Fan Culture Podcast

The Squad discuss how their favorite NFL teams are performing this season, and discuss if it is acceptable to switch teams when your favorite team is struggling. Plus, we predict Antonio Brown's impact on the Bucs and react to the latest NBA news and the 76ers interest in acquiring James Harden. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Sekani and Sid discuss the Los Angeles Lakers winning the 2020 NBA Finals and our favorite moments from the NBA Bubble. Plus, we debate if LeBron's 4th championship affects his rank in the GOAT conversation, discuss what's going on with the Dallas Cowboys, and react to Le'Veon Bell signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon and Karl discuss Miami's chances of extending and winning the NBA Finals, where LeBron James ranks in the GOAT conversation, debate how players would fare in different eras, and more. Recorded on October 8th, 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The Squad discusses the NBA Conference Finals matchups and how their teams are doing early in the NFL regular season. Plus, we debate the impact of Deion Sanders being named head coach of Jackson State University, and reflect on the Breonna Taylor case. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The Squad reacts to the Brooklyn Nets hiring Steve Nash as their head coach, discusses Stephen A. Smith's statement about white privilege, debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo is more like Scottie Pippen or Michael Jordan, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Karl and Sid discuss the NBA's boycott and reveal their top 10 players in the NBA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Back from hiatus, the Squad reacts to the NBA Playoffs and the Draft Lottery. Plus, we discuss our favorite what-if scenarios in sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Karl and Sid react to Episodes 6 and 7 of the Last Dance. Plus, we discuss the offseason moves made by our favorite NFL teams - Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Rams. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Sekani and Sid discuss Episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance and debate who was the best trio to never win an NBA title. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The Squad chats with Yahoo! Sports Senior NBA Insider and Fresno, CA native Chris Haynes and his wife Charlotte about his journey to the top of the sports media world. Plus, Chris gives us insight about numerous NBA stars such as Kevin Durant and Damian Lillard. We also discuss Parts 1 & 2 of The Last Dance, player empowerment, Jalen Green's decision to join the NBA G League Professional Path, and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon and Karl discuss if Aaron Rodgers and Philip Rivers have had disappointing careers, GMs making stupid deals, and reflect on JR Smith's career. Plus, Karl has an interesting idea to connect fans, athletes and media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

We discuss what would've happened if the Lakers trade for Chris Paul wasn't vetoed, and debate if the Lakers would've won the 2008 Finals if Kobe Bryant was replaced with Michael Jordan. Plus, we reminisce about the 2012-2016 era of the NBA and preview Fan Culture: The 2K Episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The Squad gives our thoughts on Coronavirus and its impact on sports, and shares reactions to NFL Free Agency. Plus, we discuss if Power's series finale was underwhelming and what ESPN should play on air during this quiet time in the sports world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Sekani and Sid react to the Chiefs beating the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and debate if Patrick Mahomes should've won Super Bowl MVP. In the NBA, we talk Zion Williamson's performance in his first 7 games, NBA All-Star snubs, NBA Trade Deadline, and the Rockets taking small ball to a new extreme. Plus, we react to the Dodgers reportedly acquiring Mookie Betts and David Price from the Red Sox. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Sekani and Sid react to the tragic deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant and predict the winner of Super Bowl LIV. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Karl and Sid discuss the details of the WNBA's groundbreaking Collective Bargaining Agreement, react to the NFL Playoffs and predict the conference championship game winners, and highlight this season's NBA rookie class, including Zion Williamson's upcoming debut. Plus, we react to Odell Beckham Jr.'s... odd week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

In a special mini-episode, the Squad ranks the best NBA Championship teams of the 2010s decade --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The squad discusses the NFL's workout for Colin Kaepernick and other NFL news, the Fair to Play Act and it's impact on college athletics, and debate who they'd rather have - Kaepernick or Cam Newton. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The Squad discusses the hype around Zion Williamson's preseason performance, and debates if JJ Redick was out of pocket for telling Zion to not mess up his playoff appearance streak. We also reveal our NFL Week 6 picks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Karl, Sekani and Sid react to week 2 of the NFL season, debate if Eli Manning is a Hall of Famer, discuss where Jalen Ramsey should be traded to, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Karl, Sekani and Sid discuss the latest Antonio Brown news, react to week 1 of the NFL season, Team USA'S struggles in the FIBA World Cup, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Karl and Sid react to Andrew Luck's sudden retirement, new domestic violence charges facing DeMarcus Cousins, Big3 MVP Joe Johnson getting interest from NBA teams, and debate who are the NFL's top 5 running backs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Karl, Sekani and Sid discuss the latest Dallas Cowboys drama, Kenny Stills's reaction to Jay-Z's comments on the NFL-Roc Nation partnership, double teams in pickup basketball and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Special Guest Co-host Peter Reynaga joins Karl and Sid to discuss Dak Prescott's contract negotiation, Antonio Brown drama, and react to the NBA schedule and DeMarcus Cousins's torn ACL. Follow Peter on IG!

Brandon and Sid discuss the new NCAA rule that's been dubbed the "Rich Paul Rule," the NBA's All-Decade Team, and if Colin Kaepernick can find his way back into the NFL. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Karl and Sid discuss Ezekiel Elliot's holdout and debate if the Cowboys should make him the highest paid RB. Other topics include: Michael Thomas's new deal, farewell tour for Carmelo Anthony, and Jason Whitlock's critical comments about LeBron James. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Special guest co-host Justyn Caldwell joins Brandon, Karl and Sid to discuss numerous NBA players declining to play in the FIBA World Cup, the potential for a Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch, and the NFL's proposal for an 18-game season. Follow Justyn on IG!

Brandon and Karl discuss Chris Paul's legacy after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Madden NFL 20 and NBA 2K20 ratings, debate which teams should be favored to make the NBA Finals next season, and more. Plus, we've got a special guest co-host for next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon and Sekani discuss the latest in NBA Free Agency, including the bombshell news of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joining forces on the Clippers. Also discussed - Summer League and NBA Rookie of the Year predictions, and Coco Gauff's tremendous run at Wimbledon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The Squad discusses the biggest moves in NBA Free Agency, debate about legitimate NBA sources, reacts to MLB in London, and continues the WNBA debate from the last episode. Special appearances by Bryce and Laura Hankla. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The squad previews NBA Free Agency and predicts where the premier free agents will land, reacts to the NBA Award winners, and discuss Andre Iguodala's comments on the Breakfast Club. Plus, we have a spirited debate about equal pay for women in sports and what hinders the WNBA from significant growth. We recorded this pre-free agency, so we'll have reactions on the next episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Sekani and Sid discuss the Anthony Davis blockbuster trade to the Lakers, James Harden's apparent beef with Chris Paul, and debate if this is the end for the Boston Celtics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Karl, Sekani and Sid discuss Kevin Durant's injury, Raptors fans cheering, debate if the Dallas Cowboys are really America's Team and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

We give our reactions to the NBA Finals during Game 3, and discuss how the Houston Rockets can improve. We react to the knockout heard around the world - Andy Ruiz TKOs Anthony Joshua to claim *three* heavyweight title belts and we wonder why there are so many championship belts

Sid and Brandon make NBA Finals predictions, make their picks for all-time defenders to guard Kevin Durant, build fantasy superteams to beat Golden State, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The Squad discusses the Warriors reaching their 5th straight NBA Finals, All-NBA teams, reveals their picks for NBA season awards and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

The Squad returns to discuss everything about the NBA Draft Lottery, female head coaches in the NBA, and give reactions to the last round of the NBA Playoffs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Karl, Sekani and Sid give reactions to all of the first round NBA Playoffs matchups, discuss Russell Wilson's contact, Tiger Woods winning the Masters and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Brandon, Karl and Sid discuss the shocking news of Magic Johnson's surprising resignation, Virginia winning the NCAA men's basketball title, debate if Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green are overrated, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

Karl Myles-Tate joins us for the first time on Fan Culture! We discuss the NCAA Final Four, if players should be eligible for the NBA draft straight out of high school, we make NBA Rookie of the Year picks and more! RIP Nipsey Hussle

On this episode, we discuss Rob Gronkowski's retirement, Duke survives UCF, Ja Morant, NFL pass interference rule change, Conor McGregor's "retirement", Jusuf Nurkic's gruesome injury, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support

On the first episode of Fan Culture, we discuss March Madness and Duke vs. The Field, followed by: OBJ to the Browns, AB to the Raiders, Russ and the wild Utah fans, James Dolan bans a fan from MSG, LeBron and the Lakers, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fanculture/support