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JD and The Rod

52 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 171 ratings

The boys behind The Best Soccer Show are back with a new name but the same nonsense. Listen each week as Jason and Jared cover soccer in the United States as only they can.

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We Are Now The Best Soccer Show

August 11, 2020 03:51 - 48 seconds - 566 KB

A quick message with the big news. We are now, once again and as it was willed, THE BEST SOCCER SHOW. JD & The Rod is dead, long live THE BEST SOCCER SHOW.  Go subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

MLS Is Back Semis, US Open Cup Revamp, David Beckham's Last Dance

August 06, 2020 03:56 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

It's the last show before the first show: The final JD & The Rod before we pick up shop and resurrect The Best Soccer Show.  This show went off-the-rails in the best way possible. After talking about the Portland Timbers win over the Union, Jason and Jared get into a debate about Jared's idea for an annual #MLSIsBack tourney that ties in the Open Cup somehow?  Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nicky Soup-and-Sausage's FC Cincinnati podcast. We have a Patreon page where you can support ...

Big Show News, World Cup Octagonal, MLS Is Back, NWSL

July 30, 2020 03:40 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

THIS IS THE PENULTIMATE JD & THE ROD. But don't worry. The boys will explain everything, including when the launch of the resurrected Best Soccer Show will happen (#BSSIsBack). CONCACAF has settled on a qualifying format (THE OCTAGONAL) and Jason and Jared have some nickname suggestions. There's a breakdown of the #MLSIsBack quarterfinal matchups, with some thoughts on the teams and their performances so far. Join the Cult of Almeyda today! The boys also hit on the NWSL Challenge Cup fin...

MLS Is Back Is Covid Cup, Crowd Noise Swing, Pulisic On Fire, Austin FC Renderings

July 16, 2020 04:23 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

THE BOYS GOT MLS IS BACK FEVER. There's a lot of talk of handsome men in this one, then some breakdown of the proceedings in Orlando (there's...a lot of soccer at MLS Is Back) and Jason goes wild and unveils a new character, "Bane Bradley". Then they boys discuss the differences between the 'augmented reality' of Fox versus the 'brunch vibe' of ESPN, before breaking down the latest Christian Pulisic performance for Chelsea. Finally, Jason tries to figure out why Austin FC is trolling Colum...

MLS Is Back Opener, Pulisic Rises, CONCACAF's Best Player

July 09, 2020 04:38 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

The boys went live during the first game of #MLSIsBack and it was...weird? Jason and Jared talked about the logos everywhere and the poor play and how Dom Dwyer is a maniac. Then it was time to talk about Christian Pulisic and his incredible run at Chelsea. Our friend Eddie From Brooklyn called to argue about the Best Player In Concacaf and it got spicy. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nicky Soup-and-Sausage's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the s...

MLS Is Fyre Festival, FC Dallas, Pulisic In Form, MLS Is Back Picks

July 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Jason and Jason dive into the Fyre Festival-like food situation at MLS Is Back before discussing the problem of FC Dallas's six positive test. Pick Your Poison time.  The boys then get into the transfer market (it's soft), take a call from Eddie in Brooklyn on whether he should make the commitment to Inter Miami, and give some love to the very much in-form Christian Pulisic.  Then, it's MLS Is Back group stage picks.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinna...

MLS Is Back Schedule, 2010 World Cup Memories, Jared At The Beach

June 25, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 41.8 MB

Jared is off on his beach vaca, so Jason and Nicky Soup & Sausage open up the show talking about the MLS Is Back schedule that just dropped.  Then we reminisce about Landon Donovan's goal against Algeria at the 2010 World Cup, with some Besties getting in on the act with their own memories. Then Jared calls in from the key party...er, family vacation, to share his own 2010 memories.  Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can...

The Best Bonus Show: MLS Head Coach Five-a-Side Draft

June 22, 2020 15:43 - 42 minutes - 32.8 MB

Here's a taste of The Best Bonus Show for everyone that might have heard about our MLS head coach five-a-side draft last week. The boys go round-by-round picking five players each for teams of MLS head coaches to play in an imaginary five-a-side tournament at MLS Is Back in Orlando. If you like this episode of The Best Bonus Show, make sure you sign up for the Patreon and get access to every episode at patreon.com/jdandtherod Give us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts and help the s...

Wynalda Fired, MLS Is Back Entertainment and Coach Fashion, USMNT Hypothetical

June 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

This week on JD & The Rod, a show that contains multitudes, the boys start with some talk about MLS players inside the MLS Is Back bubble and how their urges could be a problem.  Then Jason and Jared hit on the breaking news that Eric Wynalda is out at the Las Vegas Lights. There's some talk about the Americans in the Bundesliga (shouts to Weston and Tyler) before we move onto the important issue of MLS coach fashion in Orlando. There's a USMNT hypothetical and a rant about the striker p...

Black Lives Matter, MLS Is Back, USMNT Situation, World Cup Qualifying

June 11, 2020 03:37 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

The boys are back.  This week, we start with some explanation and examination of our choice to step aside last week and pass the baton to For The Culture. You can subscribe to For The Culture here.  Then we talk about The MLS Is Back Tournament (It's a small league after all), the USMNT "situation", and CONCACAF's World Cup qualifying plan.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where ...

JD & The Rod Present: For The Culture

June 03, 2020 19:42 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

Jason and Jared decided that this was a good week to step aside and elevate some other voices in soccer, particularly ones that can speak from experience about the systemic racism our country is struggling to confront right now. JD & The Rod presents For The Culture, a podcast by some of our soccer friends out of Atlanta. Go subscribe to For The Culture and Jason and Jared will be back next week.  https://linktr.ee/ftcutd

Bundesliga Sound, MLS Leaks, NWSL Challenge Cup, Timmy "JLo" Chandler

May 28, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

The Bundesliga has fake crowd noise, MLS has leaks and Don Garber is mad about it, and the NWSL has enacted the Utah Plan. Plus, Timmy Chandler has an amazing nickname we just learned about.  It's the best.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content--we put out a second show every week just for Patrons....

Bundesliga Impressions, NWSL Utah Plan, Korea's Sex Doll Fans, Conspiracy Theory

May 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

What is this? We don't know. It's a show about American soccer...but also about hair grooming and conspiracy theories and much more.  The boys got into watching the Bundesliga...or not, the plan to play MLS and NWSL in a one place, Weston McKennie and whether he's good, how leagues should create atmosphere in empty stadiums (with sex dolls?), and soccer conspiracy theory (shoutout to Alex Jermaine Jones). Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk,...

Bundesliga Teams, MLS Orlando Plan, Emilio Estevez, 1999 USWNT Movie

May 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

A full show for the Besties. Jason and Jared talk about choosing a Bundesliga team, debate the plan to play MLS games in Orlando, riff out an Emilio Estevez career mixtape in honor of a soccer player named Emilio Estevez, and attempt to cast the announced Netflix project on the 1999 USWNT.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and ...

Tom Cruise Career Mixtape: feat. The Total Soccer Show

May 08, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 36.3 MB

This is a JD & The Rod special presentation. The boys got together with Daryl Grove and Taylor Rockwell from The Total Soccer Show to make a career mixtape for two American legends: Tom Cruise and Landon Donovan. This is the first part of the show and features our choices for a Tom Cruise mixtape. Does anyone choose Eyes Wide Shut for the sexy times? Listen and find out. The Landon Donovan mixtape part of the show can be found on the Total Soccer Show feed, so make sure you get over th...

Bundesliga Coming, USWNT Lawsuit, MLS Training, Bye Bye Hex

May 07, 2020 02:41 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

This super-sized edition of the best soccer show (THE BEST SOCCER SHOW) covers a ton of soccer stories currently dropping in on our quarantined heads.  We get into the news of the Bundesliga's return and wonder who we should root for (we like a good Yank), hit on the USWNT lawsuit with an assist from Jonathan Tannenwald, ponder what the hell "individual training" is going to look like for MLS, and dish about the possibility CONCACAF is going to cancel the Hex. There's also Netflix recs a...

The Career Mixtape: Clint Dempsey

April 30, 2020 02:58 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

On this show we unveil our new feature: The Career Mixtape. Jason and Jared get into the concept of the career mixtape (after first explaining the mixtape...) and then outline our choices for the three games we're including for Clinton Drew Dempsey—Deuce. We also touch on the big alien news, talk about five substitutes, and wonder how Zack Steffen goes and gets injured on his day off.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnat...

Combined Liga MX and MLS, Fav Soccer Media, Wild Post-Covid Rumors

April 23, 2020 03:32 - 1 hour - 54 MB

The day drinking of soccer podcasts (thanks, @FutbolFan05!) is back with a brand new edition. In this episode we discuss the crazy possibility of a combined MLS and Liga MX competition, get into the news and rumors around the return of soccer post-COVID, and remember our favorite old soccer content (think 101 Great Goals, Big Soccer, blogs of the past).  Double extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have...

MLS Return Delays, US Soccer Firings, DA Shutdown, First Concerts

April 16, 2020 04:51 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

We have an important question on today's show: What was your first concert? We also talk about soccer—specifically the news that MLS's return is likely getting pushed back to June, a house-cleaning at US Soccer, the shutdown of the Development Academy, and Sepp Blatter's comments about the 2022 World Cup.  Double extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, j...

RSL Furloughs, Netflix American Soccer Shows, Casting the FIFA Scandal Movie

April 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Still no soccer, but your boys are thriving. This week we talk about the economic choices of MLS owners during the Coronavirus shutdown before getting into the fun stuff: Coming up with the best era in American soccer history for a Netflix "The English Game"-style TV show and casting a FIFA bribery scandal movie featuring CONCACAF Jack Warner, Chuck Blazer, Sepp Blatter, and Loretta Lynch. Double extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick...

Soccer Hall of Fame Items, I Believe We Can Pitbull, SnoClasico Controversy

April 02, 2020 02:55 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Quarantine Life continues, so this one is wild. We talk about which objects from American soccer's past deserve Hall of Fame enshrinement,  hear from Eddie from Brooklyn on his beef over SnoClasico, debate whether Pitbull is stealing from soccer culture and much more. J...Commando...ding.  Double extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR com...

The Best Bonus Show: Luis Bueno

March 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

This week's bonus show is definitely worth the extra day wait. We've got Luis Bueno as our guest. Luis is a patron of the show, but more importantly an old school American soccer writer who started covering the game in the late 90s and was a major part of by Jason and Jared's soccer experience with his work at the Riverside Press-Enterprise and on his blog (with Andrea Canales) "Sideline Views". We talk a lot about Luis's memories of covering soccer in SoCal and at the 2002 World Cup and e...

MLS Schedule Change, Olympics Get Postponed, Soccer Quarantine Hygiene

March 26, 2020 03:49 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

We're back to the normal show this week—or, as normal as we can get with this whole Coronavirus/COVID-19 who-needs-to-shower-anyway thing.  We get into that #quarantinelife, hit on the chances MLS might flip the calendar in light of the suspension, and ponder the impact of the delayed Olympics. Double extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD...

2002 USA v. MEX Quarantine Watch-Along feat. Taylor Rockwell

March 18, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

These strange times call for a unique approach to getting our soccer fix. In that spirit, Jason and Jared bring to you a watch-along episode focused on the 2002 World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Mexico.  Reyna. Donovan. McBride. Marquez. Hernandez. Blanco.  CONCACAF's biggest match takes center stage at the World Cup. We're joined for our commentary by one half of the Total Soccer Show, Taylor Rockwell. Make sure you check out TSS's Soccer 101 episode on this very...

Coronavirus and Soccer, USWNT and Lawsuits, MLS Week 2

March 12, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Just after washing their hands while humming the new MLS anthem, Jason and Jared dive into the impact of the Coronavirus on sports and how it might affect Major League Soccer. From there, the boys cover the USWNT's SheBelives run and the crazy legal approach of US Soccer. And there's MLS Week 2 talk! Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR...

MLS Week One, Nashville's Debut, Josef Martinez, Concacaf Champions league

March 05, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

MLS is really really back, so we've got a lot of soccer to talk about. There's a full breakdown of the Week 1 results. Jason and Jason hit the striker problem for Atlanta hard (RIP Josef's ACL), take some calls on DC United's problems, and discuss the debuts from the new talent across the league. Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR com...

MLS 25, MLS Anthem, Giovanni Reyna and England, Chicharito's Shirt, MLS Predictions

February 27, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

#MLSISBACK or whatever the hashtag is, so this week the boys get a little messy covering all the buildup. Jason and Jared talk about the new weird MLS anthem, the media event in New York that Jason covered, England trying to snake Giovanni Reyna (who now has his own drop!), Chicharito's choice of wardrobe and more. Oh and MLS predictions! Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where y...

Champions League, USMNT Injury Crisis, FC Cincinnati's Garbage Fire, Klinsmann Getting Paid, Messi to the Galaxy?

February 20, 2020 05:46 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

The Rodius is back from his birthday celebrations to get deep into the soccer from the last week. We start with the CONCACAF Champions League, then move into the injuries with the USMNT (yoooo Gio Reyna), unpack the wild situation with FC Cincinnati, give Jurgen Klinsmann props for still getting paid, and wonder if Lionel Messi might one day join the Galaxy.  Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a...

Roast of The Rodius, CBA, Arena, Klinsmann, MLS Moves

February 13, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

The Rodius is off celebrating his birthday this week, so Jason and Nicky Soup & Sausage spend some time celebrating Jared before getting into the new MLS CBA, Bruce Arena's comments on the failure to qualify, Walker Zimmerman's trade to Nashville, Jurgen Klinsmann's ghost job in Germany and much more.  Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&...

Gio Reyna, USWNT, New Kits, Inter Miami

February 06, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 53 MB

The normal show returns with a bunch of talk about Giovanni Reyna's "OH BABY" moment, Christen Press doing him one better, the USWNT's embarrassment of riches, MLS's weird kit reveal party, the USMNT/USWNT kits that just dropped, and some news from around MLS.  Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus cont...

USMNT v. Costa Rica Coverage

February 02, 2020 01:09 - 2 hours - 88.5 MB

This is a special edition of JD & The Rod: It's out pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the USMNT's 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in the friendly to close out Camp Cupcake.  If you just want the postgame, fast forward to about 49:00.  Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content--we put out a se...

Kobe, USWNT v Haiti, USMNT Roster, Inter Miami Targets

January 30, 2020 05:28 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This week Jason and Jared mix it up on both the USWNT and USMNT, hit on the coming MLS kit unveiling for season 25, debate which famous name would be better for Inter Miami, and discuss the impact of noted soccer fan Kobe Bryant. Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content--we put out a second show ev...

Bonus Show: Meet Luis

January 28, 2020 20:59 - 39 minutes - 31 MB

We're dropping another Bonus Show for you Besties, featuring the fascinating Luis. Luis is a longtime listener who joins us to talk about his background as an American immigrant who was the sons of Panamanian immigrants from Colombia. If you enjoy this episode, remember that you can get every Bonus Show the same day as the main show by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/jdandtherod.  We also drop news about our live coverage of USA v. Costa Rica on February 1, so listen in for that news. 

Chicharito's Retirement, Altidore, Gressel, MLS Kits

January 23, 2020 05:29 - 1 hour - 50 MB

This week, Jason and Jared dive into Chicharito's move becoming official and his comments about "retirement", Jozy's problem with TFC, Julian Gressel's trade to from Atlanta to DC United, and the ugly kits dropping in Major League Soccer.  Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content. Check it out. F...

Chicharito, DC United, Green Cards, USMNT General Manager

January 16, 2020 05:29 - 1 hour - 53 MB

It's a return to form for your boys in a jam-packed show featuring Chicharito to the Galaxy, DC United's big signing, Atlanta United's green cards crew, Brian McBride's hire as USMNT general manager, and much more.  Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content. Check it out. Follow the show on Twitte...

USMNT Roster, DP Rule, U20 Coach, Chicharito

January 09, 2020 04:20 - 49 minutes - 33.3 MB

We're back after the holidays and even though Jason is in Puerto Rico dodging earthquakes, the boys are ready to dive into the USMNT January camp roster, the hiring of Anthony Hudson as U20 head coach, the proposed changes to the DP rule, the Galaxy chasing Chicharito and more.  Extra shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get ac...

Pablo Maurer On THAT USMNT Photo Shoot: Part 2

January 01, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 21.8 MB

This is Part 2 of our chat with Pablo Maurer of The Athletic about his story on the 2002 USMNT photo shoot that appeared in The New York Times Magazine. If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen to that episode first.  Note: This episode includes a few curse words and frank discussions of depictions of male sexuality.  Patreon subscribers to the show got this episode before everyone else. Go check out the Patreon page for all the perks and help support the show.  Follow the s...

Pablo Maurer On THAT USMNT Photo Shoot: Part 1

December 26, 2019 04:30 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MB

With the holidays upon us, we've got a special interview episode of JD & The Rod with The Athletic's Pablo Maurer. Pablo wrote incredible piece on the 2002 USMNT New York Times Magazine photo shoot and we get deep into the story of the shoot and the background of Pablo writing it.  Just a note: This episode features some cursing and discussions of homophobia and sexuality.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content. C...

JJ's Style, Miami Coach, Charlotte Expansion, USMNT Moments

December 19, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

It's a very special episode of JD & The Rod. After some Top Gun: Maverick hype, Jason and Jared dish on Jermaine Jones's new style and coaching prospects, Inter Miami's lack of a coach, Charlotte's expansion party, MLS realignment, and the USMNT moments that killed the magic.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to ...

Pulido, Marsch, Charlotte Names, Chicago Policy, McConaughey

December 12, 2019 05:27 - 1 hour - 52 MB

This show was recorded live on Twitch on Wednesday, December 11. In this episode, the boys get into Sporting splashing cash for Alan Pulido, Jesse Marsch's Euro story, US Soccer's "Chicago Policy", the CONCACAF Champions League , and Matthew McConaughey.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content. Check i...

Bonus Show: Meet Connor

December 10, 2019 21:38 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MB

It's the Bonus Show! If you enjoy this show, featuring Patreon subscriber Connor, make sure you sign up to support the show at patreon.com/jdandtherod to get access to the weekly bonus shows.   

MLS Managers, Soccer Brands, NYCFC In CCL, Tyler Adams

December 05, 2019 05:11 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

This show was recorded live on Twitch on Wednesday, December 4. In this episode, the boys get into the MLS managerial news, soccer brands (shoutout Matthew Wolf), NYCFC's terrible CCL stadium situation, Tyler Adams getting back on the field and more.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content. Check it ou...

MLS Free Agency, Balotelli to MLS, American Coaches Abroad

November 27, 2019 05:22 - 1 hour - 50 MB

This show was recorded live on Tuesday, November 26. This week, the boys get into the weird MLS drafts in the offseason, talk about Mario Balotelli (hopefully) coming to MLS, discuss Nashville's chances of being good, and wonder about bias against American coaches. Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus conten...

USMNT Excitement, MLS Expansion Draft, Fire Rebrand

November 21, 2019 05:23 - 1 hour - 51 MB

This show was recorded live on Wednesday, November 20. Jason and Jared talk about the USMNT "revival" in the Nations League (JORDAN MORRIS! JOSH SARGENT! OTHER PLAYERS!), the MLS expansion draft, and the atrocious Chicago Fire rebrand that might be happening?  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content. Ch...

Zlatan, MLS Cup Final, Earnie's Vote of Confidence

November 14, 2019 05:25 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

This show was recorded live on Wednesday, November 13. Jason and Jared talk Zlatan's LA exit, Landon the Manager, Ready Player One the film, MLS Cup final (congrats Seattle), and Earnie's vote of confidence for Gregg Berhalter.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content. Check it out. We do every show l...

USMNT Blues, Pre-Camp, Rage, MLS Cup, Candy, DING

November 07, 2019 05:38 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

This show was recorded live on November 6. Jason and Jared talk about Rage Against the Machine, the USMNT blues, MLS Cup Final, Jared's candy habit, big clubs in MLS, and more.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our JD&TR community, and get access to bonus content. Check it out. We do every show live on Wednesday night at 10 PM ET at twitch.tv/jda...

MLS Conference Finals, USMNT Fighting Spirit, Tab, Vlatko

October 31, 2019 04:25 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

This show was recorded live on Wednesday, October 30. Jason and Jared talk MLS Cup playoffs, Sergino Dest's big decision, the USMNT's lack of fighting spirit, Michael Parkhurst, Tab Ramos, Vlatko Andonovski, and plenty more.  There's some special recognition for the late great John Witherspoon. R.I.P. Pops.  Shoutout Nick Seuberling for his production work. Check out Cincinnati Soccer Talk, Nick's FC Cincinnati podcast.  We have a Patreon page where you can support the show, join our J...

Bonus Show: Meet Wink Rodius

October 28, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MB

It's the first edition of JD & The Rod Bonus Show! Jason and Jared are joined by Nicky Seubs (Nick Seuberling) for an episode of Jared's game "Rosterfari". Listen in as Jason and Nick struggle to remember things!  The Bonus Show comes out weekly and is available to JD & The Rod patrons on Thursday morning. If you'd like to get access to all of the bonus shows as soon as they're available, make sure you sign up to support the show at patreon.com/jdandtherod. "Best of the Best" patrons (...

We're Back: MLS Playoffs, USMNT Disaster, Expansion

October 24, 2019 04:18 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Here it is, the very first episode of the brand new show from the guys who brought you The Best Soccer Show. Jason and Jared hit on the big soccer topics of the day as they get back on the airwaves after a three-year hiatus. We talk MLS Cup playoffs. We talk USMNT (sigh). Pulisic. Dest. Berfalter, er Berhalter. Earnie Stewart. Weston McKennie. So much more.  If you remember The Best Soccer Show, this is that, but...now. If you don't remember The Best Soccer Show or didn't listen, this sh...

Show Negative One

October 17, 2019 05:11 - 58 minutes - 43.5 MB

Mark your calendars: Jason and Jared are back on October 23, 2019 at 10 PM ET live on Twitch. New podcasts drop shortly thereafter. Show Negative One is Jason, Jared, and new producer recruit Nick "Dirty Toledo" Seuberling working out the technical kinks on the fly ahead of next week's relaunch. The boys also sprinkle in some talk on the state of the USMNT, because, well, you know... Support the show on Patreon. The Besties have a great Slack community already going and you don't want ...

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