Jesse David Cook

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 12 - Moving The Chains (Adjusting Draftkings and Fanduel Week 3 Lineups)

Jesse Cook — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:00:35 +0000

In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) "moves the chains" with discussions focused on his evolving feelings towards the Chiefs v Ravens game, potential chalk of Darwin Thompson, and love of the skill players. Additionally, he highlights a couple sources of value for both sites (Frank Gore and Devin Smith)

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 11 - Breaking The Huddle (First Look at Week 3 Draftkings and Fanduel)

Jesse Cook — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:46:34 +0000

In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) outlines his initial approach to the Week 3 Main NFL Daily Fantasy Slate, with pricing referenced to both Draftkings and Fanduels. He outlines favorable game environments as well as builds a lineup for both sites.

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 10 - Breakout WRs, Carlos Hyde/Shady McCoy windfall, and Week 1 DEF+Kicker

Jesse Cook — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:43:30 +0000

In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) highlights 3 slightly off-the-table breakout WRs, discusses the impact of Carlos Hyde joining the Texans and LeSean McCoy joining the Chiefs, and provides recommendations for season-long/daily fantasy Defenses as well as season-long kickers for Week 1.

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 9 - Recapping Auction Draft & 5 Auction Draft Strategies

Jesse Cook — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:04:53 +0000

In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) highlights 5 important strategies to bring into a Fantasy NFL Auction Draft and uses a recently completed NFL Auction Draft as an exemplar. Additionally, he recognizes Rockhound Brewing Company for their awesome beer, intentions, and ambience.

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 8 - Let's talk Auction Draft! Antonio Brown or Chris Carson?

Jesse Cook — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:44:47 +0000

In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) discusses auction draft strategies. He utilizes his good friend's upcoming draft, which Jesse will be substituting in for, as a template on using scoring format/league settings to build a strategy. Additionally, he discusses a viable, tantalizing trade offer in his main league.

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 7 - Andrew Luck, Lamar Miller, Things that I'm Liking, and Component Brewing

Jesse Cook — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:33:17 +0000

In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) discusses all things relevant to the Andrew Luck retiring, the impact of the Lamar Miller torn ACL, and some important trends to watch related to Dede Westbrook, Chris Godwin, and Darwin Thompson.

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 6 - First MLB content + Cam and MGIII

Jesse Cook — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 21:40:35 +0000

In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) contemplates the impact of the lack of transparency from Major League Baseball on dynasty and redraft leagues. Additionally, he addresses the implications of Cam Newton's preseason injury and the potential of a Chargers running back not named Melvin Gordon III.

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 5 - Birthday Episode!... Recapping my 12-team .5ppr draft

Jesse Cook — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:18:36 +0000

In this episode, host (Jesse Cook) breaks down his season-long, 12-team .5ppr draft. He goes round-by-round and provides the rationale for each decision. Additionally, he highlights many important factors to consider when drafting (e.g. quality of league members, ADP of drafting platform).

Beer of Podcast: Oskar Blues - Can-O-Hazy IPA

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 4 - Josh Gordon, Antonio Brown, and a walk through of Draftkings Week 1 Lineup

Jesse Cook — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:29:28 +0000

In this episode, Jesse Cook (host) discusses a viable strategy of not drafting a defense or kicker, whether to draft Josh Gordon/Antonio Brown - and in what round, and walks the listeners through his current "dummy" lineup for week 1 NFL tournaments on Draftkings. Additionally, he highlights One Barrel's "Banjo Cat" as the beer of the podcast.

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 3 - NFL Week 1 Daily Fantasy Stacks

Jesse Cook — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:26:23 +0000

In this episode, host Jesse Cook walks through the utility of stacking in NFL daily fantasy, as well as highlights his favorite tournament stacks for Week 1. Additionally, he provides his "beer of the podcast," which is Delta Beer Lab's Brn.01 (Coffee Infused Brown Ale)

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 2 - Best Ball Draft

Jesse Cook — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 16:11:15 +0000

Jesse Cook (host) describes Best Ball drafts and walks listeners through a recently completed 10-team best bast draft.

Reality of Fantasy: Episode 1 - So it begins!

Jesse Cook — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 16:07:24 +0000

In the first episode of Reality of Fantasy, host - Jesse Cook - introduces the podcast, highlights some undervalued/overvalued offenses, and breaks down his first round picks for a 12-team PPR format.