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The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour

Eric Balkman
Fantasy Football
FFPC
FFPC Pros Vs. Joes
High Stakes Fantasy Football
Fantasy Football Players Championship
Best Ball Drafting
Pros Vs. Joes Competition
NFL
Tight End Strategies
Fantasy Mojo
Fantasy Sports
Christian Mccaffrey
Fantasy League Strategies
Fantasy Football Expo
Draft Strategy
FFPC Main Event
Bijan Robinson
TJ Hockinson
Kansas City Chiefs
Alvin Kamara

Your hosts Eric Balkman and Ferrell Elliott cover the world of high stakes fantasy football through weekly interviews with high stakes players. The guys offer strategy, sleepers and a little non-fantasy-related mischief.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-high-stakes-fantasy-football-hour--6504732/support.

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Latest Episodes

Your hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC) boss Ferrell Elliott talk with 13-time FFPC dynasty league-winner Tony Couture about his dynasty success, drafting in the 2026 FFPC Big Gorilla Early Rampage Tournam... more

Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC) commish Ferrell Elliott take you through Extra Reps: The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour After Show. The players list out all the advice that 20-time FFPC league-winner Fritz... more

Your hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC) boss Ferrell Elliott dish with 20-time FFPC dynasty league-winner Fritz Pollard about the 2026 NFL Free Agency fallout impact on 2026 FFPC Big Gorilla Early Rampage ... more

Your hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC) commish Ferrell Elliott take you through Extra Reps: The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour After Show. The players hash out the advice that 2025 FFPC Terminator Tour... more

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Recent Guests

Danny Kennedy
FFPC Terminator Champion 2025
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Episode: Extra Reps: Romeo Doubs, JK Dobbins & Tua Tagovailoa
Paul Brenton
18-time FFPC League champion; Commissioner of KFFSC
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Episode: 18-Time FFPC League-Winner Paul Brenton
Kevin Schonewolf
Winner of FFPC Superbracket 2025
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Episode: 2025 FFPC $10,000 Super Bracket Champ Kevin Schonewolf
Bob Hogan
Four-time FFPC League Champion and Fantasy Football Enthusiast
Episode: Four-Time FFPC League-Winner Bob Hogan
Steve Georgalos
Reigning champion of the 2025 FFPC High Society draft
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Episode: 2025 FFPC High Society $50,000 League Champion Steven Georgalos
Walid Makbul
Runner-up in the 2025 FFPC Main Event
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Episode: 2025 FFPC Main Event $200,000 Runner-Up Walid Makbul
Brad Taylor
VSIN host and multi-league champion in fantasy football
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Steve Yerger
Fifth place finisher in last year's FFPC Playoff Challenge
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Rob Sarro
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Hosts

Eric Balkman
Host of The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour; long-time FFPC figure with extensive experience in high-stakes fantasy football and fantasy league operations.
Ferrell Elliott
Co-host of The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour; known as a definitive commissioner of fantasy football and a key organizer of FFPC/derivative leagues.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Eric Balkman voted for Kamala

    I enjoyed the podcast until they promoted killing little babies and raising money to kill more babies. You do you Balkman. I’m out

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TMikeMac
    United States5 months ago
  • Like the show

    Love the FFPC League

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manny DS
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Fantasy Content in February

    My pod library is full of FF. Most of the draft content is the same everywhere. High Stakes FFH has the best FF content in the whole market. Intelligent, insightful fantasy talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMikeMac
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Fantasy Content in February

    My pod library is full of FF. Most of the draft content is the same everywhere. High Stakes FFH has the best FF content in the whole market in February/March. Intelligent, insightful fantasy talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMikeMac
    United Statesa year ago
  • Where are the shows 1 since the beginning and it’s barely opinionated

    No sows?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Bixley
    United States2 years ago

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Extra Reps: Pat Bryant, Tyreek Hill & Travis Hunter
Q: What should we do with Tyreek Hill in dynasty and best-ball formats?
Both hosts agree Hill remains a key, high-value asset, especially in best-ball spike weeks; he should be acquired when affordable in dynasty and kept for championship-winning potential.
Extra Reps: Pat Bryant, Tyreek Hill & Travis Hunter
Q: Who is Denver's number two receiver behind Sutton, by the end of 2026?
Paul leans toward Bryant due to draft capital and early targets, while Ferrell argues for Franklin as a viable alternative, with the two likely competing for the slot/second WR role depending on later moves.
Extra Reps: Pat Bryant, Tyreek Hill & Travis Hunter
Q: Is Travis Hunter a fade in 2026 drafts with added defensive responsibility?
The consensus is mixed, with Ferrell favoring caution but Paul suggesting continued consideration since coach speak is unclear and Hunter's overall talent could still drive fantasy value despite added defense time.
18-Time FFPC League-Winner Paul Brenton
Q: If you could pick any quarterback to throw to Kyle Pitts this year, who would you want?
Brenton leans toward Kyler Murray due to fit and mobility, with a belief he could maximize Pitts' upside in the right system.
Four-Time FFPC League-Winner Bob Hogan
Q: Do you believe that Alec Pierce returns to the Colts this year or are they gonna let him go?
Hogan thinks they're almost certainly letting Pittman go, but it's likely that they will retain Pierce.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour

What is The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

High-stakes fantasy football insights, strategy, and interview-driven discourse drive this show's weekly episodes. Hosts discuss player values, dynasty and best-ball considerations, and tournament play while weaving in banter, listener questions, and cross-promotion of FFPC products. A notable pattern is routinely interviewing top FFPC competitors and perennial champions to extract actionable drafting and lineup-tuning tips, often anchored by real-world results from high-prize leagues. The format tends to mix practical advice with entertaining host dynamics, making it appealing for serious players seeking edge, as well as fans who enjoy the personalities behind big-prize fantasy football. A standout element is the heavy FFPC ecosystem focus... more

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5. Steve Georgalos
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