The Fake Stuff Podcast Channel
The Fake Stuff Podcast is your go-to for fantasy football advice, brutally honest takes, and comically biased... no sure things just fantasy f..n rings. We cover everything from dynasty to redraft with a focus on gambling, breaking down the recent headlines to give you the edge you need to dominate your league. So put your headphones in, roll one up, crack open that next beer, and join The Crew.
Fantasy Football: Dynasty + Redraft + Gambling + Best ball
Episodes
274 episodes
Are We Buying or Selling These Vets?
Matt Hamm and The Craft Man dive into the toughest question dynasty and redraft managers face every year: can these veteran players still get it done? In this episode, the guys break down a group of aging fantasy vets and debate whether they’re...
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Season 1
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Episode 271
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51:54
Brian Thomas Jr. is the Best Buy Low in Dynasty
Matt Hamm makes the case for why Brian Thomas Jr. is the best buy-low in dynasty fantasy football right now. Matt dives into what’s driving the dip in value, why the concerns are being overstated, and why savvy dynasty managers should be sendin...
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Season 1
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Episode 270
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13:25
How I am Approaching This Rookie Draft Season
Matt Hamm goes solo to kick off rookie draft season in dynasty fantasy football. In this episode, Matt breaks down exactly how he’s approaching rookie drafts this year, from overall philosophy to in-the-moment decision making. He dives into the...
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Season 1
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Episode 269
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17:38
Dynasty Buy Lows, Sell Highs Now
We trade playoff pain for dynasty profit, breaking down which players to buy low and who to sell high before rookie drafts hit. We challenge assumptions on crowded rooms, shaky backfields, and veteran values to build smarter, tougher rosters.
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Season 1
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Episode 268
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1:19:37
Fantasy Football Recap + Players We Will Never Draft Again
The Craft Man and Brad wrap up the fantasy football season with a full recap of what went right, what went wrong, and what we learned along the way. The guys break down the biggest disappointments of the year and debate the players they’ll neve...
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Season 1
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Episode 267
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1:34:19
Wildcard Weekend Best Bets
The Craft Man and Brad are back to break down the best bets for this upcoming weekend of NFL football. The guys dive into the full slate, discussing spreads, totals, and key matchups to help you find value before kickoff. Whether you’re betting...
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Season 1
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Episode 266
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26:13
NFL Wildcard Weekend
Matt Hamm, The Craft Man, and Cousin Ian turn the page from fantasy football to real playoff football as they break down the Wild Card Weekend matchups. With the fantasy season officially in the books, the crew dives into the biggest NFL implic...
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Season 1
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Episode 265
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1:11:03
Preseason Playoff Predictions Recap
The Craft Man and Ian revisit their preseason playoff predictions and put them to the test. Were they way off or right on the money? The guys break down each call, discuss what surprised them, what they nailed, and what completely missed the ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 264
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30:09
AFC Recap + Where We Went Right + Where We Went Wrong
The Craft Man and Cousin Ian shift their focus to the AFC, reviewing the conference through a fantasy football lens. They revisit preseason expectations, uncover the predictions that hit, and own the ones that missed. With insights on key playe...
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Season 1
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Episode 263
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1:08:13
NFC Team Recaps + Where We Went Right + Where We Went Wrong
The Craft Man and Cousin Ian take a full lap around the NFC, breaking it all down through a fantasy football lens. The guys dive into where we absolutely nailed our preseason calls, where things went completely off the rails, and what it all me...
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Season 1
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Episode 262
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1:10:16
Best and Worst Picks in you Redraft Leagues
Matt Hamm, The Craft Man, and Brad are back to break down the biggest hits and misses from your redraft leagues. The crew dives into the best draft-day steals, the picks that sank teams, and what we’ve learned heading into the heart of the fant...
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Season 1
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Episode 261
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1:05:33
Getting Prepared for the Fantasy Football Playoffs
Matt Hamm, The Craft Man, and Brad team up to break down everything you need to know heading into the fantasy football playoffs. The crew digs into player schedules for the postseason, highlighting the matchups that can make — or break — your t...
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Season 1
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Episode 260
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56:10
Trade Episode + Season Ending Buy Lows
Matt Hamm and The Craft Man are back, diving into the biggest fantasy football trades from the past couple of weeks. The crew breaks down what each move means for contenders and rebuilders, highlighting which players you should be buying low...
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Season 1
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Episode 259
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44:17
Mid Season Reactions + Dynasty Talk + Buy Low Sell High
Matt Hamm and The Craft Man are back with some midseason dynasty reactions! The guys break down how player values have shifted halfway through the year, diving into who’s trending up, who’s fading, and where the best opportunities lie. F...
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Season 1
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Episode 258
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1:08:19
FADE These Week 8 Gambling Picks!
Matt Hamm is back and breaking down his Week 8 NFL gambling picks! From Sunday locks to juicy underdogs, Matt gives you his best bets, game insights, and bold predictions for the week. Whether you’re betting the spreads, chasing parlays,...
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Season 1
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Episode 257
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9:59
Everything You Need to Know for Week 7
The Craft Man and Brad dive into everything you need to know about the Week 7 slate. From real football analysis to the “fake stuff” (fantasy), and of course the gambling angles, they cover it all. Whether you’re setting your lineups, betting t...
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Season 1
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Episode 256
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1:05:14
Week 7 Slate + Most Disappointing Players This Season
The Craft Man and Brad are back to break down parts of the Week 7 slate and highlight the players who’ve let fantasy managers down so far this season. From underperforming stars to surprising busts, we go through the biggest disappointments of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 255
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49:34
NFL Week 5 Slate + Start Sit Decisions
Craft Man and Cousin Ian break down Week 5 for your ass! We cover it all—the “fake stuff” (fantasy football), the real stuff on the field, start/sit calls, gambling angles, and everything else you need to know to get ready for the week. N...
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Season 1
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Episode 254
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1:35:34
Week 4 Gambling Picks
Matt Hamm is back with all the Week 4 gambling picks. From game lines to prop bets, we break down every play the crew has locked in for the week. If you’re building your card and looking for an edge, this episode has the bets you need to hear b...
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Season 1
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Episode 253
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14:58
Week 3 Gambling Picks + Dolphins vs Bills
Matt Hamm is back to give out all the bets the crew has locked in for the week. From game lines to PrizePicks to DFS lineups, we break down where our money is going and why. If you’re looking for plays to back this weekend—whether straight bets...
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Season 1
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Episode 252
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19:57
What you Need to Know for Week 3
Matt Hamm and The Craft Man break down everything you need to know heading into Week 3 of the NFL season. We cover who should be in your fantasy lineups (and who shouldn’t), dive into the latest gambling odds, and share our expectations for how...
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Season 1
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Episode 251
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1:27:48
Gambling: Week 2 Picks + Washington vs Green Bay
In this episode, we lock in our best bets for Week 2 of the football season. From game lines to props, we break down where the value is and which plays we’re backing with confidence. If you’re looking to get your card ready for the weekend, thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 250
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10:03
Everything You Need to Know for Week 2
The crew takes a game-by-game deep dive into Week 2 of the football season. We break down every matchup, highlight the key fantasy storylines, and point out the betting angles you need to know before making your picks. From start/sit decisions ...
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Season 1
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Episode 249
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1:10:21
Football is Back!!
The crew takes a look back at everything we saw in Week 1 of the football season. From surprising performances to early disappointments, we break down the biggest storylines and what they mean moving forward. Whether it’s fantasy football takea...
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Season 1
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Episode 248
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59:22
Week 1 Gambling Picks + Cowboys vs Eagles
Matt Hamm kicks off Week 1 by breaking down all the best gambling picks on the board. We cover the game lines, our favorite prop bets, and DFS lineups to help you build winning rosters. It’s time to place the bets, win the play, and get back in...
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Season 1
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Episode 247
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27:34