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FPL OptimizedEpisode 105. GW8 Optimal WC TeamBas and Sertalp is back from the International Break, and Sertalp is using his wildcard this GW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-10-1632 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 101. GW4 Optimal TeamsSertalp is away so Jonny joins Bas to talk through some GW4 optimal teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-09-1243 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 100. Q/A SessionBas and Sertalp answer questions in this special episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-09-0538 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 99. GW3: WC, Transfer, or Hold?Bas and Sertalp talk about possible ways to approach GW3, and discuss the optimal wildcard teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-08-2830 min
FPL OptimizedGW2 Transfer OptionsAfter a great start to the season, Bas and Sertalp review best players by data and eye-test for GW2 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-08-2227 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 97. GW1 Final Team
Bas and Sertalp is back for a quick update on optimal teams before GW1 deadline.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 96. GW1 Optimal Teams
Bas and Sertalp have a quick look over several optimal GW1 teams from different aspects.Join our FPL Mini League: 9gxndk
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 95. We're Back
Bas and Sertalp is back for 2024-2025 season! We have talked about new changes, what they mean for analytical play, what are current ideal teams, and how does the captaincy choice look.Join us for our very first episode of the season!
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 94. How to win FPL? Q/A with Jonas
Bas and Sertalp host Jonas Sand Låbakk, winner of the 2023/2024 FPL season, for a Q/A episode.They cover Jonas' FPL history, play style, how he leveraged analytics, how he approached to risk aspect, and what he is planning for the next season.Our FPL Analytics Discord community has over 1500 members now.Join us: https://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 93. GW38: Final GW of the Season
Bas and Sertalp is back for the last regular episode of the season.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 92. DGW37: Bench Boost
Bas and Sertalp are using their Bench Boost chip this gameweek and cover ideal Bench Boost team, as well as their own plans.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 91. GW36: Final Three Gameweeks
Bas and Sertalp take a look at the remaining 3 gameweeks and cover the usual content:- Projected Point Averages- Optimal WC36 team- Optimal WC36+BB37 team- Captaincy options
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 90. Optimal WC35 Teams
Bas and Sertalp are both on Wildcard 35 and Bench Boost 37 chip plan, so in this episode they cover everything related to WC35:Fixture TickerGW OddsOptimal WC35 teams from different modelsOptimal WC35 teams based on risk preferenceRobust optimal WC35 teams using injury simulationsWC35 scenariosCaptaincy choices between GW35 and GW38
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 88. Risk in FPL
In this special episode, Sertalp hosts 3 analytics oriented managers: James (@ff_trout), Jonny/JC (@FPL_Spaceman), and Sigurd (@FPLPresident). In this panel discussion, they talk about measuring risk and variance in FPL, how it is applied, its side effects, and ways to incorporate it into decision making.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 87. Preparing for GW32
Bas and Sertalp have a look at GW32-37 horizon, and share optimal WC32 teams.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 86. GW30: WC30 Options
Bas and Sertalp talk about upcoming horizon and optimal chip GWs for people with FH or BB chips.Join our FPL Optimized mini league:https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discord:https://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 85. Jack Squared
Sertalp hosts two analytics-driven managers (both named Jack!) while Bas gets a rest.The first guest is Vamps, who is a predictive modeler for 17 different fantasy games.The second guest is Jack Bones, who is an overachiever in many of the said games using Vamps' models.They talk about how they approach the game, their analytics journey, how much bias they include, and the future of analytics play.You can join Vamps' Discord Community using this link:https://discord.gg/vAGqPvFG3kJoin our FPL Optimized mini league:https://fantasy...2024-03-221h 00
FPL OptimizedEpisode 84. GW29: Blank GW Options
Bas and Sertalp talk about how they approach GW29. Sertalp is on Free Hit chip, while Bas is hoping to save it for a rainy day.In this episode:- GW28 Review- Fixture Ticker / Projected Point Averages- Optimal FH29 Teams- Optimal WC29 Team and Transfer Plan- Captaincy Options from Projection ModelsJoin our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 83. FPL: DGW28 and BGW29
Jonny Currie (JC) joins Bas in this episode, while Sertalp needs a rest. JC and Bas covers the usual content, fixture ticker, optimal teams, captaincy and mini-league updates.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 82. GW27: Optimal Chip Plans
In this episode, Bas and Sertalp have a deep dive on chip strategies and how fixtures can shape optimal chip plans.For the solver, visit https://tinyurl.com/colab-solverJoin our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 81. GW26: Optimal Team for BGW26 and Beyond
Bas and Sertalp talk about reflections from latest two episodes, GW25 overview, and have a look at optimal WC26 team and some considerations.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 80. Bonus Episode: Optimizing Chips with JC and Alastair
In this episode, Sertalp is joined by Jonny Currie (FPL_Spaceman) and Alastair McKeever (TedLassoRegen) to talk about fixture uncertainties and how to optimize chip strategy using solvers.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 79. GW25: Q/A with FPL Tactician Andy Martin
Sertalp hosts FPL Tactician (Andy Martin) in an attempt to convert him to analytical play style. In this Q/A Andy answers questions about his chip strategy, FPL mindset, approach to analytics, and answers questions from Twitter and Discord.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 78. GW24: Preparing for the Doubles and Blanks
As FPL managers prepare for doubles and blanks, Bas and Sertalp have a look at the period between GW24 and GW29.In this episode:- Projected point averages- Optimal WC24 team- Optimal transfers for WC team- Sensitivity analysis results- Captaincy selections from projection modelsJoin our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdla
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 77. Talking About Fixtures with Talha
Bas and Sertalp host Talha Nadeem, a fixture guru, to ask questions about upcoming doubles and blanks. Talha also shares his journey, gives tips, and shares his chip strategy while answering questions from the hosts and the community.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 76. GW22 & 23 Preparations
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW22 and GW23 using projection data.In this episode:- Season graphs!- Fixture ticker / Projected point averages- EV Changes- Optimal WC22 team- Captaincy options- Mini-league updates
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 75. Mid GW21: Panel Q&A Session
While GW21 is still going on, Bas and Sertalp is back with a Q&A episode. This time, 5 awesome people helped them answer questions from the audience: Neil Rankin, Talha Nadeem, Alastair, Chase, and Trout.In this episode:- Projection data findings- TC25/BB25 discussion- Potential chip plans- Chip usage thresholds- Brentford in GW25-29- How to play FPL analytically?- Quitting FPLJoin our mini leaguehttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discord...2024-01-1853 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 74. GW21: The Looong Gameweek
Bas and Sertalp talk about the long GW: GW21.In this GW with so many players out (Salah, Son, Bowen, TAA) they cover the usual topics:- Projected point averages at team level- Gameweek Odds- Projection changes at player level- Optimal WC21 team based on FPLReview and Mikkel Tokvam models- TAA Replacements- Mini-league updatesThanks to @robtFPL for the data and visualization.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discord2024-01-1150 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 73. Pre GW21: Q&A Session
Bas and Sertalp are back this GW with an Q/A episode.They discuss a wide range of topics:- Optimization parameters- Ensemble model weights- Ideal horizon length- Differential / risk balance- Being patient vs quickly adapting- Impact of longer games on GK/DF points- Over and underperforming GKs- Ideal chip times- Salah & Son replacements- Differential optionsJoin our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discord2024-01-051h 12
FPL OptimizedEpisode 72. GW20: Last GW of the Year
Bas and Sertalp try their best to review their red GWs and share information about GW20.In this episode:- GW18 and GW19 review- Fixture ticker for upcoming horizon- Gameweek odds by RobTFPL- EV Changes- Optimal wildcard 20 teams- Optimal captainsJoin our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community DiscordWe have over 1000 members now!https://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 71. GW18 & 19: The Busy Festive Season
Bas and Sertalp review their GW17 and talk about GW18 & GW19.In this short episode they cover:- Fixture ticker for upcoming horizon- Optimal wildcard teams for both GWs- Optimal captainsJoin our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community DiscordWe have over 1000 members now!https://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 70. GW17: Suspensions, Injuries, and Salah's Favorite Fixture
Sertalp and Bas talk about- GW16 Review- Fixture Ticker (Projected Point Averages)- Gameweek Odds- EV Changes- Optimal Wildcard 17 Team- AFCON/Asian Cup Impact- Captaincy Options- Mini-league UpdatesThanks to RobT for the data and analysis.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community DiscordWe have over 1000 members now!https://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 69. FPL GW16: Mbeumo Replacements and More
Sertalp is back, and with Bas they cover the the following topics:- GW14 and GW15 reviews- Fixture Ticker (Projected Point Averages)- Gameweek Odds- EV Changes- Optimal Wildcard 16 Team- Mbeumo Replacements- Captaincy Options- Mini-league UpdatesThanks to RobT for the data and analysis.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community DiscordWe have over 1000 members now!https://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 67. GW13: Options for a Tough Gameweek
Bas and Sertalp review their GW12 and talk about GW13 and beyond. Bas is getting ready for using his wildcard in GW14, so he is mainly looking for single GW punts.In this episode they cover:- Projected minute accuracy (preliminary)- Fixture ticker (projected point averages)- Gameweek odds- Top EV gains and losses (who's hot, who's not)- Optimal WC13 squad and transfer plan- Top captaincy options from models- Mini-league updatesBig thanks to Chase (@FPL_Chase), Neil Rankin (@NeilRankinZA), and RobT (@robtFPL) for...2023-11-2344 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 66. International Break: A Chat with Luke
Bas and Sertalp is hosting Luke Williams, one of the hosts of the Inspected Goals podcast, and one of the well-known FPL players of the community. Luke talks about his Sky FF and FPL history, interesting things he has done, and place he has been through his journey.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 65. GW12: Things Can Only Get Better
After a really weird GW, Bas and Sertalp is back to talk about GW12 and beyond.In this information and data packed episode, they cover:- GW11 Review- Model Accuracy- Model Utility Results- Projected Point Averages (Ticker)- Gameweek Odds- Top EV Gains and Losses- Top Players by Models- Optimal Wildcard Teams- Captaincy ChoicesBig thanks to Chase (@FPL_Chase), Neil Rankin (@NeilRankinZA), and RobT (@robtFPL) for their analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league at...2023-11-0949 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 64. GW11: No Haaland Panic
Bas is scaring Sertalp for going no Haaland as it seems likely for him to get a haul. Even though Halloween is over, the fear of Haaland is not.They cover the usual topics:- Model utility measure- Fixture ticker (Projected point averages)- Top 10 players by models- Optimal WC11 teams by models- GW11 captaincy 😓Big thanks to Neil Rankin (@NeilRankinZA) for analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discord...2023-11-0241 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 63. GW10: Optimal Wildcards
Bas and Sertalp cover the usual topics with an emphasis on wildcard:- Model utility measure- Average projected points (team-level)- Fixture ticker- EV changes (player-level)- Optimal wildcard teams (ensemble/Review)- Sensitivity analysis results- CaptaincyBig thanks to Chase (@FPL_Chase), Neil Rankin (@NeilRankinZA), and RobT (@robtFPL) for analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community DiscordWe have over 1000 members now!https://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM542023-10-2650 min
FPL OptimizedEpisode 62. GW9: FPL is Back
In this short episode Bas and Sertalp cover the regular topics as the international break comes to an end: model utility measure, fixture ticker with projection averages, EV changes at player level, and optimal wildcard team. 🎃Thanks to FPL_Chase (https://twitter.com/FPL_Chase) and NeilRankinZA (https://twitter.com/NeilRankinZA) for their analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 61. Saluting the General
As we enter the international break, Bas and Sertalp had the pleasure of hosting Mark McGettigan (@FPLGeneral) on the pod this week. They asked questions about how Mark is approaching to analytics, whether he thinks analytics is ruining the fun, or a threat to content creators. As a veteran of the game, Mark shares his wisdom and talks about being a content creator full-time.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 60. GW8: Wildcard Special
Bas is out, and Sertalp hosts James (@FF_Trout) in this episode to talk about Wildcard 8. They talk about why they are wildcarding, what players are the key, go over several raw optimal drafts to justify going without Haaland might be the play!Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 59. GW7: Luton, Really?
Bas and Sertalp is back for Double GW7! As we approach to an exciting and interesting GW, Bas is trying his best to convince himself to buy doubling players. They cover the usual content: model accuracy, fixture ticker with projection data, data changes, optimal wildcard team, and captaincy options.Thanks to Neil Rankin (NeilRankinZA) and Chase (FPL_Chase) for the analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 58. GW6: Chasing Points
Bas is traveling again and our viz expert Chase (@Chase_FPL) joins Sertalp to talk about GW6 and beyond. They talk about model accuracy report, favorable fixtures between GW6-GW11, projection changes, optimal wildcard team, and captaincy.Thanks to Neil Rankin (NeilRankinZA) and FPL_Chase for the analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 57. GW5: To Son or Not To Son
FPL is back as the international break comes to an end. Bas and Sertalp talk about fixture difficulties for the upcoming horizon, projection data changes, optimal wildcard team, and their transfer plans.Thanks FPL_Chase (Twitter) for the analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 56. International Break Q/A
In this first international break of the season, Bas and Sertalp review their GW4 and answer questions they received.Thanks to NeilRankinZA (Twitter), FPL_Chase (Twitter), and pkaral (Analytics Discord) for the analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 55. GW4: Midfielders on Our Minds
As usual, Bas and Sertalp talk about GW3 review, share latest model error rates, talk about fixture ticker, and Bas shares his eye test report for GW4 and beyond.Thanks to NeilRankinZA (https://twitter.com/NeilRankinZA) for the analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 54. GW3: All in on Chelsea?
In this episode, Bas and Sertalp talk about Chelsea's next two fixtures and switch to Newcastle defense by GW5. They also cover prediction model accuracies, team strengths, player prediction changes, current wildcard optimal team, and Bas' eye test report.Thanks to FPL_Chase (https://twitter.com/FPL_Chase) and NeilRankinZA (https://twitter.com/NeilRankinZA) for their analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 53. GW2: Prediction Accuracy
Bas and Sertalp evaluate their GW1 and talk about prediction models. With only 1 GW left behind, model correlations, accuracies, team strengths, and player projection changes are the topics of this episode.Big thanks to FPL_Chase (https://twitter.com/FPL_Chase) and NeilRankinZA (https://twitter.com/NeilRankinZA) for their analysis and visualizations.Join our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaJoin our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 52. GW1: The Beginning
Just before we begin the season, Bas and Sertalp talk about GW1 decisions, data, optimal teams, and their drafts.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 51. GW1: Season Kickoff
Bas is back and Optimized podcast kicks off the season officially this time. Bas and Sertalp talk about the new pod format, team predictions, and latest drafts.Consider joining our mini league athttps://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/0jsdlaAnd consider joining our FPL Analytics Community Discordhttps://discord.gg/HRjcXrTM54
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 50. Q/A with Formadillo
In the last Q/A episode before GW1 planning begins, Sertalp hosts Formadillo (on Twitter) who had an extremely unlucky season despite using analytics and data. Sertalp asks Formadillo questions about his last season, and plans for the new season.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 49. Q/A with MD Champion Jonny Currie
Optimized pod is back for 2023/2024 season! Sertalp hosts Massive Data champion Jonny Currie while Bas is having a well-deserved vacation.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 48. Season Finale
Bas and Sertalp talk about their final GW and share answers to their questions from the audience about what went well, what went wrong, and plans for the next season.Have a nice break everyone. Hope to see you in the next season.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 47. GW38 The Last Move
Bas and Sertalp review potential picks and answer questions before the last GW of the season.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 46. GW37 Manchester Picks
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW37 picks, mainly from Manchester United and Manchester City as they double in 37 and have lots of minute uncertainty.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 45. GW36 Double O'clock
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW36 decisions and answer questions they received on Twitter.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 44. GW35 The Final Stretch
Bas and Sertalp talk about remaining GWs, Man City options, Brighton triple, and defensive options using the projected points for the final stretch of the season.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 43. Haaland Survivors Club
Bas and Sertalp try their best to recover from yet another Haaland disaster. Now ready for the double GW, they answer questions from Twitter and talk about optimal Free Hit team for those using their chips.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 42. GW32 Decisions
Bas and Sertalp are both using their Free Hit chips in GW32, so they talk about optimal teams using various data sources, and answer questions they received on Twitter.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 41. Q/A with Let's Talk FPL Andy
In this episode, Bas and Sertalp have the most successful FPL content creator, Let's Talk FPL Andy, as their guest. They ask Andy various questions about content creation, his journey, his approach to analytics and data, and gameplay.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 40. GW30 Decisions
After a great Bench Boost GW, Bas and Sertalp talk about next GW moves and answer questions from Twitter.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 39. GW29 Decisions
Bas is back and ready for Bench Boosting! Bas and Sertalp talk about various picks regarding GW29 and beyond, share optimal teams, and answer questions from Twitter including shaving :)Ad: You can use the code "OPTIMAL20" to receive 20% discount on Manscaped products as mentioned in the podcast! https://www.manscaped.com
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 38. Massive Data Rank
While Bas is away, Sertalp talks about Massive Data model and Massive Data rank of FPLReview.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 37. Wildcard 28
In this shorter-than-usual episode: Bas and Sertalp are using their wildcards this GW, even though Sertalp is distracted with some recent developments 🥰 Using Alastair's notes on major decisions and splits for wildcard users, Bas and Sertalp review some of the WC28 dilemmas.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 36. GW27 Decisions
Bas and Sertalp discuss their chip plans, share several optimal WC27 teams under different chip settings and answer analytics questions they received via Twitter.Ad: Also, now you can use the code "OPTIMAL20" to receive 20% discount on Manscaped products! https://www.manscaped.com
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 35. GW26 Decisions
Bas and Sertalp answers questions about GW26, WC now or later dilemma, possible chip strategies, and EV gains for the remaining period.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 34. GW25 Decisions
Bas and Sertalp talks about chip strategy, how to optimize for remaining time period, Liverpool picks, optimal FH and WC teams, and upcoming blanks & doubles.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 33. On the Edge of a Precipice
Bas and Sertalp talk about future GWs (24 and beyond) while we are about to enter a period of difficult decisions.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 32. Doubles and Daydreams
As Bas overtakes Sertalp in overall rank, we enter an exciting period of doubles and blanks in FPL. People's patience for Liverpool players will be tested in 25, and we will see a rise in FH and TC usage over next few weeks.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 31. Triple Pickle
Facing another tough decision whether to use the Triple Captain chip or not, Bas and Sertalp evaluate and discuss their options, and answer questions for GW22. Spoiler alert: Looks like Bas will be using it!
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 30. Chips and Fixtures
Bas and Sertalp have a guest for a special episode: Alastair (TedLassoRegen of Analytics Discord) answers questions about the probable fixtures, chip strategies, and future plans.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 29. The Calm Before the Storm
Before entering the busy period of doubles and blanks, Bas and Sertalp review GW20 results and answers questions about GW21.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 28. Triple or Not
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW20 dilemmas and whether to use Triple Captain chip on Haaland this GW or wait for a better double.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 27. GW18 and GW19 Questions
Bas and Sertalp answer questions about GW18 and GW19, and talk about sensitivity analysis.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 26. FPL, Again
World Cup is finally over. Bas and Sertalp is back for the penultimate episode of this year, to talk about GW17 selections. They cover double gameweeks, optimal squads, and premium GKs (duh!).
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 25. One Last Punt
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW16 choices and single-GW punts ahead of the World Cup break.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 24. Tilt
While Bas is away, Sertalp hosts Brett Taylor (@FPLEchidna) to talk about getting tilted in and frustrated with FPL. They talk about sources of frustration, how it can be approached analytically, and ways to deal with it.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 23. World Cup Countdown
Bas and Sertalp review GW13 and talk about pressing issues of GW14 and beyond.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 22. Quick Arithmetic
In this shorter than usual episode, Bas and Sertalp talk about main GW13 questions using different data sources.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 21. Navigating the BGW
Bas and Sertalp talk about GW11 and the Blank GW12. They answer questions from Twitter about captaincy, Free Hit optimal, budget defenders, and how to decide whether to take a hit or not.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 20. Haalandgate
After a depressing GW, Bas and Sertalp talk about GW10 plans and answer questions from Twitter. WC10 optimal plans signal the rise of mid-price midfielders, while the importance of defenders keeps going down.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 19. GW9 Questions
Bas and Sertalp talk about main topics of GW9 and Wildcard picks: goalkeeper selection, optimal wildcard teams, Salah vs KDB, Maddison captaincy, cheap defenders, and risk preference.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 18. Q/A with Brett Taylor on Data and Grass
Bas and Sertalp have a special guest during the International Break: Brett Taylor (FPLEchidna on Twitter), who finished #3 in the world last season. Brett answers Bas and Sertalp's questions about his play style, what he thinks about data, and how his football history helps decision making.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 17. WC Timing
Bas is already on wildcard, Sertalp is considering to delay until GW9. This week's main topic is wildcard: how to compare plans and their expected values, how to pick players, what we think about some of the confusing questions. Have a green arrow and nice International Break everyone!
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 16. WC Dilemma
Bas and Sertalp discuss GW7 questions amid BHA-CRY game postponement and Tuchel news. Bas is already on wildcard, while Sertalp considers factors that might affect the optimal WC time.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 15. EV Sacrifices
After a weird GW, Bas and Sertalp get together to discuss their teams, give update on model predictions, review WC4 optimal team, and talk about EV sacrifices for nonquantifiable data in analytical play.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 14. Projected Points Changes
Bas and Sertalp talk about what models have learned in two GWs, and answer some questions about potential transfer options.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 13. Optimal
Bas and Sertalp talk about what "optimal" means in FPL, and evaluate Kane to Haaland premium switch from an analytical perspective.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 12. GW1 Choices Part 2
Last episode before the start! Bas and Sertalp talk about what prediction data gives as optimal squad, which formations appear more, what are some of the choices waiting optimization solver users before the deadline.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 11. GW1 Choices Part 1
Bas is back! ✈ Apparently he didn't stop thinking about FPL even on the beach, read a book, and came back with more questions than answers. As we get closer to the GW1 deadline, Bas and Sertalp talk about premium goalkeepers, 'No Salah' madness, players to consider, and have a brief look at the raw-data-optimal team. Another 1 hour episode, so you might want to take that longer route for your commute, perhaps...
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 10. Uncertainty Pod
As we get closer to GW1, Sertalp hosts Simon and Jamie of the Corridor of Uncertainty podcast. While Bas is away, they talk about their podcast plans, Grass vs Analytics, heated Twitter discussions, what is in FPL's future, models, and answer questions. It's a much longer than usual, but a pretty spicy episode. 🌶
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 9. Q/A with Jan the Expected Minutes Magician
In this special 1-hour episode Sertalp hosts Jan Kępski, an analytics-focused manager with lots of fame with his amazing minute predictions. Jan covers latest transfers while Bas is away, and answers questions from Sertalp and pod listeners.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 8. Models and Solvers
FPL. IS. BACK. 🔥
Bas and Sertalp cover latest confirmed transfers, and go back to analytics basics: what data is needed for FPL analytics, how is it used, what is a solver. Enjoy the first episode of the new season.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 7. Strength Models
Bas and Sertalp cover the latest transfers in Premier League, and (as promised) talk about team strength models and fixture difficulty ratings.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 6. Fixture Puzzle
While we are eagerly waiting for FPL to reveal player prices, Bas and Sertalp talk about fixture difficulty ratings, and cover confirmed transfers so far.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 5. Chip Analysis
Chip decisions play a critical role in our season performance, but to what extent? Bas and Sertalp talks about how important chips decisions are, and what we can learn by analyzing some of the best managers' chip usage.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 4. Pricing in FPL
In this episode, Bas and Sertalp talk about how to use Season Highlights tool on FPL Optimized to analyze the season and ideal pricing methods for FPL.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 3. Expected Goals
Bas and Sertalp review the last GW of the season, talk about "lessons" learned, and discuss what Expected Goals (xG) is and how it is relevant in FPL analytics.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 2. Probability of Haul
KDB reminded everyone how fast things could change in FPL. After his 4-goal haul, Bas and Sertalp talk about captaincy, TC chip, how probability of hauls are calculated, and their plans for the final GW.
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FPL OptimizedEpisode 1. AI in FPL
BBC published an article "Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?" which is the main topic of this episode. Bas and Sertalp talk about how they approach the game, and how Artificial Intelligence and analytics are being used in FPL.
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