Mr. Stateside

Football Ball Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 5 episodes

Tired of the same old Premier League commentary? "Football Ball Podcast" is your new home for a fresh take on the world's most exciting leagues. Join your host as he breaks down player performances, from the top-of-the-table clashes to the relegation dogfights. We offer some-nonsense recaps, and a unique stateside perspective you won't find anywhere else. Plus, we're not afraid to make some bold comparisons to the National Football League the National Basketball League, and more. If you're an fan of the beautiful game—or just want to hear how it all connects moving towards the upcoming World C...

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Mr. Stateside

Episodes

Episode 9: Top 3 and Bottom 3 Races Tighten! Plus: Messi to Barca and Superpowers! 06.03.2026 53:37

The conversation covers a Premier League recap, Arsenal's performance and title chances, defensive strength, impact on the league, and the impact of pragmatism on the style of play. It also discusses the impact on refereeing, team building and style, Premier League parity, Man United's potential, Newcastle's performance, and historic rivalries. The conversation covers defensive weaknesses of Man C...

Episode 8: Matchweek 24 in Review! Plus: Great United Expectation and a Carabao Cup Final! 06.02.2026 58:10

In this episode of the Football Ball Podcast, hosts Zack and Daniel discuss the thrilling highlights from the past week in the Premier League, including Manchester United's resurgence, Arsenal's dominant performance against Leeds, and the emotional rollercoaster of fan expectations. They also delve into the struggles of Aston Villa and Liverpool's current form, while making predictions for upcomin...

Episode 7: New Look Top 3 for Premier League. Plus: Players of the Season and CL/WC Predictions! 03.02.2026 1:03:51

In this episode of the Football Ball Podcast, hosts Zack and Daniel dive into the current state of the Premier League, analyzing the performances of top teams like Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester City. They discuss the implications of the build up to the "final" matches, the potential for relegation teams, and make predictions for the league title. The conversation also touches on standout pl...

Episode 6: Quarter-Season Marks & Awards! Arsenal Historic, Sunderella, & the NFL-ification of VAR. 10.11.2025 49:07

Mr. Stateside, Zack, is back from hiatus to deliver the Quarter-Season Report Card for the Premier League! With 10 games down, we dive into the teams shocking the league and the giants sinking fast. Is Parity Real? Liverpool and Man City are fighting for the top, but the real story is the rise of Sunderland and Bournemouth, two teams with limited European history now battling for a top-five spot....

Episode 5: Who are the Top (and bottom!) 3 Players in The Premier League? With Daniel and Lyndon 10.09.2025 1:08:43

Get ready for a great pod! The guys gather together and discuss (not quite throw down in a heated debate) Premier League player, picking the top and bottom three most impactful badge-wearers in the Premier League. From an unstoppable (Haaland) goal machine to a veteran defender (Virgil) still playing at a legendary level, they cover the league's heavy hitters. But it’s not all sunshine and trophie...