Cleeside Escape

Recap of the second and third episodes of the current season of Survivor

Spencer Costello joins me in the co-interviewer chair. Akron men’s basketball graduate assistant Devan Morrow talks about a wild few weeks for the Zips, which included a MAC Championship and narrow loss to UCLA in the NCAA tournament.

Danny Bryck, Caroline Danos and Pat McGee return to analyze the opening episode of the latest season of TV’s best show: Survivor. The crew plays “Stock Up, Stock Down,” gives their expert opinion on gameplay and an update on the fantasy battle.

Connor Wilson sits down to discuss writing mystery novels, quitting his job and moving to the Big Apple. Joe Bertsche joins us, and gives his take on the state of the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavs.

Josh Brooks joins me to recap an eventful weekend in the Premier League and preview the World Cup Qualifying window for the US Men. We discuss his family friendship with US Head Coach Gregg “Triple G” Berhalter. Recapped: (1:00) Chelsea handle Spurs (17:15) Man City finally go cold v Southampton (24:25) Liverpool eek out at Palace (34:00) Josh Sargent 🇺🇸👨‍👦 balls out in Norwich v Watford (41:30) Villa grind out 3 points at Everton (48:40) Josh’s friendship with coach Gregg Berhalter + US roster thoughts + World Cup Qualifying window preview

Patrick Bald, Charlie Prince and I break down the details of Djokovic’s Australian Open fiasco, as well as the implications for the tournament going forward.

Emily Albi and Pat McGee are back for episode 2 of our Survivor series. Danny Bryck makes his Cleeside debut!

Riley Baumbick leads off a discussion about the issues surrounding the college football transfer portal. (14:45) We interview Akron Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant Devan Morrow, touching on coaching against a former teammate, returning to his Alma Mater and of course, Oral Roberts.

Host of the Paul Farrington Show and Producer of the Inside the Garage Podcast, Paul Farrington joins me to discuss what it’s like working for Colin Cowherd at The Volume. We hit on his experience with the Inside the Garage Podcast & Bryce Young as well as his “inside view” on Brian Kelly‘s departure. But first, Riley Baumbick and Devan Morrow help me pick the National Championship.

Tottenham enthusiasts Alex Gotsky and Robby Soeder join me to break down a classic weekend in the Premier League, featuring: (0:00) Arsenal v Man City (12:00) Chelsea v Liverpool (29:45) Watford v Spurs (40:45) USMNT Transfers (45:30) Everton v Brighton (49:00) Man United v Wolves

Paul Farrington and I make our picks for the New Years Six college football bowls. (13:10) Our Survivor crew, Emily Albi, Caroline Danos and Pat McGee, pitch why you should watch Survivor and recount their own Survivor exploits. (28:00) We break down the first episode of Season 16, on Netflix.

Succession fiends Jack and Michael Sturm join me for a recap on 3.8 as well as a state of the union on the series in general. We wrap up by giving our predictions for the big finale.

Lodge Dils returns to break down an insane weekend in Germany and England, with 6 games all won by a single goal. Open with Der Klassiker: Dortmund v Bayern (12:55) Union Berlin v Leipzig & Jesse Marsch fired (19:10) Man United v Crystal Palace (21:05) West Ham v Chelsea (27:45) Liverpool v Wolves (31:30) Everton v Arsenal (35:45) Our Champions League 🔒s

Pat Pelini talks about his unexpected Woj bomb moment, we break down championship weekend and the Freeman appointment at ND. (34:40) Max Heath is back to discuss Kendall Roy’s corny birthday party and the subsequent fallout.

Nick Baumer, Connor Wilson, Joe Bertsche and I react to the Brian Kelly’s departure from Notre Dame, and speculate on the next head coach. (25:00) Spencer Costello and I debate the argument for Notre Dame playing a 13th game.

Jack McClintock and Liam Champion join me to discuss the loaded weekend of European soccer action. Man United fires Ole (0:00-10:00) Liverpool v Arsenal (10:00-30:45) Leicester v Chelsea (30:45-33:45) Watford 4-1 Man United (33:45-37:55) Dortmund pull in Bayern (37:55-42:00) PL Roundup (42:00-44:40) Aguero retires... City’s GOAT? (46:30-52:45) 1 year to World Cup predictions (52:45-58:30) Finish with Champions League 🔒s

Former Irish walk-on and perennial Buckeye hater Pat Pelini joins me to talk CFP rankings and the state of college football (0:00 - 46:03). Zak Shalala and Max Heath are back to discuss the decisive shareholders’ meeting in Succession 3.5 (46:03).

To the best of their ability, Alex Gotsky and Lodge Dils recall the USMNT’s instant classic 2-0 win over Mexico on Friday night (0:00-25:03). I sit down with my good friend Kenta Sachen to discuss his new job teaching 5th graders and the chaos that follows (25:03).

Max Heath and Zak Shalala join me in giving our reaction to the latest episode of Succession (0:00-29:03). Jake Cimino and I set up the massive clash between the US and Mexico on Friday night (29:03-52:50).

Zak Shalala and Lodge Dils join me to recap a massive weekend in the Premier League, while also looking in at the US Men’s National Team roster heading into international break. West Ham v Liverpool (0:00-11:00) Manchester Derby (11:00-28:55) Leipzig v Dortmund (28:55-31:10) Arsenal! Arsenal! (31:10-40:40) Coach Canning (40:40-49:25) USMNT (49:25)

Inaugural Episode! Lodge Dils joins Christian Lee on the show to catch up on the past week in European soccer. PSG’s late comeback win over defending champs Lille (1-11) Bayern getting crushed in the German Cup (11-21) Barcelona fires manager Ronald Koeman (21-31:30) WAGs Talk! (31:30-36:45) and wrapping up with a USMNT catch up