Episodes
Do you like listening to James bitch and moan about his TC choices? 'Cause Dave sure does! There's some laughs, some transfer chat, and some captaincy picks. And Dave reads out James' live messages that were happening during the first Spurs game. Well worth the listen for that alone!
Published 04/22/21
Published 04/22/21
We finally get James back in the hotseat and ask him those difficult questions: Where have you been? Where did your job go? How big was your red arrow? The boys also talked very philosophically about FPL, it's 3 phases and what we can do to better our chances of success. So a normal episode, really..
Published 04/15/21
With James away, Dave talked to FPL Surgury host FlapjackFPL all about his season, transfer ideas and Spurs double GW. For long time listeners, Flapjack was part of our '8 Simple Rules' series, in which he highlighted some key points for his upcoming season... but then failed to listen to a single one. A very fun and chilled out episode!. Thanks, Rich, for coming on!
Published 03/31/21
The boys are back, and it looks like just in time as they stumble through the last few FPL weeks alone and scared. As you know, James pissed his Free Hit up the wall, but Dave still has his, and boy is he using it! Each fixture is looked over and the lads pick the best team they can going into FHGW29. Enjoy!
Published 03/18/21
We're back! And just in time for a big ol' fat Double GW. The obvious subjects were looked into this week; Captains, Grealish Replacements, Manifesto update, but James also has a bee in his buttocks regarding Spurs so the lads talked about that for a while, and that brought on a whole wild chat about if TC is even right for this week! All chaotic and fun, and unedited again! Enjoy
Published 02/25/21
We're back and just in time to give you the best captaincy chat you'll ever hear!* *Maybe The boys discuss James' manifesto success, and his plans for getting through the doubles. Dave, on the other hand, is spearing the doubles headfirst with his differential picks. It's short and sweet and for adults only. Enjoy!
Published 02/18/21
The lads have a look at the 'all but confirmed' DGW26 and the FA cup injuries and their impact on transfer strategies. James also updates us on his #FPL Manifesto and for the last 15 mins Dave tries to convince James to use his bench boost - to hilarious results. Enjoy!
Published 02/11/21
The boys are back, and at least half of them are very happy that more doubles have been announced. Dave and James recap their weeks and look ahead towards pastures new. James has a whole new strategy he is implementing from this day forward, and Dave isn't sure who to captain! It's all bloody kicking off.
Published 02/04/21
James and Dave sit down during the Spurs v Liverpool match to discuss their gameweek, the upcoming doubles, and their very different transfer policies. James FINALLY had a better score this week than Dave, but he is absolutely not smug about it despite what you may hear. The lads also go through their picks for DEF, MID and ATT going into GW21 and beyond. Oh, and the winner of the Giveaway is announced!
Published 01/29/21
Dave has every right to be smug this week, but it's a bit too much for James. So we decide to just go through every conceivable option we can think of to be KdB's replacement. Oh, and we were watching the Liverpool game while recording. And James had Salah... Lovely!
Published 01/22/21
It's chips galore on Firing Blanks as we not only dissect James' Free Hit and Dave's Wildcard from GW18, but look over James' GW19 Wildcard as well! Yes, you read that right. James is Wildcarding. What. A. Tit. In this pod: GW18 summary, GW19 plans, 6 differentials for the doubles and beyond.
Published 01/14/21
2021 is already mental. So instead of getting into too much debate over chip strategy, and their own XI, James and Dave embark on a team-by-team analysis, looking at the Top 6 and their best players to get for GW18 to 19, regardless if you're Free Hitting, Wildcarding, or just taking a shit load of hits. An unusually helpful episode. Because you guys matter to us
Published 01/07/21
James and Dave decide that planning is void and life is meaningless. So we discuss our FPL strategy in general, and look back at how we've done with following our own advice from preGW1. We also have a fun addition this week! If you listen at 11:30pm, you'll get to countdown to the bells with us! We go the extra mile. Happy New Year.
Published 12/31/20
We don't have Mo Salah. We all want Mo Salah. However, getting rid of Spurs assets to do it leaves a sour taste in our mouths. So we talked about it until we found a solution! In this Pod: Mo Salah. Downgrade options for Kane and Son. How not to get rid of Kane and Son. Mo Salah.
Published 12/08/20
The boys start off by reminiscing on their decent GW10 scores, before descending into the madness that is Premium chat! Getting rid of Spurs assets? Ignoring Salah? What about Newcastle/ Villa assets? To be honest we don't seem that worried... In this Pod: Tottenham big guns, Liverpool chat, Wilson regret, GW11 Captaincy, and a look at the MWYMI Widcard
Published 12/01/20
What a gameweek! James and Dave go over their fortuitous GW9, while debating whether to bring Salah back in their teams! Dave has a bit of a sub crisis so the lads go through the options, while James sits smug with his overpriced bench. It's a good one, folks. In this Pod: Best Defenders, Liverpool, Chelsea, Leeds, Captain Choices, and the tiniest bit of City chat.
Published 11/24/20
After a little hiccup in mental health, Dave and James are back for some more hilarity as they dish out FPL advice left right and centre! We update you on our teams and OR, our future transfer plans, and have a laugh at each other's expense.
Published 11/19/20
The lads take a look at the worst gameweek in a century. Dave checks his strangely calm pulse after his disaster WC, and James takes his GW out on Bruno, and takes a -4 to set the Son. Discussed: Manager Types/Chelsea/Man Utd/Fixture Tracker/Strategy going forwrad. We also check how our Money Where Your Mouth Is Team got on! (It went well)
Published 09/30/20
We finally manage to get a stream going now that James is back from Holiday! Dave smashes that Wildcard button early, and James sits smug at 190k OR. Discussed: Chelsea/Everton/Man City vs Man Utd/Wolves We also make some Money Where Your Mouth Is transfer decisions!
Published 09/24/20
With 2 x Top 100 + India #1 finishes and 3 xTop 200 finishes, Lateriser is one of the best managers around. And he's here to rip up our rules and set them straight!
Published 09/11/20
A Firing Blanks Podcast Mini-Series focusing on the strategy of FPL. In this episode we have an awesome laugh with FPL Surgery co-host Flapjack, as he takes us through his interpretation of our rules.
Published 09/10/20
A Firing Blanks Podcast Mini-Series focusing on the strategy of FPL. Holly takes the hot seat in this episode, going into her research on her new strategy for this year, and her take on our rules.
Published 09/09/20
A Firing Blanks Podcast Mini-Series focusing on the strategy of FPL. On this episode, 3 x Top 100 finisher FPL Matthew takes us through his No-Hits season and gives his thoughts to our rules!
Published 09/08/20
A Firing Blanks Podcast Mini-Series focusing on the strategy of FPL. On this episode Tom from WGTA was nice enough to turn into a guest for once and have a look at our Rules!
Published 09/07/20