The Tortured Fans Department

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 reactionNFL wins pool draftSpeak Now (hot takes & predictions for the season ahead)Drop the MikesEmail the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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:NFL Storylines Fantasy Football TargetsCollege Football Win TotalsPlay-off / Heisman FuturesCollege Quarterback DraftDrop the MikesSurviving BarstoolSong: 'Dog Days Are Over' - Florence and the Machine (2008)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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.The draft is made up of 5 rounds and the categories that must be fulfilled are:TraditionStadiumMascotUniforms Tailgating ExperienceVoting will be on our Instagram next week! Follow below. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 Jake spend some time sharing what they are looking forward to this season. They start with some national storylines to monitor before getting into some pre-season poll discussion. Why do they even exist?Next, they get into five quarterbacks to keep an eye on that could dominate the sport this year. Then, they talk through the SEC and Big Ten and which teams are likely to feature at the top of those conferences. Finally, they wrap up with a rapid fire questions round, which includes some UNC chatter. Follow @CFBJake and listen to The Get Back CoachSong: 'Back Down South' - Kings of Leon (2011)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 information on the artist, how the album came to be, how it performed in the charts and more before getting to their track by track breakdown. Finally, they conclude the episode by giving their final thoughts and scoring the album.Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 went into the album before exploring each track in detail. They wrap up the show with their takeaways and overall feelings on the album before providing their scores. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 week's MLB trade deadline. Did the Phillies do enough?We then get into the recently released QB Tiers from the Athletic. We also dive into some storylines that we are monitoring ahead of the upcoming NFL season. Finally, we discess some of the discourse around LeBron's arrival in Philadelphia. Song: 'August' - Taylor Swift (2020)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 select:3 flavors1 novelty (packaged)1 ice cream shop order1 toppingListen before voting begins next week on our Instagram below!Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 left a lot to be desired this year, Bryson's bad behavior and some MLB chatter. They wrap up the show with some hot takes and recommendations. Song: 'Hot Blooded' - Foreigner (1978)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 Philadelphia on Monday night. Next, a preview of the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Birkdale this weekend. The final major on the golf calendar features a lot of interesting storylines. The NFL season is rapidly approaching, so Shaun and Michael play a little game of "Who does he play for?" to catch up on some movement around the league. Off the topic of sports, we do 'Would you rather?' and 'Did you see this?' to wrap up the show. Song: 'Buffalo Soldier' - Bob Marley and the Wailers (1983)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 console. Stay tuned next week on our Instagram to vote on your winner.Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 World Cup to Belgium. The Royal Wedding took center stage at MSG - Dean Blandino made the list?Giannis, Jaylen Brown and LeBron are on the move. Americans are making some noise at Wimbledon. Philly plays hosts again this summer to another big event.Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 in Philadelphia. Tune in for a deep dive on what we like about these artists, memorable moments from the show, highlights of the performances and much more. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 of the more iconic American albums ever. As always, we go through the history of the artist and the album's background before doing our track by track breakdown. We wrap up the show with our final thoughts on the record and leave you with a score. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 background, the album's background and the context surrounding it. We do our normal track by track review with some thoughts on each song before sharing our final thoughts and score for the record. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 USMNT off to a fantastic winning start to the tournament. Next, they discuss the U.S. Open at Shinnecock and why fans weren't happy to see Wyndham Clark win again. They then preview the NBA Draft by breaking down the top prospects, some under the radar players and a few potential options for their beloved 76ers.Lastly, they round out the show with a 'Did You See This?' segment that features Taylor Swift and Toy Story discussion, Knicks/Spurs fan fights, Olivia Rodrigo music and a bad showing by U.S. fans.Song: 'Around the World' - Red Hot Chili Peppers (1999)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

Jeremy and Shaun breakdown all of the latest in the world of sports and beyond. The Knicks are NBA ChampionsWorld Cup fever has hit the United StatesThe Tartan Army takes overU.S. Open at Shinnecock HillsDid You See This?Song: 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' - The Proclaimers (1988)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 'Songs About Jane'. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

Shaun is joined by Jeremy to talk through all of the latest in the world of sports and beyond. Show rundown:The Finals are setAJ Brown to New EnglandMyles Garrett to LANCAA Baseball and Softball Tournaments Taylor Swift enters Toy StoryOlivia Rodrigo putting out toe tappersFair or FoulTipping a barista, standing when the plane lands and unpaid internshipsSong: 'You've Got a Friend' - Carole King (1971)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

Jeremy Goode, Michael Blum and Ryan Amodei join Shaun to draft their favorite items from a summer cookout. Each person has to select:1 entree2 sides 1 beverage1 dessert1 activityListen to the episode before voting begins next week!Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 records ever. The structure of these will be similar to our album review episodes, where we provide some history around the artist, a background of the album and a track by track breakdown. We are also going to be placing the songs into tiers and giving the album a final score. If you have any interest in coming on the show to talk about an album you love, send us an email!Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 everything else to wrap it up. Aaron Rai wins the PGA ChampionshipRecap of the 2nd majorOnsite at AroniminkNFL Schedule releases have gone too farThings that have crossed our desks this week, including:Madilyn Cline's boyfriendTaylor and Travis in Toy Story 5?Gracie Abrams singleAI PodcastsFair or FoulAutograph hawkingReclining on airplanesAbusing complimentary waterSong: 'Right Back to It' - Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman (2024)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 may fly under the radar in the United States. Each city drafted has to have a population of UNDER 300,000 people and some of us tried to stay true to places we have been, while others pandered. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 focus to previewing the PGA Championship at Aronimink as Philadelphia finally plays host to another major. The final segment is the debut of 'Fair or Foul' where the boys run through various topics from the sports world or beyond to determine if they are acceptable or not. Song: 'Streets of Philadelphia' - Bruce Springsteen (1993)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 album.1. Artist familiarity and album background2. Initial reaction3. Song by song breakdown4. Highlights from the album5. Final thoughts and official scoreEmail the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 to try and avenge their loss to Shaun in the first TV draft where he took home over 30% of the fan vote while playing host as well. Incredible stuff. They set the stage with their expectations and a quick run through of the rules before engaging in six rounds of hard hitting TV comedy drafting. The poll will be released next week for this episode, so please follow our Instagram below to vote!Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 and losers from the affair, before revisiting another potential "affair" in the NFL news. The duo moves on to Nelly Korda winning the Chevron to claim her 3rd major and the Fitzpatrick brothers sharing one of the coolest moments from the week at the Zurich Classic. They talk through the Sixers being embarrassed and some first round intrigue elsewhere across the NBA Playoffs while the NHL Playoffs continue to provide great drama. 'Did You See This?' returns with stories from marathons across the world, AI continuing to rear its ugly head and some news on the travel front. Song: 'All Them Horses' - Noah Kahan (2026)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 makes them great, we break down the pros and cons to each city while also poking holes in some questionable selections.  Please follow our Instagram account below to vote on who had the best draft. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 how his daughter wasn't impressed. Talking through those who came up short and some behavioral concerns among the participants this year. The 76ers and Joel Embiid fans are the obvious choice for Tortured Fans of the Week right alongside Shaun's beloved, relegation bound, Tottenham Hotspur. While on a happier note, women dominate this week's 'Best Things We Saw'. The back half is spent on our favorite segment 'Did You See This' where all hot button stories in the sports world and beyond are explored. Song: 'Daisies' - Justin Bieber (2025)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 from Michigan's championship season. They then move on to 'Tortured Fans of the Week' where several stories are discussed, including: a wild home run, Kanye West's ban and Angel Reese's Chicago departure.The trio then dives into the 'Best Things They Saw' where they talk Dawn vs. Geno, Artemis II and the new Lamar Odom documentary.Finally, the main event arrives in the form of a complete Masters preview. The boys talk through vibes heading into the week and stories to monitor before drafting teams with a lunch wager at stake. Song: 'Georgia on My Mind' - Ray Charles (1960)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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. They kick off with what makes the Masters special and some of their tips from their trips to Augusta. They dive into some of their favorite moments from recent Masters tournaments before getting into the main event, which is a hole-by-hole breakdown of Augusta National. Shaun and Michael breakdown what makes each hole special while renaming it after a familiar song. Song: 'Holy Ground' - Taylor Swift (2012)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 level of familiarity with the artist before providing some background information on the album itself and its production. Then, they jump into a track by track breakdown talking through the highs and lows of each song. They wrap up by providing their favorites, their overall opinion and the much anticipated score. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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. They cover their Tortured Fans of the Week and Best Things We Saw before bringing back a fan favorite segment in 'Did You See This', which leads to discussions about Tiger Woods, Alec Bohm's parents and a large drug scandal in the U.K. Song: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees (1977)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and some of the highlights from the madness so far. Then, they provide some analysis and their picks for the games ahead. A fan favorite segment returns in 'Did You See This?'. This leads the conversation down an adventurous path that includes: travel, airline updates, reality TV cancellations and a Chappell Roan vs. Brazilian footballer feud. Stick around for some recommendations and goal updates as they wrap up the show.Song: Everywhere, Everything - Noah Kahan (2022)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 Opening Day here, we talk through the ins and outs of ballpark concessions. The draft features one pick from each of the following categories: main course, side or dessert, beverage, stadium and exciting play or thing you would like to see at a game. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 best games to watch, players to keep an eye on and teams who should be on upset alert. Then, they give their picks for each regional final before eventually picking the Final Four and National Championship. Song: 'Let's Dance' - David Bowie (1983)Join our bracket pool using this link: Tortured Fans Bracket ChallengeFree to enter! Winner receives a $100 gift card to our podcast shop as long as they are subscribed to the show and follow our Instagram account!Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 what it's like to be on the bubble in March, what it feels like to lose on a buzzer beater with the world watching, how playing in the First Four is a unique experience and much more. Listeners, please join our bracket challenge on ESPN: Click HereUse code: torturedThe winner of the Tortured Fans Department Bracket challenge will win a $100 gift card to our shop.Song: 'March Madness' - Future (2015)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 through teams who have already punched their tickets before we dive into previewing the remaining conference tournaments. We take a look at some bubble teams and spend a few minutes ranting about some unruly coaches. Next, we get back to our weekly segments with the 'Tortured Fans of the Week' and 'Best Things We Saw' before wrapping the show with some recommendations. Song: 'Hey Stephen' - Taylor Swift (2008)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 best drama television series of all time. Any show that is not deemed a 'comedy' or 'sit-com' is draft eligible, so we run through some of the best ever made with some notes on each. A poll will be out in the coming days so you can vote on who you believe had the best performance in the draft.Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 doing a track by track review of the band's latest work. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 games in men's and women's hockey that saw the U.S. plant their flag as the best in the world. We give some parting thoughts on the Olympics in general and what our takeaways were. Next, we dive deep into the college basketball waters. We start with a breakdown of the elite games from Saturday, before we move to conference updates as the season wears on. We wrap up CBB by talking through which teams we are worried about and which we aren't with the return of 'The Panic Meter'. Spring collection is live HERE - use code TTFD for free shipping on $75+Song: Captain Jack - Billy Joel (1973)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 why they believe each one has something to offer. Stay tuned for a poll to determine who had the best draft. Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 with Super Bowl LX and the halftime show. We put a bow on the NFL season with some final takeaways and things to monitor.Next, we run through the best things they saw and the tortured fan bases of the week. A wide range of topics make the list in this section so there's something for everyone.Then, college basketball takes center stage as we recap an incredible weekend in the sport. We also provide a vibes check on some teams that haven't been discussed recently. Finally, we wrap up with some updates from Milano/Cortina as the U.S. seeks to add to their medal count. We also touch on the new Noah Kahan single and talk about some music we are looking forward to. Song: 'Day Tripper' - The Beatles (1966)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 it left them wanting more. They bounce around the wide world of sports touching on tennis, golf and an action packed college basketball weekend. Shaun leads a passionate discussion against a certain official. The attention shifts to Italy ahead of the Winter Olympics. With the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 6th, a preview of all things Milan/Cortina was in order. Finally, they wrap up by going through some of their favorite big game props ahead of the much anticipated Super Bowl. Song: The Gold and Beyond - John Denver (1984)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 hires and names to monitor as the coaching carousel spins on and on. The duo catches up on college basketball as the focus begins to shift away from football and towards the hardwood. Talking through the best teams, prospects to watch, mid-major sleepers and more.They wrap up by touching on a wide variety of topics in the return of a fan favorite segment 'Did You See This?'. Song: 'Snowshoes' - Caamp (2022)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 and a look around at the current state of the coaching carousel. The guys touch on Indiana and how incredible their season was, including how they are helping change everything we have known about college football. All of the teams we believed to be the best in college and professional football are no longer.Then, the duo provides some entertainment with their Tortured Fans of the Week and Best Things They Saw before wrapping up with some upcoming music they are excited for. Song: 'Nostalgia's Lie' - Sam Fender (2025)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 Globes for one very specific reason.Then, they get into the teams who were bounced from the playoffs and what their futures entail. They talk about Mike Tomlin's run in Pittsburgh coming to a close and discuss the Eagles season ending early. They wrap up their NFL chat with preview and predictions for the Divisional round ahead. The show concludes with weekly segments, such as the 'Tortured Fans of the Week' and Recommendations for the listeners. Song: 'A Good Man Is Hard To Find (Pittsburgh)' - Bruce Springsteen (1998, recorded in 1982)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 some buzzwords for what they believe the year will bring. Finally, the foursome runs through their individual goals for the year and how they plan to monitor them. Song: 'Begin Again' - Taylor Swift (2012)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 sport. The duo starts with a brief discussion on the CFP and how dominant Indiana has become. They then transition to some NFL chatter after a wild Monday full of firings across the league. We then recap Steelers/Ravens before jumping into a full Wild Card Weekend preview. We wrap up with some recommendations for the listeners that feature what we have been doing to kick-off the new year.Song: "Manic Monday" - The Bangles (1986)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE

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 30' to cover the good, the bad and the ugly within the league. They then shift their focus to hand out the Tortured Fans of the Year to some unfortunate folks. Next, we transition out of sports to 2025 in review by playing a little game called 'Was That This Year?' where we try to pinpoint if the event took place in 2025 or not. Finally, we recap 2025 in music and Shaun gives his top 10 albums of the year out. Song - Latter Days - Big Red Machine (2021)Email the show any listener questions at: [email protected] us on YouTube: HEREFollow us on Instagram: @ttfdpodFollow us on X: @torturedfanspodCheck out our shop HERE