The Vocal Minority

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is mostly here to discuss two #TFClive matches, a bunch of #CanPL Island Games stuff, Real Salt Lake drama, and much, much more. In this episode, Duncan loves tricky plays regardless of how it turns out, Kristin expresses concern for some climate control, Mark has some brilliant marketing ideas for the Canadian National Team and Nike. If you can,...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang’s all here, without technical or geographical issues, to talk #CanPL, #TFClive, stuff in Europe and probably some other silliness that we record and offer as a podcast. In this episode, Tony and Duncan flex their silent and impressive communication skills, Mark gets ahead of himself (again) and Kristin adds a word. Partick Thistlemania T-shi...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here to talk a lot of #CanPL, off and on-pitch, from a year ago and looking ahead, the resuming of MLS and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark hopes the times are determined in a particular way, Kristin “channels” old regional television, Tony looks out a window and Duncan has a window. Black Major League Soccer Players Sp...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here to discuss some #CanPL, lament in the Brentford Premiership dream, talk some #TFClive post COVID Cup, some MLS and the usual insanity. In this episode Duncan listened to the kit podcast that Mark did, Tony announces a new podcast (content pending), Mark predicts burning it all to the ground and Kristin IS RIGHT OUT FRONT OF YOUR DOOR W...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] Welcome back to our Kit-themed podcast. In this episode we discuss the (FINALLY!) new away kits of the Canadian Premier League, courtesy of Macron. Note: This episode will appear in your Vocal Minority podcast feed until we get enough of these to move it to it’s own standalone show. Panelists Kristin Knowles, @kzknowles , host of the Vocal Minority P...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is mostly here to talk the end of the TFC run at the #MLSisBack tournament, talk a bunch of #CanPL news with their ticket scheme and tournament announcements, talk a bit about MLS, world footy and an extra dose of malarkey because Kristin is sick and doesn’t know we did this (well she does now). In this episode, Mark has a visual of a golden...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] he gang is in full attendance to talk about two TFC matches of varying excitement, look ahead to a knockout game (unknown day of recording), talk some other #MLSisBack, Charlotte FC, some English footie of varying levels, and the usual insanity. In this episode, Tony loves certain player’s names (and who doesn’t, really), Mark outlines the sitc...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is mostly here to talk about #TFClive and the collapse that it was against DC, look ahead to Thursday’s match against Montreal, discuss some 2022 World Cup scheduling, some NWSL, #MLSisBack ongoings, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin loves some rock star management, Duncan is still hoping for the goalfest shitshow and Mark was...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is mostly here to reminisce a little on things that are numbered 300, a little #COVIDCup nonsense with #MLSisBack, some Jonathan David talk, some TFC and some malarkey. In this episode, Duncan is tired (and not from farming), Mark is tired (not from podcasting) and we made Kristin move so she didn’t sound like she was boarding a plane for ho...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here on the holiday to discuss #CanPL stuff, #CanWNT stuff, NWSL Challenge Cup talk, #MLSisBack malarkey and the usual non-MLS malarkey. In this episode, Mark just ends it, Kristin is left behind, Duncan is made to look fashionably foolish early and Tony is hung up on a Starting XIII (stay with us). Belarusian Vysshaya Liga 15 highlights If...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here to talk come Concacaf League, MLS, NWSL, and a whole host of other things, both malarkey and non-malarkey based. In this episode, Mark needs to be reassured, Kristin orders for the wrong background crowd noise, Duncan flexes his professional expertise and Tony catches up the HashMatch game. Belarusian Vysshaya Liga 14 highlights If you...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here to discuss a bunch of Canadian news, including #CanPL, #CanWNT, Voyageurs Cup, as well as a look at #MLSisBack and the usual silliness. In this episode, Tony get’s told often, Mark is still learning about reading and pronunciations, Kristin is in charge of reaching out and Duncan solves the VCup. Vyssheya Liga week 13 If you can,...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here to discuss the #MLSisBack thing (before the group assignments), #CanPL various media things and planning, talk a little Don Garber and the usual insanity. In this episode, Kristin tries to save us all some time, Tony calls out corporations, Mark issued two apologies and Duncan shouts out the ‘Peg. Vysheshaya Liga Week 12 New &#82...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] We had originally planned to scrap these week’s podcast, however due to a tweet from this week’s guest Mike Newell (@FootballSaves) , we decided to offer our platform in order to have an difficult and honest conversation about an issue we don’t often talk about; racism in society and football. How Clear and Obvious were MLS Team Statement...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here to discuss MLS and their “secrets”, NWSL and their moves to resume their league, some world footy, some Alphonso Davies gushing and the usual insanity. In this episode, Mark is still aware of other leagues, Tony does a power ranking of the islands, Duncan calls out gimmick infringement (which may have been cryptically inapp...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] We’re all back to talk some world football, talk some #CanPL news bits, imagine our full pro careers and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Tony, Duncan and Mark get very philosophical regarding the classification and purposes of various premium mannequins and Kristin audibly rolls her eyes while all this happens. Belorusian Vysheshaya Liga Week 9...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here to talk COVID-induced madness such as MLS restarts and TFC workouts, some #CanPL talk, some international talk and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan takes an unnecessary swing, Tony is channelling his inner raunchy Disney character, Kristin will sellout to corporate to support locals and Mark is hoping for failure just on pri...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all hear to discuss a little CSA talk, some MLS and TFC news, some global footy ongoings and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark suggests a wild card for the fifth place team, Kristin’s team name is completely on-brand, Tony gets polygonally punny, Duncan will sacrifice it all to get his CCL matchup. 2020 K-League Kits Vysheshaya Lig...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang mostly here to talk mostly serious #CanPL and the formation of the Professional Footballers’ Association Canada and we are joined by our special guest Footy fan and fighter for workers’ rights, Dan Kruk ( @Canada_PFA ) combined two passions in becoming the Executive Director of the Professional Footballers Association of Canada. In thi...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is still socially distant to talk more #CanPL Players Union, discuss Phonzie and his new contract, Liga MX no pro/rel, #CanMNT and the usual cooped-up insanity. In this episode no one is buying the philanthropy angle of this anti-Union bullshit and feels like some president should do better. Vysheshaya Liga Week 5 CSL Memories – History, glo...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here, meaning at home, to talk #CanPL and their surprise announcement and counter announcement, a little MLS, a dive into the Collin Samuel era of TFC, and the usual silliness. In this episode, Kristin assigns roles, Tony knows how the inside works, Mark can’t speak Belorusian still and Duncan is bestowed three DeRos. Vysheshaya Liga...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here and remote to talk Belarusian Liga, review the worst time of the worst club in the world, discuss hills to die on and the usual malarkey. In this episode Tony wants Mark to call him by a specific name, Duncan sees the prism of colours amids a drab and sad backdrop, Kristin barrels through the outro and Mark’s hill comes as a shoc...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here to talk about Iain Hume’s interview, talk about cult heros, bringing back Wins and Losses, talk de Guzman and the usual insanity. In this episode Mark does research, Tony does languages, Duncan does comparisons and Kristin creates a cult on all our behalf. Please visit the wonderful website Giovinco.ca if you haven’t alread...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] he gang is all here to fill dead air and try to make the most of an awkward situation by squeezing out all of the juice from the news that’s fit for sustenance, and with bonus malarkey. In this episode, Duncan knows what would be better for social media, Kristin adds to the carrot ledger, Mark doesn’t hate, just disappointed and Tony has a new...

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is all here remotely to round up the MLS Season, talk about cancellations and really revel in the absurdities that is the reality outside (hence being remote). In this episode, Mark gets triggered regularly, Duncan knows the season he binges, Tony knows his upscale models and Kristin starts a list of carrots owed. Please visit the wonderful websit...