CHOP: The Guillotine League Podcast

CHOP: The Guillotine League Podcast

CHOP is the original guillotine league podcast, hosted by Paul Charchian, the fantasy football HOFer who popularized guillotine leagues. It provides advice for drafting, waiver wire, roster composition, and analyzes the big NFL stories from a guillotine perspective.

Episodes

August 12, 2025 37 mins

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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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 in Guillotine.

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August 5, 2025 37 mins

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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July 31, 2025 41 mins

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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July 29, 2025 28 mins

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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January 6, 2025 30 mins

You've asked for playoff guillotine leagues and now they're here! There are two playoff formats and this episode concentrates on the strategies around the "CHOPionship" format.

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You've asked for playoff guillotine leagues for years...and they're finally here! There are two playoff guillotine formats and this episode concentrates on the strategies around the "Guilloteenie" format.

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December 3, 2024 44 mins

You've been saving your FAAB all season, waiting for this moment! It's the final week of unrestricted free agency, which means there's a lot of great players hitting the waiver wire! Find out which players are worthy of "all in" bids!

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November 26, 2024 51 mins

Before you head home for the holidays, you'll want to secure your end game guillotine roster! There's only two weeks of unrestricted bidding left, and we're here to help you decide if you should push all your chips in.

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November 19, 2024 44 mins

It's time to cull your roster! Often, the guys who've helped you reach Week 12 aren't the same ones who you'll need to power you through the guillotine season. Brian and Charch help identify the types of guys you'll want to kick to the curb.

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November 12, 2024 50 mins

If you rostered Ja'Marr Chase, last week was easy. But your work is only beginning as you try to navigate a fascinating week of bidding which includes some of the league's biggest names.

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November 11, 2024 54 mins

Pardon the interruption, Chop listeners. Do you know about Charch's weekly appearance every Monday on the Fantasy Life Show? It's a daily show with a wide variety of sharp fantasy minds. Check out Monday's show!

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November 5, 2024 44 mins

You're probably going to be able to bid on one or two Arizona Cardinals, Marvin Harrison and Kyler Murray. But should you? Charch and Brian discuss whether Cardinals are part of your end-game strategy.

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October 29, 2024 54 mins

Some of the biggest names in fantasy football hit the waiver wire this week...even Derrick Henry! Whaaa?! Plus, Brian and Charch explain how middle-tier players are going to end your season.

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October 22, 2024 49 mins

Jayden Daniels highlights a star-studded group of chopped players this week. Charch and Brian walk you through bidding advice for the 10 most-chopped players. And they help you unravel the opportunities for wideouts in San Francisco and Tampa Bay.

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October 15, 2024 52 mins

Savvy listeners will hear some new ceilings in the bidding recommendations from Brian and Charch as they break the $300 barrier for the first time all year.

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October 8, 2024 52 mins

Nobody started Malik Nabers last week, but his absence led him to be one of the ten most chopped players. Should you open the purse strings for one of the most promising rookie receivers in memory?

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October 1, 2024 59 mins

Shockingly, Tyreek Hill isn't among the top 10 most-chopped players this week, but you'll hear about another polarizing Dolphin who you may want to bid upon. Plus, find out if Trey Sermon a viable addition for a couple weeks.

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September 24, 2024 54 mins

Jauan Jennings exploded into box scores last week and could be available in your guillotine league. Should you open up the wallet for the talented Niners receiver? Plus, Charch and Brian walk you through the 10 most-chopped players.

Did you know you can get Charch's exclusive guillotine-specific player rankings at FantasyLife.com? Those, along with dozens of other amazing tools are available with a Fantasy Life subscription. ...

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September 17, 2024 47 mins

Week 2 brought a dozen brutal injuries that affected the outcome of many guillotine leagues. If you've been affected, what can you do to keep yourself alive in Week 3? Plus, should you outright drop CMC, Tua, and Puka Nacua?

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