VAR Fight
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA soccer show, where just like VAR, we take too long and probably get it all wrong.
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Episodes
Recap of a stunning World Cup final!
December 22, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 84.8 MBIn this episode we recap the incredible final between Argentina and France along with a spirited debate on Messi's legacy now that he finally has his World Cup trophy!
Cartharsis for Joe, a look into the England - France game and other quarter finals.
December 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn this episode Joe and Daniel discuss the England - France quarter final at length along with their thoughts on the rest of the quarter finals and a look ahead to the semis along with who will finally hold title as the World Cup comes to an end.
The US bows out, Ghana takes one for the team, and other craziness from the group stage.
December 06, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn this episode we discuss the crazy ending to the group stage and the first few games of the round of 16 with a deeper look into the US - Netherlands game and England - Senegal.
Football or Soccer? A look at the first two rounds of the group stage.
December 01, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIn this episode we go through the first two rounds of the group stage, our favorite moments with some deeper dives into some of the more interesting (to us) games. Along with our predictions for who will advance to the next round now with one game to go!
The delivery of this podcast was delayed in protest!
November 28, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBOf what? You decide! In this episode you will hear final thoughts on the first third of club soccer and then we dive into our predictions for the World Cup. Our brackets are already out of date, but it's good fun seeing where we went wrong!
A Semi-Farmed Life
November 14, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWe're back with the champions league and quick look around the football landscape
Welcome to Handshake Gate
August 19, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn this episode we talk about the uproar in the Chelsea - Spurs game, United's tailspin, and the rest of a drama filled weekend.
It's a whole new season!
August 10, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWe are back! With the new season underway we have returned with our forecast of the upcoming season and our thoughts on the transfer window thus far!
This episode has some English on it.
May 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn this episode we recap the crazy end of the season and talk about who we want to win the Champions League final.
Italy Gets Sent Rome
March 30, 2022 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBI'm not sure if that pun works, but in this episode we are all about the upcoming World Cup and what we're expecting from our favorite countries in the tournament!
This Episode is being Sanctioned
March 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the recent crashing out of PSG, along with other interesting games and the current sanctioning of Chelsea FC and what it means for the future.
A New Year! But the same season.
January 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this episode we take a quick look at the recent form of our teams and a look ahead to the second half of the season and redefining what success looks like.
The Fix is in - VARFight has returned.
December 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this (admittedly delayed) episode, we discuss the Bayern - Dortmund math with it's controversy, along with Messi's win over Lewandowski for the Ballon D'or.
Well, at least Liverpool lost
November 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBIn this episode we look at another bad showing from Manchester United and poorly timed draw for Chelsea right before the international break, along with Bayern's 2-1 win and a debate over who is currently the top player in the world.
The Lengthy Return
October 27, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBIn this episode we play catch up on the past couple of weeks in the soccer world, along with giving Joe some time to rant about the unfortunate situation at Manchester United.
You Good Sir, Are Not Being Very Kind
October 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn this week's episode we discuss round 2 of the champions league group stage and some of the more interesting results from the previous week along with whether tactical fouls should have any place in the game.
How Much Does Coaching Matter? A Week of Poor Tactics.
September 29, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this week we lament the poor play in Chelsea and United's losses (and also Bayern's win) which opens the larger discussion of just what managers do, or should be doing.
Bracing for Ronaldo's Return
September 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBIn this episode we discuss the return of Ronaldo who scored a brace in his first start back with United, along with Bayern's continued dominance and a look ahead to the Champions League.
International Breaks Are Here Again!
September 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBDuring this international break we do a survey of what we've found interesting during the break and the seasons so far.
The Salt Levels Rise
August 31, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn this week we talk about the new old signing for Manchester United along with their scrappy win from Sunday along with other games we found interesting from the first run of the seasons.
Water Bottles and Pitch Invasions
August 24, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week Joe and Daniel discuss the last weekend of games in the premier league along with a few standout games from around Europe along with an abandoned game between Marseille and Nice after fans stormed the field and got into it with the players.
The Season Begins!
August 18, 2021 18:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss the beginning of the club seasons as the majority of the European soccer world gets started once again.
Club Soccer Is Back, and It's Already A Little Messi.
August 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBWe discuss the crazy pre-season transfer news along with our predictions for each of the top 5 leagues as we prepare for a full weekend of Soccer!
Dos a Cero! Optimism returns for USMNT fans.
August 04, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn This episode we review the USMNT win in the gold cup vs Mexico, as well as a couple things we learned from last season in anticipation of the return of club soccer.
Copa America Final and Why Some Are Ready For International Soccer To Wrap Up.
July 21, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the ending of the Copa America and Messi finally winning a major tournament with Argentina, along with thoughts on international soccer as a club fan.
It's Coming Rome, the Conclusion of the Euros
July 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn this episode we briefly discuss the semi final matches before diving in deep on the final between England and Italy.
Where the Euros went wrong (Unless you're Joe)
July 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week we review the second half of the round of 16, along with the quarter finals. We then look ahead to the Semi-finals and make our predictions for the rest of the tournament. We also take a quick dive into the Copa America tournament and discuss the possibility of a Brazil - Argentina final and who we think will win.
Euros Knockout Round 1.5 - It's getting good!
June 29, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn this episode we briefly discuss the last few games of the group stages and then dive into a crazy first three days of the knockout rounds in the Euros, along with looking ahead at the next couple of days worth of games. The summer of soccer continues!
Euros 2020 Group Stage Round 2.5
June 22, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the favorites in each group and how we think they will fare going forward, along with who we think will advance from the final three groups following this round. We also talk about who will be a dark horse going into the knockout rounds and who has been the most disappointing to us through the group stages.
Introductions
June 15, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode we introduce ourselves and the reasons we decided to start the podcast.
Review USMNT Vs Mexico and Euro 2020 first week
June 15, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this episode we look back on the crazy USMNT Nations league finals win vs Mexico, along with our thoughts on the first round of the Euros.