Episodes

  • It's One Stat

    It's One Stat
    May 14 2025

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

    GUEST: Josh Siegel (@salesrecruiter_)

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

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

    Twitter: @RotoVizRadio
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • I Would Bet My House

    I Would Bet My House
    Apr 2 2025

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

    GUEST: Jay Yutronkie

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

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

    Host: 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: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com

    Twitter: @RotoVizRadio
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • He'll Die On My Roster

    He'll Die On My Roster
    Mar 5 2025

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

    GUEST: BillWanke - @BillWanke

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

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

    Host: Eric Balkman (@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: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com

    Twitter: @RotoVizRadio
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • A Bit Wonky

    A Bit Wonky
    Feb 7 2025
    The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Paul Vanoostveen This month, Paul Vanoostveen--a drafter who placed two teams in the top 10 of the 2024 FFPC Never-Too-Early Best Ball Tournament--joins Eric Balkman to talk about how he is trying to win the $40,000 Grand Prize in the 2025 FFPC Never-Too-Early Best Ball Tournament. In this episode, the guys discuss whether George Kittle is going to be a hit for the second consecutive year, how the Never-Too-Early Tournament strategy differs from the FFPC Best Ball Tournament tactics, and much more. 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: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Good Chalk, Bad Chalk

    Good Chalk, Bad Chalk
    Jan 17 2025
    The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: @DanielPriestner This week, Daniel Priestner--a winner of 162 FFPC fantasy football leagues in his career--hops aboard with Eric Balkman to talk about everything you need to know to win the $100,000 Grand Prize in the 2025 FFPC Playoff Challenge 2. In this episode, the guys break down why it's important to avoid nearly all highly owned players, which pivots could pay off big, and the role tight ends will play in this competition. If you’re a listener of the 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: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • That Just Catapults You

    That Just Catapults You
    Jan 10 2025

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

    GUEST: Gary Kuhr

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

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

    If you’re a 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: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com

    Twitter: @RotoVizRadio

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • A $46,000 Mistake

    A $46,000 Mistake
    Jan 4 2025

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

    GUEST: Gary Kuhr

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

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

    If you’re a 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: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com

    Twitter: @RotoVizRadio

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Oh My God, Dad!

    Oh My God, Dad!
    Dec 28 2024
    The High-Stakes Lowdown: A RotoViz Podcast: Eric Balkman chats with high-stakes fantasy football players. GUEST: Rob Linkowski This week, Rob Linkowski--a winner of nine of his 20 FFPC Main Event leagues--joins Eric Balkman to talk about his teams that are in contention for a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in both the 2024 FFPC Main Event and the 2024 FantasyPros Championship In this episode, the guys analyze Christian Watson and Jared Goff's potential Week 17 production, discuss how to handle the Cleveland Browns pass-catchers and look ahead to 2025 high-stakes drafts. If you’re a listener of the show who 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: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @RotoVizRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr