New Dogma Live

Andrew and Grant sit down with Bernd Schipmann and Mitch Osmond to discuss the season so far, the team's recent run of form, and the feeling in the locker room. Andrew puts the hard questions to Bernd, Mitch talks about the "immense" fan support at Breese, comparing it to some of the best in USL Championship. Plus: NDZ print issue 002 launch, and special details for Patreon backers.

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch are joined by call-in guests as they discuss the 2-1 win over Omaha, with topics ranging from being outshot but not outgunned, Stephen Payne's MOTM performance, and (sky blue, water wet) suspect refereeing.

The guys are joined by FMFC COO Conor Caloia in the wake of Madison Pro Women's Soccer announcing their intent to join the USL Super League in 2025. We ask about the needed stadium and other facility improvements, if a totally different club identity is a good thing, and talk about potential women's team signings.

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch break down the performance away to league-leaders NCFC, recognize the brilliance of Chelo breaking through, and a dominant performance from the Madison defense led by Captain Fantastic himself. Also: Are we worried about the dearth of goals from our front line, or are they doing what's being asked vs tough opponents?

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat about Wednesday's away trip to Knoxville, boring soccer, fraudulent referees, and dirty players whose name rhymes with "Cake Deegan". Also: FMFC "fans" gaining a reputation for rude, destructive behavior at downtown bars after games, and partnering with the club on a new thursday night radio segment for 89.9 FM WORT's local news show.

The live call-in show returns as Andrew, Grant, and Mitch are joined by Kyle and Talkin' Flock's Rob Chappell to discuss the 0-0 home draw vs. first place Charlotte Independence. We chat about goalkeeper battles, Chaney's impressive displays on both ends of the pitch, the impact of Isidro Martinez, and a quietly impressive performance by the FMFC back line. We also briefly discuss Wednesday's away...

We're at Robinia this week chatting with the fullbacks, the wingers, the pacy good-looking guys out wide, Jacob Crull and Stephen Payne. Jake and Stephen talk about playing in Europe, coming from footballing families, and how much Madison's fan support matters. Thanks as usual for listening, and hope y'all have a great week. See you Saturday at Breese for the Charlotte game, and up the fucking 'go...

Andrew and Grant chat to FMFC glovesman Bernd Shipmann about his hot start to the league season, growing up fast moving to Eintracht Frankfurt at 15, the fan support in Madison, and his goals for 2023. Thanks again to Bernd for his time, and thanks for listening!

The guys chat to Matt Glaeser after a tumultuous week; a four day rollercoaster spanning the club's worst result and one of the club's best performances in its short existence. We lament the Open Cup collapse, beam about the bounce back vs Greenville, and talk about changing the culture of what it means to play for this club. Mitch shares about building cursed camera platforms for the USOC broadca...

It's a morning of fuzzy memories and sore heads as Andrew, Grant, and Mitch take calls from other Forward Madison supporters to chat about the Lexington, Open Cup, and Greenville games.

It's a new format for NDZ live as we welcome Nazeem Bartman to the show for the third time. We chat about the players' perspective on the Omaha game, the arrival of Francis Jno-Baptiste, as well as training and playing during Ramadan. Nazeem opens up about his habits during this holy season, what fans can expect in the Open Cup, and more. Be on the lookout for more info on our live call-in show af...

Still in the post-Omaha haze, the guys sit down with FMFC assisant coach and set piece specialist Neil Hlavaty to chat about the 1-1 draw on the road, our likely largely incorrect analysis, and the delicious phenomenon that is Red Beer™. This is hopefully our last "long form" episode before some format changes, so enjoy the extra discussion with Neil (no game this weekend means more time to listen...

It's part 2 of our 2023 season preview, as Andrew, Grant, and perennial over-sharer Steve chat to FMFC returnee and skipper, Mitch Osmond. We ask Mitch how the club and team has improved from last season, the impact Isidro Matrinez will have on the pitch, and how youngsters like Julio Benitez and Tino Vasquez fit into the manager's plans. Bonus: Australian language lessons, a Red & Black Sydne...

The 2023 season is upon us, and we realized we havent chatted much on the show with the returnees from 2022. Andrew, Grant, Mitch, and April chat to Derek, Nazeem, and Wheels about why they came back to Madison for another season, FMFC's fan support, and what it will take to bring silverware home to Madison. Also: what constitutes a "rivalry" and how they're different for players compared to fans,...

We're joined on this episode by old friends and new, as Grant, Andrew, and Steve welcome April and Travis as well as new FMFC #10, Jayden Onen. Jayden chats about his time at Arsenal's Hale End Academy, his love for basketball and American football, and his personal goals for the season. Jayden may seem soft-spoken, but really he's calculating. We're glad he's here, because he looks quite the play...

The guys sit down with Fresno, CA, native and new FMFC striker Christian Chaney, discussing growing up with dual heritage, chasing the USL1 golden boot, leaving Fresno for Madison, and carpe-ing that diem. Formerly playing in Mexico, Malta, Armenia, CC9 brings a wealth of experience and a voracious appetite for scoring to a club long overdue for a prolific striker.

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch sit down with Aiden Mesias and Mauro Cichero to discuss how they're settling in to Madison, growing up with footballer fathers, the importance of family, and the deliciousness of Filipino food.

It's a full house this week as the guys sit down to chat with returning guest Keith Tiemeyer, FMFC's Director of Soccer Operations and Development. We discuss fashion at the Polar Plunge, how community events galvanize the club with fans and the city, Paul Mullin's wondergoal vs Aldershot Town, and what a player's boot colorway says about their personality.

FMFC owner and COO Conor Caloia joins us for a spirited chat about all things 2023. We discuss FMFC's offseason dealings, new USL1 clubs, and wealthy owners' use of public money to fund stadiums. Also: Conor and Vern join the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics, the rumored ESPN+ deal, and 2023 stadium improvements.

The guys sit down with Rob Chappell, the co-host of FMFC podcast Talkin' Flock and Executive Editor of local non-profit news outlet Madison365. We discuss Rob's history as a journalist, our favorite Sean Connery b-movies, and our hopes for the new boys and the season ahead.

The gang's all here for an retrospective of FMFC assistant coach John Pascarella's career as a player, coach, author, and intellectual. We discuss how a chance meeting led to playing in Peru, the best pasta sauce surnames, and playing for the first LA Galaxy team in 1996.

FMFC's Director of Digital Content, Evan Warwick, joins a still hung over Andrew and Grant just back from the ISC conference in Albuquerque. Topics include FMFC's preseason slate, the additions of Onen, Mesias, and Cichero, and the benefits of ice baths.

Andrew and Grant are joined again by FMFC Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, as they discuss how the squad is coming together, USL x PRO Referees, the psychology of training ground exercises, and ways to make the sport of football/soccer better and more entertaining.

Andrew and Grant sit down with FMFC skipper and sausage roll afficionado Mitch Osmond to discuss all things football, Australia, and making Madison his home. Mitch shares his thoughts on the 2022 season, what needs to be different in 2023, and relishing another chance with a clean slate.

The guys sit down with massive FMFC fan and Chicago Fire defender Eric Leonard to discuss *that* World Cup Final, Eric's move to CF97, and the mathematics of counting appearances. Eric signs a blood oath he'll return to the pink and blue someday, and it's sealed with a light roasting. Happy Holidays, y'all.