This Is Silly with the Louligans!

This Is Silly with the Louligans! episodes:

• 05.31.2024

  2024 Prideraiser Extraveganza – Take 2

  Ok, Let’s try this again. Alex “Henry” Groves from the Thieves joins Brad on the pod to talk about Prideraiser. What is it? Why is it important? And how you can get involved. Give it a listen and share with...

  
• 05.31.2024

  2024 Prideraiser Extravaganza!!!

  Tonight Brad and Gef/Jef are joined in studio by The Thieves’ Alex “Henry” Groves to discuss the amazing program Prideraiser and the mission of the campaign. We get accused of shoving the PRIDE agenda down your throat, so we leaned...

  
• 05.03.2024

  We got off our couches…and moved to other couches so we could record.

  See, we still do this. If you’re listening.  Hello?  Anyone? (Hi Andy, thanks for the candy.) Three games to cover, some down time, reviewing some players, and lower division soccer…we had a good time together.  We miss hanging out.  But we’re also...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Two Weeks In a Row! It’s a Miracle!

  But why wouldn’t you want to hang out and talk soccer when the team is doing so well? We get into the game out in LA, the game coming up against DC United, and how the roster is performing. We talk about...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Season Is Rolling, and We Are Together To Discuss!

  So much to cover with games underway! We are still undefeated in league play, so not quite the start like last season, but still pretty good.  Instead of recapping the games, better to discuss the play, players, and strategies.  And Bird...

  
• 02.05.2024

  TiS is Live at Schlafly – WITH GUEST STEVE EWING!!!

  So much to say here! First, the last week of each month, we’ll be doing a live appearance at Schlafly to have a show with a guest. Come out, have a few adult sportsdrinks, and listen to the show live...

  
• 01.19.2024

  TiS! Preseason Rambling- 2024 Louligan AGM Preview

  It happened again. All Brad’s friends bailed on him so it’s just him and Gef talking about the upcoming AGM and a few CITY preseason notes. Listen to hear a preview of Saturday’s AGM and then plan on joining the...

  
• 12.22.2023

  What’s So Important About the US Open Cup?

  Why does it matter? We’re here to tell you. From the STL history in the tournament, the history of the tournament, the fun stories about it, and the prestige that should be associated with it and how MLS can’t control...

  
• 11.03.2023

  Backs are Against the Wall For the First Time.

  This team has never faced a must-wing game before. There’s been some “we need to win” but never MUST win. And now we have one in Kansas. The season has been a resounding success, but the second...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Last Home Game. Then Playoffs.

  That’s weird saying after all these years. But we’re not complaining. We talk about the monstrous tifo against Kansas, the last game, and the playoffs. I think I’ll keep saying that word because it’s weird to say. ...

  
• 09.28.2023

  Playoffs Are Guaranteed. House Money.

  Well, we will be guaranteed at least one extra game if not more once the season ends. CITY has qualified for the playoffs. Yes, we are very much not used to saying “STL soccer” and “playoffs”. We talk...

  
• 09.14.2023

  Chasing down the Playoffs- enjoy it.

  Hey kids, maybe the form isn’t the best but we’re still on top of the Western Conference and in the hunt for the top seed in the playoffs. You better take a moment to appreciate how great we have it....

  
• 08.25.2023

  CITY Is Like the Temps Outside…Hotter Than Hell!

  If you’d have told us in March that the winning ways would continue, we’d be in first in the West and close to clinching a playoff spot in late August, we’d have giggled and probably asked what dispensary you went...

  
• 08.17.2023

  Shortest Episode of TiS! Ever.

  Short and useless. Just a quick episode to prepare for the upcoming slate of matches. Looking forward to seeing all of you at CITYPARK and seeing some new and familiar old faces back in the squad. Listen up.

  
• 08.04.2023

  We Finally Get Together When the Team Takes A Break?

  Just our style, really. Between vacations, jobs, games, and all, it’s been a long time since we had a show. So we have a lot to cover…from the cash grab that is Leagues Cup, travel, the month off, and more....

  
• 06.30.2023

  All Star Players, Less than an All Star Pod.

  We’re at the halfway point in the season and CITY are still at the top of the WEST. We should just be happy and keep our mouths shut- but we like to talk. Another road win and the boys are...

  
• 06.16.2023

  Six Working Quads Among Us

  …at this time. It is nice being together again, and ready for the boys in pink to move past the poor showing against the Galaxy. Quad injuries abound at practice, but ours are good. No transplants, though. We also spend...

  
• 06.08.2023

  Prideraiser, Louligan Street & Some Guy Named Messi

  Another quick unplugged episode. Brad catches up on the latest CITY games, the Louligan Prideraiser campaign, a new street downtown and the coming of the Messi. You’ll be forgiven if you didn’t know anything else was happening other than Leo...

  
• 06.01.2023

  Winning Is Fun. Trigger Warning- Rainbow Discussion

  Another quick solo show this week. Brad talks about all the fun we’ve been having at Street Parties and Games and what’s happening in Louligan World. He also talks about why Prideraiser is important to him and the Louligans in...

  
• 05.19.2023

  The Three of Us Together? As Rare as a CITY Goal…

  Been a rough run of form lately. And the team isn’t so good either. But that all changes! Tonight, the three guys are together, and talking about the teams struggles, the parity of the league, and how the payroll...

  
• 05.12.2023

  ROAD TRIP!!!!! Chicago Week Continues

  Bad News: We lost to Chicago in the Open Cup. Good News: We have a shot at revenge on Saturday and we’re bringing a whole posse of fans to the Windy City. A quick unplugged episode tonight just to...

  
• 05.05.2023

  Seis De Mayo Watch Party with Santos!

  Carlos and Cici join Mitch and Bird tonight! Brad is at work event. It may take an act of god to get us all in the same room again. The main reason they are on tonight is to discuss...

  
• 04.28.2023

  We’re On A Mission From God- We’re Going To Chicago (twice)

  There’s a lot going on. The fixture list is getting a little congested but we’re up to the challenge (and so is the team). After handling business in Round 3 of the Open Cup we head to Chicago for the...

  
• 04.14.2023

  In the Words of Claude Anelka, “BE CALM!!!”

  Ok, so we’ve lost 2 on the bounce, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Let’s all take a deep breath. Everything is gonna be fine. Enjoy the moment. Blah Blah Blah. Seriously, we’ve seen worse soccer and things have...

  
• 04.07.2023

  Yes, we lost a game. So what?

  It was bound to happen so let’s be glad we got it out of the way. And honestly it wasn’t that bad a loss. Lots of soccer left to play. We’re gearing up for Seattle, but also- Brad & Matt...

  
• 03.31.2023

  Little Things Lead to BIG THINGS. Also, All this team does is WIN!

  We’re back with another unplugged episode. Just Brad yammering on from the penthouse studio in lovely Oakville. His goal was 30 minutes- always bet the over. St. Louis CITY SC wins again and everyone is tickled CITYRED. There is literally...

  
• 03.23.2023

  Doubting Us is a CAPITOL Offense. Caleb Has no Comment.

  So every pundit thought we’d suck. Some didn’t think we’d win four games all year. We’ve got other plans. And who better to share our happiness with our team liaison, the hardest working man on game day not wearing spikes, Caleb...

  
• 03.15.2023

  3 wins. In a row?

  Are you kidding me? The team some “experts” said might win 3 games all season is already there after 3 weeks in the league. #CrushedIt No, just kidding. Let’s enjoy where we are but its a long season. Tonight Brad’s...

  
• 03.10.2023

  It’s All About the Soccer.

  Bird has been saying it for two years now…the color, the food, the stadium…all well and good, but it’s ultimately about the on field product. Well, just like the other three mentioned…it’s really good. We’re enjoying this, we...

  
• 03.01.2023

  The Show Before the Big Show

  This is it. A few more days before the first home game for Saint Louis CITY SC. Some people, this is the last stop on a long trip. Some, it’s just the beginning. Love MLS, hate it,...

  
• 02.23.2023

  An Amuse Bouche

  We are days away from the StL CITY SC kickoff in Austin, TX. The full crew is busy this week so it’s just Brad to hit a few news bits and promote a few events coming up. Listen in and...

  
• 02.19.2023

  Mama Bear

  Have we got a gift for you! This is the longest and most fun episode yet, including the first guest ever, Jess. Recorded January 4, life hit Annamaria & Christeena like a ton of bricks and they weren’t able to...

  
• 02.16.2023

  What to Expect When You’re Expecting MLS Soccer…

  This episode Matt and Brad recap the St. Louligans Annual General Meeting that took place last weekend at Schlafly Tap Room (official HQ of the Louligans for home and away games all this season.) We break down everything you need...

  
• 02.09.2023

  AGM Preview Show

  Brad and Mitch test out some new equipment and preview the upcoming AGM. It’s time to make the donuts. Thanks for listening and we look forward to seeing you soon.

  
• 01.19.2023

  New Year, New League, Same Idiots Babbling On

  That’s why you’re here, though, isn’t it? The new year kicks off fast…in just a month the MLS season starts!  There’s a lot to learn about the squad once the preseason games start, and we’re looking forward to it.  Now’s the...

  
• 12.30.2022

  2022 World Cup-date #3

  As the 2022 World Cup comes to an end, Annamaria and Christeena go over highlights from the final matches and share thoughts over a technical term they learned along the way. Back to the Premiere League and getting hyped for...

  
• 12.10.2022

  A World Cup Show that Ends Horribly.

  We were excited for tonight’s show…Croatia won, England plays tomorrow, there’s been upsets, and we hadn’t had a show since the opening of CITY Park. But then the news of Grant Wahl’s death broke at the end, and we were gutted....

  
• 11.16.2022

  Wannabe Fans – Our Fantasy (Teams)

  As a follow up to the last episode, both Christeena and Annamaria decide to create Premier League fantasy teams with completely different approaches. Annamaria makes a bunch of arbitrary decisions while Christeena picks some favorite players. Plus, how to join...

  
• 11.10.2022

  It’s Been So Long, We Did a Two Podcasts Long Show

  Almost been a month (again), so we got a lot to talk about. We cover the offseason for CITY, the leadup to the regular season, the SuperDraft, the Expansion Draft, and we reminisce on GAM’s time at CITY. ...

  
• 11.09.2022

  Wannabe Fans – Episode 2 – Picking a Premier League Team

  Christeena and Annamaria go to the St. Louligans Halloween party and Annamaria shares her initial thoughts on the supporter group. Also, when the team you support in the MLS hasn’t started playing yet, the next obvious solution is to pick...

  
• 11.09.2022

  NEW PODCAST! Wannabe Fans Joins the Network

  Mitch here..welcoming another podcast to the Louligan Podcast Network! We’re so excited to introduce Christeena and Annamaria’s show “Wannabe Fans”. No, not OnlyFans.

  
• 09.29.2022

  Two Shows In a Month? Must Be Important…

  Yep. We won a home playoff game. That’s VERY important. What a party it was afterwards! And we get to do it all again on Sunday. Shorter show since we’re excited about the playoffs. We didn’t even...

  
• 09.15.2022

  God Save the Playoffs

  Matt Bird has plenty to say on the royal family, so we’ll skip the jokes and go right to the soccer. The most STL soccer thing is going on with our playoff hopes…you’ll have to listen to find out what....

  
• 08.23.2022

  A Month Later…We’re Nothing if Not Consistent

  Some day Mitch’s work schedule will get normal, Bird will stop being a smug holiday bastard… Until then, you get a monthly episode. The boys have made the playoffs…something we’re not used to. The first team guys that are...

  
• 07.22.2022

  Happy Birthday to the Louligans!

  We turn 12 this week! Almost a teenager! There’s been a wide range of emotions over the past 12 years, but the most common one is silly. We talk a little bit about the anniversary, but we talk more...

  
• 06.23.2022

  Leaving Brad and Mitch Alone Is Not A Good Idea.

  Bird is still a smug holiday bastard, Sarah is still on sabbatical, so that just leaves the two old white guys. Although unchecked, we don’t get too out of line, because there’s a lot of topics to cover. City2’s...

  
• 06.03.2022

  Brad Thinks We’re a Monthly Show Now.

  We might be? It’s fun to have all the news to talk about at once. But we probably miss a lot. Speaking of missing, Sarah is out tonight so it’s just the boys. Fair warning. We’re not...

  
• 05.05.2022

  Been Too Long…Things Are Going On.

  Wow. The Open Cup, a busted bus, CITY2 games, Sarah’s article….we really took too much time between episodes. Blame Mitch’s job. But seriously, some fun, some serious, some news…it could be a perfect show. Without Bird…hmmm, coincidence? I’m gonna stop...

  
• 03.30.2022

  It’s Finally About the Soccer.

  While the programs and apps and all the marketing stuff has been interesting, we’re here for one reason, and it’s FINALLY time to see it: Live soccer. CITY had their first MLS NextPro game friday night, and you showed up in...

  
• 03.10.2022

  Preseason is Under Way, and We Didn’t Blow Away.

  Man, it was windy at the game on saturday…but the winds blew in our favor and we were able to beat Luhvul. But there’s been a flurry of action, with signings, preseason, Open Cup draw, and more. And it...