The Soccer Media Podcast with John Shrader

John Shrader
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We talk with the biggest names in the soccer media business, to get the inside information on what's happening, the processes and the personalities.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 58: SEBASTIAN SALAZAR, NWSL on ION, Duel Nats podcast with Herc Gomez, former ESPN soccer

    SEBASTIAN SALAZAR is the Saturday night host of NWSL soccer on ION. He spent about a decade at ESPN, hosting soccer programs, doing Play-by-Play and covering major tournaments around the world. Sebastian hosts a podcast with Herculez Gomez, “Duel Nats,” part of the Men in Blazers Network.  In this conversation we talk about the value of bilingual presentation in soccer and the phenomenon of English speakers watching Spanish-language television. Recorded August 10, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by EmmyAward-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcastingincluded MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

  2. Aug 11

    Episode 57: DEREK RAE, Voice of EAFC 27 video game, Bundesliga, Fox World Cup

    DEREK RAE is a long time American and European soccer announcer. He’s a native of Scotland and now splits his time between the US and Europe as the voice of Bundesliga, whichcan be seen this year on USA and Fandango in the United States. For nine years now he is the voice of EA Sports soccer video game, EAFC.  He was one of the lead announcers for Fox in this 2026 World Cup. In this conversation we talk about the tournament, about his career, and connection between the 1994 World Cup and now. Recorded July 31, 2026  THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

  3. Aug 4

    Episode 56: RICHARD DEITSCH, The Sports Media Podcast, SBJ, CBC, former Sports Illustrated and The Athletic

    RICHARD DEITSCH is the host a popular industry podcast on sports media, titled The Sports Media Podcast, heard where you get your podcasts. He spent nearly 20 years at Sports Illustrated, then nearly eight years at The Athletic, leavingthere in early 2026. In this conversation we talk about the broadcast coverage of the World Cup, including Fox Sports and Telemundo, as well as developments at ESPN, including layoffs and big money for their big talent. Recorded July 29, 2026   THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

  4. Jul 31

    Episode 55: ALEX SILVERMAN, Sports Business Journal covering soccer and hockey, on MLS and FIFA

    ALEX SILVERMAN is sports business reporter for soccer and hockey at Sports Business Journal (SBJ).  He has been busy reporting news for SBJ from both Major League Soccer, which is about to choose a new commissioner to succeed Don Garber, and efforts by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to create a new business with investment from private equity. In this conversation, he talks about these two big stories and a little talk about NHL broadcasting as well. Recorded July 31, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

  5. Jul 27

    Episode 54: JULES BOYKOFF, professor, journalist and author of “Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing, and the FIFA Greed Machine”

    JULES BOYKOFF is professor of Politics and Government at Pacific University Oregon. He is a journalist and author of several books, including the recently published RedCard: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing, and the FIFA Greed Machine (publisher: OR Books). In this conversation we talk about the World Cup, Infantino, Trump, sportswashing in its current and historical context, and much more. Recorded July 27, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

  6. Jul 20

    Episode 53: JP DELLACAMERA, FIFA World Cup announcer, Fox Sports, NWSL

    Veteran broadcaster JP Dellacamera worked his 18th and final FIFA World Cup in 2026. JP first broadcast the World Cup in 1986 and missed just one of the men’s or women’s tournaments since, the 2011 Women’s tournament. Dellacamera was part of the Fox Sports team during the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada, partnering with Lori Lindsey. In this conversation we talk about his career, why he’s decided no more World Cups, the quality and depth of the coverage from Fox and much more. Recorded July 19, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

  7. Jul 12

    Episode 52: MIKE WOITALLA, Exec Ed of Soccer America on the FIFA World Cup, US Soccer, Media coverage

    MIKE WOITALLA is the Executive Editor of Soccer America. He and Editor-in-Chief Paul Kennedy have been on top of the World Cup since before day one. In this conversation Mike talks about the US and its failure against Belgium; the Balogun red card and the political trappings, the coaching situation, including Pochettino and Cherundolo, the fabulous four teams (France, Spain, England and Argentina) left going to the semi-finals; and the coverage on American television. Recorded July 12, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

  8. Jul 7

    Episode 51: CHRISTIAN MILES, MLS Apple TV and Fox Sports on USA Belgium in FIFA World Cup

    CHRISTIAN MILES calls soccer matches for MLS Apple TV and Fox Sports. He has been with John throughout the World Cup after the USA matches. In this episode they talk about the 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 match in Seattle. Plenty of talk about what happened and where the US team goes from here. Recorded July 6, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

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