Capital Combustion

We preview Lansing Common FC's upcoming season and community events before being joined by long-time friends and Lansing Common players Shad Cunningham and Guershom Sylvain. Shad and Guershom share stories from their soccer careers and explain why they're so excited to play for Common this summer. Visit https://lansingcommonfc.com/ to purchase your season tickets and become a member today!

Former Lansing Common midfielder Noah Canlas joins us during the live stream of our Lower League eCup matchup with Forward Madison. Since wrapping up the Lansing Common season last summer, Noah has been working for Forward Madison in Marketing and Community Relations, and we talk to him about his experience in Lansing last summer, what he's been up to in Madison, and a bit about our upcoming season. You'll get to hear Noah talk us through his goal against DCFC and epic celebration, plus some of his favorite experiences with Lansing Common. Note: you will hear some commentary on the game sprinkled throughout the interview (Spoiler alert: It was epic). This episode is also available with video from the FIFA match on our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVABUjh81AY

Special guests Munir Sherali and Shady Omar join the pod as we look back on a successful 2021 season for Lansing Common and talk about what we're excited for in 2022. The guys share some of their favorite memories from the season, talk about what it's like playing alongside someone who's been a teammate your whole life, and give the inside scoop on things you might not know about the 2021 Lansing Common team.

It's a live pod! After a quick review of recent news and offseason updates, Lansing Common Head Coach Josh Oakley joins the pod to talk about the decision to join Lansing Common, the 2021 season, including favorite moments and lessons learned, and why he's excited to be back for 2022. We also get his hot takes on social media, Ted Lasso, the USMNT, and lower league referees before ending with questions from the audience.

Westen, Geoff, Cam, and Eric give updates on Lansing Common news, and give their thoughts on recent MWPL news and expansion. From there, they discuss the biggest thing they learned in 2020, and tackle mailbag.

The entire Lansing Common board jumps on to discuss the current status of the team. The hiring of Coach Josh Oakley, MWPL affiliating with NISA, and the forming of committees are all discussed. Mailbag questions about how we plan to grow the tea are also addressed.

In the first episode as "The Robin Needed a Podcast", Westen, Eric, Cam and Geoff discuss the launch of Lansing Common FC. They go over the crest, the name, the launch video, and the crest explainer. They also discuss why they think the launch was so successful. They also discuss what the future of the team might look like, and tackle many listener questions.

In their last official podcast as "Capital Combustion", Westen, Eric, Cam, and Geoff discuss the upcoming crest and name reveal for Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They also talk about the coaching search that is underway and tackle multiple mailbag questions.

In their last official podcast as "Capital Combustion", Westen, Eric, Cam, and Geoff discuss the upcoming crest and name reveal for Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They also talk about the coaching search that is underway and tackle multiple mailbag questions.

Westen, Geoff, Eric and Scott discuss what has happened the past several months with the Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They talk about the process getting to a crest and name, and the decision to join the MPSL. They also discuss some of the challenges in the current environment like planning future events and sponsorships. Finally, they tackle multiple mailbag questions including one on the biggest on and off the field challenges they anticipate.

Westen, Geoff, Eric and Scott discuss what has happened the past several months with the Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They talk about the process getting to a crest and name, and the decision to join the MPSL. They also discuss some of the challenges in the current environment like planning future events and sponsorships. Finally, they tackle multiple mailbag questions including one on the biggest on and off the field challenges they anticipate.

Westen is joined by the new board of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group, Geoff, Scott, Eric, Jacquelynn, and Cam. They discuss what the next steps will be to form a club. They also discuss a meeting they had regarding a pro-rel league coming to Michigan.

Westen is joined by the new board of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group, Geoff, Scott, Eric, Jacquelynn, and Cam. They discuss what the next steps will be to form a club. They also discuss a meeting they had regarding a pro-rel league coming to Michigan.

Westen, Eric, and Geoff pod after the 2nd meeting of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They discuss how to keep people engaged through a long and somewhat dry process and discuss how the board will work to set up the team. They also talk about how the team should handle politics, and talk about what league the team might gun for.

Westen, Eric, and Geoff pod after the 2nd meeting of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They discuss how to keep people engaged through a long and somewhat dry process and discuss how the board will work to set up the team. They also talk about how the team should handle politics, and talk about what league the team might gun for.

Westen, Cam, Eric, and Nick talk after the first meeting of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group, the effort to get a fan-owned soccer team in Lansing. They discuss the size and passion at the meeting, talk about the many challenges of having a fan-owned team, and tackle the timeframe of the team, and ways to have a diverse ownership. They also answer a few questions in the mailbag.

Westen, Cam, Eric, and Nick talk after the first meeting of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group, the effort to get a fan-owned soccer team in Lansing. They discuss the size and passion at the meeting, talk about the many challenges of having a fan-owned team, and tackle the timeframe of the team, and ways to have a diverse ownership. They also answer a few questions in the mailbag.

Westen, Cam, Geoff and Lansing State Journal's Phil Friend go through the entire Ignite roster and predict where everyone will be playing next year. They also share favorite moments from each player. To close out, everyone also gives their final thoughts on the season and talks about if they will watch league one next year.

Westen, Cam, Geoff and Lansing State Journal's Phil Friend go through the entire Ignite roster and predict where everyone will be playing next year. They also share favorite moments from each player. To close out, everyone also gives their final thoughts on the season and talks about if they will watch league one next year.

Westen sits down with head coach Nate Miller for their 3rd and final conversation. They pick up from the last interview, after the home opener, and discuss the ups and downs of the Lansing season. Nate talks about having to coach while keeping a big secret, and they look ahead to the future as well.

Westen sits down with head coach Nate Miller for their 3rd and final conversation. They pick up from the last interview, after the home opener, and discuss the ups and downs of the Lansing season. Nate talks about having to coach while keeping a big secret, and they look ahead to the future as well.

Every Capital Combustion regular, including LSJs Phil Friend, is on to give their season end awards for Lansing Ignite. More club folding news is also discussed. From there, the future of Capital Combustion is revealed.

Every Capital Combustion regular, including LSJs Phil Friend, is on to give their season end awards for Lansing Ignite. More club folding news is also discussed. From there, the future of Capital Combustion is revealed.

Former VP/GM of Lansing Ignite Jeremy Sampson goes in-depth on Lansing Ignites one and only season with Westen and Cam. The success of the team on the field and the trouble behind the scenes are all discussed in depth.

Former VP/GM of Lansing Ignite Jeremy Sampson goes in-depth on Lansing Ignites one and only season with Westen and Cam. The success of the team on the field and the trouble behind the scenes are all discussed in depth.

Westen, Brad, Cam, and Geoff discuss Lansings tough 1-0 loss to Greenville in the playoffs, going over what stymied Lansing in their last few games. In "The Last Mailbag" a lot of questions asked before the team is folding news came out are now answered in a way different manner than originally expected.

Westen, Brad, Cam, and Geoff discuss Lansings tough 1-0 loss to Greenville in the playoffs, going over what stymied Lansing in their last few games. In "The Last Mailbag" a lot of questions asked before the team is folding news came out are now answered in a way different manner than originally expected.

On the same day news breaks that LIFC will be folding, Westen, Brad, Cam, and Geoff give their raw takes. Live audience members also jump on. Feelings about this and the future are all explored.

On the same day news breaks that LIFC will be folding, Westen, Brad, Cam, and Geoff give their raw takes. Live audience members also jump on. Feelings about this and the future are all explored.

Westen, Cam, Brad, and Cody discuss their experiences with the visiting members of the Flock, before diving into Lansings 1-0 loss to Madison this weekend. They also look ahead to the playoffs and then discuss the future of The Assembly Line and other topics in another packed mailbag.

Westen, Cam, Brad, and Cody discuss their experiences with the visiting members of the Flock, before diving into Lansings 1-0 loss to Madison this weekend. They also look ahead to the playoffs and then discuss the future of The Assembly Line and other topics in another packed mailbag.

Westen, Geoff, the Lansing State Journal's Phil Friend, and former Spring Arbor player and assistant coach Riley Luttenton discuss Lansings shot at home field and briefly discuss Lansing's friendlies this week. From there, it's another packed mailbag, where they discuss the most important player for the playoff run, break down the likely future matchup with Greenville, and talk about what a Lansing title would mean compared to other teams they watch. 

Westen, Brad, and Cameron break down Lansings 1-1 draw to Tormenta. They discuss if their confidence in the team is shaken at all, and try and out the teams ended win streak into proper context. Multiple topics are discussed in the mailbag, including discussing the current playoff picture. They also take a look at the week of friendlies ahead.

Westen, Brad, and Cameron break down Lansings 1-1 draw to Tormenta. They discuss if their confidence in the team is shaken at all, and try and out the teams ended win streak into proper context. Multiple topics are discussed in the mailbag, including discussing the current playoff picture. They also take a look at the week of friendlies ahead.

Westen, Cam, Geoff and Phil Friend of Lansing State Journal talk Ignite's dramatic 4-3 victory over Chattanooga. They talk about the lineup rotation and break down an interesting 2nd half as well. In yet another packed mailbag, the crew talks about how Lansing would do in USLC, and discuss how Lansing United supporters are starting to feel about Ignite.

Westen, Cam, Geoff and Phil Friend of Lansing State Journal talk Ignite's dramatic 4-3 victory over Chattanooga. They talk about the lineup rotation and break down an interesting 2nd half as well. In yet another packed mailbag, the crew talks about how Lansing would do in USLC, and discuss how Lansing United supporters are starting to feel about Ignite.

Westen, Cody, and Cam discuss Lansing's 5-0 thrashing of Tucson in a pod recorded immediately after the game. They also talk about Grand Rapids pulling out of their friendly with Lansing, and tackle listener questions in a "drunk mailbag".

Westen, Cody, and Cam discuss Lansing's 5-0 thrashing of Tucson in a pod recorded immediately after the game. They also talk about Grand Rapids pulling out of their friendly with Lansing, and tackle listener questions in a "drunk mailbag".

Westen, Geoff, Cam, Brad, and Cody tackle tons of listener questions with no Ignite game this past week. Among the topics discussed are, the most important players to the team, player comps for Pato, ideal hangouts with Nate Miller, and other USL markets we would like to see. The crew also looks ahead to the Tucson game this Friday.

Westen, Geoff, Cam, Brad, and Cody tackle tons of listener questions with no Ignite game this past week. Among the topics discussed are, the most important players to the team, player comps for Pato, ideal hangouts with Nate Miller, and other USL markets we would like to see. The crew also looks ahead to the Tucson game this Friday.

Westen, Cam, Geoff, and Cody discuss Lansings 4-1 domination of North Texas. They talk about the team's growth from their last game against Texas and ask if Lansing is the best team in the league. From there, it's another loaded mailbag segment, where many topics, including attendance, are discussed.

Westen, Cam, Geoff, and Cody discuss Lansings 4-1 domination of North Texas. They talk about the team's growth from their last game against Texas and ask if Lansing is the best team in the league. From there, it's another loaded mailbag segment, where many topics, including attendance, are discussed.

Westen, Cam, Brad, and Geoff mend their broken relationship after last episodes bloodbath. They also discuss Lansings 2-1 victory over Orlando. From there, they tackle multiple mailbag questions, including speculation about Nate Miller's future.

Westen, Cam, Brad, and Geoff mend their broken relationship after last episodes bloodbath. They also discuss Lansings 2-1 victory over Orlando. From there, they tackle multiple mailbag questions, including speculation about Nate Miller's future.

With no Ignite games this week, Westen, Cody, Cam, and Geoff tackle the news from USL's recent summer meetings. They debate USL pro-rel, USL expansion, and discuss the impact the 2026 world cup may or may not have. They also look ahead to Ignites match against Orlando this week and take some listener questions.

With no Ignite games this week, Westen, Cody, Cam, and Geoff tackle the news from USL's recent summer meetings. They debate USL pro-rel, USL expansion, and discuss the impact the 2026 world cup may or may not have. They also look ahead to Ignites match against Orlando this week and take some listener questions.

Westen, Cody, Brad, and LSJs Phil Friend discuss an impressive Ignite week, as they defeated Chattanooga 2-0 and Orlando 3-0. They talk about the impact of the lineup stability, and the improved defense as well. In another mailbag segment, the crew discusses the schedule ahead, and what might be needed to make the playoffs.

Westen, Cody, Brad, and LSJs Phil Friend discuss an impressive Ignite week, as they defeated Chattanooga 2-0 and Orlando 3-0. They talk about the impact of the lineup stability, and the improved defense as well. In another mailbag segment, the crew discusses the schedule ahead, and what might be needed to make the playoffs.

Westen, Geoff, Brad, and Coach Ross Anderson discuss another late lead blown by Lansing in their 1-1 draw to Tormenta. They once again try and diagnose the late-game issues of the team, and they also discuss if the team needs designated PK takers. From there, the mailbag segment returns. Which Ignite player is most likely to make it to MLS is discussed, amongst other topics.

Westen, Geoff, Brad, and Coach Ross Anderson discuss another late lead blown by Lansing in their 1-1 draw to Tormenta. They once again try and diagnose the late-game issues of the team, and they also discuss if the team needs designated PK takers. From there, the mailbag segment returns. Which Ignite player is most likely to make it to MLS is discussed, amongst other topics.

In this bonus episode, Westen sits down with assistant coach Joel Delass. They discuss the 3-3 draw to Toronto, where Delass was in charge, the differences between old USL and the USL today, as well as his path to Ignite and the season so far.