There have been highs and there have been lows across the past week of Australian football, and Joey Lynch, Josh Parish, and Nick D'Urbano are on hand to break it all down.

Familiar problems faced the Matildas in their 1-0 loss against Canada, leading the crew to ask exactly how Tony Gustavsson is going to fix things and what such efforts might entail.

The Magic of the Cup is then on the agenda in the aftermath of the Oakleigh Cannons upsetting Sydney FC to advance alongside Macarthur FC, Sydney United, and Brisbane Roar, as well as a discussion on Daniel Arzani's form.

Joey's stories on the A-Leagues marquee strategy and progress on reintroducing the youth league are then on the agenda, before some Aussie Abroad chat featuring Ange Postecoglou, Garang Kuol, Tyrese Francois, and more.

Then, a comprehensive wrap of the NPL scene around the country rounds out the show.

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It's been a big week in Australian football, so TNC is bringing back the big guns -- Joey back as host! And also Sydney Morning Herald journalist and not a doctor Vince Rugari.

With Stoll, Teo, and D'Urbano also jumping on, the boys break down Sydney United's move into the semifinals of the Australia Cup and ask what the Cup needs to do to get the masses to buy into the magic.

Keeping the national focus going, the crew then talk Socceroo and Matildas news, as well as scrutinise the tenure of Football Australia CEO James Johnson after news of his contract extension.

Ange and Celtic's Champions League -- as well as the amount of oxygen Australian football media can sustain -- is broken down, before Vince jumps off as focus turns to the A-Liga, A-Liga Youth sides, and an in-depth breakdown of the National Premier Leagues around the country

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It's a case of quality over quantity this week as the two best hosts of The National Curriculum - Josh Parish and Nick Stoll - catch up to discuss Josh's commentary debut in the Australia Cup, what a brilliant night it was for the competition, why Charlie Austin is proving his worth already.

The boys also breakdown what is happening with Brisbane Roar, who have gone from being the competition's best team to engulfed in controversy and legal battles. Nick explains what the Sydney FC's new stadium will be like, as the guys discuss how the Sky Blues will line up this coming season.

There's also chat about the Young Matildas going out at the group stage of the U-20 World Cup, the senior Matildas playing in Melbourne, and potential moves for Socceroos like Tom Rogic, Ajdin Hrustic and Massimo Luongo.

Joey also makes a brief appearance in the hope that he will command and appearance fee.

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It's a bumper edition of TNC, with Joey, D'Urbano, Teo, and Josh joined by Taryn Heddo to discuss a big week in Australian football.

The Young Matildas got a win over Costa Rica at the U20 Women's World Cup but then got handily defeated by Brazil. What did we learn? Why are all the players from NPLW NSW? Do we have the cattle? (yes). Sam Kerr is nominated for the Ballon d'Or for the fourth time, can she overcome the anti-English football politics of the award to win it? (maybe).

Then, Taryn jumps off as the boys run their eyes over all of the Australia Cup results, break down the closing weeks of the NPL seasons around the country, and discuss the latest rumours around the National Second Division. Are teams walking away from Football Australia and talks collapsing? (No, not really).

There's also a bit of Manly United discussion, talk about Sydney FC's recruitment, overseas Socceroos and tips for the week ahead.

It's a bumper show -- free from those that write for the Sydney papers!

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Australian football has a new disruptor in the form of Football Australia's new Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick. But what does that even mean? What does a disruptor do? Is Merrick a good option for that? Is disrupt even going to be what he's asked to do?

Joey Lynch, Nick D'Urbano, and Nick Stoll -- who has returned from his loan spell in Europe -- break it all down.

Plus, there's chat about the Australia Cup, the performance of Australia's junior international sides at their respective AFF Championships, the new signings coming to the A-Liga and, of course given that Stoll is back, your questions.

And workers of the world, unite! A hero has returned from Worst Korea and has re-signed with the Reds!

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A former Premier League, Champions League, and European Championship winner, Nani scores very highly on the Name Recognition Index™ - high enough to merit his own special episode of TNC!

In a one-on-one sit-down with Joey Lynch, the ex-Manchester United man discussed his move Down Under, his reflections on his time in Serie A with Venezia, his commitment to helping to grow and succeed in the A-League Men, bumping into fans in kebab joints, and much more.

There's also some MLS chat and some World Cup pontifications before Nani gave us his thoughts on the Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United saga.

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Josh, Joey and D'Urbano talk Australia Cup, A-League fixtures, stadium promises, and dressing-room flatulence. 

There's confusion over Newcastle's recruitment, Sydney's accidental youth policy, gnashing of teeth over scheduling, and NPL/NSD corner.

Plus, Stoll joins us live from Frankfurt for an (attempted) paper review!

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It's the 'Fill Ins' edition of The National Curriculum as Nick D'Urbano's internet holds out for long enough to host the show alongside Ben Smith and Lachie 'Yung Boi' Flannigan.

With the Premier League tour of Australia coming to an end, we delve into all the ins and outs of the friendlies around the country, whether it was a success and of course, #SherrinGate. Plus, we also dive into the first matchday of the Australia Cup, Aaron Mooy's move to Celtic and all the other big A-League transfers.

Oh, and there are some invaders (or valiant saviours, as they would describe it -- one of them wasn't even wearing a shirt he felt so heroic) from here and abroad...

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Josh, Joey and Nick are joined by the returning Teo Pellizzeri to review Manchester United 4-1 Melbourne Victory, and what Australian football can gain from such occasions.

Plus, we preview the Australia Cup Round of 32, talk marquees after Macarthur missed out on Fabregas, review a handful of A-League transfers including Troisi to Western United, talk Women's Euros, and more!

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It's deep in the offseason, and Joey and Josh - and later, Nick D'Urbano - are the last podcasters left standing (no ticker!).

They discuss the expansion of the World Cup squads to 26, and whether Graham Arnold could take a flyer on players who otherwise wouldn't make it.

Plus, there's homeless Socceroos and where Mooy and Rogic could end up, Matildas U23s, marquee chat, and more!

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