Podcasts by World Soccer Talk
If you're a soccer fan who eats, lives and breathes the game, we're for you. Several times a week, we discuss the Premier League, World Cup, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A and other competitions.
As the longest running soccer podcast on the planet, World Soccer Talk also analyzes the television coverage and how you can watch the best leagues from around the world.
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If soccer isn’t on TV, does it make a sound? from 2023-11-13T19:54:59
When it comes to watching soccer, if a league isn't on television, does it make a sound? We discuss this topic in light of the new media deals announced for NWSL and USL, which begs the question...
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VAR is ruining the Premier League from 2023-11-06T22:02:15
In a game that is so simple, VAR has made the sport more complicated. It has removed a lot of enjoyment from the game and has made it more tedious to watch when VAR gets involved. As such, hosts...
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Could CBS improve USA Premier League coverage? from 2023-10-30T20:46:49
In this episode, we discuss whether CBS Sports could do a better job of covering the Premier League than NBC Sports does, Kartik discusses what he discovered about world soccer from traveling to...
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Jon Champion Interview: Legendary Premier League commentator from 2023-10-23T16:12:31
Hear our interview with Jon Champion, the legendary soccer commentator who now works for NBC Sports as well as ESPN, ITV, and other broadcasters. For fans of Premier League clubs around the worl...
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Video Killed The Podcast Star from 2023-10-13T18:50:18
In this week’s episode, we discuss why NBC Sports needs to step up the quality of its Premier League coverage, our thoughts on the new Messi documentary series from Apple, the trials and tribula...
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WREXHAM WOMEN: Interview with Gemma Owen from 2023-10-02T20:14:27
Much like the men's side, the Wrexham Women's team has undergone considerable change since American investors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over at the club. Not only has Wrexham Women e...
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Does Apple want to change soccer for the worse? from 2023-09-25T18:29:08
On this week’s episode, we discuss the return of Welcome to Wrexham, audio problems for Premier League and Bundesliga games, whether Apple’s plans for soccer are a good move or not, and where NW...
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Welcome to Wrexham, season 2: Humphrey Ker interview from 2023-09-14T16:16:54
Our exclusive interview with Wrexham AFC Club Executive Director Humphrey Ker shines a light on several fascinating topics involving the global phenomenon that is Wrexham Association Football Cl...
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Messi League Soccer: Pros and cons of his success in USA from 2023-09-10T16:40:34
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of Messi’s magical run in Major League Soccer, as well as catching listeners up on where we’ve been. That's just the start of the conversation as we...
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Kane to Bundesliga: Can ESPN move the needle? from 2023-08-15T23:57:03
Will Harry Kane's arrival in the Bundesliga move the needle with the popularity of the German league across the United States? We discuss, but we also dive into several related topics.
Neymar to MLS? from 2023-08-10T19:44:07
Hot on the heels of Messi, would Neymar Jr moving to MLS be a smart move for the league or not? What does he offer that would make fans want to watch him, and what are any risks, if any? We also...
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Messi vs Women's World Cup: Choose one from 2023-08-03T18:46:59
Messi games with Inter Miami have become a must-watch on the calendar. So much so that they’re eating into Women’s World Cup viewership, and they may end up having an impact on Premier League vi...
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Messi is the best move MLS ever made from 2023-07-26T21:19:24
We dive into several meaty topics such as the impact that Messi has made on MLS and Leagues Cup, how this Summer of Soccer has been more gruelling than any before it, why the Women's World Cup is c...
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FA Cup changes could be devastating to lower league clubs from 2023-07-07T17:20:13
We discuss the radical changes that the Premier League are proposing for the FA Cup, including selling the rights to the competition outside the United Kingdom — and what that means for the worl...
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MLS Success Overly Dependent on Messi from 2023-06-30T16:16:48
What does it say about MLS that Leagues Cup was unable to get a TV deal in Mexico? We discuss the breaking news from Mexico where the TV networks have thumbed their noses at the US-based Leagues...
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Messi mania takes effect: Futbol Miami TV interview from 2023-06-28T21:22:20
Lionel Messi is the biggest thing to come to Major League Soccer. Not only is his arrival prompting innovative ways to compensate a player, but fans are dishing out the cash to see him in action...
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The Saudi Arabia Effect and How It's Changing Soccer from 2023-06-26T21:56:25
In the last 12 months, Saudi Arabia has been working on trying to change sports as we know it. Whether it’s golf or tennis, and now soccer, the wealthy Arab nation has set its sights on conqueri...
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US Open Cup being undermined by MLS from 2023-06-23T17:12:48
We discuss what the underlying reason is why MLS and MLSPA are trying to undermine the US Open Cup, the oldest soccer competition in the United States. Why are MLS, US Soccer and MLSPA at logger...
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Gold Cup Preview with Jon Arnold from 2023-06-22T20:06:54
Jon Arnold, a freelance journalist and the author of the popular newsletter "Getting CONCACAFed," joins the World Soccer Talk podcast to give a preview of the upcoming Gold Cup. Fresh off winnin...
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US Soccer's aversion to hiring foreign coaches from 2023-06-19T21:36:08
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US Soccer rehiring Berhalter shows lack of ambition from 2023-06-16T16:12:29
In the surreal world of US Soccer, the Federation has decided to re-hire Gregg Berhalter as the "new" US Men's National Team head coach, according to reports. We break down the news, as well as ...
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Dempsey, Davies and Edu on USMNT ahead of Mexico clash from 2023-06-14T16:24:42
Ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Mexico and the United States in the Concacaf Nations League, World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler chats with three headline members of CBS's Concacaf co...
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Can CBS grow Serie A’s popularity in the US? from 2023-06-13T00:08:34
CBS Sports are coming off their best weekend ever with the UEFA Champions League Final coverage creating quite a stir across world media. At the same time, the news of Kate Abdo renewing her con...
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Messi to Miami: Winners and Losers from 2023-06-09T17:09:45
In the biggest soccer story of the year, we break down the pros and cons of the Messi to MLS saga, and what it means for MLS Season Pass.
Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami changes eve...
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Guillem Balague interview about Champions League documentary from 2023-06-07T21:25:20
Guillem Balague is one of soccer's most famous journalists, regardless of country. Renowned for his ability to capture the emotion and personality of the game, he is a major part of CBS's develo...
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CBS Sports' Champions League Final coverage plans from 2023-06-06T01:22:48
We preview CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans and what viewers can expect. Plus we dive into Financial Fair Play (FFP), and whether Manchester City - if they win - will have ...
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Where does MLS Season Pass go from here? from 2023-06-02T21:20:12
This week, Apple finally broke its silence about MLS Season Pass. In its attempts to get soccer fans (and journalists) off Apple's backs who are asking probing questions about how the service is...
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Can JJ Watt's Burnley replicate Wrexham's USA success? from 2023-05-31T21:30:42
JJ Watt's Burnley may not be the best descriptor. After all, the former NFL defensive lineman is but a minority owner of Burnley FC. Yet, the club won promotion back to the Premier League at its...
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Preview: Final games in EPL, Bundesliga, Championship and Liga MX from 2023-05-26T15:05:37
It doesn't get any better than this. We preview this weekend's end of the season in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Liga MX and English Championship as a host of games with enormous implications...
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Poppy Miller Interview: CBS Sports' rising star from 2023-05-24T15:47:54
Poppy Miller is one of the best studio hosts in American soccer coverage. After all, she did win the 2022 World Soccer Talk award as best presenter among stiff competition from the likes of Rebe...
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MLS: When Hype Doesn’t Match Reality from 2023-05-23T17:15:28
We cover a range of topics including the Bundesliga title race, Premier League relegation battle, manager merry-go-rounds across Europe and other subjects. But you, the listeners, keep on pullin...
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Can MLS Season Pass for free sell soccer fans on MLS? from 2023-05-19T20:16:55
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Interview with ESPN's Archie Rhind-Tutt from 2023-05-18T15:58:46
Bundesliga fans in the United States will be familiar with Archie Rhind-Tutt. He is the pitchside reporter and analyst for ESPN's coverage of the Bundesliga. What makes him stand out among other...
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NWSL vs USL Super League: The Next Soccerwarz from 2023-05-16T19:30:49
This week's news that USL...
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European soccer giants invading America this summer from 2023-05-12T17:42:01
Topic du jour is the just announced soccer competition Soccer Champions Tour that's coming to the United States this summer featuring Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Milan an...
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Semra Hunter interview: An American voice in LaLiga from 2023-05-11T15:42:22
This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast is presented by Sling.
Do not let the accent fool you, Semra Hunter is American. At least, that is what her passport says. Her time in Spa...
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MLS Season Pass hits an impasse: Feedback from fans from 2023-05-09T16:42:08
You speak, we listen. Your feedback about MLS Season Pass and what you like or don't like about the streaming service has blown up our comments section and in-boxes. On this episode of the World...
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How to fix MLS Season Pass from 2023-05-05T19:15
Despite Apple and MLS being unwilling to share any metrics about how MLS Season Pass is doing, it's safe to say that MLS Season Pass is not in the zeitgeist of soccer watching in the United Stat...
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Wrexham is now a global phenomenon: Rob Phillips interview from 2023-05-03T20:44:18
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling - https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/330866/1664360/14334?sharedid=worldsports_2023
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Relegation Race: The Ultimate Thriller from 2023-05-01T23:38:30
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Promotion and Relegation in USA: The Big Debate from 2023-04-28T17:55:13
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Wrexham Increasing Interest in Lower-League US Soccer from 2023-04-25T14:51:42
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Chris...
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How CBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss from 2023-04-21T20:13:36
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The future of lower-league soccer in the U.S. from 2023-04-17T20:06:29
From the bottom to the top, we take a deep dive into discussing what US lower league soccer clubs (and leagues themselves) need to improve in order to be more relevant in 2023 and beyond. This also...
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Can MLS, Apple and CBS succeed with their soccer offerings? from 2023-04-05T19:55:26
MLS, Apple and CBS Sports all face challenges in presenting soccer to its audiences. For MLS and Apple, the struggles revolve around convincing casual soccer fans to subscribe to a streaming pac...
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CBS launches Golazo Network, a 24/7 soccer channel from 2023-03-19T10:33:22
Pete Radovich, the VP of Production and Creative Director of CBS Sports, talked to World Soccer Talk about the impending release of CBS Golazo Network. This is a 24/7 channel on CBS's platforms tha...
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MLS Season Pass: Sound and Fury from 2023-03-07T02:49:16
Is MLS Season Pass the smartest or dumbest decision the league has ever made? We discuss the positives and negatives of the MLS Season Pass experience as well as whether it's changing our viewing h...
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MLS Season Pass: Sound and Fury from 2023-03-07T02:49:16
Is MLS Season Pass the smartest or dumbest decision the league has ever made? We discuss the positives and negatives of the MLS Season Pass experience as well as whether it's changing our viewing h...
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Taylor Twellman interview about MLS Season Pass from 2023-02-22T16:35:02
Here’s a candid interview with Taylor Twellman, where he opens up to talk about his departure from ESPN, whether he and Jon Champion may work together again in the future, he responds to some of th...
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Kaylyn Kyle on MLS Season Pass and her career in broadcasting from 2023-02-20T20:05:38
Kaylyn Kyle, who spent time most recently as a reporter and analyst with Inter Miami, is among the talented names featuring on MLS Season Pass. The former Canadian international will be on the f...
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MLS rolls the dice on MLS Season Pass from 2023-02-17T21:43:33
On this episode, we discuss MLS Season Pass, the pluses and minuses of the streaming subscription app, why MLS Season Pass is a game changer for the sport of soccer, how HBO Max did with its first ...
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Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel interview from 2023-02-11T17:42:38
We sat down with Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel to catch up with the two legends about their work for CBS Sports' coverage of the UEFA Champions League (which is also available via Paramount+...
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Kyle Martino Interview: Back behind the desk for the USMNT from 2023-02-06T15:42:56
Coverage of the United States Men's National Team kicked off on HBO Max and TNT recently. On it, there was a familiar face in Kyle Martino. The former USMNT player had a long run as an analyst o...
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Wrexham is America’s biggest soccer story right now from 2023-02-02T22:54:06
Why discuss why Wrexham AFC is snowballing in the USA, what Warner Bros is doing different with their US Women’s coverage, as well as discussing our thoughts on the European Super League, whether i...
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MLS needs a major player signing before MLS Season Pass from 2023-01-26T20:15:36
We share inside details about MLS Season Pass, how HBO Max did in coverage of its USMNT debut, what we learned from our interviews with NBC at the Premier League Fan Fest, what two English teams ar...
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How HBO Max & Telemundo did on USWNT debut from 2023-01-18T17:33:28
On this episode, we discuss US soccer’s debut on HBO Max and Telemundo, our thoughts on how TV broadcasters are getting more access during Premier League matches, your opinions about MLS Season Pas...
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MLS, TNT and FOX battle for commentators from 2023-01-11T19:05:17
We share our opinions about the new commentators named for MLS, USMNT and USWNT under their new media deals, how Chelsea got into the mess they’re in, inside information about where USL may be head...
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MLS wins streaming battle but loses TV war from 2022-12-15T17:20:47
We discuss what MLS' TV deal means for the league and soccer fans, our tribute to Grant Wahl plus a discussion of how the media covered the news, we look ahead to the World Cup final, as well as di...
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Magic behind Telemundo's out of this world gol calls from 2022-12-09T03:53:30
Telemundo's World Cup coverage features nothing but pure emotion. Essentially, its broadcasters deliver the game in its most lively form. From rapid buildup commentary to seemingly unending ...
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Big changes ahead for US Soccer and MLS from 2022-12-08T00:45:20
On this episode, we discuss MLS make their first moves in hiring commentators for the Apple broadcasts, we’ve got the details on US Soccer heading to HBO Max, speculation about the MLS TV deal. and...
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FOX Sports risk losing diehard soccer audience from 2022-11-30T23:03:13
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World Cup Preview: Comprehensive Guide to Watching Qatar 2022 from 2022-11-15T17:51:43
Our comprehensive guide is going to explore all of the different ways you can watch and listen to the World Cup. That includes TV, streaming, radio as well as games in 4K, games on-demand plus soci...
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FOX Sports' Landon Donovan on World Cup co-commentating from 2022-11-14T18:41:39
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Fútbol Americas is heading to the World Cup from 2022-11-09T21:29:11
With the World Cup getting closer every day, those covering the tournament are in their final stages of preparation. Fútbol Americas, a popular studio show airing on ESPN+, has hosts ...
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Weird World Cup 2022 from 2022-11-04T21:01:26
We explain why this may be the wildest World Cup ever (and not necessarily for good reasons), ESPN digs into the Qatar controversies, if the scandals will hurt NWSL, details about the USMNT World C...
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MLS takes a bite out of Apple TV deal from 2022-10-28T00:38:25
World Cup, we discuss news about MLS’s Apple deal, our thoughts about CBS’s Destination Brooklyn, why MLS are planning on changing their playoffs next year, and two new documentaries of interest to...
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Why Peacock is a worthy World Cup viewing option from 2022-10-21T14:41:21
On this week’s episode, we discuss FOX’s plans for their coverage of the World Cup, how Peacock plans to broadcast the World Cup, Wrexham catches fire, and Serie A want Paramount Plus to pay more. ...
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What to make of FOX's World Cup lineup from 2022-10-10T23:57:31
It's good to be back. We discuss FOX's commentators for the World Cup, the NWSL scandal, what this means for the US Soccer Federation, why Kartik is upset at ESPN, MLS ends their local broadcasts, ...
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World Cup Group B is up for grabs from 2022-09-24T00:54:34
Does anyone want to win Group B in this year's World Cup? USA and England are unable to get much-needed wins, while Wales and Iran are too inconsistent. In addition to discussing USA-Japan, Germany...
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Welcome to Wrexham from 2022-09-14T01:07:01
We discuss Welcome to Wrexham, the successful FX series, and discuss why pro/rel is or isn't a non-starter in this country. We also discuss the issues of ownership, community, TV coverage for lower...
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Humphrey Ker Interview: Executive Director at Wrexham AFC from 2022-09-09T16:36:08
World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler talks with the Execuitve Director of Wrexham AFC, Humphrey Ker.
Most people can recognize Ker from his time on the FX documentary show Welcome to Wrexh...
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Why CBS Hiring Ray Hudson is a Smart Decision from 2022-09-05T17:01:10
In this episode, we discuss the impact that VAR is having on the sport of soccer, CBS’s big addition and big loss to their coverage of the Champions League that begins this week, how big the transf...
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Jordan Gardner Interview: American Investor's Journey In Europe from 2022-08-25T14:00:07
In this latest edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, episode 1443, Kyle Fansler talks to one of the youngest American owners of a European soccer club.
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United We Stand from 2022-08-23T00:51:58
We dive into Manchester United-Liverpool analysis, as well as discussing the other Premier League games from the weekend. Plus we delve into various other topics including what it is about the P...
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Andrés Cantor interview about World Cup 2022 from 2022-08-17T17:28:42
World Cup commentator Andrés Cantor is our guest on the latest episode of our podcast. Telemundo Deportes' lead commentator discusses moving the World Cup one day earlier, his concern about players...
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Handshakes, Red Cards and Whiparound Shows from 2022-08-15T00:47:41
We review all of the EPL games from the weekend, as well as discussing whether Bayern Munich is hurting the Bundesliga, what our thoughts are about the different whiparound shows available, latest ...
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Serie A season preview with CBS's Matteo Bonetti from 2022-08-11T22:00:19
In the latest edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, host Kyle Fansler talks all things Serie A with an expert on the league. Matteo Bonetti is the lead Serie A analyst for CBS Sports and Par...
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LaLiga campaign with ESPN's Mark Donaldson from 2022-08-09T22:00:34
On the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, host Kyle Fansler interviews ESPN's Mark Donaldson about the upcoming LaLiga season.
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EPL Review Show from 2022-08-08T02:10:32
Kartik and Christopher head back to the future to do a special Premier League review podcast, giving their thoughts on all 10 games from the weekend.
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EPL Review Show from 2022-08-08T02:10:32
Kartik and Christopher head back to the future to do a special Premier League review podcast, giving their thoughts on all 10 games from the weekend.
Outside of the Premier League, we ...
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Derek Rae previews the Bundesliga 2022/23 season from 2022-08-03T22:00
In this audio interview, ESPN and Bundesliga World Feed commentator Derek Rae discusses his predictions for the latest Bundesliga campaign.
Traditionally considered a one-team league, the ...
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Premier League Season Preview, Part Three from 2022-08-02T22:00
We predict the teams finishing from 10th to 1st positions in the Premier League for the 2022/23 season. Included in this is one major club who has fallen from grace. At the same time,...
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Premier League Season Preview, Part Two from 2022-08-02T02:37:01
We predict the Premier League teams that will finish 15th through 10th in the 2022/23 season. We also take a closer look at one of the teams promoted from the Championship, which former Premier Lea...
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Premier League Season Preview, Part One from 2022-08-01T01:58:19
We discuss which five teams in the Premier League are most at risk of being relegated in the 2022/23 season. We share our picks as well as discussing what it is about the league that makes it so po...
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How is MLS different than USL? from 2022-07-29T16:57:46
In episode 1432, World Soccer Talk Podcast hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the most interesting stories in the world of soccer media. This week, on the heels of USL side Sac...
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Championship preview, 22/23 season, pt. 2 from 2022-07-27T20:00
We continue our preview of the English Championship season, discussing what makes the Football League different and previewing the remaining teams. In this episode, we also share our recommendation...
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English Championship preview, 2022/23 season; part 1 from 2022-07-26T21:13:22
We preview the English Championship 22/23 season that kicks off on Friday, July 29. Chris and Kartik analyze the teams fighting to get promoted to the Premier League. Plus we discuss the latest new...
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Summer soccer train rolling along: World Soccer Talk Podcast from 2022-07-21T17:52:58
In this episode, we discuss the significance of summer friendlies for both MLS and European clubs, ESPN's continued coverage of the UEFA Women's European Championship, a quietly interesting merger ...
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US broadcasters in talks to acquire Champions League rights from 2022-07-15T19:08:02
In this episode, we discuss the US broadcasters in talks to acquire the rights to the UEFA Champions League, our thoughts on the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 competition so far, the challenges of watchin...
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Briana Scurry interview about her life and USWNT from 2022-07-11T03:00
Former USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry is our guest this week on this special episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast. She's joined by director Anthony J. Cortese, who created the Paramount+ doc...
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Amazon, Apple, ESPN and ViX+ in the news from 2022-07-07T19:17:05
We discuss ESPN’s coverage of Women’s Euro 2022, news about Amazon getting Champions League rights, which US broadcaster is interested in getting the rights to the 2030 World Cup and a discussion a...
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The art of soccer commentary from 2022-06-30T17:34:51
In the latest episode, soccer commentator John Roder joins us to share his insight into commentating. We discuss the art of commentary as well as other topics including Gareth Bale heading to MLS, ...
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MLS-Apple deal: Answering your questions from 2022-06-23T17:27:46
In this episode, we’re focusing on answering all of your questions about the new MLS-Apple media rights deal. We also discuss Premier League Supporters Clubs in the United States, USL TV ratings, W...
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MLS takes a big bite out of Apple TV from 2022-06-17T16:22:25
In this episode, we discuss the relief of MLS finalizing its new media rights deal (well, almost), what the new MLS media deal means for soccer fans and the league, why Major League Soccer announce...
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Arlo White sells out to commentate on golf from 2022-06-09T14:00:43
We discuss the Arlo White controversy about his move from NBC to golf, soccer fans angry about new UEFA Nations League deal, upcoming TV coverage of the World Cup playoffs, our thoughts on who will...
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CBS beats Univision in Champions League TV ratings from 2022-06-03T21:13:11
Featuring special guest Felipe Cárdenas from The Athletic, we discuss our thoughts about Peter Drury replacing Arlo White, what Univision is looking for in the new MLS media rights de...
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Where does MLS go from here with their rights deal? from 2022-05-30T17:07:54
We discuss our thoughts about the Champions League & Championship playoff finals, why US sports networks need to invest more in on-site reporters, how the incompetence of UEFA and French police was...
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Why promotion & relegation reigns supreme from 2022-05-20T16:17:10
We discuss what pitch invasions mean to soccer fans and why we don't see them in MLS, the Nottingham Forest story, and what the club means to us, why MLS is arguably at its least meaningful point i...
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Champions League reforms evolve it into a European Super League from 2022-05-12T17:57:31
In this episode, we discuss how the UEFA Champions League is morphing into the Super League, US Open Cup takes a giant leap forward thanks to ESPN+'s Goalcast, Jesse Marsch’s situation at Leeds Uni...
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Enjoying (fill in the blank) Champions League from 2022-05-06T19:26:34
On this pod, we examine what impact Seattle may have on the MLS media rights deal, the upcoming European Cup titles, the prospect of who may play the Sounders in the Club World Cup. A...
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Soccer fanbases are fractured into 100’s of pieces from 2022-04-28T19:27:36
In this episode, we discuss how soccer audiences have become more tribal and splintered, why MLS Commissioner Don Garber may have been right after all, is soccer a minority sport in the United Stat...
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Clive Tyldesley interview about the Champions league from 2022-04-25T15:02:54
In the NEW episode, number 1415, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Clive Tyldesley, one of the most recognizable English-language soccer commentators.
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Why the Premier League popularity appears unstoppable from 2022-04-21T18:15:03
We discuss why the Premier League appears to be unstoppable, whether Peacock TV will acquire any more soccer rights, storylines for each of the 20 clubs in the Premier League, our thoughts on this ...
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Jesse Marsch’s style fits Leeds’s survival chances from 2022-04-18T02:00
In the NEW episode, number 1413, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss Jesse Marsch.
Jesse Marsch arrived at Leeds United with the club entrenched in a relegation battle....
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MLS faces decision between short term money or long term growth from 2022-04-14T18:13:17
In the latest episode, we discuss how MLS faces a big decision between short term money or long term growth, the question facing leagues about the future of broadcasting, what benefits there are fo...
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World Cup interview with Telemundo Deportes from 2022-04-11T02:00
World Soccer Talk is excited to share our exclusive interview with Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren. During the discussion, Warren discusses what Telemundo will offer soccer fa...
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Is FOX Soccer for sale, and the lure of relegation from 2022-04-07T17:57:19
We discuss the speculation in sports media that FOX Sports may be for sale, who would be the best fit to acquire the rights from FOX Sports, what soccer properties FOX Soccer has that are most valu...
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FIFA World Cup Draw reaction from Telemundo’s Andrés Cantor from 2022-04-01T20:53:17
We discuss our reaction to the FIFA World Cup Draw, first impressions of the Groups in the 2022 World Cup, an interview with Telemundo's Andrés Cantor to get his reaction to the draw, insight from ...
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Seb Salazar interview: Filling a void in American soccer media from 2022-03-28T02:00
In this episode, Kartik Krishnaiyer sits down with ESPN's Seb Salazar to discuss his career and his work in the soccer media world.
Salazar is the host of ESPN's studio show Futbol America...
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MLS boxes itself in with media rights deal from 2022-03-25T17:15:28
We discuss whether MLS can find a way to hit their $300 million per year target for media rights?, HBO Max makes a big move, politicians are considering a big change that will impact European socce...
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ESPN+’s big weekend: Alexis Nunes and Kay Murray interviews from 2022-03-17T20:00:37
In the NEW episode, number 1406, Kyle Fansler discusses ESPN+'s big weekend. Plus, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews a pair of ESPN's talent ahead of El Clasico and FA Cup Quarterfinals.
Karti...
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Mark Donaldson interview: Calling the game as a soccer fan from 2022-03-14T02:00
Mark Donaldson has one of the more recognizable voices for ESPN's soccer coverage. Of course, the Scottish heritage is hard to miss while Donaldson calls games.
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Chelsea chaos, MLS TV ratings and power rankings of soccer TV channels from 2022-03-10T18:18:59
We discuss what the chaos at Chelsea FC means for the club, players and fans, our power rankings of the top four soccer TV channels in the US (choosing from NBC, ESPN, CBS and FOX), ESPN Futbol Ame...
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Interview with mastermind behind CBS’ soccer coverage from 2022-03-07T03:00
We interview Emmy Award winning producer Pete Radovich Jr, the man behind CBS's successful coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and Concacaf competitions. We discuss how a childhood growi...
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Does Turner Sports have what it takes to succeed at soccer? from 2022-03-04T20:16:22
We discuss the story behind the story when it comes to this week’s landmark US Soccer deal with Turner Sports, more free soccer is coming to Spanish-language viewers, the NFL is making a big change...
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US Soccer and WarnerMedia ink exclusive new rights deal from 2022-03-02T03:00
On March 1, WarnerMedia and US Soccer announced an agreement that sees USMNT, USWNT and US Open Cup games go through WarnerMedia's sports division, Turner Sports. This means that TNT and TBS wil...
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Welcome to Episode 1,400 from 2022-02-24T19:16:50
In our 1,400th episode, we discuss the Premier League title race and the clubs scrambling to avoid relegation, the evolution of soccer podcasts, where Copa Libertadores rights are likely to go, whe...
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Christian Polanco Interview: The funny side of the beautiful game from 2022-02-21T03:00
A stand-up comedian, Christian Polanco is not your run-of-the-mill member of the soccer media landscape. In fact, he hardly considers himself a part of that group at all. However, Polanco and co...
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Copa Libertadores coming to streaming in 2023 from 2022-02-17T17:58:04
We discuss why streaming is in Copa Libertadores' future beginning in 2023, when the rights end with beIN SPORTS and what the future looks like for the broadcaster, Televisa Univision joins the str...
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Stephen Warnock Interview: The switch from playing to commentating from 2022-02-14T03:00
Stephen Warnock only retired from his playing career in 2018. Usually, players take some time off to travel, spend time with loved ones. However, Stephen Warnock jumped on an opportunity to get ...
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Future of Champions League rights in the U.S. from 2022-02-10T19:02:05
We discuss the improvements being made to Peacock, why we believe Alexi Lalas' goes over-the-top at times with his analysis, the clunkiness of not having NBCSN available for Premier League games, d...
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John Nicholson Interview: Life as a writer and pursuing ventures outside soccer from 2022-02-07T03:00
Noted for famous books such as We Ate All the Pies and Can we have out football back?, John Nicholson is one of the top soccer writers.
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Why Peacock is more of a must for Premier League viewers from 2022-02-03T16:25:35
We discuss our thoughts on the differences between ESPN, CBS and FOX’s coverage of Team USA, why fans of Premier League teams will experience big changes this February, who has the best Transfer De...
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Jim Beglin interview: Show ’n’ Tell from 2022-01-31T03:00
Jim Beglin, heard on Premier League and Champions League broadcasts, talks with Kyle Fansler about his time in the media industry.Beglin, who represented Liverpool and Leeds among other clubs du...
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MISSING: Critical USMNT studio analyst from 2022-01-28T18:18:40
We discuss why do the US soccer networks have such a hard time finding a critical USMNT analyst, our thoughts on ESPN's coverage of the USA-El Salvador game, where does Taylor Twellman go from here...
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The Worst Run Club in the Premier League from 2022-01-25T03:00
In this episode, we feature Matt Jones from The Blue Room Podcast and Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss the impact of fan culture on soccer clubs in light of what's happening at Everton.
Derek Rae Interview: Show ’n’ Tell from 2022-01-24T03:00
Derek Rae joins host Kyle Fansler to talk about his career in soccer broadcasting.
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How much (do) we need the middle men who broadcast soccer from 2022-01-20T19:39:42
In the NEW episode, we discuss how much (do) we need the middle men who broadcast soccer, beIN SPORTS's coverage of Africa Cup Of Nations sinks to new lows, the latest analysis on the US Soccer TV ...
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US is sitting on a goldmine of soccer talent from 2022-01-17T03:00
In a discussion with ESPN's Janusz Michallik and World Soccer Talk's Kartik Krishnaiyer, host Kyle Fansler asks about several topics including: are MLS clubs selling U.S. talent too cheaply, how th...
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Soccer TV and Streaming News Never Stops from 2022-01-13T18:41:35
In this episode, we discuss ESPN+'s latest soccer numbers, a drought has fallen on the Africa Cup of Nations, FOX cements a World Cup deal with Twitter, which soccer channels are losing the biggest...
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January Transfer Window Discussion With Transfermarkt from 2022-01-10T03:00
Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth and Kartik Krishnaiyer are this week's guests to discuss the January Transfer Window. Host Kyle Fansler asks Manuel and Kartik about what major transfers we can expect t...
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NBCSN to USA Network Changes For Premier League from 2022-01-06T16:02:45
We discuss what differences there are with Premier League games on the USA Network. Who the big winner is with the Pepi and Dike transfers to Europe. We share what happened to Sky Sports News. We l...
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Soccer Coaching Philosophies Discussion with Keith Costigan & Kartik Krishnaiyer from 2022-01-03T03:00
Kyle Fansler chats with Keith Costigan and Kartik Krishnaiyer about how and why some managers thrive with different philosophies through their coaching.
Costigan, who works with FOX Sports...
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Soccer Knowledge Quiz 2021 from 2021-12-30T16:18:58
Listen to our latest episode to play our soccer knowledge quiz. And celebrate the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 with us. We also talk about what the holidays would be like if there was no socce...
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The power struggle between FIFA, UEFA & CONMEBOL from 2021-12-22T21:44:56
On the latest episode, we discuss FIFA's biennial World Cup idea, whether Concacaf is in support of the biennial World Cup, how the idea helps or hurts Gianni Infantino politically, is MLS for or a...
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Broadcasters don‘t need to hype leagues that do its talking on the pitch from 2021-12-16T16:31:27
We discuss the crystal ball revealing who is getting MLS rights, a new soccer documentary hits the airwaves about one of Europe’s top institutions, Spectrum TV throws English soccer fans a bone, wh...
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Parity in MLS: Are playoffs the best way to crown a champion? from 2021-12-13T14:00
Major League Soccer is different from many soccer leagues. Rather than crowning a champion based on the club's results throughout the 34-game season, the league takes a more American approach. LAFC...
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US soccer calendar needs to change from 2021-12-09T18:41:59
We discuss why the US Soccer calendar needs to change. MLS drops more details about their next TV deal. Der Klassiker, Champions League and Philly-NYCFC suffer from technical problems. And we share...
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MLS banks on Liga MX to boost next TV deal from 2021-12-03T16:32:20
MLS gets a record TV rating for a game on Thanksgiving Day., meanwhile, can the Leagues Cup save MLS’ next TV deal? We have the latest news about the A-League rights in the U.S. And we share our re...
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Real soccer coverage for real fans from 2021-11-24T22:04:33
We discuss the latest news about the next MLS TV rights deal, we talk NWSL and whether the Championship Final is an indication of the level the league is at, where NBC Sports goes from here with th...
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NBC Renews Premier League in $2.7 Billion Deal from 2021-11-18T22:34:14
We discuss NBC renewing the Premier League rights deal in the U.S., and what it means for soccer fans and MLS. A new podcast series is coming to Spotify about the last days of Diego Maradona. Amazo...
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End of an Era for ESPN & NBCSN from 2021-11-04T16:54:05
It’s the end of an era for both ESPN and NBCSN when it comes to soccer coverage. More details on FOX’s shocking acquisition of European Championship rights. A popular soccer presenter calls it a da...
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Live From Camp Nou and LA Coliseum Parking Lots from 2021-10-28T17:54:40
We dive into what we thought of ESPN’s coverage of El Clásico. How the new rule of five substitutes is or isn’t a good idea. Fubo agrees a deal to bring more European soccer to streamers. Why we no...
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Premier League Eyes $3 Billion Rights Deal In U.S. from 2021-10-21T17:50:15
More details emerge about the Premier League TV rights deal in the US. We reveal the 20 most popular soccer teams in the United States. Should UEFA and CONMEBOL nations leave FIFA? Elsewhere, we re...
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International Break Is Over; Give Newcastle A Chance from 2021-10-14T16:34:33
We discuss USA’s performances during the October international break, ESPN versus CBS’s coverage of the US Men’s Team, our thoughts on the Newcastle United takeover, how DAZN’s coverage of the UEFA...
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Stefan Szymanski on Premier League TV deal, fan ownership, closed leagues and salary caps from 2021-10-06T19:18:25
Soccernomics co-author Dr. Stefan Szymanski discusses why the Premier League is on the precipice of making more money from TV rights than ever before, how the next Premier League TV deal in the U.S...
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Premier League faces toughest US TV rights decision ever from 2021-09-30T17:29:58
We discuss why the English Premier League faces its toughest decision ever when it comes to awarding the next US TV rights deal, NBC squares off against YouTube TV and makes Peacock demands, what d...
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The Cult Of Watching Soccer from 2021-09-23T16:16:19
We discuss the latest news about the Premier League TV rights, our thoughts on the expanded Leagues Cup, NBC bounces back with stronger-than-ever Premier League coverage, Serie B finds a home in th...
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New Premier League U.S. TV Rights Deal - The Domino Effect from 2021-09-16T17:25:13
We discuss who will win the next Premier League rights deal in the U.S., the risks and rewards of streaming, latest news about the MLS TV rights deal, what the newest streaming rights changes will ...
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Stark Differences Between FOX & CBS World Cup Qualifying Coverage from 2021-09-09T16:58:26
In this episode, we discuss how much progress is the US team making, news about beIN SPORTS being added to a streaming service, the stark differences between CBS’s and FOX’s World Cup Qualifying co...
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The Boys Are Back In Town from 2021-09-03T14:04:20
In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on El Salvador vs. USA, was this the best transfer window ever? We discuss CR7 turns the transfer window upside down, why MLS All-Star Game ratings are a ta...
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FOX adds soccer to Tubi + first impressions of CBS' Serie A coverage from 2021-08-25T21:25:09
In this episode, FOX announces launch of sports streaming service, the slow burn of La Liga on ESPN+, our thoughts about CBS’s coverage of Serie A after week 1, what it’s like commentating alongsid...
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NBC's EPL coverage faces fierce competition from ESPN+ from 2021-08-20T00:30:10
In this episode, we discuss NBC's EPL coverage faces fierce competition from ESPN+, CBS announces more details about their Serie A coverage, our thoughts on ESPN’s first week of LaLiga coverage, wh...
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European Leagues TV Coverage - 2021/22 Preview from 2021-08-13T00:16:46
In this episode, we discuss what Messi to PSG means for ESPN and beIN SPORTS, we give you all of the news about the exciting return of the European leagues, latest news about CBS and ESPN’s big pla...
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Messi turns fútbol world upside down from 2021-08-06T01:39:30
In this episode, we discuss what the Messi transfer saga means for the soccer TV networks, big changes at beIN SPORTS as lead analyst Ray Hudson leaves, ESPN announces star analysts for LaLiga cove...
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Can ESPN grow LaLiga in the United States? from 2021-07-29T21:18:45
In this episode, we discuss ESPN tasked with growing LaLiga in United States - can they do it?, why ESPN’s focus on LaLiga will open up opportunities for CBS to acquire more rights, Scottish Premie...
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Euros, Copa America, Gold Cup And Olympics: Summer Loving from 2021-07-20T21:21:01
In the latest episode, we discuss ESPN & Univision break records with ratings for Euro 2020, our thoughts on FOX’s Copa America coverage, gauging the level of interest in the Summer Olympics, why t...
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Tactical Talk: Trends From Euro 2020 With Danny Higginbotham from 2021-07-13T20:03:02
Danny Higginbotham and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the tactical trends they gleaned from Euro 2020 including the popularity of 3-5-2 formations, the rise of ball-playing center halves, the resurgenc...
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Ian Darke Interview: ESPN Commentator Discusses His Career On The World's Stage from 2021-06-30T21:25:26
Ian Darke chats with us to discuss that Landon Donovan goal call from the 2010 World Cup, the Aguero goal-call from 2012, challenges of commentating Euro 2020 games, differences in announcing for w...
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ESPN discusses its Euro 2020 TV coverage: Exclusive interview from 2021-06-24T20:47:03
We discuss with ESPN the possibility of sending US-based talent to Europe to report on the latter stages of Euro 2020, what Euro 2020 could have looked like for ESPN if COVID hadn’t happened, how h...
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First impressions of ESPN's Euro 2020 coverage from 2021-06-16T01:19:45
In this episode, we discuss our first impressions of ESPN’s Euro 2020 coverage, how ESPN handled the Christian Eriksen emergency, observations about FOX’s Copa America broadcasts and more in episod...
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CBS scores a home run with Clint Dempsey from 2021-06-08T00:08:37
On this week's show, we share our thoughts about CBS’s coverage of the Concacaf Nations League, we look ahead to Euro 2020 and Copa America that begin this weekend, what we think of fubo’s World Cu...
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Wild Wild West of Streaming Soccer from 2021-05-27T01:13:47
We discuss Paramount+ adds more soccer streaming rights, Clint Dempsey is coming to US TV, why the next MLS TV deal just got a lot more interesting, we have news about ESPN’s Euro 2020 coverage, Te...
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Who will acquire the next Premier League rights deal? from 2021-05-20T12:47
We discuss who will acquire the next Premier League rights deal, the giant merger that could benefit soccer leagues and fans, our thoughts on ESPN’s FA Cup Final coverage, ESPN reveals their commen...
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LaLiga returns home to ESPN from 2021-05-13T17:37:14
We dive into all the news about LaLiga coming to ESPN, details about the Championship playoffs, MLS gets a boost from a big TV ratings weekend, our heads-up about the final day of the Premier Leagu...
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Why NBC is out of touch with legacy Premier League fans from 2021-05-05T01:48:45
In the latest episode, we discuss NBC upsetting soccer fans with their coverage of the Old Trafford fiasco, latest news about acquisitions of Euro 2020 and Copa America rights, fuboTV shares initia...
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American soccer fans debate European Super League from 2021-04-29T00:52:53
In this episode, we share your thoughts and opinions about the attempted Americanization of European soccer. why MLS journalists have largely been silent about The Super League, what NBC missing ou...
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Fans reject Americanization of European soccer from 2021-04-21T01:29:05
Everything that we dislike about the way American traditional sports is structured was encapsulated in The Super League. No sporting merit. No promotion/relegation. No authenticity. We analyze why ...
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Next MLS TV deal - Bullish or bearish? from 2021-04-15T00:55:57
In this episode, we discuss news about the next MLS TV rights deal, fuboTV marks a huge development for soccer streaming services, FIFA planning major club tournament in USA, what the Univision/Tel...
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The Jamie Carragher Show from 2021-04-08T01:02:32
In our new episode, we discuss why Jamie Carragher is the hottest soccer analyst on TV right now, our insight about NWSL’s TV coverage plans this season, news about Paramount+'s ambitious streaming...
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The State of the USMNT from 2021-04-01T00:40:37
In this episode, how Hulu has just advanced to the next level for soccer fans, our thoughts about the state of the US national team, the enticing world of soccer stickers, trading cards and NFT, pl...
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Your move ESPN+... LaLiga or Premier League? from 2021-03-25T04:01
In the episode, we have news about which league got its highest-rated-ever game on US TV, what the CBS Serie A deal means for ESPN+ and Peacock, latest news on where you can watch Copa America this...
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Why English voices still play a big part in US soccer coverage from 2021-03-11T05:01
In the episode, why are there so few good American soccer analysts on TV, our thoughts about so many English voices still playing such a big part in soccer coverage in America, latest developments ...
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Paramount+ vs. Peacock vs. ESPN+ from 2021-03-04T05:01
We discuss who will win out between ESPN+, Paramount+ and Peacock TV, can the Bundesliga score a home run on ABC this weekend? All the ins and outs of Paramount+, which streaming service is looking...
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Paramount+ Becomes Major Force in Soccer Broadcasting from 2021-02-25T05:01
In the latest episode, Paramount+ gobbles up more soccer rights, our review of the new Pele documentary from Netflix, NBC finally pays attention to Leicester this season, find out how to win a $100...
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Why do soccer fans and leagues love ESPN+ so much? from 2021-02-18T05:01
Why do soccer fans and leagues love ESPN+? Plus news on a big change at NBC that gives them an advantage with Premier League rights, Belgium football is back in the United States, and ESPN+ scores ...
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Soccer Streaming Wars of 2021 from 2021-02-11T05:01
We discuss why 2021 will be the year of soccer streaming wars, details on Serie B and Serie C available again in the U.S., what ESPN+ has in store for 2021, why Taylor Twellman gets under my skin p...
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Impact of a potential MLS lockout on TV from 2021-02-04T05:01
We discuss the impact of a potential MLS lockout on TV, CBS & ESPN bidding for U.S. rights to Serie A, Americans heading to Europe in droves, news about ESPN+ adding a new soccer documentary, Premi...
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Could ESPN, CBS and FOX partner to overthrow NBC's Premier League bid? from 2021-01-28T05:01
We debate who the next Premier League rights will go to, could LaLiga be heading to ESPN, NBC confirms the pending shutdown of NBCSN. Plus we have letters from you the listeners in our Mailbag Sect...
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Top soccer networks on TV ranked from best to worst from 2021-01-21T05:01
We rank the best soccer networks on US TV from best to worst Paramount+ gets a launch date for Champions League fans, our thoughts on Sirius XM FC’s soccer coverage, step by step instructions on ho...
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Watching soccer in person or on TV. Which is better? from 2021-01-14T05:01
In the new episode, we debate which is better -- seeing games in person or on TV, Peacock makes U-turn and adds a feature back for soccer fans, we discuss the magic of the FA Cup, Univision gets in...
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Watching soccer on Apple TV devices, Premier League on talkSPORT and ESPN+'s price increase from 2021-01-07T05:01
We discuss first impressions of Apple TV device in 4K, why Apple TV is a dream come true for ESPN+ subscribers, major streaming service announces price increase, latest update about talksport’s Pre...
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2020 End of the Year Special Episode from 2020-12-28T00:40:02
We look back at 2020 memorable moments, as well as what to look out for in 2021, Peacock announces news about popularity of the Premier League games, news about a brand-new soccer TV schedules app,...
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Future of NBCSN, MLS TV ratings, changes to Peacock and EPL TV deal from 2020-12-17T05:01
We discuss news about the possible final days of our favorite soccer TV channel, Peacock tightens the grip on Premier League fans once again, we debate how the MLS Cup Final TV ratings did, how str...
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Reluctance of pundits to criticize Solskjaer and other managers from 2020-12-11T03:05:35
We discuss Man United pundits getting called out for being too close to Solskjaer, Bundesliga goes dark on embarrassing day for ESPN+, joyous return of football supporters return to stadiums in Eng...
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Whiparound shows go mainstream from 2020-12-03T05:01
We discuss the story of Sean Connery watching soccer on satellite TV, NBC embracing Jose’s Ugly Game, UEFA inches closer to Champions League changes, exciting news about our very first WST merchand...
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RIP Diego Maradona, Nashville hot soccer and NBC's Premier League inconsistencies from 2020-11-26T01:41:50
We say goodbye to Diego Maradona, CBS opens up to share more about their studio coverage for the Champions League, what’s the point of MLS Playoffs, the inconsistencies of NBC's Premier League cove...
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Netflix's Wrexham documentary, Hulu raising prices and ATA Football's slick production from 2020-11-19T05:01
We have our preview of this weekend’s must-watch games, our thoughts about Netflix’s Wrexham documentary, news about another price rise from a streaming service, what we love about Ata Football’s c...
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USA returns to action: Hype vs. reality; Champions League TV ratings, and NBCSN scales back from 2020-11-13T01:44:17
USA returns to action: Hype vs. reality; Champions League TV ratings, NBCSN scales back on Premier League coverage, European Super League pros/cons, joy for Scotland, thoughts on ESPN's Der Klassik...
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Interview with ATA Football's Esmeralda Negron from 2020-11-10T05:01
In our exclusive interview with Esmeralda Negron, we discuss how ATA Football is bringing women's soccer games to US TV and streaming, how their industry experience was able to help make sign deals...
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Strikers creating fouls to win penalties with VAR, sports betting creeping into soccer, and latest streaming news from 2020-11-05T05:01
News about Team USA finally returning to US TV, how VAR has had bigger changes that anyone could have imagined, our favorite matches of the week, how sports betting is creeping into soccer, and mor...
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Loving Leeds, T-Mobile enters streaming world, Peacock and CBS All Access technical issues and Daryl Grove tribute from 2020-10-29T04:01
Our favorite matches from this past week, T-Mobile announces a cost-cutting streaming service, untangling Peacock’s peculiarities, full steam ahead for streaming as cable companies admit defeat, ou...
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CBS battles TUDN for Champions League viewers from 2020-10-22T04:01
Our thoughts on CBS’s return to the Champions League, which is better - The Golazo Show or Zona Futbol, what we think of the European Premier League concept, Scottish football is finally back, MLS ...
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Why PPV may be a big part of soccer's future from 2020-10-15T04:01
CBS makes big news with a massive change to Champions League coverage, our thoughts on the Premier League’s Big Picture proposal, details about more PPV coming to soccer games, find out more about ...
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Enjoy your football from 2020-10-08T04:01
Our thoughts about NBC’s inconsistent TV coverage, why USA fans should be concerned about CONCACAF games on pay-per-view, how the Premier League has surprisingly underperformed in the UK, good news...
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World Soccer Talk Podcast trailer from 2020-10-06T15:23:16
Every week, the World Soccer Talk Podcast dives into the world of soccer broadcasting with advice and news about where to watch your favorite soccer games on TV, online and apps.
Spoilt for choice with so many soccer-watching options from 2020-10-01T14:28:25
Answering your questions about all of the streaming options, big news about upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, latest update about Scottish Premiership rights, Lazio and Inter TV have arrived ...
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Peacock levels playing field of Premier League popularity from 2020-09-24T09:00
How Peacock levels the playing field of Premier League popularity, our opinions about opening weekend of Bundesliga coverage, where to go to get top-level Premier League analysis, Roku responds to ...
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First impressions of Peacock streaming big games from 2020-09-17T13:07:15
Premier League breaks a record on US TV, we reveal which long-time commentator is leaving ESPN, Copa Libertadores returns to US television and springs a surprise, ESPN announces plans for brand-new...
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Amazon and Roku causing Premier League problems from 2020-09-10T15:12
We tell you everything you need to know about Peacock TV, we reveal a massive announcement from World Soccer Talk, our thoughts on ABC’s coverage of the UEFA Nations League, and why Leeds United ar...
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EPL changes at NBC, Spurs' Amazon film, and more women's soccer on TV from 2020-09-03T15:13:55
How European soccer is taking over soccer in the USA, soccer fans in US celebrate the return of the Scottish league, more NWSL games are coming to CBS, is Tottenham’s new documentary ALL or NOTHING...
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College football’s loss could be soccer’s gain from 2020-08-27T15:10
Why college football’s loss could be soccer’s gain, how the Premier League is caught in the middle of a tech vs. media giant war, Bleacher Report is back again for soccer rights, we debate if MLS s...
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Big moves for Bundesliga, MLS and Premier League from 2020-08-21T03:59
ESPN releases more details about their Bundesliga coverage, how Bleacher Report is a sure-bet to get MLS TV rights, we reveal which Premier League analyst is leaving NBC Sports, CBS All Access is g...
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Interview with CBS Sports' Pete Radovich about UEFA club soccer coverage from 2020-08-20T16:30:43
Special-edition features an interview with Pete Radovich, CBS Sports' Coordinating Producer of UEFA.
During the interview, Radovich discusses:
• Whether the London studio will be pa...
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CBS will force NBC and ESPN to raise their game from 2020-08-13T18:19
Why we believe CBS will force NBC & ESPN to have to raise their game, how the MLS Final did in the TV ratings, what we make of CBS going into the 2nd week of coverage, the latest news about Scottis...
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First impressions of CBS’ UEFA coverage from 2020-08-06T15:25:41
Our first impressions of CBS’ UEFA coverage, the innovations we love from the MLS Is Back tournament, Nicolas Anelka comes to Netflix, Brazilian league returns to the United States and more on epis...
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US media's bias against soccer, MLS Is Back TV coverage and CBS' Champions League plans from 2020-07-30T15:30:25
CBS scores a home run with NWSL, how MLS TV ratings did in the Knockout Stage, our take on CBS’s Champions League schedule, latest update from the Scottish Premiership, what we thought of the Premi...
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Our love for soccer grows stronger even when US media ignores it from 2020-07-23T15:24:07
In episode 181, we dive into the wacky world of the English Championship final day, what MLS TV ratings tell us about soccer in the U.S., news about the future of the Scottish Premiership on US TV,...
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American sports fans dislike soccer and why we're OK with that from 2020-07-16T15:07:57
In episode 180, we discuss why the best soccer leagues are not the most popular, what MLS Is Back TV ratings tell us about soccer on US TV, how Peacock did on its first major day of Prem coverage, ...
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First impressions of MLS Is Back TV coverage from 2020-07-09T20:44:33
In episode 179, we share our first impressions of MLS Is Back on ESPN, news about Peacock going all in on the Premier League, and CBS gobbling up the Champions League rights.
from 2020-06-18T21:40:47
In episode 176, we reveal news about FA Cup games moving to ESPN, Italian soccer sells out to a soft drinks maker, MLS broadcasters squabble over TV costs, NWSL announces their CBS TV plans and Pre...
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Welcome to Summer Of Soccer from 2020-06-12T01:41:34
In episode 175, we discuss NBC releasing more details about its coverage of the Premier League, Serie A coming home to ESPN, our thoughts on LaLiga’s virtual fans experiment and MLS changes Orlando...
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MLS Tournament: Orlando Or Bust from 2020-06-04T17:26
In episode 174, we discuss ESPN giving German soccer a boost, insight into the MLS Orlando tournament and what it means for the league's future, Fanatiz launches a free version of their streaming s...
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EPL and LaLiga unveil major TV plans from 2020-05-28T15:18:10
In episode 173, Bundesliga brings the noise, LaLiga and Premier league announce ambitious plans for their return, why MLS is skating on thin ice financially, how TV piracy may scupper the Newcastle...
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How low can FOX Sports go? from 2020-05-21T15:08:28
In episode 172, we cover our thoughts on FOX’s coverage of the Bundesliga return, a debate about the potential MLS restart ahead of other US pro team sports, live soccer is heading to ESPN Deportes...
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Spurs legend Gary O'Reilly discusses return of European soccer from 2020-05-14T19:35:17
In episode 171, Christopher Harris and guest Gary O'Reilly from Spurs and Crystal Palace cover a range of topics including: the world anxiously awaits the return of the Bundesliga, we’ve got the da...
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Bundesliga is back baby! World Soccer Talk Podcast from 2020-05-07T14:42:28
In episode 170, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: Bundesliga announces return to their regular season, all the details on how to watch the Korean ...
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Major League Soccer 2020 season is in danger from 2020-04-30T14:46:14
On the latest pod, Chris and Kartik discuss the danger that the 2020 MLS season is in and how it impacts the next TV deal, our thoughts on the movie about the Adidas-Puma sneaker wars, latest news ...
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Failure of US Soccer Federation from 2020-04-23T16:52:37
Chris and Kartik discuss US Soccer getting approved to receive a bailout from the government despite huge cash surplus, news about a soccer streaming service that has bit the dust, Premier League g...
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Best soccer films of all time, part 2 from 2020-04-16T15:50:02
On this pod, Chris and Kartik discuss their favorite soccer films of all time. Plus, they discuss live soccer on television, news about NBC starting talks with the Premier League about renewing TV ...
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Phil Bonney interview: The Heart Of The Game Podcast from 2020-04-13T11:00
Nate chats with Bundesliga commentator Phil Bonney about how a lad from Southampton ended up in Germany, how Phil's background in theater helps his commentating, his memories of watching the Saints...
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Best soccer films, part 1 from 2020-04-09T15:20:18
In this episode, Chris and Kartik share their list of the best soccer films and documentaries, as well as discussing DOJ busting FOX for allegedly paying bribes to win World Cup rights, Liga MX deb...
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Taylor Twellman interview: The Heart Of The Game Podcast from 2020-04-05T21:10:23
Nate chats with Taylor Twellman about how he got his start as a co-commentator for ESPN, his opinion about the state of the US Soccer Federation, why there haven't been any changes in US Soccer, hi...
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Getting our kicks watching soccer documentaries from 2020-04-02T15:01:07
Chris and Kartik discuss their favorite new soccer documentaries, will DAZN be the first domino to fall, Premier League and Bundesliga firming up a master plan, our favorite programs we’ve watched ...
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The dilemma of playing behind closed doors from 2020-03-27T03:00
In episode 164, we discuss a FOX analyst saying goodbye to the broadcaster, The English Game comes to Netflix just in time, how much of an appetite is there for classic matches on demand, a new sea...
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Ian Joy interview: The Heart Of The Game Podcast from 2020-03-25T03:00
Nate chats with Ian about opening himself up into new cultures through soccer, which commentator at FOX Sports deserves a bigger chance, what FC St Pauli means to him, what drives him to strive to ...
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Nico Cantor interview: The Heart Of The Game Podcast from 2020-03-24T03:00
Nate Abaurrea chats with Nico about what it is about the Argentine accent that adds so much flavor to commentaries, why accents are so important for soccer commentaries in Spanish-language, if he f...
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Tips on watching live and on-demand soccer from 2020-03-19T16:13:36
This week, we discuss which soccer networks are showing what, CBS dives into Liga MX, how FIFA 20, Football Manager and Subbuteo are helping soccer fans cope, winners and losers of coronavirus susp...
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Coronavirus's damaging impact on soccer industry from 2020-03-12T15:09:47
This week, we discuss soccer watching behind closed doors, the Premier League breaks a US TV record, a major soccer competition goes Pay-Per-View, how the Coronavirus could change soccer as we know...
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Peter Drury interview: The Heart Of The Game Podcast from 2020-03-09T03:00
In our chat with Peter Drury, he explains why he's not on social media, who his greatest influences were, how he's able to say the perfect words for the perfect goals, his love for soccer and wheth...
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Deconstructing MLS opening weekend from 2020-03-05T19:08:53
This week, we cover MLS TV ratings from the opening weekend, el Clásico TV ratings rebound, our thoughts about el Clásico TV coverage, a preview of TUDN Zona Futbol and more.
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Danny Higginbotham interview: The Heart Of The Game Podcast from 2020-03-02T04:00
Higginbotham shares which commentator was his biggest mentor in the transition from pro footballer to co-commentator, why the job as a co-commentator is harder than a lead announcer, how to be fair...
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ESPN raises its game for 2020 MLS season from 2020-02-27T20:35:05
Latest episode features an interview with ESPN’s top soccer producers, a preview of this season’s MLS coverage, big hints about ESPN's Euro 2020 coverage, thoughts about talkSPORT's radio commentar...
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Derek Rae interview: The Heart of The Game Podcast from 2020-02-24T01:54:33
Nate interviews Derek about football romanticism, the lengths he takes to immerse himself in a local culture, memories of calling the recent World Cup tournaments, and much more.
Which leagues have commentators at stadium vs. in studio? from 2020-02-21T16:22:06
Which leagues have commentators on site or in the studio, sports broadcaster drops hint about MLS TV rights deal, MUTV finds its way back to US TV plus our favorite games of the week.
Christian Miles interview: The Heart of The Game Podcast from 2020-02-17T02:40:38
Christian's memories of working at Fox Soccer Channel and FOX Sports World, how streaming has changed the coverage of soccer, announcing games in a stadium compared to calling games from a studio, ...
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LaLiga on the rise despite beIN SPORTS distribution woes from 2020-02-13T16:48:22
Our thoughts on the Premier League’s new streaming strategy, FOX Sports goes to the dogs, LaLiga spring a surprise with their TV ratings, Bundesliga can’t get out of first gear in the US and more.<...
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CAS kills dream of promotion/relegation in MLS from 2020-02-06T16:17:33
CBS lands NWSL TV and streaming rights, what the CAS ruling about promotion/relegation means for US soccer, Premier League viewing numbers increase but quality drops. Plus we have letters from you ...
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FOX comes to the rescue of CONCACAF from 2020-01-30T15:16:52
USA’s Olympic pursuits finally find a home, Aston Villa supporters come out of the woodwork, NBC and Sky find new ways to work together, good news for Samsung smart TV owners and more.
Chicharito to boost MLS TV ratings from 2020-01-23T17:17:48
How Chicharito will impact MLS TV ratings, all of the details about the Premier League on Peacock, ICC demands more in order to stay relevant, latest news about Portuguese TV rights, and more.
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Watching Liga MX in English-language with Chris Wittyngham from 2020-01-16T16:29:21
ESPN+ gobbles up more soccer rights, why Chicharito would be the best medicine for MLS TV ratings, US sports broadcaster drops a major hint about Copa America rights, CBS keeps expanding their port...
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Changes galore in soccer broadcasting from 2020-01-09T17:01:31
Our thoughts on the FA Cup 3rd Round viewing experience, another presenter leaves beIN SPORTS, how fubo’s changes will impact soccer fans, Sling makes it more difficult for fans to watch LaLiga, an...
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Can we have our football back? from 2019-12-30T15:40:31
We have an interview with John Nicholson about his explosive new book, beIN SPORTS gets added to over-the-air channels, MLS reveals its TV schedule plans for 2020, VAR sucks the life out of the Pre...
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Happy Holidays episode from 2019-12-19T14:39:54
Find out why Twitch is being sued for $2.8 billion, Reflections from this past weekend’s NBC Premier League FanFest, How Turner’s Champions League TV ratings are doing compared to FOX, Is number 30...
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US soccer monopolies from 2019-12-12T14:54:46
How to solve the 5 month offseason break in Major League Soccer, Why the Bundesliga’s elitist attitude hurts German soccer in America, Could CBS spring a huge surprise for coverage of the UEFA Cham...
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ABC and Amazon stir up soccer media landscape: World Soccer Talk Podcast from 2019-12-05T16:16:10
How Amazon makes their Premier League debut in the UK, ABC to broadcast 5 games from next summer’s Euro 2020, Impressions from Liga MX playoffs thus far, Competition among low-cost streaming servic...
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Sleeping giant CBS enters soccer business: World Soccer Talk Podcast from 2019-11-14T20:58:13
All of the details about the Champions League on CBS, We analyze what the MLS Cup Final ratings mean for Major League Soccer & ABC, What CBS acquiring Champions League rights means for soccer in th...
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