The Post Cincy
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe home for all of The Post Cincy's audio content including audio articles, What's This Soccer Thing, and more!
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The USMNT Youth Movement
October 16, 2020 00:01 - 58 minutes - 63.4 MBKevin and Jason take a break from FC Cincinnati to talk about the exciting future of the US Men's National Team, where some of the best players are playing, and when we might see the team again. The Post Cincy @ThePost_Cincy
Offensive Woes
September 19, 2020 18:56 - 37 minutes - 38.6 MBKevin and Jason tackle just how bad FC Cincinnati's offense has been, what the causes are, and what possible solutions exist. Read more at thepostcincy.com
Records, And Promises, Are Made To Be Broken
September 03, 2020 17:12 - 17 minutes - 17.5 MBAudio Article: Records, And Promises, Are Made To Be Broken Written and Recorded by Mike Madanat Mike interviewed a number of former FC Cincinnati players to get an inside look into how the FC Cincinnati MLS roster was being built. This is part 1 of The Post's deep dive into that 2019 roster build. The article can be found here: https://www.thepostcincy.com/stories/the-mls-transition-part-one
Jaap Stam
August 28, 2020 17:29 - 40 minutes - 43.3 MBKevin and Jason do a deep dive into Jaap Stam, expectations, the Dutch connection, and how to judge his first season with FC Cincinnati.
FC Cincinnati's Defensive Shape
March 11, 2020 04:05 - 38 minutes - 39.8 MBKevin and Jason break down the FC Cincinnati defense. The defensive shape, player roles, who is doing their job, and more importantly who isn't doing their job.
The FCC Midfield
March 06, 2020 14:36 - 38 minutes - 41.6 MBKevin and Jason go in deep on the construction of the FCC midfield in Week One, what worked, what didn't work, and maybe what could work going forward. WTST is a production of The Post Cincy. For more great FCC coverage check out thepostcincy.com
FC Cincinnati New Player Preview
March 01, 2020 11:38 - 47 minutes - 68.1 MBJust in time for Week 1, Kevin and Jason run through the list of new arrivals to FC Cincinnati, what impact they might make, who they replaced, and most importantly how to pronounce the names. WTST is a production of The Post Cincy, an independent media outlet that covers FC Cincinnati.
Racism and the Manager
February 26, 2020 23:55 - 46 minutes - 65.9 MBWTST is back and now with The Post! WTST is now a weekly show that will tackle one topic each week and dive into it deep. Gathering the history and world soccer context you need to understand what is going on with FC Cincinnati and the sport of soccer here in Cincinnati. And to start us off, we decided to jump right into a topic that is very difficult: racism in soccer and the Ron Jans resignation.
Transfers
November 27, 2019 19:55 - 43 minutes - 47.7 MBWhat is a transfer? How do you do one? How is this different then trading players in other sports? Kevin and Jason find out! What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Promotion and Relegation in the US
November 14, 2019 12:53 - 37 minutes - 38.1 MBKevin and Jason take a look at what Promotion and Relegation might look like in the United States. Could it ever happen? Would it be a good idea? What would it look like? What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
FC Cincinnati Offseason Update 10.30.19
October 30, 2019 12:48 - 46 minutes - 47.8 MBKevin and Jason talk about what to look forward to this off season for FC Cincinnati, what changes the team needs to make, and possible reinforcements on the way. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Whats Happening with the USMNT and USSF
October 23, 2019 12:09 - 48 minutes - 53.2 MBKevin and Jason talk about the state of the US Men's National Team, how we got here, who is at fault, and how it could get better. Or worse. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Formation = Style of Play
October 16, 2019 12:14 - 45 minutes - 48.9 MBKevin and Jason take a look at how a team's style of play is dictated by their formation. If you hear a team is playing a particular formation, what style of play should you expect? What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Super Leagues
October 09, 2019 12:04 - 35 minutes - 35.5 MBKevin and Jason take a look at what a European Super League might be, who wants this, who would be in it, and if it's a good thing. (Spoiler: it's probably bad) What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
International Break
October 02, 2019 11:13 - 24 minutes - 24.8 MBJason and Kevin take a look at international breaks, national teams, when players are allowed to play for international teams, and what happens if they don't. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Watercooler Talk: Star Players
September 25, 2019 11:40 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MBKevin and Jason look around MLS, and around the world, to see who the star players are right now. If you're in the office and people start talking about the big names in the sport, you won't be left out with this starter. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: whatthissoccerthing@thepridecinc...
Who and What to Follow
September 18, 2019 11:38 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBKevin and Jason look at what platforms are best to follow soccer, who you should follow on twitter, and any other websites you might be missing out on. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer Twitter: MLS: https://twitter.com...
Terminology Vol 2
July 25, 2019 17:01 - 45 minutes - 48.3 MBJason throws out some more soccer terminology you might hear when watching a game. What do they do in Mexico? What do you win if you're the best player in the world? What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Corruption in Soccer
July 18, 2019 12:03 - 47 minutes - 50.7 MBKevin and Jason look at corruption in soccer, both in the small scale of prop bets as well as higher level bribes and paying for World Cups. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
United States National Team Roundup
July 10, 2019 12:36 - 42 minutes - 45.4 MBKevin and Jason look back over the US's performance in the Women's World Cup and the Gold Cup. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
eMLS
June 25, 2019 11:22 - 35 minutes - 37.3 MBKevin and Jason take a look at eMLS. eSports are becoming very popular and MLS has jumped in with both feet. There's even a eWorld Cup run by FIFA! What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Women's World Cup Primer
May 31, 2019 17:33 - 59 minutes - 61.7 MBKevin and Jason talk about the upcoming Women's World Cup in France, the teams to watch for, the pay dispute between the team and the federation, and players to watch. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Team Names
May 21, 2019 12:10 - 42 minutes - 44.1 MBKevin and Jason figure out where different team names come from, the origin of MLS team names, and why some teams put numbers in their names. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
FC Cincinnati Season Update 5.9.19
May 09, 2019 11:45 - 45 minutes - 49 MBKevin and Jason do a quick look around the league and around FC Cincinnati to see how the season has gone so far, surprises, and talk about the FCC coaching change. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Terms from the TV
April 24, 2019 14:59 - 36 minutes - 38.8 MBKevin and Jason breakdown a few bits of jargon used on televised broadcasts of soccer matches. Man marking on set pieces? Sitting deep? 1-2 passing? All will be explained! What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Listener Questions
April 17, 2019 14:48 - 41 minutes - 43.7 MBKevin and Jason respond to your questions! Pass back rules, women's soccer, and much more! What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
Terminology Vol 1
April 03, 2019 17:51 - 36 minutes - 38.1 MBKevin quizzes Jason on soccer terminology you might hear when watching a game. Nutmeg? Cap? Why are we parking the bus? What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @whatsthissoccer
The Financials
March 26, 2019 14:11 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBKevin and Jason and their first guest Jeremy talk about the financials around Soccer in general and MLS in particular. Why does MLS pay so little compared to other American leagues and how do they do it in the rest of the world? What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Soccer 101.
Bonus Episode: FC Cincinnati Roster
March 16, 2019 13:10 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBKevin and Jason go through the FC Cincinnati roster looking at who to expect to play a large role in the season ahead, who plays for their respective national teams, and who is poised for a breakout year. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Soccer 101.
The Kits
March 14, 2019 12:25 - 26 minutes - 27.9 MBKevin and Jason look at kits! What is a kit vs a jersey? What is a "number 6" and why doesn't the number 6 wear the number 6!? What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Soccer 101.
The International Competitions
February 21, 2019 13:17 - 43 minutes - 33.7 MBKevin and Jason explore national teams, nations leagues, World Cups and everything else that comes with international soccer and national soccer teams! Who knew a player could play for two teams in one year? What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Soccer 101.
Bonus: Live at the Pride Scarf Release
February 11, 2019 12:57 - 53 minutes - 46.4 MBKevin and Jason took questions from members of the Pride during the 2019 scarf release party! Soccer and non-soccer questions alike including is a hot dog a sandwich, how do international rosters spots work in MLS, and why are _______ fans are the worst. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Soccer 101.
The Competitions
February 06, 2019 14:26 - 35 minutes - 29 MBKevin and Jason look at the different soccer leagues in the United States, what competitions an MLS team can find themselves in, and how its similar to NCAA basketball and MLB. Get in touch with us! [email protected] or @whatsthissoccer on twitter! What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learnin...
Formations
January 23, 2019 14:21 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBWhile it's certainly not all of the formations out there, it's a quick look into different formations, how they might change during a game, and how managers might adjust on the fly. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Soccer 101.
The Forwards
January 16, 2019 13:36 - 26 minutes - 27.1 MBKevin and Jason look into the forwards. Striker, forward, winger, attacker? Are these all the same thing? What on earth is a false 9? What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Soccer 101.
The Midfield
January 10, 2019 12:35 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MBKevin and Jason explore the midfield. How many players are there? What are their roles? What are the names of the positions? The number 10 role. What's this Soccer thing is a podcast about learning soccer from an American sports fan. If you know baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, and want to know more about soccer, this is the podcast for you. Learning soccer. Soccer 101.
The Defense
January 02, 2019 18:13 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBKevin and Jason explore what the basic responsibilities of the defense are, how many defenders could be on the field at one time, and some of the basic names
Basic Rules
December 18, 2018 14:44 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAfter talking about the actual field and who is standing on it, we talk about rules! Offside, penalties, red cards! All of that and more.
People on the Field
December 18, 2018 14:41 - 35 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode we talk about who is standing on the field. Players, referees, and coaches. And while they're out there, what are they doing?
The Field
December 10, 2018 22:02 - 35 minutes - 36.6 MBWe look at the lines on the field, what they are called, and what they mean. When you walk into a stadium, what are you looking at?
Introduction
December 10, 2018 21:50 - 4 minutes - 5.03 MBKevin and Jason introduce themselves and the podcast. What's This Soccer Thing (WTST) is a podcast exploring soccer from an American sports fan perspective.