Podcasts about Slices

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.

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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

Big Citrus jumps on to offer a peek behind the curtain at Good Game HQ! Over the past month a ton of you Slices took the Listener Survey, so today Sarah, Alex and Bianca answer some of your questions, consider a few of your ideas, and tell you how the (mostly vegetarian) sausage is made. When they record, why they sometimes skip the Need To Know, and why Taylor Swift should already be making her way back to MSG... Plus, they clear up one point that has some of you Slices scratching your heads. Fill out the Good Game survey 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.

Heath is joined by former MLB World Series Champion and 5x Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward to talk about his love for the beautiful game. The former Braves, Cubs and Dodgers star on why named his son ‘Messi,' his love for Arsenal and how baseball can learn from soccer culture  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.  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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Heath is joined by Mexican legend, Hector Moreno, a 4x World Cup veteran for El Tri to talk about Mexico and the United States' sensational World Cup form, Mexico's match-up with England in the Round of 16 and can Canada upset Morocco? 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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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

Heath and Mark McKenzie are re-united to talk about the USMNT's Round of 32 knockout stage match vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, the incredible fan vibes sweeping the country and Mark's World Cup debut (and almost GOAL!) vs Türkiye.  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 is joined by actor, writer, producer and fellow soccer podcast Brendan Hunt from Apple TV's hit series Ted Lasso. Brendan and Heath discuss how to fix USMNT fan songs, partying with Dutch fans in the Texas heat and if Coach Beard could ever be a real coach. 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. Listener Discretion Advised: This episode contains strong language. Listener discretion is advised.

In this EpisodeWatch the full episode hereWe had one of our favorite return guests back on the show this week: Chetna Makan, the Great British Bake Off fan favorite turned YouTube institution (a million-plus devotees across her platforms, a decade of Food with Chetna), whose new book, Chetna's 5-Ingredient Indian, landed on American shelves the day before we recorded—which makes this, as far as we can tell, her first U.S. interview for it. Enjoy!Highlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* [00:00]—Welcome, Chetna: We open with Chetna's bio—Bake Off in 2014, a YouTube channel that's quietly become one of the most trusted resources for home Indian cooking, and book number nine (or ten, depending how you count)—before she walks us through the actual premise of Chetna's 5-Ingredient Indian: not a gimmick, but a direct answer to home cooks who assume Indian cooking requires a full spice cabinet and a free afternoon.* [02:00]—Why five ingredients, really: Chetna explains the constraint wasn't arbitrary—it came out of watching people get intimidated by long ingredient lists, and a cookbook market she felt had nothing genuinely new to say. The test case: her red kidney bean curry, stripped of the tomatoes, extra coriander, and green chili most versions lean on, while keeping onion, ginger, and garlic as the flavor spine.* [09:43]—The spice blends are the real trick: This is the section to read twice. Garam masala, chaat masala, and tandoori masala all got reverse-engineered down to five ingredients apiece—“hard work,” Chetna says, because “every spice adds a different note.” Her own invention, sabji masala (turmeric, hing, cumin, coriander, plus one more), doesn't exist anywhere in traditional Indian cooking; she built it from scratch to solve her own five-ingredient math problem. David draws the parallel to his own Portuguese red pepper paste—built for the same reason, to save people from re-assembling the same six ingredients every time they cook.* [17:36]—Atom masala and the mango pickle: A listener question about Priya Krishna's New York Times piece on recreating her family's lost “Atom Masala” leads Chetna into the one recipe she's never gotten back: her grandmother's raw mango pickle, peeled rather than skin-on, with a spice blend nobody wrote down before she died.* [19:17]—The lost-recipe roundtable: What starts as a question to Amy turns into three generations of food going extinct—Amy's grandmother's mocha and marble cakes, a neighbor's famously unshared ricotta fritters, and David's own grandmother's pink Portuguese chicken soup (the inspiration, he explains, for both his entire career in food writing and the pink shirt he happened to be wearing). Chetna's take on people who refuse to share recipes: “Just tell me when you want to eat it” is not a substitute for a recipe card.* [24:39]—Between the Slices and the new fans: Chetna explains the unexpected second life of her sandwich series—millions of views, a flood of younger viewers in India who now stop her on the street for sandwiches instead of curry. “It's slightly annoying,” she says, “that they don't stop me for my Indian food.”* [28:49]—The one onion mistake everyone makes: If you only watch one clip from this episode, make it this one. Chetna's diagnosis of what home cooks get wrong: onions that never actually get cooked. “They don't give it time to get to deep golden—it needs to be a caramel color.” David's hack for speeding that up without babysitting the pan: a splash of water and a lid, early on, to soften the onions before they caramelize.* [32:52]—Cheddar cheese in chicken tikka: Chetna didn't invent this—it's a real, if under-discussed, move in Indian home kitchens—but she's the reason a lot of us now know about it. “It's not like the ones you get in restaurants,” she says. “It adds a layer of flavor and more depth.”* [34:21]—No filters, ever: On a book built around restraint, and an Instagram presence built on #nofilter: Chetna explains why she's never retouched a filter on a food photo in her life, AI imagery be damned, and why a “proper messy plate” beats anything styled for the grid.* [36:36]—The baking digression: Five ingredients don't stretch to dessert, so we made Chetna talk about her other books—The Cardamom Trail and Chetna's Healthy Indian among them—and her habit of slipping an Indian accent into classic bakes: a cardamom, coconut, and mango cake; a black sesame and lime cake; clove, cinnamon, and chocolate cookies; and a cardamom upside-down pear cake that's apparently a fixture in her kitchen every autumn.* [40:25]—The table salt defense: Chetna's case for plain table salt over sea salt, kosher, or Himalayan, in five ingredients or fewer: consistency. She's cooked with it her whole life, trusts it enough to season by feel for four people or forty, and doesn't love the uneven crunch sea salt can leave behind in a finished dish.* [42:23]—No process, on purpose: Asked how she keeps up a decade-long YouTube channel, a stack of cookbooks, and a constant stream of social content, Chetna's answer is refreshingly anti-productivity-hack: don't overthink it. Ten years, never missed an upload, and the one time she did agonize over a post—a single steak photo—she just didn't post it.* [44:14]—The closer: what would convert a skeptic: Chicken tikka gets an honorable mention, but Chetna's real answer for the person who claims Indian food “isn't their thing” is the chana dal—split yellow peas, no spice blend required, just five ingredients and patience.Recipes Mentioned* Red Kidney Bean Curry—Chetna's five-ingredient rework of a family staple* Garam Masala, Chaat Masala, Tandoori Masala, Podi Masala, and Sabji Masala—five spice blends from 5-Ingredient Indian, each capped at five ingredients* Cheddar Cheese Chicken Tikka* Chana Dal (Split Yellow Peas)—Chetna's pick for converting Indian-food skeptics* Cardamom, Coconut, and Mango Cake* Black Sesame and Lime Cake* Clove, Cinnamon, and Chocolate Cookies* Cardamom Upside-Down Pear CakeBooks and Publications* Chetna's 5-Ingredient Indian by Chetna Makan (Hamlyn)—her newest, just released in the U.S.* The Cardamom Trail by Chetna Makan—baking with Indian flavors* Chai, Chaat & Chutney by Chetna Makan—a street-food tour of India* Chetna's Healthy Indian by Chetna MakanWhere to Find Us* Amy Traverso* Instagram | Yankee Magazine* David Leite* Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | YouTube* Chetna Makan* Website | YouTube—Food with Chetna | Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidleite.substack.com

When Aethon Books bought SLAY Book I, they wanted more story.  More story!  Well, they got a couple of girthons put right in their eye. How y'all like me now! SLAY co-author Rob Otto joins us to talk about the process of taking a 108,000-word podcast novel to 160,000 words for the full book release. What did we add? What did we cut? How did we do it? We'll answer those questions and more, along with any you post in the chat room. — 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  Getting Girthy With It!   Want to swole up your web presence? Use the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to save 99% off on the first year of a new three-year domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#380: Brody busts Skeery and catches him in a lie after he posted on social media; Skeery and his boys didn't know if a friendly foreigner they met was just being nice to them or was gay and hitting on them; Brody gives advice on multiple return scams and how to beat the system; Skeery gets stuck with 50lbs of pasta; Brody points out a major league Scamboni caught on live TV; Skeery broke down and did something he promised Brody and all the Slices on a previous episode he would never do; Skeery got confronted by the 'pump police' for parking too close to a hydrantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath is joined by U.S. International and Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman to talk about USMNT's World Cup performance, what it's like playing for Mauricio Pochettino and how he achieved his dream of captaining the U.S. Men's National Team.  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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The New York Knickerbockers just won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years. We talk about how the city came together for a joyous celebration. And one co-host of this cast followed the Knicks as a kid but fell off her fandom due to life and stuff. What's it like when the team you knew in your youth wins it all? We 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  Knicks in Five The Knickerbockers should use the GoDaddy Promo Codes CJCFOSSIG3 to make a new site for their title, because that code blocks 99% of the cost of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath is joined by Mexican legend Héctor Moreno to talk about El Tri and USMNT's dream start to the tournament and the amazing World Cup vibes in Mexico.  Also, are Mexican legends going to matches in Luchador masks? Hector shares how he keeps a low profile when he attends games.  Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  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.

We welcome back Drew Dunlop to the podcast. Drew is a skill development coach and co-founder of The Pro Lane in Wisconsin. In this episode, Drew shares how a coaching clinic in Southern California sparked the idea for his new book, Slices of the Game, and the conversation digs into the practical side of ecological design.In this episode, coaches will learn:The REPS framework — how to evaluate any drill by asking whether it's Representative of real game conditions, invites Emergent problem solving, demands Perceptual awareness, and allows Self-organizationHow to reframe "what drill should I run?" into "what problem do I want my players to solve today?"What decision density means and how to layer more decision-making opportunities into drills you're already usingThe difference between a drill that looks game-like and one that actually feels like the game — and the specific elements that close that gapHow to use coverage solutions from your own league to design more relevant practice scenariosHow to rep emotion and pressure in development settings without crowd noise gimmicksThe most common mistake coaches make when first applying CLA principles — and how to avoid itWhy the design chain from film breakdown to floor work matters for transfer to gamesThe episode closes with a look at Drew's new role with Slapping Glass and their Practice Lab — a video library of quick, actionable ideas coaches can plug directly into their systems.--Subscribe to the

Scott and A celebrate what fans are calling “The Great Soccer Sleepover”—millions of visitors sharing songs, stories, and unforgettable adventures across the continent.  Social media is overflowing with visitors marveling at Waffle House at 2 a.m., Buc-ee's the size of a small nation, free drink refills, and the sheer wonder of American tailgating. There are tales of Scots descending on Boston in legendary fashion, and whispers that an unexpected condiment may soon conquer Europe. It's a beautiful, once-in-a-generation celebration: strangers becoming friends, cities becoming hosts, and the world's game turning North America into one giant neighborhood. — 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  Get out on that ranch (dressing), cowboy! Dip your site in savings by using the GoDaddy Promo Codes CJCFOSSIG3 to save 99% on the cost of a new domain registration, including dot-coms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Self-Publishing with ALLi, Dan Holloway reports that audiobook sales grew 9 percent in the US and 10 percent in the UK in 2025 — a return to double-digit growth — but cautions that active titles grew even faster, meaning many individual authors are getting a smaller slice of a bigger pie. He also questions a suspiciously low 0.03 percent figure for AI-narrated audiobook sales, and examines an Authors Guild survey finding that only a quarter of readers paid for the book they were reading last month, with library lending and "other sources," including piracy, making up much of the rest. Sponsor Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors succeed globally with expert translation, tailored marketing, and publishing support. From first draft to international launch, PublishMe ensures your book reaches readers everywhere. Visit publishme.me. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. About the Host Dan Holloway is a novelist, poet, and spoken word artist. He is the MC of the performance arts show The New Libertines, He competed at the National Poetry Slam final at the Royal Albert Hall. His latest collection, The Transparency of Sutures, is  available on Kindle.

Heath is joined by best friend of the pod, Mark McKenzie, to get an insider's look at the USMNT's hot start to the 2026 World Cup. Mark talks about leading post-game team prayers, what's poppin' in the player group chat and the team's preparations for the Australia match.I Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  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 by London-based rapper, chef and entertainer Big Zuu to talk about his passionate support for Liverpool, England's chances at the World Cup and his match winning goal at Soccer Aid.  Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  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.

Jeff and Rebecca talk about the growth of the number of books (and authors) vying for reader dollars, continue to lament the long 2025 award season, wonder about the expansion of PRH's audio initiatives, talk about recent reading, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Join The Book Riot Podcast Patreon for bonus content and ad-free listening. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Amazon's best  of the year so far US audiobooks sales increased 9% in 2025 j/k we weren't done with 2025 book awards - Stoker Award winners and Nebula Award winners And we're also starting this year's: The 2026 Barnes & Noble Discover Award finalists Authors Guild survey looks at why author income is declining Reese's Book Club launches Fan Fest event series The Marriage Plot is getting an adaptation This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com. Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Go to Quince.com/bookriot for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath is joined by U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich to talk about using the World Cup to make soccer more accessible, the federation's new national training center and the use of A.I. to scout players  Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  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.

Accidents happen. Some are worse than others. For a creative, a total computer crash is not great—especially when under a heavy deadline. Scott & A talk about how we dealt with it during the final weeks of Scott's active deadline for SLAY. What plans and procedures did we already have in place that let us keep writing? What did we miss that hurt us? What should you do to protect your priceless work? Pro tip: no matter how you back up — be sure to back up. Even just a flash drive separate from your computer can help.  — 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  Never give up, never surrender And never spill coffee on your laptop if you can help it. If you do take that spill, tell us all about it using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to get you ninety-nine percent off your first year of a new domain. That's a lot of coffee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MITM #2501 The “Too Many Pizza Slices” One *5:00am: What celebrity do you want people to leave alone? *6:00am: What are the two fears humans are born with? What's too many of what? *7:00am: Are you the type of person that wants revenge? *8:00am: What did your parent (or family member) ditch you for? Alec Martinez on Game 5 Stanley Cup Finals

U.S. International Mark McKenzie returns to talk with Heath about USMNT World Cup preparations, the fan support fueling the team and the surprisingly heated Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals watch party rivalry in the squad.  Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  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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The Brooklyn Boys' "SLICES" comments, feedback and iHeartRadio Talkbacks for Episode #377 and earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath is joined by U.S. Men's National Team legend Marcelo Balboa to talk about the experience of the 1994 World Cup, the addiction of playing for the USMNT and why Christian Pulisic needs to play with a “chip on his shoulder.”  Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  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 is joined by footballer, actor, writer, filmmaker Cristo Fernandez! Best known for the role of Dani Rojas on the hit Apple TV series “Ted Lasso,” Cristo is now a real professional football/soccer player for El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship.  Heath and Cristo talk about the challenges of pursuing your football dreams, partying with Ronaldinho, and Cristo's new children's book, “Fútbol Is Life!”  Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  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.

In-depth questions about Sigler books, favorite character, hardest character to write, and some thoughts on my reading likes as a reader rather than as a writer. — 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  Questions that matter As in, how does the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 save you 99% off year one of a new three-year domain registration? Forget askin' and get to the savin'. Just use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath talks with former Mexico International Hector Moreno about Memo Ochoa's record setting 6th World Cup, Mexico's World Cup roster and hazing with the USMNT.  Plus, Heath recalls a hilarious handshake faux pas in Germany and his nightmare match against Mexico.  Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  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 Brooklyn Boys' "SLICES" comments, feedback and iHeartRadio Talkbacks for Episode #376 and earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Empty Set had a quite unexpected visitor. Even more strange? He didn't even ask for a cracker. — 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  A cracker, a cracker,  a cracker!The GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 gets you 99% off your first year of a 3-year domain. Don't wait on this deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and A chat about the evolution of the podcast, and Scott answers a batch of Siglerverse questions. — 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 blogging, shall we? We've been happily blogging for years now, but if you have not and want to start, consider using the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3. Wins all around with ninety-nine percent off of year one of a three-year registration! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brooklyn Boys' "SLICES" comments, feedback and iHeartRadio Talkbacks for Episode #375 and earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.