Fantasy Life

By Fantasy Life

Welcome to The Fantasy Life Show, your go-to podcast for all things fantasy football! Hosted by industry experts Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, Thor Nystrom and Kendall Valenzuela, this podcast is dedi... more

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How many episodes does Fantasy Life have?

The podcast currently has 656 episodes available.

Fantasy Life episodes:

August 16, 2025The Guys We Cannot Wait to Draft in 2025 (feat. Jake Ciely)
For all the tools and advice you need to win your league, subscribe to FantasyLife+: https://fantasylife.com/pricing
Use code “QB10” for 10% off your subscription!
We are back with a new format and a sleek new look! Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Today, we're joined by The Athletic's Jake Ciely to talk about the guys he cannot wait to draft in 2025.
In today's episode:
Will Justin Fields be a top-5 QB in fantasy?

Can Jake (and you) guess the "Cloaked Identity" of these players?

Who are you taking in your home league: Aaron Jones or Jordan Mason?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
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If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-n...
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

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54min
August 15, 2025 Late-Career WR Breakouts in Fantasy Football (feat. Rich Hribar) | Talk Data to Me
Are you a data nerd like Dwain when it comes to fantasy football? You can get access to all of Dwain's Utilization Report with a subscription to FantasyLife+!
Use code "DWAIN" to get 20% off your FantasyLife+ Tier 2 subscription here: https://www.fantasylife.com/pricing
We're back with another episode of Talk Data to Me with Dwain McFarland and in today's episode, Dwain is joined by Sharp Football Analysis' Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) to talk about Late-Career WR breakouts in fantasy football.
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If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

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1h 32min
August 15, 2025The PERFECT Running Back Fantasy Draft Strategy for 2025
For all the tools and advice you need to win your league, subscribe to FantasyLife+: https://fantasylife.com/pricing
Use code “IAN” for 20% off your subscription!
Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Today Ian is joined by Dwain McFarland and Matthew Freedman to break down running back draft strategy for 2025 fantasy football!
In today's episode:
How should you approach the RB position based on your scoring settings?

What is the optimal RB strategy for early, middle and late rounds of your fantasy drafts?

Will TreVeyon Henderson be out-produced by Rhamondre Stevenson?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
______________________
If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-n...
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

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52min
August 14, 2025 Mining Data for Fantasy WR Gold! | Talk Data to Me
Are you a data nerd like Dwain when it comes to fantasy football? You can get access to all of Dwain's Utilization Report with a subscription to FantasyLife+!
Use code "DWAIN" to get 20% off your FantasyLife+ Tier 2 subscription here: https://www.fantasylife.com/pricing
We're back with another episode of Talk Data to Me with Dwain McFarland and in today's episode, Dwain is joined by Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) to talk all of the underlying statistics we can mine to help us find a diamond in the rough when looking for wide receiver gold in fantasy football!
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If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
2h 43min
August 14, 202512 Draft Day Commandments for Your Fantasy Football Drafts!
For all the tools and advice you need to win your league, subscribe to FantasyLife+: https://fantasylife.com/pricing
Use code “IAN” for 20% off your subscription!
Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Today Ian is joined by Jake Trowbridge and Cooterdoodle to break down their 12 Draft Day Commandments for 2025 fantasy football drafts!
In today's episode:
Why do you need to "be like water" in your drafts?

How do you not give into peer pressure and trash talk?

SCREW KICKERS... Am I right?!?!
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
______________________
If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-n...
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

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54min
August 13, 2025Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers for 2025 Fantasy Football
For all the tools and advice you need to win your league, subscribe to FantasyLife+: https://fantasylife.com/pricing
Use code “IAN” for 20% off your subscription!
Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Today Ian is joined by Matthew Freedman to talk wide receiver rankings and tiers for the 2025 fantasy football season!
In today's episode:
What WR not named Ja'Marr Chase could finish as WR1?

What Tier 3 WRs may we regret not giving enough attention to?

Who is the best sleeper WR this year in fantasy in Tier 9+?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
______________________
If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-n...
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
55min
August 12, 2025Grading Rookie QBs from NFL Preseason Week 1 + Utilization Breakdown!
For all the tools and advice you need to win your league, subscribe to FantasyLife+: https://fantasylife.com/pricing
Use code “QB10” for 10% off your subscription!
We are back with a new format and a sleek new look! Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Today, we're joined by Kendall Valenzuela to talk through NFL Preseason Week 1 performances and the utilization notes you should take into account when drafting your fantasy teams!
In today's episode:
What grade are we giving Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart and Cam Ward?

Will RJ Harvey be the workhorse RB in Denver?

What preseason storylines are we ready to buy?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
______________________
If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-n...
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
54min
August 09, 2025The Guys We Cannot Wait to Draft in 2025 (feat. Thor Nystrom)
For all the tools and advice you need to win your league, subscribe to FantasyLife+: https://fantasylife.com/pricing
Use code “QB10” for 10% off your subscription!
We are back with a new format and a sleek new look! Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Today, we're joined by Thor Nystrom to discuss his favorite guys to draft, rookies and maybe even a little college fantasy football!
In today's episode:
Will Jordan Mason take over the backfield in Minnesota?

Will Tyler Warren get upwards of 100 targets in 2025?

Who are some of 2026's prospects Thor's keeping an eye on?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
______________________
If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-n...
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
53min
August 08, 2025 Fantasy ADP Differences Between Home League & Paid Sites (Nerds vs. Normies)
For all the tools and advice you need to win your league, subscribe to FantasyLife+: https://fantasylife.com/pricing
Use code “QB10” for 10% off your subscription!
Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Today Ian is joined by Matthew Freedman to discuss the differences in average draft position between the sites where home leagues are hosted vs. the sites where high-stakes drafts are held. Who are the fantasy nerds taking above the every day player and vice versa.
Plus, what are we looking forward to seeing in NFL preseason Week 1 action? Will Travis Hunter get a good route participation? What will the rookie RBs workload look like?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
______________________
If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
56min
August 07, 2025The 12 Players We Aren't Leaving Fantasy Drafts Without
Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Today Ian is joined by Jake Trowbridge and Cooterdoodle to break down the 12 players they are not leaving drafts without in 2025 fantasy football.
In today's episode:
Is Drake Maye due for a huge breakout in 2025 fantasy football?

Will Alvin Kamara prove age is just a number?

Keon Coleman has no competition. Will he boom in fantasy?!
We're breaking down all this and so much more!

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56min

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How many episodes does Fantasy Life have?

The podcast currently has 656 episodes available.

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