Get Real Episode 120: Chad Parsons

Get Real with Kacey Kasem | behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry

Welcome to another episode of Get Real with Kacey Kasem, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the fantasy football industry through interviews with some of your favorites in the business. In this episode, Kacey chats with Chad Parsons from Under The Helmet, Footballguys, and the Dynasty Think Tank Show. Chad shares his journey from a sports-loving child to a renowned fantasy football analyst. Listen in as he delves into his unique experiences, the evolution of fantasy football, and his personal passions.

Topics Covered:

• Chad's childhood and introduction to fantasy football

• Transition from playing to creating fantasy football content

• The decision to create a website and start podcasting

• Comparing redraft and dynasty leagues

• Chad's love for animals, especially dogs

• His nomadic lifestyle and how it influences his work

• Memories of sorting baseball cards and making stat sheets for Nintendo Baseball

• Being an only child and the role of baseball in his childhood

• Growing up with the Chicago Bulls in the 90s

• Thoughts on how children now specialize in sports compared to trying them all in the past

• Falcons Super Bowl stories and early fantasy baseball experiences

• Drafting Randy Moss and Daunte Culpepper in his first fantasy football draft

• The concept of simple yet complicated

• Early days of podcasting with BlogTalkRadio and MP3 players

• Challenges of starting his website and the early days of podcasting

• Insights on content monetization and creating a membership model

• Importance of building relationships with the audience

• Story behind the name Under The Helmet

• Emphasis on starting with content creation before worrying about branding

• Balancing pet sitting with traveling and maintaining hobbies

• A ton more

Guest: Chad Parsons from Under The Helmet, Footballguys, and the Dynasty Think Tank Show - Follow him on Twitter @ChadParsonsNFL

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