The NDZ Live crew are joined by dj duMars and FMFC hitman Christian Chaney for a spirited chat about referees, being persona non grata, missing home, and pregame vibe checks. Grant recalls Chaney calling his shots, Mitch plays stickball, and Andrew relishes his civic duty.
Legendary coach Jim launder sits down with us to chat about the 2023 FMFC campaign, seeing George Benson play a Milwaukee bowling alley, which current player he'd like to sign, and more.
Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat with double-tally winger Stephen Payne and pickleball savant Jacob Crull about the team's recent run of form, a taste of celebrating with a trophy, and their aspirations for the rest of the season. Plus: Grant's unsolicited musical proselytizing, the King of the Yacht, and the guys' favorite spot to unwind in Madison.
Andrew and Grant sit down with Bernd Schipmann and Mitch Osmond to discuss the season so far, the team's recent run of form, and the feeling in the locker room. Andrew puts the hard questions to Bernd, Mitch talks about the "immense" fan support at Breese, comparing it to some of the best in USL Championship. Plus: NDZ print issue 002 launch, and special details for Patreon backers.
Andrew, Grant, and Mitch are joined by call-in guests as they discuss the 2-1 win over Omaha, with topics ranging from being outshot but not outgunned, Stephen Payne's MOTM performance, and (sky blue, water wet) suspect refereeing.
Andrew, Grant, and Mitch break down the performance away to league-leaders NCFC, recognize the brilliance of Chelo breaking through, and a dominant performance from the Madison defense led by Captain Fantastic himself. Also: Are we worried about the dearth of goals from our front line, or are they doing what's being asked vs tough opponents?
Next, the guys are joined by FMFC COO Conor Caloia in the wake of Madison Pro Women's Soccer announcing their intent to join the USL Super League in 2025. We ask about the needed stadium and other facility improvements, if a totally different club identity is a good thing, and talk about potential women's team signings.
Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat about Wednesday's away trip to Knoxville, boring soccer, fraudulent referees, and dirty players whose name rhymes with "Cake Deegan". Also: FMFC "fans" gaining a reputation for rude, destructive behavior at downtown bars after games, and partnering with the club on a new thursday night radio segment for 89.9 FM WORT's local news show.
The live call-in show returns as Andrew, Grant, and Mitch are joined by Kyle and Talkin' Flock's Rob Chappell to discuss the 0-0 home draw vs. first place Charlotte Independence. We chat about goalkeeper battles, Chaney's impressive displays on both ends of the pitch, the impact of Isidro Martinez, and a quietly impressive performance by the FMFC back line. We also briefly discuss Wednesday's away trip to Knoxville.
We're at Robinia this week chatting with the fullbacks, the wingers, the pacy good-looking guys out wide, Jacob Crull and Stephen Payne. Jake and Stephen talk about playing in Europe, coming from footballing families, and how much Madison's fan support matters.
