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The One-Year Anniversary of Joker Mag

One Year Anniversary of Joker Mag, the home of the underdog

One year ago, I had no clue what I was getting myself into.  All I knew was I wanted a place to write about my passions.  And a place where my friends could too.

Sure, it took some time to find our voice.  But, after a while, the message of the Joker Mag brand became clear.

Today, we are the home of the underdog.  Your one-stop shop for inspirational underdog stories in the world of sports, entertainment, and more.

Over the past 12 months, we’ve:

  • Published over 200 articles from 14 different authors from coast to coast.
  • Reached readers from 114 different countries.
  • Amassed over 800 combined social media followers.
  • Launched our own podcast network (available on all major listening platforms).

Thank you for all of the likes, shares, retweets, and newsletter sign-ups.  Your support means the world to us!

Here’s a look back at some of our top-performing articles of the past 365 days.

Top 5 in Sports

The Conor McGregor Blueprint to Building a Bulletproof Mindset

the conor mcgregor blueprint

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How The 2018 Oakland A’s Are Shocking The Baseball Universe

how the 2018 oakland a's are shocking the baseball universe

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The Anatomy of a Late Bloomer

anatomy of a late bloomer

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The Success & Future of Jordan Mailata: Raw Talent On a Mission

The success and future of jordan mailata raw talent on a mission

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How David Bote Went from 18th Rounder to American Folk Hero

how david bote went from 18th rounder to american folk hero

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Top 5 in Entertainment

The Golden Ages of Television

the golden ages of television on joker mag

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Deep Tracks You Should Listen To Part II: The Queens’ Reign

deep tracks you should listen to part ii

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How Kevin Smith’s ‘Clerks’ Redefined the Low-Budget Film

how kevin smith's clerks redefined the low-budget film

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Morgan Freeman’s Career is a Lesson in Persistence

Morgan Freeman's Career is a Lesson in Persistence by Joker Mag

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The Unexpected Success of Haley Heynderickx

Haley Heynderickx is a folk artist experiencing unexpected success

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Podcast Network

Hustle & Motivate

Hustle & Motivate Podcast by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog

Interviewing real-life underdogs in the world of sports, entertainment, and more. Listen in on our insightful conversations and learn how these inspiring individuals conquered obstacles and overcame adversity on the path to greatness.

Sneaky Plays

Sneaky Plays presented by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog

Under-the-radar picks for your DraftKings lineups and insider looks to beat the odds. Giving you the edge you need to bring home the bacon.

Thanks again for your support.

Look out for a giant leap forward in Year 2!

Written By

Division III baseball alum (McDaniel College) and founder of Joker Mag. Being cut from my baseball team in 7th grade could have ended my athletic journey. Instead, I found hope in stories of undersized athletes who defied expectations. I ultimately played baseball through college, earning Honorable Mention on the All-Centennial Conference team in my senior season. This experience inspired me to create the world's first digital media platform dedicated to inspiring underdog stories. Since launching in November 2017, my work has been featured on platforms such as FOX Sports, SB Nation, and The Sporting News, reaching over 1.5 million readers world wide.

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