Jesse David Cook

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The Reality of Fantasy podcast, hosted by Jesse Cook, is a one-stop-shop for all things fantasy sports relevant. Primarily, the podcast will focus on NFL, NBA, and MLB from both a season-long and daily fantasy sports perspective. Supplementary, podcasts


    • Sep 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 12 - Moving The Chains (Adjusting Draftkings and Fanduel Week 3 Lineups)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 11:35


    In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) "moves the chains" with discussions focused on his evolving feelings towards the Chiefs v Ravens game, potential chalk of Darwin Thompson, and love of the skill players. Additionally, he highlights a couple sources of value for both sites (Frank Gore and Devin Smith)

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 11 - Breaking The Huddle (First Look at Week 3 Draftkings and Fanduel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 19:52


    In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) outlines his initial approach to the Week 3 Main NFL Daily Fantasy Slate, with pricing referenced to both Draftkings and Fanduels. He outlines favorable game environments as well as builds a lineup for both sites.

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 10 - Breakout WRs, Carlos Hyde/Shady McCoy windfall, and Week 1 DEF+Kicker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 25:59


    In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) highlights 3 slightly off-the-table breakout WRs, discusses the impact of Carlos Hyde joining the Texans and LeSean McCoy joining the Chiefs, and provides recommendations for season-long/daily fantasy Defenses as well as season-long kickers for Week 1.

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 9 - Recapping Auction Draft & 5 Auction Draft Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 32:11


    In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) highlights 5 important strategies to bring into a Fantasy NFL Auction Draft and uses a recently completed NFL Auction Draft as an exemplar. Additionally, he recognizes Rockhound Brewing Company for their awesome beer, intentions, and ambience.

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 8 - Let's talk Auction Draft! Antonio Brown or Chris Carson?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 16:41


    In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) discusses auction draft strategies.  He utilizes his good friend's upcoming draft, which Jesse will be substituting in for, as a template on using scoring format/league settings to build a strategy.  Additionally, he discusses a viable, tantalizing trade offer in his main league.  

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 7 - Andrew Luck, Lamar Miller, Things that I'm Liking, and Component Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 25:15


    In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) discusses all things relevant to the Andrew Luck retiring, the impact of the Lamar Miller torn ACL, and some important trends to watch related to Dede Westbrook, Chris Godwin, and Darwin Thompson.

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 6 - First MLB content + Cam and MGIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 18:43


    In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) contemplates the impact of the lack of transparency from Major League Baseball on dynasty and redraft leagues. Additionally, he addresses the implications of Cam Newton's preseason injury and the potential of a Chargers running back not named Melvin Gordon III.

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 5 - Birthday Episode!... Recapping my 12-team .5ppr draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 28:20


    In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) breaks down his season-long, 12-team .5ppr draft. He goes round-by-round and provides the rationale for each decision. Additionally, he highlights many important factors to consider when drafting (e.g. quality of league members, ADP of drafting platform).Beer of Podcast: Oskar Blues - Can-O-Hazy IPA

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 4 - Josh Gordon, Antonio Brown, and a walk through of Draftkings Week 1 Lineup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 27:30


    In this episode, Jesse Cook (host) discusses a viable strategy of not drafting a defense or kicker, whether to draft Josh Gordon/Antonio Brown - and in what round, and walks the listeners through his current "dummy" lineup for week 1 NFL tournaments on Draftkings. Additionally, he highlights One Barrel's "Banjo Cat" as the beer of the podcast.

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 3 - NFL Week 1 Daily Fantasy Stacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 30:48


    In this episode, host Jesse Cook walks through the utility of stacking in NFL daily fantasy, as well as highlights his favorite tournament stacks for Week 1. Additionally, he provides his "beer of the podcast," which is Delta Beer Lab's Brn.01 (Coffee Infused Brown Ale)

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 2 - Best Ball Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 25:15


    Jesse Cook (host) describes Best Ball drafts and walks listeners through a recently completed 10-team best bast draft.

    Reality of Fantasy: Episode 1 - So it begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 35:07


    In the first episode of Reality of Fantasy, host - Jesse Cook - introduces the podcast, highlights some undervalued/overvalued offenses, and breaks down his first round picks for a 12-team PPR format.

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