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The future of Stadium Scene is almost here. D.J. Ralph reveal what's next for the platform, including the upcoming Stadium Scene mobile app, while looking back at the incredible growth that's made 2026 the biggest year in the site's history...and it's only half over. The conversation covers Stadium Scene's record-breaking traffic, SEO improvements, Cloudflare analytics, content creation, podcast growth, creator burnout, sports media trends, and how the new mobile app will make it easier to follow your favorite sports podcasts, esports live streams, and Stadium Scene content wherever you are. Whether you're a sports fan, content creator, or longtime member of the Stadium Scene community, this episode gives you an inside look at what's driving the platform forward. 💬 What feature are you most looking forward to in the app? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more Stadium Scene's Main Event episodes, sports media discussions, and updates on the app's release. Key Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Mid-Year Review02:55 Stadium Scene's record-breaking growth06:20 SEO improvements behind the traffic surge09:20 World Cup traffic & sports content strategy13:10 Creator community & platform evolution17:30 Why consistency beats chasing viral content20:15 Podcast growth, burnout & content creation advice26:15 Sports media, WNBA & World Cup discussion45:00 Upcoming Stadium Scene mobile app announcement52:00 What's next for Stadium Scene Affiliate Link: Today's episode is powered by TubePull. Need a fast and easy way to back up your video content? Check out TubePull! #StadiumScene #SportsPodcast #SportsMedia #MobileApp #SEO #ContentCreation

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! D.J. Fluck and Ralph Schudel sit down and provide the update on the state of the Scene Media Group, Stadium Scene Media, Ralph losing his father in 2025, and finding a right balance of using AI. Kicking off the show we discuss the names of college football bowl games and some of the funnier sounding ones. We then move into a deep discussion about using AI to generate content and what AI's role should be in content creation. Next, we move on to Ralph discussing his challenging 2025 where his father passed away, dealing with the grief, and how his photography has led to other opportunities moving forward. Finally, we get into the recap of Stadium Scene in 2025 and how it was a record year for both website page views and YouTube views/channels. D.J. also talks about hooks and using Google SEO to drive people into the site. Thank you again for your ongoing support of Stadium Scene. We look forward to serving you with new content throughout 2026 and beyond! ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️: 00:00:00 - 2026 New Year Special: Stadium Scene Introduction00:07:56 - Self-Driving Cars, DoorDash Robots, and AI in Everyday Life Explained00:15:53 - AI Tools for Content Creation: ChatGPT, Grammarly, and what should AI's role be in content creation?00:23:50 - Personal Stories: Family Loss, Mental Health, and Importance of Support00:31:47 - Women’s Sports Advocacy, Photography Career, and Community Involvement00:39:44 - Viral Moments, Social Media Trends, and the Impact on Modern Fame00:47:41 - IndyCar, Formula 1, and the Evolution of Motorsports Popularity00:55:38 - Stadium Scene Metrics: Page Views, SEO Strategies, and Social Media Growth01:03:35 - Building Loyal Fans, Storytelling in Sports, and WWE as Entertainment01:11:32 - YouTube Growth, and Embracing Live Streaming01:19:30 - Charity Events, Collaborations, and Shifting Focus to Quality Content01:27:27 - Friday Night Live Streams, Esports Banter, and Upcoming 2026 AnnouncementsBe sure to give us a follow on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ Sign up for the ⁠⁠Stadium Scene Sports Jobs Hub⁠⁠ using our $20 per year. Make that dream career move into sports. As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Be sure to hit subscribe! Today's episode is powered by ⁠Fanatics⁠.

D.J. Fluck and Ralph Schudel sit down to look at the year so far at Stadium Scene, talk about what we're working on, what's new, and give our review of the new Lilo and Stitch Movie (because why not?) Ralph unveils his new Substack, Arch City Sports talking with the lesser known people of the sports world like your neighbor who might be a semi-pro athlete and more! We also talk about the importance of grassroots sports including soccer. A discussion breaks out about the variety of results from leagues signing streaming deals (like MLS w/ Apple TV and NASCAR with Amazon Prime), the average age of a cable TV subscriber, and what do you expect ratings wise? Next, we talk about the progress of Rocket League on Stadium Scene TV and we talk about our pilot tournament we quietly hosted in May. We talk about what worked and what didn't work as we clean up the tournament structure and broadcast before we roll out our first tourney (hopefully in July). Finally, we give an update on our iRacing streaming events, how that's going and why free to play games like Rocket League creates lower barriers to entry for average gamers (versus sim racing). Thank you again for your ongoing support of Stadium Scene. We look forward to serving you with new content throughout 2025 and beyond! Be sure to give us a follow on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠ Sign up for the ⁠Stadium Scene Sports Jobs Hub⁠ using our $29 for the first-year launch special. Make that dream career move into sports. As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Be sure to hit subscribe! Today's episode is powered by Fanatics.

Kate and D.J. sit down for a review of 2024, a preview of 2025 (including an update on Stadium Scene's Rocket League), the launch of Stadium Scene Sports Jobs Hub, and some off-topic conversation, including the Astrodome Conservancy, a soap opera parody filmed in an IKEA without the store's knowledge, and much more on this episode of Stadium Scene's Main Event! ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 00:00:00 - Introduction & Review of 2024 00:05:44 - Challenges of Sharing Workspace 00:10:46 - Planning a Wedding 00:16:09 - Stadium Naming Rights and Changes 00:21:12 - Astrodome's Future and Renovation Plans 00:26:33 - Diversifying Content and Revenue Streams 00:31:56 - Ikea Adventures and Unexpected Challenges 00:36:59 - Live Streaming Esports + Rocket League 00:42:19 - Launching Sports Jobs Hub Platform 00:47:31 - Celebrating 10 Years of Stadium Scene Thank you again for your ongoing support of Stadium Scene. We look forward to serving you with new content throughout 2025 and beyond! Be sure to give us a follow on social media: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ Bluesky Sign up for the Stadium Scene Sports Jobs Hub using our $29 for the first-year launch special. Make that dream career move into sports. As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠.  Be sure to hit subscribe! Rogue Energy powers today's episode. ⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠ about how we used Rogue Energy to help train for a 10k race. Also, save 10% by using promo code stadiumscene at checkout.

We wanted to do at least two shows a year with an annual update in January and a mid-year review in July. Well, it is October and we slacked hard on the mid-year review, but we're doing it now! Kate Thompson returns to the show for the first time since early 2022. We learn what's been going on with her and an update after her 2022 car accident and major injury to her foot and ankle. On the social media front, we talk about the current state of Twitter/X and how after the major changes (paid blue check marks, controversy, etc.) it went from being our most reliable source of web traffic to our least reliable. The important lesson is to diversify your social media strategy because you never know when a platform may collapse, change policies, or get banned (like TikTok may in 2025). We made a big announcement regarding our project for next year. Stadium Scene has had great success live streaming iRacing Esports events that we are full-on developing our own Esports sanctioning body/league. We'll be finishing up development on a Rocket League series featuring a regular season and playoff format in early 2025. Outside of that, it's general shenanigans and catch-up since this is the first time the three of us have been together on a show since Ralph joined the organization. Thank you again for your ongoing support of Stadium Scene and we look forward to serving you with new content for the rest of 2024 and beyond! Be sure to give us a follow on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠.  Be sure to hit subscribe! Rogue Energy powers today's episode. ⁠Learn more⁠ about how we used Rogue Energy to help train for a 10k race. Also save 10% by using promo code stadiumscene at checkout.

It's been well over a year since the last episode of Stadium Scene's Main Event. In this special edition we talk about what's been up, officially welcome our long-time friend Ralph Schudel to the team, and go over the direction of Stadium Scene in 2024 and beyond. Initially, we talked about 2023 and how the law known as "Section 230" and the formal end of the COVID-19 pandemic shifted our strategy. Had the US Supreme Court overturned Section 230, it likely would have resulted in us having to shut down. We go into why. The big changes for 2024 include: - No longer taking on new blog partners (our current blog partners will be supported as long as they continue to run their blogs) - Rebranding of our podcast section to Stadium Scene Radio which includes a plan to introduce live radio in late 2024 - Continued growth of the Stadium Scene TV channel with sports talk shows, Wednesday Night Dash, and a new IndyCar-themed iRacing league that will debut in February as long as the iRacing/IndyCar licensing issues are resolved by then. In part two of the episode, Ralph and D.J. play True/False with sports stories that could happen in 2024. Does Messi "slow down", do the Las Vegas Aces repeat as WNBA champions, and much more! Thank you again for your ongoing support of Stadium Scene and we look forward to serving you with new content in 2024! Be sure to give us a follow on social media: Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Threads As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our ⁠YouTube channel⁠.  Be sure to hit subscribe! Today's episode is brought to you by Bev Wines. Learn more about a canned wine you want to drink!

Yes indeed, we still record this show!  Kate had a scheduling conflict, but D.J. runs the show (long as usual when he is by himself) and is joined by Joshua Gupton and Trevor Everette of The Two Pointers Podcast!  The Two Pointers Podcast is the latest member of the Stadium Scene Network and they have easily a top five epic story about how the two of them met dating back to elementary school.  It's very clear their love for all things college and pro basketball led to the creation and the success of this show, which is about to reach the 100-episode milestone. We talk about how they were a "Pandemic Podcast", although they started much later than the usual podcasts, some early luck with the pilot episode that is the exception to the rule, and how they kept things going after most of the podcasts created at the start of the pandemic shut down and were never heard from again. We close out the show talking about a really good piece of advice that they wish they knew when they were starting their show. Be sure to check out this new episode and don't forget to check out The Two Pointers Podcast where you download your favorite podcasts. Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our YouTube channel and streamed live on Twitch.  Be sure to hit subscribe! Today's episode is brought to you by Linq Business Cards.  Move into the digital age and stop carrying paper cards.  Visit Linq and save 15% using promo code stadiumscene at checkout!

Our friend Gianna Belcastro from Women's Sports Matter Podcast joins D.J. for a special Sunday edition of the show.  Gianna is graduating from Community College in May and has decided to move on to complete their education at a four-year school.   We're super excited to have Gianna break the news here.  Before we get to the decision, we talk about the podcast, the new season coming up in May, and the positive experiences of Community College.  The college decision starts around the 14:00 mark. Be sure to check out this new episode and don't forget to check out Women's Sports Matters wherever you download your favorite podcasts. Facebook Twitter Instagram As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our YouTube channel.  Be sure to hit subscribe! Today's episode is brought to you by Linq Business Cards.  Move into the digital age and stop carrying paper cards.  Visit Linq and save 15% using promo code stadiumscene at checkout!

D.J. and Kate are back with the second "Ten Minutes With..." episode of 2022.  Yes, we know the episode is 24 minutes long.  Just like the Big Ten Conference, we cannot count either.   Today we are joined by Gianna Belcastro, host of "Women's Sports Matter Podcast".  Gianna is another "pandemic created podcast" that has continued on even after most of the pandemic created podcasts have ended.  They feature some of the top women and women's sports leagues in the world along with interview coaches, players, and other important people in the sports.   In addition, we discuss the challenges of being a woman/non-binary person in sports and the importance of discussing and bringing to light scandals such as the NWSL player abuse scandal and how they went for so long without the general public being aware.    Gianna also discusses being invited to podcast row of the United Soccer Coaches Convention and performing a live audience broadcast at a convention just outside of Chicago.  A very packed 24 minutes with some incredible deep discussion.   Be sure to check out this new episode and don't forget to check out Women's Sports Matters wherever you download your favorite podcasts.   Facebook Twitter Instagram As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our YouTube channel.  Be sure to hit subscribe! Today's episode is brought to you by Linq Business Cards.  Move into the digital age and stop carrying paper cards.  Visit Linq and save 15% using promo code stadiumscene at checkout!

After a long hiatus, Kate and D.J. are back with the first Ten Minutes With... of 2022!  Today they are joined by Sean and Drew of "Winning Losers Podcast".  We get right into discussing how they met through a mutual friend and what the inspiration was for starting a podcast.  We side track and talk successful college coaches who have flopped in the NFL, stand up comedy, and the most awkward time Sean bombed on stage at a stand up gig.  Stick around to hear Sean and Drew's advice for how to be better at podcasting. It's something you won't want to miss!   Be sure to check out Winning Losers Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite podcast and follow them on social media: Twitter Instagram As usual, if you prefer to listen to the episode, be sure to subscribe to "Stadium Scene's Main Event" wherever you download your favorite podcast!  Today's episode is brought to you by Linq.  Bring your business card to the 21st century and save 15% with promo code stadiumscene at checkout!

In our next episode of "Play x Play," Kate and D.J. discuss "Lucky Bastard" by Joe Buck.  Pretty much all of us have seen Joe Buck call either an NFL or MLB game for FOX at some point in the last 30 years and he is often one of the more criticized announcers of our generation.  That being said, we discuss the book and overall thought it was very open, honest, and entertaining to the point that when it was released in 2016, several people had a change of heart about him.   In the episode, we go over some of our favorite chapters of the book, comment on his footnotes, his relationship with his famous father, Jack Buck, how a cheap plastic batting helmet may have saved his life, and talk about his unusual family situation growing up.  For September, we will be reading "It's Game Time Folks - The Quest for 30" by our good friend Mark Darden.  Be sure to check out both books on Amazon by clicking the links below.   Your purchase will pay us a small commission that helps keep Stadium Scene TV running and allows us to continue to grow and expand our operation.   Lucky Bastard "It's Game Time Folks: The Quest For 30" As usual, the video for this episode can be found on our YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss a new episode!

Today Kate and D.J. are joined by blogger, Chelsea Renee of "Chat With Chelsea Renee.  Chelsea is based in the southeastern US and writes about all things Atlanta sports (Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta United, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Dream), along with Alabama sports, and women's sports.   We get into why she became a blogger, a discussion about rush week at the University of Alabama (which D.J. had no idea what they were talking about), and the legacy of Nick Saban and how much longer will he remain in Tuscaloosa.    Finally, we get into her advice for blogging and being organized with content.   Be sure to visit her website and follow her on social media: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Be sure to check out the video of this episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Today we look at the story behind what caused the infamous power outage at Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz SuperDome in New Orleans, LA,, featuring the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers back on February 3, 2013.  We even feature the clip where friend of the show and former Ravens safety, Bernard Pollard talks about being on the field and his reaction to the lights shutting off during the game.  Since most people watching this are not technical people or Electrical Engineers, the explanations in this story are kept very basic.  If you're interested in the full technical report, check it out here.

We're trying something new this week over at the show.  Once a month, Kate and D.J. will be discussing a book on the topic of sports or journalism.  This was NOT a paid review or promotion by the author or publisher of the book.  A list is compiled by Kate and D.J. and the book each month is selected at random.   For our first episode, "Talking to GOATs" by Jim Gray is discussed.  He is a reporter who just seemed to be at the right place at the right time for several major sports events over the last 30+ years.  We talk Tyson vs Holyfield II (The ear bite fight), Lebron James' "The Decision", Jim's infamous interview with Pete Rose, discovering a very young Tiger Woods, his friendships and relationships he's built over his career and a wonderful Masters story about and tribute to his late father. Mr. Gray - You have an open invitation to come on the show any time to talk! We really enjoyed the read! It was definitely worth the read, so be sure to go check out "Talking to GOATs" and next month our featured book is "Lucky Bastard" by Joe Buck.  Go order it and read along with us! Note - We are members of the Amazon Affiliate Program, so if you click the link and purchase something we receive a small commission for the referral.  You do not get charged anything extra and every little bit helps continue to fund our little StadiumScene.TV. If you want to watch the video of this episode, be sure to check it out and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

So we said last week when we released episode 100 that it was difficult to edit because there was just so much good material and we wanted to keep the show around the one-hour mark.  We couldn't let all this good material go to waste, so episode 101 is the best of what got cut from episode 100!  Note that some of these segments appeared in episode 100, but we have the full unedited segment.  The first segment is D.J. going on about Jeppson's Malört, first with Kate and then second with guests Adam Corsair and Kevin Pettit.  Learn about this infamous Chicago drink and why some people call it the "World's Worst Liquor".   In our next segment, we return to the interview with Ralph Schudel and play a clip from before we actually started the segment.  It turns out to be a lot of bad impressions (Tom Brokaw, Dick Vitale and his Hooters Commercial (https://youtu.be/RSdyD-1xdk0), Gheorghe Muresan and his Snickers cologne commercial (https://youtu.be/CuU9DjeLESY), and former Cavalier/Laker Timofey Mozgov with the backward jersey (https://youtu.be/mWS9OaIXH4E).   Next, we have a quick clip of Kate (15:06) talking about how she signed up for Red Bull Flugtag when she was 13 and the interesting response she got from the company...    Finally, we have a nice discussion with Adam Corsair and Kevin Pettit about giving up on podcasts, the surprisingly low number of episodes it takes to be in the "top 1%" of most episodes released,  taking criticism online for takes, handling negative reviews....and then Canadian Geese?   Be sure to check out the video for this episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel!