EPB Podcast

Xavi Sotomayor (@goodboyshady) is an LA based filmmaker/photographer by trade, having worked with some of the biggest artists and brands in the world, but you wouldn't guess that when you meet him.  More likely you might assume he's in some type of sports management, continuously traversing some field in the Los Angeles area, flanked by players, coaches or influencers in the soccer space and sporting some piece of clothing or accessory branded "IFC" for the Immortals Fútbol Club.  On this episode Xavi explains the inception of the Immortals Project, with what started as an NFT project ballooned into a passion fueled purpose of growing community and helping young athletes achieve their dreams through mentorship, training and personal development.  This episode was extremely motivational for me, if you are interested in uplifting and inspirational conversations this is the episode for you.  TAP IN!

Starting off today's pod with a recap of my weekend trip to Vegas to see the USMT dominate the Concacaf Nations League.  Despite on-field success, we still have a long way to go in growing a true fandom around the game and our team in the US.  I examine the state of Chelsea after our worst season in 20 years, who I'd let go as we need to severely trim down our roster and who I'm hopeful of for the future.  I talk Balon D'or power rankings, as the season has finally wrapped, who really should take the trophy?  And finish this episode with a recap of the personal bets I made at the beginning of the season?  Took some L's, not going to lie.  TAP IN

Sports Betting has grown exponentially more popular among sports viewers since its legalization in over 30 US states between 2018 and now. In anticipation of the Champions League Final this weekend, I've decided to try my hand in the betting arena and have enlisted the help of Doctor Locks (@dr.locks.md) to show me the ropes. I mean, I watch and make predictions on soccer games all the time anyway, might as well put a little cash on it. From betting on who lifts the trophy to how many corner kicks there will be, catch what predictions we make a head of the Manchester City vs Inter Milan matchup.

My cousin, Kendall (@00kd1), is in town and we are taking this episode to reminisce on our life-changing trip to the middle east for the 2022 World Cup.  It's been 6 months since we embarked on that journey and now we are preparing for a new trip down under to the 2023 Women's World cup.  Tap into my youtube page (youtube.com/@eatprayball) to view footage from the travels of the World Cup Boyz.