How Football Fanalysts Network & GiddyUp Sports Became Fantasy Sports Roundup
Fantasy sports news, analysis, and waiver wire advice.
By Fantasy Roundup · August 30, 2025
If you’ve followed Ryan from Football Fanalysts Network or Johnny from GiddyUp Sports, you might be wondering how two different projects joined forces to create Fantasy Roundup. This article walks you through the journey from both perspectives—and shows why Fantasy Roundup delivers more value than either brand could alone. Ryan’s Story – Football Fanalysts Network Ryan Podnar: I’ve been creating fantasy football content for years for two reasons: I love the game, and I love helping others succeed at it. There’s nothing better than knowing a tip or strategy I shared helped someone win their league—or even some prize money. Eventually, I realized I wanted to turn that passion into a full-time career. To do that, I needed to expand beyond content creation and find new ways to bring value to the fantasy community. That’s when I met Johnny from GiddyUp Sports. He had built something incredible—the Automatic Waiver Wire Tool, which solved one of the biggest pain points in fantasy sports: staying up all night to grab players off waivers. I knew right away that if we combined forces, we could build something bigger than either of us had on our own. By teaming up, we could deliver year-round value across football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and more. That vision became Fantasy Roundup. Johnny’s Story – GiddyUp Sports Johnny Breen: I’ve been playing fantasy sports for years, but one night I finally had enough. I was tired of people staying up until 3 a.m. to grab the best players. That frustration sparked an idea: what if waiver pickups could be automated and scheduled like a calendar? That idea grew into the Automatic Waiver Wire Tool, which I launched under GiddyUp Sports for NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. The tool took off, growing to over 10,000 users. I kept refining the code, adding features, and listening to feedback—all fueled by my love for the game. When I connected with Ryan, it just clicked. We shared the same vision: to help fantasy players compete at their best. GiddyUp started as a way to fix late-night waivers, but together with Ryan, it became something much bigger: Fantasy Roundup, a platform dedicated to building one of the best fantasy sports experiences in the space. The Problem We’re Solving Fantasy players know the struggle: Staying up late to monitor waiver wires
Missing out on top players because you overslept
Burning out instead of enjoying the game
Fantasy Roundup fixes this. With our automated waiver pickups, your roster is always competitive—without sacrificing sleep. Our Mission at Fantasy Roundup Our mission is simple: help you win championships and become a legend in your league. With our waiver wire automation, you’ll always have one of the most powerful tools in fantasy sports. But we’re not stopping there—we want your feedback so we can keep improving and building new features that make your fantasy experience even better. At the end of the day, we’re here to help you win. And remember: if you ain’t first, you’re last.
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