Not A Fan With Joe Faina

The Feature Complete Alpha Dog of comedy and video games Paul Harrison joins the podcast for a little multiplayer action.  Joe knows almost nothing about E-Sports but luckily Paul knows just a bit more.  The two work together on leveling up in the world of competitive video games, talk sponsorships, and whether or not football will be played only as an E-Sport in the future.   Follow Paul: @Dpaulharrison

We found another Laker fan in Texas as Danny Goodwin joins the podcast this week.  LA born TX raised Danny spends nearly all his time rooting for Dallas teams with one glaring exception: no ironic cheering for bad players.  We're looking at you Metta World Peace.   Follow Danny: @GoodwinMaadCity

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Austin's beacon of gay puns MK Paulsen joins the podcast to let us in on a little secret.  He played a little bit of sports in high school.  The other tall German from Dallas shares his love of Dirk Nowitzki, growing up closeted on a high school basketball team, and international fact finding missions to Spain.   Follow MK: @MKPaulsen

The Gorgeous George of Austin comedy Redd Jefferson joins the podcast with a message to all the fans:  It's better to be the Bad Guy.  The sketch and improv and host extraordinaire of The Knockout at The New Movement talks about why comedians love wrestling, actual matches he didn't know he was going to be involved in, and why it's fun to get booed onstage.   Follow Redd: @ReddJefferson

The very first guest of Not A Fan returns to check in on the 2016 MLB season.  Nick Saverino has some VERY STRONG opinions about the number of Chicago Cubs playing in the All Star Game, and even stronger opinions about the play of St. Louis Cardinals short stops.  With the integrity of America's pastime on the line Nick and Joe devise a plan to make the All Star game more exciting (Hint: Two Home Run Derbies). With guest appearances by Buck O' Neil (2:32)  and Vin Scully (75:29)    Follow Nick: Savandsomerino

Devon Walker joins the podcast to provide another defense of why the Spurs aren't boring.  Nice try.  The son of an Air Force man shares his early memories of Michael Jordan, high school teammates who got in trouble in the pros, and growing up a Philadelphia Eagles fan in the heart of Cowboys country.   Follow Devon: @InternetDevon

Brendan K. O'Grady of SURE THING Records returns to the podcast to share why people watch the NBA Draft and to disagree with nearly everything Joe thinks about the players picked this year.  Except the Lakers.  There is never disagreement with Southern Californians about the Lakers.  Just everyone else.   Follow Brendan: @YourPalBKO                         @SureThingATX

It's yet another Go Spurs Go episode this time with past Funniest Person in Austin winner and Montreal Just For Laughs alum Mac Blake.  The longtime member of Austin's Master Pancake talks sports jokes that did NOT go over well, Tim Duncan's dad fashion, and how to pull off the best Shaquille O'Neal impression.  Buy his debut stand up album "Bird Drugs" available on iTunes and from Sure Thing Records.   Follow Mac: @macbdazzler                   macblakecomedy.com

Dallas native Jon Mendoza joins the podcast to talk about the only Dallas team to win a championship in this century.  The only comedian more obsessed with obscure trivia about his team than Joe.  We talk the rise of superfan Mark Cuban, the many hairstyles of Dirk Nowitzki, and an ill-fated deal made with a certain Miami Heat player during the NBA Finals.   Follow Jon: @JonMendoza

LA to LA transplant Andrew Polk is jaded on just about everything.  Everything BUT Women's College Basketball.  The hero Ruston, LA needs AND deserves teaches Joe a thing or two about the first dynasty in women's college basketball, New Orleans Saints formal wear, and how women's sports sex scandal works.   Follow Andrew: @PolkSalad                       @MassiveFraud  

Hall of Fame Conspiracy Theorist John Tole joins the podcast from his furnished secret lair in Los Angeles.  The man who never met a conspiracy theory that wasn't real talks the Red Sox, Roger Goodell, and how stand up is just like battling a pitcher in the batter's box.  If you've ever thought professional sports was rigged well then...you're right. Listen to this episode and then head on over to episode MS46 of John's "Cart Path Diem" Podcast to sync up the energy.   Follow John: @JohnTole

Comedian Ashley Overton went to the NFL Draft and joins the podcast to talk about it.  The Dallas native loves two NFL teams with insane fanbases ALMOST equally, the Cowboys & the Packers.  We talk the plight of the Dallas sports fan, rooting for perpetual heartbreaker Tony Romo, and that awkward moment of being the only one at a sports bar cheering for the opposing team.   Follow Ashley: @AshleyOverton1

Rob Gagnon is one of the nicest comedians you'll ever meet.  He is also one of the most intense people you'll ever play basketball with.  Rob and Joe have been friends in comedy for years despite being on opposite sides of a bitter rivalry.  Rob joins the podcast to talk Celtics-Lakers, his attitude on the court, and his MANY comedy projects.   Follow Rob: @RobGagnons                   @GoodNightTXtv

Comedian Eric Nimmer joins the podcast to defend the honor of the People's Champion of Northeast Ohio, a one Lebron James.  The Cleveland native hits all the hot topics: The Decision, bad sports fans in Miami, and the ongoing complicated relationship between Cavaliers fans and the "kid from Akron."  This episode is NOT brought to you by Samsung, Kia, Nike, and receding hairlines everywhere.   Follow Eric: @nimmthegreat

Comedian Jesse Hensley is one of them "fans of the game" you hear about when someone refuses to obsess over a team.  The East Texas native refuses to choose between the Astros and Rangers in their fight over his love for disappointing MLB teams.  Jesse's talks about his true love for his fantasy team, trying to get a baseball scholarship during his playing days, and offers a shockingly accurate prediction on the Rangers season.   Follow Jesse: @atjessewayne

Toughest comedian in Austin Kat Ramzinski (Ver$ace Kolache) joins the podcast to dive from the top turnbuckle in a steel caged obsession with wrestling.  Kat puts the chokehold on growing up in South Texas, the reason why so many comedians are in to wrestling, and shares her favorite classic matches.  Joe reflects on the traumatic experience of learning that wrestling was "fake" at 12 years old.   Follow Kat: @KRamZinSki

A special episode just in time for Kobe Bryant's last NBA game.  Joe recalls his favorite memories of the his favorite team's greatest player, with a little help from Chick Hearn and Jay-Z.    

Master Pancake member Andrew Rosas is the third Spurs fan to join the podcast.  Good timing.  The dapper comedian talks 20 years of his team's dominance, says something nice about Kobe Bryant, and talks about growing up in a town where the NBA team is the only show in town.   Follow Andrew: @MrAndrewRosas

Funniest Person in Austin winner Danny Palumbo joins the podcast on Opening Day to talk Indians and Pirates.  Narrowly missing the World Series, losing the World Series, and a whole lot of heartbreak on full display.   Follow Danny: @Palumbros