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.

NDZ Live goes (semi-)professional with its first-ever live recording in the Premier Suite at Breese Stevens Field. Club captain Mitch Osmond drops by to preview the Texoma home opener and relive road roommate trauma with guest co-host Eric Leonard. Devin Boyce and John Murphy go head-to-head with Leonard and Osmond in a roommate spin on the Newlywed Game, Nazeem Bartman talks goals and giving back in Bonteheuwel, and head coach Matt Glaeser wraps things up with a message for the fans and some classic sideline composure.

Also: financial advice from a former center back, crowd-powered trivia, and just enough cheese and beer to count as local flavor.

The guys are back to sort through Forward Madison’s 3–1 loss to FC Tulsa in the U.S. Open Cup—a match that started with promise and ended with a reminder of the margin between leagues. We cover Bartman’s well-taken goal, some missed calls, and Tulsa’s ability to punish mistakes.

Then it’s on to the annual Battle for Madison, where UW pushed harder than expected and Laurie Bell calmly tucked away a late equalizer. We also look ahead to Thursday’s away match at Charlotte, featuring the return of Christian Chaney (in a different jersey this time), and preview our first-ever live show with an audience on April 18 at Breese—right after the 2025 home kit reveal.

The guys are joined by Forward Madison's longest-serving player, Derek Gebhard, fresh off a two-goal performance against Richmond. We talk about his five-year tenure in Madison—which is basically an eternity in lower-league soccer—his take on the Henny Derby win, and whether he's finally earned a permanent locker at Breese. We also look ahead to FMFC’s Open Cup showdown vs. FC Tulsa, a friendly against the University of Wisconsin, and the arrival of Damià Viader, who may or may not be plotting to steal Derek’s left-wing minutes.

Thank to our Patreon backers, who continue to make this show possible 😘

Our diamond episode, number 75—like a well-placed through ball—just hits different. Devin Boyce, fresh off a three-assist heater in the Open Cup, joins us to talk slinging dimes, surviving the Henny Derby, and why his knee is currently beefing with him. We also get into Riley Binns’ first steps into the pro game, the FC Tulsa showdown, and whether Devin can channel his inner Diamond Dallas Page and hit a match-winning cutter in stoppage time.

No excuses. Listen now, or we’re sending Diamond Devin after you.

Forward Madison just wrapped preseason, the US Open Cup is days away, and now they’ve decided to launch an academy—because apparently, running one soccer team wasn’t stressful enough. We sit down with FMFC Director of Soccer Operations and Development, Keith Tiemeyer, to talk preseason lessons, Duluth slander, and how to raise the next generation of Mingos.

Will Forward Madison be fielding 16-year-olds by midseason? Is there a secret plan to clone Nazeem Bartman? Keith claims he has “real answers,” but we’re not making any promises.

Thanks as always to our Patreon backers xoxo

The team is on their annual preseason training tour of upper midwest clubs with indoor facilities while the temperatures persist below freezing in Madison. Team boss Matt Glaeser joins the guys virtually from Indianapolis, his squad squaring off vs Indy Eleven on Friday. Fresh off what will be seen as a confidence-boosting 4-1 win vs MNUCF2, Matt talks about the team's direction, the new signings, and a front line willing to take more risks.

The guys are joined virtually by Ferrety "Papo" Sousa from an undisclosed hotel in the Minneapolis suburbs. The guys are playing the "Twoons" this weekend (Minnesota United 2) in a closed-door exhibition, so we picked Papo's brain about his preseason regime, his pre and post-match meals, and what's different in his training and match preparation at 34 years young. Thanks as usual to our Patreon subscribers who for some reason keep contributing to our delinquency 😘