Fantasy Football

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Fantasy Football has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Oct 2017 on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA. Podcasts often reference fantasy football to illustrate its cultural impact and influence on how fans engage with the NFL. Griffin McElroy uses it humorously to explain a conversation about "young hip managers," while Ed Mylett discusses how it shifts focus from traditional metrics like championships to individual player stats. In another instance, fantasy football is a central topic in discussions about team management and player performance, highlighting its relevance in sports conversations.

Fantasy football is a game in which the participants serve as owners and general managers of virtual gridiron football teams. The competitors select their rosters by participating in a draft in which all relevant National Football League (NFL) players are available. Fantasy points are awarded in weekly matchups based on the actual performances of football players in real-world competition. The game typically involves the NFL, but can also involve other leagues, such as the Canadian Football Leag

Fantasy Football at a glance
Mentioned in	4 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heard	Oct 2017 on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA
Field	Sports, Gaming
Domain	Sports

What do podcasts say about Fantasy Football?

3 quotes from Griffin McElroy and Ed Mylett, recorded on The McElroy Family and The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA.

Maybe it's fantasy football managers...
Griffin McElroy · The McElroy Family · Jan 2026 · Hear it
I picked up Jared Goff in our fantasy league.
The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA · Oct 2017 · Hear it
Especially with fantasy football...
Ed Mylett · Ed Mylett · Dec 2025 · Hear it

How do different shows talk about Fantasy Football?

4 shows discussed Fantasy Football in these episodes.

The McElroy Family — 1 episode
Maybe it's fantasy football managers...
MBMBaM 796: Wire and Ass
Ed Mylett — 1 episode
Especially with fantasy football...
9 Unbreakable Rules of Consistency and Commitment | Ed Mylett
The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA — 1 episode
I picked up Jared Goff in our fantasy league.
The Bill Simmons Podcast - Guess the Lines Week 5 With Cousin Sal and Joe House (Ep. 267)
Pardon My Take — 1 episode

Who talks about Fantasy Football on podcasts?

Griffin McElroy and Ed Mylett brought up Fantasy Football; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The McElroy Family.

MBMBaM 796: Wire and Ass on The McElroy Family (Jan 2026) — Griffin McElroy
The Bill Simmons Podcast - Guess the Lines Week 5 With Cousin Sal and Joe House (Ep. 267) on The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA (Oct 2017)
9 Unbreakable Rules of Consistency and Commitment | Ed Mylett on Ed Mylett (Dec 2025) — Ed Mylett
NFL BREAKDOWN W/ KYLE LONG & PETE PRISCO, JERRY'S FANTASY MINUTE + FYRE FEST on Pardon My Take (Nov 2025)

Which podcasts mention Fantasy Football most?

Pardon My Take (1 episode), Ed Mylett (1 episode) and The McElroy Family (1 episode) mention Fantasy Football most.

Pardon My Take — 1 episode · More topics from Pardon My Take
Ed Mylett — 1 episode · More topics from Ed Mylett
The McElroy Family — 1 episode · More topics from The McElroy Family
The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA — 1 episode · More topics from The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA

What is Fantasy Football mentioned alongside?

Fantasy Football is most often mentioned alongside Chemistry Lab, Baltimore Ravens and Bar Stool Sports.

Affiliated with: Chemistry Lab

Mentioned together: Baltimore Ravens, Bar Stool Sports, Cubs, DraftKings, Jonathan Taylor, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Uber Eats, Pat Mahomes, Matt LaFleur, Mike Tomlin