The Fantasy Box Office League begins.

Ian is joined by Friends of the Podcast Aashrey, “The Horseshoe” James de Guzman, and Paul Komoroski as 4 of the 10 competitors reveal their thinking ahead of a high-stakes draft:

This is a draft built on instinct, spreadsheets, vibes, and blind confidence. We talk draft strategy, risk tolerance, franchise trust, and how quickly one bad pick can torpedo an entire season.  We also talk copious smack about those who couldn't join us.

Hovering over the conversation are the big 2026 questions:

Event franchise dominance vs. prestige spectacle (**Avengers energy vs. Dune ambition)

Reliable nostalgia vs. bold cinematic swings (**Toy Story safety vs. The Odyssey risk)

Proven animation gold vs. superhero reinvention (**Super Mario confidence vs. Supergirl potential)

No box office numbers yet — just claims, confidence, and future receipts waiting to happen.

The draft hasn’t even finished… and the rivalries have already started.