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It’s often the hardest thing to accomplish in fantasy football: actually getting a trade to go through On this episode, I am joined by Bryant and special guest Gemmar to talk trades, including some tips and tricks to making a trade, potential players to target or trade away, and even answering specific trade questions from our listeners. Plus, Gemmar delivers his first listener league recap of the season, we talk about the biggest disappointments in sports history, and reveal our Week 6 starts and sits. (0:12): Intro (4:00): Listener League Recap (14:42): High Score Topic: Biggest Disappointments in Sports History (24:26): Trade Counsel Intro and Tips to Trading (29:30): Players to Target and Trade Away (42:04): Trade Counsel: Michael Wilson or Bhayshul Tuten (44:25): Trade Counsel: a four WR swap (45:08): Trade Counsel: Harold Fannin or Tony Pollard (46:38): Week 6 Starts and Sits Intro (47:33): QB starts (49:52): RB Starts (52:59): WR Starts (56:10): TE Touchdown Guarantees (59:14): QB Sits (1:01:20): RB Sits (1:05:10): WR Sits (1:07:35): TE Sits (1:09:50): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are about a quarter of the way through the 2026 NFL season, and it’s time to play Buy or Sell on some of the biggest fantasy storylines so far this season. Are the Panthers a legitimate fantasy powerhouse? Is it time to give up on Jalen Hurts as your starting QB? I am joined by G and Bryant to discuss. Plus, a Week 4 recap of the Listener League and our Week 5 starts and sits. (0:12): Intro (5:06): Listener League Recap (14:26): The First Trade of the Year! (17:17): Listener League Topic: Biggest Sports What Ifs (25:19): Quarter Season Buy/Sell Intro (27:40): Buy or Sell: The Panthers Offense is Fantasy Gold (33:30): Buy or Sell: Watson and Golden are Top Twelve WRs (38:55): Buy or Sell: Jalen Hurts Outside Top 10 QBs? (46:12): Week 5 Starts and Sits Intro (47:08): QB starts (50:25): RB Starts (52:45): WR Starts (55:43): TE Touchdown Guarantees (59:50): QB Sits (1:03:25): RB Sits (1:04:50): WR Sits (1:07:31): TE Sits (1:10:30): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After three weeks into the fantasy season, it's time to start taking a hard look at your roster. I am joined by G and Bryant to talk about the biggest fantasy underperformers on your team and debate who it's time to move on from. We'll also recap Week 3 in fantasy football and unveil our favorite starts and sits for Week 4. Finally a special topic chosen by the listeners: which animal species would we pick to assemble an All Animal Kingdom football squad? Listen in! (0:12): Intro (4:07): Listener League Recap (14:14): Players on the Chopping Block Intro (16:17): Drake Maye (20:35): Jameson Williams (22:52): KC Concepcion (24:44): Brian Thomas Jr and Marvin Harrison Jr (26:39): Miscellaneous Players (30:00): Week 4 Starts and Sits Intro (31:12): QB starts (34:54): RB Starts (37:53): WR Starts (40:13): TE Touchdown Guarantees (43:46): QB Sits (46:30): RB Sits (49:25): WR Sits (52:32): TE Sits (54:41): High Score Topic: The All Animal Kingdom Football Team (1:11:37): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 2 was not a kind one for quarterbacks, with several injuries to big names and mediocre performances by the other ones. I am joined by Bryant to deliver a State of the Fantasy Quarterback, breaking down all the fantasy implications from the QB injuries, the middling quarterback performances to be worried about, and who is out there to consider as replacements. Plus, we recap Week 2 in the Listener League and reveal our favorite fantasy starts and sits for Week 3. (0:12): Intro (4:01): Listener League Recap (11:52): High Score Topic: Childhood Sports Heroes (18:40): The State of the Fantasy QB Intro (21:24): Which QB Injuries Hurt the Most? (27:20): Mediocre QB Performances: Who to Worry About? (34:00): Which QB to Target as a Replacement? (41:07): Week 3 Starts and Sits Intro (43:17): QB starts (46:41): RB Starts (50:10): WR Starts (53:58): TE Touchdown Guarantees (56:47): QB Sits (1:00:06): RB Sits (1:04:22): WR Sits (1:07:55): TE Sits (1:11:35): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first week of the NFL season is in the books, and there’s plenty of overreactions on how the week went for all 32 teams. I am joined by G and Bryant to break down the biggest takes coming out of Week 1 and how much stock you should really be placing on them. Plus, we recap what went down in Week 1 of our Listener League and give out our first starts and sits of the year for Week 2. (0:12): Intro (5:00): Listener League Recap (14:05): High Score Topic: Commute Time (19:32): Overreactions Intro (23:31): Jalen Coker: Puka or Watkins? (29:30): Colston Loveland: A Total Zero? (33:44): Is the Broncos Offense Toast? (41:55): Week 2 Starts and Sits Intro (44:26): QB starts (47:43): RB Starts (50:27): WR Starts (52:57): TE Touchdown Guarantees (56:18): QB Sits (59:46): RB Sits (1:02:10): WR Sits (1:05:06): TE Sits (1:07:45): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 NFL season is officially set to kick off! Our host Matt performs a solo show for the very first time to deliver his six bold predictions for the season. (0:12): Intro (2:49): The Process of Predictions (4:22): The Patriots and the Playoffs (9:15): The Saints Fate in the NFC South (12:07): Dan Quinn and the Commanders (16:16): Who Wins MVP (18:53): Matt’s 49ers Prediction (25:28): Matt’s Super Bowl Prediction (30:37): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a summer full of Fantasy Draft Primer episodes, we put all our knowledge to the test. I am joined by G and Bryant for our final mock draft episode before the season. In this Mock Draft Spectacular, our analysts go through a complete mock draft to show how you can build a championship winning roster from every pick and position. Plus, we reveal the lucky players competing in the Seventh Annual Sports Counsel Listener League and the much anticipated draft order. (0:12): Intro (4:15): Mock Draft Intro  (5:22): Mock Draft (36:15): Draft Grades and Thoughts (45:36): Unveiling the Listener League Draft Order (54:44): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the episode that could singlehandedly win you your drafts. On this episode of the 2026 Fantasy Draft Primer, I am joined by fantasy experts G and Bryant and unveil the list of sleeper picks that can be the steals of your draft and our one and only Counsel Champions that we think will be league winners this season. (0:12): Intro (4:22): Sleeper Picks Intro and Last Year’s Sleepers (8:20): G’s Sleepers (15:45): Bryant’s Sleepers (25:49): Matt’s Sleepers (37:42): Counsel Champs Intro and Last Year’s Picks (38:45): G’s Counsel Champ (43:58): Bryant’s Counsel Champ (48:28): Matt’s Counsel Champ #1 (53:06): Matt’s Counsel Champ #2 (59:35): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with the third part of the 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Primer! On this episode, I am joined by expert fantasy analyst Bryant to discuss the state of QBs and TEs in fantasy, who we’re targeting, and some the worst possible options at the position that we'd be willing to start. Plus, we commiserate about a very recent 38 mile hike that left us nearly dead. (0:12): Intro and Anti-Hiking PSA (7:25): Understanding Draft Value of QBs/TEs (19:18): Targets and Worst Possible Starters Intro (20:15): Bryant’s Target QB (25:17): Matt’s Target QB (38:13): Worst Possible Starting QB Options (46:38): Matt's TE Target (51:05): Bryant's TE Target (54:12): Worst Possible Starting TE Options  (1:02:12): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Primer continues to roll on, and on this episode, we're talking running backs and wide receivers. I am joined by G and special guest Gemmar to discuss everything you need to know about the two most important positions in fantasy football, including why they are so valuable in your lineup, what to look for in a good WR/RB, where you should draft them, and most importantly, who you should be drafting. (0:12): Introductions (6:41): Why Drafting RBs and WRs Matter (17:38): The What (26:44): The Who and the When Introduction  (28:34): Rounds 2-3 (35:06): Rounds 4-5 (42:25): Rounds 6-8 (1:00:09): Final Thoughts on RB vs WR (1:02:09): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 2026 Fantasy Draft Primer is officially underway! In this first episode, I am joined by longtime fantasy veterans G and Bryant to discuss the basic draft strategies that’s been powering them to fantasy championships over the years. We discuss the importance of mocking, priority positions, and the battle between ADP and your own rankings. Plus, we make our own rankings for the top twelve best fantasy players to draft in the first round. (0:12): Introductions (10:41): Basic Draft Strategy (15:35): Always Be Mocking (20:45): Reaches vs ADP  (23:45): On Homerism and One Team Drafting (29:10): On Point Projections, Needs, and the Experts (33:40): Personal Draft Strategies (41:57): Introduction to Top 12 Player Rankings (42:40): #1 and 2 (45:05): Picks #3-6 (52:33): Picks #7 and 8 (58:14): Picks #8-11 (1:05:35): The Argument for #12 (1:13:06): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NFL season just a month away, you know what that means: fantasy football is almost back. I am joined by Bryant and G to officially kick off our fantasy coverage with our very first mock draft of the year. Listen as we give our live reactions and takes to how the entire fantasy draft board is shaping up this summer. (0:12): Intro (5:57): Start of the Mock Draft  (28:22): Mid Rounds  (39:29): Late Rounds (48:48): Defense and Kickers (51:02): Evaluating our Picks (58:39): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the biggest dominos have finally fallen one month into NBA Free Agency 2026. On this episode, I am joined by G and Vivek to react to all of the biggest moves made in the NBA Free Agency 2026. We discuss LeBron’s presumably last free agent decision of his career, the rising superteam out in Philadelphia, and the domino effect of the Jaylen Brown trade and yet another disappointing Warriors free agency pursuit. We also react to Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, LaMelo to the Timberwolves, a very odd Lakers offseason, and much more. (0:12): Intro (4:43): LeBron’s Last Decision  (17:35): Jaylen Brown and the Sixers Superteam  (25:45): Warriors (41:43): Should Steph Leave the Golden State? (44:05): Giannis to the Heat (52:10): Lamelo to the Wolves (59:54): Ja Morant to Portland (1:03:00): Kawhi to Toronto - maybe? (1:05:11): What’s Going On With the Lakers? (1:11:20): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is dominating this summer, with the entire world watching every match. As a complete novice to the game, I’ve invited an expert soccer panel in Gav, Nando, and special guest Max in order to learn everything there is to know about soccer's biggest event. We discuss the basics of soccer, the format of the tournament, and some of the biggest storylines headlining this year’s World Cup. Plus, we take a look at the bracket and make our predictions on which country will win it all. This is your ultimate guide to watching the 2026 World Cup. (0:12): Introductions and Meeting the Expert Panel (7:59): The Basics of Soccer  (20:49): Explaining Offsides and Fouls  (27:57): The 2026 Tournament Format and Thoughts on the Round of 32 (35:43): On Hosting in North America (42:12): Team USA and Its Future (52:15): Quarterfinal Preview and Predictions (1:05:10): The Darkhorse of the Tournament? (1:10:59): Messi vs Ronaldo…of course (1:17:25): Predictions on Golden Boot, Golden Ball, and World Cup Champion (1:24:04): Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a new day in New York City. For the first time since 1973, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions. I am joined by Vivek and Dillon to offer our thoughts, reactions, and takes to everything from the 2026 NBA Finals. From the Spurs collapse, whether size matters in the NBA, and the recent epidemic of larping Knicks fans, we discuss it all on this final episode of the 2025-26 NBA season.  (0:12): Intro (3:56): First Thoughts/Reactions to the 2026 NBA Finals (8:39): Breaking Down What Went Wrong for the Spurs (15:13): Thoughts on Game 4 (18:15): On Wembanyama and the Bench (23:30): On Whether Size Matters and the Knicks Championship Story (31:40): Jalen Brunson: Greatest Knick of All Time? (34:35): On Larping Sports Fandom (45:10): Final Thoughts and Outro Come connect with Sports Counsel via: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Join our Discord as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.