Soccer 101

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Soccer 101 episodes

January 10, 2025 #195 How to get tickets for a Premier League match
On this week's episode, Taylor (with no ticketing buying experience) asks Graham (some ticket buying experience) a litany of questions about the best ways to acquire Premier League tickets. Why is the process so tricky? What are the different ticketing avenues? Can strangers on the internet be trusted? Those and many, many more questions answered today!
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31 min
December 20, 2024 #194 Everything you need to know about futsal
Why did the soccer balls of our youth look like someone shaved The Grinch?
Oh, but regarding this week's show, we're talking futsal! What is it, how did it first get started, how is it different from soccer, who are the dominant national teams, and much much more!
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27 min
December 13, 2024 #193 Why do winter breaks exist, and how many leagues observe them?
Graham and Taylor aren't on a break... but are instead discussing breaks. What is a winter break in soccer? Which leagues currently take winter breaks? What do teams actually do during the winter break? What are the benefits and drawbacks of a winter break?
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25 min
December 05, 2024 #192 All things scran!
This week... it's Scran Talk! What do we know about the history of people eating at soccer matches? How important is food to the matchday experience at a soccer match? What do they eat at soccer matches around the world? What are our personal favourite things to eat at a soccer match? All that and more foodie chat on this week's episode, which was a genuine joy to record!
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37 min
November 29, 2024 #191 What is the history of goalkeepers in soccer, and how has the position evolved over time?
What is the history of goalkeepers in soccer? What are goalkeepers traditionally expected to do? How has the goalkeeping position changed in modern soccer? How might it continue to evolve? And who are some of the greats of the past vs greats of the present?
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34 min
November 22, 2024 #190 What is Match of the Day, and why is it so revered?
On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor spend some time discussing the granddaddy of TV analysis: Match of the Day. What is it, how long has it been around, what makes it unique, is it still relevant in the modern media landscape, and much much more!
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28 min
November 15, 2024 #189 What is a fairytale in soccer, and are they becoming increasingly less common in the modern game?
Graham and Taylor are here to discuss their favorite fairytales (Graham is a big Frozen guy), but then they also discuss the concept of a fairytale in soccer. What exactly is it? What qualifies and what doesn't? What are some of the most notable moments in soccer history? And, maybe most importantly, are fairytales becoming rarer in the modern game?
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27 min
November 08, 2024 #188 What do soccer players eat, and how has their nutrition changed over time?
Graham and Taylor are avoiding ranch and fizzy drinks to stay in ideal shape to discuss the diets of professional footballers. Why is diet and nutrition so important for soccer players? What will they eat on a match day? How has nutrition changed in soccer over the decades? Those questions and at least a few more answered on this week's episode!
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29 min
November 01, 2024 #187 Who is Mario Balotelli, and why does he attract so much attention?
With the recent news that Mario Balotelli will be returning to Italy after signing for Genoa, we take a look back at his career so far, and ponder what it is that makes Balotelli such a captivating figure. What is it about Balotelli that is so fascinating? How good was he earlier in his career? Where did it go (most) wring in his career? Where has the forward been these past few years? All that and much more about a man who is at once hilarious, talented, and tragic.
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44 min
October 25, 2024 #186 Who is Gianni Infantino and what does he do?
This week, we try (and instantly fail) to give an objective look at Gianni Infantino, our current FIFA President. Where did he come from? How much power does he actually have? Has he been a good President or has he been a FIFA President? All that and more!
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38 min