High Stakes Lowdown

High Stakes Lowdown

By: Blue Wire

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Fantasy

A RotoViz podcast about high-stakes fantasy football strategy and leagues, hosted by Eric Balkman of the FFPC

Episodes

Prove the Ghosts Wrong
Jan 07, 2026

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Harshal Sheth

Harshal Sheth was the $100,000 co-champ of the 2015-16 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge and has played every single year since then as well.

In this episode, the guys break down this year's edition of the competition, including targets and fades (both player and team), as well as the secrets to unlocking the $500,000 Grand Prize at the end of the NFL Playoffs.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to Roto...

Duration: 01:12:14
The 40 IQ Meme
Jan 02, 2026

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Brian Correro

Brian Correro shares his tale of leading the 2025 FFPC Main Event and its $1,000,000 Grand Prize heading into Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season, but ultimately finishing eighth overall for a five-figure prize instead. In this episode, the guys discuss Correro's massive Week 15, getting to the mountaintop in Week 16, and what led to him dropping to eighth at the end. They also break down some early player evaluations for 2026 FFPC drafts.

If you’re a listener of the sho...

Duration: 01:25:09
The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Dec 24, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Duke Viveros - @DukeViveros

10-time FFPC league-winner Duke Viveros is in play for a big move up the FFPC Big Gorilla leaderboard in Championship Week as he chases a $1,000,000 Grand Prize. In this episode, the fellas talk about what's wrong with Baker Mayfield, what to do with Michael Wilson in your Championship Week lineups, why Rhamondre Stevenson is a top-10 play in the final week of the FFPC Main Event Championship Round, and much more.

If you’re a...

Duration: 00:52:11
Barbecued Afternoon
Dec 18, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Brent & Mark Messina

Former FFPC Main Event league champions Brent and Mark Messina find themselves just outside the top 20 in the Championship Round of the 2025 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will once again pay out a $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

In this episode, the players discuss why Kenneth Gainwell could once again be the key to fantasy success in Week 21, which AFC South tight end might be in for a big performance in Week 2 of the FFPC Main Event...

Duration: 00:56:15
Spider Senses
Dec 10, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Allen Martirossian & Chris Ondrus

Former FFPC Main Event league champs, Allen Martirossian and Chris Ondrus, find themselves just outside of the top 50 in the Championship Round of the 2025 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will once again dole out a $1,000,000 Grand Prize. In this episode, the players discuss how to make the right lineup decisions on loaded Championship Round rosters, why Christian Watson might be better off on benches this week, how to treat the Carolina Panthers running backs against...

Duration: 00:50:33
Hard To Beat Zero
Dec 04, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Mackenzie Kraemer - @MackNova

Mackenzie Kraemer has positioned three of his high-stakes leagues into league championship games this weekend, including one that sits 18th overall in the 2025 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will once again award a $1,000,000 Grand Prize. In this episode, the guys talk about roster construction as it pertains to the FFPC Championship Sprint, what running back that's still available in a bunch of FFPC leagues that needs to be picked up ASAP, rest-of-season outlooks on the...

Duration: 01:04:52
Read My Lips
Nov 26, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Brad and Bob Kruse - @kruse_brad & Bob Kruse

Brad and Bob Kruse not only have 47 high-stakes fantasy football titles to their names in the FFPC, but they also sit in 51st place overall in the 2025 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will once again award a $1,000,000 Grand Prize. In this episode, the fellas banter about the potential for a late-season Luther Burden Breakout, why they are rostering four tight ends on their top FFPC Main Event team, how they...

Duration: 01:05:54
Good Medicine
Nov 22, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Donny Andrews and Brady David - @dandrews66 & @bdavid16

Four years after Donny Andrews and Brady David won the $500,000 Grand Prize in the FFPC Footballguys Players Championship, they find themselves with a top-50 team in the FFPC Main Event, a competition that will award a $1,000,000 Grand Prize. In this episode, the players wax poetic on their faith in Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels in playing TreVeyon Henderson, who will start in the Giants' backfield this week in Detroit, and much more.<...

Duration: 01:13:55
Lo and Behold
Nov 12, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Dave Chioido - @dave_chiodo

Dave Chioido has won eight high-stakes FFPC leagues in his career and currently sits in 11th place overall in the 2025 FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament, a competition that will pay out a $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

In this episode, the hosts talk about how the high-stakes waiver wire has changed over the years, how they are treating the Packers in their starting lineups, why Brenton Strange still has value this season, and much more.

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Duration: 01:13:46
Bluegill in the Pond
Nov 06, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Kurt Kuekes - @ffbfan

Kurt Kuekes has 64 high-stakes fantasy football titles to his name in the FFPC and currently has two teams in the top-150 in the 2025 FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament (including one in 19th place), a competition that will pay out a $1,000,000 Grand Prize to the winner. In this episode, the fellas guys break down the changing wide receiver rooms in New Orleans, Seattle, Jacksonville, and Las Vegas after the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline, who they're targeting on a thin F...

Duration: 01:02:30
Emphatic Yes
Oct 30, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: John Pierce - @JohnPierce80

John Pierce is not only a 25-time FFPC league champion, but he has won some of the toughest leagues the FFPC has to offer, like the Varsity ($3,000 buy-in), Big Payback ($5,000 buy-in), and the High Society ($10,000 buy-in).In this episode, the fellas discuss the evolving backfields in Carolina and New England, who they are adding off the waiver wire before Week 9 in the FFPC, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show wh...

Duration: 01:16:19
Do Not Be a Donkey
Oct 22, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Tommy Herrin - @TommyIsland69

As we head into Week 8 of the season, Tommy Herrin currently has a squad that sits in fifth place overall in the 2025 FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament, a competition that will award a $1,000,000 Grand Prize. In this episode, the players converse on the rise of Brashard Smith and Oronde Gadsden, what to make of Tetairoa McMillan with Andy Dalton potentially at quarterback, the 2025 "bye-pocalypse," and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who...

Duration: 01:01:11
Outta the Starting Gate
Oct 15, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Steve Highfill

Steve Highfill has 29 FFPC high-stakes league titles to his name and also sits in 23rd place overall in the 2025 FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament, a competition that will award a $1,000,000 Grand Prize.
The guys talk about tough backfield situations for fantasy owners in both Pittsburgh and New England, whether Tre Tucker is here to stay, Harold Fannin’s flirtation with must-start status, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscr...

Duration: 00:58:12
Guess the Game Script
Oct 08, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Larry Weinhauer - @LarryTBFootball

Two-time FFPC Varsity League champion Larry Weinhauer discusses his pursuit of a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in the 2025 FFPC Main Event and offers some Week 6 advice for players aiming for a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in the 2025 FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament.

In the show, the guys debate whether to trust Calvin Ridley after his Week 5 breakout, how to handle both Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard in the Panthers backfield, and much more.

If you’re a li...

Duration: 01:04:48
The Biggest Edges
Oct 01, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Ted Rokas

Eight-time FFPC league-winner Ted Rokas shares his journey in trying to win a pair of $1,000,000 Grand Prizes in both the 2025 FFPC Main Event and the 2025 FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament.

In this episode, the players break down what to do with your Ravens (potentially without Lamar Jackson) in Week 6, whether Calvin Ridley needs to be cut with bye weeks underway, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to...

Duration: 00:57:46
Groundhog Day
Sep 24, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Derek Grier - @edelman24

Heading into Week 4, 17-time FFPC league champion Derek Grier has one of his teams in fourth place overall in the 2025 FFPC Main Event, a tournament that features a $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

In this episode, the guys discuss how the Giants' offense changes with Jaxson Dart at quarterback, how to handle the muddy situations at running back in Washington and wide receiver in Kansas City, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the...

Duration: 01:01:21
Dog Eat Dog World
Sep 17, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Derek Grier - @degrier66

Heading into Week 2, nine-time FFPC league champion Derek Grier had his squad in ninth place in the 2025 FFPC Big Gorilla, a tournament that features a $1,000,000 Grand Prize. In this episode, the players discuss why Deebo Samuel is in for a full resurgent year, the importance of being patient with rookies, who Grier is bidding on in his FFPC leagues heading into Week 3, and more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t su...

Duration: 01:02:58
One of Them
Sep 16, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Jamey Joseph

After one week of action, the nine-time FFPC league champion Jamey Joseph finds himself in third place overall in the 2025 FFPC Main Event, a tournament that features a $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

In this episode, the guys talk about what usual AFC offensive juggernaut has them scared right now, whether there is a changing of the guard at tight end in Cleveland at the moment, and all things Week 2 in the FFPC.

If you’re a li...

Duration: 00:45:25
Zero Worries
Aug 06, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Rick Ramaker

Fresh off his third appearance in the FFPC Pros Vs. Joe's competition, seven-time FFPC league champion Rick Ramaker, breaks down his draft with host Eric Balkman, along with his strategy on going for a pair of $1,000,000 Grad Prizes in the FFPC this season.

In this episode, the guys discuss whether Jameson Williams is a league-winner, what Keenan Allen is going to do to the rest of the Chargers receivers, how concerned they are with Matthew Stafford's b...

Duration: 00:52:30
Seven-To-Nine
Jul 02, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Vince Staffilino (@vc_staff)

This month, Vince Staffilino, who will be representing the Joes in the 2025 FFPC Pros Vs. Joe's Challenge as 42 FFPC Joe's will battle 42 industry pros for seven free 2026 FFPC Main Event entries to compete for the $1,000,000 Grand Prize, joins the program. He’s a former 21-time FFPC league champ as well.

In this episode, the guys talk about a mid-round AFC East running back FFPC players might be letting fall too far, which Bears receiver is...

Duration: 01:07:30
Give Me Grass, Give Me Dirt
Jun 19, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST

Bill Van Ormer - @Wavo20

This month, Bill Van Ormer, who will be representing the Joes in the 2025 FFPC Pros Vs. Joe's Challenge as 42 FFPC Joe's will battle 42 industry pros for seven free 2026 FFPC Main Event entries to compete for the $1,000,000 Grand Prize, joins the program. He’s a former five-time FFPC league champ as well.

In this episode, the guys hash out how to handle George Pickens in FFPC Big Gorilla drafts, whether Derrick Henry is...

Duration: 00:49:09
It's One Stat
May 14, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Josh Siegel (@salesrecruiter_)

Josh Siegel is a five-time FFPC dynasty league champ, but he's also been a redraft league winner in dozens of FFPC leagues as well. In this episode, he talks about how he's treating Terrance Ferguson who got drafted by the Rams, whether he believes in Tetaroia McMillan, Devin Neal's future in New Orleans, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special...

Duration: 01:27:41
I Would Bet My House
Apr 02, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Jay Yutronkie

Jay Yutronkie has won 15 FFPC high-stakes dynasty leagues throughout his career in classic, Superflex, and RotoViz TriFlex formats. In this episode, he talks about how he's treating Christian McCaffrey in his dynasty leagues, how good of a landing spot Stefon Diggs fell into, his favorite sophomore sell-highs, and more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host...

Duration: 01:14:45
He'll Die On My Roster
Mar 05, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: BillWanke - @BillWanke

Bill Wanke won 10 high-stakes FFPC leagues last season and is no stranger to dynasty league titles as well. The guys talk about what you should be doing at the moment in your FFPC dynasty leagues, the proper way to value rookie picks, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@Eric...

Duration: 01:21:19
A Bit Wonky
Feb 07, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Paul Vanoostveen

This month, Paul Vanoostveen--a drafter who placed two teams in the top 10 of the 2024 FFPC Never-Too-Early Best Ball Tournament--joins Eric Balkman to talk about how he is trying to win the $40,000 Grand Prize in the 2025 FFPC Never-Too-Early Best Ball Tournament.

In this episode, the guys discuss whether George Kittle is going to be a hit for the second consecutive year, how the Never-Too-Early Tournament strategy differs from the FFPC Best Ball Tournament tactics, and much more.<...

Duration: 00:00:03
Good Chalk, Bad Chalk
Jan 17, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: @DanielPriestner

This week, Daniel Priestner--a winner of 162 FFPC fantasy football leagues in his career--hops aboard with Eric Balkman to talk about everything you need to know to win the $100,000 Grand Prize in the 2025 FFPC Playoff Challenge 2.

In this episode, the guys break down why it's important to avoid nearly all highly owned players, which pivots could pay off big, and the role tight ends will play in this competition.

If you’re a listener of the sh...

Duration: 00:59:46
That Just Catapults You
Jan 10, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Gary Kuhr

This week, Gary Kuhr--the 20th-place finisher in the 2024 FFPC Main Event--joins Eric Balkman to talk about his teams that fell just short of a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in both the 2024 FFPC Main Event and the 2024 FantasyPros Championship

In this episode, the guys discuss the amplified pressure of submitting lineups in high-stakes championship round sprints, what the Chiefs' wide receiver room will look like in 2025, and their near hits and misses in 2024 drafts.

If you’re a l...

Duration: 00:57:10
A $46,000 Mistake
Jan 04, 2025

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Gary Kuhr

This week, Gary Kuhr--the 20th-place finisher in the 2024 FFPC Main Event--joins Eric Balkman to talk about his teams that fell just short of a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in both the 2024 FFPC Main Event and the 2024 FantasyPros Championship

In this episode, the guys discuss the amplified pressure of submitting lineups in high-stakes championship round sprints, what the Chiefs' wide receiver room will look like in 2025, and their near hits and misses in 2024 drafts.

If you’re a l...

Duration: 00:55:17
Oh My God, Dad!
Dec 28, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Rob Linkowski

This week, Rob Linkowski--a winner of nine of his 20 FFPC Main Event leagues--joins Eric Balkman to talk about his teams that are in contention for a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in both the 2024 FFPC Main Event and the 2024 FantasyPros Championship

In this episode, the guys analyze Christian Watson and Jared Goff's potential Week 17 production, discuss how to handle the Cleveland Browns pass-catchers and look ahead to 2025 high-stakes drafts.

If you’re a listener of the show who...

Duration: 01:00:13
Stuck To My System
Dec 18, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Stephen Ranaghan

This week, Stephen Ranaghan--a winner of 30 FFPC league championships--joins Eric Balkman to talk about his teams that are in contention for a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in both the 2024 FFPC Main Event and the 2024 FantasyPros Championship

In this episode, the guys break down how Ranaghan attacked the bye week gauntlet in 2024, how the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions offenses will change with significant personnel changes heading into Week 16, and much more.

If you’re a listener of t...

Duration: 00:59:58
Personal Bias
Dec 11, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUESTS: Marc Davidson

This week, Marc Davidson--the 2024 FFPC Main Event 20th-place overall finisher who is also pursuing a pair of $1,000,000 Grand Prize in both the FFPC Main Event and the FantasyPros Championship joins Eric Balkman for a massive FFPC Championship Round breakdown.

In this episode, the players analyze the prospects for Darnell Mooney in Week 15, whether Jayden Daniels will be in for a letdown on Sunday and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show wh...

Duration: 00:56:35
I Question Him Sometimes
Dec 04, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUESTS: John Terry

This week, John Terry, the 2024 FantasyPros Championship Regular Season 25th-place overall finisher who is also pursuing a pair of $1,000,000 Grand Prize in both the FFPC Main Event and the FantasyPros Championship joins Eric Balkman for a spirited Week 14 FFPC discussion.

In this episode, the guys discuss the power outage from the Falcons’ passing game in Week 13, what “other” 49ers might be in for a fantastic finish to the season, and much more.

If you’re a lis...

Duration: 00:57:07
We're Problem Solvers
Nov 30, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUESTS: Cade Bernsen and Brent and Mark Messina

This week, Cade Bernsen, Brent, and Mark Messina, who finished the 2024 FFPC Main Event regular season in 15th place, join Balky to break down their strategy for getting up to first to win the $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

In this episode, they discuss the injury-away running backs you should keep and the ones you should let go, whether David Njoku might be a sneaky sit against Denver in Week 13, and much more.

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Duration: 00:53:11
Demand Proof of Life
Nov 20, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUESTS: Harley Copen

This week, Harley Copen, a 13-time FFPC high stakes league champion–who is also pursuing a pair of $1,000,000 Grand Prize in both the FFPC Main Event and the FantasyPros Championship–joins Eric Balkman to dish on all things Week 12 in the FFPC.

In this episode, they call out Tony Pollard’s prospects this weekend against Houston, whether Bucky Irving is a must-start against the Panthers, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show...

Duration: 00:55:52
Bill Belichickian
Nov 13, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUESTS: Don Metter

Don Metter--a former FFPC Main Event overall champion who took down all comers in 2009 and a winner of more than a dozen high-stakes FFPC league championships–joins Eric Balkman to break down how he finds himself in the top 50 of this year’s FFPC Main Event heading into Week 11 as he chases after a $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

In this episode, they’ll go hard on the chatter surrounding the Bears offense with Thomas Brown taking over for Shane...

Duration: 01:00:55
Don't Do It Yet
Nov 06, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUESTS: John Laskowski and Barney Newkirk

Winners of five FFPC Main Event high stakes leagues, John Laskowski and Barney Newkirk join Eric Balkman to discuss why they went heavy in their drafts this year on the running back position, whether the Bears offense is not in for a rebound against the Patriots, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast home...

Duration: 00:00:08
He Was My Somebody
Nov 01, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Patrick Rybak

Patrick Ryback--a winner of 10 high-stakes leagues with the FFPC--joins Eric Balkman to talk about his team that is in 22nd place overall in the 2024 FantasyPros Championship, a contest that will pay $1,000,000 to the winner. In this episode, the guys discuss the fallout for the Ravens and Panthers from the Diontae Johnson trade, who to pick up from the Texans after Stefon Diggs injury, how to treat your Colts with Joe Flacco starting, and much more.

If...

Duration: 01:03:22
What I Consider Value
Oct 16, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Rick Kaufmann

Rick Kaufmann--a winner of five FFPC high-stakes fantasy football leagues--sits down with host Eric Balkman to discuss Davante Adams' move to New York, Amari Cooper as a Buffalo Bill, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy...

Duration: 01:00:21
Economy-Proof
Oct 15, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Craig Mastro

Craig Mastro--a winner of 24 FFPC high-stakes fantasy football leagues--sits down with host Eric Balkman to discuss Jaylen Warren's return, Michael Wilson's role if Marvin Harrison can't go in Week 7, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy...

Duration: 00:54:55
Back To 1999
Oct 09, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Jay Flake

Jay Flake--the high stakes player who is leading the 2024 FFPC Main Event after five weeks of play in his chase for the $1,000,000 Grand Prize--joins Eric Balkman for a discussion about making the right moves to stay on top, how the Jets offense will (or will not) change in the wake of the Robert Saleh firing, how to handle the New England Patriots with Drake Maye under center and much more.

If you’re a listener of th...

Duration: 01:09:56
Value City
Oct 04, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson--along with his brother Scott--have already won 32 FFPC high stakes leagues in their careers and have already been atop everyone else in the 2024 FFPC Main Event this season, a contest that will award a $1,000,000 Grand prize. In this episode, they discuss who you need to pay up for in FFPC leagues on the waiver wire heading into Week 5, whether Dontayvion Wicks and Xavier Worthy have staying power, and much more.

If you’re a listener of t...

Duration: 01:10:03
Fancy Tim Tebow
Sep 26, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: @OverHypedSleepr

Dan Williamson has won 33 high-stakes fantasy football titles to his name in the FFPC and is on the hunt for a pair of $1,000,000 Grand Prizes in both the FFPC Main Event and the FantasyPros Championship in 2024. In this episode, he and Eric Balkman discuss the rise of the Washington Commanders' offense, why Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a must-start in Week 4, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you...

Duration: 01:06:34
That's His Name: Chase Brown
Sep 18, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Scott Hoyt

Scott Hoyt is a former FFPC Main Event league champion and the current leader in the 2024 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will pay out $1,000,000 to the overall winner. In this episode, he and host Eric Balkman discuss which Chiefs running backs and Rams receivers to pick up, why Isaiah Likely is in for a big year, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can...

Duration: 00:52:28
The Guy's Reckless
Sep 11, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Mike Kuzma

Mike Kuzma has already been to the mountaintop winning the $250,000 Grand Prize in the 2016 Footballguys Players Championship. He also has 31 league championships under his belt to date and is on the hunt for a pair of million-dollar Grand Prizes in the FFPC Main Event and FantasyPros Championship. In this episode, the guys discuss the Packers without Jordan Love, whether Tyler Johnson and Allen Lazard are sneaky waiver pickups, why Kuzma's bullish on George Pickens, and much more.

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Duration: 00:00:06
Click the Button
Aug 20, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Mike Porreca

Mike Porreca won the $500,000 Grand Prize in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, finished eighth overall in the competition last year, and has won 37 FFPC league titles in the past decade. He joins Balky to talk about his thoughts on Tyler Conklin's low ADP, what he thinks about the San Francisco 49ers offense with or without Brandon Aiyuil, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a...

Duration: 00:00:09
My World May Open
Jul 11, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Greg Mistretta

Greg Mistretta a competitor in the 2024 FFPC Pros Vs. Joe's Challenge and a guy who has already won titles in the FFPC Main Event, the FantasyPros Championship, and high-stakes FFPC dynasty leagues.

In this episode, they discuss whether Jonathan Taylor’s reception numbers will suffer this year, how successful Baker Mayfield will be without Dave Canales, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you ca...

Duration: 00:48:43
Play the Pu Pu Platter
Jun 06, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Tommy Herrin - @TommyIsland69

Tommy Herrin--a champion of 12 high-stakes FFPC leagues--joins Eric Balkman for a discussion on how to attack the $6,000,000 FantasyPros Championship drafts to try to win a $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

In this episode, he discusses how to hand the Bills running backs, his favorite late-round tight ends, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

...

Duration: 00:00:02
Five Security Blankets
May 08, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Liz Ballard - @lizballard09

Liz Ballard--a champion of 15 high-stakes FFPC leagues--joins Eric Balkman for a discussion on how to attack the $6,000,000 FantasyPros Championship drafts now that the NFL Draft is behind us.

In this episode, she'll talk about what draft value she likes best among the Chicago Bears receivers, what sleeper tight ends she likes late in drafts, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you...

Duration: 00:00:02
What the Heck?
Apr 03, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Stewart Kuehne - @StewartKuehne

Stewart Kuehne--a champion of eight high-stakes FFPC dynasty leagues--joins Eric Balkman for a discussion on both veterans and rookies ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

In this episode, he talks about which rookie running back is standing out more than ever, his strong feelings on Josh Downs, his surprising thoughts on Devin Singletary, and more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a sp...

Duration: 00:49:21
They Don't Listen To Me
Mar 06, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Greg McClain

Throughout his career, Greg McClain has won more than 20 leagues in the FFPC, including 12 at the high-stakes dynasty level.

In this episode, he talks about which rookie running backs he's staying away from, which wide receivers he's targeting in his rookie drafts, and what to do with the veterans on his FFPC dynasty league rosters.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a spec...

Duration: 01:01:39
Staring Right At Me
Feb 07, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Jared Hines - @Ship_Chaser

Jared Hines is a 15-time FFPC league champion in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC), as well as the third-place overall finisher in the 2019 FPC. In the Season Nine premiere of the High-Stakes Lowdown, Hines dishes on which Detroit Lions running back is the better value in the 2024 FFPC Never-Too-Early Best Ball Tournament, how to handle drafting Keenan Allen in February drafts, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who...

Duration: 00:00:01
Make Sense At the End
Jan 17, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Bill McCall

Bill McCall was the co-runner-up of the 2022-23 FFPC Playoff Challenge 2, a contest that paid out more than $260,000, and is a multi-league high-stakes fantasy football champion in the FFPC as well.

In this episode, he and Eric Balkman discuss the players to play and fade, including Zay Flowers, Aaron Jones, and James Cook, as they formulate a lineup for a $100,000 grand prize.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet...

Duration: 00:53:20
Well Below Earth
Jan 10, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUESTS: Judd Rosengart & Phil Orban

Judd Rosengart and Phil Orban--two of the 2022-23 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge $500,000 Grand Prize winners help get your lineups set to win this year’s World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge and the half-million bucks that go with it.

In this episode, they’ll go hard on trying to name the sleepers you need to get in your lineup, which teams you need to fade in compiling your rosters, and much more.

If y...

Duration: 01:02:37
100 Players Deep
Jan 03, 2024

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Mike Zucca– @MikeZucca

Mike Zucca–the 17th-place finisher in the 2023 FFPC Main Event–joins Eric Balkman to look back on a big run for a million bucks as well as how his other FFPC teams fared this past season.

In this episode, they’ll try to figure out how they let Kyren Williams slip so far, where David Njoku stands among the elite tight ends next year, what to expect from De’Von Achane in 2024, and more.

If you’r...

Duration: 00:45:16
The Ravens Happened
Dec 27, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Brad Kruse - @kruse_brad

Brad Kruse–the ninth-place team owner in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship, as well as another million bucks in the 2023 FFPC Main Event.

In this episode, they’ll point out the reasons for drafting with the FFPC Championship Round schedule in mind, why we should have seen Trey McBride coming this past summer, how to perfect your Championship Week lineups, and more.

I...

Duration: 00:53:43
Manufacture a Title
Dec 20, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Darren Armani - @FantasyMojo

Darren Armani is a winner of 18 leagues in his FFPC high-stakes fantasy football career and the owner of FantasyMojo.com. He joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship, as well as another million bucks in the 2023 FFPC Main Event.

In this episode, the guys mix it up with topics like benching Patrick Mahomes this week, what they learned about Jalen Hurts and the Eagles Monday night, and much...

Duration: 00:55:32
We Are All Spoiled
Dec 13, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Biplab Mandal - @_Bipcoin

Biplab Mandal–a winner of more than $100,000 in his FFPC high stakes fantasy football career–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship, as well as another million bucks in the 2023 FFPC Main Event.

In this episode, they’ll list the reasons why you should (or should not) be playing your Chargers with Easton Stick running the offense, debate which Seahawks running back should be starting against Philadelphia, and much m...

Duration: 01:03:46
The Floor/Ceiling Thing
Dec 06, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Michael Cobb

Michael Cobb is a winner of more than $100,000 in his FFPC high stakes fantasy football career–joins me as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship, a contest he currently sits in 25th place overall in, as well as his pursuit of another million bucks in the 2023 FFPC Main Event. In this episode, they’ll hash out whether FFPC players have found something in Tucker Kraft, which Texans receiver you want to play with Tank Dell out...

Duration: 00:00:06
Desperation Upside
Nov 29, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Dave Strand

Dave Strand–a winner of 2 league titles in his FFPC high-stakes fantasy football career–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the 2023 FFPC Main Event, as well as another seven-figure payday in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship.

In this episode, they’ll hash it out about Ja'Marr Chase without Joe Burrow, Logan Thomas against the Dolphins in Week 13, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to Roto...

Duration: 00:47:41
Cautiously Bullish
Nov 22, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Vince Staffilino - @vc_staff

Vince Staffilino–a winner of 18 league championships in his FFPC high-stakes fantasy football career–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the 2023 FFPC Main Event, as well as another seven-figure payday in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Footb...

Duration: 00:00:05
Try To Frankenstein Something
Nov 15, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Bill Wanke - @BillWanke

Bill Wanke–the 37th-place team owner heading into Week 11 of the FFPC Main Event–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the competition. In this episode, get to the bottom of the Bills offense after Buffalo fired Ken Dorsey, whether Tony Pollard is in for a bounceback second half, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special...

Duration: 00:00:27
Modern Day Arian Foster
Nov 08, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Marc Davidson

Marc Davidson–the 28th-place team owner heading into Week 10 of the FantasyPros Championship–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the competition.

In this episode, they’ll try to figure out the evolving running back situation in Baltimore, what to think of Kenneth Walker’s recent poor production, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount thr...

Duration: 00:39:27
Is He Somebody's Kid?
Nov 03, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Chris Lejawa - @CLejawa

This week, Chris Lejawa–the 19th-place team owner heading into Week 9 of the FantasyPros Championship–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the competition.

In this episode, the guys discuss what’s in store for Demario Douglas with Kendrick Bourne out for the year, the changing running back situations in both Baltimore and Miami, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to Rot...

Duration: 00:00:05
Quentin Johnston Level
Oct 25, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Ray Chung - @chungknows

This week, Ray Chung–a winner of 17 FFPC high stakes leagues–joins host Eric Balkman as Chung chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the FFPC Main Event and another seven-figure payday in the FantasyPros Championship.

In this episode, the guys utilize their wits to try and figure out which rookie pass-catchers are in for big second halves, whether there’s a change going on in the Vikings backfield, and much more.

If you’re a lis...

Duration: 00:00:01
Shots on Goal
Oct 18, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Paul Friel

Paul Friel–a winner of six FFPC high stakes leagues in his career and the $250,000 overall champion of the 2005 WCOFF–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the FFPC Main Event.

In this episode, they’ll try to figure out what to do with DJ Moore without Justin Fields, what Zach Ertz’s startability is in the FFPC, the Rams running back situation, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the sho...

Duration: 00:58:50
The Ascendant Guys
Oct 11, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Chris Birchby - @ChrisBirchby

Chris Birchby–a winner of 65 FFPC high stakes leagues in his career–joins Eric Balkman as he chases a pair of $1,000,000 grand prizes in both the FFPC Main Event and FantasyPros Championship.

In this episode, they’ll try to figure out what to do with Jaleel McLaughlin on Thursday night against the Chiefs, whether Zack Moss can still be flexed out this week against Jacksonville, and more.

If you’re a listener of the s...

Duration: 00:00:05
Injury Yahtzee
Oct 04, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Chris Hart and Toby Biolchini - @wwchart & Toby Biolchini

Chris Hart and Toby Biolchini--winners of numerous FFPC high-stakes fantasy football leagues in their careers–discuss their chase for the overall title in the 2023 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will award $1,000,000 as its grand prize.

In this episode, they debate whether Jonathan Taylor should be starting for FFPC players if he’s active this week, how Jahan Dotson’s slow start is affecting his “startability”, a sneaky flex play for W...

Duration: 00:47:25
I'm Not a Scout
Sep 27, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Chris Kennison

Chris Kennison–a winner of 10 FFPC high-stakes leagues–has numerous teams in competition near the top of the leaderboard in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship, a competition that will hand out $1,000,000 as its grand prize.

In this episode, they discuss a potential timeshare happening in New England, how Christian Watson fits in when he returns to the Packers, why Travis Kelce might be in for a quiet week, and much more.

If you’re a listener of the...

Duration: 00:00:04
Another Smash Spot
Sep 20, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

GUEST: Craig Bodenmiller - @Bodey24

Craig Bodenmiller–a champion of 11 FFPC high-stakes leagues–is in the thick of it as he sits in seventh place overall in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship, a competition that will hand out $1,000,000 as its grand prize.

In this episode, they debate whether Jerome Ford is going to carry the load for the Browns all season, whether Zay Flowers has become a must-start player, what to do with Joshua Kelley going forward, and much more.

If...

Duration: 00:50:13
Not Very Fantasy Friendly
Sep 16, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Jeff Howle - @jeffhowle

Jeff Howle has won 15 high-stakes FFPC...

Duration: 00:44:51
The ADP Shifter
Sep 01, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Josh Siegel (@salesrecruiter_)

Josh Siegel has won 20 FFPC high-stak...

Duration: 00:50:19
I'm Snap Calling On Him
Aug 09, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST

Duke Viveros - @DukeViveros

Duke Viveros has won m...

Duration: 00:46:20
Take the Easy Points
Jun 07, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Mike Foresta - @MForestaESQ

Mike Foresta has won nearly 20...

Duration: 00:53:41
Dealing With Belichick
May 13, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Brian Valente

Brian Valente is a longtime FFPC dynasty f...

Duration: 00:48:35
Such a Point Machine
Apr 10, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Tim Gilbertson - @TimGilbertson5

Tim Gilbertson has won ten high...

Duration: 00:41:43
The Knucklehead Factor
Mar 16, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: John Terry

John Terry was the $25,000 grand prize winner of...

Duration: 00:46:30
Easy Game, Right?
Mar 13, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Bill Querbes - @bquerbes1

Bill Querbes came just short of...

Duration: 00:47:14
Every Play Matters
Mar 12, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Tejas Bodiwala - @trophies_tb

Tejas Bodiwala is a former...

Duration: 00:59:23
Hit the Home Run
Jan 11, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Rob Linkowski

Rob Linkowski is a back-to-back top-10 finisher...

Duration: 00:44:16
It Was Stressful
Jan 07, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Matt Berman

A multi-time winner of numerous FFPC high-stak...

Duration: 00:39:27
The Albatross For Everybody
Jan 01, 2023

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Norm Behrens (@AmityHooks)

A veteran high-stakes fantasy football league ch...

Duration: 00:44:18
One of Those Moments
Dec 24, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Brian Jasiak (@WagerEdgeSports)

Brian Jasiak--along with his brother Dan--fini...

Duration: 00:44:42
I Want Boom Guys
Dec 21, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Jerry Kaforski (@_flopaholic_)

Jerry Kaforski added to his high-stak...

Duration: 00:37:23
Greatest Hits Collection
Dec 18, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Daniel Priestner

Daniel Priestner, a longtime high stakes fantasy f...

Duration: 00:52:31
Those Were My Guys
Dec 04, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Praveer Shrivastava - @PraveerShrivas1

Praveer Shrivastava has managed one of his...

Duration: 00:31:03
Hard To Ignore
Nov 17, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Rob Abbott

In addition to being a 24-time FFPC and...

Duration: 00:43:07
Here Comes the Gong Show
Nov 16, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Eric Sysyn - (@Sysyn)

In addition to being a nine-tim...

Duration: 00:46:46
Clearly Something There
Nov 13, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Stephen Ranaghan

Stephen Ranaghan, a three-time winner of six-figur...

Duration: 00:41:26
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

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Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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GUEST: Greg Pignatelli

Greg Pignatelli is a multiple Footballguys Players C...

Duration: 01:00:51
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Jared Hines (@Ship_Chaser)

Jared Hines is a nine-time...

Duration: 00:00:04
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Austin Martin (@AustinRMartin84)

Austin Martin – a champion of 44 FFPC and Fo...

Duration: 00:51:29
Until the Wave Stops
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Caleb Alcorn (@the_cal_alcorn) & Sean Isaacs (@SIsaacs303)

Caleb Alco...

Duration: 00:52:56
A Demolition Derby
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

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Frank LaPrade is the Week 3 Fo...

Duration: 00:57:16
A Monster Advantage
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

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Andrew Geller is a five-ti...

Duration: 01:07:29
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

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Brian Harris is an FFPC play...

Duration: 00:54:46
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

SPONSOR

Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Brad Petri and Darren Larson

Brad Petri and Darren La...

Duration: 00:38:10
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Jun 15, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: @hoog_robert

Bob Hoog--a champion of four FFPC high-stak...

Duration: 00:29:35
It's Called Resiliency
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The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Mark Salinas

Mark Salinas is a champion of four FFPC...

Duration: 00:34:57
Default To Pass Catchers
Apr 11, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 10% discount through the podcast homepage.

Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship 

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Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today!

GUEST: Jason Steeves

Jason Steeves has won dozens of high-s...

Duration: 00:59:09
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Mar 03, 2022

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players.

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GUEST: @BestBallNFL

Tod Burros is a 13-time Main Event and FFPC league champion who also was one of the 12 players that made it to Championship Week of the 2021 FFPC Best Ball Tournament. In this episode, we discuss the strategy he's been applying this season to his teams in the 2022 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament and how...

Duration: 00:43:40