Phantom Island
Steven Godfrey & Ryan NanniEvery week, Steven Godfrey and Ryan Nanni walk you (and one another) through a question from the sports world. While they don't promise any conclusive answers, you'll get an interesting and thoughtful look at topics from a variety of perspectives. This feed is also home to Steven and Ryan's other work, including The Single Wing, where Godfrey answers listener questions, We're Not All Like This, Ry... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 120 | Founded | a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Steven Godfrey is joined by Lindsay Crosby, host of Braves Today, to discuss The Battery, the mixed-use development that opened in 2017 with retail, office space, and residences that functions as one little mini economy all benefiting the fortunes of... more
A Phantom Island subscriber asks Ryan Nanni and Steven Godfrey whether labor discussions in sports will change the way we think about the topic in the broader world, and that prompts a much longer conversation between the two about media work as advo... more
Steven Godfrey returns to take questions from Phantom Island listeners on a variety of subjects, including the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga, flag football's emergence as a college sport, the reasonable outlook for Rich Rodriguez in his second year ba... more
Rodger Sherman, writer of Sports!, joins Ryan Nanni to discuss the sale and impending move of the Connecticut Sun to Houston, which will end nearly a quarter century of WNBA play in the Nutmeg State. How does the Sun move evoke painful memories of Ha... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Good stuff
Just here to listen to Ryan’s laugh. 10/10
Apple Podcasts5Peppermint Pete
United States3 months ago - everything but…
…the intro song is good.
Apple Podcasts5R-Pro DartUnited States3 months ago - I Can’t Quit Mr Godfrey
I’m not a huge college football fan. I mean I am, but it’s basically just following and watching the team I root for.
I didn’t even know who Mr Godfrey was until I heard him on a Wharton Moneyball podcast and I could just tell this person is smart and he gets it.
I started listening to the Yahoo College Football Enquirer podcast Mr Godfrey is on. The first college football podcast I ever started listening to and enjoy it. Naturally that led me to Phantom Island. I subscribed to check it out, ... more
Apple Podcasts5⛈️StormUnited States4 months ago - So entertaining
Really smart conversations that make you laugh
Apple Podcasts5K TheleUnited States5 months ago - Listen to this pod
Fun and creative ways to dig into the ephemera of modern sports landscapes. Tickles your brain in the good way.
Apple Podcasts5JesushomesUnited States5 months ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #120 |  Poland/Sports |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom Island
What is Phantom Island about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, data-informed look at sports world narratives, governance, and business. Episodes frequently braid analysis of major topics—from the media ecosystem around stars like Tiger Woods to the economics of college sports, NIL oversight, and conference realignment—with candid banter and current-event pull‑ups. Guests range from veteran sports journalists to policy-focused analysts, and sponsorships or paywalled components often shape the pacing and depth of conversations. The show is known for deep dives, unconventional angles, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave analytical rigor plus entertaining host chemistry.
A standout angle is how sports media, branding, and governance i... more
Where can I find podcast stats for Phantom Island?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Phantom Island. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Phantom Island and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does Phantom Island get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Phantom Island, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for Phantom Island?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Phantom Island, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does Phantom Island have?
To see how many followers or subscribers Phantom Island has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to Phantom Island?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Phantom Island:
1. Shutdown Fullcast
2. Split Zone Duo: College Football Podcast
3. College Football Enquirer
4. Hand In The Dirt
5. The Distraction: A Defector Podcast
How many episodes of Phantom Island are there?
Phantom Island launched a year ago and published 120 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact Phantom Island?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for Phantom Island?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Phantom Island from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Phantom Island?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Phantom Island. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on Phantom Island?
Recent guests on Phantom Island include:
1. Hector Diaz
2. Kevin Van Valkenburg
3. DJ Byrnes
4. Rachel Bachman
5. Victoria Zeller
6. Mike Golic Jr.
7. Parker Fleming
8. Jon Bois
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.