8. Isabelle Andrews: Building the“Hi Franky” App Where Astrology Meets the NFL

Send us Fan MailEver wish football felt more like a group chat with a smart, funny friend than a pop quiz on stats? We sat down with Izzy, the creator of Hi Frankie—the astrology‑powered, zero‑gatekeeping football app that blends player outlooks, weekly matchups, and the best kind of gossip to make the NFL feel welcoming, human, and seriously fun.We unpack the story behind Frankie as a persona and a product: why Izzy built an app that treats athletes as people first, how she designed a second‑screen experience that elevates drama and lore without condescension, and what it takes to ship a tech product from nights and weekends while holding a full‑time job. Izzy breaks down the algorithm in plain English—sun degrees, planetary aspects like trines and squares, teammate synergy, and opponent energy—showing how a 10/10 day can sync with jaw‑dropping plays and how mid‑range scores map to steady performers. Even if you don’t “believe,” you’ll see how star‑driven context can sharpen your intuition, energize watch parties, and make fantasy decisions feel intentional.We also get real about culture: the fatigue of sports gatekeeping, the power of a welcoming voice, and the value of building community in bars, chats, and social feeds. Expect candid founder lessons on asking for help, iterating fast, embracing imperfection, and keeping joy at the center. Plus, a peek at what’s next—user charts, compatibility vibes with your favorite players, birthday trends, and more matchup moodboards.If you want football without the side of condescension—and an app that turns every game into a shared ritual—press play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a friendlier way into the NFL, and leave a review to help more fans find us.https://www.instagram.com/hifranky.app/https://www.tiktok.com/@hifranky.app "Hi Franky" in the App Store (Currently, IOS only)Support the showThanks for listening to The Game! We're happy you're here. If you enjoyed the episode, please send it to a friend, share it on social, or leave us a cute 5-star review. JOIN THE COMMUNITY of women in our Substack community for gameday chats, exclusive articles, and more NFL by the girls. Thegamehq.substack.comSEND US A HOT TAKE OR LISTENER QUESTION WE CAN SHARE ON THE SHOW: [email protected] or https://www.instagram.com/thegame.hq FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:The Game: Instagram | TikTok Victoria Henderson: Instagram | TikTokLove you, bye! <3