Almost Fans
Two friends, women, and moderately knowledgeable sports enthusiasts bring you Almost Fans. We dive into the drama and behind-the-scenes stories of mainstream sports like the NFL, NBA, soccer, and more, while shining a spotlight on incredible women making waves in the game. Along the way, we share our personal experiences as working moms, exploring modern parenting, pop culture, and entertainment. It’s fun, relatable, and perfect for anyone who loves sports—or wants to learn to love them. Join us weekly for laughs, insight, and sports talk you’ll actually enjoy!
Podcasting since 2025 • 53 episodes
Almost Fans
Latest Episodes
052: 2025 Wrapped: Laughs, Legends, and the Moments that Mattered
We’re closing out the year Almost Fans–style — by looking back at the moments that surprised us, inspired us, and made us laugh until we cried. In this year-end wrap, we share our favorite behind-the-scenes memories, the guests who changed how ...
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Episode 52
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56:33
051: More Than a Game – Sports, Family, and Modern Fandom with Dugan Sherbondy
Sports have a way of weaving themselves into our schedules, our relationships, and our sense of identity. In this episode, we’re joined again by Dugan Sherbondy to dig into sports as culture—not just competition. From Friday night lights to rai...
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Episode 51
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050: NCAA Volleyball - Powerhouses, Verticals, and Why the Whistle Blew
College volleyball gets the Almost Fans treatment! We’re breaking down how the NCAA volleyball season actually works, from non-conference chaos to the 64-team tournament and Final Four powerhouses like Nebraska, Wisconsin, Texas, and S...
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Episode 50
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049: Inside Inclusive Sports, the Miracle League, and a Family’s Fight Forward
A single moment changed everything for the Sherbondy family. In this episode, pastor and sports dad Dugan Sherbondy walks us through his daughter Eva’s traumatic brain injury, the long road that followed, and how inclusive sports became a lifel...
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Episode 49
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58:46
048: Inside Ski Racing - Speed, Skill, and Growing Up in a Winter Sports Family
Strap in—Almost Fans is hitting the slopes! This week, alpine racer and coach Christie Bedinghaus takes us deep into the world of skiing: mastering technique on Midwest hills, competing against elite mountain athletes, and navigating the world ...
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Episode 48
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41:32