
FPL Pod
Welcome to the FPL Pod. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they invite special guests to discuss and digress about the world of Fantasy Premier League.
After each Gameweek, two Fantasy Premier League experts will discuss all the major talking points and analyse the key decisions in Off the Bench.
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Latest episodes

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May 27, 2025 • 50min
S7 Ep50: FPL Pod: The 2024/25 season review
The hosts celebrate the end of a thrilling Premier League season with their inaugural awards. They reflect on standout players, including Johan Wissa as the differential of the season and Salah's incredible achievements. Insights on personal strategies reveal both triumphs and regrets throughout their fantasy journey. Anticipation builds as they discuss potential player price changes and missed opportunities. The conversation is laced with humor, memorable moments, and a heartfelt farewell to the community.

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May 22, 2025 • 43min
S7 Ep49: FPL Pod: Bold or safe on the final day?
As the final game week approaches, excitement fills the air for Fantasy Premier League players. The hosts evaluate key strategies between going bold or safe in their lineups. They discuss the potential impact of selling Kevin De Bruyne for younger talents like Saka. There's a focus on maximizing points through players like Villa and addressing any last-minute issues such as the Saliba dilemma. With insights on differentials, transfers, and captain choices, it's crunch time for fantasy fans aiming to finish the season strong.

May 20, 2025 • 46min
S3 Ep28: Off The Bench: Who’s in form for the final Gameweek
As the Fantasy Premier League season wraps up, discussions highlight the critical final transfer decisions. Jared Bowen's impressive form steals the spotlight, while the importance of Newcastle assets is debated. The hosts reflect on Everton's emotional farewell and analyze struggling Chelsea defenders. Strategies for choosing Arsenal attackers and Liverpool dilemmas are explored, urging managers to weigh the unpredictability of outcomes as they chase fantasy glory.

May 15, 2025 • 43min
S7 Ep48: FPL Pod: Making moves by selling Isak and Salah
As the season heats up, bold decisions are in play as managers consider saying goodbye to Isak and Salah. They discuss the potential fallout of Haaland being benched and the desire for Watkins in their lineups. Emotional transfers offer the opportunity to explore standout players like Beto and Vardy. Strategic captain choices are critical in the final stretch, while humorous anecdotes lighten the tension of competitive play. Listeners are encouraged to make clever differential picks for an edge as the season winds down.

May 12, 2025 • 40min
S3 Ep27: Off The Bench: Premiums continue to disappoint
The discussion kicks off with a critique of premium players like Salah and Haaland, who fail to deliver expected returns. Strategic player transfers are dissected, with a spotlight on Isak and Bowen's impressive form. The hosts dive into Chelsea's struggles and the emotional toll of fantasy management as the season wanes. Key insights about low-performing premium players and the rising stars like Eze add depth. The analysis wraps up with essential tips for navigating the final game weeks, stressing the importance of tactical foresight.

May 8, 2025 • 44min
S7 Ep47: FPL Pod: Is it too risky buying Haaland?
Erling Haaland is expected to come back and get some minutes against a relegated Southampton side this Gameweek, but for how long no-one is sure, which is causing concern 😬🤑😬
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether it’s worth bringing the Norwegian forward back, what his return could do to other Man City assets, and they take a look at the teams playing the bottom three.
LISTEN 👇
* What to do with Haaland (14m 33s)
* Buying Brentford (25m 49s)
* Forest options (27m 38s)
* Selling Saka (34m 18s)
* Differential of the Week (37m 58s)
* Captain choices (40m 48s)
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May 6, 2025 • 50min
S3 Ep26: Off The Bench: Selling Salah for a Haaland haul?
The hosts unpack strategic moves as Erling Haaland's return ignites discussions on trading big-name players. Selling Salah for Haaland is a hot topic, sparking debate among managers. They explore the value of a Brentford triple-up and advise on moving away from Newcastle assets. Jarrod Bowen's standout performances take center stage, while tough decisions loom for Nottingham Forest players. It's a thrilling analysis filled with insights to help fantasy managers navigate the final stretch of the season!

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May 1, 2025 • 46min
S7 Ep46: FPL Pod: End of season strategy
With just four matches left of the season, it’s now or never if you want to go big and climb the rankings 📈💪📈
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help you maximise the run-in as they look at why Nottingham Forest are a team to invest in, which teams you should consider avoiding, and how it may be time to sell Crystal Palace assets.
LISTEN 👇
* Gameweek 34 review (00m 36s)
* Forest fortunes (23m 35s)
* Poor fixture run-ins (33m 18s)
* Selling Sarr (35m 42s)
* Differential of the Week (38m 53s)
* Captain choices (41m 43s)
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Apr 28, 2025 • 40min
S3 Ep25: Off The Bench: Salah scores as Free Hit rewards
It’s been a great Gameweek so far for FPL managers who used their Free Hit chip as popular picks returned big 🤑📈🤑
Experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss Salah setting his sights on more records, how targeting the teams vying for Europe could pay off, and what to do with Newcastle assets.
LISTEN 👇
* Sensational Salah (06m 33s)
* Wonderful Wolves (09m 43s)
* Newcastle dilemma (17m 34s)
* Palmer blank (21m 57s)
* Man Utd consideration (28m 11s)
* Teams targeting eighth (31m 55s)
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Apr 24, 2025 • 43min
S7 Ep45: FPL Pod: The Free Hit fun begins
Dive into the world of Fantasy Premier League strategies as the hosts dissect top picks for the critical Blank Gameweek. They highlight must-have goalkeepers and innovative defender choices, while Juls unveils a cheeky differential option. Captaincy strategies take center stage, with insights on managing player performance amid Liverpool's title chase. Humor blends with expertise as they navigate the complexities of chip management and budget constraints, ensuring you're primed for success this season.