New to the Crew

Pete sits Mel down to discuss his Crew weekend v Atlanta but mainly talks about Tottenham avoiding relegation. He also shamelessly suggests using this recording to promote their travel pod (All We See). Crew take a break now for the World Cup, will we be back? As ever, who knows. Also on the agenda, Moon pizza and shitty hotels. GO CREW!SAVE THE CAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Get in touch @ [email protected] (although I never check the emails) or IG: [email protected]

Pete and Mel record two separate mini-pods (with wildly varying degrees of enthusiasm) as Crew go on a back-to-back winning streak and prove once again that they are actually massive. Also on the agenda, thunderstorms, New to the Brew, and High School Graduation songs. GO CREW!SAVE THE CAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Get in touch @ [email protected] (although I never check the emails) or IG: New2thecrew96

With Crew losing over the weekend (again), we opt to delve into the past and reminisce over happier times (last Wednesday) as Eric takes Pete through his Crewtiful Day visiting Richmond for the US Open Cup. GO CREW!Get in touch @ [email protected] (although I never check the emails) or IG: New2thecrew96

Pete and Mel discussed the Orlando game while watching the Richmond game on the tellybox. Also on the agenda - Americans and their weird parking habits, Columbus being great, Crew being shit, and still probably too much chat about Rory the Baby. GO CREW!Get in touch @ [email protected] (although I never check the emails) or IG: New2thecrew96

It's that time of the month again where Pete gets to put his feet up and listen to Eric explain just where the Crew sit after the month of March. We look back over the last few games, including finally getting up and running with a glorious 3-1 win at Atlanta. Get in touch @ [email protected] (although I never check the emails) or IG: New2thecrew96

It's spring break for Pete and Mel, so they took advantage with the scheduling and drove the 7-hours to Toronto to watch the not-so-mighty Crew lose 2-1. They both worried about whether the pod has become too Rory (the baby)-centric and yet ploughed on in that direction anyway. Cue discussions about diaper bags and "nap time kick-off's". Oh, and they also visited some waterfalls.Get in touch @ [email protected] (although I never check the emails) or IG: New2thecrew96

Pete and Mel were both sick over the past few days and neither actually made it to Columbus to watch the game. They did however watch it from the discomfort of their own home, and even jumped on to live pod for the last 20 minutes of the game. It's not a very good pod, but we can guarantee it's more fun than Columbus Crew right now! GO CREW!Get in touch @ [email protected] (although I never check the emails) or IG: New2thecrew96

A new setup for 2026, "end of month Crew Review with Eric!" Obviously, Eric knows a million more things about Crew than Pete, so obviously it makes sense to get him on to explain why we have only 1 point from the opening 2 games. Obviously there were some tech issues at the beginning (and occasionally throughout), but obviously Pete couldn't be bothered to fully edit it down. Obviously, you should still listen to it. GO CREW!

Pete and Mel talk themselves into starting a 4th season of New to the Crew and explain how they feel like they are New to the Crew all over again. Recorded in segments over the course of opening day weekend in the build-up and aftermath to Portland away (we lost). GO CREW!

Pete gets up at silly o'clock to record live from Lithuania and update Mel with his 3-game challenge and sounds groggy from the outset. Sprinkled in is some occasional Crew chat to keep the pod honest. GO CREW!

A cheeky little BONUS pod recorded live (last week) in Estonia. Pete and Mel (and Rory the Baby) went to an Estonian top division game so talk about that a bit, plus footy in Latvia. Crew are back to playing (and winning) and they barely talk about that. Enjoy!

Crew came up short (again) in Charlotte, but it barely matters when we have such a great GUEST on this week - Katie of Mecklenburg Massive to give a rundown of her Crew-ti-ful Day! It was such a great chat, Pete forgot to sign off the pod with the obligatory 'Go Crew!' Give this one a listen and get yourself down to Charlotte next season if you get the chance. Go Crew!

Pete's other team (Tottenham Hotspur) finally won a trophy so Pete wanted to talk about watching the game last night with Mel. This is a short bonus pod, non-Crew related, but... Spurs. Won. A. Trophy.Get in touch @ [email protected] or IG: New2thecrew96

Pete tells Mel about his visit to watch Las Vegas Lights FC and then goes on to moan about people that moan about football. Luckily, Evan (friend of the pod, Crew season ticket holder, Bumbles Backyard business owner and all-round lovely bloke) is on hand this week to steer the pod in a more positive direction and break down his Crew-ti-ful day. Three games since the last pod, 3 draws. Crew are still the best and this is the golden era. Enjoy it!00:00 - 20:38 - Intro with Pete & Mel20:39 - 01:12:36 - Hell is Real with Evan's Crew-ti-ful DayGet in touch @ [email protected] or IG: New2thecrew96

Pete and Mel spent last weekend visiting the wonderful Bumble's Backyard in Columbus before returning to Lower.com for yet another Crew home win, this time over San Jose Earthquakes. They have a little chat about both, but it was such a tiring trip (sleep is no longer a thing for us), that we only lasted 13 minutes, so instead got GUEST Chris LaMacchia to come on and save us with stories about the MLS stadiums he's been to.00:00 - 13:04 - Intro with Pete & Mel13:05 - 01:10:08 - MLS stadium chat with ChrisGet in touch @ [email protected] or IG: New2thecrew96

Pete and Mel went to St Louis for the weekend, Crew happened to be there and once again came up Massive! After a brief summary of occurring's (we bumped into the players!), Kurt who runs travel for Nordecke joins Pete to discuss more Crew, the ins and outs of traveling to away games through Nordecke.com and more!00:00 - 23:44 - Intro with Pete & Mel23:45 - 50:02 - Kurt from Nordecke.comGo to nordecke.com if you want to attend a future away game and message [email protected] for any questions.Get in touch @ [email protected] or IG: New2thecrew96

The "Fallen" Crew team win 2-1 away in the Nation's Capital (I always wanted to write that) and are now unbeaten in 6. This was supposed to go out days ago, but Pete got jetlagged, then cut off from the world (no internet access!) due to some mid-west storms. Despite all that, Eric did finally manage to join him to discuss his 'Crew-ti-ful Day' and we finally have the song to accompany it! A couple of technical issues at the beginning, so hang in there, or skip forward... or don't listen, either way... GO CREW! Get in touch @ [email protected] or IG: New2thecrew96

Crew 0-0 Houston and Mel is back not only as a co-host but also to take on the opportunity to share with us her Crew-ti-Ful Day! The game itself may have been a borefest, and the episode definitely veered heavily in the direction of 'Rory's Crew-ti-Ful day but it's still well worth a listen! GO CREW!Get in touch @ [email protected] or IG: New2thecrew96

A 4-2 home opening win against Chicago Fire and it's great to be back at Lower.com. Pete did the 9-hour round trip solo, but nobody wants to hear about that journey, so instead is joined by GUEST Brian to talk us through his 'Crew-ti-Ful Day'. Pete is convinced this is going to be an amazing new feature that will take the podding world by storm. Rory the baby makes a brief appearance in the opening minutes but isn't yet delivering great podcast material (she doesn't make a sound and almost cried). GO CREW!

Pete sits down with Eric to discuss the new 2025 season. The sit and chat occurred unexpectedly, and Pete felt very unprepared and panicked about coming up with some content to go through. Eric on the other hand was typically smooth and ready to talk all things Crew. As ever, GO CREW!

Pete and Mel sit down to chat about how great Crew are, and about how despite detesting Leagues Cup, Pete bought a ticket anyway, drove to the final and fell more in love with this team. After that, Pete sat down with Rob from England to discuss his hobby of groundhopping the 92 league teams. Enjoy it, it's there to be enjoyed. Running Order 00.00 - 26.04 - Leagues Cup Final chat 26.05 - 1.13.58 - Groundhopping in England Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Pete and Mel sit down and talk through the Champions Cup Final experience. It's the end of an era folks and we've really enjoyed the ride. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

After back-to-back 3-1 wins for Crew, what better time to talk to our latest GUEST Kunal, who is the founder of Chicago based Supporter Group 3*1*CREW. We planned our sit-down chat the day of Rory the Baby's first vaccines. Top tip - don't podcast the day of a baby's first vaccines! Mel had to duck out, but Pete bravely soldiered on and had a very enjoyable chat. Turns out Kunal is one of the nicest men in the Crewniverse, so this is a good one. Enjoy it! Running Order 00.00 - 8.38 - Retrospective Intro 8.39 - 43.02 - Kunal from 3*1*CREW Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Mel was unavailable, so joining Pete and Eric this week is GUEST Michael Stahl. Michael is a freelance journalist from New York, a die-hard Crew fan and an all-round bloody nice bloke. He returns to the pod to discuss his recently published article about Fitness in MLS and the Crew Supporters Group he is a part of in NYC. Michael and Eric waste no time getting to know each other and Pete wishes he could sit and listen to them talk for hours on end. We discuss Michael's work, supporting Crew from afar, Hell is Real (this week, it really does feel real) and Heck is Plausible. Tune in, it's a good one! Go Crew! Check out Michael's website https://www.michaelstahlwrites.com/ InsideHook Portfolio where his Crew coverage can be found is also just one click away https://www.insidehook.com/author/michael-stahl Twitter and Instagram: @MichaelRStahl Instagram: @E_Newey and @CapytalCrew Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

A pod of two halves as we sit down first to chat about Portland and how great Crew are, and then a couple of days later to chat about Monterrey and how great Crew are. Pete has hard-hitting questions about the national anthem again and we discuss whether it being a Wednesday is a good answer for a lower attendance. Other deep chat reveals that JRR had a superb game and Cucho and Rossi are incredible players. Rory snores halfway through the recording so we hope you find it more entertaining than she did. Go Crew! Please take a few minutes to look at this awesome link and support our friends and fellow Crew fans. Spread the word! Bumble's Backyard - a dog park and bar | Indiegogo Running Order 00.00 - 25.01 - Crew v Portland 25.02 - 53.02 - Crew v Monterrey Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Never a dull moment being a Crew fan, it's been a crazy ten days or so, action packed with controversy on and off the field, injuries, red cards, an away defeat, and a couple of well-earned draws. Oh, and we had a baby. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Pete gives Mel a rundown of watching the Chicago game at LDC with a new friend and throws out some Short North suggestions. They then skip to post-game Houston and are joined by Eric to discuss another unbeaten week across two competitions. Running Order 00.00 - 20.53 - Introducing a new friend to LDC 20.54 - 24.16 - 'Supporting the Crew onto Glory' song performed by Eric 24.17 - 1.18.17 - Houston & Fire chats with Eric Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 Follow us on X - @new2thecrew96

Pete and Mel briefly discuss how they didn't really watch either of the Crew games in full but have excellent reasons and excuses as to why. Eric then arrives to once again pull things together and they kind of dissect and agree that two unbeaten away performances is no bad thing. There's chat about the upcoming Chicago game, and yet again another masterful performance from Eric, this time of the rewritten 'Purple Rain' by Minnesota legend Prince. Enjoy! Running Order 00.00 - 12.34 - Season Preview 12.35 - 16.43 - Win the Game song performed by Eric 16.44 - 1.07.25 - Minnesota & Houston away chat plus more! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

A new season brings a new format, yet a similar lack of podcasting knowledge. We start with a season preview recorded on our way to Columbus the day before the opening game v Atlanta. We then welcome Eric onto the pod, who immediately grounds things and introduces the concept of interesting facts and actual knowledge about the Crew. The three of us sort of dissect Crew's win by discussing the game around some new key questions. They finish off with a little chat about Minnesota before Pete asks Eric what he thought of the song he adapted. Eric masterfully performs it, and it's so good we had to insert it earlier on in the pod to ensure that everyone sticks around long enough to hear it. Enjoy! Running Order 00.00 - 22.59 - Season Preview 23.00 - 26.20 - Half a World Away song performed by Eric 26.21 - 1.32.22 - Columbus Crew v Atlanta Utd chat plus more! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Recorded live in Maldon, Essex (how exotic!), we discuss our end of season awards. Also on the agenda - Welsh Soccer, US Open Cup and looking forward to the 2024 season. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Crew have won MLS Cup! Nothing else to say. Let's just say it again. Crew have won MLS Cup! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

We are going to MLS Cup! We recap watching the game behind enemy lines and emerging victorious. Also on the agenda - not much else, this is the agenda! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Crew are great, Greg is great, everything is great! We are through to the Conference Final and Hell is about to get Real again. Also on the agenda - Christmas lights and freezing cold nights. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

BONUS POD - Pete finally walked 14.6 miles to the stadium. Superstition tells that Crew will now win at Orlando next week.

We break down the awesome defeat of Atlanta and prepare for Orlando away! Also on the agenda - booing Guzan, Thanksgiving plans and Fridge-gate. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Cucho is on fire as we take game 1 of the series v Atlanta. Also on the agenda - Recording from West Virginia, Wales update and Daylight Savings chat. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

We wrap up the Montreal game and look forward to the excitement of the post season playoffs. Also on the agenda - Wales (NOT Albania), Indiana and Pete sounding worryingly out of breath for the entire recording (apologies!). Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Crew slip up late away to Atlanta, but we’re happy about 4 points from 6. Also on the agenda - Albania!

Four points in two games from playoff rivals leaves us buzzing. Also on the agenda - New to the Riverhounds! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Crew confirm their playoff spot after an insanely easy drubbing over the hapless Chicago Fire. Also on the agenda - Should we stop? Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Catching up with all the Leagues Cup action and transfer news. Also on the agenda - Pete's dislocated shoulder and Buffalo Wild Wings. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

The Crew go eight games unbeaten. Also on the agenda - Pete's got a new app, Melvin's got a swollen ankle, and the referee's a wanker. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

We went in the Nordecke and we liked it! Also on the agenda Indian Lake (again), New to the Brew and dusting off the old boots. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

We are back with a bang thanks to our GUEST! He's Eric, and that's the way we like him. Eric is on song as we chat all things National Anthem and Crew 2 before finding out Crew he really is. Also on the agenda Indian Lake, New York and Chicago. Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Recorded LIVE before, during and after last night's defeat to Nashville as we hosted a two person watch party from home. Also on the agenda - not a lot else. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

We hit the road for our first taste of Crew away at the Hell is Real derby. Also on the agenda - Awesome Cincy vibes, going to a gig (concert), and the world's biggest pizza. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

It's a hello week after the bye week, but Crew flatter to deceive. We break down the game (sort of) and finish off answering listeners' questions. Also on the agenda - fireworks, drones and the birthday zone. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

It's a bye week but we have plenty to talk about with our GUEST Michael Stahl. Michael is a freelance journalist from New York who, like us fell in love with the Crew instantly. After getting over our pre-game nerves, we settled down to interview each other, talking all things Crew. It was a long one, but we could have chatted to Michael all night. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96 To read more from Michael about the Crew... https://www.insidehook.com/article/sports/chants-cheers-beers-nordecke-diehard-fans-american-sports https://www.insidehook.com/article/sports/mls-ramadan-fast-timeout

We discuss Indy at home in the US Open Cup (win some), and Inter Miami in MLS (lose some). Also on the agenda - two Morris' for the price of one, checking out the Nordecke, and food and drink vendors, Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96

Both us and Crew were away this weekend. We didn't watch the game, but luckily our lovely GUEST Cara did and swooped in to save us with some Charlotte chat before discussing her connection to the Crew. Also on the agenda - dreaming of starting our own chant, double game week and National Parks. Go Crew! Get in touch at [email protected] Instagram - @new2thecrew96