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Pharmaceutical Soccer

234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratings

A Nashville Soccer podcast that is hosted by fans, for the fans.

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Episodes

Episode134: Long MAY it continue

May 31, 2022 13:10 - 44 minutes - 31.8 MB

Clay and Valair discuss the two recent away trips to Louisville and Colorado, and how the month of May has been incredible for the Boys in Gold. Also discussions about the international break, the standings, and of course, their weekend.

Episode 133: The Castle still stands

May 24, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 55.4 MB

Welcome back to the Pharmaceutical Soccer Podcast. Join us this week as we discuss the rain delay memories, the two performances, some Nashville Rhythm, and more US Open cup.  Thanks for listening! 

Episode 132: Heart break in Houston

May 17, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MB

Welcome back!    This was a week to forget for The Boys In Gold but it's an episode to remember with special guest Drake Hills of The Tennessean! Listen to the Pharmacist talk about the loss, the U.S Open cup magic, and the double header this week against  Montreal C.F and Atlanta United. 

First Win at Geodis Park

May 10, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 52.7 MB

Welcome back, everyone!  The Boys In Gold got the historical win over Real Salt Lake during the weekend.  Check out our thoughts on the dominant performance, the return of the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup, and the previews for the match against Houston Dynamo. 

Homecoming

May 03, 2022 09:16 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

In this episode we discuss the great opening of GEODIS Park, what it means for us and the the city of Nashville. We also cover the Philly game and the upcoming RSL clash.

The end of the road trip.

April 26, 2022 02:12 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MB

Hello, Everyone! Join us this week as we put this nightmare of road trips behind us. We will discuss what went wrong against the LA Galaxy and what we are looking forward to in the first ever match at Geodis Park.

No way San Jose

April 19, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MB

Greetings!  Join us this week as we discuss the Boys In Gold's trip to San Jose, California.  The unbeaten run continues and Hany looks like he's back (Even though he never really left).  There will be set piece talk, tifo talk, and more about next weeks trip to face LA Galaxy. 

Back 2 Back road wins

April 12, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 51.9 MB

Once again, there is nothing like that winning feeling!  Tune in as the boys talk about the come from behind win on the road.  There will be previews for the match against San Jose, stadium talk, and even some info on the NSC youth academy. 

Bringing Home The Gold

April 05, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 63.5 MB

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE THAT WINNING FEELING!  Join us in this episode as we discuss the changes in the line up, the unusual name on the scoresheet, and the potential that we think the team has. We will have some World Cup talk and previews for Sporting Kansas City as well! Thank you listening. 

Do you know your history?

March 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Join us in this episode as we discuss World Cup Qualifying! We are also joined by President of American Soccer History, Tom McCabe, so we will be diving into some USMNT history at the World Cup followed by predictions for our weekend matchup against Columbus Crew SC.  

The Struggle is Real

March 22, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 55.3 MB

Episode 124: The struggle is Real First Segment Well, back-to-back losses How we feeling? Six weeks away from new stadium Second Segment Teal left us blue. Best offensive showing of the season Dax red card Third Segment Overreaction time Why should we be worried? Why should we be perfectly fine Is there a disconnect between Gary Smith and Mike Jacobs?  Fourth Segment International break NSC Call-Ups Leal left off Costa Rica squad Godoy and Zimmerman called up

Episode 123: Tough trip to Texas

March 15, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MB

Segment 1 Weekend recap Stadium has a name (more in the third) Welcome producer Omari Segment 2 (w/Drake) Team looked disjointed from the start Awful mistake from the refs Gary’s comments Segment 3 (w/Drake) How was the stadium? NBBF story and its importance Alistair story Age difference in Montreal Segment 4 Around the league/standings update CCL coming up RSL looking good (2-1-0)

Cold but Gold

March 08, 2022 12:22 - 59 minutes - 68.5 MB

Segment 1 Un-de-feat-ed, clap, clap, clap-clap-clap Weekend recap Minnesota travel with Vally Shabs Segment 2 C.J. Sapong off the schneid Mukhtar Assist Missed penalty shout? Gah, set pieces. Leal showing signs Segment 3 Welcome back! Interview with Charles Boehm of MLS. Segment 4 Around the league/standings update The Athletic’s team exec survey Panicco out on loan to Indy Grass installed at the stadium  

The Western Conference awaits.

March 01, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MB

The Boys In Gold head to Seattle for their first game of the 2022/2023 MLS Season. 

Prop Bets 2022

February 22, 2022 09:44 - 46 minutes - 35.1 MB

It's that time of the year again where each host gets $100 in PAM (Pharma Allocation Money) to spend on 10 porp bets.

First game and MLS predictions

February 15, 2022 09:45 - 46 minutes - 38.5 MB

First Segment How was your weekend? (Valentine special) We had an actual game! (more in the second) Second Segment Starting Lineup Maher on the second line  Miller starting RB Ake/CJ/Hany connection could be the best in MLS Where does this leave Leal? Third Segment Top seven predictions per conference Fourth Segment Kit reveal announcement Big ||N|| in the stadium CCL coming up tomorrow!

Back to Florida...

February 08, 2022 09:27 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MB

First Segment Weekend update International break wrap-up Second Segment Team is heading back to Florida Press conferences Realistic goals ahead of an eight-match road swing Third Segment Why should Nashville sports fans follow this team? Should we steer clear of atmosphere vs. product when it comes to talking about the team? Fourth Segment Zoo animal recaps Upcoming games Plugs

Actual soccer needs to be back

February 01, 2022 09:35 - 46 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this episode, we try to avoid talking about soccer as much as possible. The Memphis Grizzlies and WWE's Royal Rumble were our most important items on the agenda. Of course we still found a way to talk about the USMNT and the Shaq Moore rumor, but that was all secondary.

Over/Under

January 25, 2022 09:34 - 45 minutes - 37.4 MB

First Segment 2 weekend updates Titans are out, what does that mean for NSC? Second Segment Draft update  Nazarit is out Preseason schedule Gary presser Sean Davis first interview Bryan Meredith re-signed Third Segment - Over/Under Fourth Segment Walker, Godoy and Randell call-ups Moore rumors Quick plugs

The Best Draws

January 11, 2022 09:19 - 47 minutes - 36.4 MB

First Segment Snow/weekend update How bout them Titans x2 Insigne signing Sean Davis Second Segment Best draws for NSC Best draws outside of NSC Third Segment Stadium Update Ripple effect of Insigne signing Fourth Segment Walker call-up SuperDraft on January 11 Quick plugs

New Year, Same Pharma

January 04, 2022 09:56 - 46 minutes - 39.9 MB

First Segment Happy new year! Pharma’s back for season four Hany Sports Person of the Year Second/Third Segment NSC New Year’s resolutions Fourth Segment Sean Davis SuperDraft on January Nashville has three picks

Goodbye Canadian Prince

December 28, 2021 08:59 - 47 minutes - 35.8 MB

First Segment Holidays talk Immediate reactions to Alistair Johnston move Second Segment w/ Tim Sullivan Why did this move happen? Why does it make sense for Alistair? GAM warchest now at least $2m. Third and Fourth Segments End of the year superlatives!

The off-season is wild!

December 21, 2021 09:12 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

First Segment Things you do in MLS offseason What to catch up on before 2022 Second Segment Roster moves Free Agency Third Segment Schedule is out! Away trips Fourth Segment International game update Tennessee soccer news!

Mo GAM Mo Problems

December 14, 2021 09:01 - 49 minutes - 36 MB

Segment one: Weekend update and NYCFC wins MLS cup Segment two: Roster moves and biggest surprises Segment three: Incoming players and GAM Segment four: USMNT camp and names in stadium

2021 Report Card

December 07, 2021 09:09 - 47 minutes - 38.6 MB

First segment: reflections one week after a loss and MLS cup final Second and third segment: 2021 positions report card Fourth: International spots and GAM

The 2021 season is over for Nashville SC

November 30, 2021 09:08 - 49 minutes - 50.6 MB

Well... that sucked. Listen to us trying to make sense of what happened in Philly. First segment: general feelings and thoughts after the conclusion of the season Second segment: detailed view of the Union match and what went wrong Third segment: reflection on a historic week for Nashville SC both home and away Fourth: MLS cup bracket update and upcoming roster moves

It's playoffs time in Tennessee!

November 22, 2021 09:15 - 47 minutes - 46.5 MB

First segment: Intros International break Second segment: How to beat Orlando? How to lose to Orlando? Third segment: What players need to show up? Who'd make the most impact off the bench? Fourth segment: Playoffs recap Predictions Subscribe to our show on patreon: Patreon.com/pharmasoccer

International break and Jack Maher interview

November 16, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 48.9 MB

First segment: catching up and prop bets update Second segment: international break for the Boys in Gold and USMNT success Third segment: Nashville SC defender Jack Maher joins us to talk loan spell, NSC breakthrough and his excellent draft class Fourth segment: MLS playoffs bracket

Two seasons, two playoffs w/Sam Stejskal

November 09, 2021 09:59 - 48 minutes - 48.8 MB

A one-one draw to end the season seems fitting for Nashville, nevertheless, the regular season is over. We reflect on the game against New York Red Bulls and the season. We also talk about the playoffs picture for NSC and what to expect in the next month. In the third segment we are joined by one of the leading reporters in MLS, Sam Stejskal. He covers the league and USMNT for The Athletic and Allocation Disorder. 

Glory in Cincy and Tony Husband interview

November 02, 2021 08:59 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The Boys in Gold find a great way to comeback in the second-best queen city in America. Then they faced a playoffs rival in Orlando City and earned a point. With one game remaining in the season, can Nashville move back to the second seed? Also, Clay and Valair talk to Nashville SC lead commentator Tony Husband about his early days of broadcasting, Cricket and Nashville SC. Subscribe to our Patreon: Patreon.com/pharmasoccer

Goodbye record for fewest losses

October 26, 2021 07:54 - 48 minutes - 46 MB

Nashville SC earn one point vs. Columbus Crew at home and zero points at Philadelphia Union. A disappointing week for the Boys in Gold, but there's still a chance to right the ship before the playoffs.   Support us by subscribing to our Patreon: Patreon.com/PharmaSoccer

The final stretch/Taylor Washington interview

October 19, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 48.5 MB

We discuss the clean sheet and point the Boys in Gold gained in their trip to the capital. We also talk about the huge week coming up for Nashville. Taylor Washington joins us to talk about his experience with Nashville SC and the potential of him being the first to 100 appearances.

October International talk w/Tim Sullivan

October 12, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 47.8 MB

Four of the Boys in Gold had to participate with their national teams, the others enjoyed a nice vacation.  ClubCountryUSA.com Tim Sullivan joins us to talk USMNT and Nashville SC.

FRESH DRAWS!

October 05, 2021 08:55 - 48 minutes - 48.4 MB

Two more draws for Nashville SC, however, they are still in second place. A much-needed international break is coming up for most of the Boys in Gold. Walker Zimmerman, Alistair Johnston, Anibal Godoy and Randall Leal will be representing their countries during the break.

#Pharma100

September 28, 2021 08:53 - 49 minutes - 49.1 MB

The Boys in Gold finished their road stretch with an uneventful nil-nil draw versus CFFC. Totaling to seven points from four games. Also, this is our 100th episode, THANK YOU to everyone who listened, shared and followed our podcast.

The curse of Omar Gonzalez

September 21, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 46 MB

The Boys in Gold suffer their third loss this season at the hands of Toronto’s last place team. Two upcoming games (Inter Miami CF and Chicago Fire FC) will determine the impact of this away stretch. Also, can Nashville Soccer Club make the Champions League? All that and more on this week's show!

Captain Walker Zimmerman.

September 14, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 47.8 MB

Walker Zimmerman scores a goal and stops one on the other end. Joe Willis leads the league in clean sheets with 10. Hany Mukhtar continues to contribute. The Boys in Gold are the most in form team in MLS preparing to face the most out of form team in the league in Toronto.

#HanyForMVP

September 07, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 50.1 MB

A great win for the Boys in Gold against NYCFC. Not a great result for the USMNT. Four road matches coming up, how many points will they get?

FIRST AWAY WIN!

August 31, 2021 08:58 - 50 minutes - 50.5 MB

The Boys in Gold take the full three points in Atlanta, and they finally have their first away win. A tough challenge waits for them as they face NYCFC with some key players missing.

On Track for Draws Record

August 24, 2021 08:51 - 46 minutes - 45.3 MB

The Boys in Gold get another draw as they continue their quest to 18 draws which would tie the MLS all-time record.

Unstoppable at home w/Susannah Collins

August 17, 2021 09:07 - 48 minutes - 47.4 MB

The Boys in Gold score five goals for the second time this season. We are also joined by MLS' Susannah Collins to discuss NSC thus far.

Second loss of the season w/Drake Hills

August 10, 2021 08:40 - 53 minutes - 52.2 MB

Two points in the last three away trip, no ideal for the Boys in Gold. Clay checks in from the road and Drake Hills joins us to talk about the season thus far.

Rise of a Castellanos

August 03, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 53.1 MB

With many key players missing, the Boys in Gold managed to get a 1-1 draw in Toronto. A big week coming up as they face the best and worst team in the East.

Nashville Good. Cincinnati Bad

July 27, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 49.7 MB

Four points, two clean sheets, and one sweet Taylor Washington recovery.

HANY MUKHTAR DRINKS FOR FREE!

July 20, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 48.3 MB

Nashville score five goals against Chicago to win the "expected goals battle," and Hany Mukhtar makes history. A quick midweek trip to Columbus, then the Boys in Gold are back home to face Cincy.

We've got Loba, Aké Loba

July 13, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 51.6 MB

Disappointing result against ATL, but a record signing is going to fix everything, right? Also, some international talk. 

BigAfrika with the Big Goal!

July 06, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 54.3 MB

Back to winning ways for the Boys in Gold, but a big challenge coming up. 

The Kids Are Alright

June 29, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 55.7 MB

Two games to review and one game to preview with Tim Sullivan of Club and Country. 

First loss of the season...

June 22, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 50.2 MB

We discuss the first loss of the 2021 season as well as preview the upcoming matches. Also, we sit down with Eric E. Brown, Jr. the president of the Mixtape.

Special: The Mixtape w/Eric E. Brown, Jr.

June 18, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this special, Stephen chats with Eric E. Brown, Jr., the president of Nashville SC newest supporters group, The Mixtape. 

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