A Yank on the Footy

#14 AYOTF, 22 March 2020, A Season Suspended

Episode 14 - A Yank on the Footy
In this episode, reality has hit home.  The AFL season is officially suspended. Right at the time when more and more Americans were discovering the game. 
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I humbly thank you for taking the time to listen to my show.  I truly appreciate it. 
Don’t forget that you can reach me on Twitter @Yank_on or at ayankonthefooty@gmail.com.  You can also find me at A Yank on the Footy on Instagram and Facebook.  
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#13 AYOTF, 15 March 2020 My 2020 Ladder prediction, and the impact of the Corona virus

Episode 13 - A Yank on the Footy
In this episode, I discuss the impact of the Corona Virus on sports in Australia and in the US.
I also reveal my 2020 AFL Ladder prediction.  
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I humbly thank you for taking the time to listen to my show.  I truly appreciate it. 
Don’t forget that you can reach me on Twitter @Yank_on or at ayankonthefooty@gmail.com.  You can also find me at A Yank on the Footy on Instagram and Facebook.  
I ask that you consider sharing this episode, and this podcast with your family and friends.  
A big shout out to https://josephmcdade.com/music for the use of some of his music.  
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#12 AYOTF, 7 March 2020 An interview with Rick Shaibani of the LA Dragons, and co-host of the "Outside 50" Podcast

Episode 12 - A Yank on the Footy
In this episode, I sit down for an interview with Rick Shaibani, a member of the LA Dragons, and the co-host of the Outside 50 Podcast.  A fun and revealing interview.
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Again, I humbly thank you for taking the time to listen to my show.  I truly appreciate it. 
Don’t forget that you can reach me on Twitter @Yank_on or at ayankonthefooty@gmail.com.  You can also find me at A Yank on the Footy on Instagram and Facebook.  
I ask that you consider sharing this episode, and this podcast with your family and friends.  
A big shout out to https://josephmcdade.com/music for the use of some of his music.  
You can find my podcast at:
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#11 AYOTF, 2 March, 2020 An interview with Jordan Deir from Newfoundland, Carlton's newest supporter

 
Episode 11 - A Yank on the Footy
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In this episode, I spend some time discussing the recent State of Origin game, and then I sit down for a chat with Jordan Deir of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland Canada.  Jordan has the distinct “pleasure” of being the first North American fan that I sort of recruited to the game of footy.  
 http://www.footballsfuture.com/ 

#10 AYOTF, 23 February 2020 How the NBA helped the VFL survive the 80's, leading to thriving today.

Episode 10 - A Yank on the Footy
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In this episode, I take a look at the financial struggles that the VFL faced in the 1980’s, and how the future Commissioner of the NBA played a small role in helping the VFL survive the 80’s which led to thriving today. 
https://australianfootball.com/articles/view/The%2Bbirth%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bdraft/68
https://www.espn.com/afl/story/_/id/28517677/how-david-stern-little-help-tv-star-changed-aussie-rules-history
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/07/how-curt-flood-changed-baseball-and-killed-his-career-in-the-process/241783/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvio_Foschini
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoning_(Australian_rules_football)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/29/us/curt-flood-mlb-free-agency-trnd/index.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2019/12/24/curt-flood-letter-mlb-free-agency-bowie-kuhn/2722291001/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_agent#Australian_Football_League_usage
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/saving-football-new-documents-reveal-how-close-the-vfl-came-to-shutting-down-20160408-go1x0m.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Oakley
https://www.britannica.com/event/Jim-Crow-law
Again, I humbly thank you for taking the time to listen to my show.  I truly appreciate it. 
Don’t forget that you can reach me on Twitter @Yank_on or at ayankonthefooty@gmail.com.  You can also find me at A Yank on the Footy on Instagram and Facebook.  
I ask that you consider sharing this episode, and this podcast with your family and friends.  
A big shout out to https://josephmcdade.com/music for the use of some of his music.  
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#9 AYOTF, February 16, 2020 The expansion of AFLW coverage in the US, and how to grow AFL support in the U.S.

Episode 9 - A Yank on the Footy
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This week's episode takes a look at the expansion of AFLW game coverage in the US, and whether or not it is sustainable and whether it will carry over into the AFL season.  I also explore a very “doable” idea to help promote the AFL to fans in the US. I’ll also explore the possibility of an entire round of international play, as well as look at two very sad stories this weekend.  I'll also share a bit of information about the research I am doing for an upcoming episode. 
Here are the links that I used for research into this episode.  
https://usafl.com/clublist
https://www.foxsports.com/tv-schedule
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-13/dayne-beams-steps-away-from-afl-to-deal-with-mental-health/11797508
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/worst-injury-fears-confirmed-for-kemp-20200215-p5414c.html
https://www.mymentalhealth.org.au/page/services/self-care-and-informal-support/helplines-and-online-support/
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Again, I humbly thank you for taking the time to listen to my show.  I truly appreciate it. 
Don’t forget that you can reach me on Twitter @Yank_on or at ayankonthefooty@gmail.com.  You can also find me at A Yank on the Footy on Instagram and Facebook.  
I ask that you consider sharing this episode, and this podcast with your family and friends.  
A big shout out to https://josephmcdade.com/music for the use of some of his music.  
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#8 AYOTF, 9 February 2020, The WW2 game of AUSTUS

Episode 8 - A Yank on the Footy
This week's episode takes a quick look at last week’s Super Bowl, but the main focus is a little known hybrid game that was developed out of necessity in 1943.   A big shout out to Orville Gibson of Russell Island in Queensland, for pointing me in the right direction with some of the questions that I had researching the US military in Australia.
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Here are the links that I used for research into this episode.  
Americans in Australia
Build up of Forces in Australia
Ern Cowley
Austus: the wartime football that blended Australian and American gridiron rules
AUSTUS
Queensland goes back to the War
Football History 101 The lost Hybrid Game
12 Jul 1944 - MEDAL FOR "AUSTUS" INVENTOR
The Argus - article 19 July 1943
MacArthur Museum Brisbane: Home
MacArthur's "other" HQ
Mark Podolski: Cedar Point celebrates 100th anniversary of forward pass
Knute Rockne Markers in Sandusky
Again, I humbly thank you for taking the time to listen to my show.  I truly appreciate it. 
Don’t forget that you can reach me on Twitter @Yank_on or at ayankonthefooty@gmail.com.  You can also find me at A Yank on the Footy on Instagram and Facebook.  
I ask that you consider sharing this episode, and this podcast with your family and friends.  
A big shout out to https://josephmcdade.com/music for the use of some of his music.  
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Trailer for Episode 8 of A Yank on the Footy

Trailer - Episode 8 - A Yank on the Footy
This week's episode will take a bit of a detour, and look at a historical era of Australian Football, as well as a linkage between Australia and the United States during a very trying time in world history.  I hope that you'll tune in this weekend for Episode 8.  
Again, I humbly thank you for taking the time to listen to my show.  I truly appreciate it.
Don’t forget that you can reach me on Twitter @Yank_on or at ayankonthefooty@gmail.com.  You can also find me at A Yank on the Footy on Instagram and Facebook.  
I ask that you consider sharing this episode, and this podcast with your family and friends.  
A big shout out to https://josephmcdade.com/music for the use of some of his music.  
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-yank-on-the-footy/id1493103757
https://open.spotify.com/show/6YpQlU4W1OTNNWOpGj3NDh
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#7 AYOTF, 1 February 2020 - An interview w/ Frode Jurnhart, arguably the biggest Bulldogs supporter in the U.S.

Episode 7 - A Yank on the Footy
In this episode, I sit down for an interview with Frode Jurnhart, arguably the biggest Western Bulldogs supporter on the East Coast of the United States.  
Frode talks about his 2019 trip to “The Kennel”, his interaction with many of the Bulldogs players, and how he was welcomed with open arms by the Bulldogs Cheer Squad.
He also talks about his first impressions of Marvel Stadium, and perhaps the most important part of the interview….talking about those wonderful, tasty Meat Pies.   
If you like the show, consider helping me out at Buy Me a Coffee . Also, if you are interested in any podcast gear, you can find it on my Redbubble page. 
Don’t forget that you can reach me on Twitter @Yank_on or at ayankonthefooty@gmail.com.  You can also find me at A Yank on the Footy on Instagram and Facebook.  
I ask that you share this episode, and this podcast with your family and friends.  
A big shout out to https://josephmcdade.com/music for the use of some of his music.  
Where you can find my podcast.  
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-yank-on-the-footy/id1493103757
https://open.spotify.com/show/6YpQlU4W1OTNNWOpGj3NDh
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Trailer for Episode 7 of A Yank on the Footy

Episode 7 for A Yank on the Footy will be released on Sunday at around 2 p.m. Melbourne time.
This episode is an interview with Frode Jurnhart from Florida, who is very likely the biggest Western Bulldogs supporter in the eastern half of the United States.  He has some great stories, and traces the origins of his fandom to today.  A really fun discussion with someone that has been onboard with the development of my podcast since its inception.
You can follow me on Twitter @Yank_on and on Facebook and Instagram at "A Yank on the Footy"
 
Podcast links:  
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-yank-on-the-footy/id1493103757
https://open.spotify.com/show/6YpQlU4W1OTNNWOpGj3NDh
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