Soap Opera for Dudes Digest

Week 12: Blowout City!

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week 11 was WILD with some huge scores and some much smaller ones, and as a result there were upsets and blowouts across the league!

Week 11: Points Explosion!

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our managers have been figuring it out — lots of points scored this week and some very swing-y matchups! We cover Week 10’s drama, the transaction...

Week 10: Poised for the Lead!

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week 9 saw some interesting Monday Night Football action deciding the matchups, and some start/sit successes and failures -- because what is fantasy f...

Week 9: Good Luck/Bad Luck

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week 8 saw more comebacks, some tight races, a blowout…and our first TIE of the season! Parity (mostly) continues apace!

Week 8: Comebacks and Almost-Backs

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back from illness! Week 7 saw a great comeback win from Craig’s team and an almost-comeback from Jon! Also: Beej’s team remains scary!

Week 6: Two Squeaky Close Games, Also My Loss

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had not one but TWO games come down to 1-point differentials and the smallest of margins of error! Lots of managers scored over 100 points or nearl...

Week 5: Points Avalanche!

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week 4 saw a significant increase in scoring and our fantasy teams’ scores, leading to some exciting results! Looking ahead to Week 5, lots to cover...

Week 4: Chains Broken!

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week 3 happened and now there is lots to talk about -- and trends are starting to take shape! We’re starting to learn which teams are more consisten...

Week 3: Trades and Investments!

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Week 2 happened and now there is lots to talk about -- and lots of player injuries! Amidst the chaos, there was plenty of action on the waiver wire an...

Week 2: One Week In and All This Mess!

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many managers didn't get what they hoped for in Week of Fantasy Football, as the NFL as a whole scored fewer points than usual. That said, there were ...

Kicking off Week One!

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had the GIF tournament and the draft, and now it’s time for real (fantasy) football!

Introducing Our First Tournament of GIFs!

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2025 is here and we’re back for a new season! Along with a few new managers and a friendly pre-season GIF-off to get some laughs and some more FABB ...

Week 15: The 2023 Playoffs Commence!

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This league is so close and this season was wild. Glenn and I make bad decisions on starts and it’s not even Sunday. LETS GOOOOOO PLAYOFFS!!!

Week 14: Like a Clown Car of Dudes

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this late episode for week 14, I cover the results of the penultimate week of the season and talk about the upcoming absolutely packed race for the...

Week 13: Late Like Zach (Morris) Moss

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this late episode for week 13, I cover the usual topics while things are really staying tight as we get close to the playoffs!

Week 11: Late to the Party

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this late episode for week 11, I catch the football mid-stream and totally forget to assign Matt the Stay Thirsty award for this week. That said, i...

Week 10: Can Anyone Stop Colin?

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the teams are really coming into their own and logging solid points week after week! Unfortunately, it’s not mine and it’s Colin and Matt....

Week 9: Getting Back In It!

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Week 8 kept me off the podcast field due to illness, but we’re back and fighting for wins once again! Can anyone beat Colin?

Week 7: Scrambling for Wins!

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Week 7! A trade! Lots of waiver action! And yet another thrilling Monday night win in week 6! Lots to cover and more to look forward to.

Week 6: Transaction Action!

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Week 6 is here and some of us are fighting uphill with stars on IR. Lots of action on the waiver wire and in free agency ahead of some tight Week 6 ma...

Week 5: Running it Back?

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Week 5 is here and for some, it’s a welcome relief as Bye Weeks start. For us managers, it’s just more pain as we scramble to fill roster spots ag...

Week 4: Nearing the Quarter Mark!

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Week 4 is here and THERE WAS A TRADE JUST NOW let’s talk about it! A  lot of bids on the waiver wire, not to mention fun matchups for this week...

Week 3: Leveling the Field

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our league is so smart and good and so even! 10 out of 12 teams are 1-1 after two weeks which is just amazing. I love this league! Onwards to Week 3!

Week 2: Monday Night Thriller!

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What an amazing end to Week1 on Monday night! Derek v Colin in a showdown to set the tone for the season. And more to discuss! Good luck in week 2, ev...

Week 1: Here We Go Again!

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

FOOTBALL IS BACK!!! Covering the Draft, Week 1 transactions, matchups, and more! Great to be back with you all.

Week 17: Crowning the (Same) Champion!

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We skipped Week 16 due to scheduling but this episode covers weeks 16 and 17, and the results of the playoffs. Some bells for GIFs and a video, and a ...

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's semifinals week in the 2022 playoffs, and unlike last week or next week we all have games on and something to play for, even if it's just pride!A...

Week 15: Playoffs Begin!

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

World Cup stuff delayed the podcast this week, but better late than never! It’s PLAYOFFS TIME BABEEEEEEE!!! The matchups are intense and likely WAY ...

Un-Clinched!

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I un-clinched the playoffs and this podcast just kind of tumbled out. Enjoy!

Week 13: Pushing for the Playoffs

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry for the absence last week -- holiday chaos prevailed, but we are back for Week 13! This league remains tight and competitive and this week I am ...

Week 11: Last Chance for Trades

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big trade right at the buzzer! Lots to discuss there and lots of transactions besides! We had YET ANOTHER tie last week and the standings are tight an...

Week 10: Karma has a sense of humor

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I lost to Glenn despite my decent score, in some dramatic irony, and we have another trade to discuss! Lots of action of the waiver wire and free agen...

Week 9: Learning to Love the Chaos

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, after a week of blowouts last week the waiver wire and free agency has been active! Lots of movement on the ole rosters and lots to discuss. And ...

Week 8: Spooked Vibes

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back from taking week 7 off and we have a tight Week 8 ahead of us with lots of activity on the waiver wire! And while it’s all exciting, for some o...

Week 6: Swing high, swing low

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wow a few of us had a GREAT Week 5! The rest, not so much. High variance vibes abound as we get into Week 6 with a super active waiver wire and I have...

Week 5: Let’s Compete!

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the league’s first big trade I beat Pete to climb back to a 2-2 record. Lots of people pick up defenses and RB3s and hope for the bes...

Week 4: Struggling to Right the Ship

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I take a big trade offer to try and get my team back to .500, and the wavier wire is active. Glenn can’t find a win yet but his team looks in excell...

Week 3: Highs and Lows

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Week 3 and we have some suuuuuper variable vibes out there! My team is down in the dumps and is anxiously awaiting PSL season to get their game...

Week 2: Late to the Party

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen…I know I’m late this year. I didn’t record before Week 1 because there wasn’t a fantasy game to recap — but now it’s Week 2 and we ...

Week 17: We're Here for the Title!

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Okay so I skipped last week due to Christmas chaos but we are here for Week 17 and the championship round! It’s Colin v Scott in the Finals and Pete...

Week 15: Playoffs Baybeeeee!

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[Apologies for the sound quality issues] Playoffs are here!!! The regular season wrapped up with some great matchups from week 14 and we are now IN IT...

Week 14: One Last Mêlée of the Season

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have only one more week of regular season games this weekend before the fantasy playoffs start. For many, the picture is murky and managers are put...

Week 13: Big Spending and Tight Standings!

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like Dom Toretto says, you gotta save your boost for the end of the race. Also, “Family”. A few of the managers did heed that advice and spent BIG...

Week 11: Limber Down the Stretch

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Week 10 happened and we have just 4 more games to playoffs! Not a hugely busy week for spending on the waiver wire but Craig finally opened his wallet...

Week 10: Always Compete!

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Week 9 was a down week for literally everyone’s teams, none moreso than Drew. He’s looking for a bounceback game against yours truly and the rest ...

Week 9: A Whole Heap of Trades!

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This league is wheeling and dealing this week! Three trades involving four managers went through this week. Holy moly! Pete and I have vastly differen...

Week 8: Fantasy Tricks and Treats

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This league will always find ways to surprise me. We had ANOTHER big trade this week, and some great action on the waiver wire. Drew remains the smart...

Week 7: Scott Keeps Winning Trades

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, a lot of action to talk about from Week 6 -- notable performances in nearly every game and the transactions last week certainly had an impact esp...

Week 6: Big Scores and More Trades!

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Week 5 was full of some big scores and for Jon, a huge Monday night surge! The waiver wire and free agency were busy as teams gear up for an important...

Week05_BuzzBuzzBuzz

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry again for missing last week -- and to apologize, I cover two weeks of stuff in this episode! Lots of games, transactions, and sidebet videos des...

Week 3: Fall of Glory

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy official fall and Week 3 of the football season! Week 2 shook out with just one team being 2-0 and just one being 2-0. Some good upsets and not ...

Week 2: Early Returns

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are in it now! We took our rosters for a test drive and stuff...happened. Some of us (Pete and Derek) seem to have made out like bandits and others...

Week 1: It’s a New Season!

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back and getting ready for the 2021 season! This year we had a salary cap draft which changed almost literally everything about how the draft w...

Week 17: We Have a Champion with Colin!

02 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down the 2020 playoff results in the league and what got us here -- with 2020 Champion and Vice-Commissioner Colin!

Week 16: Championship Week!

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last week of Fantasy Football! I break down the playoff action from last week and the upcoming final games. Congrats to our finalists -- lo...

Week 15: Everybody’s Ready for Semis!

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Week 2 of playoffs and everybody’s back in the mix with no more byes and we’re stoked for more football! Enjoy the last all-play of the yea...

Week 14: Playoffs, Here We Go!

12 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got playoffs! In some very dramatic turns, Scott clinches a berth in the top bracket over some long odds. Well done! I break down how it all s...

Week 13: One Last (Regular Season) Ride!

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week saw a bunch of blowouts and one lucky manager clinch a berth in the Championship Bracket. The rest of us are in the hunt and everyone is mak...

Week 12: Math, Stats, and Guff with Pete!

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special episode -- Pete joins us for an interview and to discuss some long-held and long-calculated theories regarding the quarterback posit...

Week 11: Always Be Waiverin’

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

[Apologies for my congestion - trigger warning for fall allergies] Week 11! We’re in the home stretch towards the playoffs and there’s a lot to co...

Week 10: Shooting the Breeze with Commissioner Matt!

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got some side bet punishments in the works as a result of Week 9, and looking ahead to Week 10 there will probably be more to come! In additio...

Week 9: Turning the Corner!

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Week 9 saw some big wins and first defeats for some teams in the league, and a contested battle at the bottom as well! In other news, my roster is bac...

Week 8: Hold Onto Your Butts

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Looking ahead to Week 8, and a lot has happened! Week 7 may not have had close games but we saw some serious balling out from some new faces, includin...

Week 7: I Smell A Rivalry!

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, y’all have been busy on the transactions this past week! A trade and so many roster moves it’s hard to keep track of who is where, but that’...

Week 6: More Predictions, More Emotions with Drew!

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Week 5 is done and like the grizzly bears of Fat Bear Week we are looking dangerous at the top and thick in the middle. Week 6 is coming up and specia...

Week 5: We Gotta Go Play!

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Week 4 is in the can and we are entering the middle third of the regular season! Some teams are looking super strong while others are still working to...

Week 3: Looking Solid/Feeling Shaky

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The injuries continued to pile up in Week 2 making the fantasy week very volatile, but managers are doing well and the trade and transaction market is...

Week 2: Our Feet Are Wet!

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We had a pretty good / could be better Week 1 and the transactions are flying! Smaller benches means more to pick up and drop each week and the league...

Week 0: 2020! It’s so nice to be back.

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s so nice to be back playing and talking about fantasy football! The league and this show are returning for as much of the 2020 season as there i...

Week 16: 2019 Finals

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Back after another absence, we recap the playoffs so far and talk about the final week of the season!

Week 14: Time for Playoffs!

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are back and recording a show from India (limited means, sorry recording quality is bad) to talk about the end of the season and the upcoming playo...

Week 13: Season Closes, Playoffs Next!

30 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast is back to talk about Week 13, the last week of the regular season, how Week 12 went, and how Thanksgiving’s games are affecting the pla...

Week 12: Back On This Grind

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast is back after a brief absence to talk about Week 12, the recent Week 11 results, and the push for playoffs!

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 9 is in the books and it was a doozy! Some big wins and blowouts, and at least one close game! Mostly the action was on the waiver wire this week...

Week 9: Full Tilting!

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 8 happened and some people won by a lot and some people lost by a lot. But it’s also the thickest part of Byes and we are seeing managers scram...

Week 8: The Tipping Point

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Could things be any closer heading into Week 8? I can’t imagine it -- so many teams are so close and the action is tight on the waiver wire -- what ...

Week 7: Building a Winning Culture

19 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 7 is upon us and the pack grows tighter! Colin and I have big wins to narrow the lead of the other half of the bracket and some big trade news fr...

Week 6: Look Out, Jerks!

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 6 is here and we had so many weird games! DESPITE all that, it was a lot of fun and the results may surprise you because I GOT A WIN! Now that I ...

Week 5: The Tipsy Tipping Point

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you thought Week 3 was close, wait til you catch the news from Week 4! Close games, tight bids for players, and even Craig spent his FAAB! I try to...

Week 4: Close Wins, Closer Losses

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a look at the close games, rivalries, and side bet videos resulting from week 3 -- and another big trade? My streak continues and I ponder what...

Week 3: There’s A Lotta Hurt on My Roster

21 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 2 happened and it was more of the same, only different! And more of it! I continued my losing streak but some teams got their first wins, suffere...

Week 2: Early Course Corrections

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Week 1 happened and hoo boy it was a lot. Some of us soared on the strength of our drafting and shrewd transactions to early undefeated records, and t...

Week 1: We’re Back, Baby!

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

FANTASY FOOTBALL IS BACK AND SO IS THIS SHOW! Draft results, the Way Too Early Awards results, and Week 1 excitement!

Week 16: Results and End of Season Awards!

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The tournament happened and it’s all over! I go over the results and what it all means. More importantly, Commissioner Matt joins me to give out the...

Week 15: We've All Got Semis!

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Quaterfinals are done-zo. In the books. In the rearview. And now: Semi-finals! I talk about what happened last week in the quarterfinals, and about th...

Week 14: Playoff Time!

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Playoffs are finally here! The slog of the late season has changed tempo drastically with single-elimination brackets and The Drama Is Realer Than Eve...

Week 13: Last Week of the Season! Long Live the Playoffs!

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last week of the regular season, but the drama isn’t dying down at all! Huge player news, wire wire moves, and of course punishment video...

Week 12: Are We Talking Playoffs???

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been 11 games and it’s still a pretty tight race for the playoffs for the most part! Only two games left -- who made the moves that will guar...

Week 11: Total Roster Madness

17 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s week 11 and In advance of the trade deadline some folks made some Moves with a capital M. Also follow-up from the brunch at Drew’s place and ...

Week 10: Late Night Madness

10 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It is late at night and I am sleepy but so hype on this week — Rivalry Week #2! Lots to discuss for sure, but also more importantly, an interview wi...

Week 9: Bye, Bye, Hue! (w/ Bonus Interview with Matt!)

04 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s week 9 and everyone is on bye and the second-stringers we put in instead are scrambling out of the pocket and hoping for a little (Fitz) magic....

Week 8: In The Weeds

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Well, now we have ourselves some drama! After a rousing Week 7 of football, the league is in some unrest. The managers have some honest-to-goodness di...

Week 7: Aiming for Redemption

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a thrilling Week 6, the managers are making trades and breaking hearts on the fantasy seas. Pete aces the waiver wire and we all are looking for...

Week 6: Savvy Shopping, Mostly!

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a wild Week 5, the managers are on the hunt for great deals on the waiver wire and looking forward to an even more competitive Week 6. Also, the...

Week 5: So Much Drama So Little Time

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Also gearing up for what looks to be an excellent set of Week  5 matchups. There’s a lot to cover and I was away all week so let’s just get i...

Week 4: I Regret Everything!

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a big Week 3, we see EVEN MORE roster moves and a trade the managers spend — or over-spend — to try to correct some performances so far. I s...

Week 3: Now We're Cooks-in'!

23 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Heading into Week 3 of the football season, we see a LOT of roster moves and even some trades as managers react — or over-react — to their perform...

Week 2: Now It's On!

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We actually have fantasy football and real football to talk about! After a roller coaster of a Week 1, we recap the big moves and results of the week ...

Season 1, Episode 0: Introducing the Podcast!

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Preview of Week 1 match-ups and just getting to know each other.