Best Hail Cheaters Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 110 - Louisville Week 1:18:56

2h ago1:18:56

1:18:56

Miami (OH) recap, coaching talk, PAC-12 realignment, week 5 picks, Louisville breakdown and predictions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-horsemen-pod/support

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The Big FPL Fixture Swing & Our GW6 Preview 1:31:07

21m ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the Premier League and fantasy results from this weekend's GW5. After a feisty match between Man City and Arsenal, Haaland continues to pull away from the rest of the herd. Can Salah catch up—in our FPL estimation—despite is apparent lack of concentration and goals? GW6 also marks a big fixture turn for …

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Episode 109 - Miami (OH) Week, the SCUM Bowl 1:07:47

4h ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Purdue recap, CFB landscape, realignment, week 4 predictions, Miami (OH) preview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-horsemen-pod/support

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Josh's Wildcard Passes the Point of No Returns Plus Our GW5 FPL Preview 1:23:22

39m ago1:23:22

1:23:22

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the Premier League and fantasy results from this weekend's GW4. Did the typical post–International Break malaise wreak havoc on FPL? It did indeed, and Josh's wildcard squad struggled with unexpected blanks and mysterious injuries. What were our takeaways from Salah's unusually poor match against Notting…

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Episode 108 - NIU Meltdown, Purdue Week 1:24:12

3d ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Rated "R" rants, NIU breakdown, Freeman discussion, CFB landscape, week 3 picks, Purdue preview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-horsemen-pod/support

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Josh's Wildcard Update & Our GW4 FPL Preview 1:11:58

4d ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we catch up on news from the international break and look ahead to our squad selection and captaincy picks for this weekend's GW4. Plus, Josh debates various wildcard strategies as he looks to settle on the best setup for the upcoming Premier League fixtures. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on…

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Common Sense FPL Takes for All 20 Premier League Clubs (GW1–3 Review) 1:37:26

13d ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we debate the key players and strategies from this season's opening three fantasy gameweeks. While it seems daunting with so many premium assets delivering (in a big way), in this episode we look for common sense FPL takeaways beyond the usual "you can't have everyone" cliché. Is it possible (nay crucial) to have both…

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Episode 107 - Northern Illinois Week 1:02:21

19d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Texas A&M recap, Horsemen of the game, college football landscape, week 2 predictions, mailbag, and NIU preview. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-horsemen-pod/support

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What We Learned Through GW2, Plus a GW3 FPL Preview 1:53:10

23d ago1:53:10

1:53:10

Join Brandon and guest co-host Pat to discuss the weekend's barnstorming Premier League fixtures and consider what it all means for our fantasy squads. Arsenal made a title statement, but was that convincing win at Villa Park overshadowed by Erling Haaland's (triple) hat trick? Are budget picks like Emile Smith Rowe and Joao Pedro quickly finding t…

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Episode 106 - Texas A&M Week 1:09:55

19d ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Texas A&M preview, 2024 college football season, Notre Dame outlook, mailbag, week 1 predictions. Go Irish! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-horsemen-pod/support

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FPL Takeaways from Every GW1 Match Plus Our Transfer Advice for GW2 1:30:06

1M ago1:30:06

1:30:06

Join us as Josh and Brandon discuss the weekend's opening round of Premier League fixtures and consider what it all means for our fantasy squads. What did we immediately get right or wrong? And what's worth changing in our teams right now versus staying patient and trusting our initial plans? Plus, we look ahead to GW2 and pick the standout fixture…

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Last-Minute FPL Deadline Decisions (Featuring DWagz) 1:19:19

1M ago1:19:19

1:19:19

Oscar Bobb injury! Valentín Barco minutes risk! Important, late-breaking Fantasy Premier League news is all over the place! In our final pre-season episode, we're joined by friend-of-the-show Dave Weigner-Lodahl to take one last look at our GW1 squads and tackle all of those nerve-racking deadline dilemmas. Hail Cheaters! Win at FPL! Join Fantasy F…

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Episode 105 - Elite Edge Play 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

Offseason recap, depth chart, schedule preview, rants, Fall weddings, and innuendos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-horsemen-pod/support

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FPL Is Here! Our Squad Reveals & GW1 Strategy 1:36:40

1M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

After all the pre-season previews and prognostication, it's time to get serious about Friday's Premier League fantasy deadline. On this episode, Josh and Brandon look at their GW1 squads and examine any looming final FPL questions. Have late-breaking transfer new/rumors changed our tinkering? Will early wildcards or chips factor into our strategies…

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FPL Season Preview, Part 3: The Defenders & Goalkeepers 1:35:13

2M ago1:35:13

1:35:13

In our final of three player preview episodes, we take a closer look at the top defender and goalkeeper options and discuss where they each rank in terms of fantasy point floors and ceilings, injury and rotation risk, surrounding squad quality, and that all-important fun quotient. Be sure to check out our earlier forward and midfielder previews and…

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FPL Season Preview, Part 2: The Midfielders 1:46:47

2M ago1:46:47

1:46:47

In our second of three player preview episodes, we take a closer look at the top midfielder options and discuss where they each rank in terms of fantasy point floors and ceilings, injury and rotation risk, surrounding squad quality, and that all-important fun quotient. Stay tuned for our defender & goalkeeper preview coming next week, and don't for…

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FPL Season Preview, Part 1: The Forwards 1:41:52

2M ago1:41:52

1:41:52

In our first of three player preview episodes, we take a closer look at the top forward options and discuss where they each rank in terms of fantasy point floors and ceilings, injury and rotation risk, surrounding squad quality, and that all-important fun quotient. Stay tuned for our midfielder, defender, and goalkeeper previews coming in the next …

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FPL Is Back: First Thoughts, Player Prices, and New Game Mechanics for the 2024/25 Season 1:25:50

2M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

The FPL site is officially live for the 2024/25 Premier League season, meaning it's again time to log in, secure a low team ID, and get down to business. In this episode, we run through initial thoughts on player pricing and changes to the overall game mechanics. Which players are priced too high, too low, or just right? Can we possibly afford Erli…

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Goodbye to the 2023-24 FPL Season 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

As the 2023–24 fantasy season comes to a end, the Cheaters take one final look at the stories, moments, and lessons learned in a year that many FPL managers found challenging. But what’s changing, if anything? Whether it’s emerging Premier League players and clubs or simply new ways to view and strategize around the fantasy game, join us in closing…

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GW38 Is Here! Our Fixture-by-Fixture FPL Preview 1:06:52

4M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Join us as we look ahead to the final double-gameweek of the 2023/24 FPL season! Josh and Brandon have each activated their Bench Boost chip, so there's plenty of talk about what to expect from both the high and low fantasy assets filling out our squads. Who are the best cheap defenders? Can Chelsea keep their form going? Is Richarlison an overlook…

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Double GW37 FPL Preview: Bench Boosts, Chip Talk, and Haaland Goes Off 1:17:48

5M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Join us as we look ahead to the final double-gameweek of the 2023/24 FPL season! Josh and Brandon have each activated their Bench Boost chip, so there's plenty of talk about what to expect from both the high and low fantasy assets filling out our squads. Who are the best cheap defenders? Can Chelsea keep their form going? Is Richarlison an overlook…

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Attacking the Forgotten FPL Gameweek 36 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

We're close to GW35's end and it's still a shootout between Son Heung-min and Cole Palmer. Brandon is joined on this week's episode by friend and veteran FPL manager Dave Weigner-Lodahl to unpack the stories of the weekend and then look ahead to a forgotten GW36 that's sandwiched between two doubles. It's a game-week that will likely come down to t…

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Episode 104 - NLRB vs. Notre Dame, Blue-Gold Game 1:07:38

5M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

The NLRB has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Notre Dame. Join the Horsemen as they explain what this means, how it relates to other legal cases, and how it impacts the future of college sports. The Horsemen also discuss the Blue-Gold game and the NFL draft. Go Irish! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-…

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Activating Our FPL Wildcards Ahead of GW35! 1:30:45

5M ago1:30:45

1:30:45

There's no rest for the FPL weary as GW34 rolls on while we're already forced to turn our attention to the next batch of doubles just around the corner. What that means for both Josh and Brandon is activating their wildcards ahead of GW35 when Chelsea and Spurs will play twice. But who (apart from Cole Palmer, of course) on these mercurial teams ca…

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The Big One. Our Position-by-Position Preview of FPL GW34. 1:29:16

5M ago1:29:16

1:29:16

Whether you’re debating one free transfer, considering a hit, playing a Free Hit chip, or ready to wildcard, this episode has all you need for GW34 strategy. This isn’t the last double of the season, but it very well could be the most pivotal, so Josh and Brandon methodically run position by position through every viable (or nearly viable) transfer…

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6 Weeks to Go! FPL Strategies for GW33 & Beyond 1:21:49

6M ago1:21:49

1:21:49

The fantasy gameweeks are now coming thick and fast and midweek European fixtures are about to further complicate matters. In this episode, the Cheaters debate what impact the Champions League and Europa League will have on our upcoming FPL plans. Most immediately, we discuss captaincy options for GW33, but our transfer plans for this weekend are s…

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Quickfire GW31 FPL Preview 1:08:59

6M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Join the Cheaters, Josh and Brandon, as we unravel the news and results from GW30 and quickly look ahead to this big decisions for GW31, which kicks off on Tuesday—right around the corner. Of course, we give our thoughts on Sunday's big clash between Manchester City and Arsenal and consider Salah's performance against Brighton and what it portends …

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Chip Thoughts, Double Gameweek Strategy & GW30 Preview 1:21:38

6M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

The big fantasy news from this international break has been the official announcement of the doubles in GW34. With the double fixtures in GW37 also coming into focus, it's time to get serious about our strategies for maximizing points in the run-in. In this episode, the Cheaters take a closer look at the key clubs and players who will impact GW34 a…

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GW29 Recap (Yikes!), FPL Look-Ahead, and Kings of the Gameweek Special 1:30:18

6M ago1:30:18

1:30:18

On this week's episode, the Cheaters recap the wild non-results of blank GW29 and discuss what went wrong—and what could've gone worse—on the Free Hit chip. With the season's final international break ahead of us, we also take a beat to consider our strategies for the fantasy season's run-in, including the potential of remaining double gameweeks an…

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GW29 Preview: Free Hits, Transfer Ideas, and Under-the-Radar Picks 1:29:15

7M ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Opinion among FPL managers is divided on how to best approach the blank GW29, but the Cheaters are both using their Free Hit chip to navigate what will be a weird and perhaps wild gameweek. In this episode, we look at a potential Free Hit draft and run through the best—and perhaps under the radar—picks from each of the eight featuring clubs. Even i…

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Bournemouth & Luton Town Hot Take Zone Plus GW28 Questions 1:24:25

7M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Despite our best plans, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden continue to dictate the Fantasy Premier League terms with the two star players combining for 116 points in their last six gameweeks. But they're not the stars of this episode as the Cheaters look ahead to the double in GW28 featuring Bournemouth and Luton Town—two clubs who rarely clog up the FPL…

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Making Moves for the FPL Stretch Run Plus Our GW27 Preview 1:24:23

7M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

Hindsight is in full view for FPL managers after this weekend's lopsided fantasy duel between Douglas Luis and Hwang Hee-chan. That was a key midfield transfer as the overall points tally for GW26. In this episode, Josh and Brandon recap where their squads are ahead of the West Ham-Brentford match and then look ahead to their strategies and captain…

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Triple Captain Haaland? Plus More Advice & Strategies for Double GW25 1:22:57

8M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

This weekend’s GW24 fixtures saw returns for many key fantasy assets who set the table for a double gameweek showdown with Liverpool and Manchester City both getting their say in GW25. But with European competitions coming back into the picture, and a blank for some clubs in GW26, some fantasy decisions this deadline aren’t as easy as they look. On…

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Double Gameweek Incoming! FPL Advice for GW24 & Beyond 1:18:40

8M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

While some managers might want to revel in Ollie Watkins points haul for a bit longer, the Cheaters are already on to strategies for GW24 and beyond. Of course this planning involves the enhanced double in GW25 that now includes Liverpool and Luton Town alongside Manchester City and Brentford. In this episode, we rate the top assets to bring in to …

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FPL Returns with GW22 Questions & Our Guide to Upcoming Blanks & Doubles 58:30

8M ago58:30

58:30

At last, a new FPL deadline is upon us with GW22 kicking off Tuesday. The Cheaters return with a quick-fire episode revealing their team strategies and answering listener questions about what's next for the fantasy season. There's also plenty of chat on GW22 captaincy options ranging from Richarlison to Foden and what risks might be inherent with t…

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An FPL Roadmap for GW22 and Beyond 1:05:21

8M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

We’re very close to the end, but GW21 drags on for one more match at the time of this recording. And we must wait until next Tuesday for the GW22 deadline. Nonetheless, what have we learned thus far during this staggered fixture schedule and array of international and domestic tournaments? On this episode, the Cheaters look ahead to everything we n…

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FPL Kings of the Gameweek Special: GW9–20 Reviewed 1:23:57

8M ago1:23:57

1:23:57

With GW21 in media res, the Cheaters check in on the biggest highs and lows of the gameweek’s first half—most notably Kevin De Bruyne’s explosive return. Then, with a moment to catch our collective breath, we review gameweeks 9–20 through the lens of each week's dream team. That's right: it's once again time for the Kings of the Gameweek! What less…

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FPL GW21 Preview: What to do with Haaland, Son/Salah replacements, and (C) picks 1:18:05

9M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Special guest and listener favorite Dave Weigner-Lodahl joins the pod to discuss a tricky two-week Gameweek 21. What is the best approach to the captaincy in a GW where there is no consensus? Are we still planning a Haaland transfer? How are we replacing the players who have left for AFCON and the Asian Cup? We discuss these topics, take listener Q…

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Preview of the Second Half of the FPL Season 1:19:53

9M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

With the Premier League's nonstop festive fixtures now behind us, it's time to digest what we've learned and establish a plan for the fantasy season's second half. The first big issue is, of course, the departure of key midfielders Mo Salah and Son Heung-min (among many others) to international tournaments. How can we best replace them—and how soon…

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Episode 103 - Bowls, Transfers, Recruits, Coaches, and Realignment 1:13:39

9M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

The Horsemen are back to recap the 2023 season, discuss the transfer portal, highlight the 2024 recruiting class, and talk about the coaching changes at Notre Dame. Welcome back, Coach Denbrock! Go Irish! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4-horsemen-pod/support

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Answering Your FPL Festive Fixture Questions 1:12:42

9M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

The trauma of real life and Tom Lockyer bleeds through into this episode's recap of GW17, after which we attempt to refocus on the fantasy game and the remaining fixtures in the Premier League's festive period. With this weekend having offered renewed faith in clean sheets, we debate if manager's should reinvest in their goalkeeper and defenders—an…

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FPL Buy, Sell, Hold for the Festive Fixtures & Our GW17 Preview 1:10:48

10M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Erling Haaland's absence from Manchester City's GW16 team sheet set off a chain reaction that impacted both our fantasy scores and our core strategy for the upcoming run of festive fixtures. The Norwegian forward is one of many long-held players we now might consider selling. To help fantasy managers reset, Josh and Brandon use this week's episode …

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Rapid-Fire Midweek GW15 Preview & More 1:14:07

10M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

The weekend’s Premier League results saw key victories for Arsenal and Newcastle—and Liverpool by the skin of their necks—while other top-four and title contenders settled for draws. But what did we learn about the fantasy assets from these teams who are now embarking on a crowded holiday fixture run? On this week’s podcast, we brace ourselves for …

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One FPL Hot Take for All Twenty Premier League Clubs 1:33:53

10M ago1:33:53

1:33:53

Sure, podcasting is a lot about voicing an opinion—controversial or not. This week, Josh and Brandon try to take that to the next level by limiting themselves to just one 'hot take' per Premier League side. Some of these takes might be hotter than others, but the Cheaters pin their feelings to the mast from top-of-the-table Arsenal all the way down…

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News from the International Break & Getting Our FPL Squads Ready for GW13 1:15:23

10M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

On this episode we review the up-to-date International Break news, including injury scares, minutes played, distance traveled, and of course goal-scoring form. What do the international football results tell us about GW13? And what's the best way to set up our fantasy squads for what looks like a tricky slate of fixtures? A key decision will be the…

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The Match of the Season (So Far) & Our UK Travel Diary 40:24

11M ago40:24

40:24

In this episode we recap our adventures in England during the last few days, including attending the 4-4 thriller at Stamford Bridge that saw Manchester City drop points while Chelsea continues their comeback charge up the league table. We also give our impressions of the London Stadium and Selhurst Park after our visits to those grounds, which als…

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UK Here We Come & Making Fantasy Fun Again In GW12 1:18:22

11M ago1:18:22

1:18:22

This weekend produced a brutal run of results for fantasy managers, resulting in a low-scoring GW11 and a continuation of one of the toughest seasons in memory. Josh and Brandon look to bounce back with their upcoming trip to the U.K. and a GW12 filled with fixtures that will hopefully be easier to predict. Maybe? On this episode we discuss Arsenal…

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Episode 102 - Hail to the Cheaters? Tiger hunting week! 57:01

11M ago57:01

57:01

Victory! The Horsemen recap the last two games of Notre Dame football, and Dylan talks about his experience at the usc game. The Horsemen also discuss the michigan cheating scandal, preview the upcoming Clemson game, and debate whether ND should look to the transfer portal for a QB in 2024. Go Irish! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

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What Do We Know About This FPL Season After 10 Weeks? 1:19:15

11M ago1:19:15

1:19:15

Fantasy managers have now survived, thrived, or endured through the first ten match weeks of the Premier League season. So, what have we learned that we can take with us into the next ten? Josh and Brandon first unpack their GW10 strategies and scores and then discuss the key themes and trends we've seen emerge since the game kicked off in August. …

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Planning for the Big GW10 Fantasy Fixture Shift 1:18:53

11M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

FPL managers looking for a lifeline this season could see their fortunes change with a notable GW10 fixture swing. Teams like West Ham, Brighton, and Arsenal will finally see some green in the FDR, while Spurs, Chelsea, and even the mighty Manchester City are in for a rough patch. In this week’s episode, we discuss how the upcoming Premier League s…

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