You Ain't Lion
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago -You Ain't Lion is a community for the fans by the fans. Nathan Hale, Stephen Buckeridge, and Adam Weigand host a weekly podcast covering FC Cincinnati. An honest, often too candid approach on #FCCincy
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Conspiracy!!
February 24, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 40 MBTravis, Nate and Stephen have lots to talk about this week on the You Ain't Lion podcast. First, the newest rumor circulating around FC Cincinnati and their interest in current Newcastle U23 midfielder Kyle Scott. Does this move make sense for FCC? Each YAL member gives their thoughts and what it might mean for the macro picture. Frankie Amaya's trade request is still front and center and the guys give their final thoughts on what the club should do and is Kyle Scott related to this rumor as...
Pity the Fool
February 11, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBTravis, Nate and Stephen finally have some good news to talk about on the latest You Aint Lion episode. It's been a joyous past week for FC Cincinnati and its supporters and it seems to only be getting better. The guys discuss the newest member of the club, Brenner from Sao Paolo in the Brazilian Serie A. What could the club do next to possibly follow up the 3rd largest transfer in MLS history? Well, the confirmed interest in former Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez is certainly a nice...
Interview: Sam Stejskal
February 11, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 14.9 MBNathan Hale and Stephen Buckeridge talk with Sam Stejskal from the Athletic and the Allocation Disorder podcast about the most pressing and important issues currently with MLS and FC Cincinnati. Everything from the acqusition of Brenner from Sao Paolo to the CBA ratification. Also, you don't want to miss the interesting little tidbit Sam graciously gives the guys. It could have major implications for not only the club currently but it's future and a player's future. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOn...
Oh Boy, Here We Go
January 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBIt's been a relatively quiet couple of weeks, outside of the Papu Gomez saga, and the guys are back to try and make some sense of it. MLS owners and players seem to be at each other's throat over the new CBA negotiations, is it really something to be worried about? Travis, Nate and Stephen give some optimistic takes about why they don't believe a work stoppage is in the future of the league. The fellas discuss the SuperDraft picks, their fit, their potential and how it might effect the roste...
T&T
January 07, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 35.4 MBThe OGs Travis and Nate are back and better than ever, debatable, and talk about the last couple of weeks. First, they go over each move made by FC Cincinnati so far in this off-season and discuss their impact or lack thereof on the squad. Next is everyone's favorite segment, Transfer Talk with Travis. Is Lincoln going to sign? Papu Gomez still an option? What about a DP 10? The guys tackle those issues and talk about what they hope happens with those situations and pursuits. Lastly, MLS rel...
Welcome to Silly Season
December 16, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBAn eventful past 24-48 hours and what may be a busy week in FC Cincinnati land has the three guys ready to talk silly season! Travis, Nate and Stephen are together again to discuss all the happenings and the what could happen in the next week. They start with the major news out of Serie A that Atalanta star Papu Gomez is being courted by FC Cincinnati and Gerard Nijkamp. Is it true? Is it realistic? The guys answer those questions and more. Each YAL member discussed the waiver and re-entry d...
Special: Brian Dunseth
December 02, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBTravis is out this week but Nate and Stephen have a very special guest joining them for this episode. Former USMNT captain in the 2000 Olympics and 10 year MLS veteran Brian Dunseth joins the guys. Brian is also a soccer analyst for Real Salt Lake, ESPN, FS1 and co-hosts Counter Attack on Sirius XMFC. They talk everything from Jeff Berding, to the league view of FCC, coaching changes and more! You do not want to miss this episode! @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFC...
Another One on the Way
November 11, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBFor the final time in the 2020 season, Travis, Nate and Stephen discuss the current happenings in FC Cincinnati land. First the trio give their thoughts on the roster decisions made by the club on Monday and were any moves surprising? Where do the guys expect the priorities to be in adding new players in the winter? They answer that question and more during TTT and breaking down where the holes in the roster are. The guys put a pretty bow on the season, the positives and negatives and finish...
The World is Flat
November 05, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBThe usual trio of Travis, Nate and Stephen do a quick rundown of the loss against Atlanta United as Travis is officially lost. Some big news about roster turnover came out today and each of the guys give their thoughts on what that could mean for 2021 and how a delayed started to the 2021 season could effect the club. With the last match of the season coming up against Inter Miami CF, the YAL boys give a preview of what they expect to see versus what they want to see. We end of the episode w...
Special: Mo Egger
November 05, 2020 02:00 - 58 minutes - 31.3 MBStephen Buckeridge is back and is joined by Travis Grimes and Nathan Hale as usual. This time, the three guys spend time with ESPN1530 radio host and Cincinnati sports expert, Mo Egger. Mo and the guys talk about everything from FC Cincinnati, the supporters, on the pitch performance, front office questions and hey, they even talk some Reds and Bengals. You don't want to miss this special episode! @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #...
Numb
October 28, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 35.3 MBTravis is back and is joined by Nate and Nick as the guys talked about Saturday's result against Minnesota United and actually have some nice things to say about the performance. Tomorrow night the boys in orange and blue play their final home match at historic Nippert Stadium against Western Conference opponent Sporting Kansas City, it may be a rough send off for the soon to be former home pitch of FC Cincinnati. The trio preview the match and give their expectations on why FCC may struggle...
Hello and Welcome
October 21, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBTravis is out this week so Nick Marques joins Nathan Hale and Stephen Buckeridge to talk about the last week in FC Cincinnati land. The guys give their reviews of both the win against the Columbus Crew and the disappointing loss against a lowly DC United squad. Minnesota United is next for the orange and blue and the three amigos predict what they think the match looks like. Even though Travis is out, Nick and the guys discuss a little bit of transfer stuff that may replace TTT with TTN as t...
Break the Chain
October 14, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBStephen is back from pretending to be busy and sick to join Travis and Nate once again in their quest to be 1% less worse. The trio review the Toronto FC match and hey, there are actually some positives to take from the 1-0 defeat. Columbus Crew is next, again, for the orange and blue and the guys preview the match and wonder what the squad will look like with all the injuries. Each member of YAL gives three players they'd like to see the club move on from in the winter window and Travis has...
Bogert: The Second Coming
October 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBStephen is out again this week so Liverpool supporter Nick is joining Travis and Nate again this week. The guys give their opinions on this past Saturday's match against Minnesota United and actually have some positives to take from the 2-0 loss. Moving on, the boys give their take on tomorrow match against the Union and what the next 2-3 matches holds for FC Cincinnati. They discuss some free agents during Transfer Talk with Travis before finishing off the podcast with some rants, of course...
Everything is Blue
September 30, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBTravis and Nate are joined this week by YAL contributor Nick Marques who is filling in for the very busy Stephen Buckeridge. The guys talk about what happened in New Jersey last Saturday night and figure out, was there any sort of silver lining from the match? Next up on the docket is previewing the Minnesota United match this coming Saturday. None of the fellas feel confident going into it and they tell you why. Transfer talk with Travis has a very interesting name popping up again and some...
MLS Hates Us
September 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBOn this week's episode of the You Ain't Lion podcast, the guys get to talk about a win and 3 points after the match against New York Red Bulls. Each of them gives their thoughts about what changed and what they took away from the match. Stephen has a new word association game for us and Travis cheated. While there isn't much to talk about with transfers, there is a little bit of news during Transfer Talk with Travis. Finally the guys preview the Union match and give their initial thoughts on...
New York, New York
September 16, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe guys are back again and start off by breaking down the disappointing result against NYCFC. Was there anything positive to take from the match? The guys think there might be. Transfer Talk with Travis centers around the re-emerging smoke surrounding FC Cincinnati and winger/CAM Marcus Maddison. Each of the guys preview the upcoming RBNY match and give their predictions for that match and the rest of the Phase 2 matches coming up. Nate, Travis and Stephen briefly discuss the impending arri...
How the Turntables
September 09, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBTravis back after his week long Dutch getaway and is joined as always by Nathan Hale and Stephen Buckeridge. The three amigos talk about what was a less than stellar performance against the Crew, to say the least. Where does the club go from here with formation and tactics? The guys give their opinions on what they think the next step should be. Tranfer Talk with Travis is back with some potential profile fits for the next FC Cincinnati signing, they preview the NYCFC match on Saturday and f...
Holiday in Holland
September 02, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBTravis is gone this week, he's over in Holland having some beers with J-Dub and soaking up the sun on some Dutch beach. Nick Marques aka Karl fills in quite nicely for Travis though as we talk tons of FCC news and notes. From transfer talk, to the Fire match, the Crew match and previewing matches to come. You definitely don't want to miss this episode! Oh and of course rants. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #...
We Did Start the Fire
August 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThe three of us are joined by Matt Shableman from Men In Red 97 and the future host of the Flaming Takes podcast covering the Chicago Fire and MLS. We preview the match with him and get his thoughts on the Fire's keys to victory and his thoughts on FC Cincinnati. The boys and I review the DC United match, talk about the officially official signing of CDM Kamohelo Mokotjo and the deal that's said to be done for Alvaro Barreal. Of course it wouldn't be a proper You Aint Lion podcast without Tr...
Shoot Your Shot
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe boys are back together and we dive right into the most pressing news of the last couple of days. We review the trade of Kekuta Manneh and Fatai Alashe and what they mean for the club's roster going forward. Of course we have to talk about transfer news with the emergency of rumors surrounding Kamohelo Mokotjo. All three of us talk a little bit about Kemar Lawrence, how he fits here and why each of us would love to see the move. Hey, there's a match Friday! We give our predictions and key...
Happy to be Here
August 12, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWhat a fun day it has been in FC Cincinnati land. We finish off the day by diving right into the fun day and discussing the newest information on Mario Gotze and why it's important to be linked with a high-profile player. The club seating situation at the new West End Stadium has been a hot topic so we give our opinions on what went wrong and what we hope comes of it. All three of us gives our consolidated predictions on the first set of regular season matches staring August 21st. Finally, o...
Super Mario 2?
August 07, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBStephen is out this week, so Nathan and myself review what positives we took from the MLS is Back Tournament and what we hoped would carry over in the regular season. There were still some negatives about FC Cincinnati's play so we break those down a little as well. Transfer talk with Travis is apparently a new segment so we discuss Tyler Blackett, Mario Gotze and what direction we see the club going in during the summer window. Of course had to plug the Patreon and give our rants but also j...
The FC
July 28, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBWhat a time to be a FC supporter! Coming off another tactical masterclass against NYRB, the three of us dive in to review the match that sent us to the knockout stage. Portland is up next, so we preview the match, discuss how the Timbers could cause issues for FC and give our match predictions. Of course, we finish off with our rants about the "cancel the tournament" trend, Covid-19 testing and competition. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhau...
A Win is a Win
July 22, 2020 02:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThe three of us are BACK! Off my somewhat relaxing vacation, we dive into some transfer "targets" we'd like to see the club pursue that also fit the profile what club needs. The three of us dive into what happened in the Atlanta match and why we were impressed with Jaap Stam. Finally, we preview tomorrow's match with the New Jersey, err New York Red Bulls and end of course, with our rants. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCi...
Stand Together
July 02, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThis week we are joined by two special guests. First, we have Stephen Buckeridge who has covered FC Cincinnati for a couple different outlets including the O&B Press, he joins us for the entire show. We also start off the show by talking to our friend and favorite goalkeeper, Bobby Edwards. He tells us about training under Jaap Stam, what it's like in Orlando and his feelings surrounding what Fatai Alashe and Joe Gyau discussed in their podcast interview. All three of us discuss a couple of ...
Agree to Disagree
June 25, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBWe are back at it guys. Nate and I discuss the pressing news of the last two weeks. We cover the FC Cincinnati pending lawsuit against Premier and dive into the MLS is Back tournament. I go into the rumor mill just a little bit and discuss what I'm hearing in regards to the allocation spot, a possible trade in Florida and some possible targets. Finally right after our rants, we talk to the one and only... Janwatze Nijkamp aka JW aka Lil' Nijkamp. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackit...
MLS is BAAAAAAAACK
June 12, 2020 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBFinally we get some good news regarding MLS coming back! We dive into the tournament in Orlando and the not so random group drawing. I discuss with Nate the transfer possibilities and we have some breaking news regarding the Jurgen Locadia situation. Plus can't forget our rants! @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
Super Mario
May 26, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBNate and I talk about the hiring of Jaap Stam being made official, mention potential targets and dig a little deeper on the Mario Gotze possibility. We go over what we expect from the MLS tournament in Orlando now and in the future. Nate talks a little more about Nashville SC and I rant on Cincinnati sports fan mentality and discuss a social issue within FC Cincinnati supporters. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCin...
F*** Chris Seelbach
May 08, 2020 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBNate and I are back at it this week after 3 weeks off. We dive into what seems to be the imminent hire of Jaap Stam and just what if Alan Pardew were the new manager. Both of us give our takes on the Bundesliga starting back up and what MLS can hope to learn from it. Lastly, we talk about the new stadium and the ticket prices that were released and of course we have rants! @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YA...
Wake Me Up!
April 17, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWe talk a little bit about the ongoing manager search and our hopes for the rest of the MLS season should it resume. We are joined by writer Tom Bogert and newest FC Cincinnati goal keeper Bobby Edwards. Can't forget our rants about the city, FC Cincinnati and life without sports. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
Where is our Soccer?!
March 28, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBMyself and Nate talk a little more about the possibility of Dom Torrent being the next manager and discuss Locadia and his current loan situation. We throw some names around as wish list players in the summer window and re-do the 2018 expansion draft. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
Coronavirus Sucks
March 13, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBMyself and Nate takes your questions from Twitter regarding Locadia's loan situation, MLS scheduling and the ongoing manager search and how the news of today effects those things. Of course the rants, but this episode is a glass half full look at the next 30 days. Hang in there FCC supporters, everything is going to be alright, unless it's not, then it won't... but also it might. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCin...
Alexi Lalas... Nuff Said
March 06, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBTonight we are joined by a very special guest, none other than Alexi Lalas. The USMNT legend, Fox Soccer analyst and host of his own podcast (State of the Union) gives us a national perspective on FC Cincinnati, USMNT and the future of MLS. We also review the match against NYRB last Sunday, look forward to the Atlanta United match Saturday and talk about how close we are to naming a new manager. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #Al...
MLS/FCC Preview
February 28, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBNate and I give our predictions for the MLS season in both conferences, along with our FC Cincinnati predictions for the 2020 campaign. We also preview the New York Red Bulls match Sunday and give our some pre-season awards. Don't forget our weekly rants! @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
Darkest Before the Dawn
February 19, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBNate and I discuss the recent resignation of Ron Jans, the circumstances surrounding it and possible replacements. We stick up for Darren a little bit but then discuss his legal issues and future with the club. Some Siem De Jong good news and we point out what's likely to be the starting XI on match day 1. Rants were strong and fresh this week! @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
Yurgen, Yimmy and... de Yong??
February 14, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBNate and I talk to Sam Stejskal from the Athletic in what was a fun and informative conversation. We dive into what we can expect from the 4-3-3 with Dutch tactics and how that might effect rumored target Siem De Jong. Nate educated on the CCL and we discuss what we liked hearing about the pre-season friendly. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
What A Week!
February 07, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBNate and Travis talk about the signings of DP striker Jurgen Locadia and winger Adrien Regattin. We dive into what the tactics may look like with and without a DP 10/attacking midfielder. With the new CBA being done today, we try our best to sort through the changed portions of the new collective bargaining agreement. Lastly, we end with some nicer toned rants because well, it's been a good week. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #A...
Beats by Jurgen
January 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBNate and I discuss what went wrong with Bobby Wood, the excitement around the possible addition of Jurgen Locadia and much more. Plus we are joined by Cincinnati Soccer Talks Bryan Weigel, to discuss the off-season and a little but about the current roster and pre-season. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
Could Be Worse... Maybe
January 24, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWe put to rest the Gaston Pereiro mess, discuss the recent departures and the loan addition in the last week. We also take a look at the current roster and what we obviously still need to add. The rants are a mainstay and this one Travis gets a little angry and Nate makes fun of Adidas. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
My, What a Guy! That Gaston!
January 17, 2020 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWe discuss all things Gaston, make our predictions on the rest of the off-season and discuss Zico Bailey and Saad Abdul-Salaam. Plus find out what we are ranting on this week! @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys
You Ain't Lion - Episode 1
January 11, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 30 MBMyself (Travis Grimes) and Nathan Hale launch our first episode by talking a little about the 2019 season and look forward to the 2020 FC Cincinnati season. We talk about the newest FC Cincy signing and go over a couple additions made earlier this offseason. Jeff Rueter from the Athletic joins us as well.
You Ain't Lion - Episode 1
January 11, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 30 MBMyself (Travis Grimes) and Nathan Hale launch our first episode by talking a little about the 2019 season and look forward to the 2020 FC Cincinnati season. We talk about the newest FC Cincy signing and go over a couple additions made earlier this offseason. Jeff Rueter from the Athletic joins us as well. @TheKingAdRock73 @NinoOne @sbucks67 @crackityFC @ComeOnYouFCC @fccincinnati @Zuhause513 @MLS #AllForCincy #FCCincy #YAL #WestEndBoys