FML FPL - Fantasy Premier League Podcast

After a brutal three-week international break, the reluctant return to Fantasy Premier League begins with complaints about shattered momentum and proposals to overhaul international football. Manchester City’s legal troubles enter the conversation, along with the uncertain fantasy fallout and Erling Haaland’s place in it all.

Dr. Brad, a University of Wyoming philosophy professor and 14-season FPL veteran, joins for a lively dive into smarter decision-making. They dissect Alon’s opening team, Szoboszlai’s role, Bruno versus Palmer, wildcard planning, budget defenders and De Cuyper. They also tackle FOMO, risk, solvers, critical thinking, philosophy and whether overthinking can actually make FPL more enjoyable.

A disastrous Gameweek 5 sparks commiseration, captaincy confusion, and plenty of transfer regret. The discussion turns to Chelsea’s FPL crisis, Brighton’s emerging options, Sunderland’s stubborn underperformance, goalkeeper dilemmas, and wildcard construction. There’s also debate over Gvardiol, Fulham punts, cheap defenders, and surviving the long international-break blues.

João Pedro’s injury sparks a lively debate over holding, selling, or starting him, with wildcard and free hit strategies also on the table. The discussion explores the knock-on effects for Palmer and Rogers, Brighton’s options, Groß’s appeal, and clever bench planning for an uncertain Gameweek 5.

A chaotic Gameweek 5 review dives into VAR drama, Manchester City rotation, Arsenal’s defensive appeal, and Chelsea’s attacking options. The discussion weighs Schade’s breakout potential, forwards beyond Haaland, wildcard structures, budget enablers, Bench Boost timing, Bruno differentials, and whether to hold or rebuild after the international break.

Walsh goes all-in on his wildcard, weighing Manchester City targets, Isak’s explosive potential, and a tempting Chelsea triple-up. The discussion tackles Bruno Fernandes versus Palmer and Rogers, Gakpo’s rotation risk, Everton’s attacking appeal, and budget enablers including Josh King, Enzo, Egan, Groß, and Yeremy Pino. Defensive structure and the final wildcard pressure points round out the debate.

A 100-point Gameweek 2 sparks lively debate over Manchester City’s suddenly tempting attack, Haaland’s captaincy appeal, and Crystal Palace’s alarming collapse. Chelsea’s crowded midfield options create selection headaches, while Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo, Rogers, Saka, and Isak all face scrutiny. The conversation culminates in a tense question: stick with the squad or unleash an early wildcard?

They dissect standout performers and early-season breakout candidates without jumping to knee-jerk moves. There is heated debate over Arsenal attackers, rotation risks and minutes. Villa and United turmoil and how that affects holding decisions get close attention. New Chelsea threats, Sangaré and Ndiaye’s appeal, plus listener transfer questions and lifestyle banter round out the chat.

Preseason team-building chaos and last-minute transfer dilemmas. Debates over Isak versus Haaland and whether to back João Pedro or fade him. Deep dives into set-piece roles, bench boost timing, and which defenders to trust. Quickfire takes on bargain punts like Jacquet, Morgan Rogers, and early-season Brentford picks.

Two different approaches to building GW1 FPL squads: one aims to enable an early wildcard, the other to delay it. They debate spending on forwards like Isak and João Pedro versus budget strikes. Midfield targets and set-piece takers such as Szoboszlai, Morgan Gibbs-White, and budget options get heavy discussion. Defensive dilemmas feature cheap nailed backs, Shaw vs Maguire, and whether to avoid Arsenal defenders.