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A fantasy football podcast for beginners, hosted by Erin Wade and Rob Carter.

Rob Carter & Erin Wade


    • Oct 31, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    204: Barter? I Hardly Know Her!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 13:19


    Rob and Erin talk to Magic: The Gathering expert Cole Von Glahn and salary negotiation coach Ashley Paré to try and figure out the best way to pull off fantasy football trades. Music during our interludes was “Hep Cats” by Kevin MacLeod,   licensed under Creative Commons, by Attribution 3.0 License. 

    BONUS: Erin & Rob on 'The Buzzer Beater'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 15:19


    Rob and Erin are working on their next episode for you guys, but while you wait, here's an interview they did for WTBU's sports talk radio show, The Buzzer Beater. The full interview is an hour long and can be found here: http://preview.tinyurl.com/yad6qnu3 It's the second hour of the show. Rob and Erin want to say thanks to the guys on The Buzzer Beater for having them. Music at the beginning and end of the bonus episode is "Hep Cats" by Kevin Macleod, licensed under Creative Commons, by Attribution 3.0 License. The track can be found here: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?genre=Jazz And more information about Creative Commons licenses can be found here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    203: Fantasy Dumpster Diving

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 13:18


    One man’s fantasy trash is another man’s fantasy treasure. That’s why, this week, Erin and Rob go on a dumpster diving mission with Rob’s Aunt Michelle and her friend Mary, who are expert secondhand scavengers, to explain the waiver wire. Music during our interludes was “Hep Cats” by Kevin MacLeod: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?genre=Jazz Licensed under Creative Commons, by Attribution 3.0 License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    202: Roster Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 12:55


    Get out your hammers, folks, because this week is allllll about roster construction. Erin and Rob guide you through constructing your roster (and explain what that means) with the help of the other members of the official When Pigskins Fly fantasy football league. Music during our interludes was “Hep Cats” by Kevin MacLeod: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?genre=Jazz Licensed under Creative Commons, by Attribution 3.0 License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    201: What the Heck Is Fantasy Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2017 15:39


    Rob and Erin start this season at the beginning: What even IS fantasy football?? They bring Rob’s 82-year-old nana into the booth to make sure they’re explaining concepts in a way that’s accessible to everyone (and they arm her with a bell to make it clear when they’re not). Special thanks to Eric Zawada for providing percussion and smiles. Music during our interludes was “Hep Cats” by Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?genre=Jazz Licensed under Creative Commons, by Attribution 3.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Season 2 Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 1:40


    It's almost time for season 2!! Rob and Erin have completely rebuilt When Pigskins Fly this summer and can't wait to share their new season. They've geared this season toward brand-new players — starting with what fantasy football is and building from there, until you hit the end of the season and suddenly realize you're a pro. Episodes start dropping next week, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Special thanks to Eric Zawada for bangin’ on the drums for this promo. We

    When Pigskins Fly: Week 16 — ’Twas the Last Week of Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2016 12:31


    It's the When Pigskins Fly Fantasy Superb Owl Holiday Spectacular! Erin and Rob get you ready for the holidays and your championship match ups by breaking down all the latest news and notes from the NFL and by previewing all 16 games coming up in week 16. Strategy: Coping with Loss Boink, Marry, Kill: Players with Holiday Names

    When Pigskins Fly: Week 15 — All's Fair in Love and War

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2016 11:22


    Episode 8 of BU News Service's fantasy football podcast Erin Wade and Rob Carter break down the latest fantasy-relevant news from the NFL this week, recap Thursday's game and give you some championship game strategy! This week, they look ahead to the week 15 game between the Texans and the Jaguars. This week's boink, marry, kill: Seahawks Press Conference Greats

    When Pigskins Fly: Week 14 — Stream of Consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2016 20:00


    Episode 7 of BU News Service's Fantasy Football Podcast Erin Wade and Rob Carter breakdown the latest fantasy relevant news from the NFL this week! Bree Stephen joins them to recap Thursday night's game. And they look ahead to this weekend's game between the Lions and Bears (Oh My!) Strategy: Streaming Quarterbacks and DST This week's boink, marry, kill: Ridiculous Storylines

    When Pigskins Fly: Week 13 - Which Seat Can I Take? (It's Friday)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2016 15:22


    Episode 6 of BU News Service's Fantasy Football Podcast Erin Wade and Rob Carter emerge from the haze of finals to realize it's Friday and you all still need some fantasy advice! They break down all the latest news and notes on player injuries. Bree Stephens joins them to give you the lowdown on Thursday night's game. And they look ahead to this weekend's game between Washington and Arizona. Strategy: Reacting to Thursday games This week's boink, marry, kill: Rookie QBs

    When Pigskins Fly: Week 11 — Who Dak(ota)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 19:23


    Episode 4 of BU News Service's Fantasy Football Podcast Erin Wade and Rob Carter recap lessons from week 10, before bringing BUNS Sports Editor Dakota Randall to talk Alshon Jeffery, Gronk and Jared Goff. Feature: Daily strategy This week's boink, marry, kill: Injured tight ends

    When Pigskins Fly: Week 12 — He's a Keeper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 13:52


    Episode 5 of BU News Service's Fantasy Football Podcast Erin Wade and Rob Carter do their best R.Kelly impressions, break down the latest injury news, and get you ready for some thanksgiving football Feature: Keeper strategy This week's boink, marry, kill: Gronk Hands

    When Pigskins Fly: Week 10 — Goin' to the Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 10:21


    Episode 3 of Boston University's Fantasy Football Podcast Erin Wade and Rob Carter recap lessons from week 9, bicker about Mark Ingram and discuss what teams should do to prep now that they've clinched a playoff berth. Must-listen info before you think about setting your week 10 lineup. This week's boink, marry, kill: Rob's Bad Picks

    When Pigskins Fly: Week 9 — Handcuffs (Wink Implied)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 9:22


    Episode 2 of Boston University's Fantasy Football Podcast Erin Wade and Rob Carter recap lessons from week 8, pour one out for Jamaal Charles and talk about the importance of handcuffing your running backs. Must-listen info before you think about setting your week 9 lineup. This week's boink, marry, kill: Davantes (DeVontas? Devontaes?)

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