Fantasy Weekly

Holly returns to join Dave and James in what might be (but might not be) the last Fantasy Weekly episode ever.

James and Dave discuss the ramifications of a gameweek fraught with discussion points, both within the fantasy sphere and outside of it.

As the panel say goodbye to Holly, GW26 continues to loom over us. We talk about Holly's Wildcard side, the tricky captaincy call and what to do with the probably-but-not-yet-confirmed injured Grealish.

Ben conveniently and suspiciously declares his absence ahead of episode 26 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, with Holly, Dave and James looking ahead to Gameweek 25 and beyond. If you're as confused as we are, this is essential listening.

Blimey, it's a Wednesday episode of the Fantasy Weekly. I thought they'd stopped those? Nope. Ben, Holly, Dave and James answer your questions ahead of Double Gameweek 25.

In this episode, the Fantasy Weekly panel gather to squeeze in their thoughts ahead of Gameweek 23.

The panel reconvene during the double gameweek chaos to bring you their thoughts ahead of Gameweek 20 and reflect on an eventful Gameweek 19. Suffice to say, the double gameweek bought contrasting fortunes.

Aside from captaincy and transfer chat ahead of Gameweek 16, the panel discuss their favourite Christmas songs, films and dinner guests to see out 2020. Merry Christmas to all of our listeners, and a happy new year!

With the gameweeks coming thick and fast, and Fantasy Weekly panel convene on a Sunday evening to bring you their fresh-out-of-the-oven takes on Gameweek 12 and a look ahead to Gameweek 13.

With so many premiums performing over Gameweek 11, the panel are once again left scratching heads over how to proceed. Is Salah essential? Can we go without KdB? Can Son and Kane continue over performing? All of these questions, and more, covered in Episode 17, Season 2 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast!

In episode 16 of season 2, Dave, Holly, Ben and James ponder the various premium options in form at the moment. Is KdB essential? Can we go without Salah? Are the Spurs men on borrowed time? Plus, we discuss Klopp's anger at fixture scheduling, Jimenez' injury and plenty more.

In this episode, the panel look at bringing back Salah, City assets, Gameweek 10 captains and what was possibly one of the worst wildcards ever played by one of our panelists. It's all in Episode 15 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

In part 2 of our international break double bill, the Fantasy Weekly panel discuss a turbulent international break, with Ben Dinnery offering plenty of insight into what we can expect from Gameweek 9's lineups. Meanwhile, Holly talks about the importance of having good bench options, Dave wonders whether to replace Salah and who to replace him with, and James tries to hold it all together.

In this episode of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, Dave, Ben, Holly and James discuss the events of GW8 and what it means for FPL managers. Part 1 of our International Break double bill!

In Episode 12 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, the panel discuss whether or not the template is worth sticking to. We also explore Trent replacements, premium mids, budget forwards, Chelsea assets and Gameweek 8 captains. All of that, plus loads more, on Episode 12 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast!

Ben Dinnery hijacks Episode 11 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast and uses it as a soapbox to air his grievances at some of the Premier League's underperforming sides. Are Brighton as good as we think? What's happening at Wolves? Who's the better captain, Kane or Son? Time to get rid of Liverpool defence? Those, plus loads more questions, are answered in Episode 11, sponsored by Footstock!

Dave rejoins the Fantasy Weekly panel to broadcast their thoughts on GW6.

On this re-uploaded episode of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, technical problems mar what was a great episode of discussion about GW5 and beyond! With Dave still on vacay, it falls to Dinnery and Holly to provide the wisdom. Expect transfer and captaincy discussion, some invaluable insight into injury management and loads more.

With Dave on a tactfully timed holiday after his horrible Gameweek, Holly, Ben and James are left to search through the wreckage of the first 4 gameweeks in search of signs of life.

In Episode 7 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, the panel discuss both Manchester clubs, the future of Timo Werner and the ludicrously high number of penalties being awarded at the moment. Plus Holly has some news, Ben bemoans the Newcastle penalty decision and Dave reflects on his ill-fated Wildcard.

In Episode 6 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, James returns to discuss GW2 with the panel. We reflect on a record-breaking weekend of goals, with Spurs, Everton and City all under the microscope. Conversely, we discuss the underwhelming return of United, Werner's frustrating start and whether a Liverpool attacking double-up is back on the cards. (Spoiler: it ain't...yet.) All of that, plus loads more, on Episode 6, Season 2 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

Well folks, GW1 is over. Time to find out how we did! The Fantasy Weekly panel have lost James to annual leave, so it's up to Ben to fill in as we look at our GW1 regrets, our watch listed players and our transfer plans for next week.

Panic stations, folks - the season is about to start. But fear not - the Fantasy Weekly panel are here to aide your final tinkers ahead of the new season. The crew reveal their GW1 line-ups, as well as their preferred captaincy options ahead of Gameweek 1. Bring it on!

In this episode, the panel answer your burning questions ahead of the 20/21 season. Team structure, COVID-19, attackers, Liverpool assets, the City/United dilemma...and of course our end-of-season league forfeit. It's all covered in Episode 3, Season 2 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

In this episode, Dave, Holly and Ben get their teams out for the lads. We discuss the fixtures and what it means for the initial stages of the season, with chip strategy, transfer planning and provisional Gameweek 1 lineups all revealed.

The Panel are back and raring to go. Ben, Holly and Dave give their take on their top 3 players for the new season, bargains that they've found, and Ben talks about his new found love of the French. James also does his first promo of the season, and doesn't mess it up! It's gonna be a good year.

Holly and Dave join James to reflect on their 19/20 seasons. Were they happy with their OR? What would they have done differently? Was this an easy or a hard season? The panel share the few highs and many lows of the most unusual season since the Premier League began.

With Holly and Ben busy on Monday evening, Dave and James called for reinforcements in the shape of @FPLGeneral. Mark returns for one night only to give his take on the restart, Gameweek 34+ and approaching FPL with a little more perspective. As always at the moment, these podcasts are live-streamed, which means the sound quality may not be up to your usual standards.

Episode 74 is another livestream! The panel (Ben, Holly and Dave) join James to reflect on Gameweek 32+ and, more importantly, look ahead to Gameweek 33+. We answer your questions, pick our Gameweek 33+ captains and have a laugh, Jez. A bloody good laugh!

In this episode, the panel look back on an eventful return to the Premier League in Gameweek 30, before discussing their plans for Gameweek 31. With the gameweeks coming thick and fast, we continue to livestream for the foreseeable! Apologies for any impact on sound quality as a result.

Holly, Ben, Dave and James descend upon the livestream to answer your questions before the Premier League's restart!

With a week until the Premier League returns, the Fantasy Weekly panel put together their ideal restart-squad.  Who makes the cut? Who gets the cut? When can we get a haircut? 2 of those 3 questions will be answered in Episode 71 of the Fantasy Weekly Podcast.

In this very special episode, we celebrate the imminent return of the Premier League with 35 minutes worth of FPL-based discussion. We discuss teams with the best run-in fixtures, the increased risk of injury, the players who weren't available prior to the hiatus who can now be considered...and loads more! It's great to be talking about the 19/20 season again. Enjoy!

On this commemorative episode of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, James, Holly, Dave and Ben get together LIVE to discuss the Premier League returns, the status of our FPL teams, fake crowds and loads more. Please note: this episode was live-streamed, which means the audio quality will not be up to your usual standards.

In this episode, the panel discuss the latest developments in Project Restart, including the return of the Bundesliga and how we can use it to learn more. We also play a game of Footstock's new feature, Virtual Battles, live on the pod!

In this week's episode of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, the panel reflect on their worst FPL moments (of which there are plenty to talk about). In other news, Dave solves FPL, Holly gives us a maths question and Ben waxes lyrical about the joys of parenthood. All of this, plus loads more, on Episode 67 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

In Episode 66 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, the panel manage to find plenty of actual FPL content to discuss. In the first half we talk about the Premier League's plan to return, comically called "Project Restart". After that, the panel reflect on their fondest FPL memories. For hope for the future and nostalgia for the past, look no further!

In this unique episode, we turn the focus onto our resident injury expert. He talks about how he got into the injury field (not by jumping over the gate), why he hates training photographs, why there's such a thing as too much information and why, sometimes, the truth is better left unsaid. A must-listen!

On Episode 64 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, we go unscripted and unplanned. The conversation that results is, at times, actually quite enriching. We've even managed to get some FPL discussion in there. Put your feet up, crack open a drink and hang out with us for 40 minutes.

In this week's episode, Ben, Holly, James and Dave each host a quiz round for each other, with the winner going right down to the wire. Plus James is exposed as a mathematical fraud, Holly hasn't seen any films, Dave has seen too many films and Ben might be going slightly insane.

In this FPL-focused episode, we discuss some new updates regarding the potential conclusion of the season, before comprising our dream FPL squad. Ben gets real about the threat of coronavirus, Holly considers the implications of a behind-closed-doors scenario and Dave talks about whether Official FPL could've done better in handling this. Oh, and there's some controversy in the maths challenge! All of that, plus loads more, on Episode 62 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

In this week's tenuous excuse for recording a podcast, we ask the panel your questions. Ben, Dave and Holly share some of their most intimate secrets whilst James tries to keep some semblance of order. And fails. As always, this podcast is bought to you by Footstock.com. Join today and get a free £5 plus a free 25-player pack. Enjoy the episode!

In this unique episode of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, we discuss the implications of the coronavirus outbreak on Premier League clubs, players and, of course, FPL. We'll continue to release these podcasts recently and wish all of our listeners well!

In Episode 59 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, Ben accidentally sets off his Alexa whilst talking about groinal injuries. We talk about lots of FPL stuff too, but that's really the most notable thing that happens. Enjoy! Footstock is our new sponsor! Check 'em out at https://www.footstock.com/ and get £5 credit, 5 free fantasy tournament entries and a 25-player pack.

With James back from Italy and probably infection-free, the gang reconvene to look ahead to Gameweek 29. We discuss the once-popular Jamie Vardy and Danny Ings, as well as the new (but not that new) kid on the block, Ismaila Sarr. There's also captaincy discussion, a Dinnery-monologue about Traore's current condition, and plenty more to look forward to in Episode 58 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

With James battling Coronavirus in Italy, Dave takes the hosting reigns and welcomes special guest Ryan from FantasyYIRMA. The panel discuss the sacrifices we should be making ahead of Blank Gameweek 28, the Wolves assets we should be looking at, AND they discuss three teams whose fixtures are swinging more than one of Dave's house parties. All of that, plus loads more, on Episode 57 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

Though we continue to be stuck in the quicksand of Gameweek 26, the promise of Gameweek 27 on the horizon gives the panel plenty to talk about. We discuss the optimal front 3, team structure, Man City's topsy-turvy fixtures, the best Liverpool trio and plenty more, including a welcomed return to our captaincy discussion. It's all in Episode 56 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

Deep in the throngs of the Winter Break, the panel discuss some of the key talking points from the first weekend of fixtures. As a bonus (and because there aren't that many talking points) we've interspersed our FPL chat with a quiz. The panel will be tested on their own digital footprint, their professions (or ex professions) and how well they know one another. Will it be Ben, Dave or Holly that takes the prize? Find out on Episode 55 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

It's a very special episode of the Fantasy Weekly podcast as we reveal our new, mystery panelist. After that, it's business as usual. We look ahead to Gameweek 26, touching on chip usage, Man City, Sadio Mane and Gameweek 26 captains. There's also a double-quickfire round of your questions. All of that, plus loads more, on Episode 54 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast.

In Episode 53 of the Fantasy Weekly podcast, the panel dwell briefly on Gameweek 24 before pressing on and looking ahead to Gameweek 25. We discuss the renewed appeal of the premium forward, the merits of playing a Wildcard (and who we'd include in a Wildcard squad) and loads more. There's also a non-FPL announcement and James' audio finds a way to annoy the hell out of everyone once again.