Adam decides to delve back into Russian soccer and politics in a place that isn't technically Russia at all! Welcome to Transnistria and the world of Sheriff Tiraspol, Champions League darlings formed in the power vacuum of the Soviet Union's collapse.

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Drew brings us a story of modern football and how, sometimes, that whole "shady billionaire buys a struggling team and brings them to glory" thing doesn't always work out. Billionaires! So relatable!

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Adam tells Drew a story that spans continents, oceans, and centuries. Oh, and poetry. There's a lot of poetry.

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Drew comes forward with one of the more infamous transfer debacles to ever occur, including a vicious rivalry, a third-party hijacking, and plenty of animosity to go around! Fun!

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Adam tells Drew about some of the strangest criminal behavior the game's ever seen: the mascot craze of the late 90s and early 2000s, when mascots fought, drank, and a certain long-necked bird ruled over them all.

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Drew goes over the life and times of Gareth Southgate, the infamous penalty miss, and how a player of his consistency deserves more than his historical legacy suggests.

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Adam tells Drew the story of Adel Taarabt, the former golden boy who crashed out at Fulham and landed at QPR, a talented but perhaps misunderstood player. This was especially evident one day in 2011, when Fulham thrashed his QPR side, while Taarabt himself decided to go take in some sights.

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It's Euro season! And while we've talked about other Euros and plenty of underdogs before, Drew tells us the story of one of the most infamous underdog stories from the tournament: Greece, 2004.

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Adam tells Drew the story of a king, long may he reign: Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest player to ever score a goal in a professional match, and an icon of the sport.

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Tis the season for relegation battles, and Drew brings forth a doozy of one this week. Four teams enter with a chance at safety, and only one will make it out alive.

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