It’s not often I can admit that I’m having a good day or week, but I can say with all honesty that I am. Sometimes my pessimism takes over and …
As we head into the holiday season, we’re all reminded of memories of time’s past. For me, Thanksgiving obviously reminds me of a meal with family and friends. However, there …
When you’re young, it’s difficult to recognize the power that different paths have in our lives. In the moment, it can be easy to lose track of the importance of …
The Week 10 Turn, Taunting & Proper Concert Protocol
Seth, Nate & Scott are back to breakdown a wacky Week 9 of the NFL & how it affects the fantasy football landscape moving forward. Later in the show, they …
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” – John Green At times, we all have to do things we maybe don’t want to do. This month, …
Hey, everybody. It’s about 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. I am sitting in my minivan in a far corner of a Quality Food Center (QFC) parking lot. Yet another …
As we enter the final weekend of the 2021 NASCAR season in Phoenix, so too ends the first full season of “Through the Field” columns here at In-Between Media. While …
Starting the Self-Care Conversation Life is hard. We have all felt overwhelmed at times by our own situations and responsibilities. That is a completely normal way to feel. I believe …
It’s Oct. 31, somewhere between 1:30 and 2:00 a.m. on Halloween morning. I find myself at the local corner bar, drinking a Bud Light aluminum bottle, singing along to Tim …
“Front & Center,” Mid-Season Awards & Week 9 Sleepers
Seth, Nate & Jen discuss the latest fantasy football news, including Calvin Ridley’s absence & Derrick Henry’s injury, present their mid-season awards & share Week 9 “Shore Things Sleepers of …
“He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” – Albert Einstein As you all know, this …
NFL fandom, relationships, fantasy rosters, a new restaurant, rookie seasons, big plans and wagers can all bring the shine of success and the distress of disappointment. The way one reacts …
So you just discovered a new hobby and passion. You want to absorb everything that hobby has to offer. Where do you start? With Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) that’s a …
Jen’s Friday Night Insights: Running for Our Lives
Have I told you about the time that my husband, Nate, and I ran out on our check at a restaurant? It’s a good one. We’re no thieves. Minus Nate’s …
Start, Sit & Pass It On (A Tale of Tradition)
I never fully appreciated the good pairs of blue jeans that my older brother passed on to me. Back then, I also failed to recognize that a lot of my …
Seth, Nate & Scott identify key buy-low & sell-high targets, in addition to their starts heading into Week 8 of the fantasy football season. They conclude the show by advising …
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” – Charles Darwin It’s Tuesday, which …
Hey, everybody. This column will be a bit different than previous installments. There will be no actual Mundie Awards at the end. My goal with this column series is to …
One of the tough things about the lives we live is that not everything goes the way we want it to. Of course, it would all be so much better …
The feeling of failure is universal. We all know the frustration of trying and failing at something. Everyone has heard the clichés: “It isn’t whether or not you fall, it’s …
Start, Sit & October Skies in Your 20s
Why is it that when we’re young, the “real world” is presented as such a cut and dry place – one that won’t be tolerant of our flaws? For years, …
Seth, Nate & Jen provide listeners with direct relief for the “Bye-Nado” that’s coming in Week 7 of the fantasy football season by providing nine different “Shore Thing Sleepers of …
“No one looks back on life and remembers the nights they got plenty of sleep” – Unknown As of late, my writing has been a bit heavy. That comes with …
“No, dad, people have seen it!” he says, smugly. “Merek [my son]… it’s not real.” My reply comes out as cool and calm as the fall breeze blowing around us. …
I have been anticipating this column since joining In-Between Media. I am incredibly happy to write about a topic that inspired me to write in the first place. On October …
Jen’s Friday Night Insights: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Oh, Colorado. It’s the state where I was born and have lived my whole life. Known for its rolling hills, breathtaking mountains and blue orange sunsets, Colorado sounds like an …
I’ve come to realize that it’s often the little things that we take for granted the most. Subtle nuances – the smell of decaying leaves on a fall morning, that …
Seth, Nate & Scott evaluate a wild Week 5 of the NFL and access the fantasy football landscape heading into Week 6. They do this by breaking down the latest …
“Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. …
The Mundies: Rewarding Strategy & Fantasy Football
Hey, everybody. One of my favorite aspects of playing fantasy football, and what drew me to it when I first started playing in the mid-2000s, is the strategy. Strategy is …
As the NASCAR Cup Series season is nearing its end, so too are the “Through The Field” columns for 2021. And while I have a few column ideas in the …
A Legacy of Anger Anger is one of the most complex emotions known to humankind. It can come on quickly and resurface far more frequently than we would like. Anger …
Start, Sit & The Front Yard (A Fantasy Story)
If you’re lucky as a writer, you’ll stumble across a few stories in your career that stop you dead in your tracks. Tales that are so unbelievable, yet so real, …
Seth, Nate & Jen break down the latest of this spooky fantasy football, including Cordarrelle Patterson’s emergence, Saquon Barkley’s return & David Montgomery’s injury. Later in the show, they lend …
Family, Football & Taking Back Sundays
“A family doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be united.” – Unknown Football and Family. Two integral parts of my weekly column. It’s in the title. For …
Turn of the century bad boys, Bloodhound Gang, once said “Life’s short and hard like a bodybuilding elf.” A strange, albeit humorous, line to remember for sure. It’s a very …
Finally, the heat has let up. I can breathe again. The smell of burning wood, decaying leaves and the lack of humidity for the first time in months makes this …
A basketball hoop in the driveway, illuminated by a porch light. A garage door opening for my blacked-out Scion, eventually leading inside where there’s a large flat-top stove and a …
Rookie Roundup, Chuba Hubbard & a Tribute to Mike Tagliere
Seth, Scott & Gary analyze what to do with the rookies, Chuba Hubbard & Mike Williams in your redraft fantasy football leagues. They also give their “Shore Thing Sleepers of …
“Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them.” ― Leo Tolstoy …
The Mundies: Rewarding Patience & Fantasy Football
Hey, everybody. “Patience is a virtue.” A very common saying going back as far as the fifth Century, simply put, means the ability to wait for something without frustration. Also …
Honestly, who doesn’t love a good feud between racers after a good Saturday night of short track racin’? That’s exactly what we saw following this past weekend’s night race at …
Jen’s Friday Night Insights: Just Do It
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, go! Nothing is happening. Let’s try this again. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, go! Still nothing. My brain isn’t working and neither is my body. …
I’ve had a lot taken or attempted to be taken from me in my life by others — my youth, my family, my mental well-being — but I never thought …
The Temptation of the Forbidden Danger! High Voltage! Keep Out! Everyone has seen these signs before, but no one in their right mind would ever want to go anywhere near …
Seth, Nate & Scott reflect on why they create content & reel in Week 3 of the NFL season with some “Temperature Check,” “In the Scope” & “Shore Thing Sleepers …
Family, Football & the Road to Writing
“There’s more to life than success, and if you can try to be more well-rounded, you’ll be able to enjoy your success more. It won’t own you or control you.” …
Sharing is a key part of the human experience. We share joy. We share anger. We share sorrow. Most binding of all, we share experiences. Music has been a massive …
Everyone has social situations or events that make them cringe to their absolute core. For anyone who is an introvert like me, there’s one annual event that we dread unlike …
When we are young, we have our whole lives ahead of us. Unlimited opportunities and endless freedom. My neighbor and good friend recently told me a story of when he …
I’ve spent the last 3 years steadfast in drawing comparisons between fantasy football and life. My goal has always been simple: help readers make the most out of everything they …
Seth, Nate & Jen take the temperature of the fantasy football landscape following Week 1 of the NFL season. Later, the trio lays the ground work for Week 2 by …
“There’s no limit to how complicated things can get, on account of one thing always leading to another.” ― E.B. White Being a sports fan is a complicated thing. If …
The Mundies: Rewarding the Unknown & Fantasy Football
Hey, everybody. I am writing this column, my first of the in-season variety, as the late afternoon games kickoff on the first Sunday of the 2021 NFL Football season. The …
At this point, you’ve realized I’ve been a longtime racing fan, following the sport closely since I was a kid. What you may be surprised to know is that I …
Jen’s Friday Night Insights: “Freddie!”
Meeting new people. Ugh. Am I right? Meeting new people during a pandemic. Even more “ugh.” Am I right? I’m a big fan of living inside my own bubble and …
I’m not sure when it was exactly that I learned I was going to be an underdog. Perhaps when I was 16 years old standing in front of my house …
An Unexpected Party I spent the final weekend before NFL football in Oregon with my parents in-laws. My daughters, “The Sneaky Girls” were excited to have a long weekend with …
Seth & Nate get listeners prepared for Week 1 of the fantasy football season by discussing the latest NFL headlines in “Headline Hyjnx” and by naming their week-early waiver wire …
“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life” ― Marc Anthony Football season is almost here! It’s an exciting time for anyone who enjoys …
Don’t snicker. This title feels like it should be right next to a “Live, Laugh, Love” sign. But it’s what every fantasy football season is if you do it right …
I was never a fan of the old slasher movies when I was younger – movies like “Friday the 13th,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Halloween” – so I …
Preseason Conclusion with Dale DeMott of “Eat. Sleep. Fantasy.”
Seth, Nate & Gary conclude the preseason by welcoming Dale DeMott (@Dale_Fantasy), host of “Eat. Sleep. Fantasy.” (@EatSleepFF), to discuss the backstory behind “Eat. Sleep. Fantasy.,” the latest fantasy football …
As the summer tides fade, a nostalgic feeling sweeps north along with the grey September skies that approach. School bells are echoed by Friday night marching bands in the evening …
Jen’s Friday Night Insights: Coming Out on Top
I’ve been asked for marriage advice by many people within the fantasy football Twitter-sphere. I feel like it’s because my husband, Nate Polvogt, and I have made it work through …
An Important Conversation with J-Walk & Preseason News
Seth, Nate & Scott sit down with J-Walk (@J_WALK___) to discuss his raw yet inspiring story of overcoming his substance abuse disorder and the latest fantasy football news, including Travis …
Ask anyone who knows anything about NASCAR racing: What’s the one track that combines prominence, honor and prestige with chaos, mayhem and bedlam? Daytona. Of course, Daytona starts off the …
Family, Football & Unexpected Inspiration
“You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” – Paulo Coelho Sometimes in life, you find inspiration …
“Are you going?” That’s been the big question from everyone for the last few months. It’s also been the easiest question in the world for me because the answer is …
First Tee to Last Call: Canton West & Clouds of Smoke
This is a special edition of “First Tee to Last Call” written by Bo McBrayer, filling in for Conor Coughlin. “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry” …
The Mundies: Rewarding Respect & Fantasy Football
Hey, everybody. As Michael Scott put it so eloquently in Season 3, Episode 22 of “The Office”: “R-E-S-P-svee-T, find out what it means to me.” Of course, this was merely …
“What’s the most you ever lost on a coin toss?” One of the most intense coin flips you could ever watch is in the 2007 Coen Brothers film, “No Country …
Seth & Nate host In-Between Media analysts, Scott Rinear, Gary Zamarippa, Mike Tulanko, Dave Stewart (DaveFantasy), & special guest, Dan Turner (@EagleDanFF), to discuss “The In-Between Media 2021 Draft Guide” …
The name of this column, “Through the Field,” has two separate meanings. On the racing side, it refers to the drivers racing and moving through the field of cars to …
Sharing is caring. We have all heard the saying. The benefits of sharing are fairly clear when you’re an adult. You may have a friend you loan a tool to …
For the 50th-ever episode of the podcast, Seth, Nate & new rotational co-host Jen Polvogt (@JenPolvogt) host ESPN’s Field Yates (@FieldYates) for an “Offseason Session” to discuss his life’s journey …
The word “workout” rarely enters my vocabulary. I occasionally will take a stab at doing it but it never sticks. This is not because I’m lazy or unmotivated. Strictly speaking, …
You know, it’s funny. One minute I was a 21-year-old college student, just sitting alone in a worn-out bag chair on my deck, manifesting what would come next for me …
“It’s like déjà vu all over again.” A quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra that seems relevant to the next installment of “Building a Legacy.” Last month this column was …
Seth, Nate & Scott return to the studio to break down the latest NFL injury news (Cam Akers & Michael Thomas) and how Aaron Rodgers’ return to Green Bay affects …
The worst-kept secret in NASCAR was finally revealed last week as it was announced that 2012 Cup Series champion driver Brad Keselowski was leaving Team Penske, his home since 2010, …
On our journey from A to B in life, whatever that is for each of us specifically, it’s important to remember to enjoy the in-between. This is one of the …
So there I was, on my back and coming to. I wasn’t sure what hit me or even that I was in a fight. As I started to regain my …
I’ve been playing Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) through DraftKings (DK) for several years now and have a lot of fun doing it. I have also been playing fantasy football for …
“It takes a village to raise a child.” This saying has been on my mind the last few days. It is a very true statement. A child becomes a sum …
Jen’s Friday Night Insights: Went to Mexico & Got Crabs
Traveling. There is a myriad of things that can happen when traveling. It’s how you deal with those things – good, or bad – that can change the outcome of …
Seth & Scott host Josh Fewster (@JoshFYF) from Front Yard Fantasy to discuss their latest redraft risers & the secret sauce to working alongside your friends, with a game of …
Following the upcoming weekend of racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the top NASCAR touring series will do something it often doesn’t do mid-season: Take a break. The 2021 schedules …
AHHH! No! No! No! King. Conqueror. Underwear barbarian. Four-year-old Lennox sizes up his brother, Merek (almost 9), and decides the challenge is worth it. Lennox stomps over to his brother, …
The Mundies: Rewarding Now & Fantasy Football
Hey, everybody. Sometimes we start at the end and end at the beginning. I am writing this paragraph last, at the very last minute in fact. I realized the irony …
As we all know, going out and having cocktails is one of my favorite pastimes. I don’t always shut the bar down. Not to say I haven’t seen the lights …
The Hard Bargain: Grief, Loss & Avoiding Pratfalls in SFB11
Heatwaves have gripped both U.S. coasts and many areas remain well above normal temperatures. Wildfires are burning across much of the west, marking a menacing annual tradition. With all-time high …
Seth, Nate & Scott host Scott Fish Bowl (SFB) veterans Jay Felicio (@GMenJay) & Dan Turner (@EagleDanFF) to prep listeners for SFB11 by breaking down the scoring, exploring strategies & revealing sleeper …
Start, Sit & Lessons From the Fish Bowl
July 2020 As the fireworks faded from a bizarre Independence Day, it was as if time stood still. For the first days in more than 5 years, I finally had …
If Saturday’s opening race of the Pocono double-header race weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series taught us one thing, it’s this: Nothing is over until it’s over. This fact hit …
From an early age, my father instilled in me the need to fight. Some of the lessons were worth retaining, but most were examples of how not to live your …
The Scott Fish Bowl (SFB) draft season is upon us. If you’ve never heard of the SFB like I hadn’t last summer, you may be asking, “What is the Scott …
Summer is in full swing and so is golf season! I’ve gotten about 20 rounds of golf in so far this year. I know that doesn’t sound like a lot, …
Editor’s Note: The following article contains statistics around sexual assault and abuse. If you would like to skip past to the fantasy football advice, click here. Please read the following. …
“The Snark Serial” is a snark-filled take on life from one of the team’s bitterest writers. Alexandria Mansfield will offer sarcastic remarks, seething reviews and snide satire to more digest …