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Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life
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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Jun 10, 2025 • 53min
Top 12 Tight Ends for 2025 Fantasy Football
Fantasy football drafts have started in best ball and dynasty and fantasy football experts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland are here to give you their top 12 tight ends in fantasy football for 2025! Are you willing to pay up for Brock Bowers and Trey McBride? Is Travis Kelce going too low in drafts? Is David Njoku THE late-round TE to target in 2025? Stick around because we're answering all these questions and so much more!
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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
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!!
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - TE1-TE2
10:19 - TE3
17:47 - TE4-TE5
24:40 - TE6-TE7
33:54 - TE8
39:39 - TE9
45:56 - TE10-TE12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2025 • 52min
Are We Starting, Cutting or Marrying These Fantasy Football Players?
30:00Fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Ian Hartitz are here with another episode of UNTITLED! Mini camps are going down, and we're breaking down the trade and injury rumors/news from all the first few days! Plus, Kendall and Ian break down some of their fantasy rankings discrepancies from the Fantasy Life consensus rankings, look ahead to week 1 waiver wires and play a little game of marry, start cut with RB2s and WR2s in fantasy.
Buckle in while we break it all down!
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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
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!!
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
02:03 - 1st Quarter: ... Did you hear?
13:44 - 2nd Quarter: Rankings Discrepancies
30:00 - 3rd Quarter: Time Travelers' Waiver Watch
39:04 - 4th Quarter: Marry, Start, Cut
49:40 - Overtime: Would You Rather? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2025 • 53min
How to Start a New Dynasty League (Draft Tips, Strategies & More!)
In this edition of Dynasty Life on The Fantasy Life Show, dynasty and fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Jake Trowbridge break down the basics of a dynasty startup. From rules and league settings to strategies on drafting and trading, they've got you covered by walking you through a real-life draft being made by fantasy football experts!
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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
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!!
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Dynasty League Settings
08:26 - Dynasty Draft Strategies
22:31 - Dynasty Startup FAQs
45:40 - Dynasty Draft Breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
Fantasy WR Rankings Workshop (Where to Draft WRs Outside the Top 12)
Fantasy football experts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland are back with another episode of The Fantasy Life Show where, in today's episode, the boys are doing a rankings workshop where they look to sort out the wide receivers you should be targeting in drafts that are outside of the top 12 guys.
In today's episode:
- Are you targeting veteran WRs Mike Evans and Davante Adams in drafts?
- Who's more likely to finish higher in 2025 fantasy football: Garrett Wilson or Marvin Harrison Jr?
- Who will end up at the top of the Chiefs WR pecking order?
We're breaking down all this and so much more!
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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
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

Jun 3, 2025 • 54min
Top 12 Wide Receivers for 2025 Fantasy Football
Fantasy football drafts have started in best ball and dynasty and fantasy football experts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland are here to give you their top 12 wide receivers in fantasy football for 2025! Should any RB actually get drafted before the top-3 wide receivers? Are we slightly worried about Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers? Could AJ Brown have a big season or will the Eagles stick to the run game? Stick around because we're answering all these questions and so much more!
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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
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!!
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - WR1-WR3
03:34 - WR4
09:35 - WR5-WR6
17:47 - WR7
25:07 - WR8
31:45 - WR9
38:22 - WR10-WR11
45:15 - WR12???? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2025 • 55min
What They Said vs What They Meant (Decoding OTA Quotes for Fantasy)
We're back with another episode of Untitled with fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Cooterdoodle! And in this episode, we're talking OTA opt-outs, decoding coach speak quotes, diving into Kendall's WR rankings for 2025 and so much more!
In today's episode:
👀 Wait... WHO sat out of OTAs this week?!
🤔 Did Jordan Love inadvertently throw shade at his WR corps?
🗣️ Don't say these things to your commissioner!
Plus, in remembrance of the 9th anniversary of the death of Harambe, Kendall and Cooterdoodle reminisce on some of the few things they miss more than the lovable gorilla... Including Blockbuster, McDonald's snack wraps and more!
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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
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!!
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:59 - First Quarter: Did you hear...?
15:24 - Second Quarter: Coach Speak Translator
27:10 - Third Quarter: Kendall's WR Rankings
39:35 - Fourth Quarter: Things to NOT say to your commissioner
49:20 - Overtime: Things we miss more than Harambe... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2025 • 54min
Dynasty Crystal Ball Predictions (Buying or Selling?)
Dynasty experts Kendall Valenzuela & Jake Trowbridge are breaking down 10 2025 predictions from the dynasty crystal ball and whether or not they are buying or selling them for 2025 dynasty fantasy football! And this time: no rookies! This is perfect for your dynasty startup drafts and trade options in your leagues!
In today's epsiode:
- Will Jayden Daniels have the dreaded sophomore slump?
- Is Malik Nabers ACTUALLY QB-proof?
- Can Justin Fields finish as a top-10 fantasy QB?
We're talking all this and so much more!
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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
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!!
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Jayden Daniels & Terry McLaurin
08:12 - Travis Kelce
13:59 - Malik Nabers
20:22 - Justin Fields
26:09 - Bucky Irving
30:26 - Calvin Ridley
35:37 - Omarion Hampton & Najee Harris
41:10 - Javonte Williams
46:40 - Lions Offense
49:14 - J.J. McCarthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2025 • 55min
2025 Sleeper RBs You Need to Draft in Fantasy Football
In this episode of The Fantasy Life Show, Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland dive into the top sleeper running backs to target for the 2025 fantasy football season. From proven vets like Alvin Kamara and Aaron Jones, to the electric rookie class of Quinshon Judkins and Kaleb Johnson, the guys break down who could be this year’s late-round league winners.
🚨 Who's underrated? Who's overhyped? Who could make or break your roster? Ian and Dwain have the answers.
👀 Tune in for:
✅ Deep-dive analysis & stats
✅ Draft strategy tips
✅ Bold predictions for breakout RBs
Subscribe and hit the 🔔 so you never miss an episode!
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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
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

May 27, 2025 • 59min
Top 12 Running Backs for 2025 Fantasy Football
Fantasy football drafts have started in best ball and dynasty and fantasy football experts Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland are here to give you their top 12 running backs in fantasy football for 2025! Is Saquon Barkley going to charge his way to another RB1 overall finish? Who is stopping Derrick Henry, even at his older age? Are we sleeping on Jonathan Taylor? Stick around because we're answering all these questions and so much more!
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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
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!!
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - RB1
06:20 - RB2
12:00 - RB3 & RB4
18:23 - RB5
22:55 - RB6
27:45 - RB7
32:59 - RB8
38:54 - RB9
43:53 - RB10
50:01 - RB11
54:59 - RB12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2025 • 53min
Dynasty Trade Scenarios: What Trades Are We "Swiping Right" On?
Fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Cooterdoodle are back for another episode of Untitled, where they are getting you ready for your fantasy football drafts and breaking down all of the news around the NFL!
In today's episode:
🍑 The "Tush Push" wasn't banned! What does it mean for Jalen Hurts?
🎡 We spin the "Would You Rather Wheel" for players with ADPs of 100+
💔 Are we swiping right or left on these dynasty trade scenarios?
Stick around because we're breaking down all this and so much more!
______________________
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!!
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - 1st Quarter: Did you hear?
13:34 - 2nd Quarter: Would You Rather Wheel
25:14 - 3rd Quarter: Regression Session
37:08 - 4th Quarter: Swipin' Right? (Dynasty Trade Scenarios)
47:21 - Overtime: Building Ideal Olympic Flag Football Roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices