might affect the lineup decisions.The guys then head to Week 4, first breaking down the matchups of the weekend that they're most …