Paradise Pod

It is indeed year 6 of this. Is it the dawn of a new era? Only Donald knows the truth - but will he reveal his secrets?  COYBIG

Ben Wright drops in to bless the dawgs. Two wins on the trot and a general improvement in play see Nashville SC giving fans something to enjoy at the end of what was feeling like a lost season. Topics include: The BJ era's inauspicious Leagues Cup beginnings Signs of life in the two losses  Clean sheets and wins in the last two BJ's choices with his current squad Best positions for Surridge First...

Appreciating Gary, evaluating Rumba, discussing a potential BJ, and pondering a brave new future for Nashville SC. COYBIG.

What would #GaryOut actually look like now, in practice? Where does the fault lie, Jacobs or Smith? What kinds of players could be brought in as a solution? You know, all those old chestnuts. Three Chalupas, listener Qs, and the small matter of Inter Miami upcoming. We shall seeeeeeeeee. COYBIG.

Nashville SC's Concacaf Champions Cup comes to an end, but the 'Yotes finally pick up a win in the league. Josh, Daniel and Slape unite under the Lisan Al-Gaib of Nashville SC podcasting (Donald “Muad-Dib” Hall) who vows to lead us all to paradise. That’s right folks, that’s been the reason for the name of the podcast all along. Topics aside from prophecy, natural resources, and revolution include...

Hot damn, MLS is back. The Coyotes ride out once again. The pod looks at what 2024 could bring for Nashville SC. Topics hit include: What should we expect from Sam Surridge in his first full season? Is the Tyler Boyd signing going under the radar? New central midfield options The challenge of the Eastern Conference Are issues in the squad building finally being addressed? Feelings about Dax in Atl...

We got Davey and the TrillDawg in to help see off Nashville SC's 2023. Topics hit include: Another first round playoff exit Fan sentiment This janky playoff format Sam Surridge’s 2024 prospects How will Nashville SC’s 2023 be remembered? Moment of the season Goal of the season Annual Non-Hany Mukhtar MVP Award Farewells to Dax, Fafa, Haakenson Early signings of Dru Yearwood, McKinzie Gaines What a...

Our sincerest apologies for the lack of pods in the latter part of the season. Truth be told, Club and Country came in with a massive bid for Donald. Frankly, after that the lad’s head just wasn’t right. Thankfully, we’ve nailed him down to a 9-year extension and we’re confident he’ll see out his career as a Dawg. Recorded Monday immediately after the loss in Orlando. Topics included: The importan...

Slape, Josh and Donald come to grips with the loss in the Leagues Cup final, and think of what this cup run may indicate for the rest of Nashville SC’s season. How competitions develop meaning Post-tournament prospects for Sam Surridge and Lucas MacNaughton Booing Messi Assessing Inter Miami The rush of Nashville’s equalizer Environment in the stadium The Campaña moment Who seemed the more deservi...

A brief retrospective on this Nashville SC Leagues Cup run that will culminate in a final at Geodis Park against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday. Ramping up against Colorado and Toluca Exercising penalty shootout demons in Cincinatti Madness in the quarterfinals against Club America A relaxing training session against Minnesota Momentous collective effort against Monterrey A whole party pac...

John, Slape Dogg, Josh and Don help each other get through Nashville SC's recent dip in form. Topics hit include: The earth-shattering effects of missing clear cut chances The pall cast over Nashville’s season by Cincy’s success The inheritor of Ake Loba’s place in the trunk The difference between a winger who chips in with goals, and a recognized center forward The different ways fans allow offic...

Happy Independence Day! Topics hit include: John Adams More Hany madness with another hat trick Losing the fast guys to Gold Cup duty The failures of the back five Botched chances in Montreal Praise for Columbus (I know, yuck) Line leading forwards DC, or “The Randall Leal Match”   Three Chalupas, Qs, and Chicago preview. Go eat a hotdog. COYBIG.

The good old boy network of Nashville SC podcasting is brought to its knees as Katie and Amanda drop into the stu with Josh and Donald after a solid road trip for the Yotes. Topics hit include: MacNaughty conspiracy theories Nashville SC creating its own luck The Romney-fication of Jack Maher Chatty Hany The CJ Sapong derby Toronto FC’s production line of talent… for Nashville SC Lukas MacNaughton...

Out of the cup, but unbeaten in 7 in MLS play, with wins in their last 3. Nashville SC: very very good at the moment. The Pod: very very happy to discuss. Topics hit include The b-team’s cup run Alex Muyl, goal machine MacNaughty Hany the Human Highlight Reel Randall Leal’s return What it means to be this much better Inter Miami Did we steal one in Charlotte? Atmosphere in Geodis Park against Colu...

Chicago were horrible, but Nashville is pretty damn good right now. Josh and Don discuss yet another beatdown of the Fire, inspired by yet another Hany hat trick. Topics hit include: A sexy center back debut Alex Muyl’s central role Dax directing traffic, just like the good 'ol days Shaff/Fafa rotation Captaincy choices Praise for Gary Smith, whose weaknesses from years prior all feel like strengt...

Slape, Josh and Don cover a LOT of ground catching up on all of the NSC action from April Topics hit include: Nil-nil against Toronto Conceding two quick ones away to a much improved NYCFC side, and a positive fight back Evaluating the home draw against LAFC Jack Maher’s performance so far this season Love for Joe Willis Gary Smith fit check Progressing in the US Open Cup What's the read on Ján Gr...

The smell of sweet victory in Orlando. Enough to wash away the stench of the Cincy loss at home? The dawgs deliberate. Topics hit include: Rivalry with Orlando Fafa’s first goal and general start to life in Nashville Surprise Haakenson start The Joenaissance The team’s bouncebackability under Gary Smith When is the Hany MVP round two hype train allowed to leave the station? Options off the bench w...

Shameful that Brandon Vazquez would celebrate a goal against his former club like that. Topics hit include: The state of Dax Cincinnati’s strengths Praise for Fafa and Joe 4th Annual First Viewing of the Table After Five Games Tucking in your shirt Orlando preview COYBIG

Josh and Donald have one of the most nuanced discussions of all time while keeping perspective after Nashville's first loss of the season. Topics hit include Player selection and what it says about your aspirations Set piece threat for Nashville so far this season Shaq Moore and Dan Lovitz in central defensive roles Gustavo Bou The addition of Jan Gregus Hany with more freedom to be a playmaker Da...

OG J+D eppy. The good times are here to stay forever, and we'll never die. Topics hit include: Shaffy-Mukhtar connection Road draws and how they're perceived Quality of opposition Club captaincy shifting to Zim In-depth celebration analysis Our sweet boy Taylor The evolution of Dan Lovitz Nick DePwahhhh transfer weirdness Qs administered by the Q shaman himself, previews of the upcoming match agai...

Seth, Josh and Donald try their best on this one. The performance from the team merited a better pod, but we're on vacation, cut us some slack. They're not all gonna be bangers. We go again. COYBIG.

Season 4. Donald, Josh and Daniel - back to save the universe. Topics hit include: Zim and Shaq in the World Cup Giving the outgoing Dave Romney his due The Ake Loba situation somehow going from bad to worse The club’s transfer policy and ambitions Fafa Picault and New Dave Fanbase mood entering the season The Man in Black kit and release party MLS and Apple TV Listener Qs NYCFC predictions   Come...

In a remote corner of the metaverse, a veritable supergroup assembled in the virtual Paradise Pod studios to discuss the end of Nashville SC's regular season, their 1st round playoff exit, and how they'll remember the club's third year in MLS. John, Andy, Paul and the legend in his own time Chris Ivey joined Donald and Josh. Josh had some weird audio issues - either punishment for sins in a past l...

Seth, Andy, Josh and Donaldinho rip a quick pod after the Galaxy bring NSC's win streak to an end.  Blockbuster matchups with lil bro Austin FC, return of the Joe, Shaffylad the absolute boy, and dreaming of a home playoff match at the 'dude. Up the damn coyotes. 

Boys in Gold are back, the pod is back. Simple as.