Nathan, Nick & Caleb open the show by discussing the recent surge in Covid-19 concerns surrounding the Premier League following Aston Villa’s week of postponed matches. The lads ponder the growing influence of the virus on the sporting side of the English top flight, after replacement opponents Fulham managed to secure a point at a (shockingly rudderless) Tottenham on 24 hours notice.

The trio also marvel at the underdog story of Marine, & wonder if League Two Crawley’s 3-0 demolition of Bielsa’s Leeds is a massive red flag for the future of the Premier League’s trendiest new outfit.

The crew also evaluate Barcelona & Real Madrid’s diametrically opposed results in the Spanish Supercopa, diagnose Bayern Munich’s woes following a shocking loss to second division Holstein Kiel, & wrap things up by probing Nick about his anxiety heading into Liverpool vs Man United at the weekend.

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It’s the first pod of 2021 as Nick & Nathan break down the final stretch of the Premier League’s jam-packed festive fixture period. They begin by examining Liverpool’s atrocious run of form, capped off by a loss at Southampton, & wonder if injuries & fatigue have finally caught up with the defending champs.

The lads move over to Old Trafford to debate whether or not Ole’s in-form Manchester United have the minerals to sustain a title push, & snatch the trophy away from their greatest rivals, after several gritty wins on the bounce. They also admire Manchester City’s demolition of Chelsea, dissect how Pep has quietly improved his stuttering side, & if Lampard could be facing the end of his managerial tenure in London.

Finally, Nathan reacts to his newly confident Arsenal peppering West Brom 4-0, plus the duo vent their frustrations regarding the surge in news regarding players breaking Covid protocol.

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Nick, Nathan, & Caleb reunite following their holiday hiatus to dissect the first ten games of the Premier League's festive fixture period. The trio begin with Arsenal's inexplicable win over Chelsea, ask if Arteta must stick with his youthful selection going forward, & point the finger at Frank Lampard's questionable leadership skills throughout the Blues' horrible run of form.

The lads move over to Anfield, where a classic Big Sam Allardyce performance propelled West Brom to a draw at the home of a frustrated Liverpool. In the wake of more dropped points, Nick laments the Red's inability to take their early chances, & Caleb wonders why Klopp always seems to struggle with making substitutions.

They wrap things up by discussing Jose Mourinho's ultra defensive approach costing Spurs at Molineux, & examine why Tottenham need to start taking more adventurous risks with offensive personnel to stay in the race for top four. Some love is also shown to Aston Villa's gutsy 10-man performance, & we ask whether City's somewhat boring approach to the season could bode well for their points tally.

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Nathan, Caleb, and Nick react to the final week of group stage action in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League. The trio begin by discussing the incident involving the match officials & Başakşehir assistant coach Pierre Webo & striker Demba Ba, and praising both teams for walking off the pitch in solidarity in a historic moment for the European game.

The lads also break down Manchester United's predictable collapse in Leipzig & discuss why Ole's constant tinkering puts the Red Devils at a continual disadvantage. Next, they move along to the Camp Nou, where a defensively deficient FC Barcelona suffered yet another UCL humiliation at the hands of Cristiano Ronaldo & Weston McKennie.

The crew wrap things up by praising Real Madrid's durability in Europe's top competition, & debate why Inter Milan continue to fall on their own sword with a volatile Antonio Conte.

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Nick and Nathan react to Tottenham's comfortable 2-0 win over rivals Arsenal. The duo discuss another Mourinho masterclass in management, if Spurs are now truly in the title hunt, & Nick makes a massive claim that Harry Kane is currently the game's best player. Nathan analyses the state of 15th place Arsenal, their lack of belief going forward, & if Mikel Arteta should come under more pressure for his decision making.

Nick also praises Chelsea (including his nemesis Frank Lampard) for transforming into contenders by keeping it simple, & the lads marvel at Liverpool's ability to turn concerns into solutions following their 4-0 demolition of Wolves.

The crew wrap thing up by touching on Bayern vs Leipzig, & whether or not Manchester United & Real Madrid can escape their Champions League predicaments and qualify for the Round of 16.

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Nick, Caleb, and Nathan begin the episode by paying tribute to the late Diego Armando Maradona. They reflect on why he’ll forever be considered a cornerstone of modern game, & what his immense legacy means to both the global sporting community & our panel personally.

The lads move onto Liverpool’s controversial draw against Brighton, & examine Jurgen Klopp & BT Sport interviewer Des Kelly’s heated confrontation over dangerous fixture congestion in the Premier League. The trio also discuss why Chelsea vs Tottenham didn’t live up to the hype, & articulate the immediate need for a uniform concussion protocol in the wake of scary collision between David Luiz & Raul Jimenez.

Finally, Caleb gets excited over the explosive boost in for from Antoine Griezmann, and wonder if Borussia Dortmund’s damaging loss to FC Koln is a bad omen for their Bundesliga contention.

Klopp's interview with Des Kelly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnYeGrJhHX4

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Nick is joined by his close college friend and Tennessee native Theo Evans to discuss the topsy-turvey ride that has been supporting MLS expansion team Nashville SC throughout their inaugural season. The two reflect on being in attendance for the club's opening match at Nissan Stadium, the turmoil of Covid-19 & the MLS is Back Tournament, & the team's shocking underdog run in the playoffs ahead of their semi-final appearance.

Theo also shares his experience coming into the season as a newly minted fan with limited knowledge of soccer, and how the club's gritty playing style, trials of adversity, & blue collar culture have helped him blossom into a loyal supporter for life.

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Nick, Caleb, and Nathan begin by breaking down the jewel in the crown of a revived Jose Mourinho after his Tottenham surgically sliced through Manchester City to ascend to the top of table. The lads also examine the most entertaining 0-0 they've ever seen in Arsenal vs Leeds, as Nico Pepe's outrageous headbutt punctuates another week of uneasy questions for Mikel Arteta. The trio then move over to Anfield, where they marvel at Liverpool's resilient victory over Leicester in the face of an injury crisis, and react to Jurgen Klopp's contentious post-match interview regarding player protection & media culpability.

The panel move over to La Liga where Caleb picks up the pieces following a potential season defining defeat for FC Barcelona, at the hands of ruthless contenders Atletico Madrid, and analyzes how the 12th place Blaugrana move forward with an increasingly depleted side. We finish things off in Ligue Un by admiring a resurrection level performance from the veteran Spanish phenom: Cesc Fabregas.

If you take anything away from this podcast, know this: Asia (despite what some may think) is not a country.

Klopp's post match interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4fR0hjCOms

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Nick, Caleb, and Nathan hop in their time machines to reflect on the wonder-kids & potential superstars from years past who sadly never lived up to their lofty potential. The trio dive deep into the variety of circumstances, including injuries, personal struggles, cultural disconnect, (and being Dutch?), that prevented promising talents such as Mario Balotelli, Freddy Adu, Holger Badstuber, Ola John, and so many others from becoming global superstars. Join us for our first conceptual episode as the crew attempt to build the Unfulfilled Promise XI.

NYT Article "There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Player" by Rory Smith (as referenced on the podcast): https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/06/sports/soccer/leeds-patrick-bamford-premier-league.html

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Nick, Caleb, and Nathan begin the show in the Bundesliga to break down a seesaw victory for Bayern against Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker, and we ask if BVB's inexperience in big matches will continue to cost them vital wins.

The trio move onto the exhausting affair that was Manchester City vs Liverpool and examine how this was a perfect example for why the Premier League should implement a five substitutes rule for the remainder of the season to better protect their superstars. One of our panelists has a meltdown over Aston Villa's 3-0 carving of Arsenal (spoiler: shockingly NOT the actual Gooner on the pod) & we debate if there will ever be true "Ole Out" moment for Manchester United.

The lads wrap things up by picking up the pieces for Zidane following Madrid's 4-1 defensive collapse at the Mestalla, and we wonder if Joao Felix's improved ruthlessness and partnership with Luis Suarez spell title hopes for Atletico Madrid.

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