Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Audio - Page 4

NDZ Live 009: Aiden and Mauro

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch sit down with new boys Aiden Mesias and Mauro Cichero to discuss how they're settling in to Madison, growing up with footballer fathers, the importance of family, and the deliciousness of Filipino food. Mauro shares about his comeback from ACL injuries, not once but twice, and Aiden's choice of favourite film may surprise you. This is the first time we've chatted with Aiden, who looked quite good in the CF97II scrimmage last Friday. The game was a closely-contested affair in the first half, opened up by a group of trialists in the later part of the game, one specific trialist especially impressing this publication's staff. Time will tell if he's given a contract, but let's just say he's got family ties to Madison and in my estimation would be an easy fan-favorite.

NDZ Live 008: Post-Plunge with Keith Tiemeyer

It's a full house this week as the guys sit down to chat with returning guest Keith Tiemeyer, FMFC's Director of Soccer Operations and Development. We discuss fashion at the Polar Plunge, how community events galvanize the club with fans and the city, Paul Mullin's wondergoal vs Aldershot Town, and what a player's boot colorway says about their personality.

NDZ Live 007: Conor Caloia Puts Up With Our Nonsense

FMFC owner and COO Conor Caloia joins us for a spirited chat about all things 2023. We discuss FMFC's offseason dealings, new USL1 clubs, and wealthy owners' use of public money to fund stadiums. Also: Conor and Vern join the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics, the rumored ESPN+ deal, and 2023 stadium improvements.

NDZ Live 006: Pre-preseason with Talkin’ Flock’s Rob Chappell

The guys sit down with Rob Chappell, the co-host of FMFC podcast Talkin' Flock and Executive Editor of local non-profit news outlet Madison365. We discuss Rob's history as a journalist, our favorite Sean Connery b-movies, and our hopes for the new boys and the season ahead.

NDZ Live 005: From Vineland to Lima and back again with John Pascarella

The gang's all here for an retrospective of FMFC assistant coach John Pascarella's career as a player, coach, author, and intellectual. We discuss how a chance meeting led to coaching and then playing in Peru, the best pasta sauce surnames, and playing for the first LA Galaxy team in 1996.

NDZ Live 004: Peaking in Life with FMFC’s Evan Warwick

FMFC's Director of Digital Content, Evan Warwick, joins a still hung over Andrew and Grant just back from the ISC conference in Albuquerque. Topics include FMFC's preseason slate, the additions of Onen, Mesias, and Cichero, and the benefits of ice baths.

NDZ Live 003: Solving Football’s Entertainment Problem with Matt Glaeser

Andrew and Grant are joined again by FMFC Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, as they discuss how the squad is coming together, USL x PRO Referees, the psychology of training ground exercises, and ways to make the sport of football/soccer better and more entertaining.

NDZ Live 002: Mitch Osmond

Andrew and Grant sit down with FMFC skipper and sausage roll afficionado Mitch Osmond to discuss all things football, Australia, and making Madison his home. Mitch shares his thoughts on the 2022 season, what needs to be different in 2023, and relishing another chance with a clean slate.

Lagers with Lenny 12: A Christmas Roast

The guys sit down with massive FMFC fan and Chicago Fire defender Eric Leonard to discuss *that* World Cup Final, Eric's move to CF97, and the mathematics of counting appearances. Eric signs a blood oath he'll return to the pink and blue someday, and it's sealed with a light roasting. Happy Holidays, y'all.

NDZ Live 001: Catching Up With Matt Glaeser

The guys sit down with FMFC Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, to talk all things Forward Madison and beyond. Matt shares his thoughts on the new signings, last week's player combine, and scouting via Instagram. Grant's uncle's pet crow is discussed, Andrew secretly wants to befriend an orca, and our top music picks of 2022 are unveiled.