97.1 The Fan

Bone and Beam United

Two guys who love soccer, beer, and other things (but mostly soccer and beer) discuss everything in the world of soccer. From the biggest games in Champions League to absurdity of the transfer market and the inner workings of U.S. Soccer, if it involves the Beautiful Game, chances are Bone and Beam will talk about it.

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May 1, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 132 - Sixty Percent of the Time 26.05.2022

On this week's episode, Bone and Beam open the show reacting to the comments made by Caleb Porter where he decided to throw his team under a bus for Saturday's performance against LAFC (1:42), enjoy Zlatan Ibrahimovic's rousing locker room celebration after AC Milan's Serie A title (17:11), and discuss Kylian Mbappe spurning La Liga to sign a contract extension with PSG (19:57). Of course, Bone ce...

Episode 131 - Decision Day and Dollar Signs 19.05.2022

On this week's show, Bone and Beam begin talking about the report that Lionel Messi will be acquiring 35% of Inter Miami, that he'll join the team next summer, and what it would mean to have him playing here in the U.S. (1:49). They then dive into the 2022 MLS player salaries and what could be holding MLS back from continuing to grow as a league (14:17) and give credit to the Crew for being one of...

Episode 130 - Brandchester Poonited 12.05.2022

This week, the boys discussed Miles Robinson's injury and what that will mean for the USMNT in the World Cup this year; Erling Haaland signing with Manchester City, FIFA is out of the video game business, and the children of rich people seem to not always be awesome. Plus, Vardy vs Rooney goes to court, and some important soccer anniversaries are discussed as well. Find Bone and Beam on twitter -...

Episode 129 - Outbursts 05.05.2022

This week, Bone and Beam look at the Crew's 3-0 win over DC United. What went right, what was different, and what of that performance is sustainable going forward? They also weighed in on the growing discord between the soccer media in Columbus and Crew fans. Bone offers his theories on why there appears to be a chasm between the two right now, while Beam added his thoughts on what the differences...

Episode 128 - One For The Ages 28.04.2022

This week on the podcast, the guys tried to figure out what's going on with one of the biggest agents in world soccer. Plus, the Champions League once again gave us all a game to remember. (9:30) What can we expect next from Manchester City and Real Madrid? Liverpool seems to be in a great situation after their 2-0 trouncing of Villareal. Then, the guys switch to the Columbus Crew (38:25). Gyasi Z...

Episode 127 - What's Wrong With The Crew? 21.04.2022

This week, our two idiots who know nothing about soccer decided to break down what might possibly be wrong with the Crew. But then again, what do these two dopey Crew fans know about it anyway? Problems Often Resolve Themselves Eventually, Really. Wow, that was an odd sentence, huh? Seems pretty straightforward though, probably shouldn’t read much into it… Anyhoozle, the guys also discussed Beam’s...

Episode 126 - An Ode to Luka 14.04.2022

This week, Bone and Beam got after it with a long Champion's League Quarterfinals discussion. The boys started off talking about the rollercoaster that was the Real Madrid - Chelsea clash, which saw Chelsea bounced. Christian Pulisic did not have his best match. Luka Modric, however, had a moment for all-time. Bone spends FAR too long talking about how great the ageless Madrid midfielder was in th...

Episode 125 - World Cup Draw Reaction 05.04.2022

This week on the show, Bone and Beam discuss the United States Men's National Team, their qualification for the World Cup, and the group they drew into (Group B - Hello England!). Then, both guys discussed the rest of the groups, which group might be the "Group of Death" and more. They then switched gears to the topic of the Columbus Crew - and how the Black and Gold disappointed on a special nigh...

Episode 124 - All But Qualified 30.03.2022

This week on the podcast, T-Bone and Brandon Beam discuss the US Men's National Team performance against Panama, and why it's OK to be confident of this team officially qualifying for the World Cup. What approach should Gregg Berhalter take with the USMNT heading into their final game of the Ocho in Costa Rica? Then, they discussed what should be done about Senegal fans shining laser pointers at M...

Episode 123 - Gross Point Blank Misses 25.03.2022

This week, Bone and Beam discuss the USMNT 0-0 draw against Mexico at Estadio Azteca. Why does the draw, which is normally a good result for US Soccer teams in Mexico City, feel more like a loss? And what are the US's chances to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Quatar? Bone is more optimistic than Beam. Plus, for the second straight World Cup cycle, Italy is out before the tournament even starts....

Episode 122 - Crew Boos and You 16.03.2022

This week on the Crew-centered podcast, Bone and Beam talk about the Black and Gold's collapse vs San Jose, and their more recent win over Toronto. Much was made about booing Michael Bradley, so the guys brought on Massive Report's Pat Murphy to discuss that idea further. Plus, talk of what to do with Gyasi and Berry up top, the rise of Derrick Etienne, and Lucas Zelarayan's continued brilliance....

Episode 121 - Patina on the Bulge 09.03.2022

This week, Bone and Beam discuss all things world soccer, including Chelsea being for sale. Who could purchase them? How did we get here? And will Abramovich actually relinquish control? Plus - Manchester United get smoked in the Manchester Derby...are they cooked as far as Champions League qualification next season? Tottenham and Everton are on two completely different paths at the moment. Also,...

Episode 120 - The Crew Are the Best Team in the World 03.03.2022

This week, the guys talk about the Crew's ridiculous lid-lifting win over Vancouver one more time before moving on to a discussion about the Black and Gold's most fierce geographic rival, the San Jose Earthquakes. There was also some discussion about parasites, wooden spoons, a Mexican legend coming to MLS, and much more. All of it brought to you by Zaftig Italian Village, the official soccer bar...

Episode 119 - Bone & Beam LIVE from the Pub at Lower.com Field 27.02.2022

T-Bone & Beam were LIVE from the Pub at the LDC for a postgame show to break down the Crew's dominating 4-0 win in the season-opener against Vancouver!

BONUS EPISODE - Columbus Crew Interview Extravaganza 25.02.2022

We love our listeners so much that we decided to give you an extra bonus episode of content in honor of the 2022 Columbus Crew season! In this episode, you can hear T-Bone talk to Crew forward Miguel Berry, Brandon Beam and Bobby Carpenter talk to Crew President Tim Bezbatchenko, and finally, T-Bone talking with Dr. Pete Edwards, one of the owners of the Crew. We're capping off Black and Gold Week...

Episode 117 - Columbus Crew 2022 Season Preview with Frankie Hejduk 24.02.2022

This week, Bone and Beam have a very special guest for their season preview - US Soccer legend and multiple time MLS Cup winner Frankie Hejduk joins the guys to talk about the Crew's chances in 2022. Among other topics, Frankie gave his thoughts on Pedro Santos switching to left back, the importance of Artur and Aidan Morris returning from injury, Caleb Porter's style of coaching, and even some an...

Episode 116 - Spoonman 17.02.2022

This week, Bone and Beam talk about the follies of FC Cincinnati (aka Kentucky FC). Their new GM Chris Albright actually says the part about the Fussball Club being awful out loud - Good times! And which team is looking like the next FC Cincinnati in MLS? Also, there was this little business of the Champions League - Liverpool, Manchester City and PSG all get wins, while Salzburg and Bayern draw....

Episode 115 - What is a Peterborough? 10.02.2022

This week on Bone and Beam United, the boys talk about Manchester United's options for a new manager, and about West Ham's indefensible decision to play defender Kurt Zouma hours after video emerged of him kicking his cat. Then, the guys talked with Derrick Smith, aka Brother Bone, who is a diehard Peterborough United supporter. He discussed the club, how he became a fan, and what their chances ar...

Episode 114 - Shoveling Out of World Cup Qualifying 04.02.2022

This week, Bone and Beam discussed snow, the cold, dog surgery, the US Men's National Team, deadline day, and much more. There was also some FA Cup chatter, especially looking at Brother Bone's trip to Peterborough United for their match vs Queen's Park Rangers. Interact with the guys at @bonebeamunited on twitter.

Episode 113 - Recapping the USMNT loss to Canada 31.01.2022

In this bonus episode, Bone and Beam share their thoughts on the 2-0 drubbing by Team Canada over the USA. Is Gregg Berhalter in over his head? Why does the US look so slow with the ball? And is math actually terrifying? Answers to those questions and more are in this episode. As always, interact with us @bonebeamunited on twitter.

Episode 112 - Christian and MMA 27.01.2022

This week on the podcast, Bone and Beam spend a solid 30 minutes previewing a game that will be played about 10 hours after they recorded the episode. Good times. USMNT vs El Salvador has a lot of possibilities for the US - will the get revenge for the 0-0 draw in the first match of the Ocho? Plus, Watford goes through managers like Bone and Beam go through six packs, where will Erling Haaland pla...

Episode 111 - Another Team for Milos 20.01.2022

This week on the podcast, we talk about Tottenham's ridiculous comeback victory against Leicester, ticket prices for the 2022 World Cup matches in Qatar, and just how cold will it be a the LDC for the USMNT game next week. Plus, the Crew appear to be signing Milos Degenek, Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be a giant man baby, and an Arsenal player appears to have bet on himself (and not in a good way)...

Episode 110: Rodman, Refs, and Riches 13.01.2022

This week on the pod, Bone and Beam talked about the call-up of Trinity Rodman to the USWNT and how awesome she is. There was also a situation in the African Cup of Nations involving a referee who, at best, was in way over his head. And the powers that be have been getting richer and richer. And in the process, it seems they've forgotten about the fans. All of that and much more about Newcastle, t...

Episode 109: Premier League First Half Grades 06.01.2022

This week on the show, Bone and Beam returned from their winter break for some discussion about the Premier League, Ricardo Pepi, Romelu Lukaku, a weird coaching hire involving a former USMNT player, and our favorite team, Lille. Feedback? Hit us up on twitter - @BoneBeamUnited

Episode 108 - Is Soccer More Popular Than Hockey? 15.12.2021

This week, in their final episode before the holiday break, Bone and Beam discuss a study that show more Americans are watching soccer than hockey. What does that say about both sports, and where is soccer headed in the future in the US? The boys also chatted about the Champions League draw (and redraw), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's demotion at Arsenal, Sergio Aguerro's retirement, and much more. A...

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