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Phantom Island

Steven Godfrey & Ryan Nanni
Phantom Island
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  • Phantom Island

    Finding the next narratively satisfying champions (PREVIEW)

    07/03/2026 | 7 mins.
    Steven Godfrey and Ryan Nanni review submissions from the Phantom Island audience focused on one topic: which team has the best narrative case to be the next to end a long championship absence? From division mates in the NFL to polar opposites in the NBA to a variety of baseball options, there are plenty of trophy-less teams to choose from.
    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.
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    What do TV ratings actually tell us about sports leagues?

    07/01/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    Ryan Nanni is joined by Ben Strauss, Sports Business Reporter for ESPN, to discuss the evolving art of measuring/promoting/analyzing sports viewership, but not before Steven Godfrey hops on to explain the dog-related weaknesses of the old Nielsen ratings. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.
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    Numbers and Words: Part 2 of The Optimist's G6 Preview with Bill C. (PREVIEW)

    06/26/2026 | 4 mins.
    Steven Godfrey is joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly to discuss if Memphis or Navy or even UTSA can take advantage of an interesting year in the American, what North Dakota State will do in year one at the FBS level, how we should think of the reconstituted Pac-12, and whether Jim Mora has magic powers.
    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.
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    Why didn't the NBA see Jalen Brunson coming?

    06/24/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    Dan Devine, cohost of The Big Number and senior NBA writer for Yahoo, joins Ryan Nanni to discuss the persistent narrative of Jalen Brunson, The Most Unexpected Finals MVP. What makes Brunson different from other small guards before him? Why did the league seemingly undervalue a player who'd won so consistently in high school and college? And what might teams learn from watching Brunson lead the Knicks to a titlle? Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.
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    The Single Wing: Time-Traveling Godfrey (PREVIEW)

    06/19/2026 | 5 mins.
    Steven Godfrey takes the microphone for this edition of the Single Wing, answering listener questions about the Big 12's eject button, the school that reminds him of his 26-year-old truck, the theoretical basis behind It Just Means More, beverage rankings, and working with your friends.
    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.
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About Phantom Island
Every 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, Ryan's interview series profiling different sports fanbases, and more. Find out more at https://www.falconscottproductions.com/
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