Tag Archives: Premier League

Episode 156: DAZN and Confused

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Wherein Our Heroes weigh in on the first international Canadian Premier League signings. How will they mesh with the homegrown talent? Alex Bunbury is confident that a CPL club can coexist with L’Impact in Montréal. Premier League matches will find their home on DAZN in Canada next year; does this herald in an age of cord-cutting? Arsenal players are caught inhaling “hippy crack”, Sarri’s men see off Manchester City, and Atlanta United triumph in the MLS Cup Final. Also, Jason puts Adam’s knowledge of baseball mascots to the test.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 151: Where It’s Winner Take All and Away Goals Don’t Matter

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Wherein Our Heroes revel in Cavalry’s Al Classico penalty kick victory in front of a half-empty Clarke Stadium. Chelsea and Manchester United end their match with fireworks – should Marco Ianni be sacked? Did José Mourinho overreact? Also, we discuss the probability of Zlatan plying his trade at the Bernabéu in January.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 145: The Empire Strikes Back

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Wherein Our Heroes discuss David Clanachan’s recent CPL State of the League address, specifically his comments regarding the Ottawa Fury saga. Canada thumps the US Virgin Islands in CONCACAF Nations League play and there are a slew of positives (opposition considered). Calgary and Edmonton get ready for Al Classico 2.0 in a few weeks. Philadelphia Union unveil their new mascot, Phang, a blue punk rock snake. Also, legendary footballer Jon Parkin pens a memoir for the ages. Feed the Beast!

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 144: The CPL Hath No Fury

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Wherein Our Heroes discuss Watford and their record’s eerie similarity to that of Leicester City. Could greatness await, or will they taper off? Ottawa Fury elect to remain in the USL in 2019, sparking the ire of many Canadian soccer fans – we think everyone just needs to take a step back. Wayne Rooney has boosted the fate of DC United, could they make a playoff run? Also, with Canada heading into a CONCACAF Nations League match against USVI, John Herdman makes a bold prediction.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 143: Michael Silberbauer, The Tower of Power

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Wherein Our Heroes champion the recent announcement of Michael Silberbauer as Pacific FC head coach. Jorginho accomplishes an incredible feat against Newcastle United; is Sarri-ball coming to West London faster than expected? Also, José Mourinho’s squad are humbled by Spurs at Old Trafford, causing The Grumpy One to walk out of his post-match presser. Does the backing of Ed Woodward stave off a sacking? Never mind the Pogba, here comes the Moura!

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Episode 142: Baron Colossus and Grease Boy’s Early Season Reflections

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Wherein Our Heroes weigh the prospects for and against playoffs in the Canadian Premier League and provide takeaways from the first match weekend in the Premier League across The Pond. Also, we sing Pink Floyd, discuss Art Bell’s contributions to alien conspiracy theory, and discover our Mad Max names.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 141: The Young Gaffers Premier League Preview

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Wherein Our Heroes celebrate 2018 USL PDL Champions, Calgary Foothills FC. Tommy Wheeldon Jr. provides his thoughts on the final itself and the season that was. Then, the Perpetual Prediction Machine himself, Bradley Werner, joins to look ahead at the 2018/19 Premier League season.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 125: Pep Built This City on Rock and Roll

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Wherein Our Heroes examine how Manchester City came to dominate the Premier League in 2017/18. It appears to be De Bruyne versus Salah in the quest to be PFA Player of the Year. Mario Balotelli looks set to land at DC United in the summer – would his presence be more beneficial on or off the field? Also, we look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League Final.

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Episode 120: Jamie Carragher, Gob Spit

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Wherein Our Heroes celebrate another big name in Canadian soccer landing in Calgary, Steph Labbé. Jamie Carragher shamefully aims a gob at a man and his 14-year-old daughter, placing his reputation in tatters and future at Sky Sports in jeopardy. West Ham supporters “bubble over” and invade the pitch against Burnley, creating yet more dangerous scenes at the London Stadium. The great citizens of Atlanta continue to show up in droves at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and LAFC impress yet again – but can they last?

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Spread the Good Word, Disciples of The Beautiful Game…

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To be evangelical CanPL boosters, we can’t be preaching to the choir

Can soccer fans do their part to cast a wider net on behalf of the yet-to-be-announced CanPL clubs? Does confirmation bias create too insular a community? Do we all need to bring a Plus-1 to cheer on our local clubs?

This is a great read, which we reference in Episode 119, out soon for your listening pleasure!