From J to Z

- The guys talk virtual NFL Draft - The Last Dance, the documentary that has taken the world by storm - And a MJ vs Lebron debate for the ages - Enjoy

- JEFF IS A DAD (Again) - The guys discuss Jeff’s pandemic hospital experience - J tells the story of his first run in with the two-kids experience. “There was poop everywhere” - Z is reading books and dropping wisdom - The guys discuss quarantine protocol and is it too late to get into the video games scene? - Sorry for the delay but this one is worth the wait! Enjoy

-The guys talk week 2 of quarantine, losing their composure and interviewed Bucs kicker Matt Gay -What’s the Amazon boxes protocol? Why is Remy awake so late? -Interview topics with Matt Gay: -From RSL Academy to the NFL -Winning the Lou Groza in his first season and the kickers mentality -Jamies Winston in the locker room and Tom Brady reaction -Jeff fans out for a minute or 30

-The much anticipated return of From J to Z is here for your listening pleasure. A lot has changed for the pair since you last heard from them and they are excited to fill you in. -In the first episode Jeff and Zarek discuss what life has been like during these crazy times. They discuss topics such as the must haves in their houses, what they have been doing to keep busy, is toilet paper really that important, what the oddest panic purchases they’ve made and what is with all the hoarding? -Please Practice Social Distancing and WASH YOUR HANDS! -Welcome back to From J to Z!

-In Episode 9 Jeff and Zarek discuss a wide range of topics. Talking points for this episode include the Woman’s World Cup, VAR and all the new penalty kick drama it has created, what it was like rooming without each other on recent road trips as well as playing a soccer match on a baseball field. -The team was also coming off of some great results, Zarek got to play center back and the two discuss their favorite rivalry moments. Hope you enjoy!

-In Episode 8, Jeff and Zarek play a little bit of catch up. Hear some stories from the final road trips as well as some Tiger Woods talk and Toronto basketball. You also hear a little bit about what life is like in their previous home towns of Salt Lake City and Philadelphia. -The two also discuss the new and improved Providence Park, the excitement of the home games that await as well as Zarek’s RibbonZ campaign which has already kicked off! Hope you enjoy

-Episode 7 of From J to Z is all about Zarek becoming a Dad. J and Z are joined by former MLS MVP Diego Valeri and answers questions that Zarek has about becoming a dad. -In this fun interview, get to know Diego a little more personally as well as hear some of his advice when it comes to dealing with failure, keeping kids off the technology and how he deals with being away from his family. -Jeff also has some questions for Diego about raising a daughter and how nervous he was when he found out he was having a girl.

-On the long awaited episode 6 of the J to Z Podcast, Jeff and Zarek catch you up on what life has been like on the road. They go through a recap of the games that have been played as well as their most memorable takeaways from each trip. -Road life hasn’t been easy but J and Z give you an inside to what the travel has been like, what has been keeping them busy as well as what makes this extended road trip so complicated. -They give their insights and theories to the final Game of Thrones season and an intro into the next podcast that will be all about Zarek becoming a father.

- Zarek and Jeff talk about the experience of playing in the coldest game in MLS history - Learn about what some guys did to stay warm - What it was like on the field in those conditions - Funny behind the scene stories of on field incidents - Fan banter in 3 degree weather - Zarek and Jeff also include a snake draft of MLS road trips - Recorded in preseason, the two rank their top 5 road trips of the season - Criteria for the rankings include game day experience, food, city life and much more.

- Jeff interviews Zarek about a wide range of topics - Learn about Z’s family and how his brothers have influenced his passions - Zarek’s career path and what it was like being a top draft pick - Zarek gets real and opens up about his biggest failures as a soccer player - We learn about his passion of shoes and music - Why his college degree meant so much to him - Rapid fire segments where we learn about some of his best and worst shoes as well as his dream concert

- Emergency Podcast to address pressing issues - We discuss Zarek’s mustache and if it is here to stay - Amidst the backlash of calling the league The MLS, will wi stop to appease the masses or continue the madness? Only time will tell - Lastly, we offer advice for the traveling Valentine’s day lovers out there - We discuss our past mistakes as two married men who are always away from home on this sacred day of love

- Zarek interviews Jeff on a wide range of topics -Jeff dives in and opens about his career, set backs and what he envisions going forward -We also learn about Jeff's family life, his passions off the soccer field and if he ever truly imagined getting to this point -Learn the story behind a Tampa Bay tattoo -What he envisions for his daughter and much more about Portland's favorite dad

- Zarek and Jeff recap the MLS Cup Final. You hear some behind the scenes stories of on the field experiences in Atlanta to what it was like walking out of the tunnel. - They take you from the stands to the player’s minds by describing how they felt in the week leading up to the big game and the immediate feelings after the final whistle. - Hear some first hand experiences that the players went through from almost getting hit by the stage, the walk out kids fascination with Jeff’s gloves and a run in with a NFL superstar. - Once the final whistle blows on the 2018 season, Zarek and Jeff catch you up on their off-seasons, - Zarek talks about his wedding, how married life is going and his dream honeymoon to Tahiti. - Jeff on the other hands talks about a mishap with his daughter, what life was like back home in Tampa and how his father in law was pushing for him to move to Mexico. - We learn about what the two want the Podcast to be moving forward and that just because the two have been good friends, doesn’t always mean the roommate situation is a fluid one.