EPB Podcast

  Can you believe I have published 100 of these things?!!  Huge milestone day for me a I celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast!  If you know me, you know how impressive that level of consistency is.  Today, @ash_aust1n and take it back to our roots - hanging out, playing some FIFA and pontificating footy storylines around the worlds top 5 leagues.  Today's topics include Chelsea's chaotic season, whether or not Man United underperformed this year based on their player's salaries, Ivan Toney's betting scandal, the new Champions League format and what players should leave or stay at their clubs this summer.  TAP IN!

With a crazy announcement on Sunday regarding 12 top European teams signing on to a plan to create their own midweek competition that would rival the UEFA Champions League I sit down with @bennettwolin, @jorgioblamo & @ash_aust1n to get reactions and clarification on what this European Super League would mean in the world of Soccer.

  Here's a question for you; Should Lionel Messi continue to be apart of the G.O.A.T. conversation?  @don_ohanian, @jorgioblamo and I give our brief and very unanimous take on that question while also discussing the state the teams we support respectively, what players we would take from Arsenal (if any) and a couple trips down soccer memory lane.  Also, during the second half of tonight's pod, I give my thoughts on the PSG vs Basaksehir situation and the state of racism in the sport of soccer. 

  Tonight's podcast conspicuously lacks the presence of any Arsenal supporters.  After that 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa it's easy to understand why but it still doesn't stop @chanogram_, @vincentiasfilho and I from roasting them.  Tap in as we talk about that and top takeaways from the last week of football. Full Audio Here

Today's podcast title is a bit misleading.  We probably talk about Dele Alli for all of 5 minutes but it should serve as a notice that we really do not see a future for him at Spurs and we would really like to see him land on a team that can actually benefit from his skillset.  On today's episode we focus on voting for the first half as it is one day before the 2020 presidential election.  And for the second half of this podcast we discuss key takeaways from Arsenal vs. Manchester United, the state of two Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona and the hilarious video of Thierry Henry coaching that is going viral. 

On tonight's episode we welcome our newest guest, @don_masaki, an AC Milan fan who has been patiently waiting the Italian giants' return to glory. Together with @ash_aust1n, @vincentiasfilho, @iamthomaspierce & @daleeliottjr we are talking strikers - true number 9's - Lukaku vs. Zlatan! Touching on all of the games from the past week and giving predictions for the upcoming Champions League fixtures. Tap in!

  We have a team of podcasters in today to talk about all the soccer they've watched this past week and the team (or teams) they support.  Can't you only support one team?  We'll talk about that, the effect soccer and sports in general have on pop culture and more. @eatprayball    @iamthomaspierce    @vincentiasfilho     @chanogram_   @ jay_jay_210   @Ash_Aust1n 

Should the MLS have playoffs?  Tonight we open with Wayne Rooney's complaints about MLS and Jarred's good idea for what the MLS should do with playoffs.  We also talk about the international break, Neymar's comeback and give predictions on the best teams to win the Euros.  Oh and the Prem is back this weekend! Check us out! Open Episode in New Window

Matthijs De Ligt Finally Signs for Juventus, but he could've actually gone anywhere, was this a good choice? Today we are talking all things soccer transfers leading up to the start of the season. Highlights Include: • Antione Griezmann       - Is he a headline player?       - Does he start over Suarez • Barça offer $100mil + 2 player to PSG for Neymar - Which players would you pick? • Athletico Madrid Transfers       - Kieran Trippier for £20mil; strange move or makes sense? - Expectations for young Portuguese star Jao Felix at Athletico? • Predictions for Lampard's Chelsea side this season. • Who are the best young English prospects - are they getting paid too much? • Takefusa Kubo - Madrid's new wonder kid signing, is he the real deal or all cap? • Squads most likely to win the Prem & Champions League? Ep. 46 (Full Audio) Here

Back again with so much to talk about from of all the great tournaments this summer. Today we welcome our guest, Roger Diaz , a fanatic of the game as well as a baller in his own right, who tells us his experience growing up in California playing soccer and joins us in a discussion about VAR and the FIFA definition of the offside rule. Other Highlights Include: •  Copa America - Why Japan and Qatar are randomly included in the South American Tournament - Argentina's Struggles •  Women's World Cup - Our take on the US's excessive celebrations -VAR: (18 reviews and 9 overturns so far in wwc) • Where to watch/ how we are watching all of the summer games - What channel / Platform is best? • Upcoming Matchups - USMNT vs Trinidad (Saturday 6/22 - redemption for US?) - France vs Brazil Women (Sunday 6/23) - USWNT vs Spain (Monday 6/24 - win or go home) • Debate: What is a striker?         - Does a player like M...

Biggest question of the night... who would you rather have, Paul Pogba or Luka Modric? Other Highlights Include: • Jussie Smollett and Chicago PD • Best Winger in the world vs Best Forward, are the positions the same? • Chelsea woes: - Transfer Bans - Abramovich avoiding Great Britian  - Sarri's Future • Which players are stars, which ones are superstars? • Man United; built or bought? Ep. 41 (Full Audio) Here

Have you seen that series on Netflix called You? If not, you should watch it but for now, you'll be lost for the first 10 minutes of this podcast.  Go watch that shit! Other Highlights include: • Heavy midweek games; dropped points in Manchester • Poch's Comments about making the top 4, is he kind of right? • Notable January transfers, good moves or confused *ahem*Boateng Episode 40 Here (Full Audio)

Excuse the noise but we're podcasting live from a sports bar!! Live from The Fox and Hounds in Studio City we're talking soccer with passionate fans and watching one of the most exciting games in the Prem this year.  Show Highlights: • Story of John: A disgruntled LA Galaxy fan switching loyalties to LAFC • Julian: An Arsenal fan who's been watching morning games in the pub for years • Debate: Who is the best left back in England? • Good conversation with Ash, a London born Liverpool fan Episode 39 (Full Audio) Here

Back in 2019 like we never left with one big question; are American's good at soccer? We discuss whether Christian Pulisic's $73 mil Transfer to Chelsea makes sense and whether or not him being from the States has anything to do with it. Other Highlights include: • Where to watch your favorite games • City v Liverpool:    - Game Reaction    - Jordan Henderson v Fabinho; Who would you start?    - Which team is more likely to drop points to low table teams? • Spending habits of the top 6 Clubs • Man United post Mourihno • KPMG's most valuable players list - Do you agree? • New Year's Resolutions Episode 38 (Full Audio) Here