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Recorded live from the Laugh Factory on the Sunset Strip, FANATICS is a podcast that explores comedian's obsessions with the world of sports. Hosted by Laugh Factory regular Shaan Joshi, FANATICS features weekly news, trash talk, and segments that dive into and out of sporting world. Come for the sp…

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    • Dec 31, 1969 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 79 EPISODES


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    FANATICS #21 – NFL Rundown and Top 5 90s Wrestlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 94:29


    Explore the week that was both on the field and off with Shaan Joshi and Laurie Douglas in the NFL Rundown. Mike Falzone joins for his list of Top 90s wrestlers (hint: Repo Man) and dyslexic person Laurie Douglas reads the news as we talk Serena, Tiger, the most important story nobody in sports is talking about, and of course, the Kevin Durant-LBJ rap song.

    FANATICS #20 - Football in South America and the Summer Sports Round-up w/ Fabrizio Copano

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 77:39


    Shaan Joshi and Chilean comedian Fabrizio Copano talk about Federer's career, famous retirements, Maradona's latest antics, The Nike Ads with Kaepernick and the appeal of American Football!

    FANATICS #19 - NFC Training Camp Preview and Crazy Uber Drivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 79:27


    Shaan Joshi survived the craziest Uber ride ever to make it to the studio for this chock full of football goodness NFC Training Camp Preview. He goes in deep deep on football theory including RB values, why you never hire New England defensive coaches, and in depth analysis of every NFC team including why OBJ needs to get familiar with NDAs.

    FANATICS #18 - Whiskey wins Superbowls AFC Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 66:48


    Shaan Joshi takes a deep dive into the AFC training camps and explains how whiskey wins Super Bowls. No guests today. Just wall to wall football with Shaan and Fanatics producer (and local shithead) Tommy on standby.

    FANATICS #17 - Eye of the Tiger and NFL Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 67:51


    Shaan Joshi talks about the resurgence of Tiger Woods as well as makes several predictions for the upcoming NFL season all while hosting a live show downstairs at the Laugh Factory. Includes hilarious guests Mike Falzone, Chinedu Unaka, and Josh Adam Meyers.

    FANATICS #16 - Jerry Jones is Naked, Dwight Howard is Annoying and Serena Williams is GOAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 74:51


    Guest comedians Bill Dawes and Mike Falzone join Shaan Joshi to talk NFL offseason fun, drunk Jerry Jones, Dwight Howard being the most annoying player in the NBA, and Serena Williams being the greatest of all time!

    FANATICS #15 - Tiger Woods, '80s Wrestlers, and Floyd Mayweather Can't Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 75:47


    Comedians Shaan Joshi, Aaron Weaver, and Mike Falzone sit down at the Laugh Factory to discuss nostalgia in the form of the return of Tiger Woods, Wrestling back in the day, '80s music, and balding athletes. Also, Floyd Mayweather can't read.

    FANATICS #14 - Kawhi and Demar, World Cup, and never go Full Kramer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 74:06


    Shaan Joshi and Aaron Weaver talk Sad Demar and Sad Kawhi in a Sad Trade that nobody wanted. They also talk Drake and who exactly is Kiki? Join us for that, World Cup cleanup, the World's last Derrick Rose fan, 2K ratings, and an exploration of what makes athletes marketable. 

    FANATICS #13 - Carmelo's Breasts, World Cup, and Tennis Bro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 48:50


    Shaan Joshi and Guest Aaron Weaver talk about Federer, World Cup Masculinity in tennis, Muscle Grunt Wrestling, Carmelo's breasts and Croatian Trivia in an all new FANATICS!

    FANATICS #12 - The NBA is crazy, Lebron, and Sentient Octopuses with Sam Tripoli and Chinedu Unaka

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 73:17


    Shaan Joshi and guest comedians Sam Tripoli and Chinedu Unaka talk about 90's nostalgia, the Lebron trade, NBA conspiracy theories, and Simulation Theory!

    FANATICS #11 - Maradona, NBA Trades and Robot Takeovers with Chinedu Unaka & Mike Falzone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 63:16


    Shaan Joshi and special guest comedians Chinedu Unaka and Mike Falzone talk Hey There Delilah, Maradona's World Cup Antics, Lebron's NBA trade drama, and even the inevitable take over of Robots and AI in an all new FANATICS!!

    FANATICS #10 - On the road with Bill Dawes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 65:59


    Shaan and guest Bill Dawes are on the road to Reno talking World Cup, Mickelson's US Open meltdown, and Bill's friendship and doing Jiu Jitsu with Anthony Bourdain.

    FANATICS #9 - Jack Jr. and World Cup Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 62:08


    In honor of the new gambling laws, Special Guest Jack Jr. joins comedians Shaan Joshi and Aaron Weaver to live bet on and review the World Cup and U.S. Open with an appearance by Johnny Sanchez and a call in from our very own Very Eastern European Soccer Correspondent Nemanja.

    FANATICS #8 - Johnny Sanchez and the AFC West Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 85:21


    Comedians Shaan Joshi and Aaron Weaver host special guest Johnny Sanchez to preview the AFC West, talk getting passed at The Factory and The Store, and discuss why Disney is doing a better job with Marvel than Star Wars.

    FANATICS #7 - Chinedu Unaka

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 63:54


    Comedian Shaan Joshi and guests Chinedu Unaka and Mike Falzone talk about the Philadelphia 76er's coach Bryan Colangelo's Twitter controversy and also the conclusion of the NBA Playoff Conference finals. 

    FANATICS #6 - Chaunté Wayans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 81:01


    Shaan Joshi and fellow comics Chaunte Wayans and Aaron Weaver talk about the recent NFL ban on protesting, Race in sports and America, and Chaunte's life as a comic and a relative of the famous Wayans Brothers. Also Mike E. Winfield calls in and talks NBA Play offs!

    FANATICS #5 - Mike Falzone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 64:40


    Host Shaan Joshi and Comedian friends Mike Falzone and Aaron Weaver talk about the NBA play offs, NBA players funny nicknames in China, Shack on "Inside the NBA", and Dennis Rodman solving the Korean War. 

    FANATICS #4 - Brett Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 100:04


    Shaan Joshi and Aaron Weaver talk to fellow comedian Brett Riley about the Toronto/Cleveland series, Lebron vs. Jordan, Allen Iverson's "We're talking 'bout practice" Interview, Ichiro, Lethal Weapon, and how sexy Brett Riley is at singing. Also Mike E. Winfield calls in! Produced by Tom Wakefield

    FANATICS #3 - Mike E. Winfield, Playoffs, Kanye

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 88:07


    Comedians Shaan Joshi, Aaron Weaver and Mike E. Winfield discuss the NBA Playoffs, Greg Popovich, WHCD Michelle Wolf Set, Kanye outbursts, and Mike and Shaan's experience doing comedy in Las Vegas during the shooting.

    FANATICS #2 - The Sports Seance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 63:07


    Shaan Joshi holds a live seance with celebrity psychic Patti Negri and comic Aaron Weaver.  They interview Babe Ruth, Wilt Chamberlain, Joe Paterno, Aaron Hernandez, Jesse Owens, Jack Johnson and more! The spirit of Rodney Dangerfield even makes an appearance. 

    Fanatics #1 - NBA Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 100:57


    Comedian Shaan Joshi hosts a lively discussion about sports and the NBA Playoffs on this first episode of Fanatics. Recorded live from the Laugh Factory on the Sunset Strip, FANATICS is a podcast that explores comedian's obsessions with the world of sports. Hosted by Laugh Factory regular Shaan Joshi, FANATICS features weekly news, trash talk, and segments that dive into and out of sporting world. Episode Come for the sports, stay for a good time. 

    FANATICS #80 - The Gretzky Of Viruses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 35:52


    The Fanatics talk Corona Virus preparations in the sports world, the Astros getting rightfully harassed and NBA teams ahead of the playoffs. 

    FANATICS #74 - Belichick is a Camstar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 55:34


    Shaan and Aaron weaver discuss Lizzo's wild outfit, the Patriots latest cheating scandal and their legacy, and Aaron says Shaan needs therapy when he leaves Kawhi out of his Playoff team.

    FANATICS #79 - Happy V Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 66:16


    Chilean national superhero and comic Fabrizio Copano to talk life, love, the NFL QB Carousal, NBA trades, and the beautiful gift of virginity.

    FANATICS #76 - Dirty Sox Championship Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 50:49


    The studio is being renovated so we're in Bill Dawes Yard, talking first time masturbating and catching up on sports predictions.

    FANATICS #78 - Happy Not Sad Superbowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 63:45


    The Ultimate Super Bowl Preview Shaan and Tommy go over every matchup ahead of the big game. 

    FANATICS #77 - Connor McGregor and Kyrie are in the Illuminati

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 74:40


    Shaan talks Connor's next fight and we go through all the craziest stuff that Kyrie Irving has said.

    FANATICS #75 - Who Do You Think You Are I Am?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 70:29


    Shaan responds to Colin Cowherd's take that Brady should go to the Colts and makes his NFL and NBA takes with the assistance of the legendary bowler Pete Weber.

    FANATICS #73 - Odds makers, NFL, Cyber Truck Drama and Disney Killing Han

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 62:05


    Shaan and Aaron talk NBA and NFL dramatics and also discuss Cyber truck bets and the end of the Disney Star Wars trilogy. 

    FANATICS #72 - Eleanor Kerrigan is a Traitor and Loves Ivan Drago

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 79:54


    Where we learn the hell does somebody born in Philly Stans for the Celtics and other things. Special Drop-in from Johnny Sanchez wherein Eleanor and Johnny detail the comedy scene in the 90's and working with the late Mitzi Shore.

    FANATICS #71 - Lebron's Hairline, Epstein, and NBA News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 69:24


    Aaron Weaver and Shaan talk about all things basketball, Lebron's Hair solutions, surprises from the sports world and how the mainstream news covers big events like the Epstein death.

    FANATICS #70 - Our Dear Comrade Lebron James and the People's Republic of NBA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 71:19


    This week the boys delve into the world of international politics with Ambassador Lebron James and bring you the Dear Leader's Number One NBA Season Preview. Mike E. Winfield joins. To the glory of the Fatherland!

    FANATICS #69 - It's Beef Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 77:06


    We explore all the sports beefs of the week, talk a little alternate universe hypothesis vis a vis The Mandela Effect, explore the self-awareness of James Harden, and posit how globalization has vitiated traditional national security. You know, like a sports podcast. Mike E. Winfield and Fabrizio Copano join Shaan Joshi. 

    FANATICS #67 - The Big Dick and Interpretive Football Poetry Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 64:25


    What makes a hipster hat?Welcome to the BBC Miami HeatAntonio Brown Jazz PoetryNFL Nut or BustGronk cures his CTE with CBDLaurie, Aaron, and Essential Oils vs. Shaan, Carl Sagan, and Science

    FANATICS #66 - Sam Darnold has the Slutty Chicken Pox

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 35:23


    Shaan and Bill Dawes talk Antonio Brown and take another call from professional odds maker Rafael Esparza.

    FANATICS #65 - A Professional Odds Maker Teaches You How to Gamble, Ya Bums

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 47:05


    Shaan and Laurie Douglas talk to Rafael Esparza about professional odds making and Shaan asks him for his predictions on celebrity death pools and other custom prop bets.

    FANATICS #64 - Andrew Luck Is an Incel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 55:11


    Bill Dawes joins the Pod to talk Andrew Luck's Retirment, Upcoming NFL season, and the Incel community.

    FANATICS #63 - Antonio Brown has Cold Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 78:41


    Shaan and producer Tommy Wakefield talk about the new Sony spider-man deal, the Illuminati, and recent sports controversies and media bias against Ryan Locate.

    FANATICS #62 - Zane Lamprey Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 93:00


    Shaan interviews host of Three Sheets and Drinking Made easy Zane Lamprey about his travels, tastes, and celebrity feuds.

    FANATICS #61 - Aaron Rodgers is a Better Quarterback than Bran Stark

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 68:31


    Shaan Joshi is the Laugh Factory Madden Champ, Aaron Rodgers should run Hollywood. And Mike Tyson literally smokes ten tons of grass a month. With Bill Dawes and everybody's favorite producer Tommy.

    FANATICS #60 - Gabrielle Union Field Theory of Basketball and Other Experiments in Quantum Physics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 71:21


    Hilarious comedian and friend of the podcast Mike E. Winfield talks with Shaan about the upcoming NBA season, Kobe's rank in the ESPN best of the 2010's third team, and a player's wife affecting how long they stay in the league.

    FANATICS #59 - Quentin Tarantino's Shooting Percentage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 77:30


    Shaan Joshi and Aaron Weaver talk about the funny voiceovers for the newest NBA game and got into it over which summer movies are going to be hits.

    FANATICS #58 - Area 51 and The Fall of Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 69:41


    Shaan brings Laurie Douglas and producer Tommy Wakefield onto the podcast to talk about the British Open, the final chapters of sports legends career, and the evidence of aliens on earth.

    FANATICS #57 - Ashlyn Harris Says Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 69:59


    Shaan talks about his being cursed while drunk at a Haitian ritual, the recent Jeffrey Epstein conviction, betting on summer league games and he gets deep into the USWNT's World Cup win and political drama.

    FANATICS #56 - The Holy Shit NBA Free Agency Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 79:46


    The boys Shaan Joshi and Aaron Weaver round up the craziest day in NBA Free Agent history. It's all NBA wall to wall with a cameo from the tea sipping' great Alex Morgan.

    FANATICS #55 - The NBA Draft WOJ BOMB LIVE SPECIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 121:17


    Recorded live during the first ten picks of the NBA Draft, Shaan Joshi and Aaron Weaver go full caps on all the rumors and super dish and breakdowns as the picks roll by. Special Woj Bomb Correspondent Fabrizio Copano joins and spits shit about the man. It’s like the Apocalypse Now of Draft specials.

    FANATICS #54 - A Push to Win the Finals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 71:40


    Bill Dawes and Mark Serritella join Shaan Joshi to talk about the recent NBA finals game, the return of the old Steph Curry, the Push by a Warriors owner and the coming climate apocalypse.

    FANATICS #53 - The Raptors Will Die On Mt. Everest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 55:31


    Shaan and Mark Serritella talk about the NBA finals in depth and also discuss why so many people keep dying on Mount Everest!

    FANATICS #52 - How to Juggle Balls and Generally Annoy People Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 82:53


    Shaan, Johnny Mitchell, Laurie Douglas talk over Aaron Rodger's Game of Thrones Finale take, Magic Johnson's reasons for leaving the Lakers, and play a Special Trivia game with Master of the Stock Exchange and Audience Warm ups Ron Pearson.

    FANATICS #51 - Shaan Asks About Sports He Never Watches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 82:26


    Leo Dottavio, Darren Capozzi join Shaan to tell him about Hockey and Baseball news before Shaan and Aaron Weaver clash over Basketball play offs.

    FANATICS #50 - The Long Night and the NBA Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 74:38


    Mark Serritella and Aaron Weaver join Shaan to talk about Nicolas Cage singing Purple rain, NFL drafts, the biggest TV episode in history, Avengers, and Play off predictions.

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