Paradise Pod
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -A Nashville SC fan podcast.
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Gold Hickory
July 06, 2021 18:58 - 2 hours - 115 MBWE BACK, YEAH WE BACK Josh, Donald, and Pater join Ryan "CornDawg" McClarty on his full Paradise Pod debut to discuss Nashville SC's electric 3-2 win over Toronto FC, frustrating 1-1 draw against CF Montreal, and important 1-0 victory over Philly. This was a meaty one. Topics hit include: Bouncing back from our first loss The importance of Anibal Godoy Bah gawd, is that Jack Maher’s music? Praise for Dan Lovitz HaakenSZN Loly's shorts Definitions of the word "imminent" Disappointm...
I Feel Like I Can Draw Better Than Van Gogh
June 22, 2021 13:39 - 1 hour - 59 MBAn OG clásico episode, as Josh and Donald mourn Nashville SC's first loss of the season, recalibrate overall sentiments on the young season, and look to the future as the dadgum Boys in Gold enter an important home stretch. Topics: NYRB watch party, Juneteenth celebration, and introduction of The Mixtape supporters group Missing Anibal Godoy, and assessing Matt LaGrassa’s performance in his stead Was New York more impressive than Nashville was disappointing? Strange substitutions Koze’...
What the Pefok
June 16, 2021 16:28 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBParadise Pod Enterprises brings in new Senior Footwear Analyst and all-around CONCACAF expert Jonathan Slape to discuss the USMNT’s recent Nations League triumph, and help preview Nashville SC’s return to MLS action this week. Topics: Praise for Clint Dempsey & Co on the broadcast side Gregg Berhalter’s ill-advised change to a back 3 for the final Tyler Adams and his backups Donald’s beer-throwing habit Weston McKennie’s leadership Praise for Gio Reyna, American soccer royalty The me...
Nashville SC is Worldwide. The Pod is Worldwide.
June 05, 2021 20:34 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBThe dawgs chop it up with the absolute legend and new friend of the show Paul Bradley. Topics hit include: How a fan of one of England’s most historic football clubs came to support Nashville SC How the American game in general is viewed by English fans The English football careers of Nashville SC icons Steve Guppy, Gary Smith, and Matt Pickens Josh gets his Gary Smith impression reviewed by a proper Englishman The joys and difficulties of following an MLS team from the UK Our striker ...
El Ribereño
May 26, 2021 17:02 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe pod brings in Clark Central High School soccer LEGEND John Haubenreich to discuss a Nashville win over Austin FC in the inaugural Battle of the Baristas, and preview the yet-to-be-nicknamed rivalry match against Atlanta United. This is a meaty one; topics hit include: The effect of lifting capacity restrictions to the crowd at Nissan Stadium for the Sunday night game against Austin FC A gorgeous new field design Since you all love power rankings so much… Nashville SC supporter’s grou...
I See the Crystal Visions
May 20, 2021 01:33 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBTension in the Dawgverse as Nashville SC’s uneventful 0-0 road draw against Real Salt Lake has somehow sparked hostility between Josh and Donald. Was it a good result on the road? Will our heroes be able to salvage their relationship for the sake of the podcast? The answers lie within. Topics discussed include: Nashville SC watch parties The return of the Sapong-Badji 4-4-2 Is Alex Muyl’s career over after the Rubio Rubin nutmeg? Do we lack a reliable set piece taker when Hany Mukhtar is...
MuylCoin
May 12, 2021 18:42 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBNashville SC gets its first win of the season, courtesy of goals from a new signing and an old stalwart. The pod had to bring in its own new signing, Adam Pate, to discuss. Topics hit include: Surprising lineup changes C.J. Sapong’s impact Set piece goals are back on the menu Praise for our unsung hero Dave Romney Alex Muyl gets his goal Dax McCarty - Captain, Leader, Legend More tactical tweaking from Gary How important is this win? MLS Team of the Week selections for Muyl and Inv...
Moms Rock
May 04, 2021 22:25 - 1 hour - 105 MBIf you do not have a panic button, one will be provided for you. Daniel makes his season 2 debut. We’re talking early parenthood, we’re talking auto sports, but most importantly, we’re talking about a vexing start to Nashville SC’s season after yet another home draw, this time against rivals Inter Miami. Donald tries to talk Josh and Daniel off the ledge, but Donald is also a fake plastic fan so his opinions have to be taken with a grain of salt. Topics hit include: Is Pharmacy Burger go...
Can't Lose vs. Must Win
April 27, 2021 15:33 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBDu Club de Fut de Montreal Oui Oui reviewed, Inter Miami previewed. Topics: Donald’s fake plastic fandom is discussed in great detail Handwalla Bwana gets his first start for the club in place of Alex Muyl Joe Willis at fault at all for the first Montreal goal? Is NSC cursed to have bangers scored against us for eternity? Why have we conceded all of these first half goals? Midfielders with tucked in shirts Two goals in two games for John Deere Caddies - any doubt he’s the starter up ...
Megadeth and the Afterlife
April 22, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBAfter a disastrous opening 12 minutes which saw Nashville SC down 0-2 in their home opener against rival Cincinnati, the dadgum boys in gold battled back to secure a 2-2 draw. The rundown: Dave Mustaine throws his name in the hat for best riff How were you feeling after going down two goals so quickly? Impact off the bench from Handwalla Bwana and CJ Sapong All things considered, can we be happy with this result? Our Three Chalupas of the Match This weekend’s upcoming match against t...
Keep the Pod Runtime Under One Hour Challenge
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBComing to you live from Seth's boat... It's showtime, baby. We go again. Topics: Is it loser-fan mindset to be worried about Cincinnati in this weekend’s home opener? Our cursed preseason continues with Nashville’s own “deflate-gate” The lack of clarity on fan seating in Nissan Stadium Starting XI predictions Is this season make-or-break for Daniel Ríos’ MLS career in Nashville? An unexpected new signing for the boys in gold Some Europe chat, listener Qs, and Mal Qs take us out. It’...
Swan Diving Into the Washing Machine: The Season 2 Preseason Episode
April 09, 2021 13:48 - 1 hour - 99 MBBACK LIKE WE NEVER LEFT Season 2, Episode 1 of Paradise Pod finds our heroes reunited after Josh has passed a season in the hills of East Tennessee. Donald is still thawing from his aimless wandering through the winter. The crew is apprehensive at the dawn of a new MLS season for Nashville SC. It’s up to returning hero Andy to reignite the flame within us, with visions of what could be after an inaugural campaign that saw our first-year side go from a slow start, to a season of uneven but ...
The Sun and The Moon
December 12, 2020 19:36 - 1 hour - 105 MBNashville SC's inaugural MLS season was one for the history books, not just for pandemic-related reasons. The Boys in Electric Yellow surpassed all expectations by not only qualifying for the playoffs, but making it to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The dawgs recap a valiant effort in Columbus which ultimately ended in defeat after extra time. End-of-Season Awards, Superlatives, and a Christmas Quiz see out the podcast's final episode of the season. A sincere thank you to everyone who l...
Why Not Us?
November 25, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBNashville SC takes out Toronto FC and continues its playoff march. In 2020 of all years… why not Nashville?
You Can Call Me Al Johnston
November 22, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBHOT DAMN Nashville SC just demoralized 2020 expansion counterpart Inter Miami in a 3-0 play-in game victory. Davey drops in to discuss seltzers, natural wines, and the dadgum Boys in Gold. Leal’s opener - our goal of the season? Taylor Twellman’s psychedelic adventure The Mukhtar penalty decision Captain Dax’s goal, and his overall MOTM performance Mukhtar > Pizarro? Varying opinions on the performance of Jhonder Cádiz Grading Inter Miami’s inaugural season vs. Nashville’s Assessing...
Play-In Game Preview, and USMNT European Camp Breakdown
November 18, 2020 18:59 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThe dawgs are feeling bullish about Nashville SC’s chances in their Play-In game against 2020 expansion counterparts Inter Miami. But positivity around the danged Boys in Gold is old news now; for the first time in years, there’s optimism around the USMNT after their successful camp and friendlies with European-based young talent. Regarding the Gold (Yellow?) & Blue: Can we just go ahead and call this a playoff game? Which expansion team is set up better for the future? How much confiden...
Extra Special Decision Day Spectacular
November 09, 2020 14:04 - 1 hour - 82 MBRecorded on AT&T DECISION DAY after a bonkers finish in Orlando, with Nashville SC scoring a 93rd minute winner to close out the regular season on a high after disappointing results against Chicago Fire and FC Dallas. Seth is back to help carry the pod as Donald was much more focused on giving us the Tua Tagovailoa updates that no one was asking for. Despite his distractions, the crew manages to discuss: The Chicago game, which no one remembers ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Great Gary Debate of 2020 co...
John Deere Caddies
October 29, 2020 01:06 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBAn old school Josh & Donald episode. The dadgum boys in gold are Officially Good, taking 7 points from their last 3 matches. The dawgs pay their respects, and dare to dream of more. Josh recounts his experience IN THE STADIUM for the 3-0 win against FC Dallas Randall Leal takes on responsibility in the absence of Hany Mukhtar Daniel Ríos commits a murder Have we gone from *no* good striker options to *too many* good striker options? Is Invader Zim too intense to celebrate goals properly...
Big Gary Guys
October 16, 2020 14:35 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBWE BACK, YEAH WE BACK It's a packed episode, as since we've last convened, Nashville SC have secured a 0-0 draw against Minnesota United (10/6), suffered a depressing 1-2 defeat at Sporting Kansas City (10/11), and earned perhaps our most important result of the season, a 3-1 win at Houston Dynamo (10/14). We had to bring back Daniel the Dawg to help us make sense of it all. Items covered include: The return of fans to Nissan Stadium New options in midfield High praise for Tah Brian Anun...
Randall "Travis Barker" Leal
October 04, 2020 16:03 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBSeth returns to the starting IV, alongside Josh, Donald, and flashy DP (designated podcaster) signing Davey Shepherd, on loan from Speedway Soccer. There's much to discuss, as since we've last convened, Nashville secured a win and a draw against DC United and Houston Dynamo respectively. The crew breaks down those results and give their instant reaction to Saturday night's 0-0 draw at New England Revolution. Daniel Ríos scores 2 in 2 - he's one of our own? Which fanbase should be happier ...
Kool-Aid vs. Pixie Sticks
September 20, 2020 22:57 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBNashville SC lost 2-0 to league leaders Columbus Crew on Saturday night, but chin up buttercup: the performance was ok! What accounts for the recent increased confidence of the Boys in Acoustic Blue? The evolution of Gyasi Zardes as a player, and how it exposes Donald's newfound Euro-snobbery Dax McCarty continues to be influential - the fellaz had to show love Aesthetically and otherwise, is Nashville SC just the inverse of Columbus Crew? Dan Lovitz will serve his one-match ban for yel...
A-Town: Stomped
September 13, 2020 15:25 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBNashville SC romps to a 4-2 victory over a woeful Atlanta United side. Daniel (@Nashtrill) makes his full Paradise Pod debut and has an absolute worldie. The lad is pure class. Are we really this good, or is Atlanta just this bad? Has Hany Mukhtar silenced his haters? Are Randall Leal and Abu Danladi competing for the same minutes? Is Dax McCarty the playmaker we needed all along? How would we characterize Nashville SC's nascent online fanbase? David Accam? No? Ok, forget I brought i...
Always Something Cookin' at Old Joe Willis' Place
September 08, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBAnother OG pod - Josh and Don recap two Nashville SC draws. GARY used PREFERRED XI - It's not very effective?!? Blaise Matuidi makes his MLS debut against the danged Boys in Acoustic Blue New man Alex Muyl-you-marry-me gets some praise Is Nashville SC the grittiest, most lunch pail bringingest team in history? Are we still happy with our old friends from USL getting important minutes? Running plays on set pieces *taps head furiously* HATTIE JEAN!!! HATTIE JEAN!!! Lazy commentary from...
Reggaeton Adele
August 31, 2020 20:02 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBAn OG episode with just Josh and Donald. The fellaz discuss Nashville SC's 3-1 loss to Orlando SC in midweek, and celebrate what feels like a huge win against Inter Miami on Sunday night. Dave Romney and Invader Zim receive praise as a cat and dog, respectively, center back pairing (h/t the gawd Michael Cox). Daryl Dike, Alistair Johnston - is this MLS SuperDraft class the strongest in the history of MLS SuperDraft classes that Josh and Donald paid attention to? Are we getting SCREWED by ...
It's a Pity
August 25, 2020 23:26 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBAndy joins the fellaz to solve all of Nashville SC's problems after a frustrating 2-0 loss to Atlanta United. Goalkeeper mentality, particularly as it related to the Preds, is discussed. The Atlanta game was a little painful to talk about, not gonna lie - think that's why the convo veered. Keep up! Hilarious that anyone thinks we even need Messi when we could just recall Cameron Lancaster from loan.
GOING GUPPY
August 19, 2020 22:28 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIt's a full house in Paradise as Seth makes his triumphant return to the pod, and the fellas welcome a new zany character, the one and only Javier. The crew have plenty to celebrate after Nashville SC's success in their two game series with FC Dallas - but did we leave points on the table? Will we exact revenge on local rivals Atlanta United this weekend? New signings, breakout performances, and MLS debuts from some USL faves. All of this and more awaits you. This pod is dedicated to the...
El ClasiCovid Preview
August 12, 2020 00:26 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBNashville SC are playing twice this week - the fellaz discuss. It's El ClasiCovid, let's goooooooo.
Seeking Biker Friendships
August 04, 2020 14:46 - 51 minutes - 47 MBDonald got a new chopper. Josh is enjoying the TradCath lifestyle, but making time for video games, which are fun again. The fellas discuss the MLS IS BACK Tournament (MLS is back) and give their predictions for the semifinals before taking a jaunt around Europe. Dudes Rock.
MLS Is Not Back
July 24, 2020 00:20 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThe dawgs lament Nashville's absence from the MLS IS BACK Tournament, but find solace in their newfound Euro-snobbery. A new sponsor threatens to send the fellas spiraling into the depths of insanity. Donald learned a few new words ("Neoliberal," "SocDem,") so of course he insisted on discussing politics towards the end (sorry). Were Nashville SC the victims of a conspiracy to reduce the number of the teams in the MLS IS BACK tournament to a multiple of 4? Is Christian Pulisic better than...
The MLS is Back Podcast + Paradise Pod Goes to the Movies: AIR BUD: WORLD PUP (2000)
June 14, 2020 18:44 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBMLS IS BACK! We know because the name of the tournament, The MLS is Back Tournament, told us so. A wild transfer rumor appears! Paradise Pod uses SPECULATE... it's not very effective! The dawgs discuss some dogs of a different kind, reviewing Air Bud: World Pup. Josh makes the case that it is a well made children's movie. Donald's pea brain can't wrap his head around a dog ? playing a sport ?! It turns me 'round, when I see you smile And it picks me up, when I'm feeling down And it spi...
Paradise Pod Goes to the Movies: BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM (2002)
June 08, 2020 04:54 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThe lads give 2002 David Beckham PR vehicle Bend It Like Beckham a right proper bollocking and it's bloody mental, innit? We left some more jibber jabber in at the end: as always, we recommend you do not listen.
Paradise Pod Goes to the Movies: LADYBUGS (1992)
May 28, 2020 01:10 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBWE BACK The fellas talk Bundesliga restart, how we as a global society can rescue Weston McKennie from Schalke, and The Orlando Plan for MLS, before getting to the good stuff: a deep, deeeep dive into Rodney Dangerfield's 1992 family comedy Ladybugs. Donald praises the film's sky-high nutmeg count, while Josh expounds on what the film can tell us about gender fluidity at the end of the 20th century. After that the boiz talk about art, gardening, and yoga for a while. Honestly, don’t liste...
FutureCast/CoronaSounds
March 22, 2020 18:33 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe fellas have been sent a sound file that purports to be from FutureJosh and FutureDonald, in the year 2025. What answers could this mysterious transmission contain? Will we learn the fate of Nashville's SC's inaugural MLS season? Join as we return... to the future.....
Tiny Scarves
March 10, 2020 02:39 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBINSTANT* REACTION: PORTLAND TIMBERS 2 - 1 NASHVILLE SC In addition to our second loss on the trot, the dawgs discuss the XFL, the versatility of various hot sauces, and whether or not Pins Mechanical is A Good Bar. Josh once again attempts to sow discord in the podverse. Seth returns to discuss a change to his regular wardrobe. Donald continues to get distracted by the TV. Maybe we should turn it off while we're recording? The fellas drop a quick preview of Toronto, and Andy's question co...
White Trash Chique
March 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBFresh off the slopes, Josh brings fellow boarder Seth into the 'stu to shred gnar across the top floor of the batman building. Nashville SC lost 2-1 to Atlanta United, but the fellas find reasons for optimism after a strong performance. Alan Winn's impending transfer to PSG is discussed, as well as proper goal celebration beer-tossing etiquette. Honestly we'll probably smash Portland this weekend like 7-1, on some Germany-Brazil $h!t.
The Scientist
February 25, 2020 20:56 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBAtlanta United is coming to town for matchweek 1. The fellas give their predictions for the game, as well as for eventual end of season honors. Who will have the most assists? Who will be the fans' player of the year? Per usual, the pod has the answers. The mailbag once again overfloweth. Josh has secured another high-dollar advertiser. The bois discuss the "anthem," and Donald gives some alternative song suggestions that are somehow worse than what the club came up with. It's finally h...
Parasite Pod
February 18, 2020 03:33 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBJosh offers a lengthy analysis of 2020 Best Picture winner Parasite. The fellas break down the surprise signing of US international and 2019 MLS Best XI centerback Walker Zimmerman... and discover that they're fond of him in more ways than one. Donald puts the future of the pod at risk with some potentially slanderous statements about a very powerful interest group. A mountain of fan mail has piled up in the Tucker Hume memorial studios (at the top of the batman building). Our heroes wade t...
Jigglypuff
February 12, 2020 04:26 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBRiding high on the universal praise of E1, the fellas return to the stu to keep the podmentum rolling. Josh makes several confessions. Donald shows how low he's willing to stoop for an advertiser. The pod endorses a presidential candidate. Where are the goals going to come from? Does a neck tattoo guarantee athletic stardom? The kits are sweet, but does our merch suck? STADIUM?!?! Welcome back. The pod is still sick.
The USL Years
February 04, 2020 04:53 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe saga begins. Our heroes bravely enter a new league, but take time to reminisce on the USL days of yesteryear. Who's in our favorite XI from Nashville SC's first two seasons? Who deserved an MLS call up that didn't get one? How are we feeling about Gary? Donald learns what a double pivot midfield is. Josh learns what bar-down means. Questions will be answered. Blood will be shed. The passive voice will be used. Welcome to paradise.