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Joe and Nathan are back at the RMZ news desk, and this week the rumors range from the very demure to the deeply Disney Adult. First, Joe recaps his less-than-magical D23 Day at Disneyland, including the impossible-to-get princess concert, the Cavalcade of Legends, some questionable Disney fashion choices, and a vintage piece of Disneyland history that immediately has Nathan asking about Joe's will. Then it's time for the internet drama. Jools Lebron is facing backlash after asking fans to help fund her dental work, leading Joe and Nathan into a conversation about internet fame, getting a regular job, and what happens when your viral moment doesn't last forever. Next, they dive into the viral “Peter Pan Girl” and the internet's fascination with her Disneyland character interactions. Is she cringey? Absolutely. But is she really the worst Disney Adult wandering around the parks? Joe has thoughts—and firsthand evidence that things can get much, much weirder. Plus: Nathan's play limps toward the finish line, the Secret Show inspires some nostalgia, Gus Kenworthy continues existing, Nathan clears up once again that he did NOT live in New Zealand, and Joe delivers his definitive dissertation on why Stop That Train fundamentally misunderstands what made Airplane! work. All that, your voicemails, Q&A, and the usual nonsense on this week's Rumor Mill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!Frequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida Sophasarun– Alex McKeownOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Here Matt goes again on his own. (We promise David and Corey are OK and will be back.)On this week's solo episode, Matt decided to use your listener questions to guide the conversation following the Crown's 2-1 loss to the Fire over the weekend. He breaks down Tim Ream's absence, our lack of recent production from the striker position and what would need to happen for Charlotte to have a chance at a top-4 playoff spot. (So you're telling us there's a chance ...)Hear that and so much more and get ready for a busy Leagues Cup week!---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Residency Review by Katie Dozier– The Poetry Space– RattleFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Buckle up, it's a wild one! Trigger (one of Dusty's alter egos...we think?) joins us with his comedy compadre Sammy to tell us all about Dusty's Super Secret Show! We talk about comedy, we get roasted, do some roasting and lots more.  to find out about the next Super Secret Show follow: @thesupersecretshow @supervillaincomedy @dustythehappyhobo @justsammycomedy

Matt is flying solo this week as the birthday boys take some time off, but there's still a ton to talk about. Charlotte FC squandered a two-goal lead to get just a point against bottom-of-the-table Atlanta Wednesday, then followed that with a road win and clean sheet against Red Bulls Saturday.Matt breaks down both matches and explains why he's not happy with how the team is playing despite the points. He also reflects on the possibility that we've seen Kerwin Vargas' final match for the Crown.Finally, Matt answers your listener questions, including one about Abada's strong form in the past two matches and MLS All-Star roster we'll see this week in Charlotte.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Measureless by Amit Majmudar– Things My Grandmother Said by Amit Majmudar– Lettre Sauvage– The Lottery in Babylon by Jorge Luis Borges– Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote by Jorge Luis BorgesFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Minor Tiresias on Cesar Vallejo– In Future Posts on Lana Del Ray– The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham– The Optimists by Brian Platzer– The End of the Affair by Graham Greene– In This Novel, It's the Student Who Shapes the Teacher's Life by Jean Hanff Korelitz– The Kinda Sorta Real-Life Larry (My memory was slightly inaccurate. It appears this modest Wikipedia page would have existed even if Maugham hadn't written a book kinda sorta about this guy.)– Why I Live at the P.O. by Eudora Welty– The clip in question from the Stone–Parker lectureFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

It's time to get ready for the second half of the Charlotte FC season with Corey Inscoe and Glizzy Gusler! They look back and where the team left off in May, what's changed over the summer, and what to expect moving into a busy few months for the team, starting with Atlanta United Wednesday night.They also discussed hot dogs and butt sponsors because, you know, why not?--Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Measureless by Amit Majmudar– Things My Grandmother Said by Amit Majmudar– Lettre Sauvage– The Lottery in Babylon by Jorge Luis Borges– Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote by Jorge Luis BorgesFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

In this episode of In The Weeds, Bobby addresses the backlash from artists following his recent comments about promotion and reveals how one major star took their complaint all the way to his CEO. He also opens up about difficult conversations with employees, the pressure of never being able to step away, and why he wishes his younger self had handled grief differently after his mom passed away. Plus, Bobby breaks down his nonstop schedule, explains why money was never his main motivation, shares what fame reveals about people, and admits he knows more about behind-the-scenes show drama than everyone thinks. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt, David and Corey are back from summer break and dusted off the mics to talk about Charlotte FC's huge DP signing of Allan Saint-Maximin. They discuss how he fits into the squad and how he compares to the DP he's replacing, Wilfred Zaha. But with rumors surrounding Liel Abada and Kerwin Vargas, there's a possibility CLTFC loses three wingers this summer window. Who will step up opposite Maxi if those rumors come true?Lots to discuss and even more coming in the next couple of weeks as we ramp up for the return of MLS play and the All-Star Game here in Charlotte!--Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– My essay on Macbeth in Portico– Micah Mattix's newsletter Prufrock– Poems for Katie by Timothy Green– Rattle– Rattlecast– The Poetry Space– Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel– Voices from the Other World by James Merrill– Iain McGilchrist– James PennebakerFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Pumpkin Chucking by Stephen Scaer– The Sidewalk Steve page on the Transgender Map– Alex Pepple– Eratosphere– Say Nothing but Good by Stephen Scaer– Gold Is the Last to Leave by Stephen Scaer– Backyard Triumph by Stephen Scaer– Mentor by Stephen Scaer– Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost– 4trans by Naomi Kanakia– ContraPoints– My weird omnibus: I Reviewed 99 Recent Poetry Collections—Here's What I Found– No by A. M. Juster– Maine LD 1735– Stephen Scaer's comment on Maine LD 1735– Make Believe by Stephen Scaer– Johnson and Nietzsche on Criticism and Critics by Ethan McGuire– Ozark Elegy by Ethan McGuireFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Ep 248: The Montreal Fiasco, ft. Ernest Hilbert, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2– Advice from an Unknown PoetFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Diver by Alan Shapiro– Last Act by Alan Shapiro– King Lear– Macbeth– Hamlet– The Oxen by Thomas Hardy– Church Going by Philip Larkin– High Windows by Philip Larkin– Steven Wright– Glory Hunger by Alan Shapiro– Grasshopper by Alan Shapiro– Where Rainbows Go to Die by The SteelDriversFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Steve Knepper's Thomist Poets readingIn the Waiting Room by Elizabeth BishopJiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)A Letter by Anthony HechtCouples TherapyClipseLament by Thom GunnSecret Show notesWe Hogs Need This, Pt. 2On Being Butthurt by Elif BatumanJoan DidionMatthew's appearance on the RattlecastAugust WilsonFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Join the Zoom conversation I'm having with Jimmy Pappas this Monday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m. US Eastern: Poems Against HopeZina Gomez-LissCan Art Teach? by David S. WallaceMichel de MontaigneThe PittSuitsAnthony LaneJ. M. Coetzee A Few Words OnImproving Your Life Through the Great Books by Ethan McGuireSecret show notesEp 246: A Case for Didactic Poetry, ft. Daniel CowperWhy Don't People Like Poetry? What Poetry Do They Like? by Daniel CowperNight by Elie WieselNever Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroNarrative of the Life of Frederick DouglassThe Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du BoisPlato's RepublicGiovanni's Room and Notes of aNative Son by James BaldwinGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownThe Giving Tree by Shel SilversteinFancy Nancy by Jane O'ConnorThe Varieties of Religious Experience by William JamesFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!Ep 122: The Sore Thumb Crisis, ft. Ernie HilbertPoetry readings I have known by Ernie HilbertThe Red Tower by Thomas LigottiThis Lime-tree Bower my Prison by Samuel Taylor ColeridgeEaston PressFranklin LibraryFallingwaterThe Henry Heckelbeck Collection by Wanda CovenEyes Wide Shut (1999)Caligulan by Ernie HilbertContraPoints: CringeToynbee tilesPoetry for DummiesSavage Night at the Opera by DestroyerFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

NB: Apologies to all the people to whom I owe emails! Solo with the girls and trying to meet some deadlines, so I've been a zombie. I promise I'll write you soon!SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– The Frost Farm Prize results– Why Don't People Like Poetry? What Poetry Do People Like? by Daniel Cowper– Ep 246: The Case for Didactic Poetry Part 1 & Part 2– L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, and Lycidas by John Milton– Odysseus' Last Return to Ithaca by Pedro Poitevin– XXIV by Philip Larkin– Dune by Frank Herbert– Dune (2021)Frequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Charlotte FC finally got back to winning ways Saturday, taking down Toronto FC 3-1 at the Bank. But before that were two lackluster results – a draw with FC Cincinnati and a lackluster 1-0 loss to NYCFC. This week on the show, Matt, David and Corey spend most of their time breaking down the Toronto match but they don't overlook the issues we saw in the other two matches. Topics include: When things aren't going well, is it Dean Smith (and tactics and lineups) or is it the players?What was different about the Toronto match compared to the previous two?What needs to happen in the summer transfer window?And David compares himself Tim Ream and Ashley Westwood and shares his most recent heat map.--Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

NB: Another poem (one of Jonathan's favorites) about having an orange and not wanting to kill yourself.SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Why Don't People Like Poetry? What Poetry Do People Like? by Daniel Cowper– Kingdom of the Clock by Daniel Cowper– A Review of The Soft Black Stars by Sunil Iyengar– On Not Knowing How to Start by Sunil Iyengar– What He Really Wanted by Zina Gomez-Liss– If by Rudyard Kipling– Ep 245: The Tuna Incident, ft. Nida Sophasarun– Giving the Devil His Due by Elijah Perseus Blumov– September 1, 1939 by W. H. Auden– On the Inner Nature of Art by Arthur Schopenhauer– On the origin of poetry by Friedrich NietzscheFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

KELS didn't wait until she was “big enough” to tour. She used touring to BECOME big enough.In this episode, we break down how she went from cleaning houses to selling out secret shows, building her own DIY touring model, playing unconventional venues like diners, barbershops, libraries, and churches, and turning real-life fan connection into serious momentum.She shares how she picks cities, sells tickets, keeps costs low, uses fan data, promotes her music relentlessly, and built a world around her “dirty blues” sound that people actually want to be part of.FREE ACCESS to "100 VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS FOR MUSICIANS": https://forms.gle/zGWuUrLA8mBfqz7F8JOIN OUR DISCORD:https://discord.gg/rTAYsPcyEYWANNA WORK WITH US? Make us an OFFER! https://forms.gle/tVdon5vyoGAqPjx6AGET 30% OFF DISTROKID:http://distrokid.com/vip/onemoretimeFOLLOW KELS:https://www.instagram.com/findingkelsFOLLOW One More Time:https://www.instagram.com/onemoretime.fmhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onemoretime.fm00:00 Intro02:23 KELS Is Blowing Up in Real Time03:58 From Cleaning Houses to DIY Touring05:41 How KELS Built Her Own Touring Model10:27 Secret Shows and Weird Venues13:13 Owning Fan Data and Selling Tickets Directly16:08 Why Most Artists Wait Too Long to Tour17:45 How KELS Picks Cities and Builds Demand20:26 The Real Grind Behind Her Music Career22:49 How Much DIY Touring Really Costs25:16 How to Sell Tickets as an Indie Artist30:21 Live Performance as Music Marketing34:27 The Viral Sam Buck Video That Changed Everything36:40 DistroKid37:35 Building the Dirty Blues Brand42:13 Sonic Identity vs Visual Identity45:35 Why Great Music Alone Is Not Enough48:56 How KELS Made “Gone” Work55:26 Why Indie Artists Shouldn't Give Up on Songs57:28 Turning Followers Into Ticket Buyers01:01:08 Why Relatability Matters for Artists01:03:02 Rapid Fire Rampage ft. KELS

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!Novice by Nida SophasarunAn Incomplete Mentorship by Rachel Jamison WebsterEllen Bryant VoigtAdvice from an Unknown Poet Ep 05. Bad AdviceEp 244: Possible Horrible Truth, Pt. 1Nida's poem Violent FemmesCorniche by Les MurraySecret show notesDead Poets Society (1989)Paterson (2016)A Quiet Passion (2016)Yasujiro OzuLast Chance U (2016)Friday Night LightsI Walked with a Zombie (1943)Reality Bites (1994)Matthew's essay Where the Money IsThe Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)Film QuarterlyFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

It was better. At least we can say that. Charlotte FC played well enough to deserve a point against the Revolution, but a lack of finishing and a questionable penalty in stoppage time doomed the Crown to a 1-0 loss.Matt and Corey take you through the match, highlighting the positives while being realistic about the things that still aren't quite clicking. They discuss: The lack of finishing in two clear-cut scoring opportunities during the first half.CLTFC's solid defensive performance against a good New England attack.The handball call that drew the game-winning penalty late in stoppage time. What even is a handball?The absolutely ridiculous yellow card given to Ashley Westwood for "simulation."The importance of this stretch of home matches in May.And Matt breaks down why the double pivot seems to be causing some of Charlotte FC's issues this season.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

NB: Sideways was actually co-written by Jim Taylor and Alexander Payne.SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Poems Beautiful and Useful, ed. Victoria Moul– To Lucasta, Going to the Wars by Richard Lovelace– Greater Metropolitan Shatador, ft. Victoria Moul– The Matrix (1999)– Jenny, the Halloween Spy by Lillie Patterson– The Statue of Responsibility (the one about Man's Search for Meaning) – The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker– Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace– The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham– The Optimists by Brian Platzer– The Mattering Instinct by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein– The Last Messiah by Peter Zapffe– The Conspiracy Against the Human Race by Thomas Ligotti– Inferno I, 32 by Jorge Luis Borges– Sideways (2004)– The Gay Science by Friedrich Nietzsche– Big in Romania, ft. Versecraft (the one where Elijah talks with Alice about The Denial of Death)– St. Judas by James Wright– The Mountain Pass, ft. Philip Metres, Part 1 & Part 2– Tichborne's Elegy by Chidiock Tichborne– Happy were he could finish forth his fate by Robert Devereaux– Ode on Solitude by Alexander Pope– Ars Poetica by Horace– Epode ii by Horace– The Fall of Rome by W. H. Auden– Riddley Walker by Russell HobanFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Charlotte FC are in a bit of a rough patch, losing two MLS matches and dipping out of the U.S. Open Cup in the past week. So we decided it was time for a bit of a family meeting to figure out what's going on. David, Matt and Corey hopped on a live show Thursday night and had a lively conversation with our viewers about: What's causing the defensive disorder.Our thoughts on recent lineups and tactics, especially in the Open Cup. Injuries and how they might affect upcoming matches. Zaha and Abada's future with the club.And Busch Light Apple (blame David).We answered questions live and mostly just got deep in our feelings about the recent run of form while trying not to get too negative.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

We'll be recording a regular episode later in the week after the Open Cup match, but to hold you over until then we have a special treat: An episode of the Mint City Soccer Show Secret Show!David Gusler, Matt Chantry, and Russell Varner get together to play a little game: How well do you know some of our favorite former Charlotte FC players?Play along as we remember some guys!---Patreon members got access to this episode last week in the Secret Show feed. Want in? Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– On Marriage by Victoria Moul– Literary Matters 18.2– Not the Greatest Time to Be a Poet, ft. Horace & Friends, Part 1 & Part 2– Handbook for the Recently Deceased Poet– A dolphin for the Dutch; or, is there any verse culture without occasional poems? by Victoria Moul– Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth– The Lower Depths by Maxim Gorky– Rachel Getting Married (2008)– Glee (2009–2015)– Sinners (2025)Frequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip MetresOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Charlotte FC won two games in the past week and have three matches coming rapid-fire over the next week. It's a lot to break down, so we brought in an expert: Charlotte FC Play-by-Play Broadcaster Will Palaszczuk!Will, David and Matt discuss: Wins over Charlotte Independence in the Open Cup and NYCFC (which apparently doesn't like to be called NYCFC anymore).The tactical adjustments that led to the two goals against New York City.The week ahead with MLS matches against Orlando and Nashville, and the Open Cup match against Atlanta next Tuesday.The vibrant Crown Legacy pipeline.Wilfred Zaha's future.Our defense: Better than we think?And Will answers your questions!---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– I'll be doing the Rattlecast this Monday, April 13, at 8:00 p.m. US Eastern! Check it out!– Kronos by Joshua Mehigan– Does it help to be religious? by Victoria Moul– Horace & Friends by Victoria Moul– Poems Beautiful and Useful, ed. Victoria Moul– Poetry, Poetics, Poesia by Tamarah Rockwood– The Rattlecast went well, I think!– Church Going by Philip Larkin– Ep 241: A Serious House– The Poet's Vision by Ryan Wilson– As I Prefer Them Well Cooked Through (from the French of Valérie Rouzeau) trans. Victoria Moul– A Deer Comes to Mind by Simon Armitage– The Birth of the Sonnet (from the French of Nicolas Boileau) trans. Elijah Perseus Blumov– Ken Gordon– My chapbook's hatred-filled Goodreads pageFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip MetresOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

The less said about that match, the better ... but we still talked for over an hour about it. Charlotte FC had a lackluster showing in its final match of the home stand, losing 2-1 to Nashville SC.Nashville SC may be first in the East, but they started essentially a B-team due to midweek CONCACAF Champions League matches, and this felt like a game Charlotte could take. They did not.Matt, David and Corey discuss: SCREENSHOTS. Matt breaks down the defensive breakdowns that led to both Nashville goals (and the signs of trouble before the ball hit the net). The future for Abada.A tale of two penalties. Aloko's debut.And Charlotte FC's first competitive match against Charlotte Independence Wednesday in the U.S. Open Cup. ---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

NB: Advent wreath, obviously. One probably shouldn't set fire to an advent calendar.SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– I'll be doing the Rattlecast this Monday, April 13, at 8:00 p.m. US Eastern! Check it out!– Does it help to be religious? by Victoria Moul– Along the Road by Winslow Homer– Sea Legs by Andrew Wyeth– La toilette de Diane by Antonin Merci– The Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria by Mattia Preti– Rock Bottom by Joan Mitchell– Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Haut at Ronchamp by Le Corbusier– Austin by Ellsworth Kelly– Churchgoing by Philip LarkinFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip MetresOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

A little rain never hurt anyone, especially Saturday night as Charlotte FC kept the good vibes going with a 2-1 win over a struggling Philadelphia Union side.Matt and Corey are here to talk about the weather, talk about the match, talk about the goals and – it can't all be positive – talk about some warning signs we see in the defensive play.They also discuss Abada's play and his role on the squad, Zaha's unfortunate fifth yellow and answer all of your questions!---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

The boys are back in town Saturday for a huge matchup with Philadelphia Union. To get you ready for Charlotte FC's next match, David Gusler invited Union insider and expert José Nuñez to join the show! David and José talk about the season so far for both clubs, discuss why Philly has struggled so far this season and preview some key matchups to watch on Saturday. And we answer your questions!Make sure to follow José Nuñez on X @JoserNunez91 or at his Substack, nunezj.substack.com.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!– Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!Timothee Chalamet's statements on ballet and opera, and on not having childrenAll Fours by Miranda JulyHeart the Lover by Lily KingNight by Elie WieselSchopenhauer Cocktail Hour on VersecraftReference Back by Philip LarkinDonald JusticeAtmosphere in Eight Lines by Maryann CorbettDown in the Valley by Joshua MehiganDone on This Side by Joshua MehiganPoetry Says Ep 242. with Joshua MehiganThe Sponge by Joshua Mehigan on VersecraftSecret show notesPoetry Says Ep 219. This is scriptureBlues in Dallas, Old College Try, Going to Georgia, and This Year by The Mountain Goats (also No Children for Timothee)Thomas HardyEdwin Arlington RobinsonBlack Books: I Love Books guyBlack Sparrow PressFaberLiterary MattersHEATNew Verse ReviewImage JournalLondon Review of Books32 Poemsno more poetryEverybody wants to waste your time by Drew GoodenWildflower and Barley by HozierFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip MetresOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

How much fun was that?!? Join Matt and David as they dive into Charlotte FC's exhilarating and record-breaking 6-1 win against New York Red Bulls, breaking down the key moments, tactical shifts, standout performances and fan reactions. Matt and David dig into:Djibril Diani's surprising but effective role in midfield and crucial runs.Pep Biel's consistent goal contributions and impressive stats.Wilfred Zaha's crucial goal showcasing his signature move.Archie Goodwin and Liel Abada's impactful sub appearances enhancing team momentum.Referee decisions, including the controversial red card for Red Bulls, analyzed.Speculation about star signings like Salah and league expansion, and what it means for Charlotte FC.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Advice from an Unknown Poet– Berryman by W.S. Merwin– Proxies by Brian BlanchfieldFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip MetresOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!– Let me know if you'd like a review copy of my forthcoming chapbook The Soft Black Stars: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com– Vanderpump Rules Season 12The Great Pottery ThrowdownSelling SunsetJiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)Queen of Chess (2026)how i be revising by Brandon TaylorSashay awayComing down in Ohio by Dave SmithEp 234: Midlife Show-and-Tell, ft. Katie DozierContrapoints Tangent: Liminal SpacesStep wellsSecret show notesMeanjin lives!Tropical Skiing by John ForbesLimiting Poetry's Feedback Loop by Steven SearcyEp 231: Insidious Tendencies, ft. Steven SearcyA Caveat-Filled Case for AtheismThe Via Negativa of R.S. Thomas on VersecraftNick Cave's Red Hand Files Issue #265The Siberian unicornA Holy Dread by R. A. VillanuevaBill Hicks: Pro Life

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!– Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– A conversation Alice & I had for Poetry London!Frequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip MetresOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

No Messi. No goals. No major things to get excited about after Charlotte FC's 0-0 draw with Inter Miami Saturday night at The Bank.Matt, David and Corey return this week to discuss: Four yellow cards in four matches for Zaha.Why the attack struggled against a heavily rotated Miami side. (We have screenshots again!)Why is Abada still starting?And we answer your questions, including one about our favorite soccer movie.And apparently Matt played soccer against The Avett Brothers?---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!– Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– I'm reading this Saturday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Mettlesome Theater in Durham, NC– Brian's appearance on The Gist– The Mysterious Case of Gothic Verse Narratives by Brian Brodeur– Pre-order Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek by Stephen Bass and Steve Teare!– Sofia Kavlin Castaneda of Unsent Letterbox– Rosanna Oh– Sonnet 130– One Art by Elizabeth Bishop– Poetry by Joseph Harrison– Moira Egan– Joe Osterhaus– Robert Schreur– Sunil Iyengar– The Same City by Terrance Hayes– Maps by James Baker Hall– Michael Theune– Kim Noriega– Kim Addonizio– Poetry Says Ep 294. The American Ecstatic– Dan Kois– The Martin Chronicles– Lauren Wethers– Reclaiming Jane– Jordan Kisner– Thresholds– The Critic and Her Publics– Michele MosesFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip MetresOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

That was a party. After two lackluster road performances, Charlotte FC returned home Saturday and scored a much-needed 3-1 win over Austin FC in front of an electric home crowd at The Bank.Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe are here to break down the match, digging into: Some interesting changes to the starting lineup.How an early red card for Austin impacted the result.What made the attack so successful this match. (Matt is back with some more illustrated screencaps!)What defensive changes led to a lack of Austin chances.And we answer your questions!---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

A golf blooper, gas prices are rising, Southwest Airlines made a disgusting changes, celebrities begging for money, the Pawn Stars controversy, the Utah Murder Mystery update, the shocking thing Shawn saw on the street, This Week in Florida, Moses goes off on Twitch, Secret Shows gifts continue and so much more!

A golf blooper, gas prices are rising, Southwest Airlines made a disgusting changes, celebrities begging for money, the Pawn Stars controversy, the Utah Murder Mystery update, the shocking thing Shawn saw on the street, This Week in Florida, Moses goes off on Twitch, Secret Shows gifts continue and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The less said about that match, the better. Well, maybe we have a few things to say. Matt, David and Corey return this week to talk about Charlotte FC's abysmal performance in a 3-0 loss at the LA Galaxy. We talk about the lineup, who is really to blame for the goals – Matt has screenshots again! – and when it's time to hit the panic button. (Hint: Not yet...)Come see us during a live show this Friday, March 6, at NoDa Brewing and get ready for Charlotte FC's home opener!---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!– Let me know if you'd like a review copy of my forthcoming chapbook The Soft Black Stars: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com– Vanderpump Rules Season 12The Great Pottery ThrowdownSelling SunsetJiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)Queen of Chess (2026)how i be revising by Brandon TaylorSashay awayComing down in Ohio by Dave SmithEp 234: Midlife Show-and-Tell, ft. Katie DozierContrapoints Tangent: Liminal SpacesStep wellsSecret show notesMeanjin lives!Tropical Skiing by John ForbesLimiting Poetry's Feedback Loop by Steven SearcyEp 231: Insidious Tendencies, ft. Steven SearcyA Caveat-Filled Case for AtheismThe Via Negativa of R.S. Thomas on VersecraftNick Cave's Red Hand Files Issue #265The Siberian unicornA Holy Dread by R. A. VillanuevaBill Hicks: Pro LifeFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– Tristram Fane SaundersOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)Queen of Chess (2026)Poetry Says Ep 296. Gena Rowlands PoeticsAdam CurtisNight by Ellie WieselIkigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life by Francesc Miralles and Hector GarciaMarie KondoAfter Apple-Picking and Mending Wall by Robert FrostMalcolm GladwellTim FerrissJulie SteinerEgg and Dart by Matthew Buckley SmithDeceptacon by Le TigreThe touch move ruleThe Queen's Gambit (2020)Judit's TED talkMy Best Game Ever: Vishy Anand vs. Judit PolgarJudit Polgar tricks Magnus Carlsen in a game of blitz in the parkNigel Short vs. Judit PolgarTwo Catholic sonnets by Julie SteinerOn Noticing How Many Pro-Life Men Are Smokers by Julie SteinerJulie's Sapphics thread on EratosphereSecret Show notesThe Sparrow by Mary Roia RussellDana GioiaWeldon KeesI Saw the TV Glow (2024)Supernatural Horror and Literature by H.P. LovecraftSecret show notesMeanjin lives!Tropical Skiing by John ForbesLimiting Poetry's Feedback Loop by Steven SearcyEp 231: Insidious Tendencies, ft. Steven SearcyA Caveat-Filled Case for AtheismThe Via Negativa of R.S. Thomas on VersecraftNick Cave's Red Hand Files Issue #265The Siberian unicornA Holy Dread by R. A. VillanuevaBill Hicks: Pro LifeFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– Tristram Fane SaundersOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

The first Charlotte FC match of 2026 is in the books and Matt and Corey are here to break it down. Charlotte FC traveled to St. Louis City and walked away with a 1-1 draw to open this year's MLS campaign. Matt and Corey break down the match, including the poor defending that led to STL's goal, and find the positives in the play of Pep Biel, Wilfred Zaha and Kristijan Kahlina.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to Soccer and Coffee and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

David and Corey are back to break down Saturday's season opener between Charlotte FC and St. Louis City SC. They look back at the first time these two teams played and reflect on all that has changed since then before making predictions about this year's matchup. And we answer a few more listener questions.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss the first match and ask us questions for the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more, including special Secret Show episodes we release just to supporters.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow