Season 2 of The Backyard Banter Podcast rolls along with episode 45 and a visit from Draftkings and ESPN daily fantasy sports analyst Al Zeidenfeld. The purveyor of Smizz Life and $1,000,000 winner, Al takes us through his journey from being just another player to one of the faces of the industry today.

Highlights from this episode include:

- Al's life before DFS, including as a basketball recruiter and poker player.

- Betting on yourself and showing the confidence to others that you know you'll stand out.

- Creating a five-year plan with an ultimate goal in mind, but establishing the little steps you need to take to get there.

- Your brand is really just who you are.

- The story of Al's Millionaire Maker lineup and the joy of sharing in the win with the community.