The Big Show FFL

The Big Show - Season 2 - Episode 8

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 02:47:49 GMT

In this week's episode, Ryan and James are joined by OG league member Michael Stasaitis. They hammer through the weekly matchups, make predictions, and discuss whether they would rather have George Pickens or Jakobi Meyers for the rest of the season. After talking about their top 5 NFL players that make them smile when they hear their name, they talk about their favorite lines from songs they love, and they make their predictions for who will make the playoffs. There's also a surprise guest appearance trying to promote the March golf trip to Naples.

The Big Show - Season 2 - Episode 7

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:40:09 GMT

Ryan and James are at it again this week, with a special appearance from Mariana, the kid who won't go to sleep. To give you a feel for the episode, "Mariana, please stop talking - what were we saying?"

The Big Show - Season 2 - Episode 6

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:24:55 GMT

In an OG performance, it's Ryan and James diving head first into the sea of fantasy football. They review all the trades that took place between Tuesday and Thursday of this week, even if they were all a bunch of lame-o trades. During the weekly previews, they realize how bad some people's running backs are, and both of the hosts randomly disappeared on the one.

The Big Show - Season 2, Episode 5

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 02:36:37 GMT

In this week's episode, we have BOTH Ryan's in the house, as the boys look through each matchup, make predictions, and get into the art of a trade, and specifically dive into the recent trade between Fournier and Staz. They also show appreciation to a few legends, and decide between Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston. Oh, and Labarre has an ALL TIME rant about why "Against The Wind" is his favorite Bob Seger song...it's not what you expect.

The Big Show Season 2 - Episode 4

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 02:57:37 GMT

Max and Fournier are back this week, as the boys talk about this week's matchups, random guys who will fall into the endzone this week, and what the 1-3 teams should do if they fall to 1-4. Jim must have been getting too much love, because the guys start to discuss how his team may not be as close to 2nd best as we thought.

The Big Show - Season 2 Episode 3

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 02:43:24 GMT

In this week's episode, James is joined by Brendan from the 40th story of his New York apartment. Together, they talk about this week's matchups, make predictions, and review the top sell high/buy low candidates through three weeks. Thanks to Kareem making a big time move to acquire Swift, James had to change his sell high candidate last second, and Brendan makes the most offensive prediction in Big Show history, while predicting Chris vs. Fournier. They also talk about what songs or albums have had a great influence on their lives, and the little things in their lives that they want to show appreciation to before they miss them.

The Big Show - Season 2 Episode 2

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:40:44 GMT

After taking a week off due to Max's wedding, James has two special guests appear in Fournier's absence. Kareem, after a dinner with his mother-in-law in Boulder, Jim in the Orlando airport after a 5 hour delay, and James discuss buy low and sell high candidates along with week 3 preview and predictions.While James tries to figure out who deserves the keys to the kitchen, whatever that means, they discuss Andy's early season struggles and whether anyone has a chance this year outside of Phil and Chris.

The Big Show - Season 2 Episode 1

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:16:56 GMT

The boys are BACK!Fournier and James enjoy a late Thursday night with each other while the Lions faced off against the Chiefs in Week 1. They preview each matchup and for the first time started predicting scores. As they face-off against each other in Week 1, shockingly, they both chose for themselves to beat the other. They touch on the Watson - QJ trade, whether Keenan Allen will outscore CeeDee Lamb, and why there are so many blankets in James' house.

Draft Day 2023

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:08:18 GMT

It's Saturday, August 19th, and the league is enjoying the morning of DRAFT DAY in Western Massachusetts. For some reason, Jim decided to host the gang for the weekend in his new home. Thankfully, it's a mansion. Kick back and relax while you listen to endless jibber jabber, a surprise guest appearance, and a presentation as to why Andy will never get this (a championship)!

The Big Show - Episode 14 (The Royal Rumble)

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:14:14 GMT

Last week, when Damar Hamlin went down, nobody cares about football. Thankfully, he has come to, and is on a path to recovery.

In the Fantasy Football world, Tim and Phil were in a Monday Night showdown when Hamlin went down, with Phil trailing by 15 with Burrow while Tim still had Tee Higgins. After much deliberation, they decided to do a full rematch in Week 18.

Due to this, the league decided to record a pod with as many members as possible, with no rules, at the start of the 1 o'clock games. Strap in for the final episode of the first season of The Big Show Podcast!

The Big Show - Episode 13

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 18:37:08 GMT

In an emergency podcast during the holiday session, James puts together a quick recap of the first two rounds of the playoffs and makes a prediction on the championship between Phil and Tim.

Also - the front row continues its dominance as the last time a new champion came into the league remains 2013. WOOF!

The Big Show - Episode 12

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:06:44 GMT

In this week's episode, Ryan is unable to attend due to husband duties and The Big Show is left in the hands of fellow Northboronians, Mike List and James.

Together, they recap Week 14 and all the results that dictated the First Round of the Playoffs and discuss the video decisions by Chris and Tim on who they chose to play.

They also do a Playoff Preview, touch on the Titans firing their GM mid-season, and embark on a journey to figure out what the "Vapor Soul" genre is.

The Big Show - Episode 11

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:16:23 GMT

Ryan is back after a hard fought battle with a cold, and is joined by co-host James and a first-time guest in Phil Aroian.

With 9 combined championships (over 50% of The Big Show Titles) between them, this was the heaviest hitter episode of The Big Show, to-date.

From California, to Florida, to Oregon, the three friends talk week 13 recap, make quick playoff predictions, and reflect on each other's Spotify Wrapped sessions.

Also - is Chris' reign coming to an end??

The Big Show - Episode 10

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:52:02 GMT

After some time off for Thanksgiving break, Ryan calls out sick on the day of the podcast, leaving his co-host scrambling to find a couple of dudes off the street.

Luckily, Jimbo was around for a 2nd time for the pod, and newcomer Brendan made himself available.

The three gents recap last week's matchups, discuss this week's ongoing matchups, and have a blast for The Big Show's 18th Trade Deadline.

The Big Show - Episode 9

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 03:03:58 GMT

In this week's episode, Ryan and James are joined by their first reoccurring guest, Ryan Labarre.

The three gents recap last week's matchup, where Ryan lets James cut their matchup recap short, because Ryan's victory in the battle of the co-hosts was satisfying enough.

They also dive into a playoff preview, looking at each contending teams remaining schedules, and make predictions on who they think will make it who they think will come up short.

Also - they play Mary, Fuck, Kill with Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.

The Big Show - Episode 8

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:34:34 GMT

After a longer than usual lay-off, Ryan and James get together on a Sunday afternoon to recap last week's matchups and review this weeks matchups, while watching some RedZone.

Pod's during live games are very fun, and this episode does not disappoint.

Also, the boys talk about how laundry can help your family accept watching football all day long, every Sunday.

The Big Show - Episode 7

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:04:32 GMT

This week, Ryan and James have two surprise guests join them as they talk about the best way to propose, married life, and the housing market.

Oh yeah, they touch on last week's matchups as well as the pile of 4-4 teams, how there were 7 trades done in the last 3 days, and why people are giving up despite being in the playoff race.

As always, enjoy the ride, and keep your hands in while the machine is moving!

The Big Show - Episode 6

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 02:40:47 GMT

On this week's episode, Ryan and James have a special surprise guest join them as they watch the Patriots on live television and enjoy Zappe Hour! Unfortunately, the carpet matched the drapes, as it only lasted for about an hour.

The three of them recap last week's matchups, dive into the life of an expansion team, and have a heated debate over whether Dameon Pierce is in the same class as Breece (pre-injury) and Kenneth Walker.

Hop in for the ride, this week was a blast.

The Big Show - Episode 5

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:37:28 GMT

James and Ryan get together this week to recap Week 6 in The Big Show and go through their mutual Power Rankings, as we get closer to the halfway point of our season.

They discuss moving, mainly their unhealthy addictions to moving, as well as children's allergies, Halloween, how Russell Wilson is a Fraud, and why Kickers matter! No, sorry, Punters do not matter.

Enjoy!

The Big Show - Episode 4

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:33:13 GMT

This week, Ryan and James battle connectivity issues while they review The Big Show Week 5 matchups.

They touched on where they were right and where they were wrong, give praise to an exciting expansion team, and review all the terrible running backs James can't stop trading for.

Also, most importantly...is honey mustard a sauce or a dressing?

The Big Show - Episode 3

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:53:06 GMT

Ryan and James connect after Hurricane Ian set them back a few days. They touch on "a town up North with good food and stuff", the aftermath of Hurricane Ian - and a story about how crazy boaters are.

Eventually, they get to football and introduce a new segment: "We Are Smart - No We Are Not".

Also - will Cam Akers let James down again?

The Big Show - Episode 2

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:11:20 GMT

With a guest appearance from Ryan Labarre, The Professor, the guys discuss last week's final scores, this week's matchups, and share a a couple of fun stories.

Also - Does Mike Tirico not know how to talk about sports betting on National TV?

The Big Show - Intro

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:37:39 GMT

After 18 years, the boys from The Big Show decided to start a podcast about the best fantasy football league in the world.

Co-Hosts Ryan and James reflect on what the league has meant to them since its inception, and have a blast going through each league member and this week's matchup.

Filmed during the 4 o'clock games of Week 2 of the NFL, there are live reactions, baby cameos, and a boat load of laughs.

Enjoy the ride, join the fun!