FML FPL - Fantasy Premier League Podcast Fireside Chat with Dr. Brad: Making Better FPL Decisions
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Sep 29, 2026 Dr. Brad, a University of Wyoming philosophy professor and 14-season FPL veteran, joins for a lively dive into smarter decision-making. They dissect Alon’s opening team, Szoboszlai’s role, Bruno versus Palmer, wildcard planning, budget defenders and De Cuyper. They also tackle FOMO, risk, solvers, critical thinking, philosophy and whether overthinking can actually make FPL more enjoyable.
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Being Early Does Not Earn Extra Points
- Being first to a player creates memorable emotional rewards but does not increase the points earned.
- Early picks also carry extra risk because the apparent opportunity may simply reflect incomplete information.
Set Success Conditions Before Buying Early
- Define success conditions and a timeframe before buying an early or speculative player.
- Hold while the original criteria remain true, even if returns arrive later than expected.
Build Wildcard Teams Without Wildcarding
- Build a hypothetical wildcard team regularly, even when you do not activate the chip.
- Comparing realistic changes can reveal whether your current squad is actually broken or merely less exciting.
