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Join Dave Kluge of Footballguys each week as he brings in two unique guests to talk fantasy football. In-season they'll highlight some NFL games of interest. In the offseason there are no limits to what they'll discuss! Check the show out on Youtube every week or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Footballguys The Launch Pad with Dave Kluge podcast is an absolute must-listen for fantasy football enthusiasts. Hosted by Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown, this show offers a perfect blend of entertainment and valuable insights. The chemistry between the hosts is evident, making for a highly enjoyable listening experience. Their discussions are always light-hearted but also serious when it comes to providing in-depth analysis and actionable information.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the expertise and knowledge brought by both Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown. They are stellar analysts who provide valuable insights on players, strategies, and game theory. Their focus on delivering quality analysis and data/stats insights sets them apart from other fantasy football podcasts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fantasy player, you can depend on this show to provide you with valuable information.

    Another great aspect of The Footballguys The Launch Pad is the dynamic they have with their guests. They bring in experienced individuals from various backgrounds in the fantasy football industry who add even more depth to the discussions. This diversity of perspectives keeps the show fresh and engaging.

    On the downside, some listeners may prefer more fun football-themed chatter rather than purely focusing on analysis and stats. While Dave and Alfredo do inject humor into their episodes, they prioritize delivering accurate information over entertaining banter. However, for those seeking quality analysis and data-driven insights, this podcast is perfect.

    In conclusion, The Footballguys The Launch Pad with Dave Kluge is an exceptional podcast that combines entertainment with informative analysis. Dave Kluge's hosting skills shine as he ensures all guests have a chance to contribute while still allowing his own personality to come through. Whether you're looking for actionable advice or just want to stay up-to-date on everything happening in fantasy football, this podcast is essential listening. Don't miss out on what these two brilliant minds have to offer!



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    Latest episodes from Footballguys The Launch Pad with Dave Kluge

    Sleepers To Target After Pick 100 with Bob Harris || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 68:53


    In Episode 5 of The Launch Pad, Dave Kluge sits down with Bob Harris to discuss players being drafted outside of the top 100 in fantasy football drafts that you should target and so much more. Download the Footballguys Rookie Guide: https://www.footballguys.com/rookieguide Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/fantasyfootballshow Follow Dave Kluge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveKluge Footballguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbgfantasy Footballguys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footballguys Footballguys Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Footballguys

    Tight End Rankings and Tiers || Dynasty Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 57:17


    In Episode 237 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss their dynasty tight end rankings, breaking players up into tiers. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Dynasty Buys, Sells, and Rookie Takes with Pat Fitzmaurice || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 65:56


    In Episode 4 of The Launch Pad, Dave Kluge sits down with Pat Fitzmaurice of FantasyPros to discuss dynasty buys and sells, rookie takes, fandom, the Fantasy Football Expo, and much more. Download the Footballguys Rookie Guide: https://www.footballguys.com/rookieguide Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/fantasyfootballshow Follow Dave Kluge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveKluge Footballguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbgfantasy Footballguys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footballguys Footballguys Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Footballguys

    Dynasty Wide Receiver Tiers and Rankings || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 54:16


    In Episode 236 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss their dynasty wide receiver rankings, breaking players up into tiers. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Projections, Rankings, and Coaching Changes with Jason Wood || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 61:34


    In Episode 3 of The Launch Pad, Dave Kluge sits down with Footballguys OG Jason Wood to discuss his projections process, coaching changes around the NFL, this year's rookie class, the origins of Footballguys, the future of the industry, and much more. Download the Footballguys Rookie Guide: https://www.footballguys.com/rookieguide Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/fantasyfootballshow Follow Dave Kluge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveKluge Footballguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbgfantasy Footballguys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footballguys Footballguys Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Footballguys

    Dynasty Running Back Rankings and Tiers || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 47:00


    In Episode 235 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss their dynasty running backs rankings, breaking players up into tiers. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Best Values In Best Ball with Andrew Cooper || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 86:47


    In Episode 2 of The Launch Pad, Dave Kluge sits down with Fantasy Alarm's FSWA-award-winning writer and radio host Andrew Cooper to discuss his favorite best ball picks, hobbies beyond football, and much more. Download the Footballguys Rookie Guide: https://www.footballguys.com/rookieguide Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/fantasyfootballshow Follow Dave Kluge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveKluge Footballguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbgfantasy Footballguys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footballguys Footballguys Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Footballguys

    Year 2-3 Breakout Candidates with JJ Zachariason || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 61:32


    In Episode 234 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by LateRound's JJ Zachariason to discuss Year 2-3 breakout players to target in your fantasy football and dynasty drafts. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    The Launch Pad - Episode 1 with Sigmund Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 64:09


    In Episode 1 of the reboot of The Launch Pad, Dave Kluge sits down with Footballguys co-owner to discuss the NFL Draft, hobbies beyond football, and much more. Download the Footballguys Rookie Guide: https://www.footballguys.com/rookieguide Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/fantasyfootballshow Follow Dave Kluge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveKluge Footballguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbgfantasy Footballguys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footballguys Footballguys Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Footballguys

    Post-Draft Risers and Fallers (Rookies and Veterans) || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 58:06


    In Episode 232 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by FantasyPoints' Scott Barrett and Theo Gremminger to discuss the biggest risers and fallers coming out of the NFL Draft. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Top 36 Post-Draft Superflex Rookie Rankings || Dynasty Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 88:03


    In Episode 232 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown dive into their new superflex rankings after the NFL Draft, highlighting their top 36 rookies. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Sleeper Wide Receivers To Know Before The NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 35:48


    In Episode 231 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some of their favorite sleeper wide receivers before this week's NFL Draft. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Six Sleeper Running Backs To Know Before The NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 32:25


    In Episode 230 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some of their favorite sleeper running backs before this week's NFL Draft. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Rookie Player Comps With Matt Waldman || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 62:01


    In Episode 229 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by Matt Waldman, writer of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, to discuss some polarizing rookies in this year's draft and comparable players. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Rookie Picks Or Veterans In Dynasty? || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 54:13


    In Episode 228 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some veterans and rookie draft picks with similar values, talking through who they'd prefer. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Dave and Alfredo's Dueling Round 1 NFL Mock Drafts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 80:23


    In Episode 227 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss both of their recently-published mock drafts, going through pick by pick to see who they think would be best for each team in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    NFL Rookie Most Likely To... || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 47:09


    In Episode 226 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the "NFL Rookie Most Likely To..." in their annual rookie superlatives show. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Target These Hyper-Athletic Rookies In Drafts || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 47:18


    In Episode 225 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by Kent Lee Platte, the creator of Relative Athletic Score. They'll discuss the history and methodology behind RAS before talking about some of their favorite athletic standouts from this year's rookie class. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Players To Target In Dynasty Trades || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 53:32


    In Episode 224 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by PlayerProfiler's Matt Kelley to discuss their favorite dynasty buys. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Power Ranking All 32 NFL Teams After Free Agency || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 67:26


    In Episode 223 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by new Footballguys staffer Colton Dodgson to rank the 32 NFL teams after free agency. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    This Week Of NFL News Has Been Wild! || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 55:20


    In Episode 222 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss all the NFL's biggest free agency signings and trades over the last week. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    NFL Scouting Combine Winners and Losers || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 58:02


    In Episode 221 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss players who improved or hurt their draft stock at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Players To Buy Right Now In Dynasty || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 30:42


    In Episode 220 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss a handful of their favorite players to buy right now in your dynasty football leagues. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Rankings This Year's Rookie Wide Receivers (Pre-Combine) || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 66:31


    In Episode 219 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the incoming class of 2025 rookie wide receivers. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Ranking This Year's Rookie Running Backs (Pre-Combine) || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 60:09


    In Episode 218 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss Ashton Jeanty, TreyVeon Henderson, Omarion Hampton,  Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl Winners and Losers || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 38:37


    In Episode 217 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by Cecil Lammey to discuss takeaways from the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl and some of the biggest winners and losers from the 2025 rookie draft class. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Re-Ranking The 2024 Rookie Draft Class || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 59:12


    In Episode 216 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown re-rank the 2024 NFL rookie draft class. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Way-Too-Early 2025 Draft Rankings || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 74:38


    In Episode 215 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown dive into 2025 fantasy football draft rankings way earlier than they need to be. Check out Dave's article with write-ups on each of his top-36 players: https://www.footballguys.com/article/2025-fantasy-football-draft-rankings-way-too-early1230 Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Ranking Head Coaching Vacancies || Fantasy Football 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 44:11


    In Episode 214 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the best and worst head coaching vacancies around the NFL as we head into the 2025 NFL offseason. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    What We Got Wrong And What Others Got Right || Fantasy Football 2024 (or 2025?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 63:58


    In Episode 213 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some of their biggest misses from the 2024 fantasy football season before being joined by the winners of the Footballguys Bowl and Footballguys Fantasy Football Show Listener League, Tom Gardner and Chris Newby. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Waiver Wire Additions To Win A Championship || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 28:19


    In Episode 212 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the best waiver wire pickups you must target as we head into Week 17. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Best and Worst Matchups For Week 16 || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 43:47


    In Episode 211 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some polarizing players in their rankings as we head into Week 16 of the NFL fantasy football season.  Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Waiver Wire Pickups For The Semi-Finals || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 28:34


    In Episode 210 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the best waiver wire pickups you must target as we head into Week 16. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Takeaways From EVERY Week 15 Game || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 59:23


    In Episode 209 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by Hutchinson Brown to discuss their takeaways from every Week 16 game. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Week 15 Matchup Previews, Injuries, News, and Notes || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 99:10


    In Episode 204 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell pore over all of the injury reports and news to give you matchup previews for Week 14. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Week 15 Streamers, Booms and Busts, Best Matchups, and More! || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 44:03


    In Episode 207 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some polarizing players in their rankings as we head into Week 15 of the NFL fantasy football season.  Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Waiver Wire Targets You Need For The Playoffs || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 29:44


    In Episode 206 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the best waiver wire pickups you must target as we head into Week 15. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Week 15 Recaps and Takeaways || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 71:05


    In Episode 205 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by Hutchinson Brown to discuss their takeaways from every Week 15 game. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Week 14 Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 81:14


    In Episode 204 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell pore over all of the injury reports and news to give you matchup previews for Week 14. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Best And Worst Matchups For Week 14 || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 48:55


    In Episode 203 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some polarizing players in their rankings as we head into Week 14 of the NFL fantasy football season.  Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Sabotage Your Leaguemates By Dropping These Players || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 36:54


    In Episode 202 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by Joey Wright to discuss some players you can drop before the fantasy football playoffs. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Vibes Checks Heading Into Week 14 || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 52:09


    In Episode 201 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some talking points around the NFL and how they relate to fantasy football. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Week 14 Waiver Wire Saviors || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 43:42


    In Episode 200 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the best waiver wire pickups you must target as we head into Week 14. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Wide Receivers To Stash Before The Playoffs || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 31:57


    In Episode 199 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by Jagger May to discuss the wide receivers you need to stash for the fantasy football playoffs. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Week 13 Waiver Wire Additions || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 44:06


    In Episode 198 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the best waiver wire pickups you must target as we head into Week 13. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Week 12 Injuries, News, and Notes || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 75:10


    In Episode 197 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell pore over all of the injury reports and news to give you matchup previews for Week 12. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Must-Start Players For Week 12 And Start/Sit Mailbag Answer || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 46:27


    In Episode 196 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Jagger May discuss their favorite starts for Week 12 and answer some listener start/sit questions. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Running Backs To Stash For The Playoffs || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 33:23


    In Episode 195 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown are joined by Jagger May to discuss the running backs you need to stash for the fantasy football playoffs. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Burning Questions and Hot Takes for Week 12 || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 58:54


    In Episode 193 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss some talking points around the NFL and how they relate to fantasy football. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Players You Need To Pick Up Before Week 12 || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 47:19


    In Episode 193 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown discuss the best waiver wire pickups you must target as we head into Week 12. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

    Week 11 Injuries, Matchup Previews, and News || Fantasy Football 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 89:11


    In Episode 192 of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show, Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell pore over all of the injury reports and news to give you matchup previews for Week 11. Send your questions to fantasyshow@footballguys.com  

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