Living the Stream - Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode 113: Week 7 Streaming and Tilt City

19 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Smith gave us a big tilt in Week 6, but it's on to Week 7. After giving their recommendations, the hosts spend some time answering questions from...

Episode 112: Week 6 Streaming and Locker Room Talk

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After a rough Week 5, the two hosts are back and at it again — one of the slightly hungover from a long weekend — to give their Week 6 recommendat...

Episode 111: Week 5 Streaming and Tilting Alex

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Week 4 was a roller coaster, but the end results were great. After recapping the tilting Alex Smith game on Sunday night, the two hosts look to Week 5...

Episode 110: Week 4 Streaming and Blowing Your FAAB

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After an interview with Marvin Jones, the two hosts get to talking Week 4 streamers. Then, of course, they answer as many questions as they can from T...

Episode 109: Week 3 Streaming and The Redemption

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Week 3 wasn't kind to Living the Stream last year, but the hosts are ready for some redemption. After giving their weekly picks, JJ and Denny answer T...

Episode 108: Week 2 Streaming and Victory Laps

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Week 1 is in the books, which means it's time to react and move onto Week 2. After giving their weekly streaming recommendations, the two hosts answer...

Episode 107: Week 1 Streaming and Vacuuming Ears

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The fantasy football season is about to get started, and JJ and Denny are here to give you Week 1 streaming options. After doing so, the hosts answer ...

Episode 106: Draft Review and Questions and Answers

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With the listener league draft over, Denny and JJ go through their picks to talk through what went right and what went wrong. They then take a lot of ...

Episode 105: The Living the Stream League Draft

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Living the Stream listener league draft happened, and JJ, Denny, and guest host Tom Everett Scott podcasted the entire thing. Just for you. Listen...

Episode 104: Bold Predictions and the JJ5000

18 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's become a yearly tradition: the guys have to give their bold predictions — their hot takes — for the season. That's what they do before answer...

Episode 103: Undervalued Players and Sheet Takes

11 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the hosts talked about overrated players in fantasy drafts. This week, they do the opposite. After doing so, they hit Twitter to answer som...

Episode 102: Overvalued Players and Big Floss

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

August is here, which means we need to start associating players with all of our strategy talk. In this week's episode, the two hosts dig into the mos...

Episode 101: Auction Draft Strategy and So On

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Auction drafts are becoming more and more popular, and folks always wonder how late-round quarterback and tight end drafting can transfer to those typ...

Episode 100: Taking Quarterbacks Early and Reminiscing

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 100th episode of Living the Stream, and JJ and Denny take a stroll down memory lane. They also talk about where they'd take elite quarterback...

Episode 99: Superflexing and Pokemon Go

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Scott Fish Bowl drafts are underway, and it made the Living the Stream hosts want to talk about two-quarterback and superflex leagues. After doing...

Episode 98: July Draft Strategies and IPAs

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Some folks will be doing their fantasy drafts early — perhaps before the preseason — and when that's the case, strategy can change. The hosts talk...

Episode 97: The Next Barnidge and Filter, Pot, Pot

30 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Barnidge broke out in a big way last year, coming out of nowhere for the Cleveland Browns. In this week's episode, the two hosts discuss who this...

Episode 96: Late-Round Quarterback Targets and Titterbot

22 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Given this podcast is about late-round quarterback value, the two hosts give some early takes on who drafters should be targeting late in drafts at th...

Episode 95: Onesie Hipsters and Hot Dogs Aren't Sandwiches

09 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As is the case each year, folks are talking about onesie positions being drafted earlier than they should in fantasy football. Denny and JJ dissect th...

Episode 94: Best Ball Strategy and Robot Movies

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Though most people haven't started drafting their fantasy teams yet, some have. Best ball leagues are becoming more and more popular, and JJ and Denny...

Episode 93: Improvement Candidates and Too Much Tuna

18 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Which players are bound to see a rise in production in 2016? Both Denny and JJ talk about their top positive regression candidates, and follow up the ...

Episode 92: Regression Candidates and Friday the 13th

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Which players are bound to see a dip in production in 2016? Both Denny and JJ talk about their top regression candidates, and follow up the discussion...

Episode 91: Draft Winners and Losers and Multiple Proms

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL Draft is over, and there are plenty of winners and losers stemming from it. After talking through them, the hosts go to Twitter and answer som...

Episode 90: The NFL Draft and Tuna Stories

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL Draft is upcoming, so Denny and JJ look at how the first round could impact the fantasy football landscape. That is, of course, after hearing ...

Episode 89: Application Answers and the League Is Revealed

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In somewhat of a DGAF episode, the two hosts go through some of the best answers from the league applications. They then announce the 11 listeners who...

Episode 88: Free Agency Losers and Hair Takes

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the two hosts looked at their favorite NFL moves during the offseason. This week, they look at guys they're not as excited about anymore in...

Episode 87: Free Agency Favorites and We're Back

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After a long hiatus, Denny and JJ return to Living the Stream to break down some of their favorite free agent moves as they pertain to fantasy footbal...

Episode 86: Week 17 Streaming and 2015's DGAF Episode

29 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's Week 17, which means the hosts are in DGAF mode. There's a little recapping of the 2015 season, and then the hosts get into some interesting Twit...

Episode 85: Week 16 Streaming and Bible Tattoos

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's championship week, and what better way to spend the championship than with Denny's dad? After giving streaming recommendations for Week 16, the t...

Episode 84: Week 15 Streaming and Denny's Dad

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's the fantasy football semi-finals, but the streaming pool is thin. After graduating Ryan Fitzpatrick from LTSU, the two hosts dig deep in giving s...

Episode 83: Week 14 Streaming and the Worst Episode Ever

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

JJ and Denny are still on tilt about Richard Rodgers, and they tilted even more after one of the worst podcasts the show has ever recorded. Episode 82...

Episode 82: Week 13 Streaming and Christmas, Illinois

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After a cornless Thanksgiving, JJ and Denny are back to give their streaming picks for the week. After doing so, they hit the Twitter machine and answ...

Episode 81: Week 12 Streaming and Thanksgiving Takes

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode last year, we learned that Denny loves corn. What will we learn this season? Episode 81 – Week 12 Streaming and Thanksgiving Takes L...

Episode 80: Week 11 Streaming and Flag Football Fights

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk Cousins happened in Week 10, leaving both hosts with a smile on their face entering Week 11. After going through their streaming picks, Denny and...

Episode 79: Week 10 Streaming and Median Twitter

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After a pretty good Week 9, the two cohosts are back to talk Week 10 streamers. At the end, they run through Twitter questions, as they usually do. Ep...

Episode 78: Week 9 Streaming and That Thing You Do

03 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Denny and JJ bring on special guest Tom Everett Scott to talk Week 9 streamers. After doing so, the three answer some ridiculous questions from Twitte...

Episode 77: Week 8 Streaming and Hate Mail

27 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Prior to giving their streaming picks, the two hosts read an unfortunate email that was sent in about the podcast. Things then, as always, get wacky w...

Episode 76: Week 7 Streaming and Vomit Takes

20 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After a good Week 6, the hosts are confident in giving their Week 7 picks. After doing so, the two get into morbid discussions based on some interesti...

Episode 75: Week 6 Streaming and Handshake Conversations

13 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The quarterback landscape is crazy, putting smiles on the hosts' faces. After going through their Week 6 streamers, the two hosts dedicate time to ans...

Episode 74: Week 5 Streaming and Various Jesuses

06 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After a solid Week 4, Denny and JJ are back to give their Week 5 recommendations. There's a little bit of controversy, though, as there may be a new J...

Episode 73: Week 4 Streaming and TyGod's Graduation

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It was a rough week for JJ and Denny, but they did have something to celebrate. Tyrod Taylor is no longer a streamer. After giving their Week 4 picks,...

Episode 72: Week 3 Streaming and Sam Bradford's Large Helmet

22 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

With Tony Romo and Drew Brees hurting, fantasy owners may be looking to live the stream in Week 3. The podcast is here to help. Denny and JJ go throug...

Episode 71: Week 2 Streaming and Denny's Beard

15 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It was a successful streaming week for the cohosts (minus the Bucs' defense), and they look to doit all again in Week 2. After giving streaming recomm...

Episode 70: Week 1 Streaming and Classroom Nightmares

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We've made it. It's officially the start of the 2015 NFL season, which means it's time for streaming recommendations based on opposition matchup. Afte...

Episode 69: 2015 Bold Predictions and Seltzer Water

03 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Make sure your fire extinguisher is ready for this one, because the takes are hot. Denny and JJ give their bold predictions for the 2015 season, and e...

Episode 68: Our Favorite 2015 Values and a Dad Running Contest

26 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After talking through what will be the biggest event in the dad running history, JJ and Denny dig into their favorite values of 2015 before answering ...

Episode 67: Auction Strategy and Saved By the Bell Power Rankings

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

With draft season here, JJ and Denny dig deep into auction strategies before heading to Twitter to answer some questions. Episode 67 – Auction Strat...

Episode 66: Draft Strategy and the Death of Arian Foster

04 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Arian Foster's injury was a big deal for JJ. After explaining why, the two hosts get into their draft strategy for 2015, and close out the show with s...

Episode 65: Potential ADP Risers and Jay Cutler's Taste in Music

17 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A lot can change once the preseason begins — a player who was once a discount can all of a sudden become costly. JJ and Denny take a look at a handf...

Episode 64: Andrew Luck's Fantasy Value and The Reception Cop

12 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

People are drafting Andrew Luck in the first round, and that makes the Living the Stream hosts unhappy. JJ and Denny look at the numbers, talk strateg...

Episode 63: Draft Impact and Jason Witten Is Fat Again

19 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL Draft happened, and JJ and Denny are ready to give their takes on how it changed the fantasy football landscape. After doing so, the two hosts...

Episode 62: Best Ball Leagues and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter

02 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Best ball leagues — MFL10s — are becoming bigger each year in the fantasy football industry. The two hosts talk strategy and under- and over-value...

Episode 61: Free Agency and Owen Daniels' Son

12 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After a brief hiatus, the two hosts are back to talk some NFL free agency. Do we have any new streamers? Episode 61 – Free Agency and Owen Daniels' ...

Episode 60: The DGAF Episode

24 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is It's the final episode of the season, and to be honest, JJ and Denny just don't care what happens. Who plays fantasy footbal...

Episode 59: Week 16 Streaming and Charlie White Horse

17 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is After one of the worst streaming quarterback days ever, the two hosts try to get things right in time for a fantasy football...

Episode 58: Week 15 Streaming and Brunch With Matthew Stafford

10 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is Before the podcast gets going, we hear from the host of Killing the Stream, who talks through Week 14's Peyton Manning disas...

Episode 57: Week 14 Streaming and Hiya Pal

04 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is The fantasy playoffs are here, and the streaming options aren't deep. After going through quarterback, defense and tight end...

Episode 56: Week 13 Streaming and Corn

25 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is It's Thanksgiving week, which means the hosts aren't taking Twitter questions. They are, however, giving Week 13 streaming r...

Episode 55: Week 12 Streaming and Jason Witten's Parenting Skills

20 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is After discussing JJ's decision to trade for Drew Brees, the two hosts get into their Week 12 streaming options. The podcast,...

Episode 54: Week 11 Streaming and Peeing Your Pants

12 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is Mark Sanchez came through for the hosts last week, and they're ready to use some more under-the-radar players in Week 11. Af...

Episode 53: Week 10 Streaming and Surrounding Cast Members

06 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is The boys are riding high after a good week of quarterback and defensive streaming, but are having a little trouble with tigh...

Episode 52: Week 9 Streaming and Ruffle Wilson

29 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is After one of the weirdest fantasy football weeks of all time, Denny and JJ get back to it with their Week 9 picks. JJ's on t...

Episode 51: Week 8 Streaming and Hipster DGAFing

22 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is Kirk Cousins gave Denny nightmares last week, but in fantasy football, you have to move on. After talking through their Week...

Episode 50: Week 7 Streaming and Tiny Brian Hoyer

15 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is Jimmy Graham's hurt, which means Living the Stream has more listeners – well, at least one more. After hearing from an une...

Episode 49: Week 6 Streaming and Kicker Dartboards

08 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is JJ is sick, but it doesn't stop him from giving Week 6 streaming recommendations with Denny. After the podcast gets off to a...

Episode 48: Week 5 Streaming and Good Teammate Leagues

02 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is After a great Week 4 of streaming, the two hosts gush over Travis Kelce before essentially retiring his Living the Stream je...

Episode 47: Week 4 Streaming and Todd Haley's Ringtone

24 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is Pleased with the results from Week 3, the two hosts dig into Week 4 streamers. After doing so, as usual, the two answer Twit...

Episode 46: Week 3 Streaming and Saving Silverman

17 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by Sportable.is Denny and JJ talk about their own fantasy teams – because everyone cares – before diving straight into their Week 3 stre...

Episode 45: Week 2 Streaming and Alex Smith's Return

10 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

After going through their Week 1 picks, Denny and JJ give streaming recommendations for Week 2. By no surprise, Alex Smith talk consumes 30 percent of...

Episode 44: Week 1 Streaming and Jared Cook's Juju

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally Week 1, and that means Denny and JJ are ready to give out their picks for some early-season streaming. After talking defense, quarterback...

Episode 43: 2014 Bold Predictions

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

With just a week remaining until the start of the NFL season, Denny and JJ give a handful of bold predictions for the 2014 campaign. Episode 43 – 20...

Episode 42: 2014 Tight Ends and Burnt Mentions

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Denny and JJ look at the tight end position in fantasy football, and note players they're high and low on entering the 2014 season. After showing thei...

Episode 41: 2014 Wide Receivers, Killing the Stream and Veiny Leg Leagues

14 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

After missing the podcast last week, Denny's back and better than ever. The two hosts discuss a new podcast that's out on the web, get into their favo...

Episode 40: 2014 Running Backs Preview

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Denny couldn't make the show, so in his place came Rotoworld's Evan Silva to bring the heat. JJ and Evan get into running back strategy, and then dig ...

Episode 39: 2014 Quarterbacks and the Manziel Debate

31 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

JJ and Denny bring on the always entertaining Davis Mattek to discuss 2014 quarterbacks and general strategy. Most importantly, however, the three get...

Episode 38: Best Ball League Strategy

10 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Best ball leagues – especially MFL10s – are popping up everywhere, and Denny and JJ bring on guest Rich Hribar to talk strategy within this type o...

Episode 37: Jimmy Graham Is Overrated

26 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone's drafting Jimmy Graham in the first round in fantasy football, but hosts JJ and Denny don't agree with that idea. The entire Episode 37 podc...

Episode 36: Streaming Revisited

21 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL Draft is over, and fantasy football is picking up. To get you off on the right track, JJ and Denny revisit the art of streaming, looking into ...

Episode 35: Free Agency Impact

26 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

JJ and Denny bring out their pal and writer for XN Sports, Rich Hribar, to talk free agency. After discussing the fantasy football impact of the big m...

Episode 34: Tight End Whispering

11 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back after taking a break at the end of the 2013 season, and they're ready to talk streaming. Pat Thorman from Pro Football Focus stops b...

Episode 33: Week 16 Streaming and Fantasy Intestines

19 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Championship week is here, but so is the end of the 2013 fantasy football season. The boys say goodbye by giving their final quarterback, defense and ...

Episode 32: Week 15 Streaming and Ken Cuccinelli

12 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The first round of the fantasy playoffs are complete, and the two hosts are here to give you some quarterback, defense and tight end recommendations (...

Episode 31: Week 14 Streaming and Full Body Spasms

05 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

It's playoff time, so Denny and JJ take a little more time than usual answering all the Twitter questions that, as we know, are more important than ev...

Episode 30: Week 13 Streaming and Degenerate Thanksgivings

27 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

With Thanksgiving upcoming, the two hosts put together an abbreviated version of Living the Stream, talking Week 13 streamers. Though they give their ...

Episode 29: Week 12 Streaming and The Kai Egg

20 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The fantasy playoffs are near, and streaming's never been so important. The boys tell a couple of stories before bragging about their Week 11 picks. T...

Episode 28: Week 11 Streaming and Sloppy Fitzpatrick

14 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

After Mike James forced a couple of shower cries last week, JJ and Denny are back to give their Week 11 streaming recommendations. There are a plethor...

Episode 27: Week 10 Streaming and the Chiefs Defense

07 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Mommy and Daddy – JJ and Denny – are fighting. After Denny told the world to trade the Chiefs defense this week, JJ's had a hard time doing so. Af...

Episode 26: Week 9 Streaming and 15 Touches

31 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

It's a spooky time of year, which is Denny's favorite. After explaining his Halloween costume this year, Denny gets into his defensive streamers, whic...

Episode 25: Week 8 Streaming and Code Red Mountain Dew

24 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Denny's in a state of shock after yet another one of his preseason favorites goes down to injury, and it doesn't help that he lost his softball playof...

Episode 24: Week 6 Streaming and Licking Wounds

10 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The two hosts walk through their solid Week 5 picks, JJ rants about running quarterbacks and Denny spits some serious defensive streaming knowledge. E...

Episode 23: Week 5 Streaming and Living That Baseball Life

03 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

JJ and Denny talk through their Week 5 streamers, answer Twitter questions, and cry over the Pirates first playoff victory since 1992. Well, JJ does, ...

Episode 22: Week 4 Streaming and Todd Haley

25 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

After two straight weeks of Steeler torture, JJ is finished with Todd Haley. The two hosts give their streaming options, and talk a little about C.J. ...

Episode 21: Week 3 Streaming and Vacationing at Clay Harbor

18 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

After a disappointing Monday Night Football game for JJ, the guys are back and ready to give Week 3 streaming options. Denny talks about his new crush...

Episode 20: James Harrison's Steak and Week 2 Streaming

11 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

JJ and Denny give their Week 2 streaming choices after a successful Week 1. While they do it, JJ tells a story about James Harrison, and Denny says th...

Episode 19: Terrelle Pryor and Week 1 Streaming

04 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The two hosts finally get to talk streaming options for the NFL season, as they look into Week 1 of the season. They get into Terrelle Pryor of the R...

Episode 18: The McGahee Days and Vending Machines

30 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

JJ and Denny bring on guest Ryan Forbes from 2MugsFF.com to talk running back values. The three discuss David Wilson (real-time reactions to Andre Br...

Episode 17: Tight Ends With Rummy

21 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Living the Stream hosts bring on friend Rumford Johnny to talk some tight ends. Johnny drops some Patriots knowledge for the listeners, and ends t...

Episode 16: Late-Round Quarterbacks and Josh Freeman's Inconsistency

19 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Denny comes back from his beach vacation, and the boys talk through late-round quarterbacks to target during your draft. JJ likes Matt Schaub, while D...

Episode 15: Late-Round Wide Receivers and Justin Blackmon's Margs

07 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

JJ and Denny bring on up-and-coming fantasy football writer Davis Mattek to talk some late-round wide receiver values. Denny continues to be depresse...

Episode 14: Live Mock Drafting

02 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Denny leaves the shower to do a mock draft with JJ and some folks from Twitter. The draft gets underway after some technical difficulties, and the two...