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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
Alvin Kamara
Kansas City Chiefs
TJ Hockinson

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 host Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC) commissioner Ferrell Elliott take you through Extra Reps: The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour After Show. They're joined by seven-time FFPC Main Event and Big Goril... more

Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC) commish Ferrell Elliott bandy about several topics regarding dynasty fantasy football with seven-time FFPC league champ Jeffrey Benson. The guys also chat about competing in th... more

Your host Eric Balkman takes you through Extra Reps: The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour After Show. He's joined by seven-time FFPC league-winner Scott Hoyt to converse on the 2026 FFPC Big Gorilla Early Rampage Tournament, as well bringing some ad... more

Host Eric Balkman dishes on dynasty fantasy football with 52-time FFPC dynasty league champ Jeff Jamieson about his dynasty wins, competing in the 2026 FFPC Big Gorilla Early Rampage Tournament, as well as garnering a $1,000,000 win in both the 2026 ... more

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Recent Guests

Derek Grier
10-time FFPC Main Event and Big Gorilla League Champion
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Episode: Extra Reps: David Montgomery, Chig Okonkwo & Derek Grier
Jeff Benson
Seven-time FFPC Dynasty League Champion
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Episode: Seven-Time FFPC Dynasty League Champion Jeffrey Benson
Jeff Jamieson
52-time FFPC dynasty league champion
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Episode: 52-Time FFPC Dynasty League-Winner Jeff Jamieson
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Episode: Extra Reps: TreVeyon Henderson, Rome Odunze & Bill Hollywood
Steve Ezzo
11-time FFPC Dynasty League champion, veteran FFPC player
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Episode: 11-Time FFPC Dynasty League-Winner Steve Ezzo
Tony Couture
13-time FFPC Dynasty League champion
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Episode: 13-Time FFPC Dynasty League Champion Tony Couture
Pete See
20-time FFPC Dynasty League champion, also known as Fritz Pollard
FFPC
Episode: Extra Reps: Ashton Jeanty, Drake Maye & Christian Watson
Pete C.
Twenty-time FFPC Dynasty League winner; guest on the show
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Episode: 20-Time FFPC Dynasty League Champion Fritz Pollard
Danny Kennedy
FFPC Terminator Champion 2025
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Episode: Extra Reps: Romeo Doubs, JK Dobbins & Tua Tagovailoa

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 States6 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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52-Time FFPC Dynasty League-Winner Jeff Jamieson
Q: How do you view the quarterback and offense around Kyle Pitts in 2026, given changes in Atlanta?
Pitts has shown high potential, and while the quarterback and system may change, his elite athletic profile and involvement in a tight-end-friendly scheme should keep him relevant; I'd expect continued strong usage and a reasonable ceiling in Dynasty formats.
52-Time FFPC Dynasty League-Winner Jeff Jamieson
Q: What is your approach to rookies in FFPC dynasty leagues, and when do you value veterans versus rookies?
I participate in rookie drafts and gather information, but I favor balanced rosters and veteran stability, loading up on players I believe will contribute across multiple seasons rather than overreacting to landing spots before the draft.
Extra Reps: Michael Wilson, Isaiah Likely & Scott Hoyt
Q: John in Jacksonville asked how much Jonathan Brooks is going to eat into Chuba Hubbard's opportunities in 2026.
Hoyt suggested Brooks is an x-factor and that his health and the Panthers' draft moves will influence backfield shares, with Hubbard still a viable value if Brooks doesn't immediately seize a large role; he highlighted that Brooks could elevate the offense if he remains healthy and productive.
Extra Reps: Michael Wilson, Isaiah Likely & Scott Hoyt
Q: Marty in Lansing, Michigan asked how concerned Scott Hoyt is about Malik Willis not having playmakers to throw to this season.
Hoyt responded that his bigger concern is Willis sustaining fantasy production over a full 17-game season rather than just short-term efficiency, noting that weapons and offensive line improvements could change the outlook as the draft hits and the team surrounding Willis evolves.
Seven-Time FFPC Dynasty League Champion Jeffrey Benson
Q: What trade taught you the most about valuing veterans versus future picks?
The key lesson was that veteran players can still fetch meaningful value when paired with the right upcoming picks, and that sometimes sacrificing a veteran for a future first can set up sustained success by keeping a championship-contending core while stacking future capital.

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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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