Naptown Blues Fan Cast

Naptown Blues Fancast hosts Hiram Wainwright and Sam Huston have coverage and interviews from the Annapolis Blues June 7 match vs the Alexandria Rough Diamonds.  They open with thoughts on Monumental Sports Network continuing to blackout Blues coverage for their local paying cable customers.  Sam and Hiram turn their attention to the match and they have interviews with scorer Luke Dunne, Captain E...

Sam and Hiram open with the festivities surrounding the Blues home opener. It was a record-breaking night, and the Blues continued their winning ways. The guys have opinions on Monumental Sports Network “blacking out” certain regions from seeing the matches, and the speed of the concessions at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Sam chats with Toshi Davis, who scored two goals and an assist, and o...

This week Big Sam and Hiram discuss the Blues hard-fought victory at FC Frederick 4-2. They take a moment to recognize the changing scenery of support at the different grounds as overall interest in the NPSL has begun to peak. Big Sam gets a chance to talk with Matias De Jesus about his game-winning brace and with the Gaffer Colin Herriot to discuss the overall match. Everyone, even producer Mel,...

We all couldn't wait for the new season of the Annapolis Blues FC, and before you knew it, the Community Shield and first two games happened.  Get the highlights of all three matches with your Naptown Blues Fancast hosts Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright.  Last Wednesday the Blues hosted the Maryland Bobcats FC, on Friday, May 17th. National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) began when the Annapolis Blue...

Sam and Hiram sit down with radio personality and part-owner of your Annapolis Blues, Dave Johnson.  https://annapolisblues.com/dave-johnson Dave is a passionate local sports fan and generously shares stories from his broadcast career, including his World Cup coverage. The Annapolis Blues are gearing up for the season opener, so Dave Johnson has the inside scoop on what is coming up, and why the B...

Annapolis Blues Coach Colin Herriot sits down with Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright. Coach chats about last season’s success, his plans for this year's squad, and how important the community has been to the Annapolis Blues’ success. Don't miss a single show, follow the Naptown Blues fancast. Listen here or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Got any questions? Reach out to us on Twitter X @Naptown...

Preseason Blues coverages back with getting to know assistant general manager Steven Hooper.  If you have not had the pleasure of meeting Steven, you have definitely seen him on and off the field last season doing anything and everything for the Annapolis Blues. Steven sits down for his first interview, to chat with Sam and Hiram about last season’s highlights, his new position with the team, his...

 We can't wait until the Annapolis Blues soccer season begins, so Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright are back with pre-season coverage. First up, standout striker Jacob Murrell’s first interview since becoming the 7th pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft for D.C. United.  Jacob shares his thoughts on the Blues’ epic first season, the overwhelming community, MLS soccer draft, and his future.  You will love...

The Blues were in Montclair, NJ for the Eastern regional finals. Regrettably, the dream season came to an end with a 4-0 defeat at the hands of West Chester in the semifinals. Hiram and Sam discuss the magical season and give their thoughts on the future as they offer their final show of the season. What an amazing ride it has been. Got any questions? Reach out to us on Twitter @NaptownBluesPod Hi...

What a week for the Blues. Not only do they win a championship, but they did it in dramatic fashion in front of an electric crowd. Hiram and Big Sam discuss both matches from their unique perspectives; one from the stands with the screaming fans and the other from the sidelines in the thick of play. Do we have a Derby (rivalry)? We think so, the OldNaptown derby was epic!   Got any questions? Reac...

The Blues suffered their first defeat of the season heading into the playoffs but that wasn't the full story as the weather took center stage. Hiram chats about his side of the storm versus Big Sam's side both involved being soaked. Big shoutout to @PursuitSoccer for making the trip and hanging out in the storm. Finally, Hiram and Carson are introduced to a DU Public House tradition that wasn't so...

This week Big Sam takes the wheel with the assist from executive producer Melissa. They chat about the AA county Fire & Police derby, pudding shots and the Blues 12th man in a hard fought 1-0 victory. Also want to know what’s going on in the playoffs, Big Sam has you covered.   Got any questions? Reach out to us on Twitter @NaptownBluesPod Hiram and Sam would love to hear from you. For tickets and...

The Annapolis Blues won both their road games, but the matches couldn’t have been more different. Sam and Hiram break down the highlights, and with some of the players and coaches.   But it’s really about if you can do it on a cold, rainy night in Fairfax.  To go with the action, the staff is enjoying the perfect Sunday afternoon drink; the Bloody Mary.  To skip the drink talk, fast forward to 07:...

The Blues win emphatically again at home 6-1 over Grove United. The undefeated run continues, and the guys have none other than Coach Colin Herriot to discuss the match. They chat pregame planning, tactics, and the incredibly spicy pepper producer Carson ate during the tailgate. Got any questions? Reach out to us on Twitter @NaptownBluesPod Hiram and Sam would love to hear from you. For tickets an...

The Blues are on a roll winning their fourth in a row, 3-0 over Virginia Beach City. Hiram is back and the guys are happy to catch up. They have interviews with 3 members of the term and chat with Coach Herriot. The guys enjoy Keepers Kolsch from Forward Brewing the official brew of the Annapolis Blues. Got any questions? Reach out to us on Twitter @NaptownBluesPod Hiram and Sam would love to hear...

The Blues are victorious in their historic home opener that also saw the attendance record for the NPSL shattered and a comeback 4-2 victory helped a lot too. We open with some cocktail talk so if you want to skip that, go immediately to the 7 min 45-second mark for the blues action.  We chat all about the match with Hiram on assignment producers Carson and Melissa help out Sam with all the action...

This week Big Sam is flying solo with Hiram out on assignment. Keeping short and sweet this week as the Blues have another monster win this time at VA Beach City FC 4-0. Big Sam goes over all the key points in the match and catches you up on all the action in the Mid-Atlantic division of the NPSL. Got any questions? Reach out to us on Twitter @NaptownBluesPod Hiram and Sam would love to hear from...

The Blues were on the road for a second straight week this time up to FC Frederick and the boys had a day! A big 5-0 victory for their first 3-pointer of the season. That wasn’t the only thing that was involved 3 too. The boys have comments from Coach Collin, keeper Griffin, and Hat-trick Jacob. Please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow Blue.   Got any questions? Reach out t...

The Blues are finally playing matches and the guys are excited to talk about it, well kinda, hard to get intel on the Greenville but we know the Blues got a shutout. There was a lot to talk about for the Community Shield match, from the 3-0 scoreline to someone’s newfound game and finding goals for the match. The guys also catch up on the early stages of the league. Got any questions reach out to...

What is a supporters club? What does it take to make one? We have Paul and Amanda of the Bay Bhoys to discuss it all. The plans for tailgates, where they’ll be seated and the relationship between the club and the supporters. We enjoy an espresso martini made with Rise Ups Blues Blend coffee and Westward Stout Finished Whiskey. get tickets at www.annapolisblues.com

We have our first preseason match and it’s a “Community Shield” match… exactly what is that? Well, we have Annie and Kelly from Rebuilding Together AACO. They discuss what the charity does, what got them both involved, and the challenges of running this organization. How can we help? Pretty simple buy a ticket and go to the match, it’s that simple. What a great way to start the season!  https://an...

Well, you have a club but how do you run it? Good thing we have Fred Matthes the General Manager of your Annapolis Blues to discuss just that. From hiring staff, working with the stadium, community groups, sponsors and oh yeah A TEAM! Fred and the guys go over all the ins and out of running a brand-new club in a brand-new market.   Got any questions reach out to us on Twitter @NaptownBluesPod Hira...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a soccer franchise? Well, in our debut episode we cover just that! We sit down with Michael “Hitch” Hitchcock, the primary owner of ours Annapolis Blues FC. Form hiring and supporting staff, to finding a stadium, and becoming part of the community we cover it all. Got questions reach out to us on Twitter @NaptownBluesPod Hiram and Sam would love to hea...

The Naptown Blues fancast is a weekly roundup of the Annapolis Blues FC playing in the Mid-Atlantic division of the NPSL. Hosted by Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright, each week they will check in with Annapolis’s soccer club.