Best Paul Charchian Podcasts (2025)

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The Caw Episode 420 - Fantasy Football Talk with Paul Charchian 1:10:57

15d ago1:10:57

1:10:57

On this episode of The Caw, Josh talks with Paul Charchian from Guillotine Leagues about the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BrandoCash Entertainment

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Paul Charchian talks sneakiest fantasy football pick in NFL, J.J. McCarthy and Jeff Okudah: Ep. 99 | Presented by First Resource Bank 43:36

27d ago43:36

43:36

Paul Charchian, the director of Guillotine Leagues at Fantasy Life and host of the Fantasy Football Weekly podcast, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk Vikings. They begin with his sneakiest fantasy football pick in the NFL, which is a Minnesota Vikings player. They also talk about J.J. McCarthy’s first couple of days at training camp, Jeff Okudah’s …

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Harrison Phillips trade, and what might be next for the Vikings: Ep. 105 | Presented by First Resource Bank 27:38

14h ago27:38

27:38

Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives his thoughts on the end of training camp. He focuses on the four positions with the biggest current questions: receiver, cornerback, punt returner and backup quarterback. Lewis also offers thoughts on Jordan Addison, Jonathan Greenard and others. This show is presented by First Resource Ban…

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Waive(r) Your Boutte! 25:59

2d ago25:59

25:59

For those using the GuillotineLeagues.com platform, it's time for the first waiver run of the year! Charch and Brian identify eight waiver wire candidates who are probably available right now, even at the completion of your draft.

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The Caw Episode 422 - 2025 Preseason Week 3 42:23

2d ago42:23

42:23

In this episode of "The Caw," we dive into the standout performance of rookie kicker Tyler Loop, who has quickly become the talk of the town. After a stellar showing in Dallas, Loop has solidified his position as the Ravens' go-to kicker, impressing fans and coaches alike with his precision and poise. Join us as we break down his journey, the impac…

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Max Brosmer, QB2 conversation and latest 53-man roster projection: Ep. 104 | Presented by First Resource Bank 35:26

4d ago35:26

35:26

Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives his most updated 53-man roster projection after Saturday’s preseason loss to the Patriots. Lewis talks about Max Brosmer, the QB2 situation behind J.J. McCarthy, the WR depth, the offensive line UDFA who may make the team, the defensive line glut of talent and much more. This show is presen…

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A LIVE Reach-A-Round! 1:31:50

6d ago1:31:50

1:31:50

Charch and the gang are LIVE from Treasure Island Resort And Casino with a show for the fans including sleepers, agree to disagree and everyone's favorite, the Reach-A-Round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Caw Episode 421 - 2025 Preseason Week 2 40:35

6d ago40:35

40:35

In this episode, Brandon and Josh discuss the excitement surrounding the Baltimore Ravens as they head into preseason week two. They cover stadium renovations, player performances, special teams focus, quarterback depth, defensive highlights, and motivational speeches from legends like Ray Lewis. The conversation emphasizes the importance of stayin…

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The Chop Blacklist 41:58

7d ago41:58

41:58

Charch and Thor break down 10 players they never draft in Guillotine Leagues™. Find out the identify of these season-ending players you'll want to avoid.

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Ben Leber talks Vikings-Patriots joint practices, J.J. McCarthy and more: Ep. 103 | Presented by First Resource Bank 32:35

7d ago32:35

32:35

Ben Leber, a longtime Vikings linebacker and current television and radio personality locally, joins the show to talk about what he saw at Vikings-Patriots joint practices. They discuss J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, the Vikings’ defense under Brian Flores, the 53-man roster and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the need…

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Trust Issues 37:35

9d ago37:35

37:35

The guillotine format is ruthlessly difficult for rookies. Very few start the season consistently, and that slow ramp-up can get you chopped in September and October. But there are exceptions. Charch and Brian look at the 10 top-drafted rookies and guide you to the few who are roster worthy.

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Peacock Off! 1:32:49

13d ago1:32:49

1:32:49

Join Charch, Brian, and Mat for the season premiere of FFW! Season 31 kicks off with a recap of every team's biggest offseason moves, our "blacklist" players, and our boldest peacock predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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J.J. McCarthy evaluation from training camp and more Vikings thoughts in Q&A: Ep. 102 | Presented by First Resource Bank 33:57

14d ago33:57

33:57

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer for The Athletic, gives his updated evaluation of J.J. McCarthy during training camp. Lewis will talk about the Vikings’ upcoming preseason games, players he’s looking forward to watching, the run game, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Brian Flores’s defense and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank,…

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Public Rights? 42:08

14d ago42:08

42:08

We've compiled ADP data and identified some of the public's biggest draft day differences between Guillotine drafts and standard drafts. But...is the public getting it right with players they're taking earlier or later in Guillotine drafts? Join Charch, Matthew Freedman, and Thor Nystrom as we look at the players with the biggest draft day deltas i…

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The Caw Episode 419 - 2025 Preseason Week 1 39:14

15d ago39:14

39:14

On this episode of the Caw, Brandon and Josh discuss Week 1 of the preseason. Most roster spots are already locked up, what are one of the few that are still up for grabs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BrandoCash Entertainment

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Bowel Loosening Levels of Injury Intel! 37:22

16d ago37:22

37:22

Brian and Charch analyze the 10 thorniest player injuries, with advice about who can be trusted to help your guillotine league roster in September.

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J.J. McCarthy’s performance in Vikings training camp and other takeaways with Pioneer Press’s Dane Mizutani: Ep. 101 | Presented by First Resource Bank 42:57

17d ago42:57

42:57

Dane Mizutani, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, joins The Alec Lewis Show to discuss what he’s seen thus far in Vikings training camp. Most of their conversation revolves around quarterback J.J. McCarthy. They also talk about Dallas Turner, Brian Flores’s defense and some question marks on the potential 53-man roste…

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ADP Movers - Is The Public Getting It Right? 46:38

20d ago46:38

46:38

Brian Johnson ends his long exile from the show with a look at 10 players whose average draft position has moved dramatically since training camp started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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10-Point Players! 41:52

21d ago41:52

41:52

It's our first-ever Thursday edition of Chop! Charch, Matthew Freedman, and Thor Nystrom identify nine players who can help you in September and October with their reliable 10-point-per-week production.

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Vikings legend Harrison Smith talks flying planes, what’s special about gameday and Brian Flores’s defense: Ep. 100 | Presented by First Resource Bank 28:54

21d ago28:54

28:54

Harrison Smith, the potential Hall of Fame safety entering his 14th season with the Vikings, joins The Alec Lewis Show for episode 100. Smith talks his love of golf, how he got into flying planes, the wood-gym workouts he’s always done, what he loves about gameday, Brian Flores’s defense, J.J. McCarthy and more. This show is presented by First Reso…

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Chop Returns! 28:25

23d ago28:25

28:25

Charch and Brian Johnson explain how guillotine leagues work, why they're awesome, and the key strategies you'll want to employ for your draft.

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Winnie the Pooh and Pearsall Too! 33:39

27d ago33:39

33:39

Charch and Mat break down the 10 players who need to prove themselves with a big training camp. Plus, to nobody's surprise, Charch shoehorns in plaudits for Tank Bigsby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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We’re back! Sights and sounds from the first day of Vikings training camp: Ep. 98 | Presented by First Resource Bank 36:50

29d ago36:50

36:50

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives some sights and sounds from the first day of training camp. He talks about J.J. McCarthy’s professional showing, the backup quarterbacks, Josh Metellus’s contract, Dallas Turner’s frame and more. TThis show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small busin…

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DEEP Rookie Reaches From Thor 45:13

1M ago45:13

45:13

FantasyLife's rookie maven, Thor Nystrom, provides six deeeeeep rookie sleepers at running back. Five of the six players are at ADP 200+, and they all have a pathway to success in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Vikings analyst Pete Bercich talks J.J. McCarthy's magnetism, the cornerback room and more: Ep. 97 | Presented by First Resource Bank 53:23

1M ago53:23

53:23

Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about training camp, J.J. McCarthy, Brian Flores's defense, the cornerback room and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the T…

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What are the 10 things Alec is excited to see in Vikings training camp? Ep. 96 | Presented by First Resource Bank 43:53

1M ago43:53

43:53

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, talks about what he's most excited for for training camp. His thoughts begin with J.J. McCarthy and include Dallas Turner, Rondale Moore, the run game, Theo Jackson and more. He also answers listeners' questions. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of s…

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Very Secretive and Mostly Nude 42:32

1M ago42:32

42:32

One of the best ways to identify draft day values is by targeting offenses that are likely to improve over last year. Charch and Mat Harrison rationalize four bottom-tier offenses that can rebound significantly in 2025. Plus, they identify two elite offenses that could falter. And there's secrecy and nudity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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J.J. McCarthy’s arm, the next iteration of Brian Flores’s defense and more with Ollie Connolly: Ep. 95 | Presented by First Resource Bank 42:54

1M ago42:54

42:54

Ollie Connolly, who writes the Read Optional newsletter and for The Guardian, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the 2025 Vikings. They discuss his evaluation for J.J. McCarthy coming out of Michigan, McCarthy’s fit with Kevin O’Connell, Brian Flores’s new-look defense and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the n…

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Independence From Boring Drafts! 34:54

2M ago34:54

34:54

It's Independence Day, and we declare the Scott Fish Bowl to be incredibly fun...and it's not too late for you to participate. Charch and Scott talk through this year's unique scoring system and roster building. And some stuff at the end of the show about 56 amazing men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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ESPN’s Mina Kimes talks 2025 Vikings roster, J.J. McCarthy pressure and more: Ep. 94 | Presented by First Resource Bank 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

Mina Kimes, who talks about the NFL for ESPN and hosts The Mina Kimes Show, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the 2025 Vikings. They discuss the team’s roster, season expectations, J.J. McCarthy, Brian Flores, the Vikings’ cornerback room and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entr…

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Do The Opposite - RBs to Target 30:53

2M ago30:53

30:53

Long time listeners know we've been espousing the Do The Opposite draft strategy for 20 years... because it works! Charch and Kent identify mid-round runners to target for those of us sloughing the running back position for 5+ rounds, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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KFAN’s Eric Nordquist talks realistic expectations for J.J. McCarthy and more: Ep. 93 | Presented by First Resource Bank 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

Eric Nordquist, who produces 9 to Noon on KFAN, joins Alec Lewis to talk about what he’s looking forward to for training camp. They realistic expectations for J.J. McCarthy, J.J.’s arm strength, the new-look defensive line, how to feel about the cornerback position, and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of …

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Wring In The New Season 35:27

2M ago35:27

35:27

Mat and Charch talk through some of fantasy football's oldest players and predict if we can wring out one more good year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman talks Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur, Packers CB room and more: Ep. 92 | Presented by First Resource Bank 40:36

2M ago40:36

40:36

Matt Schneidman, the Green Bay Packers beat writer at The Athletic, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give the perspective from behind enemy lines. He and Lewis discuss Jordan Love's expectations, Matt Lafleur's future, the Packers CB room, what he thinks of Green Bay's odds in the NFC North and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which…

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The Caw Episode 418 - Jaire Alexander Joins the Flock 24:56

2M ago24:56

24:56

On this episode of The Caw, Brandon and Josh discuss Jaire Alexander joining the Ravens. Its a low cost, high reward situation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BrandoCash Entertainment

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Josh Metellus’s extension, J.J. McCarthy’s arm, Mr. Mankato players to watch and more: Ep. 91 | Presented by First Resource Bank 45:19

2M ago45:19

45:19

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, answers listeners questions in the weekly mailbag. He goes through many of the most pressing conversations: Josh Metellus's potential extension, J.J. McCarthy's arm, Jordan Mason's eventual workload, the cornerback room and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serv…

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Pick Your Favorite Johnson! 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

Everyone's got sleepers, they're a dime a dozen. But what about mining the very bottom of the draft board? Charch and Kent unfurl some players you can nab with the last pick of your draft, including a couple Johnsons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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ESPN’s Kevin Seifert talks J.J. McCarthy, Josh Metellus and Vikings minicamp: Ep. 90 | Presented by First Resource Bank 39:16

2M ago39:16

39:16

Kevin Seifert, ESPN’s Vikings beat writer, joins The Alec Lewis Show to discuss what he saw in minicamp. Seifert and Lewis discuss J.J. McCarthy’s performance, Justin Jefferson’s presence, Josh Metellus’s contract and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals…

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Vikings minicamp reaction: Who made the play of the day? What else stood out? Ep. 89 | Presented by First Resource Bank 36:10

2M ago36:10

36:10

Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, talks about what he saw Tuesday at Vikings mandatory minicamp. Lewis touches on J.J. McCarthy, Dallas Turner, and other players who stood out. He also gave his thoughts on Christian Darrisaw's return to the field and Josh Oliver's extension. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which se…

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Burden of Proof 51:43

3M ago51:43

51:43

The final stop on our team-by-team tour takes us to the AFC and NFC North. We debate the merits of every team's key offseason changes, including the possible impact of Luther Burden in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Caw Episode 417 - Big Money Bateman 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

On this episode of The Caw, Rashod Bateman got PAID! Bateman gets a contract extension, keeping him in Baltimore til 2029. We discuss what that means for Bateman and the team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy BrandoCash Entertainment

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How will the Vikings’ offense evolve in 2025? Coach and author Bobby Peters provides thoughts: Ep. 88 | Presented by First Resource Bank 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

Bobby Peters, a coach and author and podcast host, joins The Alec Lewis Show to discuss the Minnesota Vikings offense. Peters dissects why Kevin O’Connell is as impressive a play-caller as he is. Peters also touches on how the system might evolve in 2025 with J.J. McCarthy as the quarterbacks. They talk about O’Connell’s run game and much more. Thi…

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Another J.J. McCarthy practice report, more OTA tidbits and the Jalen Ramsey convo: Ep. 87 | Presented by First Resource Bank 43:36

3M ago43:36

43:36

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives another practice report on quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Lewis also goes through what else he noticed at the second OTA practice open to the media. Some of the conversation focuses on the team’s cornerback room, and how that relates to the Jalen Ramsey conversation. This show is pres…

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Slew of Seattle Players 40:53

3M ago40:53

40:53

Mat and Charch break down the key offseason moves from the AFC and NFC West including the turbulent situation in Seattle that could prove tricky for fantasy players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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