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Striker Marcus Caldeira joins Zarek to reflect on his journey from the Canadian youth system to college ball to the pros, recaps his second hat trick of the MLSNP season, and looks ahead to a promising rest of the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MNUFC and New Zealand center back Michael Boxall sits down with Zarek to set the scene for the impending World Cup, breaking down camp vibes, expectations, and his approach to this dream opportunity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Team doctors Robby Bershow and Joe Bellamy join Zarek to walk through what it's like to navigate medical care in a pro sports environment and answer the longstanding question: Which medical show is the most accurate?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on the Dressage Radio Show, we've got a fantastic lineup that takes you from the energy of a major international event to a once-in-a-lifetime riding experience, and finally into the judge's booth at the highest levels of the sport. We start things off at the FEI Dressage World Cup, where we're joined by Emma Claire Stephens. Emma gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her marketing business and what it really takes to promote riders, brands, and events in today's dressage world. Next, we shift gears to a truly special riding experience. Mary Zarek Kadar joins us to talk about her opportunity to ride with Olympian Steffen Peters. To wrap up the show, we sit down with Cindi Wylie to talk about her journey to becoming an FEI 3* judge. From ringside at a World Cup event to riding with an Olympian and gaining insight from the judge's perspective, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives from every corner of the dressage world.GUESTS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 792:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookTitle Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlPremier Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Guest: Emma Claire Stephens - Website | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Mary Zarek Kadar - FacebookGuest: Cindi Wylie - Website | FacebookBook Club: Fur Mama by Diana du PontDressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
This week on the Dressage Radio Show, we've got a fantastic lineup that takes you from the energy of a major international event to a once-in-a-lifetime riding experience, and finally into the judge's booth at the highest levels of the sport. We start things off at the FEI Dressage World Cup, where we're joined by Emma Claire Stephens. Emma gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her marketing business and what it really takes to promote riders, brands, and events in today's dressage world. Next, we shift gears to a truly special riding experience. Mary Zarek Kadar joins us to talk about her opportunity to ride with Olympian Steffen Peters. To wrap up the show, we sit down with Cindi Wylie to talk about her journey to becoming an FEI 3* judge. From ringside at a World Cup event to riding with an Olympian and gaining insight from the judge's perspective, this episode is packed with valuable perspectives from every corner of the dressage world.GUESTS AND LINKS FOR EPISODE 792:Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | FacebookTitle Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlPremier Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products Guest: Emma Claire Stephens - Website | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Mary Zarek Kadar - FacebookGuest: Cindi Wylie - Website | FacebookBook Club: Fur Mama by Diana du PontDressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook
Defender Kyle Duncan joins Zarek to chart out the journey from New York to Minnesota, dig into what drives Duncan as a player, and (of course) talk about dogs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Head Coach Cameron Knowles sits down with Zarek to walk through the whirlwind of Knowles' promotion, the squad's tactical evolution, and the mindset going into a busy series of double-game weeks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Assistant Coach Tommy Soehn joins Zarek to recap Soehn's experience with indoor soccer, his time coaching Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship, and the move to Minnesota.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cori Zarek, Vice President for North America at Apolitical joined the podcast to talk about her career in public interest technology and helping make government smarter. She shared how Apolitical is working to support peer learning among government staffers and a recent report they published on 50 states, 50 breakthroughs from organizations across the country. She also discussed the trends and insights they have found in how government staffers are using artificial intelligence and how organizations can support their staff. Host:Â Meredith Reynolds
New assistant coach Danny Cruz joins Zarek to talk through his career, from childhood hockey to Norway, NASL to Louisville, and finally back to the Loons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Defender Morris Duggan joins Zarek in Nashville to talk about the offseason, player mentality, and goals for 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Midfielder Wil Trapp sits down with Zarek during the preseason invitational to talk about the offseason, the new coaching staff, and young players who are already making a big impact.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Assistant Coach Josh Wolff joins Zarek to talk about his journey to the pros, his appearances in two World Cups, and the start of his time in Minnesota ahead of the 2026 season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Midfielder Peter Stroud joins Zarek to discuss the move from Red Bull New York to MNUFC, his time in West Ham and college, and the first and only match he's played against the Loons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Goalkeeper Drake Callender sits down with Zarek to talk about his journey to the net, from UC Berkeley to Inter Miami to the Loons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CEO (and 2025 Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year) Shari Ballard joins Zarek to talk through a historic 2025 season, the intersection of emotion and performance, and the 2027 league schedule change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Goalkeeping coach Tom Fawdry joins Zarek to talk about his path to Minnesota and the specifics of both playing and coaching such a vital position.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Assistant Coach Dennis Lawrence joins Zarek to reminisce on his soccer journey, from Trinidad to Wrexham A.F.C and all the way to Minnesota.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MNUFC2 striker Logan Dorsey joins Zarek to talk all things Twos, from the pressure of the pros to the team's unprecedented playoff run.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Assistant Coach Cam Knowles joins Zarek to touch on the Twos, recap the Loons' most consistent season so far, and look ahead to a make-or-break Game 2 in Seattle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dayne St. Clair and Michael Boxall join Zarek to discuss the 2025 regular season, international duty, and all things playoffs .. and fantasy football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wingback Anthony Markanich sits down with Zarek to talk about his scoring spree, striking a balance between work and play, and fantasy football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MNUFC2 Head Coach Jeremy Hall joins Zarek to recap the Twos' successful season and pivot to a postseason mindset as the team approaches their first playoffs berth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Laura and Xhafer are bemused by football fans. Laura stans Zarek and Roslin. Xhafer gets half of a sunburn. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 3, Episode 2: Precipice. Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TNMerch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods
After scoring twice for his new team, Nectarios Triantis sits down with Zarek to discuss his move from Sunderland, the Minnesotan fan environment, and his astounding debut.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Back on the active roster after injury, Hassani Dotson joins Zarek to discuss team dynamics, his recovery process, and what keeps him going through it all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Head of Development & Player Pathway Amos Magee joins Zarek to talk everything from youth development to international experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Zarek chats with Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad about Minnesota United's new signings, the process of discovering new players, and what happens now that the window's closed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former MNUFC head coach Carl Craig and defender Kevin Friedland join Zarek to talk all things past and present Minnesota United from the growth of the Wonderwall tradition to Christian Ramirez's delayed debut for the team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Angie Blaker joins Zarek to reflect on the growth of Minnesota United across her time in one of the most multifaceted positions in soccer: Head of Player Care and Operations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane sits down with Zarek to reminisce on playing with Sang Bin, explain the differences between American and South African soccer, and (obviously) talk about his Leagues Cup performance so far.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Head Coach Eric Ramsay sits down with Zarek to discuss roster competition, the mentality of getting the most out of what you have, and the Loons' opportunities to advance in Leagues Cup and U.S. Open Cup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MNUFC Lead Video Analyst Chris Standring joins Zarek to talk about his path to performance analysis and the crucial role of trends and statistics in team strategy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dan Bell joins Zarek to explain the intersection of science and sport, speaking on the importance of using data to reintegrate players after international play (and what the heck they're looking at on those iPads during matchday).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wil sits down with Zarek to recap the first half of the season, discuss playing with midfielder Owen Gene, and look ahead to the summer transfer window.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
U16 Head Coach Jamie Caroll-Rolfe joins Zarek to discuss the path to coaching and youth development both on and off the field as well as the upcoming MLS NEXT Cup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
San Diego FC's Tyler Heaps joins Zarek to speak on his Minnesota origins, starting out in San Diego, and learning about the world's game in Monaco.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
USWNT veteran and defender Crystal Dunn joins Zarek to discuss her approach to leadership, how she balances motherhood with soccer, as well as her recent move to Paris ahead of the upcoming national team game at Allianz Field.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair joins Zarek to chat about the upcoming games against Vancouver and Seattle, his approach to road games, his mindset about playing for Canada, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tani Oluwaseyi sits down with Zarek to talk about his return to the scoresheet, Canadian national call-ups, and Michael B. Jordan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Academy players Ari and Ramon sit down with Zarek to discuss mental health in sports and trust as a major aspect of team success. Dr. Shannon Woulfe joins to talk psychology, social media, and acceptance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former Minnesota player and current Louisville FC coach Danny Cruz joins Zarek to catch up, talk coaching, and preview all things USOC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota player and current Louisville FC coach Danny Cruz joins Zarek to catch up, talk coaching, and preview all things USOC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chief Soccer Office and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad chats with Zarek about player loans, the first third of the season, and soccer development in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chief Soccer Office and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad chats with Zarek about player loans, the first third of the season, and soccer development in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The newest Loon, Julian Gressel, joins former opponent Zarek to talk about the trajectory of his career, club culture, and the 2017 Snow Opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The newest Loon, Julian Gressel, joins former opponent Zarek to talk about the trajectory of his career, club culture, and the 2017 Snow Opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dax McCarty joins Zarek to reminisce on the good ol' days, the challenges of playing in Minnesota, and the Loons' performance so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dax McCarty joins Zarek to reminisce on the good ol' days, the challenges of playing in Minnesota, and the Loons' performance so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MNUFC2's Logan Dorsey joins Zarek for book club plus a discussion of professional preseason, the importance of mindset, and second team bonds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.