EPB Podcast

Baller, podcaster and business owner are just a few ways to describe my multi-talented guest, Mookie Wilson. Whether he's straight-talking on the Crack Podcast featuring US soccer legends, Oguchi Onyewu and Damarcus Beasley or in the streets of New York where his lifestyle clothing brand, Futbolr, can be seen aiding underserved communities with free clinics, donation rallies and college showcases, Mookie continues to push the culture of soccer forward in America. Tap in and see how it all started!

On today's episode I sit down with professional baller, Karim Tmimi who's story takes him from growing up in Europe to seeking higher educational opportunities in the United States all the way to scoring his first professional goal for Atlanta United.  Karim's outlook on the culture of the game in America is very unique, juxtaposing his experience playing in French academies to his current life as a pro in Atlanta, Georgia.  

Topics: - Super Bowl was great, HT show was too but WWC had 10x the views 🤯 - CBS' cross promotion of Champions League during Super Bowl 👏🏽 - Mbappe to Madrid: Are 4 UCL titles with RM worth winning PSG's First? - AFCON: most entertaining in history? - 🏀 x ⚽️ comparisons in honor of NBA Allstar weekend - Chelsea's DUB over CP today

This episode features Hall of Fame soccer coach, Lincoln Phillips, who is the first black professional soccer coach in US soccer history as well as the NCAA Division I National Champion coach of Howard University. Join us as we discuss his trajectory to coaching in the United States, mentors and experiences that shaped his leadership, the state of soccer in American in the 60's and more.

Today I sit down with Mike B. Asfall, a well renown and respected high school coach in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area, to hear about his experiences immigrating to the States as a kid from the UK, the differences in appreciation of the sport of soccer and his over 30 years of work committed to growing pathways for black and inner city youth in soccer.  

  Topics: • Time to drop VAR? • Chelsea Spurs with first caller Matthew Hankinson

  Topics: - Messi 8th Ballon D'or & shortlist for MLS newcomer of the year - Jude Wins Kopa Trophy for Young Player of the Year - Luiz Diaz's parents kidknapped - Marseille coach gets head injury from fans - Saudi announced as 2034 WC Hosts

We are trying something new for the first time on this podcast. Today I sit down with my friend and soccer teammate, Chris Ohanian (@don_ohanian), to play a little Fifa (EA FC24) while we talk about his Armenian culture and the current conflict in Artsakh leaving thousands dead or displaced. We also discuss his international taste in music, his work as a thrift store owner and how he became an AC Milan supporter. Tap in with us!  

  BATW 10/24 Topics: • Props to ACFC • Champions League this Week! - United still look weak - Bayern's Class: is Kane the best 9 itw? - Galatasaray ain't bad • El Classico & Manchester Derby this weekend

  Topics: • BEL vs SWE abandoned after terrorist attack • Best squad in Europe? • USMNT vs GER - time for a new coach • Angel City headed to the playoffs • Shoutout Howard U Homecoming

  Topics: • My trip to Newcastle and Liverpool for the Champions & Europa League Matches. • Chelsea in form led by Raheem Sterling • Eden Hazard Retires • Kevin Prince Boateng interview and Beckham Doc • Pick-up Soccer in France

  Topics: - Chelsea vs Fulham - Mudryk Finally Scores! - Champions League week 2 - My upcoming trip to St. James Park for Newcastle vs PSG

  Topics: - New Fifa 24 is here! - @_rl9 Best 9 in the World - ManU vs Chelsea which situation is worse? - Showing love to Legends Rapinoe & Ertz - Stop Calling Rafa Leão Lazy!

Topics: • USSF announce plans for new US Soccer headquarters in Atlanta, GA • Poch out, Chelsea fans? • Best games of the weekend • Champions League is back

Today I sit down with Zev Taublieb, aka The College Soccer Guy.  Zev is a pro player who's played both domestically and abroad and now dedicates his time to helping young athletes explore opportunities in college soccer.  Zev's career trajectory is an interesting one that has cultivated a wealth of knowledge in the American youth soccer system.  And he's been giving that game away for free on social media amassing more than 150k followers on TikTok.  TAP IN with US!

  Topics: Paul Pogba fails doping test, faces 3 year ban. Ballon D'or - is this clear for Messi? Neymar passing Pele's scoring record and where that leaves his legacy.

  This week's topics: • Mason Greenwood fresh start in Getafe but he brought the girl who ruined his promise with him. • Jadon Sancho, Ten Hag and the state of Man United • Stubhub is a SCAM

  I'm joined with professional soccer player, coach and published author, Warren Ukah of @w9soccer on todays episode.  Warren and I's families have been close since I was in middle school and I have always idolized his soccer abilities.  He was one of the only players from my high school that I can remember to play professional directly after, but his journey to get there and his work in youth soccer afterward is even more powerful.  We're talking youth development in America, barriers for minority players and keys to a successful future all on today's pod, TAP IN!

  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!