The sports world is still on pause and we’re all living under a giant screen saver while we eagerly await games to start up again. Meanwhile, without a whole lot of news to discuss, the internet came back from a lengthy outage just in time for us to record this edition of the PawedCast. There’s some commiserating about the current conditions we find us in, a little ire for internet companies that are bad at keeping the service running, and me basically telling Dave he has no idea what he’s in for when he finally gets around to watching Tiger King.
But we also have our Orlando City March Madness going on and we’re down to our Final Four. We discuss a little bit about some of the surprises, some of the weirdness from this imaginary contest, and what we expect to happen before it’s all said and done. Are you guys up for an Orlando Pride version? It’s not like we have real games to talk about.
Finally, we answer our mailbag questions. Or we would, if we had some this week. It’s not often that we find ourselves without any questions but this week you guys are busy looking for toilet paper, binge-watching shows, and shopping online for stuff you don’t need. If there’s anything — and we do mean anything —you want us to address on our next show, just ask by tweeting it to us @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC.
Stay safe and enjoy the show.
Here’s how show No. 190 went down:
0:15 - The coronavirus is still ruining everything and we still hate it. And also the internet is terrible when it’s not working.
22:10 - Bracket breakdown stuff and hey, remember sports?
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PawedCast Episode 190: What Even Are Sports Anymore?

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The Lions were off despite most of MLS having games over the weekend, so we start this show off with a look back at Orlando City B's "home" game in Bradenton against Inter Miami II. That didn't go as well as a typical (and actual) home game typically does, and the Young Lions lost 2-0 to drop their first decision of 2024 after opening the season with a win and a draw followed by a shootout win. Still, OCB has five of a possible nine points so far, and the defense looks much improved. However, like all of Orlando's other teams, the scoring aspect has yet to coalesce, so the team isn't scoring a lot of goals.
We break down a forgettable loss at IMG Academy and touch on how the OCSC U-15 and U-17 teams did in the Generation Adidas Cup.
This week's mailbagbox asked us questions about scoreless draws, how that affects our non-soccer-enjoying friends, and whether the book really is better than the show or movie. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag.
Finally, we turned our attention toward Orlando City's return to play this Saturday at Audi Field, where the Lions will face D.C. United. The Black & Red have been a problem for Orlando the last two seasons, but in 2021, Orlando swept United. It might be nice to call back to those simpler days of 2021 when wins over D.C. weren't as difficult as they've been the past two seasons. We wrapped up our preview with our key matchups for the game and our score predictions.
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Here’s how No. 409 went down:
0:15 – Our breakdown of OCB's first loss of the 2024 season and now the Young Lions will play two more on the road before they get a real home game.
18:54 – Our mailbagbox asks about books vs. shows/movies and scoreless draws.
42:00 – Our key matchups and score predictions for Orlando City at D.C. United.
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PawedCast Episode 409: OCB Falls to Herons, D.C. United Preview, and More

The Lions couldn't quite pull off the comeback after Kyle Smith conceded a first-half penalty to the New York Red Bulls. Lewis Morgan made Orlando City pay for that mistake and it wasn't until late that the Cardiac Cats struck to at least salvage a point.
We break down a frustrating game in terms of the result, but a positive performance for Orlando. We check in on our score predictions and make our selections for Man of the Match.
This week's mailbagbox asked us questions about The Office and movies that didn't quite stick the landing. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag.
Also hidden (well, no, not hidden) is news of a potential gathering in June for our listeners and readers to meet up with your humble TMLPC cohosts on a Pride-Lions double weekend at home. Stay tuned for us to finalize the details in the coming weeks.
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Here’s how No. 408 went down:
0:15 – Our breakdown of a frustrating night in which the Lions played well but couldn't get over the hump.
24:42 – Our mailbagbox presented questions about the small screen and the silver screen.
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PawedCast Episode 408: Red Bulls Rewind, Listener Mail, and More

The Lions will be a lot closer to whole on Saturday night when the New York Red Bulls visit Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando City is chasing New York (and most other teams) in the standings early in this 2024 season, and a good way to claw your way to the top is to beat the clubs that are in front of you. The question is: How will the Lions do that?
Oscar Pareja has favored the 4-4-2 the last two matches and it has produced mixed results, but there's no question it looked more cohesive last Saturday night against Austin FC. We open this week's show with a discussion of whether Papi will go back to the 4-4-2 well for a third consecutive match or if the familiar and comfortable 4-2-3-1 will return with so many of the team's international players.
After that, we're joined by Mark Fishkin from the Seeing Red podcast. Mark was kind enough to stop by and provide all the New York Red Bulls information we wanted to know about. Big thanks to Mark for giving us his thoughts on Lewis Morgan, Emil Forsberg, Sandro Schwarz, and more.
This week's mailbagbox asked us questions about OCB players, corporations teaming up to make alcoholic beverages, Carlos Rivas, how many shows we've done as a podcast host combination, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag.
After answering the mail, we turned our attention to the Lions against the Red Bulls on Saturday. We discussed their players to watch, provided our key matchups for the game, and did our best to predict the final score.
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Here’s how No. 407 went down:
0:15 – With his internationals returning, will Oscar Pareja stick with the 4-4-2 or go back to the 4-2-3-1?
9:18 – Mark Fishkin from the Seeing Red podcast hops on with us and gives us the scoop on the Red Bulls.
26:58 — Our mailbagbox overfloweth, and we jump on those key matchups and predictions for Saturday night's game.
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PawedCast Episode 407: Orlando City's Formation, Red Bulls Preview, and More

Despite missing some key pieces, Orlando City did what it needed to do (and pretty much whatever it wanted to do) in a 2-0 home win over Austin FC that was not as close as the final score would have non-viewers believe. The Lions controlled the game from start to finish and got goals from Jack Lynn and Nico Lodeiro without conceding one at the other end. In fact, Austin barely registered any tries for goal and only managed one weak one on frame late.
We break down a comprehensive victory over the newest team from Texas, check back at our score predictions, and make our selections for Man of the Match.
This week's mailbagbox was quite full again. We answered questions about Lions as basketball players, great advice we've gotten, superstitions, transfer value, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC.
After answering the mail, we celebrated a five-star rating and review before diving into the USMNT's victory over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League. It's always fun to beat El Tri. And holy moly, what a goal by Tyler Adams. Have a hit!
Finally, we turned our attention to OCB's road match at Huntsville City FC. The Young Lions didn't get the win, but they still brought two out of three points home to Orlando, making it five of a possible six from two away matches to start the season. It's a great beginning for the Young Lions and we are here for it.
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Here’s how No. 406 went down:
0:15 – The Lions are on the board in the win column! Here's how it happened.
21:55 – Our mailbagbox is stuffed again and we have a new five-star review.
44:23 — The USMNT defeated rival Mexico to win a trophy and OCB added two more points in Huntsville.
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PawedCast Episode 406: Austin FC Rewind, Listener Mail, OCB-Huntsville City, and More

It's not going to be easy for Orlando City to stop the bleeding on Saturday. The Lions need a win but there are a lot of key players who will be missing due to international duty when the Texas side visits Orlando this weekend. We drop all the names of all the guys who won't be available for the match against Austin FC and try to figure out what the lineup will look like.
This week's mailbagbox was super full, even though we recorded earlier in the week than usual. Well done, everyone! We answered questions about the NCAA final four, major sports league commissioners, whether Orlando City fans are hopeful or doubtful, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC.
As the mailbagbox was winding down, I went on a bit of a tangent owing to a sudden fundraising idea. Let us know what you think of it, and believe us, you won't hurt our feelings if you hate it.
We then discussed OCB's upcoming match on the road at Huntsville. Can the Young Lions make it two road wins in a row? Well, they're going to be missing some guys, just like the senior Lions, but why not? Anything can happen when OCB plays.
Finally, we turned our attention to Saturday night's home match, providing our key matchups and score predictions for Orlando City vs. Austin FC.
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Here’s how No. 405 went down:
0:15 – Here's who Orlando City will be without when Austin visits on Saturday. It's a significant list.
12:49 – Our mailbagbox is overflowing and I have a spontaneous epiphany about a potential fundraiser.
39:50 — OCB heads to Huntsville and our predictions for Austin at home.
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PawedCast Episode 190: What Even Are Sports Anymore?

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