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

  1. HACE 12 MIN

    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

    44 min
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    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
  3. 25 MAR

    The Atlanta Braves’ original Mr. Freeze! Sprinting past fans to become a household name

    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: The Origin of The Freeze: How a simple "Stolen Base Challenge" in a grounds crew uniform evolved into one of the most iconic promotions in Major League Baseball history. The Stats of a Legend: Nigel reveals his success rate against overconfident fans (spoiler: he’s only lost about 12 times in 5 years!). The Mindset of a Sprinter: What goes through his head in those 20 seconds of pure focus, and why he never actually sees the fans fall. Life After the Suit: Nigel’s transition into coaching middle school and varsity flag football and track, and why being a mentor is the version of himself he’s most proud of. Rapid Fire Fun: Nigel’s favorite Braves legend, why Remember the Titans is his go-to movie, and his "Smart Answer" to what he’d do if a fan pulled a hamstring racing him. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 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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