

Stealing Bananas
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From the minds behind Stealing Signals and Money in the Banana Stand, RotoViz brings you a strategy and analytics podcast that will change the way you think about fantasy football. Hosted by Ben Gretch and Shawn Siegele.
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Jul 21, 2021 • 50min
Is Modified Zero RB Part of the Zero RB Universe?
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALBen and Shawn explain why Modified Zero RB is a natural outgrowth of the philosophy and one that RotoViz was pushing even when it was unpopular.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .Shawn discusses the history of Modified Zero RB in real events, and Ben breaks down important elements of its execution. The guys discuss why WR-RB might be a better version of Modified Zero RB than the more popular RB-WR, and provide player targets, including D'Andre Swift, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 19, 2021 • 58min
The Must-Own Zero RB Candidates from Multiple Areas of Your Draft
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALThe guys explain the three key Zero RB profiles to own and provide player targets for multiple Zero RB builds.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .Shawn and Ben give their favorite plays at all levels of the draft, including A.J. Dillon, Devin Singletary, and Chuba Hubbard.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 17, 2021 • 48min
What Is Zero RB and Why Does It Have So Much Upside?
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALBen explains what folks get wrong when they discuss Zero RB. He discusses the key insights from the birth of Zero RB that help fantasy owners win today.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .Shawn breaks down the philosophy and mechanics of Zero RB, including how to execute your Zero RB draft to build a juggernaut.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 14, 2021 • 32min
Drew Dinkmeyer and How to Apply DFS Lessons Across Formats
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALDrew Dinkmeyer crushes the Thinking Across Formats topic with DFS insights that help listeners win their redraft leagues and take down huge best ball tournaments.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .Ben and Shawn quiz their guest on the applications of auctions to snake drafts, dynasty to redraft, and DFS to everything. Drew provides NBA hacks for NFL DFS, correlation plays for best ball playoff weeks, and team construction tips that help you maximize roster value.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 12, 2021 • 50min
Fall of the Uber-Back?
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALBen and Shawn discuss how dynasty teaches you to find breakout redraft WRs and explain why all formats are flashing a red warning light on Round 1 RBs.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .The guys give their RB sells in dynasty and break down the problems Dalvin Cook and Alvin Kamara face in 2021.Gretch Me If You CanBen gives us his No. 1 overall WR for redraft . . . and it's not Tyreek Hill.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 10, 2021 • 58min
Using Lessons from Dynasty and Best Ball to Build a Redraft Monster
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALHow much value do you gain from playing multiple formats at a deep level? Ben and Shawn explore dynasty and best ball insights that help you hack your redraft league.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .Want to know how to use dynasty ADP to create target and avoid lists in seasonal leagues? Could best ball research on the RB Dead Zone help you avoid the next RBpocalypse in redraft? Can the ideal redraft team actually teach you how to build a dynasty juggernaut where the championship window is always open? The guys answer these questions and more on Episode 7 of Stealing Bananas.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 7, 2021 • 41min
Is Late Round QB Dead or Could It Be the Key to 2021?
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALLate Round QB guru and living legend J.J. Zachariason dazzles with Zero RB commentary, TeamBigWR reminders, and a warning about the crucial mistake Superflex drafters may be making in startups.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .Ben asks about the Next Big Thing in fantasy, while Shawn pushes the idea that LRQB will be a winning strategy this season. J.J. explains the difference between high-scoring QB profiles of the present and past, and explains how LRQB could return to prominence in the future.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 5, 2021 • 47min
Players Set to Profit from the Next Big Thing
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALAre the guardrails off in 2021? Shawn and Ben help you select the right players to profit from an explosive season with a widening gap between the haves and the have-nots.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .The guys pick the best WRs to benefit from leaguewide passing trends and talk about all the Moores (D.J. Moore, Rondale Moore, and Elijah Moore). They also discuss a few disturbing trends for the uber-backs and wonder if you'd be better off taking your chances on second-round backs like Antonio Gibson and Clyde Edwards-Helaire in 2021.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 3, 2021 • 41min
What Will Be the Next Big Thing?
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALWhat is the Next Big Thing in fantasy? Ben and Shawn discuss the key recent trends in fantasy football, debate the single-season flukes versus the seismic shifts, and tell you what to look for next.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .How will an increase in pre-snap motion, increasing completion percentage, fourth-down aggressiveness, and declining RB workloads impact the 2021 season? The guys have the answers, or at least they have the right questions or at least questions. They have those. And they recommend draft tactics to take advantage of.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 30, 2021 • 40min
Evan Silva on Everything Fantasy, Plus Undervalued Teams to Target
Stealing Bananas is powered by RotoViz Radio.STEAL THE SIGNALEvan Silva explains his 2020 support for Derrick Henry, including the intersection of talent and rushing volume that could make him a steal again.THERE'S ALWAYS MONEY . . .Ben and Shawn grill Evan on the overlooked offenses in 2021, and he explains why Tua Tagovailoa and company are undervalued everywhere.HOSTSBen Gretch (@Yardspergretch) - Creator of Stealing SignalsShawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian) – RotoViz Co-OwnerSPONSORSRotoViz - RotoViz Radio listeners can save 10% off of a 1-year RotoViz subscription at RotoViz.com/podcast or by applying the discount code 'rvradio2021' at checkout.SHOW NOTESEmail: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


