Phantom Island

ESPN's Bill Connelly joins Steven Godfrey to discuss the 24-team playoff, including what "expanded access" will actually look like, the impact of losing conference title games, the shifting sympathies for the first team out, and much more.
This is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to phantomisland.show to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.

With Maryland parting ways with Mike Locksley, Steven Godfrey and Ryan Nanni ring the opening bell on the 2026 coaching carousel by examining the theory that a shallow candidate pool has made schools more patient. Which names should you expect to see on early lists as jobs open, how much do those lists shift depending on the program, and who might change their fortunes down the stretch?
This is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to phantomisland.show to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.

FloWrestling's Jon Kozak joins Ryan Nanni to discuss how 5-for-5/NIL/the transfer portal/the Protect College Sports Act have altered the landscape of men's collegiate wrestling, what the future looks like for women's wrestling in the NCAA, and the best way to get your start as a fan of the sport. (Bonus: There's a Steven Godfrey story about his own history as a wrestler.) Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.

The recent major motion picture Digger has provoked backlash from critics and generated disappointing box office numbers. It has also inspired social media user No Escalators, who usually spends his time advocating on behalf of UConn sports, to campaign on behalf of the film with incredible fervor. On this episode, Ryan talks to Mr. Escalators and special guest Jason Kirk about the movie, what might be driving the bad reviews, and the process of defending a box office bomb (and future cult classic?) online. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.

Ryan Nanni and Steven Godfrey review the discussion surrounding Deshaun Watson's early success on the field this season, examine the baseline narrative football embraces compared to basketball and baseball, and consider why some of the league's media partners lump everything under the adversity level.
This is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to phantomisland.show to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.