Jessica Smetana joins Ryan Nanni to talk about the pros and cons of being an independent in college football, with some bonus Remembering Some Schedules and some speculation with Steven Godfrey on whether the route Miami has teased would make a superleague entirely unnecessary. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.

While things have gone great for some coaches in their first year at a new job in 2026 (hi, Bob Chesney!), others are finding themselves sinking deeper and deeper into trouble. Steven Godfrey, fresh from the source mines, joins Ryan Nanni to run down three first-year coaches who may not make it to year two.

This is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to phantomisland.show to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.

Ryan Nanni and Steven Godfrey examine the quarterbacks in the NFL's narratively confusing middle class, stuck somewhere between unquestioned superstar and ready to be cut in the offseason. What should teams do when they have the 12th or 15th best QB in the league, how does the media talk about those players, and should we as fans care in the first place?

This is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to phantomisland.show to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.