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Listen "From Corpus to Clutch: Matthew’s Lifelong Stars Fandom | Stars Fan Stories #3 | July 15th, 2025"
Episode Synopsis
Recorded June 26th, 2025
In this episode of Stars Fan Stories, Ryan sits down with Matthew Franke, a lifelong Dallas Stars fan whose love for the team began with NHL video games and took shape through unforgettable moments—from minor league brawls in Corpus Christi to playoff highs and heartbreaks at the AAC.
Matthew recounts:
His first Stars game and why Mike Modano was the GOAT
Watching playoff hockey with non-hockey friends
His Game 7 experience vs. the Kraken
Why Mark Stone tops his irrational hatred list
And the time he met Otter, Robo, Wyatt Johnston, Marty Turco, and Mike Modano
This episode is full of laughs, memories, and raw fan emotion. Whether you’ve been a Stars fan since the '99 Cup or just hopped on during the Hintz era, this one’s for you.
💬 New Stars' Fan Stories episodes premiere every Tuesday at 7 pm on our YouTube channel throughout the months of July and August! Available on audio platforms the following Wednesday morning! Subscribe and follow us to hear more incredible Stars fan stories all summer long!
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In this episode of Stars Fan Stories, Ryan sits down with Matthew Franke, a lifelong Dallas Stars fan whose love for the team began with NHL video games and took shape through unforgettable moments—from minor league brawls in Corpus Christi to playoff highs and heartbreaks at the AAC.
Matthew recounts:
His first Stars game and why Mike Modano was the GOAT
Watching playoff hockey with non-hockey friends
His Game 7 experience vs. the Kraken
Why Mark Stone tops his irrational hatred list
And the time he met Otter, Robo, Wyatt Johnston, Marty Turco, and Mike Modano
This episode is full of laughs, memories, and raw fan emotion. Whether you’ve been a Stars fan since the '99 Cup or just hopped on during the Hintz era, this one’s for you.
💬 New Stars' Fan Stories episodes premiere every Tuesday at 7 pm on our YouTube channel throughout the months of July and August! Available on audio platforms the following Wednesday morning! Subscribe and follow us to hear more incredible Stars fan stories all summer long!
We're Looking for sponsors!
If you or your business want to partner with a passionate, growing hockey podcast with a loyal Dallas Stars fanbase, we’d love to connect. Check out our media kit by clicking here to learn how you can support Starcastic Remarks and reach a dedicated NHL audience.
JOIN THE Who CARES Club!
Love Starcastic Remarks? Join our BRAND NEW membership club, The Who Cares Club! For $5/month, you get some exclusive perks and help the most sarcastic Stars podcast continue to grow and continue on! Click here to join!
Support Starcastic Remarks!
Help us grow by leaving a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts—it makes a huge difference! Watch us on YouTube and click like & subscribe and hit that notification bell! Follow us across social media for updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content:
YouTube: @StarcasticR
Twitter (X): @StarcasticR
Discord: Join Here
TikTok: @StarcasticR
Instagram: @StarcasticR
Facebook: @StarcasticR
Visit our website here for more content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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