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

January 11, 2026 38 mins

Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo takes a deeper dive into the world of NFL quarterbacks. How did the 2025 season affect dynasty outlooks? Where should managers be valuing names like Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears or New England Patriots star Drake Maye? Tune in and find out what the fellas have t...

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss the recent string of NFL head coach firings and to review the status of each team and the quality of job opportunities entering 2026.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss how many of their pre-draft takes aged now that we’ve reached the end of the 2025 fantasy football season. What were some of Herms’ biggest Ls? How many calls did Tyler O nail? Stick around and find out!

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 16 action and provide some waiver wire targets to attack ahead of the 2025 fantasy football championship round.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 15 action, some players worth picking up off the waiver wire for the upcoming semi-final playoff round, and which quarterbacks are best to replace Patrick Mahomes II of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 14 action, the fallout from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones’ torn Achilles, and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 13 action, how best to prepare a roster for a playoff run, and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this Herms-less edition, Tyler O sits down with guest co-host Wyatt Bertalone (@WyattB_FF) from PlayerProfiler, DLF, and Fantasy Alarm to discuss Week 12 action and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 11 action and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 10 action and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 9 action, giving their perspectives on the elbow injury to Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to reflect on their successes and missteps from preseason analysis and player takes. We’re at the midway point of the 2025 fantasy football regular season, so it’s time for a report card exercise. Herms and Tyler O also give their advice for Week 9 waivers, t...

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms is rejoined by Tyler O, officially back from his real-life adventures, to discuss Week 7 of the 2025 fantasy football season and preview the upcoming waiver wire.

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October 14, 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, Herms gives his waiver wire suggestions at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end ahead of Week 7 of the 2025 fantasy football season. Don’t worry, listeners — Tyler O will be back next week!

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October 9, 2025 19 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, Herms takes on solo podcasting with a closer look inside the Weekly Fantasy Football Usage Report, which drops every Wednesday on the FTN website. Listen along as he uncovers three of the most fascinating topics from the article and 

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October 7, 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 is joined by special guest Nate Polvogt from Optimus Fantasy (@NatePolvogt on all socials) to talk through the top waiver wire options at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end in advance of Week 6 of the 2025 NFL 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 breaks down their thoughts from Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season, their favorite waiver wire targets, and talks through some early-season struggles for a handful of star players like Ladd McConkey and A.J. Brown.

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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 breaks down their thoughts from Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season and their favorite waiver wire targets throughout the episode.

Be sure to check out all of our tremendous 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 duo breaks down their thoughts from Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, gives their reaction to the Joe Burrow injury news, and discusses a few favorite waiver wire targets throughout the episode.

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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 breaks down their thoughts from Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season and their favorite waiver wire targets throughout the episode.

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