Filibuster - The Black and Red United Podcast
698 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 59 ratingsA fan-driven look at all things D.C. United and the official podcast of Black & Red United, SB Nation's community dedicated to Washington, DC's Major League Soccer team. Each week, writers from the site break down the Black-and-Red's previous games, check in with coaches and players and preview upcoming matches with experts on the teams United will be playing.
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Filibuster podcast episode 230: Did you make a pun over the weekend?
March 28, 2017 15:33 - 1 hour - 34 MBIt is a Tuesday and that means it is time for a Filibuster! We live up to our title today, going long talking about the USMNT, the MLS Western Conference, plus D.C. United’s upcoming game. We first break down the USMNT’s 6-0 destruction of Honduras. We have to praise Clint Dempsey, Christian Pulisic, and Jozy Altidore, before talking about Michael Bradley’s game. We also talk about the left side of this team, before wondering what they’re going to do against Panama tonight. In the second seg...
You can own a cave!
March 21, 2017 18:55 - 53 minutes - 19.4 MBD.C. United is off this weekend, but Filibuster is not! Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to talk about (another) depressing game. We talk about the penalty kicks in the recent loss to Columbus Crew SC and wonder why D.C. United is so bad in March throughout their history. We also discuss why the high pressure that worked so well at the end of last year is failing this year, what is wrong with them in open play, and what is going on inside the box. In the second segment we bring on Matt Doyle to ...
Filibuster podcast episode 229: You can own a cave!
March 21, 2017 18:55 - 53 minutes - 19.4 MBD.C. United is off this weekend, but Filibuster is not! Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to talk about (another) depressing game. We talk about the penalty kicks in the recent loss to Columbus Crew SC and wonder why D.C. United is so bad in March throughout their history. We also discuss why the high pressure that worked so well at the end of last year is failing this year, what is wrong with them in open play, and what is going on inside the box. In the second segment we bring on Matt Doyle to...
Well now there's just wasps
March 14, 2017 15:09 - 56 minutes - 20.8 MBWell that was another poor performance from D.C. United, but the guys from Filibuster are here to talk you through it. We talk about the game against New York City FC and start with some praise for Ian Harkes before diving into everything that went wrong. We talk about the midfield, the goals, and Steve Birnbaum and Sean Franklin. We also have to talk about the defensive midfield position, and the attack for good measure. We then bring on Kris Landis of Massive Report to give us the update on...
Filibuster podcast episode 228: Well now there's just wasps
March 14, 2017 15:09 - 56 minutes - 20.8 MBWell that was another poor performance from D.C. United, but the guys from Filibuster are here to talk you through it. We talk about the game against New York City FC and start with some praise for Ian Harkes before diving into everything that went wrong. We talk about the midfield, the goals, and Steve Birnbaum and Sean Franklin. We also have to talk about the defensive midfield position, and the attack for good measure. We then bring on Kris Landis of Massive Report to give us the update o...
Icepick sideburns
March 06, 2017 17:44 - 1 hour - 23.6 MBIt is an extra-special Monday edition of the Filibuster podcast! Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to break down D.C. United’s first game of the season, including talking about why the goalkeepers were the men of the match for both teams in that opener. We also talk about the two right back conversion projects on display during this game, as well as United’s (lack of) passing, before diving deep into Marcelo’s penalty. We also talk about the problems D.C. United had with Luciano Acosta being out,...
Filibuster podcast episode 227: Icepick sideburns
March 06, 2017 17:44 - 1 hour - 23.6 MBIt is an extra-special Monday edition of the Filibuster podcast! Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to break down D.C. United’s first game of the season, including talking about why the goalkeepers were the men of the match for both teams in that opener. We also talk about the two right back conversion projects on display during this game, as well as United’s (lack of) passing, before diving deep into Marcelo’s penalty. We also talk about the problems D.C. United had with Luciano Acosta being out...
Filibuster podcast episode 226: I see you, Talon
February 28, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBD.C. United finally broke ground on Audi Field yesterday and Filibuster has a lot of feelings about that fact. Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to go in depth about the groundbreaking and talk about how United are finally going to have a real stadium in reality. We talk about the trials and tribulations that it took to get here and just how happy we all are. We then have a real game in the MLS regular season about which to talk! D.C. United has wrapped up their preseason and is opening their re...
I see you, Talon
February 28, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBD.C. United finally broke ground on Audi Field yesterday and Filibuster has a lot of feelings about that fact. Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to go in depth about the groundbreaking and talk about how United are finally going to have a real stadium in reality. We talk about the trials and tribulations that it took to get here and just how happy we all are. We then have a real game in the MLS regular season about which to talk! D.C. United has wrapped up their preseason and is opening their reg...
Mid 20th-century department stores
February 22, 2017 18:57 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBWe are 10 days away from D.C. United’s season opener, so we have to bring you a Filibuster to keep you up to date! Jason, Ben, and Adam kick off the show by talking about the new name of the stadium at Buzzard Point: Audi Field. We also discuss D.C. United re-signing Patrick Mullins to a multi-year deal before diving into the first preseason game against the Montreal Impact. We discuss the best players on the field, the not so good from this game, and what needs to change. In the second segme...
Filibuster podcast episode 225: Mid 20th-century department stores
February 22, 2017 18:57 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBWe are 10 days away from D.C. United’s season opener, so we have to bring you a Filibuster to keep you up to date! Jason, Ben, and Adam kick off the show by talking about the new name of the stadium at Buzzard Point: Audi Field. We also discuss D.C. United re-signing Patrick Mullins to a multi-year deal before diving into the first preseason game against the Montreal Impact. We discuss the best players on the field, the not so good from this game, and what needs to change. In the second segm...
Filibuster podcast episode 224: Immediately wearing pajama pants
February 14, 2017 13:51 - 1 hour - 23.7 MBIt is a Tuesday Filibuster for your earholes! Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about D.C. United’s preseas on (5:33), including the friendly against J-Sodra, Ben Olsen’s lineup choices, Sean Franklin at center back, and the crop of trialists. Something happened to Ben’s audio, so we had to chop out some parts; believe me, he made very smart and insightful comments. Ben’s audio recovered for the second segment, in which we discuss the new crop of MLS jerseys! They range from the boring (...
Immediately wearing pajama pants
February 14, 2017 13:51 - 1 hour - 23.7 MBIt is a Tuesday Filibuster for your earholes! Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about D.C. United’s preseas on (5:33), including the friendly against J-Sodra, Ben Olsen’s lineup choices, Sean Franklin at center back, and the crop of trialists. Something happened to Ben’s audio, so we had to chop out some parts; believe me, he made very smart and insightful comments. Ben’s audio recovered for the second segment, in which we discuss the new crop of MLS jerseys! They range from the boring (R...
Filibuster podcast episode 223: Hanover of Snyders
February 08, 2017 17:48 - 1 hour - 23.5 MBIt is Wednesday, and so that means it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about all things soccer, and we start off with D.C. United’s preseason. We discuss the fact that Jalen Robinson has been with the first team more often than Kofi Opare, the return of Steve Birnbaum, whether or not Ian Harkes can grab a starting spot, and the good play of Jose Guillermo Ortiz so far. It being Filibuster, we also have to talk about the fullback situation and whether or not we can hav...
Hanover of Snyders
February 08, 2017 17:48 - 1 hour - 23.5 MBIt is Wednesday, and so that means it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about all things soccer, and we start off with D.C. United’s preseason. We discuss the fact that Jalen Robinson has been with the first team more often than Kofi Opare, the return of Steve Birnbaum, whether or not Ian Harkes can grab a starting spot, and the good play of Jose Guillermo Ortiz so far. It being Filibuster, we also have to talk about the fullback situation and whether or not we can have...
Snyders of Hanover
January 31, 2017 23:16 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBIt is Tuesday, so that means it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about all things soccer, and we kick off with the US Men’s National Team and the re-debut of Bruce Arena. We talk about the differences in the team from the Jurgen Klinsmann era as well as the fullback choices Bruce made. We hone in on his right side of the field, before ending with the fact that Jozy Altiodre needs support and and Jermaine Jones remains Jermaine Jones. In the second segment, we welcome b...
Filibuster podcast episode 222: Snyders of Hanover
January 31, 2017 23:16 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBIt is Tuesday, so that means it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about all things soccer, and we kick off with the US Men’s National Team and the re-debut of Bruce Arena. We talk about the differences in the team from the Jurgen Klinsmann era as well as the fullback choices Bruce made. We hone in on his right side of the field, before ending with the fact that Jozy Altiodre needs support and and Jermaine Jones remains Jermaine Jones. In the second segment, we welcome ...
Filibuster podcast episode 221: Needed to buy cones
January 26, 2017 15:29 - 1 hour - 23.2 MBThe three horsemen of the Filibuster are back in action, and ready to bring you a (belated) episode this week. Adam, Jason, and Ben start off by catching you up on the week’s news, with the re-signing of Jared Jeffrey and the fact that Chris Durkin will spend most of the year with D.C. United first up. We talk about the signing of Sebastien Le Toux and the signing of Ian Harkes, plus the injury and surgery of Bill Hamid. Finally, we end the segment by talking about Sean Franklin at center ba...
Needed to buy cones
January 26, 2017 15:29 - 1 hour - 23.2 MBThe three horsemen of the Filibuster are back in action, and ready to bring you a (belated) episode this week. Adam, Jason, and Ben start off by catching you up on the week’s news, with the re-signing of Jared Jeffrey and the fact that Chris Durkin will spend most of the year with D.C. United first up. We talk about the signing of Sebastien Le Toux and the signing of Ian Harkes, plus the injury and surgery of Bill Hamid. Finally, we end the segment by talking about Sean Franklin at center bac...
Filibuster Draft Special 2017
January 25, 2017 19:06 - 8 minutes - 3.33 MBOur friend Garrett Denney, of E Pluribus Loonum, was kind enough to record audio for us at the recent 2017 MLS SuperDraft. He talked to Chris Odoi-Atsem and Eric Klenofsky, D.C. United's first two draft picks, right after they had been selected by the team. Give it a listen!
Water spewing out of some wall
January 19, 2017 16:24 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBYou’ve waited for it, and now it is back! Jason and Adam are here to serenade your ears while Ben is off on assignment. We start with an Adam’s Fun Time News Roundup Time™️️, which kicks off with the news of Bill Hamid’s injury. We also talk about D.C. United’s full schedule, the potential Ian Harkes signing, and the preseason schedule (which convenes next week!) The second segment is our SuperDuperDraft SuperFun Supertacular! We talk about how the three picks fit into the team, whether or no...
Filibuster podcast episode 220: Water spewing out of some wall
January 19, 2017 16:24 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBYou’ve waited for it, and now it is back! Jason and Adam are here to serenade your ears while Ben is off on assignment. We start with an Adam’s Fun Time News Roundup Time™️️, which kicks off with the news of Bill Hamid’s injury. We also talk about D.C. United’s full schedule, the potential Ian Harkes signing, and the preseason schedule (which convenes next week!) The second segment is our SuperDuperDraft SuperFun Supertacular! We talk about how the three picks fit into the team, whether or n...
Filibuster podcast episode 219: The Wondo Show
January 10, 2017 17:49 - 54 minutes - 19.8 MBAfter a winter slowdown, Filibuster is here for you and ready for the long haul. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about the last two weeks of news, including the UMSNT camp and the United players who will be attending. We also talk about the trade of Collin Martin and the hire of a new Academy director, as well as the possible signing of Ian Harkes, the loss of Crystal Dunn to London, and the latest chapter in the USL/NASL lower division drama. We then bring back one of our favorite gue...
The Wondo Show
January 10, 2017 17:49 - 54 minutes - 19.8 MBAfter a winter slowdown, Filibuster is here for you and ready for the long haul. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about the last two weeks of news, including the UMSNT camp and the United players who will be attending. We also talk about the trade of Collin Martin and the hire of a new Academy director, as well as the possible signing of Ian Harkes, the loss of Crystal Dunn to London, and the latest chapter in the USL/NASL lower division drama. We then bring back one of our favorite gues...
You can't slap your assistants
December 28, 2016 15:05 - 1 hour - 24 MBAfter a week off for the holiday, the Filibuster crew is back, rested, and ready to go. We start with a D.C. United news roundup, talking about the departure of Andrew Dykstra, the arrival of Jose Guillermo Ortiz, and the re-signing of Sean Franklin. We break down what each of these moves mean, and go on a meander about whether or not this team could use a 352 late in games. We then do the last two Cakes or Deaths of the year, for General Manager Dave Kasper and head coach Ben Olsen. You will...
Filibuster podcast episode 218: You can't slap your assistants
December 28, 2016 15:05 - 1 hour - 24 MBAfter a week off for the holiday, the Filibuster crew is back, rested, and ready to go. We start with a D.C. United news roundup, talking about the departure of Andrew Dykstra, the arrival of Jose Guillermo Ortiz, and the re-signing of Sean Franklin. We break down what each of these moves mean, and go on a meander about whether or not this team could use a 352 late in games. We then do the last two Cakes or Deaths of the year, for General Manager Dave Kasper and head coach Ben Olsen. You wil...
Filibuster podcast episode 217: Asked to go meet a dog
December 15, 2016 15:38 - 51 minutes - 18.9 MBIt is a very rare two Filibuster week, with so much happening that we just had to split it into two shows. This week Jason, Ben, and Adam talk to writers who cover the two newest teams in MLS: Atlanta United and Minnesota United. First off we talk to Rob Usry of Dirty South Soccer to get the low down on Atlanta. We talk about their strategy in the expansion draft, their defense, and the trades that they’ve made so far. We also discuss their wealth of attackers, the youth on the team, and pos...
Asked to go meet a dog
December 15, 2016 15:38 - 51 minutes - 18.9 MBIt is a very rare two Filibuster week, with so much happening that we just had to split it into two shows. This week Jason, Ben, and Adam talk to writers who cover the two newest teams in MLS: Atlanta United and Minnesota United. First off we talk to Rob Usry of Dirty South Soccer to get the low down on Atlanta. We talk about their strategy in the expansion draft, their defense, and the trades that they’ve made so far. We also discuss their wealth of attackers, the youth on the team, and poss...
Filibuster podcast episode 216: Smart nuanced answers to dumb questions
December 13, 2016 14:22 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBIt is Tuesday, it is expansion draft day, and it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam start off the show by talking about the Richmond Kickers' new stadium deal before getting to MLS Cup and specifically how it wasn’t nearly as bad a game as people have been saying it was. We talk about the game itself and how Tosaint Ricketts completely changed it when he came on. We give cake or death to the last few players on D.C. United’s roster, including Marcelo Sarvas, Rob Vincent, and Travis Worr...
Smart nuanced answers to dumb questions
December 13, 2016 14:22 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBIt is Tuesday, it is expansion draft day, and it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam start off the show by talking about the Richmond Kickers' new stadium deal before getting to MLS Cup and specifically how it wasn’t nearly as bad a game as people have been saying it was. We talk about the game itself and how Tosaint Ricketts completely changed it when he came on. We give cake or death to the last few players on D.C. United’s roster, including Marcelo Sarvas, Rob Vincent, and Travis Worra...
Seasons and why they influence my drink
December 06, 2016 16:04 - 1 hour - 32 MBThe Filibuster crew is back to talk about all things soccer. Jason, Adam, and Ben kick off the show talking about the MLS Cup Final this weekend, and we break down how Toronto FC got here after talking Seattle last week. We discuss each team’s defense, which will be facing imposing offenses, and we talk about who will be the difference maker for each team. We then get into talking about the re-signing of Steve Birnbaum, which evolves into a larger discussion about what we want to see done wit...
Filibuster podcast episode 215: Seasons and why they influence my drink
December 06, 2016 16:04 - 1 hour - 32 MBThe Filibuster crew is back to talk about all things soccer. Jason, Adam, and Ben kick off the show talking about the MLS Cup Final this weekend, and we break down how Toronto FC got here after talking Seattle last week. We discuss each team’s defense, which will be facing imposing offenses, and we talk about who will be the difference maker for each team. We then get into talking about the re-signing of Steve Birnbaum, which evolves into a larger discussion about what we want to see done wi...
Filibuster podcast pisode 214: I know my boat terminology
November 29, 2016 17:48 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBNo technical difficulties will keep us from you, dear listeners! Adam, Jason, and Ben are back to talk about bureaucracy in action!, with the D.C. Zoning Commission hearing a presentation from D.C. United last night. The big news is that the supporters’ section will be safe standing, but there are also still some complaints about the design of the stadium. We also talk about the US men’s national team and Bruce Arena, and what all of this means both for the USMNT and for the LA Galaxy. We al...
I know my boat terminology
November 29, 2016 17:48 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBNo technical difficulties will keep us from you, dear listeners! Adam, Jason, and Ben are back to talk about bureaucracy in action!, with the D.C. Zoning Commission hearing a presentation from D.C. United last night. The big news is that the supporters’ section will be safe standing, but there are also still some complaints about the design of the stadium. We also talk about the US men’s national team and Bruce Arena, and what all of this means both for the USMNT and for the LA Galaxy. We als...
Klinsmann was a jerk
November 22, 2016 15:42 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBWe have a super-sized episode of Filibuster for your Thanksgiving commutes, and that is our gift to you. We start the episode off with Jason’s misery about Maryland in the College Cup. We then dive straight into the news of Jurgen Klinsmann’s firing, which happened mere hours before we sat down to record. We all give our answers as to whether or not he should have been fired, talk about Sunil Gulati’s responsibility in all of this, and talk about the probably hiring of Bruce Arena and ask wha...
Filibuster podcast episode 213: Klinsmann was a jerk
November 22, 2016 15:42 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBWe have a super-sized episode of Filibuster for your Thanksgiving commutes, and that is our gift to you. We start the episode off with Jason’s misery about Maryland in the College Cup. We then dive straight into the news of Jurgen Klinsmann’s firing, which happened mere hours before we sat down to record. We all give our answers as to whether or not he should have been fired, talk about Sunil Gulati’s responsibility in all of this, and talk about the probably hiring of Bruce Arena and ask wh...
Living only in squalor
November 15, 2016 15:02 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIt is a Tuesday, which means there is another Filibuster to delight and amaze your ears. We start off with a news roundup (Adam’s fun time news roundup time), in which we talk about the departure of Davy Arnaud, the seemingly confirmed departure of Alvaro Saborio, and the rumors about the status of Luciano Acosta’s negotiations. We then move into our player review series, and put Julian Buescher, Nick DeLeon, Andrew Dykstra, Sean Franklin, Bill Hamid, and Charlie Horton under the microscope. ...
Filibuster podcast episode 212: Living only in squalor
November 15, 2016 15:02 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIt is a Tuesday, which means there is another Filibuster to delight and amaze your ears. We start off with a news roundup (Adam’s fun time news roundup time), in which we talk about the departure of Davy Arnaud, the seemingly confirmed departure of Alvaro Saborio, and the rumors about the status of Luciano Acosta’s negotiations. We then move into our player review series, and put Julian Buescher, Nick DeLeon, Andrew Dykstra, Sean Franklin, Bill Hamid, and Charlie Horton under the microscope....
Actual human library
November 08, 2016 18:55 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBThis is the first week that we really don’t have any D.C. United games to talk about, but the Filibuster crew would never let you down, especially not on Election Day! We start out by talking about Steve Birnbaum’s call-up to the USMNT, and talk about whether or not he will start come Friday evening against Mexico. We also talk about the reported departure of assistant coach Amos Magee, before moving on to the Goat or Fox/Cake or Death series: Luciano Acosta, Miguel Aguilar, Steve Birnbaum, a...
Filibuster podcast episode 211: Actual human library
November 08, 2016 18:55 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBThis is the first week that we really don’t have any D.C. United games to talk about, but the Filibuster crew would never let you down, especially not on Election Day! We start out by talking about Steve Birnbaum’s call-up to the USMNT, and talk about whether or not he will start come Friday evening against Mexico. We also talk about the reported departure of assistant coach Amos Magee, before moving on to the Goat or Fox/Cake or Death series: Luciano Acosta, Miguel Aguilar, Steve Birnbaum, ...
We love some sadness
November 02, 2016 14:06 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBIt is the end of D.C. United’s season, and the Filibuster crew have some grief to process. We talk about going through the five stages of grief through the course of D.C. United’s loss to the Montreal Impact, and how we felt more generally watching the game. We propose that Montreal created the game that they wanted, which was abetted by Jair Maruffo and his allowing of a Concacaf’ing of the game. Finally, we talk about United’s mental breakdown, and ask whether or not the team is better at t...
Filibuster podcast episode 210: We love some sadness
November 02, 2016 14:06 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBIt is the end of D.C. United’s season, and the Filibuster crew have some grief to process. We talk about going through the five stages of grief through the course of D.C. United’s loss to the Montreal Impact, and how we felt more generally watching the game. We propose that Montreal created the game that they wanted, which was abetted by Jair Maruffo and his allowing of a Concacaf’ing of the game. Finally, we talk about United’s mental breakdown, and ask whether or not the team is better at ...
Filibuster podcast episode 209: The berry farm also has goats
October 25, 2016 15:45 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBD.C. United is hosting a game at RFK Stadium in the MLS Cup playoffs, and Filibuster is here to talk about it! First, though, Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about the D.C. United stadium and the potential problem that seems to have been avoided with their Zoning Commission hearing. After that, we move on to United’s 4-2 loss to Orlando City SC in the last game of the season and start by talking about the players that Ben Olsen chose to run out for this game. We talk about Travis Worra’s performan...
The berry farm also has goats
October 25, 2016 15:45 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBD.C. United is hosting a game at RFK Stadium in the MLS Cup playoffs, and Filibuster is here to talk about it! First, though, Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about the D.C. United stadium and the potential problem that seems to have been avoided with their Zoning Commission hearing. After that, we move on to United’s 4-2 loss to Orlando City SC in the last game of the season and start by talking about the players that Ben Olsen chose to run out for this game. We talk about Travis Worra’s performanc...
Filibuster podcast episode 208: Watching the 1996 MLS Cup (again)
October 20, 2016 14:19 - 1 hour - 39 MBD.C. United is a team and a fanbase that respects its history, and so today is a very special day: It is the 20th Anniversary of the very first MLS Cup, which D.C. United won in dramatic fashion 3-2 over the LA Galaxy. Almost four years ago, the Filibuster crew got together to do a live un-commentary of the very first MLS Cup because Kick TV was kind enough to post the entire match on YouTube. Tonight, in honor of that anniversary, D.C. United will be broadcasting this match live on Facebook...
Watching the 1996 MLS Cup (again)
October 20, 2016 14:19 - 1 hour - 39 MBD.C. United is a team and a fanbase that respects its history, and so today is a very special day: It is the 20th Anniversary of the very first MLS Cup, which D.C. United won in dramatic fashion 3-2 over the LA Galaxy. Almost four years ago, the Filibuster crew got together to do a live un-commentary of the very first MLS Cup because Kick TV was kind enough to post the entire match on YouTube. Tonight, in honor of that anniversary, D.C. United will be broadcasting this match live on Facebook,...
Not as good as a rocket ship
October 18, 2016 14:07 - 58 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Filibuster podcast, just like D.C. United, is on a rocket ride of success as we blast into the playoffs! We open with United’s 3-1 win over New York City FC, and ponder whether or not the first half was the best 45 minutes of the year for the team. We talk about the delicious ridiculousness of Bobby Boswell crossing the ball to Steve Birnbaum and break down the pressure that United applied on the Pigeons that led to the third goal. We also wax rhapsodic about the team-wide beauty that was...
Filibuster podcast episode 207: Not as good as a rocket ship
October 18, 2016 14:07 - 58 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Filibuster podcast, just like D.C. United, is on a rocket ride of success as we blast into the playoffs! We open with United’s 3-1 win over New York City FC, and ponder whether or not the first half was the best 45 minutes of the year for the team. We talk about the delicious ridiculousness of Bobby Boswell crossing the ball to Steve Birnbaum and break down the pressure that United applied on the Pigeons that led to the third goal. We also wax rhapsodic about the team-wide beauty that wa...
Dinosaurs headbutting other dinosaurs
October 11, 2016 13:37 - 1 hour - 26.3 MBEven though there wasn’t a D.C. United game this weekend, there is still a Filibuster for you to enjoy on Tuesday. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the change in ownership of D.C. United, with Jason Levien and Erick Thohir buying out long-time investor Will Chang. We then shift gears to talk about the national team, talking specifically about Steve Birnbaum and Bill Hamid and tearing our hair out at the comments Jurgen Klinsmann made about Hamid’s standing. We then shift to the NYCFC game this...
Filibuster podcast episode 206: Dinosaurs headbutting other dinosaurs
October 11, 2016 13:37 - 1 hour - 26.3 MBEven though there wasn’t a D.C. United game this weekend, there is still a Filibuster for you to enjoy on Tuesday. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the change in ownership of D.C. United, with Jason Levien and Erick Thohir buying out long-time investor Will Chang. We then shift gears to talk about the national team, talking specifically about Steve Birnbaum and Bill Hamid and tearing our hair out at the comments Jurgen Klinsmann made about Hamid’s standing. We then shift to the NYCFC game thi...