Ball Bros Don't Lie Podcast

Ball Bros Don't Lie Podcast

By Joshua Escoto, Tyler Escoto, Tim SchultzSportsFootballFantasy Sports
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Ball Bros Don't Lie Podcast episodes

  • Season 4 Kickoff: Rookies, Favorites, and Cookie Combos

    The time has finally come: Ball Bros Don't Lie is BACK for Season 4! The trio is officially out of hibernation, and we're kicking off the 2026 fantasy football cycle with a look at the future—the highly anticipated rookie class.

    We're diving deep into the incoming talent, sifting through the hype to highlight the rookies you genuinely need to keep an eye on as draft season approaches. We'll tell you whose landing spot will matter most and which players are immediate high-upside targets, and we'll reveal some of our early "favorites" for the 2026 season—the players we're already all-in on (and will probably draft way too early).

    But because we are the Ball Bros, we can't stick to just football. In this episode, we go deep on the merits of Girl Scout cookie flavors—which ones are league winners, which ones are the dreaded "busts," and which combo is the ultimate dynasty stack.

    Tune in for the official start of our 2026 fantasy football journey, complete with the usual hot takes, bold predictions, and brotherly commiseration. Let's get it—FOOTBALL BABY!!

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Week 17: Championship Week, QB Mayhem, and The Final Stand

    It's the ultimate showdown: FANTASY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK! The Ball Bros Don't Lie, crew is here to guide the lucky few—and commiserate with the rest—through the final, brutal slate of the season.


    This week is a strategic minefield. With the Fantasy Super Bowl on the line, we're diving deep into the most fruitful fantasy matchups that will deliver those league-winning points. But the chaos continues! We're breaking down the myriad of new quarterbacks starting across the league—a situation that's either a blessing for the receivers they throw to or a nightmare that could tank your title bid. Should you trust the backup QB to unlock your superstar WR, or bench the whole offense?


    We’re naming names: Which players are poised to be the Championship Deliverers who carry you to glory, and which are the Championship Tankers you need to bench immediately? Finally, with only one Ball Bro left in contention for the title, we'll reveal his desperate, final-stand strategies to try and bring home the championship hardware!


    Tune in for the definitive analysis, heated debates, and all the brotherly commiseration you need for the final push. Let's get it—FOOTBALL BABY!!


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    1 hr 33 min
  • Week 16: Semifinals Chaos, RED ALERT! Injuries, and QB Roulette

    It's the heart of the Fantasy Football Playoffs, and the Ball Bros Don't Lie crew is here to guide your team through the absolute mayhem of Week 16! This week is defined by RED ALERT injuries that are shattering championship dreams and forcing tough Start/Sit decisions across the board.


    We're diving deep into the massive list of critical injuries and, most importantly, assessing the dozens of backup quarterbacks who are now slated to start. Should you take a flyer on that guy the Saints just signed, who's going to start? We'll tell you. We're also tackling the brutal question of when to bench a struggling superstar and when to trust the name on the back of the jersey. Every decision is magnified, and your season hangs in the balance.


    Tune in for the definitive analysis, heated debates, and all the brotherly commiseration you need to survive the most chaotic week of the season. Let's get it—FOOTBALL BABY!!


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    2 hr 16 min
  • Week 15: Playoff Push, Landmines, and Fun Guys (for the rest of us!)

    It's officially December, and for the lucky few, that means one thing: FANTASY FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS! The Ball Bros Don't Lie crew is here to guide you through the treacherous first rounds. Every Start/Sit decision is now magnified, and we're breaking down each and every matchup to ensure your roster is optimized for victory. We're also identifying the "Playoff Landmines"—those highly-rostered players with brutal matchups or injury concerns that you absolutely need to bench to avoid an early exit.


    Didn't make the cut? Don't worry, we've got you. We're shifting focus to the "Fun Guys"—the waiver wire pickups and high-upside streamers that will make the final weeks of your season enjoyable, whether you're playing for pride or just for the chaos. Phillip Rivers, anyone?


    Tune in for the definitive analysis, heated debates, and all the brotherly commiseration you need to navigate the postseason. Let's get it—FOOTBALL BABY!!


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    2 hr 27 min
  • Week 14: Bad Luck Banter, Nasty Clunkers, and Fantasy Darlings

    The fantasy football playoffs are looming, and the Ball Bros Don't Lie crew is here to vent—and analyze! This week, we're diving deep into the collective misery of our 2025 fantasy seasons, where bad luck and unforeseen calamities have plagued our rosters across the board. We're sharing our biggest fantasy woes and acknowledging the brutal, beautiful chaos that is this game, as well as a couple of BRUTAL fantasy trades from seasons past. We also take a moment to wallow in the shared agony of our real-life teams' disappointments.


    But enough self-pity! It's Week 14, and there are seasons to save. We turn our attention to the upcoming slate, previewing all the must-watch games. We're pointing out the "Nasty Clunkers"—the matchups that promise low-scoring, fantasy-killing ugliness—and, most importantly, identifying our "Fantasy Darlings"—the players we expect to smash their projections and carry your teams into the postseason. Tune in for the usual analysis, heated debates, and plenty of brotherly commiseration!


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    2 hr 12 min
  • Week 13: Turkey Duds, Prime Cuts, and Technical Carnage!

    It's officially Turkey Time, and the Ball Bros Don't Lie crew is here to carve up the Week 13 fantasy slate! We're celebrating the holiday by diving into the full Thanksgiving football schedule. We'll review the "Dud Matchups"—the games that should've been better, but are truly awful—and highlight the "Prime Cuts"—the elite fantasy matchups that are guaranteed to enhance your holiday spirit (and your score).


    This week is also a nightmare for signal-callers, so get ready for another round of Quarterback Roulette! We’re breaking down the latest injury statuses, dissecting who the new starters are, and identifying the QBs who are just flat-out terrible but might be forced into your lineup. Finally, the Ball Bros themselves faced some unexpected technical carnage throughout the recording. Tune in to see how we awkwardly survive the chaos, deliver the goods, and keep your playoff hunt on track!


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    2 hr 8 min
  • Week 12: A Plague of Injuries, Gross Matchups, and The Tyrod Taylor Line!

    The Ball Bros Don't Lie crew is back—minus one-third of the chaos! While Tyler was MIA this week, Tim and Josh held down the fort, diving straight into the overwhelming cornucopia of NFL injuries plaguing fantasy owners this season. Seriously, who is left to play?!


    We’re breaking down the truly gross matchups dominating the Week 12 landscape—the games you might want to skip watching, but absolutely have to analyze for fantasy success. We'll give you our definitive list of must-start players, the guys you need to bench, and the players you should completely avoid, like that one quarterback no one wants (ahem, Tyrod Taylor, anyone?). Tune in for the usual analysis, heated debates, and plenty of brotherly advice to keep your playoff push from being derailed by injury mayhem!


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    1 hr 31 min
  • 🔥 Week 11 Breakdown: Locking In for the Playoff Push! 🔥

    It’s Week 11, and we’re officially in grind mode. The playoff race is heating up, every matchup matters, and this is the time of year when champions separate themselves from the pack. Whether you're fighting for a top seed or battling to sneak into that final playoff spot, this week can make or break your season.

    We’ve got a great episode lined up for you. Tyler and I are diving deep into all the Week 11 matchups—players to target, sleepers to plug in, guys to fade, injury updates, and the strategic moves you need to make sure your lineup is locked and loaded. We’re covering everything to help you stay one step ahead and keep your playoff hopes alive.

    Thank you all for rocking with us every week. Your support means the world. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please like, share, and spread the word. Let’s win this week and keep that playoff energy rolling!

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    1 hr 32 min
  • Week 10: Raiders Ruin Everything, Injury Mayhem, and a Live Trade Rejection!

    The Ball Bros Don't Lie crew is back and we're jumping straight into the Week 10 chaos! Tune in for an episode packed with real-time drama as we watch Tyler's beloved Raiders completely self-destruct on Thursday Night Football—trust us, the crash-out is glorious and worth the price of admission alone. Beyond the Silver and Black agony, we're diving deep into the millions of injury status updates plaguing the league; we'll tell you whose "questionable" tag is a lie and whose injury is a true crisis for your lineup. We'll highlight the must-start players and break down the matchups you absolutely need to avoid to save your season. And finally, in a truly unprecedented moment, hear the gut-wrenching sound of Tyler having a trade rejected live during the podcast. Join us for the usual analysis, heated debates, and plenty of brotherly chaos (and pain)!


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    1 hr 50 min
  • Week 9: A Haunting on Fantasy Street (Captain Jack, Batman, & The Black Knight)

    The Ball Bros Don't Lie crew is back from a brief hiatus and we've traded in our football jerseys for some Halloween duds! Join Captain Jack Sparrow, Batman, and The Black Knight as we sweat through our Week 9 fantasy football analysis, which is now officially in the thick of spooky (poopy) season. This week, we're navigating a truly terrifying landscape of NFL carnage: gruesome, season-ending injuries, hauntingly horrible quarterback play, plagued backfield committees that are pure fantasy horror, and offensive lines resembling The Walking Dead. Will your team suffer a horrifying fantasy doom? We’ll break down all the key matchups and tell you which players are tricks and which are treats to save your season from the graveyard. Tune in for the usual analysis, heated debates, and plenty of—ahem—brotherly costume discomfort!


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    2 hr 10 min

About Ball Bros Don't Lie Podcast

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Welcome to Ball Bro’s Don’t Lie, your ultimate TRIO! Hosted by Josh, Tyler, and Tim we break down the latest NFL action, offer expert fantasy football advice/shop talk, and debate hot takes to help…