Facts Over Fandom

In a special episode of the Facts Over Fandom show, host Brandon Podgorski shares the five traits men need to live a happy and successful life. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of experience in sports business, host Brandon Podgorski explains the "why" in breaking down the current stories in...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he explains the “why” behind college conference realignment. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon seeks to give some encouragement to athletes returning to school.   FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of experience in spo...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he breaks down collective bargaining in pro sports and Curt Flood paved the way for free agency. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon reminds athletes to respect the locker room.   FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of ex...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he breaks down the fantasy sports industry and uses data, not fandom, to get you ready for your fantasy football draft. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon gives some advice to NFL running backs – be careful about your next steps.   FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sp...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he gives you the three strategies you need to master to land your dream job in sports. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of experience in sports business, host Brandon Podgorski explains the "why" in breaking down the...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he defines what hazing is and how it can be prevented in sports. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, he gives advice to Northwestern administrators on transparency in their discipline process. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he examines the intersection of sports and politics. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, he encourages his listeners to gain a better appreciation for the United States by traveling. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of experie...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he explains why moms are crucial for teams and leagues in building their fanbases. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon gives advice to ESPN on how to make the ESPYs less polarizing. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he discusses the differences between traditional and sports marketing. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon gives advice to people upset with Dave Portnoy’s recent comments about DIII football. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 2...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he examines the state of sports gambling since the Supreme Court overruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon gives advice to professional athletes thinking about gambling on their sports. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the i...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he talks with CEO of ProBatter Sports, Adam Battersby, about their pitching machines that can mimic real game situations for baseball, softball, and cricket players. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon gives advice to sports job seekers and hiring managers. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he explores the officials’ shortage and provides solutions on how to fix the problem. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon gives some parent-to-parent advice for club sports moms and dads. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 yea...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he defines what ethics in sports look like, the ethical decision-making process, and how to make discipline effective. In the Uncle Brandon Advice segment, Brandon explains why Ja Morant should look to LeBron James as an example of what an NBA superstar should act like. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analy...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he breaks down the college recruiting process including the differences in divisions, the percentage of student-athletes on scholarship, and the difference between headcount and equivalency sports. He also gives his advice on how to standout to coaches.     FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the in...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he gives his top eight tips for hosting a successful golf outing.   FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of experience in sports business, host Brandon Podgorski explains the "why" in breaking down the current stories in...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he explains what makes the largest division in the NCAA, Division III, so unique. Stay as he breaks down this week’s dream job, Assistant Director, Athletic Equipment Operations, with the University of Miami. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he explains the impact of the Abbott World Major Marathons and how you can register for each of the six races. Stay as he breaks down this week’s dream job, Human Resources Director, with the Washington Nationals. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture....

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he explains how schools poach coaches in college athletics. Stay as he breaks down this week’s dream job, Esports Head Coach, at Purdue Fort Wayne. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of experience in sports business, host Brandon...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he discusses the economics behind the professionalization of youth sports and a better model for youth sport development. Stay as he breaks down this week’s dream job, Event Manager – North Loop Green, with the Chicago Cubs. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, a...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he discusses why sports are the “front porch” to colleges and universities. Stay as he breaks down this week’s dream job, Peak Sports Management General Manager for Nicholls State Athletics. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he breaks down the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket using historical data and statistical analyses. Stay as he breaks down this week’s dream job, Assistant Professor of PE/Head Swim and Dive Coach at Grinnell College. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, busin...

Join host, and 20-year sport management professional, Brandon Podgorski as he shares five reasons why sports are important to our culture. Stay as he breaks down this week’s dream job, Senior Coordinator, Corporate Activation for the Arizona Coyotes. FOF show description - No hot takes, just expert analysis at the intersection of sports, business, and culture. With over 20 years of experience in s...