Phantom Island

Matt Stahl, Alabama beat writer for AL.com, was not present at the SEC's 2010 Media Days when Vanderbilt's coach told the assembled reporters about his days inseminating turkeys, but he's been working to find audio or video of the moment for some time. Steven Godfrey was in the room, and Ryan Nanni's talking to both of them about Media Days as a concept, why the internet really isn't forever, and what we can do to find the entirety of the Turkey Tape...though we did snag part of it. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.

Steven Godfrey opens up the listener mailbag once again to answer questions from Phantom Island subscribers on topics including how to tell if your head coach hates one of his assistants, who might be placed at the top of a theoretical super league, how to approach getting into physical media, and whether Steven Godfrey, Color Commentator might ever come to pass.
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.

Rodger Sherman, author of the Sports! newsletter, joins Ryan Nanni on this episode to talk about the continued growth and expansion of almost every professional sport. Can our most popular leagues ever approach oversaturation of their audiences? What do lengthier schedules mean for completionists? And has Ryan found the best way to enjoy college football playoff broadcasts? Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.

Sometimes, Ryan Nanni becomes excessively intrigued by an oddball sports occurrence. On this episode, he's bringing one such instance to Steven Godfrey to discuss: the time Drew Brees and the Saints nearly finished a game perfect on third down. What made this feat possible, why is it unlikely to ever be surpassed, and how long does it take Steven to trash the Saints and Sean Payton?
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.

Andy McGrath, freelance cycling journalist and author of Tadej Pogacar: Unstoppable joins Ryan Nanni to review four decades of French futility at cycling's biggest race. What explains the drought of French champions at the Tour de France? Will 19-year-old Paul Seixas end that losing streak? And how badly do the French want to see one of their own finish in the yellow jersey? Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.