Optimistic Fan Club

About Optimistic Fan Club

The Optimistic Fan Club is an NFL podcast hosted by Joey Ricottone primarily focusing on the Cleveland Browns, but also on some of the hottest topics in the sports world.

Publisher

Joey Ricottone

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Dec 2023

Latest episode

20 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jun 2025

   Shedeur's Speeding Ticket is Being Overblown By the Media

   Joey Ricottone analyzes the media's reaction to Shedeur Sanders' speeding tickets, arguing that the context matters and people can change.

2. 

   17 Jun 2025

   Unpacking the Browns QB Battle, Mason Graham Expectations, + Training Camp Predictions and More!

   Joey Ricottone analyzes the Cleveland Browns' quarterback battle, assesses Mason Graham's potential, and forecasts key training camp storylines, offering insights into team dynamics.

3. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Reacting to Nick Chubb & Why Colin Cowherd is Wrong on Shedeur + Greg Newsome to GB & the Bengals Cheapness

   Host Joey Ricottone analyzes Nick Chubb's signing with the Houston Texans, Zac Jackson's trade proposal involving Greg Newsome, Colin Cowherd's opinion on Shedeur Sanders, and the Bengals' contract disputes.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,238,814

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.