Queen City Press Podcast

Laurel Pfahler
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In-depth FC Cincinnati coverage in audio form to supplement written content from Queen City Press publisher Laurel Pfahler, a professional journalist who covers the team full-time. The Queen City Press Podcast now features two weekly shows, including a paid subscriber-supported "Insider" show that provides exclusive access to full interviews with players and staff, the ability to submit a question for Laurel to ask of a player or coach and more. This show is hosted by the spouse team of Laurel and Eric Pfahler, a former sports writer who enjoys watching and talking soccer, and it generally publishes Mondays. As of February 2026, we have added a second weekly "preview" show to break down the upcoming weekend match, share brief clips of interviews and more. MLSSoccer.com's Tyler Snipes joins Laurel on Fridays for this ad-supported, publicly available show. These podcasts provide a unique perspective from inside the training grounds and locker room of FC Cincinnati.

  1. [PREVIEW] Insider Show Ep. 161 with Garrison Draper

    1D AGO

    [PREVIEW] Insider Show Ep. 161 with Garrison Draper

    Laurel and Eric discuss FC Cincinnati's second consecutive 1-0 loss, this time against Toronto FC, and how quickly the Orange and Blue could "right the ship" Thursday against Tigres -- but also why fans' concerns are understandable. Then, FC Cincinnati Vice President of Sports Performance & Health Garrison Draper joins the Queen City Press Podcast Insider to give fans an inside look at all that he does behind the scenes for the club. We talked for about 30 minutes, there was so much to cover! You'll also hear about a new segment we are starting this week in the Preview Show (be sure to like and subscribe to our channel on YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress.) This show is exclusive to paid subscribers of the Insider Podcast tier on Patreon.com/QueenCityPress, but once signed up, you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify just by copying the RSS link found in your membership settings and pasting into your preferred podcast app. Or, by clicking the three dots in the upper right corner of the Patreon App and hitting "add to podcast app." Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors: Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

    5 min
  2. Preview Show: FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC with Jake Zivin

    5D AGO

    Preview Show: FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC with Jake Zivin

    Laurel Pfahler and Tyler Snipes discuss the "Sunday Night Soccer" matchup between FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC with MLS on Apple TV's Jake Zivin. Plus, interviews with FCC forward Tom Barlow, MLS NEXT Pro President Ali Curtis and FC Cincinnati 2 coach Sammy Castellanos. This episode it brought to you in part by HOIST, IV‑level hydration, military‑grade electrolyte drinks that absorb fast and power you through your day. Like and subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress Partner with us as a sponsor! Media kit by request at thequeencitypress@gmail.com.

    1h 10m
  3. [PREVIEW] Insider Ep. 160: Nothing to worry about

    MAR 2

    [PREVIEW] Insider Ep. 160: Nothing to worry about

    Eric and Laurel discuss FC Cincinnati's 1-0 loss at Minnesota United FC on Saturday and why fans shouldn't be concerned about what might just be a one-off performance in frigid conditions. Plus, hear from the four players who scored their first goals for FCC last week in Champions Cup play -- Stefan Chirila, Stiven Jimenez, Ademar Chavez and Kenji Mboma Dem -- and a couple mailbag questions. This episode is exclusive to paid subscribers of the Insider Podcast tier on Patreon.com/QueenCityPress, but once signed up, you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify just by copying the RSS link found in your membership settings and pasting into your preferred podcast app. Or, by clicking the three dots in the upper right corner of the Patreon App and hitting "add to podcast app." Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors: Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

    3 min
  4. Preview Show: FC Cincinnati at Minnesota United with Kyndra de St. Aubin

    FEB 27

    Preview Show: FC Cincinnati at Minnesota United with Kyndra de St. Aubin

    Laurel and Tyler sit down to discuss FC Cincinnati's 9-0 win over O&M FC in Champions Cup action before bringing in special guest, Kyndra de St. Aubin, from MLS on Apple TV's broadcast crew to break down the next match at Minnesota United. A Minnesota native and former MUFC television analyst, de St. Aubin brings a wealth of knowledge on FCC's opponent and an insightful perspective on the matchup. The episode wraps up with some FCC 2 talk, as the MLS NEXT Pro season kicks off Sunday with the Orange and Blue hosting CT United FC at NKU Soccer Stadium. You'll also hear about half of a conversation with new FCC 2 coach Sammy Castellanos, with access to the full interview available to paid subscribers of the Queen City Press Podcast Insider show via Patreon. Like and subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@QueenCityPress Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors: Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

    1h 5m
  5. [PREVIEW] Queen City Press Podcast Insider Ep. 159 with FC Cincinnati 2 coach Sammy Castellanos

    FEB 24

    [PREVIEW] Queen City Press Podcast Insider Ep. 159 with FC Cincinnati 2 coach Sammy Castellanos

    FC Cincinnati opened MLS play on a high note with a 2-0 win over Atlanta United on Saturday, and now the FCC 2 team prepares to play its MLS NEXT Pro opener this coming Sunday. In this episode, we recap FC Cincinnati's victory, rising above Evander's early exit due to a hamstring injury and more, along with interview clips with Dado Valenzuela and Pat Noonan. Then, FCC 2 coach Sammy Castellanos joins the show to talk about his team, the addition of assistant Anthony Wallace, his initial thoughts on the academy and what he's looking for in the opener against Connecticut United FC. We wrap up with a mailbag, as usual. Be sure to also check out Queen City Press Podcast "Preview Show" each week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also sync Queen City Press Podcast Insider by copying the RSS link into your preferred podcast app. And as always, thanks for tuning in! Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors: Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

    5 min
  6. Preview Show: FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United with Nate Bukaty

    FEB 20

    Preview Show: FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United with Nate Bukaty

    Apple TV play-by-play announcer Nate Bukaty joins Queen City Press Podcast to help Laurel and Tyler preview FC Cincinnati's MLS opener against Atlanta United. He shares his enjoyment of the TQL Stadium crowd, thoughts on both opponents and more. Before that conversation, we discuss FC Cincinnati's win at O&M FC in Champions Cup action Wednesday. In this episode, you'll also hear a clip of an interview with Kevin Denkey, who joined Queen City Press Insider to discuss his second season with FCC and more. Subscribe ($6/month) to hear the full 25-minute interview and get all-access to exclusive Queen City Press content. Laurel also shares details on the new food options at TQL Stadium ahead of the opener, along with a chat with executive chef Sheldon Morgan about the menu and more. Thanks for listening! If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring our show or buying an ad, email us at thequeencitypress@gmail.com. Note: You can enjoy more content from Bukaty in his upcoming book Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup, available for pre-order now.

    1h 16m
  7. [PREVIEW] Queen City Press Podcast Insider Ep. 158 with Kevin Denkey

    FEB 16

    [PREVIEW] Queen City Press Podcast Insider Ep. 158 with Kevin Denkey

    Kevin Denkey joins the Queen City Press Podcast Insider show to talk about his second preseason with FC Cincinnati, changes he made during the offseason, bicycle kicks, goal celebrations and more. Then, Laurel and Eric discuss the end of preseason, predictions and lineup projections (sort of), and we wrap up with some mailbag questions. You'll also hear the bulk of Pat Noonan's press conference from Thursday. Be sure to find Queen City Press Podcast now on Spotify through your Patreon subscription and give us a rating so others can more easily stumble upon this unique FC Cincinnati podcast. You can easily link your Spotify and Patreon accounts if you are using the same email address for both apps. Also, for those who use Apple Podcast app (or other podcast apps), did you know you can make it so episodes automatically load into your library? The easiest way is to log into Patreon on your phone or through the app, open the “article” for the latest episode and click the “Listen in App” button on the top right side of the page. That will direct you from there. Otherwise, you can just click the membership tab on your Patreon account, copy the RSS link that should show up on that page. Then, go into your Apple/Spotify/etc. Podcast library, click the three dots in the upper right corner and you’ll see where to paste that link. This podcast will then automatically appear in your library feed as soon as it is uploaded. You can also search on Spotify and that just requires syncing with Patreon. Reach out with questions! And as always, thanks for tuning in! Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors: Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

    5 min
  8. Preview Show: FC Cincinnati 2026 season lookahead

    FEB 13

    Preview Show: FC Cincinnati 2026 season lookahead

    Queen City Press Podcast now features a second show that will serve as a weekly preview and be available to the general public. The original show, hosted by Laurel and Eric Pfahler, is now called the "Insider," recapping matches, news and big trends, along with exclusive access to full interviews and bonus content (soon to include video clips of interviews as well). MLSSoccer.com's Tyler Snipes joins Laurel as hosts of this new "Preview Show," which each week will take a look at the upcoming weekend match and include brief clips of interviews that can be heard in full on the "Insider." Episode 1 serves as a season preview and features a clip of Laurel's interview with Roman Celentano. Special thanks to Queen City Press sponsors: Hoist (@DrinkHoist), 333seat.com; BISON USA CORP, Agustin Caceres (@caceresagustin), Rhinehaus (@RhinehausOTR), The Richards Firm, The Cincinnati Lions (@AVFC_Cincinnati), Bucklew Insurance (@bucklewinsurance), Mark Godsey, The Hart Family, Adam Weigand, The Stumpf Family, Roger Hayner, Mike Hudson, Duke Thomas (#UpTheGarys), Matt (@FCCincinnatus), Bryan Weigel, Nick Armstrong, David McDaniel, the Rexroad Family, Tim Miller, The Crenshaw Family, Michael Crawford (@mccrawf7) and Tom Niehaus. Join the sponsorship tier (check your membership settings) to have your name, organization or business recognized as well.

    1h 2m
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In-depth FC Cincinnati coverage in audio form to supplement written content from Queen City Press publisher Laurel Pfahler, a professional journalist who covers the team full-time. The Queen City Press Podcast now features two weekly shows, including a paid subscriber-supported "Insider" show that provides exclusive access to full interviews with players and staff, the ability to submit a question for Laurel to ask of a player or coach and more. This show is hosted by the spouse team of Laurel and Eric Pfahler, a former sports writer who enjoys watching and talking soccer, and it generally publishes Mondays. As of February 2026, we have added a second weekly "preview" show to break down the upcoming weekend match, share brief clips of interviews and more. MLSSoccer.com's Tyler Snipes joins Laurel on Fridays for this ad-supported, publicly available show. These podcasts provide a unique perspective from inside the training grounds and locker room of FC Cincinnati.

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