New Dogma Live

The guys chat to FMFC winger, dad, and all-around good guy Derek Gebhard about kicking off the 2024 campaign this weekend. Derek shares his thoughts on what the new signings offer to the team, finding new gears after years as a pro, and what the US Open Cup means to him. 

FMFC Head Coach & Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, joins our usual trio for a spirited chat ahead of 3 more road tests before the USL1 season kicks off. On this second to last episode before the start of the season, Mitch sees BattleBots in Vegas, Andrew and Grant recap the Polar Plunge.

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch take it back to where it all began with FMFC legend Eric Leonard. We chat about Eric's time in Chicago with the Fire, studying at McDonald's University, and letting those calves breathe. Eric flexes his * actual * degree and talks lower league finance and business models. Andrew makes bad jokes.

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch are evenly matched this week as they chat to the Stevens family: Kai, Katie, and Chad. They share their history as soccer fan, how they found Forward Madison, special connections with players, trash talking, and their first away day experience.

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat to FMFC club captain Mitch Osmond about the 2023 season, offseason preparations, the growth of the club, and evolution of the fanbase. The Captain shares his thoughts on what needs to improve in 2024, announces his participation in this year's Polar Plunge, and you too can join up to help raise funds for Special Olympics. https://www.classy.org/team/548915

Andrew and Grant are Mitch-less, yet joined again by Fran Hong to discuss the festive period holidays, their new year's resolutions for FMFC, and their top 10 lists of 2023. Fran breaks the rules, Andrew trashes the McRib, and Grant instigates a battle royale of favorite breakfast, brunch, and beer bar spots. Stream Fran's Dolly Top 10 playlist on Spotify and Tidal

The guys are guestless this week, but that doesn't stop them from chatting absolute shit for nearly 90 minutes about Cherif Dieye, the 2024 US League One Schedule, the League One Checkatrade Milk Cup, Dong Arber's MLS bowing out of the US Open Cup, and more. Next week we'll have solid gold content: Fancesca Hong discussing her top 10 Dolly Parton songs of 2023.

Francesca Hong joins us to chat the re-upped contracts of eight of the 2023 team's best players, schedule leaks and other clown behavior, growing up in Eagle Heights, and what soccer teaches you about life. It's not even an hour and Andrew's already asking political favors. Visit Lola's!

Andrew and Grant welcome stand-in glassesman and returning guest host Travis as we chat to Flock End drum section stalwart Steve Shah about dancing, growing up in Kenosha, touring in bands and the cruciality of community. Andrew waxes effusive about Fugazi, and the guys share their hopes for the future of the fanbase in Madison.

We make up for our two week absence with a near 2-hour episode, chatting to known Irishman and Manchester United season ticket holder Paddy Grimes. Perennial Hunk of the Month Zach Zwadzich also joins to talk Taylor Night at the Sylvee. Paddy shares about growing up in Armagh, inheriting fandom, away days in England and beyond, and taking care of yourself and your health. Paddy's currently raising...

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch discuss a hazy weekend in the Rockies, the Flamingos' first round exit from the playoffs, lay out NDZ's plans for the offseason, and cast about rumors about the 2024 campaign – will it be a rebuilding year with heavy turnover, or building upon 2023's squad and bright points?

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat to FMFC's Matt Glaeser about the return to the USL1 postseason, prepping the squad for the tests ahead, and Pokemon: Heavy Rain Edition. Enjoy, and we'll hopefully see you in NoCo.

It's Groundhog Day, again. Another week, another 2nd half defeat in a 2nd half of a season where the hits keep coming. But for the first time since 2019 we stand at the precipice of a postseason. Number one rule of playoffs: Just get in. Submit your video to Mitch here .

Derek Gebhard and Christian Chaney join the usual suspects to reflect a year on from 2022's final home game, discuss playing under pressure and how Breese's atmosphere affects that, and the boys name names for a 2023 squad "Best Of" list. The guests flip the script and ask us questions, and we don't hold back. Thanks again to our Patreon backers, who continue to help make NDZ possible.

Holidays on the Mississippi River, stupid bad luck goals, finding joy in the margins. It's been a slog of a season and there's still a lot to play for. See you Saturday for one of our final two home games of the regular season.

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch briefly discuss a very entertaining yet frustrating Knoxville game and remind themselves nothing is over until it's over. Nazeem Bartman talks about growing up in Bonteheuwel, a once "coloureds only" township in Cape Town South Africa. His home town, famous for bravely and sometimes violently fighting back against apartheid, is a rough place where many choose gang life ove...

A month's worth of away games ends in frustrating defeat to another lower table side who yet again seem to have our number. Andrew, Grant, and Mitch discuss the 3-1 loss to Chattanooga and the catch-22 of rostering a small squad, as injuries and exhaustion have left the team looking a step off, out of ideas, and at times like they're phoning it in. Does appearance paint an accurate picture, or is...

Andrew and Grant chat to a very in-form Jayden Onen, who happens to be hitting his stride at arguably the best time for this FMFC team's attack to get hot. The London-born midfielder shares some of the reasons why his step is a bit lighter and his play a bit spicier, the current mood in the locker room, and which squad members have the best taste in music and trainers. The Fuego game is recapped,...

It's a bit of a different one this week. Andrew and Grant are left unchecked and discuss the away loss to Tormenta. The boys chat to local referee and Forward Madison supporter Adam Wallman to gain some perspective. Deceptively winnable matches lurk.

The guys chat to Kiwi, former Badger, and current FMFC defender Sam Brotherton about growing up in New Zealand, leaving college early for Sunderland AFC, playing in the U20 World Cup, and what it's like living in Madison a second time. Thanks to Sam for his time, and to all our Patreon backers for continuing to make this show possible!

Andrew, Grant, Kyle, and Mitch chat philosophy and tactics with FMFC Assistant Coach, honorary sensei / sifu / teacher / perpetual student and soccer journeyman John Pascarella. John shares his deep knowledge of Tactical Periodization, a holistic approach to the game, which books he's reading, and his appreciation for Suits.

The NDZ Live crew are joined by dj duMars and FMFC hitman Christian Chaney for a spirited chat about referees, being persona non grata, missing home, and pregame vibe checks. Grant recalls Chaney calling his shots, Mitch plays stickball, and Andrew relishes his civic duty.

It's just Andrew and Grant on this one, plumbing the depths of what it means to be a football fan when life and football tag-team for bad feels, bro. Andrew quotes Nick Hornby and Tim Stillman, Grant talks lividity, we begrudgingly recap the Tormenta match, and are cautiously optimistic about a Greenville bounce-back.

It's a bit of a lo-fi return to the airwaves as Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat to legendary soccer coach and all-around gentleman Jim Launder. Topics drift from Dayton, Ohio's hottest college jazz radio shows to if this FMFC team has what it takes to bring home a trophy. Also: Mitch wears a red hat, and culture is built by the bold. Get your New Dog Magazine.

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat with double-tally winger Stephen Payne and pickleball savant Jacob Crull about the team's recent run of form, a taste of celebrating with a trophy, and their aspirations for the rest of the season. Plus: Grant's unsolicited musical proselytizing, the King of the Yacht, and the guys' favorite spot to unwind in Madison.