Final Fantasy Sports

FFS
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Friends talking fantasy sports and video games.

  1. 4d ago

    NFL Week 1 and World of Warcraft: Forever

    Week 1 is in the books, and now we finally have real results to learn from. We recap our fantasy football starts, Travis somehow surviving after losing four wide receivers, and the first official week of Pick 5. We also go through the improvements that now make Pick 5 fully automated. Then we dig deep into what Travis learned from the first real week of the FFS DFS Optimizer. FanDuel finished profitable while DraftKings didn't, and the results exposed some important changes that need to be made. We talk about shrinking the player pool, eliminating dead weight, fixing how the optimizer prioritizes archetype requirements, using last year's stats alongside this year's early results, and why finding the right low-owned value matters more than simply picking obvious stars. On the gaming side, we talk about WoW Forever and why a reimagined version of classic WoW has Travis ready to jump back in. Then it's back to EverQuest Legends as we compare builds, talk Bard melodies, dungeon crawls, and why Paladin/Monk/Bard has become such a monster combination. Finally, the new physical Terra CORE cards have arrived! We talk about what's next for the physical game, improving the digital version, and Travis' new obsession: figuring out how to make digital cards as easy to read on the battlefield as physical cards. Join for free to help make Terra CORE with us at patreon.com/terracore Try the FFS DFS Optimizer at patreon.com/cw/FFSDFS One week for free of the Optimizer https://www.finalfantasysports.com/api/auth/trial/redeem?code=MTc5MDM3NjI5MTI3NQ.iyARg8BynvrH-DqvEtYiro8N7UoDHe7TyHSVbTh0sUU Merch: teepublic.com/user/terra-core Website: finalfantasysports.riverside.com Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com TikTok: @final_fantasy_sports Discord: discord.gg/6AqsVBAP

  2. Sep 11

    Fantasy Draft Results, Fortnite, and Halo

    After a week off, we're back just in time for the NFL season. We break down how our fantasy football draft went, some early injuries already causing problems, Pick 5 surviving its first real games, and the last-minute Week 1 news creating some interesting DFS value. Travis also finally gets to put the DFS Optimizer through a real test, generating hundreds of DraftKings and FanDuel lineups with different stacking strategies to see which settings actually produce the best return. We also get into the controversial ending of the Michigan game, international NFL games, and Lee builds his first FanDuel lineup using the optimizer live on the show. Then we shift over to gaming with Dungeon Crawler Carl, Fortnite, Halo, Xbox Cloud Gaming, the problems with Roblox, and getting back into EverQuest Legends now that grouping and leveling have improved. And now that the drafts are finally over, we'll be back next week with the results from Travis' massive Week 1 DFS experiment—assuming chasing the perfect lineup doesn't completely break him first. Join for free to help make Terra CORE with us at patreon.com/terracore Try the FFS DFS Optimizer at patreon.com/cw/FFSDFS Get a week free of the optimizer https://www.finalfantasysports.com/api/auth/trial/redeem?code=MTc4OTc3MDI1MDU2NQ.P812RYVx-8Lm0CWJ5I8X6IOxYMOMae0xBeAb_rC0le8 Merch: teepublic.com/user/terra-core Website: finalfantasysports.riverside.com Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com TikTok: @final_fantasy_sports Discord: discord.gg/6AqsVBAP

  3. Aug 28

    Going Back to College and Terra CORE Online

    This week we're officially getting ready for football season. We talk about the bizarre story involving the 49ers owner, the NFL getting rid of the traditional Pro Bowl Games, former NFL players trying to return to college football, and why the current college football rules have turned into the Wild West. We also look ahead to our nearly 20-year-old fantasy football league, reveal our draft positions, talk Pick 5 updates, and get ready to finally unleash the DFS Optimizer on real NFL games. We also debate why NFL RedZone makes football so much easier to watch. On the gaming side, we get back into Terra CORE, talk about improving the online version so we can play against each other, and even kick around the idea of eventually turning Terra CORE into a full strategy video game. Join our FREE Patreon and help us create Terra CORE, our original trading card game: https://www.patreon.com/terracore Get access to the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Lineup Optimizer: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FFSDFS Try the optimizer free for a week https://www.finalfantasysports.com/api/auth/trial/redeem?code=MTc4ODU2NTUyNzg1MA.jzyTnauREKZl-lGhYlKrgxOJIh0rYkyFkjyKirauCVw Check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/terra-core Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP

  4. Aug 21

    How to use the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Optimizer

    This week we put the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Optimizer through a full live tutorial. Travis walks Lee through the entire process—from loading the DraftKings or FanDuel slate and building your player pool to setting player archetypes, stacking rules, ownership, salary ranges, exposure limits, and lineup strategy. Then we generate our lineups in seconds, break down why the optimizer made each pick, and show how to export everything for DraftKings or FanDuel. Before that, we hit some sports news, including the Lakers ownership situation, James Harden's latest contract, NFL injuries, fantasy baseball playoffs, and the never-ending cycle of coaches getting another chance after failing somewhere else. On the gaming side, Lee gives an update on Final Fantasy IV and his EverQuest adventures, we talk Paladin epics and Travis has an update on getting Terra CORE playable online between two different players. Plus, our mysterious first DFS Optimizer subscriber remains unidentified. Whoever you are: we appreciate you. Now we just need subscriber number two. Join our FREE Patreon and help us create Terra CORE, our original trading card game: https://www.patreon.com/terracore Get access to the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Lineup Optimizer: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FFSDFS Try a week free of the optimizer here https://www.finalfantasysports.com/api/auth/trial/redeem?code=MTc4Nzg3NDk0OTgxMg.464-dQfwDj5K69A2OdnJivW_-C2uG3zFVamfUZzbxLM Check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/terra-core Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP

  5. Aug 14

    One Year Later, Best Ball 2.0 and the Madden Problem

    We made it to one year of Final Fantasy Sports! This week we look back at our first year of the podcast before diving into Best Ball Tutorial 2.0. We break down roster construction, bye-week strategy, why waiting on tight ends can pay off, different contest formats, and Travis' new four-quarterback strategy built around pairing starters with their backups. We also talk fantasy baseball playoffs, preseason overreactions, and why Aaron Rodgers might already need to watch his back in Pittsburgh. On the gaming side, we debate randomness in games, why predetermined outcomes can suck the fun out of roguelikes, and once again ask everyone to please stop buying Madden until EA has some real competition. We kick around ideas for completely different types of NFL games, talk about the future of Terra CORE's online version, and celebrate getting our first DFS Optimizer subscriber that neither of us actually knows! Join our FREE Patreon and help us create Terra CORE, our original trading card game: https://www.patreon.com/terracore Get access to the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Lineup Optimizer: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FFSDFS Get one week free of the optimizer https://www.finalfantasysports.com/api/auth/trial/redeem?code=MTc4NzM0NTgzNzU1NA.BOs93aN5cA9gsr9VIxrCiL67seuruJ2TXABI4lYs7ns Check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/terra-core Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP

  6. Aug 8

    Hall of Fame, Madden, and NCAA Football

    Football is finally back! This week we break down the Hall of Fame Game, the rookie quarterbacks who showed out, and this year's Hall of Fame class. We also give an update on the DFS Lineup Optimizer now that the Week 1 DraftKings and FanDuel player pools are loaded and ready to go. On the gaming side, we talk about EA backing down from single-player microtransactions in College Football 27, why we're tired of Madden getting away with the same problems every year, and whether games like Maximum Football deserve our support instead. Some how we talk about Nicolas Cage playing John Madden, what made Madden such a great announcer, superhero movies, and plenty of other tangents. We wrap things up with more EverQuest Legends, our next leveling destinations, old-school death penalties, and the latest progress on Terra CORE. Join our FREE Patreon and help us create Terra CORE, our original trading card game: https://www.patreon.com/terracore Get access to the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Lineup Optimizer: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FFSDFS Free Trial for the Optimizer https://www.finalfantasysports.com/api/auth/trial/redeem?code=MTc4Njc1MzM0NjQ1Mw._TNgS9V8G4uaQoEZAhev03lZR8cst0gmmVlHEqL43rU Check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/terra-core Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP

  7. Aug 1

    Sports News, Never Buying a Console Again, and Final Fantasy 6

    LeBron is heading to Philadelphia, Brandon Aiyuk wants out of San Francisco, Baker Mayfield isn't happy with Tampa Bay, and Tony Romo's latest headlines have everyone talking. We break down the biggest NFL and NBA stories, discuss sleeper fantasy football picks like De'Zhaun Stribling, and explain why Taysom Hill's unique career deserved better. We also take a detour into gaming, debating whether consoles are finally becoming obsolete in favor of PC gaming, Steam, and handheld devices. Then we dive into EverQuest Legends, controller setups, class builds, and our dream scenario: a full Final Fantasy VI remake. How many games would it take to do the greatest RPG of all time justice? We have some opinions. Join our FREE Patreon and help us create Terra CORE, our original trading card game: https://www.patreon.com/terracore Get access to the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Lineup Optimizer: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FFSDFS Free Optimizer Trial: https://www.finalfantasysports.com/api/auth/trial/redeem?code=MTc4NjE0ODQzNzMyNw.qJbADmnqKq0unGN-dgPOuhatSSHUIFmRbKfkD0LWTFg Check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/terra-core Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP

  8. Jul 24

    BattleBots, Pick 5 & Final Fantasy IV

    This week we're talking BattleBots, fantasy football injuries, and the latest updates to our NFL Pick 5 game. We also show off the new badge system, trophy room, automated point spreads, and other features we've been building as we get ready for football season. Plus, we share more progress on our projection-free DFS Lineup Optimizer and discuss where we'd like to take it next. On the gaming side, we revisit some all-time favorites, including Final Fantasy IV, Mystic Quest, and Bomberman. We also continue our obsession with EverQuest Legends, debating class combinations, professions, epic weapons, and why we can't stop theorycrafting our next characters. Join our FREE Patreon and help us create Terra CORE, our original trading card game: https://www.patreon.com/terracore Get access to the Final Fantasy Sports DFS Lineup Optimizer: https://www.patreon.com/cw/FFSDFS Free Trial https://www.finalfantasysports.com/api/auth/trial/redeem?code=MTc4NTQ2MjU2ODA0MQ.fJJPuIbpbLEsVfNkkXIz-xPGZPTy0rCeeDmfpu81pfI Check out our merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/terra-core Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP

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Friends talking fantasy sports and video games.

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  • Creator
    FFS
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 FFS
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    Final Fantasy Sports