This podcast is part of a project I call Hardcore Happiness. “Hardcore,” because it takes discipline and effort—and, frequently, sacrifice—to become resilient to life’s challenges, and to live with purpose, satisfaction and well-being. To finally get what you really want. All my efforts around the Hardcore Happiness project are based on two things that I know to be true, because I have seen them happen over and over again: The first one is that with the right tools and support, I know you ca ...
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Jeff W Welsh Podcasts
Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more!
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When the going gets tough—OR when things are really good—it is important to remember what you have accomplished; what it took to get where you are. To remember who you are.By Jeff W Welsh
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Early Drafting + Positional Thoughts w/ Mike Mager
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James Anderson is joined by excellent high-stakes fantasy baseball player Mike Mager to discuss their first draft of 2026 plus which positions look the deepest and which seem the shallowest this draft season. 05:30 The Big 3 Starting Pitchers 10:45 Ben Rice vs. Hunter Goodman 15:05 James’ Best Picks 17:15 Draft Regrets 30:55 Emmet Sheehan 34:20 Cat…
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On the first Prospect Podcast of the offseason, James Anderson is joined by deep dynasty league maven JT of the Os and 1s to talk about the art of finding breakout prospects, some 2026 sleepers and why Cardinals right fielder Joshua Baez is the most underrated prospect in the game! 05:35 Projecting Drake Baldwin 09:00 Agustin Ramirez’s Fantasy Upsi…
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Fear is not your enemy—it's the doorway to everything you truly want. In this episode of the Hardcore Happiness podcast, Jeff W Welsh explores why fear shows up when you step toward purpose, how to stop waiting to "feel ready," and why the most meaningful parts of life require courage before confidence. FREE RESOURCE: If anxiety or overwhelm is sto…
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You always have the right to choose a joyful, purposeful life. Learn how to align your interests and passions with your life purpose, starting today.By Jeff W Welsh
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Reviewing RotoWire's Sleepers and Busts with Jeremy Schneider
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Erik Halterman is joined by Jeremy Schneider to review RotoWire's preseason staff sleepers and busts. --- 00:00 Headlines 08:50 Jeremy's Top Prospects to Watch 23:30 Hitter Sleepers 35:50 Pitcher Sleepers 54:20 Hitter Busts 1:05:20 Pitcher Busts --- Chalkboard Download Chalkboard today and use promo code ROTOMLB to get $20 free with no deposit requ…
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James Anderson is joined by Jim Tomony to discuss Jim's NFBC Overall leading Draft Champions team! Jim is likely to win his third NFBC overall championship and he discusses his strategy, his top players and all the quality young catchers entering the player pool. 02:20 Songs as Team Names 09:25 How To Draft And Hold 19:00 Jim’s DC MVP(s) 23:15 Youn…
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Jeff Erickson and Fred Zinkie discuss the final week's playoff races and 10 Second Half Stats you might not know. --- 00:00 Week 27 Fred Pod 00:15 Welcome 00:30 Playoff Update 03:45 Second half stats that warrant discussion……. 04:30 The Cubs are 27th in second half runs. Is this what this offense will look like without Kyle Tucker? 11:30 The Cardin…
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Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up and exciting week of baseball and preview the final week, full of pennant races, Wild Card chases, rotation and FAAB pickup to make that final run in the standings. They discuss Mike Trout's down season, Matt Olson's recent hot streak and what the heck to do with Trevor Rogers next year before getting into al…
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#008: Finding Flow: The Optimal State of Consciousness
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Flow is a natural, altered state of consciousness that holds many benefits during the event and afterwards. Come learn how to create your own flow state.By Jeff W Welsh
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FAAB Targets (Week of September 22)
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Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer share their top FAAB recommendations for the final week of the regular season and review the top FAAB pickups of the year. --- 00:00 Headlines 13:23 Parker Meadows 15:09 Kody Clemens 17:01 Dominic Canzone 18:42 Nathaniel Lowe 20:11 Carter Jensen 22:45 Moises Ballesteros 25:27 Justin Verlander 28:59 Trey Yesavage 32:06 …
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Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 22, 2025)
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Download Chalkboard today and use promo code ROTOMLB to get $20 free with no deposit required! Intro/Clayton Kershaw announced yesterday that he will be retiring at the end of 2025 Pickups from the RotoWire Steak League on Thursday night: Xander Bogaerts $3 Trey Yesavage $2 Heriberto Hernandez $0 Moises Ballesteros $0 Cole Ragans $0 Andrew Kittredg…
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Changes Behind the Plate with Mike Couillard
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Erik Halterman is joined by Mike Couillard to discuss the changing of the guard at the catcher position. --- 00:00 Intro 01:45 Clayton Kershaw retires 06:45 Other Headlines 20:20 Cal Raleigh 31:40 Hunter Goodman 34:35 Shea Langeliers 37:40 Agustin Ramirez 42:10 Ivan Herrera 44:40 Ben Rice 48:10 Drake Baldwin 50:50 Other rising catchers 58:30 Fallin…
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Top AFL Hitters + Prospect ADP w/ Chris Welsh
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James Anderson and Chris Welsh discuss candidates to be the MVP of the Arizona Fall League before diving into some recent prospect ADP! 01:45 Arizona Fall League MVP Candidates 02:45 Kevin McGonigle is going to rake 07:40 Sebastian Walcott could steal the show 12:10 Aidan Miller moving up rankings 17:00 Josue De Paula vs. Charlie Condon 23:20 Sleep…
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Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss the playoff races, Yordan Alvarez, and defensive stats that matter. --- 00:00 Fred Pod 9-16 00:15 Welcome 00:30 News: 01:00 Yordan Alvarez sprains ankle….. 06:30 Yesavage, Eldridge debuted…… 11:20 Bo Bichette getting second opinion on knee….. 13:20 Jordan Westburg returns….. Kyle Bradish already looks like an a…
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Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad talk a busy weekend in baseball, break down a number of intriguing players looking ahead to 2026 and discuss all the adds and drops in the second-to-last FAAB period of the season. They give their thoughts on the 2025 seasons and 2026 draft prices on Junior Caminero, Mark Vientos and Jesus Luzardo, among many others,…
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What are you grateful for? A deep dive into the gifts of Grace you have received, and why your gratitude list may be much longer than you think.By Jeff W Welsh
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FAAB Targets (Week of September 15)
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Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer offer up their favorite fantasy baseball pickups for the week. -- 00:00 Headlines 12:45 Connelly Early 15:15 Emmett Sheehan 19:45 Tyler Wells 22:00 Andrew Kittredge 24:30 Brad Keller 27:10 Tommy Edman 29:25 Daylen Lile 31:20 Jose Caballero 34:10 Jake Burger 35:50 Tyler O'Neill 37:45 Chalkboard picks 43:30 Deep-league p…
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Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 15, 2025)
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Download Chalkboard today and use promo code ROTOMLB to get $20 free with no deposit required! Intro/Connelly Early is the latest rookie to make waves in Major League Baseball Pickups from the RotoWire Steak League on Thursday night: Connelly Early $6 Michael Helman $2 Parker Meadows $2 Andre Pallante $1 Brad Keller $1 Otto Kemp $0 Cade Povich $0 D…
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The 2025 All-Disappointment Team with Derek VanRiper
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Erik Halterman is joined by Derek VanRiper of The Athletic to discuss the most disappointing players at each position this year. Which ones are we out on for good, and which are we hoping everyone else is out on next year so we can draft them at a discount? --- 00:00 Headlines: Soto, Schwarber, Volpe, Winn 17:50 C: Adley Rutschman 22:15 1B: Jake Bu…
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Dynasty Strategy Talk w/ Brian Slack
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James Anderson and Brian Slack discuss a variety of dynasty topics including, when to push in, different trade tactics, dispersal drafts, plus some players to buy and sell heading into the offseason! 02:25 Dispersal drafting 04:40 Franchise Value vs. Present Value 07:50 When to go for it 18:20 Trade tips 26:10 Picking up prospects 34:55 More trade …
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10 Players That Would Benefit From a New Location
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Inspired by Ke'Bryan Hayes's trade to Cincinnati, Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson discuss players that would benefit from a similar change of scenery. ---- Chalkboard (primary sponsor) Download Chalkboard today and use promo code ROTOMLB to get $20 free with no deposit required! (hyperlink: https://streaks.chalkboard.io/cUPZ/cyy58i88) Get the latest …
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Scott Jenstad and special guest, Paul Sporer, recap a fun weekend of baseball, talk 2026 prices on some players and discuss all the popular pickups in FAAB this week. They discuss the 2026 prospects for 2025 breakouts Jo Adell, Gavin Williams and Ben Rice and also talk about who ends up in the top 5 of starting pitchers and closers in 2026 drafts. …
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Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer go over their top waiver-wire recommendations for the week. --- 00:00 Headlines 13:58 Brandon Sproat 17:16 Braxton Ashcraft 20:28 Shawn Armstrong 22:51 Jose Ferrer 25:09 Josh Jung 26:32 Sal Stewart 31:04 Ha-Seong Kim 33:34 Jac Caglianone 37:41 Blaze Alexander 40:55 Harrison Bader 44:20 Chalkboard Picks 49:43 Deep-Leagu…
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Two-Start Pitchers (Week of Sept. 8, 2025)
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Download Chalkboard today and use promo code ROTOMLB to get $20 free with no deposit required! Play against our fantasy football experts in the RotoWire Online Championship for a shot at $250K Enter now Intro/Kodai Senga has been optioned to Triple-A Pickups from the RotoWire Steak League on Thursday night: Sal Stewart $3 Hye Seong Kim $2 Joc Peder…
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#006: Transitions: Creating Positive Transformation
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Three major life transitions that have the potential for freedom and joy, or fear and devastation.By Jeff W Welsh
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What's Left in the Tank for These Declining Veterans?
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Erik Halterman and Todd Zola discuss a handful of declining veterans in an attempt to figure out which ones could be bargains next year and which ones look done. --- 00:00 Headlines 19:00 40 years old and up 25:15 Age 37 to 39 30:30 Age 35 47:30 Age 34 1:00:40 Early 30s --- Chalkboard Download Chalkboard today and use promo code ROTOMLB to get $20 …
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Konnor Griffin + Other Live Looks w/ Chris Blessing
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Chris Blessing joins James Anderson to discuss the best prospects and most overrated prospects Chris scouted this season, including No. 1 overall prospect Konnor Griffin plus many more! 00:00 Intro 01:35 The No. 1 Overall Prospect 12:15 Buy Caleb Bonemer 20:00 Hector Rodriguez’s ETA 30:25 Robby Snelling SZN 36:55 Thomas White’s Upside 42:00 JR Ritc…
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