12 Oct 2026 · 45 minNew
Week 5 Gillcast with Adam Levitan
Adam Levitan fills in for Sammy to discuss all of the Week 5 action in this week's Gillcast.
- New episodes
- Several times a week
- Typical length
- 1 hr 37 min
- Latest
- 12 Oct 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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E419 · 9 Oct 2026 · 45 min
Week 5 Picks
David and his guest talk about some of the best betting picks to be had for Week 5 of the NFL season.
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E418 · 8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Thinking About DFS for Week 5
David and Jacok discuss DFS in Week 5 of the NFL season.
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E417 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
Am I The Best To Ever Do It?
Davis talks about the first quarter of the season, including some of the bigger busts at ADP and the Chiefs WR situation moving forward.
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E416 · 6 Oct 2026 · 35 min
What Mattered in Week 4
Davis breaks down Week 4 Fantasy Football action on this episode of Grinding the Variance.
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E415 · 5 Oct 2026 · 45 min
Week 4 Gillcast
Davis Mattek talk about Week 4 of the NFL slate, including some of the chalk picks that busted this week.
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E414 · 2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Week 4 Picks, Props, Survivor Pool
Davis discusses Week 4 of the NFL slate as it pertains to game picks, game props and survivor pool selections.
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E413 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Thinking About NFL DFS (Week 4)
Davis Mattek shares his thoughts on Week 4 of the NFL slate and how it applies to DFS.
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E412 · 30 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 14 min
We Will Miss You Terrance Ferguson
Davis recaps some of the highlights, injury news and all things Best Ball Mania and is joined by Andrew Laird in this episode of Grinding the Variance.
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E411 · 28 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Week 3 Gillcast - Fantasy Football Recap
Davis discusses a very chalky phenomenon he witnessed in Week 3 DFS.
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E410 · 24 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Arguing Inputs (Week 3 NFL DFS)
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E144 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Week 2 Gillcast - NFL DFS Recap & Reactions
Sign Up And Try Out Sport.Fun: https://pro.sport.fun/nfl/join?partne... 40% Off Of LiveLineIQ w/ code DAVIS: app.livelineiq.com/davis 🦆SIGN UP FOR FLOCK FANTASY (Rankings, Advice, Personalized Questions → https://flockfantasy.com/signup?code=... Get a deposit bonus and free pick on Underdog: https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/... 💎 Join the channel for Discord access + Perks → / @davis_mattek 👕 Grab Slappy the Seal merch → https://davis-mattek-shop.fourthwall.... 📝Drafters Best Ball ($100 Deposit Bonus) → https://drafters.com/refer/davis 🎯 Premium Tools & Content: Run The Sims (10% off w/…
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E409 · 21 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 24 min
Kenneth Walker is the 1.01
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E143 · 18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Week 2 Picks, Props & Survivor
Davis prepares for Week 2 with picks, props and Survivor pool advice! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Week 1 Recap, 11-for-11 in Survivor 2:11 - Davis's Pick Against the Spread: Jaguars +2.5 at Broncos 9:17 - Pick'em Entry Starts: Colston Loveland Fantasy Points Over 12:05 - First-Touchdown Betting: Davis's Cheap Tight End Formula 14:47 - Micnuggets Coach Speak Angles: Dulcich Under Debate 18:00 - Jadarian Price Over 14.5 Rush Attempts 23:48 - Davante Adams Was Sick: Don't Panic Yet 27:54 - Jacory Croskey-Merritt (JCM) Over 53.5 Rushing Yards 31:36 - Rashod Bateman Receiving Yards: Positive Coach…
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E142 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
Week 2 Thoughts for DFS
Davis and Jakob Sanderson discuss the Week 2 slate and the dfS impact in this episode of Grinding the Variance. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Week 1 recap 00:25 - CAR/ATL (Bijan, Hubbard/Brooks, Bryce Young, Coker, McMillan) 11:20 - NO/BAL (Ravens WRs, Andrews, Lamar, Henry, Saints pace) 19:03 - MIN/CHI (Caleb vs. Flores, Odunze, Loveland, Burden, Jefferson, Aaron Jones) 29:00 - CIN/HOU (Chase, Burrow, Schultz, Noel, Montgomery) 34:28 - PIT/NE (Metcalf, Freiermuth, TreVeyon Henderson) 39:00 - GB/NYJ (Jets pace, Matthew Golden) 44:18 - CLE/TB (Bucky Irving, Gainwell, Bucs DST) 50:57 - PHI/TEN…
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E141 · 14 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Week 1 Gillcast (NFL DFS Recap)
🦆SIGN UP FOR FLOCK FANTASY (Rankings, Advice, Personalized Questions → https://flockfantasy.com/signup?code=... Get a deposit bonus and free pick on Underdog: https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/... 💎 Join the channel for Discord access + Perks → / @davis_mattek 👕 Grab Slappy the Seal merch → https://davis-mattek-shop.fourthwall.... 📝Drafters Best Ball ($100 Deposit Bonus) → https://drafters.com/refer/davis 🎯 Premium Tools & Content: Run The Sims (10% off w/ ENDGAME) → https://www.runthesims.com 📩 Stay Connected: Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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E140 · 2 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 47 min
Fantasy Football Best Ball Draft: $2M Underdog Mania & Drafters 250 Strategy
An in-depth breakdown of live fantasy football drafting strategy in the Underdog Fantasy $2M Best Ball Mania and a high-stakes Drafters 250 room. Get expert analysis on emerging target trends, player injury updates, roster construction, and late-round sleeper picks to dominate your fantasy leagues. Key Highlights & Player Analysis Jonathan Brooks & Chuba Hubbard Dynamics: With Jonathan Brooks working off to the side without pads or a helmet, Chuba Hubbard's full return to practice makes Hubbard an incredible draft-day value while raising slight hesitation for taking Brooks early. Malik…
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E139 · 28 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 27 min
DraftKings $1M Millionaire Maker Breakdown + C.D. Lamb & Saquon Starts
On today's episode of Grinding The Variance, Davis Mattek breaks down high-stakes best ball draft strategy in the DraftKings $1M Millionaire Maker. Davis walks through picking from the late draft slots, building around top talent like C.D. Lamb and Saquon Barkley, and navigating double-QB builds with Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts. Plus, we break down key training camp and roster updates across the NFL, including Jonnu Smith's Packers landing spot, Cedric Tillman on waivers, Alec Pierce returning from the PUP list, and late-round sleepers like Jarquez Hunter. TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] Intro &…
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E138 · 25 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 42 min
Rankings are Everywhere! 2026 Fantasy Football
Davis is joined by Chad Candles (@thechadcandles) as he drafts out of the 4 spot on Draft King's Millie Maker! The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the…
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E137 · 18 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 27 min
Fantasy Football Draft Analysis: Preseason Risers, Fallers & Best Ball Mania Picks
In this episode, the hosts dive into a high-stakes Best Ball Mania (BBM) draft from the 1.12 slot using a "Heart of Hearts" strategy—drafting pure, high-conviction personal favorites regardless of market exposure. They analyze key preseason developments, roster moves, and injury news impacting the fantasy football landscape. From Kenneth Walker's potential workload with the Chiefs to Garrett Wilson's upside and Jordan Tyson's concerning injury status, get actionable draft advice and high-leverage strategy for your upcoming best ball and redraft leagues. -- The audio podcast feed for Davis…
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E136 · 17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Flock House Draft Breakdown: Egbuka Injury Update, Jonathan Brooks & Late-Round RBs
Live from the Flock House! The crew drafts Best Ball Mania, analyzing JSN’s ADP drop, Emeka Egbuka’s turf toe injury, Jonathan Brooks’ preseason debut, and late-round sleeper wide receivers. The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for…
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E135 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
Michael Leone's First Draft of the Year
On this episode, Michael Leone (@2Hats1Mike) joins Davis for his first draft of the year. The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the Footballguys Online…
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E134 · 6 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 21 min
Davis & Liam Argue About Fantasy Football
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the Footballguys Online Championship. PROFILER100 for $100 off the NFFC Primetime Tournament. PROFILER150 for $150 off…
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E133 · 6 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 19 min
Even More Training Camp Fantasy Football Updates
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the Footballguys Online Championship. PROFILER100 for $100 off the NFFC Primetime Tournament. PROFILER150 for $150 off the…
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E132 · 5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
A $500 Fantasy Football Draft
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the Footballguys Online Championship. PROFILER100 for $100 off the NFFC Primetime Tournament. PROFILER150 for $150 off the…
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E131 · 3 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 36 min
Fantasy Football Training Camp Updates
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the Footballguys Online Championship. PROFILER100 for $100 off the NFFC Primetime Tournament. PROFILER150 for $150 off the…
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E130 · 31 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 52 min
Fantasy Football Friday!
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the Footballguys Online Championship. PROFILER100 for $100 off the NFFC Primetime Tournament. PROFILER150 for $150 off the…
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E128 · 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 42 min
Training Camp Begins!
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis 🦆SIGN UP FOR FLOCK FANTASY (Rankings, Advice, Personalized Questions → https://flockfantasy.com/signup?code=DAVIS 💎 Join the channel for Discord access + Perks → / @davis_mattek 👕 Grab Slappy the Seal merch → https://davis-mattek-shop.fourthwall.com/products/slappy-the-seal-shirt 📝Drafters Best Ball ($100 Deposit Bonus) →…
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E127 · 27 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 20 min
I Was Right - Let's Draft Malik Nabers
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis 🦆SIGN UP FOR FLOCK FANTASY (Rankings, Advice, Personalized Questions → https://flockfantasy.com/signup?code=DAVIS 💎 Join the channel for Discord access + Perks → / @davis_mattek 👕 Grab Slappy the Seal merch → https://davis-mattek-shop.fourthwall.com/products/slappy-the-seal-shirt 📝Drafters Best Ball ($100 Deposit Bonus) →…
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E126 · 23 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Man Drafts his 1,250th Fantasy Football Team of the Year
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis 🦆SIGN UP FOR FLOCK FANTASY (Rankings, Advice, Personalized Questions → https://flockfantasy.com/signup?code=DAVIS 💎 Join the channel for Discord access + Perks → / @davis_mattek 👕 Grab Slappy the Seal merch → https://davis-mattek-shop.fourthwall.com/products/slappy-the-seal-shirt 📝Drafters Best Ball ($100 Deposit Bonus) →…
About Grinding The Variance (A Davis Mattek Fantasy Football Pod)
The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams on the Davis Mattek YouTube channel and elsewhere.
Grinding The Variance (A Davis Mattek Fantasy Football Pod) is a English sport podcast from Davis Mattek. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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- Davis Mattek
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- Sport
- New episodes
- Several times a week
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- 1 hr 37 min
- Latest episode
- 12 Oct 2026
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