SuperFan Diaries

The kick is up, and the kick is good! Welcome back to the Superfan Diaries, where today we’re unpacking the ultimate story of betting it all on the Birds. What happens when a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles superfan walks away from a thriving Philly pretzel empire to risk everything in the wild, unpredictable world of sports content creation? Meet Justin, aka "The Wingman," a premier Eagles content c...

The kick is up, and the kick is good! Welcome back to The Superfan Diaries, where we bring you the biggest sports, the biggest moments, and the biggest fans. In our massive, first-ever live show recorded in front of a thousand passionate guests, we sit down with two-time World Series Champion and Chicago Cubs legend, Ben Zobrist. You know him as the clutch MVP whose iconic hit finally broke the 10...

Can you outrun a world-class sprinter in under 20 seconds? For over 40,000 fans at the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park, the answer was almost always a hilarious, face-planting "no." In this episode of The Super Fan Diaries, I’m sitting down with an absolute legend of the diamond—and no, he doesn’t carry a bat. Welcome to the show, Nigel Talton, better known to the world as The Freeze. We go behind the...

Step inside our Broadway studio in the heart of Music City as we rewind the clock to a time when baskets were worth five points and "Flying Queens" ruled the Southern skies. On this episode of The Super Fan Diaries, I’m joined by the incomparable Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel to decode the 37 mysterious words that shattered the glass ceiling of the athletic world. We’re diving deep into the hidden heritag...

The kick is up, and it is good! Welcome back to the Super Fan Diaries, where today we are diving deep into the wildly unpredictable world of the internet's favorite father-daughter duo: Olive Manella and her dad Frankie, universally known as the viral TikTok sensation, "Dadasaur." Have you ever wondered how a simple choice to embrace joy can completely rewrite a family's history? We are going way...

The kick is up, and the kick is... good! Welcome back to the Superfan Diaries, where we uncover the deeply human stories beating beneath the jerseys of the ultimate NFL superfans. But what happens when the loudest roar in the stadium is actually a profound battle cry for healing? In this powerful episode, we pull back the iconic face paint of Kansas City Chiefs superfan "KC Warrior," Zachariah Par...

The kick is up and the kick is good, sports fans! Welcome back to another incredible episode of the Super Fan Diaries, where today we’re celebrating a legend who didn't just pick a team—he chose the entire sport of tailgating. Join me, J.R. Greene, as we dive deep into the wild world of Luke Lorick, the mastermind behind Tailgating Challenge and the man who literally invented National Tailgating D...

Get ready to step onto the parquet floor of resilience with J.R. Greene in this powerhouse episode of The Super Fan Diaries. We’re unpacking the incredible journey of Matt Noll —better known as the flamboyant Rick Romone —an Air Force veteran whose life has been a whirlwind of 29 moves, desert deployments, and a viral Boston Celtics homecoming that stopped the sports world in its tracks. But how d...

The kick is up, and the full story is even better! Step into the arena of New York sports fandom like you’ve never seen it before on this episode of Superfan Diaries. Host JR Green sits down with the man who turns gridiron chaos into pure context: the inimitable Mike Vivalo. From the echoing hallways of the old Yankee Stadium to the heart-stopping silence of a missed Super Bowl field goal, Vivalo...

Before the headlines and the photos, and before the "Jaws" of the Tennessee River ever caught sight of Neyland Stadium, there was a man with a 58-foot dream and a map that didn’t involve a single mile of asphalt. On this episode of the Superfan Diaries, we’re diving deep into the wake of Wade Huckabee—the Oklahoma Sooners legend who decided the only way to truly experience the SEC was to earn it,...

The kick is up, and it is GOOD! Welcome back to the Super Fan Diaries, where we celebrate the biggest moments and the even bigger personalities that make the game worth playing. Today, we’re diving into the deep end with a legend of the Hard Rock Stadium—the incomparable Dolphin Diva. But don’t let the sequins and the aqua-and-orange wigs fool you; there’s a warrior beneath those bedazzled glasses...

The kick is up, and it is GOOD! Welcome back to the Superfan Diaries, where we’re diving headfirst into the soul of DC football with a man who doesn’t just watch the game—he becomes it. Ever wondered what it’s like to lock eyes with a figure in the stands so intense, so otherworldly, that even the most die-hard rivals forget the score? This week, we’re peeling back the mask of Jeff, better known a...

Get ready to enter the jungle, sports fans, because this episode of The Super Fan Diaries is an absolute touchdown! We’re huddled up with the legendary Sean Moore—better known to the gridiron faithful as "Who Dey Baby"—the face-painted, orange-and-black-clad icon of Cincinnati Bengals fandom who travels thousands of miles just to lead the charge at Paycor Stadium. From settling the controversial "...

he kick is up, and we are heading deep into the Arizona desert to uncover a fandom origin story unlike anything you’ve ever heard on The Superfan Diaries! Join me as I sit down with the legendary Tailgate Troy, the man who went from conducting midnight bed checks on NFL players at the team hotel to building the most inclusive, culinary-grade tailgate empire at State Farm Stadium. We are peeling ba...

THE KICK IS UP and we are diving headfirst into the wildest, most STACKED fandom portfolio you have ever seen on The Superfan Diaries! We’re sitting down with the unstoppable Kamini Manivannan, the founder of Laces Sports, who bleeds Georgia Bulldog red but brings the noise for the WNBA’s New York Liberty and the LA Lakers with unapologetic fire. You need to hear the insane story of how she manife...

The kick is up and it is good! On this electrifying episode of Super Fan Diaries, we are diving headfirst into a digital revolution with a true pioneer, Team Liquid Co-CEO Steve Arhancet. How does a financial advisor from rural Virginia trade in his suit and tie to build a half-billion-dollar Esports empire backed by absolute titans like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson? We are talking about a jou...

The kick is up and it’s good! We peel back the paint to reveal the incredible origin story of a man who turned a die-hard passion for the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers into a viral, full-time career, but you won't believe the shocking moment at the NFL Draft in Nashville that brought him back from the brink of quitting forever. From the secrets behind his grueling game-day rituals and the 2...

The kick is up, and folks, this episode is good! We are taking Super Fan Diaries straight to the heart of the Mile High City to sit down with NFL royalty—a woman who hasn't missed a home snap in 14 years and whose mere presence commands the respect of Hall of Famers like John Elway. We’re talking about the one, the only, Bronco Babe, Catherine Highland. In this exclusive sit-down, we peel back the...

The kick is up, and it is GOOD! On this electric episode of the Super Fan Diaries, we’re crossing enemy lines to meet a Kansas City Chiefs legend living deep in the heart of Broncos Country. I’m sitting down with Jeff Christiansen, better known to the NFL world as the Incredi-Chief, to find out how a simple Halloween costume evolved into a superhero symbol of hope for thousands of children. We’re...

The kick is up, and the kick is GOOD! In this episode of The Super Fan Diaries, I sit down with Jake Weinstock, a lawyer whose loyalty is split between the black and gold of the New Orleans Saints and the purple of the Minnesota Vikings. We dive into Jake's unique path to superfandom, from a young Vikings convert in New Orleans to a Tulane Green Wave diehard. Jake shares his insights on the chaoti...

The kick is up, and the kick is GOOD! On this electrifying episode of The Super Fan Diaries, we are diving headfirst into the teal-colored waters of #Duuuval with one of the most decorated supporters in NFL history, Tyler Derby. But here is the twist—this Jacksonville Jaguars Hall of Fame fanatic doesn’t even live in Florida! You simply will not believe the surreal, accidental run-ins Tyler has ma...

What happens when college passion turns a casual observer into one of the legendary Cameron Crazies? On this episode of Superfan Diaries, I'm sitting down with true Duke Basketball royalty, superfan Jesse, and his stories are pure March Madness. We're talking about the insane Duke tradition of "tenting" for weeks to score UNC tickets, a 3 AM "field trip" into the sacred locker room, and the surrea...

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? In this episode of the Superfan Diaries, they get married! We're diving into one of the most legendary stories in all of sports fandom with "Raider Jerry" and his wife, Lisa—two die-hard superfans inducted into the Fan Hall of Fame... for rival teams! We journey through the incredible history of Raider Nation, from the gritty tailga...

Folks, what does it take to become a legend without ever stepping on the court? On this episode of The SuperFan Diaries, we're bringing you the one, the only, the man in the iconic half-red, half-blue suit: the legendary LA Clippers superfan, Clipper Darrell! Get ready for a story of ultimate loyalty that has earned him personal shoutouts from Jay-Z & Beyoncé, hugs from the late, great Kobe Bryant...

What happens when a high school hacking prank leads to a career in the Air Force? And how does a unique shot glass at a NASCAR race transform an everyday fan into the legendary Indianapolis Colts icon, the "Shot Master"? This week on Superfan Diaries, we're diving deep into the playbook of Rich Baskerville, a man whose passion for the Horseshoe is matched only by his incredible heart. We uncover t...