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Dynasty Fantasy Football analysis, focusing on SuperFlex, 2QB and other alternate fantasy football league formats. The superfriends discuss news, rankings and strategy for fantasy football’s many alternative scoring systems: 2QB, TE Premium, Points Per Carry, Points Per Target, and above all else – SuperFlex!!
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Conversations at The Salt Line

Vassar College

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Welcome to the Conversations @ The Salt Line, a Vassar College podcast. Hosted by Wesley Dixon, this podcast will explore subjects that stimulate, reflect on the world’s grand challenges, and find common ground while embracing diverging perspectives because we understand that pursuing honest dialogue and debate nurtures an intellectual curiosity that leads to understanding and connection.
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Finneran's Wake

Daniel Ethan Finneran

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Finneran’s Wake – where the ART OF CONVERSATION lives. Here, no topic is untouchable, no idea inadmissible, and no one too heretical to be heard. As the great French essayist Montaigne once said, “To my taste, the most fruitful and natural exercise of our minds is CONVERSATION. I find the practice of it the most delightful activity in our lives”. It certainly is the most delightful activity in my life. I want it to be so in yours as well. To that end, I humbly welcome you to my channel. Here ...
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As the season kicks off, TommyB and the SFD shift their focus to in-season strategy… with plenty of help from the SuperFriends! The recently resurrected SuperShow Discord server is on fire, and the SuperFriends have thoughts and questions to start the point-scoring season. A simple start/sit question turns into a strategy discussion on weather as a…
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Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 1 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They’re Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty Leagu…
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Episode 300 closes out the non-point-scoring season, and ushers in the 2024 lineup setting season! TommyB and SFD straddle the line between offseason and inseason, a week out from the start of the new season. News and notes from preseason and roster cuts, and the way to use that new information; preparing for early season waivers; and the guys revi…
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TommyB is joined by longtime SuperFriend Patrick, who shares his journey of taking on an orphan (or 30). The duo discusses rebuilding an orphan and working towards a QBX or even Arms Race build… and all of the opportunities and threats along the way. The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball)…
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Say farewell to the non-point-scoring season… and don’t look back! With SFD out for the week, TommyB enlists the help of Dynasty Underdog’s “Steamin’” Billy Beaman (@WillieBeamanFF) to help usher in the 2024 season. The guys dig into the strategies of the early phase of the season, starting with immediate adaptability. Tommy and Billy also discuss …
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Let’s start at the beginning… As Dr. Caitlin Fang embarks on her own fantasy/dynasty football journey, she joins TommyB and SFD to discuss the genesis of the fantasy footballer’s quest for glory. Positional prioritization in the draft, what to look for (and when to look for it) on waivers, and overall roster management through the season. Plus, the…
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…And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how they dynasty in South Harmon! From the SouthHarmonFF podcast, website, and YouTube feed, @IowaMichael joins the guys to discuss dynasty strategy. From finding the edges in every league, to countermeasures for opponents’ strategies, Mike talks through high level dynasty strategy with TommyB and SFD. Plus, rost…
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It’s a SuperFriends sound-off episode, as the guys revisit past conversations. SFD and TommyB dive into the mailbag, only to find that SuperFriends have follow-up questions from previous episodes, from calibrating TE values and aging WR fluidity, to numbers-butt concepts like R-squared and aWARP. The guys also discuss identifying the Arms Race targ…
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It’s a startup auction masterclass, on this week’s episode! With TommyB on assignment/in the basement, SuperFlexDude is holding down the fort… but he isn’t alone! Kyle Senra (@SenraSays) – of the Full Press Coverage podcast – joins the Ol’ SFD to discuss the prep work for a startup auction. Using his Par Sheet to map out player values, Senra Says a…
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It’s a season prep, player take episode of the SuperShow! TommyB and the Ol’ SFD discuss specific players to target and avoid for the upcoming season. The guys focus in on the transition from dynasty to redraft (via #SFB14) and the players to carry into the 2024 season so THEY can carry US to fantasy glory! Plus, ranking against consensus, when to …
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It’s a mailbag episode, and the SuperFriends deliver the mail like only the SuperFriends can! TommyB and the SFD break down listener questions on a variety of topics, including initiating trade negotiations, and filling flex spots in non-TE premium leagues. Plus, Tommy goes in-depth on his process for rebuilding/retooling/renovating an orphaned ros…
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It’s an extreme confidence versus extreme caution episode. Giddyup! Dr. Caitlin Fang returns to the SuperShow, joining TommyB & SFD to discuss fear & anxiety, pride, and the line between confidence and hubris. From counting your winnings before the season starts, to being prepared for a rainy day rather than installing a skylight and saying “bring …
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Place your bets… whether you want to or not! After last week’s poker theory episode, TommyB and the SFD have the gambling itch. Lucky for them, fantasy football is one big parlay bet with legs for days! The guys discuss the bets we all make by joining a league, committing to a strategy, and managing a team through the various phases of the dynasty …
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Introducing the world to the person who introduced TommyB to the world! Most of us know her as Carol Harmon, professional poker player. Tommy simply calls her “mom.” And suddenly, TommyB’s competitive and strategic nature makes total sense! Mrs. Harmon shares wisdom on poker strategy, theory, and psychology, all of which translates seamlessly into …
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We’re putting the Arms Race strategy to the test on this week’s episode! TommyB’s controversial Arms Race strategy gets its day in court, as the guys cross examine the QB strategy and the overall roster build. How to build the rest of the roster around five elite QBs? How to acquire five elite QBs in the first place? And how to compete with an AR r…
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We got stacks… stacks on stacks! An episode that was meant to discuss the broad topic of roster detailing, instead focuses solely on the fine art of stacking. TommyB and the SFD consider the strategy behind “stacking” a QB with his top pass catcher… and even going so far as to stack the second best pass catcher as well. But is it a valid strategy? …
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In this episode of "Conversations at the Salt Line," Wesley chats with Yale University Professor of History Beverly Gage about her Pulitzer Prize winning biography "G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century." Wes and Professor Gage engaged in an exciting conversation about the history of political movements and the complexities …
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The in-season roster management Standard Operating Procedures make an appearance in the non-point-scoring season! TommyB and the SFD get a head start on building rosters for the 2024 season, and apply the SOPs to do it. From “Make Sure They’re Rostered” in both shallow AND deep leagues, to Adds/Fades/Buys/Sells. The guys even get into some future p…
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Play the player, not the… well… players? TommyB is back from the basement/assignment, and in response to Hogue’s solo episode, has some intrusive thoughts of his own! The guys discuss Tommy’s methods of learning opponents’ tendencies, identifying their patterns… and exploiting that information. Specifically, looking at their preferred player profil…
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SuperFlexDude is on a solo mission this week, but he isn’t alone with his thoughts. In fact, he’s along with YOUR thoughts… your intrusive dynasty superflex thoughts. The SuperShow SuperFriends share the epiphanies that have permeated their brains and they just can’t shake. From Trey Lance’s buy/sell windows to acquiring running backs to fading Cee…
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In this episode of "Conversations at the Salt Line," host Wesley Dixon speaks with Allison Abner '87 about her career as an author and television writer on shows such as "The West Wing." During their conversation, Wes and Allison explored the intersections of entertainment and politics, and Allison reflected on her experience as an "outsider" in Wa…
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It’s time! After saying “it’s too early to talk about rookies when we’re missing so much information” all non-point-scoring season, TommyB and Hogue are finally ready to talk rookies! With the NFL Draft in the rearview and superflex rookie drafts starting everywhere, the guys are here to discuss the information gained in the NFL Draft. The importan…
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The Draft is here! Sooo… what do you want to talk about?? Tommy Bee and the Ess Eff Dee are finally – FINALLY – ready to talk rookies as the rookie players prepare to enter the NFL and try on some new laundry. After months of discussing trading out of various draft slots, the guys prepare for the unthinkable: actually making the pick! Caleb William…
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Oh, we have a fever… Rookie Fever! Michael “Feverish” Fanaro (@AardvarkTV) and Shane “Swags” Swager (@SwagzillaZeroG) return to the SuperShow with a lot to share! After several months of the “What Do Rookies Mean to You” series on their Rookie Fever podcast, Fanaro and Swags have a lot of thoughts of their own on rookie players, rookie picks, and r…
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TommyB is running the show, but he isn’t alone! Mike Kash (@FFMikeKash) and Evan Plow – the hosts of the Fantasy Football RPG podcast (@FFRPGPOD) – join Tommy to discuss roster construction. From their ideal, intended roster builds to the power of each individual position. Plus, the impact of young, elite TEs, and a deeper look at the incoming rook…
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A SuperFriend joins the conversation, and what a Super conversation it is! TommyB and The Ol’ SFD welcome Josh Nims (@Nimrodfantasy) back to the show, as the guys break down a strong contending roster. But perhaps more interesting is the strategy conversation that follows: what SHOULD you do once you’ve climbed the mountain? How can you extend your…
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In this episode of "Conversations at the Salt Line," host Wesley Dixon chats with John Wordock '91 who serves as Executive Editor at Cumulus Media and Westwood One. During their conversation Wes and John chat about the history of podcasts and explore the intersections of media, storytelling, and cultural and political pluralism. As a guest speaker …
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Questions so good they belong to the world! TommyB and the SFD have been experiencing incredible conversations with you, The SuperFlex SuperShow SuperFriends, with one small problem: it’s in a private, one on one conversation. Well we always like to say “involve more people in the conversation so we can focus on the topics that are the MOST useful……
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No, Tommy isn’t an orphan. He’s just deeply passionate about them! After Hogue was on the hot seat earlier in the month as the guys discussed startups, it’s TommyB’s turn. He doesn’t do startups with so many orphans out there in need of a savior. The guys discuss orphan strategy, from choosing a roster to claim, to rebuilding the roster to fit your…
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It’s a free agency reaction episode, but the guys have a slightly different spin on the NFL’s period of movement! Hogue and TommyB discuss free agency as the dust settles, but they’re more focused on the non-signings than the actual signings. While some teams shored up their rosters by filling voids at the fantasy relevant positions, other teams co…
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Ever get a trade offer and wonder “what is that person thinking!?” Well, here’s what they were thinking! Dr. Caitlin Fang returns to the SuperShow, this time joining BOTH Tommy B and The Ol’ SFD to discuss the psychology of dynasty fantasy football. From pulling off a lopsided trade and angering the rest of the league, to maintaining optimism in a …
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In this episode of "Conversations at the Salt Line," host Wesley Dixon chats with Ilyse Hogue '91, former president of NARAL Pro-Choice America and author of "The Lie that Binds." Wes and Ilyse discuss the history of the campaign against women's reproductive rights and explore the lessons that history provides as we seek to understand the current p…
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In the beginning, there was nothing. Then, there was the startup. Tommy B and The Ol’ SFD discuss the most important event in the life of a dynasty league: the startup. Focusing on a snake draft style startup, the guys discuss strategy and theory, from roster construction to pre-draft prep to trading within the draft. Plus, Quarterback X-Treme and …
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The topics that are the most useful to you, our SuperFriends! In this mailbag episode, John and Tommy dig into some listener questions on roster construction and management. The guys tackle a SuperFlex Flywheel question about adjusting a roster with an abundance at a particular position, in the context of contending and rebuilding. The discussion u…
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In this episode of Conversations @ the Salt Line, Wesley Dixon talks with Dr. Michael Gomez (Silver Professor of History and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at NYU) about two of his works: "Reversing Sail: A History of the African Diaspora" and "African Dominion: A New History of Empire in Early and Medieval West Africa." Dr. Gomez and Wesley ch…
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Rookie talk! Because it’s never too early to talk about rookies! Zac Reed (@tacitassassin13) – from the Dynasty Dummies and Dynasty Grind – is one of the best tape grinders in the game… and he’s here to share some of his findings with the SuperFriends! The RBs are better than you’ve been told, while the WRs are just as good as you’ve been told. The…
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It’s time for the first major decision of the 2024 season, and the guys are here to help navigate it! Hogue and Tommy B are talking rebuilds this week as the non-point-scoring season kicks off, and this isn’t a how-to guide. Well… it isn’t JUST a how-to guide! The guys discuss some rebuilding guidelines, but they start with two very important quali…
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It’s a look-ahead…but-not-too-far-ahead episode! Tommy B is making some 2024 predictions, but not your typical predictions. No rookie landing spots, no free agent signings, no head coaching hires. No, he’s targeting the most consequential part of the dynasty calendar: training camp. Rookies are on rosters, and the season-long outlooks begin to take…
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The AMA questions for last week’s episode were too good to finish in one episode! The guys are back to answer the rest of the SuperFriends’ questions. Specifically, Tommy and Hogue take on subjects such as leaning into a rebuild (and when to wave the white flag). Is it better to stream QB, or just accept a lost season and tank the rest of the way? …
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So much to discuss as the non-point-scoring season kicks off in earnest. So where do we start!? Tommy B and The SFD want to start with YOU! In this Ask Me Anything episode, the SuperFriends come through – yet again – with some off-the-charts great questions on superflex dynasty roster management. The guys tackle topics like working within the bound…
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In this episode of Conversations at the Salt Line, Wesley Dixon chats with New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly about her career as a cartoonist and the history of women cartoonists at the New Yorker. Wesley and Liza explore the intersections of art and politics, and chat about the importance of observation.…
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With the conclusion of the 2023 season, Tommy and Hogue kick off the 2024 non-point-scoring season with a look back at the season that was… and, specifically, their own strategies and player projections. Some things went right, more things went wrong, but generally, the SuperShow process and Standard Operating Procedures allowed for corrections on …
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John Eisenberg is a sports columnist and an author. His latest book, Rocket Men: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football is an eye-opening account of the history of black quarterbacks in the NFL. It’s available for purchase everywhere books are sold. In this episode, John and I discuss: The intersection of race and sports; Is the NFL…
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Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 15 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They’re Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Plus, lineup hacks and some Strategic Thinking and Planning as the guys di…
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Marcus Collins is a marketer, cultural translator, professor, and an author. His first book, For the Culture: The power behind what we buy, what we do, and who we want to be is now available for purchase. I strongly recommend it! In this episode, Marcus and I discuss: The definition of “culture”; The difference between “fast” and “slow” culture; Is…
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In this episode of "Conversations at the Salt Line," Wes speaks to Dr. Liz Andrews who serves as the Executive Director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Dr. Andrews and Wes discuss the Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection exhibition at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar. As Dr. Andrews and Wes discuss this hist…
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Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 14 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They’re Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Plus, lineup hacks and some Strategic Thinking and Planning as the guys di…
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Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 13 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They’re Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Plus, lineup hacks and some Strategic Thinking and Planning as the guys di…
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Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 12 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They’re Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Plus, lineup hacks and some Strategic Thinking and Planning as the guys di…
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James Ellman is an investor and author. His latest book, “MacArthur Reconsidered” treats its subject in a refreshingly unbiased way. With a steady hand, James carves away the hero-worship, and leaves us with a true picture of America’s most controversial general, the iconic Douglas MacArthur. For those of you interested in military history and poli…
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