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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 Football (American) Social Sciences
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  • The Atlanta Braves’ original Mr. Freeze! Sprinting past fans to become a household name

    The Atlanta Braves’ original Mr. Freeze! Sprinting past fans to become a household name
    Mar 25 2026
    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
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    34 mins
  • 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
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