
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

Aug 29, 2024 • 49min
S7 Ep6: FPL Pod: Interesting forward thinking
Kelly Somers, a prominent FPL expert, joins Juls, a football fan and analyst, and Ed Sheeran, the famous musician, to discuss current FPL challenges. They dive into the struggles with forward players not named Haaland. The trio explores Aston Villa's attack prospects, shares intriguing differential picks, and reflects on last week's performances. Juls even wonders if Ed is secretly managing an FPL team. Get ready for insights, humor, and strategies that might just elevate your fantasy game!

Aug 26, 2024 • 47min
S3 Ep2: Off The Bench: Haaland Triple Captain pays off
Gianni Buttice, a fantasy football strategist, and Pras Singhal, a savvy voice in the community, dive into the thrill of using the Triple Captain chip on Haaland after his stunning hat-trick. They assess the merit of Liverpool's top players and ponder whether Isak should stay or go. Insights on Brighton assets shine through, plus the pros and cons of including premium players like Salah in your lineup. Join their lively discussion as they navigate the complexities of fantasy strategies and the rise of key players!

Aug 22, 2024 • 51min
S7 Ep5: FPL Pod: Triple Captain in Gameweek 2?!
Erling Haaland, renowned for his incredible goal-scoring skills, joins Jota, the dynamic winger celebrated for his game-changing performances. They dive into the excitement of the FPL season, reflecting on Gameweek 1 and the potential of using the Triple Captain Chip on Haaland. The conversation shifts to Jota's impressive form and strategic insights on managing transfers and player choices. With humor and tactical insights, they analyze key players and the unpredictability of early-season fantasy football.

Aug 20, 2024 • 45min
S3 Ep1: Off The Bench: How Gameweek 1 went down
Join Fantasy Premier League experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield as they dive into the thrills of Game Week 1. They dissect Brighton's strong showing and debate the value of Liverpool's bargain defender, Quansah. Az and Lee also suggest Erling Haaland as a prime triple captain candidate and discuss whether Spurs can maintain solid returns. From analyzing Manchester United's lineup to weighing Arsenal's assets, their insights are invaluable for FPL strategists eager to maximize their point totals this season.

Aug 13, 2024 • 47min
S7 Ep4: FPL Pod: Finalising our Gameweek 1 team
Dominic Solanke, the newly signed Spurs forward, joins the discussion on fantasy football lineup strategies. The hosts debate putting Solanke in their Gameweek 1 teams and ponder the merits of choosing Jota over Salah. They highlight standout pre-season performers and explore captaincy options beyond the usual picks, emphasizing the importance of differentials for success. With team compositions evolving, listeners get a glimpse into team selection strategies, budget considerations, and the excitement leading into the new season!

Aug 7, 2024 • 52min
S7 Ep3: FPL Pod: Tinkering our drafts
Join Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield, and Julien Laurens as they dive into the exciting world of fantasy football just before the season kicks off. They analyze player drafts, focusing on favorable fixtures and potential star players. The trio explores the pros and cons of leaving out big hitters and makes top picks for each position. They also discuss strategic fixture planning and how club performances will shape their selections, ensuring you're fully equipped for a competitive start to the season!

Jul 31, 2024 • 53min
S7 Ep2: FPL Pod: Picking our squads
The countdown continues until the new season starts and Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss their current Fantasy drafts.
They talk about midfield options, how defenders are the best enablers, and if Kai Havertz is a great forward selection.
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* FPL Challenge returns (01m 52s)
* Defensive dreams (09m 07s)
* Midfield selections (13m 56s)
* Forward thinking (18m 46s)
* Haaland ownership (28m 37s)
* Enabler options (38m 40s)
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Jul 17, 2024 • 58min
S7 Ep1: FPL 2024/25 IS HERE!
FPL experts Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens, and Sam Bonfield discuss interesting player prices, team building strategies, the dilemma of having Haaland in your squad, changes for the 2024/25 season, and share their first drafts for the upcoming Fantasy Premier League season.

May 20, 2024 • 53min
S6 Ep48: FPL Pod: 2023/24 season review
Another fascinating Premier League season comes to a close! So join Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team as they look back on all the highs and lows from a thrilling campaign 🎢🥳
They quiz each other on the big performers, bask in Juls’ incredible rank, and even look ahead to next season’s prices.
LISTEN 👇
* Testing trivia (06m 13s)
* Juls’ mini-league gift (15m 47s)
* Season review (19m 44s)
* FPL awards (32m 56s)
* Price guesses (39m 43s)
* Differentials (46m 28s)
Congratulations to our FPL Pod mini-league winner Hjalmar Schorling!
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May 16, 2024 • 49min
S6 Ep47: FPL Pod: Risk or reward in the final Gameweek
FPL experts Kelly Somers, Ian Irving, Sam Bonfield, and Julien Laurens discuss high-scoring GW37, team standings, FPL wrapped emails, teams to target, one-week punts, differentials, captains, and transfers for the final Gameweek. Strategies include risk-taking, midfield picks like Kai Havertz and Mohamed Salah, differential choices, captain dilemmas, and transfer discussions involving Salah, Esak, and more. Banter and predictions spice up the conversation as they prepare for the season finale.
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