You're Smarter Than Us

In the podcast's first ever emergency episode, Tim talks his way through his own emotions and the facts of the announced move for the men to USL League 2. He explains the landscape of the lower leagues when the club was formed and what the series of events was that landed us at this decision. Then without bias, he tries to lay out the facts - pros and cons - of the decision and its impact on the other aspects of the club. 

In this two part episode, Tim chats with Dan and Keith of the @forwardsbackwa2 podcast about Forward Madison's first season, the history of soccer in the state, and their 2019 Irruption Tour. Then he goes solo to discuss local high school and college teams, as well as give some updates on ACSC specific items. To round out the episode, he touches base with the lower leagues across the country. 

Post-season crosover episode with @chattagooner of the @423soccerpod discussing the end of the NPSL season, cups and leagues, where NPSL and NISA both stand, and what future league options there are for both CFC and Asheville City. 

Both seasons are recapped in this solo episode which breaks down the playoff games, pluses, deltas, and names players of the season. At the end Tim details a bit about what the offseason will look like for the club and the podcast. 

As both the women and the men begin their run through the playoffs, Tim chats with Ben about a variety of the ins-and-out of the both seasons, successes and challenges, and why pre-season predictions are a fool's game. The conversation then shifts to NISA and how their slow rollout and lack of information has them already stumbling out of the starting block.

 Thank you to our sponsor - Tasty Beverage Company is a beer store and bar on Asheville's South Slope. In addition to featuring a world class selection of local, regional and imported craft beer, Tasty also carries a selection other specialty beverages, like natural wine, cider and craft sodas. This year, Tasty will be showing Asheville City away games all season long, so go visit them at 162 Coxe Avenue across from Swannanoa Cleaners and make sure to tell them we sent you.   

In possibly our favorite episode we've ever done, Tim is fortunate enough to speak with Galen, Becca, and Dan of Prideraiser (and all Chattahooligans) about the amazing late night origin story of the campaign and the evolution from Wordpress to a unique fundraising platform. For the first time since its inception, the nuts and bolts of Prideraiser are explored in detailed and why it is soccer culture that is able to put aside sporting competition and rally around civic causes in this way. 

If you are interested in making a contribution to your local Prideraiser campaign, please visit prideraiser.org or reach out at @prideraiser. 

To kick-off the second half of the men's season, Tim and Coach Mic discuss the results up to this point, surprise players across the Southeast, and why the game against Greenville this weekend might be the most important game in Asheville's history. Then at the end of the conversation, there is a bit of talk on potentially playoff opponent scouting and US Open Cup hypoteticals. 

Thank you to our sponsor - Tasty Beverage Company is a beer store and bar on Asheville's South Slope. In addition to featuring a world class selection of local, regional and imported craft beer, Tasty also carries a selection other specialty beverages, like natural wine, cider and craft sodas. This year, Tasty will be showing Asheville City away games all season long, so go visit them at 162 Coxe Avenue across from Swannanoa Cleaners and make sure to tell them we sent you.  

In a fantastic crossover podcast with our Amateur Hour brethren, Tim, Chris, and Ben sat down with Stacey Enos and Jennifer Cudjoe of Asheville City to chat about the momentum of women's soccer in America and how our local club is helping to close the circle that started in the 80's as we approach the Women's World Cup this summer.

Thank you to our sponsor - Tasty Beverage Company is a beer store and bar on Asheville's South Slope. In addition to featuring a world class selection of local, regional and imported craft beer, Tasty also carries a selection other specialty beverages, like natural wine, cider and craft sodas. This year, Tasty will be showing Asheville City away games all season long, so go visit them at 162 Coxe Avenue across from Swannanoa Cleaners and make sure to tell them we sent you.  

After a thrilling and rain-soaked Carolina Clasico in Greenville, Tim chats with @thesoccergoose about the uncertain lead up to the game, the fantastic tailgate a welcoming MTO put together, SIrrine Stadium, and the game itself. They also cover the newly introduced Keg of the Covenant and why both Asheville and Greenville need the other to succeed. 

Thank you to our sponsor - Tasty Beverage Company is a beer store and bar on Asheville's South Slope. In addition to featuring a world class selection of local, regional and imported craft beer, Tasty also carries a selection other specialty beverages, like natural wine, cider and craft sodas. This year, Tasty will be showing Asheville City away games all season long, so go visit them at 162 Coxe Avenue across from Swannanoa Cleaners and make sure to tell them we sent you.  

For the second pod in a row, has the opportunity to sit down with Coach Mic of the men's side and discuss returning and new faces. He also explains how he recruited in the offseason, the challenges of coaching to a philosophy in only three months, and why some players start the season but do not end it with the club. THe first half of the season's schedule is then examined and explored. 

You're Smarter Than Us s extremely excited to introduce our first sponsor: Tasty Beverage Company, a beer store and bar on Asheville's South Slope.