We’re closing out the year Almost Fans–style — by looking back at the moments that surprised us, inspired us, and made us laugh until we cried. In this year-end wrap, we share our favorite behind-the-scenes memories, the guests who changed how we think about sports, and the stories that reminded us why this podcast exists in the first place. From chaotic fantasy football debates to powerful reflections on women’s sports, this episode is a celebration of connection, community, and the conversations that stuck with us long after the mics turned off.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Celebrating a Year of Highlights
• 01:25 Nervous Beginnings and Unexpected Moments
• 04:50 Listener Connections and Impactful Messages
• 08:22 Laughter and Memorable Moments
• 13:20 Surprising Guests and Inspiring Stories
• 17:11 Off the Rails: Fun and Unplanned Conversations
• 26:54 Pet Peeves and Personal Insights
• 30:49 Memorable Moments in Sports Media
• 32:15 Highlighting Inspiring Athletes
• 34:46 Impactful Conversations with Guests
• 43:10 Advocacy and Change in Women's Sports
• 46:23 Our Proud Moments in Podcasting
• 50:50 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey

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Sports have a way of weaving themselves into our schedules, our relationships, and our sense of identity. In this episode, we’re joined again by Dugan Sherbondy to dig into sports as culture—not just competition. From Friday night lights to raising kids in a sports-obsessed world, we explore how sports shape belonging, values, and community. Add in modern rule changes, NFL culture, overrated traditions, and a few goosebump-worthy moments, and you’ve got a thoughtful, funny conversation that might just change how you watch the next game.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Sports and Family Dynamics
• 07:10 The Role of Sports in Family Traditions
• 12:30 Navigating Sports Culture as a Parent
• 18:51 The Impact of Youth Sports on Family Life
• 24:04 Adapting to Changes in Sports Rules and Culture
• 36:39 Baseball's Rules and Being a Traditionalist
• 40:47 Sports Traditions: Overrated and Underrated
• 44:21 Breaking Up Fights in Hockey
• 50:16 The Future of Athletes and Sportsmanship

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College volleyball gets the Almost Fans treatment! We’re breaking down how the NCAA volleyball season actually works, from non-conference chaos to the 64-team tournament and Final Four powerhouses like Nebraska, Wisconsin, Texas, and Stanford. We’ll explain the rules everyone pretends to understand (net touches, back-row attacks, libero chaos), spotlight just how athletic these players really are, and dig into the surprisingly high-tech world of volleyball gym floors. Expect laughs, funny trivia, and just enough rule knowledge to be dangerous.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to NCAA Volleyball
• 14:08 Understanding the Rules and Mechanics
• 17:00 The Fast-Paced Nature of College Volleyball
• 20:23 NCAA Volleyball Season Overview
• 22:58 Athleticism in Volleyball
• 25:44 Technology in Volleyball
• 29:27 Innovations in Gym Floors
• 33:40 Understanding Volleyball Rules and Regulations
• 40:46 The Role of the Libero in Volleyball
• 43:00 The Growth of Volleyball and Its Future
• 46:40 Kerri Walsh Jennings: She's Got Game

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