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Phil Ranta, Chief Business Officer of Fixated and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Innovation & Technology, has over 18 years of experience in the creator economy. Formerly, he was the COO of the talent management and creator services company We Are Verified, managing a department focused on creator entrepreneurship, premium production, and web3 opportunities. As the former Head of Gaming Creators, North America at Facebook, Phil achieved over 5x departmental growth in his first year, signing exclusive streaming contracts with DisguisedToast, Corinna Kopf, and UFC / WWE superstar Ronda Rousey. Phil also built two of the largest creator networks in the world as COO at Studio71 and VP, Networks at Fullscreen, both successfully exited (to ProSieben and Otter Media, a joint venture between AT&T and Peter Chernin, respectively). Other roles include Head of Creators at Mobcrush, a live streaming technology with hundreds of thousands of authenticated users, Executive Producer at Viva! Vision, producing content delivered to over 250 million mobile phones worldwide, and content creator who produced videos and podcasts that have achieved hundreds of millions of views and downloads. He was formerly one of Variety's New Hollywood Leaders - Digital.

S2E19 of IMpulse: The Influencer Marketing Podcast

Discover the truth about AI's impact on creator earnings in 2025 with 18-year Creator Economy veteran Phil Ranta. As the landscape shifts, learn how to adapt and thrive in an increasingly AI-driven market. Phil shares essential strategies for diversifying income streams, standing out in a saturated field, and future-proofing your business. From the rise of AI-generated content to the importance of authentic human connection, this episode unpacks the challenges and opportunities ahead. Gain valuable insights on leveraging newsletters, exploring untapped monetization methods like Snap Stories, and the growing importance of service-based businesses for creators. Whether you're a seasoned influencer or just starting out, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge to successfully navigate the evolving Creator Economy. Don't miss these crucial tips for maintaining profitability and sustainability in your creative endeavors. #creatoreconomy #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #makemoneywithai #influencermarketing CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:06 - Creator Economy Overview 06:18 - Election Impact on Creator Economy 18:00 - Tariffs and Creator Economy Effects 21:35 - Future Marketing Strategies 22:06 - Content Overload Challenges 23:35 - Revenue Stream Diversification 29:04 - Exploring Untapped Revenue 31:18 - Importance of Service-Based Businesses 32:34 - Business Mindset for Creators 36:30 - Future Trends in 5 Years 39:15 - Conclusion and Summary #business #podcast #youtube --------------------- The Funded YouTuber is brought to you by GigaStar, the Parent Company of GigaStar Market, an SEC-registered funding portal and member of FINRA. Learn more at https://bit.ly/48xqpw9 Neither GigaStar nor its affiliated companies provide legal, regulatory, financial, or tax advice. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and are for informational purposes only. The information and opinions expressed herein are subject to change without notice and do not take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any specific investor(s).

Here are some helpful links supporting today's episode:Follow Phil Ranta on LinkedIn here!Learn more about Fixated here.Did Cannes Lions Steal VidCon's Thunder? — The InformationThe White House will host a conference for social media creators | TechCrunchFor the first time, more than half of Gen Z self-identifies as content creators - Tubefilter Creator Upload Socials:YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMTIKTOK

Listener Discretion Advised - Language and ViolenceWelcome to Reclaimed Detroit: A Vampire the Masquerade Audio Drama!Set in Detroit, 1996. Reclaimed Detroit tells the stories of several vampires striving to make a new life in a city newly retaken by the Camarilla from the Sabbat.Episode Six is the first of 8 new episodes that will complete Season One, and will be released through 2023/24 as they are ready.Episode Six features the voice talents of Rama Vallury, Matthew Harris, Phillip Wilburn, Jenna Geiser, Jonathan Coop, Crystal Storm, Phil Ranta, Jen Cain, Tommy Bechtold, Mr. K, Feodor Chin, Elle Newlands, Matthew Waterson, Matt Harbert, and Jake Reicher. Reclaimed Detroit was created and written by Ray Stakenas.Original Music and Sound Mixing by Sean Gould.We can be found at VampireDetroit.com or @VampireDetroit on Twitter.Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB, and are used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information please visit worldofdarkness.com.

And on the next episode of Who Would Win...We are giving you ONE MORE WEEK of Shocktober!!!Will Scooby Doo and his team (Repped by James) have Toon Force to give or will the Pure Violence of The Toxic Avenger (Repped by Ray) overcome his toughest foe yet? What kind of story will special guest judge Phil Ranta concoct to make sense of it all?You can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvgEElLPGQG2GXkqMhQ5JwCheck out our brand new Who Would Win Merch Store:WhoWouldWinStore.comCheck out Factor: http://factor75.comFollow some of us on Twitter: @WhoWouldWinShow @JamesGavsie @Phil RantaFollow Ray on Threads! @AlmightyRay316MUSIC:Music: Power Music FactoryChannel URL :    / powermusicfactory  music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.netWhoWouldWinShow.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor: http://factor75.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

About Phil Ranta from his bio:Phil is a pioneer of the digital media revolution, working as a pre-YouTube professional web video producer in 2005, video content app creator before the smartphone revolution in 2007, an early exec in the MCN boom with two successful exits, and as the Head Gaming Creators at Facebook and Mobcrush, driving the live streaming and the creator-driven media paradigm shift. Currently, as COO of We Are Verified, Phil is helping to build scalable businesses around top content creators.Previously, Phil was the Head of Gaming Creators, North America at Facebook and the Head of Creators at Mobcrush. In both roles, the departments saw significant growth working with top game streaming talent including Ronda Rousey, Disguised Toast, Corinna Kopf, Shroud, and Nate Hill, to name a few.Phil was the COO of Studio71, one of the world's largest MCNs, growing the network from 1 billion to over 8 billion monthly views in 3 years with over 1,000 creators.Before S71, Phil joined Fullscreen as the Head of Channel Partnerships as the 9th employee, completing his tenure as the VP of Networks. He grew the network to the largest MCN in the world (on comScore) in less than 1 year. He was the recipient of Fullscreen's first "Founders Award" for his role in building the industry-leading company.Phil was also a popular comedian, performing at such prestigious LA venues as the Second City Los Angeles (and acting in their touring company aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines), the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater (improv program graduate), and comedy festivals across America. As a content creator, his videos have received over 100 million views on digital platforms bolstered by his work as a talent/producer on the YouTube channel "PronunciationManual" and co-hosts the "Two and a Half Sportsmen" podcast.

Social media has been such a constant in our lives, that it can actually be hard to keep up with where it's going and the effect it has on all of our lives.This week, I sat down with Phil Ranta, Chief Operating Officer of We Are Verified and all-around technologist. Phil is an old hand when it comes to digital media and much of his career has taken place over the course of social media's evolution to where it is today.I came across Phil fighting for his life on LinkedIn on the issue of Tik Tok and regulation of social media. It's a nuanced issue that is complex and difficult to understand – but regardless, internet regulation will be a feature of the future.Episode Highlights:(0:00) - Episode beginning(1:03) - What got you into this? What is the problem with Tik Tok?(4:59) - Europe vs. the USA for data protection(9:47) - Things move too fast(10:57) - Why is regulation not happening?(17:49) - China's digital dominance, what the future holds(20:09) - The Montana ban on TikTok(23:41) - Social media is a drug(27:50) - It comes down to parenting, defining entertainment(32:03) - Some background on Phil(35:01) - Episode wrap-upThank you for helping us become a top 10% podcast in the world! Previous Guests Include Rob Dyrdek, Samad Savage, Travis Chappell, Austin Belcak, Young Benny, Adam Miller, The Real Johnny Bravo, and more. Please Join Our Email List for Special Offers, Q+A's, Live Podcasts, and More - To Join, Scroll to the Bottom of This PageLinks Below:_Watch the Video Version on YouTube@sullybop on InstagramSearch 'BOPCAST' on any platform! (Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube)Visit SullyBop.com for more information.Big shouts to the folks who make this possible:Video - @ferrarib98Logo - @ryannkelly20Producer - @minishep13Theme Song - @jello.wav

On this episode, your heroes duke it out about baseball minor league unions with Bernie Sanders versus a representative for the baseball league. Should minor league baseball players make a living wage? Is the league generous to feed the players slurry? And should their healthcare plan be 'walk it off'?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes fight the MLB's ban of 'The Shift'. Why does the MLB hate 'freedom of movement'? What is the history of this weird rule? And what happens when the outfield grass is different for a bunch of different fields?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

Phil Ranta is a digital media veteran who has held leadership roles at companies such as Super Deluxe, Fullscreen, Studio 71, Facebook and now We Are Verified where he's the COO focused on all things web3 and creator economy. But most importantly, he's a father of two, who believes that time spent with your kids makes you a better leader and that every parent could benefit from improv or comedy training.Episode Breakdown:3:05 - Navigating Young Kids with Young Startups 5:00 - How His Kids Were Impacted By The Pandemic 9:52 - Where He Was In His Career When He First Became a Dad 11:41 - How Becoming A Dad Impacts Your Approach To Content15:15 - How Disney Movies Can Be Difficult To Watch With Your Kids 18:08 - How Spending More time With Your Kids Makes you A Better Leader 21:20 - How Having a Background in Comedy is Beneficial As a Parent 26:06 - How Fathers Are More Present In Their Kids Lives Today 27:40 - How Dad-Content Has Become Cool29:05 - Rapid Father Questions 31:45 - Is Bluey the Best Show for Dads? 37:25 - Defining Dad Energy and Dad Funny Follow Phil on twitter @PhilRanta for more insight on media and fatherhood:https://twitter.com/PhilRantaOfficial Website: Fathermaterial.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_material/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Father_Material

On this episode, your heroes learn what happens when credit card machines go down and a bunch of Irish people get free beer. Did anyone die? Did anyone survive? And how Irish is the Irish accent?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

In this episode:  Artificial Intelligence, Open Cameras, Global Surveillance, Driesdepoorter reveals how influencers take photos and “…that is creepy and upsetting…” says one of our hosts. Social Media giants are in Congress and Lauren has some issues with the answers coming from Vanessa Pappas of TikTok. Patreon lays off 17% of its workforce, but what do we really think about it? Instagram is testing a new feature and it's all just so confusing! Uploads and Downloads include Night Media and a super cool upload including our good friend Phil Ranta!  Check out Jellysmack's Get In Touch Page.Also, here's Spring's Link.  We have a YouTube Page!  Please subscribe and follow. (Thank you!) Catch a new episode every Friday on your favorite podcasting site. Please subscribe, like and share! Visit our website www.creatorupload.com. We love hearing from you!    

Listener Discretion Advised - Language and ViolenceWelcome to Reclaimed Detroit: A Vampire the Masquerade Audio Drama!Set in Detroit, 1996. Reclaimed Detroit tells the stories of several vampires striving to make a new life in a city newly retaken by the Camarilla from the Sabbat.Introducing DJ Max Stylus, a Brujah DJ that loves music and family who desires nothing more than to stay out of vampire politics altogether.Part One of Season One of Reclaimed Detroit will consist of 5 episodes, with 8 more planned for release starting before year's end.Episode Four features the voice talents of Rama Vallury, Emily Churchil, George Caleodis, Phillip Wilburn, Jonathan Coop, Ray Stakenas, Crystal Storm, Phil Ranta, Josh Marble, Jen Cain, Shakyra Dunn, Sharmita Bhattacharya, Gwama Hairstonel, and Rachel Kimsey Reclaimed Detroit was created and written by Ray Stakenas.Original Music and Sound Mixing by Sean Gould.We can be found at VampireDetroit.com or @VampireDetroit on Twitter.Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB, and are used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information please visit worldofdarkness.com.

Listener Discretion Advised - Language and ViolenceWelcome to Reclaimed Detroit: A Vampire the Masquerade Audio Drama!Set in Detroit, 1996. Reclaimed Detroit tells the stories of several vampires striving to make a new life in a city newly retaken by the Camarilla from the Sabbat.Introducing Alexander, a Gangrel Detective who's been invited to solve a murder case by Violet, a Toreador Primogen.Part One of Season One of Reclaimed Detroit will consist of 5 episodes, with 8 more planned for release starting before year's end.Episode One features the voice talents of Matthew Harris, Nick Gligor, Melissa Okey, Phillip Wilburn, Dain Geist, Ray Stakenas, Matt Harbert, Julian Lindsay, Dean Calkins, Rachel Kimsey, and Phil Ranta.Reclaimed Detroit was created and written by Ray Stakenas.Original Music and Sound Mixing by Sean Gould.We can be found at VampireDetroit.com or @VampireDetroit on Twitter.Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB, and are used with permission.  All rights reserved. For more information please visit worldofdarkness.com.

And on the next episode of Who Would Win...The recent movie hero meets the constant Kryptonian threat!Will The Mighty Thor Jane Foster (Repped by James) have enough tricks from the gods to pull out the win or will the tactical genius and hubris of General Zod (Repped by Ray) have too much to handle? Will guest judge Phil Ranta find something said that works totally against the person who said it???You can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvgEElLPGQG2GXkqMhQ5JwCheck out our brand new Who Would Win Merch Store:WhoWouldWinStore.comFollow us all on Twitter: @WhoWouldWinShow @JamesGavsie @AlmightyRay @PhilRantaMusic; Song: Aliaksei Yukhnevich - Empire on Fire (No Copyright Music)Music provided by Tunetank.Free Download: https://bit.ly/3fkwxO8Video Link: https://youtu.be/02UTBLSJAC0&( “music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net”)WhoWouldWinShow.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More with host Brent Pope and comedian and CEO Phil Ranta. We discuss the hilarity of Tim Robinson and his Netflix Show, I Think You Should Leave, as well as how Tim and Phil knew each other years ago, doing comedy in Detroit.For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Phil Ranta on Instagram and Twitter, @philranta.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, your heroes hear audio from a mount visit where the umpire is umpiring mound visits.Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

Brent sits down with CEO and comedian, Phil Ranta! They discuss: why uninvited people coming on stage is bad for comedy, the lowdown on NFTs, the legacy of MTV's The State, Phil's show Own Every Word, their Brentfast meal from Mel's Drive-In, and does Brent love John Denver?For all the Brentfast episodes and sweet merch, go to Brentfast.com. Follow Brent on Instagram and Twitter, @scoopspope, and see all the Brentfast pics on Brent's Facebook actor page. Follow Phil Ranta on Instagram and Twitter, @philranta.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, your heroes hear from the mail bag again from a listener who asks Joel to run down the stories of some prominent American cyclists. Did Major Taylor truly break the color barrier in the 1800's and nobody cared because it was cycling? Can Americans get good at cycling by being late to school? And are there more than a couple cyclists from America who actually mattered?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

The year was 1990 and I, 8 year old Phil Ranta, was going through my regular Friday night routine at Blockbuster of renting a Nintendo game that I could play non-stop until school on Monday, or at least as much as possible before my brother booted me off of the system so he could play Tecmo Super Bowl.Now when you're 8, decision-making tactics are a bit different. I knew I liked Mega Man. I knew Mega Man games had a frame around the box with a red Capcom logo at the top. So when I saw a box with the same logo, I assumed it had to be decent. That game: Yo! Noid, the game based on Domino Pizza's mascot.It was….fine. I probably went out and played with the neighbor kids. Sadly.But Domino's knew what they were doing. Kids were playing Nintendo all day every day. Kids eat a lot of pizza. Get them to play a branded game and maybe they'll spend more time telling their parents to order Domino's despite the Ninja Turtles Pizza Hut relationship.And now we have the metaverse, where the promise is the dynamism and real-time interaction of social media with the stickiness of gaming. So much like Domino's in 1990, the brands want to stay in front of this trend.We've seen Taco Bell drop an NFT collection, we've seen Nike sell virtual shoes, and Samsung building stores in Decentraland. I wanted to figure out how you even start to talk to a brand about this. Is it all about the press? Do they goal against it like other digital marketing? And who actually builds this stuff?Our guest Christopher Neff, that's who. As the VP of Creative Technology and Innovation at the community, he guided Samsung 837X, a Decentraland experience with games, NFTs, and a lot of buzz. Avoid the Noid, but don't miss this conversation.FOR MORE INFO:Host Twitter: https://twitter.com/philrantaShow Twitter: https://twitter.com/NFTStoriesPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwuexPh0bx-6jXQMRv3iq1gCopyright 2022 - We Are Verified, LLC

On this episode, your heroes interview two British tennis players about the news that Russian players will be banned from Wimbledon. Is this a fair retaliation towards athletes on behalf of the actions of their country? Do tennis players have any bearing on the outcome of a war? And is this really what British accents sound like these days?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat with the team behind the disastrous Washington Nationals paraglider drop that shut down Washington DC. Did the FAA avert a real world disaster by evacuating The Capitol?  Was this an oopsie or amazing press for baseball? And what valuable goods could be stolen by a paraglider who drops in the exact right place in Washington DC. Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat with Joe LaCava, Tiger Woods' longtime caddy, about Tiger's return to the Masters after his nearly leg-amputating injury. Can Joe LaCava literally carry Tiger through this tournament? Is Joe in fighting shape to be Tiger's rock? And is Tiger going to perform surgery on himself during a round of golf?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

Hi, I'm Phil Ranta, the host of the ‘NFT Stories Podcast'. I'm a longtime digital executive in the creator economy, 2021 LinkedIn Top Voice for Innovation and Tech, and recovering professional comedian.What the heck are NFTs? It stands for non-fungible token, but you don't need to know that. They're digital collectibles. Think baseball cards but digital and they can unlock other value.Every week we tell another story from this multi-billion dollar market alongside the artists, collectors, companies, and entrepreneurs that are making it all happen. Our goal is to tell stories in a way anyone can understand so don't worry, if things start getting technically complex, I'll cut into the story to explain.How did NFTs hit the scene? How will this affect the future of video games? And why are monkey drawings selling for millions? We'll take on these stories and more. The first episode drops on February 8, 2022 with new episodes dropping every N-F-Tuesday.

On this episode, your heroes tell tale of the harrowing journey of four climbers in 1936 trying to climb the Murder Wall of the Eiger and it doesn't end well for them. Is it still extreme mountain climbing if you take a train halfway up? Were rich people watching the whole affair hoping they would fall to their deaths? And what does Unterschlauss mean in German?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes talk to cross-country skiing Olympian Remi Lindholm and his coach about the frozen penis he suffered during the games. Are spandex suits warm enough? Can you cross-country ski with a frozen penis? And why didn't his coach teach him how to tuck to avoid this issue?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes get another mailbag message for Joel from another orphanage asking about hockey nicknames. What do you call the brother of The Great One? Are alliterative nicknames always the best? And what does it sound like when a slapshot hits the boards?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat to USA Skeleton Olympian Chet Hausermann and his father Crystal about his epic silver medal run. Was Crystal proud of his son? What did Chet sacrifice to get here? And where were people supposed to watch the Olympics this year?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes recorded directly before The Big Game and Phil forgot to post, Joel breaks down some x-factors that should have been considered when predicting the outcome.  What benefits does Ohio actually have? Does Los Angeles have any decent rivers? And what the hell are the rules of this game!?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes somehow get another fan latter to Joel asking him about cycling nicknames. Is Joel ready to finally admit that his fan mail is all fake? Do you need alliteration to make a location-based nickname work? And what does the 'roar of a bicycle' even sound like?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat with Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen about his decision to retire. Could Tom have stuck it out since he has the body of a 25 year old? What was Gisele doing to her career while Tom was out playing ball games with his friends? And can their marriage survive once they join the ranks of the 'normal people'?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes get shocked by the story of the worst auto racing disaster of all time. Is this the inspiration for the movie Final Destination? How many decapitations can one car cause? And what's a good excuse for continuing the race after a mass death event?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat with Novak Djokavic about his quarantine in Australia because of his refusal to get vaxxed. Will Novak give up his tennis career to avoid a Fauci Ouchie? Do vaccines really make your tennis arm fall off? And when if Novak going to finally start his own insane, ranting conspiracy theory vlog?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes get another fan letter from an orphan asking Joel what are the three best non-major sports athletes of all time. Does this mean we have to sit through more discussions about cycling? Does Joel consider 'football' one of the major sports? And is Joel lying again just so he can get 20 minutes of air time to talk about whatever he wants?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes talk to the VP of MLB Media Walter Vromkamp and CEO of Kloon and tech bro Nat Spigman about major league baseball eliminating players from their website due to the work stoppage. Does the MLB have a plan to continue the season without any players? Is this a chance for the league to step into the future of sport entertainment? And how can fans leverage this to actually jump onto the field and play a few innings?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat with Brett Favre about accusations that he stole from Mississippi's welfare fund and the homeless guy that lives in front of his house, Samuel. Did Brett Favre actually help the homeless problem by not doing those speeches? Can homeless people survive on the hope of becoming a quarterback alone? And what does 'misappropriation' even actually mean, anyways?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat about the Texas Longhorns assistant coach whose monkey attacked a child on Halloween. Did the kid have it coming for being a trespasser? Can a monkey be an emotional support animal? And how does a pole dancer with an animal act play into all of this?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat with 2013 Kentucky Derby winner Orb the horse and his lawyer to talk about the new rules around drugging champion horses. Should horses have the right to take human drugs like humans take horse drugs? How will horses party? And how did we not know the ADA had a horse division?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes share the tale of the Alabama vs Tennessee game wherein the winner smokes cigars. Do they have to do it naked for it to count? Do Freshman need to pretend to like it to be cool? And will the second-hand smoke from the fans ruin the players' chances to make it to the NFL?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes talk to the players that sold Evander Kane his false vaccination card, Vinnie and Vinnie 2. How big is the underground vaccination card trade? If I wanted one, what shoes do I put the money in? And which Vinnie are you talking to?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes tell the story of Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin getting trash thrown on him at the Tennessee game. Did Lane Kiffin deserve every insult and bottle hurled at him? Did a fan bring a golf ball to a football game for the sole purpose of beaning Kiffin? And where did they keep getting more and more trash for that long!?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes rap with NASCAR Driver Dan Houghton and his pit crew guy Skeeter McGee about removing the rumble strips as the Cup Series at Roval. Did NASCAR do this just to kill Dan because they know he's a sleepy driver? Is Skeeter about to engineer a way for his driver to survive the race? And what the heck do vampires have to do with all of this?!Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes get a sweet letter from their fan Cade in New York requesting extended pieces involving data journalism and statistical analysis. Are there some baseball players that should be dragged a lot more than they're being dragged? Are there more advanced stats we should be tracking daily? And is Joel lying about the existence of Cade?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

Get the inside scoop about being a futurist in the bleeding edge tech realm, Wormhole Labs' pivot from B2C to B2B due to COVID-19, the metaverse future, what brands should do today to get prepared and much much more.

On this episode, your heroes pitch new names for the Washington Football Team with their brand managers Connor and Skyler. Will they find a name that rocks as hard as other football teams? Do football team names have to be nouns without awesome adjectives? And is 'Pink Floyd' trademarked?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes interview LeBron James's COVID research team, Tank and Phil, who finally convinced him to get the vaccine. How does a basketball player do research for a deadly pandemic? Where did his pandemic research team get their degrees? And would you let yourself get hit in the face with a live COVID bat for a free LeBron jersey?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes chat about USC football coach Clay Helton's firing and USC's spotty recent history with football coaches. Did they build their stadium on an ancient Indian burial ground from a tribe that hates coaches? Were they going out of their way to get coaches with tons of scandals? And how much money were these players getting paid along the way?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

On this episode, your heroes talk to social media sensations the Dumbar Brothers, who were inspired by Jake and Logan Paul to dominate the world of sports. Will they actually compete on a professional level or just do more hacky stunts? Is the Dumb Army going to destroy the competition on their behalf? And are they trying to also ruin professional sports as we know them?Make sure to subscribe on all major podcast platforms, follow us on Twitter @SportsmenPod, and e-mail us at twoandahalfsportsmen@gmail.com

Phil has worn many hats in the entertainment industry. He entered the industry as a comedian and since then he has ventured into creating digital content. Phil was the Head of Gaming Creators at Facebook about a year ago. Now, he is the Chief Operating Officer at Wormhole Labs, a startup aiming to revolutionize the digital world through the concept of a metaverse. Phil also serves on the board of advisors in several digital media startups. In this episode, we dived deeper into Phil's career journey and asked for his take on the future of digital media.