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Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 134: Ryan WeisseIn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, Kacey is joined by longtime fantasy football analyst and streaming strategy advocate Ryan Weisse. The two dive into Ryan's journey through the fantasy space, from discovering parlay sheets at age eight to writing top-five lists and team defense streamers for the Fantasy Footballers and Football Guys.Ryan opens up about his early love of math, football, and backyard stats keeping, as well as his start in fantasy football before the internet took over. He shares how a supportive spouse helped launch his content journey, and how his passion...
2025-07-041h 15Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 133: Brian HartmanThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem features Brian Hartman, fantasy football content creator with the Fantasy Football Advice Network and QB List. Brian is also the host of Too Much Fantasy Football and Too Much Movie Night. We talked about how his grandma introduced him to football, why Peyton Manning made him a Colts fan, how fantasy football found him during a music appreciation class (of all places), and why podcasting just made sense for him.Brian opened up about building confidence behind the mic, why being “too much” is exactly his thing, and how work...
2025-06-121h 02Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 132: Joe DolanGuest: Joe Dolan – Fantasy Points co‑owner & SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio host (17 seasons of fantasy content)Early Days: Journalism major at Penn State → school newspaper → message boards → Fantasy GuruCareer Growth: “Get your reps” writing mantra, SiriusXM, building on‑air chops, and eventually co‑founding Fantasy PointsPhiladelphia Roots: Lifelong Philly sports fan, balancing Eagles passion with on‑air objectivityDraft Tales: 2004 Ricky Williams retirement shockerFantasy Points Team: How Joe helped assemble an all‑star roster & divvies up rolesRemote‑Work Life: Slack threads, time‑zone ju...
2025-05-091h 08Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 131: Wyatt BertoloneIn this episode of Get Real, I’m joined by fantasy football analyst and former chef Wyatt Bertolone of PlayerProfiler, Fantasy Alarm, and Dynasty League Football (DLF).We talked about:Baseball being his first sports passionHis dad getting him into fantasy footballBeing a Cleveland Browns fan and how that impacts his view of the NFL DraftHow he found dynasty fantasy footballLeaving and managing dynasty leagues with respectBuilding real friendships through fantasy football and social mediaDoing live fantasy dr...
2025-05-0157 minGet Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 130: Matt PriceThis week on Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I’m joined by Matt Price from Dynasty League Football (DLF)! Matt and I dive into his journey from growing up playing sports to discovering fantasy football back in the 90s, and how he turned that passion into a huge part of his life and career.We also talk about:Playing basketball and football when growing upMoving to Wisconsin and life as a Packers fanA fun Packers Super Bowl story from collegeHis day job working as a zookeeper...
2025-04-251h 03Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 129: Andrew Cooper🎙️ Get Real with Kacey Kasem – Episode: Andrew Cooper (CoopAFiasco)In this episode of Get Real, Kacey Kasem sits down with Andrew Cooper of Fantasy Alarm—known online as @CoopAFiasco and u/CoopThereItIs on Reddit.We dive deep into Andrew’s journey through fantasy football and content creation, but also explore way beyond that. From fandoms in the NFL and the emotional impact of We Are Marshall, to fantasy NASCAR and Reddit’s role in the fantasy community—this episode has it all.Andrew shares stories about:His ideal “final draft ever”Pepper spraying him...
2025-04-171h 04Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 128: Eric BalkmanIn this episode, I’m joined by Eric Balkman—host of The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour, The RotoViz High-Stakes Lowdown, and The High Stakes Fantasy Football Show on the Bettor Sports Network presented by the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). We dive into Eric’s love for Wisconsin sports, a memorable Brett Favre moment, and his start in fantasy football.We also chat about high-stakes leagues, playing other fantasy sports, sports talk radio vs. podcasting, and yes—his thoughts on the Mount Rushmore of fantasy football beards.🎧 Follow Eric on X: @EricBalkman 🌐 Learn more about FFPC: my...
2025-04-111h 02Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 127: Evan SatherThis episode is packed with football takes, content creator insights, and plenty of Chicago Bears talk! I sat down with Evan Sather of Bearly Fantasy to talk about his fantasy football journey and the passion behind his content. Here’s what we covered:Growing up a die-hard Chicago Bears fanWhy Michael Jordan is the undisputed GOATHow he first got into fantasy footballHis love for dynasty leagues and how he plays themDreaming of taking part in a live draftFantasy sports beyond football—what else...
2025-04-041h 00Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 126: Thunder Dan PalyoIn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I sit down with Dan Palyo — aka Thunder Dan — the lead DFS and betting analyst for NBA, MLB, and NFL at RotoBaller. Dan is also a senior editor and content manager, and was named the 2021 FSWA Basketball Writer of the Year. We dive into his multi-sport fantasy journey, creating content consistently, balancing teaching with writing, and the ups and downs of working in fantasy sports.🔍 Topics Discussed:How the nickname Thunder Dan came aboutHis love of sports while growing upHow he started playing fantasy baseballDiscovering DFS and transit...
2025-03-271h 15Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 125: Erika BrownWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of the best in the business.
In this episode, Kacey chats with Erika Brown of The League Winners and Fantasy In Frames. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:
How Erika's love for college football grew and ultimately led her into the world of fantasy football.
Writing short stories and creative pieces helped her develop a knack for content creation in fantasy sports.
Her...
2024-11-0158 minGet Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 124: Ronnie EvansWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of the best in the business.
In this episode, Kacey sits down with Ronnie Evans, the creator of Good Guy AI, to discuss his journey into combining AI with fantasy football.
Ronnie shares his lifelong passion for sports
Why he enjoys watching people do things he could never do
He talks about his experience with a Fantasy Olympics league
Growing up with technology, i...
2024-09-271h 20Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 123: Pat FitzmauriceWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of the best in the business.
In this episode, Kacey sits down with Pat Fitzmaurice of FantasyPros and BettingPros to dive into his journey in the fantasy football world and beyond. Here’s what they talked about:
Pat’s early obsession with sports, including baseball, football, and hockey.
His love for sports video games like Strat-o-Matic.
Growing up addicted to reading the sports section in the...
2024-09-211h 00Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 122: Mike FaiellaDescription: On this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, Kacey sits down with Mike Faiella of Dynasty League Football, JWB Fantasy Football, and the Scott Fish Bowl Podathon. Mike shares his journey into the world of fantasy football, which started at the age of 8, as well as insights into his love for Boston sports, his experience with various fantasy leagues, and his role in the Scott Fish Bowl Podathon. Tune in for an in-depth look into Mike’s personal experiences, his thoughts on the fantasy football community, and more.
Topics Covered:
The meaning behind Mi...
2024-09-131h 08Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 121: Peter OverzetDescription: Welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey is joined by Peter Overzet, known from his YouTube channels like Ship Chasing, Deposit Kingdom, and more, as well as his work with Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life. Peter discusses his journey from playing sports as a kid in Denver to becoming a prominent figure in fantasy football and content creation.
Topics Covered:
Peter's childhood and his love for...
2024-08-2359 minGet Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 120: Chad ParsonsWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with Chad Parsons from Under The Helmet, Footballguys, and the Dynasty Think Tank Show. Chad shares his journey from a sports-loving child to a renowned fantasy football analyst. Listen in as he delves into his unique experiences, the evolution of fantasy football, and his personal passions.
Topics Covered:
Chad's childhood and introduction to fantasy football
Transition...
2024-08-161h 13Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 119: Scott ConnorWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with Scott Connor from Destination Devy and Dynasty Trades In 5. Scott shares his journey from being a sports-loving kid to becoming a dynasty fantasy football pro. Tune in to hear about his experiences, insights, and the unique perspective he brings to the fantasy football community.
Topics Covered:
Scott's childhood passion for sports and always having the game on
2024-07-171h 11Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 118: Garret PriceWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with Garret Price from Dynasty Nerds. Garret shares his journey from being a sports enthusiast to becoming a leading voice in the fantasy football community. Tune in to hear about his experiences, insights, and personal stories that have shaped his career and life.
Topics Covered:
Garret's early love for sports and doing fake drafts with sports cards
2024-07-101h 03Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 117: LaQuan JonesDescription: Welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with LaQuan Jones of NFL Network, NFL Fantasy, and RotoBaller. LaQuan shares his journey from his first love of soccer to becoming an influential figure in fantasy football. Tune in to hear about his childhood favorites, his career path, and his unique approach to content creation.
Topics Covered:
LaQuan's first love in sports: soccer
His...
2024-07-031h 00Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 116: Jorge EdwardsWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with Jorge Edwards from Fantasy In Frames. Jorge shares his journey into the fantasy football world, from starting his own website to launching a podcast. Tune in to hear about his love for sports, the importance of family support, and his passion for IDP (Individual Defensive Player) leagues.
Topics Covered:
How Jorge got started in the fantasy football...
2024-06-281h 08Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 115: Alfredo BrownWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with Alfredo Brown from Footballguys. Alfredo shares his journey from his early sports involvement, inspired by his mom, to becoming a prominent figure in the fantasy football community. Join us as we dive into his experiences, challenges, and insights from his multifaceted career.
Topics Covered:
Alfredo's mom's influence in getting him involved with sports
Attending baseball...
2024-06-191h 13Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 114: Anthony CervinoWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with Anthony Cervino from The Faceoff Sports Network and RotoWire. Anthony shares his journey from childhood passions and early dreams to becoming a prominent figure in the fantasy football world. Tune in to hear about his experiences, insights, and personal stories that have shaped his career and life.
Topics Covered:
The impact of Football Follies and WWF wrestling...
2024-06-101h 13Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 113: Jeremy TimperioWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with Jeremy Timperio, creator of Dynasty Daddy. Jeremy shares his lifelong passion for the Panthers and Hornets, his journey into fantasy football, and his insights into dynasty leagues. From his early discovery of fantasy football to creating innovative tools for the community, this episode is packed with valuable advice and personal stories.
Topics Covered:
Jeremy's childhood love for...
2024-05-291h 11Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 112: Chuck BassWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey sits down with Chuck Bass from This Guy Sucks Podcast. Chuck shares his journey into fantasy football, the inspiration behind his podcast name, and his experiences in the fantasy football community. They cover a wide range of topics, from his love of kickball to his dog Groot and much more.
Topics Covered:
Chuck Bass: Gossip Girl?
How...
2024-05-281h 11Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 111: Koopa (Koopatroopa8)Hey y’all! Welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of the best in the business. In this episode, Kacey is joined by Koopa from South Harmon Fantasy Football and the Grinding the Edge Podcast. Koopa shares his journey from a love of NASCAR and baseball to his first time co-managing a dynasty fantasy football team. They dive into his technological interests, explore the WoRP tool, and discuss why he goes by the name Koopa. Tune in for an insightful co...
2024-05-231h 34Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 110: Zach BergerIn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, Kacey sits down with Zach Berger, the Director of Content for Fantasy In Frames and the author of the newly released football-inspired cocktail book, The Cocktail Playbook. Join Kacey and Zach as they explore his journey from trying every sport as a kid to becoming a key figure in the fantasy football community. They dive into his live draft experiences, content creation journey, and the importance of mental health awareness. Plus, Zach shares tips and tricks he's learned along the way for creating top-notch fantasy football content.
Topics...
2024-05-211h 14Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 109: Marcas GrantIn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, Kacey sits down with Marcas Grant, a powerhouse in the fantasy football industry who works for the National Football League, Fantasy Life, and ESPN Los Angeles. They dive deep into Marcas' journey through fantasy football, from his childhood love of baseball to his current role as a leading voice in the industry. Along the way, they discuss everything from Marcas' favorite content to consume to his insights on the NFL Draft, working in radio, cooking, gardening, and much more. Join Kacey and Marcas for a candid conversation about life, work...
2024-05-101h 05Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 108: Rich DotsonIn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, host Kacey dives deep into the fantasy football industry and beyond with special guest Rich Dotson, the founder of DynastyNerds.com and host of the Dynasty Nerds Podcast. Together, they explore Rich’s journey from his early days of fantasy football discovery to his current role as a prominent figure in the industry.
Key Highlights:
1. Origins in Sports: Rich shares how his love for sports was sparked by his grandfather, laying the foundation for his future in the football world.
2. Fantasy Football Evolution: From fl...
2024-05-071h 25Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 107: Dwight PeeblesIntro:
Welcome back to another riveting episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem! 🎙️ In today's installment, we delve into the dynamic world of fantasy football alongside the renowned Dwight Peebles, also known as @FFPeeblesChamp on Twitter.
About the Guest:
Dwight Peebles is a versatile content creator, editor, and fantasy football luminary. With a penchant for injecting charisma into his content, Dwight has carved a niche for himself in the fantasy community through his prolific articles, engaging podcasts, and collaborations with industry titans like Dynasty Nerds and Campus2Canton. Stay connected with Dwight on Twitte...
2024-05-011h 20Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 106: Jagger May🎙️ Welcome to Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry, revealing the stories, insights, and personalities that shape the game we love. Join your host, Kacey Kasem, as she sits down with the movers and shakers of fantasy football for candid conversations that go beyond the stats. 🏈
In this episode, Kacey dives deep into the world of fantasy football with special guest Jagger May, a powerhouse in the industry and a key figure at Footballguys. From his beginnings to working for Footballguys, Jagger shares the twists and turns th...
2024-04-231h 08Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 105: Nathan CheathamIn this episode of "Get Real with Kacey Kasem," Kacey dives deep into the world of fantasy football with Nathan Cheatham, the founder and co-owner of IDP+ (formerly known as IDPGuys). Nathan brings a wealth of experience in the fantasy football industry and creative fields, from web and graphic design to video production.
The conversation spans a range of topics, starting with Nathan's unique experience of having a pandemic wedding and the exciting energy of Scott Fish Bowl Live drafts. They explore his journey of creating a successful fantasy football website and brand, including the rebranding of...
2024-04-171h 23Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 104: Mike Chrystal**Get Real with Kacey Kasem: Episode Highlights**
🎙️ Introduction:
- Welcome to Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business.
- Today, I sat down with Mike Chrystal, co-founder of South Harmon Fantasy Football.
🏈 **Becoming a Sports Fan:**
- Mike shares his journey of becoming a Philadelphia Eagles fan and a Lakers fan.
- Discussion on Lebron James being considered the GOAT in basketball.
🎓 **Passion for College Football...
2024-04-101h 28Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 103: Tommy BlairWelcome to another exciting episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, where we delve deep into the fantasy football world. Your host, Kacey Kasem, content creator with South Harmon FF, RotoBaller, and Fantasy Six Pack, brings you an exclusive interview with Tommy Blair, co-host of the Superflex Super Show and Dynasty Junkies.
Connect with Tommy and Kacey:
- Follow Tommy on Twitter: @FFTommyB
- Follow Kacey on Twitter: @thekaceykasem
- Follow the podcast on Twitter: @GetReal_Pod
**Support the Show:**
- Get Real with Kacey Kasem is...
2024-04-031h 01Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 102: Rachel (tootsiepop6)🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, your behind-the-scenes pass to the fantasy football industry! In this episode, Kacey sits down with Rachel, also known as tootsiepop6, for an in-depth conversation about her journey in the fantasy football world.
🏈 Rachel wears many hats in the industry, from hosting and creating UNWIND to writing for IBT Media. She's also a familiar face in the draft room!
Key Highlights:
🏟️ Live Draft Adventures: Dive into Rachel's thrilling experiences at The Fantasy Football Expo and the Scott Fish Bowl live draft.
🍭 The Story Behind...
2024-03-261h 00Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 101: Shane Barrett### Show Notes: Episode 101
**Guest:** Shane Barrett
**Twitter:** @ffShaneB
🎙️ **Introduction:**
Welcome back to Get Real with Kacey Kasem! It's the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of the best in the business. 🏈 Get ready for another exciting peek behind the curtains of the fantasy football industry with this engaging interview! I was thrilled to have Shane Barrett, the genius behind Polly's Playoff and the host of the Redzone Redemption podcast, joining me. Shane also contributes to RotoHeat, enriching the fantasy football...
2024-03-1959 minGet Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 100: Luke Sawhook🏈 Welcome to Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that dives deep into the fantasy football industry, revealing insights through interviews with industry experts. 🎙️
In this milestone 100th episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Luke Sawhook, the multifaceted personality with Personal Corner, High Point Sports, and co-host of the Hooked on Fantasy podcast. Luke is also the social media manager for the Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees. 🎉
Key Highlights:
🎥 Luke shares his childhood dream of becoming a YouTuber and how it shaped his journey.
🎮 Di...
2024-03-131h 08Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 99: JJ Wenner🏈 Welcome to Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that offers an exclusive peek behind the curtain of the fantasy football industry through candid interviews with industry insiders. In this episode, I was thrilled to have JJ Wenner, co-host of the Ride or Dynasty Podcast and content creator with IDP+, joining me for an insightful conversation.
Key Highlights:
🍎JJ discusses his journey in the fantasy football industry, from his roots as a teacher to his current roles in various podcasts and platforms.
🏈 Learn how JJ's career as a teacher led him to start a Fantasy...
2024-02-281h 05Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 98: Tracy Gilroy-NortonGet Real with Kacey Kasem is the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. Tracy Gilroy-Norton joined me for this episode. We chatted about Tracy’s love for the Jets and the Chiefs, thinking Don Mattingly was her dad’s best friend, putting out content for the first time, her experience at the Fantasy Football Expo, her love for dogs, and so much more. Make sure to follow Tracy on Twitter/X @GG_FFBOTS. You can follow me @thekaceykasem as well as the podcas...
2024-02-201h 19Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 97: Toronto DaveGet Real with Kacey Kasem is the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. Toronto Dave joined me for this episode. We talked about fantasy football in Canada, consuming content, having fun at The Fantasy Football Expo, liking basketball more than we thought, trading in dynasty leagues, and a lot more. Make sure to follow Toronto Dave on Twitter/X @torontoFF8. You can follow me @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This podcast is a proud member of the DAP Network. Make...
2024-02-131h 05Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 96: Zach MillerGet Real with Kacey Kasem is the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. Zach Miller of Reception Perception and Coffee Shop Sports sat down for this episode. We talked about his experience at The Fantasy Football Expo, his love for individual players, joining the Reception Perception team, creating graphics, reading Harry Potter during the Super Bowl, and tons more. Make sure to follow Zach on Twitter @zachic_ff. You can follow me @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This podcast is a...
2024-02-061h 11Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 95: Dustin LudkeGet Real with Kacey Kasem is the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. Dustin Ludke of DynastyPros FF, The QB List, Dynasty Nerds, and Front Office Pros joined me for this episode. We talked about his long-running family league, his Buffalo Bills fandom, rebuilding in dynasty leagues, guesting on podcasts, a Patrick Mahomes rookie card, and a lot more. Make sure to follow Dustin on Twitter @thedunit13. You can follow me @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This podcast is a pr...
2024-01-301h 25Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 93: Steve LawsonGet Real with Kacey Kasem is the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. Joining me for this episode was Steve Lawson from In-Between Media. He is also a Patriots creator for High Point Sports and Personal Corner. Steve and I chatted about finding fantasy football for the first time, his college experience, possibly marrying art thieves, coming out on social media, writing about all different kinds of topics (not just fantasy football), and a lot more. Make sure to follow Steve on Tw...
2023-11-211h 26Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 92: Clay MoseleyHere’s a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with your favorites in the business. This episode included my conversation with Clay about being an entrepreneur, the similarities between redraft and dynasty, going all-in on Dynasty Trades in 5 and on himself, his Washington Commanders fandom, and more.
EPISODE 92 -
Follow Clay Moseley on Twitter - @DPandemic_Clay
Follow Dynasty Trades in 5 on Twitter - @TradesIn5
Follow Kacey Kasem on Twitter - @thekaceykasem
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2023-11-101h 10Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 91: Trash Sandwiches (Ariel)Get ready for a brand new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with your favorites in the business. On this episode, I sat down with Trash Sandwiches (aka Ariel) from In-Between Media. Check out this awesome episode where we talk about the fantasy football community, The Eras Tour, playing fantasy football for the first time, the Draft Night Out event at the Fantasy Football Expo, and a ton more.
EPISODE 91 -
Follow Trash Sandwiches (Ariel) @trashsandwiches
Fo...
2023-10-271h 15Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 90: HoovWelcome to a brand new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It's the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. It was my pleasure to sit down with a great dude, Hoov, someone you might know from In-Between Media. We talked Hoov's rad fashion sense, action figures, karaoke songs, finding a gig in the fantasy football space, how he got started playing fantasy football, his 49ers fandom, and lots more.
Make sure to give Hoov a follow on Twitter (or X...
2023-10-131h 08Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 89: Dave HeilmanGet ready for a brand new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with your favorites in the biz. For this episode, I sat down with Dave Heilman of Sports Gambling Podcast Network. Check out this very stormy, very interesting episode which includes Dave’s experience attending the NFL Combine, The Fantasy Football Expo, the live Scott Fish Bowl Draft, how he got started putting out content, and much more.
EPISODE 89 -
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2023-10-0559 minGet Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 88: Tim HedtckeWelcome to a brand new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. Do you put out fantasy football content? Do you enjoy hearing other people in the fantasy football space talk about their journey? Get Real is the podcast for you! Every episode, I interview a different fantasy football content creator to find out how they got started, why they got started, advice for new content creators, and much more. This podcast’s main goal is to help those who want to get started in the fantasy football industry with another focus being the backstories of those in the space.
2023-09-271h 06Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 87: Julia PapworthWelcome to a brand new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. Do you put out fantasy football content? Do you enjoy hearing other people in the fantasy football space talk about their journey? Get Real is the podcast for you! Every episode, I interview a different fantasy football content creator to find out how they got started, why they got started, advice for new content creators, and much more. This podcast’s primary goal is to help those who want to get started in the fantasy football industry with another focus being the backstories of those in the space.
2023-09-131h 08Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 86: Joey Wright
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business.
For this episode, I got to talk with someone I saw having a great time at the Fantasy Football Expo. He responded to one of my tweets with a hilarious comment, and I knew I needed to get this guy on my show. Joey Wright joins me for this chat,
someone you may know from Front Yard F...
2023-06-301h 13Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 85: Gary DavenportHey y’all, thanks for tuning in to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. On this episode, I was thrilled to sit down with Gary Davenport. You might know Gary from Fantasy Sharks, Football Diehards, Football Guys, Bleacher Report, the Athletic, NBC Sports Edge, and like a gazillion other places. Our conversation was so fun, and we talked about the Dawg Pound, the King’s Classic, meeting NFL greats on Radio Row, what...
2023-06-161h 11Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 84: Zac ReedYou are now tuned in to a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. On this episode, I was joined by Zac Reed of the Dynasty Dummies Podcast. He shared with me the story of his mom listening to his podcast, his thoughts on live drafts, how he goes about watching film, what he’d choose to do a podcast about if dynasty wasn’t the topic he chose, having a creative writing degree, creating podcas...
2023-06-011h 20Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 83: Shane ManilaWelcome to Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. For this episode, I sat down with Shane Manila to chat about being raised on cheesesteaks, TastyKakes, pretzels, and the Philadelphia Eagles… editing for thought process, the term “content creator”, writing an article for the first time, what watching football with him is like, and a ton more.
Make sure to check out Shane’s work with the Dynasty Trades HQ Podcast, Dynasty Trades in 5 on YouTube, Fantasy Int...
2023-05-191h 20Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 82: Hutchinson BrownHey awesome people, welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. Hutchinson Brown had a day off from school, and I had a day off from work, so we made great use of our time and recorded an episode. Hutch and I had a wonderful chat, and it was super cool to hear about putting out fantasy football content while being a high school student. I can’t imagine what it’d be like if...
2023-05-091h 15Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 81: JMic (John McCann)Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your faves in the business.
On this episode, I was honored to get to sit down with JMic (John McCann), someone you may know from The Open Bar Podcast, The Dynasty Dummies Podcast, JMic’s Journal, and many other spots. We talked about how he played football through college, finding encouragement, the importance of family, the JMic Invitational, sharing his journal with the world, and so...
2023-04-281h 29Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 80: Joe BondWelcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem - the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. On this episode, I sat down with Joe Bond of Fantasy Six Pack, to talk about the meaning behind the website’s name, being accurate in rankings, getting ghosted by writers, putting out content for different fantasy sports, being a computer guy, and a ton more.
Make sure you’re following Joe on Twitter @F6P_Joe. You can follow me on Twitter @thekace...
2023-04-131h 23Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 79: Don't Pour My Milk (Kat & O)Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your faves in the business. I was really excited to sit down with my guests — yes, plural — for this one. The guests on this episode are Kat and O from the Don’t Pour My Milk podcast. I met Kat at The Fantasy Football Expo in 2022, and when he showed me the podcast — my jaw dropped. It is so good that I immediately told Kat they’d have to join th...
2023-03-281h 05Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 78: Nate PolvogtWelcome back to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, I chatted with Nate Polvogt, who you might know from In-Between Media, PlayerProfiler, Dynasty Diehards on Razzball, and many other ventures. We had a wonderful conversation about such things as his first fantasy football draft pick, writing about music and tight ends, “Twitter Live” aka the Fantasy Football Expo, Puerto Vallarta, the fantasy football analyst he’d switch lives with for a day, and...
2023-03-221h 07Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 77: Ken MoodyHey everyone! Thanks for tuning in to a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your faves in the biz. For this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ken Moody, Co-Founder and CTO of Dynasty League Football (DLF) and Technology Manager for Betsperts Media & Technology Group.
My conversation with Ken was awesome, and we talked about the backstory of DLF, the different ways people can create and share content, the fantasy football community, what SEO i...
2023-03-141h 05Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 76: Joshua HudsonHey y’all, welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry. On this episode, I had a blast talking with Joshua Hudson. You might know Josh from Club Fantasy FFL, Women of Fantasy Football, and No Punt Intended (the flagship podcast of Club Fantasy), in addition to his many other contributions to the fantasy space. My conversation with Josh included talking about AM sports radio, telling a story through 5,000-word articles, banging out research papers two hours before the class, supporting women i...
2023-03-081h 17Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 75: Jemo The IconWhat’s up, y’all? Thanks for listening to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast going behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your faves in the business. Jemo The Icon sat down with me for this episode. You might know Jemo from his YouTube show “The Icon Show”, a live show Wednesdays at 9pm eastern. We had a fantastic conversation about what The Icon Show is all about, attending the Fantasy Football Expo, Seal (the singer, not the animal), Chicago pizza, trading in redraft leagues, Tom Brady’s handsom...
2023-02-241h 06Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 74: Cooter DoodleWelcome back to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast going behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, I chatted with someone you may know from Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life — yep, today’s guest is Cooter Doodle (aka Amanda). Besides Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life, Cooter Doodle is also known for Petite Pods, articles with Trophy Smack, and for pouring the milk into the bowl before the cereal.
I had a wonderful time talking with Cooter Doodle about why she...
2023-02-1859 minGet Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 73: Faith EnesWelcome back to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast going behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the biz. I was delighted to have Faith Enes join me for this conversation. Faith is co-founder of Women of Fantasy Football and lead editor with IDPGuys. She gave fascinating insights into the world of editing articles for a fantasy football website (oxford comma anyone?), the Scott Fish Bowl live draft, being a part of the Women’s Panel at the Fantasy Football Expo, tips for hosting intervie...
2023-01-301h 14Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 72: Kendall ValenzuelaHey everyone, welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast taking a look behind-the-scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your favorite content creators. On this one, I talked with Kendall Valenzuela of Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life. We had a super fun conversation where Kendall talked about playing fantasy football for the first time, being a ballgirl for the Seattle Mariners, putting out content she enjoys, the women’s panel at the Fantasy Football Expo, the three pillars of the social media world, attending college at the Walter Cronkite...
2023-01-181h 03Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 71: Edwin PorrasWelcome back to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry through interviews with some of your faves in the biz. This episode features Edwin Porras of Fantasy Points and The Injury Prone Podcast. We had a wonderful conversation where he talked about such things as being a doctor of physical therapy, if being injury prone is really a thing, working with minor league baseball players, deciding to put out content for the first time, the injury tracker, and a ton more.
Make sure...
2023-01-1154 minGet Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 70: Kevin MurrayWelcome to Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast going behind-the-scenes of the fantasy sports industry. On this one, I talked with Dr. Kevin Murray of Fantasy Football Unlimited and Footballguys. Our great conversation included talk about starting his own site, being named Fantasy Football Commissioner of the Year, his famous red jacket, the Scott Fish Bowl live draft in Seattle, being an injury and rehab doctor, his 10 year old joining 5 leagues by accident, and a whole lot more.
Make sure you're following Kevin on Twitter @DrKJMurray. You can follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem and the podcast...
2022-12-311h 18Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 69: Marvin ElequinHello there, rad people. This is a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. For this episode, I chatted with Marvin Elequin from Dynasty Nerds, The Fantasy Footballers, and Yahoo. Marvin and I talked about so many topics including football on Saturdays, his support system, the biggest hurdle in putting out content, what he’d like to write about if he wasn’t writing about fantasy football, not growing up in America (but becoming a Packers fan, and much more. Please follow Marvin on Twitter @FF_MarvinE. Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem and the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This podcast...
2022-12-211h 12Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 68: Andrew HallWhat’s up, everyone? Welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast taking a look behind the scenes of the fantasy sports industry. On this episode, I sat down with fellow DAP Network podcaster Andrew Hall. You may have heard Andrew co-hosting the Dynasty Junkies podcast or seen his writing over at FantasyPros.
Our conversation had so many interesting topics come up during this one including his thoughts on Joe Montana and Ochocinco, our adventures at the Fantasy Football Expo, joining a fantasy football league for the first time, finding you a trade, important advice he...
2022-12-101h 19Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 67: Seth WoolcockAnother episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem is here. This one features Seth Woolcock of In Between Media. For our sit down, we had a great time discussing tons of topics including how he mixes lifestyle and fantasy football content, Steelers football memories from his childhood, the one talent he would want to magically wake up with, deciding to start his own site, being a standard boy for life, and much more.
Make sure you're following Seth on Twitter @Between_SethFF. You can follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This p...
2022-12-011h 20Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 66: Kevin ColemanHello friends, welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem.
It's the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your faves in the biz. For this episode, I talked with Kevin Coleman (not Tevin Coleman) of FootballGuys and The Devy Royale podcast. On this one, he talked with me about winning the Tags Rising Star Award, becoming a devy degenerate, living in Alaska while being a Cowboys fan, 8 minute videos taking 3 hours to do, the many storylines of college football, and much more.
2022-11-221h 20Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 65: Matt WaldmanAnother episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem is here, and this one features Matt Waldman of Footballguys and the Rookie Scouting Portfolio.
Our conversation was awesome and included such topics as the first NFL game he ever went to, what the Rookie Scouting Portfolio is all about, playing music late at night, spending 130 hours in one week watching game film on Tivo, reading to his parakeet about football history, and so much more.
Make sure to follow Matt on Twitter @MattWaldman. You can follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal...
2022-11-221h 25Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 64: Jeff BellOn this episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I sat down with Jeff Bell of Football Guys and The Devy Royale Podcast. We talked about what devy is all about, being a Buffalo Bills fan, Twitter come to life at the Fantasy Football Expo, what he would do with his football cards as a kid that would make collectors cringe, retweet groups (remember those?), observational humor, and a lot more. You can follow Jeff on Twitter @4WhomJBellTolls. You can follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This podcast is a proud member of the...
2022-11-051h 40Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 60: Sandro AnelloWhat up, y’all? Kacey here, bringing you Episode 60 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. (Only 3 more years until we get to 100! - laughing out loud) This episode features Senior Producer with @SiriusXMFantasy, Sandro Anello. You can follow Sandro on Twitter @onlysandro. This great conversation included topics such as living in a van (possibly down by the river?), riding a bike from New Jersey to California, birthday touchdowns, live drafting with high school friends, watching baseball, and much much more.
You can find me on Twitter @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This podcast is a prou...
2022-09-021h 14Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 58: Kacey KasemHere’s a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast that takes a look behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry. For this episode, my good friend Russ (AKA @DynastyOuthouse) interviewed ME! Yes, that’s right, we’re doing my episode. We discussed not getting invited back to my first fantasy football league, deleting Twitter, getting “discovered”, the coach or the guy from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, freestyle rapping, and a ton more. Please make sure you’re following Russ on Twitter @DynastyOuthouse and me @thekaceykasem. The podcast can be found @GetReal_Pod.
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Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 56: Brandon AngeloWhat’s up, everyone? Kacey Kasem here, bringing you another episode of Get Real with me. Anyway, if you don’t know, it’s the podcast that takes a look behind-the-scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorite fantasy football content creators. On this episode, I talked with Brandon Angelo of angeloanalysis.com. Angelo and I talked about being a self-proclaimed gaming nerd, starting his own website, his version of a “spa day”, being a track junkie, watching game film, and much more. Follow Angelo on Twitter @angelo_fantasy and let him know you listened. You...
2022-06-301h 13Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 55: Kelly SinghWelcome to a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem… the podcast that takes a deep look into the minds of creators in the fantasy football space. In this episode, I talked with Kelly Singh, someone you may know from Team Rise or Fall, Women of Fantasy Football, Extra Points with Kelly in Phoenix, Woodward Bets, thecommishbrand.com, In-Between Media, Trophy Smack, and more. We talked about her love of golf, writing lifestyle content, sharing personal experiences in her writing, her NFL Draft experience, her “job-job” at Trophy Smack, and tons more. Give Kelly a follow on Twitter @KellyInPh...
2022-06-221h 13Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 54: Corey BuschlenWelcome back to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast that takes a look behind-the-scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with your favorite content creators. On this episode, I sat down with Corey Buschlen of Fantasy Stock Exchange. We talked about so many things including college football, being an incubator with Underdog Fantasy, being a die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan while being from Canada, advice for YouTubers, stand-up comedy, dynasty best ball leagues, and a ton more. Make sure to go check out his podcast and all of his work. You can find Cor...
2022-06-041h 13Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 53: Eric MoodyAnother episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem is coming to you right now. This episode features Eric Moody, someone you may know from his work providing NFL, NBA, and WNBA content for ESPN. We had a great conversation about so many things including playing football in college, starting out with fantasy basketball, playing the bass guitar, keeper leagues, being full-time in the industry, his mother’s love of music being passed on to him, and much more. You can follow Eric on Twitter @EricNMoody. You can find me on Twitter @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This po...
2022-05-261h 27Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 52: Chris AllenHello all! Welcome to a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. This episode features Chris Allen, a contributor for 4for4 Fantasy Football, Football Guys, and NBC Sports Edge. He’s a writer, podcaster, and weather guru. It was a blast talking with Chris about homebrewing, being a Bengals fan, coming from a year-round sports family, being a minority in the fantasy football space, who he’d want as a celebrity co-host, and much more. You can follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisAllenFFWX. Feel free to follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem as well as the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This podcast is...
2022-05-181h 31Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 50: Joe BryantWhat’s up everyone? I’m Kacey Kasem, and this is my podcast… Get Real with Kacey Kasem. For this week’s episode, I sat down with Joe Bryant of Footballguys. The conversation was great, and he talked with me about value based drafting, boats and barbeque, high school football in Texas, growing a website, his interest in business, live drafts, and so much more. Make sure to check out Footballguys.com, and give Joe a follow on Twitter @Football_Guys. As always, you can follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem and the podcast @GetReal_Pod. This podcast is a proud member...
2022-04-191h 26Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 49: JJ ZachariasonHello everyone and welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. I’m your host, Kacey Kasem, and I sat down with JJ Zachariason, the creator of Late-Round Fantasy Football. JJ also hosts the Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast and Living the Stream. Our conversation included talk about the pronunciation of his last name, Denny Carter parody accounts, Steelers season tickets, creating and publishing an e-book, thoughts on trading in fantasy football, criticism, and so much more. Please make sure you’re following JJ on Twitter @LateRoundQB. Additionally, make sure you head over to lateround.com. If you aren't alr...
2022-04-131h 32Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 47: Tyler Justin KarpHey y’all, Kacey Kasem back with another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. On this episode, I chatted with Tyler Justin Karp, writer for Dynasty League Football (DLF). He is constantly and consistently putting out content, whether that be articles for DLF, the #AskDLF stream, videos for his YouTube Channel (youtube.com/tylerthefantasycreator), and much more. Tyler enjoys answering questions, providing his insight, and letting his ego shine (It’s ok, it’s ok, he brings that up). In this interview, Tyler talked about being a chess champion, gaining a following, the story behind his nickname, the journey t...
2022-03-031h 48Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 37: Kevin TompkinsHey cool people, it’s Kacey Kasem with a brand new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast going behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with fantasy football analysts, writers, podcasters, YouTubers, content creators, and much more. On this episode, I chatted with Kevin Tompkins of Lightning Round Podcast, Fighting Chance Fantasy, Ball Blast, FantasyPros and much more. We talked about the zero RB strategy, growing your audience in the podcasting world, his favorite Packers of all-time, editing, the appeal of best ball, and much more. You can find Kevin on Twitter...
2021-09-081h 34Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 36: Alex CarusoWhat’s going on everyone? Kacey Kasem here bringing you a brand new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s a podcast going behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with fantasy football analysts, writers, podcasters, YouTubers, content creators, and much more. On this episode, I chatted with Alex Caruso of The Fresh Fantasy podcast. We talked about his IDP league with his dad, being prepared, Tom Brady, having just under 23k on TikTok (it’s now 23.3k and we just recorded this on the 26th), meeting people in the industry, and much more. You can find...
2021-08-311h 27Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 35: Eric RomoffWelcome everyone to a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with people in the fantasy football space. For this episode, I got to chat with Eric Romoff, founder of the Pros with Joes charity league. You can check out Pros with Joes at proswithjoes.com. If you’ve ever wanted to co-manage a fantasy football team with your favorite fantasy pro, now is your chance. And if you want to co-manage a team with me this season, you can check out my direct...
2021-08-251h 20Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 34: Sam HoltHey y’all… I’m Kacey Kasem and this is my podcast - Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with people in the fantasy football space. On this episode, I got to talk with Sam Holt, someone you may know from Fantasy Focused, The Fantasy Debate with Sam & Tate, and One on One with Sam Holt. You can find Sam on Twitter @SamanthaRHolt as well as on Instagram @Sam_Awesome.
Sam and I talked about her rise in the fantasy football industry, having an...
2021-08-241h 14Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 33: John MoeserHey y’all, Kacey Kasem bringing you a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem - the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry. On this episode of the show, I got to have a conversation with John Moeser. You might know John from Dynasty Trade Calculator, a tool we talk a lot about in this episode. He also created Dynasty Origins, the reason I started playing dynasty fantasy football. We went more into depth on that as well. We also chatted about what Olympic medal he’d have a shot at winning, tips for peopl...
2021-08-101h 12Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 32: Tom Everett ScottHowdy, everyone. This is Get Real with Kacey Kasem - the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with people in the fantasy football space. This is a special episode because I sat down with my Guy (get it), actor Tom Everett Scott, to talk all about his journey in the fantasy football world. You may not know this about Tom, but he is one heck of a fantasy football player and an active part of the fantasy football community.
In this episode, we talk about the 1.01 of movie roles, how he...
2021-08-031h 28Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 31: Rumboyz RobbieHey there everyone, I’m Kacey Kasem, and this is my podcast.
Get Real with Kacey Kasem is the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with people in the fantasy football space. This is a fantastic episode I sat down and recorded with Rumboyz Robbie of Rumboyz Fantasy Network. He’s been putting out fire content in the fantasy football world and is definitely worth a follow on Twitter @RumboyzR.
In this episode, we talk about playing football, Sports Illustrated for Kids, being a roadie, the Sports Me app, looki...
2021-07-271h 56Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 30: Bob HarrisHey there everyone, I’m Kacey Kasem, and this is my podcast.
Get Real with Kacey Kasem is the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with people in the fantasy football space. In this episode, I got to talk with Bob Harris, senior editor with Fantasy Football Diehards, Sirius XM Fantasy host, FSWA Hall of Fame Member, and an all-around cool guy.
In this episode, we talk about how he played football while growing up, how he got started in the industry, cats, his weight loss journey, concerts, and a...
2021-07-201h 16Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 29: Joe PisapiaHey everyone! It’s Kacey Kasem here, bringing you a new episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem. It’s the podcast that talks to various people in the fantasy football industry to get sort of a behind-the-scenes look at their lives and the industry itself.
This week’s guest is Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17 on Twitter). You may know Joe from his Fantasy Black Book Series (the 2021 edition just came out and is available on Amazon). You could also know him as a podcast host with @FantasyPros. He’s also everywhere, so you’re bound to know who he is. And...
2021-06-221h 15Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 27: Liz LozaHowdy y’all. I'm Kacey Kasem, and this is Get Real with Kacey Kasem… the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry. On this week's episode, I talked with Liz Loza, fantasy football analyst for Yahoo Fantasy. We talked about competitive figure skating, how she got interested in football, being on TV and behind the mic, hanging out with Super Bowl winners, and more! Follow Liz on Twitter and Instagram at @LizLoza_FF.
You can find me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. You can follow the pod on Twitter @GetReal_Pod. You can find my writing with The Fantas...
2021-06-081h 17Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 26: John BoschHello everyone! Hope you're doing brilliant. I'm Kacey Kasem, and this is Get Real with Kacey Kasem… the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry. In this week's episode, I sat down with John Bosch to talk about the Fantasy Cares Eliminators that he both created and runs. We also talked about visiting amusement parks with the family, his podcast ventures (including one of the first fantasy football related podcasts I listened to), creating leagues, and a ton more. You can find John's podcast work with Dynasty Wall Street and Dynasty Game Night. You can fo...
2021-06-022h 03Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 20: Katie FlowerThis 20th episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was a fun one! On this episode, I sat down with my pal Katie Flower (@FF_Skyler399). She’s co-host of UTH (Under The Helmet) podcast and Off The Rails podcast. Katie is known in the fantasy community as The Diva of Devy. You should check out this episode to see some tips she has on evaluating talent, coaching youth sports, her love for the Arkansas Razorbacks, cooking, and so much more. Make sure to follow Katie and check out all her work.
You can find me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. The podcast...
2021-04-131h 18Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 19: Ryan McDowellThis week’s episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was actually recorded back in December, but I thought I lost it forever. Never fear, the episode didn’t get deleted, so I’m bringing you the awesome conversation I had with Ryan McDowell (@RyanMc23 on Twitter). You know Ryan as a writer, a podcast host (DLF Dynasty Podcast as well as Locked on Dynasty), an innovator in the Dynasty world, a super stellar commish, co-owner of DLF (Dynasty League Football), just to name a few things. We talked about all kinds of things including how he got started playing f...
2021-04-061h 20Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 18: Mike WrightOn Episode 18 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I got to talk with one of The Fantasy Footballers himself, Mike “The Hitman” Wright. Mike and I chatted it up about his start in the industry, the 1,000th episode of The Fantasy Footballers podcast, wanting to be a rockstar, going on tour, and much more. We had a great conversation, and I appreciate Mike taking the time to come talk with me. You can follow Mike on Twitter @FFHitman. Make sure to check out The Fantasy Footballers Podcast and The Spitballers Podcast as Mike is excellent on both.
As alway...
2021-03-301h 26Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 17: Derek BrownThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I caught up with my good friend Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB on Twitter). You can find Derek’s content with FTN (Fantasy, Daily, Bets). He also co-hosts the Fade the Chalk Podcast. We had a great conversation about how he got started in the industry, the things life throws at us, a fun story about live drafting and Jamison Crowder, and so much more. Please go follow Derek on Twitter if you aren’t already, and check out all of his work.
As always, please follow me on Twitter @thekace...
2021-03-231h 23Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 16: Kyle BorgognoniThis episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I chatted it up with Kyle Borgognoni, Content Manager for The Fantasy Footballers, DFS podcast host, writer, editor, and an awesome human. We had a wonderful chat about being a part of The Fantasy Footballers team, winning a recent FSWA award, hosting the DFS podcast for such a large brand, and a whole lot more. Make sure you are giving Kyle a follow on Twitter if you aren’t already (@kyle_borg). Make sure you’re also listening to The Fantasy Footballers DFS pod, reading Kyle’s plethora of content with The Fanta...
2021-03-161h 16Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 14: Matthew BerryHey there cool kids! I am extremely upset I haven't been able to put out an episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem in a while. There's been a lot going on here with my computer being in the shop for a month and counting as well as the crazy Texas winter storm that hit last week.
Now I am super happy to announce this week's episode features the face of ESPN Fantasy Football, Matthew Berry (@TheMatthewBerry on Twitter). TMR stopped by to talk about all kinds of topics including his rise in the industry, advice to tho...
2021-02-231h 57Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 13: Nick ErcolanoWhat’s crackin’, big dogs? Episode 13 of Get Real with Kacey Kasem was a fun one - talking with Nick Ercolano of BDGE (Big Dogs Gotta Eat). He’s a brilliant marketing and business mind who also puts out rad fantasy content while just having a blast. We talked about what he’s learned being a business mind, his interview series, building up his friends, the live draft with his subscribers, and much more. This interview was done the night before Christmas Eve, so I went a little long knowing that I had the next day off (and also because Nick...
2021-01-182h 09Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real Episode 12: Troy KingIn this week’s episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, I sat down with Troy King (@TKingMode on Twitter) to talk all things fantasy football twitter, playing in dynasty, keeping podcasts fresh, his weight loss journey, and a whole lot more. You may know Troy as co-host of the podcast Fantasy Football Confidential as well as a fantasy football writer with Ball Blast Football. Make sure you give him a follow and check out his work.
Follow me on Twitter @thekaceykasem. Follow the pod on Twitter @getreal_pod. Make sure to check out my writing with The Fa...
2021-01-121h 21Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industryGet Real with Kacey Kasem TrailerFollow the pod on Twitter @GetReal_Pod
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New episodes coming soon! Cannot wait to get these out to you.
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