It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia

Episode #124 with Scottish football writer Barry Anderson of The Scotsman and The Edinburgh News -Stuart Findlay as a player -Kilmarnock talk -the SPL beyond Celtic and Rangers -Scottish players coming to America -your questions, comments, concerns -Carson Wentz comparisons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #123 with Union pregame/halftime host Marisa Pilla -broadcasting during COVID -vaccines for the players? -brief labor dispute thoughts -new Union jersey -Union offseason thoughts -picking our World Cup host cities -NWSL and the women's game in Philadelphia -basketball starting five of Union players -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #122 - "We're Coming in for a Landing!" w/ Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff (1-19-21) -Marc talks about his soccer fandom and early career with the Philadelphia Fever -Calling an indoor MISL game with Harry Kalas on color commentary -Everton friendly and past Union broadcasts -the difference in calling basketball and soccer -similarities between the Sixers and Union fan bases -Union's place in Philadelphia -Supporters' Shield and beyond -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #121 - - Mark McKenzie to Genk reaction - 2020 year in review exercise - words that end in the letter A - state of the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #120 with Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin - looking back at the Revs loss - clarifying the Supporters' Shield asterisk narrative - media coverage and soccer's place in Philadelphia - easier to convert a Eurosnob, or 4 for 4 fan? - the "rent a 10" concept - the advice Jim received from David Moyes - more effusive praise for Mark McKenzie - Arsenal slander - a George Mikan reference - the capacity and/or threshold for homegrown players - Union outlook for 2021 and beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode # 118 with Eytan Shander explores the world of Philadelphia radio and why the Union are on the outside looking in. Plus, Eytan shares a Chris Albright story and Kevin addresses your questions, comments, and concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #117 w/ Matt Ralph of The Brotherly Game, a special SUPPORTERS SHIELD victory podcast - Union world champions instant reaction - playing your kids, and winning while doing it - giving credit where it's due - how these dudes all bought in and committed to one another - Kevin absolutely loves Mark McKenzie - our happiness for the extended Union family - why the Union are a hard-working, blue-collar, lunch pail team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #116 with Andrew Wiebe of MLSSoccer.com and ExtraTime Radio - Union's Supporter's Shield outlook - does the asterisk even matter? - Chicago game and bad red card call - doing things the right way, but also winning - handballs in the box - Kevin's indirect free kick take - a use of the "Ray Gaddis rule" - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #115 w/ Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now - Anthony Fontana scoring bangers - late runs and second strikers - Mark McKenzie ceiling and short-term outlook - Kevin's dumb McKenzie take - Brenden Aaronson Salzburg thoughts - Jesse Marsch to Germany? - Supporter's Shield outrage - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #114 with Russ Joy - Brenden Aaronson's record transfer - Mark McKenzie's market value - preferred European pathways - who replaces Aaronson? - how to spend the transfer money - Mount Rushmore of Three 6 Mafia songs - the story of how Kevin got his new house - truncated "words that end in the letter a" segment - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #113 is a modified mailbag podcast, due to extenuating circumstances - Kacper Pryzbylko finding his form - beating a three-man defense with long balls - Olivier Mbaizo's game - Ray Gaddis best assist ever - moving clumpy pressing teams laterally - possible destinations for Aaronson and McKenzie - your questions, comments, and concerns - Mount Rushmore of DMX songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recently-retired Mike Lahoud joins IASIP for episode #112. - Union's win over KC - playing a team game - 4-4-2 diamond - Brenden Aaronson and Jamiro Monteiro - Mike's career, from Chivas, to Philly/NY/Miami/Cincy/San Antonio - why retire now? - the controversial trade that brought him to Chester - playing for Alessandro Nesta - etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #111 with Matt De George of the Delco Times - New England win - Union playing a grind-it-out team game - Brenden Aaronson/Tranquillo Barnetta comparison - Aaronson's European prospects - substitution usage - an embarrassing Zoom call moment - Introducing the "Raymon Gaddis Rule" - short corner gripe explanation - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russ and Jon on this week's show. Episode #110: - win over Miami - Brenden Aaronson, man of the match - the double dummy goal - width and spacing - trying to establish an identity in difficult conditions - "half court" offense and Sixers comparisons - who is the set piece taker? - proper approach to the Orlando game - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #109 w/ Union original Corey Furlan - Union 1, NYC 0 - Ilsinho as a forward in the 4-4-2 - Bedoya's goal - Saves by Dre - Jamiro, Brujo, and build-up play - Jim Curtin's use of subs - can you press in 500 degree weather? - legal sports betting - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #108 with Russ Joy Union's tournament schedule updated group A qualifying rules Yankee Stadium rhombus 23-man roster exercise how to properly use 5 subs COVID-19 Florida concerns words that end in the letter A Richard Gere discussion your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #107 w/ Liam Jenkins of Philly Sports Network - Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Union - Cory Burke hat trick and Philadelphia future - MLS return to play and training thoughts - Premier League and Championship return - Bundesliga and fake crowd noise - Ruiz vs. Glesnes for #1 Union goal ever - Carli Lloyd Twitter adventures - George Floyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #106 with Matt De George, Dave Zeitlin, and Chris Gibbons - Jim Curtin's video call - thoughts on Bundesliga return - Philadelphia Union fantasy draft (stolen from Philly Soccer Page, with permission) - IASIP charity fundraiser information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #105 with the Dalai Lama of Soccer, Simon Allen - - best case scenario for MLS return - the logistics of playing in empty stadiums - should journalists be at games? - Ajax, Liverpool, PSG, and what to do with European leagues - do you care about a Liga MX/MLS partnership? - Newcastle United and a theoretical oil sheikh Philadelphia takeover - center backs as free kick takers - best CB on the planet - searching for content during a global pandemic - your questions/comments/concerns - IASIP jersey update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #104 is a special crossover with Matt, Adam, and Devin from the Sons of Ben pod. We've split this episode into two portions, the first which can be found here. To listen to the second part, visit the SOB podcast page at https://sobthepod.transistor.fm/subscribe and subscribe via your preferred platform. rundown, part one (IASIP): when will MLS return to play? the possibility of sporting oversaturation people who make definitive statements that are not helpful playing Union games in empty stadiums the Grant Wahl vs. Maven saga rundown, part two (SOB the Podcast): Union media coverage and soccer's place in the Delaware Valley Eurosnobs vs. "four for four" Philly sports fans Chester Park and a Nick Sakiewicz story Union Hulk Q/A segment Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #103 with Union pregame/halftime/postgame and play-by-play guy Dave Leno - Coronavirus update - how to prep for a broadcast - calling soccer vs. calling other sports - on being a conduit to fans watching at home - communication with the color commentator - broadcasting advice - your questions, comments, and concerns Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead@JoyOnBroad Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

episode #102 with Union original Amobi Okugo - Coronavirus procedures - Amobi career update - on playing for Peter Nowak, John Hackworth, and Jim Curtin - what it means to be a Union OG - preference for midfield or central defense? - classic Union games to watch while stuck at home - the soccer equivalent of basketball spacing - your questions/comments Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead@JoyOnBroad Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #101 - paying homage to Jakob Glesnes - El Brujo's Union debut - Sergio Santos looking lively - Brenden Aaronson and expectations - is Andre Blake back? - Liam Jenkins gives us a new soundbite - practicing social distancing - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russ joins the program for a special 100th episode previewing the 2020 season. asking 100 questions of the Philadelphia Union live podcast announcement Coronavirus update Words that end in the letter A Could Jay Sugarman be Union Hulk??? Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead@JoyOnBroad Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #96 with Russ Joy: Union/Atlanta recap contract situations offseason stay or go words that end in the letter A thoughts on the Deadspin situation your questions, comments, and concerns state of the podcast 2019 Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead @JoyOnBroad Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode #92 is two separate interviews. w/ Jonathan Tannenwald: -Union/NYC projections -Charter flights, or lack thereof -Marco Fabian not in the 18 -Philly media and casual fan interest -Iron Front banner controversy w/ Katie Fehlinger: -waking up at a normal time -growing the game of soccer in Philly -the television business -what's next after leaving Eyewitness News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #91 with Russ Joy: Union/Atlanta ultimate recap Philly Inquirer puts soccer on page D6 mean Crossing Broad soccer comments words that end in the letter A Kevin's starting XI of Real Housewives your questions, comments, and concerns *This episode of It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia is brought to you by Cynch propane delivery service. They'll exchange your propane tank for a brand-new, full tank for just $10 with the Crossing Broad promo code "CrossingBroad". Just enter your address, leave the tank on your porch/driveway, and Cynch will do the rest.* Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead @JoyOnBroad Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast, Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, and Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #90 w/ Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic - Atlanta vs. Philly preview - Alejandro Bedoya's outspoken nature - Kevin apologizes for an error in the previous podcast - words that end in the letter A - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dave returns for Episode #88 - his fan experience at the Houston game - the worst goals in Philadelphia Union history - are we annoyed that the team improved after we left the beat? - Aurelien Collin winning a starting job - the upcoming Union alumni night - words that end in the letter 'A' - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #87 with Phil Keidel: takeaways from Union 5, D.C. United 1 a discussion about the DOGSO rule, penalty kicks, double jeopardy, and ways to improve those sequences talking about Alejandro Bedoya's gun control message political signage in MLS stadiums the Crossing Broad 2018 steak cook-off your questions, comments, and concerns *This episode of It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia is brought to you by Cynch propane delivery service. They'll exchange your propane tank for a brand-new, full tank for just $10 with the Crossing Broad promo code "CrossingBroad". Just enter your address, leave the tank on your porch/driveway, and Cynch will do the rest.* Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead @PhilKeidel Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast, Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, and Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #86 is out of control: - are you Posidelphia or Negadelphia? - assigning blame after the 4-0 Montreal loss - the Ray Gaddis vs. Keegan Rosenberry thing, again - why fullbacks typically get all of the blame - weakside defensive rotations - the Jamiro Monteiro and Marco Fabian spacing issue - annoying iPhone users - calling out Kerith Gabriel - our Apple Podcasts ranking - our new segment, "words that end in the letter A" - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #85 with Sons of Ben President Matt Gendaszek - state of the SOBs in 2019 - how to submit new songs and chants to the group - splinter groups in the River End - finding the Sons of Ben identity and getting back to basics - mean Crossing Broad comments live at The Larimer - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Union vs. Revs and NYC, any cause for concern? - Dave's triumphant return to the program - giving credit where it's due - putting Fafa Picault back in the starting lineup - Diego Gutierrez's winter of 2012 signings - Kevin's weekend trip to Arby's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode #70 w/ MLSSoccer.com's Armchair Analyst, Matt Doyle - Marco Fabian signing - switch to the 4-4-2 - how midfielders are used in the diamond - too much striker depth? - figuring out the fullback situation - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #69 - Live Breathe Football founder Ebun Olaloye stops by the studio for a discussion on his Philly-born soccer apparel and lifestyle company and its evolution from a small start-up business to a global brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2018 year-ending podcast: - Sergio Santos signing - Sapong and Accam rumors - Ernst Tanner's philosophy - Scottish 4th division soccer - shitty rock music - Kevin's favorite scene from "Christmas Vacation" - your questions, comments, and concerns - special job and life announcements (podcast was recorded before the Rosenberry trade) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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*Special* Episode #50 - - Sebastien Le Toux in the studio to talk about his Union career, his favorite goals, assists, celebrations, teammates, the trades, etc. We covered EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Allen joins Kevin for episode #45 to discuss: Zlatan and El Trafico (2:00) Toronto FC in the CCL (18:10) existential discussions on the Philadelphia Union (28:10) introducing the Crossing Broadcast Podcast Network (45:00) more Union game notes (46:40) your questions, comments, concerns, and bitchings (51:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #43 Dave Sheldon from SportsNet 650 joins the show to talk about the differences in radio prep and programming between Philadelphia and Vancouver, with a focus on why we can't get any soccer coverage in this town. Then, Kevin addresses your questions, comments, and concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #42 - - recapping the 2-0 season opening win - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #41 - - Borek Dockal signing - Union season preview and predictions - beer sampling - Kevin reads anti-soccer Crossing Broad comments - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #40 - - Kevin and Adam break down Union 5, Impact 0 - Borek Dockal discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #38 - former La Salle/Ocean City/Union/Bethlehem Steel fullback Ryan Richter joins the pod to talk about his retirement and his adventurous path through MLS, USL, and NASL - plus, you questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices