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 108-year Curse of the Billy Goat, but what happens to an athlete’s mind when they scale Mount Everest and the cheering suddenly stops? In this profoundly raw episode, Ben opens up about the crushing weight of the valleys that follow our greatest peaks, his personal battle with depression, and his groundbreaking mental health mission with his non-profit, Champion Forward. We’re peeling back the curtain on the hidden realities of athletic pressure, the dangerous new ego-driven world of NIL deals, and the exact, unfiltered truth of what was really said behind closed doors during that infamous Game 7 rain delay in the 2016 World Series. How do you silence the noise when the weight of a century is on your shoulders? The answer might just change the way you view your own daily struggles. You think you know the hero of Wrigleyville, but you haven't heard the full story yet—hit play to find out what it truly takes to be clutch when everything is on the line!

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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 blue suit and the goggles to uncover the incredible story of how a member of the Atlanta Braves grounds crew became a viral sensation. But Nigel’s journey isn’t just about stadium races; it’s a masterclass in resilience. We talk about the 2005 injury that should have ended his career—a broken femur that doctors said would leave him with a limp—and how he turned that motivation into becoming a world-champion sprinter.

In this episode, we dive into:

Whether you're an Atlanta Braves superfan, a track and field enthusiast, or just someone who loves a great underdog story, this episode is for you.

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share your own game-day traditions with us at superfandiaries.com

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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 heritage of Tennessee trailblazers—uncovering everything from the high-stakes rodeo accident that nearly sidelined a coaching legend to the Depression-era comedy icon who actually started her career as a gritty point guard.

Why did the NCAA originally turn its back on the fastest-growing market in sports, and how did a "sniper-like" heart rate define the most dominant era in college basketball history?

If you think you know the full story behind the evolution of women's sports and the legacy of Title IX, you’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg; listen in to discover why the biggest under-investment in media history is finally taking center stage.

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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 behind the millions of views, the Taylor Swift Eras Tour fandom, and their sudden Kansas City Chiefs obsession to uncover a deeply personal journey you never saw coming.

How exactly does a former breakdancing entrepreneur go from cleaning cockroach-infested apartments to donning a unicorn horn for millions, only to later find himself literally kayaking his family out of a Category 5 hurricane?

There is a hidden "secret weapon" the Manella family uses to navigate the wild west of social media fame, fend off ruthless online trolls, and rebuild their lives from the ground up—and it might just change the way you look at your own family dynamics.

You won't believe what it actually takes to survive the storms of life—both literal and digital—so hit play to uncover the real, unfiltered magic behind Dadasaur!

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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 Partney, to reveal a legacy born not from tailgates, but from unimaginable heartbreak. Discover how a devastating double loss transformed a lifelong member of Chiefs Kingdom into a towering beacon of hope, turning raw grief into a superpower that advocates for autism awareness, mental health, and suicide prevention.

His mission is simple: "Rise above drama, rise above hate." But how exactly did a classic 1980s Ultimate Warrior wrestling promo and a quiet promise to his late grandfather spark a game-day revolution that transcends football entirely?

Tune in to uncover the secret origin of the KC Warrior—a gripping, emotional journey that will make you rethink what it truly means to put on the armor of fandom, proving that sometimes, our greatest strength is found in our deepest vulnerability.

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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 Day.

Have you ever wondered how a die-hard SEC fan with a tricked-out pickup truck and a mini-fridge accidentally scored a cameo in the blockbuster Barbie movie? Or which college football fan bases throw down so hard that they bring out bouncing hydraulic police cars, retrofitted fire trucks, and Michelin-level culinary spreads before kickoff? We’re pulling back the curtain on the most elite parking lot parties in America, dissecting the absolute worst game day faux pas you can commit, and revealing the unbelievable, undisputed craziest nighttime tailgate Luke has ever witnessed.

If you want to uncover the ultimate secret to taking your pre-game setup from basic to legendary—and hear a jaw-dropping story about an SEC fan's hidden flask during the National Anthem that you simply have to hear to believe—you need to hit play right now.

Grab a cold beverage, join the tailgate, and let's make someone smile today!

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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 does a military child transform into an elementary school teacher with a Master’s in Education and a flair for pro-wrestling personas? From the gritty reality of "cable dog" service in Iraq to the healing power of "Dude Therapy," Matt reveals the secret networking strategy he learned from Marky Cigars that took him from a D-minus GPA to the legendary TD Garden spotlight. Discover the heart-wrenching story of a father’s "North Star" and the surprise set up by his student, Ryan Horgan, that left NBA legends like Kevin Garnett and Isaiah Thomas in awe.

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to say "anything is possible," you’ll have to listen to the full episode to find out how one man turned his darkest quarters into a championship life.

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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 has spent a lifetime translating the raw emotion of the stands into legendary sports storytelling. But how does a lifelong NY Giants devotee go from holding iconic signs behind the dugout to inventing a universe where superstars and supermarket aisles collide? Between the "plantable" secrets of a Carrot Wilson card and the unexpected moment a six-year-old’s pun birthed a branding empire, this conversation is as unpredictable as a Game 7. You’ll hear about the grit of New York loyalty, the hilarity of a sports roast, and the one enigmatic inspiration that will change the way you look at your vegetable drawer forever. The stakes are high, the passion is real, and the full story is waiting—if you’re ready to go beyond the box score.

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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, one river lock at a time.

From $600 cash ransoms on a Mississippi sandbar to the heart-pounding echoes of Rocky Top, Wade’s odyssey is a masterclass in college football fandom that left even the most seasoned Vol Navy veterans speechless. But what truly happens when a 100-mile detour involves utility companies lifting power lines just to let your spirit pass?

Grab your life vest and lean in, because the real secret to Wade’s journey isn’t just about the nautical miles—it’s about the one thing you can’t afford to save for retirement.

You won't want to miss the story that redefined what it means to be a superfan; listen to the full episode to find out how a guy from Oklahoma turned the Tennessee River into his own personal end zone.

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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.

From the front lines of trauma nursing to the discipline of a black belt, Jen Schultz is redefining what it means to be a "super fan" while carrying the torch of the 1972 perfect season. Why does a military veteran and life-saver choose to spend her Sundays as a sequined symbol of South Florida? How does she balance the high-stakes world of cardiology with the electric energy of a Miami Dolphins rivalry?

You’re going to want to hear this one from the first whistle to the final buzzer. Tune in to discover how one woman turned her NFL fandom into a legacy of fellowship and philanthropy that’s changing more than just the score.

Fins up, baby!

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