Chasing the Upside

WHEN TO TAKE HITS IN FPL - AAKASH (@THEFPLBOIS)

- Being an eye test manager
- Do season defining decisions exist?
- A discussion on hits
In this episode of Chasing the Upside I share the mic with 1 quarter of @thefplbois Aakash. Whether it’s FPL strategy, season defining decisions or discussing the huge amount of work that goes into their famous ‘Helpdesk’ threads, settle in as we take a deep dive into a brilliant FPL brain.
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For more Aakash and the Bois you can follow them @thefplbois on X

A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH @FPLMate

For this conversation I share the mic with FPL royalty @FPLMate 
 
Our chat explores:
Being a 10 year ‘overnight success’ 
The secret to finishing 243rd in the world 
Smart risk taking in FPL
What FPL has taught Dan about life 
 
Over the last 4 years Dan has built a huge following on YouTube and is famed for his differential picks and the willingness to go against the template. This culminated in finishing 243rd in the world a couple of seasons ago.
 
Pull up a chair and settle down for an insight into one of FPL’s most prominent names. 
 
#fpl #fpladvice #fplstrategy
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For more Dan you can follow him on X @FPLMate and you can watch his videos at …….
 
All other socials here too - 
🐦 https://www.twitter.com/FPLMate
📸 https://www.instagram.com/FPLMate
🎶 https://www.tiktok.com/@FPLMate
🎮 https://www.twitch.tv/fpl_mate
👾 https://discord.gg/rfVSeftbmx

DO WE NEED THE EYE TEST IN FPL -@FPLRoo

- Tommy’s strategy about taking hits in FPL
- Being instinctive in FPL
- Using FPL chaos to your advantage
- The correlation between not watching live football and your overall rank
For this episode I share the mic with Tommy AKA @FPLRoo. We natter about all things FPL strategy and Tommy gives some great insight into how he sees 'hits' in FPL and how to maximise chip usage during ‘chip season’.
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For more Follow him on X @FPLRoo and subscribe to his YT channel here https://www.youtube.com/@UCEm8t9qnyygQsRegJWmQ-rw
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#fpl #fpladvice #fpltips

THE MYTH OF LUCK IN FPL - LEONG WEI LUEN

- How FPL is more than your overall rank 
-The similarities between running a marathon and an FPL season
- Making your own luck in FPL
- The downside to following the ‘template’ For this episode
I’m joined by FPL writer and enthusiast Leong Wei Luen. I first came across Leong after reading his brilliant article on Fantasy Football Scout where he talks about how running a marathon is similar to playing an FPL season. Leong talks brilliantly about how to navigate the long season, staying patient and how luck can be bypassed by using skill in FPL.
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You can read his article here - https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2023/09/10/fpl-is-a-marathon-you-can-win-it-if-you-run-it-right/
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You can hear more from Leong on X @FPL_RunPharm
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#fpl #fpladvice #fplstrategy #fplcommunity #fantasypremierleague

HOW TO PLAY OPTIMAL FPL - PRAS.

How to plan effectively in FPL
The lessons Pras learnt from his best ever season
What is optimal FPL play?
 
For this episode I share the mic with one of FPL’s greatest brains - Pras. 
 
Famous for his ‘helicopter view’ planning and expert decision making processes, Pras gives a real insight into what it takes to be an elite FPL manager. 
 
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For more insight and wisdom Pras, follow him on X @Pras_fpl

IMPROVE YOUR FPL IN 6 MINUTES!

Welcome to Chasing the Upside - Conversations about living the FPL life ✌️
For this bitesize episode I've collected the most actionable fpl advice from the most recent 5 conversations 🤯
We have contributions from Az Phillips, Dan Davis, Meera Pankhania, Tom Cantle and The Draft Duo. 
 If you have enjoyed the conversations so far -  please consider subscribing to the channel and most importantly…..tell your friends! 

NAVIGATING ADVERSITY THROUGH FPL - SAM MCHAFFIE

Welcome to Chasing the Upside - Conversations about living the FPL life. 
My guest for this episode is Sam Mchaffie.
This conversation was one of the most powerful in the series so far and a brilliant reminder of how - despite it being just a game - FPL can be a beacon of light in dark times. 
 
Our chat explores: 
FPL being a tonic in tough times
Sam’s evolution from 'Grass FC' to 'Analytics FC'
How FPL models influence his decision making process
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If after hearing the conversation you want to donate to Brain Tumour Research - here is the link: 
https://www.justgiving.com/page/alistair-athletic-fpl?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Falistair-athletic-fpl&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share
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To hear more from Sam you can follow him on X @samsportscience
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DO WE HAVE CONTROL IN FPL? DAN DAVIS

Welcome to Chasing the Upside - Conversations about living the FPL life. 
 
Today we have self proclaimed FPL obsessed - Dan Davis.
 
Our chat explores: 
 
Using EO as an effective strategy
Why empathy is key when discussing mental health and FPL
The illusion of control in FPL
What FPL has taught dan about life
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For more Dan Davis - follow him on X @fpl_blackwolf and listen to his podcast #FPLUSA Press Play at https://open.spotify.com/show/62xYamgOXavCeiQGipI1c7?si=0e6587e45e4848ab
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FEEL THE FPL FEAR....AND DO IT ANYWAY - MEERA PANKHANIA

Welcome to Chasing the Upside – Conversations about living the FPL life.
Today we have FPL enthusiast Meera Pankhania:
How quarantine started Meera's FPL career
Playing FPL without fear 
How we can ‘re frame’ a bad rank when it's all going wrong
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You can hear more Meera on her brilliant YT channel here -  https://www.youtube.com/@FPLMEZ8
 
And follow her on X @FPLMez8
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MAKING BETTER FPL DECISIONS - AZ PHILLIPS

Welcome to Chasing the Upside - conversations about living the FPL life. 
For this episode I chat to the FPL Blackbox co host and game veteran - Az Phillips.
 
Amongst many other things, our conversation explores:
The dangers of relying on FPL as a ‘crutch’ 
How the game has changed over the years 
How to react when your fpl confidence gets rocked
Whether there is a perfect FPL strategy
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You can hear more from Az on his brilliant podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@FPLBlackBox
Follow him on X @fplblackbox_az