SuperFan Diaries

The kick is up, and we are traveling 7,000 miles to find the heart of Big Blue Nation!

J.R. Greene here, and on this episode of Superfan Diaries, we’re exploring a level of devotion that ignores time zones and defies distance. I sat down with Michael Spencer Sr., the host of the Loyal BBN Fan Show, to discover how a kid from Frankfort, Kentucky, became the global voice for Wildcats fans while living and working in Saudi Arabia.

From serving in the Navy to setting 1:00 AM alarms in the desert heat just to talk hoops, Michael’s journey is a masterclass in dedication. We dive into the viral moment that put his show on the map after a devastating loss to Oakland, the legendary 12-hour marathon stream that tested his sanity, and the high-stakes world of $500 Middle Eastern colognes. We also get his raw take on the current state of the program, including why he thinks Coach Mark Pope isn't just on the hot seat—he’s on the grill.

Hit play on the full episode to hear the story of an American veteran who proves that whether you’re in Lexington or Doha, loyalty to the blue and white never sleeps. Once you bleed blue, the sun never sets on your fandom.

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Welcome back to the Superfan Diaries! I’m your host, JR Green, and we’re coming to you straight from our studios on Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville. Today, we’ve got a true Renaissance man and a powerhouse talent in the house—the one and only Gary Morris!

We’re diving deep into a career that’s as versatile as it gets. From being a four-sport athlete at Texas Tech to making $1,000 a week singing in a Colorado bar in 1969, Gary’s journey is one for the books. He shares the incredible story of how a performance for President Jimmy Carter led him to Nashville, where he racked up five #1 country hits and eventually landed the role of a lifetime as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables on Broadway.

Gary also pulls back the curtain on the masterpiece "Wind Beneath My Wings," sharing how he fought to get the song played when radio stations called it "four minutes of dead air." Plus, we talk about his life as an outdoorsman, hosting The North American Sportsman on TNN, and the hilarious (and true) story of having a young Faith Hill as his secretary before she became a household name!

So, grab a seat and settle in. It’s music, it’s the great outdoors, it's Broadway, and it’s pure Nashville legend. Let’s go!

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Welcome back to the Superfan Diaries! I’m your host, JR Green, and we’re coming to you straight from our studios on Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville. Today, we’ve got a real Nashville legend and one heck of a Georgia Bulldogs fan in the house, Keith Burns!

We’re diving deep into Keith’s journey, from picking up his first guitar at 14 in Atlanta to playing bass for Joe Diffie and eventually co-founding the powerhouse trio, Trick Pony. Keith shares the story behind that game-changing phone call to Ira Dean and how a demo tape from a "chick night" party brought Heidi Newfield into the mix.

Plus, we’re celebrating 25 years of the hit that started it all, "Pour Me," with an exclusive live performance right here in the studio! We also talk SEC rivalries, those back-to-back national titles for the Dawgs, and what it’s like to perform in front of 70,000 screaming fans.

So, grab a cold one and settle in. It’s music, it’s sports, and it’s pure Nashville. Let’s go!

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The kick is up, and we are going deep inside your head!

J.R. Greene here, and on this episode of Superfan Diaries, we're asking the questions most people never think to ask: Why do we paint our faces? Why do we cry over a team we’ve never played for, in a city we've maybe never even visited? To find the truth, I sat down with the world’s leading expert on sports fan psychology, Dr. Daniel Wann, to dissect the bizarre, beautiful, and sometimes chaotic science of sports fandom.

From the accidental 1980s grad school moment that birthed an entire field of study, to the mind-bending superstitions fans swear can alter a championship, we are pulling back the curtain on the superfan brain. We reveal the eight hidden motivations behind your obsession—including one highly underrated driver most fans refuse to admit—and tackle the dark, chaotic side of the "3% rule." Is your die-hard loyalty actually the secret key to your mental health, or are you crossing the line into psychological devastation?

Hit play on the full episode to unlock the secret blueprint of why we care so deeply, because once you hear Dr. Wann’s groundbreaking data, you will never look at game day the same way again.

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Are you ready for some serious extra-innings excitement? On this episode of Superfan Diaries, host JR Green steps up to the plate with Kristen Iwancio, the brilliant self-published mastermind behind the viral, Savannah Bananas-inspired Philly Sillys sports romance series. From managing her own eleven-book empire to designing the most unforgettable cracked Liberty Bell mascot named "Ding Dong", Kristen opens up about how her deep-seated love for Philadelphia sports transformed her writing career. But the real mystery keeping fans on the edge of their seats is Kristen's uncanny, almost supernatural ability to manifest real-life Phillies victories through her fictional plots. She's drop-hinting a major prediction for her next book, and you won’t believe what she’s trying to conjure up next. Will her wildest, laugh-out-loud baseball puns translate to another real-world miracle? Slip on your favorite jersey and listen to the full episode to discover how this hometown super-fan is rewriting the playbook on sports romance!

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Ever wondered what drives a Scottsdale-based commercial pilot to chase the Dutch national soccer team across the globe, wearing the exact same beer-stained, custom-tailored orange suit to nearly 100 consecutive matches?

On this episode of the Superfan Diaries, I’m talking with the legendary Oranje Suit Man himself, Daniel Oordt, about the madness, the mystery, and the magic of the orange army currently marching through the World Cup.

We dive into the unbelievable story of how a childhood move sparked a lifelong obsession, what it feels like to end up on a massive downtown Dallas mural alongside superstars Virgil van Dijk and Memphis Depay, and how he manages to balance a high-flying career with a grueling global tournament schedule. But what is the real, hilarious story behind his indestructible suit, and what did it take for the famous Dutch "Links Rechts" march to literally put him in a wheelchair?

You’ll have to listen to the full episode to unlock the true meaning of gezelligheid and discover the secrets of the iconic orange double-decker bus before the next kickoff.

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Hey there, superfans, JR Greene here!

On this episode of the Superfan Diaries, we’re diving deep with Nashville sports royalty, the incomparable Sheila Gibson—an Oak Ridge legend, All-American, and corporate powerhouse who has spent decades quietly orchestrating a revolution for women's sports in Music City.

From her days dominating the court to her pivotal role in bringing Athletes Unlimited and the groundbreaking Upshot Nashville basketball franchise to our backyard, Sheila shares the untold story of her journey through grueling, career-altering injuries to reclaiming her passion from the boardroom. But the real mystery lies in her secret blueprint for the future of professional women's basketball in Tennessee, and why—if given brand-new knees and a trip to a deserted island—she’s convinced she could shut down one of today's most dominant WNBA superstars.

You’ll have to hit play on the full episode to uncover the hustle, the heartbreaking setbacks, and the enigmatic game plan that is changing Nashville sports forever.

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How does a civil engineer from Massachusetts become a viral sports sensation by hunting down the single worst MLB stadium seats in America?

On this episode of the Super Fan Diaries, I sit down with the legendary Cameron Guzzo—the creator who conquered all 30 Major League Baseball parks and turned obstructed views, questionable design choices, and extreme ballpark food into a massive online movement. We dive deep into what it is really like to navigate fierce rivalries as a Yankees fan in Red Sox territory, his transition into a Buffalo Bills fan, and the bizarre logistics of a multi-stadium trek.

But which modern stadium actually contains his most shocking obstructed-view discovery, and what is the real story behind the controversial ballpark snack that nearly did him in?

You will have to listen to the full episode to find out what happens when the worst seats in the house lead to the ultimate fan experience.

Let's go!

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Can you balance high school and the NBA? In this episode of The Superfan Diaries, J.R. Green sits down with the phenomenal Sloane from "Sloane Knows." At just 18 years old, Sloane has disrupted the sports media landscape, interviewing NBA icons like Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Blake Griffin.

In this interview, we dive into:

The Origin of Sloane Knows: How a 3-year-old Yankees fan turned into a powerhouse NBA podcaster.

Mentorship from Draymond Green: The story of how one of the NBA’s biggest stars helped a teen creator find her voice.

Breaking Barriers: Why the female perspective is vital for the future of the NBA and WNBA.

Vanderbilt Bound: Sloane's future plans for college and her goal of becoming the next Oprah of sports media.

The Nardwuar Method: Why Sloane does deep-dive research to stump the world's best athletes.

Whether you are an aspiring sports journalist, a Golden State Warriors fan, or just love a good underdog story, Sloane’s journey is proof that if you "shoot your shot," you can't miss.

Follow Sloane:
Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Spotify: @SloaneKnows (Remember, Sloane with an "e"!)

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What happens when a Stanley Cup champion and his childhood best friend start a kids' band? You get Mac N Cheeze — and a whole lot of joy.

In Episode 46 of Superfan Diaries, host JR Green sits down with Nashville Predators center and future Hall of Famer Ryan O'Reilly and actor-musician Kelly James to talk about their debut children's album Pizza Party, their friendship forged on the Major Junior hockey circuit in Erie, and how making silly songs became one of the most meaningful things either of them has ever done.

In this episode we cover:

Whether you're a hockey superfan, a parent looking for music your kids will actually love, or someone who just needs a reminder that it's okay to be a little weird, this one's for you.

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