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The Tortured Fans Department
The Tortured Fans Department meets weekly to discuss the latest in the world of sports. We cover a wide variety of sports and try to keep things fun and enjoyable for all levels of fans. We also love talking about things outside of the world of sports, especially if we can turn them into a draft.
Sometimes being a sports fan is challenging and you need an outlet. This is your safe space.
Episodes
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Ep. 79 - Moon So High (Internet Invitational Thoughts, CFB Playoff Rankings & Loaded Saturday Slate, AFC Playoffs Are Set, NFC Is Up for Grabs, NBA Season Surprises & CBB Has Begun!)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum to cover a wide range of topics in the world of sports and beyond. Running Order: Internet Invitational thoughts Political ads…
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Ep. 78 - Ghosts That We Knew (CFB Playoff Discussion, Top 5 NFL QB/Coach Combos, Eagles Season is Over, NBA Injuries, 76ers Start Hot, Villanova Leaves the Big 5 & Halloween Fair or Foul)
Shaun is joined by Jeremy Goode to cover a wide range of topics in the lead up to Halloween weekend! Running Order Upsets continue in CFB We need to get used…
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Ep. 77 - Reason to Believe (A Saturday for the Ages, Best Teams in the Country, CFB Stock Exchange, Playoff Expands to 24 Teams, Most Tortured Fans in the Sport, Mike McCarthy Misses Halftime, John Harbaugh Snaps & NFL Notes)
Shaun is joined by Jake Myers (@CFBJake) to talk through all of the latest in the world of football. Running Order: Was last Saturday the best CFB day ever?…
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Ep. 76 - All Your'n (Kentucky Football's Resurgence, Loaded CFB Saturday Preview, NFL Checkpoint & Stock Exchange, What NBA Team Does He Play For, NBA Season Storylines & Kelly Clarkson Bird Drama)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum to run through all of the latest in the wide world of sports. Running Order: Alabama & Georgia are good Will Stein has Kentucky…
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Ep. 75 - Chill In The Air (Phillies Lose & End an Era, Padres Heartbreak, Penn State is in Shambles, CFB Statements, Eagles Collapse, NFL Recap, Tortured Fans of the Week and Did You See This?)
Shaun is joined by Mark Manera to catch you up on all of the latest in the world of sports and beyond. Running Order: MLB Playoffs Check In The End of an Era…
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Ep. 74 - Too Much (CFB Recap & Check In, NFL Sunday Delivers, MLB Postseason Preview, USA Wins the President's Cup & Tortured Fans of the Week)
Shaun is joined by Jeff Jezewski to cover an action packed weekend in the sports world. Running Order Chipotle debacle Best Results in CFB Jeremiah Smith vs…
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Ep. 73 - What Am I Gonna Do On Sundays? (Ole Miss Beats Lane, Kentucky Stuns Texas A&M, CFB Games to Watch, NFL Panic Stations, Caleb Williams Reaction and Tortured Fans of the Week)
Shaun is joined by Jeremy Goode to talk about some football. Running Order: Did Ole Miss vs. LSU live up to the hype? Kentucky gets a signature win under Will…
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Ep. 72 - False Start (Texas Beats Ohio State, Lane Returns to Oxford, CFB Games to Watch, NFL Recap, Chargers Flop, Lions Survive, Chiefs Are Back, U.S. Open Finals and Drop the Mikes)
Shaun is joined by Jeremy Goode to cover all of the latest in the world of sports. Running order: Texas comeback to beat Ohio State Lane's return to Oxford…
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Ep. 71 - Everyone's A Winner (Michigan Hail Mary, NFL Wins Pool, Speak Now Segment & Drop the Mikes)
Shaun is joined by Mark Manera, Michael Blum and Michael Collins to get you ready for the upcoming NFL season. Running Order: Michigan Hail Mary reaction NFL…
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Ep. 70 - Dog Days Are Over (NFL Storylines, Fantasy Football Targets, College Football Futures, Week 1 Games to Watch, Quarterback Draft, Drop the Mikes and Surviving Barstool)
Shaun is joined by Michael Collins to get you ready for week one in college football while keeping one eye towards the NFL's opening weekend. Running Order…
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Ep. 69 - The College Football Draft
Shaun is joined by four guests (Jeff Jezewski, Joe Zwiebel, Jake Myers and Michael Collins) to draft some of their favorite things related to college football…
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Ep. 68 - Back Down South (College Football Season Preview)
Shaun is joined by Jake Myers @CFBJake to get you prepared for the upcoming college football season. Week Zero is here and before all of the action, Shaun and…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 67 - 'Heard It in a Past Life' - Maggie Rogers (The Record Club - Volume 5)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum to dive deep on one of Blum's favorite albums, 'Heard It in a Past Life' by Maggie Rogers. They go through some background…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 66 - 'Continuum' - John Mayer (The Record Club - Volume 4)
Shaun is joined by Ryan Amodei to revisit one of their favorite ever albums in John Mayer's 'Continuum'. They go through some background on the artist and what…
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Ep. 65 - August (MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers, The Athletic's QB Tiers, NFL Off-Season Storylines and LeBron is a Sixer)
Shaun is joined by Mark Manera and Jeremy Goode to talk through some of the latest in the world of sports. We go through the winners and losers from this…
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Ep. 64 - The Ice Cream Draft
Shaun is joined by Ryan Amodei, Michael Blum and Michael Collins to draft their favorite ice cream varieties. The draft is 6 rounds and each person must…
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Ep. 63 - Hot Blooded (World Cup Wrap-Up, Golf Major Season is Over, Bryson's Antics, MLB Takes Center Stage, Hot Takes and The Odyssey)
Shaun is joined by Mark Manera to run through a variety of topics in the sports world. They get into some World Cup takeaways, why the golf major champions…
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Ep. 62 - Buffalo Soldier (MLB Home Run Derby, The Open Championship Preview, NFL Old Faces/New Places, Would You Rather? and Did You See This?)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum to run through all of the latest in the world of sports. The first order of business is a recap of the MLB Home Run Derby in…
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Ep. 61 - The Video Game Franchise Draft
Shaun is joined by Jeff Jezewski, Joe Zwiebel and Jake Myers to draft video game franchises. Each person will draft 5 video game franchises and 1 video game…
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Ep. 60 - Cruel Summer (The USMNT is Eliminated, Taylor Swift is Married, NBA Offseason Moves, Wimbledon Experience and the MLB All-Star Game in Philly)
Shaun is joined by Mark Manera to discuss a bunch of the latest in the sports world and beyond. We start with a sad performance from the USMNT as they exit the…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 59 - GooseKahan (Breaking Down Goose at Madison Square Garden and Noah Kahan at Citizens Bank Park)
Ryan and Shaun catch up to breakdown some recent concert going experiences. Ryan attended 2 nights of Goose at MSG, while Shaun saw Noah Kahan and Gigi Perez…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 58 - 'Born in the USA' - Bruce Springsteen (The Record Club - Volume 3)
Jake Myers (@CFBJake) joins the program to dive into an iconic record from Bruce Springsteen. 'Born in the USA' is one of the best albums of the 1980's and one…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 57 - 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' - Olivia Rodrigo (Album Review)
Michael Collins joins the program to breakdown Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album. We run through our familiarity with Olivia's music before diving into her…
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Ep. 56 - Around the World (World Cup in the USA, Wyndham Wins the U.S. Open, NBA Draft Preview and 'Did You See This?')
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum to talk about the latest news and notes from the world of sports and beyond. They talk through some World Cup notes with the…
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Ep. 55 - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) (The Knicks are Champions, World Cup Fever, The Tartan Army, US Open at Shinnecock and Did You See This?)
Jeremy and Shaun breakdown all of the latest in the world of sports and beyond. The Knicks are NBA Champions World Cup fever has hit the United States The…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 54 - 'Songs About Jane' - Maroon 5 (The Record Club - Volume 2)
Shaun is joined by Ryan Amodei for the second installment of 'The Record Club' where we dive deep into our favorite records. Today we breakdown Maroon 5's…
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Ep. 53 - You've Got a Friend (NBA Finals Prep, NFL Trades, College Baseball and Softball Tournaments are Electric, Tay Story 5, Olivia Rodrigo Music and Fair or Foul)
Shaun is joined by Jeremy to talk through all of the latest in the world of sports and beyond. Show rundown: The Finals are set AJ Brown to New England Myles…
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Ep. 52 - The Summer Cookout Draft
Jeremy Goode, Michael Blum and Ryan Amodei join Shaun to draft their favorite items from a summer cookout. Each person has to select: 1 entree 2 sides 1…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 51 - 'Rumours' - Fleetwood Mac (The Record Club - Volume 1)
Shaun and Ryan kick off a new series on the Tortured Fans Department called 'The Record Club' where we will do album deep dives into some of our favorite…
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Ep. 50 - Right Back to It (Aaron Rai's Dominant Performance, PGA Champ Review, Onsite Highlights from Aronimink, NFL Schedule Release, Across Our Desks and Fair or Foul)
Shaun is joined by Jeremy Goode and Michael Collins to run through a variety of topics. Some sports talk to kick off the show and then a whole lot of…
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Ep. 49 - The Underrated U.S. Cities Draft
Shaun is joined by Jeremy Goode, Shane Douglas and Ryan Amodei for the sequel to the U.S. Cities Draft. The gang gathers to select their favorite cities that…
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Ep. 48 - Streets of Philadelphia (Wemby's Elbow, The Knicks are Good, Philadelphia Has Fallen, PGA Championship at Aronimink Preview and Fair or Foul)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum to catch up on the NBA Playoffs, including a deep dive into what happens next for the Philadelphia 76ers. They then shift their…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 47 - 'The Great Divide' - Noah Kahan (Album Review)
Shaun is joined by Ryan Amodei to break down the latest Noah Kahan release. We keep our album review format the same and talk you through all parts of the…
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Ep. 46 - The TV Comedies Draft
Shaun is joined by the same cast from the 'TV Dramas Draft' to select their favorite TV comedies of all-time. Jake Myers, Joe Zwiebel and Jeff Jezewski hop in…
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Ep. 45 - All Them Horses (NFL Draft Recap, Russini and Vrabel Updates, Nelly's Major Victory, The Fitzpatrick Bros, NBA & NHL Playoffs, Marathon News and Did You See This?)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum to cover a potpourri of topics across the sports world and beyond. They start by recapping the NFL Draft and give their winners…
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Ep. 44 - The U.S. Cities Draft
Shaun is joined by Jeremy Goode, Ryan Amodei, Michael Collins and Shane Douglas to draft U.S. cities. We talk about our favorite spots in the country and what…
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Ep. 43 - Daisies (Rory's Historic Victory, Highlights from Augusta, Russini and Vrabel's Escapade, Sabrina's NSFW Video, Bieber at Coachella and a KitKat Heist)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum to recap the 2026 Masters before diving into a wide variety of topics across the world. A recap of Rory's historic victory and…
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Ep. 42 - Georgia on My Mind (Final Four Recap, Tortured Fans of the Week, Best Things We Saw and the Masters Preview)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum and Michael Collins to tie a bow on the college basketball season. They talk through the Final Four games and the ramifications…
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Ep. 41 - Holy Ground (Masters Deep Dive, Favorite Moments, On Course Experiences and a Musical Hole by Hole Breakdown)
Shaun is joined by Michael Collins to bring you an evergreen Masters conversation that should have something in it for Masters experts and first timers alike…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 40 - 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.' - Harry Styles (Album Review)
Shaun is joined by Ryan Amodei to discuss the latest Harry Styles record 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.' As always they start by providing their…
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Ep. 39 - Stayin' Alive (March Madness Roundup, Final Four Preview, Gary Woodland Wins, Tiger Woods Wrecks and Did You See This?)
Shaun is joined by the cousins (Jeremy Goode and Shane Douglas) to talk all things NCAA Tournament before previewing the upcoming Final Four in Indianapolis…
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Ep. 38 - Everywhere, Everything (NCAA Tournament Highlights, Sweet 16 and Elite 8 Preview, Travel Talk, and the return of Did You See This?)
Shaun is joined by Michael Collins to talk about a wide variety of topics that is sure to include something for everyone. They start by discussing the first…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 37 - The Baseball Game Draft
Shaun is joined by four guests (Michael Collins, Ryan Amodei, Michael Blum and Mark Manera) for a special draft episode to kick off baseball season. With…
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Ep. 36 - Let's Dance (NCAA Bracket Breakdown, Opening Round Games to Watch, Players to Keep an Eye On, Upsets and Final Four Picks)
Shaun is joined by the cousins (Jeremy Goode and Shane Douglas) to dive deep into the NCAA Tournament Bracket. The trio goes region by region highlighting the…
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Ep. 35 - March Madness (NCAA Tournament Heartbreak, Being a Bubble Team on Selection Sunday, Playing in the First Four, Facing Kelvin Sampson and The Legend of Coach Dunphy)
March Madness has arrived and Shaun is joined by special guest Shizz Alston Jr. to talk about his experiences playing in the NCAA Tournament. They get into…
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Ep. 34 - Hey Stephen (NCAA Tournament Tickets Punched, Conference Tournament Previews, Bubble Watch, Tortured Fans of the Week and Best Things We Saw)
Shaun is joined by the cousins (Jeremy Goode and Shane Douglas) to talk about all things college ball. March is here and it is glorious. We start by running…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 33 - The TV Series Draft
Shaun is joined by Jake Myers, Jeff Jezewski and Joe Zwiebel to host another exciting draft. Today's topic is television. Specifically, we are here to draft…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 32 - 'Prizefighter' - Mumford and Sons (Album Review)
Shaun is joined by Ryan Amodei to break down the latest Mumford and Sons record 'Prizefighter'. They start with their thoughts on the band in general before…
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Ep. 31 - Captain Jack (Olympics Recap, CBB Conference Championship Races, Return of the Panic Meter and Pitchfork)
Shaun is joined by Jeremy Goode and Shane Douglas to catch you up on all of the latest in the sports world and beyond. We start by recapping the Gold Medal…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 30 - The Romantic Comedy Movie Draft
Shaun is joined by the cousins (Jeremy Goode and Shane Douglas) to draft the best romantic comedies of all time. Each person selects 8 movies and breaks down…
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Ep. 29 - Day Tripper (Super Bowl Recap, Best Thing We Saw, Tortured Fans of the Week, CBB Roundup and Olympic Updates)
Shaun is joined by Jeremy Goode and Michael Collins to catch you all up on the latest action across the wide world of sports and beyond. The trio kicks off…
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Ep. 28 The Gold and Beyond (Grammys, Olympic Preview, Super Bowl Props, News and Notes from the Sports World and Best Thing We Saw)
Shaun is joined by Michael Collins for a jam packed episode covering topics far and wide. They start by sharing their thoughts on the Grammy Award show and how…
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Ep. 27 Snowshoes (Conference Champions Crowned, Super Bowl Preview, Coaching Carousel, CBB Round Up, Best Thing We Saw and Did You See This?)
Shaun is joined by Michael Collins to recap the conference championship games in the NFL before giving a brief Super Bowl preview. They then discuss the latest…
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Ep. 26 Nostalgia's Lie (Conference Championship Weekend Preview, Coach Shortage, CFB Changing of the Guard, Tortured Fans of the Week, AFCON and New Music On The Way)
Shaun is joined by Jeremy to run through a full slate of topics. The two kick things off with a deep dive into the upcoming NFL conference championship games…
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Ep. 25 - A Good Man Is Hard To Find (Tomlin Leaves Pittsburgh, NFL Divisional Round Preview, LIV to PGA Pipeline and Sweet Nina's)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum for an exciting episode full of NFL discussion. Shaun and Michael kick things off by expressing our discontent with the Golden…
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Ep. 24 - Begin Again (The 2026 Goals Podcast)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum, Ryan Amodei and Michael Collins to set the table for 2026. The gang decides what 2026 will be the year of and talks through…
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Ep. 23 - Manic Monday (CFB Playoff, NFL Coaching Carousel, Wild Card Weekend Preview, Sourdough and Slow Horses)
Shaun is joined by Michael Blum for a football-centric episode. They talk through New Year's well wishes before diving into a busy playoff calendar across the…
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Ep. 22 - Latter Days (Should He Stay or Should He Go?, Rule of 30, Tortured Fans of the Year, Was That This Year? and 2025 Music Review)
Shaun and Jeremy put a bow on 2025 by touching on all of the latest in the NFL. They introduce new segments 'Should He Stay or Should He Go?' and the 'Rule of…
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Ep. 21 - A Long December (CFB Playoff Chat, NFL Update and Weekly Segments)
Shaun and Jeremy run through all of the latest in football. The CFB Playoff is yet to capture our full attention, but the games next week should do the trick…
The Tortured Fans DepartmentEp. 20 - The Christmas Movie Draft
We are deep in the middle of the Holiday season and thought the best way to get into the mood was to talk about Christmas movies. We each draft 6 of our…