Shishkin Productions

Calling All Casuals

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Welcome to Calling All Casuals -- the show for the casual soccer fan! If you're just dipping your toe into soccer fandom, this might just be the show for you! Every week hosts Amy and Alexei explore soccer through the lens of pop culture, learning about the quirks, history, and drama along the way. This show has a heavy focus on soccer in America, but every so often it gets into the game on a global level. We're trying to make soccer approachable for anyone, so we hope you join us on our journey! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com

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Episodes

Soccer Slang, Osimhen Drama, and CAC Movie Club: When Saturday Comes starring Sean Bean 28.09.2023 2:03:41

On this week's episode: cheatin' Barca, Puskas Award noms, best position banter, and more -- timecodes below! TikTok: @CallingAllCasuals, IG: @CallingAllCasuals, Twitter: @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 4:58 - How we did on last week's picks 5:56 - News/Tea 35:52 - Amy's Big Question: What is the best position? 47:50 - Quizzin' The Casual: V...

Indie Bands Who Love Soccer, an MLS Quiz, and Best Goals Ever! 20.09.2023 1:52:57

On this week's episode: clerical errors, Atlanta is the new soccer capital, Megan Rapinoe retires, and more -- timecodes below! TikTok: @CallingAllCasuals, IG: @CallingAllCasuals, Twitter: @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 3:28 - How we did on last week's picks 4:32 - News/Tea 30:10 - Amy's Big Question: What's the best goal scored of all time? 43...

Bruce Resigns, Kevin Muscat's Leg-Breaking Career, and Soccer Scattegories! 14.09.2023 1:29:35

On this week's episode: Harry Maguire's mum is livid, Colorado Rapids supporters are livid, Pogba accidentally takes testosterone, and more -- timecodes below! TikTok: @CallingAllCasuals, IG: @CallingAllCasuals, Twitter: @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 4:30 - How we did on last week's picks 6:13 - News/Tea 29:23 - Amy's Big Question: What is you...

Nations League Is Weird + Claudio Gentile: Master Of The Dark Arts! 07.09.2023 1:36:40

On this week's episode: Jordan Henderson's Saudi move *wasn't* for the money, how the fuck does CONCACAF Nations League work, Miami smokes LAFC, and more -- timecodes below! TikTok: @CallingAllCasuals, IG: @CallingAllCasuals, Twitter: @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 3:21 - How we did on last week's picks 4:15 - News/Tea 28:52 - Amy's Big Que...

Starting XI of Soccer Players Who Played In The NFL, The "Dark Arts", and Rubiales Chaos! 31.08.2023 1:48:30

On this week's episode: a slightly more difficult quiz, Messi *doesn't* win for once, GGG is still salty, and more -- timecodes below! TikTok: @CallingAllCasuals, IG: @CallingAllCasuals, Twitter: @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 5:08 - How we did on last week's picks 6:18 - News/Tea 23:20 - Amy's Big Question: What are "the dark arts"?...

Checking In On Americans Abroad, Quzzin' The Casual, and Derby Debates! 24.08.2023 1:53:15

On this week's episode: we learn about Bela Guttmann, Arik and Jordy debate derbies, the kiss heard around the world, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 3:41 - How we did on last week's picks 4:24 - News/Tea 26:05 - Quizzin' The Casual! 45:23 - Who The Fuck Is: Bela Guttmann 1:07:13 - Derby Debates: Ari...

Cult Heros, Griezmann to MLS?, and Producer Arik Is Back! 17.08.2023 1:50:55

On this week's episode: so many cult heroes, bad-boys, Communists, capocannonieri, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 4:25 - How we did on last week's picks 4:51 - News/Tea 21:31 - Amy's Big Question: Are there soccer rituals, like basketball has free-throw routines, for example? 26:06 - Who The Fuck Is...

History of Chants/Anthems, Pop XI of Songs Recorded By Clubs, and Special Guest Dibo from MLS District! 10.08.2023 1:46:53

On this week's episode: USWNT are out, Leagues Cup isn't fair to Mexico, music galore, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 5:27 - How we did on last week's picks 6:06 - News/Tea 34:54 - Amy's Big Question: If you could play a pick up game with any player - of all time - who would it be? 41:35 - Deep...

One Club Men, Leagues Cup Continues, and USWNT In Shambles 04.08.2023 1:39:26

On this week's episode: we play TikTok games, Leagues Cup + Women's WC updates, the Pessi Effect continues, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 3:04 - News/Tea 26:45 - Amy's Big Question: Is there a comparable league to the Saudi League? When will we know if it's here to stay and be a competive leagu...

"Unique" MLS Roster Rules + Is The Saudi League Truly Sportswashing? 28.07.2023 1:02:27

On this week's episode: Mbappe contract madness, Women's WC/Leagues Cup updates, rule changes, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 0:58 - Checking in on Last Week 6:50 - News/Tea 24:18 - Amy's Big Question: What is one rule you would change in soccer (if any) and why? 28:58 - Deep Dive: "Unique&quot...

History and Lore of MLS All-Star Games + Best Women's World Cup Nicknames 21.07.2023 1:48:46

On this week's episode: Messi unveil, our time at the MLS All-Star Game, strange sponsorships, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 4:03 - How we did on last week's picks 5:08 - News/Tea 36:28 - Amy's Big Question: What is a sweeper keeper and why does it exist? 42:27 - Deep Dive: MLS All-Star Games 1:26:...

Panama Deep Dive + XI Thiccc Legends 14.07.2023 1:43:32

On this week's episode: BJ's swansong disasterclass, Gary Stempel and the history of soccer in Panama, Bundesliga pyrotechnics fines, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 5:05 - How we did on last week's picks 6:51 - News/Tea 28:25 - Amy's Big Question: Why would you play a B team in a tournament? 38:...

Strangest Red Cards + Is Soccer In America Really Growing? 06.07.2023 1:34:56

On this week's episode: Gunnersaurus's robust salary, Leagues Cup exploration, MLS growth patterns, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 2:39 - How we did on last week's picks 3:22 - News/Tea 22:53 - Amy's Big Question: Would you rather buy an existing club or found a new club? 30:06 - Deep Dive: MLS&...

What's Up With "Ultra" Culture? + Pop XI of Big Spenders 23.06.2023 1:48:06

On this week's episode: some of soccer's biggest spenders, a discussion about Ultras, who will join Messi in Miami, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 4:52 - How we did on last week's picks 5:59 - News/Tea 23:04 - Amy's Big Question: What is an Ultra, how do you become one, and why do they exist? 54...

Soccer in Video Games, Weird Player Nicknames, and Money's Influence in Soccer 16.06.2023 1:48:39

On this week's episode: will Lucho Acosta become a USMNT player, weirdest nicknames in soccer, a deep dive on soccer in video games, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 3:33 - How we did on last week's picks 4:06 - News/Tea 28:15 - Amy's Big Question: What's the general temperature on money / politic...

The Origin Story of a GOAT, Messi-Mania in MLS, and Starting XI of Criminal Minds 09.06.2023 2:01:57

On this week's episode: Messi to MLS, how important are superstars to a league's growth, players who got entangled in crime, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 3:02 - How we did on last week's picks 3:38 - News/Tea 25:15 - Amy's Big Question: How important are international superstars to the growth...

Starting XI of Teammate Bust-Ups, The Cost of Relegation, and The Art of Giant-Killing 02.06.2023 1:34:53

On this week's episode: Apple breaks their MLS Season Pass silence, we discuss the devastation of relegation, teammates getting into fights, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 2:46 - How we did on last week's picks 4:15 - News/Tea 21:52 - Amy's Big Question: What is the cost of relegation? 33:31 - Deep...

Looking Back At American Players In Europe, Starting XI of Weird Injuries, and How To Grow Soccer In America 26.05.2023 1:47:52

On this week's episode: the story of Eddy Hammel, flying plates of chicken wings to the dome, Inter Milan's adult website sponsor proposal, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 3:45 - How we did on last week's picks 5:54 - News/Tea 29:10 - Amy's Big Question: What is the realistic growth potential for...

XI Players Who Grew Disenchanted, 70's Elite Foosball Champions, and Hot Takes About The WC26 Logo 19.05.2023 1:39:22

On this week's episode: Folarin Balogun is officially American, San Diego is officially an industry town (MLS industry, that is), players quitting soccer to become Jehovah's Witnesses, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 4:13 - How we did on last week's picks 5:05 - News/Tea 25:51 - Amy's Big Questio...

Starting XI of Superstitious Players, Futsal's Humble Origins, and Why Does Time Count Up Instead Of Down? 12.05.2023 1:45:44

On this week's episode: ref salaries, Soccer Don comes for USOC, we dig into futsal, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 1:52 - How we did on last week's picks 3:50 - MLS News/Tea 27:10 - Amy's Big Question: Why does the time count up instead of down? 36:13 - Deep Dive: Futsal 58:56 - Pop XI: Squad of St...

What's Up With Promotion/Relegation?, The XI Strangest Contract Clauses, and History of Contracts 05.05.2023 1:51:04

On this week's episode: welcome Producer Arik, a deep dive into promotion/relegation, the strangest clauses ever, and the history of contracts -- timecodes below! Twitter - @CallingCasuals, TikTok - @CallingAllCasuals Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 3:12 - How we did on last week's picks 4:16 - MLS News/Tea 20:39 - Amy's Big Question: What's up with promotion &a...

Top XI Soccer Cribs, Where Did Modern Transfer Rules Come From?, and Should Friendlies Be Abolished? 28.04.2023 2:12:50

On this week's episode: congrats Matt Crocker, we touch on some notable soccer players' houses, we learn about the history of transfers, and more -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 1:36 - How we did on last week's picks 6:03 - MLS News/Tea 26:52 - Amy's Big Question: Why are there friendlies? 36:48 - History...

Soccer Nepo-babies, Should Subs Be Able To Sub Back In?, and Where Did Cards Come From? 21.04.2023 1:35:48

On this week's episode: Nepo-baby XI, why do we sub the way we do, and the surprising story behind yellow and red cards -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 1:53 - How we did on last week's picks 3:45 - MLS News/Tea 22:02 - Amy's Big Question: What's the deal with subs? 30:50 - History Lesson: Cards 58:30 - Po...

Wildest Soccer Hair + Why Soccer? + History of the Pitch 14.04.2023 1:29:18

On this week's episode: the Hair XI, Amy's Red Bull woes, and we learn about the history of the pitch -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals ! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 2:05 - How we did on last week's picks 3:09 - MLS News/Tea 18:59 - Amy's Big Question: Why soccer? 31:35 - History Lesson: The Pitch 55:04 - Pop XI: Hair 1:18:32 - Next We...

Scammer XI + History of Women's Soccer + What's The Best Soccer Team Ever? 07.04.2023 1:23:32

On this week's episode: Katie O joins The Casuals, we all learn about the history of women's soccer, and the Casuals pick their starting XI of soccer scammers -- timecodes below! Follow us on Twitter @CallingCasuals ! Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com -- 2:55 - How we did on last week's picks 4:52 - MLS News/Tea 21:05 - Amy's Big Question: What's the best team ev...