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SuperFan Diaries

SuperFan Diaries

Written by: J.R. Greene
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 Put on your lucky cap and crank the volume—SuperFan Diaries with J.R. Greene is the fast-paced sports podcast that celebrates the raw passion, wild rituals, and heart-stopping moments that unite fans everywhere. From game-day superstitions to legendary comebacks, J.R. dishes out high-energy stories and insider takes on every sport under the sun. Hit play and experience fandom in its purest form—no tickets required. Proud part of Pantheon SportsAll rights reserved 2025 Football (American) Social Sciences
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  • Tailgate Troy: NFL Arizona Cardinals Legend

    Tailgate Troy: NFL Arizona Cardinals Legend
    Jan 7 2026
    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 back the curtain on Section 118 to find out how a massive seafood boil became a Cardinals staple, why a mysterious package of frozen ribs is the wildest grilling story in the lot, and the heartwarming reason a simple "Happy Birthday" chant brought a rival fan to tears. From the secrets of hosting the perfect inclusive pre-game party to the incredible charity work that proves football is family, this episode is piping hot and packed with the kind of passion that makes the NFL great—you have to listen to believe how this Navy veteran turned a parking lot into a home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • The LeBron James Gamble: Chasing the NBA Scoring Record Across Two Cities

    The LeBron James Gamble: Chasing the NBA Scoring Record Across Two Cities
    Dec 31 2025
    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 manifested her way into the building for LeBron’s history-shattering scoring record—buying tickets for TWO different cities just to witness greatness—and the unbelievable tailgate secrets from the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” that you have to hear to believe. We’re talking SEC blood feuds, the explosion of women’s flag football, and why a specific bucket of chicken at Yankee Stadium is the ultimate game-day hack. This episode is absolutely ELECTRIC—hit play to find out why this multi-sport queen says you don’t need to know every rule to own the room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • The $17 Million Win: Building a Half-Billion Dollar eSports Empire with Steve Arhancet

    The $17 Million Win: Building a Half-Billion Dollar eSports Empire with Steve Arhancet
    Dec 24 2025
    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 journey that goes from grinding Oregon Trail on floppy disks to commanding 160 athletes globally and competing for prize pools that will make your jaw drop—did someone say $17 million for a single tournament? Stop it right now! You need to tune in to hear the story of the Madison Square Garden moment that changed everything, the intense training regimens that rival the NFL, and the buzzer-beater answers that reveal which anime and stadium food made his Desert Fan Island cut. If you want to witness how pure passion turns into a global legacy, you cannot miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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