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Sam's Army episodes

September 18, 2018 Ep. 10: Champions League Matchday One Preview, EPL weekend review (f/t Spurs/Liverpool)
Jimmy and Sam help shake off your post-international break hangover by diving back into this weekend's EPL results, starting with a heartfelt genuflection about what the Tottenham/Liverpool game says about each club (2:50) followed by our first -- of many -- caller voicemail questions (13:14). We follow that up with thots on Watford/United (16:49), lessons from Chelsea's in win over Cardiff (19:21), and a lovefest for Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser (29:28), Palace's Wilfy Zaha as MVP (31:21) and world-beaters West Ham (34:55), then wrap up EPL with an extremely controversial Top 4 / Bottom 3 debate (42:23). Next up is a brief lap around the rest of the world, featuring discussions about La Liga (47:10), Serie A (49:51), Bundesliga (54:53) and MLS (56:53), including another listener voicemail (104:57). Last but not least we run through everything worth watching this midweek during Champions League's first matchday (109:58), including previews and predictions for all biggest boner-inducing fixtures coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday.
1 hr 25 min
September 14, 2018 Ep. 9: USMNT's Victory over Mexico & Weekend Preview for EPL + Rest of the World
Whose stock rose and whose fell among USMNT hopefuls? Thoughts on Miazga/Lainez kerfuffle and fallout? Where do we go from here? Sam and Jimmy answer all your US soccer questions. After discussing some other top stories like possible UEFA (25:12) and FIFA (26:55) rule changes, and call into question some of the latest FIFA19 rankings, it's time for a comprehensive preview of the big weekend ahead in EPL, featuring Spurs/Liverpool (33:00) and Watford/United (38:22). Lastly we run through the rest of Europe (1:01:07), answer the age-old question of whether Bayern and/or PSG would win their respective league playing all season with 10 men (1:10:31), then close up shop with what to watch for in MLS this weekend (1:13:19).
1 hr 25 min
September 11, 2018 Ep. 8 : USMNT vs Brazil Review & Preview (and *shocking* prediction) for looming Mexico Game
Jimmy and Sam jump right in by breaking down the USMNT's performance against Brazil, handing out some butt taps while also acknowledging who came up less big, then look ahead to this week's big big huge rivalry game against Mexico (32:52). Next, we shift gears back overseas to touch on some highlights and lowlights from the UEFA Nations League competition that has replaced European friendlies (42:32) and wrap things up by noting the most ridiculous inclusions/exclusions from this year's newly revealed FIFPRO World XI "short" list (50:09).
55 min
September 07, 2018 Ep. 7: USMNT vs Brazil Preview, UEFA Nixing Away Goals?, West Ham Stays Hot, & discord in German Camp
Before turning to the USMNT and the looming "friendly" versus Brazil, Sam and Jimmy start out by discussing UEFA's proposal to nix the 'away goals' rule (2:07), Raphael Varane's case for POY; West Ham staying HOT (10:09), and Toni Kroos' indelicate comments about teammate Leroy Sane (12:56). The boys then talk through US/Brazil, including ideal XIs and what to watch for (18:28) before adding a few [more] words on Earnie Stewart's approach to [not] hiring a new coach. Finally, we wrap things all up with the world's greatest For-Dummies-By-Dummies explanation of the UEFA League of Nations (38:13) and a few games worth watching over the next few days (45:38).

56 min
September 04, 2018 Ep. 6: USMNT Roster Breakdown, Fixing Arsenal & Is Chelsea a Title Contender
Sam and Jimmy opine on Messi's snub from FIFA P.O.Y. shortlist (1:40) and the freshly released USMNT roster for upcoming friendlies with Brazil and Mexico (7:04) before turning to the weekend that was, starting in EPL where we learned an important lesson about Spurs (30:18) and Sam explains precisely how to fix Arsenal (38:54). The boys run through the other games before almost coming to fisticuffs about whether Chelsea is a legitimate title contender this year (58:19) and give respective Power Rankings for Top 4 and Bottom 3. Next up is a Soccer Smorgasbord of all the happenings throughout the rest of the world, including love for France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Old Firm, MLS, LigaMX and even the Campeonato Brasileiro. Finally, after a quick Championship Check (1:32:08), we close out with a new segment in which we play a little "2 truths & 1 lie" about the BBW − Big Baller of the Week (1:33:09).
1 hr 35 min
August 31, 2018 Ep. 5: Breakdown of Champions League Groups & Weekend Preview/Predictions
THE CHAMMMMMPIONNNNNNNS! Sam and Jimmy are back and jump right in previewing the eight freshly drawn groups -- who get screwed in the Group of Death and which teams made out like bandits -- (0:59) before turning to the weekend ahead, starting with the EPL (19:50) where the big questions are whether Watford are for real and if Jozay could survive a loss to Burnley, before turning to the rest of Europe and climaxing with a fitting sendoff for Clint Dempsey, a true American soccer legend (50:10).
55 min
August 28, 2018 Ep. 4 : Weekend Recap, Tottenham's Demolition, and Jozay's Meltdown
Sam and Jimmy discuss the (extended) weekend that was, including thots on Tottenham's demolition of United and Jozay's postgame meltdown (1:11) before touching on Arsenal needing it more than West Ham (12:55), the craziness that was Bournemouth/Everton (18:45) and all the rest of the EPL; all the big games in Serie A (40:45), La Liga (45:05), Bundesliga (49:37), and Ligue 1 (56:00); before moving a little closer to home with LigaMX (57:50) and MLS (59:49) and calling it a day.
1 hr 6 min
August 24, 2018 Ep. 3: What to do with the USMNT, Messi, and La Liga threatens to strike
Sam's Army boys are back discussing what's hot in the soccer streets this week, including thots on Sarachan remaining interim coach and what to do with veterans like Michael Bradley (1:05); Messi calling it quits with Argentina (8:23); La Liga players threaten to strike (10:45); Usain Bolt the soccer star (15:07); EPL previews starting with United/Spurs and the Poo London Dærby (20:43); LOCKS of the week (49:18); running down what's what elsewhere in the world (50:45); and finally a little listener Q&A (57:26).

1 hr 25 min
August 21, 2018 Ep. 2: UEFA's POY, Chelsea/Arsenal, and a relationship status check on the Jozay/United
Sam and Jimmy are back breaking down the big stories of the weekend, including UEFA's shortlist for POY (5:05), Lazio ultra's plea for a safe space (12:08), and massive results in Chelsea/Arsenal (16:35) and Mighty, Mighty Brighton/United (30:03). We also run through the rest of the EPL (41:30) and Europe (1:06:57), and touch on MLS (1:12:53), before closing with a relationship status check on the Jozay/United (1:18:11).

1 hr 25 min
August 17, 2018 Ep. 1: EPL, Rest of Europe & MLS + Sam's Two Biggest Man-Crushes
First *official* episode of Barstool's first official soccer podcast. Jimmy Conrad and Barstool Sam preview this weekend's EPL games, then run through previews of Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 before wrapping up with some MLS chatter. Timestamps: Intro (0:00); EPL (3:56); Stone Cold Locks (43:57); Power Rankings (46:27); Serie A (48:02); Sam's two man-crushes (55:40); La Liga (56:17); Bundesliga/Ligue 1 (105:34); New TV deals (107:59); MLS (111:39).
1 hr 21 min

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The wild and wonderful world of soccer from an American perspective. Samuel Army and a rotating cast of fans, athletes and athlete fans discuss all the relevant goings-on from both sides of the pond.…