SuperFan Diaries

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 Sports

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    Ryan O'Reilly & Kelly James of Mac N Cheeze: Stanley Cup, Kids Music, and Never Losing the Kid Inside You

    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: How Ryan O'Reilly and Kelly James met as teenagers on the OHL's Erie Otters, and knew immediately they'd be lifelong friends The origin story of Mac N Cheeze: from locker room joke songs to a real record deal with Dine Alone Records Recording Pizza Party in Nashville with producer Chris Kimmerer (drummer for Thomas Rhett) How "Pizza Party" became the Nashville Predators' win song, and what Ryan heard his teammates singing in the showers The mental health side of creativity: why Ryan says music made him a better hockey player Their upcoming adult TV show concept with comedian Jerry Dee Desert Fan Island, rapid fire questions, Stanley Cup stories, and Tim Horton family memorabilia 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  2. What Really Happened with Pete Rose? His Attorney Reveals the Untold Truths of Baseball's Biggest Controversy

    6 MAY

    What Really Happened with Pete Rose? His Attorney Reveals the Untold Truths of Baseball's Biggest Controversy

    What happens when the ultimate superfan doesn’t just sit in the bleachers, but holds the pen at the negotiating table with some of the most iconic and polarizing figures in history? In this episode of The Superfan Diaries, we are pulling back the curtain with powerhouse sports and entertainment attorney Gary Spicer Sr., a man whose life sits at the fascinating intersection of law, legacy, and absolute greatness. From his humble roots on a one-acre Tennessee farm to becoming a central figure in the gritty, fiercely loyal heartbeat of Detroit sports culture, Gary shares the untold stories you won't find in any record book. We dive deep into the mind of baseball legend Pete Rose, uncovering what truly fueled his relentless drive, and reveal a mind-blowing secret about country music royalty Conway Twitty that will change the way you see him forever. How did icons like Martha Reeves survive the brutal realities of touring during the Green Book era to build the MoTown sound? And what stark, unfiltered warning does the man who helped shape the careers of Ronnie Milsap and The Oak Ridge Boys have for today’s young athletes swimming in millions of dollars in NIL deals? Fandom doesn’t always wear face paint—sometimes, it wears a suit and tie. If you think you know the full history behind your favorite sports and music legends, think again. Hit play to hear the hidden truths of the game from the man who fought for the legends themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  3. Chicago Cubs legend and World Series MVP Ben Zobrist reveals the untold story behind the historic 2016 Game 7 rain delay and answers how elite athletes navigate the unseen mental health valleys that follow their greatest victories.

    1 APR

    Chicago Cubs legend and World Series MVP Ben Zobrist reveals the untold story behind the historic 2016 Game 7 rain delay and answers how elite athletes navigate the unseen mental health valleys that follow their greatest victories.

    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

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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 Sports

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