Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show

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Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show is an award-winning podcast that goes beyond rankings and hot takes. Host Alfredo Brown breaks down fantasy football draft strategies, start-sit decisions, trade targe... more

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

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September 11, 2026 Week 1 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits & Sleepers
Get your roster ready for fantasy football week 1 with essential analysis on who to start, sit, and target for your lineup.
Alfredo Brown breaks down the matchups and statistical trends impacting your roster decisions for the opening week of the NFL season. We analyze the outlook for key players, including Patrick Mahomes, J.K. Dobbins, Bucky Irving, Jaylen Warren, Jameson Williams, Terry McLaurin, and Isaiah Likely, to help you navigate your toughest lineup choices.
Whether you are debating between fantasy football starts or identifying potential fantasy football sits, this breakdown provides the context needed to make informed decisions. We also highlight several fantasy football sleepers that could provide immediate value for your team.
Subscribe for weekly fantasy football rankings and analysis, and let us know which player you are prioritizing this week in the comments.
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32min
September 08, 2026 Week 1 Waiver Wire Adds to Stash & Start | Fantasy Football 2026
Optimize your roster with these Week 1 waiver wire targets for the 2026 season. Get the best players to stash or start now.
Alfredo Brown breaks down the top fantasy football waiver wire options to help you improve your team immediately. We examine key players like Emmett Johnson, Ja'Kobi Lane, Dontayvion Wicks, Terrance Ferguson, Adonai Mitchell, Keenan Allen, and Greg Dulcich, providing specific draft ranks and projections to guide your roster decisions.
Whether you are looking for immediate starters or long-term stashes, this breakdown covers the essential stats you need for your fantasy football 2026 league. Use these week 1 waiver wire insights to gain an edge over your competition and ensure your lineup is ready for the challenges ahead.
Subscribe for weekly fantasy football rankings and analysis, and let us know which player you are prioritizing this week in the comments.
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- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend-gm-fantasy-football-show/id1875407186
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a
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21min
September 04, 2026 Sigmund Bloom's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)
This is a re-release of the first episode of The Pretend GM. On this episode, Alfredo Brown is joined by Sigmund Bloom, who discusses his favorite strategies in fantasy football, the biggest mistakes he sees, and how to find the next fantasy breakouts.
00:00 - How Sigmund Bloom got his start in Fantasy Football
05:20 - Using Law School Experiences in Fantasy Football
09:59 - The Most Misused Concept in Fantasy Football
16:49 - Sigmund Bloom's Golden Rule for Fantasy Football
21:04 - Why You Need to Go Against the Consensus
31:16 - What Has Changed the Most in Fantasy Football
34:54 - Using A.I. for Fantasy Football
45:02 - Be Willing to Embrace New Information
48:04 - Gratitude & Optimism in Fantasy Football
01:00:24 - How to Hit Refresh on Your Life
01:12:29 - Audience Questions for Sigmund Bloom
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=c7e15989ff8d4f48
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1h 26min
September 03, 2026 The Best and Worst Picks in EVERY Round of Fantasy Football Drafts
Alfredo Brown gives you his best and worst picks in every round of fantasy football drafts for 2026.
Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a
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38min
September 02, 2026 Pat Fitzmaurice's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)
On this episode of The Pretend GM Podcast, I was joined by Pat Fitzmaurice to discuss the best way to make trades, how analytics shape his rankings every year, and why he loves to build his team around big athletic wide receivers. Just like you and I, Pat Fitzmaurice is a Pretend GM.
00:00 - How Analytics Shape Rankings
08:40 - How Pat Fitzmaurice Makes the Best Trades
19:00 - Most Common Mistakes in Fantasy Football
21:43 - Why Pat Tends to Choose WR Over RB
29:20 - How Pat Evaluates Rookies in Dynasty
33:50 - Learning From the Busts
39:53 - What Has Changed Pat's Opinion the Most
44:50 - The Importance of ADP vs Rankings
49:00 - We Need More (BLANK) in Fantasy Football
52:08 - Audience Q&A
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vx0kjA5n4d4wdMspVmoKo?si=c7e15989ff8d4f48
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pretendgm
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1h 6min
September 01, 2026 15 Fantasy Football Injury Updates You Need to Know Before You Draft! (with Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy)
Alfredo Brown is joined by Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy to go over some of the biggest injury-risk players in fantasy football and answer the question: Can you trust them?
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edJgRCyzL14fb6MNBy1LH?si=30f73208e949413a
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1h 12min
August 31, 2026 Heath Cummings's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)
On this re-release episode of The Pretend GM Podcast, Alfredo Brown is joined by Heath Cummings of CBS' Fantasy Football Today to discuss the biggest mistakes he sees fantasy managers making, why you should embrace volatility over consistency, and when to get out of your comfort zone and take some risks.
00:00 - How Heath Cummings Became a Fantasy Football Analyst
05:58 - Being Skeptical of Outliers and Data
10:28 - The Importance of Disagreement in Fantasy
15:21 - Why Fantasy Football Needs to be Fun
19:42 - The Biggest Mistakes Fantasy Managers Keep Making
22:11 - How to Utilize Projections vs Rankings
27:30 - The Dangers of Using Projected Volume with Bad Players
31:59 - Why You Need to Take More Risks in Fantasy
36:42 - How AI is Being Used in Fantasy Football
41:55 - Why Fantasy Football Needs More Kindness
45:55 - Audience Questions for Heath Cummings

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1h 2min
August 28, 2026 19 Sleepers & Breakouts I Want in Every Fantasy Football Draft
Alfredo Brown gives you the 19 sleepers & breakouts that he believes will win you your fantasy football leagues in 2026.
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52min
August 28, 2026 Jamey Eisenberg's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)
Jamey Eisenberg of CBS Fantasy Football Today is one of the best minds in the fantasy football industry, but he has a secret weapon that helps him win his fantasy football leagues and crush his drafts - the latest NFL news! He breaks down how to follow the latest headlines, how he "reads through the BS," and the best way to approach your fantasy draft.

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1h 16min
August 26, 2026 17 League-Winning Players I Want in Every Fantasy Football Draft
Alfredo Brown gives you the 17 players that he believes will win you your fantasy football leagues in 2026.
Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide
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- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretend-gm-fantasy-football-show/id1875407186
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43min

FAQs about Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show:

How many episodes does Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.