https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fantasy-challenged--4595164enFantasy SportsCopyright Fantasy Challlengedhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/orange_square_mic.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fantasy-challenged--4595164Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:38:54 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedFantasy Challlengedfeeds@spreaker.comA fantasy sports podcast directed at beginners, casuals, "experts" and all those who feel challenged by this addictive game(Yeah, that's all of us.) Our podcasts will cater to those just looking for an easy listen, general game advice and the...falsea96bd91d-d4ba-5468-a35c-762afbc485b5episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw1-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-14--52979648fanchallenged.podbean.com/2e6127ef-058a-3c03-ab26-6441ce48861dFri, 21 Oct 2022 09:41:52 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedMIDFIELD MAYHEM A Mid-GW recording this week to give everyone a chance to listen before deadline. Challen and Alex focus their attention on midfielders and targets a big talking point with 4 GWs before the World Cup, they make their predictions and...2693false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw12-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-13--52980202fanchallenged.podbean.com/bfccc5d8-7031-3dfb-b2fe-e5ce09bec086Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:32:46 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedPLANS OF PLANS Challen and Alex get right into the swing of things by speaking about GW12 options after GW11, with Mo Salah a big talking point . They touch on Team & Player stats over the last 4 GWs (and season) to try and look for players to...3102false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw11-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-12--52979066fanchallenged.podbean.com/3692aa72-fbdb-3b53-8276-a15f9e07c7dfTue, 11 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedPLANS OF PLANS With another goalfest of a GW behind them, Challen and Alex have an indepth chat about their plans (A, B, C & ...D?) leading up to blank GW12 relating to City/Arsenal assets and who to target . They reveal the results of their...3090false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw10-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-11--52979804fanchallenged.podbean.com/d572e945-76d4-3bf0-b181-24c5117efd9cTue, 04 Oct 2022 14:49:08 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedTERRIBLE TRIOS After an entertaining weekend of derbies, hatricks and high FPL scores, Challen and Alex have a look at potential options for the nagging 3rd striker issue and what to going forward in midfield. Recent team/player stats are considered...2967false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw9-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-10--52980203fanchallenged.podbean.com/a80f545d-74e3-307c-bd32-3a304749ba4fThu, 29 Sep 2022 14:47:31 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedDERBY DELIGHT After a well deserved international break, Co-hosts Challen and Alex are back discuss their squads with focus on the GW12 blank for City & Arsenal. Thereafter they make their predictions and deliberate (extensively) over what moves...3106false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw8-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-9--52978912fanchallenged.podbean.com/7a6044ef-8b2a-3b98-a65c-89e48b8d823bWed, 14 Sep 2022 10:08:52 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedBLANK HOLIDAY The unexpected postponement of GW7 and resultant blanks has left many an FPL manager deliberating on what route to take going forward. Co-hosts Challen and Alex discuss their options, make their predictions, consider wildcard drafts and...2710false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw7-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-8--52979643fanchallenged.podbean.com/245125e7-6d06-324d-9087-0f027f97e557Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:15:54 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedEBBS & FLOWS   Contrasting results for our co-hosts this week made for an interesting chat about the current state of FPL. They review the GW, look at ahead at the fixtures of interest, make their predictions and talk player & team stats with...3364false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw6-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-7--52979561fanchallenged.podbean.com/7c8aaca4-b0a2-3603-a529-49ed774db6edFri, 02 Sep 2022 10:42:26 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedLOOKING FORWARD   With little to no time to reflect and savour the green arrows from GW5, Alex and Challen are back looking at what to expect in GW6. They talk about expected rotation, the fixtures leading up to and after a GW8 WC, look at options for...3042false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw5-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-6--52978846fanchallenged.podbean.com/1a4f45fb-7b91-3b2c-8690-6049a3b326b7Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:00:31 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedROTATION STATION A quick turnaround in GWs and European games starting has left many wondering about who'll get the nod in GW5 and beyond and for how long. Alex and Challen delve into that and review the goal fest that was GW4. They review player and...2791false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw4-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-5--52979052fanchallenged.podbean.com/c9e549c7-5b78-3415-8d3b-7745f89fda33Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedWHEN IT RAINS, RODRIGO SCORES.   Wait? That's not how that goes. Alex and Challen review yet another unpredictable GW and try to make sense of whether the template has broken or to stick to their gun(ner)s. They have a look at the best teams and...3619false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw3-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-4--52979126fanchallenged.podbean.com/565c4e1b-2f9d-3b6b-896a-0ab4bba1eac4Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedJESUS TAKE THE WHEEL   First rule of FPL: Expect the unexpected. Most FPL managers fell victim to this by captaining either Salah or Haaland in GW2 - Completely overlooking an in-form Gabriel Jesus. Alex and Challen review GW2, survey the fixtures and...3669false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw2-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-3--52979119fanchallenged.podbean.com/7665f7c1-8818-3998-8d19-77bd89692fa8Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedERLING'S HAULING.   They say 3 things are certain in life: Death, Taxes and Salah getting a big score in GW1. It looks like he might have some company in newcomers Darwin and Haaland though. Alex and Challen review a mediocre GW1, take stock of things...3077false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-gw1-preview-fantasy-challenged-episode-2--52980214fanchallenged.podbean.com/24d5a33f-ac2b-3a77-9725-34d5e706cbbbWed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedLET THE GAMES BEGIN FPL managers' tongues were wagging coming off the heels of an entertaining Community Shield. With less than 7 days until the GW1 deadline, Challen and Alex chat about the current state of affairs for teams and transfers, before...3850false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fpl-2022-23-preseason-stream-fantasy-challenged-episode-1--52979618https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/141210e3-df81-3b83-8e9d-f86b958d0ec6Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:02:33 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedPRESEASON IS DONE.   The off-season has come and gone as swiftly as a Roberto Carlos screamer for 30 yards out. That means it's time to dust off the ol' FPL brain and get back into the swing of things! Challen and Alex chat about last season, have a...https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>3145false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dgw22-review-d-gw-23-preview-episode-22--52979904https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/cb74e63b-660a-3364-bbf6-06f380f4b838Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedGAMEWEEK 23 OR DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 23? As we eagerly await the news of whether GW23 is going to be a double or not, Challen, after coming out of DGW22 largely unscathed does his best to consider potential options from the 4 teams in line to double this or...https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>3117false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dgw-22-preview-episode-21--52979762https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/d3e84c7a-989f-3472-8822-70601f30a81eFri, 14 Jan 2022 09:00:40 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedNEW YEAR, NEW DOUBLEWEEK 2022 has begun on a high note with the announcement of double GW22. In order to prepare, the guys have a look at the fixtures, rating the DGW teams and chip strategy.   Episode rundown: Festive Season Review DGW 22 Plans...https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>4636false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw17-18-review-gw19-20-preview-episode-20--52979841https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged   Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/42030848-0d18-368d-8687-23fc5b5f2873Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:30:13 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedSANTA PLAYS FPL? It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is upon us and as FPL players, we know that means the GWs are coming in thick and fast. We try our best to prepare you for the next 2 GWs, talk about the big surrounding the double...https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged   Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>3990false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw16-review-gw17-18-preview-episode-19--52978884Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/85914165-2f31-345f-8721-60a3477fdea3Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedPENALTIES GALORE Penalty takers were the MVPs of the gameweek in GW16. With news of more COVID positives coming out of Premier League clubs on a daily basis, it’s lamented how important it is to leave transfer decisions late. However, another calendar...Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>3583false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw14-15-review-16-preview-episode-18--52979377https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged   Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/a6a0d04f-ce4d-3029-8859-4a7c5b7de6d6Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:13:42 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedSPURS DERAILED With the FPL game weeks coming in thick and fast and managers ready for the tough festive schedule, it’s no surprise that we now have to deal with potential postponements on the Spurs front once again. Lots of takeaways after a big 2 GW...https://bit.ly/FanChallenged   Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged   Music by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>3870false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw13-review-14-15-preview-episode-17--52978857Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay  ]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/5baa9a08-6453-316a-82c6-13e53a3f653cTue, 30 Nov 2021 08:41:09 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedFULL STEAM AHEAD The FPL train is running at fullspeed and that makes it easier to forget an average GW13 because GW14 and 15 are less than a few days away. The quick turnaround time means we need to preview GW14 and 15 together. Episode rundown: GW13...Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay  ]]>4034false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw12-review-gw13-preview-episode-16--52980155Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/477f0726-bcc9-3963-a331-e05eaea4abf4Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedNEW MANAGER BOUNCE Some very positive results for the new managers in the Premier League and one catastrophic one made for an interesting gameweek. A big week for the template defence, but that could soon change after a midweek injury at Chelsea. GW12...Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>3549false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw12-and-festive-season-preview-episode-15--52979679Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/c87ebf3c-1349-3497-8d20-52b1e707c24bThu, 18 Nov 2021 09:18:14 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedLET THE FPL MARATHON BEGIN With the final international break before 2022 behind us, it’s time to start focussing on our favourite and most important time of the season. Gameweeks galore are on the way and in order to be ready for the December Rush,...Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>3870false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw11-review-episode-14--52980209Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/6745d8a9-0e94-3297-b798-2601aa5842feThu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedTHE FPL STOCK CHECK Polar opposite GWs for Challen and Leighton before the international break have left them feeling like Chelsea and Norwich at this stage. With that said, they felt a deeper dive into their personal stats was needed to see if...Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>3437false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw10-review-gw11-preview-episode-13--52979100Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/fcf965a5-deca-3134-a1d7-dc0650cd9b37Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedWE CONTE BELIEVE HE’S AT SPURS After a pretty average GW, the guys discuss the recent headlines around Spurs, United, Newcastle and their effects on the FPL landscape ahead GW11 and the international break. They look at player stats from the last...Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>4287false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw9-review-gw10-preview-episode-12--52979422Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/579c91ca-e7fb-331a-99c4-b8efa51af6c7Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedONE CAPTAIN TO RULE THEM ALL Big scores all-round this gameweek, thankfully coupled with equally big green arrows for Challen and Leighton and in large parts down to Captain Mo Salah. The guys look at the GW in depth and discuss the results, including...Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>4133false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw8-review-gw9-preview-episode-11--52979150Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>fanchallenged.podbean.com/d26c3570-ade3-3b6c-b018-eb710a5a45b6Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000Fantasy ChalllengedDIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH Wildcards aplenty were played and all I got was this little green arrow? Challen and Leighton discuss the result of their GWs after many a benching and rotation in GW8. They look at player stats, fixtures and play a little game...Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay]]>4273false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gw8-preview-wildcard-chat--46969533
The international break has come to an end and Challen and Leighton are rested up and ready for GW8, but before that they catch up on all the happenings that occurred in the time off. *Cough* Newcastle & Watford *Cough*

Season team & Post-international break player stats are looked at and spoken about.

The usual GW plans, transfers and captains are looked at too.

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The international break has come to an end and Challen and Leighton are rested up and ready for GW8, but before that they catch up on all the happenings that occurred in the time off. *Cough* Newcastle & Watford *Cough*

Season team & Post-international break player stats are looked at and spoken about.

The usual GW plans, transfers and captains are looked at too.

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If you prefer video content: https://bit.ly/FanChallenged

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With a fixture swing coming for big teams that’s bound to affect most of us and the defensive consistency those teams have shown have left us wondering whether we should invest more heavily at the back.

We review our GWs and have a look at the GW results in depth.

Season player stats compared to post-international break numbers.

The usual GW plans, transfers and captains are looked at too.

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If you prefer video content: https://bit.ly/FanChallenged

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With a fixture swing coming for big teams that’s bound to affect most of us and the defensive consistency those teams have shown have left us wondering whether we should invest more heavily at the back.

We review our GWs and have a look at the GW results in depth.

Season player stats compared to post-international break numbers.

The usual GW plans, transfers and captains are looked at too.

Please like and subscribe on whichever platform you listen on!

If you prefer video content: https://bit.ly/FanChallenged

Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged

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We review our GWs and have a look at the GW results in depth.

Season player stats compared to post-international break numbers.

The usual GW plans, transfers and captains are looked at too.

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If you prefer video content: https://bit.ly/FanChallenged

Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged

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We review our GWs and have a look at the GW results in depth.

Season player stats compared to post-international break numbers.

The usual GW plans, transfers and captains are looked at too.

Please like and subscribe on whichever platform you listen on!

If you prefer video content: https://bit.ly/FanChallenged

Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged

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With numerous mid-price options blanking, being injured or suspended post-GW4, it seemed wise to review performances and have a look at potential replacements going forward.

We review our GWs and spend some time analysing Leighton’s successful wildcard.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of the GW is back.

The usual GW plans, transfers and captains are looked at too.

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With numerous mid-price options blanking, being injured or suspended post-GW4, it seemed wise to review performances and have a look at potential replacements going forward.

We review our GWs and spend some time analysing Leighton’s successful wildcard.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of the GW is back.

The usual GW plans, transfers and captains are looked at too.

Please like and subscribe on whichever platform you listen on!

If you prefer video content: https://bit.ly/FanChallenged

Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged

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The question on most minds this week and that was true for one of the co-hosts too.

As a result, a lot of the chat was focused on the upcoming fixtures and team/players stats to narrow down those WC picks.

They took an important look at the potential chaos that could ensue regarding returning international players.

The usual GW team (and Wildcard) reveals as well as transfers and captains are looked at too.

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If you prefer video content: https://bit.ly/FanChallenged

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The question on most minds this week and that was true for one of the co-hosts too.

As a result, a lot of the chat was focused on the upcoming fixtures and team/players stats to narrow down those WC picks.

They took an important look at the potential chaos that could ensue regarding returning international players.

The usual GW team (and Wildcard) reveals as well as transfers and captains are looked at too.

Please like and subscribe on whichever platform you listen on!

If you prefer video content: https://bit.ly/FanChallenged

Follow, submit questions and comments on Twitter:@FanChallenged

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