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Fanatics Sportsbook Partnering With Former NFL Player Johnny Manziel For Season 2 Of 'Glory Daze' Podcast
Fanatics Sportsbook has an exciting new partnership with Almost Friday Media, the company behind former NFL player Johnny Manziel's weekly podcast, "Glory Daze." Fanatics Sportsbook Is Teaming Up With Johnny Manziel And Almost Friday Media For A Unique Listening Experience In a press release sent to The Blast, Fanatics Sportsbook announced an exciting new partnership with former Cleveland Browns player Johnny Manziel for his hit weekly podcast, "Glory Daze." Advertisement "Glory Daze" with Johnny Manziel is an "interview series from Almost Friday Media that celebrates and explores the most nostalgic eras in sports," the release stated. "On 'Glory Daze,' Manziel, a former first-round pick, sits down to have authentic conversations with some of the most iconic and legendary names in sports as they share never-before-heard stories, discuss their career-defining moments, and much more," it continued. Manziel Will Transform Into 'Johnny FanCash' As Part Of New Fanatics Partnership MEGA The first episode of season 2 of Manziel's "Glory Daze" premiered on podcast platforms on June 12, 2025, and featured Las Vegas Raiders player Maxx Crosby. In the hour-long episode, available to stream above, the two athletes discuss a range of topics, from relationships to sobriety to Crosby's relationship with 2025 draftee Shedeur Sanders. Advertisement The episode also featured Manziel's official transformation into 'Johnny FanCash,' the football player's alter ego dedicated to highlighting Fanatics' global merchandise store and sportsbook. According to the press release, Manziel will also collaborate with the sports merchandise giant each week to make picks on the app and promote "one-of-a-kind giveaways." "In addition, Manziel will record an episode of Glory Daze in front of a live audience at Fanatics Fest NYC, an immersive sports festival where sports, culture, and collecting collide. Fanatics Fest NYC will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from June 20-22," the release stated. Manziel Is Excited About Season 2 Of His Podcast MEGA New episodes of Manziel's "Glory Daze" podcast will be released every Thursday at 12 PM EST, across all podcast platforms and Manziel's YouTube Channel. Advertisement "This season we talk to athletes still in the glory daze, former athletes, and even notable fans,' said Manziel. 'Having been through some unforgettable moments myself, I know how important it is to share the real stories behind what fans saw on the field." He continued, "We've lined up some amazing guests who have those same experiences - career-defining moments that fans still talk about today. This season is all about going deeper into those stories and connecting with the fans who remember these glory days just as vividly as we do. It's about celebrating the moments that shaped the sports we love." Season 1 guests included stars such as Michael Vick, De'Von Achane, and Vince Young. The Manziel Partnership Aligns With Fanatics' Customer-First Approach MEGA The Fanatics Sportsbook partnership with Manziel to promote grand giveaways is another example of the company's commitment to providing users with an unbeatable experience. Advertisement In May 2025, the company made headlines with its "Fair Play Policy" during the NBA playoffs, which protected bettors' sports picks if a player was injured during the first half of a contest. "If a player unexpectedly exits a game early, Fanatics Sportsbook pays out the Under as a winner and refunds any Over single player prop bets," Fanatics said. "If the player is part of a customer's parlay, Fanatics Sportsbook will click the Under as a winner and void the parlay leg for any Overs and keep the parlay active with recalculated odds." Bettors Cashed Out BIG! Fanatics When the Golden State Warriors' star player, Stephen Curry, was removed from a game due to a left hamstring strain, the company returned over $500,000 in wagers and even made some bettors' dreams come true. Advertisement For example, in a previous report from The Blast, a sports bettor had placed a $5,000 wager on a four-leg parlay featuring specific props, including a soccer match between Milan and Barcelona, Curry props, and the Golden State Warriors' money line. However, after Curry's injury sparked the company's "Fair Play Policy," the bet's revised odds became +9240, turning the customer's wager into a $200,000 win—the largest ever saved by the company's innovative rule. Fanatics' policy also voided Kristaps Porzingis' props during a Boston Celtics playoff game, allowing another bettor to win a five-leg parlay with +2375 odds, turning a $1,000 wager into more than $24,000 in winnings.
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12-06-2025
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Almost Friday Media and Fanatics Sportsbook Partner To Launch Season Two of Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel
Maxx Crosby Will Be Manziel's First Guest NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almost Friday Media and Fanatics Sportsbook today announced the launch of season two of 'Glory Daze,' a weekly podcast hosted by Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Manziel. 'Glory Daze' with Johnny Manziel is an interview series from Almost Friday Media that celebrates and explores the most nostalgic eras in sports. On 'Glory Daze,' Manziel, a former first round pick, sits down to have authentic conversations with some of the most iconic and legendary names in sports as they share never-before-heard stories, discuss their career-defining moments, and much more. The first episode of the new season of 'Glory Daze' will feature Las Vegas Raiders Defensive End Maxx Crosby and will be available on June 12th via all podcast platforms. The first season of 'Glory Daze' was a huge success and featured conversations with sports icons like Matt Leinart, LeSean McCoy, Greg Oden, Patrick Peterson, Michael Vick and Vince Young. As part of the partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook, Johnny Football will transform into 'Johnny FanCash' during live Fanatics Sportsbook ad reads and one-of-a-kind giveaways. Each week, 'Johnny FanCash' will collaborate with Fanatics Sportsbook on content and Manziel will make picks each week on the Fanatics Sportsbook, available on iOS and Android. In addition, Manziel will record an episode of Glory Daze in front of a live audience at Fanatics Fest NYC, an immersive sports festival where sports, culture, and collecting collide. Fanatics Fest NYC will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from June 20-22 and tickets are on sale at starting at $20 for kids and $60 for adults. "This season we talk to athletes still in the glory daze, former athletes, and even notable fans,' said Manziel. 'Having been through some unforgettable moments myself, I know how important it is to share the real stories behind what fans saw on the field. We've lined up some amazing guests who have those same experiences - career-defining moments that fans still talk about today. This season is all about going deeper into those stories and connecting with the fans who remember these glory days just as vividly as we do. It's about celebrating the moments that shaped the sports we love." New Episodes of Glory Daze will drop every Thursday at 12 PM ET across all podcast platforms and Johnny Manziel's Youtube Channel. For previews and episode highlights please follow the Glory Daze social channels @glorydazepod on IG, X and Tiktok. Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER About Fanatics Betting and GamingLaunched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook, now the fastest growing sportsbook in America*, is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin. About Almost Friday MediaAlmost Friday Media is a media studio and content network created by brothers Max, Jack, and Sam Barrett in November 2019. The company originated as the viral Instagram account @ and has quickly expanded to 25+ brands and creators, delivering over 1.5 billion impressions every quarter to it's 25+ million followers. Almost Friday creates relatable content that stems from the relationships we have with our friends. We've capitalized on a need for coming-of-age comedy by creating incredible communities based around sports, culture, and comedy that is positive, inclusive, and says 'we're all in this together'. * Based on compiled data from state regulators evaluating sportsbooks comprising 98.5% of the market, as of February 2025. Contact: Sign in to access your portfolio
