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Mike Wright on "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast, Matthew Berry, Kyler Murray, and more
Manage episode 437059527 series 3471412
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast, Mike Wright. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including the origins of the podcast, Matthew Berry's importance in the industry, the evolution of fantasy sports coverage, and more.
For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.
-:36: 10 year anniversary of “The Fantasy Footballers”
-1:28: Last week’s live show
-3:13: When did Mike start playing fantasy?
-4:07: Number of leagues Mike is in
-4:58: More pressure to win in fantasy now compared to 10 years ago?
-6:02: Origins of the podcast
-11:52: Potentially bailing on the podcast?
-12:40: Listenership in the beginning
-14:28: Milestone that stands out most?
-17:04: Forging an audience
-23:17: Putting content on YouTube
-26:14: Thoughts about ever joining a larger company?
-28:58: Podcasts Mike was listening to 10 years ago
-29:56: Fantasy football shows 10 years ago
-31:29: Matthew Berry
-32:28: Mainstream media and fantasy sports
-34:12: Field Yates dislocating shoulder
-34:31: Draft order activities and last place punishments
-36:48: Change in target audience over the years
-39:00: Mike’s kids playing fantasy football?
-40:20: Bell curve for fantasy football?
-42:12: Legalized gambling and fantasy football
-45:45: When do most fantasy drafts take place?
-46:55: Right number teams for a fantasy league?
-47:42: Mike’s best sleeper pick
-50:49: Team and offense affecting a player in fantasy
-52:36: Holdouts
-54:41: Mike’s biggest busts
-56:57: Kyler Murray
-58:30: Running QB’s and fantasy football
-59:47: More important for Mike that the Cardinals win or his fantasy teams win?
-1:00:34: “Spitballers Comedy Podcast”
-1:01:33: Ultimate Draft Kit supporting St. Jude
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241 episodes
Manage episode 437059527 series 3471412
Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast, Mike Wright. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including the origins of the podcast, Matthew Berry's importance in the industry, the evolution of fantasy sports coverage, and more.
For even more discussion, head over to awfulannouncing.com and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube: @awfulannouncing.
-:36: 10 year anniversary of “The Fantasy Footballers”
-1:28: Last week’s live show
-3:13: When did Mike start playing fantasy?
-4:07: Number of leagues Mike is in
-4:58: More pressure to win in fantasy now compared to 10 years ago?
-6:02: Origins of the podcast
-11:52: Potentially bailing on the podcast?
-12:40: Listenership in the beginning
-14:28: Milestone that stands out most?
-17:04: Forging an audience
-23:17: Putting content on YouTube
-26:14: Thoughts about ever joining a larger company?
-28:58: Podcasts Mike was listening to 10 years ago
-29:56: Fantasy football shows 10 years ago
-31:29: Matthew Berry
-32:28: Mainstream media and fantasy sports
-34:12: Field Yates dislocating shoulder
-34:31: Draft order activities and last place punishments
-36:48: Change in target audience over the years
-39:00: Mike’s kids playing fantasy football?
-40:20: Bell curve for fantasy football?
-42:12: Legalized gambling and fantasy football
-45:45: When do most fantasy drafts take place?
-46:55: Right number teams for a fantasy league?
-47:42: Mike’s best sleeper pick
-50:49: Team and offense affecting a player in fantasy
-52:36: Holdouts
-54:41: Mike’s biggest busts
-56:57: Kyler Murray
-58:30: Running QB’s and fantasy football
-59:47: More important for Mike that the Cardinals win or his fantasy teams win?
-1:00:34: “Spitballers Comedy Podcast”
-1:01:33: Ultimate Draft Kit supporting St. Jude
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
241 episodes
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