FuegoCast

We discuss the NEWZ of the last few weeks. Rudy tries to improve his microphone, we DRINK THE HONEY for Frank, Ellen makes her jokes, staff talk galore, Nick hangs out, Gregg threatens to fancast about Natalie Portman??  

The gang is back to discuss the new leaders of the Fire and throw gloves. We get real goofy about track suits, Fiats, Stoitchkov, celebrate the demise of Veljko along with a whole bunch of other stuff.  Everything you wanted? 

Well, this is it. The gang returns for the last time to talk about the emotional toll of the 2018 season overall, break down the Nelson Rodriguez press conference, look at the mid-season conflict between the supporters and the front office, decide whether Veljko Paunovic warrants a return to the sideline next season, and dust off Rudy’s Keep/Drop Catapult one last time. Thanks again to everyone who listened, subscribed, messaged, tweeted, and heckled over the years. We’re glad you were along with us throughout the journey. And special thanks to the other members of the panel who gave the best analysis, perspective, humor, and filth we could ask for. The show wouldn’t have been the hilarious success without you all. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora Special Thanks: Ellen Harrer, Joey T, Sara Corona, Eva Hall, Stephen Piggott, Tweed Thornton TRT: 81:01

The gang returns to catch up with the recent team results, take a look at Player Insanity Summer 2018, discuss the recent partial ownership sale of the team, quickly review the madness from the rest of the league, and check in on the Red Stars. Also, Rudy is calling from a restaurant, Nick confuses the sweaty men in MLS, Nick has an interesting pick for who the Fire should sign as their next goalkeeper, and Gregg is distraught about a certain NWSL trade. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 80:57

The gang returns to discuss the recent six-game run including the various lineup changes, mistakes in game preparation, more mad rantings from the utter nutter Veljko Paunovic, check in with the similarly frustrating Red Stars, quickly preview the Open Cup match at Columbus, and address some player rumors. Also, Gregg calls out a bold Instagram poster’s cowardice, Nick points out the story development arc of six seasons of the FuegoCast, Gregg and Nick take over the Chicago soccer teams and give a snapshot look into how they would manage them, Nick pitches a programming idea on air, and Nick remembers an angry halftime phone call from Gregg.  Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 78:08

The gang returns to discuss the recent games and the 2-1 home loss to Atlanta, break down the composition of the team and coach, address the recent Player Insanity rumors, review the majesty that was CONCACAF Champions League, and provide an update on the Red Stars. Also, Rudy calls in live from Mexico on what sounds like a farm with dogs and goats, Rudy apparently lost his voice which may be important for the podcast, Rudy also brings the finer research to the show, and Gregg commentates a gruesome injury in the Liguilla. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 62:51

The gang reluctantly returns to discuss the Fire’s recent 1-0 win against Columbus, take a look at the team overall one month into the season, and preview Saturday’s game against the Galaxy. Also, the gang yields to Nick’s demand to check in, Gregg forgot to hit record the first time losing a great first segment and series of puns to the digital abyss, Gregg reveals our coach is a mad lunatic, Ellen has a new coach dislike metric, Nick gets paternal protective over a squad player, Nick smashes that panic button, Ellen calls out a Bad Taek from Rudy, and Nick commandeers the show and ends it when other entertainment hits its peak. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Ellen Harrer Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 41:07

The gang returns to discuss the Fire’s 2-1 final preseason game win, review the action around Week 1 of MLS, and break down the season opener at home against Sporting Kansas City. Also, Ellen appreciates the endowment of stadium hot dogs, Gregg rejects Ellen’s new nickname for the Fire’s new player, and the gang add excitement to Bob Bradley. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Elle Harrer Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 43:49

The gang returns to preview the new Fire season, address the Alan Gordon Thing, and make the traditionally bad West and East predictions. Also, Nick is on the inactive list indefinitely working a new job, Gregg steps on Rudy’s lines, Nick is the designated spreadsheet handler, Elle’s sentiment influences her predictions, Colorado doesn’t exist to a gravely unprepared Rudy, Ellen’s reruns a joke to a much lesser affect, Ellen grabs a snack during the show, Gregg renames NYCFC’s stadium, Gregg and Ellen eat to spite an unhappy listener, and Ellen has an unpleasant wish for Rapids coach Anthony Hudson. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Ellen Harrer Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 74:13

The gang returns to discuss the latest Player Insanity move bringing in Aleksandar Katai, lament the lack of any offseason signings, kind of discuss the preseason games, and look at some star performances from our Red Stars in Australia. Also, Nick takes issue to Gregg’s choice of words, the gang brainstorm uses for the new preferred musical genre, the gang also brainstorm new substitution theatrics, Elle checks in with friends of the show about a prognostication for the team, the gang is thirsty the night before Valentine’s Day, the gang wish a podcast legend a good retirement, and Gregg shares a double entendre story of some confused French-Canadians. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Elle Harrer Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 42:18

The gang returns to review all of the off season Player Insanity up to date including the Fire’s SuperDraft picks, the chaos David Accam trade, the Red Stars’ three-way blockbuster Christen Press trade, and address the recent rumors of past and present transfer targets. Also, Elle returns to the lineup but needs to review the proceedings, the gang is in pre-season form, Elle offers fun facts about the draft picks, Gregg continues to roast a certain MLS writer, Gregg confuses his Cams, Nick thoroughly expresses his dislike for the rumor mill, Gregg piques Nick’s strange music interests, and Rudy seems to be busy on the phone during the call. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Elle Harrer Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 68:04

The gang returns to discuss Toronto FC claiming the first ever MLS domestic treble with a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders, look back at Tigres winning the Liga MX Final, review the trades and unprotected lists to begin Player Insanity 2018, dig into the new Allocation Money injection, and wrap up the podcast for the year. Also, Nick defends the entertainment of MLS Cup, Gregg unsurprisingly wants the Fire to sign a Liga MX player, Rudy gets greedy, Nick evolves the Gin and Tonic Allocation metaphor, and Gregg again asks if a certain coach has been fired.  Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Produceer: Nick Fedora TRT: 42:51

The gang returns to look over the results of the Fire’s version of Keep/Drop, review some notable post-season tournaments in South America and Mexico, discuss the problems with the current MLS Cup Playoffs format, and predict the MLS Cup Final. Also, the gang try to boost their Keep/Drop picks to Fire management, Nick tries to salvage value from a surprising pick for a returning player, Nick finds a familiar home for an out of favor forward, Gregg buffs his panel’s egos, and the gang express disappointment in the entertainment value of this year’s playoffs. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 54:07

The gang finally returns to lay the 2017 season to rest after a 4-0 Knockout Round loss to New York Red Bulls, take a look at the gang’s pre-season predictions, review the rest of the MLS Playoff picture, and review the roster in one of our favorite segments: Keep/Drop. Also, Rudy jumps the Keep/Drop segment for one player in particular, everyone laughs at each other’s pre-season predictions, Nick flips his support for a certain defender in the playoffs, Gregg describes his MLS Cup fantasy, Nick gives his Baldomero Toledo impression, Rudy exercises his catapult, and the gang want to send a certain player to a galaxy far, far away. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 107:41

The gang is back to discuss the Fire’s 3-0 regular season finale loss at Houston, look around to the rest of the league and playoff picture, preview the Fire’s mid-week Knockout Round game against New York Red Bulls, look ahead to the rest of the Knockout Round games. Also, Gregg calls in from overseas again leading to major technical difficulties, Nick prefers chaos over Fire, the gang have nervy predictions, Gregg subs out of the call early, Gregg offers predictions and insight from beyond the WiFi grave, Nick walks back from the precipice of filth, and give fond farewells to a few favorite entities around MLS. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 53:08

The gang returns to review the Fire’s 3-2 win against Philadelphia, review the results and standings around the League, preview the regular season finale at Houston, criticize the wacky MLS Cup Playoffs schedule, and touch on the final ever match day for the CONCACAF Hex. Also, Nick files a rare live report from Toyota Park, Gregg calls in from overseas, Nick questions the hierarchy of meats, the gang laughs at another team’s stadium misfortunes, Nick finds familiar hope in the Houston preview, and Gregg joins Nick in cheering for international chaos, Nick has CONCACAF Champions League on the mind, and Gregg knows when to extricate himself from potentially unpleasant situation. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 63:17

The gang is back to talk about the Red Stars’ 1-0 Semi Final loss at North Carolina, Nick reviews the main NWSL news of the season, the gang discusses news around MLS, preview the Fire’s match against Philadelphia, and look ahead to a day of World Cup Qualifying chaos. Also, Gregg shares his appreciation for multi-cultural profanities, Nick gets settled in and comfy with the listeners, Gregg sees a favorite player’s international career end before his eyes, the gang will probably likely return next week, and Nick and Rudy just want to go watch the new Star Wars trailer. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 56:33

The gang returns to discuss the Fire’s 4-1 win at San Jose and 1-1 draw against New York City, review the Red Stars’ 3-1 loss at Portland, preview the Red Stars’ NWSL Playoff Semi-Final against North Carolina, look at the MLS Standings at both ends of the table, and analyze the Best Dressed Coach tournament. Also, the gang are happy to be wrong about a couple things, Rudy and Nick reminisce on that one night at Buck Shaw, Gregg laments the latest injury the Red Stars suffered, Rudy has more audio difficulties, Nick’s favorite MLS writer gets a shout out, and the gang grapples with their age as two thirds of the panel celebrate birthdays. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 55:39

The gang returns to discuss the 3-1 loss at Philadelphia, take a look at results and standings around the League, review the Red Stars’ 3-2 win at Houston, preview the matches at San Jose and home against New York City, and then round up some results from Copa Libertadores and CONCACAF League. Also, the usual suspects are in parts unknown, Nick can refer Rudy to some people to help with his new hobby, Gregg speculates on a new guest preacher in Utah, Nick questions the Kamara Power Rankings, and Nick shatters minds by reporting on the Fire’s road form. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 60:12

The gang returns to discuss the Fire’s 3-0 commanding win against D.C. United, review the week’s MLS results and standings, preview Saturday’s game at Philadelphia, mention the USWNT’s 3-1 win against New Zealand, and Gregg files a scouting report for potential Homegrown signings. Also, Sara is at IKEA, the gang laugh at New England’s miserable week, Gregg gets filthy over a past Coach of the Year snub, Nick interrupts Rudy’s preview with breaking news, the gang speculates on VAR conspiracies, the gang pause the show for a Jay Heaps memorial, Nick’s national team neutrality is tested, and Nick shares a joke from the internet. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 57:36

The gang is back to discuss the Fire’s 1-1 home draw against the New York Red Bulls, quickly touch on the Red Stars’ 0-0 result at FC Kansas City while questioning if the team is realizing its full potential, preview the weekend’s home game against D.C. United, and take a look at the MLS Playoffs race. Also, Nick commits an audio yellow card right from the opening whistle, the gang talks spicy about the post game comments and the play on the field, the gang wants to recruit the Swedish doctor of medical dark arts, Nick blows the gang’s mind with a D.C. United stat, and Rudy is willing to give Joao Meira bodily fluids. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 62:18

The gang returns to review the Fire’s 1-0 away win at Montreal, take a quick peek at the standings, preview Saturday afternoon’s game against the New York Red Bulls, discuss the Red Stars’ 2-1 home win against North Carolina, discuss the trade for Morgan Brian, and round up the international qualifiers. Also, the rest of the gang is presumably in a forest, Rudy shares a warm sentiment with the fans, Nick further laments the war against the Dark Arts, Rudy asks for a promotional endorsement, Nick and Rudy concoct a recipe for Krakus Ham, Rudy acknowledges Nick’s admiration for an infamous filth bucket, the gang debates the merits of ethnic musical instruments, and Gregg quashes some old beef between Nick and Rudy while reigniting his own with Rudy. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 58:30

The gang returns to break down the Fire’s 2-1 loss against Minnesota, quickly mention the Red Stars’ 2-1 win at Washington and preview Saturday’s game at Montreal. Also, Joey is a late scratch, Ellen is still busy, the gang exhausts their opinions on ham, Gregg appreciates the filth of a bench player, Rudy lives in a world Gregg believes in, the gang gives their platform if they were to take over as coach, Gregg gives a restaurant recommendation for anyone in Montreal, and the gang extends their sympathies to the recent fallen fans in the community as well as to the fans in Houston. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 50:56

The gang returns after a bit of a break to air grievances over the month of August, look ahead to the weekend's game against Minnesota, discuss the recent issues with Matt Lampson, talk about Player Insanity: Red Stars edition as well as their own recent problems, and casually mention leagues around the world including the new CONCACAF League. Also, half of the crew is deep in parts unknown, Rudy wants to set something on fire that's already on fire, Joey's loyalties are questioned for the weekend ahead, and Gregg asks the rest of the crew to rejoin this show if they're listening, which they probably aren't. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 56:19

The gang is back to review the Fire's 4-1 home win against New England, preview the weekend's match at Columbus, look at Player Insanity and other news around the league, and discuss the Red Stars' 1-1 draw at Orlando. Also, Rudy finds positivity for once, the gang give shouts out to loyal listeners, Rudy may be sending suggestive messages via morse code, Gregg sends a player on another assignment to an exotic locale in space, Nick finds cathartic relief through roasting a recent MLS signing, and Rudy's phone continues to act up. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 59:33

The gang returns to discuss the Fire's 3-2 loss at Kansas City, vent over the mishandling of the David Accam situation and the balance of the roster, address Player Insanity Summer 2017 edition, the ones that actually care talk about the All-Star game, and preview the weekend's game against New England. Also, Ellen continues to work hard for the money, Nick makes a pun, Gregg had a hard time watching the game, the gang get silly with proposed trades including Nick trying to talk a podcast legend out of retirement, Gregg has an hopes for an unusual name on the injury report, and Gregg turns heel in predictions. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 58:41

The gang returns to discuss the Fire’s 2-1 loss at New York City, round up the chaos in the week of MLS, give a quick Player Insanity update, review the Red Stars’ 2-1 home win against the Orlando Pride, preview Saturday’s at Kansas City, look at the opening week of Liga MX, and pretty much skip over the vastly disappointing Gold Cup. Also, Elle is working and Joey is sick, Gregg has a strong opinion of whomever picked the Man of the Match this week, the gang give bad advice to players on the trade block then sell a player out to a Star Wars bounty hunter, Nick thinks Pauno has an extra All-Star pick chosen and Rudy is still sore over Juan Carlos Osorio. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 53:33

The gang returns to discuss last week's 2-2 draw at Portland, look at some surprises of the first half of the season, address some rumors in Player Insanity: Summer Window, quickly roundup the recent Red Stars road trip, and revel in the fun that is the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Also, Nick utilizes the new recording set up to croon defensive things into the mic, Gregg surprises Rudy with his most hated team, Gregg files a live report of the RSL beatdown at the StubHub Center, Gregg wants to give a certain international the Han Solo treatment, Rudy shows a Cuauhtemoc Blanco clip to the guys live, Nick calls out Nicaragua's Technical Director, Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 66:12

The gang returns to discuss the Fire's 4-0 beatdown of Orlando City, update the Supporters' Shield table, preview the mid-week Open Cup game against FC Cincinnati, preview the weekend game against Vancouver, and review the Red Stars' 2-1 home win against Sky Blue FC.  Also, Nick continues listing things he doesn't like in the intro, Rudy has run out of negatives, Gregg speculates Jorge Bava's whereabouts, Rudy honors an absent comrade by jumping the gun on predictions, the gang laugh at another team's poor coaching decisions, lament another's relating to a podcast legend, Gregg rues another coaching decision that disrupted his own benefit, and Gregg shares plans for next week's special West Coast edition. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 60:41

The gang returns to discuss the Fire's 2-1 win at New England, take a look at the extremely relevant Supporters' Shield standings, preview the home match against Orlando City, give a mention to the Red Stars' 1-1 draw against the Washington Spirit, and quickly talk about Mexico in the Confederation Cup. Also, Nick revisits a delectable snack, Gregg makes his demand from the team, Nick's eyes deceive him and catches up live, Gregg critiques coaching fashion again, Rudy gets irrationally upset at a certain national team coach and Rudy creates a SuperCoach. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 45:10

Gregg and Rudy ride solo as everyone else is out. No Nick on the production turntables means less than pristine audio and no clever episode descriptions. We apologize for this disruption in normal service.  Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Gregg Mixdorf

The gang returns to discuss the Fire's frustrating 0-0 draw at Orlando, dissect Ted Unkel's red card calls, take a quick look around the chaos results in the League, preview the weekend's home game against Atlanta United, and review the Red Stars' 1-0 win against the Seattle Reign. Also, Rudy falls asleep at the start, Rudy honors a former panelist by butchering names, Nick requests a phone call from an MLS coach, Gregg continues his unrelenting hate towards Atlanta United, Joey and Gregg plan their Old Man Activities in Mexico, Joey shows his possible lack of sobriety through his prediction, and Rudy gives a Netflix recommendation. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 52:52

The gang returns to talk about Thursday's 2-1 Brimstone Cup victory over FC Dallas, take a look at the chances of winning a trophy, take a quick jaunt around the league, preview Sunday's game at Orlando City, ruefully review the Liga MX Gran Final, and touch on the Red Stars' 3-2 win against North Carolina. Also, Nick calls in live from the 101, Rudy is feeling the passion, Rudy and Nick throw down about 2012, Rudy gives a shout out to the Dallas supporters, the gang shed a tear for a now retired legend, and Rudy gives a birthday shout out. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 73:53

The gang returns after the abyss ate last week's Rudy-led show to discuss the Fire's 3-0 home win against Colorado and 1-0 away win at D.C. United, preview Thursday's home match against FC Dallas, preview the Liga MX Finals, and quickly look at the Red Stars' 3-1 away win at North Carolina. Also, Nick doesn't like belts, Sara teases an appearance, Gregg doesn't want the online shenanigans to continue, Nick continues to be the realist in predictions, Rudy shares an origin story of the Brimstone Cup's special character, and Gregg plans to take some siestas. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 54:01

The gang returns to discuss the Fire's 2-2 draw at the Los Angeles Galaxy, preview the Liga MX Playoffs, look at the MLS League standings, quickly discuss the Red Stars' 2-0 home win against Houston, and, oh yeah, preview Saturday's Fire game against Seattle. Also, Gregg is salty at the panelists that don't respond to the group e-mail, Gregg calls out Nick's empty editing threats, Nick files the rare live report, Rudy's vendetta remains strong, the gang revisits some past visits to Los Angeles, Gregg continues the running joke about a certain slow, old man, Gregg tries to open everyone's eyes that this Fire team is actually kinda good, and the gang get nostalgic in Predictions. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 68:14

The gang returns after a week off to discuss the 2-1 loss at New York Red Bulls, take a quick look at the goalkeeper situation, check in on the CONCACAF Champions League Gran Final, preview Saturday's game at Los Angeles, Gregg reviews the Dutch League Cup, and Nick gives a shout out to his Fulham and our Red Stars. Also, the ladies remain in Parts Unknown, the gang disappoints Gregg with their CCL commitment, Nick went to the cinema, Nick is super excited to watch a Fire game live again and is wildly optimistic in his prediction, Gregg gives a vivid description of the directorial efforts for the Dutch League Cup celebrations, Nick is afraid of Joey's jinxes, and Rudy shares a story from the road in the bonus material section. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 56:09

We are back for another week with Episode 136. Nick abdicates his production throne to Gregg. Rudy with the nit picking, Gregg loves his cement and no one else bothered to do the show tonight.  We recap the Revolution game, preview Toronto and get in some CCL talk.  Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Gregg Mixdorf

The gang returns to talk about the weekend's 1-0 home win against Columbus, quickly mention the CONCACAF Champions League semi final results, review the results Around the League, attempt to preview Saturday afternoon's home game against New England, and mention the season debut for the Red Stars. Also, Nick recovers from working overnights, Joey shouts out to a mother, Nick may not be correct where he thinks the next Club World Cup will be located, Joey gets his Baldomero Toledo on, Gregg's smoke detector makes a cameo appearance on the show, Nick recalls a classic MLS heckle, Gregg triggers Rudy's memory of some bad away day experiences, and Nick gives a shout out to an old friend of the show. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 53:05

The gang returns to review the Fire's 2-2 draw against Montreal, continue to discuss necessary roster moves, travel Around the League, touch on the implications of this week's CONCACAF Champions League results, and preview Saturday afternoon's match against Columbus. Also, Joey is a late scratch, Elle is at work, Eva and Sara reside in Parts Unknown, Nick has cosplay ideas for Michael Harrington, Nick has radical lineup ideas, Gregg was high on wrestling over the weekend, Nick coins a term for one of the highly anticipated matches from the weekend, Gregg coins a term for fan nostalgia towards ex-players, and Nick picks up on a wrestling joke. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 57:42

The gang returns to discuss Player Insanity 2017: Bastian Schweinsteiger edition, mention the CONCACAF qualifiers, travel Around the League, preview this weekend's home match against Montreal, and give quick shouts out to Logan Pause FC and the Red Stars. Also, Joey is in Texas, the ladies are away, Nick doesn't like the wind, Gregg rants against league writers again, Nick rants about a roster move he's obsessed with, Gregg appreciates Nick's astronomy interest, Rudy wishes discomfort to Columbus, and the gang chuckles at Jason Kreis who continues to be Jason Kreis. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 53:09

The gang returns to discuss the Fire's 4-0 loss at everyone's favorite darlings Atlanta United, quickly send a reminder of the CONCACAF Champions League, take an extended look Around the League, and tease some possible Player Insanity news that it looks like you already know about. Also, Joey has directorial and cinematographic critiques, Gregg is a disaster, Joey and Rudy share weekend plans, Gregg stuffs his mouth with sausages, the gang re-lives the goal of the week live, Joey ponders the filth that could have been, Nick rants about a lack of filth, the gang talks referees, Gregg re-lives the referee face of the week live, and Gregg cracks Nick up with a running joke. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 57:48

The gang returns to review the Fire's 2-0 home opener win over Real Salt Lake, fly through the games Around the League, preview the game of all games at Atlanta, quickly preview CONCACAF Champions League, and give a shout out to the Red Stars who have just opened pre-season camp. Also, Joey makes an interesting red card prediction, Nick has a woeful stat, Joey provides a legit hot take, Joey continues his MLS acronym jokes, Rudy goes off about a certain article about a former Fire goalkeeper, Nick confuses the references to a certain MLS commentator, Nick isn't up with the current dank memes, Gregg shouts out a tweet from a podcast legend, Gregg releases a torrent of filth when talking about Atlanta, Nick expertly trolls Rudy, and Nick brags about last week's prediction.  Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 64:31

The gang returns to review the Fire's season opening 1-1 draw at Columbus, discuss the rest of the results around MLS, preview this weekend's home opener against Real Salt Lake, and Gregg gives a live report of two Liga MX games. Also, Elle is pumping iron, Joey is a late scratch, Sara remains in Parts unknown, Eva's return to the lineup hits another set back, Rudy and Nick take a stroll down memory lane together, Gregg admires a beloved goalkeeper, Gregg and Rudy get their past MLS players confused, Rudy asks the tough questions, Gregg makes the same prediction mistake Joey did, and Gregg does an impression of Rudy. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 63:23

The gang returns to kind of discuss the Fire's 4-1 pre-season win over Toronto FC, take one last look at the new squad before the season begins, preview the Eastern Conference, predict the MLS season, look ahead to the season premiere at Columbus, and Joey reviews some changes to the laws of the game. Also, Nick is ready and down the the kids' lingo, Eva is a late scratch, Elle is busy with stuff, Sara is on vacation, Joey is ready to preview the East, Nick and Gregg share a sensual connection, Gregg spews rage, Joey wasn't prepared to declare his faith, Gregg and Rudy share a brain while Nick and Joey also share a brain, Gregg adopts Nick's tactical mindset, Nick delivers a premium roast to a certain coach, Joey's predictions are still shambolic, and Gregg posits that predictions are reflections upon the beholder. Grab an extra drink. This is a long one.  Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 106:42

The gang returns to quickly review the Fire's pre-season wins against Montreal and Miami FC, talk about the rumored new trialist, preview the entire Western Conference, and look ahead to this week's return of CONCACAF Champions League. Also, Eva remains out of the lineup for one more week, Sara remembers how to e-mail, Joey studies up on the wrong conference to preview, Nick stands up for one of his favorite colors again, Rudy and Joey offer up plenty of hot takes, Gregg talks about the best tackle of the weekend, and Nick wishes happy birthday to a hero. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 66:18

The gang returns to discuss a grab bag of topics including chaos money for referees, Gregg shares his observations from the open practice, the gang checks in with their Hope Meter status, shares some league-wide hot takes, offer their grievances, and take a trip down memory lane reminiscing on the forwards who have worn the badge in recent years. Also, Eva is on a plane, Elle is recovering from kickpunching, Sara remains in parts unknown, Joey flexes his expertise on officiating while Nick has technological priorities straight, Joey notices the Fire's social media doesn't present the team in the best light, the gang continues to wait for the opportune time to make certain jokes of a back up fullback's name, Nick and Joey almost kill Gregg with a prediction, and the silly gets a little out of control at the end. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 53:59

The gang is back! Gregg and Rudy are high on Dax, Eva provides sanity checks, we talk the super draft, Bava, and possible future moves. Gregg is worried about Nelson's health, Rudy giggles at the Red Bull fans and we get tired real fast.  Nick had to sit this one out due to work chaos but yet checks in via text. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Eva Hall, Rudy Gomez Producer: Gregg Mixdorf

The gang returns to discuss the new signings of Nemanja Nikolic and Juninho, the season and home opener dates, address two transfer rumors, quickly look at some league signings, and break down Liga MX's La Gran Final. Also, Nick reports in live from the studio, Rudy and Eva are away at the fascist wrestling, Joey and Sara are in Parts Unknown, Elle has a theory about the new DP signing, talks trash about his doppleganger, Elle has a specific use for people from Columbus, Gregg knows the value of signing a Mexican player, Elle subs out early as Gregg gets protective about her podcast availability, and Gregg rails against MLS writers. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Elle Harrer Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 60:46

The gang returns to talk about the Sean Johnson trade to Atlanta then to NYCFC, look over the Fire's Protected List, Rudy breaks a rumor, then the gang break down the possible overseas forward signings, review the MLS Cup final, and preview the Liga MX Gran Final and Club World Cup.  Also, Eva returns to the show, Elle has work to do, Sara remains in Parts Unknown, Rudy hates a certain Christmas carol, the gang ponder what might have been, a dinner party can be heard in the background in Fuego HQ, Eva breaks Gregg's heart by admitting to not watching Liga MX, Gregg and Joey come up with a nickname for Seattle's coach while the gang discusses the Dad factor of certain coaches, Nick is apparently the only one who enjoyed the Final, and Rudy still does not like a certain right back. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T, Eva Hall Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 53:31

The gang returns after a break to review Player Insanity 2016: Off-Season Edition as a number of player contract options were picked up and declined, look at the rumors of Bastian Schweinsteiger joining the club, touch on the skirmish between Gonzalo Segares and the Front Office, discuss the MLS Cup Conference Finals and Liga MX playoffs, and quickly mention the problems facing the New York Cosmos and NASL. Also, Rudy joins the show in the nick of time, the ladies are in various parts unknown, Joey saws wood in the background, Gregg has a bit of a cough, the gang marvel in playoff filth, Joey nitpicks the officiating again, Nick bids farewell to a podcast legend, and Joey gets Nick to share some Foley secrets. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 64:55

The gang returns to talk MLS Playoffs results from the Knockout Round and Leg 1 of the Conference Semi-Finals and give a mention to the Nelson Rodriguez press interview. Also, Nick is in the Halloween spirit, most of the gang is out trick-or-treating, Nick doesn't remember penalties, and Gregg wants to see a Titans of Filth clash. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelist: Rudy Gomez Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 59:46