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Fantasy Football Weekly

322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings

Fantasy Football Weekly is America's longest-running fantasy football radio show—and is now available as a podcast. The show is hosted by Fantasy Sports Hall of Famer, Paul Charchian, founder of GuillotineLeagues.com. Each episode of Fantasy Football Weekly provides data-driven fantasy advice for every listener. We break down every NFL matchup from a fantasy standpoint, unearth sleepers, and answer the toughest questions facing fantasy owners. New episodes are available every Friday evening featuring previews of the upcoming NFL schedule.

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Episodes

Bring Home The Hardware!

December 31, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

Fantasy Football Weekly continues all year long, but since this is championship week, this is the final long-form show of the season. This episode gives you everything you need to bring home the hardware/bacon. We're unclear if you're better off with hardware or bacon. Whichever you think is best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frigid Fantasy Semifinals

December 23, 2022 23:20 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Are you enduring a bowel-loosening level of existential dread over the six games with arctic conditions? The FFW crew help you figure out the appropriate level of concern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adding Spice To Your Playoff Lineups!

December 16, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

The FFW crew puts you in a position to make all the right decisions for the first round of the playoffs. We break down every matchup FFW style and provide grades on every fantasy relevant player, including rookie sensation Zonovan "Bam" Knight, and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Win-and-In Week!

December 09, 2022 23:32 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

It's the final week of the regular season for most leagues and that means it's a win-and-in week for many of you. With six teams on bye, the FFW crew helps unearth a variety of players who can help your season stay alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White Out

December 02, 2022 23:40 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

The FFW crew debates whether Mike White will continue to spark the Jets offense. Is it time to get BLLOED about your Vikings players? And do you dare start your usual Dolphins in the toughest matchup of their season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 25, 2022 21:28 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

The FFW Guys help digest the remainder of the Thanksgiving Weekends Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toney Awards

November 18, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

Have the Chiefs found their replacement for Tyreek Hill? We'll help you figure out if Kadarius Toney is going to power fantasy teams into the playoffs. Plus we break down all the matchups, fantasy style, as usual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Sabotage Season!

November 11, 2022 23:25 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB

We've arrived at a stage of the season where the sabotage drop is becoming a viable strategy. It's an advanced maneuver only for the most fearless and strategic of fantasy owners. Find out if a certain Colts player is a sabotage drop candidate this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade Fallout

November 04, 2022 22:39 - 1 hour - 81 MB

The FFW crew analyzes the fallout from the biggest week of trades in NFL history. Plus they break down every game, FFW-style.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's The Frequency Kenneth?

October 28, 2022 22:33 - 1 hour - 80 MB

As turmoil continues for the running back position, the FFW crew looks at Kenneth Walker's prospects for the rest of the season. They unveil a wide variety of sleeper running backs who should be available on the waiver wire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The San Francisco Treat!

October 21, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Now with San Francisco, is Christian McCaffrey fantasy football's most valuable running back? Should you trade for him? Should you trade him away? Plus, with quarterback scoring waaaay down this year, we answer three tough questions for a surprisingly tricky position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phase Two Of The Season Starts Now!

October 14, 2022 22:42 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

With the bye weeks upon us, fantasy managers are challenged to win with the depth of their rosters. We're here to help you unearth the lesser known guys who can help you live to see next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are You Afraid Of The Dart?

October 07, 2022 22:43 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

The FFW crew throws darts at a controversial number of C-level players much to the chagrin of Scott Fish. Plus can you drop Russell Wilson? And you'll have three opportunities to get BLLOED. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Plus Sized Episode!

September 30, 2022 22:40 - 1 hour - 81 MB

Scott, Matt, Charch and Colin McCockney break down all fifteen remaining games fantasy style with letter grades on every relevant player.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Squeaky Wheel!

September 23, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

The FFW crew identifies the "squeaky wheel" players who will bounce back after a slow start to the season. You'll find letter grades for every meaningful fantasy player as they break down all 16 matchups this week in depth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despondent Dallas!

September 16, 2022 23:48 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

The FFW crew helps you identify precisely how much dread should be applied to the Dallas offense. Will a drier version of Trey Lance provide better results? You'll get letter grades on every meaningful fantasy player, and you can try and go 3-0 in Three Tough Questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game On! Finally!

September 09, 2022 22:41 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

The regular season is finally here! The FFW crew guides you through each matchup and offers help for those who started Cam Akers or Allen Robinson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teammate Battles!

September 02, 2022 20:44 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

The FFW crew picks draft day winners among teammates. Plus, they confess their biggest uncertainties heading into the season. Lastly, they breakdown the Thursday night opener, with letter grades on every player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Happens Inside the 5

August 27, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

Short touchdowns are the easiest way to unearth fantasy gold.  Charch, Mat, and Scott provide data for each team's tendencies from inside the five-yard line. Plus they reveal their "blacklist" of players they will not draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Annual "Reach-A-Round!"

August 19, 2022 21:09 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

The Fantasy Football Weekly crew unveils 10 rounds of players who warrant being selected one round earlier than their average draft position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Peacock Off!

August 12, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

The Fantasy Football Weekly Crew identifies a dozen talented players they love but will not draft at their average draft position. Plus, they give updates from every trainig camp and peacock preposterous predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 28 Premiere!

August 06, 2022 00:46 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Fantasy Football Weekly returns for an all new season with a breakdown of each team's offseason, dynasty rookie evaluations, and the training camp battles we're watching.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Training Camp Is Here!

July 29, 2022 22:43 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

It's officially training camp hype season! Scott and Brian discuss all the fantasy relevant topics from the first week of camp and also Zack Moss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Fish Bowl...featuring Scott Fish!

July 22, 2022 16:09 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

With Charch out, he gave the keys to the show to Mat, Brian, and (of course) Scott to discuss his titular Scott Fish Bowl. The guys cover the origin of fantasy football's biggest tournament, their draft strategies for this season, all the good it does for charity, and how you can get in next year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine Times - The game!

July 15, 2022 13:08 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Charch unveils a brand new FFW game called Nine Times! Mat Harrison is his unwitting test subject for this totally unproven game as Mat tries to identify how many times a fantasy football scenario will occur.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make Or Break Sophomores

July 08, 2022 21:05 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Mat and Charch highlight 2nd-year players haven’t yet proven themselves to be fantasy starters. Will these guys make or break in 2022? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Risk-Reward Players

July 01, 2022 20:58 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

The phrase "risk management" sounds like something your boring insurance agent talks about. But every fantasy roster needs to be constructed with an eye towards risk management, balancing safe and risky players. Charch and Brian discuss eight players with vast differentials in possible outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aloe Vera Players

June 24, 2022 21:19 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

You got burned by these guys last year, but we're here to apply some soothing aloe vera ointment for nine players who'll fare much better this time around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Risk and Reward of the NFC West

June 17, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

No division has more volatile fantasy players than the NFC West. Charch and Mat identify a plethora of West Coasters who can make or break your season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What To Know About The AFC West

June 10, 2022 21:09 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Charch and Mat break down the NFL's best division, the AFC West. Charch makes a case for (somehow) taking two players with the last pick of your draft. Mat offers some caution on Davante Adams.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broken ADP Players

June 03, 2022 21:59 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Thousands of fantasy drafts have already been held and some players are going in the completely wrong spot. Charch and Scott Fish highlight 10 players who are going either much too soon or too late. Plus, everything you need to know about crispy french fries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L for Loser

May 27, 2022 22:04 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

This week we highlight the offseason's biggest losers.  Often through no fault of their own, these guys have the potential to be worse fantasy performers than originally expected.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Offseason Winners!

May 20, 2022 22:31 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Sometimes great things happen by just staying in one place. Charch and Brian outline the offseason's winning players--guys whose circumstances changed enough to provide a boost in potential output in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top 24 Rookie Draft

May 13, 2022 21:05 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

It's already dynasty drafting season!  Mat and Charch provide a two round rookie draft that's notably different than most others. Will quarterbacks fall? Will anyone take a tight end? Find out!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Coup! - Rookies Outside Round 1

May 06, 2022 17:46 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Scott and Mat discuss the rookies who were drafted in Round 2 and beyond and give their early thoughts on how they'll fit in redraft, dynasty and best ball leagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Round Fantasy Factors

April 29, 2022 19:43 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Charch and Scott Fish break down the fantasy impact of all six wide receivers (plus Kenny Pickett) taken in the first round. Plus they get deep into the implications of the two Brown trades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12ish Rookies You Should Care About

April 22, 2022 20:20 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Charch and Mat break down the top six rookie running backs and wide receivers coming into next week's draft. As an added bonus, they provide the most mouth-watering landing spot for each guy's unique skill set.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restore the Roar

April 15, 2022 20:34 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Brian and Charch are unusually (historically?) optimistic about the Lions chances of dramatically improving their offense in 2022. Hear the reasons why, along with complete breakdowns of the rest of the NFC North fantasy players.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you do it, it's not weird.

April 08, 2022 20:24 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

The AFC North enters the Fantasy Football Weekly grinder as Mat and Charch dissect all the relevant players from the division including spirited debates on key players like Chase Claypool and Lamar Jackson. And, coffee in the shower is totally normal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa (and the other three teams in the NFC South)

April 01, 2022 20:35 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

It's an NFC South breakdown! Charch gets stuck detailing the Saints and Panthers, while Brian gets to gush over Kyle Pitts and the high-powered Tampa offense.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elementary, Watson

March 25, 2022 20:09 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

After another incredibly busy week of free agency, Mat and Charch break down the fantasy impact of all the NFL's major moves, including Deshaun Watson. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Agency Madness

March 18, 2022 20:18 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Scott Fish joins to help break down the fantasy impact of all the new faces in new places across the NFL.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next up, the AFC South

March 11, 2022 16:59 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Is Davis Mills going to be the best quarterback in the AFC South? You'll hear a lot of love for Mills, but Charch and Brian also dig into Trevor Lawrence's season and help identify some of our favorite early sleepers from the division. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFC Least

March 04, 2022 22:31 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Charch and Brian highlight the good and the bad (mostly bad) from the players in the NFC East, including some sneaky angles for the Cowboys without Amari Cooper.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key Takeaways from the AFC East

February 25, 2022 21:38 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

With the season in the rear view mirror, Charch and Brian highlight key takeaways from every notable player on each AFC East team. Wondering how much Rhomandre Stevenson ate into Damien Harris' scoring opportunities? Look no further than this episode!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free agents already?!

February 18, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Free agency is less than a month away! Charch and Mat Harrison break down the most notable pending free agents and identify the players ready to step into their place.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Bowl Breakdown

February 11, 2022 22:17 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Not only do you get a fantasy-style breakdown of the Super Bowl, but Mat Harrison provides an absurd level of research for some of the zaniest Super Bowl prop bets.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our First Week Without Football

February 04, 2022 21:11 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

It's the first week without football (no, the Pro Bowl doesn't count) since late July. It's weird. With only the Super Bowl left, is it too soon to look ahead to 2022? Hopefully not, since Charch and Brian are already dissecting next summer's first-round fantasy drafts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And Then There Were Four

January 28, 2022 22:39 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

With only four teams left, you'd think this episode of Fantasy Football Weekly would be 15 minutes long. But no, Brian and Charch yap for a half hour about the two championship games being played. You'll get a deeeep dive on every meaningful player from each game. Also, note that Charch resists mentioning his correct upset prediction from last week, a feat of unnatural strength for him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Divisional Round Fantasy

January 21, 2022 22:35 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Brian and Charch break down the divisional matchups fantasy style, including an extremely well rationalized upset, according to the person who is typing this. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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