ATX Bulls owner Cody Trapp joined Fan Zone Live! to discuss his experience at Arena Crown weekend, the excitement surrounding Arena Football One’s newest franchise, and what’s ahead for the ATX Bulls as they prepare to enter the league. Cody also shared one of the most remarkable stories in professional football. From experiencing homelessness to…
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Fan Zone Live! from Arena Crown Media Day
Arena Crown 2026 Media Day, bringing you exclusive coverage straight from the biggest event of the AF1 season! Join Scott Birk of AF1 Fan Zone and special guest Randy Snow from The World of Football as we talk with players, coaches, team executives, and league personalities from across Arena Football One. Get the latest news,…
Fan Zone Live! Minnesota Assistant GM Jaysen Howard on the Monsters’ Historic Playoff Victory
Last week we were joined by Minnesota Monsters Assistant General Manager Jaysen Howard following the franchise’s first-ever AF1 playoff victory. The Monsters defeated the Washington Wolfpack 48-32 to advance to the AF1 Semifinals, where they’ll face the Albany Firebirds. We discuss Minnesota’s playoff breakthrough, the keys to the win over Washington, preparations for Albany, and…
Fan Zone Live! Jerry Kurz Discusses AF1 Fan Council and Playoffs
Join us for a special edition of Fan Zone Live! as we welcome Arena Football One CEO Jerry Kurz. This week, we’ll take a closer look at the AF1 Fan Council, exploring its purpose, how it fits into the league’s long-term vision, and the role it can play in strengthening the connection between AF1 and…
Fan Zone Live! Oceanside Stealth Owner Alberto Gean: Rebrand & What’s Next
The Oceanside franchise has a new identity, and we’re going straight to the source. This week on Fan Zone Live!, we’re joined by Oceanside Stealth owner Alberto Gean to discuss the team’s recent rebrand from the Oceanside Bombers and what it means for the future of the organization. We’ll also look back at the record-setting…
Fan Zone Live! Gary Compton Returns to Talk AF1 Playoffs, League Growth & What’s Next
He’s back! AF1 Director of Football Operations Gary Compton returns to Fan Zone Live! as the playoff race enters its final stretch. We’ll discuss the biggest stories around Arena Football One, take a look at where teams stand heading into the postseason, and get Gary’s perspective on the league’s continued growth during its second season….
Fan Zone Live! Kats Stars Malik Honeycutt & Kyle Kaplan
This week we were joined by two of the biggest stars in Arena Football One, Malik Honeycutt and Kyle Kaplan of the 9-1 Nashville Kats! The Kats are coming off another win over Beaumont this weekend, but we’ll also look back at their memorable 78-69 victory over Albany that put Nashville in control of the…
Fan Zone Live! Pregame with Zach Keilman
Fan Zone Live! returns this week with a special pregame edition ahead of Arsenal at Monsters. Zach Keilman steps in for Tim Capper as we break down all the action leading up to kickoff. We’ll cover the biggest games of the week so far, key storylines around the league, and all the latest AF1 news…
Fan Zone Live! Coach Kurt Bryan Talks Stockton Crusaders
The Stockton Crusaders are preparing for their debut in the AF1, and this week on Fan Zone Live!, Tim and Scott welcome head coach Kurt Bryan for a conversation about building a franchise from the ground up. We’ll discuss the vision for the Crusaders, the challenges and opportunities that come with launching a new team,…
Fan Zone Live! – Setting “The Standard” with Coach Ware
We sat down with Coach Ware of the Albany Firebirds, the architect of one of the most dominant runs in modern arena football. Under Coach Ware’s leadership, the Firebirds have yet to suffer a defeat in the AF1 and recently set the all-time arena football record for consecutive victories. How has Albany built a championship…