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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about the USMNT for the first time in a long time! We're talking about the recent Gold Cup roster that just dropped and reacting to who is in and who missed out. Next we talk about Pulisic being rumored to have asked to not be included in the squad. Last we react to some (outrageous) tweets about Pulisic asking out. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:40 - Gold Cup Roster 22:54 - Pulisic asks to not be included in Gold Cup24:39 - Reacting to tweets#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #adRecorded on: 5/22/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Filly and Scarf are back together for the full episode, Episode 361, dedicated to the disappointment that was the 25th edition of the Los Angeles Derby. The boys recap the 2-2 draw in Carson that felt much more like a loss, discuss the Mark Delgado ring fiasco, debate hugging your rival after a match, and much more! Enjoy 361!
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're talking about LA Galaxy Will Kuntz's recent comments about how MLS roster rules are outdated. We continue our talk of the LA Galaxy with the recent announcement of a contract extension for head coach Greg Vanney while the team sits on 3 points. Next we talk about David Beckham's complaint about Minnesota United's social media post making fun of Miami after Minnesota smacked them on the field. Lastly we wrap things up with Bruce Arena seemingly saving Lionel Messi from getting a red card arguing with a ref after the game. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week5:37 - Will Kuntz Comments 17:59 - Greg Vanney Extension28:12 - David Beckham vs Minnesota 35:29 - Bruce Arena Saving Messi from Red#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #adRecorded on: 5/17/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
LAFC heads down to Carson to take on the winless Galaxy. Filly and Scarf are back together, so check this one out to hear their Players To Watch, Keys to the Match, and Score Prediction!
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In this episode, Gregg, Dave and Ron revisit their reflections on Pope Francis. With some trepidation, especially Ron. But we do evolve our religious beliefs. Especially as we age and mature. We are three podcasters, with different "cosmic addresses". There is no one size fits allAdditional ReferencesCore Wisdom Formula: Experience + Knowledge + Maturity = Wisdom (+)The formula highlights the interdependence of three key components in developing wisdom:1. Experience: Encompasses personal interactions, emotions, and perceptions, forming the subjective lens through which the world is understood.2. Knowledge: Refers to acquired information or awareness, gained through education or experience.3. Maturity: Demonstrated in one's ability to respond thoughtfully and deliberately to life's challenges, beyond mere age.Wisdom results when these elements merge, and Wisdom+ represents the ability to apply them, leading to wise action with tangible benefits.Four Wisdom Support Constructs1. Wisdom Practice Model: Stories, Ologies, Beliefs, Wisdom+ - Stories: Interpretations of experiences. - Ologies Fields of study (e.g., biology, psychology) that influence belief systems. - Beliefs: Shaped by stories and ologies, forming personal behaviors. - Wisdom+: Integration of experience, knowledge, and maturity into practical wisdom.2. Wisdom to the 3rd Power: Noun, Verb, and Creative Subconscious - Noun: Represents wisdom as a philosophy, virtue, or practice. - Verb: Wisdom in action, application, or response. - Creative Subconscious: The incubator for pondering and creatively engaging wisdom.3. Four Maturity Capabilities: Maturity is developed through four capabilities: - Objective self-analysis: Extending time between stimulus and response to evaluate beliefs and emotions. - Understanding & integrating multiple perspectives: Acknowledging ambiguity and others' worldviews. - Empathetic reasoning: Considering others' welfare while maintaining personal balance. - Thinking and acting autonomously and authentically : Aligning behavior with values, acting autonomously and with integrity.4. SCARF Model (Dr. David Rock): This model identifies five social domains—status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness—that influence human behavior by triggering reward or threat responses. These social elements explain much of modern society's polarization, lack of civility, and increasing tribalism. People often seek to avoid threats and approach rewards, creating division when these domains are challenged.This wisdom framework seeks to answer critical questions about contemporary social dynamics, such as the rise of populism, polarization, and the erosion of pluralism. By understanding the foundational elements of wisdom and the forces that shape human reactions (e.g., the SCARF model), individuals can foster more nuanced and thoughtful responses to life's challenges. The maturity capabilities offer a path to wise action, rooted in empathy, perspective-taking, and authenticity.This approach also suggests that the more developed these constructs are within individuals, the better equipped they are to navigate complex social and personal situations, leading to more harmonious and inclusive societies.
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're talking about outfield player Eddie Gaven in goal for the Columbus Crew, followed by the 2010 Eastern Conference Semifinals between, ironically enough, the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes.0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:04 - Gaven in Goal8:44 - 2010 Eastern Conference Semifinals#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #adRecorded on: 5/10/2025Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Innovation shouldn't crawl—so let's strap a jetpack on it. Aj Vaughan sits down to fuse three heavy‑hitters into one explosive playbook: Keith Ferrazzi's Co‑Elevation trust pact, David Rock's brain‑savvy SCARF model, and Gary Vee's zero‑BS culture game. In sixty high‑octane minutes we'll torch dusty “innovation committees” and replace them with:Five‑person Co‑Elevation Pods—micro‑teams sworn to ruthless candor and shared upside.Neuro‑Driven OKR Sprints—30‑day loops that turn dopamine jolts into shippable revenue.A Culture Content Flywheel—mini‑stories that keep product relevance locked on the customer's pulse.Boundaryless Jam Sessions—four‑hour collisions with partners and power users that spark wildcard revenue streams.A Radical Open Talent Marketplace—internal gigs where feedback is public, skills flow freely, and innovation outruns headcount.Expect hard truths, quick laughs, and a blueprint your CFO can love. If your org's revenue and product mojo feel stale, press play—Aj's about to rewire the way you work, one brain‑friendly, culture‑first experiment at a time.
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're talking about the latest round of the US Open Cup which saw just 1 USL side win out of 16 matchups against MLS, does this indicate that the gap between MLS and USL is massive? Next we talk about Sportico's recent club valuations which saw a significant number of MLS sides rank very highly. Lastly we talk about the one off playoff between LAFC and Club America to make it to the Club World Cup. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week5:10 - US Open Cup Results25:31 - Sportico Most Valuable Clubs40:55 - LAFC vs Club America#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #adRecorded on: 5/10/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Beer 2: The Everything And Somehow Star Wars Segment - Season 2 Andor Episodes 4-6 Review - Many other Star Wars tangents - Alternative Prediction for Dedra and Syril - Drew has a moment of wisdom that would make Cicero blush Beer 1: Boxing recap - Teo vs Barboza - Haney vs Ramirez - Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero - how in the world did this happen? - Canelo vs Scull - zzzzzz - Inoue vs Cardenas - Inoue fights back to finish in dominating fashion - Navarette this weekend!!!
Send us a textIn September 1968, 21-year-old Carol Jenkins was walking door to door in Martinsville, Indiana, selling encyclopedias. On one of her last stops, Carol told the woman who answered the door that two white men had been following and harassing her. As a Black woman, Carol was frightened. Thirty minutes later, Carol was found murdered. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspodPodMoth: https://podmoth.network/Ad: Rowan & Pine – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rowan-pine-a-feminist-folklore-mythology-podcast/id1632401774 Episode Source List:https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/interactive/unresolved/cases/carol-jenkinshttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/01/07/who-killed-carol-jenkinshttps://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/the-girl-in-the-yellow-scarf-focuses-on-the-1968-murder-of-carol-jenkins https://www.indystar.com/story/life/2017/11/03/martinsville-remakes-racist-image/775258001/ https://www.in.gov/library/files/CarolJenkinsUpdated.pdf https://mediaschool.indiana.edu/news-events/news/item.html?n=investigative-journalist-chapman-tells-story-of-carol-jenkins-murder-in-documentaryhttps://www.wthr.com/article/news/investigations/carol-jenkins-davis-memorial-park/531-a5714f08-97a3-4a5f-81f6-53d0f2628b4a https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2002/05/08/suspect-charged-in-jenkins-murder/48695727/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpsV9vcRqTI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bes4ewOtlqs https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125584151/carol-marie-jenkins_-_davis
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're talking about Will Hesmer's goalkeeper goal for the Columbus Crew, followed by the Birahim Diop's hattrick for the KC Wizards on the final day of the season.0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:27 - Will Hesmer Goal9:12 - Birahim Diop Hattrick#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/18/2025Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're talking about the money being handed out the Club World Cup and how basically none of it may go to the players. This is followed up by the snapchat post from Wilfred Zaha expressing his frustrations with some fans. Lastly we talk about the rumor or Paul Pogba potentially joining DC United as a designated player. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:59 - Club World Cup Bonuses17:05 - Wilfred Zaha's frustrations 33:31 - Paul Pogba to DC United#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/30/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
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Why do smart teams resist smart change? In this episode, Rob Llewellyn unpacks the neuroscience behind transformation resistance—and how to lead through it. Learn how the brain reacts to change, the SCARF model's role in resistance, and how to counter hidden cognitive biases. Discover practical ways to design brain-friendly transformations that reduce stress, overcome old habits, and accelerate adoption. If you're driving digital transformation or advising enterprise leaders, this episode is essential listening.
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're talking about Real Salt Lake's incredible run in the CONCACAF Champions League, followed by the KC Wizards miraculous comeback from 3-1 down against the Houston Dynamo.0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:01 - RSL CCL Run16:15 - KC Wizards Miraculous Comeback#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/18/2025Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're going to be recapping the deadline day moves in MLS by discussing some of our favorite moves, least favorite moves, and what teams should have done more. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:54 - Best Moves18:20 - Moves to keep an eye on26:24 - Teams that should've done more#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/25/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're talking about the announcement of Steve Cherundolo's departure to Germany at the end of the season and what his legacy in MLS will be. This is followed up by the rumor of Kevin De Bruyne potentially moving to Chicago to join GGG?? Lastly we talk about the extension of Oscar Pareja in Orlando and whether it was deserved or not. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:16 - Steve Cherundolo off to Germany19:54 - KDB to Chicago?31:38 - Oscar Pareja extension#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/18/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
LAFC and Portland play to a 3-3 draw in a match that was just as frenetic and unpredictable as the entire week was for LAFC. Amid the backdrop of 'Dolo's announcement, LAFC responds on the road for a point.LAFC saw themselves down, 2-0, after just over 40'. Backs to the wall, LAFC stepped up for the first time in 2025, rallying to level the match twice to earn the point. Denis Bouanga was a man on fire, scoring the eventual leveler off a PK, having two called back for offside, and a couple of other great opportunities stifled by James Pantemis. Also on this episode, Olivier Giroud produces a BANGER of a goal to open his MLS account, Lafferty tags in and then back out, and Scarf is still not "slim fit." Enjoy 365, and Happy Easter and Passover everyone!
Scarf hops on for an impromptu chat about the massive news of the day: Head coach Steve Cherundolo will STEP DOWN after the 2025 season to head back to Germany.
Stu is joined by James to talk about all the recent action involving the Ladies team and reflect on their candidates for Player and Young player of the Season.@SCLadiesFC@NorthWomens@Cheshire_FA@FAWNL@talkSPORTTune in to the latest episode of our Stockport County podcast, where we discuss all things County and get you involved in the conversation. Join us live as we chat about the latest news from the club and beyond. Established in 2015, our podcast is the go-to for all things Stockport County, so don't miss out on the fun! #StockportCounty #PodcastSign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Subscribe to our Patreon to get exclusive episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're talking about Sebastien Le Toux's hattrick in the Philadelphia Union's first ever home game, followed by the KC Wizards beating Manchester United in a preseason friendly.0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:37 - Le Toux hattrick13:43 - KC Wizards vs Manchester United#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/5/2025Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
It is Geek Salad's Disney month but this year's topic is more Disney-adjacent. Since the Marvel Cinematic Universe came to be, most of its offerings have been met with praise. However, as time went along, there have been some MCU properties that have been maligned, not for reasons of quality, but for much more arbitrary and superficial reasons. To go over some of these, Geek Salad is back with Episode 254: Wokeanda Forever! (AKA Russell Crowe's Rage Scarf). Join Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine as they discuss which MCU offerings they feel were snubbed by some members of the fanbase for reasons of a more superficial nature. From Iron Man 3 to Agatha All Along, the gang covers both movies and TV shows. So tune in if for no other reason than to find out what a Russell Crowe Rage Scarf is. Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Geek Salad is also available on Spotify,iTunes, iHeart Radio and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone! You can get the app at either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store! Want Geek Salad swag? Check out our new store on Tee Public, where you can get t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and so much other stuff!!! Shop here! Geek Salad episodes are now also available to stream on YouTube. “Like” and Subscribe to their channel at Geek Salad Podcast at www.youtube.com Contact Geek Salad at geeksaladradio@gmail.com. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Check out their website at www.geek-salad.com, and please subscribe to their Twitter/X, Threads, and Blue Sky feeds: @geeksaladradio Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're giving our takes on who have been the most surprising and most disappointing teams thus far in the very early MLS season, but we are not alone for this one as we are joined by the guys over at Stateside Soccer Show. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week4:50 - Most surprising20:49 - Most disappointing#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/14/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Here on Episode 355, two streaks come to an end as, hopefully, one starts. It's a solo Scarf endeavor here on Defenders of the Banc, as he breaks down LAFC's 2-1 victory over the Earthquakes. A scoreless but entertaining first half gave way to fireworks in the second, with LAFC getting on the board just past the hour mark. The rebound from Denis Bouanga's shot found the foot of Sergi Palencia, who teed one up perfectly from the top of the box to score his first goal in 2,888 days! That's even before Defenders of the Banc started! Yikes!About 20 minutes later, Denis Bouanga would end a streak of his own, getting his first MLS regular season goal since last October, giving LAFC a 2-0 lead, and it's a good thing he did! Cristian Espinoza went ahead and did Cristian Espinoza things for SJ, scoring in stoppage to give SJ life, but LAFC saw out the final minutes without issue for the 2-1 win.Also on this episode, we compliment Olivier Giroud's effort, several times, while hoping that all goes well with Maxime Chanot. It's a relatively quick one, and definitely a fun one here on Episode 355. Enjoy!
LAFC gets set for a bit of a respite, with just 5 matches in their next 30 days, beginning with a home match against the Earthquakes. Scarf and Laff break down the Players to Watch, explore their Keys to the Match, and look into their crystal balls (giggity) for their Score Predictions!
It's Episode 354, and it's a collapse of epic proportions, as LAFC goes to Miami, takes a 2-0 aggregate lead WITH the tiebreaker, only to squander it all away, losing 3-1 to Messi and Inter Miami and crashing out of the 2025 CCC. Ugh.Things looked great for the Black and Gold early, as captain Aaron Long reported for duty, scoring a chaotic 9' goal to give the boys an early lead, and the tiebreaker. That's about where the good news ends. Miami scores three unanswered, including two from Lionel Messi. Denis Bouanga missed or squandered a series of great chances, including one in second-half stoppage, and that proved to be the undoing for LAFC in the CCC. SEVEN, yes, seven big chances missed for LAFC. Miami wins the match, 3-1, and wins the aggregate, 3-2, to advance to the semis. Also on this match, Scarf is back from Costa Rica, Filly suffers no fools lightly when it comes to Dolo out, and Laff harkens back to his LAFC debut as part of This Date In LAFC History. Enjoy 354!
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're talking about Rihanna's parking lot party before RBNY's first game as RBNY, followed by the origin story for the Sons of Ben, a supporter's group without a team to support.0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:04 - Rhianna at RBNY7:35 - Sons of Ben#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/5/2025Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Send us a textGun Scarf Sword - Patreon Episode 11 [Bleach 41 - 44]Blake and Spencer explain a very popular children's game that definitely exists! Yoruichi shows his true form, and you'll never believe what she looks like! Plus, Uryu reaches peak cool as he fights Captain Kurotsuchi!Support the showWant to learn more about the show or just chat with us? Write to us at bandsgetjumped@gmail.comFollow us @bandsgetjumped on BlueSkyFind us on reddit at r/getjumped/Join the chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/DNjXhee
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about the recent sacking of one of the longest tenured managers in history as Sporting KC sack coach Peter Vermes. Afterwards we discuss Kevin De Bruyne saying that he is leaving Man City at the end of the season and discuss potential landing spots in MLS. Lastly we talk about Ernst Tanner's comments talking about their decision to move on from Jim Curtin being the correct decision already. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:06 - Peter Vermes OUT in SKC28:10 - Kevin De Bruyne landing spots in MLS37:04 - Ernst Tanner comment on Jim Curtin#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTVRecorded on: 4/5/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Under Cherry Blossoms: A Scarf Woven with Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-04-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 连响亮的笑声在园中回荡——苏州的春日总是这样的美。En: Lian's loud laughter echoed through the garden—Suzhou's spring days are always this beautiful.Zh: 拙政园里,樱花如粉红色的云朵盛开着,小道两旁绿意葱葱,池塘倒映着蔚蓝的晴空。En: In Zhuozhengyuan, cherry blossoms bloomed like pink clouds, the paths were lush with greenery, and the pond reflected the clear blue sky.Zh: 连和妹妹梅正在园中的一个市场摊位前驻足。En: Lian and her younger sister Mei paused in front of a market stall in the garden.Zh: 琳琅满目的丝巾在春风中轻轻飘舞。En: An array of silk scarves gently fluttered in the spring breeze.Zh: 摊主晋正热心地向她们介绍:“这是我们最新的丝巾,丝质特别好。”En: The vendor, Jin, warmly introduced them, "These are our latest silk scarves, and they have exceptional quality."Zh: 连的目光牢牢地捕捉住一条丝巾。En: Lian's gaze was firmly captured by one particular scarf.Zh: 她轻轻抚摸,细腻的织物在指尖流动。En: She gently caressed it, feeling the delicate fabric glide through her fingertips.Zh: 她心中浮现出已故祖母的笑颜。En: The smiling face of her late grandmother appeared in her mind.Zh: 清明节快到了,连希望在祭祖时戴上这条丝巾,以此表达对祖母深深的怀念。En: With Qingming Festival approaching, Lian wished to wear this scarf when paying respects to her ancestors, as a deep tribute to her grandmother.Zh: 梅则有些不以为然,“姐姐,这样花太多钱在一条丝巾上,不值得。En: Mei, however, was somewhat skeptical, "Sister, spending so much money on a scarf isn't worth it.Zh: 咱们还是节省点吧,将来还有很多需要用钱的地方。”En: We should save a bit for all the future expenses."Zh: 连抬眼望向梅,理解妹妹的想法。En: Lian looked up at Mei, understanding her sister's perspective.Zh: 但对她而言,传统的重要性胜过一切。En: But for her, the importance of tradition surpassed everything.Zh: 她微微一笑,温柔却坚定地说:“这不是只是为了买条丝巾,而是对祖辈的尊重和纪念。”En: She smiled slightly and said gently yet firmly, "It's not just about buying a scarf; it's about respect and remembrance for our ancestors."Zh: 晋打断道:“这条丝巾确实不便宜,但它的质量绝对物有所值。”En: Jin interrupted, "This scarf isn't cheap, but its quality is absolutely worth the price."Zh: 思索片刻,连终于下定决心,En: After a moment of contemplation, Lian finally made up her mind.Zh: 她掏出多日积攒的钱币,买下了那条珍贵的丝巾。En: She pulled out the money she had saved over many days and bought the precious scarf.Zh: 清明节,连穿上她的新丝巾,心里感到无比的宁静和满足。En: On Qingming Festival, Lian put on her new scarf and felt an immense sense of peace and satisfaction.Zh: 当她在祭坛前低头致意,她仿佛看到了祖母满意欣慰的笑容。En: As she bowed before the altar, she almost saw her grandmother's approving and comforting smile.Zh: 梅站在一旁,目睹姐姐坚定的神情,心中慢慢转变。En: Mei stood by, witnessing her sister's determined expression, and found her heart slowly shifting.Zh: 她开始理解,甚至有些敬佩连坚持传统的决心和对祖辈的尊重。En: She began to understand, and even somewhat admired Lian's devotion to tradition and her respect for their ancestors.Zh: 节日结束后,连笑着对梅说:“传统,让我们从中找到归属感,也让我们团结在一起。”En: After the festival, Lian smiled at Mei and said, "Tradition allows us to find a sense of belonging and brings us together."Zh: 梅点了点头,轻声说:“谢谢你让我明白这些。”En: Mei nodded and softly replied, "Thank you for helping me understand this."Zh: 在樱花飘落的时刻,姐妹两人互相微笑,仿佛漫长的争论在这片刻中轻轻溶解,新的理解和尊重在她们心中生根发芽。En: As the cherry blossoms fell, the two sisters smiled at each other, as if their long-standing disagreement gently dissolved in that moment, and new understanding and respect took root in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:echoed: 回荡bloomed: 盛开着lush: 葱葱meditate: 沉思ethereal: 缥缈gaze: 目光captured: 捕捉住delicate: 细腻caressed: 抚摸skeptical: 不以为然contemplation: 思索determined: 坚定respect: 尊重remembrance: 纪念approval: 满意belonging: 归属感dissolved: 溶解shifted: 转变admired: 敬佩devotion: 坚持ceremony: 祭礼tradition: 传统fluttered: 飘舞array: 琳琅满目introduction: 介绍fabric: 织物nimble: 轻快tribute: 致意transcend: 胜过approval: 赞同
Solo Filly episode tonight as Lafferty and The Scarf attended LAFC 2's US Open cup game against AV Alta FC.
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about the recent sacking of CF Montreal coach Laurent Courtois and discussing if this was justified or harsh. While we're on the coach topic, we also discuss some other coaches who might be on the hot seat. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:12 - Laurent Courtois OUT in Montreal18:34 - Coaches on the hot seat#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV Recorded on: 3/28/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
LAFC headed down to San Diego for the first time, set to take on San Diego FC in Matchday 6 of the 2025 MLS season. A disaster start was only compounded by a fatal mistake after halftime, and the boys lost 3-2. Spotting a club a 3-0 lead is never something you want to do, but it's exactly what LAFC did in just 40' in San Diego. Anders Dreyer's passing, Christopher McVey's defense (and head), and a huge flub by Hugo Lloris saw the home side race out to the 3-goal lead. LAFC clawed two back before halftime, including a brilliant strike from Artem Smoliakov, but a second yellow to Igor Jesus killed the momentum. LAFC loses to an expansion club in our first meeting for the first time, Nathan Ordaz looks great in limited action, Scarf rants about resigning Kei Kamara, and Chris Lafferty finds a new favorite player! All that and more can be yours on Episode 351! Enjoy!
In this episode, we sit down with Favian Renkel to chat about his brilliant idea to find Club Leon's Replacement and if we really still need another version of MLS v Liga MX All Stars!Recorded on: 3/23/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV 0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:30 - Who Replaces Club Leon In The CWC?16:38 - Does MLS Really Need The All Star Game?Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Today we are rehashing Season 1, Episode 10 of Younger: "The Boy with the Dragon Tattoo." Join us as we discuss The Scarf literally unravelling, Liza's brief stay at Josh's apartment, the introduction of Lauren's parents, and so much more!
Great banter about the fashion industry, Paris fashion week, how to travel in style on a private jet and homophobia in Cyprus. A conversation straight from the heart reminding Anna Vissi that she needs to wear Michalis' scarf and Lady Gaga that she needs to have one of Michalis' scarfs. Michalis Pantelidis (Nicosia, 1993) is a Cypriot Textiles Designer. He graduated from the University of the West of England in Bristol. During his studies, he interned at the atelier of Iris Van Herpen and Ronald Van Der Kemp in Amsterdam, where he gained experience in couture. He also worked with Dutch artists "Dutch Igloo", where he experimented with photography, digital editing, and intricate handwork. In 2021, he launched his own brand which combines his love for textiles, photography, and art. His first project is called “The land of Decomposition” which explores alternative ways of understanding the idea of value by turning trash into colorful and joyful scarves.https://michalispantelidis.com/
In this episode, we sit down with John from Loud and Proud Orlando to chat about USL's Pro Rel ambitions and how they will impact MLS and US Soccer! We hit all the angles, the good, the bad, the ugly, and all our concerns. Be sure to share your thoughts below!Recorded on: 3/21/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV 0:00 - Scarf of the Week4:47 - How We Got Here5:46 - The Goods of Pro Rel17:48 - The Bads of Pro Rel23:50 - Our Concerns56:53 - Final ThoughtsSend any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
LAFC traveled to Children's Mercy Park and showed no mercy to Sporting, taking out the home side, 2-0. Goals from David Martinez and Aaron Long, excellent defending, and two big saves by Hugo Lloris punctuated the win. Also on Episode 350, Odin Holm and Adrian Wibowo make their LAFC debuts, LAFF needs to be reminded it's an LA podcast, and apparently, Scarf was a member of the Open Cup broadcast team for LAFC2's win over FC Arizona. Enjoy 350, and here's to 350 more!
BONUS: Why Your Teams Really Resist Change, The Neuroscience of Leadership That Nobody Taught You With Andra Stefanescu In this BONUS episode, we explore the challenges leaders face during transformations with leadership coach Andra Stefanescu. Drawing from her extensive research and coaching experience, Andra shares powerful insights on fostering psychological safety, understanding brain-based responses to change, and developing the emotional intelligence needed to lead effectively. She reveals practical frameworks and techniques that help leaders navigate resistance and build meaningful connections with their teams. The Leadership Challenge of Transformation "People are giving resistance... and in general, leaders are feeling overwhelmed in times of changes, whatever those changes are." Resistance and overwhelm are the two biggest challenges leaders face during transformations. Through her research and coaching work across different industries, Andra has found that leaders often feel powerless when their teams resist change. This resistance stems from basic psychological needs not being met. Leaders can overcome these challenges by understanding the different psychological needs of their team members and adapting their communication accordingly. By using specific frameworks, leaders can address resistance more effectively and rediscover their passion for leadership. Understanding the Brain's Response to Change "When something is changed, whatever that is... what your brain perceives is like a threat because the one question that we put all day long in our brains is: is this safe for me?" The brain naturally resists change because it prefers routine and automation. When facing transformation, people instinctively question whether the change is safe, which triggers resistance. This creates a challenging dynamic where leaders experiencing their own fear and resistance become less able to empathize with their team's concerns. Andra emphasizes the importance of leaders "putting their own mask on first" by acknowledging their own feelings and ensuring they're in the right state of mind before attempting to lead others through change. The Middle Manager's Dilemma "Middle managers are in the middle, they have high pressure from above, high pressure from down... And this is where they arrive in this powerless situation, where they ask themselves, how can I make this work?" One common scenario Andra encounters is middle managers feeling trapped between conflicting demands. They face pressure from upper management to implement changes quickly while experiencing resistance from their teams below. This position often leads to feelings of powerlessness and diminished job satisfaction. Andra notes that despite the depth of this challenge, it can be addressed through techniques that help leaders recalibrate themselves and improve communication with others. Fostering Psychological Safety Through Emotional Intelligence "Employees who report to have a leader with low emotional intelligence are four times more likely to leave the company within one year." Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognized as a critical leadership skill. Andra's research shows that 31% of employees who experience burnout report lacking support or recognition from leadership. She approaches developing emotional intelligence through guided self-reflection rather than external assessment, helping leaders gain insights about their communication patterns and relationships. Psychological safety doesn't happen by default—it requires active work and maintenance from leaders. The SCARF Model for Better Leadership "There are specific buttons that you press positively or negatively, and when you press them positively, you are most probably meeting also the psychological needs of the people." Andra recommends the SCARF model developed by Dr. David Rock as a practical framework for leadership communication. This model identifies five key domains that affect how people collaborate: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness. By understanding and addressing these domains positively, leaders can better meet their team members' psychological needs. Additionally, she recommends the Process Communication Model (PCM), which helps leaders identify different personality types and adapt their communication accordingly. Connect Before Collaborate "Put the relationship above your agenda because it's more important to have a long-term relationship than to achieve whatever you wanted to go through with." One powerful principle Andra teaches is to connect before attempting to collaborate. Too often, leaders jump straight into tasks or discussions without first establishing a connection, failing to consider the other person's current state of mind. By asking simple questions like "What's on your mind today?" or "What is your intention for this meeting?", leaders can build psychological safety and maintain relationships that endure beyond immediate goals. This approach recognizes that workplace relationships should be viewed as long-term investments rather than transactional encounters. Sustainable Leadership Development "Ask: why do I get resistance? How can I communicate in a way that I get followers instead of resistance?" For sustainable growth, Andra encourages leaders to reflect on why they encounter resistance and how they might communicate differently to inspire followers instead. Self-awareness is crucial—leaders need to understand their own communication patterns and leadership styles before they can effectively influence others. By learning frameworks based on neuroscience and practicing new communication techniques, leaders can create environments where both they and their teams thrive during transformations. Recommended Resources To better understand how change affects our brain, Andra recommends Your Brain at Work by Dr. David Rock. About Andra Stefanescu Andra is a leadership coach and facilitator specializing in brain-based ways to foster psychological safety and team collaboration. She helps leaders navigate transformation challenges with playful, neuroscience-driven techniques. Passionate about creating healthy workplace relationships, Andra empowers teams to resolve conflicts, make better decisions, and experience meaningful growth through customized training experiences. You can link with Andra Stefanescu on LinkedIn and follow Andra Stefanescu on Substack.
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LAFC2, not LAFC, begin the defense of our 2024 USOC title with a First Round match against NPSL-side FC Arizona! Get all the details on LAFC2 and as many details as Scarf could find about FC Arizona!
Today we are rehashing Season 1, Episode 9 of Younger: "I'm With Stupid." Join us as we discuss Liza's slush pile discovery, an extremely intense game of dodgeball, Michelle's New Jersey book club, and so much more!
LAFC headed back to the friendly confines of BMO Stadium to welcome our former captain, Ilie Sanchez, and his Austin FC teammates for an MLS regular season match. Ilie may have come back, but the goals went missing, as LAFC fell to the visitors, 1-0. Cengiz Ünder got his first start in an LAFC shirt, looking dynamic over his hour-plus on the pitch. But LAFC's Achilles heel continues to be the final ball, as they could muster just one shot on target after halftime despite owning the ball for more than 65% of the match. A soft-ish goal off an Austin corner turned out to be our undoing, and LAFC loses for the first time at home in MLS this season. Also on this solo Scarf endeavor, Pogba, Pochettino, and Cifu, oh my! The stars were out at BMO on Saturday. Enjoy Episode 349!
In this episode, we sit down with Deon from Nerdy Soccer Guy to have an open chat about The annual MLS Executives Survey from The Athletic! Tons of topics covered today, from Messi and the World Cup, to USL's D1 League, the Fall-Spring Calendar, and even Don Garber's Successor. Be sure to share your thoughts below!Recorded on: 3/6/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV 0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:57 - Is MLS Taking Advantage of Messi and The 2026 WC12:03 - Should MLS Swithc To A Fall Spring Calendar19:58 - Is USL's D1 League A Threat To MLS?31:14 - How Can MLS Get More People To Watch Their Product?44:37 - What Is The Future Of The Leagues Cup?56:26 - How Should Teams Build Their Academy?1:07:55 - What Should MLS Look For In Don Garber's Successor?Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
It's Episode 348, and it's a roller coaster! LAFC gets dominated for the better part of 90', only to have our new DP, Cengiz Ünder, come off the bench on his debut, streak through the middle of the pitch to intercept an errant Crew pass, and find Denis Bouanga at the death to put the nail in the Crew's CCC coffin. Sure, LAFC lost, 2-1, but there is momentum to be had!Also on this episode, Laff tells a story (it may still be going on), Scarf thinks he's clever, and Filly... ugh... Filly was right. About what, you ask? Tune in to 348 to find out!
LAFC heads to Columbus to take on the Crew, up 3-0 on aggregate, for Leg 2 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16! Filly and Scarf give you their score predictions, players to watch, and all the other fun you're used to on One More Sleep!
LAFC headed up to Seattle to take on their rivals, the Seattle Sounders, amid roster rotation and a CCC match in Columbus just 3 days later. A solid first half gave way to the dam breaking in the second, and a heavily rotated LAFC squad took a beating, 5-2. On the bright side, Nathan Ordaz and David Martinez kept up their game of "whatever you can do, I can do better". On the not-so-bright side, Marlon suffered a pulled hammy while Olivier Giroud remained ineffective. It's all here on 347, so join Filly and Scarf in the recap, and then forget all about it!
Columbus Crew. Just the name of the club struck fear into the hearts of LAFC supporters over the last year and a half. Three straight losses to the Black and Yellow, including a 5-1 drubbing at BMO, and it was easy to see why Filly and Scarf approached this match with a bit of trepidation. But this is 2025, and this is a new kind of Black and Gold club, one that suffocates you with defense while Denis Bouanga carves you up from the left. Here on Episode 346, listen as Scarf, Lafferty, and even Filly break down the somewhat surprising beatdown LAFC gave Columbus, 3-0. Also on this episode, we revisit the LAFC days of Diego Rossi, spawn the unlikely mashup of Andre the Giant and Andre Horta, and wish Mama Bufanda the happiest of birthdays!
LAFC takes on their recent nemesis, the Columbus Crew, in the CCC Round of 16. The first leg is at BMO! Who are the Players to Watch? What are the Keys to the Match? And what does Scarf think the scoreline will be? Take a listen!
Large amounts of refined foods have the power to elicit big hormonal responses in our bodies. If we have a subconscious desire to shape shift to a new state, we often go to food to make that change for us. Depressed? We might reach for foods that make us feel more alive. Wound up and anxious at the end of a long day? We might reach for foods that depress us enough to fall asleep. What we eat, and how much of it we eat, has the potential to release opioids, serotonin and dopamine into our system, facilitating that shift for us. It is the state the food puts us in that we are addicted to, not the food itself. Luis asks, what need is the food meeting and what is the state change I am after? He offers a practice around binge eating to help us relate to our animal bodies and start to release shame. Join Luis and explore how we can relate to ourselves in ways other than with food. Register for the live 7-week course here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/course----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ Learn more about the self-led course here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/self-led-new Join the waitlist to pre-order Luis' book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com