Fantasy Football Unlimited Podcast | Featured guest: Austin Ekeler

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This episode features the return of an official Friend of the Show and one of the most influential figures in fantasy football—Austin Ekeler. NFL star, fantasy legend, and now entrepreneur, Austin joins us to talk football, fantasy, community, and the future of fan-driven sports engagement.

We catch up on how Austin is doing, discuss the realities of injuries in professional sports, and reflect on his continued impact on the fantasy football community—both on and off the field.

🏈 Fantasy, Charity & Life After the Season
We revisit Austin’s Charity Draft, talk about how his fantasy season played out, and discuss why fantasy playoff contests are such a great way to ease the abrupt end of the fantasy season.

👑 Fantasy Royale
Austin breaks down Fantasy Royale, the free, fan-centered sports engagement platform he founded and leads as CEO. We dive into:
• What Fantasy Royale is and what inspired its creation
• Why fan-driven engagement and free contests are central to the platform
• The launch of Playoff Bracket Royale
• How the format works and how fans can play
• The fan experience and the $10,000 Grand Prize
• This year’s prizes, promotions, and community focus

🔗 Play Fantasy Royale: https://fantasyroyale.fun/

🔗 View Contests (including Playoff Bracket Royale): https://fantasyroyale.fun/contests/

🔗 Brand & Partnership Opportunities: https://fantasyroyale.fun/opportunity/

🏆 NFL Playoffs & Football Talk
We wrap things up with NFL playoff predictions, postseason discussion, insights from an NFL running back’s perspective, thoughts on the Seahawks defense, and what it was like seeing Philip Rivers return this season.

This episode blends:
• Fantasy football strategy
• Athlete entrepreneurship
• Community building
• NFL playoff energy

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This week’s episode is a special one.

We’re joined by Kendall Valenzuela of Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life, fresh off an iconic win in the STACKED League — one of the most competitive fantasy football leagues ever assembled.

Kendall didn’t just take home bragging rights. Her championship helped generate $10,000+ in charitable donations, proving that elite fantasy football and meaningful impact can go hand in hand.

🏆 What Is the STACKED League?

STACKED featured an all-star lineup of fantasy football minds from across the industry, including experts from:

• CBS Sports
• Fantasy Life
• Establish The Run
• Yahoo Fantasy
• Fantasy Alarm
• Harris Football
• Stealing Signals
• The Coach Speak Index
• The Deep Shot
• Footballguys
• The Athletic
• Late-Round Fantasy Football

And included some of the sharpest analysts in the game:
Dave Richard, Sigmund Bloom, Chris Harris, Ben Gretch, Andy Behrens, Jake Ciely, Justin Boone, David Kitchen, Greg Brainos, and John Daigle.

Winning this league isn’t luck — it’s execution.

🔥 Episode Highlights

We dive deep into Kendall’s championship run and pull lessons you can apply immediately:

• Early-season expectations vs. reality
• Was there ever a moment of panic?
• What it means to win one of the toughest fantasy leagues ever created
• Kendall’s keys to success against elite competition
• Major takeaways from the 2025 fantasy season
• What lessons she’s carrying forward into 2026 drafts
• The experience and impact of playing in a charity-driven league
• Kendall’s charity of choice and why it mattered to her
• 👀 And yes… the last-place punishment twist

Whether you’re chasing sharper draft strategy, learning how top analysts think under pressure, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at the most STACKED league ever created — this episode delivers.

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🏆 Learn from a champion.

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Fantasy Football Unlimited provides resources, recommendations, advice, and analysis for fantasy consumers via its website and social media platforms. The podcast often hosts industry-leading experts and fantasy football enthusiasts that are excited to share their experiences with fantasy football and celebrate the fantasy football experience with the host, Kevin Murray.

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Scott Fish from Fantasy Cares & the Scott Fish Bowl on Charity in Fantasy Football and the STACKED League
Fantasy Football Unlimited Podcast

In this special episode of the Fantasy Football Unlimited Podcast, host Kevin Murray is joined by one of the most influential figures in the fantasy football community — Scott Fish.

Scott is the visionary behind Fantasy Cares and the Scott Fish Bowl (SFB), two initiatives that have helped reshape fantasy football into a platform for generosity, community, and real-world impact. This conversation dives deep into the charitable heartbeat of fantasy football and the people who make it possible.

Fantasy Cares & the Scott Fish Bowl

• The continued growth of SFB and its unforgettable live draft experiences
• Why charity has become such a powerful and lasting force in fantasy football

The STACKED League

• What inspired Scott to join the STACKED League project as its honorary commissioner
• What he’s enjoyed most observing this industry-driven charity league from the outside
• Why STACKED represents the perfect blend of elite competition, creativity, and giving back

Week 15 Recap & Playoff Breakdown

• A look at the Final Four:
  • Kendall Valenzuela vs. Dave Richard
  • Christopher Harris vs. Sigmund Bloom
• Championship predictions and what to watch as the title race heats up

Looking Ahead

• Early thoughts and plans for Scott Fish Bowl 2026
• Scott’s advice for commissioners and leagues looking to incorporate charity into fantasy football in meaningful, sustainable ways

This episode is a powerful reminder that fantasy football can be more than a game. It can be a vehicle for connection, compassion, and positive change — and no one represents that mission better than Scott Fish.

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FantasyCares.org

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#FantasyFootball #ScottFish #FantasyCares #ScottFishBowl #STACKEDLeague #FantasyFootballPodcast #FantasyFootballForGood

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Fantasy Football Unlimited provides resources, recommendations, advice, and analysis for fantasy consumers via its website and social media platforms. The podcast often hosts industry-leading experts and fantasy football enthusiasts that are excited to share their experiences with fantasy football and celebrate the fantasy football experience with the host, Kevin Murray.

To learn more about Fantasy Football Unlimited, visit www.FantasyFootballUnlimited.com and explore all of the great resources found within the fantasy football industry.

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