I’m proud to share that Rabid Fans has officially won both the Webby Award and the People’s Voice Award for Best Creator in Sports.
This is a huge moment for the series/brand, and one that means a lot to me personally. Over the last two years, Zac Greenbaum and I have been working to build something that felt different — something that went against the grain. At a time when so much of sports media and entertainment is chasing the biggest names, the loudest takes, and whatever feels like it will feed the algorithm, we wanted to create something that felt true to our sensibilities: story-first, character-driven, and genuinely fun. Something that could actually last.
Winning both the Webby Award and the People’s Voice Award reinforces my belief in a simple idea that I’ve had throughout my career: story first. Rabid Fans is a big part of that philosophy. More broadly, it reflects how we think at VICTORYROAD Studios & VICTORYROAD+. Whether in documentary, unscripted, scripted, or animation, our focus is on building premium, story-first IP that stands out not just because it is timely, but because it is timeless and distinctive.
Thanks for all the support! More to come.
— Mike Basone
Founder & CEO, VICTORYROAD Studios / VICTORYROAD+ | Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Host of Rabid Fans
About Rabid Fans
Rabid Fans is an original animated sports commentary series produced by VICTORYROAD Studios and Creative7. Built around original characters, sharp writing, and a distinct comedic voice, the series offers a fresh take on sports culture for modern fans.
The series is co-created and executive produced by Mike Basone and Zac Greenbaum, with Greenbaum also serving as Head Writer. Carmelo Anthony and Asani Swann serve as executive producers. The voice cast includes Carl McDowell as Frankie, Rachel DeMita as Lulu, Jack Usher as Croach, and Mike Basone as Rabid Fans host Pete Seratti. Animation is by Joey Perez and Ketsia Clemoux.
About VICTORYROAD Studios
VICTORYROAD Studios is a creator-driven sports and entertainment company developing original IP across documentary, animation, and unscripted content.
About The Webby Awards
Hailed by The New York Times as the “Internet’s highest honor,” The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet across Websites and Mobile Sites, Video, Advertising, Media & PR, Apps & Software, Social, Games, Podcasts, Creators, and AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries this year. The awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and partners include Adobe, WP Engine, Meltwater, Patreon, NAACP, KPMG, The Wall Street Journal, Deadline, Ad Age, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, SXSW, Scalable, and The Society of Digital Agencies.