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Capital Combustion is a Lansing soccer podcast, covering USL League One's Lansing Ignite, and UWS's Lansing United. We cover the news of each week with both teams, debate topics, and preview upcoming matches

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    • Apr 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    2022 Season Preview with Shad Cunningham and Guershom Sylvain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 67:04


    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!

    Lower League eCup LIVE With Noah Canlas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 56:18


    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

    Closing Out 2021 With Special Guests Munir Sherali and Shady Omar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 74:09


    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.

    Score Goals, Stop Goals, Be Good in Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 73:46


    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.

    2020 and 2021 for Lansing Common FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 61:52


    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.

    Full Board Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 71:32


    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.

    We Are Lansing Common FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 63:37


    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.

    The Crest Reveal and Coaching Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 47:42


    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.

    The Crest Reveal and Coaching Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 47:42


    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.

    Team Building in the age of COVID 19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 83:12


    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.

    Team Building in the age of COVID 19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 83:12


    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.

    The Board is Here, What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 53:10


    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.

    The Board is Here, What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 53:10


    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.

    Politics in Soccer and Future League Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 75:16


    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.

    Politics in Soccer and Future League Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 75:16


    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.

    Lansing Soccer: A New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 61:07


    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.

    Lansing Soccer: A New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 61:07


    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.

    #43 | Roster Prediction Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 111:54


    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.

    #43 | Roster Prediction Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 111:54


    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.

    #42 | Interview #3 with Head Coach Nate Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 35:59


    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.

    #42 | Interview #3 with Head Coach Nate Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 35:59


    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.

    #41 | Ignite Season Awards + The Future of Capital Combustion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 85:02


    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.

    #41 | Ignite Season Awards + The Future of Capital Combustion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 85:02


    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.

    #40 | VP/GM Jeremy Sampson on the Lansing Ignite Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 114:09


    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.

    #40 | VP/GM Jeremy Sampson on the Lansing Ignite Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 114:09


    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.

    #39 | Greenville Match Recap + The Last Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 48:27


    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.

    #39 | Greenville Match Recap + The Last Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 48:27


    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.

    #38 | The LIFC is folding special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 69:55


    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.

    #38 | The LIFC is folding special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 69:55


    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.

    #37 | Its Playoffs Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 65:05


    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.

    #37 | Its Playoffs Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 65:05


    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.

    #36 | A Song of Fire and Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 70:34


    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. 

    #35 | Where's Cody?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 58:20


    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.

    #35 | Where's Cody?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 58:20


    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.

    #34 | Tumi or not Tumi? That is the Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 90:27


    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.

    #34 | Tumi or not Tumi? That is the Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 90:27


    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.

    #33 | This Ones for Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 64:59


    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".

    #33 | This Ones for Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 64:59


    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".

    #32 | Super Mailbag: xM Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 70:01


    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.

    #32 | Super Mailbag: xM Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 70:01


    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.

    #31 | Texas Pato Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 78:58


    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.

    #31 | Texas Pato Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 78:58


    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.

    #30 | Feeling Thirsty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 70:14


    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.

    #30 | Feeling Thirsty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 70:14


    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.

    #29 | Pro Rel And The Future Of USL League One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 74:18


    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.

    #29 | Pro Rel And The Future Of USL League One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 74:18


    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.

    #28 | A Strong Xg Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 66:27


    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.

    #28 | A Strong Xg Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 66:27


    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.

    #27 | It Happened Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 50:23


    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.

    #27 | It Happened Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 50:23


    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.

    #26 | Interview with Ignite Assistant Coach Joel Delass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 26:57


    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.

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