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The Banter LeagueEpisode 26: Ishaan goes solo, GW 25 Recap, Fantasy strategy, Massive Jinxes and FPL Draft AdviceIn this solo session of the Banter League, Ishaan reviews a high-stakes week of Premier League football, starting with Leeds United’s vital win over Nottingham Forest and Manchester United’s tactical victory over Spurs. The episode covers Manchester City’s dramatic late winner at Anfield, Arsenal’s clinical dominance over Sunderland, and Chelsea’s emphatic performance against Wolves, while also touching on the mounting pressure at Newcastle following a home loss to Brentford.The second half focuses on fantasy strategy, offering waiver wire tips for the upcoming fixtures. Highlights include targeting Bournemouth and West Ham assets, navigating...
2026-02-0925 minThe Banter LeagueEpisode 25: GW 24 Recap, Waiver Wire and new transfers to consider, Rudra on top again and Vineeth's dicey tradesIn Episode 25 of The Banter League, Rudra and Vineeth dive into a pivotal Premier League weekend that saw Arsenal pull six points clear at the top while Manchester City and Aston Villa stumbled. The hosts break down Solanke’s audacious scorpion kick against City, Chelsea’s gritty comeback over West Ham, and Manchester United’s "Fergie Time" heroics against Fulham. Beyond the pitch, they provide essential fantasy strategy for the upcoming double game week, highlighting Noni Madueke and Stefan Ortega as priority waiver wire targets. The episode wraps up with a heated debate over a controversial league-breaking trade and a look...
2026-02-0548 minThe Banter LeagueEpisode 24: GW 23 Recap, PL Table Look ahead, Transfer Window Chat, Waiver Targets and Classic BanterIn Episode 24 of The Banter League, hosts Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth break down a high-stakes period in the FPL Draft season as the league table tightens with a four-way tie for first place. The crew analyzes Manchester United’s tactical resurgence under the "Carrick era" following wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, while debating whether Arsenal’s reliance on set pieces and "negative tactics" signals a title race collapse.This episode is essential listening for Draft FPL managers looking for a competitive edge ahead of the transfer deadline. The hosts provide deep-dive waiver wire targets, including high-upside pick...
2026-01-291h 01The Banter LeagueEpisode 23: GW 22 review, Waivers, Bday Pod , Love Trade happens and more FPL Draft ChatIn this episode of The Banter League, the original crew of Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth reunites to break down a dramatic shift in the fantasy table, with Vineeth surprisingly climbing to the top spot despite a low-scoring week. The hosts analyze Manchester United’s tactical 2-0 derby victory over Manchester City, praising the impact of Kobbie Mainoo and a resilient defense, while also discussing Leeds United’s dramatic 1-0 win over Fulham thanks to a stoppage-time winner and West Ham’s late 2-1 upset against Tottenham. Looking ahead to the waiver deadline, the group recommends targeting defensive differentials like Chelse...
2026-01-2155 minThe Banter LeagueEpisode 22: GW 21 review, Waiver pickups, Crazy Live trades and Guest Hosts ChaosIn this action-packed episode of The Banter League, hosts Rudra and Ishaan are joined by league rivals Anuj and Iyer to break down a chaotic set of midweek Premier League fixtures and provide essential FPL Draft waiver wire strategy for Gameweek 22. The group analyzes standout performances from the 4-3 thriller between Newcastle and Leeds and Fulham’s upset victory over Chelsea, while debating the fantasy impact of Erling Haaland’s 150th goal and Cole Palmer’s slump. With the January transfer window heating up, the pod offers crucial advice on picking up hidden gems like Leeds United's Brenden Aaronson and Ch...
2026-01-151h 14The Banter LeagueEpisode 21: GW 20 Review, Waiver Frenzy, Rudra's team's wet fart performance and League ChatIn this fast-paced episode of The Banter League, hosts Rudra and Vineeth analyze a chaotic slate of midweek fixtures to help fantasy managers dominate the upcoming FPL Draft waiver deadline. They breakdown standout performances including Ollie Watkins' resurgence for Aston Villa, Igor Thiago’s stunning hat-trick for Brentford, and the dramatic 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Chelsea. For waiver wire strategy, the hosts recommend targeting Brentford and Manchester United defenders for clean sheet potential while prioritizing the pickup of players returning from AFCON, such as Fulham's Calvin Bassey and Tottenham's Pape Matar Sarr. Additional differential targets include Leeds Un...
2026-01-0538 minThe Banter LeagueEpisode 20: GW 19 review, Waiver Pickups, Massive Jinxes, Jan Transfer Window and FPL Draft ChaosThe full crew of Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth returns to kick off 2026 by recapping a hectic festive schedule, highlighted by Arsenal ending Aston Villa’s 11-game winning streak with a dominant 4-1 victory and Chelsea’s chaotic 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. The hosts analyze a strange matchday featuring three 0-0 draws, including a depleted Sunderland squad holding Manchester City scoreless despite missing nine players to AFCON, before diving into waiver wire targets like Brentford’s Keane Lewis-Potter and West Ham’s new attacking signings. Finally, the group discusses the tightening title race in their fantasy league, where Vineeth is closing...
2026-01-0258 minThe Banter LeagueEpisode 19: GW 18 Review, Ishaan's Solo Pod, Waiver pickups for quick GW 20 and JinxesIn this solo episode, host Ishaan Chandok steps in for the absent Vineeth and Rudra to recap a game week full of surprises, headlined by Manchester United’s tactical 1-0 win over Newcastle and Aston Villa’s dramatic comeback against Chelsea fueled by an Ollie Watkins brace. Ishaan analyzes key moments, such as Ryan Cherki’s late winner for Manchester City and Florian Wirtz finally announcing his arrival at Liverpool with his first Premier League goal. Looking ahead, the host advises fantasy managers to target Manchester United assets like Diogo Dalot, Heaven and Dorgu for their favorable matchup against Wolves...
2025-12-2922 minThe Banter LeagueEpisode 18: GW 17 Review, Waiver Pickups, Isak and Bruno injuries and League chatRudra and Vineeth host this festive episode as a duo, covering for the absent Ishaan who is attending a Christmas party. The pair breaks down a brutal week for fantasy managers, headlined by major injuries to premium assets on Rudra's team: Alexander Isak broke his leg after scoring against Tottenham, and Bruno Fernandes suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for a month. The hosts also analyze Aston Villa’s incredible 10-game winning streak and Manchester City’s dominance over West Ham, but the focus quickly shifts to damage control. To replace the injured stars, the pair recommends prio...
2025-12-2543 minThe Banter LeagueEpisode 17: GW 16 review, AFCON impacts, Waiver Targets, Holiday Season and Classic JinxingIn this episode for FPL Draft advice and talk: The OG crew of Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth reunites to break down a chaotic week of Premier League action, headlined by Manchester United's 8-goal thriller against Bournemouth and Arsenal's dramatic late winner against Wolves. With the mid-season mark approaching, the team dives deep into the fantasy impact of upcoming AFCON departures, analyzing which squads—like Sunderland and Manchester United—will be hit hardest. We offer key waiver wire replacements to fill those voids, including Bournemouth’s Tavernier, Everton’s Dwight McNeil, and Fulham's Emile Smith Rowe. Finally, we discuss the tightest...
2025-12-1856 minThe Banter LeagueEpisode 16: GW 15 Review, Waiver Pickups, Salah Tantrums, League Chaos and Live Trades are backIn Episode 16, the full crew featuring Vineeth, Rudra, Ishaan, and Vijay returns to break down a chaotic week of football and fantasy drama. The hosts analyze Aston Villa’s stunning 2-1 win over Arsenal and Manchester City’s 3-0 victory against Sunderland, highlighted by Phil Foden’s incredible form of 47 points in his last three games. Discussion heats up over Liverpool’s wild 3-3 draw with Leeds, focusing on the controversy surrounding a benched Mohamed Salah and his post-match comments. The team also covers Manchester United’s dominant second-half performance against Wolves, featuring a brace from Mason Mount. Turning to fantasy...
2025-12-1057 minThe Banter LeagueEp 15: GW 14 review, Solo Pod, Quick and Dirty Waiver pickups for GW15In this solo "quick and dirty" episode, the host breaks down a wild midweek slate featuring a chaotic nine-goal thriller between Man City and Fulham and Chelsea's stunning loss to Leeds. We analyze standout performances, including braces from Phil Foden, Ollie Watkins, and an unlikely double from Cristian Romero, while looking ahead to key waiver wire moves for the upcoming gameweek. The episode highlights major transfer targets like Newcastle's Wissa, who is available due to missing AFCON selection, and suggests trading for Cole Palmer—potentially even swapping Mohamed Salah to get him. Finally, we cover streaming Manchester United defenders ag...
2025-12-0516 minThe Banter LeagueEp 14: GW 13 review, Waiver pickups, Live Trade, Quick and Dirty !!!In the fourteenth bonus episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth deliver a quick midweek recap before Tuesday and Wednesday fixtures with the waiver deadline at 6 PM British time Monday. The episode covers a tale of two matchdays where the first featured goal-fests with zero clean sheets while the second produced three shutouts and defensive dominance. Notable results include Brentford’s late victory over Burnley thanks to Thiago’s brace, Sunderland’s dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 with Brobbey scoring again suggesting he may finally nail down the striker spot, and Manchester City surviv...
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In Conversation with AshwinThe Friendship Episode ft. Rudra VishweshwarOn Season 2 episode 4 of In Conversation with Ashwin, I chat with Rudra about a topic very close to both our hearts, Friendship. Rudra is my first and best friend and we met 27 years ago in a queue to our school admissions line up, not knowing that we'd be tied to the hip for years to come. There's so many things I admire about Rudra, but most of all his generosity and attentiveness to his friends. And his compulsive need to spread smiles everyday even if it means cracking the lamest dad joke three times in a row because he didn't g...
2025-11-2745 minThe Banter LeagueEp 13: GW 12 Recap, Slot to get fired, Fantasy league trash talk, waiver pickups, trade targets and moreIn the thirteenth episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra, Vineeth, and Ishaan discuss Game Week 12 results before the upcoming congested midweek fixture schedule. The episode opens with Liverpool’s shocking back-to-back losses including a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, sparking serious questions about whether Slot is a “fraud” riding Klopp’s system, with the entire squad from Van Dijk to Salah looking disconnected while only Szoboszlai remains consistent. Manchester City’s surprising 2-1 loss to Newcastle reveals their dependency on Haaland as Bruno Guimarães and Harvey Barnes dominate their midfield, while Manchester United’s embarrassing failure to beat 10-man E...
2025-11-2750 minThe Banter LeagueEp 12: GW11 Review, AFCON analysis, Live Trades, Waiver Pickups, Ishaan's Rant and Ultimate ChaosIn the twelfth episode of Banter League, hosts Vineeth and Ishaan welcome back Vijay after the international break to discuss Game Week 11 results and the looming AFCON crisis. The episode covers Manchester City’s dominant 3-0 dismantling of Liverpool featuring Doku’s breakout performance and debate about whether Pep has abandoned possession football for counterattacking, Manchester United’s character-building draw against Spurs highlighting Dalot and Casemiro’s resurgence, and Arsenal’s shocking 2-2 result against Sunderland that exposes defensive vulnerabilities with Gabriel out for a month during their annual Christmas injury crisis. Extended analysis focuses on AFCON departures starting December 1...
2025-11-201h 08The Banter LeagueEp 11: GW10 Review, Ishaan's awful trades, League Review and look ahead, Waiver pickups and General BanterIn the eleventh episode of Banter League, hosts Ishaan, Rudra, and Vineeth welcome defending champion Ashwin along with league leader Raman for a restructured format featuring three segments: in-form player analysis, fixture reviews, and chaotic live trading. The episode opens with systematic coverage of upcoming fixtures where hosts take turns analyzing 2-3 players from specific matchups, highlighting defensive contributors from Leeds despite calling them a “shitty team with all due respect,” Brighton’s attacking prowess led by Welbeck’s six goals in six games, and Arsenal’s defensive fortress anchored by Declan Rice’s consistent CBIT contributions. Significant attention focuses on I...
2025-11-0557 minThe Banter LeagueEp 10: GW 9 review, Waiver Pickups for GW10, Live Trades, Liverpool Crisis Analysis and League BanterIn the tenth episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra and Ishaan celebrate three consecutive weeks of football action while Vineeth joins later after traveling, discussing Manchester United’s incredible three-game winning streak that has them sitting in the top four while Liverpool collapses with six losses in their last seven matches. The episode covers Sunderland’s continued Cinderella story as they defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a 93rd minute winner, cementing their legitimacy as a promoted side with one of the Premier League’s strongest defenses, though questions remain about fixture sustainability. Extended analysis focuses on Liverpool’s defensiv...
2025-10-301h 04The Banter LeagueEp 9: GW8 review, Discussing Sleepers, Waiver Pickups, Trade Banter and League PredictionsIn the ninth episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra and Ishaan welcome the league leader and GOAT Raman along with the “jinx master” Rishab, as Vineeth gallivants in Japan and Ishaan rushes off to a wedding after 15 minutes. The episode celebrates Manchester United’s stunning 2-1 victory over Liverpool with passionate debates about whether Amorim deserves credit or if Liverpool simply bottled it, featuring Ishaan’s bold prediction that Slot will get sacked before Amorim does, which everyone immediately dismisses as attention-seeking hot take. Liverpool’s defensive crisis becomes a running joke as the hosts dissect how Tsimikas somehow had a bett...
2025-10-221h 10The Banter LeagueEp 8: GW7 Review, Trade Talk, Waiver wire chat, Live Trades, Star Players Prospects and Classic League BanterThe Banter League hosts—Rudra, Vineeth, and the returning Ishaan—lament the "most dreaded" international break , which everyone agrees is only useful for tracking the critical player injuries that will ruin everyone's FPL draft teams. The crew dives into a chaotic Game Week 7: Ishaan boasts about Manchester United's dominant victory , while the other hosts revel in Liverpool's recent "horrid" form and the end of their lucky last-minute wins. The episode's key FPL Draft Strategy debate centers on the insanity of trading an asset like Salah for the in-form Semenyo. The hosts also flag major concerns over injuries to Rodri , Olli...
2025-10-1550 minThe Banter LeagueEp 7: GW 6 Premier League Chaos, Liverpool's First Loss, Live Trade Disaster and Sunderland's Surprise RunIn the seventh episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra and Vineeth welcome special guest Vijay, who's having what they diplomatically call "a shit start to the season," while regular co-host Ishaan enjoys vacation in Japan. The episode covers a disastrous Game Week 6 where nearly everyone scored embarrassingly low points, Liverpool suffered their first loss to Crystal Palace after dominating all season, Manchester United continued their tradition of disappointing fans by losing to Brentford, and Chelsea collected yet another red card like they're building a collection. The hosts examine league standings where one player remains undefeated and insufferably smug about...
2025-10-021h 08The Banter LeagueEp 6: GW 5 FPL Premier League Recaps, Fantasy Strategy, CBIT discussion and Top Waiver TargetsIn the sixth episode of Banter League, hosts Vineeth and Ishaan record together in Vancouver to discuss Game Week 5 Premier League results and fantasy league standings. The episode covers key match analyses including recent performances from top clubs and struggling teams. The hosts examine current league standings where one player maintains an unbeaten streak while others compete for top positions. Live trade negotiations feature throughout the episode, with various player swap proposals and strategic discussions. The hosts provide insights on defensive contribution statistics and their growing importance in fantasy scoring. The episode concludes with Game Week 6 waiver...
2025-09-2548 minThe Banter LeagueEp 5: Banter League Talk, GW 4 Review, Fantasy Picks, and Upcoming Games for GW 5In the fifth episode of Banter League, the hosts welcome Pramod as the special guest to discuss various strategic moves, trade proposals, and match analyses. The episode covers noteworthy performances and tactical decisions from the fourth gameweek, providing an in-depth examination of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and Premier League results. Pramod, Vineeth, Rudra and Ishaan delve into key trades, player potential, and new signings, offering listeners insights on how to strengthen their fantasy teams. The episode wraps up with match predictions for the next gameweek and concludes with a lively discussion about players to watch, potential waiver wire...
2025-09-171h 11The Banter LeagueEp 4: Deadline Day Drama & Week 4 FPL Picks | DraftPL H2H UpdatesIn this episode, we break down the latest transfer deadline day signings, highlight the key Week 4 fixtures you won’t want to miss, share the latest updates from our DraftPL H2H battles, and reveal top players to target from the waiver pool. Tune in to get all the insights you need to dominate your Fantasy Premier League draft!
2025-09-1241 minThe Banter LeagueEp 3: GW 2 review, GW 3 look ahead, Transfer Talk, waiver wire pickups, Manutd Woes and JinxesIn the third episode of Banter League, the hosts discuss the highlights and lowlights of the past game weeks, including a segment titled 'Game of the Week.' They delve into standout matches, individual team performances, and analyze the impact of recent transfers. Emphasis is placed on evaluating player performances and predicting fantasy football picks. The episode features a lively debate about Manchester United's current struggles and potential managerial changes, showcasing a mix of detailed analysis, strategic insights, and the peculiar 'jinx game.' The hosts also tackle recent injuries, player form, and make bold predictions for upcoming fixtures.
2025-08-291h 00The Banter LeagueEp 2: Week 1 recap, waiver targets, news from around the leagueIn this second episode of Banter League, the hosts Rudra, Vineeth and Ishaan discuss the results from the first week of the new season. They analyze various matchups, call out significant performances in both their league and the Premier League, and focus on potential fantasy football pickups for the upcoming weeks. They also introduce a segment called the Trashcan to discuss current football news and its impact on fantasy leagues. Rudra shares his own strategic insights, while Vinny and Ishaan provide analyses of their team performances and potential key players. The hosts wrap up by discussing predictions and answering...
2025-08-201h 00The Banter LeagueEp 1 : League Introduction , Team Previews and Player PredictionsThis weeks episode we go over all the teams in the league and predict where they will finish. We also give our players to watch.
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