Not The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Wanderers Podcast

Oct 26 2024 71 ep. 44 mins 10
Not The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Wanderers Podcast artwork

Soccer reporter Martin Bauman is joined by Matt Stickland, and the two of them break down the games played by their beloved Halifax Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League. Martin gives the sporting breakdown, and Matt wonders about the esoteric aspects of the soccer fandom experience.

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Patrice Gheisar on Fixing Away Form, Red Cards and Offseason Plans

Oct 26 2024 35 mins  
This week, Martin is joined by Halifax Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar as the two look back on the Wanderers’ 2024 CPL season and what lessons the club can learn. How does the squad improve its results on the road? What happened with Christian Volesky? And how do the Wanderers rejoin the playoff hunt in 2025? Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

The Last Hurrah: Wanderers Cap Season, Defeat York 2-1

Oct 19 2024 40 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt and Martin go live after the Halifax Wanderers' 2-1 win over York United FC to talk about Aiden Rushenas' big moment under the lights, Tiago Coimbra's cheeky goal celebration and what's to come in the offseason. Plus, Andre Rampersad joins the show! Photo: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

No Playoffs, No Party: Where Do the Wanderers Go From Here?

Oct 15 2024 48 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt and Martin break down the Halifax Wanderers' 2-1 road loss to Cavalry FC, their early elimination from the CPL Playoffs, and what issues have hampered the club this season. Martin gets ranty for a change, and Matt has a thing for muffins. Photo credit: CFC Media / Mike Sturk

Not Dead Yet: Wanderers Salvage Late Point in Topsy-Turvy Affair

Oct 05 2024 53 mins  
In this week's episode, Martin is joined by special guest Mitchell Bailey (Healey & Bailey Notebook) and the two recap the Halifax Wanderers' 1-1 draw against Vancouver FC. Did the referee miss a handball in the box? What does Zach Fernandez's sending off bode for the team? Can Halifax summon enough magic in two remaining matches? Plus, footy scran stories and lost-in-translati

Mailbag! Is Gheisar the Right Coach for Halifax? Who's the Best Hugger on the Wanderers?

Oct 02 2024 42 mins  
In this week's episode, Martin flies solo and answers your burning questions about the Halifax Wanderers season. Plus, a recap of the road draw against Atletico Ottawa and a preview of Saturday's match against Vancouver FC. Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

CPL Title Belt! And How Many Points Do the Wanderers Need to Make Playoffs?

Sep 27 2024 42 mins  
In this week's episode, Martin is joined by a special guest (his wife, Ashley!) to talk about the Wanderers' season thus far, the path to clinching a playoff spot and one bit of silverware the club currently has in its grasp. Plus, they share stories of road rage and reality TV. Photo credit: Matt Zambonin / Freestyle Photography

CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan Talks CSA/CSB Deal, U-21 Rule and League Expansion

Sep 19 2024 14 mins  
In this bonus episode, league commissioner Mark Noonan joins Martin and Matt at the Wanderers Grounds to talk about the league's U-21 rule and Jesse Marsch's comments about developing young players, finding the right cities for league expansion, and how negotiations are going between Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Business after CSA general secretary Kevin Blue's recent statemen

Seeing Red: 10-Man Wanderers Draw Pacific Amid Refereeing Controversy

Sep 19 2024 45 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt and Martin break down the Halifax Wanderers' 1-1 draw against Pacific FC and whether Dan Nimick's sending off was justified. Head coach Patrice Gheisar talks about Clément Bayiha's new role as a wing-back and Wanderers forward Massimo Ferrin joins the guys post-match to talk THAT goal and finding calm in the pressure of a playoff push. Photo credit: T

Call An Ambulance... But Not For Us: Wanderers Come Alive in Mekideche's Debut

Sep 14 2024 46 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt and Martin are joined by new Halifax Wanderers centre-back Nassim Mekideche after the club's 3-0 victory over Forge FC. Can they secure enough points in their remaining six games to earn a playoff berth? And what does Mekideche's arrival mean for Halifax's back line? Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

Listless in Langford: Did the Halifax Wanderers Spoil Their Last Playoff Hope?

Sep 09 2024 60 mins  
In this week's episode, Matt and Martin recap the Halifax Wanderers' 0-3 road loss to Pacific FC, Aiden Rushenas's performance between the sticks, Dan Nimick and Cale Loughrey's double yellows and what happens next for the Wanderers. Plus, Martin has a really bad time in Fiji. Photo credit: CPL Photos