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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb begin the show by diving into a calamitous week for Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax. First, the lads react to keeper Andre Onana’s doping violation, & attempt to decipher how one of the most well run outfits in soccer somehow FORGOT to include club record signing Seb Haller on their squad list for the knockout stages of the Europa League.

The crew move over to Southern France to discuss the turmoil surrounding Olympique Marseille, including the violent rioters at their training ground & the botched departure of manager Andre Villas Boas.

They wrap things up by discussing the VAR & refereeing controversies in the Premier League, reoccurring issues at Liverpool, & FC Barcelona’s cinematic 5-2 win in the Copa Del Rey.

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The Chelsea merry-go-round strikes again! Nathan, Nick, & Caleb react to the massive news regarding Frank Lampard getting the sack from Chelsea. Nick, somewhat surprisingly, comes to the defense of the Blues legend, igniting a debate surrounding the cutthroat culture of Roman Abramovich’s club, pitting sentimentality & loyalty against results & performances. The trio also outline their expectations for Chelsea’s new boss: the volatile tactician Thomas Tuchel.

Next, the lads analyze Liverpool’s FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United, Nick pleads with Fenway Sports Group to support Jurgen Klopp with a centre back, & the trio criticize the recent decision making of the Reds Boston based ownership group.

The trio wrap things up by discussing Barcelona’s billion dollar problem, & check in on several American players, such as McKennie, McKenzie, & Morris, who are seeking to make a name for themselves in Europe this year.

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Nick, Nathan, & Caleb open the show by digesting the dud that was the goalless draw between Liverpool & Manchester United. Nick outlines his 3 major concerns surrounding the Champion’s woeful form, & the trio wonder if The Red Devils can sustain their title push without claiming wins against their top 6 rivals. Elsewhere, they praise Tanguy Ndombele for his outrageous goal of the season contender, while also marveling at the revival of Stones, Gundogan, & Manchester City’s renewed title ambitions.

Next, the lads move over to Spain to react to Messi’s first ever Barcelona red card in the Blaugrana’s 3-2 collapse in the Supercopa Final. There’s plenty of admiration for Marcelino’s victorious Bilbao, & just as much confusion stemming from Koeman’s woeful in-game management.

The boys wrap things up in Italy by taking a closer look at the title credentials of both Inter & AC Milan, while also examining why Pirlo’s uninspired Juventus are well off the pace in the hunt for Serie A glory.

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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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