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Clark, Jordan and Nic open the show planning their coup to overthrow Pete since he’s too busy making good life decisions to host this week (0:30). In NFL free agency, Le’Veon Bell is now a Jet (1:55), Golden Tate replaced Odell Beckham Jr. (7:25), Fitzmagic is taking his talents to South Beach (13:30), plus a couple underrated signings that still have fantasy value (22:40). The guys then each share the one team they want to see win a Super Bowl (32:25) and follow it up with a little breaking news (40:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark, Jordan and Nic open the show in a state of hysteria after learning the Giants traded Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns (1:00) and try their best to calmly discuss the fantasy ramifications of the move (3:00). The guys then recap NFL free agency thus far, including what’s Antonio Brown’s value in Oakland? (12:24), Nick Foles unsurprisingly is a Jaguar (19:55), Pete’s already over-drafting Devin Funchess (26:22), DeSean Jackson is the perfect receiver for Carson Wentz (34:00), Clark says goodbye to the Honey Badger (41:45), and finally more breaking news to wrap things up (53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete and Clark open the show answering some of the more inappropriate questions from the NFL combine, leading to a whole reimagining of the entire draft process (1:30). In NFL news, the Steelers might have found a trade partner for Antonio Brown (9:40), if the Cardinals take Kyler Murray, where will Josh Rosen go? (13:45), and Clark confesses his love for D.K. Metcalf (20:22). The guys then give their bold free agency predictions including Le’Veon Bell’s new team (26:40), Teddy Bridgewater leading an NFC team to the Super Bowl (37:00), and Jimmy Garoppolo forcing Tom Brady to retire (40:00). Also, it seems like Clark’s dog is trying to kill him (48:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark, Jordan and Nic open the show flaming the Oscars for awarding “Green Book” best picture (0:50). In NFL news: an update on Robert Kraft (5:15), the latest episode of the hit reality show “Drama In Pittsburgh” (10:00), where will Michael Crabtree and John Ross play in 2019? (11:25), and a trip around the AAF (23:22). The guys then turn to the NFL Combine and discuss which rookies they’re excited to see this weekend (24:35), including D.K. Metcalf and his Hulk body (29:00), Kyler Murray (36:55) and Riley Ridley, Calvin’s BETTER brother (46:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark and Jordan open the show jumping into the NFL news where Pete does his best Antonio Brown impression (2:40), don’t forget about Derrius Guice (13:05), and the totally not guilty NFL paid Colin Kaepernick a lot of money because they definitely did nothing wrong (16:10). The guys then wonder where some of the top free agents this year will end up including son of God Nick Foles (22:27), future Packer Golden Tate (32:00), Jadeveon Clowney (40:20), and a few under-the-radar guys (44:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark and Nic open the show with Nic showing off his war wound from cutting logs like the rugged woodsman he is (1:30). In NFL news, the Browns signed Kareem Hunt proving once again the league still doesn’t care about women (4:05), Antonio Brown is causing all kinds of drama, which is fantastic (12:00), and Pete predicts which team will draft Kyler Murray (22:40). The guys then check in on an exciting first week of AAF action and figure out which out-of-the-NFL guys they’d love to see play football again (29:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark, Jordan and Nic open the show commenting on Pete’s celebratory attire (1:00) then answer lingering questions from Super Bowl 53, such as where was Todd Gurley? (4:55), is Gronk going to retire? (20:35) and is Julian Edelman now a Hall of Famer? (28:48). Then it’s onto 2019 as the guys share the things they’d love to see this offseason (38:45) including the Seahawks crashing and burning (41:11), NBA-level drama (47:00), and the Giants getting themselves a halfway decent quarterback (52:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete and Clark open the show trying their darndest to fix the Pro Bowl before determining that it’s stupid and just shouldn’t exist (0:55). Then it’s onto the Super Bowl preview, including what the Rams & Patriots needs to do to win (7:40), who’ll win Super Bowl MVP (15:55), a few bold predictions (19:30), Pete’s highly effective & 100% correct way to pick the winner (26:30) and a last second plea for good commercials this year (29:15). ENJOY THE SUPER BOWL EVERYONE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE MADE IT TO 100! Pete and Nic open the show celebrating the 100th episode of the podcast and instilling faith that the best is yet to come (0:30). The guys then discuss the controversies from Championship weekend, including the Saints-Rams horrible no-call (3:00) and why changing the overtime rule just because of Chiefs-Patriots is stupid (12:35). Finally, they give their All-Fantasy team for this year (22:35) and get prepped for the Super Bowl (35:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Jordan and Nic open the show recapping their Divisional Round beer bets and determining the one thing each losing team needs to fix for next year (2:45), including Andrew Luck changing the weather (5:00), the Chargers staying perfect (19:25) and if the Eagles should stick with Carson Wentz (27:00). The guys then make their beer bets and picks for the Conference Championships (36:50). Then it’s onto the important matters of the show: a deep investigation into Rupert Holmes’ classic song “Escape” (46:18) and finding Nic a new team to root for (52:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark, Jordan and Nic open the show looking back on the Antonio Brown news and debate if the Steelers will move on from AB or if there’s another player they should trade instead (1:55). Then it’s onto coaching news, with Jordan getting hyped for Matt LaFleur in Green Bay (10:25), grading the Cardinals’ hiring of Kliff Kingsbury using Ryan Gosling movies (16:50) and wondering if Bruce Arians will be able to fix Jameis Winston (25:50). The guys then recap all their beer bets from the entire season and Wild Card games and quickly realize how silly most of them turned out to be (32:00). Finally, Divisional Round preview, beer bets and picks (51:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath and Joe discuss the news and the first base positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HELLO 2019! Pete and Clark are back to celebrate the holidays (0:50), complain about boots (2:00) and rebrand Black Monday thanks to new sponsor Cialis (4:10). The guys go around the NFL to determine which open head coaching job is the most arousing and the one thing the Browns can’t do this offseason (6:25). Finally, they preview Wild Card weekend (27:00) while making a few beer bets including Jerry Jones doing the unthinkable (31:13) and Nick Foles besting the Bears’ defense (40:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fake Teams guys discuss Winter Meetings, McCutchen, Cahill, Murphy, and catchers--lots and lots of catchers. Yikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark and Nic open the show admiring Pete’s new shirt which quickly devolves into a lengthy discussion about marketing, untucked shirts and the show’s latest sponsor attempt (1:20). The guys eventually turn to football and give their Week 16 starts & sits (5:00), including will Derrick Henry have his first four game streak of double digit fantasy points? (10:50), bench Melvin Gordon (16:37), the right Broncos’ rookie receiver to start this week (20:35), Clark apologizes to the entire Panthers’ organization (22:40), and David Johnson is far from a sure thing (28:20). Finally, what’s a reasonable price for cement sealer? (34:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark and Jordan open the show discussing what they need from Monday night football after a rather disappointing week of fantasy (2:30), which transitions nicely into this week’s “You Helped No One” ceremony (5:30). The guys then pick their stud performers so far in the fantasy playoffs and each build a team of blossoming buds: players who are bound for big games in Week 16 (14:30). Finally, some early draft szn talk including which teams in the top 10 are likely to try and draft a quarterback (50:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath flies solo to cover the recent Hot Stove news. Expect a co-host back for the next effort! (we can only hope). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete and Clark open the show discussing the RB1 fantasy league—which Pete didn’t beat Jordan in—and what the punishment should be for the loser of the Clark vs Jordan finals (1:22). The guys then get into their Week 15 starts & sits, including David Johnson’s return to average (3:40), what’s with the Kirk Cousins hate? (11:50), Clark won’t let himself trust Kenny Golladay (15:48), start, and add, Dante Pettis (19:00), Christian McCaffrey takes a plup (24:04), the Ravens’ new new starting running back (26:39), Tom Brady loooves Pittsburgh (33:00), and the Battle of the Backups Thursday night (35:14). Plus, Clark flexes his gift giving skillz (43:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete, Clark and Jordan open the show celebrating the Packers finally firing Mike McCarthy and wonder who’ll lead Green Bay back to the promised land (1:30). The guys then hand out this week’s “You Helped No One” award, in which Pete tries not to offend any international listeners (13:55), and play “Would You Rather” (25:35). Topics include: Phillip Lindsay or Todd Gurley rest of season (26:15), start Jarvis Landry or Julian Edelman this week (37:53) and Pete’s young adult fiction masterpiece (41:13). Finally, a couple of names to add off waivers this week (47:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ginger Nic does his best Jason Derulo impression as he’s riding solo this week to give you a breakdown of all the Week 14 action. He touches on each team’s passing game and rushing attack, suggesting which players to fire up and which players to leave on your bench. Can Josh Allen finish as a Top 5 QB this week? Is Justin Jackson an RB1? Who is Jeff Wilson Jr.? And did Nic actually say something good about Amari Cooper?? Let’s get you that Week 14 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices