A fellow upstart in the industry from 2013, Kyle Crabbs spent some time chatting with me on the latest Backyard Banter Podcast episode about his time spent chasing the draft analyst dream. Kyle digs into what started him out on this path, where

Episode 53: James Koh - Divorce the information from emotion

Apr 11th, 2017 1h 6m

After a long wait, NFL Fantasy LIVE Podcast host, NFL Network anchor and Los Angeles Clippers radio host James Koh joins the program to share his journey. Quite frankly, James imparts wisdom and drops knowledge that no other guest that came bef

Episode 52: Will Brinson - That's how it'll have to be

Apr 6th, 2017 53m

Episode 52 of The Backyard Banter Podcast brings us CBS Sports senior NFL writer Will Brinson for a fascinating discussion revolving around the current state of sports media. Will shares his insight on a number of topics including how to be pas

Episode 51: Charles McDonald - Not an escape from reality

Apr 4th, 2017 1h 7m

Episode 51 of The Backyard Banter Podcast welcomes Charles McDonald of SB Nation's The Falcoholic and Bleacher Report to discuss his place in the NFL Draft writing scene. Charles lays out his path from college football player to current player

Episode 50 special: What you've learned - For you, by you.

Mar 27th, 2017 1h 19m

We've made it 50 episodes here together and I really can't believe how much the podcast has grown, developed and expanded since it began. It's all thanks to you, the listeners. You all have inspired me, each other and partnered with the guests

Episode 49: Jourdan Rodrigue - Let's see what you think then

Mar 21st, 2017 1h 14m

We have a treat on our hands as now confirmed badass Jourdan Rodrigue stops by The Backyard Banter Podcast to discuss her career path that landed with a gig as a beat writer for The Charlotte Observer. Jourdan goes into detail about why she too

Episode 48: Justin Twell - Long process to come back

Mar 15th, 2017 1h 11m

We're honored to be joined by Justin Twell from Inside The Pylon for episode 48 of The Backyard Banter Podcast. Justin not only comes on to discuss his background as a Australian-based NFL fan and now writer, but primarily an article he posted

Episode 47: Justin Lonero - It's time to relearn life

Mar 10th, 2017 55m

In an incredibly real episode of The Backyard Banter Podcast, Football Diehards analyst Justin Lonero stops by to share his story along the path winding through the fantasy industry. More importantly, Justin digs into his struggles with alcohol

Episode 46- Scott Bischoff - Life presented the greatest challenge possible

Feb 28th, 2017 1h 1m

Episode 46- Scott Bischoff - Life presented the greatest challenge possible by Matt Harmon

Episode 45: Al Zeidenfeld - Little steps along the way

Feb 24th, 2017 58m

Season 2 of The Backyard Banter Podcast rolls along with episode 45 and a visit from Draftkings and ESPN daily fantasy sports analyst Al Zeidenfeld. The purveyor of Smizz Life and $1,000,000 winner, Al takes us through his journey from being ju

Episode 44: Jason Romano - Just a different dream

Feb 21st, 2017 1h 1m

We're back. After a hiatus during the football season, The Backyard Banter Podcast makes a long awaited return and the first episode doesn't disappoint. Now former ESPN employee Jason Romano joins the show to discuss his 17-plus year tenure wit

Episode 43: Matt Harmon - But here we are (Season 1 Finale)

Aug 9th, 2016 1h 29m

All good things must come to an end and episode 43 will mark the end of Season 1 of The Backyard Banter Podcast. Since it was such a highly demanded one, I decided the final podcast of this season would be an interview where I told my story com

Episode 42: Gregg Rosenthal - I have to make this work or else

Aug 5th, 2016 1h 9m

In the second to last episode of Season 1, Gregg Rosenthal of Around the NFL joins the podcast to talk about his journey through multiple venues and the industry at large. Gregg has been all throughout the business whether it was helping to gro

Episode 41: Jon Moore - Determiner of what I want

Aug 2nd, 2016 1h 2m

Episode 41 brings us Jon Moore, a former writer/podcaster for RotoViz and now the social media editor for Pro Football Focus. Jon just recently got his full-time job with PFF, so he makes for a great guest in the middle of a big transition. We

Episode 40: Uncle Chaps - Just have fun with it

Jul 26th, 2016 59m

Sorry my end of the audio is terrible in this episode. No idea what happened, but you're really here for the elite guest anyways.The much anticipated moment you didn't know you were dying for has arrived as Uncle Chaps joins the podcast for e

Episode 39: Bob Harris - The best addiction I've ever had

Jul 19th, 2016 46m

Episode 39 brings the football diehard himself, Bob Harris, a true veteran of the fantasy industry. Bob takes us through the beginnings of his journey and provides a snapshot of what the earliest stages of the fantasy industry looks like. He al

Episode 38: Scott Fish - Everybody working together to make this

Jul 15th, 2016 55m

In what amounts to a national holiday in the fantasy community, we're lucky to be joined by Scott Fish during the ??week of the #SFB480. Scott delves into the origins of the Scott Fish Bowl and what makes it the most unique fantasy format aroun

Episode 37: Jene Bramel - Ask the questions you want answered

Jul 12th, 2016 55m

?Not many individuals in our industry hold a more unique position than Dr. Jene Bramel, Footballguys writer and our guest for episode 37. ?Jene is a pediatrician by day, but writes injury-related content for Footballguys and breaks down defensi

Episode 36: Mike Tagliere - Never going to leave this candy store

Jul 8th, 2016 58m

We continue onward across the industry to a visit from Mike Tagliere of Pro Football Focus. Not only is Mike one of the kindest people you'll encounter in the industry, he's clearly brimming with an infectious work ethic. He shares the story of

Episode 35: Ben Cummins - Starting at ground zero

Jul 5th, 2016 54m

In a style we've never broached before, episode 35 brings us an appearance by Ben Cummins, a new contributor to RotoViz, TwoQBs and The Fantasy Footballers' upstart website. He represents a writer in the industry who is just breaking in at that

Episode 34: Field Yates - It's the nature of what we do

Jul 1st, 2016 58m

Episode 34 brings us Field Yates of ESPN and former NFL front office employee. Field shares his experience in getting to the NFL and then transitioning out into the media side. He shares a wealth of information through his journey, and especial

Episode 33: Chris Heil - I gave it everything I had

Jun 28th, 2016 53m

No matter your place in life, episode 33 with Chris Heil will speak to you. Chris contacted me at the show's onset about doing an episode detail his rise and ultimate exit from the fantasy football industry. What started as a love for the game

Episode 32: Sal Stefanile - Just make them notice you

Jun 24th, 2016 51m

Episode 32 brings a special appearance as one of my longtime supporters in the industry, Sal Stefanile, joins the show. Sal is legitimately one of the nicest people in the industry and makes a point to support new and unknown writers. He tells

Episode 31: Adam Levitan - Accept an alternate lifestyle

Jun 21st, 2016 54m

Episode 31: Adam Levitan - Accept an alternate lifestyle by Matt Harmon

Episode 30: Matthew Freedman - It's not built for everyone

Jun 17th, 2016 59m

Episode 30 brings us Matthew Freedman, the editor-in-chief of Fantasy Labs and the producer of RotoViz Radio and the Fantasyland Podcast. Freedman took a unique path to his full-time spot in the fantasy business, starting out as a Ph.D student