Paradise Pod

An OG episode with just Josh and Donald. The fellaz discuss Nashville SC's 3-1 loss to Orlando SC in midweek, and celebrate what feels like a huge win against Inter Miami on Sunday night. Dave Romney and Invader Zim receive praise as a cat and dog, respectively, center back pairing (h/t the gawd Michael Cox). Daryl Dike, Alistair Johnston - is this MLS SuperDraft class the strongest in the history...

Andy joins the fellaz to solve all of Nashville SC's problems after a frustrating 2-0 loss to Atlanta United. Goalkeeper mentality, particularly as it related to the Preds, is discussed. The Atlanta game was a little painful to talk about, not gonna lie - think that's why the convo veered. Keep up! Hilarious that anyone thinks we even need Messi when we could just recall Cameron Lancaster from loa...

It's a full house in Paradise as Seth makes his triumphant return to the pod, and the fellas welcome a new zany character, the one and only Javier.  The crew have plenty to celebrate after Nashville SC's success in their two game series with FC Dallas - but did we leave points on the table? Will we exact revenge on local rivals Atlanta United this weekend? New signings, breakout performances, and...

Nashville SC are playing twice this week - the fellaz discuss. It's El ClasiCovid, let's goooooooo.

Donald got a new chopper. Josh is enjoying the TradCath lifestyle, but making time for video games, which are fun again. The fellas discuss the MLS IS BACK Tournament (MLS is back) and give their predictions for the semifinals before taking a jaunt around Europe. Dudes Rock.

The dawgs lament Nashville's absence from the MLS IS BACK Tournament, but find solace in their newfound Euro-snobbery. A new sponsor threatens to send the fellas spiraling into the depths of insanity. Donald learned a few new words ("Neoliberal," "SocDem,") so of course he insisted on discussing politics towards the end (sorry). Were Nashville SC the victims of a conspiracy to reduce the number of...

MLS IS BACK! We know because the name of the tournament, The MLS is Back Tournament, told us so.  A wild transfer rumor appears! Paradise Pod uses SPECULATE... it's not very effective! The dawgs discuss some dogs of a different kind, reviewing Air Bud: World Pup. Josh makes the case that it is a well made children's movie. Donald's pea brain can't wrap his head around a dog ? playing a sport ?! It...

The lads give 2002 David Beckham PR vehicle Bend It Like Beckham a right proper bollocking and it's bloody mental, innit? We left some more jibber jabber in at the end: as always, we recommend you do not listen.

WE BACK The fellas talk Bundesliga restart, how we as a global society can rescue Weston McKennie from Schalke, and The Orlando Plan for MLS, before getting to the good stuff: a deep, deeeep dive into Rodney Dangerfield's 1992 family comedy Ladybugs . Donald praises the film's sky-high nutmeg count, while Josh expounds on what the film can tell us about gender fluidity at the end of the 20th centu...

The fellas have been sent a sound file that purports to be from FutureJosh and FutureDonald, in the year 2025. What answers could this mysterious transmission contain? Will we learn the fate of Nashville's SC's inaugural MLS season?  Join as we return... to the future.....

INSTANT* REACTION: PORTLAND TIMBERS 2 - 1 NASHVILLE SC In addition to our second loss on the trot, the dawgs discuss the XFL, the versatility of various hot sauces, and whether or not Pins Mechanical is A Good Bar. Josh once again attempts to sow discord in the podverse. Seth returns to discuss a change to his regular wardrobe. Donald continues to get distracted by the TV. Maybe we should turn it...

Fresh off the slopes, Josh brings fellow boarder Seth into the 'stu to shred gnar across the top floor of the batman building. Nashville SC lost 2-1 to Atlanta United, but the fellas find reasons for optimism after a strong performance.  Alan Winn's impending transfer to PSG is discussed, as well as proper goal celebration beer-tossing etiquette. Honestly we'll probably smash Portland this weekend...

Atlanta United is coming to town for matchweek 1. The fellas give their predictions for the game, as well as for eventual end of season honors. Who will have the most assists? Who will be the fans' player of the year? Per usual, the pod has the answers.  The mailbag once again overfloweth. Josh has secured  another high-dollar advertiser. The bois discuss the "anthem," and Donald gives some altern...

Josh offers a lengthy analysis of 2020 Best Picture winner Parasite. The fellas break down the surprise signing of US international and 2019 MLS Best XI centerback Walker Zimmerman... and discover that they're fond of him in more ways than one. Donald puts the future of the pod at risk with some potentially slanderous statements about a very powerful interest group. A mountain of fan mail has pile...

Riding high on the universal praise of E1, the fellas return to the stu to keep the podmentum rolling. Josh makes several confessions. Donald shows how low he's willing to stoop for an advertiser. The pod endorses a presidential candidate. Where are the goals going to come from? Does a neck tattoo guarantee athletic stardom? The kits are sweet, but does our merch suck? STADIUM?!?! Welcome back. Th...

The saga begins. Our heroes bravely enter a new league, but take time to reminisce on the USL days of yesteryear.  Who's in our favorite XI from Nashville SC's first two seasons? Who deserved an MLS call up that didn't get one? How are we feeling about Gary? Donald learns what a double pivot midfield is. Josh learns what bar-down means. Questions will be answered. Blood will be shed. The passive v...