Crossing Routes Podcast

Crossing Routes Podcast

What do you get when you cross a goofball film-focused analyst with a spreadsheet-wielding #1 overall ranker in the 2024 FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings contest? FTN Media's Crossing Routes podcast, a brand new show, co-hosted by C.H. Herms and Tyler Orginski, dedicated to giving an insightful look into the world of fantasy football. The two long-time industry pals are here to dish on everything from redraft to dynasty, and even some best ball. Come for the info, stay for the chuckles. We have fun here.

Episodes

July 15, 2025 22 mins

Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, the guys provide a quick rundown of recent NFL news. How do we feel about the Cleveland Browns’ backfield if rookie Quinshon Judkins is suspended? Does Garrett Wilson’s contract extension matter for fantasy? Are we nervous about the dispute between the 49ers and Jauan J...

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo highlights some running backs who are currently available at a discount in fantasy drafts. Listen in as Tyler O digs into some of his favorite RB2s that have a realistic opportunity to finish as RB1s this year.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo discusses some wide receivers at bargain ADP prices. Listen in as Tyler outlines some of his favorite WR2s that have a realistic opportunity to finish as WR1s in the 2025 season.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo discusses a handful of players who disappointed fantasy managers in 2024 that they expect to rebound this season. Which bounceback quarterbacks are Herms and Tyler most excited about? What do they think of Jaylen Waddle now that the Jonnu Smith-Steelers trade has go...

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the boiz engage in a fun game inspired by Herms’ recurring article series, ‘Fantasy Faceoff,’ and choose between players who carry nearly identical price tags in drafts, based on current 2025 redraft ADP.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the fellas discuss a recent article by Herms that highlights common mistakes and pitfalls that redraft managers fall into every year. What are these fantasy traps, and who do Herms and Tyler think could be the problem players in 2025? Listen and find out!

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the guys make up for skipping over the tight end position during their 2024 rookie series. Join Herms and Tyler as they give their proper flowers to Brock Bowers and contemplate if there are any other intriguing names to be buying in dynasty formats.

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June 19, 2025 32 mins

Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo caps off the 2024 rookie series by ripping into a redo superflex mock draft! Join the fellas as they go two rounds back and forth picking their favorite second-year players based on what we know now.

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June 17, 2025 20 mins

Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo continues their series on the 2024 rookie class. Join Herms and Tyler as they dive into four of the most polarizing names and what dynasty managers should do with them in leagues.

Be sure to check out all the incredible fantasy football content at ftnfantasy.com.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the fellas dig into the findings of a research project that Herms recently completed for the site on committee backfields (link below). Get ready to learn about how much volume successful committees need to feed each back, and then Herms and Tyler talk through three NFL bac...

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June 10, 2025 18 mins

Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the boys dish about the rookie running backs from the 2024 class. Tyler has a list of four runners that cost very little to acquire in dynasty right now and will also be cheap for season-long managers in drafts, too. Find out who they are by hitting that play button!

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June 5, 2025 23 mins

Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms and Tyler discuss three players that Herms is fading relative to their cost, according to FTN’s current ADP. Later, the guys get into why selecting elite quarterbacks early in redraft makes sense in the current fantasy landscape.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms and Tyler dish about the rookie quarterbacks from the 2024 class. Be prepared to learn some fun facts and stats about Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix, in addition to hearing how the duo feels about them from a dynasty lens. Oh, and there's one 2024 rookie QB th...

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Welcome to the second episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms and Tyler sit down for a big picture discussion on some of their "fantasy football mantras" and dive into the different ways that they approach conducting their fantasy analysis. Listen along as the duo gives key tips on becoming a better fantasy football manager.

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May 19, 2025 27 mins

Welcome to the debut episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms and Tyler sat down to discuss some of the players from the 2025 draft class they've been taking lots of shots on in dynasty rookie drafts so far this offseason. Listen along as the duo talks Jaxson Dart, Tre'Veyon Henderson, and more!

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February 28, 2025 40 mins

Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) and LaQuan Jones (@RealDealFantasy) recap the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals. 

-Joe Burrow's MVP caliber season

-Chase Brown emerges as a top-five fantasy RB

-Ja'Marr Chase wins the Triple Crown

-Tee Higgins' future

-Much more!

Ready for MLB? Check out the FTN Fantasy Ultimate 2025 Fantasy Baseball Guide today! https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/the-ultimate-2025-fantasy-baseball-guide

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February 26, 2025 28 mins

Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) continues his Season In Review series with a look at the 2024 Baltimore Ravens.

-Lamar Jackson's brilliance

-Derrick Henry's massive jump in efficiency

-Rashod Bateman's impressive bounce back

-So much more!

Ready for MLB? Check out the FTN Fantasy Ultimate 2025 Fantasy Baseball Guide today! https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/the-ultimate-2025-fantasy-baseball-guide

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February 24, 2025 25 mins

Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) continues his Season In Review series with a look at the 2024 New England Patriots.

-Where are Breece Hall's touchdowns?

-Garrett Wilson's splits with Davante Adams

-Who is playing QB for the Jets?

-Much more!

Ready for MLB? Check out the FTN Fantasy Ultimate 2025 Fantasy Baseball Guide today! https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/the-ultimate-2025-fantasy-baseball-guide

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February 20, 2025 24 mins

Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) continues his Season In Review series with a look at the 2024 New England Patriots.

-Why Drake Maye could be 2025's breakout QB

-Rhamondre Stevenson to benefit from new scheme

-Hunter Henry's elite usage

-Much more!

Ready for MLB? Check out the FTN Fantasy Ultimate 2025 Fantasy Baseball Guide today! https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/the-ultimate-2025-fantasy-baseball-guide

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February 14, 2025 28 mins

Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) continues his Season In Review series with a look at the 2024 Miami Dolphins

-Huge splits with and without Tua Tagovailoa

-De'Von Achane's pass game usage

-Jonnu Smith's breakout

-Much more!

Ready for MLB? Check out the FTN Fantasy Ultimate 2025 Fantasy Baseball Guide today! https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/the-ultimate-2025-fantasy-baseball-guide

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