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Football And Nonsense. A sports variety show in a league of its own. This is The F.A.N. Show!

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Episode 481: I'm Back!

The F.A.N. Show is BACK! The "T-Man" Richard Tieman welcomes back his faithful listeners and explains what they can expect from the highly anticipated return of the show. Joined by pro football player, Malcolm McCoy, the 2 go over IFL Week 1, NFL Free Agency, and a new segment called "The good, the bad, and the funny"!

1h 0m
Mar 21, 2024
Red Square/Blue Square: S2 E8

An episode with TWO fight card recaps AND the 2021 Battlebots Bracket Reveal? There's only 2 special guests out there that can handle that much robot combat talk! David Eaton of Rusty and the long awaited debut of Martin Mason from Mad Catter!

55m
Mar 16, 2022
Red Square/Blue Square: S2 E7 Audio

Today we celebrate a special occasion on RSBS. Not one but TWO first time guests to the squares, as I welcome Brandon Zalinsky of P1 and Will Bales of Hypershock! Enjoy!

36m
Mar 02, 2022
Red Square/Blue Square: S2 E6

Cats, Bots, and a lot of laughs! Logan Davis of Sub Zero and Jonathan Schultz of HUGE, return to the squares to talk flips, controversy, and how to get into the tournament of 32. All that and more on #RedSquareBlueSquare!

37m
Feb 23, 2022
Red Square/Blue Square: S2 E5

It's "Ladies Night" on an all new RSBS! Featuring Jen Herchenroeder of HiJinx and "Bunny" Sauriol of Malice! Enjoy.

33m
Feb 16, 2022
Red Square/Blue Square: S2 E4

Back from my trip to Boise, we've got plenty to catch up on and talk about! What better way to do that than to welcome one of the nicest guys in combat robotics, Zach Lytle of Skorpios, and everyones favorite Villain, Jake Ewert of Hydra! This episode is a 2-for-1 as we recap episodes 4 AND 5 of BattleBots Season 6!

35m
Feb 13, 2022
Music Division Special: Jaret Reddick (Bowling for Soup)

Our first ever Music Division VIDEO content with pop punk royalty! Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup (and the voice of Chuck E. Cheese) stops by to talk a little punk rock 101.

35m
Jan 28, 2022
Red Square/Blue Square: S2 E3

Craig Danby of Slammo and "The Bot Whisperer" Peter Abrahamson! Thats it. Thats the show. Enjoy!

33m
Jan 27, 2022
Red Square/Blue Square: S2 E2

Episode 2 of Season 2 welcomes back another pair of fan favorites, as Matt Spurk (Kraken) and Ricky Willems (Mammoth) return for some bot talk! The 2nd fight card of season 6 didn't pull any punches, featuring 5 K.O.'s, 2 unanimous decisions, and one stoppage. We unpack an episode that was all about unique bots and why we love them so much. Plus, who surprised us the most, sibling rivalry, out of context post fight comments, and more!

38m
Jan 19, 2022
Red Square/Blue Square S2 E1

It's back for another round! THE go-to for Battlebots recap and reaction returns for another season. This, is Red Square/Blue Square! Season 2 kicks off with 2 of the biggest names in combat robotics as I welcome Jamison Go of SawBlaze and Ray Billings of Tombstone! We dive into the new season of #Battlebots breaking down the hits, misses, and upsets! Who impressed us most on the first fight card and who has some explaining to do already? That and more on #RSBS

30m
Jan 12, 2022
Episode 480: John Remar (Battlebots)

Back with our 480th episode, we check in on the world of BattleBots! Bot Referee, John Remar, returns to discuss #battlebots move to fabulous Las Vegas, another successful taping, and what being in Vegas brings to the table. Plus a special surprise for John!

18m
Oct 29, 2021
Episode 479: Cooper Street Pictures

The FAN Show is BACK! After taking some time off to focus on his work for the CIF during the 2021 season, Richard picks up right where he left off from Episode 478. Steve Potter returns to talk about the latest with Alliances Broken (Alliance of American Football Documentary), and he brings along his Cooper Street partner in crime, Cole Fewin! They talk about the process of pitching the documentary to different networks, getting picked up by Amazon, and what their hopes are for the big premiere August 10th!

28m
Aug 17, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 13

SEASON FINALE! Peter Abrahamson (The Bot Whisperer) & Aren Hill (Tantrum) An amazing season of BattleBots has come to an end, and sadly, that means this season of RSBS is wrapping up too. That being said, a NEW Champion was crowned, awards were given, and there were 3 epic rounds of robot fighting to discuss! The Bot Whisperer returns and Aren of Tantrum makes his debut for this special occasion, so lets dive in and discuss everything we loved about this finale AND this whole #Battlebots​ season! #RedSquareBlueSquare​

43m
Mar 24, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 12

Craig Danby (Team Mowbot) & Jamison Go (SawBlaze) A very elite 8! 8 bots remain heading into the BattleBots season finale next week, when a NEW Champion will be crowned. 2 of the 32, Craig and "J-Mo", join me to talk about the remaining bots in the tournament, out of character moments that made it on TV, handling the haters, and a preview of the season finale! All that and more, on #RedSquareBlueSquare!

38m
Mar 08, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 11

Zachary Lytle (Skorpios) & Jonathan Schultz (HUGE) The 2020 BattleBots tournament is underway! 32 bots entered, 16 are moving on, and I'm already hashtag #BRACKETBUSTED... In a round full of surprises, upsets, and even some split decisions, I welcome 2 guys that were there in the middle of it all! Zach Lytle and Jon Schultz are in the squares as we go over the first round and look ahead to the next. What bots looked the most impressive? Who are they rooting for now? and what the heck is a "Brushless System"? All that and more, on #RedSquareBlueSquare

38m
Mar 01, 2021
Episode 478: Steve Potter (Cooper Street Pictures)

Back from a long break, it's time for the first NEW EPISODE of the NEW YEAR! Full Sail University Alum, Steve Potter, returns to the show to talk about the film Alliances Broken, that he and Cole Fewin worked on together, and the process of getting it on a screen near you! He discusses the process of making the documentary, the heartbreaking stories, and why the project was so important to him. Plus, I fill you in on whats been going on since my last episode of 2020, a spin from the Fat Bearded Vinyl Guy, and "Little Miss"LEIA!

25m
Feb 22, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 10

The 32 are set, the tournament is about to begin, and I have officially filled out my bracket! Tonight is a special episode, where I sit down with one of the best in the sport to see if my bracket is a winner, or if I'm about to be #BracketBusted after the first round. Find out which it is when reigning Champion, Paul Ventimiglia, of Bite Force (Bite Force - Aptyx Designs - Battlebots Team) joins me for this RSBS exclusive! #redsquarebluesquare

36m
Feb 22, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 9

Jen Herchenroeder (HiJinx - BattleBot) & Jake Ewert (Team Whyachi Robotics) The last fights of the BattleBots regular season are in the books and the Tournament of 32 is officially set! Both Jen and Jake made it into the tournament but on almost completely opposite ends. We go over the last #FightNight card and then dive right into the 32! Do they think they were seeded correctly? Which bots were WAY off in their opinion? And will we get a rematch between Hydra and HUGE? Those answers and more, only on #RedSquareBlueSquare!

31m
Feb 17, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 8

Justin Marple (Bloodsport) & Emmanuel Carrillo (Big Dill) With only one episode left until the tournament of 32 is announced, I welcome 2 team captains sitting at very different ends of the regular season table. One is 3-0 waiting to see where his bot will be seeded, and the other has a slim chance to make the tournament, but is still proud of his first year as captain! Justin and "E-man" break down this latest episode of BattleBots and talk about what it was like only having 3 fights, what their criteria would be to get into the 32, and having to wait til 2 am to find out who they were fighting that day! All that and more, on #RedSquareBlueSquare!

34m
Feb 10, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 7

Chris Rose & Kenny Florian (BattleBots Commentary) Lucky number 7 brings you one of the best episodes yet! The "Dynamic Duo" that is Chris and Kenny, step away from the commentary table and into the squares for a Laugh-Out-Loud conversation you can't miss. We talk about their chemistry together on the mics, taco trucks, their favorite bots to watch, name pronunciation, and some of their favorite moments as a team. Plus a breakdown of Episode 8!

37m
Feb 01, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 6

Victor Soto (Rotator) & John Remar (Head BattleBots Referee) We're officially at the midway point of another epic season of BattleBots! A bittersweet feeling, yes, but what a great fight card it was! A lot to discuss about the fights we just saw and the season thus far, so I called upon the man with the golden hoodie and the coolest shades in the bot world, as well as the head referee incase things got crazy! Victor and John talk about the rising stars of Battlebots, the changes to the referee role, and yes, RUSTY! THIS IS YOUR WARNING! #RedSquareBlueSquare

35m
Feb 01, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 5

Logan Davis (SubZero - BattleBot) & Leanne Cushing (Valkyrie - BattleBot) BattleBots just aired what some are calling the best episode of the season! So I welcome 2 combat robot vets to break down the epic fight card from episode 6. Logan Davis and Leanne Cushing lay it all out there when we talk about design flaws, the best winners and losers, things to consider for next season, and of course, JUDGES! All that and more on #RedSquareBlueSquare

33m
Feb 01, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 4

Ricky Willems (Mammoth) & Ray Billings (Tombstone) #RedSquareBlueSquare makes its triumphant return from the holiday break and we have a lot to talk about! Ricky and Ray join me to react and recap episode 4 AND 5 of BattleBots, and boy was there a lot to discuss. A walking Chomp, the villains of battlebots, building on a budget, teams that are 2-0.. And no episode would be complete without CONTROVERSIAL JUDGES DECISIONS! All that and more, on RSBS!

37m
Jan 14, 2021
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 3

Matt Spurk (Kraken - BattleBot) & Samuel McAmis (Gruff - BattleBot) #RedSquareBlueSquare is feeling the Christmas spirit and BattleBots just aired an episode thats a gift that keeps on giving! I sit down with Matt and Sam as we talk about episode 3, flame throwers, who should get coal in their stocking... and oh yeah, JUDGES DECISIONS. It's the perfect episode to watch by the fire as you sip your hot cocoa.

35m
Dec 19, 2020
Red Square/Blue Square Ep.2

Adrian "Bunny" Sauriol (Malice - Battlebots) & David Eaton (Iron Force - Rusty - Battlebots) #RedSquareBlueSquare returns for another laugh out loud episode featuring 2 hilarious guests! We go over the fights from episode 2, judges, split decisions, and our love for flipper bots! Plus grooming tips from Dave, and who they'd vote for if Chris and Kenny ran for office AGAINST each other. All that and more only RSBS!

29m
Dec 19, 2020
Red Square/Blue Square Ep. 1

Matthew Vasquez (Whiplash - BattleBot) & Peter Abrahamson (The Bot Whisperer) Welcome to the debut episode of your go-to BattleBots recap and reaction show! Our first episode features Matty V of Whiplash and the Bot Whisperer, Pete Abrahamson! We discuss the tapings and all the safety measures taken, the builders being the fans in the audience, the biggest knockout from the season premiere and why everyone loves RUSTY!

27m
Dec 19, 2020
Episode 477: Ricky Bertz (Omaha Beef)

The Commissioner of Champions Indoor Football and owner of the Omaha Beef, Ricky Bertz, makes his Fan Show DEBUT! You won't wanna miss this!

14m
Dec 01, 2020
Episode 476: Joe Zollo

Joe Zollo makes his triumphant return to the show, as we unpack some of the bigger stories of the 2020 #NFL season! -Whats up with the 2020 Patriots? -Bill Belichick's future -The Jimmy G dilema -Tanking for Trevor -The new playoff structure -And MORE!

49m
Nov 30, 2020
Episode 475: Rod Miller (Bucks)

Tonight, coach Miller of the Bismarck Bucks finally makes his FAN Show DEBUT! We discuss the anticipated schedule release, the importance of special teams in the indoor football game, and building a culture in Bismarck. Plus, What We Learned (Week 5), the #Lakers winning their 17th #NBA title, #NFL Week 6 pick em, Randy Jose Beidelschies signing his first pro contract, and the latest news from the Indoor Football League!

37m
Oct 20, 2020
Episode 474: Cory Ross (Steamwheelers)

Tonight, I welcome the head coach of the Quad City Steamwheelers, Cory Ross, as I check in on another IFL team during this crazy "offseason" known as 2020. We talk free agency, having been one of the only teams to play (and WIN) in 2020, and who he has on his radar to join him in Quad City for 2021! Plus, what we learned from #NFL Week 4, what coaches are on the hot seat, the #NBA Finals, NAZ Wranglers (Indoor Football League), and a look at Week 5! #RIPEddie

46m
Oct 08, 2020