Bill Simmons is joined by fantasy football expert Matthew Berry to discuss the top 10 'make-or-break' fantasy football players for the upcoming NFL season. They analyze the performance of players like Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey, and provide insights into drafting strategies. Then, Simmons talks with Malcolm Gladwell about his podcast series 'Revisionist History', and they discuss Gladwell's proposals for fixing youth sports in America, including overhauling the system and addressing inequality.

Matthew Berry, a fantasy football guru renowned for his Guillotine league strategies, joins analysts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland to unravel the secrets of the upcoming season. They dive into mastering the unique guillotine format and discuss crucial drafting tips. The trio emphasizes the significance of player utilization over past performance, sharing insights on rising stars and potential breakout candidates like A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley. Expect bold predictions and essential strategies to crush your fantasy league!

Matthew Berry, sports commentator and founder of fantasylife.com, joins Peter Kafka to discuss the business of fantasy sports, its rise in popularity, the legality and revenue sources of the industry, the relationship between fantasy sports and sports betting, and Berry's transition from Hollywood to fantasy sports.

Guests Albert Breer and Matthew Berry discuss the contract situation of Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts and the potential trade options. They also delve into the fantasy value of Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook, the impact of Jonathan Taylor's situation on his fantasy standing, and when to draft a quarterback. Additionally, they touch on targeting Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson in fantasy drafts.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares his thoughts on sports happenings during his break from podcasting (2:26) before he is joined by Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz to discuss who will be the highest scoring offense for the 2022 NFL season, as well as the best scoring title odds (24:13). Finally, Bill talks with NBC Sports' Matthew Berry about his departure from his longtime position at ESPN, tips for prepping your fantasy football big board, the benefits of shifting to a super-flex league, Matthew and Bill's top-five fantasy prospects, QB rankings, and more (56:11).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Matthew Berry, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, and Steven RuizProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices