
Joel Smith
Fantasy football analyst known for the 'Buzz is Building' segment, offering weekly matchup advice and sleeper/target recommendations for fantasy playoffs.
Top 10 podcasts with Joel Smith
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Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 21min
Week 5 INSTANT fantasy takeaways: Drake Maye's arrival, Egbuka shines again & is Baltimore cooked?
Joel Smith, a Yahoo Fantasy writer and analyst, joins to dissect the thrilling Week 5 action. Drake Maye impresses with a standout performance against the Bills, showcasing his strong chemistry with Stefon Diggs. Emeka Egbuka shines in a Seahawks victory, raising questions about his fantasy sustainability. The Broncos pull off a surprise win over the Eagles, while concerns mount for Baltimore’s struggling offense. Tune in for insights on player performances and fantasy implications in this dynamic football recap!

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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 24min
Fantasy Film Room Week 12: 12 players and 4 teams that will have 2nd HALF TURNAROUNDS
Fantasy football analyst Joel Smith joins the discussion, offering his insights on players to watch in Week 12. He highlights Jackson Dart's rushing potential and Kirk Cousins' challenges compared to Michael Penix. Joel also emphasizes Ricky Pearsall's deep-target opportunities and Trey Benson's potential upside, especially with a favorable playoff schedule ahead. Meanwhile, Matt Harmon and Nate Tice analyze running backs and receivers poised for a turnaround, along with a preview of the upcoming TNF matchup between the Bills and Texans.

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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 24min
Week 7 Fantasy Film Room: Making sense of Panthers RB room and best fits for WR trades
Joel Smith, a fantasy contributor known for his keen insights, joins the discussion to explore intriguing fantasy potential for Week 7. The hosts dissect the Carolina Panthers' running back situation, debating whether Rico Dowdle or Chuba Hubbard should take the lead. Excitingly, they dive into possible landing spots for trade candidates like Jacoby Myers, while Joel highlights five players to watch, including how George Kittle's return might impact Christian McCaffrey and the buzz surrounding emerging talents like Tez Johnson and Luther Burden.

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Oct 22, 2023 • 1h 22min
Elastic Essentials - Joel Smith
Legendary sports performance coach and host of the Just Fly Podcast, Joel Smith, discusses disinhibition, coaching rhythm, and the importance of the unmeasurables in this entertaining podcast. They also explore the importance of enjoyment, small adjustments, systemizing training, and making information digestible. Unlocking sprinting potential and the benefits of practicing mindfulness are also covered in this episode.

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h
S5E9: Joel Smith on Building Elastic Runners and Maintaining the Stoke
Joel Smith, a strength and conditioning coach and host of the Just Fly Sports Performance podcast, joins Tim to dive into the science of running performance. They discuss innovative methods to enhance endurance without extra mileage by focusing on elasticity. Joel shares insights on balancing biomechanical knowledge with fostering a love for training. The conversation also touches on innovative movement techniques, advanced isometric exercises, and the role of explosiveness in boosting running efficiency, making for an enlightening listen for athletes and coaches alike!

Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 25min
Week 15 Fantasy Film Room: Hidden Gems You NEED For Playoffs + 5 Matchups to EXPLOIT this week
Join Nate Tice, a detailed football analyst and film breakdown expert, alongside Joel Smith, a savvy fantasy football analyst known for his matchup insights. They dive into hidden gems on struggling NFL teams to enhance your fantasy playoff roster. Discover rookie tight end Harold Fannin's potential, Devin Neal's emerging value, and the impact of Baker Mayfield's lineup on fantasy performance. Joel Smith highlights five must-watch players, including Travis Etienne and Matthew Stafford, offering strategies to exploit key matchups.

Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 25min
Fantasy Film Room plays BLAME GAME: Are these 6 IMPORTANT offenses struggling because of OC or QB?
Joel Smith, a fantasy football analyst known for his insights on player trends, joins the discussion with Matt Harmon and Nate Tice. They tackle the 'Blame Game,' assessing whether struggling offenses are hampered more by their QBs or their play callers. Smith shares crucial fantasy insights, discussing Derrick Henry's potential bounce-back, Bijan Robinson's role issues, and the struggles faced by the Minnesota passing game. He also highlights Jameis Winston as an intriguing streaming option despite accuracy concerns.

Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 24min
Fantasy Film Room MIDSEASON review: BIGGEST lessons from 1st half + BOLD predictions for 2nd half
Joel Smith, a frequent Yahoo Fantasy contributor and host of the 'Buzz is Building' segment, joins the discussion to share critical insights. He highlights five players to watch in Week 10, including the impact of recent trades like Rashid Shaheed to Seattle and Jacoby Myers to the Jaguars. The conversation also touches on Romeo Dubs' increased role in Green Bay and makes a compelling buy-low case for Chase Brown with Flacco under center. Collectively, these insights offer valuable strategies for fantasy football enthusiasts.

Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 25min
Week 6 Fantasy Film Room: These 4 offenses offer MASSIVE value + 5 players with huge BUZZ this week
In this engaging discussion, Joel Smith, a Yahoo Fantasy contributor, highlights emerging trends in fantasy football. He dives into the explosive offenses of the Seahawks, Commanders, Packers, and 49ers, showcasing their fantasy value. Joel also introduces 'Buzz is Building,' spotlighting five players to watch, including Joe Flacco’s potential impact in Cincinnati and Stefon Diggs' return to form. The conversation wraps with insights on matchup strategies and player roles that could shake up your fantasy lineup.

Oct 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 274: Joel Smith - skill acquisition and influences
This episode see's the return of Joel Smith from Just Fly Sports.
Joel Smith, MS, CSCS is a NCAA Division I Strength Coach working in the PAC12 conference. He has been a track and field jumper and javelin thrower, track coach, strength coach, personal trainer, researcher, writer and lecturer in his 8 years in the professional field. His degrees in exercise science have been earned from Cedarville University in 2006 (BA) and Wisconsin LaCrosse (MS) in 2008. Prior to California, Joel was a track coach, strength coach and lecturer at Wilmington College of Ohio. During Joel’s coaching tenure at Wilmington, he guided 8 athletes to NCAA All-American performances including a national champion in the women’s 55m dash. In 2011, Joel started Just Fly Sports with Jake Clark in an effort to bring relevant training information to the everyday coach and athlete. Aside from the NSCA, Joel is certified through USA Track and Field and his hope is to bridge the gap between understandable theory and current coaching practices.
On this episode Joel and I discuss:
Joel's thoughts on skill acquisition
Joel's influences
This was a great discussion with Joel and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Twitter - @JustFlySports
Facebook - Joel Smith
Instagram - justflysports
Podcasts Mentioned:
The Robbie Bourke Podcast - Episode 268: Joel Smith - Evolution of a training system
Articles mentioned:
Training the foot to improve performance in sprinting, jumping and change of direction
People and Resources Mentioned:
DB Hammer (No one knows who this person really was)
Jay Schroeder
Dan Fichter
Chris Korfist
Adarian Barr
Cal Dietz
Gary Ward
Christian Thibaudeau
Michael Zweifel
Jeremy Frisch
James "The Thinker" Smith
Fergus Connolly
Rocky Balboa
George Box
Bill Hartman
Karl Lewis
Andre deGrasse
Buddy Morris
Emily Splichal
Marv Marinovich
Edythe Heus
Katie St. Clair
James Wild
Chong Xie
Frans Bosch
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