Soccer Snobs

Episode #23 - Kris Twardek a local Ottawa boy makes it! The snobs delve deep into his life and find out how he made it to play pro in Europe.  He was purchased at the transfer deadline - find out by which club here! Can Kris juggle a balloon and how many times? A great story of struggles and perseverance and a great role model for youth in Ottawa! Even such a well spoken young man can't escape the ridiculous rapid fire and would you rathers by the snobs...

Episode #22 – Join the Snobs for this VERY personal show. Jason and Stephen coached and played for Algonquin for years. Hearing the school decided to change it’s name was a hammer blow to the heart. Could you imagine Carleton changing from the Ravens? Ottawa U from the Gee Gee’s or Duke from the Blue Devils? It would never happen, but it is at Algonquin and no one really knows why? Both Stephen and Jason get really passionate in this episode. For those not closely connected to Ottawa there is still so much to listen to as that passion spills over into Marc’s second question about Marcelo Bielsa! Rapid Fire and Would you rather end off this intense and passionate episode with the Snobs!

Episode #21 - The Snobs welcome Rob Gale the GM and Head Coach of Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League to the show.  Rob is one of the most engaging and honest professionals we have come across, and you won't want to miss this! Rob talks about recruiting for the CPL, how he runs his team, and a lot of really interesting info about his time as Canada youth team Coach!  Also, find out if he wears an undershirt under a suit, what Club he supports, and most importantly, has he seen Tiger King on Netflix?

Episode #19 - Julian De Guzman - rarely heard inside stories from his time in European professional soccer.  Told he wasn't good enough and to "go back to Canada", blackmailed, who was his most highlighted world star he remembers lining up against?  All in this episode and a ton more.  Julian was so open and honest, you won't hear stories like this in the news of the day.  The snobs do their job, and dig deep for the listeners.  Julian De Guzman, a Canadian legend!

Episode #18 - This episode is intense and has some amazing coaching discussion. The retreat line, tournaments, academy development, tryout what do the Snobs think? Tactical fouls in the game, are they appropriate? Marc introduces a new segment for overrated and underrated players in the game. Rapid Fire and Would you rather questions of course are still there in this intriguing episode from the Snobs.

Episode #17 - Hear Charmaine talk about growing up in Guyana, Zambia and Canada, playing with her brother and boys, her national team career and tales of the world cup. Marc asks the hard question about why her Canada career ended and she answers! Was she able to get tickets from Canada to the 2015 World Cup? Who was her best coach ever and why? Also her daughter makes an appearance. Listen to the end to hear the quiz and Jason’s hilarious comment.

Episode #16 - Marc reads the listener comments about their favourite derbies and also the Snobs answer some listener questions!  We discuss club v. country popularity and even get into discussing the biggest international matches!  A road story comes out about a crazy bus driver as they discuss bench etiquette and some ridiculous rapid fire and would you rather! Who wins the quiz? Does Steve extend his lead or does Jay claw his way back.

Episode #15 - TSN soccer analyst Kristian Jack joins the snobs! The man between the benches, the analytical mind we listen to about the beautiful game! Even the snobs perk up and listen! We discuss salary caps in Europe, women's soccer expansion in North America and find out if Jay likes Taco Bell or not! Big episode and if you listen you may learn who Kristian Jack supports in his home country of England and what position he played when he was a young lad. Listen in, you may be surprised!!

Episode #14 - Gerry Gray former Canadian Men's national team star joins the Snobs. Gerry is Soccer Snob Stephen's cousin and Stephen idolized Gerry growing up. What more can you ask for in an episode? Canada National team stories, World Cup 1986 stories still the only World Cup Canada has qualified for, NASL stories, MISL stories, CSL stories, 1984 Olympics stories!!! Geez, Gerry played for the Whitecaps, NY Cosmos, Chicago Sting, etc. etc. He played against Maradona in 1984 with the NY Cosmos taking on Barcelona. When asked about playing Maradona, Gray replied: "I don't know what did Maradona say about playing against Gerry Gray!" Amazing, oh and WHAT a goal in the Azteca he scored!!!