New to the Crew

New to the Crew episodes:

• 06.13.2024

  S2 Ep9 - End of an Era

  Pete and Mel sit down and talk through the Champions Cup Final experience. It's the end of an era folks and we've really enjoyed the ride. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

  
• 05.23.2024

  S2 Ep8 - 3-1 Crew, and 3*1*CREW!

  After back-to-back 3-1 wins for Crew, what better time to talk to our latest GUEST Kunal, who is the founder of Chicago based Supporter Group 3*1*CREW. We planned our sit-down chat the day of Rory the Baby's first vaccines. Top...

  
• 05.14.2024

  S2 Ep7 - Three Men and No Baby

  Mel was unavailable, so joining Pete and Eric this week is GUEST Michael Stahl. Michael is a freelance journalist from New York, a die-hard Crew fan and an all-round bloody nice bloke. He returns to the pod to discuss his...

  
• 04.26.2024

  S2 EpP6 - Sexy football in a sexy city

  A pod of two halves as we sit down first to chat about Portland and how great Crew are, and then a couple of days later to chat about Monterrey and how great Crew are. Pete has hard-hitting questions about...

  
• 04.04.2024

  S2 EpP4 - 3 Games and a Baby

  Never a dull moment being a Crew fan, it's been a crazy ten days or so, action packed with controversy on and off the field, injuries, red cards, an away defeat, and a couple of well-earned draws. Oh, and we...

  
• 03.13.2024

  S2 Ep3 - Supporting Crew on to Glory

  Pete gives Mel a rundown of watching the Chicago game at LDC with a new friend and throws out some Short North suggestions. They then skip to post-game Houston and are joined by Eric to discuss another unbeaten week across...

  
• 03.08.2024

  S2 Ep2 - Win the Game

  Pete and Mel briefly discuss how they didn't really watch either of the Crew games in full but have excellent reasons and excuses as to why. Eric then arrives to once again pull things together and they kind of dissect...

  
• 02.27.2024

  S2 Ep1 - Half a World Away

  A new season brings a new format, yet a similar lack of podcasting knowledge. We start with a season preview recorded on our way to Columbus the day before the opening game v Atlanta. We then welcome Eric onto the...

  
• 01.12.2024

  S1 Ep29 - Awards Season

  Recorded live in Maldon, Essex (how exotic!), we discuss our end of season awards. Also on the agenda - Welsh Soccer, US Open Cup and looking forward to the 2024 season. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 12.11.2023

  S1 Ep28 - MLS Cup Champions 2023!

  Crew have won MLS Cup! Nothing else to say. Let's just say it again. Crew have won MLS Cup! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 12.04.2023

  S1 Ep27 - Hell is Real for Cincy

  We are going to MLS Cup! We recap watching the game behind enemy lines and emerging victorious. Also on the agenda - not much else, this is the agenda! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 11.28.2023

  S1 Ep26 - Giving Thanks to Crew, We are Through!

  Crew are great, Greg is great, everything is great! We are through to the Conference Final and Hell is about to get Real again. Also on the agenda - Christmas lights and freezing cold nights. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram -...

  
• 11.19.2023

  S1 Ep25 - Walk to the Crew

  BONUS POD - Pete finally walked 14.6 miles to the stadium. Superstition tells that Crew will now win at Orlando next week.

  
• 11.15.2023

  S1 Ep24 - Crewsing into the Next Round

  We break down the awesome defeat of Atlanta and prepare for Orlando away! Also on the agenda - booing Guzan, Thanksgiving plans and Fridge-gate. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 11.04.2023

  S1 Ep23 - Playoffs Come to Lower.com!!

  Cucho is on fire as we take game 1 of the series v Atlanta. Also on the agenda - Recording from West Virginia, Wales update and Daylight Savings chat. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 10.23.2023

  S1 Ep22 - End of the Regular Season

  We wrap up the Montreal game and look forward to the excitement of the post season playoffs. Also on the agenda - Wales (NOT Albania), Indiana and Pete sounding worryingly out of breath for the entire recording (apologies!). Get in touch...

  
• 10.09.2023

  S1 Ep21 - LIVE from Hilton Head Island

  Crew slip up late away to Atlanta, but we’re happy about 4 points from 6. Also on the agenda - Albania!

  
• 10.05.2023

  S1 EP20 - Still in the Top 4 Hunt

  Four points in two games from playoff rivals leaves us buzzing. Also on the agenda - New to the Riverhounds! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 09.21.2023

  S1 EP19 - Playoffs Baby!

  Crew confirm their playoff spot after an insanely easy drubbing over the hapless Chicago Fire. Also on the agenda - Should we stop? Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 08.03.2023

  S1 EP18 - Leagues Cup Summary

  Catching up with all the Leagues Cup action and transfer news. Also on the agenda - Pete's dislocated shoulder and Buffalo Wild Wings. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 07.11.2023

  S1 EP17 - New York, New York

  The Crew go eight games unbeaten. Also on the agenda - Pete's got a new app, Melvin's got a swollen ankle, and the referee's a wanker. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 06.26.2023

  S1 EP16 - Nordecke Night!

  We went in the Nordecke and we liked it! Also on the agenda Indian Lake (again), New to the Brew and dusting off the old boots. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 06.13.2023

  S1 EP15 - Zelarayan's Zinger

  We are back with a bang thanks to our GUEST! He's Eric, and that's the way we like him. Eric is on song as we chat all things National Anthem and Crew 2 before finding out Crew he really is....

  
• 05.29.2023

  S1 EP14 - At Home Watch Party

  Recorded LIVE before, during and after last night's defeat to Nashville as we hosted a two person watch party from home. Also on the agenda - not a lot else. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 05.23.2023

  S1 EP13 - A Cincichatti

  We hit the road for our first taste of Crew away at the Hell is Real derby. Also on the agenda - Awesome Cincy vibes, going to a gig (concert), and the world's biggest pizza. Go Crew! Get in touch at...

  
• 05.16.2023

  S1 EP12 - Orlando Bloomed

  It's a hello week after the bye week, but Crew flatter to deceive. We break down the game (sort of) and finish off answering listeners' questions. Also on the agenda - fireworks, drones and the birthday zone. Go Crew! Get in...

  
• 05.09.2023

  S1 EP11 - New York Takeover

  It's a bye week but we have plenty to talk about with our GUEST Michael Stahl. Michael is a freelance journalist from New York who, like us fell in love with the Crew instantly. After getting over our pre-game nerves,...

  
• 05.02.2023

  S1 EP10 - You Win Some, You Lose Some

  We discuss Indy at home in the US Open Cup (win some), and Inter Miami in MLS (lose some). Also on the agenda - two Morris' for the price of one, checking out the Nordecke, and food and drink vendors,...

  
• 04.25.2023

  S1 EP9 - Away Days

  Both us and Crew were away this weekend. We didn't watch the game, but luckily our lovely GUEST Cara did and swooped in to save us with some Charlotte chat before discussing her connection to the Crew. Also on the...

  
• 04.18.2023

  S1 EP8 - Tailgating

  Our first tailgating experience and a trip to Historic Crew Stadium. Also on the agenda - buying new hats, last minute equalizers and discussing 'that' chant. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 04.11.2023

  S1 EP7 - A Weekend of Firsts

  Our first watch party and our first GUEST! We sit down with fellow Crew fan Travis, and ask him 'Crew Are You?' Also on the agenda - dams. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 04.04.2023

  S1 EP6 - Falling in Love with Crew

  We go two for two with another huge home win! Also on the agenda - more fan observations, stormy weather and DC away. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 03.28.2023

  S1 EP5 - Matan the Man

  We made it down to Lower.com Field for our first live experience of the season, and boy was it a treat! Also on the agenda - fan observations, Pete reminds us all he's had surgery (numerous times), and we're gonna...

  
• 03.21.2023

  S1 EP4 - Crew Do We Think We Are?

  Getting to know more about the history of the Crew. Also on the agenda - losing to Red Bull, if players were films, preparing for Atlanta and upcoming bets. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 03.14.2023

  S1 EP3 - Lob Man Jimmy

  Catching up with the Crew now that we are three games in.  Also on the agenda - the team shop, new to the brew and local tourism hotspots. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

  
• 02.17.2023

  S1 EP2 - Pointless Preview

  The new season is almost here, but we needed to fill the gap whilst we wait for it to start.  Also on the agenda - exploring Reddit, rodents, setting up an instagram and where will we be watching the opening...

  
• 01.29.2023

  S1 EP1 - One Short Scarf

  Welcome to our new podcast, all about Columbus Crew!  Also on the agenda - Spurs, our MLS history and our lack of an intro.  Enjoy! Get in touch at [email protected]