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The Tortured Fans Department

Shaun Boyle
NFL
College Football
Taylor Swift
Olivia Dean
Adele
Ryder Cup
The Life Of a Showgirl
College Basketball
Penn State
Pittsburgh Steelers
Halloween Candy
Christmas Music
Eagles
Thanksgiving
Eras Tour
Rob Manfred
Bills
Lane Kiffin
Golf
Super Bowl

The Tortured Fans Department will meet weekly to discuss the latest news in sports and music. Our focus will be on providing a fun listening experience for everyone. Topics will range from fantasy football sleepers to album reviews for our favorite artists. We will talk about travel, TV or whatever else catches our attention, but we promise there will be something for everyone in each episode.

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Latest Episodes

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 Bi... more

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 an... more

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 t... more

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 mo... more

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 a... more

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 ... more

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 ... more

Jeremy and Shaun breakdown all of the latest in the world of sports and beyond. 

• The Knicks are NBA Champions

• World Cup fever has hit the United States

• The Tartan Army takes over

• U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

• Did You See This?

Song: 'I'm ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Blum
NFL expert and recurring guest
Episode: Ep. 25 - A Good Man Is Hard To Find (Tomlin Leaves Pittsburgh, NFL Divisional Round Preview, LIV to PGA Pipeline and Sweet Nina's)
Jake Myers
Host of the Get Back Coach podcast and college football expert
Get Back Coach podcast
Episode: Ep. 18 - College Football Catch-Up (Playoff Committee decisions, Fixing the CFB calendar and the Coaching Carousel goes round and round)
Michael Collins
Founding father of the podcast
Episode: Episode 13 - Cloning Dogs and Flying Cars? (NFL Good/Bad Coaching Clubs, CFB Playoff Picture, Did You See This? and Weekly Segments)
Ryan Amodei
Musician and music enthusiast, known for his work on the podcast's theme song
Episode: Episode 11 - 'The Art of Loving' - Olivia Dean (Album Review)
Chandler Brandes
A Taylor Swift fan and guest on the podcast
Vermont's finest
Episode: Episode 7 - 'The Life of a Showgirl' - Taylor Swift (Album Review)
Jeremy Goode
Good friend and esteemed colleague, diehard Philadelphia sports fan
Episode: Episode 3 - It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Fall
Shane Douglas
Good friend and former colleague of Shaun Boyle
Episode: Episode 2 - College Football Rivalries, NFL Week 1 and Months of the Year Draft

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Shaun Boyle
Host of The Tortured Fans Department; consistently appears as a primary host across episodes.
Jeremy Goode
Co-host and frequent contributor; public-facing persona as part of the hosting duo.

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Episode 8 - The End of an Era for the Phillies, NFL Panic Meter, College Coaching Carousel and the Restaurant Appetizers Draft
Q: What do you think about James Franklin's firing?
James Franklin was fired due to underperformance and failing to win important games, with many saying it was long overdue.
Episode 8 - The End of an Era for the Phillies, NFL Panic Meter, College Coaching Carousel and the Restaurant Appetizers Draft
Q: What do you think about the New York Jets' current situation?
The New York Jets are having a very difficult time, not winning a game since 2010 and have not seen playoff action for over a decade.
Episode 5 - Europe Wins the Ryder Cup, Not So Happy Valley, CFB Round-Up and Vinyl Record Draft
Q: Which teams have impressed you this season compared to expectations?
Jake highlights Oregon and Ole Miss as surprising contenders, with strong performances that exceeded expectations.
Episode 5 - Europe Wins the Ryder Cup, Not So Happy Valley, CFB Round-Up and Vinyl Record Draft
Q: What do you think about James Franklin's position as the coach of Penn State?
He thinks Franklin should stay because he's building talent and keeping the team in playoff conversations, but acknowledges the frustration among fans.

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What is The Tortured Fans Department about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on sports and music with a weekly, lighthearted spin. Episodes routinely cover NFL and college football, major sports events, and ongoing coaching news, paired with pop culture moments, album notes, and personal anecdotes. A recurring vibe combines sharp sports takes with playful banter, plus segments like “Tortured Fans of the Week” and light music and entertainment talk. It's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy rapid-fire sports analysis mixed with music chatter, humor, and everyday life stories, all delivered in an informal, buddy-banter style. A notable strength is the consistent blend of current sports news, tournament talk, and music/album discussions, making it useful for fans who want a multifaceted, leisure-or... more

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2. Jake Myers
3. Michael Collins
4. Ryan Amodei
5. Chandler Brandes
6. Jeremy Goode
7. Shane Douglas

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