Final Fantasy Sports
One Year Later, Best Ball 2.0 and the Madden Problem
We made it to one year of Final Fantasy Sports! This week we look back at our first year of the podcast before diving into Best Ball Tutorial 2.0. We break down roster construction, bye-week strategy, why waiting on tight ends can pay off, different contest formats, and Travis' new four-quarterback strategy built around pairing starters with their backups. We also talk fantasy baseball playoffs, preseason overreactions, and why Aaron Rodgers might already need to watch his back in Pittsburgh.
On the gaming side, we debate randomness in games, why predetermined outcomes can suck the fun...
Hall of Fame, Madden, and NCAA Football
Football is finally back! This week we break down the Hall of Fame Game, the rookie quarterbacks who showed out, and this year's Hall of Fame class. We also give an update on the DFS Lineup Optimizer now that the Week 1 DraftKings and FanDuel player pools are loaded and ready to go.
On the gaming side, we talk about EA backing down from single-player microtransactions in College Football 27, why we're tired of Madden getting away with the same problems every year, and whether games like Maximum Football deserve our support instead. Some how we talk about Nicolas...
Sports News, Never Buying a Console Again, and Final Fantasy 6
LeBron is heading to Philadelphia, Brandon Aiyuk wants out of San Francisco, Baker Mayfield isn't happy with Tampa Bay, and Tony Romo's latest headlines have everyone talking. We break down the biggest NFL and NBA stories, discuss sleeper fantasy football picks like De'Zhaun Stribling, and explain why Taysom Hill's unique career deserved better. We also take a detour into gaming, debating whether consoles are finally becoming obsolete in favor of PC gaming, Steam, and handheld devices. Then we dive into EverQuest Legends, controller setups, class builds, and our dream scenario: a full Final Fantasy VI...
BattleBots, Pick 5 & Final Fantasy IV
This week we're talking BattleBots, fantasy football injuries, and the latest updates to our NFL Pick 5 game. We also show off the new badge system, trophy room, automated point spreads, and other features we've been building as we get ready for football season. Plus, we share more progress on our projection-free DFS Lineup Optimizer and discuss where we'd like to take it next.
On the gaming side, we revisit some all-time favorites, including Final Fantasy IV, Mystic Quest, and Bomberman. We also continue our obsession with EverQuest Legends, debating...
Best Ball, Badges, and Bards
This week we kick things off with our online poker league, breaking down strategy, statistics, and why Lee might be a better player than he'll ever admit. We also recap the PGA Championship Best Ball finals, talk hedging strategies in fantasy sports, give updates on our NFL Pick 5 game, and share the latest improvements to our projection-free DFS Lineup Optimizer as we continue getting it ready for football season.
On the gaming side, we're back in EverQuest Legends, discussing our class builds, Bards, Monks, and Paladins, future group compositions. We also talk about Final...
World Cup Controversy and More on Our New Obsession
This week we dive into the controversy surrounding the U.S. Men's National Team and whether politics should have any place in sports. We also talk fantasy football league traditions, the best (and worst) league punishments, and give an update on our NFL Pick 5 game heading into the new season.
We also share the latest progress on our projection-free DFS Lineup Optimizer, including free access for podcast listeners, before shifting into gaming with a deep dive into EverQuest Legends. We discuss class combinations, why we're hooked on the game, and the MMO mechanics that keep us coming...
NBA Free Agency and More EverQuest Legends Talk
This week we're breaking down the biggest moves in NBA free agency, including the futures of LeBron James, Giannis, and several blockbuster trades that could reshape the league. We also revisit the NFL supplemental draft saga, discuss the latest updates to Travis' projection-free fantasy football optimizer, and share ideas for expanding our Pick 5 game with badges and community features.
On the gaming side, we dive back into EverQuest Legends, sharing our early adventures, class builds, favorite MMO mechanics, and why this reboot has us hooked.
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The Drafts, Optimizers and EverQuest Legends
This week we're diving into the NBA Draft, why nearly every second-round pick got traded, and whether the league should do more to prevent one-sided blockbuster deals. We also discuss the NFL's supplemental draft controversy, gambling suspensions, and whether Brendan Sorsby will ever get his shot in the league.
We also give an update on the fantasy football optimizer, breaking down how a decision-tree approach could build unique lineups without relying on traditional projections. Then we shift into gaming, talking about EverQuest Legends class combinations, and the latest progress on Terra CORE as we prepare to start...
The End of Sports and Nintendo Talk
This week we talk NBA Finals drama, the Knicks' championship run, UFC chaos at the White House, and the NFL's unusual supplemental draft system. We also dive into World Cup soccer, sports betting rules, and whether athletes should be allowed to bet on themselves to win.
On the gaming side, we break down Nintendo's latest announcements, including an Ocarina of Time remake, new JRPGs, Fire Emblem, and the future of Final Fantasy. We also share updates on Terra CORE, prototype packs, future Patreon rewards, and what's next for the game.
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Arena Football, Championships, and Video Games of Summer
This week we kick things off with the strange saga of Arena Football One, including teams folding before they even take the field. We also dive into the NBA Finals comeback by the Knicks, NHL playoff action, World Cup soccer, horse racing, and some recent betting wins and losses.
On the gaming side, we talk about the latest PlayStation and Xbox showcases, the return of classics like Crazy Taxi and Fable, Star Wars and Star Trek games, AI's growing role in game development, and our search for better ways to create animated podcast clips. We wrap things...
NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and PlayStation State of Play.
This episode covers major NFL trades, including the moves of defensive star Myles Garrett and wide receiver AJ Brown. We also break down the NHL and NBA Finals, ticket prices for New York playoff games, emerging young stars, and the challenge teams face balancing veteran players with rising talent.
The conversation then shifts into gaming, covering PlayStation's latest showcase, Marvel fighting games, Dynasty Warriors, Wolverine, Dune. The episode wraps up with personal stories, including a bike accident, concert experiences, and updates on the Terra CORE trading card game.
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NBA Downsizing and Dragon Quest
This episode covers the latest NBA and NHL playoff action, including frustration with the Oklahoma City Thunder's foul-drawing tactics, playoff collapses, and the curse of dominant regular-season teams. The discussion also dives into sports franchise finances, team sales, stadium funding controversies, and fantasy football strategy with quarterback handcuffing systems. Beyond sports, we explore Dragon Quest announcements, MMO game design, EverQuest inspired mechanics, and progress on the Terra CORE trading card game, including card redesigns, prototype packs, online play ideas, and future development plans.
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Horses, Chickens and New Old-School Consoles
This week we cover MMA knockouts, NBA playoff chaos, hockey heartbreak, and the wild world of horse racing betting. Neo Geo consoles, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and even some unexpected New Mexico stories involving cockfighting rings.
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The Busy Sports Weekend and Cloud Gaming
This week we break down the NBA Draft Lottery, why tanking still works, and the Thunder’s growing dynasty potential. We also dive into NFL scheduling, fantasy best ball strategies across multiple sports, the Preakness Stakes, UFC nostalgia, and the future of cloud gaming. Plus: retro gaming memories, outdoor basketball in the desert, and new Terra CORE updates.
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Best Ball Strategy Update and Video Game Worlds You Want to Live in.
This week we recap the Kentucky Derby, huge near-miss bets, and the strange world of horse racing gambling. We also dive into NBA and MLB best ball strategies, a new four-quarterback fantasy football system, and the video game worlds we would actually want to live in. Plus: Star Fox, casinos, and why old-school gaming still hits different.
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The Kentucky Derby and the Most Disappointing Video Games
We break down the proposed expansion of March Madness and why it should jump straight to 96 teams instead of slow rolling changes. Then we dive into the NFL Draft, surprising picks, bad team decisions, and why “experts” still get it wrong. We also get into Kentucky Derby betting strategies, from exactas to longshot plays, and how to actually approach race day. We wrap things up with disappointing video games and Star Wars cool guys.
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NFL Pre Draft and the Best Video Game Soundtracks
We dive into best ball strategy in baseball and NBA playoffs, breaking down why some scoring systems are completely broken and how to actually build winning lineups. We also preview the NFL Draft, discuss team-building mistakes, and why bad franchises stay bad. What is the best Star Wars trilogy? Then we shift into gaming with a deep dive on iconic video game soundtracks.
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<...Getting to Know the NBA and the Best Video Game Characters
We break down golf and NBA best ball draft strategy, focusing on fantasy points, roster construction, and finding the right balance in team builds. We also touch on crypto in sports betting and ethics in sports reporting. Then we shift into gaming nostalgia with our favorite characters, iconic monsters, toughest bosses.
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Underdog and Open World Games
We explore niche sports and betting, including how platforms are finding new angles through cross-promotional marketing. Then we shift into culture from the decline of smoking and the rise of vaping to how habits are changing across generations. We wrap it up with a look at open-world gaming, what makes it great, and where modern games fall short.
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Who is the Real Iceman and Our Favorite Card Games
We dive into challenge systems across sports, referee controversies, and the future of officiating — from human error to automation. We also break down the “Iceman” trademark dispute, NBA fantasy and MVP talk. Then we shift into gaming, covering collectible card games, Magic: The Gathering, and the development of Terra CORE.
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The Cost of Buying an NBA Team and Board Games
Baseball, basketball expansion, and March Madness to board games, card games, and Kickstarter chaos. We talk stock market stress, work-life balance, painting miniatures, and the nostalgia of VHS-era boardgames and HeroQuest.
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Picking a Winner and Video Games that Deserve a Sequel
We talk about our March Madness Brackets, and from long-awaited sequels to the lack of innovation in sports video games, we talk about what’s missing and what could change it. We also explore the idea of an open-world sports game that blends GTA-style freedom with sports simulation.
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Dropping 83, March Madness, and Deserted Island Living
We break down a strategy for attacking March Madness brackets, including how to weight key stats to make smarter picks. Then we shift to the NFL to discuss the biggest free agency moves, player trades, and how contracts and guaranteed money impact the salary cap. We also get into how we would live out our days on a deserted island.
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Yankee Family Swap, NBA MVP and World of Warcraft
This week we propose a fix for the NBA, break down a Best Ball baseball draft strategy, and dive into the wild story behind the Yankees’ infamous family swap scandal. Then we shift into gaming nostalgia with World of Warcraft, discussing character builds and cosmetics. We also explore quality-of-life upgrades in games, the future of AI-generated content, and why co-op gaming still hits different.
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Boxing is Back and Sad Video Game Moments
We talk about the evolution of boxing and MMA — from pure competition to spectacle — and how decision trees and rule-based thinking apply to the NFL Combine, sports betting, and fantasy strategy. We break down finding value in player salaries, why picking the national champion is everything in March Madness, and how college sports rivalries still hit different. We also get into education, career paths, and video game deaths.
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All-Star Games, Optimizing Fantasy Sports, and Speed Running Video Games
We break down NBA All-Star Weekend — the dunk contest, the new game format, and the load management debate — before diving into building a smarter sports optimizer that doesn’t rely on projections. Then we talk speedrunning classics like Super Mario Kart and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and why precision, timing, and even machine learning makes it so fascinating to watch.
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The Big Game, NASCAR, and Games We Were Too Young To Play
This week we talk about the Big Game, before shifting gears into NASCAR strategy and scoring. We talk lineup building, how the points system really works, and how analytics continues to change the way we approach racing.
Then we get nostalgic (and a little controversial) diving into video games we were definitely too young to be playing and how gaming has evolved, what parents worried about, and whether any of it actually mattered.
Sports, strategy, and childhood chaos all in one episode.
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The Olympics, The Super Bowl, And Video Games Everyone Else Likes But We Don't
Olympic glory, Super Bowl chaos, MMA math, and why some “beloved” games just aren’t for us. Plus: sports privilege, prop bets, and pop culture detours.
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UFC and PGA Optimizers and Creating Your Own Card Game
This week we break down UFC results and betting angles, dive into PGA optimizers, and talk through the process of creating your own card game—plus a few side tangents on games, tech, and collectibles.
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Basketball, Football, and Video Games Accessories
We talk basketball, football, and video game accessories.
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Best Year Ever in Sports and Video Games
We talk golf, football, and the best year for sports and video games ever.
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Week 18 Fantasy Football and Video Game Box Art
Week 18 Fantasy Football, which coaching job would you want, your dream super bowl matchup, and video game box art.
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Week 17 Fantasy Football and What Games We Will Be Playing Next Year
Week 17 Fantasy Football, Bestball Playoff Strategy, and What Games we will be playing next year.
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Week 16 Fantasy Football and a Look Back at Our Year In Gaming
Week 16 Fantasy Football, Boxing, NBA, and the games we played this year.
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Week 15 Fantasy Football and Early Access Games
Week 15 fantasy football, NBA Cup, Philip Rivers, Travis Kelce, and Early Access Games.
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Week 14 Fantasy Football and Destiny of an Emperor
Week 14 fantasy football, Michigan's coaching troubles, Coming out of Retirement Point Spreads, and Destiny of an Emperor.
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Week 13 Fantasy Football and Light Gun Games
Week 13 fantasy football, bestball playoff draft strategy, fantasy football ethics, and light gun games
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Week 12 Fantasy Football EverQuest and Magic Sword
Week 12 fantasy football f1 results, who deserves to be in the hall of fame, EverQuest, and the band Magic Sword.
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Week 11 Fantasy Football and Movies Based on Video Games
Week 11 Fantasy Football, Formula 1 racing, and Movies based on Video Games
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Week 10 Fantasy Football and Card Games
Week 10 Fantasy Football, How far would you go to be a pro, whatever it takes to win, and card games
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