Footy Banter

Whaaaaatp and welcome back for episode 57 Just a 2-man episode this week as we speculate why this January transfer window has been so quiet. We talk lack of FFP (*PSR aCtUaLlY) and its implications in the modern game, and how teams can still build their squads under the new regulations

Whaaatup we're back for episode 56 with a new recording platform *that shall go unnamed until we get the sponsorship* Bear with us as we figure out the new platform and try to understand basic microphone technology. But at some point we do talk about Antoine Griezmann's great last few years, the success of different underdogs around the world despite the Super League talk, and the propos...

whaaaatup we're back with our Premier League team of the season (so far) with a twist: we can only use one player from each club. We stole this from twitter but it was fun so we ran with it Plus, we bring some advanced stat trivia and the MLS blast - enjoy!

Whaaatup we're back for episode 54 with a Max and Brock special. John has been missing for 12 days and no one knows his exact location at this time. He said he was "finding himself" but we dont know what that means.  Anyway, the brilliant and talented dynamic duo holds down the fort and talks AFCON, AFC Asian Cup, and January Transfers in this weeks episode. Enjoy and tell a friend!

Whaaaatup we're back for Episode 53 and this week we're bringing a certified holiday classic (you're welcome) We provide (for free) New Years Resolutions for each premier league club as they look forward to 2024. What should each club be shooting for in the new year? What do they need most? And how will they get there? Plus, we bring some trivia and some US Open Cup drama. Enjoy, te...

Whaaaaatup and welcome back to Footy Banter for Episode 52  This week, we're talking January transfers, and who we might be keeping our eye on this window. Plus, we bring an MLS Cup Final blast, and some boozy trivia. Enjoy!

Whaaaatup we're back for Episode 51 with a Copa America and Euro preview. Now that we have the final (almost) groups, we break down the which groups are the most interesting, who the favorites are, and who some dark horses may be. Plus, we bring some trivia and an extendo MLS blast before the FINAL this weekend. Enjoy!

Whaaaaatup we're back for our half century blast special with Episode 50 We know how much yall (we) love trivia, so we made a whole mf episode about it. We each bring a "Mystery" XI to the table, and see who can guess the common theme. That's it - it was super fun. Plus, we bring back some banter section nostalgia and blast you with the MLS. Enjoy, tell a friend, and rate us 5-...

Whaaaaaaatup and welcome back to Footy Banter for Episode 49  This week, we're talking about the fact that pretty much every major European league is in the midst of a pretty tight title race right now.  The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga are all separated by just a few points, so we talk through whats going on across Europe, and who might be taking home domestic glory a...

Whaaaatp y'all we're back for episode 48 and we're talking everyone's favorite headache, VAR. We try to take a step back from the emotion and anger usually associated with VAR discussion and look at it from an objective angle: what is VAR's place in the modern game. What's wrong with it? Why is it failing? And, most importantly, what can be done to fix it? Plus, we br...

Whaaatup and welcome to Footy Banter for Episode 47! This week, we're talking about a debate as old as time itself: should there be promotion and relegation in the US Soccer landscape? We bring some background as to why it doesnt exist now, what would need to happen for Pro/Rel to exist in the future, and the pros and cons of such a proposal. Plus, we bring ice breakers and some trivia. Enjoy...

Whaaaatup y'all we're back for Episode 46 to talk MLS playoffs with special guest, Trey Fillmore We break down this year's new format, some favorites to win it all, a few dark horses, and end with some predictions. Plus, we play some trivia.  There is no MLS Blast. This is ALL MLS blast. 

Whaaaaaatup we're back for episode 45 with a first Fan's Perspective episode. This week's fan and special guest is esteemed Tottenham fan, Max Barrett.  We talk through Tottenham's hot start to the season and look forward to what the North London side might bright throughout the rest of the year. Plus, we play some trivia and entirely forget about the MLS Blast. Enjoy!

Whaaaaatup we're back for Episode 44 and we're bringing a somewhat random question  at you... Who wins a Ballon d'Or first: Mbappe? or Haaland? We chat through each young star's prospect of glory (from the hands of a pretty random French newspaper), and how their careers may unfold from here Plus, we bring an MLS Blast and Trivia as always - enjoy!

Whaaaaatup we're back with episode 43 with a loooooong one so strap yourselves in and enjoy. Our goal is to create a best XI from anyone in world football through the first six-ish weeks of the European season. The criteria? Debatable. The execution? Flawless. Plus, we bring short trivia and an MLS blast. Enjoy!

Whaaaatup we're back for Episode 42 and we're unpacking whats gone wrong for two struggling giants this season: Manchester United and Chelsea. We talk through whats gone wrong, and why it might not be time to panic yet for either side. Plus, we bring or MLS (Burger League) Blast and our weekly trivia. Enjoy!

Whaaaaatup we're back for Episode 41 and we're talking through some of the best stories of the international break but mostly just lamenting the fact that there's an international break. But, we bring some fun trivia and a juicy "Burger League Blast" for you to pass the time. Enjoy!

Whaaaaaatup we're back after a one week break for episode 40 This week, we all bring an interesting Champions League group to discuss in detail, and bring some predictions along the way. Plus, we play our usual trivia and bring our weekly MLS (Messi) Blast. Enjoy!

Whhhhaaaaaatup we're back with Episode 39 with something a little different. This week, our local Bundesliga correspondent, Jonah Naftzger, joins the program to give us the rundown on everything German football. We chat everything from Dortmund's end-of-season woes from last year, Bayerns unusual nature for this year, and the cinderella story of Frank Schmidt's Heidenheim. Enjoy, te...

Whaaatup we're back for Episode 38 with what's arguably our first or second episode of Season 2 After one week of Premier League finally back under our belts, we each bring one side that still needs a transfer based off their week 1 performances. Give a listen and tell a friend!

Whaaatup we are back for episode 37 for our 2023 Premier League prediction episode! This year, the three of us work together to predict the Premier League table from bottom to top, live on air with inadequate preparation. Plus, we bring our weekly blast, and the last trivia game of the summer friendly series. Enjoy!  

Whaaaatup we're back for Episode 36 as our local Chelsea correspondent (Max) walks us through his club. What happened last year? Who's coming in? Who's going out? And what are realistic expectations for Chelsea next season? Plus we bring a USWNT blast,  and calibrate Brock in our weekly trivia. Listen and tell a friend!

Whhhhhaaaaaaatup we're back for episode 35 with special guest and friend of the pod, Dalton Kemper. Dalton handles our summer preview for Liverpool, and unpacks how it all went down last season, some needs to address for next season, and sparks some great discussion surrounding Liverpool's squad as a whole. Plus, we give a Leagues Cupdate style MLS Blast about Messi while Messi literally...

Whhhhhaaaaaaaatup we're back for Episode 34 with another summer preview. This week, Max walks us through the looming threat that are Newcastle United. We discuss what went well for them last season, why it's worked out so quickly, and what needs to happen for them to retain their top-4 status next year. Plus, we play a new game of Trivia and give our USWNT/Messi Debut/League Cup in the b...

Whaaaaaatup y'all we're back for episode 23 with a truly cultured City Supporter, Sage Ronaldo. Sage breaks down what went well for City last year (a lot), and what they need to do to retain their titles next season and beyond. Plus we bring an MLS/USMNT blast, and play some triva. Enjoy and tell a friend!