Electric Gold: A Nashville SC Supporter Podcast

The regular season is finally in the books, and the boys are here to put a bow on it by reviewing Nashville SC's final game versus Miami, whether they like it or not.  They have to begrudgingly give praise where praise is due, but they don't have to like it.  They DO like giving some praise to the team's aggressive first half play, and they've also got a shout out to give to captain Walker Zimmerman.  But, the boys have a bone to pick with the NSC administration and their interpretation of "fan appreciation".  After that, the boys take some time during this soccer podcast to talk about the greatness of basketball and botanical gardens.  But most of all, a big, gigantic THANK YOU to a delightful career from Taylor Washington.  And then the boys break down the basics of the MLS playoff structure, before gazing into their crystal balls to provide some bold predictions for Nashville's first playoff game this coming weekend in Miami.  And they drink beer.

In this episode, the boys catch up on the draw that happened up in Montreal but don't get too worked up about it.  They show some serious love for Sam Surridge, who may not be the league MVP, but he'll definitely be the MVP of our hearts.  The boys are happy to see Orlando lose, but they've got some concerns about Sam Surridge as the team looks toward the playoffs.  But more importantly, have you SEEN the Goofy Movie?  Because it might be one of the greatest films of all time.  And while we're on the subject, why does Disney hate biological parents?  After that detour, the boys look ahead to a daunting final regular season game with Miami, make some VERY bold predictions and start to catch the playoff fever.  And they drink beer.

It's a very special episode of Electric Gold! Congrats Nashville SC! The boys are celebrating the NSC victory in the US Open Cup Final! The boys in gold are wearing gold, and we're here for it.  There's plenty of praise and gratitude to be shared - for the players, the coaching staff, the team management, and - most importantly - the fans.  The boys also highlight the incredible performance by one Brian Schwake - the undeniable hero of the US Open Cup.  They also address the silly controversy stirred up by CBS announcers after the game; quit your whining.  And finally, the boys talk about how this victory could just be the start of something really exciting as this season wraps up.  And they drink beer.

In this episode, the boys celebrate a strong performance by Nashville SC versus Houston, and they look ahead to the upcoming US Open Cup final versus Austin FC.  They praise the team for their all-around play in the Houston game, and also highlight the special moments of Hispanic Heritage Night.  And let's not forget that Dolly Parton is the greatest human of our lifetime, the inner joys of woodworking, or the depth of stories that come from Middle Earth.  Then, they boys share a very hot take from one of our listeners before revealing the one big thing that Nashville can do to ensure a US Open Cup victory on Wednesday.  Then, they look ahead and make predictions about both the Open Cup final as well as the upcoming match versus Montreal.  And they drink beer.

In this episode, Ryan enjoys some ignorance as bliss since he missed Nashville SC's most recent heartbreak against Orlando.  Jon and Evan fill him in on the details, including a befuddling choice for the midfield lineup, a poorly timed injury for one of our defenders and the complete lack of depth at center back.  But there's plenty to celebrate, too, as the boys cheer on a terrific victory in the US Open Cup semifinal led by Super Sam Surridge.  The boys also share some love for perhaps the greatest show in television history, Mad Men, as well as celebrate the 40th anniversary of the incredible charity and musical event, Farm Aid.  And when it comes down to it, the boys are beginning to lose hope around this team's chances in the MLS playoffs, and they're also betting that it's past time to make a switch at goal.  But after all that, they still have some positive predictions about the upcoming game versus Houston.  And they drink beer.

In this episode, the boys return after a mini-hiatus to chat about the recent heartbreaker that Nashville SC experienced in Cincinnati.  The boys try to find the positive spin, like the emergence of Tyler Boyd, the excellent play of the NSC midfield, and the brilliance of golden boot leader Sam Surridge.  But there's just no getting around the math of the remaining schedule for NSC as well as their division rivals.  But enough about that, let's talk about Waffle House!  It truly is a southern treasure, and EVERYONE has a Waffle House story.  But anyway, the boys have some hot takes about what will happen the rest of this season, they rub their (crystal) balls to try and see the future, and ultimately, they need YOU to show up on Tuesday night for an epic match against Philadelphia.  And they drink beer.

In this episode, the boys celebrate an incredible return to form for NSC as they thumped Orlando and re-established themselves in the eastern conference race.  There's plenty to be excited about, from our golden boot leader Sam Surridge to another MVP-type performance from Hany Mukhtar and other key contributors like Jacob Shaffelburg and 24-Hour Josh Bauer.  And don't worry, the boys have plenty of favorite things to share, like the Muppets, the best podcast about the history of rock music, and the majesty of one Weird Al Yankovic.  But wait, there's more!  Can we interest you in some wild and crazy facts about Stanley Kubrick?  Or perhaps you should form your response in the form of a question.  In any case, there's a good case to be made that the team won't lose another home game this season, and maybe Jack Maher belongs on the bench.  The boys wrap up with some big predictions for the upcoming game versus Atlanta.  And they drink beer.

In this episode, the boys ask what is the deal with Nashville SC lately?  After the team's third loss in a row, the boys start turning over tables to find the reasons about this recent disappointing run.  Is it the weather?  Is it a lack of roster depth?  Is it missing Dan Lovitz? God forbid, is it Eddi Tagseth?  The boys are certainly excited to see a revival of Jacob Shaffelburg's game, but the struggles of the team overall overshadow any bright spots recently.  After that analysis, the boys talk about some of their ultimate lineups - the ultimate FIFA video game team, the ultimate prog rock band, and the ultimate heist movie cast. Then the boys get spicy and proclaim that these next few games will ultimately define the Nashville SC season. And finally, the boys make some predictions about the upcoming clash with Orlando - let's hope that Jon's crystal ball is working better than Evan's! And they drink beer.

In this episode, the boys are getting nervous.  They review the recent loss to the lowly St. Louis City FC, and discuss all the terrible defensive collapses.  And woe is Joe! While the boys note that Nashville dodged any damage to their standings in the eastern conference, they still are concerned with the team's recent stretch of play and wonder if they peaked too soon.  Peaking too soon is not something Steve Martin ever did, though.  He peaked early and often and he's still going strong at almost 80.  And while we all can agree that League's Cup sucks and maybe the team management never expected NSC to be this good this season (neither did we!), the boys take a look at the final stretch of the season to talk about what to expect and what they hope will happen.  Finally, they wrap up with some predictions for the upcoming game versus New York City FC in stupid ol' Yankee Stadium.  And they drink beer.

In this very special time capsule episode, we share one from the archives of The Electric Gold Hour on WRVU 91.1 FM.  In this New Year's Eve episode from 1999, the boys reflect back on a wild ride through Nashville in the 1990's while also looking at what might lay ahead for the city.  The boys share their preparations for Y2K, and wonder whether the town might ever be significant enough to support an MLS team.  They lament the closing of Opryland and celebrate wonderful music events like River Stages and Dancin' in the District.  They've got some controversial opinions to share about the brilliance of Chris Gaines and the strains of Nashville growth.  They share some of their favorite music, movies and television from the 90's before wrapping up with some predictions about where the city is headed.  And they drink beer.