Get to Know Christopher Harris From Harris Football

🎙️ Fantasy Football Unlimited Podcast | Special Guest: Christopher Harris of Harris Football 🎙️

In this episode of the Fantasy Football Unlimited Podcast, host Kevin Murray sits down with one of the most unique and respected voices in fantasy football—Christopher Harris, founder of Harris Football and host of The Harris Football Podcast. Christopher’s journey through the fantasy industry includes eight years at ESPN, a bold transition to independent content creation, and a film-based player evaluation approach that sets his analysis apart. Beyond fantasy football, he’s also a published novelist, having authored multiple books, including Tulsa, War on Sound, and Slotback Rhapsody.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Christopher Harris’ Journey in Sports & Fantasy
🔹 When his passion for sports first took root growing up near Boston.
🔹 His all-time favorite sports moments and the one that made him cry.
🔹 How he discovered fantasy football and what hooked him into the game.

Inside the Fantasy Football Mind of Christopher Harris
🔹 His favorite aspects of fantasy football, his "La Liga Lebowski” dynasty league, and the rivalries that keep them interesting.
🔹 His preferred fantasy formats, scoring settings, and why certain styles of play appeal to him.
🔹 Some of his most memorable moments from the Little Podcast That Could.

Leaving ESPN & Building Harris Football
🔹 Was a career in sports media always the plan? A deep dive into his path before ESPN.
🔹 Lessons learned from his eight years at ESPN.
🔹 The decision to go independent: the challenges and the most rewarding parts of building his own brand and podcast.
🔹 How he differentiates himself in a crowded fantasy space by prioritizing film study over statistical analysis.
🔹 His appreciation for the Harris Football community and the dedication his listeners and followers have.
The Film-Based Approach: Watching Tape Over Numbers
🔹 The reason behind his strong belief in film study as the best way to evaluate players.
🔹 How he balances deep, analytical content with entertainment to engage both hardcore and casual fantasy players.

The Culture of The Harris Football Podcast
🔹 His podcast is known for its quirks, inside jokes, and recurring themes—where did it all start?
🔹 The Crutch Arguments segment: why he calls out lazy narratives and challenges conventional wisdom.
🔹 The Yacht Possums—how an innocent joke about living on a yacht spiraled into a full-blown podcast identity, and how Andy Behrens of Yahoo unknowingly fueled the movement with his deep-seated hatred of possums.

The Fantasy Football Community
🔹 Advice for aspiring fantasy football analysts trying to carve out their space in the industry.

Christopher Harris is known for his sharp football mind, unwavering independence, and creative approach to both fantasy football and storytelling. Whether you’re a longtime listener of Harris Football or discovering him for the first time, this episode offers a deep dive into his journey, methodology, and the unmistakable culture he’s built around his work.

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