Loonacy Podcast

The guys open the pod talking about a food truck festival, dog events, and weekend happenings. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a non-conversation about the mid week loss. They discuss the Loons victory over STL next, which includes the lineup, the formation, the atmosphere at the stadium, way too early yellow cards, Tani breaking his scoreless streak, a great first half, Pereyra withe a great goal, Gressel putting in an easy one, and the Loons securing the win. They then make their predictions on the upcoming US Open match against STL, and the regular season match against Austin. No soccer history tonight, so the finish up the podcast with a story about a guy who asked the cops to check his drugs.

The guys open the podcast discussing their Mother's day activities, then get to the nights beers. The Loons victory over Inter Miami is up next. They talk about the match game atmosphere, the lineups, teams feeling out each other, goals by Bongi, Markanich, Lod, an own goal by Inter Miami, & a goal by some guy name Messi. They then make their predictions on the upcoming matches against Houston & STL. They finish the pod with a story about a woman who went missing 60 years ago, who has been found, and it ends up she wanted to be missing.

The guys open the podcast talking about Connor's house warming party and other weekend events. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over Austin. They talk about the lineup/formation changes, an own goal that should be Pereyra's, Tani taking shots, a great header from Markanich, Gressel getting some minutes, & Pererya closing out the game with technically his first goal of the season. They then make their predictions on the upcoming matches against Louisville & Miami. Some MN soccer history is next, and they close the podcast with a story about a road rage incident that took a nasty turn.

The guys open the podcast talking about their weekends, then jump into the nights beers. The Loons lose to the Whitecaps is up next. They talk about the lineup, some early chances, a VAR goal, Vancouver going on the offensive, a late Trapp goal, and some extracurricular activities in added time. They then make their predications for the upcoming match against Austin. They end the pod with a story about a guy who purchased his own stolen car, and David chimes in with a story about troubles purchasing a video game through an online retailer.

The guys open the podcast discussing their Easter weekends. Then it's on to the nights beers, and some talk about the Loons 0-0 draw against Dallas. They discuss the lineups, some early chances, yellow cards everywhere, officiating problems, and DSC making some great saves when needed. They finish up the podcast with a story about a youtuber who decided it would be a great idea to try & meet a secluded tribe in India.

The guys open the pod talking about their weekends and other life events. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the MLS's inquiry into moving to a European soccer calendar. The Loons draw against Toronto is up next. They talk about the lineup, some early chances, what happens when two teams with the same tactics collide, some good saves by DSC, and getting out of Toronto with a point. They then make their predictions on the upcoming match versus Dallas. It's then on to some MN soccer history, and they finish the podcast with a story about a woman who tried to hire a hitman using Tinder.

The guys open the podcast talking about soccer card breaks, Heavy Rotations anniversary party, Connor's game night, and a couple of deaths in the local restaurant & brewery industries. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over NYCFC. They discuss the lineups, the weird pitch at Yankee Stadium, and early Tani goal, a Trapp set piece goal, a very soft penalty in the box, a terrible penalty kick, and hunkering down in the 2nd half to get the win. They then make their predictions about the upcoming match in Toronto. They end the podcast with a story about a Florida man who became a bit upset when he wasn't call in for a job interview.

The guys open the show talking about the plane crash in Brooklyn Park over the weekend, and other things going on. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a dive into the Loons victory over RSL. They discuss the lineup, Boxy on the bench due to exhaustion, the conditions on the pitch, a great goal by Tani, Pereyra finally in the right position, booing RSL players, Tani get's a brace, and holding on for the shutout. They then make their predictions regarding the upcoming match versus NYCFC, which is followed by some MN soccer history. They end the podcast with a story about a church who thought their communion bread might be sacred, but it turned out to be just bacteria & fungus.

The guys open the pod talking about illness, Disneyworld & life. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons draw against LAG. They discuss the changes to the lineup with 5 players being on international duty, the terrible officiating to start the match, a Yeboah goal, a defensive mistake, Dotson getting injured, playing some great ball for 5-10 in the second half, a hand ball leading to a Yeboah PK, and a late equalizer by LAG that was both lucky & unlucky. They then make their predictions on the Loons matchup against RSC, which is followed by some MN soccer history. They end the podcast with a story about a man who tried to get through airport security with a turtle in his pants.

The guys open the podcast talking about huge pull tab wins & bad comedy. Then it's on to the nights beer, and a discussion about the Loons draw with SKC. They talk about the lineup changes, no Yeboah, a certified banger from Dotson, Tani shows up to get a brace, some poor subs by Ramsay, Diaz giving up a goal, an own goal from Duggan, another goal from SKC, and an almost incredible ending from Sang Bin. They then make their predictions regarding the upcoming home tilt versus the Galaxy. They finish the podcast with a story about a Swiss politician getting a large fine for purchasing squirt guns on Temu, & Tony talks about some lawmakers in MN who authored a bill regarding TDS.

The guys open the pod talking about life & day light saving time. Then it's on to the nights beers & their discussion about the Loons victory over San Jose. They talk about the changes to the lineup, Diaz getting the start, a pretty boring first half, a Yeboah goal, Duggan's strong play, holding on in the second half, & how the game was pretty uneventful. They then make their predictions regarding the upcoming match against SKC, which is followed by some MN soccer history. They finish the pod talking about a cheeto that looks like a pokemom sells for a huge amount of money.

The guys open the pod talking with guest Samantha Woj about what's going on in her world of sports art. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion of the Loons home opener victory over Montreal. The discuss some changes to the lineup, solid play by the defense, long balls, a non-call by the refs on a potential Yeboah breakaway goal, guys not getting off the pitch in time, a knock-in goal by Yeboah, and a pretty easy rest of the match. They then make their predictions for the upcoming match against San Jose, followed by some MN soccer history. They end the episode with a story about a man who tried to smuggle drugs under his hair piece.

The guys open the pod talking about life & the weather, then it's on to the nights beers. The Loons loss to LAFC is up next & they discuss the lineups, a good looking first half, nears misses by Yeboah, going down by 1 in the second half, a Sang Bin cross bar hit, and final thoughts on the match. They then make their predictions for the upcoming home opener against Montreal. Some MN soccer history is up next, and they finish the pod with a story out of Florida about a woman beating her husband with a sex toy.

The guys open the pod talking about life, then it's on to the nights beers. They then discuss the Coachella tournament, and some things they saw from the team during their 3 game stretch. Next, they make predictions regarding the upcoming 2025 Loons season. They each predict where the Loons will finish in the western conference, and pick a break out player. A discussion about the USL is up next, with news they are planning on becoming a tier one soccer league in 2026. They finish up the podcast with some MN soccer history.

The guys open the podcast talking about happenings over the past week. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the new Loons signings. They discuss Romero, and how he fits on the back line, along with the probable formation the Loons will play. They then discuss the signing of Ho-yeon Jung, and what that means for a now very crowded midfield. They then talk about the upcoming tournament's this summer, and how the Loons fit into the Leagues cup & the US Open Cup. Next, it's on to some MN soccer history, and they finish the pod with a funny story about a drunk guy in Canada who got a piece of himself stuck to the pavement on a very cold night.

The guys open the podcast talking about life, and Connor's upcoming move to Maple Grove. Then it's on to the nights beers, and some Loons news & notes. They discuss some recent almost signings, a friendly with a German club, Pukki's official transfer, & Dotson looking for a trade. This is followed by some MN soccer history, and they end the pod with a story about a falconer in Italy losing his job over a social media post.

The guys open the pod chatting about what's been happening since their last episode over a month ago. Then it's on to the nights beer, and some Loons news & rumors. They talk about a couple players the Loons are rumored to be interested in, Sang Bin's potential return to South Korea, an offer from England for Rosales, German interest in Bongi, Trapp resigning, and a potential Pukki contract buyout. They end the podcast with a story about a bathroom malfunction causing a plane to make an emergency landing.

The guys open the pod talking about moving, promotions & other random musings. Then it's on to the nights beers, & a brief discussion about the upcoming expansion draft. End of the season awards are up next, & the guys give out there selections for MVP, LVP (Alexi Gomez Award), Best Newcomer, & favorite game. They then discuss what they are looking forward to next season, and potential needs for the team this offseason. A little MN soccer history is up next, and they close the podcast talking about a couple who divorced 50 years ago getting remarried.

The guys open the pod talking about their weekends and where they watched the Loons playoff game. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion of the Loons playoff loss to the Galaxy. They talk about the lineups, a goal that nobody saw, a comeback, more Galaxy attacks, another comeback, and then waving the white flag. They then briefly talk about thoughts of the season. A little MN soccer history is up next, which is followed by a funny story of a shoe thief in Japan. The guys then go way to far into sports streaming services before ending the podcast.

The guys open the podcast welcoming Edgar Zuniga from News Across the Galaxy to the show, and get to the nights beers. They then discuss the upcoming playoff match up between the Loons & the Galaxy. They talk about how the teams got to this point in the playoffs, what players they think will have the biggest impact, how they would feel about their team if this was the final game of the year, and make predictions for the match. After Edgar departs, they talk a little MN soccer history, and finish up with a story about a fake bear damaging luxury cars in LA.

The guys open the podcast talking about Halloween & weekend stuff. Then it's on to the nights beers, and some talk about what's going on in the MLS playoffs. They then discuss the Loons two shoot out wins versus RSL in the first round of the MLS playoffs. They discuss the defensive form of the Loons in the first game, and question why Boxy was third in the shoot out. They then talk about game two, which included the atmosphere of the Allianz Field, many chances in the first half, a well deserved Rosales goal, RSL with the comeback, going to the shoot out, DSC making saves, kickers air mailing kicks, and Sang Bin putting away the game winner. Then it's on to MN soccer history, and they end the podcast with a story about a woman in Bloomington who stole a sheep.

The guys open the pod talking about the elections coming up, and why voting matters. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the hot topic in MLS; a fall/spring season. They talk about why the change could be made, and the pros & cons of it from a MN side. They talk about the Loons playoff series against RSL next, how all games could end in a shootout, both teams coming in hot, Loons players who could have a big impact, and the finish with their predictions for the first two games of the series. They end the show with a story about a drunk Zamboni driver in Canada.

The guys open the podcast welcoming Connor back & talking about their weekends. Then it's on to the nights beers and a discussion about the Loons victory over St Louis. They talk about the lineups, a pretty goal by Lod, Yeboah's fantastic pass, a lull to finish the half, Super Sub Sang Bin scores, St Louis try's a comeback, an unlucky own goal, and Sang Bin puts the game away. They then talk about where the Loons ended up in the standings and talk about the dates for their first round playoff games against Real Salt Lake. Some MN Soccer history is up next and they end the episode talking about a hearse in Poland that had some technical difficulties.

The guys open the podcast discussing their weekends and sport card collecting. Then it's on to the nights beers, and the main portion of the podcast, MLS Decision Day. They talk about the potential outcomes for the Loons, who they would like to see them play in the 1st round, and Loons who they would like to see get hot. They end the podcast with a story about a person who tried to smuggle turtles into Canada across a lake in Vermont.

The guys open the podcast talking about the second leg of Tony's trip to London & David dealing with another hurricane approaching Florida. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a brief discussion about the Loons draw with RSL, mostly about the spitting incident. They then move on to the Loons victory over Vancouver. They discuss the lineups, a nice first half, a surprising PK take from Dotson, a buckle down second half, and what the win meant for playoff seeding. The guys end the podcast with a story about some 3600 year cheese found in during an expedition in China.

The guys open the podcast up with Tony talking about his time in London so far. He talks about the differences & the Leyton Orient vs Wrexham match he attended. Tony & Dave then discuss the beers they've had, since this is an early morning podcast. Then it's on to the Loons victory over Colorado. They talk about the lineups, Lod be back in, an early goal from Yeboah, another goal from Yeboah, a banger from Dotson, and an all around great victory by the Loons. They then make there predictions about the upcoming matches against RSL & Vancouver. They finish the episode talking a bit more about Tony's time in London.

The guys open the podcast talking about their weekend, and Tony's upcoming trip to London. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a brief discussion about the Loons loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. They then talk about the Loons victory over SKC, which includes discussions about the lineup, Tani & Yeboah up top, a scoreless 1st half, a 2 hour halftime break, A beautiful goal from Yeboah, a great pass by Lod to set up a Bongi goal, and the first win for the Loons in KC in the regular season. They then make their predictions on the upcoming match against Colorado, which is followed by a story about a zoo in China trying to pass off dogs as panda's.

The guys open the podcast talking about checking out Ripple Effect Brewing in Rogers. Connor then joins the podcast to talk about being a dad for the 2nd time. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over STL. They talk about a new lineup/formation, Perarya getting the start, a clunky first 15 minutes, Loons getting back on track before the half, an own goal from STL, lots of VAR and the Bongi/Yeboah combo. They then make their predictions on the upcoming matches against Cincinnati & SKC. Connor is up next with some MN soccer history, and they end the podcast with a story about a habitual porch pooper in Old Louisville.

The guys start the podcast discussing a very hot trip to the MN State Fair. They discuss the beers they drank, and the small crowd size. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over San Jose. They talk about the lineups, the Kmet situation, pairing Yeboah up top with Bongi, an early lead, a bad header by Diaz, Bongi gets a brace, and San Jose not being able to use a sub to relieve an injured player. They then discuss the upcoming schedule with the bye week. They end the episode talking about the Florida State Fair and talk a bit more about the MN one.

The guys open the podcast talking about their weekends and heading to the MN State Fair. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a conversation about the Loons new signings during the break. They then discuss the Loons loss to Seattle. They talk about the lineup, an early Sounders goal, Yeboah with his first goal, another Seattle goal, Yeboah with the brace & the final nail in the coffin for the Loons. They finish the podcast with a story about a small town mayor who decided he should reward the felons on highway duty with some adult beverages.

The guys open the podcast talking about a high jumper who's junk got in the way, Tropical Storm Debby hitting David's area, and weekend things. They then discuss the Loons signing of Kmet and what that means for the team moving forward. The Loons victory over Necaxa is up next, and they spend time chatting about red cards & then amazing performance by DSC. They then discuss how Seattle screwed the Loons by losing to Necaxa, and bring up the fact that this break might be a good thing for the Loons. They end the episode with a story about Korean Air stopping service of Ramen noodles in economy class due to increased turbulence.

The guys open the podcast talking about their respective weekends, and then get to the nights beers. They follow that up with some transfer rumors, and then talk about the Loons loss to Seattle in the opening game of the Leagues Cup. They talk about the lineups, some missing players, a first half that exciting, a stupid foul by Dotson, a dumb foul by Shashoua, a great stop by DSC, and the Loons giving up the game in the final 20 minutes of play. They then give their predictions for the upcoming match against Necaxa. They finish the podcast with a story about a man suing a a restaurant for finding a bone in his boneless wings.

The guys start the podcast talking about their weekends, and then get on to the nights beers. That's followed some signing news, and a brief discussion of the Loons loss to DC United. Then it's on to the Loons game Saturday night against SJ. They discuss the formations, the missing players, an own goal, a lot of yellow cards, a goal to put the game away, and what it means to go into the Leagues cup with a victory. They then make their predictions for the upcoming Leagues Cup match against Seattle, which is followed by a scary story out of MN about a wrong way driver.

The guys open the pod talking about a weekend filled with celebrity deaths and an assassination attempt on the former POTUS. Then it's on to the nights beers, and the Loons draw against Houston. They talk about the lineups, a very poor first half, a Lod goal, a Houston comeback, & white knuckling it to the end to get the draw. They then make their predictions on the upcoming matches against DC United and San Jose. They end the podcast with a story about a man on a flight who had too many drinks, so he decided to use the aisle as a toilet.

The guys open the pod talking about the 4th of July, heatwaves, & the Euro Cup. They then get to the nights beers, and a brief discussion about MLS's failure in handling Hurricane Beryl. They then discuss the Loons loss to the Galaxy. They talk about the lineups, an emergency GK, an early LA goal, Bongi offsides, a Pukki stunner, and a last minute goal that cost them the match. They then talk about expectations for the Loons coming into the season, and how the season isn't really as bad as some have made it out to be. They end the podcast with a story out of Japan about political candidate's running some odd & sometimes racy ads on local billboards.

The guys open up the pod talking about their weekends, and threaten to start talking politics to avoid talking about another Loons loss. Then it's on to the beers, and a discussion about the Loons loss in Portland. They talk about the lineup, the lack of roster depth, two early goals, a bad mistake by DJ Taylor, and a Portland come back that we all saw coming. They then make their predictions for the upcoming matches against Vancouver & the Galaxy. They finish the podcast off with a story about a soccer complex being built on top of an abandoned mine in Illinois, and why that probably wasn't a good idea.

The guys open the podcast with Tony talking about his Sunday night at the Jazzy Jeff, Paula Abdul & KNOTB concert and the guys talking about their weekends. Then it's on to the nights beers and a couple of transactions happening for the Loons. They then briefly discuss the Loons losses to Dallas and Austin, which is followed by some summer transfer window speculation.

The guys open the podcast talking about Father's Day, the Euro Cup & Goulash vs Fondue. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons lose to Seattle. They talk about the lineups, Trapp being away for the birth of his child, the Seattle goals, the Loons one shot at making it a game, the overall bad performance, and what it means moving forward. They then make their predictions on the upcoming matches against Dallas & Austin, which is followed by some MN Soccer history. They finish the podcast playing a short clip from an old Jewel Grocery store employee training video about the proper way to handle customers while bagging groceries.

The guys open the pod discussing grad parties, Connor getting on the pitch at Allianz Field & weekend events. Then it's on to the nights beers and talk about the Loons draw against Dallas. They discuss how many guys were missing from the roster, the lineup, a positive start to the game with a Dotson goal, Dallas coming back with a goal of their own right away, and both teams sort of turtling in the second half. They then make their predictions for the upcoming game against Seattle. MN soccer history is up next, and they finish the pod with a story about a gator getting loose from a petting zoo at a school end of the year event.

The guys open the pod talking about their weekends. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a brief discussion of the final chapter in the Rey saga. They gloss over the loss to LAFC earlier in the week, and then get to the Loons victory over SKC on Saturday. They discuss the lineups, a first half goal from Tani, DJ's injury, Lod's goal, Arriaga's goal, Johnny Russell doing what he always does against the Loons, and some late game dust ups. They then make their predications for next weeks game against Dallas with a very depleted Loons squad. Some MN soccer history is up next, and they finish the show with a story about a town in Spain having problems with bachelor & bachelorette parties.

The guys open the podcast talking about what they did this Memorial Day weekend, and talk about some veterans they know that have lost their lives in battle. Then it's on to the days beers, and the Loons draw against Colorado. They discuss the lineup, Sang Bins speed on two goals, another Tani goal, a Rapids comeback, and a very odd game all around. They then make their predications on the upcoming matches versus LAFC & SKC. They finish the podcast with a story about a city in Thailand being overrun by naughty monkeys.

The guys open the podcast apologizing for being distracted as the Wolves game 7 is happening at the same time. They then discuss their weekends, and jump into the nights beers. They briefly touch on the Loons draw against the Galaxy on Wednesday, but spend most of the rest of the pod talking about the Loons victory over Portland on Saturday. They discuss a very interesting lineup from Eric Ramsay, rotating players due to a midweek game, an early score by the Timbers, a Tapias headbutt, an all hands on deck subbing situation in the 2nd half, Lod's goal, & Sang Bin's goal. They discuss all the yellow cards that were handed out, and what that means for the upcoming match against the Rapids. Predictions for the Colorado Rapids game are up next, followed by the guys forgoing the rest of the pod to watch the 2nd half of the TWolves game.

The guys open the podcast talking about what they did for Mother's day, and then get to the nights beers. They then discuss an update regarding Rey being back in the Twin Cities, and the steps he has to go through to get back on the pitch. Next, they discuss some Loons tactics, and try to figure out formation Ramsay is going for in his early career. They then make their predictions on the upcoming games against the Galaxy & Timbers. They finish the podcast with a story about a guy marking buildings in Duluth, snakes in a guys pants, & things you shouldn't bring on a plane.

The guys start the podcast talking about throwing hot dogs in the Metrodome & what they did over the weekend. Then it's on to the nights beers, and Rey's latest instagram feed. The Loons victory over Atlanta is up next. They discuss the formation, the lineup, a quiet first half, Arriaga scoring for his new baby, another Tani goal, some late game defensive breakdowns, and how many finger wags to get a yellow card. Up next, Tony talks about the 75 anniversary of the Superga plane disaster, which killed many members of Turino FC. Then it's on to some MN soccer history, and they finish up the pod with a story about monsters in girls closet.

The guys open the podcast discussing Tony & Dave's Saturday road trip and David buying a new house. They then get into the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over SKC at Allianz Field. They talk about the lineup, the formation, a fast start, potential offsides, an SKC comeback, needing to put teams away at home, some errors in subbing, and Tony's hate of Johnny Russell. They then make their predictions for the upcoming game in Atlanta. They finish the podcast talking about some southern residents using the cops for their pest control issues.

The guys open up the pod talking about their weekends, and to celebrate 420, do a little weed talk. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over Charlotte. They talked about the juggling of the lineup, Tani getting the start, some rotating formations, early chances, goals by Tani, Lod & Dotson, and how the Loons really dominated this game from the 15 minute mark till the end. They then make their predictions on the upcoming home match up against SKC. MN soccer history is up next, and they end the podcast with a story about some vultures who had a little too much fruit cocktail.

The guys open the pod discussing what they did the past week, and play a clip from an Old Country Buffet training video. Then it's on to the nights beers, and an updated on the Rey situation. The Loons loss to Houston is up next. They discuss the lineup, Hugo's first game, an only goal, slip sliding on the turf, an almost goal, & a better second half. They then make their predictions for the upcoming game against Charlotte. Some MN soccer history is up next, followed by a story about an island for sale in Florida. They finish the podcast discussing the return of the original Transformers animated movie to theaters.

The guys open the podcast discussing what they did during the past week, which included a visit to Heavy Rotation for their 2nd anniversary. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a very brief discussion about MNUFC2's loss in the Open Cup. They then discuss the Loons draw against RSL. They talk about the lineups, no Rey again, Padelford manning the middle, a flat first half, tilting the pitch in the 2nd half, another later goal by Tani, & a red card that shouldn't have happened. They then make their predictions regarding the upcoming against the Dynamo at Allianz Field, and end the podcast with two stories about the oldest man in the world, and having to use the bathroom on an airplane.

The guys start off the podcast talking about what they did for Easter. Then they move on to the nights beers, and the Loons loss to Philly on Saturday. They discuss the lineups, Rey's absence, a potential hand ball, a flat first half, an error by Erickson and the Loons not being to come back. They then make their predictions on the upcoming match against RSL, which is followed by some Mn soccer history. They end the podcast with a story about a gator showing up a little too far north.

The guys open the pod talking about what they did the past week. They talk about Boondox Bar & Grill partnering with Elm Creek Brewing for a fun Easter egg contest. Then it's on to the nights beers and some brief discussions about the Loons midweek friendly against St. Patrick's FC and MNUFC2's victory in the US Open Cup. They then make their predictions regarding the Loons upcoming match against Philly. They end the show with a funny story about a nude fire starter in Florida.

The guys start the podcast talking about what they did over the past week. They then dive into the nights beers and the Loons 2-0 victory over LAFC at Allianz Field. They discuss the goals, some questionable non-calls, a solid showing by the back 4, Rey's first game of 2024 and what the lineup might look like in two weeks. Then it's on to a little MN Soccer history & the finish the show with a story about rats in New Orleans eating all the police departments weed.