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Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz is your go-to podcast for all things fantasy football. We are dedicated to helping you dominate your fantasy football league, with top experts, insider analysis, actionable strategies, and the latest NFL news. Whether you're drafting, managing your roster, or preparing for the playoffs, Ian is here to break down EVERYTHING you need to stay ahead of the competition — while having a little bit of fun along the way.FLWIH (yes, we're working on that acronym) covers everything fantasy football managers need, from week-to-week breakdowns to season-long strategy. Tune in every day to elevate your fantasy football game to the next level, because hey, it's always a great day to be great after all.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 54min
9 Trades We'd Love to See Before the NFL Trade Deadline
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In this edition of Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz, Ian is joined by Cooterdoodle and Jake Trowbridge are breaking down some of the trades they'd love to see in the NFL before the trade deadline on November 4th.
The gang is also reviewing some of the bad beats you have submitted over the last few weeks, rankings some fantasy underperformers on the fantasy trust-o-meter for the rest of the season and breaking down some of the NFL most proficient run and pass funnel defenses that you can exploit in fantasy football!
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 3min
Upgrades & Downgrades from Week 5 Fantasy Football (Utilization Report)
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Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! And we're also back with the AWARD WINNING Utilization Report presented by fantasy football expert Dwain McFarland!
We're diving deep into all the usage data from Week 4 to break down who some of the biggest upgrades and downgrades are for Week 6 and rest of season. Whether you're looking for trade targets, waiver wire additions or guys to stash, we've got you covered
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 1min
Week 6 Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football
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Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Week 5 is (nearly) in the books and that means it's time to turn to the waiver wire. Luckily, fantasy football experts Ian Hartitz and Kendall Valenzuela are here to give you the names you need to know for Week 6 and how much you should really target them.
In today's episode:
Michael Carter is leading the Cardinals backfield! How much should you bid on him?
Will Kendrick Bourne continue being a top target in SF with Mac Jones?
Are you buying Stefon Diggs' resurgence in fantasy?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
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Oct 6, 2025 • 2h 26min
Fantasy Breakdown of EVERY NFL Week 5 Game (INSTANT ANALYSIS!)
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We've made it (mostly) through Week 5 of the NFL season and there are LOADS of things we need to dissect for fantasy football... Well don't worry because fantasy football analysts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland are here to break down it all! From surprise performances to huge busts, we're going game by game to cover it all!
The best part? We're doing it IMMEDIATELY after the action wraps up on Sunday Night Football, so that you don't have to wait!
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If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 40min
Film & Data Breakdowns of 7 Fantasy Risers & Fallers
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We are BACK with another episode of Talk Data to Me with Dwain McFarland and in today's episode, Dwain is joined by film expert Thor Nystrom to break down 7 players that have both thrived and disappointed early on in the 2025 season.
In today's episode:
- Woody Marks took the lead role in week 4. What did we see from his film?
- Ladd McConkey has disappointed in fantasy so far in 2025. What does his film show though?
- What have we seen in Quinshon Judkins film since being the workhorse in Cleveland?
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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 38min
Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings Risers & Fallers + Start/Sit!
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Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! Week 5 is here and fantasy football expert Ian Hartitz is joined by fantasy football experts Dwain McFarland and Matthew Freedman to break down their rankings for Week 5 of the fantasy football season!
In today's episode:
Will Jaylen Waddle boom now that Tyreek Hill is out for the season?
Will Bo Nix struggle against a tough Eagles defense?
Will Chris Godwin keep up his elite usage in week 5?
We're discussing all this, plus answering YOUR start/sit questions for Week 5 of fantasy football!
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If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-n...
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
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Oct 2, 2025 • 54min
Redrafting the 1st Round of Fantasy (+ SMASH Upcoming Schedules!)
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In this edition of Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz, Ian is joined by Cooterdoodle and Jake Trowbridge to redraft the first round of fantasy drafts after 4 weeks are in the books. Who goes first overall? Who are some of the RBs that make the first round?
Also, Ian has found the best upcoming schedules for every position in fantasy and who you can expect to go off and who may falter in the coming weeks, as a result.
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And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!
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Oct 1, 2025 • 60min
Upgrades & Downgrades from Week 4 Fantasy Football (Utilization Report)
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Use code “IAN” for 20% off your subscription!
Welcome to Fantasy Life with Ian Hartitz! We're here to give you all of the fantasy football news, advice and stats you need (with a little bit of fun chaos along the way)! And we're also back with the AWARD WINNING Utilization Report presented by fantasy football expert Dwain McFarland!
We're diving deep into all the usage data from Week 4 to break down who some of the biggest upgrades and downgrades are for Week 5 and rest of season. Whether you're looking for trade targets, waiver wire additions or guys to stash, we've got you covered
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 12min
Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football
This week highlights key fantasy football waiver wire targets as Woody Marks emerges as a must-add running back. Jaxson Dart’s rushing upside positions him as a viable QB option. Injury updates shake things up, particularly with Malik Nabers' ACL tear affecting the Giants' receiving corps. They also assess additional running back prospects like Kenneth Gainwell and Kendre Miller. Interesting discussions on early-season running back surprises and busts add depth to the analysis. Plus, don’t miss the insights on unrealized air yards!

Sep 29, 2025 • 2h 12min
Fantasy Breakdown of EVERY NFL Week 4 Game (INSTANT ANALYSIS!)
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We've made it (mostly) through Week 4 of the NFL season and there are LOADS of things we need to dissect for fantasy football... Well don't worry because fantasy football analysts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland are here to break down it all! From surprise performances to huge busts, we're going game by game to cover it all!
The best part? We're doing it IMMEDIATELY after the action wraps up on Sunday Night Football, so that you don't have to wait!
______________________
If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.
We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5
And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing
But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


