Soccer 101

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#190 What is Match of the Day, and why is it so revered?

On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor spend some time discussing the granddaddy of TV analysis: Match of the Day. What is it, how long has it been around, what makes it unique, is it still relevant in the modern media landscape, and much much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow!

30 min
15 NOV.

#189 What is a fairytale in soccer, and are they becoming increasingly less common in the modern game?

Graham and Taylor are here to discuss their favorite fairytales (Graham is a big Frozen guy), but then they also discuss the concept of a fairytale in soccer. What exactly is it? What qualifies and what doesn't? What are some of the most notable moments in soccer history? And, maybe most importantly, are fairytales becoming rarer in the modern game? JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow!

29 min
8 NOV.

#188 What do soccer players eat, and how has their nutrition changed over time?

Graham and Taylor are avoiding ranch and fizzy drinks to stay in ideal shape to discuss the diets of professional footballers. Why is diet and nutrition so important for soccer players? What will they eat on a match day? How has nutrition changed in soccer over the decades? Those questions and at least a few more answered on this week's episode!

30 min
1 NOV.

#187 Who is Mario Balotelli, and why does he attract so much attention?

With the recent news that Mario Balotelli will be returning to Italy after signing for Genoa, we take a look back at his career so far, and ponder what it is that makes Balotelli such a captivating figure. What is it about Balotelli that is so fascinating? How good was he earlier in his career? Where did it go (most) wring in his career? Where has the forward been these past few years? All that and much more about a man who is at once hilarious, talented, and tragic.

46 min
25 OCT.

#186 Who is Gianni Infantino and what does he do?

This week, we try (and instantly fail) to give an objective look at Gianni Infantino, our current FIFA President. Where did he come from? How much power does he actually have? Has he been a good President or has he been a FIFA President? All that and more!

40 min
11 OCT.

#185 What is a dual national and who are some of the most notable players who have switched national teams?

Graham and Taylor answer questions like "what is a dual national in soccer" and "what are the requirements for switching" and "who are some of the most notable players to have switched national teams." Plus, Graham finally admits that Mel Gibson is only slightly less Scottish than Mr. Ruthven.

47 min
4 OCT.

#184 What are some formerly great teams that experienced a dramatic decline, and what factors led to that fate?

Graham and Taylor take a look at some of the biggest and/or most successful clubs that today find themselves in less glorious environs. How did they get there? What are the different factors that can lead to a club's downfall? Are any clubs today at risk of making similar mistakes? All that and much more!

35 min
27 SEPT.

#183 What is an ACL injury?

On this week's episode, it's time for pain. What happens when you tear your ACL, and how has treatment evolvedP over time? Which players recovered well, which players didn't, and why has it become such a widespread issue in women's soccer in particular?

38 min

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kimbobo722

Graham and Taylor break down 101 football knowledge. You could look up all of these topics, but would not get the context, history and relevancy. Making the complex, simple is an art. Plus they do it with humor and zero snobbery.
So many ads before any content

6 sept.

therea1wags

While I understand the need for advertising dollars, having 4 minutes of them BEFORE the episode starts is excessive.
Great idea! Perfect for both new and old fans!

23/06/2022

Ekyby314

I’m a big fan of the parent pod, The Total Soccer Show, and this ingenious spinoff is one of few on Automatic Download. The Ta-ta-Rockwell, Ryan from Rome/NC, Arizona-Joe and Glasgow Graham (who is sick today) are a force of pod chemistry to to reckoned with. It’s like your hanging out with your buddies and they’re being funny while teaching you some things about soccer you may not have known. I’ve played soccer since I was 6yr and pay attention pretty close, but I always learn a bunch from Soccer 101. Just love it, full stop. I think if someone is just getting into soccer, this is the perfect podcast. I hope the soccer community is a welcoming one to new fans and this Pod epitomizes that. Many thanks to and a big shout out to the gents for all the work they do behind the scenes to make TSS and Soccer 101 a reality!
False angst

23/09/2022

horgar

Usually interesting and informative. The Qatar episode brought out their virtue signals. To the point where they accuse Qatar of human trafficking. Shocked I was to find out that in a sport all about money, Qatar uses their money to try and not be embarrassed in a cup on home soil. Seems like they’d be much happier to have Qatar’s doors blown off so they can say “see they shouldn’t be hosting”. So tired of them lamenting countries with money spending their money to improve their situation. Also their continued injection of leftist political nonsense now makes what was once a timeless podcast when Mr Grove was involved into a childish liberal agenda screed. Way to waste a great concept.