After a month-long radio silence (injuries, life, and too many Forward Madison road games), the NDZ crew staggers back to the mics to catch up on everything we missed—from laying eggs in Greenville to Crull and Gebhard milestones and Damia Viader's perfectly unnecessary villain arc. We talk heel injuries, the first away win since March, and the glimmer of hope: Madison might actually still be alive in the playoff race. Also featuring foot golf conspiracy theories, unearned optimism, and the DG Effect™ as a legitimate field of study.

NDZ Live 087 sits down with Nico Brown—part jet-heeled winger, part patience project—to talk starting the year in Madison on loan, grinding through a rough season, and what “flipping the script” actually looks like when the box score isn’t cooperating. We get into film sessions, near-misses, and those tiny wins that add up (runs, duels, final actions), plus how the locker room and the Flock keep the vibes from going off the rails. There’s origin talk (Atlanta → Baltimore), a look ahead to Greenville (hello, old friends), and a rapid-fire on music, rituals, and the one skill he’d download overnight.

Everything is terrible, or maybe not. The guys talk about lateral passing, breaking lines, building women's soccer in Madison, and the value of Reddit and social media when you have actual local people you could chat with instead. Thanks again to our Patreon backers 😘

After 3 weeks of more positive performances and results, NDZ Live returns with a nearly 2-hour long episode, a first-time guest, and first-time special guest co-host. FMFC defender Michael Chilaka talks about growing up in Tel Aviv, going pro at 17, and the culture shock of visiting Atlantic City as a teenager. Flock capo and all-around nice guy Chris President-Brown joins as co-host, and lauds the immaculate modern funk stylings of Lynda Dawn.

There's no secret 2025 has been a tough time to be a Forward Madison fan. Catharsis is sometimes the best therapy.

This week, the fellas are joined by returning guest, FMFC diehard, and recently crowned U-12 MAYSA Cup champion coach Steve Ticknor. We talk road days, favorite away grounds, and what youth soccer teaches you. Plus: a Chattanooga draw that felt like déjà vu and an Omaha loss that somehow still felt winnable.

If it can be passed, tackled, or tempo-set—John Murphy Jr. probably did it. This week, the guys regroup after yet another draw—eight matches without a win, but our guest swears we're this close (imagine Meerman pinching his thumb and forefinger close together in front of a squinty face). Midfield maestro John Murphy Jr. drops by to talk about consistency, creativity, facing his brother in the Jägermeister Cup, and how football might actually be art. Plus: Vonnegut quotes, team vibes, and a rapid-fire round that might reveal who’s thinking about snacks during warmups.

The guys break down Forward Madison’s recent stretch of seven straight winless results—including five 1–1 draws that feel equal parts progress and purgatory. We look at what’s working defensively, where the attack is still searching for rhythm, and how close this team might be to turning consistent performances into actual wins. It’s not crisis mode—but it’s definitely time for a spark.

Forward Madison’s starting goalkeeper Bernd Schipmann joins us for Episode 080 after an extra physical 0–0 draw against Omaha. We cover clean sheets, communication breakdowns, post-match resets, and why being a goalkeeper means accepting that most of your best work doesn’t show up in the scoreline. Bernd opens up about the state of the back line, how it feels to be back between the posts after a long layoff, and how married life stacks up against a congested fixture list.

We’re back from our live show hangover and catching up with Forward Madison FC captain and returning guest Mitch Osmond (that’s seven appearances, if you’re counting). This week: a home draw with Texoma, a tough night vs Indy Eleven, and the not-so-fun part of being captain when the wheels wobble a bit. We talk locker room leadership, navigating early-season turbulence, and how to reset when the scoreline doesn’t flatter. Plus: Nazeem’s impact, Mitch’s off-day habits, barbers, coffee, and pints—because some things are more important than match analysis.