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High Stakes Lowdown

English, Football (American), 1 season, 158 episodes, 4 days, 22 hours, 25 minutes
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A RotoViz podcast about high-stakes fantasy football strategy and leagues, hosted by Eric Balkman of the FFPC
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My World May Open

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music. ​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/202451 minutes, 28 seconds
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Play the Pu Pu Platter

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. 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music. ​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/6/202450 minutes, 33 seconds
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Five Security Blankets

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music. ​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/202458 minutes, 59 seconds
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What the Heck?

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/3/202451 minutes, 6 seconds
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They Don't Listen To Me

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/6/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 24 seconds
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Staring Right At Me

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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Make Sense At the End

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/17/202455 minutes, 5 seconds
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Well Below Earth

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/10/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 22 seconds
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100 Players Deep

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’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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/202448 minutes, 1 second
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The Ravens Happened

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. 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/27/202355 minutes, 28 seconds
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Manufacture a Title

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 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 Football Players Championship  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/202357 minutes, 17 seconds
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We Are All Spoiled

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 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 Football Players Championship  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Floor/Ceiling Thing

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, 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 Football Players Championship  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high-stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/202356 minutes, 36 seconds
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Desperation Upside

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/202349 minutes, 26 seconds
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Cautiously Bullish

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/20231 hour, 38 seconds
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Try To Frankenstein Something

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 57 seconds
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Modern Day Arian Foster

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/202341 minutes, 12 seconds
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Is He Somebody's Kid? - High-Stakes Lowdown

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/202356 minutes, 58 seconds
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Quentin Johnston Level

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/202353 minutes, 15 seconds
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Shots on Goal

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/20231 hour, 35 seconds
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The Ascendant Guys

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
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Injury Yahtzee

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 Week 5 in the FFPC, 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: 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/202349 minutes, 10 seconds
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I'm Not a Scout

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/202351 minutes, 16 seconds
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Another Smash Spot

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 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! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/202351 minutes, 58 seconds
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Not Very Fantasy Friendly

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: Jeff Howle - @jeffhowle Jeff Howle has won 15 high-stakes FFPC fantasy football leagues in his career and drafted more live at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas at the 2023 FFPC Live Events as he took his shot at a $1,000,000 Grand Prize. In this episode, the guys discuss the rise of Jahan Dotson, what he expects from the Ravens without JK Dobbins, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to Grapes for providing the theme music.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/16/202346 minutes, 36 seconds
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The ADP Shifter

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-stakes fantasy football leagues in his career and is gunning for a pair of million-dollar grand prizes in the Fantasy Football Players Championship this season. In this episode, the guys discuss the rise of Darren Waller, why FFPC players are sleeping on JK Dobbins, and some game theory on cashing a $1,000,000 grand prize in the 2023 FFPC Main Event. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/1/202352 minutes, 4 seconds
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I'm Snap Calling On Him

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 more than $200,000 over the course of his high-stakes fantasy football career. He’s looking to make that number ever larger this year as he has already drafted numerous teams in the 2023 FantasyPros Championship in the hopes of securing a million-dollar grand prize. In this episode, we’ll talk about the proper Chiefs running back to target, what to expect from Jordan Addison, and whether Dalton Schultz is being under-drafted in the FFPC. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/9/202348 minutes, 5 seconds
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Take the Easy Points

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 high-stakes fantasy football leagues in his FFPC career. He’s already been off-and-running with numerous FantasyPros drafts under his belt already this season, and he’s here to discuss what has stood out to him in them. In this episode, Balkman and Foresta talk about the Smith-Njigba effect on Tyler Lockett this season, whether Chig Okonkwo is actually being overdrafted, how fragile the Dolphin's offense could be if Tua Tagovailoa goes down again, and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/7/202355 minutes, 26 seconds
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Dealing With Belichick

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 fantasy football league player, winning a dozen high-stakes leagues in his career. In this episode, Balkman and Valente discuss the new normal for Jahmyr Gibbs, how high is too high for Anthony Richardson in FFPC rookie drafts, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/13/202350 minutes, 20 seconds
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Such a Point Machine

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-stakes FFPC dynasty leagues in his career, including cashing in ten of his leagues in 2022 alone. In this episode, they sit down to discuss what to do with running backs like Alvin Kamara and Saquon Barkley in dynasty leagues, plus Gilbertson will dish on some of his targets and fades in FFPC dynasty rookie drafts that are coming up in just over a month. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/10/202344 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Knucklehead Factor

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 the inaugural FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament and has cashed well over $200,000 in prizes in the last half-decade in his FFPC high-stakes career alone. In this episode, he and Balkman discuss why Terry is high on the current ADPs for Najee Harris, Marquise Brown, and Jake Ferguson while he's down on the ADPs of players like Isaih Pacheco, Cooper Kupp and Dalton Schultz as he tries to go back-to-back in the competition in 2023. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/16/202349 minutes, 15 seconds
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Easy Game, Right?

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 winning the 2022 Footballguys Players Championship grand prize. He settled for second place and the $150,000 that came with it. In this episode, he and Balkman discuss what's in store for the 2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers running game, what to expect from Cooper Kupp this upcoming season, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/13/202349 minutes, 59 seconds
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Every Play Matters

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 overall winner of the World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge and finished in fifth place in the 2021-22 version of the competition as well. In this episode, he and Balkman discuss the things you need to know for the NFL Playoffs, the proper pivots to make on your FFPC Playoff Challenge rosters, and the keys to winning a half-million dollars in the 2022-23 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/12/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
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Hit the Home Run

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 in the FFPC Main Event and a four-time league-winner in the Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship. In this episode, he and Balkman discuss the secret sauce in Linkowski’s march into the top 10 in the most competitive high-stakes tournament in both 2021 and 2022, who are the players to target and fade in the 2022-23 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge and more! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/202347 minutes, 1 second
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It Was Stressful

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-stakes fantasy football leagues, Matt Berman managed one of his squads into seventh place heading into Week 17 in the FFPC Main Event as he chased a $1,000,000 grand prize. In this episode, the guys discuss what they think will happen to Cam Akers in high-stakes drafts next year, whether the Jaguar's offense will be a juggernaut in 2023, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/7/202342 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Albatross For Everybody

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 champion many times over, Norm Behrens is also the Week 16 second-place team owner in the FFPC Main Event as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize. In this episode, we’ll break down the difficult start/sit decisions that Norm is facing this week, who he got right in his player evaluation this season and why and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/1/202347 minutes, 3 seconds
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One of Those Moments

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--finished in 16th place in the regular season in the 2022 FFPC Main Event, a contest that will pay out nearly $6,000,000 in prizes, including $1,000,000 to the grand prize winner. In this episode, he and Balkman discuss waiting on tight ends in tight-end premium leagues, why stacking is overrated in season-long contests, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/24/202247 minutes, 27 seconds
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I Want Boom Guys

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-stakes fantasy football accomplishments this season by finishing in 12th place in the 2022 FFPC Main Event regular season but now is focused on winning the $1,000,000 in the Championship Round. In this episode, he and Balkman break down the importance of proper roster management heading into the Championship Round, how difficult starts and sits become in the format, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/202240 minutes, 8 seconds
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Greatest Hits Collection

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 football veteran, managed one of his teams to a 10th-place finish in the 2022 Footballguys Players Championship regular season. In this episode, he and Balkman discuss the impending Championship Round for the FPC, his definition of "structural drafting" and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/202255 minutes, 16 seconds
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Those Were My Guys

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 2022 FFPC Main Event teams to a fifth-place overall regular season with his sights set on a $1,000,000 grand prize coming up in a month.  In this episode, Balkman and Shrivastava discuss what we missed on with Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense, whether Rondale Moore is still viable for fantasy, if Michael Gallup can turn things around and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/202233 minutes, 48 seconds
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Hard To Ignore

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 Footballguys league-winner, Rob Abbott begins Week 11 in the 11th-place team in the FFPC Main Event, a contest that pays out nearly $6,000,000 and $1,000,000 to the first-place winner.  In this episode, the guys talk about James Conner’s new backup in Arizona, whether Treylon Burks could be a league-winner for you this season, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/202245 minutes, 52 seconds
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Here Comes the Gong Show

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-time FFPC league winner, Eric Sysyn is the Week 10 40th-place team in the Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that pays out nearly $4,500,000 and $500,000 to the first-place winner.  In this episode, Balkman and Sysyn discuss Deshaun Watson’s upcoming debut, how to handle the 49er's skill position players in lineups right now, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/202249 minutes, 31 seconds
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Clearly Something There

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-figure grand prizes, is also the Week 9 third-place team in the Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that will award $500,000 to the overall champion. In this episode, they talk about James Mitchell and Terrace Marshall’s new opportunities, what Kadarius Toney is going to do in Kansas City, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/202244 minutes, 11 seconds
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Feed 'Em Both

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: Greg Pignatelli Greg Pignatelli is a multiple Footballguys Players Championship league winner who is in the thick of the chase for a $500,000 grand prize in the 2022 version of the contest. In this episode, the guys go hard into analysis on James Robinson as a Jet, what to do with Noah Fant in Week 9, all the NFL trades that took place at the deadline, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 36 seconds
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According To Hoyle

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: Jared Hines (@Ship_Chaser) Jared Hines is a nine-time FFPC, Footballguys, and dynasty high stakes league champion and contributor to Dynasty Football Factory. He currently has several teams in contention in the 2022 Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that will pay out nearly $4,000,000, including a $500,000 grand prize.  In this episode, they talk about the early returns on Zero-RB drafting, what Seahawks to grab off waivers with DK Metcalf out, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/26/202256 minutes, 20 seconds
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You Make These Rules

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: Austin Martin (@AustinRMartin84) Austin Martin – a champion of 44 FFPC and Footballguys Players Championship leagues–is in the thick of it as he is chasing a $1,000,000 grand prize in the FFPC Main Event and a $500,000 grand prize in the Footballguys Players Championship this season. In this episode, they talk about how Isiah Pacheco is changing the game in the Chiefs backfield, how Brian Robinson is going to affect Antonio Gibson’s value, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/202254 minutes, 14 seconds
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Until the Wave Stops

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 Alcorn and Sean Isaacs are the eighth-place team owners in the 2022 FFPC Main Event, a contest that will pay out nearly $6,000,000 this year, including $1,00,000 to first place alone. In this episode, they talk about whether Clyde Edwards-Helaire is overperforming if Alvin Kamara is going to be a bust, why they were in on Garrett Wilson and Gerald Everett, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/202255 minutes, 41 seconds
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A Demolition Derby

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: Frank LaPrade - @FrankLaPrade Frank LaPrade is the Week 3 Footballguys Players Championship overall leader, a contest that will pay out $4.39 million dollars with $500,000 going to first place alone. In this episode, they talk about how Frank knew to load up on Amon-Ra St. Brown, what offenses are worrying us right now, why Zero-RB is something he swears by, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/30/20221 hour, 1 second
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A Monster Advantage

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: Andrew Geller - @The_Gildz Andrew Geller is a five-time top-10 overall high stakes fantasy sports national tournament finisher as well as a seven-time FFPC Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship league winner. In this episode, he breaks down the Week 3 fantasy prospects of Garrett Wilson, Isaiah Likely, James Cook, and more with Eric Balkman as he chases a $1,000,000 grand prize in the 022 FFPC Main Event and a $500,000 grand prize in the 2022 Footballguys Players Championship. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 14 seconds
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Get More Efficient

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 Harris (@Brian_Harris_) Brian Harris is an FFPC player that won 14 leagues in 2021 alone in the FFPC and Footballguys Players Championship. They get into his Pros Vs. Joe's draft that he recently completed as well as some of his other players to draft this season, tips and tricks for winning $1,000,000 in the 2022 FFPC Main Event, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/4/202257 minutes, 31 seconds
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Cheaper Shares Now

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 Larson--co-owners of 16 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) and Footballguys Players Championship (FPC) squads and the overall winners of the 2020 Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)--join Eric Balkman to break down some of their drafts this summer in the 2022 FPC as they go after a $500,000 grand prize. They give their thoughts on the current high-stakes ADPs of Michael Carter, George Kittle, Stefon Diggs, and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/14/202240 minutes, 55 seconds
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Get a Floor Guy

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: @hoog_robert Bob Hoog--a champion of four FFPC high-stakes fantasy football leagues--joins Eric Balkman to discuss the drafts he's already completed in the 2022 Footballguys Players Championship this summer as he chases a $500,000 grand prize. They dive into his philosophy on how to draft secondary running backs and how to handle tight ends properly in FFPC tight end-premium scoring. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/15/202232 minutes, 20 seconds
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It's Called Resiliency

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: Mark Salinas Mark Salinas is a champion of four FFPC dynasty and redraft leagues, as well as the 2016 KFFSC Main Event. He joins the lowdown to discuss his strategy for the 2022 Footballguys Players Championship this summer as he chases a $500,000 grand prize. We touch on D'Andre Swift, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kyle Pitts, and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/202237 minutes, 42 seconds
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Default To Pass Catchers

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: Jason Steeves Jason Steeves has won dozens of high-stakes titles in the FFPC, including 23 of them on the dynasty platform. In this episode, he and Eric Balkman discuss the rookies they are most (and least) excited about drafting in dynasty this season with discussions on Jelani Woods, Rachaad White, John Metchie and much more. RotoViz Discount Plug Before we get into the show, I want to remind everyone that you can get a listeners-only 10% discount to RotoViz by using the code RVRADIO2022. Your subscription gives you unlimited access to all of the RotoViz content and tools and it supports the podcast channel. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/11/20221 hour, 1 minute, 54 seconds
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What I'm Here For

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. 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 he's using the data he compiled on initial advance rates in last year's best ball tournament to become a better drafter. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/3/202244 minutes, 25 seconds
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Get Home Run Hits

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: @Ffpcdr313 Dominic Roti is a 12-time winner in the Main Event, Footballguys Players Championship, and FFPC leagues. In this episode, we discuss the early draft value of the Bills skill position players, why he’s down on JK Dobbins in 2022, and some of his favorite targets and fades in the 2022 FFPC ‘Never-Too-Early’ Best Ball Tournament. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/3/202236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Conjure Up the Narrative

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: Vince Staffilino Vince Staffilino is a player who has previously finished in sixth place overall twice in the FFPC and Footballguys Divisional Round Playoff Challenges. In this episode, we break down what to focus on and avoid in formulating your 2021-22 FFPC Playoff Challenge Divisional Round lineups, what positions he wants for his Pro Football Championship representatives, which Ram to target if you want to fade Cooper Kupp and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/21/202236 minutes, 15 seconds
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Chase Builds

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 winner of three separate six-figure high stakes fantasy football grand prizes. This week, our conversation is focused on the 2021-2022 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge, a contest in which Ranaghan finished fourth place overall two years ago and won the $500,000 grand prize last season. In this episode, we’ll discuss the secret to his success, his thoughts on lineup building, and some player analysis on members of the Bucs, Chiefs, and Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/14/202235 minutes, 20 seconds
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He's Still There

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: @SJCobe1 Scott Cobe is a winner of seven FFPC leagues and the 2021 FFPC Super Bracket runner-up team owner. In this episode, we break down his hits and misses for 2021 and where some of the most polarizing players will go in 2022 FFPC drafts. Plus, he gives us some insight one players to target and fade in the 2021-22 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge, which will pay out a $500,000 grand prize this February. RotoViz Discount Plug Before we get into the show, I want to remind everyone that you can get a listeners-only 10% discount to RotoViz by using the code RVRADIO2021. Your subscription gives you unlimited access to all of the RotoViz content and tools and it supports the podcast channel. Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/6/202238 minutes, 32 seconds
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Threading the Needle

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: @GatorEyeDoc Steve Lowinger is the current 18th-place team owner in the 2021 FFPC Main Event, a contest that will pay out nearly four million dollars in prizes, including a $500,000 grand prize. In this episode, we discuss how his philosophy changes in managing a team to life-changing money, the tough start/sits he’s facing for Week 15, how he stands on the Cowboys ground game right now and much more. RotoViz Discount Plug Before we get into the show, I want to remind everyone that you can get a listeners-only 10% discount to RotoViz by using the code RVRADIO2021. Your subscription gives you unlimited access to all of the RotoViz content and tools and it supports the podcast channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/17/202145 minutes, 30 seconds
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I Love Playoff Waivers

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: Michael Cobb Multiple FFPC high stakes leagues champion Michael Cobb is an owner of two top-50 teams in the Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that will pay out more than $3.7 million dollars in prizes, including a $500,000 grand prize. In this episode, we talk about how Melvin Gordon could ruin Javonte Williams in Week 14, why he's still hanging onto Antonio Brown for the stretch run, which rookie is going to be a championship-winner and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/9/202142 minutes, 3 seconds
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Got It Locked In

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: @Bodey24 10-time FFPC and Footballguys Players Championship league champion Craig Bodenmiller currently owns the 43rd-place team in the 2021 FFPC Main Event, a contest that will pay out more than four million dollars in prizes, including a $500,000 grand prize. In this episode, we discuss how he knew this Main Event team was special right after he drafted it, the new normal in the Titans backfield, the expected chasm between Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/25/202131 minutes, 3 seconds
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It's Like New England

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. 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 Hooton The defending FFPC Main Event $500,000 winner is also this week's guest Jerry Hooton. Currently, Hooton sits in tenth place overall in this year’s Main Event as he tries to make it back-to-back half million dollar years. In this episode, we break down a few of the backup running backs on some high stakes waiver wires that need to be grabbed, the philosophy of lineup setting in a season-long event and much more. RotoViz Discount Before we get into the show, I want to remind everyone that you can get a listeners-only 10% discount to RotoViz by using the code RVRADIO2021. Your subscription gives you unlimited access to all of the RotoViz content and tools and it supports the podcast channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/11/202131 minutes
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A Sneaky Start

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: @MForestaESQ Mike Foresta is a high stakes player that has a top-10 team in the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship. That contest will pay out nearly $4,000,000 in prizes, including a half-million dollars to first place alone. In this episode, we discuss why he was willing to draft Damien Harris earlier than others, why he wanted two elite quarterbacks fairly early in his draft, why he tries to be proactive early on waivers and much more. RotoViz Discount Plug You can get a listeners-only 10% discount to RotoViz by using the code RVRADIO2021. Your subscription gives you unlimited access to all of the RotoViz content and tools and it supports the podcast channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/29/202132 minutes, 16 seconds
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It Breaks My Soul

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: @Adam_Krautwurst Adam Krautwurst is a high-stakes fantasy football player who finished fifth overall in the 2019 Fantasy Football Players Championship Main Event and has a team in the top-20 teams in this year’s edition. This contest will pay out nearly $4,000,000 dollars, including $500,000 for first place alone. In this episode, we break down why high stakes players should never drop running backs, when fantasy owners can expect Michael Carter and Robby Anderson to turn it on, why you need to be looking at the Eagles’ quarterback situation and much more. RotoViz Discount Plug You can get a listeners-only 10% discount to RotoViz by using the code RVRADIO2021. Your subscription gives you unlimited access to all of the RotoViz content and tools and it supports the podcast channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/29/202137 minutes, 42 seconds
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Here Is the Curse

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: @__Rainmaker Biplab Mandal is a winner of dozens of FFPC Main Event, Footballguys Players Championship and high stakes dynasty leagues. Currently, he has three teams in the top 40 overall in the 3,000-team FFPC Main Event, a contest that features a $4,000,000 prize pool with a $500,000 grand prize going to first. In this episode, we discuss the Bears running back situation, how valuable David Njoku is in tight end-premium leagues like the FFPC and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/202141 minutes, 23 seconds
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The New Edelman

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: Jay Flake Jay Flake is the Week 4 overall leader in the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship. Despite only having one entry in the 2021 FPC, Flake is in the driver’s seat for the $500,000 grand prize in a $3.7 million prize pool. In this episode, the three-time FFPC league champ and I discuss why Cooper Kupp was the Rams receiver of choice for him over Robert Woods, whether it’s more important to back up your own stud running backs or those owned by other teams, and much more. Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/8/202136 minutes, 16 seconds
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A Bunch of Coin

Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship  Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! GUEST: @TedRokas Ted Rokas is the current champ of the FFPC $1250 #7 dynasty league, and a winner of a half dozen high stakes fantasy football titles as well. In this episode, we talk about the big trade he just made for the 1.02 in a high-stakes rookie draft, debate several wideouts going around Terry McLaurin in start-ups, and much more. Rokas’ career FFPC winnings total nearly $30,000. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/20/202144 minutes, 14 seconds
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A Pretty Realistic Offer

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 30% 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 Tim Gilbertson is an FFPC dynasty fantasy football league player who won five high stakes leagues alone in 2020. In this episode, we discuss his philosophy on trading, the one thing he does for all his leagues to ensure the proper plan of attack and some player analysis of Aaron Jones, Adam Trautman, the Rams pass-catchers and more. His dynasty winnings alone in the last four years total nearly $40,000.   Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/4/202140 minutes, 7 seconds
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Embrace The Instability

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 30% 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: @SPORTBETTINGMAN Lance Turbes is a Footballguys Players Championship, FFPC high stakes dynasty and best ball league champion. In this episode, we go back and look at the first FFPC best ball draft that Turbes participated in a couple of weeks ago, along with why it’s important to draft now, who to target, who to fade and much more. Turbes’ career winnings in the FFPC alone total more than $30,000 and you can follow him on Twitter @SPORTBETTINGMAN. Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/4/202153 minutes, 11 seconds
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Everybody Draft Him 30th

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 30% 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: @JohnModaff & Tom Zoretic   John Modaff and Tom Zoretic are the champions of the 2020 FFPC Big Payback 12-team league, in which they cashed a $25,000 prize. Their total winnings in the FFPC number well over $70,000.   In this episode, we try to figure out how they had such a dominant team after selecting Christian McCaffrey at the 1.01, what to expect from Devin Singletary and Zack Moss in the Bills backfield in 2021, a few players to target and fade in the FFPC Playoff Challenge #2 and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/202159 minutes, 50 seconds
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Very Eerie

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 30% 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: @Edelman24 Mike Edelman has been a high stakes fantasy football player for more than 15 years who has won league titles in auctions, best balls and Footballguys Players Championships. After his fourth place overall finish in this year’s FFPC Main Event, his career high stakes fantasy football winnings total well over $300,000. In this episode, we look at his successful four-running back-start in the FFPC Main Event this season, how high drafters will or should push Travis Kelce up their 2021 boards and who a few of his targets and fades will be in the 2020-21 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/7/202140 minutes, 38 seconds
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What Better Way?

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 30% 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: @skywalka2000 Abib Agbetoba is the first-ever back-to-back winner of the Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that features nearly 11,000 teams. For his overall championship in the competition this year, he won $500,000, and his career winnings in the FFPC alone total well over $800,000. In this episode, we find out how he built this half-million-dollar-winning squad, why a huge mistake almost cost him the grand prize and his thoughts on what first round high stakes drafts will look like next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/31/202050 minutes, 56 seconds
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Seventh Year Breakouts

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 30% 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: @Kruse_Brad Brad Kruse, along with his brother Tim, is a winner of numerous Footballguys and FFPC Main Event and high stakes leagues, including the 2017 Super Bracket title and the FFPC $2500-entry live auction in Las Vegas. His total career winnings in the FFPC total nearly $120,000. In this episode, we explore why he went so heavy on rookie wide receivers this season, whether a Steelers stack in Week 16 might be the way to go and whether Russell Wilson might have to be benched with everything on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/24/202046 minutes, 55 seconds
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Have and Have-Not

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 30% 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: @AdamGrossman4 Adam Grossman is a multi-league champion in both the Footballguys Players Championship as well as high stakes dynasty leagues in the FFPC. He has a team in the top-100 overall in the nearly 11,000-team field in the 2020 Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that will pay out more than $3,100,000 in prizes, including $500,000 to first place alone. Grossman’s career high stakes winnings in the FFPC total more than $60,000, and you can follow him on Twitter @AdamGrossman4. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of playing Diontae Johnson in the FFPC Main Event Championship Round, whether Jonathan Taylor and Brandon Aiyuk have become must-starts and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/17/202041 minutes, 7 seconds
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That's Fantasy!

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 30% 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: Rick Ramaker  Rick Ramaker is an FFPC Main Event & Footballguys Players Championship former league champion many times over, and a high stakes player who sits in 21st in this year’s FPC and 85th overall in this year’s Main Event. His total career winnings number well over $60,000. In this episode, we break down his preference in Titans wideouts, how he structured his Championship Round rosters, the changing backfields in Washington and Pittsburgh and much more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/10/202054 minutes, 13 seconds
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Leaning In

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 30% 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: @robv16 Rob Vieyra is an FFPC Main Event & Footballguys Players Championship former league champion many times over, and a high stakes player who has placed numerous teams in the Championship Round in both events again this year. His total career winnings number well over $200,000. In this episode, we break down Alvin Kamara’s struggles with Taysom Hill at quarterback, where to mine fantasy production on the Eagles and who to target starting in your fantasy lineups among the Dolphins running backs.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/202047 minutes, 46 seconds
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A Running Joke

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 30% 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: @ffJUGGERNAUT Chris Vincent was the runner-up in the 2019-2020 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge and owner of numerous FFPC Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship league playoff teams this year. He is a former league champ of dozens of FFPC leagues, and his career winnings total nearly $80,000. In this episode, we discuss the tough lineup decisions facing fantasy owners in the FFPC league playoffs this weekend, Chase Claypool’s ascending value, why he likes Wayne Gallman right now and much more. Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/202031 minutes, 29 seconds
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Lo and Behold

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 30% 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  Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! GUEST: @Dave_Chiodo Dave Chiodo is a previous league champ in both the FFPC Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship. His career winnings total nearly $20,000. Currently, he has two-top-60 teams in the 2020 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will pay out nearly $4,000,000 in prizes, including a half-a-million dollars to the overall champ. In this episode, we break down the impact that Antonio Brown is having on the rest of the Buccaneers’ pass-catchers, whether Ian Thomas might be a nice bounceback draft pick in 2021, picking the correct Steelers receiver to start and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/19/202048 minutes, 42 seconds
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Turned Out Pretty Good

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 30% 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: Clay Corcoran Clay Corcoran is a previous league champ in both the FFPC Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship, as well as the sixth-place overall finisher in the 2017 FPC. His career winnings total nearly $20,000. In this episode, we talk about whether he thinks the Bills running back depth chart flip-flopped, the sudden re-rise of Kalen Ballage, the Buccaneers failure to show up against the Saints and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/202044 minutes, 26 seconds
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So Many Moving Parts

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 30% 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 is a two-time six-figure high stakes fantasy football award winner and gunning for another with a team in the top 70 in the 2020 Footballguys Players Championship. His career winnings total over $400,000 In this episode, we talk about the Lions receiving corps without Kenny Golladay, the suddenly deep Colts backfield and much more. Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/5/202038 minutes, 32 seconds
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Your Devil's Advocate

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 30% 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: CoachJohnson717 Scott Johnson is a multi-league champion in both the Footballguys Players Championship as well high-stakes dynasty leagues at the FFPC. His career winnings at the FFPC total nearly $30,000. In this episode, we talk about his immediate and rest-of-season expectations for both La’Michal Perine and Jamichael Hasty, whether James Robinson is a buy, sell or hold in dynasty leagues, who he’s starting and benching in Week 8 and more.   Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/29/202046 minutes, 47 seconds
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Stay With Continuity

  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 30% 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 Hooton Jerry Hooton is the 2018 FFPC Terminator Tournament overall co-champion and former Best Ball live event winner. In this episode, we talk about the changing roles for Damien Harris and Ronald Jones, why he is in the thick of the 2020 Terminator race, some helpful best ball tips and more. Hooton’s career winnings in the FFPC total more than $80,000. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/22/202035 minutes, 37 seconds
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Check With my Source

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 30% 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 Pakulla Brian Pakulla is a former top-10 overall finisher in the FFPC Main Event, and the leader in this year’s competition after Week 4. In this episode, we discuss the impact Andy Dalton will have on the rest of the Cowboys’ pass-catchers, what NFC South tight end he really likes going forward, what to make of D’Ernest Johnson and much more. Pakulla’s career winnings in the FFPC total more than $40,000.   SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/15/202028 minutes, 27 seconds
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About To Be Fired

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 30% 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: @trophies_tb Tejas Bodiwala is the owner of a top-40 team in the 10,000 team-plus field in the Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that will pay out well over $3,000,000, including $500,000 to first place alone. In this episode, we discuss why he was on Team Higbee this season, how he sees the Cowboys’ receivers 2020 seasons playing out, whether you should be flexing out Jeff Wilson in Week 4 and more. Bodiwala’s career winnings in the FFPC total more than $120,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/202037 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Eye Test

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 30% 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: @MForestaESQ Mike Foresta is a long-time FFPC high-stakes veteran who is in contention for a pair of half-million dollar grand prizes in both the Footballguys Players Championship and FFPC Main Event. In this episode, we discuss what to do with the Giants and Panthers running backs, how appealing a pair of rookie receivers are with fantasy opportunity knocking and much more. Foresta’s career high-stakes winnings total more than $50,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/202029 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Shape of Any Vessel

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 30% 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: @ChrisBirchby Chris Birchby was the Week 1 third-place team in the Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that will pay out well over $3,000,000, including $500,000 to first place alone. In this episode, we talk about the ever-changing Rams backfield, why he waited on tight ends in his third-place overall FPC draft and much more. Birchby’s career winnings in the FFPC over the last four years alone total nearly $200,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/202038 minutes, 20 seconds
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Just Basic Math

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. Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship SPONSORFantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! GUEST: Jimmy WagnerJimmy Wagner is a seven-time winner in the FFPC Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship. His total career winnings in the FFPC total nearly $50,000. In this episode, we break down how his FFPC Pros Vs. Joes team turned out, why he’s on board with Devante Parker, who the sleeper wideout on the Texans is, how to attack the value in the Chargers backfield and much more. SHOW NOTESThanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Betonline.ag– Head over to BetOnline.ag and use our promo code BLUEWIRE to revive your 100% Welcome Bonus on your First Deposit. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/18/202039 minutes, 20 seconds
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A Good Narrative

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 SPONSORFantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! GUEST: Rob AbbottRob Abbott is a four-time league winner in the Footballguys Players Championship, including a fifth place overall regular season finish in 2017. His career winnings in the FFPC total more than $20,000. In this episode, we discuss the likelihood of an Odell Beckham bounce-back, the chances that Jace Sternberger can finish as a top-10 tight end, the craziest thing he’s seen in an FPC draft so far this season and more.   SHOW NOTESThanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Betonline.ag– Head over to BetOnline.ag and use our promo code BLUEWIRE to revive your 100% Welcome Bonus on your First Deposit. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/3/202031 minutes, 5 seconds
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Much Like Tom Cruise

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 SPONSORFantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! GUEST: Jeff Howle - @JeffHowleJeff Howle is a nine-time league winner in the FFPC Main Event and the Footballguys Players Championship. His career winnings in the FFPC total more than $30,000. You can follow him on Twitter @JeffHowle. In this episode, we discuss a potential Derrius Guice breakout, the best Tampa pass-catcher draft value, what mistakes high stakes drafters are making so far this draft season and much more. SHOW NOTESThanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Betonline.ag – Head over to BetOnline.ag and use our promo code ​BLUEWIRE​ to revive your 100% Welcome Bonus on your First Deposit.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/4/202048 minutes, 20 seconds
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PPP Format

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: Louie Ditta Louie Ditta is a high stakes fantasy football player that has won numerous FFPC dynasty titles as well as league championships in the Footballguys Players Championship. His total career winnings in the FFPC total nearly $80,000. In this episode, we break down the FFPC rookie drafts including why he’s down on Cam Akers and JK Dobbins and what non-first round receiver should be getting more love than he actually is. Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Betonline.ag – Head over to BetOnline.ag and use our promo code BLUEWIRE to revive your 100% Welcome Bonus on your First Deposit. Bluechew.com - Visit Blue Chew and get your first order free when you use promo code Bluewire. Just pay $5 shipping. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/202035 minutes, 31 seconds
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A Tougher Read

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 SPONSORFantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! GUEST: Doug WeidnerDoug Weidner is a high stakes fantasy football player who won three FFPC dynasty titles as well as league championships in both the FFPC Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship all in 2019. His total career winnings in the FFPC total of more than $40,000. In this episode, we discuss Stefon’s new “Diggs” in Buffalo, what he would give up for Kenyan Drake in dynasty leagues and the tiers of the rookie running backs in this year’s NFL Draft. SHOW NOTESThanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Betonline.ag– Head over to BetOnline.ag and use our promo code ​BLUEWIRE​ to revive your 100% Welcome Bonus on your First Deposit.​Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/2/202038 minutes, 36 seconds
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We'll Call Him Stan

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 SPONSORFantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! GUEST: Jim SipleJim Siple is a previous league champion in the FFPC at the Footballguys, Best Ball, and Terminator levels as well as winning the 2014 Footballguys Players Championship overall title. His career high stakes fantasy football winnings total well over $300,000. In this episode, we talk about whether Michael Gallup can replicate his 2019, how the Buccaneers will supplement Ronald Jones in the backfield, who represents the best value in the Dolphins wide receiver corps and more. SHOW NOTESThanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Betonline.ag– Head over to BetOnline.ag and use our promo code ​BLUEWIRE​ to revive your 100% Welcome Bonus on your First Deposit.​Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/26/202036 minutes, 3 seconds
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Frozen II

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: Adam Krautwurst - @Adam_Krautwurst Adam Krautwurst is a former Footballguys Players Championship league winner and FFPC Best Ball League Champion. He also finished in fifth place overall in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, and his career winnings in the FFPC total nearly $30,000. In this episode, we talk about the close calls he experienced in 2019 that could have made last season even more lucrative as well as break down his 2020 FFPC $250 Best Ball draft that just completed earlier this week. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Betonline.ag – Head over to BetOnline.ag and use our promo code ​BLUEWIRE​ to revive your 50% Welcome Bonus on your First Deposit.​ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/6/202039 minutes, 33 seconds
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Predict the Future

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: Vince Staffilino Vince Staffilino is a former high-stakes dynasty and redraft champion who also placed sixth overall in the 2019 FFPC Divisional Playoff Challenge. His career winnings in the FFPC total nearly $20,000. In this episode, we preview the 2019-20 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge. Topics include picking the right 49er and Chief, whether to fade Lamar Jackson or Michael Thomas and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. UNTUCKit — Visit untuckit.com and use promo code BLUE for the perfect holiday gift! SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/202030 minutes, 16 seconds
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Didn't Seem Real

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: @MikePor21 Mike Porreca is the 2019 FFPC Main Event $500,000 Grand Prize winner. He outlasted nearly 2,400 other teams en route to his massive payday. In this episode, we discuss what it was like sweating it out on Monday night, his roster management before waivers locked and general draft philosophy as well. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/201938 minutes, 13 seconds
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A Couple Crispy Critters

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: @HankAram1313 Aram Megerian is a long-time high-stakes player who currently sits in 13th place in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will award more than $3,100,000 in prizes, including an industry-record $500,000 grand prize. His career high-stakes winnings total well over $40,000. In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing who the teams in standings own, waiting on a quarterback but not running backs in drafts and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/19/201947 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Walking Dead of Tight Ends

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: Lou Tranquilli Lou Tranquilli is a long-time high-stakes fantasy football player that has won league championships in the FFPC Main Event and several dynasty leagues as well as the Footballguys Players Championship. He currently sits in 19th place in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will award more than $3,100,000 in prizes, including an industry-record $500,000 grand prize. His career high-stakes winnings total well over $70,000. In this episode, we discuss how lineup setting in the Main Event Championship Round could be different, who will pick up the pieces in several shattered wide receiving corps around the league and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. Roman — Deal with ED from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Get a free medical appointment and two-day shipping at GetRoman.com/Bluewire. SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/201937 minutes, 56 seconds
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Think Really Big

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: Paul Friel Paul Friel is the $250,000 overall winner in the 2005 WCOFF Main Event and a champion of numerous FFPC Main Event leagues as well. He currently sits in 12th place in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, a competition that will award more than $3,100,000 in prizes, including an industry-record $500,000 grand prize. His career high-stakes winnings total nearly $300,000. In this episode, we discuss what to make of Tyler Lockett, how to handle the Vikings running backs in the opening round of the FFPC Main Event Championship Round and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. Harrys – Join the 10 million who have tried Harry’s. Claim your special offer by going to HARRYS.COM/BLUEWIRE. ShipStation.com – Listeners can try ShipStation FREE for 60 days when you use offer code BLUE at ShipStation.com SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/201946 minutes, 38 seconds
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Shhh--Be Quiet!

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 is the high stakes player who took fifth place in the 2019 FFPC Main Event regular season, a contest that will pay out $3,100,000 in prizes, including an industry-record $500,000 grand prize. Siegel has already won well over $25,000 in his high-stakes career. In this episode, we discuss playoff roster construction, the player that FFPC managers should make sure they get on their teams for the stretch run and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/201940 minutes, 1 second
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Beyond Crazy

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: Tom Greenwald - @unisourceg Tom Greenwald is a very successful high stakes player that just finished third in the 2019 FFPC Main Event regular season. After the conclusion of the contest in a few weeks, it will pay out $3,100,000, including an industry-record $500,000 grand prize. Greenwald has already won well over $25,000 in his high-stakes career. In this episode, we talk about the McCaffrey backup plan, potential league-winners in 2019, his thoughts on Todd Gurley and David Johnson and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. MyBookie – Use the Promo Code ROTOVIZ to Double Your First Deposit up to $1000 or use this link: MyBookie . RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. UNTUCKit — Visit untuckit.com and use promo code BLUE for the perfect holiday gift! SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/201938 minutes, 18 seconds
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Doyle or Bust

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: Alex Blake - @AlxBlk1 Alex Blake is a longtime high stakes fantasy football player who, along with his co-manager Chris Holland, currently holds the second overall spot in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, a contest that will pay out $3,100,000, including an industry-record $500,000 grand prize. Blake has already won more than $200,000 through several league titles in previous FFPC Main Events and the Footballguys Players Championship. In this episode, he and I talk about how roster construction changes after the bye weeks, what he thinks of Brian Hill starting for the Falcons and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. Indochino – Start your style upgrade now with $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more at Indochino when entering Bluewire at checkout Harry’s Razors— Tired of paying for overpriced razor blades? Sign up at Harrys.com/BlueWire for a risk-free trial to gain access to their ergonomic razor, premium blades, soothing shaving cream, and more! Roman – Go to GetRoman.com/BLUEWIRE to get a FREE online visit and FREE two-day shipping. SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/201939 minutes, 31 seconds
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That's a Good Idea

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: Joe Bianco - @Joe_JMBIceman1 Joe Bianco is a longtime high stakes fantasy football player that currently holds the tenth overall spot in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, a contest that will pay out $3,100,000, including an industry-record $500,000 grand prize. Bianco is already a multiple-time former Footballguys Players Championship and FFPC best ball league winner. In this episode, he and I talk about the Seahawks’ wide receivers with Josh Gordon, the Browns’ running backs with Kareem Hunt and a future forecast for Mark Andrews and others. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. UNTUCKit – Use promo-code BLUE for 20% off at checkout. Manscaped – Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BLUEWIRE. SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/201942 minutes, 43 seconds
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Zero Expectations

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: Danny Gipson Danny Gipson is a former multi-league winner in both the FFPC Main Event and the Footballguys Players Championship and who also currently owns the 15th-place team in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, a $3,100,000-contest that will pay $500,000 to first place alone. His total winnings in his high-stakes FFPC career total more than $25,000. In this episode, he and I talk about how he handles the waiver wire this time of the year, the impending return of Davante Adams and why he was so high on Dalvin Cook during draft season. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. Harrys – Join the 10 million who have tried Harry’s. Claim your special offer by going to HARRYS.COM/BLUEWIRE. ShipStation.com – Listeners can try ShipStation FREE for 60 days when you use offer code BLUE at ShipStation.com SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/201933 minutes, 56 seconds
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Keep Hanging With Him

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: Kevin Williamson - @ssn670 Kevin Williamson is a former league champ in the Footballguys Players Championship and who also currently owns the fifth-place team in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, a $3,100,000-contest that will pay $500,000 to first place alone. In this episode, he and I talk about the way he prefers to choose to stream his defenses, how the latest wide receiver trades will affect the rest of the Patriots and 49ers and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. Indochino – $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more at Indochino.com with the code BLUEWIRE at checkout. SPORTS.AXIOS.COM – Sign up for the Axios Sports newsletter for FREE at SPORTS.AXIOS.COM Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/201939 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Bizarre Lazard

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 30% 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: @FFBFan Kurt Kuekes is a long-time high stakes fantasy football player who finds himself in both first- and third-place in the 2019 FFPC Main Event heading into Week 7. This contest will pay out an industry record of $3,100,000 million dollars including a half-a-million dollars to first place alone. In this episode, he and I discuss how to patch up your bye week holes in Week 7, the interesting approach he took to drafting both of these teams, what to expect from the Steelers and Rams offenses going forward and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. SPONSORS RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. Roman – Go to GetRoman.com/BLUEWIRE to get a FREE online visit and FREE two-day shipping. ShipStation.com – Listeners can try ShipStation FREE for 60 days when you use offer code BLUE at ShipStation.com SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizOvertime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/17/201936 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Mike Evans Experience

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: Billy Metcalf - @FantasyEnquirer Billy Metcalf is a high-stakes player who has won numerous league titles in the Footballguys Players Championship. Currently, he has two teams in the top-60 in the 8400-team field. The winner of this year’s competition will pocket a cool $250,000 grand prize. In this episode, he and I talk about drafting McCaffrey over Barkley, why Austin Hooper could be a league-winner and what kind of player Tyler Lockett truly is. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. Harrys – Join the 10 million who have tried Harry’s. Claim your special offer by going to HARRYS.COM/BLUEWIRE. SPORTS.AXIOS.COM – Sign up for the Axios Sports newsletter for FREE at SPORTS.AXIOS.COM Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. SHOW NOTES Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/201948 minutes, 5 seconds
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The B-Word

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 Keifling - @M74scorpion Matt Keifling is a former multiple league champion in both the FFPC Main Event and the Footballguys Players Championship. Currently, he is off to a 4-0 start in the Main Event and sitting in the top 70 teams overall. In this episode, he and I talk about the surprising pick he made at fourth overall in the Main Event, what AFC North receiver he is panicking on and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon. ShipStation.com – Listeners can try ShipStation FREE for 60 days when you use offer code BLUE at ShipStation.com Indochino – $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more at Indochino.com with the code BLUEWIRE at checkout. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/201948 minutes, 49 seconds
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Bailed Out By Rex Burkhead

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 30% 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: @bquerbes1 Bill Querbes is the owner of the third-place team in the 2019 Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that will award more than $2,300,000 in prizes, including a $250,000 grand prize. Querbes has numerous FPC league titles to his name, including winning second place overall in the FPC Regular Season Points Championship. In this episode, he and Eric Balkman break down the value in both the Tampa and San Francisco backfields, where the fantasy points can be found in the Indianapolis passing attack without TY Hilton and the new normal of Melvin Gordon returning to the Chargers in Week 5. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/201938 minutes, 16 seconds
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First Down Punt Formation – Rob Vieyra

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 30% 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: @robv16 Rob Vieyra is the owner of the ninth-place team in the 2019 FFPC Main Event, a contest that will award more than $3,100,000 in prizes, including an industry record $500,000 grand prize. Over the last three years alone in the FFPC, Vieyra’s winnings total nearly $120,000. In this episode, he and I break down the impact of Demarcus Robinson on lineups going forward, why getting a top-three tight end was so important this year and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/201936 minutes, 12 seconds
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An Important Announcement from RotoViz Leadership and BlueWire

On behalf of the entire RotoViz Radio team, Chief Brand Officer Curtis Patrick shares an important and exciting announcement regarding the future of our content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/20196 minutes, 14 seconds
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It's a Dart Throw – Ryan Pohle

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 30% 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: Ryan Pohle Ryan Pohle is a high stakes fantasy football player that has won league titles in the FFPC Main Event, Footballguys Players Championship and in the FFPC Satellite leagues as well. In this episode, we break down some of his picks in the 2019 FFPC Pros Vs. Joes competition, at what point in a draft he starts placing upside as the first thing he looks for in his selections and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/8/201943 minutes, 5 seconds
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CrakRok Abilities – Greg Kanter

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 30% 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: Greg Kanter - @CrakRok Greg Kanter is a winner of numerous FFPC Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship leagues and is the returning champion of one of the FFPC $5,000-entry Big Payback leagues. His FFPC high-stakes winnings alone in 2018 totaled nearly $50,000. You can follow him on Twitter @CrakRok. In this episode, we discuss his draft in the Footballguys Players Championship The Hard Way draft, the importance of staying strong in your convictions during drafts and who he’s worried he might have too many shares of in drafts he’s done already this summer. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/5/201936 minutes, 9 seconds
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Looking For the Home Run – Kevin Proctor

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 30% 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: Kevin Proctor Kevin Proctor is a multi-league champ in the FFPC Main Event, Footballguys Players Championship and numerous Best Ball and Classic leagues. His total winnings in his high-stakes fantasy football career with the FFPC total nearly $70,000. In this episode, Proctor shares his general draft strategy in the Footballguys Players Championship, what to do with the Seattle running backs and the importance of stacking Kansas City wide receivers. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/30/201935 minutes, 30 seconds
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Send Me an Offer – Greg McClain

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 30% 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! GUESTS: Greg McClain (@StarPlumb1) Greg McClain is a former FFPC multi-league winner in both the high stakes dynasty and Footballguys Players Championship formats. He is coming off an FPC league title last season as well as entering 2019 as the defending dynasty champion in both the FFPC $750 entry #27 and $500 entry #34 leagues. His winnings over the last five years in the FFPC total more than $15,000. You can follow him on Twitter @StarPlumb1.In this episode, we break down all the big name rookies selected in the NFL draft including who McClain would think about using the 1.01 on, the new normals in the Philadelphia backfield and the Arizona receiver corps and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/2/201944 minutes, 21 seconds
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No Problem With Overpaying – Tony Pung

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 30% 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! GUESTS: Tony Pung (@teamx747) Tony Pung is a long time dynasty, redraft and best ball player with the FFPC. He is coming off two 2018 dynasty titles--one at the $2500-entry level and the other at the $750-entry level. In 2018 alone, his total prize winnings with the FFPC totaled nearly $25,000. You can follow him on Twitter @teamx747. In this episode, we talk about his favorite rookie receivers, why he loves hoarding picks only to flip them and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/15/201935 minutes, 40 seconds
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Shot Off the Roof – Chris Hart & Toby Biolchini

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 30% 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! GUESTS: Chris Hart & Toby Biolchini Chris Hart and Toby Biolchini are coming off two FFPC $750-entry dynasty championships as well as an 11th place overall finish in the 1800-team FFPC Main Event. Their career-high stakes fantasy football winnings in the FFPC total well over $30,000. In this episode, they talk about how they have hit on so many of their picks in dynasty rookie drafts, who stood out in the backfield at the NFL Combine and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/7/201944 minutes, 17 seconds
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Just Not That Guy – Bryan Studebaker

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 30% 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! GUESTS: Bryan Studebaker - @RMG_Dynasty Bryan Studebaker is an FFPC dynasty player who cashed in 80 percent of his leagues last season, including four titles with three of them at the $1,250-entry fee level and higher. His 2018 dynasty winnings in the FFPC alone totaled nearly $40,000. In this episode, we discuss his start-up draft strategy, what he would suggest dynasty players do for their squads in February and hit on a couple of 2019 rookies he’s following closely. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/201950 minutes, 11 seconds
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Matchup Dependent – Tejas Bodiwala & Harshal Sheth

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 30% 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! GUESTS: Tejas Bodiwala & Harshal Sheth Tejas Bodiwala and Harshal Sheth make up the duo that won $100,000 by taking down the 2015-16 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge. In addition to that championship, they have three other top-20 finishes in the industry’s longest-running playoff contest as well. In this episode, we preview the 2018-19 FFPC Playoff Challenge. Topics include strategy on building lineups, their process in constructing teams and what players they like from the teams contending to get to the Super Bowl. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/201938 minutes, 23 seconds
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy – Rob Gallucci & Ryan Gocken

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 30% 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! GUESTS: Rob Gallucci & Ryan Gocken Rob Gallucci and Ryan Gocken make up the duo that won the 2018 Off-The-Grid League, one of the most challenging competitions in the FFPC. The pair won more than $10,000 for first place in that contest, and along with their multiple FFPC Main Event league titles, they have combined to earn more than $50,000 in their high stakes careers. In this episode, we talk about the strategy that goes into purchasing your first two draft picks with real money in Off-The-Grid, why Rob is down on the Patriots in the World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/201833 minutes, 39 seconds
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Peanut Butter and Jelly – Jeremy Roach

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 30% 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: @Blitztomania Jeremy Roach is one half of the high stakes franchise Ground and Pound along with his co-manager Danny Mueller. Not only have the pair won well over $100,000 in their high stakes career in the FFPC, but they also have multiple teams in contention in the FFPC Main Event, Footballguys Players Championship and own the top team in the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship with just one week to play. In this episode, we talk about why he and Mueller have so much Barkley, Mahomes and D.J. Moore exposure this season, how to handle Derrick Henry in Week 16 and what to do with the Bears in Championship Week against the 49ers. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/201852 minutes, 49 seconds
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If He Plays, He Plays – Mike Foresta

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 30% 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 is a winner of nearly $30,000 in his high stakes career at the FFPC and has teams in contention for a pair of $250,000 grand prizes this year in both the FFPC Main Event and the Footballguys Players Championship. In this episode, he tells me what NFC West sleeper receiver will be in his lineups in Week 15, the growing impact that the Chiefs offense is having for the remainder of this season and in 2019 as well and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/201840 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Revenant – Harley Copen

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 30% 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: @HarleyCopen Harley Copen is a league champion in the FFPC Main Event, Footballguys Players Championship and FFPC High-Stakes Dynasty Leagues. This year, he has teams both in contention for the $250,000 Main Event grand prize as well as the $25,000 first place prize in the FFPC Terminator Tournament. His career winnings in the FFPC total more than $20,000. In this episode, we break down the changing backfield situations in Kansas City and Pittsburgh as well as whether it’s time to bench Aaron Rodgers. Plus, Copen gives his dynasty assessments on A.J. Green, Leonard Fournette, Chris Godwin and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/201847 minutes, 40 seconds
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Patient Man of the Year – Michael Cobb

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 30% 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: Michael Cobb Michael Cobb has won multiple high stakes titles in the FFPC Main Event, the Footballguys Players Championship and in FFPC dynasty leagues. He is a former FPC regular season points champion and took seventh place overall in last year’s FPC. His career winnings total more than $70,000. In this episode, we talk about whether Gus Edwards can be a league-winner, why he was on Eric Ebron since the end of last season, why he focused on drafting running backs early this year in drafts and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/201844 minutes, 13 seconds
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A Chance To Pop Off – Tom Greenwald

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 30% 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: Tom Greenwald - @unisourceg Tom Greenwald is a former FFPC Main Event league champ and Footballguys Players Championship regular season points champion. Currently, he has a team hovering near the top 100 in the FFPC Main Event, trying to win a $250,000 grand prize in a $2.2 million dollar prize pool. His career winnings in the FFPC total more than $20,000. In this episode, we discuss what kind of impact Rex Burkhead's return will have on James White and Sony Michel, the one Bear you can trust in your fantasy lineup, how Lamar Jackson affects the rest of the Ravens skill players and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/201837 minutes, 46 seconds
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Riding the Wave – Steve Rizas

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 30% 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: Steve Rizas - @stevearino2124 Steve Rizas is a winner of multiple FFPC Main Event leagues, and his FFPC career winnings total nearly $20,000. Currently, he sits in 40th place overall in the 7,800-team Footballguys Players Championship, a contest that awards $2,200,000 in prizes, including a $250,000 grand prize. In this episode, we break down the best way to manage a low FAAB budget late in the season, what NFC East receiver is on the starting lineup radar suddenly and what NFC West running back is poised for a big second half. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/201848 minutes, 54 seconds
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Pocket Dynamite – Biplab Mandal: High-Stakes Lowdown

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 30% 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: Biplab Mandal @__Rainmaker Biplab Mandal currently owns the fourth-place team in the 2018 FFPC Terminator Tournament. He is also the winner of more than $30,000 over the course of his high-stakes fantasy football career in the FFPC. In this episode, we talk about the impact of the Rams receivers in fantasy and who is his favorite of the three going forward, what he is doing with James Conner in dynasty leagues and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/201847 minutes, 20 seconds
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My Grandmother's Ashes – Kurt Kuekes

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 30% 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: @FFBFan Kurt Kuekes is the current overall leader in the 2018 FFPC Main Event and owner of three top-50 teams in the 1,800-team contest with a $2,200,000 prize pool and a $250,000 grand prize. He and his co-manager Mike Santos’ career high-stakes winnings total nearly $400,000. In this episode, we discuss the impact that the 2018 NFL trade deadline will have on fantasy football, why he’s gotten off to such a great start with his own teams in 2018 and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/201848 minutes, 7 seconds
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That's My Move! – Monty Phan

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 30% 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: @MontyPhan Monty Phan was the 2017 FFPC Main Event Regular Season Points champion, a multi-league winner in the Main Event and owner of both a top-10 and a top-20 finish in the competition. His career winnings total more than $30,000. In this episode, we break down the Amari Cooper trade from both a redraft and dynasty standpoint, what he expects from Nick Chubb and C.J. Uzomah the rest of the way and more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/201842 minutes, 46 seconds
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I Don't Want To Find Out – Jamey Joseph: High-Stakes Lowdown

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 30% 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: Jamey Joseph Jamey Joseph is a former FFPC and Footballguys Players Championship league winner. He currently has a team in 12th place in the Footballguys Players Championship, a contest with a $2,100,000 prize pool and a $250,000 grand prize. His career winnings in the FFPC total more than $25,000. In this episode, we mull over when we’ll see Russell Wilson and Doug Baldwin turn it on, what he expects to see from a Freeman-less Falcons backfield, where the fantasy production will come in Oakland and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/201833 minutes, 48 seconds
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Good Fantasy Defense – Jason Aberli

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 30% 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: Jason Aberli - @JasonAberliCPA Jason Aberli is a longtime high stakes veteran and former FFPC Auction champion. He has a team in 24th place overall in the FFPC Main Event, a contest that will pay out more than $2,100,000 in prizes, including $250,000 to first place. Aberli’s total prize winnings in the last few years alone in the FFPC total nearly $10,000. In this episode, the discussion centers on why he thought Tyreek Hill was a good call in the third round, his expectations on the Eagles backfield going forward and much more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. PATREON BANNER Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/201841 minutes, 25 seconds
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The Non-Sheeple Rankings – Ron Meyer: High-Stakes Lowdown

The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman), Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championshipchats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Ron Meyer - @2Packer Ron Meyer is an FFPC player who has Main Event, Footballguys Players Championship, high-stakes auction and dynasty titles under his belt. His career earnings in the FFPC total nearly $25,000. In this episode, we discuss trying to figure out when to start and when to sit Amari Cooper, how Mark Ingram changes Alvin Kamara’s fantasy value, what you should do with Leonard Fournette in dynasty leagues and more. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/201833 minutes, 59 seconds
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He's Everything Right Now – Craig Mastro: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship is joined by Craig Mastro. Chris is a former FFPC Main Event and Footballguys Players Championship (FPC) league winner. Currently, he has two teams in the top 100 in the FPC, including one that sits in 17th overall, in the 7,800-team Footballguys Players Championship, a contest with a $2.1 million prize pool. They discuss the concept of stacking players on the same NFL team on fantasy teams early in the draft, why John Brown & Tyler Boyd are becoming more fantasy relevant by the day & more. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday. Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/201846 minutes, 44 seconds
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A Little Extreme – Mike Dente: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. 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 DENTE (@1stStopFantasy) Mike Dente is a winner of multiple Footballguys Players Championship leagues as well as an FFPC Main Event league title. Currently, he has three teams in the top-40, including one that sits sixth overall, in the 7,800-team Footballguys Players Championship, a contest with a $2.1 million prize pool and a $250,000 grand prize. You can find Dente’s work at FantasyPros, Rotoballer, and ArbourPro and follow him on Twitter @1stStopFantasy. In this episode, we discuss what he's doing with Josh Gordon, why he doesn't expect things to get any better for David Johnson and who he is looking to pick up in his high stakes leagues off the waiver wire this week. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. RotoViz Patreon – Support the RotoViz Radio team on Patreon and gain access to the RotoViz LIVE video show every Sunday from August 26. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/201832 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Costanza Approach – Scott Johnson: High-Stakes Lowdown

The High-StakesLowdown is Hosted by Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) – Host of the High-Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast and media relations officer of the Fantasy Football Players Championship.   GUEST: SCOTT JOHNSON (@CoachJohnson717) If you’re a listener of the show who isn’t subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship – The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! Scott Johnson is the overall leader in the 2018 FFPC Main Event, a contest that will pay out more than $2.2 million dollars along with a $250,000 grand prize. He is a previous multi-league champion in the Footballguys Players Championship as well as a multi-league dynasty winner in the FFPC, including at the $2500-entry level. In this episode, we’ll talk about his expectations for Chris Godwin and Jared Cook going forward, along with why he thinks Peyton Barber should be on high stakes benches this week. SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/201840 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Moons Aligned - Michael Abt and Justin Smyly: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with a high-stakes fantasy football player. If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. GUEST: Michael Abt and Justin Smyly Michael Abt and Justin Smyly beat out more than 7,000 other teams last season to secure the $250,000 grand prize in the 2017 Footballguys Players Championship. In this episode, we discuss what players they already have significant shares of as they prepare to defend their title, how they are handling Josh Gordon in drafts and what trends they’re seeing in 2018 FPC leagues that weren’t there last season. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/2/201836 minutes, 21 seconds
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10-Foot Pole - Ryan Thurlow: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with a high-stakes fantasy football player. If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. GUEST: Ryan Thurlow Ryan is the winner of more than $75,000 in his high-stakes FFPC career, including numerous Footballguys Players Championship league titles and dynasty championships at the $2500 and $1250 entry levels. In this episode, he discusses how far he is willing to reach to "get his guys" in his high stakes drafts, his thoughts on a modified Zero RB strategy, who he likes better between Brandin Cooks and Jarvis Landry and much more. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/5/201850 minutes, 28 seconds
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Where All the Hype Comes - Ron Gaché: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with a high-stakes fantasy football player. If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. GUEST: Ron Gaché Ron is the winner of nearly $70,000 in his high-stakes FFPC career, including a title in the Big Payback league and a runner-up finish in the 2017 High Society League. In this episode, we discuss the impact that the new faces in the Chiefs offense will have on Kareem Hunt, the unleashing of Trey Burton’s talent in Chicago, and how many catches Keenan Allen could have without Hunter Henry this season. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/7/201845 minutes, 27 seconds
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I Love My Size - Brian Valente: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with a high-stakes fantasy football player. If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. GUEST: Brian Valente Brian Valente is the winner of numerous high-stakes FFPC dynasty leagues and more than $35,000 in his fantasy football career. In this episode, he breaks down his rookie running back rankings, how far he’s willing to wait on wideout in rookie drafts, and what package he’s putting together to try and trade up to the 1.01. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/3/201847 minutes, 35 seconds
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Avengers, Assemble! - John Luxem: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with a high-stakes fantasy football player. If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. GUEST: John Luxem (@JLux71) John Luxem is a multiple FFPC dynasty league champ whose career winnings total well over $20,000. He has won the FFPC $500 Dynasty No. 18 league two out of the last three years. In this episode, he talks about what NFC West receiver is a prime dynasty buy, why trading for aging production is sometimes the right choice, and much more. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/5/201841 minutes, 49 seconds
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Aunt Jemima's Dynasty - John Terry: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with a high-stakes fantasy football player. GUEST: John Terry John is a winner of more than $20,000 in best ball and classic formats and has also won multiple dynasty titles at the high-stakes level in the FFPC. In this episode, he discusses who his favorite non-Saquon Barkley running back is in this year’s draft, how concerned he is with the ages of Calvin Ridley and Hayden Hurst, and what he’s doing with Devin Funchess and Jarvis Landry in his high-stakes dynasty leagues. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/8/201838 minutes, 45 seconds
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Adjust on the Fly - Ryan Santos: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with a high-stakes fantasy football player. GUEST: Ryan Santos (@FFLINX) Ryan Santos is a long-time veteran of FFPC Best Ball contests and won more than $25,000 last year alone. He is also a current FFPC high-stakes dynasty league champion. In this episode, we talk about what went right and how he'll try to replicate those strategical nuances for 2018, plus we explore the concept of drafting backfield tandems in best ball formats. SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/8/201832 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Whole Gurley Talk - Mathew Capps and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Mathew Capps Mat is a top-25 finisher in this year’s Footballguys Players Championship, a former FFPC Main Event league champ, and tje winner of more than $10,000 in his high-stakes career. In this special, extended episode, we wrap up the 2017 season, touching on a bevy of topics including what we learned, where we went wrong, how things will change, and how we can be better players in 2018. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/20171 hour, 22 minutes, 9 seconds
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A Great Stressbuster - Biplab Mandal and Nelson Sousa: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Biplab Mandal (@__Rainmaker) Mandal is the winner of more than $15,000 in his high-stakes fantasy football career. He is currently 24th in the $250,000 Footballguys Players Championship, and he also is third overall in the $10,000 FFPC Terminator Tournament. Mandal has one of 12 teams left in the 2017 Scott Fish Bowl as well. In this episode, he shares with us his Zero RB love, his rules for starts and sits, and much more. GUEST: Nelson Sousa (@The_Franchise12) Sousa (along with his co-manager David Hubbard) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/201738 minutes, 56 seconds
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He's Like Voltron - Dominic Laferrière and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Dominic Laferrière (@FantasyQB) Dominic is a winner of more than $40,000 in his high-stakes fantasy football career and the author of the book Fantasy Football Intelligence. He placed six out of eight high-stakes FFPC teams in the Championship Round this year and is pursuing two separate $250,000 grand prizes. In this episode, he talks about the post-Wentz Eagles, starting Aaron Rodgers this week, whether Eric Ebron has arrived, and more. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/14/201736 minutes, 15 seconds
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Rollercoaster Ride - Tim Daneau and Nelson Sousa: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Tim Daneau Tim Daneau is the winner of the 2011 FFPC Main Event championship with his co-owner Tim Beaulieu. In his FFPC career, Daneau has won nearly $250,000 and has placed in the top five of the Main Event twice. In this episode, we discuss proper roster construction for the championship round, Keenan Allen’s place among receivers, and what quarterback he’s considering starting with his team in 35th place overall in the 2017 Footballguys Players Championship. GUEST: Nelson Sousa (@The_Franchise12) Sousa (along with his co-manager David Hubbard) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/201741 minutes, 50 seconds
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A Complicated Process - Mike Foresta and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Mike Foresta (@mforestaesq) Mike is a career winner of more than $10,000 in the FFPC and owner of a top-40 team in this year's Footballguys Players Championship and a top-100 team in the Main Event. In the episode, we discuss how he was able to manage his Footballguys team nearly to the top even after picking David Johnson at 1.01, Kenyan Drake's Week 13 role, and who his 2018 No. 1 tight end is. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/201740 minutes, 39 seconds
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Mix-and-Match Play – Chris Puchowicz and Nelson Sousa: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Chris Puchowicz Chris is has cashed more than $40,000 in his career at the FFPC. In the episode, we talk about whether Kenny Stills is a good start if Matt Moore remains the quarterback, who he likes better between Latavius Murray and Jerrick McKinnon, and how good his chances are at winning the $250,000 in this year’s Footballguys Players Championship with three teams in the top 100 going into the Championship Round. GUEST: Nelson Sousa (@The_Franchise12) Sousa (along with his co-manager David Hubbard) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/201739 minutes, 22 seconds
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Can't Have Nice Things - Justin McCord and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Justin McCord Justin is a winner of the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship and of nearly $20,000 in his high-stakes career. In this episode, we break down the roles that Josh Doctson and Sterling Shepard will play for fantasy owners, the Washington backfield without Rob Kelley, and how he has managed a team into the top 40 of this year’s FFPC Main Event. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/201746 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Pool Is Gone – Mike Kuzma and Nelson Sousa: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Mike Kuzma Mike won the 2016 Footballguys Players Championship $250,000 grand prize and currently has an FFPC Main Event team in the top 60 overall in pursuit of another $250,000 prize. In this episode we talk about the viability of Broncos players for fantasy, trying to draft a squad that can beat thousands of other teams, and much more. GUEST: Nelson Sousa (@The_Franchise12) Sousa (along with his co-manager David Hubbard) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/201743 minutes, 2 seconds
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How It Rolls - Shelly Fossum and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Shelly Fossum Shelly has won more than $30,000 in her high-stakes career with the FFPC, including a top-15 finish in the 2014 Main Event and first-place finish in the 2013 Terminator Tournament. In this episode, we discuss the role Zero RB played in this year’s FFPC Main Event and the rest-of-season expectations she has for JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marlon Mack, and more. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/201736 minutes, 45 seconds
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Throw Out the Stats - Nelson Verbit and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Nelson Verbit Nelson is a career winner of nearly $30,000 with the FFPC, including his 2015 FFPC Terminator Tournament title. He also has a top-40 team in the 2017 FFPC Main Event. In this episode, he discusses his FFPC Main Event team and how he is treating Ezekiel Elliott. Plus, we break down Martavis Bryant’s future with the Steelers and who he is targeting this week on the waiver wire. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/201742 minutes, 8 seconds
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Everyone Else Is Doing It – Darren Summer and Nelson Sousa: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Darren Summer Darren has won more than $250,000 in his high-stakes fantasy football career, finishing as the runner-up in the 2015 FFPC Main Event. He currently sits in sixth place in the 2017 Main Event and is a veteran of the $5,000 Big Payback & $10,000 High Society FFPC buy-in leagues. In this episode, he discusses the prospects of Elijah McGuire for the remainder of the season, what he likes to do on the waiver wire with teams hit hard by injuries, and much more. GUEST: Nelson Sousa (@The_Franchise12) Sousa (along with his co-manager David Hubbard) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/201745 minutes, 7 seconds
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Pure Craziness – Joe and Jason Reither and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUESTS: Joe and Jason Reither Joe and Jason Reither have won more than $300,000 in their high-stakes careers thanks to their 2013 FFPC Main Event title and 2015 runner-up finish in the FFPC Playoff Challenge. In this episode, we talk about their Main Event season, how they ended up with a trio of Patriots this season, and whether Eric Ebron will bounce back soon. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/201736 minutes, 20 seconds
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Does That Scare You? – Adam Grossman and Nelson Sousa: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Adam Grossman Adam is the winner of nearly $20,000 in FFPC redraft and dynasty leagues. He is currently fourth in the 2017 Footballguys Players Championship, which will dole out a $250,000 grand prize. In this episode, we talk about if the Ravens skill position players will rebound, the challenges dynasty players face in redraft leagues, and who he is targeting on the waiver wire. GUEST: Nelson Sousa (@The_Franchise12) Sousa (along with his co-manager David Hubbard) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/201740 minutes, 56 seconds
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Barring Injury - Don Metter and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Don Metter The 2010 FFPC Main Event Champion and winner of more than $100,000 in his high-stakes career, Metter has a team sitting in 13th place in the 2017 FFPC Main Event after Week 2. In this episode, we discuss underperforming first-rounders and the future of running backs in fantasy football. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/201740 minutes, 42 seconds
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Nothing Is Black and White - Russ Axelrod and Nelson Sousa: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Russ Axelrod (@RussAxelrod) A winner of nearly $10,000 in his high-stakes career, Russ currently sits sixth overall in the FFPC Main Event, a contest with a $1.7 million prize pool and a $250,000 grand prize. In this episode, we discuss the Arizona backfield and Russ' $300 bet in 2016 that got him on The Today Show and ESPN Sportscenter. GUEST: Nelson Sousa (@the_franchise12) Sousa (along with his co-manager David Hubbard) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/201740 minutes, 11 seconds
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A Huge Buying Opportunity - Chris Birchby and David Hubbard: High-Stakes Lowdown

Eric Balkman of the Fantasy Football Players Championship chats with high-stakes fantasy football players Chris Birchby and David Hubbard. GUESTS: Chris Birchby (@ChrisBirchby) In just one year of FFPC competition, Chris has won nearly $25,000 with a fourth-place finish in the 2016 FFPC Main Event. GUEST: David Hubbard (@208858740) Hubbard (along with his co-manager Nelson Sousa) is the winner of the 2016 FFPC Main Event $250,000 Championship and one of the most accomplished high-stakes players in industry history.  SPONSOR Fantasy Football Players Championship - The home of season-long high stakes fantasy football. Check out the FFPC today! SHOW NOTES Thanks to Eric and the FFPC for coordinating this show. Thanks to grapes for providing the theme music. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RotoVizRadio If you're a listener of the show who isn't subscribing yet to RotoViz, you can get a special 30% discount through the podcast homepage, RotoViz.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/201737 minutes, 11 seconds