NAFTAA (No one Asked For This At All, Americans take on the Premiere League)
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTwo 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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One is the Loneliest Number
May 07, 2022 11:30 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBThe NAFTAA Boys are all busy these days, so who will take the reins? None other than Michael, fresh off his trip abroad. In this very quick podcast he wraps up the past week of Premier League action, gives all the boys predictions for the upcoming week, shouts of an incredible European night he witnessed (not the one you're thinking). Catch all the guys early next week on a hopefully better, and definitely longer pod. Cheers!
Have You Never Seen Rudy??
April 26, 2022 15:39 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBThe boys are back.... minus Dylan (Vegas holds no prisoners) They chat through the prior weeks games. Somehow land on a Derek Jeter debate. Talk through the rise and fall of Arsenal/ Man United, We discuss how awful of a friend Dylan is to Hank (Wolves on Everton crime) and finally give predictions for the next week.
The Jackson Pollock of Podcasts
April 19, 2022 14:46 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThe four horsemen of the NAFTAA Pod are back off a short week. We start with a re-cap, dive into why the Premier League is going full upside-down, predict the week to come and bathe Dylan in "Good Vibes Only" before he flys out to the land of lost fortune.
Pathetic Madrid: History 1A
April 14, 2022 15:46 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThe full crew is back to breakdown a week where predictions were shambolic. We open ranting about Diego Simeone and Athleti's crash out of the champions league. Breakdown the prior week in the Prem. Then John and Michael hijack the pod and go full galaxy brain on the City/Liverpool match. We round out the pod with predictions, bets and a customary joke.
Pathetico Madrid: History 1A
April 14, 2022 15:46 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThe full crew is back to breakdown a week where predictions were shambolic. We open ranting about Diego Simeone and Athleti's crash out of the champions league. Breakdown the prior week in the Prem. Then John and Michael hijack the pod and go full galaxy brain on the City/Liverpool match. We round out the pod with predictions, bets and a customary joke.
Everton Doesn't Deserve You Hank!
April 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBMichael, Nick and John dive into the Premier League on the eve of a title deciding Match week. The boys talk through last weeks results. Michael delivers a declaration on behalf of all Everton fans (that he has never met) and finally they give predictions for the Liverpool City clash.
I Really Like Winning the Premier League
April 01, 2022 16:02 - 1 hour - 138 MBMichael and John are back to give I final recap on World Cup Qualification. How the U.S. go into the tournament with a whimper. The state of the Premier League table and talk ad nausea about the title race between Liverpool and Manchester City (Bonus points for anyone who listens through the whole transfer argument.) The finalize the ep with their predictions for this week in the Premier League and intro a new betting segment.
Gio Reyna is a Bully
March 28, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBThe two originators are back for a throwback solo pod. Michael and John discuss USMNT's matches against Mexico and Panama. How badly they need to bottle it to not get a qualification spot and close out with a Champions League final 8 preview and prediction.
Roy Hodgson Actually Wants to Retire
March 15, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThe core four is back and John is baked to a crisp. The boys go over the past weeks games. Is Roy Hodgson coaching against his will? Talk about Ronaldos hat trick willing United to win. Then end with Man City's lackluster performance against Palace. We end with predictions and the betting circle with Dylan and John.
"BANG BANG CHICKEN AND SHRIMP!"
March 10, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBWhile John is in Hawaii, Michael and the Tucker Brothers break down the weekend of Premier League action. Dylan's beloved Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens battle live for a spot in March Madness, while Nick and Michael discuss if Manchester United being bad is good for ratings. The NAFTAA Boys decide whether or not to pivot, for a second time, to a linguistic podcast and then shell out some predictions. Dance on Delaware, dance on.
The VAR ref for todays game...... Michael Bay
March 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThe core four are back the breakdown the week that was in the Premier League and to also allow Michael to celebrate Liverpool's Carabao (Caribbean) Cup victory. They talk relegation to Europe, Conspiracy Kepa and a corners betting week to end all corners betting.
GummiGate??
February 23, 2022 15:22 - 1 hour - 134 MBThe boys are back after a much needed All-Star break and the Prem has never been more of a dog fight. Liverpool and City divided by just 6 points. The relegation battle trying its best to be inclusive to Everton and multiple teams ***Cough WOLVES Cough*** fighting to get their European passport. Next weeks predictions and the BIG BETS of the week wrap us up.
"You Know When You See Two People Fighting in a War-mart?"
February 08, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 84.1 MBThe boys are back. Some nursing some FA Cup scars and scratches, others basking in the glory of an all Liverpool AFCON final. Dylan, Nick, John and Michael give you their predictions for the first weeks worth of games back in the Prem and chat a bit about predictions for the rest of the year.
Brenden Aaronson is a Hollister Model
February 04, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBThe full squad is back on pod to break down this prior week in soccer. We talk transfers, we limp out of the international break and finally we give a quick preview of the game to come.
Anything Less Than 7 Points is Unacceptable
January 26, 2022 16:47 - 1 hour - 141 MBListeners, fans, NAFTEEEES the boys are back in the Stu. Michael, covid survivor, is on his first pod back and leaves it all on the GarageBand pitch to decimate every Man United fan. The boys break down the prior weeks games and then Dylan and John give USMNT an ultimatum.... 7 points or bust.
Trickle Down Lunacy
January 21, 2022 16:28 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBJohn, Dylan and Nick jump into the prior week and a half's worth of games in the Premier. There was a lot of shock, heartache and last second thrills. We go full bachata on friend of the pod Hank's Everton grave, we start the petition to formally change Ralph Ragnick's name to Ragnarock and We look into the crystal ball for the weeks to come.
Let Me Get My Tinfoil Hat on
January 13, 2022 17:06 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBThree out of the four hosts are in the building for this jumped together Match Week 22 pod. John, Michael and Dylan talk through a few transfers that raised our eyebrows, pontificate on a few conspiratorial losses in cup matches and finally give you a preview of the games to come this weekend. Bonus Tik-Talk (Cheeky) to preview the ep!
Kasper Von Schmeichel
January 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBHappy New Year. The big 4our are back after a weeks long hiatus to give you a special mid-season review style ep! First we dive into the battle at the drop and talk relegation tings. We then work our way up to the mid table and talk about disappointments and surprises. Final destination is the top 8 where, spoiler, all the boys teams find themselves. We specifically break down the tucker brother derby, City Arsenal and Liverpool Chelsea. Finally the revealing of the greatest FA Cup parlay en...
Thomas Tuchel is a White Walker
December 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBThe Tucker brothers take over in this festive episode of the NAFTAA pod. Michael, Dylan and Nick carry the mantle for John while he enjoys a nice dinner with his in-laws. The boys breakdown the prior week, consider the pod defining question of "Arsenal youths over United Youths", talk about Kasper Schmiechals meteoric rise to dickhead of the league and ponder if Lukaku is actually "Built Different'. All of this and a preview of the week to come and some bets by the maestro himself.
Whose a Badass and Basically Whose a..... MEOW
December 22, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis is a doozy folks. Did you see the football at the weekend? Nick Michael and John break down this past week and give you the insight you’ve been craving…. Let’s be honest we do 6 minutes all together on the first three games and spend 2 hours on Liverpool. We finish up with our predictions for the upcoming week (Games that surely won’t be cancelled right?) And debut Nick Tucker as a joke signer-offer.
I'll Text Her and Tell Her She's Ruining Book Club
December 17, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MBJohn and Dylan aka The Gut Guy Gurus aka The Hip Shooting Sultan's aka The Eye Test Emperors bring you a breakdown of the midweek games..... well at least the ones that happened. Man City scored a touchdown, and converted and extra point. Wolves d-fence still confirmed GOOOD. Are Chelsea dead??? Thus making it a 2 horse race. Plus next weeks predictions of the five games that haven't gotten Omicron'd, Bets flying left, right and center and Dylan and John realize Michael and Nick have never b...
"We Gotta Give Him His Flowers"- KP
December 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe two original signors of the NAFTAA pod are back for a vintage pod. Just Michael and John, chopping it up on a whole host of issues. Come for a soccer podcast, stay for the political and covid hot takes. Think we are going to talk about bets? Naw its a pointless segment about the African Cup of Nations not actually having as big of an impact on the league as John believed when he started the segment. This also includes your standard break down of the week prior and predictions for the wee...
The Pigeon Dance..... Also a Good Wedding Dance
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBThe Four musketeers are back (Michael is definitely Porthos) and are talking Match Week 15. How much pain can one man take in the world of football... at home and abroad. Has Divock Origi just been put on this planet to score game winning goals? Was it a cross or was it a shot, only Arthur Masuaku knows. Is Richardson the angriest football player in the premier league? The boys then preview the upcoming week and Dylan goes full over under savant to wrap the pod.... a lean night.
Worst than an M. Night Shyamalan Movie
December 03, 2021 11:16 - 1 hour - 143 MBJohn and Dylan hold it down for the boys this weekend. Talking through topics like, are Norwich and Newcastle even worse than we give them credit for, is Adama Traore and actual horror movie, should friend of the pod Hank hang’em up for Everton this season and if you fall asleep during the 2nd half of your teams game are you a true fan. They wrap up with predictions, bets and lastly talk through the MLS Eastern Conference final aka “Bing Bong” V “Doop Doop”
You Don't Score Until You Score
November 30, 2021 13:13 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe Big Four are back. Breaking down the weekends games and giving you their 2 cents on just about everything. We settle the age old question of "Who is less trash, Arsenal or Manchester United", we imagine a young Sean Dyche and see how we stack up and finally we make you rich as hell by giving you the "Undefeated ..erhh... Once Defeated Corner Picks" of the week.
The Manila Folder Game of the Week
November 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBThe four horsemen are back again and lets not beat around the bush... This pod has a 20 minute interlude in the middle where Nick talks about Ole and United. We just want to get out ahead of this. There are also some historical references only one of us understands, some managers celebrity death matching debate and a return of the beloved Dylan Tucker joke to take us out..... Cheers!
"I Feel Great, Mexico STINKS!"
November 18, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 122 MBMichael holds down the fort for the Whitaker side of the house, while he, Dylan and Nick break down a wild USMNT International break. They talk about stepping with the man in the mirror, Michail Antonio's CONCACAF-y dominance and finally preview the week ahead in the Prem.... Also is Michael anti joke endings?
Zero Dark Thirty Doop Doop
November 10, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe boys are back.... well 3/4 of the boys. Michael "had to study for an exam"...... right. Anyway it was John and the Brother Tuckers diving deep into the action for the week. We talk West Ham/ Liverpool, We talk United/ City... we try and give United every available manager in the world and then we bring it home with some good ole USMNT talk going into the International break.
No Nuno November
November 03, 2021 16:19 - 1 hour - 145 MBJohn and Dylan are back from their much needed hiatus. The NAFTAA pod welcomed its first ever foursome and while the Tucker brothers were soaring, the Whitaker brothers hit their first ever mutual rut. Dylan also introduced the boys to the newest November challenge and the betting corner gots full turbo with 11 team parlays being the norm.
Ole's At The Wheel
October 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWhile John is still in Italy and now Dylan is in Jamaica, Michael and Nick talk about matchweek 9. Arsenal stay hot, Chelsea batter the Canaries, and, of course, we talk about what happened at the "Theatre of Screams" in Manchester on Sunday. We celebrate Dylan's gambling feat, shout out West Ham, and try to fix the Red Devils as best we can. Enjoy!
Tucker Brother Takeover
October 21, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWhile John is away the Tucker brothers will play! Dylan and Nick Tucker hijack the familial dominance on the podcast this week while John is on his honeymoon. Michael attempts to hold down the fort. The boys talk about matchweek 8, Wolves amazing comeback, Manchester United's dismal form, and is Mo Salah the best in the world? We have bets, predictions, and a joke that nobody understood, enjoy!
The Whitaker Brother Derby 2021
October 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBThe NAFTAA boys are back and this is a big one. The first Whitaker Brother Derby of the Year. Liverpool x City. The boys also dive into United's woes, Bruno ball surging and quite literally just dip their toes in the Prem's battle of the bastards (Norwich and Burnley)
The Sum of the Pod is greater than its parts
September 29, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour - 164 MBThe boys are back. Matchweek 6 in the can and one would think John would be able to walk chest out into the episode, but a champions league tumble and the ongoing brotherly blood feud brought him back down to earth. Much like a jilted lover, yearning for the past, then recoignizing you are now in a better situation, Dylan realized Bruno ball may be greater than Nuno ball. Michael's gumby like takes were also able to somehow spinzone himself into not being that disappointed in a Liverpool dra...
Adama DeChambeau
September 22, 2021 14:29 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThe three amigos are back to breakdown matchweek 5 in the Premier League. One is rolling in confident, one is possibly living in a delusional universe and the third is quite possibly entering a dark place. On top of that a big win by the beloved gulls, a Leeds realization and trap music talk makes this episode another classic.
Nuts and Guts
September 15, 2021 16:36 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe boys welcomed the Premier League back after an international break. We talked Wolves, We talked Ronaldo, We talked WAWA. Is a live pod coming? Too soon to tell. Up the birds and the bees.
Half a Human
September 01, 2021 10:53 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWe are back to a Whitaker boys only pod. Dylan is out enjoying the sun of the west coast. Michael and John dive into this weeks Premier League action. Is Richarlison a Diva? Can we actually learn anything from the Liverpool Chelsea game? Is Newcastle United the worst team in the Prem? Can John make the olympics in Curling? All of these questions answered in your favorite quarter-professional pod.
Bruno Ball Don't Lie
August 26, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBThe unholy triumvirate is back and they are podding at full force. Matchweek 2 came and went and honestly didn't tell us much we already didn't know. John and Michael are recovering from their triathlon antics on the weekend and Dylan and mentally willing his WOOFS (Wolves) to figure out Bruno ball sooner than later.
Nuno's newest Son
August 18, 2021 04:06 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWe are one week into the Premier League season and we already have our first casualty. Did John really have technical difficulties? Is he at the deepest depths of a Premier League pergatorial depression? Did he just up and quit or did Dylan and Michael finally give him the sack? Dylan and Michael go hero mode on the pod and bring it how with a 2 man show like the good ole days.
WE ARE BACK BABY!!!
August 13, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 148 MBAfter taking a seasons long hiatus. The NAFTAA boys are back in the building. Michael, John and Dylan give you a insightful and sometime incoherent breakdown of the league and their predictions for each teams finishing position. We then dust off the Betting Corner with Dylan for some futures and round it out with Week 1 game predictions. ITS GOOD TO BE BACK. Like and Subscribe
NAFTAA POD SUPER SPECIAL
April 21, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThe boys are back, not to talk about the action on the pitch, not to lament on their awful betting loses, no we are here to talk about the Super League. A league that came and went faster than the catholic school boy virgin with a hookers mentality. Who was the mastermind? Who is most to blame? Which teams would John and Michael be backing moving forward..... Why does Dylan get to walk with clear morals through all of this?... Listen to find out.
2 Minutes of Silence????
April 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThe boys are back and boy do we have a pod for you. Think "Ancient Aliens" with a football type of thinking... Is Brighton really a 15th place team? .... Is there a Mathematical scenario that United can catch City??.... What has to happen in the world to bring Mbappe and Haaland to the Prem??? .... To top it off the pod goes full Uncut Gems welcoming back our gambling expert Dylan Tucker to show us "How We Win!"
Josie Whitaker > Joe Biden
April 07, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBAfter an elongated International break. Them boys is back and we can never claim that it is better than ever. Massive discussion about the only battle in the Prem that matters .... Fulham v Newcastle. Michael goes full beautiful mind on the 4-9 positions in the table and the vibes of the week go TURBO AOC (What else is new) All that matters is WE BACK.
Palace fans owe Dylan Tucker a Pint
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBA new NAFTAA episode in under a week?? WTF did the world do wrong to be gifted more crap in such a short amount of time. Michael and John discuss the current state of the table. Has our Relegation predictions changed? Whose a bigger disappointment last year Leicester or this year Southampton?... Gun to head what is your take on Leeds? Hard hitting questions only. Then the boys are joined by the 3rd member of the NAFTAA family Dylan Tucker for the first ever NAFTAA 3 man weave. The boys bet a...
Rangers winning Scottish Prem is Biggest Liverpool win of the year
March 12, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThe boys are back! Michael make his triumphant return to the program by laying out WTF is up with the red side of the Mersey. The boys also discuss the the relegation battle and why City can't beat Ole and United. The pod is rounded out by John giving a borderline uncomfortable shout out to 3rd member of the NAFTAA fam Dylan Tucker.
Just when I thought I was out......
March 02, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWe just cant quit Jersey on this pod. Dylan Tucker, or just Tucker is back beaks up to break down even more Premier League action. Will he atone for his Palace hot take? .... Will he explain why he calls Palace, Crystal?... All I know is that the bet slips are flowing at the end and we have our first ever guest induced NAFTAA Derby Today.... SUBSCRIBE!!!!!
Just when I thought I was out......
March 02, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWe just cant quit Jersey on this pod. Dylan Tucker, or just Tucker is back beaks up to break down even more Premier League action. Will he atone for his Palace hot take? .... Will he explain why he calls Palace, Crystal?... All I know is that the bet slips are flowing at the end and we have our first ever guest induced NAFTAA Derby Today.... SUBSCRIBE!!!!!
If your soccer club was a Vinny Chase movie, which Vinny Chase movie would it be?
February 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThe NAFTAA pod is back after our typical two week hiatus. But this time we are bringing extra heat and inviting our first ever guest to the pod. Never has there been more Wolf representation in a piece of media since Jack London's Call of the Wild, Dylan Tucker of Parker House fame joins the pod to discuss Wolverhampton, Relegation and European scenarios that no one sees coming and how you can get rich quick by simply placing these five bets.....
Stonks only go up, and so does City's form
February 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThe boys swoop in on the backs of their $GME earnings to give you all the soccer goodness. City top of the lot. Relegation battle over? Is United a pauper in prince's clothing? Only the important answers on the newest NAFTAA pod.
Yo! Trumps Gone!..... Also soccer
January 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBthe boys review the latest in the world of the EPL. The league they Love, the league that brings them so much joy, even with a regime of absolute bollocks gon from the US...... btw Liverpool are in shambles, United lead the league.... and City Back?????
The Boys are back on Pod
January 08, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBThe NAFTAA boys are kodak back. Here to give you the lay of the land in the Prem since we last left you.