We give our midseason MVP awards. Jon admits that you shouldn’t listen to anything he has to say. Peter teaches us a new word.

We discuss Jon’s vendetta against the USL W League, the emergence of Trayvone Reid, the appearance of Dom Dwyer, and the best way to get to Monterey.

A winning streak! A palpable winning streak! We discuss the Roots’ newfound formula for success with special guest Juan of Los Roots. Is it ugly? Who cares! Winning is better than losing.

The Soul provide a breath of fresh air, but we’re not ready to hit the panic button on Roots’ season just yet. There is some disagreement about whether we’ll see Dom Dwyer any time soon, though.

We discuss the managerial change, whether any other personnel changes might be in the offing, and the current reasons for real optimism (the Dom Dwyer signing, and positive momentum on the Malibu Lot). Peter mispronounces “maelstrom.”