Podcasts about Slices

Ian Bagg, Jeff Sharples, and Daren Millard are back together! From NHL salaries and the exploding salary cap to the battle for the Pacific Division, this episode dives into the biggest questions facing hockey… while somehow finding time to talk about dogs barking, marriage proposals on the ice, 401K plans, and personal hockey gear! The guys debate whether rising NHL salaries will create more separation between the haves and have-nots, and they break down the Pacific Division, taking a closer look at the regular season for Vegas, Edmonton, Anaheim, San Jose, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, and Calgary. Millard brings the hockey knowledge, Jeff brings the coaching perspective, and Ian… well, Ian brings Ian.

Before 2026, college players normally had four seasons of competition within a five-year eligibility window. An underclassman who still had NCAA eligibility could declare early for the NFL Draft after being out of high school for at least three years. Once he gave up his remaining college eligibility and entered the NFL Draft, that decision was effectively permanent. If he was drafted, signed an NFL contract, went to camp, made a practice squad, or otherwise became a professional, he could not later say, “That didn't work out; I'm going back to college.” The NCAA specifically prohibited players who had signed professional contracts from returning to college competition. So the traditional path was basically: College → declare for NFL Draft → professional football. No going backward. But now, some players are choosing to step down the ladder instead of up the stairs.   We chat all about it, plus an update from Scott on how much has changed since we did, only last Tuesday! There's no livestream tonight, but we'll be back next week! Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Oh lord, do I gotta take calculus again?  I swear, thinking about going back to college just squicks me out. I don't think I'd go back even just to blog about it using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, which saves me ninety-nine percent off of the first year of a 3-year domain! Not even for steak night in the chow hall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week SEU Worship joins us — we talk about the SEU Outpouring and their new album 'Found in the Field.' In RELEVANT Buzz, 'Scary Movie' star Anna Faris opens up on Chelsea Handler's podcast about her 14-year-old son and the conversations he keeps having with her about Jesus. Then the biggest artist in music right now, Ella Langley, is rewriting the record books and getting bolder about God from the stage. We play what she said at a recent show. Then there's 'Death of the Pastor's Wife,' the new Netflix series about Mica Miller, the South Carolina pastor's wife whose death became a national story.In Slices, a 47-year-old Bay Area pastor made a college football roster and is now a defensive end at a community college. And scientists have worked out how to turn plastic bottles into protein cookies for disaster zones and deep space crews (nobody has actually eaten one yet). We close the show with a bracket game ranking five years of Emily's time at RELEVANT: the Eras Tour, girl dinner, jalapeño poppers, a church prom photo. It's her last episode with us, and we send her off the right way.Coincidentally, we also let you know about some new job openings over at RELEVANTmediagroup.com. Highlights:02:24 — Derek on teenagers again04:52 — The lame duck era08:59 — Derek's Dell call center exit stories13:37 — Jesse quits Kmart17:06 — RELEVANT Buzz: Anna Faris on her son Jack's faith21:58 — Ella Langley's record-breaking run and her mini sermon26:26 — 'Death of the Pastor's Wife' on Netflix30:33 — SEU Worship on 'Found in the Field'38:34 — Slices: a 47-year-old pastor makes a college football roster44:09 — Slices: plastic bottles into protein cookies47:17 — The Emily Brown Bracket Challenge58:34 — Five years of Emily Brown59:37 — We're hiringAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Look, I can't tell you WHY it matters, but I can tell you SOMETIMES it matters what number a player is wearing on his chest. It just does. Could be the same number as someone the player admires. Could be a number they've always worn. Could be their “favorite” number, whatever that means. What I know is that sometimes, the number is the most important thing.  And when that happens? Lawd, the lengths one will go to get in on that number.  We chat about the craziness that surrounds jersey numbers! Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  But Daddy, I want number 8! Y'all, I'm never going to grok the need for a specific number. That said, I'm fascinated by folks who need a specific number at any cost. If I had a number, it might be ninety-nine percent, which is the discount using  GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to save on a new 3-year domain. Not even lying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayden Daniels graduated from LSU in 2023. Currently a Washington Commander, he sent a cease & desist letter to his alma mater this month, possibly as a protest since the football program gave a new player “his” jersey number.  Did LSU fail to keep its promise to Jayden Daniels? Does LSU have an obligation to keep its promise to DJ Pickett, current cornerback and wearer of jersey number 5? It's more complicated than it seems. Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Is a five on any other player still just a number?  I get why some folks might get their knickers in a twist after Jayden was promised his number would not get reassigned. I can also grok why DJ deserves to wear it. I always sync with GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 when I need to, so I save 99% off a new three-year domain. Check it out and remember to get it in writing, yo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Bagg and Jeff Sharples welcome Chicago Blackhawks play-by-play voice Rick Ball to discuss the upcoming NHL season, including Patrick Kane's return, Connor Bedard's injury, Bowen Byram's arrival, and the Blackhawks' chances in a loaded Central Division. They also debate the NHL's shortened preseason, back-to-back games, and the challenges of travel and scheduling. Rick looks back on his career, sharing stories from Hockey Night in Canada, Jonathan Toews' emotional return to Chicago, and his unforgettable first NHL broadcast flub. Plus, as the regular season approaches, Ian & Jeff make their Central Division predictions!

The Brooklyn Boys' "SLICES" comments, feedback and iHeartRadio Talkbacks for Episode #387 and earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott hosts guest Scott Christian, former Cheboygan High School football teammate and current LaCrosse coach at Culver Academy, to discuss the cancellation of this season's varsity football at their alma mater.  Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Say it ain't so, football shouldn't go!  It's a real kick in the pants to see Scott's high school team get sidelined this year! Might just have to rant and rave about it with a new domain, using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get ninety-nine percent off year one of a three-year domain. Go Orange! Go Black! Make sure next year you come back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and David Dennis Jr. spend a considerable amount of time discussing the great pizza debate of 2026: if you cut a slice of pizza down the middle, do you have 2 slices or 2 halves of a slice? Mike Reiss joins the show to talk about what he's seen from the Patriots so far this preseason. NFL Two-A-Days: the Raiders and Texans both have a lot on the line this season in different ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and David Dennis Jr. spend a considerable amount of time discussing the great pizza debate of 2026: if you cut a slice of pizza down the middle, do you have 2 slices or 2 halves of a slice? Mike Reiss joins the show to talk about what he's seen from the Patriots so far this preseason. NFL Two-A-Days: the Raiders and Texans both have a lot on the line this season in different ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Brooklyn Boys' "SLICES" comments, feedback and iHeartRadio Talkbacks for Episode #386 and earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian

Let's talk audiobook narration! Scott learned voice acting as he went, as a means to get his fiction out into the world. ARealGirl Herself learned in acting school and as a professional actor, and recently has been learning to direct herself as she records.  Quite a bit goes into narrating an audiobook. It requires acting skills, professional recording equipment, vocal stamina, and audio editing capabilities as a start. And from there, the sky is really the limit. In this episode, we share some tips on recording an audiobook! Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Narration requires a very specific set of skills.  Got a lot to say? Great. Have dulcet tones coming out of your mouth? Also swell. Ready to get sweaty while reading a book? Let's go, and be sure to swipe GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get 99% off the 1st year of your 3-year domain. You'll be hamming it up with Carl and Donut before you know it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the end of our 4th season of Orange Slices, here's a look at the top 5 moments from an unforgettable World Cup summer - featuring some of our favorite guests: Mark McKenzie, Marcelo Balboa, Cobi Jones, Cristo Fernandez and Brendan Hunt.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

Heath and Mark McKenzie on Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT contract extension, the upcoming Ligue 1 season in France and Heath shares some insane training stories. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

Big Citrus embarks on a journey to determine which U.S. city is the “epicenter” of women’s sports. Is it about the number of pro teams? The loyalty of the fans? A glut of hometown talent? Straight up vibes? Sarah, Bianca and Alex break it down! They’ve spent the last few months gathering votes and comments from Slices so they’ll factor those in, take into account their own experiences, and then crown the official “epicenter.” Plus, this feels like a lot, that’s one way to make a statement, and who doesn’t love a rivalry? The National Bank Open schedule is here Read Maggie Hendricks’ story about the impact of the new WNBA developmental spots here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Douglas Sandstorm, a football fan, posted on social media about eating breakfast next to JJ Watt in a Greenwich Village diner, saying he chose to give the footballer his privacy. Watt ended up seeing that tweet and replying with “Are you still in the area?” and showed up to share a beer with Sandstorm. Such a graceful nod to his fans, which is no surprise from Watt, is known for being a nice guy. Creating memories on and off the field is just the coolest move, and we're here for it!  Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Are all the Watt brothers this cool? I should blog about it.  Hailing from Wisconsin, the Watt brothers are expected to be polite midwesterners. That said, these guys go above and beyond, and if I had a new three-year domain from GoDaddy, using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get ninety-nine percent off that first year? You know I'd be talking about it. Gotta love a nice guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brooklyn Boys' "SLICES" comments, feedback and iHeartRadio Talkbacks for Episode #385 and earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath and Mark McKenzie are reunited to talk about Mark's return to preseason with Toulouse, what's next for USMNT and the challenges of finding a good barber in Mexico. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

This week, the Horror Writers Association, of which Scott is a member, published a pro-AI screed from one of their then-current Trustees. It instantly generated reactions from writers of all sorts and also resulted in almost immediate disciplinary action from HWA. Scott & A discuss the instant feedback from writers, as well as the HWA. Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA, as well this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Lawd, you don't have to say everything on the internet! But if you do, be ready for the consequences, good and bad. You should probably be ready with your own website! Good news, we can help! Just swing on over and use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get 99% off the price of a 3-year new domain registration! Then you'll be good to go with your bad (or badass) opinions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summertime, and the living is … well, if you're at a convention, it's probably sweaty. Fun, but sweaty. Scott and A chat about Scott's participation in Imaginarium in Louisville, KY earlier in July, and also the big daddy of them all, San Diego Comic Con, which just wrapped last Sunday.  Scott & A will be at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA, as well this year! Come out and see us over Labor Day Weekend!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Stay cool in this heat with a new hobby! It's hard work staying cool this summer. Things are getting pretty hot in here. I'm spending the rest of this sweaty summer indoors blogging by golly. I'll use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get me some ninety-nine percent off my three-year new domain, and there's nothing you can say about it. You could get your own, though! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brooklyn Boys' "SLICES" comments, feedback and iHeartRadio Talkbacks for Episode #384 and earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath is joined by LA Chargers place kicker Cameron Dicker to talk about his love for soccer and how he got his famous nickname. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

Prolific action bestseller Nicholas Sansbury Smith recently reclaimed the rights to his Extinction Cycle series. With new covers and new content, he's ready to relaunch the property. But what is the story behind those rights? Who had them? Why did NSS want to move on, and how did he get those rights back? As indie writers sell their properties to bigger houses, this issue will pop up more and more. Scott Sigler discusses the issue with one of publishing's most interesting entrepreneurs.  — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Let's Talk About Rights, Baby! You've got the right to big savings with our GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, which reclaims 99% of the cost of a new domain reg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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High school wind players Samantha Pezacki, Camille Stephens, Nicolás Moen, Soren Hillesland and Tom Wang bond as they prepare music from Mozart.

Shaun Morash crowns buffalo chicken the best pizza slice of 2026 and completely leaves pepperoni out of his top five, igniting outrage from Evan Roberts and the callers. The ranking gets even more controversial when Shaun is accused of recycling an old Cinco list, forcing him to challenge the show to find the original audio. The debate expands to stuffed crust, specialty slices and why pizza crust somehow gets better with age.

Heath is joined by LA Chargers place kicker Cameron Dicker to talk about his love for soccer. “Dicker the Kicker” shares his World Cup experience, the origins of his Liverpool fandom and why he switched from soccer to place kicking.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

Scott's Galactic Football League series has expanded from five books to nine books, but that's old news. What's the new news? GFL Book VII, currently untitled, has been completed! Scott submitted the final draft last week, and it's currently in production.  First step is a copy edit, and the whole process can take up to six more months, but we're this much closer to the next installment for Quentin, Becca, John, Ju, and the rest of the team.  Let's shucking go!   — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Everything is gonna be alright! Smell that? Smells like winning! Specifically winning some scifi football winning! Can't wait to read it? Wanna interview Scott for your fancy new blog? Get some by using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, to make sure you've got the best deal, the 99% off the 1st of a 3-year domain! Don't make me go get John Tweedy and make him ask you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires ignited by lightning are expanding across the Northwest as heat and drought persist, sending smoke across the northern U.S. and southern Canada and raising concerns over dangerous air quality. Also, as Hurricane Fausto passes north of Hawaii with fringe impacts, Hurricane Genevieve is stealing the show in the Pacific reaching Category 5 intensity on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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When Random House published Infected back in 2007, Scott's lifelong dreams of being published by one of the big-time publishing houses came true.  But on the very first day of the book tour, the radio tour? Disaster strikes in the form of … checks notes … cookies?  One never knows how their dreams come true, or even if they do. But one also never expects puke buckets to be involved.  — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Imma stick to pecan sandies from here on out. Sticking to what I know in case disaster lurks around the corner. But if it does, I know I'll use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to snag back ninety-nine percent off the first year of a three-year domain! Get yours while the getting is good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers from Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School published what is now the largest study of former NFL players ever conducted. They looked at nearly twenty thousand players who appeared in at least one NFL game between 1960 and 2019. The data is sobering: former NFL players were about four times more likely to die from neurodegenerative diseases than the general population. And while football has always been dangerous, the question is whether we can keep making it less dangerous without losing what makes it football. Scott & A discuss. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Sometimes, maybe leave a little less on the field? The brain is elastic, or so they say. I'd like to give someone a piece of my mind using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 so's I can save big on my first year of a 3-year domain. Big like 99% big! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Brooklyn Boys' "SLICES" comments, feedback and iHeartRadio Talkbacks for Episode #382 and earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath is joined by English presenter and content creator Michael Timbs to recap Spain's World Cup triumph over Argentina, the best moments of the tournament and should the World Cup field expand to more teams? Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

The World Cup already felt like the biggest sporting event on the planet. Then this year, they expanded from 32 teams to 48. More countries involved, sixty percent bigger than the last tournament, and the advertising budget to go with it. If it wasn't broken, why did they meddle with success? Scott and A take a look at the pros and cons of this expansion.  — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Don't know about you, but sometimes I expand for the better, too! Just start big, yo! Snag yourself a sweet new three-year domain using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, which helps you also snag a whopping ninety-nine percent off the first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WNBA is trying to crack down on excessive physical play. And somehow, everyone is upset about it. So has the WNBA actually changed the rules? Nope, The league simply told officials to enforce certain rules more consistently, especially around excessive contact and freedom of movement. We chat about the rule, the problem, and why everyone's still upset. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  We talking about toughness?  I'm absolutely here for tough women in sports. And tough women in general. This is the way. Another way might be cashing in on the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, to save yourself 99% off the first year of a three-year new domain. That's tough enough for me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath and U.S. national team defender Mark McKenzie preview the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina: Leo Messi vs Lamine Yamal, Argentina's chippyness vs. Spain's elegant possession, and everyone vs. the stifling New Jersey heat.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

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Heath is joined once again by his podcast brother, U.S. national team defender Mark McKenzie, to talk about the World Cup semifinals, how Erling Haaland has captured American hearts and minds, and if VAR has gone too far?  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

The 2026 World Cup in North America introduced mandatory Hydration Breaks every 20-ish minutes.  Fans are big mad that soccer is now “played in quarters,” and the players get a chance to be coached during these mandatory breaks.  But … the field of play is much more humid and also hotter than these players (and their fans) are used to, so FIFA stepped in to protect the players.  OR DID THEY? Scott and A discuss the current situation.  — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Øh, you need a little sippy poo of water? OF COURSE YOU DO.  I am a person who never drinks enough water. I thought I was in the minority, but apparently footy players also don't slake themselves. I could post a tutorial by using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, so I save ninety-nine percent off of my three-year domain's 1st year. Let's toast to that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath is joined once again by his podcast brother, U.S. national team defender Mark McKenzie, to talk about the USMNT's inspirational World Cup run and heartbreaking loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

The 2026 World Cup features Virtual Assistant Referees, or “VAR.” Some fans love it, some fans hate it. Sometimes based on whether their team benefits from the call.  We do a deeper dive specifically into how the computer-assisted officiating has changed the 2026 World Cup, and how folks feel about it. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  I don't need a computer to know they're cheating! World Cup has me all up in my feels. If YOU have big opinions and nowhere to put ‘em, consider a blog and use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to save 99% off your 1st year of a 3-year domain registration. Don't need a red card for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 World Cup features Virtual Assistant Referees, or “VAR.” Some fans love it, some fans hate it. Sometimes based on whether their team benefits from the call.  So “AI Refs” also raise the ire of sports fans around the world, just like their human counterparts.  Scott and A dive into “computer-assisted refereeing” and what it means for sports and sports fans around the world.  — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  That was totally not offsides!  Need help figuring out which team to root for? Can't help you there! But if you use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, you'll save ninety-nine percent off your first year of a 3-year domain registration, and brah, that is gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is the perfect episode for summer vacation season. First, Tiffany Hudson from Elevation Worship joins us to tell us about her new solo album ‘When You're in the Room,' and the importance of “vertical” lyrics in worship music. Then rapper Parris Chariz joins us for the second half of the show. We talk about his new album ‘The World Is Watching,' basketball and his unusual path to seminary.In Slices, Jesse gives us a look at his vision for the future of politics in America (it looks a lot like jury duty), and Derek takes us to the frontlines of a DoorDash robot crashing a SWAT standoff and refusing to leave.Then One Has to Go closes it out: croissants on trial, mashed potatoes with no defenders, and an unprovoked shot at the Eiffel Tower.Highlights:03:01 — Slices: the Long Island town that elected a mayor who didn't want the job 17:52 — Slices: a DoorDash robot crashes a SWAT standoff and refuses to leave 23:00 — RELEVANT Conversation: Tiffany Hudson on her solo album When You're in the Room 30:15 — RELEVANT Conversation: Parris Chariz on The World Is Watching, basketball and seminary 42:38 — One Has to Go: Paris things, Detroit things, comfort foods and more 51:35 — OutroAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy