FPL USA Press Play

@FPLUSABrian is joined by @FPLUSABux after being yellow flagged last week! Bux brings the pent up energy as they discuss the NLD, Klopp vs Mo antics, and then preview #GW36. They end the pod on #FPLCommunity questions while sharing their thoughts on Callum, Arsenal, City, & more. Thanks for tuning in!

@FPLUSABrian is joined by #FPLUSA Elite manager @FPL_Hunt to preview #DGW35 as @FPL_BlackWolf and @FPLUSABux both red flagged this week. The gents discuss Brian's first BIG GW of the season with a 135 point non FH haul, break down the variance that ate up managers, then jump into their Wildcard drafts. Thanks for tuning in as we had some great #FPLCommunity questions!

Our #DGW34 Preview is now available! @FPLUSABrian & @FPLUSABux glow up Cole World's legendary haul, dissect the disappointment from ARS/LIV, and share top options for those on Free Hit. Then they end the episode with #FPLCommunity questions, including the best rogue captaincy shouts. Thanks for tuning in & good luck in DGW34!!! 💙♻️

@FPLUSABrian & @FPLUSABux preview #GW33 before the European action goes down this week!The lads hit the rewind button on the fun from the weekend and then fast forward to discuss the assets they would want most from MCI, LIV, & ARS.

Then they answer some great #FPLCommunity Qs that address chips talk, defenders to own, & look ahead to the freshly announced

DGW35.Thanks for tuning in & we appreciate the support as always! ♻️💙

@FPLUSABrian & @FPLUSABux drop a quick midweek pod to recap #GW31 and fast forward to #GW32 with the deadline around the corner. The gents roast Brian's terrible GW, praise Foden & Palmer, and lament on the big hitters of Salah, Haaland, & Saka all being worthless this week. Thanks for the quick listen!

@FPLUSABrian & @FPLUSABux drop their GW31 Preview and discuss the cupcake fixtures for both ARS & LIV as the focus of the episode. They also discuss potentially fading MCI assets if you still have a WC left and answer a variety of #FPLCommunity questions. Tuesday deadline so get those bus teams sorted!

@FPLUSABrian & @FPLUSABux share their initial reactions to the FPL Challenge beta being announced! Although the casuals will enjoy this new version, there are also some loopholes that hardcore FPL managers may be able to exploit as well so the gents do their best to break down what we know so far.

You can also join our mini league using this link https://fplchallenge.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ex1pqf

@FPLUSABrian and @FPLUSABux are joined by Alon from the undefeated @FMLFPL pod! The trio discusses the big DGW34 announcement, share their initial thoughts on the best players from each team, and then fast forward to look at a juicy set of GW30 fixtures. They end the show answering some great #FPLCommunity questions on chip strategy and the better food scene - LA or NY?! Thanks for tuning in!

p.s. we miss you @FPL_BlackWolf!

@FPLUSABrian & @FPLUSABux drop a quick recap episode of the utterly disappointing BGW29. The hosts take a step back and laugh at their absurdly low scores, discuss if there are any macro learnings from this BGW/FH to take into next season, & then share some initial thoughts on the pending DGW34 news.

@FPLUSABrian & @FPLUSABux are behind the mics to help breakdown the top assets to own in #BGW29 and share their score predictions for each of the 4 matches! Dan aka BlackWolf is healing up after an emergency surgery so the boys glow up his fantastic DGW28 score and wish him a speedy recovery so he can join the banter again soon!

After an exciting GW27 with some high scores, the lads are joined by Oscar aka @FPLFocal for their DGW28 Preview! Oscar brings his fantastic knowledge of the FPL game to the banterfest as @FPL_BlackWolf and @FPLUSABux are both now firmly in the top 15k. The squad breaks down the strategic transfers of BOU+LUT assets, Solanke Triple Cap, and also provide their thoughts on how many hits managers may need in BGW29. Then they answer #FPLCommunity Questions and share their moves ahead of the deadline!

Thanks for tuning in & please make sure to check out Focal's YouTube channel as well!

Our beautiful banter-filled #BGW26 recap and #GW27 Preview is now live from your favorite #FPLUSA trio!

We Teach You How To Dougie and detail big scores from @FPL_BlackWolf and @FPLUSABux aka Buxwolf!

On the flip side, nailing differential 🧢 call isn’t enough to Brighton @FPLUSABrian’s spirits as he laments a brutal noodle season.

It’s another great listen. Tune in via your favorite podcast platform, drop us a 5 star rating and show support on socials! #FPLUSA going straight to the ✨🌛!

What a horror story of a DGW 😱!!! The lads are full of pent up rage as none of them hit triple digits in what was an utter flop of a GW. They recap the unruly rotation and injuries before transitioning to BGW26 banter. As always, #FPLCommunity questions are answered and the boxing match between Bux & Dan goes the distance! This was a really fun one to record so hope you enjoy!

We have a packed #DGW25 episode as @FPLUSABrian @FPLUSABux & @FPL_BlackWolf are joined by @bskbroiler of @hailcheaters! The 4 discuss their green arrows in GW24 and look ahead to the potential & traps that DGW25/BGW26 present. What to do with TAA, ARS' uptick in form, and who else to consider from BRE/LUT are at the forefront of this episode! Then the gents answer #FPLCommunity questions and share their takes on activating the Triple Captaincy chip. Thanks for tuning in!

In an emergency pod, @FPLUSABrian breaks down @FPLUSABux's Wildcard draft for GW24 as he's activated his chip! He's loaded his side up with DGW25 players and will have a smashing team for BGW26. Time will tell if this alternative chip strategy pays off!

With goals galore, @FPLUSABrian and @FPL_BlackWolf are joined by pundit @FPL_Harry to recap GW23 and shift their focus to the vital GW24-26 stretch and assess MCI, LIV, LUT, & BRE as the main transfer targets for the next two weeks. With an eye on the blank, they also examine whether holding players like Palmer/Porro/Richi makes sense. They end the pod on #FPLCommunity questions and share their transfer plans and captaincy shouts for the week ahead!

@FPLUSABrian & @FPLUSABux drop a quick hour of FPL banter before the GW23 deadline! They share their recap on big wins from MCI/LIV/MUN/ARS, discuss Haaland's rust vs reward, and answer #FPLCommunity questions on the ideal amount of DGW players (and if LIV is even going to double?!?!), where Julian fits in with KBD and Haaland fit, and more. Best of luck this GW!

After a long hiatus, @FPLUSABrian teams back up with @FPLUSABux to deliver our GW22 Preview! The lads discuss the never-ending GW21 and their red arrows, the unfortunate news from Klopp+Salah, look ahead to the blanks and doubles, and answer #FPLCommunity questions on captaincy, ranking early LIV/MCI triple ups, and more!

It is finally time to get back to business in the #FPL game and many managers are wondering about the optimal transfer moves for GW21 and beyond. To help best address this and more, @FPL_Blackwolf & @FPLUSABux brought in an expert from Analytics FC, Sertalp B. Çay for his data informed POV.

Sertalp provides some insight into how the model feels about best transfer targets, who deserves the captaincy armband and the value of rolling a FT. He also throws some shade at Bux who he hopes to catch in the @FPLUSALeague rankings in short order.

It's a fascinating podcast for any #FPL managers, eye test and analytics both get their shine. There is even some momentary love in the first half for Wolves.

If you are enjoying the content, please consider giving our podcast a like and follow as well as supporting @Sertalpbilal and the work he is doing over @FPLOptimized.

Happy New Year to all. Bux and Blackwolf record a banter filled episode before the extended Premier League break. In this episode we discuss some big #FPL hauls, top midfield picks for the next few GWs as well as our differential selections.

It's a joyous time and an episode filled with jokes and good cheer as our teams both won, Dan had a huge GW score and both managers are firmly into the top 45K OR.

Let's grow and gain rank together in 2024!

#FPLUSA to the moon!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It's just Bux and Blackwolf on the mics, so off course the banter goes off the rails (in the best of ways).

We discuss the problematic Wood stuck in at St James Park, Wolves feasting and an ideal WC set up.for GW20 and beyond.

Let's start the new year on a haul. Green arrows for all!

@FPLUSABux & @FPLUSABrian drop a quick BGW18 recap and look ahead to the Boxing Day fixtures for GW19! Krampus is feasting on some bad play in the backlines as defensive issues are cropping up with a number of injuries so the lads address those and highlight the form of Richi, Kudus, Bowen, & Salah. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Check out our BGW18 preview with a legend from the #FPLUSA community guest starring! Josh from the Always Cheating podcast joins Brian, Bux, & BlackWolf to recap GW17 and look ahead to BGW18. The guys break down the optimism of taking hits for the holidays, maximizing Haaland funds, & decide whether Tripps or TAA is the asset to own moving forward. Then they answer #FPLCommunity questions on goalkeepers, CHE assets, future Haaland plans, and share their favorite holiday movies. Cheers to you & yours during this festive period!

Our GW17 Preview ft. @FPLMaSalah from is now available on all platforms!
@FPLUSABrian & @FPL_BlackWolf are joined by Nehal to discuss their green arrows off of 2 major hauls and then fast forward to look ahead to GW17 where there are many #FPLCommunity questions on Haaland, Tripps, FUL/BOU, & striker replacements. Thanks for tuning in!

With the midweek fixtures being a damp squib, @FPLUSABrian & @FPL_BlackWolf are here to fast forward to GW16 and address the fixtures to target, best replacements for Mbeumo, defender targets, and what to do with the keeper conundrum. Thanks for tuning in!

GW15 preview is locked and loaded for the midweek fixtures! @FPLUSABux and @FPL_BlackWolf are behind the mic to discuss the weekends action, including discussions around Ollie, Son, NEW defense, and goalkeeper options as the fixtures come fast & furious. Thanks for tuning in!

We have a doozy of an episode to share with the #FPLCommunity today with iconic @Pras_fpl joining the show! The lads recap their scores in GW13 and transition to look ahead to the key players like Mbeumo, Saka, Son, and key defenders they would actually want on their teams moving forward. They end the pod answering burning questions and Pras shares his expert take on whether not we should be using the Free Hit chip in BGW18. Thanks for tuning in!

Our #GW13 Preview and International Break roundup is now available on all platforms ft. #FPL YouTube star from lands afar @FPLMez8 !

Together with Meera, your hosts @FPLUSABux @FPLUSABrian & @FPL_Blackwolf share a summary of their seasons to date and GW12 scores, discuss another international (injury) break from hell and address #FPLCommunity Questions to determine the best assets to target from LIV, CHE. Better to Saka, Son or none as well as the best defender options.

It’s a dandy of an episode filled with laughs, banter and some Mourinho-esque shithousery. We are so thankful for all the amazing guests and engagement from you all. This NSFW episode should be perfect to spice up your Turkey Day travels and set you up for success going into the weekend.

Our GW12 Preview features the one & only @FPLMode! A top 20 Andy in the community joins Brian, Bux, & BlackWolf to send GW11 into the fiery depths of hell after all the blanks from highly owned assets. They look ahead to the upcoming matches and highlight ARS' attacking woes, the losses of Micky van de Ven/Romero, and if Count Doku should be on everyone's watch lists. They end on a handful of #FPLCommunity questions ranging from NEW defense, Watkins' form, & defender replacements. Thanks for tuning in!

The lads are joined by the enigmatic @FPL_Dallas from #FPLUSA to recap GW10 Wildcards, discuss the hauls from the weekend, and fast forward to GW11. The #FPLCommunity showed out this week with some fantastic questions on Naaland, cheap mids, and sticky peanut butter takes!

The hosts are all on green arrows with scores ranging from 84-94 points in GW9 so the vibes are immaculate! They discuss the big scores following the break, answer #FPLCommunity questions and end on @FPLUSABrian's WC draft with a full preview of the fixture swings starting in GW10. Thanks for tuning in!

@FPLUSABrian @FPLUSABux @FPL_BlackWolf are joined by MCI guru @4lex_mcfc to preview the best matches to target for GW9, analyze the Citizen assets, and answer #FPLCommunity Qs with an eye on fixtures swings with WC in GW10 right around the corner!

Brian & Bux are live together from Brooklyn and are joined by BlackWolf for a GW8 Rewind episode! The hosts all enjoyed varying sizes of green arrows and thoroughly enjoyed the matches over the weekend. They discuss Salah doing the biz, the Gunners W vs MCI, the multitude of draws, blame Bissouma for Son's failed captaincy & look ahead to potential GW10 Wildcard targets. Then they answer #FPLCommunity Qs and head into the sunset of the international break.

@FPLUSABrian & @FPL_BlackWolf are joined by @FPLFella to preview GW8! With @FPLUSABux and BlackWolf crushing their wildcards and leaving Brian in the dust, the gents recap the controversy in Spurs vs Liverpool, an improbable Wolves upset of City, Luton beating Everton, and all the other important matches.

Then they answer #FPLCommunity questions while looking ahead to WC8 vs WC10 pros/cons with ARS, BRI, WHU, LIV, & AVL assets looking tempting. They also talk about the growth of FPL in the USA and Fella's Top 5 Roller Coasters in the United States!

Thanks for tuning in!

Quick emergency pod for @FPLUSABux to run through his late minute WC team ahead of DGW7! The flags kept comin' for Saka, Chilwell, Gusto, Botman, & Saliba so he decided to activate the chip. Let's break it down!

The first DGW is upon us & the podcasting triple thread of Brian, Bux, & BlackWolf have you covered! The bounce back GW6 has the managers buzzing after so many players hauled over the weekend. The lads recap NEW thrashing of SheFU, the entertaining NLD, and give their applause to BRI & LIV attacks. Bux backs Pervis in a big way but BlackWolf is keen on some DGW players from Luton so you know the banter was high on this episode.

Then they answer community questions on what to do with a red Rash, the importance of Son for your Vitamin D count, highlight WCs in GW8-10, and who to replace Chilwell with. Thanks for tuning in!

Diamond Dogs unite! The hosts are excited to be joined by special guest Gabe aka @FPLLens for the GW6 Preview! After a blood bath in GW5, the hosts try to pull each other out of the deep abyss as they all suffered red arrows over the weekend. They share their tips on how to mentally handle poor GWs, keep perspective, and look ahead to GW6. The lads go through a great list of #FPLCommunity questions and recap Gabe's GW6 Wildcard draft! 

After a short hiatus after small red arrows, Brian, Bux & BlackWolf are back on the airwaves with the GW5 Preview. The hosts rekindle their FPL spirit by looking back at the GW4 Hatty Zaddies that owned the pitch. Then they tackle the best times to use the Wildcard, with many managers eyeing up when to best use the chip. The lads share the must buys ahead of a number of excellent fixtures, shine the spotlight on Son, banter about MUN's dire situation, and expand their watch list. Thanks for tuning in as always & GL in GW5!

The full squad take the airwaves as Brian, Bux, & Dan are joined by @FutbolislifeFPL aka previous FPL Champion, Jamie Pigott! The squad basks in the glory of the #FPLUSA legend and learn more about his OR1 finish in the '21-'22 season and how he enjoyed his legendary all expenses paid trip to London to attend multiple Spurs matches. 

From there, the gents recap their big green arrows, rewind the tape on GW3, and even allow Dan 20 seconds to talk about his Wolves' W! Then they dive into a huge mailbag of thoughtful #FPLCommunity questions. They discuss how to handle the ARS vs MUN match, top mids to bring in, and a bit of Wildcard talk. Thanks for tuning in & we hope you all love this episode as much as we do! 

On this GW3 Preview pod you have Brian & Bux behind the mic as they discuss their red arrows in GW2, hit the rewind button on the weekends matchups, and then answer a ton of #FPLCommunity questions! Hot topics include the mid priced mids going OFF, Diaz/Jota, MUN assets, Everton slander, Chelsea wobbles, and much more!

After posting 80-90 points in GW1, Brian & Bux are joined by Ryan aka @AnalyzingFPL from #FPLUSA. We hit the rewind button on GW1 and then fast forward to look at the best FPL matches to target for GW2. The #FPLCommunity Qs were excellent this week with many wondering about LIV attack, what to do with Gabriel/Stones, and what surprise assets can sustain their GW1 totals. Thanks for tuning in!

With FPL and the Premier League are just about back in action so to get you fully ramped up, Brian Bux and Dan discuss how they came to love the PL and become addicted to FPL game.

Then the 3 hosts discuss key lessons for new and veteran managers to keep in mind for a top finish this season. Finally we close the episode by predicting the Top 4, relegation spots, teams that will surprise/falter, & end with spicy 🌶️ takes with our most overrated and underrated players in FPL.

⚡ Our Fast Forwards positional preview episode is now live on all platforms!

Brian, Bux, & Dan break down each price bracket of the FWDs and try to uncover the gems to slot next to the Norse God up top. Jesus vs Callum vs Watkins, Nkunku vs Darwin/Gakpo, Yung Ferg vs Wissa, and all the cheap assets are discussed on this one!

Thanks for tuning in & make sure to join our global podcast mini league using code "fralem".

Brian, Bux, & Dan break down the deep class of coveted assets in this Midfield Mania episode! They run through all the key midfielders who will bang in the points this upcoming FPL season, with a focus on Mo-No or Mo-Yes, Son vs Rash, and ranking the Arsenal attackers. Then they dive into the depths trying to fish for the best 6.5m - 7.5m players that will make their GW1 squads. You won't want to miss this one before the season kicks off! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to join our FREE global podcast league using code "fralem"

Brian, Bux, & Dan bring you the ultimate Clean Sheet Merchants asset preview! The lads run through each of the price brackets for keepers and defenders while keeping the banter 💯. They talk about overall team defenses heading into the new season & salivate over the juicy 5.0-5.5m price bracket. Thanks for tuning in before we come back next week with Midfielders Mania!

On the very first episode of #FPLUSA Press Play, Brian, Bux & Dan introduce the evolution of the show as they aim to grow the #FPLUSA community. Then the lads give their initial thoughts on the FPL game going live this past week before teasing their upcoming positional preseason series, Appreciate you giving us a follow & sharing with your FPL community!

Brian & Bux hit the airwaves to bring you the 100th and FINAL episode of the FPL Blues Podcast! The boys discuss their sub 100k seasons, GW38 learnings, showcase the FPL team of the season, discuss macro hot topics, and answer #FPLCommunity questions. Then the lads sign off for the last time, as they will be sunsetting the FPL Blues Podcast and tease a new partnership for the upcoming season. We appreciate all of your support and listens to the pod over the last 2 seasons and are looking forward to the next evolution of the show!

Brian and Bux are both shooting for Top 100k finishes and hit the airwaves to preview GW38! They recap their DGW37 scores & discuss punts at each position for the final gameweek with OR and mini leagues up in the air. Kane vs Haaland? Eze vs Brighton mids? Rodrigo or McNeil for relegation punts? Tune in to enjoy the banter before super Sunday!

Brian and Bux are joined by Black Wolf to form the triple threat!!! The lads break down their current DGW36 scores with Bux absolutely flying with 103 points, preview the matches in the final DGW of the season, and then answer a wide variety of #FPLCommunity questions. Rashford replacements, MCI mids, Salah to Bruno/KDB, and much more are answered. Again, HUGE shoutout to our guy & #FPLUSA legend @FPL_BlackWolf for joining us!