Fix Your Fantasy League's Biggest Problems with These Simple Strategies! Conflict Resolution, Collusion Prevention & Protecting League Integrity. Welcome to Episode 3 of the Footballguys Home League Showโyour weekly guide to building fun, competitive, and connected fantasy football home leagues. Hosted by Kevin Murray (author of The Commissioner's Playbook) and Joey Wright (Footballguys Community Ambassador), this episode dives into one of the most importantโand often overlookedโparts of running a successful league: conflict resolution, transparency, and league integrity. Fantasy football is full of highs, lows, big trades, heated chats, and unavoidable disagreements. Great leagues aren't the ones that avoid conflictโthey're the ones that manage conflict well. Today, Kevin and Joey break down how commissioners and league members can protect fairness, reduce drama, avoid collusion, and strengthen trust all season long. League of the Week: The BPFL This week we spotlight the BPFL, commissioned by Billy Michalski. What started as a softball team's offseason hobby has evolved into a creative, high-engagement fantasy empire filled with traditions, identity, and league-wide pride. Highlights from BPFL: โข 14-team, two-division format โข Empire pot keeping long-term stakes high โข Legendary draft days with full production value โข Draft-order determination contests โข Custom website using League Legacy โข An emphasis on culture, transparency, collaboration, and connection The BPFL is a shining example of what great commissioners build: leagues with personality, pride, and long-lasting tradition. Learn more about League Legacy Websites: LeagueLegacyWebsites.com To submit your league for consideration: FBGCommish@Footballguys.com Commish Corner: Engagement in the Season of Apathy Right now is the stretch of the season where excitement peaks for some managersโฆ and fades for others. Kevin and Joey share quick ways to re-ignite your league: โข Drop memes, GIFs, and hype videos โข Stir up storylines and rivalries โข Create a "state of the league" update โข Spotlight manager achievements โข Spark discussion in the group chat Small touches often make the biggest cultural impact. Home League Huddle (Main Topic): Conflict Resolution & League Integrity Conflict is inevitable in fantasy footballโtrades, collusion suspicions, tanking concerns, commissioner decisions, and playoff implications all create friction. But great leagues use that friction to build stronger culture. In this episode, Kevin and Joey break down: โข Why conflict management matters โข How trust affects every league decision โข Common sources of conflict โข Preventing disputes before they start โข Fair and transparent trade-review systems โข Collusion-proofing your league โข When (and when not) to intervene as commissioner โข The "best interest of the league" clause โข Healthy communication habits that sustain culture Kevin also shares an unforgettable real-life storyโThe Great Publix Trade Approval of 2013โand explains how a single misstep led him to create a formal league constitution. This episode shows why conflict doesn't have to break a league. When handled correctly, it builds connection, trust, and long-term stability. Last Place Lounge This week we review and rate four last-place punishments: โข Street-corner costume sign โข Paying next year's champion's dues โข Recording a video apology โข Losing a future draft pick Send in your league's punishments for a chance to be featured! Commish Hotline & Mailbag Have a question, conflict, story, dilemma, or hilarious league moment? Email us at FBGCommish@Footballguys.com and your submission may appear in a future episode. The Culture of Fantasy Kevin and Joey close with a reflection on how leagues grow through communication, trust, connection, and shared traditions. Next Week: How to keep your league engaged through the playoffs + creative playoff formats! Commissioner's Call to Action: Catch up on our earlier episodes, share a story with us, and take one action this week to spark engagement in your league. This is The Home League Showโyour guide to building better leagues, stronger communities, and the most memorable fantasy football experience possible. Links & Resources: Footballguys Website https://www.footballguys.com The Commissioner's Playbook (by Kevin Murray) https://amzn.to/4nT7AvC The Audible https://www.footballguys.com/podcasts/show/theaudible The FBG Fantasy Football Show https://www.footballguys.com/podcasts/show/fbgffshow The FBG Dynasty Show https://www.footballguys.com/podcasts/show/dynastyshow
