Dreaming of Freedom

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A discussion about the intersection of soccer, politics, history, and social justice. Each episode dives into current and historical events that shape the game and the structures that surround it. Stay tuned for awesome interviews and collaborations that will take the discussion to the next level.

Dreaming of Freedom


    • Dec 9, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    MLS Cup is BLACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 72:52


    For Episode 28, we talk about the new Inter Miami kit leaks, an MLS Cup preview, and more players experiencing racism in MLS.

    Ep. 27: THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 61:22


    The Inter Miami Season is done but the boys are not. Let's get into it! For Episode 27, we talk about Messi's achievements - and therefore Inter Miami Greatness - as well as war, and racism in MLS.

    Ep. 26: Get Rich or Die Tryin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 60:12


    The guys sit down to rant about the trash that is MLS, the greatness that is NWSL, our Matchday 37 Dream Team, and healthcare. Recorded 10/20/23

    Ep. 25: Do It For the Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 55:26


    Jermaine, Cali, and AD discuss some recent bad times for players AND supporters of Inter Miami, Match Day 34's Dream Team, and a few referees who deserve their flowers in the Footnotes segment.

    Ep. 24: Robin Fraser is NOT the Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 75:49


    Dr. Scott and AD link up for Episode 24, bring you the Dream Team selections for Matchdays 28-30, a discussion on MLS ownership, and a footnotes segment on the firing of Robin Fraser and the plight of Black coaches in MLS.

    Ep. 23: FOLLOW THE DRIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 103:00


    THE WHOLE FED IS A SH*T SHOW, INTER MIAMI ARE CHAMPIONS, AND FOLLOW THE DRIP The crew is joined by Greggo and TK from FTCUTD Soccer Show and the 2Cents Network. We talk about the foolishness that is the RFEF, Inter Miami's Leagues Cup Championship victory, the Dream Team from Matchday 27, and the questionable fashion choices by MLS clubs.

    Ep.22 Blacktains

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 75:48


    Messi Magic, Bongi Brilliance, & WOSO Wickedness

    Ep.21: Made You Look

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 44:09


    Full squad emergency pod. The crew discusses the greatness of Lionel Andres Messi and the culture problem at DC United. Recorded 7/23.

    Ep.20: Who is the blackest team in MLS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 54:45


    Join Cali and Jermaine as they cover TOTW: Inter Miami & Seattle Sounders Dream Team: Leo Chu, AZ Jackson, and Denis Bouranga Footnotes: The Blackest team in MLS

    Ep. 19: African Influence on American Soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 61:29


    Full squad. After some important heartfelt words from Cali, we're covering Match Days 22 and 23. Listen to our Dream Team selection featuring Dom Badji, Bongi Hlongwane, Bernard Kamungo and Franck Boli, and a Footnotes segment on some history of African footballers in US soccer.

    Ep. 18: Heart Shaped Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 71:43


    The boys are back! We're Messi-ing around (sorry) as we cover Matchdays 20 & 21. Highlighting Columbus and Austin in our teams of the week, Bobby Wood, Sam Adeniran, and Hany Mukhtak in our Dream Team selection, rounding it out with a Footnoes segment on Kei Kamara. And a special appearance by Black Herons member, Javon! Recorded 6/27/23 Spaghetti.

    Ep. 17: JUNETEENTH!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 57:43


    On our one year anniversary of Dreaming of Freedom, Dr. Scott sits down with coaches Chris Nurse and Staci Wilson to discuss Juneteenth and the triumphs and struggles people of the African diaspora in the world of football.

    Ep. 16: Decolonize Your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 47:19


    The DoF crew get together to cover Matchday 18 Dreams and Nightmares, Montreal's Black Impact, Charlotte's Crown Prince, and how Jeremy Ebobisse wants to decolonize your mind.

    Ep. 15: The Chocolate City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 57:55


    The fellas are at full squad strength talking to you about match days 16 & 17. And coverage on some special news…

    Ep. 14: MLS IS BLACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 70:19


    Jermaine and AD talk about the rebrand of Dreaming of Freedom, focusing on the black players across MLS.

    Ep. 13.5: Shea Butter Bombs (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 54:07


    Part 2 of the crossover episode with Shea Butter FC!

    Ep. 13: Shea Butter Bombs (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 42:57


    We got a network crossover show! Jermaine and Cali sit down to talk to Kris and Sylvs of the Shea Butter FC podcast.

    Ep. 12: Coach's Cut: An Interview With Staci Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 72:51


    Jermaine and AD sit down with well-decorated coach and former USWNT player, Staci Wilson. Recorded 3/12/23.

    Ep. 11: Apply Pressure and Drink Rum Punch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 84:20


    Recorded on 3/5/23. Jermaine struggles with audio as he and Cali talk to Alex Windley about Inter Miami's first two match days. Later on when Alex leaves, the guys tap into a discussion about black history, politics in Florida and in the USA, and of course them tailgates. All while AD is nowhere to be found.

    Ep. 10: Office Hours with Prof. Derrick White

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 76:50


    Jermaine and Cali speak to Dr. Derrick White, a history, African American and Africana studies professor at the University of Kentucky. Professor White discusses his soccer background, HBCU athletics, and his podcast The Black Athlete with Louis Moore.

    Ep. 9: Little Haiti FC's Supremacy, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 25:51


    Chill with Jermaine and Kolya as they speak to Little Haiti Supreme FC Forward Ramando Pierre Luis and LHFC President Chris Craig about their recent win over Jacksonville FC in the UPSL Championship Playoffs. Recorded 1/8/23.

    Ep. 8: The Writer's Block with Alex Windley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 54:10


    Jermaine and Cali speak to the famed MLS writer for Inter Miami CF, Alex Windley about life, the World Cup (of course), club support, & more.

    Coach's Cut: An Interview With Chris Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 59:22


    Jermaine speaks to Former Guyana National Team Captain and MLS Next Championship winning coach, Chris Nurse about the World Cup Final, his football background, coaching styles, and the key to growing the game.

    Politics of the World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 51:37


    Cali, Jermaine, and AD sit down to discuss their thoughts on the 2022 World Cup being held in Qatar. Recorded 11/17/22.

    Carribbean Influence in Miami Soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 90:41


    Recorded 9/5/22. Jermaine, Cali, and new co-host Kolya take a look into Miami's rich soccer history and discuss recent events. | Blame AD for the episode delay.

    Little Haiti FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 52:43


    Jermaine and Cali speak to Chris Corey and Chris Craig, administrative officers of Little Haiti Supreme FC - a local club based in the Miami neighborhood of (of course) Little Haiti. The crew talk about the club's growth, successes, future endeavors, and why this team means so much to the Miami community. Plus, some talk on the 2026 World Cup bid.

    Fan Culture Pt. 2 - Safe Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 141:08


    Jermaine and Cali discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in life and sports. They also discuss Justin Fashanu and the impact of homophobia in football - specifically in South Africa. Also, an interview with Skye and Sylvs from the Shea Butter FC Podcast and Luke and Zaitouna from LAFC Pride Republic and the LGBT FC Podcast where they discussed queer culture in soccer.

    The Freedom We're Dreaming of

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 96:07


    Listen to Jermaine Scott and Cali Urrutia discuss the reasoning behind the "Dreaming of Freedom" title and social topics including Roe v. Wade, Jayland Walker, and Barbara Banda. Plus spoken word from Cali. Special thanks to Adlai Bradley, Jonathan Urbaez, and Phillip Bank$

    Fan Culture Pt. 1 - Footie Mob

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 80:37


    An introductory episode to the Dreaming of Freedom Podcast - hosted by Jermaine Scott and Cali Urrutia of Black Herons United. A quick look into the history black footie culture in the American landscape and a special conversation with Atlanta United's Footie Mob members Reggie McKie and DJ A-Ro. Special thanks to Adlai Bradley, Jonathan Urbaez, and Phillip Bank$ Gilted Edge Article

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