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| Week 23 Review - Transfer News, El Trafico Delivers, Who Wins the West, and More! | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:49:58 | |
Russell and Gavin discuss all the storylines in week 23 of MLS regular season. Apologies for the abrupt ending. Not sure what happened with the recording. Hopefully it doesn't happen next week! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:15 Atlanta United's Struggles and Team Dynamics 08:04 Player Transfers and League Competitiveness 14:56 MLS All-Star Game Controversies 19:38 Unexpected Match Results and Team Performance 26:11 Future Predictions and League Outlook 30:21 Player Transfers and League Dynamics 32:12 Charlotte's Season Performance 36:04 El Trafico: A Classic Rivalry 43:01 Dallas vs. St. Louis: A Surprising Outcome 47:34 Miami's Dominance and League Observations | |||
| Week 22 Review - Hell is Real Delivers, Vancouver Struggling, San Diego Continue to Impress, Messi is Back, and More! | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:14:52 | |
Russell and Gavin recap week 22 of the MLS season. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 11:16 Coaching and Roster Challenges 15:05 Player Performances and Team Dynamics 20:47 The Impact of Ryan Gauld 26:26 MLS Physicality and Player Minutes 30:14 Travel Challenges in MLS 32:08 Miami's Rising Star: Messi's Impact 38:55 Analyzing Miami's Team Dynamics 41:42 San Diego's Surprising Performances 45:55 MVP Candidates: The Case for Dreyer 49:48 Atlanta's Struggles and Toronto's Performance 51:43 St. Louis' Interim Coach Effectiveness 52:49 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics 54:42 The Importance of MLS Experience 56:10 Coaching Hot Seats and Team Performance 58:39 Struggles of Austin FC 01:00:11 Minnesota United's Consistency 01:02:09 Aggressive Set-Piece Strategies 01:04:39 Predictions for the Western Conference Playoffs 01:06:07 Honorable Mentions and Team Performances 01:09:08 Coaching Stability and Future Prospects | |||
| Western Conference Mid-Season Check-In | 10 May 2025 | 02:30:16 | |
Russell and Beau discuss each team's season thus far in the Western Conference Timestamps | |||
| MLS Week 9 Review - Expect the Expected | 27 Apr 2024 | 01:53:51 | |
Better late than never... | |||
| MLS Week 8 Review - Perfectly Balanced | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:51:23 | |
| MLS Week 7 Review - Playing the Long Game | 11 Apr 2024 | 01:51:02 | |
| MLS Week 6 Review - Fool's Gold (+ Colorado Rapids deep dive w/ Nick) | 04 Apr 2024 | 02:03:27 | |
Gavin, Russell, and Nick Holmberg discuss week 6 of MLS action and all the storylines that came with it | |||
| MLS Week 5 Review - Tipping Point | 26 Mar 2024 | 02:00:10 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss week 5 of MLS action, USMNT, and all the storylines that came with it @Aaron406253 - Charlotte @KeepingTabsPod - Houston Dynamo @nickholmberg11 - Colorado Rapids @bleslie19 - Atlanta United @devinweisbarth - Columbus Crew @gary1123 - Orlando City @MillerMike123 - Real Salt Lake @joshuaglenn - San Jose Earthquakes @massmatt_matt - New England Revolution @TheElvisSosa - New York Red Bulls @Superduperwyatt - Nashville SC @maddyykrauss - Minnesota United @NinoOne - FC Cincinnatti @rjrolsen - DC United @BenBrecher18 - Philadelphia Union @StLFooty - St Louis City SC @CoachJ0e - NYCFC @skcspins - Sporting Kansas City @stonkmaster_ - Vancouver Whitecaps @MatthewHenao3 - Inter Miami @TimbersTalkPTFC - Portland Timbers @FerroFootball19 - New York Red Bulls @sing_electric - Chicago Fire | |||
| MLS Week 4 Review - The Season's Ramping Up | 19 Mar 2024 | 01:49:18 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss week 4 of MLS action and all the storylines that came with it | |||
| Underachieving | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:33:08 | |
Reunited once Again, David and Gavin discuss Orlando's start of the season. | |||
| MLS Week 3 Review - Re-Re-Re-Re-Re-Resetting Expectations | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:21:27 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss week 3 of MLS action and all the storylines that came with it | |||
| MLS Week 2 Review - Setting Expectations | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:40:02 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss week 2 of MLS action and all the storylines that came with it | |||
| MLS Week 1 Review - Have We Reached Parity? | 27 Feb 2024 | 01:40:46 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss opening week of MLS action and all the storylines that come with it | |||
| Week 11 Review - Domination Day | 07 May 2025 | 01:51:32 | |
Gavin and Russell recap MLS week 11 Timestamps 00:00 Intro | |||
| Trust in Ben | 24 Feb 2024 | 00:32:57 | |
David is Joined by our friend Colin from @Keepingtabspod to discuss everything surrounding Houston Dynamo. | |||
| The Craziest Week in the History of MLS in 2024 | 20 Feb 2024 | 01:17:58 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss the latest news in MLS | |||
| MLS Now - Meeting of the Minds ep 2 | 05 Feb 2024 | 01:15:52 | |
Russell, Maddy, and Tim discuss various rule changes proposed for the upcoming MLS season. They start by brainstorming absurd rule changes, such as adding a third goal and allowing players to use magic. They then delve into the confirmed rule changes, including displaying stoppage time in stadiums, implementing time limits for injury treatment and substitutions, and making VAR announcements in stadiums. The hosts express their excitement for these changes and discuss their potential impact on the game. They also ponder the sustainability of the current financial landscape in soccer and the challenges it poses for teams without significant financial backing. The conversation covers a range of topics related to salary spend in soccer leagues, financial disparity, different spending models, emotional connections in sports, MLS salary cap, revenue and spending in sports, and a proposed solution to the MLS scheduling crisis. The discussion also touches on the possibility of pro/rel in MLS and determining the Supporter Shield winner. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to magic and friendship. They explore the idea that the real magic lies in the friendships we make along the way. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and a reminder to connect with the hosts on social media. | |||
| Weekly Waffle #4 | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:07:42 | |
| The Start of it All | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:52:28 | |
The conversation covers various topics related to football, including the US-UK divide in sports, the origins of football and the role of Sheffield FC, rivalries and derbies in football, supporting Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield's history and recognition in football, the evolution of football rules, unusual rules in football, memorable football matches, the importance of promotion and relegation, Scottish football, cup competitions, and the Super League. | |||
| Weekly Waffle #3 | 25 Jan 2024 | 01:23:00 | |
Gavin and Russell stream live on YouTube for the first time to discuss the latest MLS topics as well as make a vibes-based tier list. | |||
| Weekly Waffle #2 | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:59:42 | |
Gavin and Russell go through multiple teams and talk briefly on what their offseason has looked like thus far. | |||
| Weekly Waffle #1 | 10 Jan 2024 | 01:12:43 | |
| The 2023 Curtain Call | 02 Jan 2024 | 01:34:33 | |
Gavin, Russell, and David get together to reminisce on the 2023 MLS season and talk some nonsense per usual. | |||
| Are Miami... the good guys??? | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:13:35 | |
Russell, Gavin, and Tim (@sing_electric) react to the news that MLS will be made to play in the US Open Cup. They also discuss the importance of the US Open Cup for bench players and the challenges of scheduling in MLS. They touch on the competitiveness of the league, the perception of MLS internationally, and the opportunities for young players to develop. | |||
| Week 10 Review - Trivia Night! | 01 May 2025 | 01:40:23 | |
Russell and Gavin recap week 10 of the MLS regular season Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Vancouver's Champions Cup Performance | |||
| Offseason Off The Rails | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:08:35 | |
In this episode, Russell and Gavin discuss various topics in MLS. They start with some light-hearted banter about tequila and potential sponsorships. They then delve into the concept of transfer fees as wage theft and how transfer fees can limit a team's spending on player salaries. The conversation then shifts to MLS free agency and potential moves for players. The conversation covers various topics including the CONCACAF Champions Cup, MLS decision to pull out of the US Open Cup, interesting free agent names, TST (The Soccer Tournament), and the idea of an over 40s professional soccer league. | |||
| MLS SuperDraft SuperShow | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:01:17 | |
| US Open Cup Emergency Therapy Session | 16 Dec 2023 | 01:16:47 | |
Russell, Timothy (@sing_electric), and Travis (@skcspins) discuss Friday's news to only use MLS Next Pro teams in the 2024 US Open Cup tournament | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs - The Grand Finale | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:43:49 | |
Russel and Gavin break down the big game, which saw Columbus Crew take the 2023 MLS Cup win | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs - On Music and Matches | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:53:24 | |
| MLS Cup Playoffs - Referee Ramble and Match Previews | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:55:04 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss this week's MLS-related news before previewing the Conference Finals | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs - Controversial Conference Semis | 29 Nov 2023 | 01:15:31 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss the MLS Cup Conference Semifinals and all the controversy's surrounding them | |||
| Setting Standards | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:40:28 | |
Gavin and Russell get together to discuss the current quality of MLS coaches and what needs to happen for it to improve | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs - A Few Friendly Disagreements | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:07:37 | |
Russell, Gavin, and Bryce discuss some twitter controversy before recapping round 3 of round one of the MLS Cup Playoffs | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs - Getting The Gang Back Together | 12 Nov 2023 | 01:11:01 | |
Gavin, Russell, David, and Bryce get together to discuss MLS coaching and the 11/7 and 11/8 matches of the MLS Cup Playoffs | |||
| Week 9 Review - A Shocking Saturday | 23 Apr 2025 | 02:06:35 | |
Russell and Beau cover MLS week 9 matches and storylines Timestamps 00:00 Intro | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs - Halfway Point of the Second Round of the First Round... | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:03:27 | |
Gavin, Russell, and special guest Aaron (@Aaron406253) discuss wherever we are at in the MLS Cup Playoffs | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs - First Round Review | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:58:11 | |
Gavin and Russell recap the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs, except for Columbus v Atlanta because that hasn't happened yet. | |||
| MLS Cup Playoffs - First Round Preview pt 1 | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:57:32 | |
| Match Week 34 Review - Why Mess With a Good Thing? | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:03:54 | |
| MLS Not Right Now | 19 Oct 2023 | 01:23:40 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss some MLS-related topics while the league is essentially on pause for the international break | |||
| Match Week 32 Review - The Homestretch | 11 Oct 2023 | 01:21:42 | |
| Week 32 Preview - Picking A Fun One | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:32:15 | |
Gavin and Russell discuss some of the Wednesday night action before previewing some weekend MLS matches | |||
| Match Week 31 Review - Would You Rather: MLS Now Edition | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:26:32 | |
| All For City | 02 Oct 2023 | 01:21:50 | |
David and Russell are joined by the guys at @RiverCity_show to discuss everything surrounding St Louis City Sc. Check out this great and fun episode! | |||
| Match Week 28 Review - Bryce's Return | 28 Sep 2023 | 01:31:54 | |
| Week 8 Review - A Tightly Contested Weekend | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:54:46 | |
Russell, Beau, and Gavin discuss all the week 8 storylines around MLS Timestamps 00:00 Intro | |||
| DOOP | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:42:02 | |
David is joined by Evan from @SoB_Evan to discuss everything surrounding the Union | |||
| RSL Bros | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:39:08 | |
David is joined by Marcos From @TheRSLBros to discuss the teams current form and playoffs chances | |||
| Messi & Company | 23 Sep 2023 | 00:41:21 | |
David is joined by Julio from @theheronheads to talk on Inter Miami FC and more | |||