<![CDATA[Shass Blasters]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shassblastersRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:03:09 GMTFri, 28 Aug 2026 18:50:56 GMT60The Perfect ShassThis is the true story of twelve friends(?) picked to play in a fantasy soccer league and have their nonsense and opinions taped to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real: The Perfect Shass. Some old college soccer friends started a draft style English Premier League (EPL) fantasy league in 2019. This is our podcast to discuss the EPL, our fantasy league, and the terrible managers in it.episodicThe Perfect Shasscraig.dimbleby@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Best & Worst Transfers]]>The episode begins with an introduction and discussion of Transfer Deadline Day, followed by a detailed analysis of top transfers and honorable mentions. The hosts and guests agree on the best transfers and delve into the impact of managers and tactical decisions. Additional best transfers and the impact of managerial decisions are discussed, followed by honorable mentions and scouting strategies. The conversation delves into the revolutionizing of scouting in football, focusing on the success of scouting programs developed by club owners. It then explores goalkeeper transfers and tactics, followed by a discussion on the worst transfer business of the offseason. The impact on the fantasy league, player analysis, and league impact are also covered, along with a segment on player bidding.

Takeaways

  • Detailed analysis of top transfers and honorable mentions
  • Agreement on the best transfers and the impact of managerial decisions Revolutionizing scouting through innovative programs
  • Impact of goalkeeper transfers and tactics
  • Analysis of the worst transfer business
  • Impact on the fantasy league and player bidding

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Transfer Deadline Day
  • 03:07 Top Transfers and Honorable Mentions
  • 09:10 Agreement on Best Transfers
  • 12:10 Discussion on Managers and Tactical Decisions
  • 14:22 Additional Best Transfers and Managerial Impact
  • 18:41 Honorable Mentions and Scouting Strategies
  • 21:35 Revolutionizing Scouting
  • 23:10 Goalkeeper Transfers and Tactics
  • 26:38 Worst Transfer Business
  • 33:25 Impact on Fantasy League
  • 38:21 Player Analysis and Transfers
  • 44:12 League Impact and Player Bidding
]]>c8858e22-8304-4cb8-b5c3-f122f7399658Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:43:58 GMT<p>The episode begins with an introduction and discussion of Transfer Deadline Day, followed by a detailed analysis of top transfers and honorable mentions. The hosts and guests agree on the best transfers and delve into the impact of managers and tactical decisions. Additional best transfers and the impact of managerial decisions are discussed, followed by honorable mentions and scouting strategies. The conversation delves into the revolutionizing of scouting in football, focusing on the success of scouting programs developed by club owners. It then explores goalkeeper transfers and tactics, followed by a discussion on the worst transfer business of the offseason. The impact on the fantasy league, player analysis, and league impact are also covered, along with a segment on player bidding.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Detailed analysis of top transfers and honorable mentions</li><li>Agreement on the best transfers and the impact of managerial decisions Revolutionizing scouting through innovative programs</li><li>Impact of goalkeeper transfers and tactics</li><li>Analysis of the worst transfer business</li><li>Impact on the fantasy league and player bidding</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Transfer Deadline Day</li><li>03:07 Top Transfers and Honorable Mentions</li><li>09:10 Agreement on Best Transfers</li><li>12:10 Discussion on Managers and Tactical Decisions</li><li>14:22 Additional Best Transfers and Managerial Impact</li><li>18:41 Honorable Mentions and Scouting Strategies</li><li>21:35 Revolutionizing Scouting</li><li>23:10 Goalkeeper Transfers and Tactics</li><li>26:38 Worst Transfer Business</li><li>33:25 Impact on Fantasy League</li><li>38:21 Player Analysis and Transfers</li><li>44:12 League Impact and Player Bidding</li></ul>no00:32:4932Best & Worst Transfersfull<![CDATA[Mimbo Manhandles The League]]>The conversation covers league drama, chat participation, toxicity and mental health, fantasy sports background, performance and excuses, draft strategy, and player caricatures. The conversation covers a range of topics including banter, self-perception, personal strategy, player takes, and Lamine Yamal's thots. The hosts engage in light-hearted banter and discuss personal perceptions, corporate culture, and creativity. They also delve into personal strategies for fantasy soccer, player takes, and team vibes. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Lamine Yamal's behavior.

Takeaways

  • League drama and interpersonal conflicts impact fantasy sports participation.
  • Chat participation can be a source of stress and toxicity, affecting mental health.
  • Personal boundaries and mental well-being should be prioritized over social obligations.
  • Performance in fantasy sports can be influenced by personal experiences and external factors.
  • Draft strategy and player selection are influenced by personal preferences and experiences.
  • Understanding opponents' personalities and preferences can inform player selection and strategy. Banter and humor play a significant role in the conversation, creating a light-hearted and engaging atmosphere.
  • Personal identity, self-perception, and individual strategy are key themes that emerge throughout the conversation.

Chapters

  • 00:00 League Drama
  • 03:00 Chat Participation
  • 05:01 Toxicity and Mental Health
  • 09:54 Fantasy Sports Background
  • 15:05 Performance and Excuses
  • 16:02 Draft Strategy
  • 18:59 Player Caricatures
  • 20:23 Banter and Banter
  • 20:49 Corporate and Creativity
  • 21:12 Self-Perception and Identity
  • 23:02 Personal Strategy and Fantasy Soccer
  • 25:24 Player Takes and Team Vibes
  • 35:30 Lamine Yamal's Body Count
]]>e0e8fd69-b997-4c3c-89e4-b87685fcc1cbTue, 01 Sep 2026 18:35:51 GMT<p>The conversation covers league drama, chat participation, toxicity and mental health, fantasy sports background, performance and excuses, draft strategy, and player caricatures. The conversation covers a range of topics including banter, self-perception, personal strategy, player takes, and Lamine Yamal's thots. The hosts engage in light-hearted banter and discuss personal perceptions, corporate culture, and creativity. They also delve into personal strategies for fantasy soccer, player takes, and team vibes. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Lamine Yamal's behavior.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>League drama and interpersonal conflicts impact fantasy sports participation.</li><li>Chat participation can be a source of stress and toxicity, affecting mental health.</li><li>Personal boundaries and mental well-being should be prioritized over social obligations.</li><li>Performance in fantasy sports can be influenced by personal experiences and external factors.</li><li>Draft strategy and player selection are influenced by personal preferences and experiences.</li><li>Understanding opponents' personalities and preferences can inform player selection and strategy. Banter and humor play a significant role in the conversation, creating a light-hearted and engaging atmosphere.</li><li>Personal identity, self-perception, and individual strategy are key themes that emerge throughout the conversation.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 League Drama</li><li>03:00 Chat Participation</li><li>05:01 Toxicity and Mental Health</li><li>09:54 Fantasy Sports Background</li><li>15:05 Performance and Excuses</li><li>16:02 Draft Strategy</li><li>18:59 Player Caricatures</li><li>20:23 Banter and Banter</li><li>20:49 Corporate and Creativity</li><li>21:12 Self-Perception and Identity</li><li>23:02 Personal Strategy and Fantasy Soccer</li><li>25:24 Player Takes and Team Vibes</li><li>35:30 Lamine Yamal's Body Count</li></ul>no00:31:5422Mimbo Manhandles The Leaguefull<![CDATA[Oli McBurnie, He's In Your Head]]>The conversation begins with an introduction to the Shass Blasters podcast, followed by a commitment to releasing at least five episodes this year. The discussion then transitions to team name updates and draft reviews, providing insights into the draft picks and team names of the participants. The conversation delves into drafting strategies, team analysis, and performance predictions for the upcoming season. It also includes a review of the first week's performance and the impact of player selections on team outcomes. The conversation covers a review of fantasy league performance, predictions for the upcoming season, and proposed rule changes and scoring adjustments. The hosts discuss their reactions to the current state of affairs in the Premier League and share their predictions for the upcoming season. Additionally, they delve into proposed rule changes and scoring adjustments for the fantasy league.

Takeaways

  • Commitment to releasing at least five episodes this year
  • Team name updates and draft reviews Drafting strategies
  • Performance predictions Fantasy league performance and predictions
  • Proposed rule changes and scoring adjustments

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Shass Blasters
  • 01:00 Commitment to Releasing Episodes
  • 05:02 Team Name Updates and Draft Reviews
  • 21:51 Drafting Strategies and Team Analysis
  • 31:22 Week One Performance Predictions
  • 44:50 Fantasy League Performance and Predictions
  • 56:38 Proposed Rule Changes and Scoring Adjustments
]]>05247f2d-5241-4ce4-b68e-bca6ccbc6148Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:56:42 GMT<p>The conversation begins with an introduction to the Shass Blasters podcast, followed by a commitment to releasing at least five episodes this year. The discussion then transitions to team name updates and draft reviews, providing insights into the draft picks and team names of the participants. The conversation delves into drafting strategies, team analysis, and performance predictions for the upcoming season. It also includes a review of the first week's performance and the impact of player selections on team outcomes. The conversation covers a review of fantasy league performance, predictions for the upcoming season, and proposed rule changes and scoring adjustments. The hosts discuss their reactions to the current state of affairs in the Premier League and share their predictions for the upcoming season. Additionally, they delve into proposed rule changes and scoring adjustments for the fantasy league.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Commitment to releasing at least five episodes this year</li><li>Team name updates and draft reviews Drafting strategies</li><li>Performance predictions Fantasy league performance and predictions</li><li>Proposed rule changes and scoring adjustments</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Shass Blasters</li><li>01:00 Commitment to Releasing Episodes</li><li>05:02 Team Name Updates and Draft Reviews</li><li>21:51 Drafting Strategies and Team Analysis</li><li>31:22 Week One Performance Predictions</li><li>44:50 Fantasy League Performance and Predictions</li><li>56:38 Proposed Rule Changes and Scoring Adjustments</li></ul>no00:28:0031Oli McBurnie, He's In Your Headfull<![CDATA[How Does This Work, Off Season Drama, Pre-Draft & Historical Analytics, ]]>We name the podcast, discuss kicking Sean out of the league, bringing Berto into the league, Berto quitting the league, bringing Sean back, historical manager rankings, Charles' hot cleaning lady, where to find value in the draft, best and worst draft managers, accounting failure, loser this year wears a chicken suit, best and worst at selecting keepers, Craig's on hardware from 1999, big brain point change process, predictions and hot takes for the year, Charles tests his English geography, notable quote from the chat.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shassblasters/episodes/How-Does-This-Work--Off-Season-Drama--Pre-Draft--Historical-Analytics-e302vps8e487e9a-fb9c-4037-96b3-903ea3abc2e1Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:12:45 GMT<p>We name the podcast, discuss kicking Sean out of the league, bringing Berto into the league, Berto quitting the league, bringing Sean back, historical manager rankings, Charles' hot cleaning lady, where to find value in the draft, best and worst draft managers, accounting failure, loser this year wears a chicken suit, best and worst at selecting keepers, Craig's on hardware from 1999, big brain point change process, predictions and hot takes for the year, Charles tests his English geography, notable quote from the chat.</p> yes00:34:4411How Does This Work, Off Season Drama, Pre-Draft & Historical Analytics, full<![CDATA[Brody's Predicktions From Jamba Juice]]>Guest appearance of Scott Brody and he didn't follow any prep instructions, Brody's manager profile, Craig's recurring technical issues, Scott vs. Craig keeper betting, Brody's prescient season predictions, Brody gives us a tour of Colorado, post draft roster previews, artistic angles of Brody's big head.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shassblasters/episodes/Brodys-Predicktions-From-Jamba-Juice-e30326h1fe76512-d293-4564-b613-033205e1dba1Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:57:33 GMT<p>Guest appearance of Scott Brody and he didn't follow any prep instructions, Brody's manager profile, Craig's recurring technical issues, Scott vs. Craig keeper betting, Brody's prescient season predictions, Brody gives us a tour of Colorado, post draft roster previews, artistic angles of Brody's big head. </p> yes00:26:1312Brody's Predicktions From Jamba Juicefull<![CDATA[The Perfect Shass Origin Story, and Devin Takes The Premier League Quiz]]>Devin makes his first guest appearance and unexpectedly gives his introduction of the episode. Charles laments about how much his fantasy team sucks. An unhealthy love for Hershey's Cookies and Cream. We jump into how our league started and where the scoring system came from. What league managers did we start with and have been kicked out. Recent updates on fantasy league standings and what's driving that. How the race for the last place chicken suit is shaping up with 9 games left. Devin takes a Premier League quiz.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shassblasters/episodes/The-Perfect-Shass-Origin-Story--Devins-Guest-Appearance--League-Updates--Devin-Takes-The-Premier-League-Quiz-e30tjv2526c7fef-5b4f-4c61-b7fd-783c8a88226cMon, 31 Mar 2025 15:59:42 GMT<p>Devin makes his first guest appearance and unexpectedly gives his introduction of the episode. Charles laments about how much his fantasy team sucks. An unhealthy love for Hershey's Cookies and Cream. We jump into how our league started and where the scoring system came from. What league managers did we start with and have been kicked out. Recent updates on fantasy league standings and what's driving that. How the race for the last place chicken suit is shaping up with 9 games left. Devin takes a Premier League quiz.</p>yes00:30:4314The Perfect Shass Origin Story, and Devin Takes The Premier League Quizfull<![CDATA[The Birdman Flies the Coop]]>An original founding member of the league is leaving us this year. This episode we complete his exit interview to get feedback on who or what drove his decision to league the fantasy league.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shassblasters/episodes/The-Birdman-Flies-the-Coop-e364tg4b27f0da5-66bd-4354-ab8f-d669a3356415Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:24:30 GMT<p>An original founding member of the league is leaving us this year. This episode we complete his exit interview to get feedback on who or what drove his decision to league the fantasy league.</p> no00:16:2321The Birdman Flies the Coopfull<![CDATA[If Shane Smiles In The Forest But Nobody Sees, Did It Happen?]]>Charles shares a story. Shane makes his first appearance on the Shass Blasters. We attempt to engage Shane in conversation to find his buried enthusiasm. Shane gives us live reactions.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shassblasters/episodes/If-Shane-Smiles-In-The-Forest-But-Nobody-Sees--Did-It-Happen-e31lq2uaad5b40f-8496-4cc8-9b7a-94911284d8ceThu, 17 Apr 2025 17:21:40 GMT<p>Charles shares a story. Shane makes his first appearance on the Shass Blasters. We attempt to engage Shane in conversation to find his buried enthusiasm. Shane gives us live reactions.</p> yes00:17:0115If Shane Smiles In The Forest But Nobody Sees, Did It Happen?full<![CDATA[Wolfson's Anime Predilection, Gym Hygiene, A Live Trade Negotiation, Unai Emery Prediction ]]>Wolfson explains how Charles fired him IRL. Craig can't use technology take 3. Will gives his takes on fantasy league standing. Reviewing Paul's newb analytics. Review and updates on Wolfson's vasectomy. Will's anime porn interests. Gym locker room rules. Charles and Will make a trade live. Prediction for the next sexual assault scandal to hit the EPL. Strangely scant discussion from Will around the EPL or the league.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shassblasters/episodes/Wolfsons-Guest-Appearance--His-Anime-Predilection--Gym-Hygiene--A-Live-Trade-Negotiation--Unai-Emery-Prediction-e30a6i78cb686b0-5be2-4945-9f9f-5b093411d4c7Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:31:56 GMT<p>Wolfson explains how Charles fired him IRL. Craig can't use technology take 3. Will gives his takes on fantasy league standing. Reviewing Paul's newb analytics. Review and updates on Wolfson's vasectomy. Will's anime porn interests. Gym locker room rules. Charles and Will make a trade live. Prediction for the next sexual assault scandal to hit the EPL. Strangely scant discussion from Will around the EPL or the league.</p>yes00:26:4813Wolfson's Anime Predilection, Gym Hygiene, A Live Trade Negotiation, Unai Emery Prediction full