Talkin' Ders

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A Sounders fan podcast by Steve & Shane.

26 May

Sleepless in SoCal

Tonight, we’re recapping a match that felt like a premium heavyweight boxing match - but we slipped on the mat early and it took us at least 25 minutes to get back on our feet. We went down to BMO Stadium, went punch-for-punch with Marc Dos Santos's LAFC, tried to control the tempo, but left with nothing but a dented post and an agonizing 'what if'. But the silver lining? We are officially entering the massive seven-week 2026 FIFA World Cup break. The league is pausing, the rosters are shifting, and we’ve got international call-ups to track. This and more on this episode of Talkin’ Ders! https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS feed, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

39 min
19 May

It Was Fine Before You Broke It

Tonight, we have to unpack a week that gave us absolute football whiplash. Midweek, after saving a point against the San Diego Sockers, we were on top of the world—lifting the Heritage Cup after a five-goal thriller that proved our squad depth is real. Then Saturday arrived, and the LA Galaxy walked right into our house, exposed our heavy rotation, and snapped a pair of legendary streaks. We’re breaking down the tactical masterclasses, the experimental failures, and the exact blueprint required to go down to BMO Stadium and shock LAFC. Did Schmetzer rotate too close to the sun? This and more on this episode of Talkin’ Ders! https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS feed, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

33 min
5 May

It's a Trap!

Today, we’re reviewing a disappointing draw for the Rave Green as the Sounders visited Sporting Kansas City on Saturday May 2nd. Despite scoring early on, the boys managed to allow Kansas City to flip the script and make the sounders pay for an uncharacteristic mistake. Although the Kansas City Wizards are still Wood Spoon contenders, their players came to play despite their only hope this year being the goal of “Not worst in MLS”. The Sounders will need to pick themselves up and remember they are supporter shield contenders this week as they host San Diego, another team in horrendous form. This and more on this episode of Talkin’ Ders! https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS feed, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

32 min
29 Apr

With great power comes great responsibility

Today, we’re reviewing another victory for the Rave Green as the Sounders hosted FC Dallas on Saturday April 25th. Undefeated on Lumen’s new grass, The Sounders had a wonky game where both teams felt the absences of star players. Thankfully our depth continues to impress as Brian Schmetzer’s boys saw out a Two to One victory to bring our overall record to 6-1-1 and 4th in the West despite playing the least amount of games in our Conference. A week between games as the boys in Rave Green hop back on the plane for a pit stop against the worst team in MLS, Sporting Kansas City, before a 3-match homestand for the month of May. Two Nil is still the most dangerous lead in soccer, Andrew Thomas is massive, Jackson Ragen is the best center back in MLS and Jordan Morris scored a trivela! This and more on this episode of Talkin’ Ders! https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS feed, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

33 min
22 Apr

Concawho? All we do is score.

This episode we’re talking about the high-water mark that didn't quite reach the shore. We beat Tigres, we dismantled St. Louis, and we’re looking down the barrel of an FC Dallas team that thinks they can break against our heavy defensive anvil at Brougham Park. We’ve got injury heartbreaks, but a $2 million war chest and proof the “rest” defense is the best it's been in five years. What are Nouhou’s options going forward – does he have Defensive Center Mid chops? – and what should Waibel do with all those Garberbux? Find out right here on the Talkin’ Ders Podcast. https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS feed, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

44 min
7 Apr

Houston, We Have Kickoff!

This episode we’re talking about the match against the Houston Dynamo in which The Sounders brought some Seattle Sunshine with them down to Texas. Brian ‘The Professor’ Schmetzer continues to build a consistent identity, our defense keeps up their bend don’t break policy, Andrew Thomas is cementing his spot for the next decade, Paulie is still Primetime and looking ahead as the Sounders play Tigres of Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup on April 8th. https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

37 min
31 Mar

Finding Meaning in Minoungou

This episode we’re talking about a $2 million hole in the heart of the Rave Green. Georgi Minoungou is officially a Colorado Rapid, and while the accountants are popping champagne over that GAM total, the rest of us are wondering who’s going to provide the magic off the bench. We’re breaking down the trade of the season, checking the pulse on the 1 2 3 other players in that slot,, and looking ahead to a massive clash in the Houston humidity on 4/4. Congratulations to Smash on one year of Hi-Five Chess at Three Magnets Brewing Company in Olympia! Check it out at https://olyblunders.com. https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

36 min
26 Mar

Bend but not break

Steve & Shane are back with their usual shenanigans talking about the greatest team you’ve ever seen THE Seattle Sounders. We discuss CONCACAF dominance, MLS superiority and a continued ego boost that has the fan base believing we are going to win it all. Players are injured, players are returning, and some players are taking international trips to obtain glory for foreign lands seldom spoke of in The Pacific NorthWest. Listen to us ramble and more on this episode of Talkin’ Ders. https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

36 min
17 Mar

Paul’s Well that Ends Well

Episode 3: Tonight, we’re recapping a week that was basically a 3,000-mile survival course. From the humidity of St. Louis to the turf in Vancouver, and finally back down to the South Bay, the Sounders have been living out of suitcases and stacking results. We’re talking three games in nine days, three completely different tactical looks, and—dare I say it—a defense that’s starting to look like a brick wall plugged into Google Maps. Unfortunately, last night it looked like the wall was built at the end of a four-lane freeway. But uh… Paul’s well that ends well…??? How did we steal three points in Missouri with only 30% possession? How did Paul Arriola turn back the clock in Canada? And after yesterday in San Jose, is Andrew Thomas officially making the Spokane GK choice a headache for Schmetzer? And do you think Nouhou listens to the show? Thanks for listening! And Go ‘Ders https://linktr.ee/talkinders for Sounders Rocket League, RSS, and other links Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: https://bsky.app/profile/smashleyfc.bsky.social

41 min
3 Mar

Getting to Know You

S01E02 - March 2, 2026 As Shane and Steve grow together, we invite you to do the same! We talk about the matchup between RSL and Sounders at **redacted** Field in Sandy, UT, where Sounders fell 2-1, but not before some exciting play mixed with some tactical errors, and a team getting to know each other in an evolving system missing several key pieces from last year. We briefly preview the second match in a 5 game (regular season) away stint, and a congested schedule looking toward CCC glory. We also talk about the Sounders Rocket League Discord server and the Supporters’ Group League, where ECS has 4 teams. YOU can join any time at: https://discord.gg/V7Gcjz2byY to meet new people and have a great time, no matter your skill level. Thanks for listening! Next show in mid-March. Find us on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social Smashley: Smashley (@smashleyfc.bsky.social) — Bluesky Special thanks to Derek for joining us to talk about RL/SGL!

37 min
24 Feb

False Starts

Introducing Steve & Shane (or Shane & Steve) talking about your beloved Seattle Sounders in the pilot episode of Talkin’ Ders. We discuss our approach, and cut it up on the 2026 season opener between Seattle and Colorado on Sunday. Building up, crashing down, and recovering from some challenges is what makes Sounders our team. We’re finding our voices, and look forward to you finding them too. Find on Bluesky! Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/podfish.bsky.social Shane: https://bsky.app/profile/soccerwithshane.bsky.social

34 min

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