Podcasts about The Beautiful Game

Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. In this episode, we discuss MLS Week 23, talk to Mike Barrera from Across the Pitch about the state of the Philadelphia Union, and then break down our best and worst of the week! Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content YouTube- YouTube.com/@thedesignatedpundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 23 on August 29, 2026. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and our very own Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. In this episode, we discuss MLS Week 22, talk to Matt Baker from Flyover Footy about the state of St. Louis City, and then break down our best and worst of the week! Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content YouTube- YouTube.com/@thedesignatedpundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 22 on August 22, 2026. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and our very own Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 21 on August 19, 2026. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and our very own Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 19 on August 13, 2026. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and our very own Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Ventimiglia interviews Nate Bukaty from Apple TV as we discuss Leagues Cup, MLS's return from the World Cup Break, and roster changes. We also discuss tools for announcers, AI in the soccer world, and how Kansas City became a soccer town. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis.  Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.  Explore all our content at thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@thedesignatedpundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halftime is over people, and it's time to lock in! In this Episode, Sander and Taylor get to talk about seeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions (Spain) play their matches against Austria, and Belgium. We also discuss some of the most controversial moments and highlights of the year, and just how important the Beautiful Game is to each of us!Podcast Link: https://sho-dependent.captivate.fm/listenSocials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shodependentpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shodependentpod

Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. In this episode, we discuss MLS Week 19, how nice it has been to have MLS back, and the two weeks we will have off for League's Cup. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content YouTube- YouTube.com/@thedesignatedpundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, we know we already did World Cup episodes this year, but we didn't get to do it with our friends! So in this episode our boys, Sander and Taylor (fka Bird), join us to talk about all of our relationships with the "Beautiful Game", and you'll also get a break down of what it was like to watch the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina match in person!Podcast Link: https://sho-dependent.captivate.fm/listenSocials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shodependentpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shodependentpod

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 19 on August 1, 2026. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and our very own Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. In this episode, we discuss an electric weekend back to action. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content YouTube- YouTube.com/@thedesignatedpundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPunditsf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Scott MartinJuly 28th | 7 PM EST Title:Play From Your Heart: Finding Purpose Beyond Losses Tagline:Life may change the game, but it never has to change your purpose. Description: Join Miss Liz as she welcomes Scott Martin—award-winning soccer coach, educator, disability advocate, keynote speaker, and co-author of Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game. After surviving a devastating illness that resulted in the loss of both his hands and feet, Scott faced a choice: allow tragedy to define him or transform it into a life of purpose. He chose purpose. Today, Scott inspires audiences around the world through his powerful story of perseverance, resilience, leadership, and inclusion. His message reminds us that life's greatest victories aren't measured by what we lose—they're measured by how we continue to serve, inspire, and uplift others. Grab your favourite cup and join us for an unforgettable conversation about overcoming adversity, embracing resilience, and discovering that our greatest purpose often begins after our greatest challenges. Opening: Welcome everyone to another inspiring edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where every conversation is brewed with courage, hope, and meaningful connection. Today I'm honoured to welcome Scott Martin—award-winning soccer coach, educator, disability advocate, keynote speaker, and co-author of Play From Your Heart. Scott's journey is one of extraordinary resilience. After surviving a life-changing illness that resulted in the loss of his hands and feet, he chose not to let adversity define him. Instead, he transformed unimaginable loss into a mission of encouraging others to lead with courage, compassion, and heart. Scott, welcome to the Teatime table. Episode TaglineSometimes the greatest victories are won long after the final whistle. Closing: Today's conversation reminds us that resilience isn't about pretending life is easy—it's about choosing hope when life becomes difficult. Scott showed us that purpose can rise from pain, leadership grows through adversity, and the human spirit is capable of far more than we often believe. Thank you, Scott, for inspiring us to keep playing from our hearts, no matter what challenges stand before us. Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach, educator, disability advocate, keynote speaker, and co-author of Play From Your Heart. After surviving a life-changing illness that resulted in the loss of his hands and feet, he inspires audiences worldwide through his message of resilience, leadership, inclusion, perseverance, and hope. Featured Book:Play From Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience, and the Beautiful Game. A moving memoir of courage, perseverance, leadership, and finding purpose beyond life's greatest challenges. About Scott:* Award-Winning Soccer Coach* Educator* Disability Advocate* Keynote Speaker* Author* Leadership Mentor* Inclusion Champion* Resilience Advocate Favourite Colour Blue One Word That Describes HimResilient His T-E-E:T – TriumphChoosing courage over circumstance.E – EmpowermentHelping others discover strength within adversity.E – EnduranceLiving proof that perseverance creates possibility.Three Words That Share His Story* Courageous* Inspiring* Determined

Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray return to Running It Back: Lessons Learned from Sports after a short hiatus. Repping a questionable Brooklyn-purchased ESPANA button-down shirt, Mike breaks down his recent bike crash on Smith Street, how a helmet saved his head, and how he turned his couch recovery into a World Cup viewing lounge using Mobilegs and an Amazon projector. From there, Mike and Tarlin dive into the 2026 World Cup, exploring how Spain's championship run demonstrated the power of team orchestration over raw star power. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Bike Crashes and Rehab Tech: Mike recounts going over his handlebars in Carroll Gardens to avoid a pedestrian, the importance of wearing a helmet, and navigating soft-tissue recovery with Mobi Legs and a cheap projector setup. Spain's System of Excellence: Why Spain played like the Knicks with high-floor execution and selfless ball movement, led by Golden Ball winner Rodri and rising star Lamine Yamal. Soccer to NBA Player Comps: Tarlin puts Mike on the spot with rapid-fire comparisons, matching Erling Haaland to early Luka Dončić, Mbappé to Kobe or Jordan, Jude Bellingham to Jaylen Brown, and Lionel Messi to LeBron James. Tournament Depth and Turf Debates: A look at the 48-team expanded format, Cabo Verde's run, the US Men's team exiting in the round of 16, and the hypocritical field turf standards between FIFA and NFL owners. Halftime Shows, Fan Chants, and Voltron: Reacting to Justin Bieber and Shakira at halftime, relief over English fans not singing Wonderwall in the finals, and why Spain's collective style matched the space armada version of Voltron. LESSONS LEARNED "Rather than falling in love with the star sensibility, what really made Spain transcendent was that there was this system of excellence, and they knew what they needed to do." — Mike Palmer Systems Beat Star Power: A squad built around system excellence and deep roster quality consistently beats a collection of individual talent. Wear a Helmet: Always protect your cranium when riding a bike through the city. Subscribe to Running It Back wherever you get your pods. Check out our NBA offseason shakeup episodes up next in the queue. And be on the lookout for our NFL Preview episode due out in August. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro: Brooklyn gear and World Cup fever 02:00 - The Smith Street Bike Crash: Shattered helmets and Carroll Gardens collisions 04:50 - Bionic Rehab: Mobi Legs, couch projectors, and recovering like a giraffe 06:15 - Spain's Championship System: Why Spain played like the Knicks 08:15 - Soccer Lingo 101: Ground duels, Rodri's Golden Ball, and becoming a new fan 10:00 - Good vs. Evil: Sports as a morality play and stars showing up 12:00 - USMNT Exit: Round of 16 stumbles and Cape Verde's tournament run 13:50 - Soccer to NBA Player Comps: Haaland, Mbappé, Bellingham, and Messi 16:30 - Tournament Expansion and Field Turf: FIFA vs. NFL venue politics 18:20 - Halftime Chaos: Justin Bieber, Shakira, and advice for Bieber 20:00 - Fan Chants: Rowing Norwegians, hating Wonderwall, and Viking history 21:40 - The Voltron Lesson: System excellence over individual star potential

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 18 on July 25, 2026. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and our very own Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 17 on July 22, 2026. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and our very own Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PELE Called Him “The Prince” | Clyde Best on Breaking Barriers & Changing Soccer ForeverBefore today's global soccer stars, there was Clyde Best. In this exclusive Sole Free interview, the West Ham United legend shares the unforgettable moment Pelé told him, “I am the king. You're now the prince,” reflects on breaking racial barriers in English football, helping build the game in America through the NASL, why every generation deserves its own GOAT and his new biopic, "Clyde Best: Transforming the Beautiful Game."If you love soccer history, inspiring stories, and conversations with true pioneers, this is an episode you won't want to miss.#ClydeBest #Pele #SoccerHistory #WorldCup #SoleFreeEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Harlan Friedman and Donna DrakePRODUCER/EDITOR: Robin C. AdamsFollow for more NYC culture: @theofficialharlan & solefreeradio.com

Sebastian's got World Cup fever while Pete is still celebrating the Knicks win. The guys discuss the UFC White House card and whether or not the fighters should have been coming out of the Oval Office. They discuss cleaning up after themselves at movie theaters, hotels and other events compared to how the Japanese soccer fans are leaving their stadium sections spotless. Is parenting dead? Sebastian re-lives the adventure getting in to the stadium for the World Cup match. Pete's daughter has him questioning an interaction with one of his neighbors. Sebastian's song with Steve Aoki goes viral with one of the biggest soccer stars but he has to answer his dad's question about doing acid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The excitement of victory doesn't always last. Whether it's winning a championship, reaching a career milestone, graduating, or achieving a lifelong dream, many people discover that success doesn't satisfy as deeply as they expected.In this final message of The Beautiful Game series, we explore why even our greatest accomplishments can leave us longing for more. Looking at the experiences of elite athletes alongside the lives of Jesus, Peter, James, and John, we discover that God never intended our identity to be built on performance. Instead, He invites us into a life grounded in His presence—a place where our worth isn't determined by victories or failures, but by His love.If you've ever wondered why life's biggest moments don't always bring lasting fulfillment, this message offers a hopeful and practical perspective on finding true rest in Christ.Visit Us at oacvancouver.ca We believe that Jesus is needed and relevant for people in Vancouver today. The message of God's love and promise of wholeness was destined to be experienced within a faith community that worships, studies scripture and prays together. Let us warmly welcome you to journey with us toward greater connection, purpose and peace.Follow Us Instagram: instagram.com/oacvancouver Facebook: facebook.com/oacvancouver Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cjUJ9XmAMJc1piS1IwOQH?si=dc0f2377d0454e31

Osaic President Shannon Reid talks AI, creating client confidence, and the beautiful game

Partner Tanya Macdonald and Special Counsel Haidee Leung join us to talk about the first year of the new merger regime -- half-voluntary, half-mandatory -- how it started, how it's going, what's changed and the changes to come. Plus exceptional circumstances call for exceptional measures, the ACCC whacks Miyagi and probes Prime for unfair contract terms, and new rules target supermarket price-gouging … All this and the Anzac Act with co-hosts Moya Dodd and Matt Rubinstein. Links: The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix Is the Strait of Hormuz open? or Is the Strait of Hormuz closed? G+T on the ACCC's new powers to act in exceptional circumstances The ACCC's court action against Miyagi and Amazon for unfair contract terms ACCC media release, guidelines and the industry code on supermarket excessive pricing The ACCC's latest merger FAQs G+T on the latest changes to the merger control regime SBS on Anzac cookies and biscuits "Wogball: Australia's Beautiful Game" on SBS Meet the Gilbert + Tobin Competition, Consumer + Market Regulation team Email us at edge@gtlaw.com.au Support the show: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Siess, CITY Broadcaster for Y98 joins to discus CITY continuing unbeaten streak after beating Sporting Kansas City last night in the first game after the World Cup break and the World Cup final is this weekend with Spain and Argentina.

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 16 on July 16, 2026. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and our very own Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We're your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast, Julio Baptista, a chaplain and member of the Global Sports Chaplaincy Network, reflects on Psalm 139 and Soccer Psalm 139 about how God meets us in the highs and lows of the Beautiful Game and of life. Julio then leads a prayer for his adoptive nation of Argentina. Today is a rest day before the final matches of the World Cup. Today’s special hashtag is #argentina for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. Make sure to use #soccerchaplainsunited and #soccerpsalmsworldcup with your social media posts. Join us again tomorrow for another special day and time of prayer throughout the World Cup! From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

Jessa and Nico survey the World Cup discourse. Why and how do we love things that we know are corrupt? Why can't the United States stop itself from cheating every time it plays on an international level? Did the CIA send in Evangelical missionaries to convert everyone away from Catholicism to undermine the power of Brazilian football? And has globalized soccer created a monoculture, where all homegrown variety and innovation has been lost?  Shownotes and references: http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com

IHRB's Salil Tripathi speaks to Mary Harvey, CEO of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, and Minky Worden, Director of Global Initiatives at Human Rights Watch. With the 2026 World Cup underway, they discuss whether FIFA's human rights framework is being upheld in practice.

EMN Podcast Episode DescriptionThe Most Beautiful Game: Managing the FIFA World Cup 2026 from the JTOCWhat does it take to keep one of the largest sporting events in history running safely behind the scenes?In this special episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, host Todd DeVoe takes listeners inside the Joint Tournament Operations Center (JTOC) during the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a rare, first-hand look at the emergency management professionals who worked around the clock to support one of the world's most complex events.While billions of fans watched the action unfold on the pitch, another team was monitoring weather, coordinating intelligence, tracking team movements, managing rumors, preparing for protests, supporting public safety, and solving problems before the public ever knew they existed. From the Planning Section to logistics, communications, technology, and multi-agency coordination, this episode explores what it really means to operate at the center of a global event.Todd shares stories from more than a month inside the JTOC, lessons learned from building an interagency team under pressure, and the leadership principles that transformed a room full of professionals into a family. You'll hear about the challenges no one saw, the victories no one celebrated on television, and why success in emergency management is often measured by what doesn't happen.Whether you're an emergency manager, first responder, public safety professional, or simply curious about what happens behind the curtain of a mega-event, this episode provides an inside look at the planning, coordination, and resilience required to support the most beautiful game.In this episode, you'll learn:* How a Joint Tournament Operations Center functions during a global sporting event.* The role of emergency management in supporting FIFA World Cup operations.* Lessons in leadership, planning, and multi-agency coordination.* How situational awareness, information sharing, and decision-making work in real time.* Why relationships—not technology—remain the most important resource during complex incidents.Join us as we pull back the curtain on one of the most ambitious emergency management operations ever undertaken and discover how thousands of hours of preparation made the extraordinary look effortless. The FIFA Tournament Operations Center serves as the central hub connecting host cities, venue operations, security, communications, and tournament leadership to ensure seamless coordination across the competition. Because in emergency management, the best stories are often the ones the public never hears. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Marina and Jemma have found the one thing Trump hasn't ruined yet...oh wait, no, he's got to football too. This week the pair unpick his reverse Midas touch: one US player gets a red card, Trump gets on the blower to his snivelling little ring-kisser Infantino, and hey presto, the suspension vanishes. Then our hosts turn to the double standard that'll make your adrenal gland overwork: a masked Patriot Front march through DC gets a lovely police press release respecting their "right to peacefully express their views," while a 67-year-old Olympic canoeist faces ten years for touching a flap of peeling paint. Marina and Jemma also get into the Epstein files nobody in power will unredact, Kay Burley's most baffling moment, Farage versus Count Binface, Leila Cunningham insisting the CEO of Reform wasn't "politically active", AI machete fakery, and a wholesome choir with a filthy song. And don't forget, Trawl Meets Anthony Scaramucci lands Monday - political audio porn for your ears. Have a fabulous weekend, trawlers!Join The Trawl's Facebook BRAND NEW Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660Get your tickets for The Trawl Live from https://thetrawl.tix.to/ticketsThank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go all the way back to the 1994 World Cup with legendary UMBC head coach Pete Caringi, who joins Nestor to assess just how far American soccer has come during his lifetime and the joy that this 2026 tournament has brought to this country and an new entire generation of fans of The Beautiful Game from Highlandtown to Holland and your town. The post Legendary UMBC soccer coach Pete Caringi joins Nestor to discuss the US World Cup journey of his lifetime first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Hosting this year's World's Cup seems to have driven a new level of American interest in soccer. Major League Soccer teams like Nashville's are poised to take advantage when their season resumes. Plus the local news for July 8, 2026 and this week's edition of What Where Whens-day. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: LaTonya TurnerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

President Donald J. Trump spoke A LOT recently for the America 250 celebrations and our studious host, Mike Slater, is here to break down what he said and why it's important that patriots across the country soak in his message about this nation's great history and threats it faces from the rise of communism! Following that opener, Slater gabs with Dylan Gwinn, Breitbart's Sports Editor, about the USMNT's loss to Belgium and what it means for this country and it's relationship with soccer. Will we ever be good at "The Beautiful Game"? Tune in and find out! MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jenn Jolly, tech reporter, founder of Techish.com, and host of the Techishly Jenn podcast, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the technological advancements made in the World Cup, including sensors placed in each ball that sends signals to computers hundreds of times every second.

Fox soccer play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera joins Lisa Dent to talk more about the 2026 World Cup. He starts off by answering the question regarding why both international soccer players and fans alike get so caught up in the emotions of the game, especially ones that end in penalty shootouts. JP states that while personal […]

The EC Show: World Cup Mania! The Beautiful Game Has Taken Over the WorldThe world is officially in football overload, and The EC Show is jumping right into the global chaos. From jaw‑dropping upsets to superstar performances that have entire nations losing their minds, the World Cup has taken over every screen, every conversation, and every heartbeat. Enasia, Emilio Sr., and Emilio Jr. break down the madness with that signature EC Show flavor—bold takes, hilarious reactions, and family energy you can't fake.This episode hits all the essentials: breakout heroes, shocking eliminations, fan culture going absolutely wild, and the way the beautiful game has turned cities, countries, and timelines into one giant celebration. The crew debates who's really playing the most beautiful football, which nations are carrying the vibes, and why this World Cup feels like the most electric one yet.And while you're riding the wave of World Cup mania with us, don't forget to support The EC Show—visit enasiacolon.com and grab some EC RespECt merch today.

Hi, folks!Port of Entry producer Julio is a passionate fútbol fan (soccer for Americans), and he's on a mission to convince Alan and Nat why they should care about this tournament by showing them what makes it so special.First, we talk to Luis Daniel Rodriguez, a former sports podcast host and devout World Cup enthusiast, as he prepares to leave for this year's tournament.Then, Julio takes the team to visit some old friends: Exxe Caivano, chef of Alta Parrilla, and Moumen Nouri, chef of Kous Kous del Valle. These close friends, both renowned chefs, are also die-hard fútbol and World Cup fans. Together, they share fond memories, swap stories of special moments, and engage in spirited trash talk.Julio also invites a new friend of the show, NPR immigration correspondent, Alt Latino co-founder, and creator of the hugely successful podcast The Last Cup, Jasmine Garsd. Jasmine offers fresh insights into the many dimensions of soccer beyond the game itself.Finally, the team gets the chance to experience a match together — a perfect way to wrap up their fútbol journey.Don't miss this exciting episode!P.S. We have a live event on July 12! Come join us.About Season 6Port of Entry has a fresh new season for you, with richer stories of our border region. This season spotlights shapers and visionaries of the borderlands — people impacting the region, and in some cases the world, with their work and research. From urbanism and architecture to education, and politics, to art and robotics, these stories explore the region's most innovative voices.Listen in and join us!Social media and contactFrom KPBS, Port of Entry tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the Port of Entry team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show, or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezWriter/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz-FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosEditor: Chrissy NguyenEpisodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette

The restaurant carousel keeps spinning — we say goodbye to Sevy's and Mija BBQ while welcoming La Lupita and Walkers' to the D-FW scene. Then the World Cup takes over: international visitors have been flooding our social feeds, and for some reason, Buc-ee's has become a must-stop pilgrimage for soccer fans from across the globe. And Sarah can't stop thinking about Freddy — the viral German superfan who's stolen hearts (and algorithms) everywhere he goes. Is he a genuine one-of-a-kind character, or the most brilliant marketing stunt the sport has ever seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The restaurant carousel keeps spinning — we say goodbye to Sevy's and Mija BBQ while welcoming La Lupita and Walkers' to the D-FW scene. Then the World Cup takes over: international visitors have been flooding our social feeds, and for some reason, Buc-ee's has become a must-stop pilgrimage for soccer fans from across the globe. And Sarah can't stop thinking about Freddy — the viral German superfan who's stolen hearts (and algorithms) everywhere he goes. Is he a genuine one-of-a-kind character, or the most brilliant marketing stunt the sport has ever seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2026 World Cup having started in the USA, the brothers welcome Abdullah Al-Arian, Chair of History at Georgetown University Qatar and editor of Football in the Middle East: State, Society, and the Beautiful Game. We talk about how football shapes Arab identity, including the role of diaspora, and how it is instrumentalized by Arab states. We also talk about the controversies and politics of the World Cup, including the journey of Team Palestine during a genocide, and discrimination against Iran's team and fans from across the global south. We wrap by discussing the question of FIFA Eurocentrism, corruption, and double standards, including FIFA's cowardice in not banning Israel. For the record, we all try to predict who will win the World Cup! Date of recording: June 19, 2026 Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet YouTube: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet Music by Hadiiiiii Consider supporting the showwww.patreon.com/makdisistreet  

Mexico has made a promising start on the pitch but what other victories is the nation eyeing up? Andrew Mueller is joined by former ambassador to the US Arturo Sarukhán, among others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup is here. For the first time, the tournament is happening in three countries at once: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It's bigger than ever, with more teams, more games, more viewers, and more money on the line.This special World Cup episode of Reveal looks beyond the spectacle of the beautiful game to the organization behind it: FIFA. The global soccer body stands to take in billions from the tournament, while fans face soaring ticket prices and host cities pay massive sums for transportation, security, and infrastructure.  “Sport is this incredible glue that brings people together,” human rights advocate Mustafa Qadri tells Reveal. But he says that also makes it “highly vulnerable to cynical people coming in and exploiting it for their own gain.”  This week, reporters Alex Shephard, Tim Murphy of Mother Jones, and Reveal producer Artis Curiskis follow the money, power, and politics behind the World Cup—and ask who gets to be part of the world's biggest game. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Describing the joy (and heartache) of football is the job of commentators at this summer's Fifa World Cup in America, Canada and Mexico. In the Studio hears how the loyalties of California's poet laureate Lee Herrick are divided between the USA and his birth country, Korea, while UK poet Ian McMillan finds inspiration for a new poem in the lines on the pitch.

When Roberto De Zerbi was made Spurs' new manager, his previous public support for player Mason Greenwood – who was in the past accused of various sexual assaults, although all charges were dropped – made the headlines. As a Spurs fan, journalist and broadcaster Kate Mason wrote about her take on this for The Athletic. She chats to Jen about how clubs deal with accusations of misconduct, the options legally available to them, alienation of female fans, and whether misogyny really is rife in the men's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Fifa Men's World Cup kicks off this week in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, football fever is everywhere – and this has the Unexpected Elements team exploring all things football.First, we discover how it took eight years and 170 experiments for scientists to create the perfect grass pitch. Then, why a football is not really a ball… it's a truncated icosahedron. We discuss how this shape revolutionised not only the beautiful game, but nanotechnology too.Then, what secrets can your sweat reveal? We are joined by Prof John Rogers who explains how sweat is an underappreciated and understudied biomarker of our health.And whether in life or in football, what is a better strategy – survival of the fittest or co-operation and teamwork? Author Rowan Hooper joins us to battle it out.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Chhavi Sachdev and Ogechi Ekeanyanwu Producer: Ella Hubber, with Sophie Ormiston, Lucy Davies and Robbie Wojciechowski

This is our newest installment of our Guerrilla History series previewing and analyzing the major international football (soccer) tournaments on and off the pitch.  This time, with the disastrous US/Canada/Mexico hosted World Cup 2026. Amid war on Iran, anti-immigrant ICE terror gangs, dismal initial attendance numbers and astronomical costs, this world cup looks to be one of the worst in history. No wonder there have been calls to boycott it and the US. A terrific global panel joins Guerrilla History hosts Adnan and Henry to discuss the geopolitics of the once beautiful game and review the myriad ways this world cup violates the spirit of sport. Gazan journalist Abubaker Abed , Resistance is Fertile podcast co-host Indi.ca, and returning panelist and great friend of both Guerrilla History and the Adnan Husain Show Latin American historian Alex Aviña will break this down. Give to Dahnoun Mutual Aid in Gaza: dahnounmutualaid   Subscribe to Guerrilla History podcast on your favorite audio podcast platform or listen at: https://guerrillahistory.libsyn.com Follow Abubaker Abed on X and substack: x.com/AbubakerAbedW and substack.com/@AbubakerAbedW  Follow Indi on X and his website: x.com/indica and https://indi.ca as well as Resistance is Fertile podcast on his YT channel: @indications Follow Alex on X: x.com/Alexander_Avina Support The Adnan Husain Show www.patreon.com/adnanhusain https://www.adnanahusain.substack.com Or make a one-time donation to the show and Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/adnanhusain Like, subscribe, share! Also available as audio podcast on all major platforms: https://adnanhusainshow.libsyn.com X: @adnanahusain Substack: adnanahusain.substack.com www.adnanhusain.org Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory   

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The 2026 World Cup will be the largest one yet, and FIFA is trying to make it the most high-tech, too. The federation has partnered with tech giant Lenovo to launch Football AI Pro, which is designed to analyze over 2,000 different metrics and deliver real-time insights to coaches, players, and analysts. Guest Host Jane Lindholm chats with ESPN writer Ryan O'Hanlon about how AI analytics actually play out in soccer. Plus, how a team of researchers grew 16 stadiums' worth of FIFA-class turf. Turfgrass scientist Jackie Lyn Guevara breaks down the importance of perfectly uniform turf, how the turf was designed, and what she'll be looking out for during the matches. Guests:  Ryan O'Hanlon is a staff writer at ESPN and the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game's Analytics Revolution.” Dr. Jackie Lyn "Jack" Guevara is an assistant professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University. Other episodes you may enjoy: We're All Being Played By Metrics The Surprising Science Of Why Sneakers Squeak Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World Cup is finally here! And as if Trevor's World Cup Watch Party on YouTube wasn't enough, every Monday throughout the tournament Trevor and his football frenemy Joe Opio will drop a special World Cup bonus episode of What Now? to break down the drama, brilliance, heartbreak, controversy, and occasional chaos that make the Beautiful Game the Beautiful Game.   In this World Cup preview episode, Trevor and Joe get into who did (and didn't

A longtime soccer correspondent tells us he's ready to cover this year's big tournament — but worrying that a never-ending list of FIFA controversies might just drain the World Cup of its magic.The organization that represents Inuit in Canada launches a new poverty-reduction strategy — and calls on Ottawa to scrap a federal food-subsidy program our guest says simply isn't working. The long delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan may finally be set to open — even as the U-S President keeps throwing up road blocks.Elections Alberta says finding enough staff to work this fall's referendum is a huge undertaking. We'll talk to the woman in charge of organizing the manual counting of up to 45 million ballots. At an exhibition of terrible album art in England, you can see aesthetic disasters that might change your feelings about particular musicians — and perhaps even all human life. Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan is not pleased to be facing a challenge from a new rival whose name is Dan Sullivan — and wants to boot his namesake for his name's sake.As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that wonders if we're seeing the Dan of a new era.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with controversies to match. From the US mass deportation campaign and travel restrictions to the war with Iran, football’s biggest stage is raising questions far beyond the game. In this episode: Ashish Malhotra (@amalhotra2), Host, The Soccernomics Podcast Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Rick Rush mixed this episode. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube