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The Gridiron Aficionado Podcast
(formerly The Manny Matsakis Show) 

Coming in September of 2025: A bold new podcast series hosted by football lifers Manny Matsakis and Stan Bedwell. Dive into the brotherhood behind the game — from Bourbon & War Stories to the rebirth of real men.

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Weekly Segments:

  • CoFL HQ:

    • ​Inside the revival of the 1st Fan-owned teams professional football league coming Summer '26

  • Film Study:

    • Analysis of the latest trends and historical perspectives. 

  • The Bourbon Segment:

    •  Cigar smoke, mindset, and lifestyle with elite guests

  • Culture Drop:

    • Behind the magazine: storytelling and editorial previews

  • Live Q&A / Tribe Talk:

    • Listener questions, community feedback, and strategy talk

📅 Watch Live on Sundays @ 7PM EST

Who’s joining us?

A rotating mix of coaches, authors, fitness warriors, and renegade thinkers.

We’re not just podcasting — we’re forging a tribe. 

 

  • Join the Aficionado Dispatch and gain access to:

  • Bonus content

  • Early guest announcements

  • Subscriber-only bourbon & Q&A nights

  • Discounts on GA merch + events

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