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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire 3 - NYCFC 4 - The Season In 90 Minutes from 2020-11-09T00:00
Even waiting a few hours after the game didn't mellow out T.J. & Pat who have a frustrated Chicago Fire defeat on Decision Day. They discuss the game, where the season went wrong and even discuss ...
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Minivan Dad - Nashville SC 1 - Chicago Fire 1 - A Hopeful Point from 2020-11-01T00:00
T.J. and Pat do a quick postgame show recapping the Fire's 1-1 draw at Nashville on Halloween Night
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Minivan Dad - Philadelphia Union 2 - Chicago Fire 1 - A Complete Calvo Night from 2020-10-29T00:00
T.J. & Pat have you covered for analysis of the Fire's 2-1 loss to the Union in Chester, PA including player ratings
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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire 2 - Sporting KC 2 - A Smash And Grab Point from 2020-10-18T00:00
T.J. is joined by former OTF Soccer editor Brian Battle to break down the Fire's last second draw with Sporting KC. They cover the game and provide insight in how they saw the game.
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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire 2 - DC United 1 - An Ugly 3 Points from 2020-10-12T00:00
T.J. & Pat recap The Chicago Fire's win ugly win over DC United 2-1 on Sunday, October 11th.
Postgame comments discussed and Fire player ratings given out.
Minivan Dad - Sporting Kansas City 1 - Chicago Fire 0 - Pat Held Hostage from 2020-10-08T00:00
T.J. holds Pat hostage (because he agreed to earlier in the day) cover postgame for the Fire's midweek loss at Sporting KC with player ratings
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Minivan Dad - Montreal Impact 2 - Chicago Fire 2 - A Neutral Site Point from 2020-10-04T00:00
T.J. & Pat provide analysis of the Chicago Fire's blasé 2-2 draw against Montreal in Harrison, NJ from 10/3. Player ratings for the Fire are part of the recap.
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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire 2 - Atlanta United 0 - Postgame - A 6 Point Week from 2020-09-27T00:00
T.J & Pat have postgame analysis of the Chicago Fire's 2-0 win over Atlanta United from 9/27 including player ratings.
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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire 4 - Houston Dynamo 0 - Winning Is Better Than Losing from 2020-09-24T00:00
T.J. & Pat provide postgame analysis of the Fire's 4-0 win over Houston including player ratings on 9/23
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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire Postgame Burnout from 2020-09-20T05:34:15
T.J. & Pat discuss the latest Chicago Fire dumpster fire 4-1 loss at Orlando to inspire Pat to write his post-game & they dive into soccer streaming in America that too many people are upset over n...
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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire 2 - Columbus Crew 2 - The Best Of Both Worlds from 2020-09-13T00:00
Part 1 is T.J. & Pat discussing the Fire's 2-2 loss to Columbus. Part 2, T.J. brings back Brian Battle where they discuss the Fire game and beyond.
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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire 1 - New England Revolution 2 - Postgame from 2020-09-06T00:00
Chicago Fire 1 - New England Revolution 2. T.J. & Pat have you covered for post-game commentary and player ratings for the Fire in their 9/6/2020 match vs. New England
The question is for...
Minivan Dad - FC Cincinnati 0 - Chicago Fire 0 - Post-Game - A Game That Could Cure Insomnia from 2020-09-03T00:00
FC Cincinnati 0 - Chicago Fire 0 - T.J. & Pat give a recap and provide Fire player ratings for a game that could be a cure for insomnia.
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Minivan Dad - NYCFC - 3 Chicago Fire - 1 Post - Game from 2020-08-29T00:00
T.J. & editor of OTF Soccer, Brian dissect the Fire's 3-1 loss at NYCFC in New Jersey
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Minivan Dad - A Necessary Conversation from 2020-08-27T13:06:18
I was lucky enough to welcome back John Brown from The Outer Drive come back and we spoke about race, starting with the big news today in sports and then personal reflection.
And the end, ...
Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire Wrap - Up & Red Stars Return from 2020-08-26T00:00
Chicago Fire 3 - FC Cincinnati 0. T.J. & Pat have you covered with post-game analysis & they dive into the news that the Red Stars are returning
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Minivan Dad - We'll Be Right Back from 2020-08-21T00:00
T.J. & Pat do a post-game recap of the Fire's defeat at Columbus, Bayern's mauling of Barcelona, CBS All-Access, USWNT players leaving to Europe, and more
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Minivan Dad - Best Thoughts Forgotten from 2020-08-06T00:00
T.J, Chris & Pat are back to discuss Arsenal winning the FA Cup over Pulisic & Chelsea. Forward Madison and their home away from home. Returning to games in person, MLS is Drunk and what comes nex...
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Minivan Dad - And That's Why You Don't from 2020-07-24T00:00
T.J. & Pat are back and this is a Chicago Fire and Chicago Red Stars based show. Lots to dive into about the Fire's spectacular exit from MLS is Back & the Red Stars advancing to the NWSL Challeng...
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Minivan Dad - A Full Show With Pat & Chris from 2020-07-16T00:00
Pat is back from vacation, Chris is back from hunting conspiracies. Together, the usual cast of characters have a full show covering the 5 sub rule in 2020-21 season, the Chicago Fire win over Sea...
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Minivan Dad - MLS Is Back (and So Are We) from 2020-07-09T00:00
T.J. & Pat discuss Arsenal, Pulisic, MLS is Back, NWSL Challenge Cup, UCL to CBS, and finish with the Fire
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Minivan Dad - The Band Is Back Together from 2020-06-23T00:00
T.J., Pat & Chris talk about the Orlando Price leaving the NWSL Challenge Cup & any potential impacts on MLS, the return of the EPL & the prominent roles for the USMNT futures on their club teams, ...
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Minivan Dad - There Is Soccer To Talk About from 2020-06-11T00:00
T.J. & Pat discuss the return of MLS, Aleksander Katai's departure from LA & if it's something that's not as shocking as it appears.
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Minivan Dad - The New Normal With Simon Provan from 2020-05-28T06:14:24
Simon Provan and I share some positive feelings with the NWSL return, our feelings on having the Bundesliga back and then a forensic take down of the MLS Jersey Week poll and how wrong it was (and ...
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Minivan Dad - Jersey Week from 2020-05-01T00:00
After the reveal night of the Neighborhood Kit for the Chicago Red Stars & it's jersey week for #SBNation...Pat & T.J. decided to talk jerseys for way too long
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Minivan Dad - Constant Fighting (and BraKITology) from 2020-04-25T00:00
T.J. & Pat discuss being dads during quarantine and the fighting among their children, deep dive into the US Soccer braKITology and just hopefully providing a bit of levity and fun
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Minivan Dad - Quarantine Life And Quarantine Topics from 2020-04-18T05:15:04
T.J., Chris and Pat talk about life during the COVID19 pandemic and MLS's plans, a bit of insight in how they feel about it and then some evergreen quarantine topic (what USMNT event would you undo)
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Minivan Dad - It's Just Content from 2020-04-09T00:00
T.J, Chris and Pat return to talk about whatever T.J. feels like (with no soccer going on). They discuss what they are doing at HTIOT, video games, Tiger King and more
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Minivan Dad - USFanTV COVID - 20 Cup Draft from 2020-03-27T00:00
The USFanTV guys (plus Alex) do a draft of USMNT players, coaches and a stadium. Alex is then going to take the results and put them in FM20 & see who is the best.
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Minivan Dad - Referee Talk With Michael from 2020-03-26T00:00
In this week's regular show, I sit down with a friend of nearly 25 years and a soccer referee for even longer, Michael Bozile. We talk about reffing today, how it has changed, what to do going for...
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A Minivan Dad Special - Quarantine Day 6 - Edson Ochoa & Harry Austin from 2020-03-19T00:00
An unscheduled pod where T.J. was lucky enough to be joined by the SA Soccer Roundtable's Harry Austin & Down In the RGV's Edson Ochoa. They cover the MLS/Liga MX merger, FIFA20 and it's role in t...
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Minivan Dad - A Conversation With Chicago Loacal 134's Maggie Dziubek from 2020-03-19T00:00
This week T.J. was lucky enough to be joined by Chicago Red Stars supporters group, Chicago Local 134, head, Maggie Dziubek. They cover building a supporters group, a supporters group role in the...
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A Minivan Dad Special - Quarantine Day 2 - Soccer Withdrawal from 2020-03-15T00:00
T.J. is joined by Alex and Phil Baki to just talk soccer and what happens now that COVID19 has shut down the sports world. First World Problems to be sure, but great talk about potential solutions...
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Minivan Dad - The Day After Tomorrow from 2020-03-13T04:42:11
T.J., Pat, Chris & Alex discuss the soccer world going on hiatus and Carlos Cordeiro going on hiatus
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Minivan Dad - Alex Did His Homework from 2020-03-05T00:00
Alex joins the usual cast of characters including Pat & Chris. This week we discuss the Chicago Fire (as usual), USMNT, Tim Howard's return, the EPL/FA Cup & the coronavirus & Serie A
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Minivan Dad - Snacks from 2020-02-26T00:00
Pat & T.J. discuss all the goings on with the Chicago Fire and do some prognosticating for MLS 2020 season
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Minivan Dad - MLS Jersey Extravaganza (and US Soccer Jersey Review) from 2020-02-06T00:00
T.J., Chris & Pat review all of the MLS jerseys for 2020 as only they can (and throw in the US soccer 2020 kits as well)
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Minivan Dad - The Calm Before The Uniform Storm from 2020-01-29T00:00
T.J. & Pat cover rebranding for the Crew, catch up on the Chicago Fire, preview the 2nd annual MLS jersey review show, reveal that T.J. is covering the Red Stars for HTIOT and talk about Kobe (beca...
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Minivan Dad - Inventing The Wheel from 2020-01-23T00:00
Chris invents the wheel, Pat goes down a rabbit hole searching Cameo and somewhere in-between we cover the Fire, USMNT, Arsenal, the transfer window and more
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Minivan Dad - Even The Offseason Is Busy from 2020-01-16T00:00
Managing Editor of Hot Time In Old Town, Hat Guy Pat joins me to discuss/analyze the ongoings of Chicago Fire FC, coaching moves by US Soccer, USSF D Coaching License Course & more
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Minivan Dad New Year - Anything Goes from 2020-01-02T00:00
T.J., Chris & Pat are back to start the New Year with a new pod covering VAR, Chicago Fire, Camp Cupcake & Guernsey FC
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Minivan Dad - Chicago Fire Football Club Chirstmas from 2019-12-24T00:00
T.J. & Pat discuss Pat's new job at Hot Time In Old Town, the Fire's new badge (again), the new technical director (and new bench boss) and conclude with talking about negativity in Twitter and tea...
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Minivan Dad - Best Of The 2010s - A Long Ass Pod from 2019-12-19T00:00
A podcast in 2 parts - first part, T.J, Chris & Pat discuss what's news in their soccer worlds & Part 2, starting at approximately 46 minutes, the best of the decade conversation
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Minivan Dad 34 - A Minivan Dad Not Really Year In Review from 2019-12-12T00:00
T.J., Chris & Pat do a Minivan Dad/USFanTV style year in review and only goes downhill from there.
But hey, MinivanDad t-shirts are now available
Minivan Dad 33 - Ballon D'Or & Harry Maguire's Head from 2019-12-05T00:00
Pat & T.J. discuss the tragedy/comedy that are the Ballon d'Or results, Unai Emery getting poop canned, Jurgen's 3 match losing streak and more
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A Minivan Dad Thanksgiving With TJ And Hat Guy Pat from 2019-11-28T00:00
TJ and Hat Guy discuss the new Chicago Fire badge and colors again, getting to Soldier Field, Pulisic with Chelsea, Arsenal Therapy and Thanksgiving in the 'burbs
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Minivan Dad 31 - New Fire Badge And The Old Firm For Dummies from 2019-11-26T06:21:11
I'm joined by BhoysvBluenoses own James Black. He also happens to be a former OTF contributor and huge Fire fan. We discuss the Fire rebrand and get into Scottish Football and he teaches me about...
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Minivan Dad 30 - Duck, Rental Cars And Bagging Leaves from 2019-11-21T00:00
Hat Guy & The Soccer Breitbart are back to cover the USMNT, Jose to Spurs, the new Fire Logo, Duck, Rental Cars and Bagging Leaves.
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Minivan Dad 29 - Grassroots Coaches from 2019-11-14T00:00
This week, Pat and T.J. discuss their experience with 2 US Soccer Grassroots coaching classes and then float around the events of the week including Pauno getting the shoe, Kerr heading to Chelsea ...
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Minivan Dad 28 - GunnerF'ingSaurus from 2019-11-07T00:00
Chris & Pat are back to discuss a wide variety of topics including Arsenal Therapy, Bayern Wenger, best fanbases & of course Gunnar F*cking Saurus
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Minivan Dad Halloween - USFanTV Unfiltered from 2019-10-31T00:00
Chris & Pat from USFanTV return for an unfiltered look at our worlds of soccer
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Minivan Dad 26 - A Tour Around The Lower Leagues from 2019-10-24T05:39:51
Fletcher from @TheOuterDrive fame returns to catch me up on Michigan soccer. We also discuss @NisaLeague, @NPSLsoccer, @PeterWilt1's new job, and Ronaldo Mataritta's tackle (and how the Soccer Dad ...
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Minivan Dad 25 - The 5 Stages Of Grief And Loss from 2019-10-17T00:00
Hat Guy Pat & Conspiracy Chris & T.J. go through the 5 Stages of Grief & Loss with regards to the USMNT & US Soccer
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Minivan Dad 24 - 2 Years Later - Are Things Better from 2019-10-11T00:00
Pat & Chris are back to reminisce about that night two years ago in Trinidad and if we still care about the USMNT. More changes for the Fire, but not Nelson or Pauno, Basti retires and some FIFA20...
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Minivan Dad 23 - Mustache Slides from 2019-10-03T12:33:52
Pat and Chris have gone to the Dark Side and had enough of US Soccer and it's incompetence. It's to the point they barely even care about the camp invite announcement.
A far cry from the ...
Minivan Dad 22 - Youth Soccer Talks from 2019-09-27T00:00
A 2 part show. Part 1 with Brian (OLearysCow) talking, Chicago Fire, the Hauptman era and the future and being a dad and coach in youth soccer today. Part 2 with Pat continues the conversation ab...
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Minivan Dad Pod 21 - There Was A Point, I'm Just Not Sure What It Was from 2019-09-17T00:00
I had a lot of ambition when I decided to do the show tonight, but after a nearly 2 hour conference call, I forgot everything I wanted to talk about
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Minivan Dad 20 - Goldfish Crackers Payment With Hat Guy from 2019-09-10T05:18:04
Hat Guy is back being paid in Goldfish Crackers where we visit the state of the USMNT after their debacle against Mexico, upcoming game against Uruguay, USSF Lawsuits everywhere, MLS expansion to S...
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Minivan Dad 19 - Shenanigans With Chris & No Hat Guy from 2019-08-22T00:00
Shenanigans mixed with soccer talk about the EPL (specifically Arsenal), a shameless plug to watch & follow @ASRomaEN, a brief recap of @GuernseyFC, a strange take on #cf97, frustration with #MKOT ...
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Minivan Dad 18 - The New Semester Begins from 2019-08-09T06:06:16
Minivan Dad 18 - The New Semester Begins by T.J.
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Minivan Dad Pod 17 - Half Empty Or Half Full from 2019-05-07T05:13:27
The USFanTV Band is back together. We discuss #cf97, the premier league, being a big fish in USL > new in MLS and being a soccer Dad in tryout season
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Minivan Dad Pod 16 - BackOfficeGavin from 2019-04-30T06:25:40
This week with BackOfficeGavin, we deep dive into supporters culture in MLS (specifically Portland & Chicago), touch on Pro/Rel, soccer in the US as a whole, NWSL (and why are watching), and whole ...
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Minivan Dad Pod 15 - The Outer Drive Reunion from 2019-04-23T04:58:36
I am luck enough to have a nearly 90 minute conversation with hosts of the legendary pod The Outer Drive John and Fletcher. We talked a lot about Michigan Soccer, soccer hipster things, stadiums a...
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Minivan Dad Pod 14 - US FanTV Mashup - Sunday Night Ramblings from 2019-04-15T05:55:24
Sunday Night Ramblings with @USFanTV's Chris. We talk a bit about the Fire, the importance of crowd's supporter's groups and whatever we felt like on a Sunday night.
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Minivan Dad Pod 13 - A USFanTV Mashup With Chris from 2019-04-05T05:32:37
After 3 weeks, both the MinivanDadPod & USFanTV return (more or less). Lots of talk about the #cf97 rumors, some final thoughts on the USMNT from the International Break & my experience seeing Pho...
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Minivan Dad Pod 12 - USFanTV To The Rescue from 2019-03-15T04:44:36
When your best friends bail you out by agreeing to do a soccer pod late at night after doing USFanTV
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Minivan Dad Pod 11 USFanTV Reviews 2019 MLS Jerseys from 2019-02-26T00:00
The hosts of USFanTV review the 2019 MLS jerseys. What could possibly go wrong?
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Minivan Dad Pod 10 - A Conversation With Phil Baki from 2019-02-05T08:01:25
Takeaways from Guernsey and Roma's draws. 5 minutes of an unpopular take on Andrew Gutman situation/fiasco. A conversation with Phil Baki. Now with an intro theme and segway drops
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Minivan Dad Pod 9 - USFanTV Reunion Of Sorts from 2019-01-30T18:33:30
3 takeaways from Roma, Guernsey "recap" USFanTV takes to podcasting (and I figured out how to fade music in and out)
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Minvan Dad Pod 8 - A Conversation With Kyle Kepner from 2019-01-24T08:00:20
An overview and some takeaways from @GuernseyFC's game, some rambling on "lost players" in American youth soccer and an awesome conversation with @kylejkepner where we talk @PHXRisingFC, @Sporting...
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Minivan Dad Pod 7 - A Conversation With Talkin' Jacks - The Soccer Goose from 2019-01-15T07:20:54
Quick recap of @GuernseyFC, an even quicker one of @ASRomaEN (a solid win, not a lot to dive into), heartbreaking loss for @TeamWelly, my trip with Hat Guy @patrickmccraney to @UnitedCoaches #Chi19...
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Minivan Dad Pod 6 - A Conversation With USFanTV's Chris from 2019-01-08T06:48:19
A conversation with the other founding half of @USFanTV, @Finetoothcombs where we talk about anything and everything from the #FACup, #CF97 (a little), Tata Martino, etc, etc.
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Minivan Dad Pod 5 - A Conversation With Hat Guy from 2018-12-31T08:16:29
A wide ranging, rambling, bar-like conversation with USFanTV's Hat Guy Pat.
Sorry for the poor editing, but I now have music and interviews.
Better Late Than Never....Or Is It? from 2018-12-13T07:44:11
2 days late...recaps of Team Wellington in the Club World Cup, Guernsey FC at VCD, AS Roma in Serie A and Champions League, MLS Cup thoughts, A League Expansion, Ottawa Fury getting CONCACAF'd
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Episode 3 - Minimal Editing, More Jabbering from 2018-12-05T07:18:30
Topics on this week's show include @GuernseyFC vs, Hythe Town, @ASRomaEN v. Inter Milan, @TeamWelly to the Club World Cup, Gregg Berhalter to USMNT, Ballon d'Or, MLS Cup, @mplscitysc scarves, @prot...
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