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{{Infobox Podcast
'''FSL Tonight''', is a podcast hosted by [[Justin Robert Young]] and [[Tom Merritt]]. The show is centered around a fictional sports league featuring teams and players from various sci-fi and fantasy series like The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Firefly. Since Tom and Justin are gigantic dorks for the stories and characters involved in the league, the show is laden with comedic references to the teams' back-stories.  
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'''FSL Tonight''', is a podcast hosted by [[Justin Robert Young]] and [[Tom Merritt]]. The show is centered around a fictional sports league, the [[FSL]], featuring teams and players from various sci-fi and fantasy series like ''The Lord of the Rings'', ''Star Wars'', and ''Firefly''. Since Tom and Justin are gigantic dorks for the stories and characters involved in the league, the show is laden with comedic references to the teams' back-stories.  


The show's format is similar to many real-life fantasy sports shows in that they talk about the previous week's games as well as the upcoming match-ups. However, unlike most podcasts, FSL Tonight is actually completely scripted and, besides the championship episode, every episode is pre-recorded and released later.
The show's format is similar to many real-life fantasy sports shows in that they talk about the previous week's games as well as the upcoming match-ups. However, unlike most podcasts, FSL Tonight is actually mostly scripted and, besides the episodes recorded at live events like [[Nerdtacular]] and [[Dragon Con]], every episode is pre-recorded and released later. The podcast fictionally "airs" on the radio network, "Dragon SportsTalk Radio."


Justin has described the podcast as being the nerdiest thing he has ever been involved with. Since the show is a mixture of sports and sci-fi/fantasy the show caters to a very small audience, however there are a good number of very passionate fans.
Justin has described the podcast as being the nerdiest thing he has ever been involved with. Since the show is a mixture of sports and sci-fi/fantasy the show caters to a very small audience, however there are a good number of very passionate fans.


Many episodes include guests appearances by many of Tom and Justin's geeky friends like [[Scott Johnson]], [[Paul and Storm]], [[Len Peralta]] and [[Veronica Belmont]]. Most of the time the guests are playing a character, such as a reporter, a fan or even former league Commissioner, Stan Lee.
Many episodes include guests appearances by many of Tom and Justin's geeky friends like [[Scott Johnson]], [[Paul and Storm]], [[Len Peralta]], [[Scott Sigler]], and [[Veronica Belmont]]. Most of the time the guests are playing a character, such as a reporter, a fan or even former league commissioner, Stan Lee, or current commissioner, Hari Seldon.  [[Brian Brushwood]] has been known to serve as play-by-play announcer on occasion.


==The League==
The 2016 season ran later than usual, starting August 14 and ending November 5.
The FSL is a league that competes in a very poorly described sport. We are never told what the game actually is, but we can assume that it is something like a mix of soccer and football. Even the name "FSL" is never explained; while most agree that it stands for "Fantasy Sports League" Tom and Justin have both said that its just "FSL".  


===Schedule===
As of [[Nerdtacular]] 2017, there has been no announcement about a 2017 season. Asked about it during a panel at the event, Tom referenced a strike.
The league currently has eight teams split between the Eastern and Western Divisions. The season consists of 10 weeks, with the top two teams of each division going to the playoffs. The playoffs are only two rounds- the first being the division foes facing off and the second being the championship game.  
 
===Relegation===
At the end of the season, the two worst teams in the league are sent down to the minors and two minor league teams get brought up for the next season.
 
===The Teams===
''Current teams''
*'''Western Division'''
** Arrakis Sand Worms
** Lannisport Lions
** Rivendell Fellowship
** Gallifrey Time Lords
*'''Eastern Division'''
** Vulcan Velocity
** Coruscant Empire
** San Francisco Federation
** New York Avengers
 
 
''Former Teams''
* Alderaan Rebels
* Qo'nos Raiders
* Canton Jaynes
* Serenity Valley Fireflys
* Winterfell Direwolves
* Mordor Crows
 
===Current Champion===
The Lannisport Lions


==Fun Facts==
==Fun Facts==
* The opening music is "The Big Boom" by Jonathan Coulton
* The show is hosted on [[Scott Johnson]]'s [[Frogpants Studios|Frogpants Network]].
* The show is hosted on [[Scott Johnson]]'s [[Frogpants Studios|Frogpants Network]]
** Scott also created the "Dragon SportsTalk Radio" stinger and the FSL dragon logo.
** Scott also created the "Dragon SportsTalk Radio" stinger and the FSL Logo
* The coverage of the final game of the season is often recorded live.
* The coverage of the final game of the season is live.
** The first season's broadcast was hosted by the "[[BBLiveShow]] Network".
** The first season's broadcast was hosted by the "[[BBLiveShow]] Network".
** The second season's broadcast was recorded in front of a live studio audience at [[Dragon*Con|Dragon*Con 2012]].
** Starting with the second season, the championship week broadcast was recorded in front of a live studio audience at [[Dragon Con]]. (The sixth season had no live convention appearances.)


==Links==
==Links==
*[http://fsltonight.com FSL Tonight Website]
*[http://fsltonight.com/ FSL Tonight site]
*[https://www.patreon.com/fsltonight FSL Tonight on Patreon]
*[https://twitter.com/FSLTonight FSL Tonight on Twitter]
*[http://feeds.feedburner.com/FslTonight RSS Feed]
*[http://feeds.feedburner.com/FslTonight RSS Feed]
*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fsl-tonight/id477062890 iTunes]
*[http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fsl-tonight/id477062890 iTunes]
*[[:Category:FSL Tonight Seasons| FSL Tonight Seasons]]
*[[:Category:FSL Tonight Seasons|FSL Tonight Seasons]]
 
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Latest revision as of 16:15, 3 July 2017

FSL Tonight
FSLTonight.jpg
Created by Justin Robert Young and Tom Merritt
Hosted by Justin Robert Young and Tom Merritt
Opening theme "The Big Boom" by Jonathan Coulton
No. of seasons 6
Production
Producer(s) Tom Merritt
Editor(s) Tom Merritt
Broadcast
Distributor Frogpants Studios
Original Run November 3, 2011 - Present


FSL Tonight, is a podcast hosted by Justin Robert Young and Tom Merritt. The show is centered around a fictional sports league, the FSL, featuring teams and players from various sci-fi and fantasy series like The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Firefly. Since Tom and Justin are gigantic dorks for the stories and characters involved in the league, the show is laden with comedic references to the teams' back-stories.

The show's format is similar to many real-life fantasy sports shows in that they talk about the previous week's games as well as the upcoming match-ups. However, unlike most podcasts, FSL Tonight is actually mostly scripted and, besides the episodes recorded at live events like Nerdtacular and Dragon Con, every episode is pre-recorded and released later. The podcast fictionally "airs" on the radio network, "Dragon SportsTalk Radio."

Justin has described the podcast as being the nerdiest thing he has ever been involved with. Since the show is a mixture of sports and sci-fi/fantasy the show caters to a very small audience, however there are a good number of very passionate fans.

Many episodes include guests appearances by many of Tom and Justin's geeky friends like Scott Johnson, Paul and Storm, Len Peralta, Scott Sigler, and Veronica Belmont. Most of the time the guests are playing a character, such as a reporter, a fan or even former league commissioner, Stan Lee, or current commissioner, Hari Seldon. Brian Brushwood has been known to serve as play-by-play announcer on occasion.

The 2016 season ran later than usual, starting August 14 and ending November 5.

As of Nerdtacular 2017, there has been no announcement about a 2017 season. Asked about it during a panel at the event, Tom referenced a strike.

Fun Facts

  • The show is hosted on Scott Johnson's Frogpants Network.
    • Scott also created the "Dragon SportsTalk Radio" stinger and the FSL dragon logo.
  • The coverage of the final game of the season is often recorded live.
    • The first season's broadcast was hosted by the "BBLiveShow Network".
    • Starting with the second season, the championship week broadcast was recorded in front of a live studio audience at Dragon Con. (The sixth season had no live convention appearances.)

Links