You're Smarter Than Us

You're Smarter Than Us

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You're Smarter Than Us episodes

  • Blow My Mind

    In their first sit down interview, Tim chats with Coach Mick Giordano of the Asheville City men's club about his playing career and what lead him to Asheville. They touch on how the professional v. amateur debate is viewed in Germany, Mick's first year in the NPSL, what letter grade he would give himself, and what changes he will make this upcoming season. 

    48 min
  • What's In The Box (v2.0)

    In a re-edited episode, Tim chats with The Soccer Goose, Ben Goshorn, about the nuances of the professional vs. amateur language in describing the lower leagues, the changing landscape in Greenville, and his opinion on new clubs in the region. 

    37 min
  • What's In The Box?

    In a wide-ranging conversation about the nuances of professional and amateur soccer in the lower leagues, Tim is joined by @TheSoccerGoose, Ben Goshorn. The guys discuss a recent GVLToday article that reductively labeled the difference between the clubs in Greenville as pro/amatuer, how doing so is detrimental to both clubs, and Ben gives his thoughts and opinions on the shifts across the landscape as the summer season is about to kickoff. 

    37 min
  • NPSL Southeast Preview

    Riley Maleitzke, the voice of the Georgia Revolution, joins the pod to preview the NPSL Southeast season. Tim and Riley discuss players who have moved on from the league, clubs that are in flux, clubs that stayed consistent, and how Atlanta has handled the explosion of the interest in their different tiers. Tim also explains why he believes that the Asheville City women consistently draw the same amount of fans to their games as the men. Like and subscribed on your preferred podcast platform. 

    1 hr 6 min
  • If I'm Not Mistaken...

      

    In our first solo-pod, Tim recaps the off-season for the women very briefly (for lack of information) and touches base with the remaining six clubs in the NPSL Southeast. Coaching changes, field shuffling, re-branding, and the introduction of fan shares are all explored. He then reviews the major news in the men's off-season including sponsorship, the AC Academy, and a Memorial renovation updates (or lack thereof). The episode is wrapped up with a quick conversation with Coach Mick.

    40 min
  • Knowing What's Best For You

    In the year's first episode of the You're Smarter Than Us podcast, Tim chats with Steve Bayley of Non-League America about his experiences at the NPSL Annual Owners' Meeting, his Atlanta Silverbacks fandom, if Atlanta is a soccer town, and the series of documentaries NLA has been putting together. 

    44 min
  • Rocco's Modern Life
    In a wide ranging conversation, Tim gets the chance to chat with John Frusciante of the First Team Podcast, which focuses on the historic New York Cosmos. They chat a bit about the Cosmos, their history and their future, NPSLpro, and end talking about John's amateur club in New Jersey - the Monmouth Generals.
    44 min
  • No One's Sleeping Tonight
    In an adult-only episode, Tim welcomes on Dion Degennaro of the Northern Guard Supporters, supporter group of Detroit City FC. The two of them explore the history of DCFC, their mutually beneficial ties to the community, his opinions on MLS/USL, and how DCFC is growing the sport in their own ways. This episode is not for the faint of heart or residents of Ohio.
    49 min
  • Take 'Em All
    In a wide-ranging conversation, Tim welcomes on Nathen McVittie of Common Goal to compare the the game in England/US, his time with the NY Cosmos and Leicester City the season they won the Premier League, the importance of owning your own intellectual property, and how a rising tide will lift all boats in the American lower leagues.
    49 min
  • Elevating The Standard
    In this episode, Tim got the opportunity to sit down with Asheville City's Meghann Burke, owner-former professional player-and-NWSL Players' Association legal counsel, to talk about her start in St. Louis, the oft forgotten Asheville Splash, her time abroad, her work for the NWSL players' association, and how the ACSC women exceeded all expectations in their first year. This maybe the best interview we have had yet and we hope you enjoy.
    46 min

About You're Smarter Than Us

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This is the “You're Smarter Than Us,” a soccer podcast that views the game through the lens of living and playing in Asheville, North Carolina.