World Soccer Talk

In episode 176, we reveal news about FA Cup games moving to ESPN, Italian soccer sells out to a soft drinks maker, MLS broadcasters squabble over TV costs, NWSL announces their CBS TV plans and Premier League wobbles on opening day of restart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 175, we discuss NBC releasing more details about its coverage of the Premier League, Serie A coming home to ESPN, our thoughts on LaLiga’s virtual fans experiment and MLS changes Orlando tournament to try to make it entertaining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 174, we discuss ESPN giving German soccer a boost, insight into the MLS Orlando tournament and what it means for the league's future, Fanatiz launches a free version of their streaming service, Amazon adds a new highly-recommended soccer documentary, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 173, Bundesliga brings the noise, LaLiga and Premier league announce ambitious plans for their return, why MLS is skating on thin ice financially, how TV piracy may scupper the Newcastle takeover plans and NWSL is back… back again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 172, we cover our thoughts on FOX’s coverage of the Bundesliga return, a debate about the potential MLS restart ahead of other US pro team sports, live soccer is heading to ESPN Deportes, when all of the soccer leagues are returning, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 171, Christopher Harris and guest Gary O'Reilly from Spurs and Crystal Palace cover a range of topics including: the world anxiously awaits the return of the Bundesliga, we’ve got the dates for when the other major leagues return, how FOX has ballsed up German soccer’s return before its even started, and big news for fans of the US Womens National Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 170, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: Bundesliga announces return to their regular season, all the details on how to watch the Korean League starting this weekend, B/R Live takes down paywall to offer more classic games to viewers, what the Coronavirus has revealed about classic soccer matches plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest pod, Chris and Kartik discuss the danger that the 2020 MLS season is in and how it impacts the next TV deal, our thoughts on the movie about the Adidas-Puma sneaker wars, latest news on rumors that ESPN are interested in Korean League, how soccer eSports are not ready for primetime television, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Kartik discuss US Soccer getting approved to receive a bailout from the government despite huge cash surplus, news about a soccer streaming service that has bit the dust, Premier League goes all-in on FIFA 20 tournaments, our thoughts on Major League Soccer’s eMLS debut, why beIN SPORTS sent a letter to all 20 Premier League clubs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this pod, Chris and Kartik discuss their favorite soccer films of all time. Plus, they discuss live soccer on television, news about NBC starting talks with the Premier League about renewing TV rights deal, our take on Grant Wahl getting fired by Sports Illustrated, is this the end of the International Champions Cup? And more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate chats with Bundesliga commentator Phil Bonney about how a lad from Southampton ended up in Germany, how Phil's background in theater helps his commentating, his memories of watching the Saints at The Dell, how he ended up with a birds eye view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, and his love of soccer and commentating in one of the best leagues in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris and Kartik share their list of the best soccer films and documentaries, as well as discussing DOJ busting FOX for allegedly paying bribes to win World Cup rights, Liga MX debuts FIFA 20 league matches live on TV, and a discussion of which was better - MLS 1.0 or MLS 3.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate chats with Taylor Twellman about how he got his start as a co-commentator for ESPN, his opinion about the state of the US Soccer Federation, why there haven't been any changes in US Soccer, his memories of the 'What are we doing' rant, if he's considered getting involved in the governance of the game, his outlook on Euro 2020/2021, his love of baseball and soccer, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Kartik discuss their favorite new soccer documentaries, will DAZN be the first domino to fall, Premier League and Bundesliga firming up a master plan, our favorite programs we’ve watched from the past week, Sunderland Til I Die returns to Netflix, plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 164, we discuss a FOX analyst saying goodbye to the broadcaster, The English Game comes to Netflix just in time, how much of an appetite is there for classic matches on demand, a new season of a hit soccer documentary is coming to Netflix plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate chats with Ian about opening himself up into new cultures through soccer, which commentator at FOX Sports deserves a bigger chance, what FC St Pauli means to him, what drives him to strive to be the best that he can, how he got into sports broadcasting, and the influence his father had on him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Abaurrea chats with Nico about what it is about the Argentine accent that adds so much flavor to commentaries, why accents are so important for soccer commentaries in Spanish-language, if he feels more pressure because his father is a broadcasting legend, why Argentina is synonymous with classic football commentaries, the story of Arlo White and Leonardo Ulloa and the importance of proper pronunciations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss which soccer networks are showing what, CBS dives into Liga MX, how FIFA 20, Football Manager and Subbuteo are helping soccer fans cope, winners and losers of coronavirus suspending soccer leagues plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss soccer watching behind closed doors, the Premier League breaks a US TV record, a major soccer competition goes Pay-Per-View, how the Coronavirus could change soccer as we know it. Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our chat with Peter Drury, he explains why he's not on social media, who his greatest influences were, how he's able to say the perfect words for the perfect goals, his love for soccer and whether he views himself as a modern or old-school commentator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we cover MLS TV ratings from the opening weekend, el Clásico TV ratings rebound, our thoughts about el Clásico TV coverage, a preview of TUDN Zona Futbol and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Higginbotham shares which commentator was his biggest mentor in the transition from pro footballer to co-commentator, why the job as a co-commentator is harder than a lead announcer, how to be fair and unbiased in his co-commentary and analysis, how he sees the game of soccer differently now through the eyes of a co-commentator, and the influence that Sir Alex Ferguson had on his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episode features an interview with ESPN’s top soccer producers, a preview of this season’s MLS coverage, big hints about ESPN's Euro 2020 coverage, thoughts about talkSPORT's radio commentary, more insight into TNT's soccer coverage and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate interviews Derek about football romanticism, the lengths he takes to immerse himself in a local culture, memories of calling the recent World Cup tournaments, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which leagues have commentators on site or in the studio, sports broadcaster drops hint about MLS TV rights deal, MUTV finds its way back to US TV plus our favorite games of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian's memories of working at Fox Soccer Channel and FOX Sports World, how streaming has changed the coverage of soccer, announcing games in a stadium compared to calling games from a studio, what it's like being the LA Galaxy play-by-play announcer plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our thoughts on the Premier League’s new streaming strategy, FOX Sports goes to the dogs, LaLiga spring a surprise with their TV ratings, Bundesliga can’t get out of first gear in the US and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS lands NWSL TV and streaming rights, what the CAS ruling about promotion/relegation means for US soccer, Premier League viewing numbers increase but quality drops. Plus we have letters from you the listeners in our Mailbag Section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USA’s Olympic pursuits finally find a home, Aston Villa supporters come out of the woodwork, NBC and Sky find new ways to work together, good news for Samsung smart TV owners and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Chicharito will impact MLS TV ratings, all of the details about the Premier League on Peacock, ICC demands more in order to stay relevant, latest news about Portuguese TV rights, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN+ gobbles up more soccer rights, why Chicharito would be the best medicine for MLS TV ratings, US sports broadcaster drops a major hint about Copa America rights, CBS keeps expanding their portfolio of sports rights, find out which game was the most-watched of the European club season so far, and learn more about how to watch Liga MX games in English Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our thoughts on the FA Cup 3rd Round viewing experience, another presenter leaves beIN SPORTS, how fubo’s changes will impact soccer fans, Sling makes it more difficult for fans to watch LaLiga, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have an interview with John Nicholson about his explosive new book, beIN SPORTS gets added to over-the-air channels, MLS reveals its TV schedule plans for 2020, VAR sucks the life out of the Premier League, Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out why Twitch is being sued for $2.8 billion, Reflections from this past weekend’s NBC Premier League FanFest, How Turner’s Champions League TV ratings are doing compared to FOX, Is number 30 too much for MLS on national TV and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to solve the 5 month offseason break in Major League Soccer, Why the Bundesliga’s elitist attitude hurts German soccer in America, Could CBS spring a huge surprise for coverage of the UEFA Champions League?, The Nigel Reo Coker and Jay DeMerit show, Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Amazon makes their Premier League debut in the UK, ABC to broadcast 5 games from next summer’s Euro 2020, Impressions from Liga MX playoffs thus far, Competition among low-cost streaming services gets greater, NWSL setting the foundation for some smart media moves. Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of the details about the Champions League on CBS, We analyze what the MLS Cup Final ratings mean for Major League Soccer & ABC, What CBS acquiring Champions League rights means for soccer in the USA, Where the Bundesliga goes from here. Plus we have a bunch of letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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