The Sports Curious Network

The Soccer Curious Podcast

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THE SOCCER CURIOUS PODCAST is the only video podcast series that introduces soccer to first-time American fans. With two veterans, two rookies, and lots of laughs, THE SOCCER CURIOUS PODCAST is the beautiful game explained. This is the inaugural podcast series of The Sports Curious Network. Learn the game.

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Episodes

Emergency Episode! - The Balogun Controversy Explained 06.07.2026 13:40

Brian explains the basics of the Balogun red card! What happened on the field? What was the ref thinking? How was the suspension overturned? And what does it mean for world football?

The World Cup for Newbies: Balogun sees red! and Belgium Preview 03.07.2026 52:58

Mark, Chandrima, Gary, and Brian discuss the USMNT's historic victory against Bosnia Herzegovina, Flo's red card, the beauty of nutmegs, and the coming Battle of Seattle against Belgium.

The World Cup for Newbies: Explaining the knockout rounds -- and can the US Beat Bosnia? 01.07.2026 41:44

Brian, Gary, and Mark explore how the World Cup knockout rounds work and preview the USMNT'S upcoming match against Bosnia Herzegovina.

The Trouble with Turkey: US v Turkiye Postgame 26.06.2026 23:21

Brian and special guest Ben Falk dissect the US team's 2-3 loss against Turkiye as the bench players come up short in the last game of the group stage.

The World Cup for Newbies: Don't Cover your Mouth! Australia Recap & Turkiye Preview 25.06.2026 46:24

Brian, Mark, and Gary relive the glory of USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia and look forward to the final group stage showdown against Turkiye. And why is covering your mouth now a red card?

Two for Two! The US handles Australia - postgame reaction 19.06.2026 17:23

Brian and special guest Ben Falk break down the US men's 2-0 victory over the low block of the Socceroos!

The World Cup for Newbies: Top Bins! Paraguay Review and Australia Preview 18.06.2026 40:07

Brian, Mark, and Gary check the vibes one week into the World Cup as they review the amazing US game against Paraguay and look forward to Australia.

OMG! Paraguay Post Game 13.06.2026 19:43

Moments after the final whistle, Brian and USMNT expert Ken Pringle break down the US men's dominating performance in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.

The World Cup for Newbies: Paraguay Preview 11.06.2026 41:57

And so it begins. Brian, Gary, and Mark perform a World Cup vibe check, review the group stage, and preview the USMNT's first match against Paraguay.

Episode 6 - Beyond the Basics - USMNT v Portugal 04.04.2026 42:09

Brian and guest Ken Pringle perform a post mortem on the US's 2-0 loss to powerhouse Portugal, and play a game of "World Cup or Tough Luck" with the March roster.

Episode 5 - Beyond the Basics: Jersey Gate - USMNT v Belgium 03.04.2026 49:03

USMNT fan Ken Pringle joins Brian to dissect the national team's "not-so-friendly" friendly match against Belgium, and the uniform kerfuffle that followed.

Episode 4 - What the Heck is a 3-4-2-1? 21.03.2026 53:13

In this episode, our panel explores player positions, what all those formation numbers mean, and players to watch in the upcoming friendlies for the US National Team.

Episode 3 - There is No "I" in USMNT 18.03.2026 46:02

This episode explains the US Men’s National Team from the ground up. Its checkered World Cup history, the controversies, the new coach, and the enigma that is Gio Reyna.

Episode 2 - America's World Cup is Coming 18.03.2026 49:07

What is the World Cup? What is a national team? Should the Americans fear Turkish testosterone? So many questions for the Soccer Curious team to answer.

Episode 1 - The United States of Soccer 18.03.2026 53:26

In episode 1 of the Soccer Curious Podcast, the team examines soccer’s increasing popularity in the US, the challenges of a huge sports market, the haters, the typical American soccer fan, and "secret time."