Is Michael Keane Essential? | GW19 First Look/Team Selection (01:30:37)
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More Transfers For Xmas Please | GW18 Team Selection (00:52:12)
How do we get more of these transfers?
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DCL's On Fire 🔥| GW18 First Look (01:25:14)
DCL might just be the best striker in the league.
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Targeting Burnley | GW17 Team Selection (01:02:49)
Should we just keep punting against them?
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HUGO BOSS! GW17 First Look 👀 (01:25:46)
You'll have to bear with us, we were getting more Bruno points live on the pod haha. Full review as always!
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A Fully Rested Saka Captain? GW16 Team Selection (00:59:55)
Transfers aplenty made, let's take on Haaland once again!
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Is Mo Salah's Career Over? GW16 First Look (01:29:27)
All chaos at Anfield and live Bruno haul reactions. We do love points.
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GW15 Team Selection | Use All Your Transfers! (00:44:08)
Rinse and Repeat, quick turn around and AFCON transfers are imminent.
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GW14 First Look / Team Selection (01:31:49)
Quick turnaround with Tuesday deadline. First Look and Team Selection in one...
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Triple Captain or Free Hit? | GW13 Team Selection (01:24:11)
GW13 Team Selection with Luke (@dis_fpl on X)
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Is This The End For Slot? 🤔GW13 First Look (01:37:34)
Never dodge episodes after poor results.
Honest reflections on tough scores: Baker grinding out 36 points, Adam scraping a small green arrow thanks to Enzo and Thiago.
Transfer talk: Gabriel debate fizzles, Munoz vs Van Dijk, and Adam’s continued “curse” of breaking players.
Free Hit strategy: weighing one‑week upside vs crowd risk, with Liverpool assets central to the conversation.
Triple Captain chip: 64% of top 10k have used it, leaving big opportunities for Haaland or Bruno in upcoming fixtures.
Looking ahead: Gameweek 14 spotlight on Man United, Haaland fit again, Leeds
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Gabriel...IT'S TIME TO GO | GW12 Team Selection (00:59:51)
Arsenal defender Gabriel is injured, he surely has to go before
FPL GW12 deadline!⚽ FPL IS BACK—and chaos reigns!
Adam & Baker dive into the post-international break madness: mystery injuries, snowstorms, and Scotland’s World Cup buzz 🇸🇨. Gabriel’s gone, Arsenal’s defence is a puzzle, and Liverpool’s set-piece roulette is in full swing. Who do you trust? Who do you drop? And who’s next on Adam’s cursed transfer list?🔥
Topics include:
- Arsenal defender fallout: Timber, Calafiori, Mosquera?
- Raya vs. risk: stick or twist?
- Liverpool’s corner conundrum—Salah or Szoboszlai?
- Scotland’s wild week & Footstock nostalgia
- FPL strategy: doubling down or dodging disaster
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Trust The Data....Until Salah Scores 😬| THE PROCESS (01:51:47)
11 gameweeks in and the season is heating up 🔥
With AFCON looming, injuries piling up, and FIVE transfers on the horizon, Adam, Baker, and Ivan dive deep into the decisions that matter most.
🎯 Topics covered:
Aggressive vs conservative transfer strategies
How to navigate AFCON and fixture congestion
The role of data visualizations in FPL
Eye test vs analytics: where do you sit?
Variance, luck, and why your rank might lie to you
Whether you're a stats nerd, a gut-feel manager, or somewhere in between, this episode challenges how you think about FPL strategy — and how to find that elusive edge.
💬 Join the conversation in the comments: What’s your process?
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GW12 First Look | Adam's MONSTER Week w/ Let'sTalkFPL (01:59:03)
Welcoming back Andy from Let's Talk FPL we look at GW11 with an early eye on GW12 and beyond.
- 🎯 Gameweek 11 carnage — bench boosts flopped, penalties missed, and zombie teams rising from the dead
- 📈 Adam smashes a 10k gameweek rank while Baker and Andy scramble to keep up
- 🧠 Chip strategy dissected: who's holding, who's burning, and why GW13 could be the turning point
- ⚽ Penalty psychology breakdown — is Haaland too predictable from the spot?
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GW11 Team Selection ⚽ Should Adam Bench Boost? (00:49:46)
GW11, could it be time to use the Bench Boost?
Quick highlights from tonight’s stream with Adam & Baker: captain debate, bench‑boost decisions, transfers and community news.
👉 Captaincy: Haaland vs Chelsea/Arsenal options (Jalpedra, Enzo, Bruno, Bowen) — high variance week.
👉 Fixtures: City vs Liverpool headline; many 1.0–1.6 xG matches make predictions tough.
👉 Chelsea & Arsenal: Chelsea leads on xG; Arsenal defence hugely influential and heavily owned this week.
👉 Bench boost: Raya, Enzo, Gabriel, Saka discussed — Alderete’s fitness is decisive.
👉 Transfers: FH/Wildcard ideas (Cucurella, James, Enzo) and planning for GW13/City fixtures.
👉 Community: Mug giveaway winners announced; Patreon/Discord shoutouts.
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GW11 First Look w/FPL Harry 🤲 He Shoots, He Scores! (01:46:09)
Adam and Baker are joined by Chelsea fan Harry for a spicy post-match breakdown and FPL therapy session. From Tottenham’s misery to Gabriel’s dominance, we dive into the highs, lows, and wildcard chaos of the week.
💥 Topics include:
Chelsea vs Spurs fallout: Cucurella masterclass, Tottenham’s tactical woes
FPL swings: Mateta, Bruno, and the midfield minefield
Ownership dynamics: why 10–30% picks are the new battleground
Rank volatility and chip strategy heading into the next phase
📊 Whether you’re flying or flailing, this episode’s got the banter, insight, and brutal honesty you need.
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USING ALL OUR TRANSFERS 😱 GW10 Team Selection (00:58:23)
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Baker’s FPL Strategy: Vibes, Rodon, and Regret | GW10 FIRST LOOK 👀 (01:48:16)
Another chaotic FPL weekend, another therapy session 🎢. Adam and Baker dive into the highs and lows of Gameweek 9—red arrows, rogue transfers, and the Mickey van de Ven DEFCON moment that flipped ranks across the board. We unpack our scores, defend our decisions (sort of), and preview what’s ahead in Gameweek 10.
💬 Topics this week:
- DCL vs Rodon: the bittersweet bet
- Spurs WhatsApp chaos and context-free banter
- Michael Keane regret and the art of deflection
- Bruno’s blank and United’s attacking shape
- Salt & pepper chips vs curry house etiquette 🍟
- Discord league shoutouts and whiskey prizes 🥃
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Is Gabriel Essential? GW9 Team Selection (00:56:26)
Join Adam and Baker as they dive into the latest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) gameweek. This episode covers:
Reflections on half-term holidays and their impact on FPL planning.
Discussion of recent European football results and their FPL implications.
Chip strategy: Bench Boost, Triple Captain, Free Hit – what’s left and how to use them.
Shoutouts to supporters and details on community games like FPL Blackjack and Last Man Standing.
Deep analysis of captaincy options, projected goals, and player picks for the upcoming gameweek.
Debates on transfers, benching dilemmas, and how to maximise points.
Listener interaction and advice for making those tough FPL decisions.
Whether you’re a seasoned FPL manager or just getting started, tune in for expert insights, banter, and practical tips to help you climb the ranks!
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Mateta Madness!! | GW9 First Look (01:44:27)
In this jam-packed Gameweek 9 First Look, Adam and Baker dive into the chaos of the Premier League and Fantasy Premier League action post-international break. From Mateta’s hat-trick heroics (and somehow underperforming his xG!) to Harry Wilson’s shot-fest, we break down the key moments, transfer hits, and FPL dilemmas that defined the weekend.
What’s Inside?
- Adam’s holiday FPL blackout and last-minute transfer panic!
- Mateta: Are budget strikers like Kroupi the new meta?
- Tactical deep dives: Why Saka is the Arsenal must-have.
Mini-league updates, shoutouts to our Patreon crew, and a nod to our sponsor, Crypto Block Dan.
Plus, we unpack the Bournemouth-Palace madness, Arsenal’s misfiring attack, and Haaland’s consistent xG grind.
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Everything Has Changed | THE PROCESS (01:39:36)
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GHANAIAN DOMINATION | GW8 FIRST LOOK 👀 (01:31:57)
Join us for this week's Above Average FPL Podcast!In this episode, Adam and Baker discuss:
- The impact of the recent international break on player performance
- Standout players like Semenyo and the Newcastle defense
- Coming soon! THE PROCESS - with insights from Ivan on long-term strategies and the decision-making process in FPL
- Game week scores, including a deep dive into Tottenham's struggles and Arsenal’s strong showing
Don’t miss the banter and analysis that can help you navigate your FPL team!
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Baker's Wildcard Active! GW7 Team Selection (01:11:59)
In this week’s Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker dive deep into the wildcard whirlwind sweeping through Gameweek 7. Baker’s activated his chip and shares the logic behind his early move, while Adam reflects on missed opportunities and the temptation to correct them. Expect tactical insight, chip strategy, and a healthy dose of wildcard fun.
- Baker’s wildcard strategy: planning for bench boost and chip flexibility
- GW6 learnings and why GW7 feels like the right time to act
- Arsenal, Newcastle, Palace – new data, new dilemmas
- Gabriel’s 13-point sting and the psychology of FPL mistakes
- Salah’s stats: washed or misunderstood?
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Triple Captain Haaland Goes BIG | Bruno Off Pens? GW7 FIRST LOOK 👀 (01:22:43)
Join Adam & Baker on the Above Average FPL Podcast as they dive into the latest Premier League action!
From Haaland’s triple captain dominance to West Ham’s shock managerial change, we break down key FPL talking points, including standout performers like J. Anthony, Sarr, and Minteh.
Plus, we discuss wildcard strategies, Arsenal vs. Newcastle, and the Ryder Cup buzz!
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Is Haaland Even Playing? 🤕GW6 Team Selection (01:15:20)
Welcome to the Above Average FPL Podcast! In this Game Week 6 episode, join hosts Adam and Baker as they dive into the latest Fantasy Premier League strategies, player picks, and chip decisions.
🃏Wildcard Madness: We break down the ultimate wildcard template, featuring top picks like Haaland, Pedro, and defenders like Gabriel and Tarkowski. Is this the week to pull the trigger?
🤕Haaland's Fitness: Will the "big man" Erling Haaland play? We analyze the latest training updates and Pep’s press conference comments to help you decide on that triple captain chip!
🚫Defensive Gems: From Arsenal’s rock-solid Gabriel to budget defenders like Andersen and Senesi, we discuss why defenders are the new FPL goldmine.
🏃♂️➡️Midfield Locks: Bruno, Reinders, and Semenyo – who are the must-haves, and who could be your differential pick?
📈Fixture Analysis: We look at upcoming fixtures, including Man City’s favorable run and Liverpool’s prospects with Salah and potential ESAC impacts.
🤓Bench Boost & Free Hit Strategies: Planning for Game Week 8 or considering a free hit if Haaland’s out? We’ve got you covered!
Shoutouts: A massive thank you to our community for joining the live stream, and a special nod to CryptoBlockDan as always!Join the
Conversation: Share your wildcard plans, chip strategies, or who you’re captaining in the comments below! Want to keep the FPL chat going? Patreon link below.
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