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We are new to the Crew. The Columbus Crew. A podcast about our experiences with our new team and city. Contact us at new2thecrew96@gmail.com

Peter Brown


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    S3 EP9 - Meeting Mecklenburg Massive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 44:37


    Crew came up short (again) in Charlotte, but it barely matters when we have such a great GUEST on this week - Katie of Mecklenburg Massive to give a rundown of her Crew-ti-ful Day! It was such a great chat, Pete forgot to sign off the pod with the obligatory 'Go Crew!' Give this one a listen and get yourself down to Charlotte next season if you get the chance. Go Crew!

    S3 EP8 - BONUS POD (Spurs won a Trophy)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 16:15


    Pete's other team (Tottenham Hotspur) finally won a trophy so Pete wanted to talk about watching the game last night with Mel. This is a short bonus pod, non-Crew related, but... Spurs. Won. A. Trophy.Get in touch @ new2thecrew96@gmail.com or IG: New2thecrew96

    S3 E7 - Hell is Real (we missed it AGAIN!) & Las Vegas 'Shite' FC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 72:35


    Pete tells Mel about his visit to watch Las Vegas Lights FC and then goes on to moan about people that moan about football. Luckily, Evan (friend of the pod, Crew season ticket holder, Bumbles Backyard business owner and all-round lovely bloke) is on hand this week to steer the pod in a more positive direction and break down his Crew-ti-ful day. Three games since the last pod, 3 draws. Crew are still the best and this is the golden era. Enjoy it!00:00 - 20:38 - Intro with Pete & Mel20:39 - 01:12:36 - Hell is Real with Evan's Crew-ti-ful DayGet in touch @ new2thecrew96@gmail.com or IG: New2thecrew96

    S3 E6 - MLS Stadiums with Chris LaMacchia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 70:07


    Pete and Mel spent last weekend visiting the wonderful Bumble's Backyard in Columbus before returning to Lower.com for yet another Crew home win, this time over San Jose Earthquakes. They have a little chat about both, but it was such a tiring trip (sleep is no longer a thing for us), that we only lasted 13 minutes, so instead got GUEST Chris LaMacchia to come on and save us with stories about the MLS stadiums he's been to.00:00 - 13:04 - Intro with Pete & Mel13:05 - 01:10:08 - MLS stadium chat with ChrisGet in touch @ new2thecrew96@gmail.com or IG: New2thecrew96

    S3 E5 - St Louis with the NorOnTour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 50:01


    Pete and Mel went to St Louis for the weekend, Crew happened to be there and once again came up Massive! After a brief summary of occurring's (we bumped into the players!), Kurt who runs travel for Nordecke joins Pete to discuss more Crew, the ins and outs of traveling to away games through Nordecke.com and more!00:00 - 23:44 - Intro with Pete & Mel23:45 - 50:02 - Kurt from Nordecke.comGo to nordecke.com if you want to attend a future away game and message travel@nordecke.com for any questions.Get in touch @ new2thecrew96@gmail.com or IG: New2thecrew96

    S3 E4 - Easy-DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 67:17


    The "Fallen" Crew team win 2-1 away in the Nation's Capital (I always wanted to write that) and are now unbeaten in 6. This was supposed to go out days ago, but Pete got jetlagged, then cut off from the world (no internet access!) due to some mid-west storms. Despite all that, Eric did finally manage to join him to discuss his 'Crew-ti-ful Day' and we finally have the song to accompany it! A couple of technical issues at the beginning, so hang in there, or skip forward... or don't listen, either way... GO CREW! Get in touch @ new2thecrew96@gmail.com or IG: New2thecrew96

    S3 E3 - Rory to Columbus, Go Go Columbus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 48:41


    Crew 0-0 Houston and Mel is back not only as a co-host but also to take on the opportunity to share with us her Crew-ti-Ful Day! The game itself may have been a borefest, and the episode definitely veered heavily in the direction of 'Rory's Crew-ti-Ful day but it's still well worth a listen! GO CREW!Get in touch @ new2thecrew96@gmail.com or IG: New2thecrew96

    S3 E2 - Goosebumps & Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 57:54


    A 4-2 home opening win against Chicago Fire and it's great to be back at Lower.com. Pete did the 9-hour round trip solo, but nobody wants to hear about that journey, so instead is joined by GUEST Brian to talk us through his 'Crew-ti-Ful Day'. Pete is convinced this is going to be an amazing new feature that will take the podding world by storm. Rory the baby makes a brief appearance in the opening minutes but isn't yet delivering great podcast material (she doesn't make a sound and almost cried). GO CREW!

    S3 E1 - We Back! 2025 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 54:55


    Pete sits down with Eric to discuss the new 2025 season. The sit and chat occurred unexpectedly, and Pete felt very unprepared and panicked about coming up with some content to go through. Eric on the other hand was typically smooth and ready to talk all things Crew. As ever, GO CREW!

    S2 E10 - Leagues Cup & Groundhopping UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 73:58


    Pete and Mel sit down to chat about how great Crew are, and about how despite detesting Leagues Cup, Pete bought a ticket anyway, drove to the final and fell more in love with this team. After that, Pete sat down with Rob from England to discuss his hobby of groundhopping the 92 league teams. Enjoy it, it's there to be enjoyed. Running Order 00.00 - 26.04 - Leagues Cup Final chat 26.05 - 1.13.58 - Groundhopping in England Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

    S2 Ep9 - End of an Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 44:28


    Pete and Mel sit down and talk through the Champions Cup Final experience. It's the end of an era folks and we've really enjoyed the ride. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

    S2 Ep8 - 3-1 Crew, and 3*1*CREW!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 43:01


    After back-to-back 3-1 wins for Crew, what better time to talk to our latest GUEST Kunal, who is the founder of Chicago based Supporter Group 3*1*CREW. We planned our sit-down chat the day of Rory the Baby's first vaccines. Top tip - don't podcast the day of a baby's first vaccines! Mel had to duck out, but Pete bravely soldiered on and had a very enjoyable chat. Turns out Kunal is one of the nicest men in the Crewniverse, so this is a good one. Enjoy it! Running Order 00.00 - 8.38 - Retrospective Intro 8.39 - 43.02 - Kunal from 3*1*CREW Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

    S2 Ep7 - Three Men and No Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 82:46


    Mel was unavailable, so joining Pete and Eric this week is GUEST Michael Stahl. Michael is a freelance journalist from New York, a die-hard Crew fan and an all-round bloody nice bloke. He returns to the pod to discuss his recently published article about Fitness in MLS and the Crew Supporters Group he is a part of in NYC. Michael and Eric waste no time getting to know each other and Pete wishes he could sit and listen to them talk for hours on end. We discuss Michael's work, supporting Crew from afar, Hell is Real (this week, it really does feel real) and Heck is Plausible. Tune in, it's a good one! Go Crew! Check out Michael's website https://www.michaelstahlwrites.com/ InsideHook Portfolio where his Crew coverage can be found is also just one click away https://www.insidehook.com/author/michael-stahl Twitter and Instagram: @MichaelRStahl Instagram: @E_Newey and @CapytalCrew Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

    S2 EpP6 - Sexy football in a sexy city

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 53:01


    A pod of two halves as we sit down first to chat about Portland and how great Crew are, and then a couple of days later to chat about Monterrey and how great Crew are. Pete has hard-hitting questions about the national anthem again and we discuss whether it being a Wednesday is a good answer for a lower attendance. Other deep chat reveals that JRR had a superb game and Cucho and Rossi are incredible players. Rory snores halfway through the recording so we hope you find it more entertaining than she did. Go Crew! Please take a few minutes to look at this awesome link and support our friends and fellow Crew fans. Spread the word! Bumble's Backyard - a dog park and bar | Indiegogo Running Order 00.00 - 25.01 - Crew v Portland 25.02 - 53.02 - Crew v Monterrey Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

    S2 EpP4 - 3 Games and a Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 26:22


    Never a dull moment being a Crew fan, it's been a crazy ten days or so, action packed with controversy on and off the field, injuries, red cards, an away defeat, and a couple of well-earned draws. Oh, and we had a baby. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

    S2 Ep3 - Supporting Crew on to Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 78:16


    Pete gives Mel a rundown of watching the Chicago game at LDC with a new friend and throws out some Short North suggestions. They then skip to post-game Houston and are joined by Eric to discuss another unbeaten week across two competitions. Running Order 00.00 - 20.53 - Introducing a new friend to LDC 20.54 - 24.16 - 'Supporting the Crew onto Glory' song performed by Eric 24.17 - 1.18.17 - Houston & Fire chats with Eric Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

    S2 Ep2 - Win the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 67:25


    Pete and Mel briefly discuss how they didn't really watch either of the Crew games in full but have excellent reasons and excuses as to why. Eric then arrives to once again pull things together and they kind of dissect and agree that two unbeaten away performances is no bad thing. There's chat about the upcoming Chicago game, and yet again another masterful performance from Eric, this time of the rewritten 'Purple Rain' by Minnesota legend Prince. Enjoy! Running Order 00.00 - 12.34 - Season Preview 12.35 - 16.43 - Win the Game song performed by Eric 16.44 - 1.07.25 - Minnesota & Houston away chat plus more! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S2 Ep1 - Half a World Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 92:23


    A new season brings a new format, yet a similar lack of podcasting knowledge. We start with a season preview recorded on our way to Columbus the day before the opening game v Atlanta. We then welcome Eric onto the pod, who immediately grounds things and introduces the concept of interesting facts and actual knowledge about the Crew. The three of us sort of dissect Crew's win by discussing the game around some new key questions. They finish off with a little chat about Minnesota before Pete asks Eric what he thought of the song he adapted. Eric masterfully performs it, and it's so good we had to insert it earlier on in the pod to ensure that everyone sticks around long enough to hear it. Enjoy! Running Order 00.00 - 22.59 - Season Preview 23.00 - 26.20 - Half a World Away song performed by Eric 26.21 - 1.32.22 - Columbus Crew v Atlanta Utd chat plus more! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 Ep29 - Awards Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 44:35


    Recorded live in Maldon, Essex (how exotic!), we discuss our end of season awards. Also on the agenda - Welsh Soccer, US Open Cup and looking forward to the 2024 season. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 Ep28 - MLS Cup Champions 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 31:45


    Crew have won MLS Cup! Nothing else to say. Let's just say it again. Crew have won MLS Cup! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 Ep27 - Hell is Real for Cincy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 41:20


    We are going to MLS Cup! We recap watching the game behind enemy lines and emerging victorious. Also on the agenda - not much else, this is the agenda! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 Ep26 - Giving Thanks to Crew, We are Through!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 31:18


    Crew are great, Greg is great, everything is great! We are through to the Conference Final and Hell is about to get Real again. Also on the agenda - Christmas lights and freezing cold nights. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 Ep25 - Walk to the Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 19:49


    BONUS POD - Pete finally walked 14.6 miles to the stadium. Superstition tells that Crew will now win at Orlando next week.

    S1 Ep24 - Crewsing into the Next Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 32:47


    We break down the awesome defeat of Atlanta and prepare for Orlando away! Also on the agenda - booing Guzan, Thanksgiving plans and Fridge-gate. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 Ep23 - Playoffs Come to Lower.com!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 45:20


    Cucho is on fire as we take game 1 of the series v Atlanta. Also on the agenda - Recording from West Virginia, Wales update and Daylight Savings chat. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 Ep22 - End of the Regular Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 30:53


    We wrap up the Montreal game and look forward to the excitement of the post season playoffs. Also on the agenda - Wales (NOT Albania), Indiana and Pete sounding worryingly out of breath for the entire recording (apologies!). Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 Ep21 - LIVE from Hilton Head Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 21:11


    Crew slip up late away to Atlanta, but we're happy about 4 points from 6. Also on the agenda - Albania!

    S1 EP20 - Still in the Top 4 Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 40:20


    Four points in two games from playoff rivals leaves us buzzing. Also on the agenda - New to the Riverhounds! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP19 - Playoffs Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 28:29


    Crew confirm their playoff spot after an insanely easy drubbing over the hapless Chicago Fire. Also on the agenda - Should we stop? Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP18 - Leagues Cup Summary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 40:03


    Catching up with all the Leagues Cup action and transfer news. Also on the agenda - Pete's dislocated shoulder and Buffalo Wild Wings. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP17 - New York, New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 31:50


    The Crew go eight games unbeaten. Also on the agenda - Pete's got a new app, Melvin's got a swollen ankle, and the referee's a wanker. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP16 - Nordecke Night!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 45:03


    We went in the Nordecke and we liked it! Also on the agenda Indian Lake (again), New to the Brew and dusting off the old boots. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP15 - Zelarayan's Zinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 83:50


    We are back with a bang thanks to our GUEST! He's Eric, and that's the way we like him. Eric is on song as we chat all things National Anthem and Crew 2 before finding out Crew he really is. Also on the agenda Indian Lake, New York and Chicago. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP14 - At Home Watch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 27:49


    Recorded LIVE before, during and after last night's defeat to Nashville as we hosted a two person watch party from home. Also on the agenda - not a lot else. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP13 - A Cincichatti

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 40:10


    We hit the road for our first taste of Crew away at the Hell is Real derby. Also on the agenda - Awesome Cincy vibes, going to a gig (concert), and the world's biggest pizza. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP12 - Orlando Bloomed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 60:06


    It's a hello week after the bye week, but Crew flatter to deceive. We break down the game (sort of) and finish off answering listeners' questions. Also on the agenda - fireworks, drones and the birthday zone. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP11 - New York Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 109:34


    It's a bye week but we have plenty to talk about with our GUEST Michael Stahl. Michael is a freelance journalist from New York who, like us fell in love with the Crew instantly. After getting over our pre-game nerves, we settled down to interview each other, talking all things Crew. It was a long one, but we could have chatted to Michael all night. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96 To read more from Michael about the Crew... https://www.insidehook.com/article/sports/chants-cheers-beers-nordecke-diehard-fans-american-sports https://www.insidehook.com/article/sports/mls-ramadan-fast-timeout

    S1 EP10 - You Win Some, You Lose Some

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 36:27


    We discuss Indy at home in the US Open Cup (win some), and Inter Miami in MLS (lose some). Also on the agenda - two Morris' for the price of one, checking out the Nordecke, and food and drink vendors, Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP9 - Away Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 59:16


    Both us and Crew were away this weekend. We didn't watch the game, but luckily our lovely GUEST Cara did and swooped in to save us with some Charlotte chat before discussing her connection to the Crew. Also on the agenda - dreaming of starting our own chant, double game week and National Parks. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP8 - Tailgating

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 42:49


    Our first tailgating experience and a trip to Historic Crew Stadium. Also on the agenda - buying new hats, last minute equalizers and discussing 'that' chant. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP7 - A Weekend of Firsts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 64:15


    Our first watch party and our first GUEST! We sit down with fellow Crew fan Travis, and ask him 'Crew Are You?' Also on the agenda - dams. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP6 - Falling in Love with Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 36:00


    We go two for two with another huge home win! Also on the agenda - more fan observations, stormy weather and DC away. Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP5 - Matan the Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 43:19


    We made it down to Lower.com Field for our first live experience of the season, and boy was it a treat! Also on the agenda - fan observations, Pete reminds us all he's had surgery (numerous times), and we're gonna win the C-Cup! Go Crew! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP4 - Crew Do We Think We Are?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 27:22


    Getting to know more about the history of the Crew. Also on the agenda - losing to Red Bull, if players were films, preparing for Atlanta and upcoming bets. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP3 - Lob Man Jimmy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 51:49


    Catching up with the Crew now that we are three games in. Also on the agenda - the team shop, new to the brew and local tourism hotspots. Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP2 - Pointless Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 15:30


    The new season is almost here, but we needed to fill the gap whilst we wait for it to start. Also on the agenda - exploring Reddit, rodents, setting up an instagram and where will we be watching the opening matches? Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com Instagram - @new2thecrew96

    S1 EP1 - One Short Scarf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 27:22


    Welcome to our new podcast, all about Columbus Crew! Also on the agenda - Spurs, our MLS history and our lack of an intro. Enjoy! Get in touch at new2thecrew96@gmail.com

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