EPB Podcast

  On this First episode of my weekly topical series "Ball around the world" I discuss the crazy story, overshadowing the Women's World Cup success, surrounding Spanish Football Federation's president, Luis Rubiales, and the years of inherent chauvinism that has brought them to this point. This could be a good opportunity for leaders in the NWSL to grab marquee players and bring them into the American league. Last 5 minutes of the show touches on the never-ending Ronaldo and Messi rivalry and who has had more influence on their current leagues. TAP IN

  Today I sit down with trainer and coach, Andrew Hernandez (@coachandrewjulian), who faced heavy discouragement and rejection early in his career while trying to play professionally in Mexico.  But his love and dedication to the game helped him rediscover his passion and eventually helped him find love.  TAP IN!

Colin Martin of the Footy Travelers (@footytravelers) shares his philosophy on traveling and connecting with people around the world as we trade World Cup stories before discussing what to expect in New Zealand and Australia for the Women's World Cup. A couple good tips in here for travelers, TAP IN!

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. 

Pro soccer player Emmo Lawrence (@emmo_l) breaks down the curious gap in generational talents on the US Men's Soccer Team between 2015 and 2020 that led to their absence in the 2018 World Cup.

Back with the first podcast after my trip to Qatar for the World Cup and that is the topic of conversation today as @jorgioblamo , @theleandre, @emmo_l and I just finished watching the final before recording this episode. We go everywhere from who the actual G.O.A.T. is and what his legacy leaves as well as a healthy Ronaldo vs Messi vs Mbappe debate before giving our analysis of the game. Should that first PK have been given? We slow down some video footage, so you tell us. we finish off putting together a World Cup XI starting team that is pretty interesting. You don't want to miss, tap on in!

@00kd1 & @theleandre join us in the studio to talk all things world cup. It is night 3 of the tournament and the night before I fly out to the middle east so the energy is particularly elevated on this episode as we talk about the latest story lines of the tournament including match reactions for USA vs Wales and England vs Iran, injuries to more stars, the best kits of the tournament and more. Tap in!

@p.rose__ joins us in the studio along with @_brandon_bell, @jorgioblamo and myself to illuminate us on the great work he is doing at @blackstarsoccer_ making soccer more accessible to underserved communities. We also discuss Ronaldo's latest interview with Piers Morgan clearly wanting out of his situation at Manchester United. This is a great episode, TAP IN!

The OG Noho Bro @jay_jay_210 joins us today to talk his Arsenal talk and as much shit as we give the gunners they deserve their flowers now for their current play and position at the top of the premier league table. Other highlights include LAFC's MLS Cup final, Gerard Pique's retirement and where he leaves his legacy and a few hot takes on the best Brazilian players. TAP IN

  @scsharif_ joins us in the studio for the first time in years to talk about his favorite club, Dortmond, the great players they've produced and their current form playing at some of the biggest clubs around the world. We check in on Erling Haaland's latest injury as well as the growing number of players missing out on the world cup so far. Liverpool's decline is our hottest topic and how important of a role Mane's departure played in their current form. Fun, energetic show today TAP IN!

Back after a long Hiatus, we're on the road to the 2022 world cup this winter in Qatar. @jorgioblamo joins me in the studio to talk Portugal, Brazil and other world cup favorites.

It's the last international break of the year and Jorge (@Vincentiasfilho), Dale (@daleelliotjr) and I discuss the countries and players that have the best chance of winning the next European and World Cup competitions. Between Jorge and Dale's obsession with Ricardo Quaresma or the search for the next great German number 9, there are a lot of fun questions to unpack this week. But the biggest question of them all is if any Brazilian stars can maintain their greatness after the age of 28? We couldn't prove Dale wrong in this episode but maybe you can. Check it out and hit us on the Eat Pray Ball social handles to let us know what you think!

Hop out that Rari poppin' them perks... We are casting to you fresh off of the intense semi-final matchup between the United States versus England in the World Cup and the Copa America grudge match between Brazil and Argentina.  Joined today by our friend @ash_aust1n, we're discussing what to expect next year from the top European clubs. Other Highlights include: • Summer Signings & Renewed Contracts - Is Marcus Rashford worth   €200k a week? - Which teams need new coaches? - Which is a better team for Mbappe, Juventus or Real Madrid? • Kit Drip - We name some Godfathers of on field Drip •  What's Next for Neymar?   - His career could deteriorate in Paris but if he returns to Barça he proves he can't do it on his own, what's worse? •  Copa America, World Cup & Gold Cup Reactions

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...

Mourinho sacked, Pogba's back! Will Man United become the all-star video game team we expected them to be two years ago?  We dive into that immediately after the first ten minutes of discussing Travis Scott's recent inclusion in the next Superbowl half time show.  Other Highlights include champions league draw predictions, balon d'or reactions and, my favorite, "A Decade of Ronnie" a segment examining the different stages of Cristiano Ronaldo's playing style and prowess at multiple clubs over the years.  Check us out here  

The world cup best XI is as follows:     Hugo Lloris Kieran Trippier          Rapha Verane       Dejan Lovren      Ashley Young Paulinho              Luka Modric Eden Hazard             Antione  Griezmann                Neymar  Kylian Mbappe Do you agree? We're talking world cup, soccer transfers and basketball trades check us out.  Ep. 29

Welcome back, it's been a couple weeks, and I hope you missed us as much as we missed you!  A lot of topics tonight as we gear up for the World Cup knock out rounds- Who you got?  You know we had to critique Drakes freshly dropped "Scorpion" album and finish off with an interesting discussion on illegal immigration.  Trust me, it doesn't go the way you think... Check us out!  Click for Ep. 28