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The Banter League

Rudra Vishweshwar

Official. FPL Draft league between lifelong friends. Player advice and stories of our league and healthy amount of trash talk.

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All Episodes

00:25:07

Episode 26: Ishaan goes solo, GW 25 Recap, Fantasy...

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2026/02/09

In this solo session of the Banter League, Ishaan reviews a high-stakes week of Premier League football, starting with Leeds United’s vital win over Nottingham Forest and Manchester United’s tactical victory over Spurs. The episode covers Manchester City’s dramatic late winner at Anfield, Arsenal’s clinical dominance over Sunderland, and Chelsea’s emphatic performance against Wolves, while also touching on the mounting pressure at Newcastle following a home loss to Brentford.The second half focuses

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00:48:20

Episode 25: GW 24 Recap, Waiver Wire and new...

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2026/02/05

In Episode 25 of The Banter League, Rudra and Vineeth dive into a pivotal Premier League weekend that saw Arsenal pull six points clear at the top while Manchester City and Aston Villa stumbled. The hosts break down Solanke’s audacious scorpion kick against City, Chelsea’s gritty comeback over West Ham, and Manchester United’s "Fergie Time" heroics against Fulham. Beyond the pitch, they provide essential fantasy strategy for the upcoming double game week, highlighting Noni Madueke and

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01:01:37

Episode 24: GW 23 Recap, PL Table Look ahead,...

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2026/01/29

In Episode 24 of The Banter League, hosts Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth break down a high-stakes period in the FPL Draft season as the league table tightens with a four-way tie for first place. The crew analyzes Manchester United’s tactical resurgence under the "Carrick era" following wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, while debating whether Arsenal’s reliance on set pieces and "negative tactics" signals a title race collapse.This episode is essential listening for Draft FPL

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00:55:51

Episode 23: GW 22 review, Waivers, Bday Pod , Love...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of The Banter League, the original crew of Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth reunites to break down a dramatic shift in the fantasy table, with Vineeth surprisingly climbing to the top spot despite a low-scoring week. The hosts analyze Manchester United’s tactical 2-0 derby victory over Manchester City, praising the impact of Kobbie Mainoo and a resilient defense, while also discussing Leeds United’s dramatic 1-0 win over Fulham thanks to a stoppage-time winner and West Ham’s late 2-1 upset

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01:14:29

Episode 22: GW 21 review, Waiver pickups, Crazy Live...

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2026/01/15

In this action-packed episode of The Banter League, hosts Rudra and Ishaan are joined by league rivals Anuj and Iyer to break down a chaotic set of midweek Premier League fixtures and provide essential FPL Draft waiver wire strategy for Gameweek 22. The group analyzes standout performances from the 4-3 thriller between Newcastle and Leeds and Fulham’s upset victory over Chelsea, while debating the fantasy impact of Erling Haaland’s 150th goal and Cole Palmer’s slump. With the January transfer window

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00:38:23

Episode 21: GW 20 Review, Waiver Frenzy, Rudra's...

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2026/01/05

In this fast-paced episode of The Banter League, hosts Rudra and Vineeth analyze a chaotic slate of midweek fixtures to help fantasy managers dominate the upcoming FPL Draft waiver deadline. They breakdown standout performances including Ollie Watkins' resurgence for Aston Villa, Igor Thiago’s stunning hat-trick for Brentford, and the dramatic 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Chelsea. For waiver wire strategy, the hosts recommend targeting Brentford and Manchester United defenders for clean

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00:58:27

Episode 20: GW 19 review, Waiver Pickups, Massive...

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2026/01/02

The full crew of Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth returns to kick off 2026 by recapping a hectic festive schedule, highlighted by Arsenal ending Aston Villa’s 11-game winning streak with a dominant 4-1 victory and Chelsea’s chaotic 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. The hosts analyze a strange matchday featuring three 0-0 draws, including a depleted Sunderland squad holding Manchester City scoreless despite missing nine players to AFCON, before diving into waiver wire targets like Brentford’s Keane

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00:22:50

Episode 19: GW 18 Review, Ishaan's Solo Pod, Waiver...

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2025/12/29

In this solo episode, host Ishaan Chandok steps in for the absent Vineeth and Rudra to recap a game week full of surprises, headlined by Manchester United’s tactical 1-0 win over Newcastle and Aston Villa’s dramatic comeback against Chelsea fueled by an Ollie Watkins brace. Ishaan analyzes key moments, such as Ryan Cherki’s late winner for Manchester City and Florian Wirtz finally announcing his arrival at Liverpool with his first Premier League goal. Looking ahead, the host advises fantasy managers

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00:43:39

Episode 18: GW 17 Review, Waiver Pickups, Isak and...

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2025/12/25

Rudra and Vineeth host this festive episode as a duo, covering for the absent Ishaan who is attending a Christmas party. The pair breaks down a brutal week for fantasy managers, headlined by major injuries to premium assets on Rudra's team: Alexander Isak broke his leg after scoring against Tottenham, and Bruno Fernandes suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for a month. The hosts also analyze Aston Villa’s incredible 10-game winning streak and Manchester City’s dominance over West

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00:56:50

Episode 17: GW 16 review, AFCON impacts, Waiver...

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2025/12/18

In this episode for FPL Draft advice and talk: The OG crew of Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth reunites to break down a chaotic week of Premier League action, headlined by Manchester United's 8-goal thriller against Bournemouth and Arsenal's dramatic late winner against Wolves. With the mid-season mark approaching, the team dives deep into the fantasy impact of upcoming AFCON departures, analyzing which squads—like Sunderland and Manchester United—will be hit hardest. We offer key waiver wire

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00:57:33

Episode 16: GW 15 Review, Waiver Pickups, Salah...

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2025/12/10

In Episode 16, the full crew featuring Vineeth, Rudra, Ishaan, and Vijay returns to break down a chaotic week of football and fantasy drama. The hosts analyze Aston Villa’s stunning 2-1 win over Arsenal and Manchester City’s 3-0 victory against Sunderland, highlighted by Phil Foden’s incredible form of 47 points in his last three games. Discussion heats up over Liverpool’s wild 3-3 draw with Leeds, focusing on the controversy surrounding a benched Mohamed Salah and his post-match comments. The team

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00:16:02

Ep 15: GW 14 review, Solo Pod, Quick and Dirty Waiver...

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2025/12/05

In this solo "quick and dirty" episode, the host breaks down a wild midweek slate featuring a chaotic nine-goal thriller between Man City and Fulham and Chelsea's stunning loss to Leeds. We analyze standout performances, including braces from Phil Foden, Ollie Watkins, and an unlikely double from Cristian Romero, while looking ahead to key waiver wire moves for the upcoming gameweek. The episode highlights major transfer targets like Newcastle's Wissa, who is available due to

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00:37:25

Ep 14: GW 13 review, Waiver pickups, Live Trade,...

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2025/12/01

In the fourteenth bonus episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra, Ishaan, and Vineeth deliver a quick midweek recap before Tuesday and Wednesday fixtures with the waiver deadline at 6 PM British time Monday. The episode covers a tale of two matchdays where the first featured goal-fests with zero clean sheets while the second produced three shutouts and defensive dominance. Notable results include Brentford’s late victory over Burnley thanks to Thiago’s brace, Sunderland’s dramatic comeback from 2-0

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00:50:10

Ep 13: GW 12 Recap, Slot to get fired, Fantasy league...

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2025/11/27

In the thirteenth episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra, Vineeth, and Ishaan discuss Game Week 12 results before the upcoming congested midweek fixture schedule. The episode opens with Liverpool’s shocking back-to-back losses including a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, sparking serious questions about whether Slot is a “fraud” riding Klopp’s system, with the entire squad from Van Dijk to Salah looking disconnected while only Szoboszlai remains consistent. Manchester City’s surprising 2-1 loss

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01:08:45

Ep 12: GW11 Review, AFCON analysis, Live Trades,...

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2025/11/20

In the twelfth episode of Banter League, hosts Vineeth and Ishaan welcome back Vijay after the international break to discuss Game Week 11 results and the looming AFCON crisis. The episode covers Manchester City’s dominant 3-0 dismantling of Liverpool featuring Doku’s breakout performance and debate about whether Pep has abandoned possession football for counterattacking, Manchester United’s character-building draw against Spurs highlighting Dalot and Casemiro’s resurgence, and Arsenal’s shocking

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00:57:37

Ep 11: GW10 Review, Ishaan's awful trades, League...

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2025/11/05

In the eleventh episode of Banter League, hosts Ishaan, Rudra, and Vineeth welcome defending champion Ashwin along with league leader Raman for a restructured format featuring three segments: in-form player analysis, fixture reviews, and chaotic live trading. The episode opens with systematic coverage of upcoming fixtures where hosts take turns analyzing 2-3 players from specific matchups, highlighting defensive contributors from Leeds despite calling them a “shitty team with all due respect,”

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01:04:28

Ep 10: GW 9 review, Waiver Pickups for GW10, Live...

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2025/10/30

In the tenth episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra and Ishaan celebrate three consecutive weeks of football action while Vineeth joins later after traveling, discussing Manchester United’s incredible three-game winning streak that has them sitting in the top four while Liverpool collapses with six losses in their last seven matches. The episode covers Sunderland’s continued Cinderella story as they defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a 93rd minute winner, cementing their legitimacy as a promoted

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01:10:58

Episode 9: GW8 review, Discussing Sleepers, Waiver...

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2025/10/22

In the ninth episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra and Ishaan welcome the league leader and GOAT Raman along with the “jinx master” Rishab, as Vineeth gallivants in Japan and Ishaan rushes off to a wedding after 15 minutes. The episode celebrates Manchester United’s stunning 2-1 victory over Liverpool with passionate debates about whether Amorim deserves credit or if Liverpool simply bottled it, featuring Ishaan’s bold prediction that Slot will get sacked before Amorim does, which everyone

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00:50:28

Ep 8: GW7 Review, Trade Talk, Waiver wire chat, Live...

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2025/10/15

The Banter League hosts—Rudra, Vineeth, and the returning Ishaan—lament the "most dreaded" international break , which everyone agrees is only useful for tracking the critical player injuries that will ruin everyone's FPL draft teams. The crew dives into a chaotic Game Week 7: Ishaan boasts about Manchester United's dominant victory , while the other hosts revel in Liverpool's recent "horrid" form and the end of their lucky last-minute wins. The episode's key FPL

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01:08:03

Ep 7: GW 6 Premier League Chaos, Liverpool's First...

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2025/10/02

In the seventh episode of Banter League, hosts Rudra and Vineeth welcome special guest Vijay, who's having what they diplomatically call "a shit start to the season," while regular co-host Ishaan enjoys vacation in Japan. The episode covers a disastrous Game Week 6 where nearly everyone scored embarrassingly low points, Liverpool suffered their first loss to Crystal Palace after dominating all season, Manchester United continued their tradition of disappointing fans by losing to

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