Storytime Sports

Kiayla Zhané is a Fever, Lakers, and Seahawks fan who was also the Fever's good luck charm through a lot of last season. She’s also a singer and worship leader with a hilarious X presence.  In our conversation, we dig into what it’s like to be a fan of a player first and a team second, how people react to a Black woman supporting a white female athlete like Caitlin Clark, how that Seahawks Sup...

Megan Stefanski ( @blue_jeep ) is the 2025 NFL Fan of the Year and the 2024 Lions Fan of the Year. She’s also a librarian, Tigers fan, published children’s book author, and philanthropist. Her motto is: Hate the Team, Not the Fan. In our conversation, we dig into what it’s like to support a losing team for decades, how it feels to be winning all of a sudden, what it’s like to meet Jon Hamm and Mic...

Monica Blakely was the 2023 Commanders Fan of the Year and is the owner of Passion for Ezra, a custom apparel company that set the standard for sports fashion. In this episode of Storytime Sports, we talk about how a man from Iran became a Commanders super fan, how weight loss and fandom are connected, and how you can dress like the stars by ordering custom clothing from Monica’s business. Hit her...

Birdmann has his Eagles fandom to thank for his mental health. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to be married to a division rival, how much he hates the Chiefs, that one time he got banned from all NFL stadiums, and so much more. Reach out to him at @birdmann125 on IG if you have leads on costumes, want to join him at a tailgate, or are looking for a fellow veteran to bond with. For deep...

Fins Rider is one of the more distinctive Miami Dolphins fans in the Deep Zone. In this episode, learn how a little boy from Connecticut came to hate the Patriots, his relationship with Bills fans, sobriety at tailgates, and why being a fan of the Miami Dolphins has changed Fins Rider's life. Reach out to him at @finsrider on IG if you're looking for a buddy at the next East 12 tailgate. And, if y...