Top Class Finish Podcast
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsBottom shelf takes make for a Top Class Finish. We're a weekly soccer podcast from four brash Americans bringing you a fresh and energetic show where nothing is off limits. We cover the biggest leagues and news, and provide sharp analysis, irresponsibly hot takes, and plenty of banter. You can find us on Twitter @topclassfinish and at www.topclassfinish.com
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Episodes
Episode 77 - EPL All Star Game Vol. 2
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe 2nd Annual Top Class Finish EPL All Star Game. Andy, O, and Q split the UK into two All Star teams. Each club must have at least one player on the All Star team and no more than three players from one club. Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy. Cheers!
Episode 76 - Quickfire Tuesday
January 20, 2021 10:30 - 43 minutes - 42.2 MBA TCF three man weave with Andy, Q, and Oliver. (Nate is on a beach in Mexico) Lamps on the hot seat? 1st place Leicester City Liverpool/United USWNT Cheers!
Episode 75 - Midweek Special
January 14, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWhile Q celebrates dry January it’s more like rye January for the rest of TCF. This midweek special comes packed with discussion on all comps going on in England and then some. Activities include what’s in the group chat, one stays/one goes, and some NFL fun.
Episode 74 - New Year, New Hope
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 52 MBHappy 2021 y’all! TCF is back with a surprisingly optimistic three man weave. The guys talked through some of the latest EPL results among other big story lines. To close, they did a little year in review for their clubs in terms of goals and resolutions. Cheers!
Episode 73 - Coal for Arsenal and Player Swaps
December 23, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBA TCF Three man weave with Andy, Quinci, and Oliver. Quinci fields questions on the state of Arsenal. Andy's player swaps.
Episode 72 - TCF Goes International
December 19, 2020 18:55 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBWith Nate now living in Mexico, the TCF boys run their first international podcast episode covering: -Manchester United's woes -Arsenal being the biggest shock of the season so far and where the club goes from here -Tottenham's defeat to Liverpool and Klopp/Jose beef -and much more
Episode 71 - USMNT: A New Hope or a Silent Killer of Dreams
November 18, 2020 21:47 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBQuinci, Andy, and Oliver are back with an all-USMNT episode. The guys massively overreact to the men's international break, discuss some of the new young talent, talk about future looks, and speculate on the Olympics.
Episode 70 - The Most Divisive Power Rankings Ever
October 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBThe TCF boys return to individually power rank the top 6 clubs as of Monday and it ends in all out warfare over everyone's choices. Leicester, Villa, Leeds, Spurs, Liverpool, Everton, and City are all mentioned, but where they are ranked and the criteria used is hotly contested in what's surely the most divisive power ranking TCF has done. Also, are birthdays, steak, and lunch overrated? The boys discuss.
Episode 69 - Drama, VAR, Aguero, and More
October 20, 2020 14:56 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe boys regroup for a jam-packed episode covering: -Tottenham's draw vs West Ham -VVD's injury -VAR problems -That awful Aguero touch -Picking new clubs to support for the season -and more
Episode 69 - Drama, VAR, Aguero, and More
October 20, 2020 14:56The boys regroup for a jam-packed episode covering: -Tottenham's draw vs West Ham -VVD's injury -VAR problems -That awful Aguero touch -Picking new clubs to support for the season -and more
Episode 68 - What A Day
October 06, 2020 00:47 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBThe TCF boys regroup for another jam-packed episode covering the biggest talking points of the weekend including: -Liverpool and Manchester United suffering massive defeats -The future of Ole -Tammy and the penalty -Group stage predictions from Champions League -Start, Bench, and Cut -and much more
Episode 67- The Pod Is Back
September 30, 2020 20:51 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThe full TCF crew returns for one of their longest episodes ever, jam-packed with footy talk, cheap shots, smack-downs, and the first Over/Under in month. The boys talk: -Playing out the back -VAR problems...is it VAR's fault, ref's fault, and how can it be fixed? -The new handball rule -Leeds, Biesla, and fun but predictable soccer -The Athletic's controversial top 60 PL players of all time -Bale to Tottenham...what will his impact be realistically? -Over/Under -and much ...
Episode 66 - Messi, City, Jose, Top 6 Predictions, and a Very Scary Chelsea
September 05, 2020 15:04 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBThe TCF boys return to the pod to talk all things: -Messi to City...the boys get into a battle royale of hot takes as they disagree on whether Messi going to City is a smart move or not. Also, is Messi soft as baby shit? -Jose and the Tottenham Amazon documentary -Predicting the floor/ceiling table positions for the top 6 clubs -Chelsea...should we be scared? -and much more
Episode 65 - The Champions League Final
August 27, 2020 14:09 - 1 hour - 30 MBThe TCF boys link up to discuss all things CL Final: -Who was their MOTM -Discussing correct CL predictions from a year ago -The Lewandowski Ballon d'Or mess -Tournament structures -CBS coverage -Neymar -and much much more
Episode 64 - The Hendo Debate Episode
August 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBThe TCF boys return to the pod to discuss all things about the end of the EPL season...until Jordan Henderson is mentioned. What was supposed to be an end-of-season recap turns into a slugfest of Quinci and Nate vs Andy and Oliver over just how good Jordan Henderson is. Is he a great leader and center-mid who can elevate any team? Or is he just an average squad player who gets more credit than is due. This...plus predictions for Champions League winner, Chelsea next season, and EPL ...
Episode 63 - Interview with Stylent
July 03, 2020 20:41 - 55 minutes - 21.9 MBOliver, Andy, and Quinci sit down with the guys of Stylent clothing brand to discuss all things: -Their discriminatory incident with a landlord that went viral -All about their clothing brand -Ronaldo vs Messi -US Mens soccer -Increasing opportunities for inner city kids
Episode 62 - FA Cup, NWSL's Return, and EPL Champions Liverpool
July 02, 2020 15:56 - 47 minutes - 17.9 MBAndy, Oliver, and Quinci return to chat all things: -FA Cup -NWSL -and Liverpool as league champions
Episode 61 - The Return of Top Class Finish
June 16, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 43.6 MBThe boys are back! After months of being away and no new content, Andy, Oliver, Quinci, and Nate return to the pod. -Gremlins, beer labels, Oreos, and ice cream -Addressing the current social climate: protecting statues, protests, COVID -The return of sports leagues (especially the EPL) -Will teams/players be rusty? -Manchester United vs Tottenham -The fight for top 4
Episode 60 - Tiger King Starting XIs
April 05, 2020 20:22 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBThe TCF boys have a wild, wild episode here. Andy, Oliver, Quinci, and Nate each create their own starting XIs using only characters from Netflix's Tiger King, plus 1 coach and 1 sub. Carole Baskin as a left-back, Joe Exotic in goal, Joshua Dial as manager, Jeff Lowe and Allen Glover as defensive mids...the possibilities here were endless and each of the guy's teams varies. Even Doc Antle's wives slot into a couple of positions.
Episode 59 - Interview with Siad Haji, Midfielder for San Jose Earthquakes
April 04, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe boys regroup in the middle of a pandemic for a nice surprise for the fans! Siad Haji, the 20-year-old midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes and 2nd round draft pick of the MLS Superdraft sits down with Quinci, Andy, and Oliver for a long and super awesome chat about all things his journey, MLS experience, favorite players, ambitions, and more! Siad was awesome; he's wise beyond his years, ambitious, humble, and honest...and the conversation was fantastic. He was also nice enough to...
Episode 58 - Coronavirus and the Future of Footy
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBYou knew it was coming. We were going to have to talk about it. So on this episode, Andy, Oliver, and Nate sit down to discuss just WTF is happening in the footy world with coronavirus bringing sports to their knees. -Each of our ideal Premier League outcomes. Should Liverpool be crowned champions? Should the league reset? Should the league finish out in the summer? -What this all means for the Euros, promotion/relegation, who should qualify for Champions League and Europa League? -Di...
Episode 57 - Working For Your Rival Club, the Ndombele Issue, Ole's Job Safety, and the PL Hall of Fame
March 10, 2020 14:47 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThe full squad gets together to discuss: -Would you take your dream job but doing it your rival club? Could Quinci scout for Spurs? Could Andy and Oliver coach at City? Could Nate head marketing for Arsenal? -Ndombele and the fitness issue. Should Spurs be concerned? -Discussing Ole's job safety and the expectation that United finish top 4/qualify for Champions League -A few thoughts on Premier League's impending Hall of Fame -An over/under this or that featuring MythBusters vs To...
Episode 56 - Liverpool's Loss, Arsenal's Crash, 90th Minute Subs, MLS, and Plants
March 03, 2020 13:52 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBAfter a 2 week hiatus, the boys are back, fired up, and ready to get into: -Liverpool's shock loss to Watford -Arsenal crashing out of Europa League -The value of subbing on a forward in the final minutes -FA Cup thoughts -Will this be the season the boys watch MLS? -and much more
Episode 55 - Premier League All-Star Teams Weekend
February 12, 2020 13:15 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWith most of the Premier League clubs on holiday this past weekend, the TCF boys decide to do a Monday night special: Premier League All-Star teams. 2 conferences (East and West), 10 clubs in each conference, each of the guys puts together their best full matchday team from each conference, including a starting XI, 7 subs, and a coach. 1 player from each club needs to make the squad, but no more than 3 players from the same club. Let the games begin.
Episode 54 - Meat Pies, Transfers, a Chaotic Table, and the Decade of Liverpool
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWith Quinci under the weather, Nate, Andy, and Oliver regroup after the EPL weekend to discuss some pressing topics: -Meat pies and the disparity between stadium concession costs in the UK and the US. -The biggest transfers at the close of the window. Spurs activity, Minamino, and a very quiet Chelsea. -The state of the table from 4th to 14th. Prepare for chaos. -Will the rest of the decade be Liverpool's to dominate? -More VAR madness. -An empty stadium at US vs Costa Rica. -...
January TCF Lost Tapes
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBWith the holidays, vacations, and crazy schedules, a lot of recorded content from January never made it out the cutting room and onto the Internet. Until now. What follows is rough-cut compilation of January's lost content that includes: -If Lukaku ever came back to Manchester United, could he do what he's doing at Inter? -Oliver explains what in the hell a hamroll is -Phrases or words that we say now from watching UK soccer -Liverpool dethroning Arsenal's Invincibles -Break...
Episode 53 - Hello 2020 and Welcome Back!
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThe TCF boys are back! Happy New Year to all! After a month-long sabbatical, TCF has recharged, regrouped, and are ready. While Quinci is oceanside in Panama on vacation, Oliver, Andy, and Nate sit down to tackle some league topics. -Manchester United's not-too-bad-of-a-loss to Liverpool. -The Marcus Rashford injury controversy. Who is to blame? With Rashford and Kane injured, plus Vardy's retirement from England, what does this all mean for the English national team going into the E...
Episode 52 - EPL Drama and Get Rich Quick Schemes
December 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThe boys are back in a jam-packed episode covering the following: -Key points from the weekend and discussions around Arsenal, Moise Keane, zonal marking vs man-marking, the holiday hell run, and what the table will look like after the New Year -The boys devise a get rich quick scheme involving millions of dollars and slapping Jay-Z in public -Answering important life questions such as: does sex exist in the Dragon Ball Z universe and would it be cooler to be Neo or Tony Stark?
Episode 51 - The Neymar and Aub Snubs, Leicester Winning the League, and Chelsea in the Transfer Window
December 12, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBAfter last week's decade in review episode, the boys address some listener comments about two big names that were left out of the pod's best XI discussion: Aubameyang and Neymar. Also discussed is the potential for Leicester to win the league, their squad depth, and what it could mean for Brendan Rodgers to upset his former club and current European champions. In addition, Chelsea's transfer ban is up--are they gonna spend big on an impact player to try to secure top 4 and UCL? All t...
Episode 50 - Our Best XI of the Decade, Best Manager of the Decade, and Best Actual Team of the Decade
December 04, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWe hit the big 5-0 with our 50th episode. With the decade closing out, we decide to skip on current events and go into the following: 1. Our combined best world XI of the decade. 2. Best manager of the decade. 3. Best actual team/club of the decade. We live-pick all of these, plus: Quinci's top 10 soccer moments of the decade, plenty of banter, laughs, yelling, and discussion.
Episode 49.75 - Vardy's Pre-Match Routine, Conte's Sex Advice, Mourinho So Far, and Fan Questions
November 28, 2019 15:06 - 44 minutes - 37.5 MBOliver, Andy, and Nate run a 3-man weave while Quinci is away and cover the following topics: -Jamie Vardy's insane pre-match routine -Antonio Conte gives cautionary sex advice to his team -Continued racism in Serie A -The boys discuss Mourinho so far and Nate goes all-in on the Jose era -Fan questions get answered! & more
Episode 49.5 - Poch Out, Jose In
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 37.4 MBThe soccer world was hit with a one-two combo of insane news as Tottenham sacked Mauricio Pochettino and hired Jose Mourinho the next day as the club's new manager. This called for an emergency, in-the-moment, raw and uncut episode from the boys, who speculate on the future of the club and ask Nate, the resident Spurs supporter, some tough questions.
Episode 49 - VAR, Leicester, Saudi Arabia, and the US Soccer Take to End All Soccer Takes
November 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBEpisode 49 sees the whole crew return. Andy, Oliver, Quinci, and Nate keep it short this week but pull no punches as they dive into some heavy stuff. -VAR wreaks further havoc on the league and refs get put into compromising situations -Leicester and the Vardy Party show no signs of slowing down. Do they have the depth and resilience to secure Champions League? -The possible acquisition of Manchester United by Saudi Arabia and MBS gives Andy and Oliver a moral dilemma as fans. The boys...
Episode 48 - Dest, Destruction, and Defiance Over the Weekend
October 31, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBThe boys regroup for their first pod in over 2 weeks to talk about the following: -Sergino Dest commits to the USMNT...was it a smart decision? -Quinci recites a poem about the USMNT -Pulisic breaks the internet after scoring a hat-trick for Chelsea against Burnley. Will this quiet his doubters? -Arsenal blow a 2-goal lead and Xhaka breaks the internet with his drama -Over/Under/Best Of shenanigans featuring biggest movie busts, horoscopes, and more.
Episode 47 - Sharing Misery, Ranking Club Crisis, Pulisic Drama, and Taco Chips
October 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBAfter a hiatus, the boys are back to talk football and all the craziness that's been going on. -Ranking clubs based on crisis level -Is City's 2-0 loss to Wolves a sign of the future? -What the HELL is going on in North London? -Are we all overthinking Pulisic and Lampard? and more. The boys also talk best book-to-film adaptation, "taco chips" vs potato chips, and much much more.
Episode 46 - City's Top 5 Players, Ole and Poch Out?, the Sergino Dest Situation, & More
September 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThis episode sees the boys covering some big (and not so big) talking points from the soccer world. Bernardo Silva's Benjamin Mendy tweet investigated by the FA for racism. What gives with Lampard not playing Pulisic? Is he an improvement over Willian? Who is Liverpool's MVP currently and is it too early to say they could go undefeated? Picking Manchester City's top 5 players, and who their number 1 as well. Ole out? Poch out? Are Manchester United and Tottenham fans delusional...
Episode 45 - FIFA Rankings, PL Weekend, and Champions League Previews
September 18, 2019 14:02 - 1 hour - 50 MBQuinci makes his return to the pod riding the Arsenal complain train with him after their 2-2 draw to Watford. The boys also recap the other big matches of the week, give some Champions League previews, talk the controversial (or not) FIFA rankings, and get into a discussion about which comedian stays or goes: Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, Seth Rogan, or Jim Carrey.
Episode 44 - Tactics, UCL Draw, and Death to CONCACAF Nations League
September 10, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThe boys kick things off debating the merits of two popular tactical trends in soccer currently: playing out the back and the 4-3-3 formation. Also discussed is Pep and Klopp's influence on how the game is played in Europe, if there is any influence at all. From there, the UCL draw is broken down: was this a good draw? Any groups of death? Early Golden Boot predictions? What structural tournament changes could make UCL better? And finally, the hornet's nest is kicked when the USMNT's lo...
Episode 43 - Let's Talk about THAT North London Derby
September 04, 2019 09:11 - 1 hour - 49 MBThe boys gather around to discuss all the drama from the North London Derby and address the biggest narratives and takeaways from the match. Quini was on vacation, so it was just Oliver, Andy, and Nate. However, Quinci was nice enough to let us call him at the bar to give us his bite-sized take for a few minutes. Also discussed: Wolves. What the hell Wolves?
Episode 42 - The Dumbest Day on Soccer Twitter
August 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThe boys discuss some of the big issues that cropped up in the soccer world and some dumb Twitter takes followed. -The Alexi Lalas Twitter issue -The Iront Front, Timbers, Sounders, and the banner ban in the MLS -Racism in soccer, on Twitter, and Twitter's pledge to help -TalkSport podcast's awful take on the pronunciation of player's names The boys also discuss the damning stats on Manchester United and Tottenham that recently came to light, and whether counting a previous season...
Episode 41 - Manchester City and Spurs Showdown with Will Rivard and Mike Roselli
August 22, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBMike Roselli from the Doggy Juice Podcast and Will Rivard from Tottenham Hotspur World join the boys on this episode to go head-to-head about that controversial City v Spurs match. Also discussed: VAR and what that crazy call means going forward for the rest of the Prem League, Pochettino not being a "master tactician", is Jorginho overrated, do fans need to give Pulisic a break, and United v Wolves. All that plus random banter about overrated fashion accessories, yay or nay on Disney+, sh...
Episode 40 - The Premier League is Back! Biggest Talking Points from the Weekend!
August 14, 2019 12:22 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBEPL has finally returned and while it wasn't the most electric weekend of matches, there is still plenty to talk about. The boys cover the City's controversial tactical fouls, Pulisic's league debut for Chelsea, an improved United, Tottenham's win over Aston Villa, some early Golden Boot predictions, the new NBC score graphic and logo, and more. Also featured is a mix-up of best Jay-Z album, best Mario game, pagers, ping pong vs pool, and more.
Manchester City Preview with Mike Roselli from Doggy Juice Podcast
August 10, 2019 06:47 - 44 minutes - 29.8 MBA good friend of the pod and betting expert, Mike Roselli, joins Andy, Oliver, and Nate to talk all things Manchester City going into this season...their transfer activity, expectations and concerns this season, and also talk some sure bets if ya'll want to try to make some cash.
Tottenham Deadline Day and Season Preview with Will Rivard of Tottenham Hotspur World
August 08, 2019 03:35 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBThe boys have Will Rivard of Tottenham Hotspur World back on the podcast on deadline day for a mini-episode to talk all things Tottenham, their transfers, rumors, and expectations for next season. Will is also an expert on all things Spurs women's team and youth teams and gives a great rundown on both. Nate also shares some breaking ITK transfer updates towards the end that could shift the course of Spurs' signings and shatter all expectations of the club going into the 2019-2020 season. ...
Episode 39 - Transfer Grades and Arsenal Talk with Kev from LADS Podcast
August 07, 2019 17:03 - 1 hour - 57 MBWelcome to Episode 39! The boys are happy to have Kev from LADS podcast on this boozy episode to grade player transfers so far and talk all things Arsenal going into this season. We run with an A-F scale and grade players such as Pulisic, Haller, Perez, N'Dombele, Kean, Rodri, Maguire, and more! Kev later gets in the hot seat to answer our questions about Arsenal and talk about his hopes and concerns for a club in limbo. Lastly, we run an Over/Under, Best Of, This or That mashup feat...
Episode 38 - MLS, NWSL, and EPL Talk with Philly Inquirer Soccer Writer Jonathan Tannenwald
July 31, 2019 12:16 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBPhiladelphia Inquirer soccer writer Jonathan Tannenwald joins the TCF boys for Episode 38! Jonathan and the crew talk NWSL growth (or lack of), MLS and MLS expansion, problems plaguing growth of soccer in the United States, entertainment value top to bottom in MLS versus Premier League and other major leagues, and Jonathan gives his reasons why a soccer fan should start getting into the MLS now! You can also find Jonathan on Twitter @thegoalkeeper Also, a mixed-bag of This or That's and ...
Episode 37 - Power Hour, TCF Style
July 23, 2019 05:42 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBJust like the title says, the TCF boys take the classic drinking game Power Hour and throw their own spin on it, with plenty of soccer to boot. 60 minutes, 60 soccer and non-soccer related questions, 1 minute to answer each question, and one gulp of booze each minute. It's a helluva ride, so grab a beer (or 5 or 6), sit back, and enjoy. Cheers!
Episode 36 - Ballon d'Or, Big Money Moves, Market Rates, and Fire Takes
July 15, 2019 12:14 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBThe boys talk drama in the footy world, plus channel their Econ 101 knowledge to talk all things $$ and the player market. 1:15 - Ballon d'Or front runners 11:30 - La Liga dropping cash like nobody's business 16:45 - The EPL transfer window so far...80 mil for Harry Maguire?! Neymar drama?! Best signing so far?! Koscielny is missing?! 35:30 - Andy and Oliver duke it out with Quinci and Nate over Ole's legendary status amongst United players 44:40 - Inflated market rates in the E...
Episode 35 - Four Star Comeback
July 08, 2019 05:02 - 1 hour - 103 MBAfter six months away, the Top Class Finish boys are back with a bang! Quinci, Oliver, Andy, and Nate are hyped after the US Women's National Team wins their second World Cup and establish themselves as the best in the world. The boys break down the game, the celebration controversies, women's soccer culture, the status of the USWNT going forward, the scheduling controversy with the Copa America final and Gold Cup final, and also talk a little bit about the summer transfers so far in the ...
Episode 34 - Are You Ready For Some Football?
February 01, 2019 06:14 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIt's Super Bowl week on the pod and the Top Class Finish boys try to convince themselves that they know which football stars could also be football stars. Wait...what? We also hit you with an over/under and this/that mash-up. Was college worth it? Dom Toretto or The Rock? Best FIFA soundtracks? All this and a Top Class Finish come your way. Grab a beer (or three) and enjoy! Cheers!