Advertise on podcast: The Banter League

With the rest of the Banter League crew busy attending weddings, traveling through Japan, and handling new dad duties, host Rudra takes the mic for the pod's first true solo mission. In this episode, Rudra breaks down all the Game Week 7 drama, including Chelsea’s late 2-0 victory over Everton led by a brilliant Pedro Neto brace, Liverpool’s spirited 2-1 comeback over a nine-man Brentford, and Manchester City’s relentless 3-2 march past a fighting Ipswich Town squad. He also tackles Manchester United’s ongoing struggles after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Leeds, Aston Villa’s quiet resurgence behind a returning Johan Manzambi, and Brighton’s staggering 5-0 demolition of Crystal Palace. To close out the solo show, Rudra drops essential waiver wire targets to help you hunt for Defcon magnets like David Affengruber and Dara O'Shea, navigates major injury updates for stars like Semenyo and Bukayo Saka, and reviews the tight Banter League standings. Set your waivers early, follow the pod on X, and enjoy the show!

Former Fantasy Premier League champion Ishaan temporarily reclaims the hosting mic alongside Raman to guide you through a thoroughly chaotic Game Week filled with red cards, baffling upsets, and the usual soul-crushing despair for Manchester United fans. In this episode, the duo breaks down Coventry City's stunning 4-1 demolition of Newcastle, Nottingham Forest's ability to somehow lose 1-0 to Crystal Palace despite missing eight massive chances, and Chelsea's dominant 5-1 thrashing of Bournemouth. The boys also tackle the 114-charge elephant in the room regarding Manchester City's sweeping financial fraud convictions, debating whether a massive point deduction will actually derail their title hopes or just mildly inconvenience their billionaire ownership. Throw in a comprehensive rundown of essential waiver wire targets like Jérémy Doku and Bobby Thomas, plus a review of the Banter League standings where Vijay just squeaked out a miraculous one-point victory over Vineeth, and you have everything you need to salvage your fantasy season. Tune in to hear the full breakdown and find out why everyone is desperately trying to offload their Spurs and United assets before it is too late.

Welcome back to The Banter League as host Rudra and Raman return from the endless international break to unpack all the Game Week 5 chaos! In this episode, we dive into Brighton’s shocking 3-0 dismantling of champions Arsenal, Brentford handing Chelsea a 3-0 reality check, and Tottenham finally ending their goal drought—even if they still managed to lose 3-2 to Aston Villa. We also break down Manchester City’s insane 5-3 goalfest against Sunderland, Newcastle halting Hull City’s fairytale unbeaten run, and the massive legal fallout from Man City's 114 financial charges. Plus, Raman makes a hilarious confession about getting cold feet and backing out of last week's live trade the minute the recording stopped, and we deliver essential waiver wire targets to keep your squad afloat. Grab your FPL lineups, set your waivers, and enjoy the show!

Welcome back to The Banter League, where Game Week 4 delivered enough drama to fuel a telenovela! I'm joined by Raman and a triumphant Anuj, who is insufferably celebrating his very first win of the season thanks to Erling Haaland and a wildly controversial VAR call in the Manchester derby. In this episode, we unpack Phil Foden's derby red card, Tottenham's historic four-game goal drought despite dropping hundreds of millions in the transfer window, and Hull City's baffling refusal to lose football matches as they hold Chelsea to a draw. We also break down whether Florian Wirtz and Barcola are officially struggling at Liverpool, dish out our top waiver wire recommendations before the international break, and cap things off with a blockbuster live on-air trade as Raman and I actually pull off a deal swapping Cody Gakpo for Bryan Mbeumo. Grab your FPL lineups, set your waivers, and enjoy the chaos!

Welcome back to another chaotic episode of The Banter League, where host Rudra is joined by Vineeth and the winless, ever-desperate Anuj! This week, the crew breaks down Game Week 3's biggest surprises, including Alexander Isak finally remembering how to score for Liverpool, Hull City shockingly sitting third in the table undefeated, and Tottenham spending £400 million just to join Aston Villa in the "zero goals scored" club. The boys also unpack Manchester United's heartbreaking 96th-minute equalizer against Everton, dissect Arsenal's statement win over Chelsea's lethal "JP Morgan" attack, and debate whether Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell is suddenly an attacking mastermind. To cap off the madness, stick around for a hilarious failed live trade segment where Anuj aggressively tries to palm off Ollie McBurnie onto anyone with a pulse. Grab your FPL lineups, check your waiver wire, and enjoy the banter!

Welcome back to another episode of the Banter League! The transfer window has officially slammed shut, and host Rudra is joined by the former "GOAT"—who now humbly insists on being called the "Bakra"—Raman to break down all the Game Week 2 chaos. They dive into Manchester City’s return to form, led by Erling Haaland scoring a brace immediately after Anuj called him trash last week, and discuss whether Chelsea’s lethal new "JP Morgan" front three is actually title-worthy. Rudra also grills Raman on his suspiciously "lucky" undefeated streak in the fantasy league while last year's champion, Ishan, stews at the absolute bottom of the table. Plus, the duo highlights the ultimate waiver wire targets like Liverpool's shiny new signing Barcola, and they even execute the pod's very first live on-air trade! Grab your FPL lineups and tune in to see if Rudra just ruined his season by swapping Ajer for Mosquera.

The Premier League is officially back, and the Banter Boys are here to break down every chaotic moment from Game Week 1! In this episode, Rudra, Anuj, and Raman recap the action across the league, from Arsenal's dominant start to Tottenham's unexpected 3-0 collapse against Brentford. The crew dives deep into Manchester United's struggles after their embarrassing loss to Hull City, debating whether a lack of a true number nine is to blame. Meanwhile, Anuj voices his frustrations after Erling Haaland's uncharacteristically quiet performance against Bournemouth. Beyond the on-field drama, the boys discuss major transfer rumors, analyze top waiver wire pickups like Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood, and review the Banter League results where tactical losses and well-timed jinxes reigned supreme. Get your FPL lineups ready and join the chaos—don't forget to follow the league on X for live updates!

The draft is officially in the books, and it is time for the ultimate roster roast! In this episode of The Banter League, we sit down with our regular "GOAT" Raman and our resident trash-talker Anuj to ruthlessly dissect every single team drafted in our FPL league. We drop our brutally honest predictions for the final standings, including why almost everyone is convinced our rookie manager Manny is destined for dead last. Anuj also finally landed the number one overall pick to snag Erling Haaland, though we are pretty sure his co-manager Varun deserves all the credit for actually building a decent squad around him. Beyond the relentless banter, we serve up critical Game Week 1 waiver wire targets, debate which three Premier League clubs are doomed for relegation this year, and reveal the high-stakes bet that could force our teetotaler friend Raman to finally get drunk if Anuj manages to win it all. Tune in to see who gets crowned the preseason champion and remember that the draft is only half the battle!

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Banter League! We are officially back in business, and to kick things off in our premiere episode, I'm joined by Vineeth and our new season regular, the resident trash-talker himself, Anuj. We also take a brief, highly sarcastic moment of silence for last year's champ, Ishaan, whose massive ego has forced him into a temporary pod retirement. In this episode, we are getting you completely prepped for your FPL drafts by arguing our way through the top 10 forwards, midfielders, and defenders to target this year. We passionately debate the severe lack of quality Premier League strikers, whether João Pedro is worth an early pick, and why on earth anyone would wait until the third—or sixth!—round to draft a forward like Anuj did last year. Alongside breaking down undisputed premium targets like Erling Haaland and Gabriel, we dish out essential draft strategies to keep your team afloat. Learn how to stay flexible on the waiver wire, why you might need to lock down a premium defender early, and how to avoid getting scammed by shady trades from your own friends. Grab your draft boards, trust the system, and tune in for the chaos!

Welcome to the chaotic season finale of the Banter League, where the real drama isn't Arsenal's highly debated, corner-kick-heavy Premier League title win, but the absolute bloodbath at the top of our own fantasy standings! Join the boys as they break down a wild week of football—including Liverpool's implosion against Aston Villa, Mo Salah's spicy interviews, and the do-or-die battles for European spots—while desperately trying to gaslight each other into making terrible final-week transfers. With only a single point separating our top three managers, the desperation is palpable, featuring shameless pleas for rival managers to field an all-Burnley starting eleven just to spite each other. Grab your pho, secure your starting lineups, and strap in as we trash each other's squads one last time, lay out our final waiver survival tips, and set the stage for our epic final-day live stream watch party! Live Stream will be on our youtube channel we are launching @banterleagueboys - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC350XDI86cvk8I0zAXdplPw

In this quick solo episode of The Banter League, Rudra steps in for Ishaan and Vineeth to deliver a rapid-fire update ahead of the upcoming Premier League game week. The episode kicks off with a comprehensive recap of the latest fixtures, highlighting the crucial double game weeks for Manchester City and Crystal Palace, Arsenal's tight title race, and the ongoing battles for European spots and relegation survival. For fantasy managers looking to optimize their squads, Rudra breaks down top free-agent targets and waiver wire pickups, heavily emphasizing defensive and attacking assets from Fulham, Arsenal, and West Ham to help secure those final points. Finally, he wraps up with an update on their own fantasy league standings, where Ishaan has all but secured the championship title with 70 points, leaving the rest of the crew to battle it out for second place as the season heads into its final stretch.

Episode 36 of the Banter League reviews late-season Premier League results and fantasy implications as the final three gameweeks approach. They discuss the title and relegation races, preview key fixtures (notably West Ham vs Arsenal), suggest waiver targets by position, note City and Palace double gameweeks, and share league standings with Ishaan leading on 67 points.

The Banter League enters its nail-biting final stretch as Manchester United fans find themselves in the bizarre position of rooting for Man City just to witness the glorious tradition of an Arsenal collapse. While the hosts debate whether the Gunners have traded "beautiful football" for a "park the bus" mentality, the real drama unfolds in the relegation scrap where Nottingham Forest’s five-goal explosion and Tottenham’s late-game heroics have shifted the survival landscape. From the bittersweet Anfield farewell of Mo Salah to the statistical dominance of a tearful Casemiro, the podcasters break down a feisty week of fixtures while looking ahead to the high-stakes double game weeks. With the hosts’ own internal league standing on a knife-edge and trade talk reaching a desperate fever pitch, you’ll have to tune in to see who truly has the "courage" to drop their legends for a shot at the title.

The Banter League crew is back to dissect a wild Premier League week, starting with a ruthless roast of Chelsea's latest managerial casualty who just walked away with a cool $24 million for four months of work. As the actual title race heats up with Manchester City's magical, heart-breaking-for-Arsenal comeback to tie the table, the guys also dive into the chaotic relegation battles, a rare Nottingham Forest hat-trick, and the absolute nail-biter that was the Tottenham vs. Brighton match. On the fantasy front, the trash talk reaches an all-time high as Ishaan desperately tries to un-jinx his narrow lead at the top, Iyer continues his terrifying underdog climb up the standings, and everyone collectively panics over the upcoming blank game weeks. Tune in for some highly questionable live trade negotiations, terrible defensive strategies, and enough spoken jinxes to ruin everyone's starting eleven.

Grab your calculators and your crying tissues because the title race is officially entering "bottle job" territory, and the Banter League is here to overanalyze every sweaty second of it. This week, we dive into how Arsenal managed to turn a comfortable lead into a tactical nightmare involving crowded goalkeepers, while Manchester City continues to be a terrifying, well-funded robot that refuses to lose. We’re debating whether Pep is the GOAT or just a man with a really nice vest and an infinite budget, mourning the absolute state of Spurs as they flirt with the relegation zone, and trying to figure out why United’s defenders have a combined age of a prehistoric fossil. Plus, we’ve got your Double Game Week survival guide to help you navigate the chaos of Leeds assets and "Swiss Army Knife" bench players, all while the guys play the victim card over trade deals that were definitely, totally, 100% fair