Release Date: 2023-08-03 03:56

Episode 119: Vlatko is Misbehavin', USWNT Squeak Into the World Cup Knockout Round and Lucas Zelarayan Departs the Columbus Crew

Welcome to Bryant and Me's episode description where we talk about soccer and other things: Otherrrrrrr descriptiony things.

On this episode:

- Hey hey, ho ho, Vlatko Andonovski's got to go!

- The personnel issues haunting the soon to be former US women's soccer coach

- Other highlights of the tournament

- Choosing our favorite teams to win it at (RIP Brazil and Canada)

- Baby Billy's Bible Bonkers

- Talking about Lucas Zelarayan leaving for Saudi Arabia and how it doesn't feel good at all

- Plus everyone who asks an #AskBAM question gets an animal!

- All that and a whole lot more, now

Thanks for listening. We love you. Take care of yourself. Talk to a professional if you need to. You're important and we always want you around.

Release Date: 2023-07-20 10:02

Episode 117 - Couple Messi Bitches, Fast Food Breakfast, No on Issue 1 and WORLD CUP

Ahoy! Chips, that is. We're back for another podcast of Bryant and Me: The Show that NEVER Misses a Week of New Episodes.

This episode is all #AskBAM related. We took all your beautiful questions, even Frank's, and centered our episode around them. There are some longer segments too about Jordan Henderson sacrificing morals, the madness in MLS that is Messi, licking the boot of team owners and more!

NOTE: We switched recording platforms back to Skype because everything else costs money. There's a noticeable audio quality change. Thanks for listening. Taking it back old school.

Release Date: 2023-07-13 05:33

Episode 116: World Cup Fever, WC hot takes and Vote No on Issue 1

Welcome to Bryant and Me: The Podcast Your Mother Warned You About.

We keep our streak of recording every single week going with episode 116. In it we chat:

- World Cup starts soon! We pick winners and some hot takes (England won't last long)

- Thomas brings dishonor to the podcast by loaning his support to Katie Stengel and the Gotham FCs

- We chat about Sergii Boiki, MLS ref to the stars

- Racism is bad

- Colors, pasta, pro/rel and more in #AskBAM!

It's a real party on this episode, now on Zencastr because Zoom costs too much!

Release Date: 2023-05-18 21:45

Episode 115 - Previewing Hell is Real (TM) and reviewing Vanderpump Rules finale with SOCCER CRUSH!!

Do you love MLS soccer, MLMs, awesome dogs barking and burning down the patriarchy? Then this episode of Bryant and Me was MADE for you!

Soccer Crush joins us for the second time to chat:

- Hell is Real (TM) Derby: SkylineJenis Terrence Trent Darby

- Match predictions, how the Cincy roster has changed and yes, Aidan Morris is attractive

- Breaking down the Vanderpump Rules finale with two people who watched it and three people who are great friends who support the other two folk's passions even if they don't necessarily care

- Picking our current Soccer Crush

- CP30 is trash

- Vote NO on Issue 1 on August 8 in Ohio

And MORE!

Go visit Soccer Crush and listen to their episodes!

Instagram: @Soccer__Crush

Twitter: @Soccer_Crush

Release Date: 2023-05-02 21:16

Episode 114 - Bryant and Me and G! Women's Sports Matter podcast returns with big announcements, USWNT preview, Chicago Red Stars match breakdown vs. Spirit

Welcome back to Bryant and Me!

This week we had a good friend return to the show, founder of Women's Sports Matter podcast, Nebraska Cornhusker and expert in Icelandic culture: Grant Belcastro!

G joins the show to talk:

- Why WSM pod is going away (we had to pull it out of them with vigorous interrogation)

- Chicago soccer athletes, and a big night by BSG and The Hurricane, earn a point

- Big Wheel of Women's World Cup teams lands on 'Merica! Does Vlatko keep his job if the Yanks don't lift the trophy?

- Some unfortunate happenings with a player at Charlotte FC and discussing the action of the league/team

- Thomas convinces both of the co-hosts on the evening to watch Vanderpump Rules

- We answer all of the #AskBAM questions, including some great singing (G approved)

We love making the show and love you for listening. Fin

Release Date: 2023-04-12 21:20

Episode 113 - Justin Horneker talks all things Missouri soccer and bashes England to smithereens

Welcome back to Bryant and Me, or we should say Justin and Me this time around because of Bryant "Doesn't Have The Time to Podcast" Caves is quiet quitting the show.

Justin Horneker from St. Louis Magazine, Talkin' Soccer, Equalizer and probably every other outlet covering soccer joins to talk about a whole slew of topics:

- USWNT and Lindsey Horan cheating Ireland

- Previewing KC v Chicago NWSL and how good a team the two sides could field of just injured players

- LT from Red Stars Report returns with a discussion of Mal Swanson's injury, how Red Stars played on international duty, a tough exhibition against the Mexico National Team and previews this weekend's match between Chicago and KC

- The Big Wheel of Women's World Cup Teams lands on a place that Justin despises with a fiery passion, equivalent to a thousand suns. Ok, it's not that bad

- MLS, do we like the Leagues Cup?

- Is St. Louis CITY the best expansion team that also includes all capital letters in their name ever?

- Columbus Crew talk for a little bit and Bryant's visit to Ohio this weekend!

That and maybe more? Who knows, you'll have to find out huh?

Release Date: 2023-03-29 21:35

Episode 112 - Chicago Red Stars fall and Conte is out at Spurs plus IRELAND!

The Bryant & Me antics that you know and love (play along) are back!

Thanks to Ryan for filling in last week, but we're back to the OG lineup for episode 112. In the episode:

- Thomas chats about his Seattle trip for the Sweet Sixteen and Final Four of NCAA WBB!

- LT from Red Stars Report returns for a match recap and preview, including a level of professionalism that we aren't used to/kind of scared of

- Then, Bryant breaks down Conte's firing and how Liverpool were the reason Tottenham women lost their manager. EVERYTHING IS FINE IN NORF LUNDUN

- We talk about MLS for as little time as possible

- ASK BAM QUESTIONS! Including the triumphant return of Frank's questions. Thanks to Felix and Frank for their questions and in Robbie's case: May God have mercy on your soul

Enjoy the show and follow Red Stars Report on Twitter. Sign up for the Discord and make some friends with Red Stars fans!

Release Date: 2023-03-21 22:18

Episode 111: 2023 Chicago Red Stars preview with Red Stars Report! Special guest co-host Ryan!!

Welcome back #BAMFam, we missed talking at you.

In this episode, Ryan Legg, previous co-host, jumped in in a pinch and co-hosted beautifully. We talked about:

- Red Stars 2023 kit is a beaut!

- LT from Red Stars Report gave actual soccer analysis (starting at the 29-minute mark)

- Our thoughts on All-Star games

- Ryan provides his first 41F1 (the 411 on F1)

- We go through all of your #AskBAM questions (except maybe one? sorry Alex)

And more! What is in that more? I have no idea, I just recorded and edited the show.

Release Date: 2023-02-07 20:21

Episode 110 - Harry Kane's History, Noway World Cup Preview, MLS Excitement? and MORE!

Hello #BAMFam!

We've got a new episode for you today. Isn't that swell!?

We talk:

- The Ups and Downs of life

- Harry Kane makes history

- Wheel of WWC teams lands on Norway! Help us pronounce accent marks...

- #AskBAM features talks of popsicles, a lot of Kenan Thompson and Frank returns from the grave to actually ask us questions!

There's a lot more but we forgot. Enjoy listening, k!

Release Date: 2023-01-31 19:51

Episode 109 - Bryant and Me Talk New Zealand World Cup Squad, Crown Legacy, Perfect Summer Picnic Plate and More!

Back by we're sure some demand: Bryant and Me! 

We get going into the 2023 FIFA World Cup coverage, discussing potential naming rights and all the awfulness that comes with that plus we spin the BIG WHEEL OF TEAMS to decide which country we talk about first. Read the title to find out where it lands, and DM us for Venmo information on which team goes next. WE CAN BE BOUGHT!

Also, this stuff:

- Chicago Soccer Athletes now have a midfield

- Charlotte FC debuts the logo for an MLS Next Pro team and the logo is better than the MLS side

- Why you need to be watching the WNBA this season

- Horror movies

- The horror movie of life

- FIFA fake mottos

- Bryant's trip to Columbus

And a whole heap more!

Release Date: 2023-01-03 20:18

Episode 108 - Blackmail, World Cup, LFC and Spurs Stink and Grief

Welcome back #BAMFam! 

We return to record a podcast in our fourth calendar year of creating content for YOU! God we're so nice.

In this episode:

- USMNT Blackmail scandal shows how awful USMNT fans can be

- THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP IS THIS YEAR! We talk about the tourney and share how we'll preview it for the next seven months

- Liverham and Tottenpool are not playing good soccer

- All of your #AskBAM questions!

- Picking our WORD OF THE YEAR!

- Grief, and not Charlie Brown's "good grief"

- Space Ghost Coast to Coast

And there's more where that came from, bub. This episode also has us returning to the 2-hour episode mark, which is really when we hit our stride.

We love you all. Have a great new year, or don't. We don't run your life.

Release Date: 2022-11-07 20:45

Episode 107 - #BAMFam-ers Meet, Spurs Cancel Culture and Depression

With a title like that, what else do you need to be prepared for this episode?

We talk:

- LFC men beat Spurs men BUT AT WHAT COST

- LFC women lose AGAIN

- Gianna Belcastro and Thomas Costello meet LIVE AND IN THE FLESH

- Allllll* of your #AskBAM questions

*JK we didn't like some of them so we didn't answer them.

Thanks for listening over all these years. We really do appreciate you. The first person to DM us on Twitter asking for a dollar gets that dollar Venmoed to them.

Release Date: 2022-10-17 20:25

Episode 106 - BAM's Spooooooky Spectacular*

It's episode 106, pick up sticks.

On this show:

- Tottenham and LFC men both win a couple matches

- Chicago Red Stars season ends

- Jaelene Daniels is released (sad face emoji that's really a sarcastic face emoji)

- Tottenham v LFC and LFC Columbus has some paying up to do

- A segment called TRICK OR TREAT, which is a real treat!

Thanks for listening!

*I mean, maybe not spectacular but it's ok. We had fun making it!

Release Date: 2022-10-10 20:51

Episode 105 - Chicago NWSL, Crew Fire Porter, #AskBAM and Bad Accents

At no one's request, Bryant and Me returns!

In the episode:

- Bryant's trip to BAHST'N

- NWSL and Arnim moving out of ownership?

- Crew fire Porter, Thomas shares insight from his multiple press conferences with Porter over the year

-  Spurs play for lost team trainer

- LFC Columbus v Columbus Spurs bet for LFC v Spurs on Sunday

- Allllllllll your #AskBAM questions

Thanks for listening. Love u.

Release Date: 2022-09-15 11:52

Episode 103 - Chicago humbles KC Current, #Milazzo2USWNT, Queen Dies, WSL, Apples, Crew political fundraisers and Video Games

Thanks for listening to episode 103 of Bryant and Me: The Podcast That Doesn't Need 103 Episodes.

In this show:

- Monster Jam!

- Tatumn Milazzo, Mal Pugh and Chicago knock KC Current down a few pegs

- Queen dies and WSL schedule is all messed up

- Ugly USA kits

- Crew political fundraisers

- Apples

- Video game top 5 (6ish) of all time

That and a lot of fun! Thanks for listening! We love you!

Release Date: 2022-09-06 20:51

Episode 102 - Bryant and Me previews the Women's Super League, Men's Champions League and MORE!

Bryant and Me are back, baby!

Here's what we talked about, baby!

- Previewing LFC and Tottenham in the WSL

- Reviewing CL fun and previewing LFC and Tottenham 

- CLT FC issues, Crew supporters and Caleb Porter

- Me makes an announcement

- Allllll your #AskBAM questions ANSWERED!

Release Date: 2022-08-09 22:02

Episode 100! - The Century Mark of Crap - Reminiscing and Chicago Soccer Athletes, PL Kickoff and a Columbus Crew Experience

Welcome to the 100th episode! If you've listened since the beginning, back in August of 2019, why?

Also, thank you!

Whether you've listened to 1 or over 100 (including bonus pods), we appreciate you listening to our Lifestyle Brand. Here's what we have for ep 100:

- Let people enjoy pumpkin flavored things (this part got cut from the show due to an audio issue #ProfessionalPodcaster)

- Chicago Soccer Athletes beat Gotham (fakes surprise)

- PL kickoff and media already have the narratives for the top teams in midseason form

- Talking the Crew match, but mostly our great friend Bryant Lepic and his recognition before kickoff

Then we get into the 100th episode celebration:

- We talk through the show's evolution

- We thank everyone who's been on the show individually (Eric Neal's thank you is at the end of the entire pod and not because we forgot that episode)

- We share OUR favorite moments

- Then we read and listen to your messages to us. It also turns into an #AskBAM segment, because Frank didn't read any tweets we sent about the audio files...

It's been a really fun ride. Thanks for listening to our 100th and last episode of Bryant and Me.

That's a joke. We aren't done making shows.

Release Date: 2022-08-02 22:02

Episode 99 - Charlotte Debauch, England Win Euros!, USWNT v England & Premier League Preview!

Look at that title. How exciting!

We talk about all that stuff andddd:

- Maradona's coming back to haunt a statute maker

- That didn't say Madonna, although she'll definitely haunt people

- Charlotte trip: storms, tum tums, great tailgating, sleeping in a stadium, storms and more storms

- England in the Euro final

- USWNT VS ENGLAND FOR ALL THE MARBLES! ITS COMING HOME TO AMERICA!

- Premier League preview: our relegation sides, top four, golden boot and first manager fired

What a fun time! Thanks for listening.

For our next episode, ep 100, we want you to share voice memos with us. Watch the socials to learn how! We're @BryantandMe on Twitter AND Instagram

Release Date: 2022-07-19 21:43

Episode 98 - Bryant Caves Heel Turn, Columbus Crewcho and the Ebony Salmon Revenge Tour

Hey hey it's Bryant and Me, the #LifestyleBrand you know and love, maybe?

On this show, we talk about the following things:

- Getting old

- Columbus Crew

- Bryant Caves is the third man

- Tacos v Burritos

- Chicago Red Stars lose to a dangerous Ebony Salmon

- Jorts and cargo shorts

- The USWNT win CONCACAF (the worst tournament of the summer tournaments)

AND MORE!

Thanks for listening. Almost at 100 episodes, what a nice round number!

Release Date: 2022-07-05 22:44

Episode 97 - Fake mustaches, soccer and cheese with Em Woods aka WoSo Casual aka Awesome TikTok creator!

Bryant and Me first saw a TikTok from Em Woods about a week and a half ago. It was so great and made us laugh so we had to have her on the show. 

On the pod:

- Em's prized fake mustaches

- Kids say the darndest things: shower snacks edition

- The best way that a parent has ever been described

- Why Em makes awesome videos, who she'd like to make a TikTok with from the sports world and having videos hit a quarter million views

That plus Thomas' son calls him a potty mouth/hilarious word (HENCE THE EXPLICIT "E" ON THIS EPISODE) while Bryant is in pain just from waking up #ThisIsThirty

Thanks for listening! We really enjoyed this show and it's worth every minute of your time!

Release Date: 2022-06-13 11:42

Episode 94 - NWSL injuries & wins, USWNT roster reaction and Capybaras, Eagles and Crew (OH MY)

Welcome to episode 94. Hope you enjoy it, or at least tolerate it...

We discuss:

- A formal apology to a good friend

- Supporting independent music

- Chicago NWSL soccer playing their hearts out and near the top of the table

- Mal Pugh's eventual surpassing of Alex Morgan for golden boot

- BIANCA ST. GEORGES RETURNS!

- USWNT roster and if this is Megan Rapinoe's last ride

- Crew injuries, Australia National Team in the WC, Capybaras and the Columbus Eagles

- Plus all of your #AskBAM questions regarding lunchables, muppets and other equally important things.

Enjoy our show? Share it with a pal. We'd appreciate it!

Release Date: 2022-05-31 20:53

Episode 93: Pro-Parade, NWSL Banter Clubs, Crew Sell Body Parts for Win

What a week, what a week, what a week, what a mighty ok week. 

Bryant and Me are back in your ear cavities with all the same well thought out and prepared banter about soccer, geopolitical climates and the most accurate rating of starburst flavors you'll ever hear.

On ep 93:

- LFC lose CL final

- Supporters blamed for ineptitude of French officials

- Does Bryant like the idea of LFC having a parade?

- Which NWSL team is all talk and no performance on the field?

- Chicago soccer athletes playing well

- A fun story about famous soccer players

- Crew win, BUT AT WHAT COST!?

- Every single one of your #AskBAM questions are answered!

Welcome to the Multiverse of Mundaneness

Release Date: 2022-05-04 21:45

Episode 90.5 Gianna & BETRAYAL - NWSL, NWSL kits, UWCL and More!

With Bryant and Me seemingly off from the podcasting world forever, Gianna Belcastro stepped up.

Gianna hosts the Women's Sports Matter podcast, and was a former co-host of an episode of BAM. 

Gianna and a mystery co-host walk through the start of the NWSL regular season, the UWCL and the mystery co-host name drops people all episode. 

It might be the best episode of Bryant and Me ever, because neither Bryant nor Me are on it.

Release Date: 2022-05-02 20:31

Episode 90 - Bryant & Me return and discuss Crew Twitter, The Summer of Saint Georges and Peanut Butter & Jelly

After a month away, Bryant and Me has returned. We discuss:

- Why we were gone

- Chicago soccer athletes win 

- Summer of Saint Georges is LIVE

- Crew finally win again

- And all of your #AskBAM questions

The format is a little different than usual, with us doing #AskBAM questions as the guide for our conversations. If you like this format better let us know.

Also, make sure you check out FRRacingOnline on Twitch on Wednesday at 10:15 ET for the BRYANT AND ME 100! We're sponsoring an eRacing event!

ALSO, Thursday, we have a special episode hosted by Gianna Belcastro and a mystery guest. It's a gift to you for taking so many weeks off from listening to our show.

Release Date: 2022-04-04 20:29

Episode 89 - Buckle up, losers. We're going to the WSL! Liverpool promoted, 22 two-stick banners and the USWNT in Columbus

Episode 89, what an episode indeed.

We discuss:

- Liverpool FC's move to the Women's Super League!!

- Crew lose on the field, but a ton of cool stuff off it 

- USWNT descend on Columbus

- Lots of #AskBAM fun, none of it that I can remember at this very second

And more! Like toxic patriotism and MONSTER JAM! Thanks for listening!

Release Date: 2022-03-09 19:26

Episode 85 - Robbie Rogers: Celebrity LSU Fan Talks SEC Basketball

No Bryant this week but we welcome back Robbie Rogers for his millionth appearance on the show. 

Robbie talks about his experience at the SEC Basketball Tournament:

- Fighting South Carolina fans

- Fighting security guards

- Being the best friend of LSU's head coach

- Drinking and punching people

It's a whole thing but it's really fun. Take a listen!

Release Date: 2022-02-28 19:47

Episode 84 - Gotham FC Preview with Gary and Ruby!

On this this installment of NWSL preview episodes, we're welcomed by Ruby and Gary from the Soccer Over Gotham podcast. This duo of former players love Gotham FC and talked with us about:

- Is Carli Lloyd gone a good thing?

- Kristie Mewis' impact

- The odd coaching changes in 2021

- A change in every goalkeeper

- Why you should support Gotham FC

- Funky people

And a ton more!

We also talk about the first Crew match of the season, LFC losing in the FA Cup, followed by LFC Men winning the Carabou Cup and the Spurs Men winning a match!

Thanks for listening!

Release Date: 2022-02-16 19:45

Episode 82 - Racing Louisville NWSL Preview with Bekki Morgan!

Bryant and Me is back, starting a new series previewing NWSL teams going into the 2022 season. First up is Racing Louisville FC!

Bekki Morgan is a writer for Beautiful Game Network and part of the Butchertown Rundown podcast.

In this pod, Bekki talks:

- New 2022 additions

- The new Racing coach

- Louisville's issues with hiring Christy Holly

- Yuki Nagasato 

- Buying people drinks

- Popeye's hidden dessert menu

And more!

Check it out. 

Release Date: 2022-02-08 20:00

Episode 81 - No End in Sight on NWSL Allegations and Abuse

Hey, welcome to our show.

Episode 81 comes a few hours after even more allegations came out about Rory Dames and this time stretching to his time in youth soccer. There are some sensitive topics in this episode, FYI.

We talk about these Red Star items:

- How is Arnim still owning the team?

- Walking away from a team is OK

- Supporting players while not supporting the team

We also talk a little about the Crew, Liverpool and Tottenham. PLUS, we answer a whole treasure trove of #AskBAM questions from YOU!

We end on a high note, and have some fun, but the main conversation is difficult. We support folks in whatever decision they make towards the Chicago Red Stars, NWSL and US Soccer.

Release Date: 2022-01-11 19:26

Episode 78 - Big Day for the Red Stars, Crew SuperDraft & Bah Gawd That's Michele Kang's Music!

Episode 78 is live! Just hit the play button.

We discuss:

- Tottenham's rough day against Chelsea & one half against Morecambe

- Liverpool banner from Ohio to England

- YUKI NAGASATOOOOOO IS BACK!

- Michele Kang drops a stone cold stunner on Steve Baldwin

- Crew draft picks

- Plus ALL of your questions! All of them!

This episode is also on YouTube. Isn't that swell?

Release Date: 2022-01-05 19:25

Episode 77 - Crew Joins the Offseason, Bold Predictions and Meat Sheets

We're still here in 2022. We haven't walked away from podcasting. We're sorry.

We return to talk about the stuff below this sentence:

- Crew joins the offseason

- Bold predictions for the Red Stars and Crew

- SheBelieves Cup and the Mighty Ducks 2

- #AskBam questions

- Our Words for 2022 and more!!

This episode is also on YouTube! Well, the audio is. We'll get our faces on there soon (sorry again).

Release Date: 2021-12-08 19:29

Episode 74 - NWSL Trade Madness, Crew Roster Drama, Crew 2 and BAM Goes Off the Rails

Episode 74  is now live on the app you're currently looking at!

In this episode:

- Sam Kerr's bodyslam on a pitch invader

- Tottenham COVID issues

- Big Chicago Red Stars trades and which ones impact the most

- Good news in the Chicago Red Stars world

- Crew re-sign players and one soon-to-be former player speaks out with some big claims

- Crew 2: Electric Boogaloo; Crew Harder is announced

- #AskBAM talks about Florida casinos, Christmas movies, spite and an... odd... way to describe eating Oreos

Enjoy the pod! We appreciate you!

Release Date: 2021-11-30 19:37

Episode 73 - Sarah Gorden Farewell, Rory Dames and CRS Issues and Podcasty Things

Bryant and Me return from their week off with nothing new really happening, except:

- Sarah Gorden and Sam Mewis are moving teams

- Rory Dames got fired for being a bad, abusive, person

- The Red Stars lost the NWSL Championship

- Thomas had a birthday

We talk about all of those things PLUS some news with the Nordecke and a new partnership and we answer alllll of your #AskBAM questions

Release Date: 2021-11-08 19:27

Episode 71 - Chicago Red Stars Win & Semifinal Preview + Crew Obituary & Cat Podcasts w/ Gianna Belcastro!

On episode 71, Bryant and Me turns into Gianna and Me! Bryant was a late scratch, but our pal Gianna Belcastro, from the Women's Sports Matter Podcast jumped in to co-host!

In the pod:

- Chicago's big DUB against NJ/NY/Metropolitan Sky Gotham Blue FC SC

- Preview the Red Stars v. Thorns for Sunday

- A 2021 Crew Obituary for the season that's now over

- We answer YOUR questions like Christmas gifts, the peppermint shortage of Naperville and CATS!

Thanks for listening. Please go give Women's Sports Matter a review and 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! THANKS!

Release Date: 2021-11-03 21:02

Episode 70 - Red Stars Playoff Preview w/Super Biased Robbie Rogers & CRS Awards

In episode 70:

- Bryant is moving and YOU are gonna help!

- Chicago end of season awards and how the team got them wrong

- Robbie Rogers is really biased and he predicts Sunday's CRS/Gotham match

- The Crew season is basically over

- Our favorite episodes of the Office and Boy Meets World (complete without the snarky and elitist comment "Oh the British one is better"

Enjoy this long episode!

Release Date: 2021-10-14 21:16

Episode 68 - Big NWSL News, Red Stars, USMNT & a Tatumn Milazzo Hurricane

Bryant and Me returns in the wake of big NWSL news and a couple Red Stars BANGERS.

Here's episode 68's rundown:

- Huge update with Washington Spirit's Steve Baldwin 

- Red Stars are in the playoff hunt, and the refs aren't making it easy

- Thomas cheats on Bryant with two podcasts

- The aftershock of Meg Linehan's article outlining abuse by former coach Paul Riley

- Championship game venue change

- USMNT (sure?)

And more! Check it out! I mean, if you're already reading this you're likely already listening...

Release Date: 2021-10-05 22:00

Football Kentron and Me Talk About Lucas Zelarayan on the Armenian National Team

Bryant and Me welcomed the top English speaking Armenian National Team podcast.

The goal: learn all we could about the Armenian National Team and how Lucas Zelarayan fits into it!

Aram and Armen share players to watch, how Lucas fits into their system and more. Check out this normal length episode of Bryant and Me!

Release Date: 2021-09-07 21:17

Episode 65 - Podiversary, NWSL Championship and #PorterOut?

Them BAM Boys are back at it. In our latest episode:

- Gina Lewandowski needs a red card

- NWSL Championship match that everyone is happy about

- Crew don't enjoy their time at Disney

- Finally time for #PorterOut?!

- We tackle YOUR lives! Tackle em real hard

Also, we discuss the upcoming "Best of the Guests" tournament that we're going to do. Stay tuned to the socials for that one!

We also celebrated 2 years of podding together. Thank you to everyone that's listened and supported us the past two years. The friendships we've made through the show are very near and dear to our hearts. Even yours, Eric.

Release Date: 2021-08-31 20:42

Episode 64 - Chicago/Gotham Pizza Derby & Crew/Cincy Hell is Real Review w/friends!

If you didn't think our show could get any more white male, then we're going to blow your mind on this episode.

Returning guest Robbie Rogers, celebrity Gotham fan and fervent tweeter during the show, talks about the coaching changes at Gotham FC. Robbie also shares how many goals Gina Lewandowski will score, and there are A LOT. Also, Robbie goes off on Red Bull supporters that are angry at Gotham players for going to an NYCFC match. Burn ointment recommended for that segment. 

Joining us for the first time is Mike Hudson aka Mike Slutson aka Mike Hudson Sucks aka Reverend Hudson Heat about his dual fandom between FC Cincy and the Columbus Crew. He walks through Friday's Crew Hell is Real victory and we talk at length about Caleb Porter and job security.

Enjoy the show. We enjoyed making it. Hope you enjoy listening.

Release Date: 2021-08-16 22:00

US Olympian Naya Tapper Pod Special

We're amazed to have US Rugby Olympian Naya Tapper join us fresh off her time at the Tokyo Olympics!

Naya talks about:

- Her history with rugby and rise through USA Rugby

- Her sales pitch on rugby sevens to new fans

- The growth of the game in the United States

- Her love of The Office, her favorite episode and character

- In the lightning round she talks about her best and worst moment from Tokyo, being able to sleep anywhere and she isn't swayed by the hot dog is a taco conversation.

Make sure you follow Naya Tapper on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Also, head to nayatapper.com to learn more about her and order an awesome shirt. 

Naya also cohosts the Leo's Den podcast with teammate Lo Mahar about life as a professional rugby player. Check it out where podcasts are found!

Release Date: 2021-08-09 22:23

Episode 62 - Emmy Nominated Mike Kelleher Returns!

Here at Bryant and Me, you know that we talk about soccer and other things, other podcasty things. Well in this episode, it weights heavily on the podcasty things.

Mike Kelleher, the Stuff Guy from Legacy List with Matt Paxton joins us to talk:

- Losing to cable access George to the Rescue

- His favorite moment from filming the show

- Mike asks us what we'd put on our Legacy List

- Mike's big announcement about filming in Columbus, Ohio!

- Bryant getting offered a job at Legacy List but awkwardly blowing his interview

- Wrasslin, specifically Vince and Linda McMahon become socialists

- His new records

- More and more and more

This episode is less of an interview and more of a train of thought for Mike and the BAM hosts. Come on ride the train, ride it. Choo wooooo

Release Date: 2021-07-27 21:20

Sarah Spain Interview Special

Bryant and Me is proud to present our interview with Chicago Red Stars team owner, Peabody and Emmy award winning sports journalist/tv & radio personality and future SNL cast member Sarah Spain!

We discuss:

- How she got into soccer

- Abby Wambach cheating off her presentation notes

- Battling imposter syndrome

- How she became a Red Stars owner

- How a hot dog is definitely a taco

- Bobcat Goldthwait

And a ton ton more! A lot is packed into this short interview.

Thank you for listening. Feel free to give us a 5-star review. In the review you can say whatever mean things you want about our show, just make sure it's with 5 stars. 

Tell your friends about the show.

Get vaccinated.

Release Date: 2021-07-19 22:25

Episode 61 - Chicago Own Goals, Crew Stadium & a HUGE Annoucement w/Robbie Rogers!

Episode 61 sees the #BAMFam returning after almost a month long hiatus. We talk about lots:

- A really big announcement. No joke. It's huge.

- Thomas' trip to Florida (awful)

- Thomas' trip to Chicago (only awful for the Red Stars)

- We preview the upcoming Chi v Gotham match with celebrity fan/soccer hooligan Robbie Rogers

- We talk about the Crew's recent form

And there's other stuff I'm sure. Enjoy!

Release Date: 2021-06-08 11:38

Episode 59 - Bryant Got His Stuff, Chicago Red Stars Turn a Corner & #SarahSpainOnBAMFam

In episode 59, Bryant Caves makes his triumphant return, and so does his stuff after his crappy movers messed up their move! Thanks to the #BAMFam for your support!

We talk about a lot of soccering:

- USMNT is something we may or may not care about

- The Red Stars disrupt the Courage return party

- We have no illusions that Sarah Spain will actually come on our podcast

- Columbus Eagles are gonna sell out with YOUR help!

- Thomas talks about his PAID writing gig

And more!

We sing A LOT in this episode. A LOT

Release Date: 2021-06-03 22:00

Episode 58 - Ryan and Me; Ryan Legg from That's Strange Talks Soccer

In our latest episode of Bryant and Me: the Jazz of Podcasts, Ryan Legg joins us! He's co-host of hit podcast That's Strange. It's a show where they talk about the weird, odd and strange in the universe, so he was perfect to dissect our show. 

We talk:

- His first Crew match

- How he chose Chelsea and celebrating the Champions League final

- Booing Michael Bradley

- Missing World Cup trophies

And more!

Enjoy episode 58th of Bryant and Me and episode 1 of Ryan and Me!

Release Date: 2021-05-17 21:34

Episode 56 - Robbie Rogers Talks Gotham FC, Red Stars Woes and Crew Rebrand

Oh hi there, I didn't see you come in.

We're a podcast that talks about soccer and other things, other podcasty things, and we have a fun show for you in episode 56. Robbie Rogers of Jersey Sporting News is a Scottish Soccer Hooligan and submarine operator. We talk about none of those two things because of SOCCER! We discuss:

- Crew rebrand and Nordecke/ownership statement

- Mewis and Lavelle return (hooray Jon Corleone!)

- Gotham plays Chicago

- Chicago might not be good

- Where should Carli Lloyd play?

We also chat about Bryant's not so great moving experience and other things of that nature. Maybe black and gold leggings too...

All that and MORE on the podcast your mother warned you about: BRYANT AND ME!

Release Date: 2021-05-06 22:00

Episode 55 - Tyler & Me Review the Crew, Eagles, NWSL and Beanie Babies

Episode 55 has a different bearded sounding co-host than usual. Bryant is busy packing up so he can run away from all of his friends and life in Ohio. While he avoids real life bonds that have been cultivated over years, Thomas wanted to record. In his place, after a stringent background check and personality test, Tyler aka TK aka Drunken Crewzer joined the show!

We chat about the Crew's 3-0 slobberknocker of a loss at the hands of Monterrey. We also share some of your thoughts from the Twitter world. Yes, that means YOU!*

There's also a short interview portion where Tyler surprises Thomas with interview questions for HIM! It threw Thomas for a loop and you just have to listen to hear for yourself.

TK also gives a glimpse into the Columbus Eagles video production, brought to you by the Nordecke, for the 2021 WPSL outdoor season. We also chat about our thoughts around the Gotham FC rebrand/ritualistic burning in effigy of Sky Blue FC.

That and more on the next exciting episode of BRYANT AND ME! Now with 50% less original co-host!

*it does not mean you if you didn't reply to our Twitter post that we sent minutes before hitting the record button. Also, if you don't hear us say your name we didn't read it. That's how it works.

Release Date: 2021-04-12 22:24

Episode 53 - Crewsmas Week 2021 & Thomas' NWSL Media Trip - You complete me

Hey there! In episode 53, we talk a lot but stay relatively on topic!

- Crew's 4-0 wafflestomping of Real Esteli FC

- Who plays Thursday and Sunday?

- Red Stars v Dash on-field snoozer and off-field horrible Houston security racism

- Exciting first four matches of the NWSL Challenge Cup

- Thomas' trip to Louisville to cover Racing Louisville FC

- More about Bryant's move

We talked a ton, but it was one of those things where we were just having a lot of fun and didn't notice the time. If you don't like it, I mean I guess you don't have to listen? Are you still reading this breakdown of the episode? If you are, and you don't like this podcast, just start your own. It's pretty much free. 

Release Date: 2021-04-05 00:11

Episode 52 - My Kind of 2021 Red Stars Preview w/Alex Campbell

Bryant and Me make their triumphant return from the rolling hills of SE Ohio to record this Chicago Red Stars packed preview with Alex Campbell of SoccerCast Chicago and Hot Time in Old Town. He covers the Red Stars and Formerly Bridgeview Fire, but thankfully he only talks about the better team in this episode.

Alex and the boyzzz discuss:

- How Sarah Woldmoe fits into the lineup

- What will their attack look like?

- Who the heck starts in the fullback roles

- Who plays when the USWNT go to Europe and Tokyo this year?

Alex knows anything you wanted to know about the Red Stars. We had a blast talking to him and can't wait for the season to start THIS FRIDAY against the Dash.

Release Date: 2021-03-15 21:41

Episode 51 - Challenge Cup, Expensive Kits, Mystery Meat & More

Bryant and Me make their triumphant return to mediocrity after last week's pod special with Chicago Red Star defender Bianca St. Georges.

Bryant and Thomas talk:

- Boyzzzz weekend

- Challenge Cup in the NWSL and why it was a good year to have it

- Holy expensive Crew kit and the nickel and dime-ing hurting the MLS

- Local fair at the new Crew Stadium

- The two take opposing sides to the "is Austin a rival" discussion

- Columbus Eagles playing for a trophy this weekend

And more! Take a listen. We're getting closer to having a show that's under an hour. We'll get there. Some day.

Release Date: 2021-03-09 20:48

Bianca St. Georges Interview Special

We were fortunate enough to sit down with Chicago Red Stars breakout defender, Canadian senior team member and avid learner Bianca St. Georges. Here's what we talked about:

- How she fell in love with the sport

- When she'll be back from injury

- Clarifying past comments about being "high risk, high reward" in her style of play

- Never having a coach like Rory

- Books that have helped center her

- Her motivation to do so well in school

and a lot lot more. You'll just have to listen to find out.

Chicago starts their Challenge Cup run on April 9th against Houston. The regular season begins a month later, in May. 

Release Date: 2021-02-12 02:36

Episode 49 - CONCACAF Champions League, PASL & Top 5 Logos

In this action packed episode (play along) we talk a lot about Columbus soccer, the Eagles, the Crew's Champions League draw and how it was RIGGED, the MLS stopping a lockout before it starts and Casey Kreuger joining the US Women's National Team.

We also breakdown, in no order, our 5 favorite logos (minus our own teams).  That is all logos that aren't Logos by Jess designed.

Enjoy! We're almost to under an hour for an episode! We'll get there!

Release Date: 2021-02-03 20:43

Episode 48 - USWNT Roster, MLS Lockout and NWHL Bubble Collapse

What happens when marketing gets chosen over passion and skill?

What happens when rich people do all they can to get richer?

What happens when COVID protocols aren't great, and the PR response is even worse?

What happens when you actually support local sports teams, and not just the one in the biggest league in your city?

We answer all these questions AND MORE on the latest episode of Bryant and Me: the podcast your mother warned you about.

Streaming live right now, just by hitting that play button.  Go ahead and hit it, it won't hurt.  Just a little tap.  

Release Date: 2021-01-20 10:10

Episode 46 - Kelsey Trainor Interview Special aka Kelsey and Me

There's a lot packed in this new episode of Bryant and Me (sans Bryant due to a non-COVID illness).  

Women's sports advocate, and wearer of many figurative hats, Kelsey Trainor joined us to talk about her life in sports and her motivation in her life. Specifically, she talks about:

- Extreme sports youth

- Becoming the next Dwayne Johnson

- The huge year for women's sports in 2020

- The social justice work of the WNBA, and how they've led the way in the sports world

- How fun it is to watch high caliber athletes perform their crafts and how its the reason more people came to women's sports in 2020

and

- Ways that you can support women's leagues, if you aren't already

This interview made us better, more educated, sports fans. We hope you enjoy it!

HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY

Release Date: 2021-01-14 21:13

Episode 45 - NWSL Chicago Draft Recap, FA Cup Embarrassment & the NWHL Isobel Cup

When America needed Bryant and Me the most, Bryant and Me gave the most to America,

In this marathon episode, Bryant and Thomas break down:

- Chicago Red Stars pre-draft trade and draft picks and how it will shake up the current roster

- We thank former Chicago Local 134 leader, and former 2x guest on the show, Maggie a farewell from her leadership duties in the 134 

- Liverpool Women lose their manager at not a good time in their campaign for promotion and Liverpool Men can't score

- Tottenham Men are parking the bus and still losing leads plus their magical night at Marine FC

- We get really angry about the FA Cup using a coin flip to decide women's FA Cup matches

- We start some HAWKEY talk about the upcoming NWHL Isobel Cup bubble. Do I like hockey!?

We know this episode is longer than most, but in all honesty we record this show for ourselves so *shrug*

Release Date: 2020-12-15 22:27

Episode 43 - 2020 MLS Cup Champions - Columbus Crew

So about Saturday night...

Columbus Crew are the champions of Major League Soccer, which makes sense because they're the greatest team the world has ever seen.

In this Massive Crew episode, we talk about:

- The match

- The Queen Anne's Revenge Zoom watch party

- One half of the show's experience AT the MLS Cup

- Suspect free hot dogs that were actually free brats

We also said in the beginning that we'd also talk about Liverpool v Spurs, but Columbus took all that over and we don't care.

Assistant Producer credit to Dan from Twitter @SolonTLG

Release Date: 2020-12-08 23:58

Episode 42 - 2020 MLS Cup Final Preview w/Chris Doran: The Radio Voice of the Crew

It's the week of the 2020 MLS Cup Final!  Seattle Sounders come to Columbus to take on the Greatest Team the World Have Ever Seen, aka the Columbus Crew.

To preview the big matchup, we have the radio voice of Columbus Crew SC: Chris Doran!  Chris is an amazing guy, and not just because of his knowledge of the beautiful game.  He's an all around good person and we discuss with him:

- How his love of soccer started

- His radio broadcasting journey

- How he preps for a match

- How Columbus shut down New England's offense

- Caleb Porter's goalkeeper decision

- A text that he received from Caleb Porter last year that let him know the team was on their way

We also share our MLS Cup prediction and Chris is so darn good at his job that at one point he was interviewing us...

Make sure you make your donations to WARM at North High Brewing's two locations.  Queen Anne's Revenge (you know them as QWAR), is accepting your donations to give back to the community through the Westerville Area Resource Ministry!!

Release Date: 2020-10-14 10:26

Episode 41- Bryant and Me, Myself, and I

Bryant is flying solo tonight.  Just a brief pod to check in on the current state of the pod, The Columbus Crew, Chicago Red Stars, and the Whole Club Cup.  Then Bryant has a brief discussion checking in with his struggles with mental health and provides some tips on how you can help yourself and others as well.  

If you're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255

Release Date: 2020-09-14 21:16

Episode 40: The Good, The Bad and the Bryant and Me

To say Bryant and Me get on some soap boxes in this episode would be an understatement.

BAM returns with a full lineup of topics:

- Bryant talks about the memorial service for John Ivanic, with the Columbus Spurs on Sunday

- The heightened view on the WSL with the announcement of Alex Morgan

- We discuss Alex Greenwood, Lucy Bronze, Tobin Heath and Christian Press joining the Manchesters

- We rip Alex Greenwood hating trolls, that never talk about women's soccer, a new one

- Thomas gets really angry at Liverpool, after a weekend full of wins

- We discuss the Chicago Red Stars match against the Washington Spirit

- We talk about two weird goals in the Columbus Crew SC match

And other shenanigans from the podcast your mother warned you about: BRYANT AND ME!

Release Date: 2020-09-07 06:34

Episode 39 - FAWSL/FAWC Opening Weekend, Hell is Real VI & PL Preview!

Today is a historic day, because Bryant and Me has a huge announcement.  Make that TWO huge announcements!  We disclose both in this episode.

We also cover a TON of soccering:

- Tottenham Women return draw w/West Ham

- Aston Villa against Man City goals....

- Liverpool v Durham and Durham's late equalizer

- We break down Hell is Real Part VI! #LuisDiazStanAccount

- Then we preview the PL with our top 4 and relegation picks.  You won't BELIEVE who Thomas chose to win the league!

- We also do our first Bundesliga Blip of the season and last Bundesliga Blip of the season, because Bryant has given up on Schalke.  SAD!

Next week will be awesome as we review the Red Star's first match of the fall series!  Thanks for listening.  We love you all.

Make sure you are registered to vote, you know where to vote and you're ready for Election Day. 

Release Date: 2020-08-18 21:46

Episode 36 - Liverpool Interview Special w/ Jordan Keeble

Welcome to episode 36! Jordan Keeble from A Red Arrow, and formerly of The Liverpool Offside, joins us to talk Liverpool football.  This is a bitter sweet episode that is worth your time.  While the discussion is about Liverpool, it's an interview that will connect to all fans of Premier League football, because it isn't isolated to just Merseyside.

Before the interview, we breakdown the move of Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis moving from the NWSL to Manchester City and the implications for not only the NWSL, but long-term with the US Women's National Team.

We compare ratings for MLS is Back and NWSL Challenge Cup finals, and how they both had at least 600 people watch.

We also share the news about the potential return of NWSL to our streaming devices and hearts.

In our interview with Jordan, she discusses:

- Stories about Liverpool Women's Football Club: bus trips, old mattresses and mass exoduses of scousers to rival clubs.

- Being torn between the men's club winning the PL while the women's club got relegated

- Her story of trying to interview the club during their USA Preseason tour

- The importance of supporting the club and not only the men's senior team

- Plus A LOT more!  Honestly, we talked about similar topics off the air for over 30+ minutes, so this episode just scrapes the surface.

Thank you for listening! 

Release Date: 2020-08-03 22:33

Episode 35 - Ty Phillips with Columbus Speaks

Ty Phillips from Columbus, Ohio advocacy group Columbus Speaks joins the show.  Columbus Speaks supports organizations that support marginalized people in all of Columbus.  Ty talks with us about:

- The amazing response to their shirt sale

- The moment when he felt Columbus Speaks was really making big strides

- Answers the question: How can people start helping?

- Brags on his amazing wife Emily: co-founder of Columbus Speaks

We also discuss both Austin FC and the Crew with Ty, in a nice level-headed conversation about the team's failed move to Austin by Anthony Precourt and friends.

Outside of the interview, BAM gets a little mushy, we discuss the NWSL Challenge Cup record breaking final and share about our upcoming pod special: The Curious Case of Liverpool Women's Football Club.

ALSO: We have a new logo!! Graphics by Jess, on Instagram and Twitter, made our new amazing logo!  Go pay for her design services, like we did.  It's worth your money!

WE WILL BE OFF NEXT WEEK!  Enjoy the next couple of weeks!

Release Date: 2020-07-13 14:40

Episode 32 - Red Stars Victory!! with Lauren and Maggie from CHI Local 134

Welcome to episode 32!  

We jump right into the Red Stars nervy victory over Utah Royal FC with our pals from Chicago Local 134: Chicago Red Stars supporter's group supernovas!  Oh yeah, we have an enormous announcement about some special Red Star player interviews this weeeeeeeeek!  We announce the players at the end of the show.

We wax poetically about Savannah McCaskill and Casey Short's goal and continue talk about Watt flying around the pitch.

Maggie and Lauren talk about the beginnings of the Pass it On campaign that took NWSL Challenge Cup social medias by storm, including impacting the play call and getting some of that awesome charity money every time the announcers said Sam Kerr.

They also share about how the coffee truck sponsoring began and how all the other SGs in the league are playing catchup.  

We share who we want to play in the knockout round, as we recorded before the last match of the group stage.

Bryant and Me talk a little about Frederico Hiquain's DC debut, the Crew THRASHING of FC Cincy and talk about various Premier League happenings, including the North London Derby, pouring one out for Norwich City heading back to the Championship and Thomas didn't watch Liverpool this weekend because he was doing yard work....

Also, no one is shocked at Man City.

Thanks for listening!  We'll have a special interview episode in just a few days!  GET SOME!!

Release Date: 2020-07-08 14:21

Episode 31 - MLS is Back and NWSL Never Left!

In a slightly later than usual episode of Bryant and Me, we have an episode chalk full of soccering talk:

- We recap the Red Stars 0-0 draw against the Thorns and 1-0 shouldn't-have-been-a-loss against the North Carolina Courage.  We discuss how impressed we are with Kealia Watt's performances, Alyssa Naeher "I will break you" prematch photo face and Chicago Local 134 doing the lord's work by providing coffee for players at the NWSL Challenge Cup (not the magic underwear type known around Utah)

- We discuss the Prem and the Battle Royale with cheese (because of the metric system) between Lloris and birthday boy Sonny and how Jose thinks its B-E-A-utiful.  We also have a hearty laugh about imagining what Jose would say in the MLS.

- We discuss the scenario for Brian Lenoy's Norwich City FC to avoid relegation and who we'd want to go down: Wet Spam or Asston Villa.

- We give our predictions for the first starting 11 of the MLS is Back for Crew v FC Fake Chili and our guesses for the outcome of the entire tournament winner and runner-up.

- Bryant shares about his trip to SW Ohio and something that really grinds his gears.  

Thank you for listening.  We love and care about you.  Engage with us on the internets.  That's why the internets is there: to engage with others.  We are others.  We love you, did we mention that?

Release Date: 2020-06-15 14:53

Episode 28 - MLS IS BACK! PREMIER LEAGUE IS BACK! TWO RASH CHALLENGES IS HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME!

We wouldn't call this episode a podcast episode.  It's a SUPER podcast episode.

We are joined by Eric Neal from Two Rash Challenges: a Newcastle/Liverpool/MLS/US National Team podcast based out of Columbus Ohio.  The other rash challenge failed everyone when he went to COVID 19 hot bed Charleston, South Carolina, to spend time at a wifi-less hellscape...

ANYWAY

We discuss the MLS is back tournament, mainly around should it happen in Orlando, Florida.  Currently, Florida has had record breaking amounts of new coronavirus cases in the past week.  Is MLS in a dire enough financial state that the tournament is required?  Are the players safe?  Is it fair to ask Disney employees or MLS players to stay quarantined for over a month?  We talk about all of those things and also our predictions for what might actually happen on the field.

Eric talks about "Asterisk FC" aka Liverpool FC for their soon-to-be title win.  Thomas points out that LFC have more points (82) than LCFC had in their title run of 2016 (81) and Thomas totally won the argument.

Bryant and Eric talk about where they see Newcastle and Tottenham ending their seasons and Thomas sits back confident that he'll soon get to buy Liverpool championship gear.

Steve and Comet also talk about their favorite Bundesliga squads!  It was the most successful match weekend for the BAM hosts with Schalke earning a draw and FC Union Berlin getting closer to relegation safety with a win!!!

This episode is a lot.  Pace yourself.  Stay hydrated.  Wear a mask when you leave your house.

Black Lives Matter.  Humanity is not political.  We continue to stand with everyone fighting against injustice.

Release Date: 2020-06-03 00:30

Episode 27 - The Return of Jeremy Hollon of CRIS

Jeremy Hollon, Associate Director of Community Partnerships at CRIS joins the pod again.  This time, Jeremy discusses how CRIS has adapted their work for the COVID19 pandemic.  

Jeremy shares the work CRIS is doing to continue to support those in our community who may have just moved here with no big support group, or may not even know the language.  

We also discuss the return of the Premier League and what it means to Jeremy.

Outside of the interview, we discuss our feelings about protests and the murdering of George Floyd, and countless others.  We take the time to discuss our thoughts on player reactions on social media and the outward expressions on the pitch over the past week.

Your podcast app is not broken, this episode is under an hour.

We love you all.  Black Lives Matter.

Release Date: 2020-05-19 03:18

Episode 25 - Cheyenne Foster aka Between Clean Sheets

This week, we have what the podcasting world calls "a doozy."  We have extremely special guest Cheyenne Foster, or you may know her better as Between Clean Sheets.  She produces awesome soccer content through vlogs, short videos and regular ole social media awesomeness.  We also bring back a little bit of a normal podcast format:

- We talk about how we chose our Bundesliga sides, and how Bryant's may or may not stick and Thomas may or may not have already purchased a jersey...

- The K League apology is discussed, which may or may not involve sex dolls (it does)

The Between Clean Sheets interview starts right before the 30 minute mark.  Feel free to skip our shenanigans and go straight to the good stuff.  Cheyenne talks about:

- Her work with Soccer City, in San Diego, with Landon Donovan

- How she became a DC United supporter

- Some of her favorite stadium experiences in MLS

- Thomas sets Bryant up for failure by adding the wrong player name in the outline during our RAPID FIRE round of questions!

We had a lot of fun with this episode and we hope you do too.  We'll be back next week for a new episode!

Release Date: 2020-05-03 14:54

Episode 24 - Jordan Angeli Interview Special

Jordan Angeli is a former pro soccer player with the Boston Breakers, Washington Spirit and Western New York Flash.  She has played in a U20 FIFA World Cup.  She calls soccer broadcasts for everything from high school to professional soccer.  She is a founder of the ACL Club.  She creates headboards with wood.  She hikes mountains.  For some strange reason she agreed to do our show...

We discuss a lot with Jordan:

- Her thought process behind The Breakdown series of match analysis videos

- Her career starting in broadcasting and her goals for her broadcasting career

- The ACL Club

- Her new podcast "Because We Said So"

- And much much more

Thank you for listening to this great interview with a great guest.

Release Date: 2020-04-06 14:23

Episode 23 - The Quarantine Episode & Mike Kelleher Interview Special

This episode is a roller coaster.  

We interview wrestling fan, podcaster and TV star Mike Kelleher from Legacy List with Matt Paxton.  We talk his garage sale expertise, the tough events in life that got him to where he's at today and Wrestlemania (Hulkamania may or may not run wild).

Bryant and Thomas also take some time out to discuss how they're feeling during all the madness that is the quarantine.  We throw all our thoughts and feelings out on the table. 

Thank you for listening.  This episode helped us and hopefully it does the same for you.

Release Date: 2020-03-09 13:15

Episode 21 - Now With Added You

Title courtesy of Columbus Crew UK & Ireland

Join us this Saturday, at Endeavor, for the 1230 Tottenham/ManUre match to raise money for a Nashville charity, following the recent tornado going through the city.  We'll also have buttons and stickers for everyone who comes out and says hello.

This week's episode comes days after one half of the podcast could stay awake for the Seattle match,.  We break down what we thought of the match, talked about the penalty and subsequent penalty kicks.

We shortly discuss Justin Meram coming back to Columbus (again) to play against the Crew (again).  

Thomas talks about two types of stories coming soon to Massive Report.

We discuss a little about VAR, Liverpool potentially winning the league without playing again and our thoughts on THFC and LFC making it to the next round of the Champions League.

Thank you for listening.  We love you.  We don't say that to everyone.  We mean it.

Release Date: 2020-03-05 12:41

Episode 20 - Case of the Tuesdays

Guten tag.  Welcome back to Bryant and Me for our 20th episode!

We have a special episode because we have Norwich City fan and great human being Brian Lenoy on to talk the FA Cup tie between Tottenham and NCFC.

Brian also shares a story about his time with a Neo nazi supporter group in Harrison, NJ and his run in with a NYCFC supporter, during the Save The Crew efforts.  You won't want to miss it.

Bryant and Thomas breakdown the great feeling of having Crew soccer back: tailgating. seeing friends, getting a win, etc.  

We call out Two Rash Challenges Podcast for general turdiness, and invite them on the show whenever they'd like to join us.

The show ends promptly from there and we don't discuss the Premier League at all, because there were no PL matches in the past two weeks.  Yep.  Not a single match......

OK OK OK we do talk about Liverpool and the end of days.

Thank you for listening.  We love you.  I mean it.

Release Date: 2020-02-25 12:41

Episode 19 - Crew SC 2020 Season Preview

Bryant and Me brings you their last episode before Crewsmas weekend and we've got some Crew talkin to do.

We discuss the Crew messing with everyone's mind with their "significant business partnership announcement" tweet that was NOT what people expected it to be.  Even though it wasn't what people expected, it's still really freaking amazing.  We talk about the new training facility and what. it means for the club, young professional players and local youth soccer players.

Not having a sponsor on your kit when you first buy it in February is not indicative of the success of the Haslems and Edwards families.  

Then we talk on-field Crew superlatives, who we think will standout and where we see the season ending.  Spoiler alert: the sky is the limit.

A former guest and current listener also sent us a great letter and gift.  We discuss the letter, Bryant shares about his gift and Thomas talks about his gift: our pen pal's son becoming a LIVERPOOL SUPPORTER!  ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEEEEZ!!

Bryant and Thomas play PL catchup and discuss the recent form of Tottenham, Thomas putting his toes closer and closer to the cliff of Liverpool losing all form and then walking back with arrogance.  Thomas and Bryant have an actual disagreement too.  Gets heated with Bryant and his Tottenham complaining.

We are recording our next episode, on Sunday, at the Crewsmas tailgate.  We'll see you all out there!

Release Date: 2020-02-17 13:23

Episode 18 - Ralph Schudel 2020 Crew SC Interview Special

Bryant and Me sits down with Massive Report writer, Ohio Dominican brand manager, Columbus Wired photographer, former Columbus Eagles announcer and pod couch aficionado Ralph Schudel!

Ralph breaks some news about the Crew kit sponsorship and an awesome soccer event: ODU Womens Soccer v. Columbus Eagles on March 28th, 630 PM, at the ODU field in Columbus, Ohio.

When Schudel wasn't breaking news, he was talking about his love of sports, all of his experience covering sports over the past two years and much more about his career in media.

In addition, Ralph talks about the upcoming Crew season.  He shares his pick for the best signing of the year (THE ANSWER WILL SURPRISE YOU) and discusses his thoughts for the upcoming season.  Does he think that the Crew are an early MLS Cup contender?  Listen and find out!

It's an all around awesome interview with one of the most involved people you'll see covering the Columbus Crew today.

You won't regret the time you put into this episode!  Thank you for listening. 

Remember to stop by the Queen Annes Revenge tailgate on Crewsmas to get your free BAM SWAG: koozie, buttons and stickers.  Watch inside your koozie for a special prize.  You can win a QAR scarf, BAM SWAG pack and a $20 gift card to the CrewSC Shop at Mapfre Stadium.