Heart of a Fan

86 years of heartbreak. One unforgettable championship. And a fanbase that changed forever.

 In this special 20th-anniversary episode, Heart of a Fan reflects on the 2004 Boston Red Sox and what it me…

What happens when the internet turns your fandom into content — and your pain into punchlines?

 In this episode of Heart of a Fan, we explore the culture of being a New York Mets fan in the age of mem…

In the heart of every fan is a special bond that they share with their loved ones over a team. In this episode, we’ll be looking at one bond between a mother and her daughter over the Boston Bruins, …

Hockey isn’t a traditional Latino sport — but in Vegas, the community is making it their own.

Hockey’s Latino fanbase is growing, and nowhere is that more evident than in Las Vegas. Heart of a Fan con…

The NFL has millions of Latino fans — so why aren’t their voices more amplified?

 The Latino fanbase is one of the fastest-growing in the NFL, bringing unmatched energy and cultural traditions to stad…

Oakland’s Latino fan community is fighting for more than just a team — they’re fighting for a city’s identity. 

Oakland has long been a home for passionate, diverse sports fans — and its Latino commun…

Latino sports fans bring energy, passion, and culture to the stands — and yet, their stories are rarely told.

The first installment of Latinos en la Grada explores the rich cultural traditions that La…

Sports give us stories — and sometimes, they help us hold on to the ones who told them to us. 

In this special bonus episode, Prem Aithal shares the deeply personal story of how sports became a lastin…

How do you build a fan culture that’s about more than just the game? The Northern Guard shows us how.

Detroit City FC’s Northern Guard isn’t just a supporters’ group — it’s a movement. In this episode…

These past couple of months have been significant for the growth of women’s sports in North America. Much has already been covered on the growth of the WNBA thanks to its star studded rookie class, t…

If you remember our episode on fashion in sports from a couple weeks ago, you were introduced to fans like Lauren Teague and Pete Rogers, who came up with their own solutions to address problems they…

 For the last 6 years, JW Cannon was behind one of the most recognizable brands in sports philanthropy at the American Cancer Society. Campaigns that you’ve seen every game day from NFL’s Crucial Cat…

As we’ve covered in the last month of this show, the bond between a team and its community can be sacred and profound. With an arena serving as a gathering place, fans from the community and even the…

What happens when a championship isn’t just about winning — but about carrying a story forward? 

We revisit the powerful fan story that started with Episode 2 — and take it even deeper. Mary Brown joi…

In the heart of every fan, is that indispensable piece of merch they use to showcase their fandom. It can be that classic ball cap, a vintage jersey from a wacky 90s redesign, or that tried and true …

In the heart of every fan, is a second home that they can call their own. Every night, it hosts one of the craziest parties of the week with drums, chanting, and dancing. That second home can go by m…

In the heart of every fan is a special bond that they share with their loved ones over a team. In this episode, we’ll be looking at one bond between a mother and her daughter over the Boston Bruins, …

In the heart of every fan, there’s a deeply personal connection they share with their team. For some, it can be a bonding experience they shared with their loved ones, an incredible first game that t…

 What happens when a city’s teams keep leaving — but the fans stay? This episode is a love letter to Oakland and those who refuse to let the soul of their community be erased.

Oakland has lost multipl…