Mike Wright on "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast, Matthew Berry, Kyler Murray, and more

Host Brandon Contes interviews co-host of "The Fantasy Footballers" podcast, Mike Wright. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including the origins of the podcast, Matthew Berry's importance in the industry, the evolution of fantasy sports coverage, and more.

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-:36: 10 year anniversary of “The Fantasy Footballers”

-1:28: Last week’s live show

-3:13: When did Mike start playing fantasy?

-4:07: Number of leagues Mike is in

-4:58: More pressure to win in fantasy now compared to 10 years ago?

-6:02: Origins of the podcast

-11:52: Potentially bailing on the podcast?

-12:40: Listenership in the beginning

-14:28: Milestone that stands out most?

-17:04: Forging an audience

-23:17: Putting content on YouTube

-26:14: Thoughts about ever joining a larger company?

-28:58: Podcasts Mike was listening to 10 years ago

-29:56: Fantasy football shows 10 years ago

-31:29: Matthew Berry

-32:28: Mainstream media and fantasy sports

-34:12: Field Yates dislocating shoulder

-34:31: Draft order activities and last place punishments

-36:48: Change in target audience over the years

-39:00: Mike’s kids playing fantasy football?

-40:20: Bell curve for fantasy football?

-42:12: Legalized gambling and fantasy football

-45:45: When do most fantasy drafts take place?

-46:55: Right number teams for a fantasy league?

-47:42: Mike’s best sleeper pick

-50:49: Team and offense affecting a player in fantasy

-52:36: Holdouts

-54:41: Mike’s biggest busts

-56:57: Kyler Murray

-58:30: Running QB’s and fantasy football

-59:47: More important for Mike that the Cardinals win or his fantasy teams win?

-1:00:34: “Spitballers Comedy Podcast”

-1:01:33: Ultimate Draft Kit supporting St. Jude

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