Fanatics
Mentioned in 40 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Fanatics A sports merchandise, collectibles, and betting company that serves as an official partner for major sports leagues and entertainment brands like WWE. The company operates across multiple verticals including apparel manufacturing, sports card acquisitions (PWCC), digital collectibles, sportsbooks, and consumer experiences like the Fanatics Fest fan festival. Podcasts discuss Fanatics regarding their merchandise quality control issues, sports licensing expansion, collectibles market strategy, and their growing role as a media producer and podcast sponsor across sports and entertainment programming.
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KSR · Apr 13, 2026
2026-04-13- KSR - Hour 2
“Mentioned as new deal partner for Kentucky basketball program with potential NIL leverage”
Collector Nation · Apr 10, 2026
Junk Wax 2.0? Breaking Down Overproduction, Parallels & Pricing in Today’s Hobby
“Mentioned as Topps product partner; Fanatics Fest referenced for limited edition releases”
KSR · Apr 3, 2026
2026-04-03- KSR - Hour 2
“Signed 12-year NIL extension with University of Kentucky to help athletes monetize names/likenesses through merchandise”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Apr 2, 2026
Previewing Final Four Weekend + Artemis II Goes To Space | Mostly Sports EP 621 | 4.2.26
“Sports merchandise retailer mentioned for jersey clearance sales and merchandise drops”
Collector Nation · Mar 31, 2026
Casual Breaks Turned Family Empire: How Ryan Knowles Built “Like Father Like Son”
“Major industry player hosting Fanatics Fest, a mandatory event for serious hobby businesses; prices increasing 5-6x year-over-year”
Collector Nation · Mar 24, 2026
UFC Fighter Turned Hobby Breaker: Josh Emmett on Building One Punch Cards
“Official UFC card product partner; Josh has partnership and breaks Fanatics products on multiple platforms”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 20, 2026
3/20/26 Slipping and Falling into my Ex 🦏 | Brown Bag Mornings
“Founded inaugural flag football classic event with Tom Brady and Michael Rubin, featuring NFL stars competing at BMO Stadium.”
First Things First · Mar 18, 2026
Venezuela beats USA, Wins WBC, Crosby ‘livid’ after failed trade, Jared Allen joins, Nick’s Tiers
“Organizing flag football tournament featuring Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, and Jalen Hurts”
First Things First · Mar 17, 2026
Jaylen Waddle traded to Broncos, Venezuela beats Italy, Alex Rodriguez joins, King of the Hill
“Mentioned as official merchandise provider for Team USA World Baseball Classic jerseys”
Collector Nation · Mar 17, 2026
The Card Show Debate: Purist Hobby or Entertainment event with Dan Bliss -- Front Row Card Shows
“Discussed as entertainment-forward alternative model; runs Fanatics Fest with 60/40 entertainment-to-cards ratio”
Brown Bag Mornings · Mar 10, 2026
3/10/26 Married Without the Ring 🏠 + The LA Marathon! | Brown Bag Mornings
“Organizing flag football event with NFL players and coaches at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles”
Collector Nation · Mar 3, 2026
The Collectibility of Chummy’s Custom Footwear with Colin Szumski
“Referenced as model for limited-edition championship merchandise drops and scarcity-driven product strategy”
Collector Nation · Feb 27, 2026
Are Million-Dollar Cards Actually Smart Investments?
“Organized Fanatics Fest event where high-value cards were displayed to mainstream audiences”
Collector Nation · Feb 24, 2026
The Goldin Touch: Building an Auction House Empire with Ken Goldin
“Upcoming sports licensing impact expected to continue expanding collectibles collector base”
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2443: Season Preview Series: Blue Jays and Rays
“Criticized for manufacturing quality issues with Red Sox jerseys; subject of multiple press release revisions absolving them of blame”
Collector Nation · Feb 20, 2026
Understanding Card Value: Grades, Data, and Demand with Mike Baker and Brian Ludden
“Acquired PWCC; obtained sports licensing for basketball and football; targeting 10x exit valuation”
Pardon My Take · Feb 20, 2026
Ryan Whitney & Paul Bissonnette, Olympics, Indiana Bears, US Beats Canada + Fyre Fest Of The Week
“Merchandise company criticized for poor quality Red Sox jerseys with alignment issues”
The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle · Feb 12, 2026
The INSANE “Disaster Draft” Rule in Pro Sports
“Mentioned as the company behind custom apparel gifted to the show hosts during the episode”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 12, 2026
C&R - Wedding Ring, Or Super Bowl Ring?
“Mentioned as organizer of flag football competition in Saudi Arabia featuring Tom Brady and Logan Paul”
What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon · Feb 11, 2026
Six Feet Under - Miz talks backstage bullies, Logan Paul stealing his gimmick & WrestleMania
“Identified as producer of the podcast episode and sponsor of Fanatics Fest, a sports fan festival featuring WWE superstars”
Collector Nation · Feb 10, 2026
Custom Over Commodity: Eric Wagenmaker on Reclaiming Memorabilia
“Holds exclusive trading card licensing for professional sports leagues, limiting custom creators' ability to produce traditional trading cards”
What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon · Feb 10, 2026
WWE Now - Becky Lynch sets her sights on a returning AJ Lee | Raw Recap
“Official merchandise partner offering WWE apparel, digital collectibles, and event experiences”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 9, 2026
Hour 2: Fire & Brimstone (feat. Amin Elhassan)
“Regulated gambling operator subject to American law and regulatory oversight”
The Toast · Feb 9, 2026
The Bounce Bowl with Olivia Oshry: Monday, February 9th, 2026
“Sports betting brand featuring Kendall Jenner in Super Bowl commercial with celebrity exes theme”
Collector Nation · Feb 6, 2026
$5K LeBron Pull… Then a Jordan Rookie Walked Into the Shop
“Sports licensing company partnering with Ryan's card shop for grand opening VIP event on February 21st”
Capitalisn't · Feb 5, 2026
Are Betting Apps Engineered for Addiction? - ft. Jonathan Cohen
“Sportsbook executive explicitly described having data to identify troubled bettors but unclear how data is used internally”
What's Your Story? with Steph McMahon · Feb 5, 2026
AJ Styles
“Sponsor hosting Fanatics Fest, a sports fan festival featuring WWE superstars and exclusive merchandise”
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live · Feb 4, 2026
#4656 Worth Than Ever
“NFL's exclusive apparel supplier criticized for poor quality Super Bowl 60 jerseys with cheap screen-printed numbers instead of stitched”
The Nateland Podcast · Feb 4, 2026
1: Public Figures
“Sports merchandise and collectibles company that hosted Fanatics Fest event with major athletes”
What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes · Feb 4, 2026
Jey Uso
“Stated as co-producer of the podcast 'What Do You Wanna Talk About' and organizer of Fanatics Fest sports fan festival”
The Toast · Jan 30, 2026
The Accidental Matriarch: Friday, January 30th, 2026
“Sports betting/merchandise company running Super Bowl ad campaign featuring Kendall Jenner and Devon Booker”
The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show · Jan 30, 2026
26.) Friday Freedom, Nicki at the White House + Family Matters (1/30/26)
“Michael Rubin's sports merchandise company; mentioned in context of potential studio events and guest appearances”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 28, 2026
Bill Belichick snubbed from Hall of Fame + Danny Funt on Sports Gambling's rise | 01.28
“Acquired PointsBet; attempting to challenge DraftKings/FanDuel duopoly with mixed results; expanding into online casinos”
Six Feet Under with The Undertaker · Jan 28, 2026
Cody Rhodes talks infamous WrestleMania Afterparty & Undertaker's Final Boss moment
“Identified as producer of the podcast ('Fanatics and WWE original production') and sponsor of Fanatics Fest event”
Collector Nation · Jan 27, 2026
From Sports Media to Netflix: How Alex Giaimo Went From Watching the Hobby to Living It
“Hosts Fanatics Fest event and announced new media corporation focused on collectibles; major player in hobby infrastructure”
What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes · Jan 21, 2026
Undertaker
“Produces the podcast and hosts Undertaker's own podcast on their platform; mentioned as distribution partner”
Six Feet Under with The Undertaker · Jan 14, 2026
Bruce Prichard talks Undertaker’s debut & creating Kane
“Identified as podcast producer and sponsor; organizing Fanatics Fest sports fan festival in New York”
Six Feet Under with The Undertaker · Jan 7, 2026
AJ Styles & Undertaker watch Boneyard Match
“Sponsor offering exclusive merchandise and event access; hosts Fanatics Fest fan festival in New York City”
What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes · Jan 7, 2026
Finn Bálor
“Co-producer of 'What Do You Wanna Talk About' podcast with WWE; mentioned as sponsor”
What Do You Wanna Talk About? with Cody Rhodes · Dec 18, 2025
John Cena’s first interview after retiring
“Strategic partner handling merchandise, retail, and consumer engagement; represents shift toward consumer-first business model”