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The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour

Eric Balkman
Fantasy Football
FFPC
FFPC Main Event
FFPC Playoff Challenge
Christian Mccaffrey
FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament
NFL Draft
High Stakes Fantasy Football
FFPC Big Gorilla
Fantasy Football Players Championship
FFPC Pros Vs. Joes
NFL
Fantasy Sports
Kansas City Chiefs
Joe Burrow
Seattle Seahawks
KFFSC
Bijan Robinson
Jamar Chase
Buffalo Bills

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

Watch the 2026 FFPC Pros vs. Joes League 2 fantasy football draft LIVE as six leading industry experts battle six accomplished high-stakes FFPC players in a 12-team Best Ball Slim showdown.

This is not an ordinary fantasy football mock draft. Every s... more

Watch the 2026 FFPC Pros vs. Joes League 1 fantasy football draft LIVE as six leading industry experts battle six accomplished high-stakes FFPC players in a 12-team Best Ball Slim showdown.

This is not an ordinary fantasy football draft. Every select... more

Host Eric Balkman streams Extra Reps: The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour After Show. He speaks with eight-time FFPC champ Lee Snyder on his attempts to cash two separate $1,000,000 Grand Prizes in both the 2026 FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament and the ... more

Host Eric Balkman talks with12-time FFPC league champs and 2026 Pros Vs. Joes drafters Dean DeCuir and Cregan Newhouse about sealing the deal on winning $1,000,000 in both the 2026 FFPC Big Gorilla Tournament (and taking advantage of the Seven Banana... more

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Recent Guests

Norm Behrens
Three-time FFPC main event league champion
FFPC
Episode: Extra Reps: Trey McBride, Josh Jacobs & Norm Behrens
Clayton Etherredge
Eight-time FFPC league winner and Pro's vs. Joes participant
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Episode: 8-Time FFPC Champ & 2026 Pros Vs. Joes Drafter Clayton Etherredge
Dan Flamholz
KFFSC Main Event Champion and FFPC winner
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Episode: FFPC Big Gorilla Live Draft Coverage 7/10/26
Kevin Harris
Bajan Mustard Franchise owner
FFPC team owner
Episode: FFPC Big Gorilla Live Draft Coverage 7/10/26
Tommy D
HSFF Hour guest, co-host on stream
The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour
Episode: FFPC Big Gorilla Live Draft Coverage 7/10/26
Alan D
HSFF Hour guest, co-host on stream
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Episode: FFPC Big Gorilla Live Draft Coverage 7/10/26
Bob Sangerman
Team owner on stream
FFPC
Episode: FFPC Big Gorilla Live Draft Coverage 7/10/26
Ethan Hildman
Team owner on stream
FFPC
Episode: FFPC Big Gorilla Live Draft Coverage 7/10/26
Vince Staffilino
Two-time FFPC Pros Vs. Joes League Champion
FFPC
Episode: Extra Reps: Blake Corum, Emeka Egbuka & Vince Staffilino

Hosts

Eric Balkman
Host and FFPC champion known for high-stakes drafting expertise and longtime involvement with FFPC formats.
Ferrell Elliott
Co-host with deep FFPC experience, often acting as commissioner and strategy contributor.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Eric Balkman celebrates communist May Day

    Hard to understand how a communist like Balkman can celebrate May Day and rely on Americans.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TMikeMac
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States9 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

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Strong access to high-stakes guests and real-world FFPC insights.
Balanced, insightful drafting discussions paired with entertaining banter.

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Multi-Time FFPC League Champ Vik Davis
Q: How do you approach Patrick Mahomes in the Big Gorilla after his injury timeline news?
Mahomes remains a prime anchor if you can stomach the cost, but the strategy should be about building a strong surrounding roster; targeting him later while loading up on other positions or players who can carry you during the late-season stretch can be optimal depending on the draft board.
Multi-Time FFPC League Champ Vik Davis
Q: Vik, what's your take on rookies early in drafts and how landing spots influence their value this year?
Rookies can be great values if their landing spots and the offense's usage plan support immediate involvement, but you have to weigh the talent against the depth chart and the QB situation; sometimes veterans or more established players offer safer paths to points, so you should balance upside with immediate workload.
8-Time FFPC Champ & 2026 Pros Vs. Joes Drafter Clayton Etherredge
Q: Clayton, tell us what you're doing when you're not winning FFPC leagues and preparing for pros versus joes.
Clayton shares that he runs a landscaping business in LA, working outside all day, and treats fantasy football as a steady, year-round focus during his workday.
Extra Reps: Blake Corum, Emeka Egbuka & Vince Staffilino
Q: With Walker gone and Charbonne unavailable, should Seattle's offense be viewed as having a clearer path to positive regression for Darnold?
Yes, given fewer ground-game heavy pieces and a potentially more pass-friendly offense, Darnold could see increased opportunities, though his overall fantasy upside remains dependent on surrounding talent and coaching changes.
19-Time FFPC League-Winner Ryan Erickson
Q: How do you handle George Kittle's injury risk and return timeline when drafting him in the late seventh round?
Erickson and co-hosts agree on targeting a secondary tight end early to pair with Kittle, ensuring a reliable option if Kittle's timeline stretches, and they acknowledge Kittle's high upside if he returns near his peak efficiency.

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This show centers on high-stakes fantasy football, featuring strategy-focused conversations with top FFPC players and long-running banter between two hosts. Episodes typically mix expert drafting tactics, backfield and rookie analysis, and practical pointers for both dynasty and redraft formats, often paired with live-draft anecdotes and sponsor-focused promos. A notable strength is the access to championship-level players and the depth of strategic discussion, making it valuable for listeners who want concrete actionable advice and a window into how elite managers think about value, volatility, and player trajectories. Momentum often comes from deep dives with successful high-stakes players, plus entertaining hosts who blend data-driven an... more

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