Soccer 101

Apr 03 2025 211 ep. 35 mins 1.1k
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All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

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What is fixture congestion and what can teams do to combat it?

Apr 03 2025 31 mins  
This week, we're taking a look at the scourge of the modern game: fixture congestion. Is it indeed a problem exclusive to the modern era? What can teams do to ease the workload? What can happen when a player is ‘red lining’? And the most important question: are we reaching breaking point? WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscr

What is the J.League and how has it strengthened the Japan national team?

Mar 27 2025 41 mins  
With Japan officially qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, we wanted to take at domestic football in the country. In so doing, we attempt to answer questions like what is the J.League, how good is the league as a whole, how has it evolved over time, what role has it played in helping to strengthen the national team, and much much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all ou

What is CONCACAF, and what is its scandalous history?

Mar 24 2025 39 mins  
This week, we're taking a look at everyone's favorite (or fourth favorite) confederation: Concacaf. How many countries does it oversee? What exactly does it oversee? Why is Jack Warner's time as head of the confederation so notorious? And what does the future hold in terms of expansion and mergers? WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and

Why isn't Ligue 1 better? What are the issues it's faced, and how has it positioned itself for future growth?

Mar 13 2025 42 mins  
This week, we're taking at the a league that boasts some high-profile clubs, a lot of youth talent, and some storied teams... and yet still isn't perceived as being particularly strong: Ligue 1. Why isn't the best league in France better than it is? What has been the league's standing historically? What contributes to the lack of growth and international success? Has PSG under Qata

How do teams, players and managers handle the language barrier?

Mar 06 2025 36 mins  
What do you do when your coach speaks one language, your center back another, and your striker a third? How do clubs handle language barriers between players and staff? Do teams just designate a couple languages that everyone needs to know? Does everyone just have to learn the GM's language? Are there a bunch of translators on the coaching staff? How do teams make this work? WE HAV

What are the best and worst rebrands in soccer history?

Feb 27 2025 36 mins  
Graham and Taylor are together again to discuss the best and worst rebrands in club soccer. Why would a club want to rebrand, what are the benefits and drawbacks, who did it right, and who... did the opposite of that. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus po

Do Sporting Directors, GMs and Directors of Football all do the same thing?

Feb 21 2025 22 mins  
It's an episode that guests your hosts confused multiple times... terminology! What exactly is a Sporting Director and is it the same thing as a Director of Football? What is a General Manager? Is that the same thing as a Sporting Director? What do Technical Directors technically direct? Those questions, and more, hopefully answered. Hopefully. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're post

What is a cult hero, and how does a player become one?

Feb 13 2025 26 mins  
No flavor aid required for this episode... we're talking cult players! What is a cult hero, how does a player become one, and who are some of our personal favorites. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts,

What is The Big Six in the Premier League, and does it still exist?

Feb 06 2025 27 mins  
Graham "The Big ONE" Ruthven and Taylor are together again to break down The Big Six in the Premier League: which clubs are included, how has the grouping evolved over time, and is it still a thing in 2025? WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, acc

An abbreviated history of Neymar, and why he's such a polarizing figure

Jan 30 2025 46 mins  
What's the latest with Neymar, why has he been such a controversial figure in his career, and how will he be remembered by future generations? Plus, did he reach his full potential for club and country, and what comes next? WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bo