Beckham's Basement Podcast

Takeaways The United States has dominated Mexico in recent years, but their success should be measured beyond CONCACAF and in major tournaments. The current generation of American players, while playing for major clubs in Europe, have not yet reached the level of other top national teams. Advancing in major tournaments and performing well against top teams will be crucial for the United States to be considered a true golden generation. The performances of individual players, such as Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, have been inconsistent and need improvement. The upcoming Copa America will be an important test for the United States to gauge their progress and compete against top South American teams. Dortmund continues to struggle against Bayern Munich, indicating a mental block that affects their performance. The debate over Gareth Southgate's future as England manager is ongoing, with some advocating for his removal and others suggesting he should be given a chance in the upcoming Euros. The potential of Jose Mourinho as England manager is discussed, but it is unlikely that he would take the job. The lack of a winning mentality in Southgate is highlighted, with comparisons to successful managers like Klopp and Mourinho. Chapters: 01:25 - USA vs Mexico rivalry 12:17 - Assessment of USA players 18:21 - Measuring success of USMNT 35:19 - Expectations for USMNT 46:24 - European Championship final qualifications 53:50 - Man City - Arsenal 110:26 - Juventus' struggles 126:18 - Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund 141:10 - Debate over Gareth Southgate's future

TAKEAWAYS: Critty and Nick express their frustration with the current state of football and the lack of integrity in the sport. They discuss the Euro qualifiers and make predictions on which teams will advance to the group stage. There is a lack of confidence in the German national team and doubts about their performance in the upcoming tournament. The hosts highlight the importance of the Euro qualifiers and the potential impact on the sport. The CONCACAF Nations League Final Four features Mexico, USA, Jamaica, and Panama. Mexico is not a heavy favorite, and the final is likely to be between USA and Mexico. Asian World Cup qualifying matches have kicked off, and South Korea has struggled to beat Thailand. South Korea's performance raises questions about the team's management and overall performance. The Champions League draw has set up exciting matchups, including PSG vs Barcelona and Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid. The Europa League draw also features intriguing matchups, such as Liverpool vs Atalanta and AC Milan vs AS Roma. Juventus has experienced a decline in form, falling behind in the Serie A title race. The team's struggles raise concerns about their performance in the Champions League. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Breaking News: Man City and Chelsea Face Expulsion from Premier League 3:24 Potential Punishments for Financial Fair Play Breaches 6:08 Clubs Doing Things the Right Way: Liverpool, Inter Milan, etc. 9:20 City's Football Network and Player Transfers 13:16 Potential Consequences for Man City 27:23 Personal Stance: Loyalty to Clubs 30:41 Discussion on the current state of football 36:04 Euro qualifiers and predictions 56:20 CONCACAF Nations League Final Four 59:31 Asian World Cup Qualifying 1:05:00 Champions League Draw 1:15:58 Europa League Draw 1:21:08 Juventus' Struggles

Inter Milan's loss via penalties was a disappointment after their strong performance throughout the season. Atletico Madrid's defensive strategies in extra time proved effective in shutting down Inter Milan's attack. The penalty shootout between Arsenal and Porto showcased the unpredictability of penalties. Borussia Dortmund's victory over PSV demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure. Arsenal fans' overconfidence and trash talk may lead to backlash if they fail to advance in the Champions League. The battle for the top four in Serie A is intense and unpredictable. Lazio had a disappointing season and made a coaching change. Rafa Benitez's career has been mixed, and his recent sacking from Celta Vigo reflects his underwhelming performance. The state of La Liga is not as exciting as other leagues, with few matches of significance. Upcoming matches in the Bundesliga lack excitement, except for the Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt The DFB Pokal holds significance within Germany. Saarbrucken’s run in the tournament as a third-tier side is surprising and highlights the unpredictability of the DFB Pokal. Leverkusen's dominance in the competition and their potential for a domestic double The possibility of Saarbrucken competing in Europe is an exciting prospect. 00:00 Inter Milan's Loss via Penalties 03:20 Atletico Madrid's Style of Play 06:06 Atletico Madrid's Strategy in Extra Time 08:00 Reflection on Inter Milan's Season 08:43 Penalty Shootout: Arsenal vs. Porto 14:04 Borussia Dortmund's Victory over PSV 19:23 Arsenal's Overconfidence and Potential Backlash 22:27 BVB Fans' Perspective on Arsenal 27:02 Dortmund's Recent Success and Arsenal's Lack Thereof 29:36 Arsenal vs. Dortmund Matchup 41:42 Manchester City vs. Liverpool Match Analysis 55:46 Liverpool's Front Three and Salah as a Super Sub 57:56 Defensive Weaknesses of Manchester City 59:48 Ederson's Injury and its Impact on Manchester City and Liverpool 1:04:19 The Disappointing Season of Lazio 1:07:46 Rafa Benitez's Career and Recent Sacking from Celta Vigo 1:27:04 Upcoming Matches in the Bundesliga 1:28:06 The DFB Pokal and its Significance 1:30:31 Leverkusen's Dominance 1:34:05 The Possibility of Saarbrucken in Europe 1:36:12 The Potential Final: Kaiserslautern vs Leverkusen 1:44:05 Stuttgart's Magical Season 1:45:07 Key Matches to Watch 1:51:37 Closing Thoughts and International Football

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the Euro draw, highlighting the tough groups and the absence of easy matchups. Finally, they delve into the new format of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, which eliminates the group stages and introduces a Swiss format. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the need for a better Champions League format, with more competitive group stages and fewer predictable matches. Critty also declares Inter Milan as the best club in the world, highlighting their impressive domestic record and strong performance in the Champions League. Finally, they discuss how Bayer Leverkusen is set to become the German champions, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign of dominance. Then the conversation focuses on the upcoming match between Liverpool and Manchester City. Leverkusen's chance to go invincible in the league is discussed, highlighting the significance of winning a championship and making it count. The conversation also delves into the importance of keeping the squad intact for Leverkusen's future success. Liverpool and City then take the focus. The potential lineups for both teams are analyzed, taking into account injury concerns. The weak defense of Manchester City is highlighted, while Liverpool's game plan is explored, emphasizing the need to absorb pressure and strike on the counterattack. They analyze Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities and the blueprint to beat City. The key matchup between Doku and Bradley is highlighted, along with Doku's potential and Liverpool's injury concerns. The hosts conclude with their predictions for the match and provide a summary of the key points discussed. 00:00 Rutgers Female Basketball Team 03:02 European Championship Draw 12:26 New Format of UEFA Competitions 38:06 Inter Milan: The Best Club in the World 51:06 Leverkusen: German Champions 01:03:13 The Chance to Go Invincible 01:04:07 Making the Championship Count 01:06:10 Can Leverkusen Hold It Together? 01:08:03 The Exciting Offseason Ahead 01:11:58 The Main Event: Liverpool vs Manchester City 01:14:38 The Importance of the Match 01:15:32 Predicting the Lineups 01:19:04City's Weak Defense 01:20:53Liverpool's Injury Concerns 01:22:14The Impact of Salah's Return 01:27:48Head-to-Head Streaks 01:29:10The Importance of the Lineup 01:31:32City's Weak Defense 01:35:12Liverpool's Game Plan 01:36:39The Potential Outcomes of the Match 01:37:31The Possession Battle 01:38:00City's Counter-Attacking Threat 01:39:18Liverpool's Defensive Vulnerabilities 01:39:47The Blueprint to Beat City 01:41:08Key Matchup: Doku vs. Bradley 01:44:36Doku's Potential and Liverpool's Injuries 01:45:31Doku's Development and Future Potential 01:46:48Predictions for the Match 01:49:03Summary and Takeaways

SHOW NOTES: AC Milan's past squads were dominant and had world-class players, while the current squad lacks the same level of talent. The quality of Serie A has declined compared to its glory years, but there are still exciting teams and players in the league. Italian clubs have struggled financially, leading to a decline in their performance and competitiveness. Real Madrid is likely to win La Liga, and the race is now for the top four spots. The Copa del Rey final will feature surprising finalists, showcasing the unpredictability of football. Liverpool's young squad showed great resilience and talent in the Carabao Cup final, earning Jurgen Klopp his first trophy of the season. Klopp's managerial decisions and the performance of Liverpool's young players were key factors in their success. Pochettino's tactics and Chelsea's passive style of play in the final were criticized by fans and pundits. The Europa League round of 16 matchups present interesting challenges for the participating teams. The month of March marks a turning point in the leagues, with crucial matches and the business end of the season approaching. The upcoming international break and the Euros add excitement to the football calendar. Chapters 00:00 Manager Rumors: Zinedine Zidane, Pep Lijnders, Jurgen Klopp 01:31 League Updates: Serie A and Premier League 09:30 Zinedine Zidane's Potential Move to Bayern Munich 13:24 Pep Lijnders' Potential Move to Ajax 23:12 Hamburg's Rejection of Jurgen Klopp 26:05 Speculating Klopp's Next Move 30:07 Upcoming Managerial Openings 30:59 Inter Milan's Dominance 36:20 Inter Milan's Strongest Side 39:02 Juventus' Performance 45:46 AC Milan's Struggles 01:01:39 AC Milan's Glory Years 01:02:21 Comparison of AC Milan's Past and Present 01:03:05 Quality of Serie A 01:04:06 Top Teams in Serie A 01:05:03 The Decline of Italian Clubs 01:06:27 Roma's Performance 01:07:38 Race for Champions League Spots 01:08:19 Serie A's Financial Capability 01:09:01 Individual Performances in Serie A 01:10:26 Fall from Grace in Serie A 01:11:23 AC Milan's Dominance in the Past 01:12:19 The Financial Situation in Serie A 01:13:48 Lack of Leadership in AC Milan 01:14:42 AC Milan's 2003-2004 Squad 01:15:10 AC Milan's Fall from Grace 01:16:31 The Current State of Serie A 01:17:30 Financial Ambition in Serie A 01:18:14 The Decline of Italian Clubs 01:19:33 Love for Italian Football 01:21:52 Ownership of Palermo 01:23:00 La Liga's Top Four Race 01:24:17 La Liga's Bottom Three 01:25:41 Real Madrid's Dominance in La Liga 01:27:13 Race for Top Four in La Liga 01:28:29 Copa del Rey Finalists 01:29:23 Liverpool's Achievement in the Carabao Cup Final 01:30:30 Liverpool's Squad and Victory Against Chelsea 01:31:23 Jurgen Klopp's First Trophy of the Season 01:31:50 Liverpool's Young Players and Klopp's Managerial Success 01:34:09 Liverpool's Young Players' Performance in the FA Cup 01:36:30 Liverpool's Squad Depth and Future Success 01:38:15 Pochettino's Tactics and Chelsea's Performance in the Carabao Cup Final 01:42:11 Europa League Round of 16 Matchups 01:49:09 March: Turning Point in the Leagues 01:55:30 Upcoming Matches and the Business End of the Season 01:58:34 International Break and Euros 01:59:18 Final Thoughts and Excitement for Upcoming Matches

Summary The conversation covers various topics related to German football, including the media rights deal in the Bundesliga, the impact of the 50+1 rule, the dominance of Bayern Munich. The conversation revolves around the possibility of Xabi Alonso staying at Leverkusen and the risks and rewards associated with that decision. The comparison is made to Klopp's time at Dortmund and the decline that followed after their success. The uncertainty of Alonso's future and the impact on Leverkusen's squad is discussed. The departure of Thomas Tuchel from Bayern Munich is analyzed, along with the likelihood of Bayern winning the league. The vulnerability of Bayern Munich and predictions for upcoming matches are also covered. In this episode, the hosts make predictions for Bundesliga and Premier League matches. They discuss Borussia Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim, Liverpool's control in the Premier League, Chelsea's match against Manchester City, and Manchester United vs. Fulham. They also talk about Bournemouth vs. Manchester City, Arsenal vs. Newcastle, and the League Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea. In the Champions League recap, they highlight Porto's upset win against Arsenal and Napoli's match against Barcelona. Takeaways The media rights deal in the Bundesliga fell through, which could have brought more revenue and international coverage to the league. The 50+1 rule in German football keeps the league smaller and less competitive, with Bayern Munich being the dominant club. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Thank You 03:05 The Media Rights Deal in the Bundesliga 08:28 The Impact of the 50+1 Rule 15:00 The Dominance of Bayern Munich 37:41 The Possibility of Xabi Alonso Staying at Leverkusen 39:33 The Risk of Staying at Leverkusen 40:31 Comparisons to Klopp's Time at Dortmund 42:31 The Decline of Dortmund under Klopp 45:45 The Uncertainty of Xabi Alonso's Future 46:19 The Managerial Changes in European Football 50:56 The Importance of Xabi Alonso's Decision on Leverkusen's Squad 53:26 The Dilemma of Leverkusen's Franchise Player 56:18 Thomas Tuchel's Departure from Bayern Munich 01:02:12 The Unlikelihood of Bayern Munich Winning the League 01:05:15 The Vulnerability of Bayern Munich 01:09:46 Predictions for Upcoming Matches 01:13:43 Bundesliga Predictions 01:14:44 Borussia Dortmund vs. Hoffenheim 01:16:23 Premier League Recap 01:17:45 Liverpool's Control in the Premier League 01:18:36 Chelsea vs. Manchester City 01:19:35 Chelsea's Near Flawless Match Against Manchester City 01:21:20 Chelsea's Missed Opportunities 01:23:25 Liverpool's Style of Play 01:25:52 Manchester United vs. Fulham 01:28:36 Bournemouth vs. Manchester City 01:31:48 Arsenal vs. Newcastle 01:35:42 Liverpool vs. Chelsea (League Cup Final) 01:38:40 Champions League Recap 01:39:24 Porto's Upset Win Against Arsenal 01:42:26 Napoli vs. Barcelona

Nick and Critty talk at length in this very special episode about the ongoing trend in the United States, that is, the decline of American tackle football in participation, especially among young athletes, and the meteoric rise of (actual) football in the same age demographic. Why is this happening? We discuss at depth the causes, the social-economic changes, but most importantly, the barbaric brutality of American football as compared to it's namesake counterpart. Where do things currently stand and what does the future of both sports look like in the United States? Join us for this riveting conversation and in-depth look at a major topic in the American sports culture. Also, - Inter claim their 20th Scudetto - Leverkusen DESTROY FC Bayern and claim lordship over the Bundesliga - Champions League and Europa League recaps - Predictions

On this week's episode: - Inter has one foot in the door to claim the Scudetto - Xabi Alonso has a major Liverpool job interview this weekend vs. Bayern - Arsenal show they are for real as they hand Liverpool their second league loss - AFCON and ASIA Cup reach their climax - Who will replace the great Jurgen Klopp

What a week it was!!! Jurgen Klopp announces his departure from Anfield after 9 incredible seasons. Inter and Juventus headline the weekend's fixtures as they prepare to go to war for Italian supremacy and perhaps sealing the Scudetto for the winners. AFCON and the Asia Cup roll on into the quarter-finals. FC Schalke has disaster strike as they near their darkest hour in club history. Can they be saved?

Werder Bremen, the former German giants deal Bayern a massive blow as the win for the first time at the Allianz Arena since Obama's first term. Leverkusen meanwhile, are all grown up with Xabi Alonso as the proud papa. Four points ahead with a head-to-head looming, is THIS the season Bayern are finally taken down as the kings of the Bundesliga? Can Leverkusen shed the "Never"kusen stigma and finally win the big one? The Basement has it covered plus: -La Liga, Serie A, Premier League recaps -AFCON and Asia Cup updates -All the latest (some ridiculous) transfer rumors and much much more!

Critty and Nick quite simply stop everything and pay tribute to the man himself, the one-of-a-kind manager, Jose Mourinho, who this past week, came to terms with AS Roma to leave the club as their manager. The boys thoroughly review his career, his silverware, his iconic sound bytes and explain why he is on the Mount Rushmore of football managers of the 21st century. Its a trip down history lane and a look at what may be to come for the 60 year old Portuguese genius as he exits the European club stage for perhaps the final time. Join in on a discussion about one of the greatest and most polarizing managers to ever stand on a touchline. Form calling Arsene Wenger a master of failure to getting into verbal spouts with Sir Alex Ferguson, the one thing about Mourinho is, he never backed down. https://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Hail to the Victors. Critty and Nick congratulate the Michigan Wolverines on a job well done. - They create Jim Harbaugh to the Premier League rumors! - Review the FA Cup and Carabao Cup fixtures, as well as Copa Del Rey, Coupe de France, and Copa Italia - Preview AFCON and the Asia Cup - Talk transfers Timo Werner, Tilo Kehrer, and some Erling Haaland to Real Madrid jazz. - Bash Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund a little more (much deserved, by the way) - Preview ALL the weekend's big league matchups! https://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Critty and Nick talk all things "transfers". They start off down memory lane going through some of the most head-scratching, and quite frankly, terrible, signings in recent history. From Pogba at Man United to Kun Aguero at Atletico Madrid, to Fernando Torres at Chelsea (and others at Chelsea too), they talk how much impact these had and where the club and players ended up in the end. Then its on to current transfer rumors. Which clubs need to stay put, and which need to add a player or two to secure their season goals? They cover is all from Spain, Italy, England, and Germany. They close out with a holiday season wrap-up from around Europe and take a quick look into all five 2nd tiers from France, Germany, England, Spain, and Italy. Who is poised to move back up and who is destined to be in the grind again for another season? https://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Critty and Nick end the episode with their picks for the Club of the Year, Manager of the Year, Player of the Year, as well as biggest disappointment and biggest surprise of 2023! Before they get to that though, they recap a crazy week of action in the Premier League and Serie A. Manchester United play their best half of football this season, Liverpool are top of the table again, Man City edge back into the top 4 AND win the FIFA Club World Cup, and Arsenal already proving they are the best bottlers in the league with an underwhelming defeat to their London rivals, West Ham. Inter continue to take care of business and Mourinho guides Roma past ailing Napoli. This and much much more!!! https://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

It's Christmas in the basement! Critty and Nick celebrate the year that was in football, give their three biggest football Santa wishes for 2024 and recap all the action in the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and perhaps the most exciting league in the world right now, Serie A! There is bas singing, Bad Santa, FIFA Club World Cup and much much more on the basement Christmas special! https://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Manchester United are a one club tabloid-material-producing gem. They simply cannot help themselves. The Basements boys could have simply talked about the complete and total embarrassment against Bournemouth, but no, United could not let well enough be alone. The Red Devils go crashing out of Europe entirely with a massive thud. What happens now and who, if anyone, can save this disaster of a club? The lads also talk FIFA Club World Cup, the end of the UEFA Champions League group stage and breakdown of the week that was, including a brutal gang beating of Bayern Munich at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt. No, that was a not a typo. Juventus-Napoli, Girona on top of La Liga, and Aston Villa just keep laying it down. What is next for Unai Emery's outstanding Villans? This and so much more!!!!!! https://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Critty and Nick are battling the season as their voices take a beating. But, the show MUST go on! The boys talk about the club that is making ALL the noise this season in England, Aston Villa! It was high time to give Unai Emery the credit he deserves and recognize the success of The Villans this season. What is going on at Tottenham? After a 1st place start, Spurs find themselves in a massive tailspin. How do they recover? The story of the week though, Santos, Brazilian royalty, are relegated after 111 years in the top flight, and the club and the city burned in the aftermath. Nick gives a full recap of the dramatic events surrounding this historic fall from grace. Can Santos recover or will they suffer the same fate as so many other former glory clubs before them, and be sentenced to purgatory in the second tier? This and much much more from the basement!!! https://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Critty and Nick talk Liverpool vs. Man City and Inter and Juve as the Premier League and Serie A races are in a virtual deadlock. The UEFA Champions League also reaches it's climax as the guys talk yet another Man United flop, a surprise Lazio round of 16 entry as well as Dortmund leading the charge atop their group. Their is also a beer break, some bourbon tasting and all the fun surrounding the best leagues in the world! http://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

On this Thanksgiving week, Critty and Nick recap the final international break of 2023 and make their predictions as to who will get the final spots for the 2024 European Championship in Germany. They look ahead to the weekend and some of the major matchups (Juve/Inter, City/LFC, Milan/Fiorentina, Napoli/Atalanta). Lastly, they take a deep dive into VAR and why it has had such a profound impact on the game. Are you for it or against it? They give a full breakdown where they stand and what, it anything, should change about it. http:/www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Grab a beer or some bourbon! This is a jam-packed episode from the basement! Nick was live in person for hometown Charleston Battery's USL championship match against Phoenix Rising - he gives us the full recap. Europe is as competitive as ever up top as Serie A, La Liga, the Bundesliga, the Premier League and Ligue 1 are all in white-hot title races. Leverkusen, Girona, and Nice are looking to crash the party and the Liverpool-City and Juventus-Inter rivalries are the talk of the continent heading into the international break. We break it all down and look ahead to some major Euro 2024 qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers and the biggest week of club football yet in a mere 8 days. http://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Critty and Nick open the show with a review of the Copa Libertadores final and review the top five prospects from both Boca Juniors and Fluminense as the Brazilians bring the trophy home. Manchester United have yet another meltdown as they capitulate to Copenhagen in the Champions League. Borussia Dortmund bow down to the kings as Bayern destroy their little brothers for a 10-match league unbeaten streak against Germany's big-match choke artists. Full Champions League recap as well as the weekend that was in Europe's top five leagues and a quick glimpse into the second tier of each nation as well. This and so much more from the basement! http://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Critty and Nick tackle the week that was in Europe. Recapping the drama surround Manchester United's terrible week, Barca's care-free loss to Real Madrid and Bayern's humiliating loss to minnows FC Saarbruecken in the DFB Pokal. Also covered is the Copa Libertadores final in South America and the serious, sad, and depressing state in which Olympique Lyon find themselves in, despite a hall of fame manager at the helm and new ownership. All of this, predictions for the weekend and so much more! http://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

On this special episode of Beckham's Basement, Critty Smith is joined by his old friends and hosts of the SchalkeMerica podcast Richard Kharman and Jack Mangan! They discuss all things surrounding the royal blues of German football. From their triumphant 2nd place finish in 2017/18 to a relegation only a few years later. The mismanagement of funds, poor reinvestment, COVID aftermath and declining youth academy and scouting department. We take a deep dive into one of German football's absolute giants and walk our way through one of the most unimaginable falls from grace in the past 25 years of the game. What can be learned from Schalke and more importantly, how do they move forward? http://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

This week from the basement: Critty and Nick preview the two massive derbies this upcoming weekend: Manchester City v Manchester United and the biggest of them all, Barcelona and Real Madrid. An in depth look at the history of each of these rivalries as well as the current state of each club is analyzed. We also take a close look at two more pleasant surprises this season in French front-runners AS Monaco and their rise back to the top as well as the ultimate overachievers of 2023, VfB Stuttgart. From relegation playoff to being ahead of Bayern after nine matchdays. How did they do it and can they cross the finish to a Champions League place? All of this as well as Champions League and European round-up from the weekend! http://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

This week from the basement: Critty and Nick take a close look at three surprising overachievers this season: Tottenham Hotspur, Bayer Leverkusen, and Girona FC. We look at their last five seasons, talk some transfers, how they got to where they currently are, and most importantly, can they sustain it? They also wrap up the latest international break which was loaded with EURO 2024 qualifying and also talk German National Team and their two-match trip to North America. Follow the basement crew on twitter http://www.twitter.com/beckhambasement

Critty and Nick come at you from the basement recapping the UEFA Champions League matchday 2 while also discussing some very interesting EUR0 2024 qualifiers. They catch up on the Big 5 leagues around Europe, focusing on more of United's woes, Arsenal's big breakthrough, Leverkusen's excellent start, the Milan's dominating the Serie A and Lyon's possibly devastating outlook. They shift the focus to the new format of the 2024 World Cup and discuss how host nations may look in the future, as well as breaking down the recently-announced World Cup 2030 centennial opening matchups. Critty also survived the Powertrip 2023 festival in Indio, California, aka known as "site of Coachella" and leads off with that interesting weekend. All of this, and so much more from the basement!

We are interactive football (soccer) podcast that focuses on the big five leagues in Europe. However, we do not stop there. There are many hot topics in the game that we bring to the forefront such as financial fair play, corruption, officiating, and transfers. From South America to Asia as well as the international tournaments, our goal is to be as close to an all-you-can-eat buffet of the beautiful game as it gets. Come and fill your plate!