To my fans and my haters on Rams On Demand

[JKBOGEN]

I seen your YouTube vids and admire your passion. Everyone has to start somewhere, so they can look back on the journey many years from now and see how it all started. Good luck.

Thank you! Well said. I appreciate the support

 

[Rams43]

Very nice post, Jake.

I, for one, enjoy your website. I go there everyday.

Congrats on your many successes.

 

[JKBOGEN]

Very nice post, Jake.

I, for one, enjoy your website. I go there everyday.

Congrats on your many successes.

Thank you so much Rams 43! I appreciate the kind words and support!

 

[OC--LeftCoast]

We definitely all have our share of good and bad takes, not sure why any reasonably
sane person would harbor a grudge against a Rams fan passionate in his work

As we’re still in a fan’s rebuilding mode, we need more guys like you

Cheers and keep on keeping on

 

[AvengerRam]

Apology...or infomercial? You be the judge!

(Guess I’m late to this party, as I have no idea who this guy is.)

 

[JKBOGEN]

We definitely all have our share of good and bad takes, not sure why any reasonably
sane person would harbor a grudge against a Rams fan passionate in his work

As we’re still in a fan’s rebuilding mode, we need more guys like you

Cheers and keep on keeping on

Thank you! I will !

 

[JKBOGEN]

Apology...or infomercial? You be the judge!

(Guess I’m late to this party, as I have no idea who this guy is.)

No problem. I just was apologizing for anyone I rubbed the wrong way since I joined ROD. But if you don't know who I am... Hi AvengerRam, I'm Jake and I host the Downtown Rams podcast, I have covered the Rams for 6 years and have a YouTube channel in which I also cover them on. Nice to meet ya

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Hey!

I am always told from a few on YouTube to come back and say hi to ROD. I tend to come back and do that when I can. Just had some fun looking through what some of the people on here were saying about me. Mostly it was positive. I wanted to address both the fans and haters because I think it's long overdue.

For those of you that have stuck by me all these years as a young writer who absolutely sucked I appreciate you. For those that still don't like me from that period and have gone onto hate what I've done with my YouTube channel success I'm sorry you feel that way. I think I realize now looking back now that I'm 26 and keep in mind, started this writing journey as a college dropout in 2016, I wasn't everyone's favorite. Some rallied behind the young kid and others felt either threatened by me, hated the idea of me potentially doing something they always wanted to but never could or just didn't respect my knowledge of the game.

I'm not a hard-nosed X's and O's guy for one. That shouldn't be a shock to people. I'm also not a former player, I never played competitive football in fact and I know some don't value my football opinion because of that. However, I've worked hard to learn the game for a long time and I think I've done a good enough job in doing so.

That brings me to the next part, the writing. I'm not a great writer. I have always struggled to organize my thoughts and while I get paid to write for another site, I understand why some of the guys in here looking back soured on me. It's not that I wasn't a good writer, it's that when they tended to reach out and try and constructively criticize me I lashed out. There's a reason for this, what you don't know is early on when I started becoming bigger on Twitter I got harassed over and over and over again. So, I think because of that I got more defensive on ROD.

I felt I needed to drop this post for everyone to understand I'm as down to Earth as they come, I want to help people, I want to entertain and inform. I've done my best starting my company, my podcast, my YouTube, interviewing prospect after prospect and going to the Senior Bowl on my own dime 3 of the last 5 years to do that. I've put every dime ever made from what I do back into it so I could have the best equipment possible and give you guys the best quality possible.

I understand some are still upset by how I may have acted when I was 21. I realize I was immature and it rubbed people the wrong way. However, I just want you all to know I still appreciate this community. Just because I get busy and don't post for awhile doesn't mean I don't care about ROD. The YouTube has gone extremely well. I cant thank the people who have stuck by me through it all enough. I'm not a great writer. It's why I've gone into making these videos and streaming. You don't have to like me but you have to understand the level of work I've put into doing what I do. It's taken a lot of sacrifice that I would never take back.

Anyway, happy to be back. I'll try to remain as active as I can. Hope all is well. If you want to give my channel a shot here it is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzsd2pfWWznowBS81fADTpA

Hope everyone is staying healthy, safe and gearing up for another fun season of Rams football. Feel free to follow me on twitter @JKBOGEN. If you have any questions whatsoever I'm an open book and will answer them on here, on YouTube or on Twitter. Take care y'all. Horns up

I've only been on this site for awhile now, but congrats so far on everything you accomplished. We all have to start somewhere no matter what journey in life we choose. Whatever path we all travel, there are highs and lows for sure. We all make mistakes but the important part is we value those mistakes and do our best to learn from them as we gather more experience. I salute you for sticking to your craft and doing what all of us should do.....get better over time about things we are passionate about. Keep forging ahead and always remember, there are people that will root you on and haters that will hate as usual. Just keep your head up, surround yourself with those that truly care for you and will be honest with you to steer you towards being the best version of you. In short, keep rocking on!

 

[Faceplant]

Howdy Jake, and welcome back. Congrats on your success.

Your writing still needs work.

 

[jrry32]

It takes courage to put yourself out there and try to build something. I don't see any point hating on a fellow Rams fan who is doing that. All of the best of luck to you, Jake.

 

[bubbaramfan]

You've come a long way Jake. I've listened to almost every one of your podcasts because, like you, I'm a die hard Ram fan and I want every scrap I can get about them. I attend every Ram TC practice and write reports on what I see there here at ROD for those other hard core Ram fans that can't be there,

Maybe you can give me some things to watch for at TC this summer? Kinda like "boots on the ground". I'd be more than happy to get with you if you're interested. I could be a good resource for your TC content this summer. PM me here at ROD.

,

 

[PhillyRam]

You seem a bit narcissistic...

Appreciate your effort & the time you devote to the Rams, but don't be so dismissive of opinions you don't agree with or simply may not understand.

Many of us here have been NFL and Rams fans for longer than you have been on this Earth...and then some.

We have watched teams being built poorly and teams being built the right way. We have witnessed poor drafting, great drafting, players being over hyped, and others being overlooked. We have seen it all, and these things often repeat themselves and can be identified by the longtime fan.
You have a ways to go to get to that point.

 

[Neil039]

Jake? Never heard of her. Must be hideous.

No offense I don’t read or watch your stuff. I have not put forth the effort. I read the post to start this thread. You’re a Rams fan, so you have at least one redeeming quality!

 

[OnceARam]

@jakebogen95

Hi Jake, I've been watching your YouTube channel since its inception. I really enjoy it. Keep up the good work and I hope you figure out how to continue to grow and monetize it.

Please understand that the ROD draws from a broader demographic base than your YouTube channel does. Many people here have no interest in social media or the younger generations. Don't let that spoil your experience of the ROD. And please keep in mind that it is not personal - has nothing to do with you as a person.

I think your analysis is good. It seems to me that you have an understanding of the game. Not to the level of some of the members on the ROD, but much more so than a casual fan or talking head.

I learn from you regularly. And I especially appreciate the work you do around the draft and FA. I simply do not have the time to put in the amount of research that you do, so you are a great resource of information.

Cheers!

 

[Selassie I]

Don't waste time worrying about what others say about you, because that's all you're doing... wasting time. Especially in the Land Of Make Believe known as social media. Stay true to yourself... that's all you need to concern yourself with.

Take that wasted time and energy and direct it towards chasing and catching girls. And don't do it on your phone... talk to them with your mouth in person. Social media isn't real life. Step away from your computer/phone.

Who gives a fuck what others think.

 

[Loyal]

Don't waste time worrying about what others say about you, because that's all you're doing... wasting time. Especially in the Land Of Make Believe known as social media. Stay true to yourself... that's all you need to concern yourself with.

Take that wasted time and energy and direct it towards chasing and catching girls. And don't do it on your phone... talk to them with your mouth in person. Social media isn't real life. Step away from your computer/phone.

Who gives a fuck what others think.

ESPECIALLY about cooked pineapple on pizza!
*flexes Haole guns

 

[jjab360]

Admittedly I haven't really consumed a lot of your content but I do remember your posts from a long time ago and appreciate the consistent grind. Glad to see the hard work paying off!

 

[So Ram]

Jake, I’m proud of your. You left & went a different direction.

Your success & hard work have been awesome.Your for site & courage is amazing.

Your interviews were Classic for how you found a way to get those players trust. I look at Jalen RAMsey now as a player & see how he protects himself & has created his own maturity.

I was SAD you left, but understood you made it big time? You went the right direction in finding a stable income.

I like your videos,but I’m just a silly Rod poster that challenges people on TEAM & Franchise.

The draft picks (draft) you have been KING since that one guy from St. Louis left because the time & effort he put in was crazy. He needed to get back to life(living).

Rod changed its format over the years.The one thing is the draft. It sort of has kept myself away from it.
Les Snead & Mcvay have done so great at it that it shows we as fans only know so much.

I went to your podcast & LOVED your girlfriend. Better yet you’re equal colleague.She has a passion for Rams Football & your reactions.-FUNNY!!!!

You list it last season.We all know the Center from Oklahoma & KC would have been the better pick last season.I don’t know how all your selections would have done,but your knowledge is solid.
You’ve always penciled in & kept evaluating for Rams success.You always come up with such crazy Ideas that I loved to challenge & still look up such players,especially draft picks.

Back in the day The Rams weren’t very good. Fisher was not all that good & Les Snead was a different type of GM??

I know some of us would have done a better job putting toya team. I believe myself that I could have done just as good.

 

[So Ram]

I got long winded like always.

Good to hear back from you. Wish you success . Look forward to your response to the 2022 draft & podcast.

I still think Tutu Atwell will be successful & a better player than most Ram Fans think.I’m just getting ready for draft mode. Been a stressful month for myself.

The ROD family is great $ meaningful. Glad you cameback. To me your a LEGEND. I’ve listened to hours of your podcast because of you & your host come in it from so many angles I always learn something from them as a Fan.
Honest I can detect the BS ass well & call you out on it. Even if it’s in my own brain.

—WISHING YOU the best & Dogtown.
LA is a big market. The world is even bigger. You’ve always brought for the most part positive feedback. Your not afraid to be wrong. .

 

[So Ram]

Your interviews were good except they could have been so much better. You did find a way though to get certain things from it that others couldn’t.
—There was a lot of Hard LOVE around here,but it was only trying to be constructive. How ever you wanted to take,your a better man to be humble & knowing where you came from.
People are always going to be jealous & never can get a long with everybody. Seeing you come to LA was cool. Jeff Fisher would have ruined The Rams organization.

—The LA Rams have a History of its own. I stayed a RAMS FAN!! Just look at the Niners games & see how infested things got in LA. The Rams are a Trademark!!
-Like I said much success.