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NAFTAA (No one Asked For This At All, Americans take on the Premiere League)

223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Two sets of brothers (John and Michael, Dylan and Nick) from the United States give their opinions on the Premiere League and the Global game as whole. Which begs the question, should we make it this easy for everyone to have a podcast?

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Episodes

Messi ends the debate

December 20, 2022 16:28 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

John, Nick and Dylan jump on to discuss the World Cup final. Was it the greatest game ever played? They also talk through Messi being the undisputed GOAT, Augero being the ultimate 5th year senior and dip their toes back into the Premier League. TAP IN

Dark Messi Rises

December 15, 2022 09:47 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

The Boys are back to talk women taste in jerseys, TikTok commenters, Dark Messi and how good they all are at predicting things. Dylan talks through his final bets of the World Cup and how well he has done through the tournament.  TAP IN!

And then there were Four

December 13, 2022 14:39 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

John, Michael and Nick dive into the controversies of the week. Whether it is gym menaces, Gio v Gregg, Officials or Southgate subbing. The guys also break down the previous games, give their predictions, Dylan recorded a betting corner and Nick takes us out this a joke.  TAP IN!

Quarter Finals in Qatar

December 07, 2022 16:02 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

The core four are back. We chat watching team USA in a bar (Good Vibes) USA's Future (Medium Good Vibes) and how proud we were to be American at 9 am. Also break down of the other round of 16 games, Predictions for the Quarters and is the Podcast Betting account going to pay for a whole ass wedding??? TAP IN

Round of 16 Bound

December 02, 2022 09:37 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

John Michael and Nick dive into the Round of 16 to give you a preview. We talk about the crazy finishes of the groups, Which teams were big disappointments and finally what USMNT need to do to keep to rolling at the World Cup. TAP IN

First Order of Business You Have to Call it Soccer

November 29, 2022 12:35 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

John is back from his travels in the Middle East and Europe. The care four talk through match day 2 of the World Cup, preview match day 3 and try to decipher the United States final game against Iran. TAP IN!

No Gio is Fireable Offense

November 23, 2022 19:50 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

While John is somewhere in the Middle East, Michael, Dylan, and Nick try to steer the ship for a Thanksgiving World Cup special. We saw some beat downs, a few draws and a huge upset. Will the USA harness the winning spirit just like in 1776 to take down their long-time rival, England? Is Saudi Arabia good? Do we have any clue what we are talking about? All these questions answered (kind of) in todays episode. 

NAFTAA World Cup Pod Special

November 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

The Boys give you the preview that you have been waiting for. All the Groups, All the predictions, All the Bets! Will the U.S. Impress? WIll France repeat? What new stars will arise in the tournament? TAP IN!!

Ivan the Terrible

November 15, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The core four are back to break down the last week of the Premier League before the World Cup kicks off. They talk team meals, City's shocking loss and what exactly is small club mentality. TAP IN

HOPE..... we don't go 0-0-3

November 10, 2022 15:57 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

The full squad is back for the weeks prediction pod and we were blessed with the USMNT roster drop. The boys talk through Snubs, Surprises and formations before getting into the Premier League and a special Carabao Cup fever dream. Dylan gives his bets for the week and then we bounce. TAP IN

His Loss

November 08, 2022 16:43 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

John, Dylan and Nick are back on the pod to discuss briefly the MLS Cup, whose Nick's girlfriend going to support and a 10 red card thriller in Argentina. The guys then chat through the games of the week. Talk about how badly Arsenal needs to win the league, are Newcastle elite? and we find out what team sheeps support. TAP IN

By God That's Michaels Music!

November 03, 2022 07:47 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

John, Dylan and Nick start the pod off talking Halloween candy and World Cup, then when opening up discussions about the coming weekends games, Michael enters the arena. The boys give their predictions for the Premier games and Dylan opens up his first official betting corner. TAP IN. 

Just When You Thought He was Out, He Pulls Himself Back In

November 01, 2022 14:48 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

John, Michael and Dylan jump into the pod chatting about the World Cup, Browns Football, oh and the Premier League. Big week for Troll Michael, talking through the Chelsea demolition, Miguel Almiron's unconscious form..... but in life you can't have it all... Jesse March is back and performing the great escape. TAP IN

Into the Woods

October 25, 2022 15:15 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Just when you think the Reds of the Mersey are back..... Forest drags them back down... The core four are back on the pod. Discussing Dylan's bachelor party, the issues with Liverpool, welcome Unai Emery and is United back??? Plus predictions, bets and the joke.... Tap In

Manager Missing

October 21, 2022 15:45 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MB

Michael and John are back to dive into the Mid week games in the Premier League. Is Liverpool back, is this the biggest Man U win in awhile and will Stevie G survive?....... We answer all that and more while Dylan skates on with the New York Rangers and Nick crushes 8th graders dreams. Tap In!

Anfield Things

October 17, 2022 17:15 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

It was a late Sunday night for the guys (John and Michael) The Whitaker brother Derby provided Jubilation for the red side, the drinks were flowing... for John. The boys broke down some of the other matches in the league and gave their weekly predictions. TAP IN!

Scrap The Whole Thing

October 13, 2022 14:42 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

The core four are back to chat through a Premier League week..... eh who are we kidding this ep is essentially all about Liverpool and Arsenal. Michael makes a return to the pod to seek therapy from his peers, talk about VAR and its faults (how original) and we round out the ep padding ourselves on the back for an average prediction week. Tap In!

I mean Rashford is a piece of ass, right?

October 06, 2022 16:26 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

John, Dylan and Nick jump into the pod this week to revisit the USMNT's abysmal international break, how to help your significant other choose a football team, a breakdown of both the North London and Manchester Derbies and finally a Liverpool realignment with Michael gone. Tap in

Blind Loyalty

September 29, 2022 15:47 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

It's the first international break of the season and the last international break until the World Cup. John and Michael give you their knee jerk reactions the the USMNT two games against Japan and Saudi Arabia. They take briefly about some premier league story lines and then finally give you their predictions. Tap in. 

I Think There is Kool-Aid Still Left to be Drank

September 20, 2022 14:55 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MB

The boys are back after the Queen gave them the week off and there is no better way to be back then to talk Prem. 7 games on the weekend, Whose getting sacked in the morning, whose unbeatable, who did we miss predict (A lot) and who will Barb's lovable foxes hire next. Tap in.

Man (United) on Fire

September 08, 2022 14:22 - 1 hour - 116 MB

John and Nick welcome Dylan back onto the pod after a trip out to wine country. Michael called in sick (This pod was recorded after a Liverpool draw and a Liverpool loss.... coincidence?) so the guys soldiered on without him. Nick and Dylan both get to be happy (a win), John is sad over City's loss (It was a draw) and they boys all weigh in on the post mortem scenario at Chelsea. Tuchel Out! Tap In!

Joe-Limpin'

September 02, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

While Dylan galavants along the Napa country side enjoying a nice bottle of Cab Sav, the content boys were down in the trenches talking through the most befuddling week of the Premier League thus far. John, Michael and Nick talk best dressed managers, whose actually the worst, is Newcastle officially a wagon and whose"GETTIN' SACKED IN THE MORNIN". They give their picks for week 6 and realized the joke sized void that is left when Dylan isn't here. TAP IN. 

Liverpool Nine-Nil

August 29, 2022 16:33 - 1 hour - 122 MB

John and Michael are running solo solo on the pod, back to their roots. Big results coming out of Liverpool and Manchester run the roost, while the boys also discuss which manager is actually in trouble, who is spending way too much money and what teams strike fear in them the most. Tune in. 

This Team is a Problem

August 24, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 142 MB

What a week in the Premier League. Michael, Dylan Nick and John break down all the action. Are Man United back? Has Newcastle Arrived? What is next for Liverpool. The boys discuss. 

A Blood Feud that can only be Solved by Sacrifice

August 17, 2022 14:16 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

The whole crew is back, and it is somber times in the NAFTAA offices. Liverpool underwhelm in their performance. Manchester United is a shell of themselves. And a new Cold War has begun with the Germans and Italians. The boys also predict this week and Dylan shares some bets. 

Miles Off It!- Manchester United Season Preview

August 11, 2022 06:49 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Manchester United have fallen on tough times. Ten Hag is looking to take the reins and bring the most successful English club back to the top. But will that include Cristiano Ronaldo? The Red Devils of Manchester are certainly in rebuild mode and John and Michael are quick to give you their opinions

Just like Brighton, Your City is Blue

August 10, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Dylan, Michael and John recap the first week in the Premier League. Is it too early to write teams off? Are United getting relegated? Just kidding. The boys chat through the newly promoted upstarts, how good Tottenham look and if Ten Hag has a Portuguese sized problem. As always the guys run through their predictions for the week and Dylan dives into bets. 

Miles Off It!- West Ham Season Preview

August 10, 2022 07:26 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

The lads from East London are hoping to go three straight years making it into Europe. David Moyes has his West Ham squad playing lights out and with depth and stars like Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio, West Ham could take the mantle as best team in London.

Miles Off It!- Leicester Season Preview

August 09, 2022 13:48 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

John and Michael return to give their season preview for Leicester City. The Foxes have always been a mid table stall worth in the Premier League since their league win. But the guys think the boys from Leicester may be in trouble with household names either aging or heading out. Can they still compete for European spots? Whose going to leave? Harvey Barnes? James Maddison? Brendan Rodgers?

Miles Off It!- Brighton Season Preview

August 05, 2022 06:32 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Graham Potter, a favorite for the NAFTAA boys, is looking to lead Brighton back to the top half of the table (Their best finish in the Premier League) But will the eventual departure of Marc Cucurella and possibly Tariq Lamptey spell disaster for a the Gulls looking to push into European spots? The boys discuss.

Premier League Season Preview

August 04, 2022 13:39 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MB

The boys are back and they are excited to preview the new Premier League season. John, Michael, Dylan and Nick dive into the table. Talk through who is relegation bound, whose middling in mediocrity and what teams will be pushing for Champions League, Europa League..... and who can forget the conference. The Premier League IS BACK!

Miles Off It!- Wolverhampton Season Preview

August 02, 2022 18:37 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Michael and John breakdown the defensive minded Bruno ball Wolves. A team that struggled to score in the Premier League last year, is currently oddly silent in the transfer window. Wolves' goal has been Europe for the past few seasons, the guys chat through how far off of that they actually are.

Miles Off It!- Newcastle United Season Preview

August 01, 2022 20:28 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Not many teams finished the season as strong as Newcastle United did. The Toon Army is excited to finally push for Europe and maybe even Champions League in this next installment of the Premier League. They definitely have talent.... but is it enough. John and Michael dive in

Miles Off It!- Crystal Palace Season Preview

July 29, 2022 07:16 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

John and Michael are back to discuss the young upstarts at Crystal Palace. Last year Viera's men had an all-time season for the Eagles in the Premier League. Led by Wilfried Zaha and a host of young talents. Will Palace find themselves in the top 10 this year?

Miles Off It!- Brentford Season Preview

July 28, 2022 08:36 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

John and Michael dive into the Danish owned moneybag team that is Brentford FC. Analytically surviving in the Premier League is tough, the boys discuss if Thomas Frank has the ability to keep them up and if the loss of Christian Eriksen will sink them

Miles Off It!- Aston Villa Season Preview

July 27, 2022 08:36 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Michael and John are here for the Steven Gerrard Villians. With a team that has so much quality in their starting eleven it is bound to be a fun year in Birmingham. Will Aston Villa challenge for Europe? Can they add a few more pieces? The Boys discuss.

Miles Off It!- Southampton Season Preview

July 26, 2022 07:47 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

John and Michael dive into their predictions for Ralph Hasenhuttl's bunch. Can the Saints find more consistency this season? Will they get any big player moves in? Will they stave off relegation?

Miles Off It!- Everton Season Preview

July 22, 2022 05:10 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Michael and John are back. This time to break down the blue side of Liverpool, Everton. Losing Richarlison and not picking anyone up could be a recipe for disaster for a second year running. Or will Frank Lampard pull a rabbit out of the hat again and get the Toffees back to the mid table?

Miles Off It!- Leeds United Season Preview

July 21, 2022 08:28 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

John and Michael preview Leeds United. After a dismal prior season that saw them almost be relegated, Leeds have a ton of new faces coming in, while also saying goodbye to two key players. Can the Premier League team USA stay up with Jesse Marsch?

Miles Off It!- Nottingham Forest Season Preview

July 20, 2022 22:27 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

John and Micheal are back but this time are talking about the 23 year long return of one of the most storied English clubs, Nottingham Forest. They welcome Dean Henderson, make grave pronunciation mistakes and predict a long year for the newcomers.

MLS After Midnight- O'Doyle Rules

July 14, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 66 MB

Dylan and Hank are back fresh off of a wedding weekend. Here to give us an update on hexes, future fat shame hypothetical MLS coaches and give us an update on the accepted vocabulary at a Sons of Ben rally. Wayno is back!

Miles Off It!- Bournemouth Season Preview

July 12, 2022 14:36 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Bournemouth back in the Premier League. The Cherries are hoping to stay up and the guys discuss their chances. Who they need to buy and which old school FIFA wonderkid makes the most sense for them.

Miles Off It!- Fulham Season Preview

July 11, 2022 15:02 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

John and Michael Deep Dive into Fulham. Their return to the premier, the step they need to take to stay up, who should they be signing and where they will finish. 

Department Store Wars

July 07, 2022 15:03 - 37 minutes - 67.8 MB

Hank and Dylan are back after a holiday hiatus to breakdown just about anything but sports.... Ok there is a little MLS talk too. Tap into the only pod that combines Maradona's hand of god (small g), U.S. department stores, witch doctors and Fabrizio Romano..... HERE WE GO!

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Some MLS after Midnight

June 23, 2022 18:10 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

Dylan, Hank, Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid..... Whoops nvm that's ABBA, Dylan and Hank are back to talk everything but MLS. Who needs to be the celeb spokesperson for the Union? We got answers. Is Salt Lake City Valid? Maybe not as clear of an answer. They do spend time talking a few games and giving their 2 cents on the season so far. Oh and we finally have a name for the MLS pod. Hygge lifestyle to all. 

Roid Kent

June 09, 2022 16:16 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MB

Dylan and Hank dive into Episode 2 of the NAFTAA Pod MLS series. With games still not up to full speed during an international break, the boys talk through hypothetical MLS transfers, the likelyhood of Carrie Underwood being on Cameo and if Shad Khan is the worst owner of all time. Also if you are ripped don't be a D-bag.

If the MLS is Cool Consider us Miles Davis

June 03, 2022 14:47 - 23 minutes - 42.4 MB

Welcome to Summer School kids. Dylan and ...... OMG that's Hank's music!!!.... Yes famed U.S. Evertonian Hank joins Dylan in the inaugural MLS Pod on the NAFTAA Network. The Boys talk Goals (in an aspirational sense), Predictions, Top 4's and obviously end on a joke. 

5:36

May 24, 2022 16:08 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Michael, Dylan and John recap the craziest last day of the Prem season in some time. Did Burnley or Leeds Survive? Whose in the the Champions league spot? and most importantly.... Whose taking home the Title. We round out the episode with biggest overachievers and underachievers and our WAAAAAY to early top 4 for 2022-23

Solomon Rondon is the NAFTAA Podcast Roger Bannister

May 17, 2022 15:38 - 1 hour - 64 MB

The season is quickly coming to a close, the Tuckers and John break down the prior weeks action. What's going on with Wolves? Did City do everything they could to make the last day of the season dramatic? Its Stevie G going to bring home a Premier title to Liverpool? We also break down bets and predictions for the week. Solomon Rondon also breaks the 200 lbs barrier for the pod. 

We Are All Premier League Shit Posters

May 10, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Three quarters of the crew but 100% of the drama for this one. John, Michael and Dylan dive face first into the Pep Guardiola press conference controversy. Yell at each other irrationally and then dive into the prior weeks matches. Michael leads the charge on this weeks full slate and then some of predictions. While Dylan rounds us out with some betting. Don't get triggered. 

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