Podcasts

Virtual Happy Hour with Mark Followill, Steve Davis, and Jon Arnold

March 26, 2020 Dustin Nation 1:13:08

Dustin and Jonathan met up (virtually) with FC Dallas TV personalities Mark Followill and Steve Davis, as well as with columnist and CONCACAF expert Jon Arnold for a Happy Hour!

Grab a bevy, kick back, and take your mind off of things with some of the biggest soccer brains in DFW (and Dustin).

This episode was recorded as a YouTube LiveStream that can be found here: youtu.be/RSTxUr6kVFU

Links

Jon Arnold’s “Get CONCACAFed” newsletter: https://getconcacafed.substack.com/

Mark Followill’s Go Fund Me for helping broadcast support staff: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dfw-sports-television-broadcast-freelancers

FC Dallas 2-2 Montreal and FCD vs NYCFC Match Buildup

March 12, 2020 Dustin Nation 36:45

In this double episode, Dustin and Jonathan recap the 2-2 draw between FC Dallas and Montreal Impact as well as preview FC Dallas’ trip to Yankee Stadium to take on NYCFC.

Plus! The guys caught up with Paxton Pomykal to chat about the Olympic Qualifiers, his favorite positions, and more importantly, what happened to his mustache!

Match Buildup – FC Dallas vs Montreal Impact

March 6, 2020 Dustin Nation 0:12:09

Dustin and Jonathan are back to preview the FC Dallas vs Montreal Impact match as Theiry Henry and Maxi Urruti attempt to siege Fortress Frisco.

PLUS! A special report from the training grounds on Ryan Hollingshead’s status for the match.

FC Dallas 2-0 Philadelphia with Walter Martinez

March 4, 2020 Dustin Nation 0:48:31

Dustin and Jonathan are joined by Walter of The 19th Minute podcast to review FC Dallas’ season opening victory over the Philadelphia Union.

They talk about the pre-game festivities, break some news about the East Side of Toyota Stadium, weigh the team’s performance, and discuss Jonathan’s first time participating in media activities after the match.

They’ve also got audio from Paxton if you want to know what he chose as his “goal song” and why, as well as an exclusive conversation with Bressan.

Match Buildup – FC Dallas vs Philadelphia and DBG President Steven Goold

February 28, 2020 Dustin Nation 39:05

Philadelphia Union come to Frisco to open the 2020 MLS season against FC Dallas. Dustin and Jonathan have the stats, stories, and players to watch to prepare you for the match, as well as lineup and score predictions!

PLUS! Jonathan interviewed Steven Goold of the Dallas Beer Guardians to preview their season and get info on their 24 hour tailgate!

2020 Season Preview

February 27, 2020 Dustin Nation 0:43:27

Dustin, Tristan, and Jonathan have everything you need to know to get ready for the season.

They chat about the big stories from the off-season, key positional battles, the Mexican Superstar package, and then finish off with some predictions for the season.

Luchi’s Leadership

February 20, 2020 Dustin Nation 0:28:50

Dustin sat down with FC Dallas Head Coach Luchi Gonzalez to talk about his views on leadership and how he approaches leading as a coach and manager.

Luchi talked about the pressure of leading players and staff, dealing with all of the responsibilities that come with the job, the origin of the “family” mantra, and the one thing he wants to tell fans about the upcoming season.

2020 Fan Preview with El Matador’s Luis Dollar

February 17, 2020 Dustin Nation 0:30:47

Jonathan Roz hosts the 2020 Fan Preview! He interviews Luis Dollar about El Matador’s 2020 plans and life in a supporter’s group.

Plus! Man in the Stands interviews with you, the fans, at the Austin Bold scrimmage.

CBA for Dummies – with Scott Rezendes

January 15, 2020 Dustin Nation 43:41

Before the 2020 MLS season starts, the players and owners have to come to an agreement on a new CBA. Travel, roster rules, salaries, and several other issues have to be figured out. But what exactly is a CBA, and how did we get here?

Scott Rezendes of The Soccer Syndicate (and formerly an employee at the MLSPA and a USL GM) joins Dustin to break it all down from the beginning! They cover the beginning of the MLSPA, what negotiations are REALLY like, current and historical hot button issues, and much more!

Lower League Roundup – Josh and Moises Hernandez

December 15, 2019 Dustin Nation 21:49

Dustin gives a summary of the first few weeks of MASL action for the Dallas Sidekicks and the Mesquite Outlaws.

Then Dustin and Arman sat down with Josh Hernandez (Sidekicks) and Moises Hernandez (formerly FC Dallas) to talk about their lives, careers, growing up together, and who’s better at FIFA.