It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia

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IASIP was launched in 2016 by longtime Philadelphia Union beat writers Kevin Kinkead and Dave Zeitlin. Kevin left the beat in 2017 to cover the 76ers while Dave took a job with the Penn Alumni Magazine a year later. The podcast is now Kevin with a rotating cast of writers and former players, including recurring contributors Matt De George, Simon Allen, Russ Joy, and Phil Keidel. IASIP is a podcast for the blue-collar, hard working, five-for-five Philadelphia soccer fan.

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Episode #186 - "Oh No! We Suck Again!" w/ Jose Nunez (3/16/26) 17.03.2026 1:06:15

Kevin and Jose project the bat signal for an emergency show as the Union start 0-4 and find themselves last place in Major League Soccer. rundown: -Ernst Tanner suspension and reaction -what to do with the lineup -developing a new identity in the post-Kai Wagner world -should Cavan Sullivan start? -Milan Iloski at forward or wide midfield -redundancy at the striker position -right-footed left back...

Episode #185 - "Philadelphia Union 2025 Postmortem" w/ Jose Nunez 26.11.2025 1:37:52

Delivering the postmortem on the 2025 Philadelphia Union, who exited the playoffs with a 1-0 home loss to NYC FC. 0:25 - NYC recap 13:10 - the season is a success 19:20 - Supporters Shield asterisks and re-litigation 31:20 - Ernst Tanner allegations 48:16 - if Ernst goes, does Jay Sugarman go? 54:47 - who stays and who goes, player edition 1:10:00 - the ceiling for German moneyball 1:22:30 - "wint...

Episode #184 - "To Move or Not to Move the Goalposts, that is the Question" w/ Jose Nunez (6/3/25) 04.06.2025 1:02:33

In another one-off episode, Kevin is joined by Jose Nunez to go over the following topics: -Dallas draw, Miami draw, and generic run of form -how to break down a low block, countering the counter -do the expectations change halfway through the season? -Indiana Vassilev and Chris Donovan -Tai Baribo and squad rotation -media coverage, or lack thereof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Episode #181- "@UnionCoroner" (11-30-23) 30.11.2023 53:42

Delivering the 2023 Philadelphia Union season postmortem, with Matt De George of The Delco Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #180 - "Prometheus" (8-30-23) 31.08.2023 43:48

Toronto FC postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #179 "Somewhat Pragmatic Miami Bitch Session" (8-15-23) 16.08.2023 44:52

The Union got torched by Miami. We invited listeners on to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #178 - "Messi Mania" (8-13-23) 14.08.2023 50:17

Rejoined by IASIP founder Dave Zeitlin for a Lionel Messi preview show: - ticket sales - ratio of Union fans to Messi fans - playing at Subaru Park vs. Lincoln Financial Field - clarification on "gatekeeping" - tactics against Miami - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #177 - "Sir Schmoke a Lot" (8-1-23) 01.08.2023 53:20

Episode #177 with Kerith Gabriel from the Inquirer - Leagues Cup - USOC parallels - Wrexham friendly and fandom entry points - players and the media - Andres Perea loan - Tai Baribo - Curtin and Tanner extensions - Union thought exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #176 - Quinn Sullivan interview (7-21-23) 21.07.2023 35:16

This is the Quinn Sullivan interview from Thursday's episode of Crossing Broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #175 - "Am I the Problem?" (7-19-23) 19.07.2023 52:33

Episode #175 with Jon Jansen from The Gambler - level of belief in this team - weighing expectation vs. reality - need for reinforcements - does anyone care about Leagues Cup? - fan experience/parking situation - NYC fans and beer throwing - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #174 - "Union Goal Scored By" w/ Kevin Casey (6-6-23) 07.06.2023 41:47

Episode #174 w/ Union public address announcer Kevin Casey - Montreal recap - current Union form - Kevin's story + how the PA job works, prep, setup, challenges, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #173 - "It's Still Always Soccer in Philadelphia" (6-1-23) 01.06.2023 49:22

Episode #173 with Mike Servedio of The Philly Soccer Page - Union unbeaten in eight league games - Champions League exit and reaching the ceiling - three center backs and tactical flexibility - replacing Alejandro Bedoya - Leon Flach and Brujo in a double pivot - Leeds and what's next for Brenden Aaronson - fitting Union players into a Philly top 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Episode #172 - "Cumulatively More CONCACAFY" 4-13-23 13.04.2023 46:12

Union dispatch Atlas 3-2 in the CCL quarterfinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #171 - "Failing the Eye Test" (4-5-23) 05.04.2023 54:03

Episode #171 is a mailbag podcast on the first leg of the Atlas CCL series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #170 - "It's Always Pragmatic in Philadelphia" (3-20-23) 20.03.2023 44:04

episode #170 w/ Chris Gibbons from PSP and All 3 Points podcast - Union horrendous loss in Montreal - back post defending and assignments - Olivier Mbaizo - double VAR circus - first rough Apple broadcast - Joe Bendik vs. Andre Blake - trying to avoid being emotional Eagles fans - Alianza/CCL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #169 - "Alianz-err" (3-9-23) 09.03.2023 22:58

Episode #169 is a mailbag podcast touching on the first leg of the Alianza series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #168 - "You're Not Walking Around Antarctica Like a Penguin" (2-27-23) 27.02.2023 44:08

Episode #168 w/ Peter Andrews from Philly Soccer Page - Columbus win - center back line adjustment - handball penalty calls - Union press is back - Joaquin Torres - anonymous dipshit executive quote - Apple TV week 1 impressions - 97.5 the Fanatic radio deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #167 - "New Year, New U" w/ Todd Lewis (2-1-23) 02.02.2023 54:20

First episode of 2023 with Todd Lewis of The Free Kick -offseason approach -Andres Perea -Joaquin Torres -Damion Lowe -the luxury of tactical flexibility -Bimbo renewal -Apple TV deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #166 - "Johan Cruyff Wasn't That Good" (11-30-22) 01.12.2022 35:54

Episode #166 with Richard McGovern -USA beats Iran -Gregg Berhalter at the World Cup -we have really good technical players now -core is set for years to come -what was England doing against us? -Dutch preview -Tyler Adams is a boss -pithy analogies and metaphors -difference between Holland and The Netherlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #165 - "The Prevailing Narrative" (11-9-22) 09.11.2022 54:07

Matt De George joins the show for the MLS Cup breakdown and postmortem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #164 - "We Want the Cup" (11-2-22) 02.11.2022 30:40

IASIP co-founder Dave Zeitlin makes his triumphant return to the program, and brings a guest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #163 - "Kismet" w/ Corey Furlan 10-27-22 27.10.2022 40:48

Episode #163 with Corey Furlan - dopey NYCFC fan blog tweet - second opportunity after last year's COVID nonsense - handling pressure and expectations - Jim Curtin coach of the year - how much do individual accolades help? - questions, comments, concerns - and audiobook column reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #162 - "Delco Depravity" w/ Pat Brennan (10-18-22) 18.10.2022 31:01

Episode #162 previews the Union/FCC playoff game with Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer and Delco. - Delco talk - writing at the Springfield Mall food court - Union / Cincy preview - keys to the game - homefield advantage and playoff/CCL experience - Jim Curtin, Pat Noonan, Chris Albright all good dudes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #160 - "It's Always Philosophy in Philadelphia" w/ Matt De George (9-14-22) 14.09.2022 49:18

Episode #160 w/ Matt from the Delco Times - Supporter's Shield is there for the taking - Orlando recap - what changed halfway through the year? - Gazdag/Carranza/Uhre and intelligence - team MVP topic - we're watching one of the best Philly sports teams ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #159 - "We Want Six" w/ Matt Ralph (8-29-22) 29.08.2022 47:43

sorry we had some audio issues, hopefully the episode doesn't totally suck - Union with another obliteration - MLS cup contender - is the Supporter's Shield in play? - Daniel Gazdag masterclasses - who is the Union MVP? - NBC Premier League fan fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices