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SuperFan Diaries

SuperFan Diaries

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 Biographies & Memoirs Football Social Sciences
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  • Title 9, the Thirty-Seven Words That Impacted Every Sport in America, Dr. Pethel’s Story

    Title 9, the Thirty-Seven Words That Impacted Every Sport in America, Dr. Pethel’s Story
    Mar 18 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Viral Stars Olive Mannella & Dadasour Face Off in a Superfan Showdown

    Viral Stars Olive Mannella & Dadasour Face Off in a Superfan Showdown
    Mar 11 2026
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Grief to Gridiron: How the KC Warrior Found Purpose in the Chiefs Kingdom

    From Grief to Gridiron: How the KC Warrior Found Purpose in the Chiefs Kingdom
    Mar 4 2026
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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