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Episode 13 — NBA West, Expansion & October SportsRaising Fans is back, and this episode is all about the **NBA Western Conference**, the future of expansion, the return of hockey, October baseball, and another attempt to cash in on our touchdown bet.🏀 NBA WESTWho sits at the top of the West — the defending champion Thunder or the up-and-coming Spurs? Can San Antonio repeat the magic of last season, or has Oklahoma City figured out what it was missing?We break down the contenders, including Minnesota and Denver, before diving into the two Los Angeles teams.LeBron is gone and Walker Kessler is in Los Angeles. Can the Lakers finally give Luka and Reaves enough defense to make a real jump, or are they headed for another season stuck in the middle of the playoff picture?Meanwhile, things aren't exactly looking great for the Clippers.Then we get into the teams on the rise — and of course, the Utah Jazz!Can DP become the best player on the team in Year 1? How high can Utah realistically climb? Is a top-six seed possible, or are we looking at another play-in race? And are we being completely unrealistic considering where the Jazz rank in salary?Could DP give us a Donovan Mitchell rookie-year 2.0?We also talk Portland, Damian Lillard's return, Ja's potential role, Clingan and Avdija, the Suns, Golden State's lack of offseason movement, and the teams we expect to occupy the bottom of the West.🏙️ EXPANSION IS HEATING UPThe NBA and MLB are both getting closer to potentially adding new franchises.The NBA commissioner has discussed expansion by 2028-29, with Las Vegas and Seattle emerging as major candidates. We break down the reported bids, arena situations, and what expansion could mean for the league.Then we turn to MLB, where Las Vegas and Tampa Bay have made progress on stadium situations. With a new CBA reportedly standing between the league and expansion, could baseball be preparing to add two teams?And of course, we have to talk about the rumors surrounding Salt Lake City and Nashville.🏒 NHL + ⚾ MLB: OCTOBER IS HEREThe NHL hits the ice for opening night while MLB postseason baseball gets underway on September 29.We preview some of the biggest matchups, including Florida-Carolina, Montreal-Toronto, New York-Boston, Vancouver-Edmonton, and Chicago-Vegas.Then it's playoff baseball with Yankees-Red Sox, Cubs-Phillies, Cleveland-Houston, San Diego-Atlanta, and the teams waiting on byes.Which games are must-watch? Which teams are slumping at the worst possible time? Can stars like PCA, Yordan Alvarez, and Chris Sale carry their teams when the games matter most?🏈 TD BETAnd finally, we're putting another touchdown slate together.Tucker Kraft.Bucky Irving.DeVonta Smith.Jaxon Smith-Njigba.Who's finding the end zone?Another episode of Raising Fans is here — two dads, too many sports, and plenty of opinions.

Episode 12 — NFL Chaos, Fantasy Drama & College Football Madness

Raising Fans is back, and Week 1 of the NFL season gave us plenty to argue about. We’re breaking down fantasy football drama, NFL surprises, college football chaos, SuperMotocross, and some big wins for Utah sports.

🎢 The First 3
We kick things off with a couple of fun family outings — the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Show and a trip to the Bees game.

🏆 Fantasy Sports
The fantasy baseball championship comes down to Jordan vs. Masen! Masen survives a massive late push from KingTucks, while Jordan hangs on after an offensive explosion.

We also check in on the wife's league, where injuries continue to pile up, including Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray, A.J. Brown, and Ladd McConkey.

The Chopped League comes down to Monday Night Football, with InjuryBugBounty needing just five points from Rashee Rice to eliminate TulsaTough.

Then we talk Survivor League chaos, including Masen's last-second pivot, Jordan's lack of faith in his own team, and the 15+ people who found out the hard way that picking the Chargers wasn't the move.

🏈 30 Minutes of NFL Chaos
Week 1 delivered everything.

Are the Rams a disappointment after losing — especially with Garrett heading to IR? And how brutal is the upcoming Chargers schedule?

Was Arizona or Los Angeles the bigger surprise? What happens to Herbert if Ladd McConkey misses significant time?

Chicago and Carolina raise questions about their defenses, while the Bears claim they're going to have the highest-scoring offense in NFL history. Can they actually challenge the 2013 Broncos' record?

Detroit nearly gives away a 21-point lead but survives after stopping New Orleans on a game-winning two-point attempt.

Meanwhile, the entire NFC South starts 0-1, Green Bay blows a huge lead after Minnesota scores 29 unanswered, and Jordan Love has another fourth-quarter meltdown.

Buffalo and Houston put on a shootout before Buffalo's defense makes the final play, and we debate who actually runs the NFC East after Philadelphia, Washington, Dallas, and New York all give us something to talk about.

And finally… Can Vegas actually compete?

🏈 College Football Chaos
College football may have given us the most ridiculous sequence of the season.

Old Dominion gets sacked. Virginia Tech scoops and scores — only to fumble into the end zone, with ODU recovering. Then, on the VERY NEXT PLAY, ODU gets sacked again, Virginia Tech scoops it up again, and this time they actually finish the touchdown.

We also ask if Texas Tech is the No. 3 team in the Big 12, whether Texas or Ohio State is more concerning, and if Oregon is even a playoff team after losing to Oklahoma State — a team that had lost 21 straight FBS games.

Plus: What is Michigan?

Army collapses against USF, Iowa and Iowa State put together one of the strangest scoring games imaginable, and Wake Forest and Purdue need two overtimes to decide a 38-36 thriller.

🏁 BTB4
SuperMotocross Round 1 is in the books, and Haiden Deegan makes history with his first overall win as a rookie.

We break down the points standings, Hunter Lawrence's huge 21-8 performance, and where Prado, Deegan, Webb, Roczen, Lawrence, and Marchbanks currently sit.

Then we give some love to Utah sports with championships from the Utah Great 8s and Utah Talons, before wrapping up with a wild OHL trade involving a massive haul of future picks.

Another week, another ridiculous amount of sports to talk about.

Raising Fans — two dads, way too many opinions, and plenty of reasons to argue.

Episode 11 — NFL Overreactions, Fantasy Fallout & Sports Chaos

Welcome back to Raising Fans! Jordan and Masen are back with another packed episode covering NFL injuries, fantasy football chaos, college football, NASCAR, SuperMotocross, the US Open, and one VERY interesting situation involving LIV Golf.

We kick things off with some early NFL hot takes — including whether Drake Maye is actually a bum, whether the Rams forgot to get some sleep before Thursday Night Football, and which players are already causing fantasy managers headaches.

🏡 The First 3
Masen has officially been getting off the bench! We talk about Kye's T-ball game, a Bees game, and what's been going on in our world outside of sports.

🏈 The.CFB.Dynasty
Jordan pulls off an upset over Masen to open the new season. After already picking up two ranked wins, is Jordan finally ready to crack the Top 25?

🏈 NFL Week 2 Reactions
We break down the fallout from Wednesday and Thursday Night Football.

Sam Darnold goes down with a hip injury, A.J. Brown suffers a high ankle sprain, and Drake Maye throws three fourth-quarter interceptions. Is there something he needs to change, or are we overreacting already?

Then we get to the Rams and Seahawks. Was Seattle actually that impressive, or was New England just bad? And did the Rams make a mistake traveling to Australia right before the game?

Plus, Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel look great, Stribling appears to suffer a devastating non-contact injury, and Jordan may have made a questionable lunch bet with a Cowboys fan.

🏆 Fantasy Football Chaos
The injuries and disappointing performances are already reshaping the fantasy landscape.

We check in on the Chopped League, including PeppaMas losing Henderson, GBNutcrackers dealing with the Maye disappointment, TulsaTough getting almost nothing from Rashid Shaheed, and DGiasson losing A.J. Brown.

Then there's Dexs Codex, who loses BOTH Brock Bowers and Sam Darnold and makes a desperate trade before Thursday Night Football. Was it the right move? Can McBride and Dobbins keep the season alive?

We also check in on the wife's league, Jordan's attempt to capitalize on the Bowers news, and lock in our weekend touchdown bet.

⚾🏒 MLB & NHL
A quick trip around the baseball and hockey world as we get ready for another busy weekend.

🏈 College Football Pick 'Em
The big games are here. Michigan vs. Oklahoma, BYU vs. Arizona, Iowa vs. Iowa State, Texas vs. Ohio State, Utah vs. Arkansas, and plenty more.

Jordan and Masen make their picks — but there's also a bigger question: LSU doesn't roster any professional players… so what happens to all those players?

🏁 BTB4: Motorsports & More
SuperMotocross Round 1 is here! We rank the favorites heading into the opening round, including Hunter Lawrence, Prado, Webb, Jett Lawrence, Ferrandis, Deegan, Tomac, Roczen, and local guy Matchbanks.

Then we jump into the NASCAR Cup Playoffs. Christopher Bell wins the opening playoff race, Kyle Larson fades late, and the standings get shaken up with Hamlin, Bell, Blaney, Reddick, and Briscoe leading the way.

We finish with the US Open, where Americans are making serious noise on both the men's and women's sides.

⛳ LIV Golf Fallout
And finally… LIV Golf.

With LIV reportedly filing for bankruptcy, we discuss what this could mean for players, contracts, unpaid money, free-agent golfers, and the future of professional golf.

Could this create LIV 2.0? Would anyone even want to join? And what happens to stars like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau if the whole thing falls apart?

Another episode. Another pile of sports arguments.

Raising Fans — two dads, way too many opinions, and plenty of sports to talk about.

Episode 10 — NFL Picks, CFB Chaos & The In-Law Invitational

Raising Fans hits double digits! We’re recapping the 3rd Annual In-Law Invitational, making our NFL predictions, breaking down an absolutely chaotic week of college football, and somehow finding time for some completely random sports debates.

🏌️ The In-Law Invitational Recap
The golf clubs came out, the trash talk was flowing, and the competition was as serious as an in-law golf tournament can be. Jordan shoots a 43, Will wins the bet, and Masen beats his goal while apparently becoming as good at putting as Happy Gilmore.

🏈 Fantasy Football — The Four-Team Trade
A massive four-team fantasy football trade shakes things up. David Montgomery, Jayden Daniels, CeeDee Lamb, Aaron Jones Sr., Tyler Allgeier, Chase Brown, Rashee Rice, and Puka Nacua all change teams. Who actually won the trade?

🏈 NFL Season Picks
We make our Week 1 picks, debate our MVP selections, and make our early Super Bowl predictions. Masen is rolling with Denver vs. the Rams, while Jordan has Buffalo vs. Los Angeles. Plus, can anyone steal DPOY from the Myles Garrett narrative?

And what does Michael Wilson's new 3-year, $25 million-per-year deal mean for Marvin Harrison Jr.?

🔥 CFB CHAOS
College football wasted no time giving us chaos.

BYU and Utah cruise to easy wins, while Michigan and Western Michigan produce an insane finish. Baylor nearly pulls off the upset against Auburn after Auburn has 12 men on the field, only to miss a two-point conversion by what felt like inches. Auburn's postgame national championship declaration gets absolutely roasted online.

Then there's Clemson vs. LSU — a game that proved we were SOOOOOOO wrong.

And Rutgers loses to UMass after reportedly paying them $1.5 million to come play.

🏀 Random Sports Notes
Ben Simmons is back with the Kings, the WNBA gets a new commissioner, Team USA's women's team keeps rolling, and we discuss whether a close game against Italy is actually something to worry about.

Plus, BIG3 player and social media personality Nasir Core calls out TJ McConnell — and NBA players quickly come to TJ's defense.

We have some thoughts on that whole situation… because being an NBA player is a little different than being a social media guy who plays basketball.

Raising Fans is back for Episode 10 — let's talk sports, argue about our picks, and raise some fans.

Episode 9: The Salary Cap, NFL Roster Chaos & The Kroenke Complex

Raising Fans is back with another episode full of NFL questions, salary cap madness, ownership debates, college football rivalry talk, and—of course—a little golf.

We start with what's happening in our world, including a recap of the latest T-ball action and Jordan getting ready to become a dad of two. What does another kid mean for the future of the podcast? We're not sure, but we're pretty sure the sleep schedule isn't getting any better.

We bring back Dad Facts, where we find sports facts that are somehow both ridiculous and interesting.

First up: Scottie Scheffler has won more tournaments since 2022 than some NFL teams and major college football programs have won games in the same stretch.

Then we uncover the strange history of athletic conferences suing their own schools—including the Big 12 vs. Texas Tech and the SEC vs. LSU.

We break down the NFL salary cap and some of the league's most interesting contracts and cap situations.

We start with Aaron Donald's contract, where his current cap hit remains surprisingly low compared to where he ranks among future cap hits.

Then we take a look at the Miami Dolphins' salary situation, including massive numbers attached to Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Jalen Ramsey, Minkah Fitzpatrick and others—and where those players ended up.

Finally, we compare NFL teams across categories like lowest active salary usage, highest dead money, highest salary usage and lowest dead money.

With rosters officially taking shape, we have some serious questions.

Why do NFL teams give up on players so quickly?

We talk about Trey Benson, Kaleb Johnson and other recent draft picks who found themselves in surprising roster situations.

Are teams drafting the wrong positions? Why spend premium draft capital on a running back when you already have a starter, only to barely give the rookie opportunities before deciding they aren't good enough?

And that leads to another question:

Stan Kroenke owns an absolutely ridiculous sports empire, with ownership interests including the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Arsenal and the Los Angeles Angels.

But does owning this many teams actually help—or hurt—the franchises?

We compare the resources and facilities across his organizations, discuss the Angels being the only Kroenke-owned team without a championship, and look at the plans for a potential new $2.5 billion Angels stadium.

Then we ask the ultimate question:

If you could own multiple professional franchises—but couldn't choose your favorite teams—which teams are you buying and why?

Is it about winning? Legacy? The city? History? Or just having the most fun possible?

It's time for another quick debate:

Utah will be the better team.

BYU will be the better team.

Who are you taking?

We finish with the 3rd Annual In-Law Friendly!

It's time for another family golf showdown. We discuss the stakes, how many strokes Jordan is going to have to give, and whether the winner gets the ultimate prize:

Free dinner.

Because nothing says "family competition" like trying to destroy your in-laws on the golf course.

Episode 8: Fantasy Football Chaos, CFB & Scottie Does It Again!

Raising Fans is back with another packed episode! We’re talking fantasy football draft chaos, college football, MLB playoff races, our CFB dynasty, and everything happening Beyond the Big 4.

We kick things off with our recent fantasy drafts, including the Chopped League, Money League, and Wife League.

Jordan going double QB in the Chopped League sparks the debate: Are quarterbacks actually important, or can you wait forever to draft them?

We reveal our picks for Best Overall Draft and First to Be Chopped, then dive into the craziness of the Money League. Jordan's Hero RB strategy goes sideways after waiting until Round 6 to take his first RB, followed by four RBs in the next five rounds. Meanwhile, 27 RBs were drafted in the first five rounds, including a stretch where 11 of 14 picks were running backs.

Masen's "safe" strategy pays off with two strong RBs, a solid WR trio and a QB/WR stack. We also talk about Austin's Burrow/Stafford combo, QBs and TEs falling below value, the Jacobs pick, and our search for the perfect Wall of Shame trophy topper.

Then it's the Wife League, where Alyssa may have executed the Hero RB strategy better than Jordan, Jocelyn loses all her Cowboys, and we question the decision to draft backup kickers and defenses.

We recap opening weekend, including TCU's questionable fourth-down decisions, USC's fourth-quarter frustration, Hawaii nearly pulling off a comeback, and Memphis getting sacks for days.

Both Jordan and Masen finished 5-3 in their Week 1 picks.

Then we make our picks for this week's games, including Utah vs. Idaho, BYU vs. Utah Tech, LSU vs. Clemson, Auburn vs. Baylor, Louisville vs. Ole Miss and SMU vs. Florida State.

Auburn wins the National Championship for the second time, while Texas Tech finishes runner-up after making its first National Championship appearance and second playoff appearance.

We talk about the controversial Boston/New York call, the return of Trevor Story and Anthony, and Aaron Judge's expected return.

Are the Dodgers still the favorites after getting swept by Atlanta? Is Pete Crow-Armstrong taking control of the NL MVP race? And are the Cubs heating up at the perfect time after smashing the Brewers with nine home runs?

We also look at Cleveland, Philadelphia and Arizona making their pushes toward the playoffs.

Curaçao wins the Little League World Series over Las Vegas, and we hit the motocross world with Hunter winning the title, Jorge Prado earning his first American win and Cooper Webb grabbing his first outdoor podium in three years.

We also celebrate Eli Tomac's incredible career and his retirement, including 57 Supercross wins, 32 Motocross wins, eight Daytona wins and multiple championships.

In NASCAR, Ryan Preece wins Daytona to secure the final playoff spot after entering the race 31 points behind. It's his first career win at age 35 after 249 starts.

We also talk about Novak Djokovic's shocking first-round US Open upset.

Finally, SCOTTIE DOES IT AGAIN! Scheffler wins the Tour Championship, joins Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy as a multiple-time winner, breaks the single-season earnings record with over $30 million, and passes Tiger for the most career PGA Tour earnings.

With 22 wins and over $130 million since his first PGA Tour victory in 2022, Scottie is building one of the most ridiculous stretches in golf history. All he needs is a U.S. Open victory to complete the career Grand Slam.

We wrap up by asking: Is LIV Golf finally coming to an end?

Thanks for hanging out with us. Now let's go raise some fans!

Episode 7: Fantasy Football Draft Guide, CFB Kickoff & Preseason Concerns

Raising Fans is back with another packed episode as football season officially gets closer!

We kick things off with The First 3, catching up on what's happening in our world—including Masen's return from Alaska—before jumping into our fantasy leagues.

We get into some fantasy baseball league drama, including the debate over whether Masen was playing dirty by picking up starting pitchers on the final night of the matchup and Jordan's battle for the final playoff spot.

We also introduce the new Chopped fantasy league and talk about some of our favorite drafts and teams so far.

The main event is a full-on fantasy football draft discussion.

What's our draft strategy? Jordan explains his Hero RB approach, while Masen focuses on building a roster that feels secure and avoiding overly risky rookie-heavy builds.

We also reveal the players we absolutely need to leave our drafts with, from WR value plays and homer picks to reliable running backs and QB/WR stacks.

Then we flip the script: Who won't make our roster even if they're the last player available?

We break down players we're avoiding because of injuries, crowded backfields, questionable hype, competition, or simply because we don't like the price.

We're introducing a brand-new segment: Dad Facts—the dad jokes of the sports-fact world. Facts that are technically interesting, but probably only matter to sports dads.

We talk about Shedeur Sanders' Pro Bowl distinction and Ceyair Wright's unique path from the NFL to acting, including his role as LeBron James' son in Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Preseason football brings plenty of storylines, including a wave of injuries that has us concerned heading into the regular season.

We talk about the latest injuries, players making names for themselves, and Masen's picks to watch on both sides of the ball—including Denver's Mr. Irrelevant, Red Murdock, and Pittsburgh's Kaleb Johnson.

We also discuss the latest developments surrounding Josh Jacobs and his legal situation.

Our college football dynasty gets another update as the playoff picture continues to take shape.

We recap the latest playoff games, including Utah's win over TCU, Cal's last-second victory, Louisville vs. USF, and Virginia vs. Arkansas State—and look ahead to the next round of matchups.

College football is finally here!

We make our picks for the opening weekend, including TCU vs. North Carolina, USC vs. San Jose State, NC State vs. Virginia, Florida State vs. New Mexico State, Memphis vs. UNLV and more.

Then we put our Power 4 conference predictions on the record and reveal our projected College Football Playoff fields.

Will Texas Tech make a run? Can Oregon take down Ohio State? What happens in the SEC? And how different will Jordan's playoff picture be from Masen's?

We finish with a quick NBA update covering Payton Watson's move to Cleveland, the Nuggets' future, and whether Denver is heading toward a difficult financial situation.

We also discuss Jonathan Kuminga's move to Minnesota, his contract decisions over the past two seasons, and why his latest deal came after turning down significantly larger offers.

Finally, we talk about the Dunkman event, including 21-year-old finance major Cam Hazzard's impressive performance and his plans to invest his winnings.

Fantasy football. NFL preseason. College football kickoff. Dynasty playoffs. Dad Facts. NBA news.

Another packed episode of Raising Fans is here!

Let's go raise some fans!

Episode 6: NBA Moves, Golf Competition & Offseason Chaos

Raising Fans is back with another episode featuring a little friendly competition, plenty of NBA offseason drama, and a look ahead at what's coming next.

We kick things off with Off The Bench, our segment where we give a quick rundown of the sports we—or our kids—are actually playing.

Jordan takes us onto the golf course, where he and seven coworkers are competing in a scramble-style FedEx Cup. The competition is all about having fun, earning points, and building a big prize pot throughout the year.

Round one didn't exactly go according to plan. Jordan struggled to hit some greens, and his team ultimately finished last out of four teams, earning zero points. With $10 per round going toward the year-end pot, there's still plenty of golf—and plenty of time to make a comeback.

This episode's main focus is the NBA offseason, and we're taking turns picking our favorite moves and storylines to get the conversation rolling.

We start with a little Utah homer talk, breaking down the NBA Draft and the changes coming to the Jazz, including AJ leaving and DP coming in.

Then we get into some of the league's biggest moves and biggest questions:

• Trust the Process? We discuss LeBron's decision to sign for $8 million and Brown acquired through trade.
• Giannis to Miami? We break down the massive package involving Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas, three first-round picks and two second-round swaps—and whether Giannis joining Bam is enough to turn Miami into a contender.
• LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards' hilarious back-and-forth, including the social media "tweet game," Naz Reid and picks, and the possibility of the NBA's funniest backcourt.
• Kawhi Leonard drama and the questions surrounding his availability after a potential move involving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and future draft picks.
• The Spurs adding Tobias Harris and why another scorer and veteran presence could be exactly what San Antonio needs to take the next step.
• Russell Westbrook retiring—a look back at a player who was a huge part of our childhood, an all-time triple-double leader, and a future Hall of Famer.
• Walker Kessler to the Lakers, including the massive package of two unprotected first-round picks and future swaps—and what it means for the Lakers' future.

And, of course, we'll have plenty of opinions, disagreements, and probably a few takes that age terribly.

We briefly check in on the WNBA, including the ongoing storylines and why the league needs to get everyone back on the same page.

Episode 5: Preseason Reactions, Fantasy Implications & Playoff Predictions

Raising Fans is back with another loaded episode as we break down preseason performances, what they could mean for the regular season, and how they might impact our fantasy leagues.

We start with our biggest real-game preseason takeaways, including Malik Willis, who went 4-for-5 for 43 yards, and a Denver Broncos team that gave us plenty to talk about.

We discuss Courtland Sutton's impressive highlight grabs and where he fits in Denver's receiver hierarchy, while the Broncos' defensive secondary creates another interesting storyline with a ton of depth and difficult roster decisions ahead. Jahdae's 97-yard pick-six and Riley Moss' interception highlight just how competitive that group could be.

We also dive into Ty Simpson, whether the Rams made the right move, and whether Simpson could be a future quarterback to keep an eye on.

Then there's Jeremiah Love's injury and why it may be more serious than some people initially thought.

Are the Baltimore Ravens finally building a legitimate receiving corps? We talk about Zay Flowers' extension and rookie Jacobi Lane's debut.

The rookie quarterback class also gets plenty of attention. With several 2025 rookie QBs struggling, we debate whether Tyler Shough and Jaxson Dart are showing more than Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward.

In Pittsburgh, Drew Allar put together a strong performance—10-of-13 for 153 yards, two touchdowns and a rushing touchdown—while Will Howard finished 7-of-9 for 86 yards. We discuss what those performances could mean and who has the better outlook moving forward.

Finally, we look at the Dallas Cowboys and whether they're ready to compete again after adding Von Miller and improving their defense. We also talk about Joe Milton's preseason performance and whether he could potentially enter the starting QB conversation.

Then we turn those preseason performances into fantasy implications.

• Does Jeremiah Love's injury mean you should be cautious about drafting him too high?
• Is Waddle firmly established as the WR1 in his room?
• Can Courtland Sutton separate himself from Bryant, Franklin and Mims?
• Are the Ravens' improved receiving options making Lamar Jackson a better fantasy target?
• Which wide receiver rooms offer the most fantasy potential: the Saints, Giants, Browns or Titans?
• Are Ty Simpson and Drew Allar legitimate dynasty quarterback stashes?

We also put our preseason predictions on the record as Jordan and Masen make their picks for every NFL division, along with their AFC and NFC Wild Card teams.

Then we debate the Wild Card picture, including the Cowboys, Eagles, Bears, Seahawks, 49ers, Giants, Chargers, Jaguars, Bengals, Patriots and Chiefs.

We finish the episode by stepping outside the traditional major sports.

In golf, we talk about Jordan Spieth's opening-round lead, Scottie Scheffler's incredible 61, the chase from Sam Burns, Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, and Scheffler's dominant finish—shooting a 66 to win by eight strokes at 17-under and take home $3.6 million.

Then we hit the Motocross track and discuss the battle between Deegan, Jett and Hunter, Prado's potential rise, and how Hunter's second-race collapse could completely change the championship picture.

Preseason football, fantasy football, NFL playoff predictions, golf, motocross and plenty of arguments along the way.

This is Raising Fans — Episode 5!

Episode 4: Playoff Predictions, Christmas Showdown & Rando Sports

Episode 4 of Raising Fans is packed with predictions, playoff talk, fantasy updates, and one of the biggest sports days of the year—Christmas!

We start with a Fantasy Baseball update, followed by fantasy football draft tips.

Then we jump into our MLB playoff bracket predictions and team tiers. We break the American League and National League into six tiers, from the teams we believe are legitimate World Series favorites all the way down to the teams that need major changes. Who are the contenders, who could surprise us, and who are already looking toward next season?

From baseball, we head to the NBA schedule, highlighting some of the biggest games and storylines of the upcoming season. We talk about LeBron vs. Curry, Jaylen Brown returning to Boston, the Christmas Day slate, and several other games we have circled—including 76ers vs. Cavaliers, Thunder vs. Pacers, Wizards vs. Jazz, and a loaded Week 23.

Christmas Football vs. Basketball

We settle into the ultimate holiday sports debate: Is Christmas Day better for football or basketball?

With five NBA games and three NFL games on the schedule, we break down the matchups and decide which sport has the better Christmas lineup.

Finally, we go Beyond the Big 4 with another edition of our Rando Sports segment. This time, we dive into the Little League World Series and the Oklahoma baseball player disqualification—and the surprising fact that a similar situation had happened with Oklahoma softball just three weeks earlier.

Fantasy. Baseball playoffs. NBA. Christmas sports. And a little Rando Sports to finish it off.

This is Raising Fans – Episode 4!

Episode 3 is here, and we’re kicking things off with plenty of football talk!

We dive into our 2026 football projections, breaking down the teams we think could surprise everyone and the teams getting a little too much hype heading into the season.

Who are the overhyped teams we’re not buying? Which underhyped teams deserve more attention? We make our cases, debate our predictions, and see where we agree—and where the arguments begin.

Then we get into our personal fantasy football leagues, taking a look at all three formats we play: redraft, dynasty, and keeper leagues. We talk about our league expectations, strategies, and what we’re looking forward to as another fantasy season gets underway.

Another season, more predictions, more fantasy football, and plenty of opinion

We’re back with another packed episode covering everything from college football to Supercross!

We kick things off with our CFB 27 Dynasty, breaking down the latest conference races, looking at the teams making their push toward the playoff, and highlighting the biggest statistical leaders around the league. Who is positioning themselves for a playoff run, and who is starting to fall behind?

Then we hit the ice and turn our attention to the Utah Mammoth and whether they can take the next step in the NHL. We also dive into the latest NHL expansion rumors and talk about where the league could potentially go next.

From the ice to the track, we head into NASCAR, where we break down Ty Gibbs' breakout season. We also take a look at Tyler Reddick's historic season, his playoff position, and just how impressive his run has been.

Finally, we fire up the dirt bikes for Supercross. We get into the ongoing gas vs. electric debate and the controversy surrounding the first race ending early because of high winds.

College football, hockey, NASCAR and Supercross — four sports, plenty of opinions, and a whole lot to talk about.

Raising Fans – Episode 1: Welcome to the Show!

Welcome to the very first episode of Raising Fans! We’re two brother-in-laws, dads, and sports fans kicking off a new show where we talk about the sports we love, the leagues we compete in, and everything in between.

In Episode 1, we start by introducing ourselves and giving you a little background on who we are. We then dive into our CBF27 Dynasty League and some of our fantasy football leagues, including what makes these leagues so competitive—and fun.

From there, we head to the diamond to talk MLB, including some of our likes and dislikes surrounding the trade deadline and the moves that caught our attention.

Finally, we look ahead at what you can expect from Raising Fans as the show grows. More sports, more leagues, more opinions, and plenty of friendly arguments are coming your way.