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Fantasy Football Origin Stories Sports History Network
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Welcome to Fantasy Football Origin Stories, a weekly show here on the Sports History Network, where each episode is a journey back in time to explore some unique experiences from some of the coolest and most influential people in the fantasy football industry. My name is Arnie Chapman, also known as The Football History Dude, and fantasy football is one of my greatest passions. I want you to come along with me each Wednesday to explore the yesteryear of this game of skill we all love so much. Yeah, that’s right, it’s a game of skill, all you wannabe champs out there. This is an ode to the spreadsheet warriors, the game tape gurus, team name savants, and everyone in between. I’ll take you behind the scenes to explore the origin stories of your favorite fantasy football analysts, but I won’t stop there, because this show will include all roles in the industry. You’ll get to know the game behind the game that’s behind the game like you’ve never heard it before, and I can't wait for you to ride shotgun with me back in time, to learn about some of these armchair gridiron knowledge nuggets. And remember, you got to tell all of your fantasy football-loving friends that this show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts. It’ll be the one fantasy football show you’re ok with sharing. Because even though there might be a fantasy tip here and there, this show is all about getting to know the people in the industry, not a weekly list-building show. This show is also a proud member of the Sports History Network, the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. To learn more about this show, you can head directly to the site at https://fantasyfootballoriginstories.sportshistorynetwork.com. So grab your friends, and hop aboard my DeLorean, because we’re about to get this baby up to 88mph.
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Albert Chen (Author of Billion Dollar Fantasy: The High-Stakes Game Between Fanduel & DraftKings That Upended Sports In America)
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this 38th episode, Albert Chen rides shotgun to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:
Albert's first recollections of fantasy football
His NFL loyalty (Washington Commanders)
His career in writing (including working many years for Sports Illustrated)
The idea that led to the book, Billion Dollar Fantasy: The High Stakes Game Between Fanduel & DraftKings That Upended Sports In America (Amazon affiliate link)
The inception of FanDuel and DraftKings and their rise to power
The massive advertising campaigns that caught the government's eye as "betting apps"
Some unique stories during his time writing the book
His podcast journey, including the award-winning "All-American"
Much more
ALBERT CHEN'S WEBSITE
ALBERT CHEN BIO (FROM WEBSITE)
Albert Chen is an award-winning writer, author, and producer.
He is co-host, producer, and writer of All-American, a narrative podcast from Stitcher and SiriusXM, and Webby Award winner for Best Sports Podcast. He was host of the award-winning business podcast, The OutThinking Investor, from Bloomberg Media and PGIM. Albert was also a writer of Torched, a narrative podcast from FilmNation Entertainment, and a Signal Award winner.
Albert’s book, Billion Dollar Fantasy, from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, is about the war between DraftKings and FanDuel. A former magazine editor, Albert has also written for Time, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated. He lives in New York City with his wife Andrea and their son, Elvis historian Leo Chen.
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AK (The Milly Goats Podcast)
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this 37th episode, AK from the Milly Goats podcast, the co-host o rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:
AK's first recollections of fantasy football
His Fantasy Football Origin Story
The dawn of the Milly Goats podcast
Reliving the App State vs. Michigan game
His other project, RAEO (Reel and Eat Outfitters)
Much more
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MILLY GOATS PODCAST (FROM WEBSITE)
Who are The Milly Goats?We are you! Four normal guys with a podcast on a quest to capture a million dollar prize on DraftKings. We are not professional gamblers. Too many shows want to give you advice BEFORE the games and that's OK, what about after the games, who is there for you? WE ARE. We are the virtual and audio DFS sports bar for your ears so we can all talk about how we almost had it, or played that one guy, laugh about decisions gone wrong, and get hyped for the dart throws that ultimately let us down. One thing we know is that goats have always been able to survive harsh environments due to their resiliency, and in DFS we have to be resilient. So, join us as we talk mainly football (other sports too), discuss dad-life necessities, and crack jokes about all corners of life. Let's meet the Milly Goats...
AK BIO (FROM MILLY GOATS WEBSITE)
AK - NFL Fanhood: San Francisco 49ersAK played football his entire life, like all of the milly goats, most recently as a punter and swiss army knife at App State (on the App State football website it says "one of the most versatile athletes", look it up). He once beat Pat McAfee in a coffin corner contest at a punting combine in 2005, also facts. Currently he is a Doctor of Physical therapy. He mostly appreciates witty humor and sports satire with the boys, where the idea of The Milly Goats Originated (via group text). Happily married and a father of two, the cleats have been retired for quite some time but if there were an adjusted 40 yard dash time for hot sports takes he would be sub 4.3 at the combine.
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SHN Presents: NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY - SHN Trailers
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING HISTORY is presented by the Sports History Network, the headquarters for sports yesteryear.
ABOUT SHOW:
My name is Mark Morthier, and I host yesterday’s Sports on the Sports History Network. As many of you know from reading my articles and listening to my podcasts, I am not only an avid weightlifter but a fan of the sport as well. I’m excited to share my newest adventure, a show dedicated to promoting weightlifting, while also looking back at some weightlifting history. I’ll share some of my own stories and interview weightlifters from both past and present.
I competed in Olympic Weightlifting from 1981 to 1989 and powerlifting from 2011 to 2019. Although I wasn’t what one might call “a naturally gifted lifter,” I managed to clean & jerk 140 kilos/308 lbs at 179 lbs body weight. In my later years, I achieved a 600-pound deadlift and a 431-pound front squat in my mid-fifties. Although I was more successful in powerlifting, setting New Jersey and New York State records in Masters Competitions, I’ll always consider myself an Olympic Weightlifter. I’ve also written a book on weight training titled No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training, which is available on Amazon.
NO NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL WEIGHTLIFTING (Amazon affiliate link)
I hope that you will enjoy the show, and please leave a comment or offer a suggestion. And if you’re an Olympic lifter, past or present, let me know if you’d like to set up an interview, and I’ll do my best to have you on the show. Stay strong and God bless!
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Jack Lucenay (The Fantasy Football Joker)
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this 36th episode, Jack Lucenay (The Fantasy Football Joker) rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:
Jack's first recollections of fantasy football
How he became "The Fantasy Football Joker"
His Fantasy Football Origin Story
Working with the Fantasy Football Advice Network
Much more
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S.C. Romero (The PPR Show)
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this 35th episode, S.C. Romero (The PPR Show) rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:
S.C. Romero's first recollections of fantasy football
How he became a Chargers
His Fantasy Football Origin Story
Working with RPO Football, Fantasy Football League Winners, and DynastyProsFF
His YouTube channel, "The PPR Show"
Much more
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Ariel Mondlak (Trash Sandwiches) From In-Between Media
Fantasy Football Origin Stories is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this 34th episode, Ariel Mondlak (Trash Sandwiches) rides shotgun in the DeLorean, to take us back in time and learn about his Fantasy Football Origin Story. We talk about many topics, including:
Ariel's first recollections of fantasy football
How she became a Buffalo Bill's
Her Fantasy Football Origin Story
Working with In-Between Media
Working on "Draft Night Out" at the Fantasy Football Expo
How she got the moniker, "Trash Sandwiches"
Her side hustle, "Making Stellar Things"
Much more
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MAKING STELLAR THINGS WEBSITE
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