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Paradise Pod

by Josh, Donald

A Nashville SC fan podcast.

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Episodes

  1. Chapter 6

    It is indeed year 6 of this. Is it the dawn of a new era? Only Donald knows the truth - but will he reveal his secrets? COYBIG

  2. Weiner Dog Racing

    Ben Wright drops in to bless the dawgs. Two wins on the trot and a general improvement in play see Nashville SC giving fans something to enjoy at the end of what was feeling like a lost season. Topics include: The BJ era's inauspicious Leagues Cup beginnings Signs of life in the two losses Clean...

  3. BJ Rumors

    Appreciating Gary, evaluating Rumba, discussing a potential BJ, and pondering a brave new future for Nashville SC. COYBIG.

  4. Out?

    What would #GaryOut actually look like now, in practice? Where does the fault lie, Jacobs or Smith? What kinds of players could be brought in as a solution? You know, all those old chestnuts. Three Chalupas, listener Qs, and the small matter of Inter Miami upcoming. We shall seeeeeeeeee. COYBIG.

  5. Wendy's SC

    Nashville SC's Concacaf Champions Cup comes to an end, but the 'Yotes finally pick up a win in the league. Josh, Daniel and Slape unite under the Lisan Al-Gaib of Nashville SC podcasting (Donald “Muad-Dib” Hall) who vows to lead us all to paradise. That’s right folks, that’s been the reason for…

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  6. Marginal Gaines

    Hot damn, MLS is back. The Coyotes ride out once again. The pod looks at what 2024 could bring for Nashville SC. Topics hit include: What should we expect from Sam Surridge in his first full season? Is the Tyler Boyd signing going under the radar? New central midfield options The challenge of the...

  7. DePuy, We Hardly Knew Ye

    We got Davey and the TrillDawg in to help see off Nashville SC's 2023. Topics hit include: Another first round playoff exit Fan sentiment This janky playoff format Sam Surridge’s 2024 prospects How will Nashville SC’s 2023 be remembered? Moment of the season Goal of the season Annual Non-Hany...

  8. Five Minutes of Fafa

    Our sincerest apologies for the lack of pods in the latter part of the season. Truth be told, Club and Country came in with a massive bid for Donald. Frankly, after that the lad’s head just wasn’t right. Thankfully, we’ve nailed him down to a 9-year extension and we’re confident he’ll see out his...

  9. Never Check Your Email

    Slape, Josh and Donald come to grips with the loss in the Leagues Cup final, and think of what this cup run may indicate for the rest of Nashville SC’s season. How competitions develop meaning Post-tournament prospects for Sam Surridge and Lucas MacNaughton Booing Messi Assessing Inter Miami The...

  10. It Has To Be Us

    A brief retrospective on this Nashville SC Leagues Cup run that will culminate in a final at Geodis Park against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday. Ramping up against Colorado and Toluca Exercising penalty shootout demons in Cincinatti Madness in the quarterfinals against Club America A...

  11. Leagues Cup Seating Arrangements

    John, Slape Dogg, Josh and Don help each other get through Nashville SC's recent dip in form. Topics hit include: The earth-shattering effects of missing clear cut chances The pall cast over Nashville’s season by Cincy’s success The inheritor of Ake Loba’s place in the trunk The difference…

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  12. The Before Times

    Happy Independence Day! Topics hit include: John Adams More Hany madness with another hat trick Losing the fast guys to Gold Cup duty The failures of the back five Botched chances in Montreal Praise for Columbus (I know, yuck) Line leading forwards DC, or “The Randall Leal Match” Three Chalupas,...

  13. Wyke's Woo Wagons

    The good old boy network of Nashville SC podcasting is brought to its knees as Katie and Amanda drop into the stu with Josh and Donald after a solid road trip for the Yotes. Topics hit include: MacNaughty conspiracy theories Nashville SC creating its own luck The Romney-fication of Jack Maher...

  14. Gasoline

    Out of the cup, but unbeaten in 7 in MLS play, with wins in their last 3. Nashville SC: very very good at the moment. The Pod: very very happy to discuss. Topics hit include The b-team’s cup run Alex Muyl, goal machine MacNaughty Hany the Human Highlight Reel Randall Leal’s return What it means…

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  15. Swifties

    Chicago were horrible, but Nashville is pretty damn good right now. Josh and Don discuss yet another beatdown of the Fire, inspired by yet another Hany hat trick. Topics hit include: A sexy center back debut Alex Muyl’s central role Dax directing traffic, just like the good 'ol days Shaff/Fafa...

  16. Captain Morgan + Body Armor

    Slape, Josh and Don cover a LOT of ground catching up on all of the NSC action from April Topics hit include: Nil-nil against Toronto Conceding two quick ones away to a much improved NYCFC side, and a positive fight back Evaluating the home draw against LAFC Jack Maher’s performance so far this...

  17. Don Iver

    The smell of sweet victory in Orlando. Enough to wash away the stench of the Cincy loss at home? The dawgs deliberate. Topics hit include: Rivalry with Orlando Fafa’s first goal and general start to life in Nashville Surprise Haakenson start The Joenaissance The team’s bouncebackability under…

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  18. Table Talk

    Shameful that Brandon Vazquez would celebrate a goal against his former club like that. Topics hit include: The state of Dax Cincinnati’s strengths Praise for Fafa and Joe 4th Annual First Viewing of the Table After Five Games Tucking in your shirt Orlando preview COYBIG

  19. Straight Edge Gary

    Josh and Donald have one of the most nuanced discussions of all time while keeping perspective after Nashville's first loss of the season. Topics hit include Player selection and what it says about your aspirations Set piece threat for Nashville so far this season Shaq Moore and Dan Lovitz in...

  20. Spongebob Rave

    OG J+D eppy. The good times are here to stay forever, and we'll never die. Topics hit include: Shaffy-Mukhtar connection Road draws and how they're perceived Quality of opposition Club captaincy shifting to Zim In-depth celebration analysis Our sweet boy Taylor The evolution of Dan Lovitz Nick...

  21. Frenching the Badge

    Seth, Josh and Donald try their best on this one. The performance from the team merited a better pod, but we're on vacation, cut us some slack. They're not all gonna be bangers. We go again. COYBIG.

  22. Galaxy Defenders

    Season 4. Donald, Josh and Daniel - back to save the universe. Topics hit include: Zim and Shaq in the World Cup Giving the outgoing Dave Romney his due The Ake Loba situation somehow going from bad to worse The club’s transfer policy and ambitions Fafa Picault and New Dave Fanbase mood entering...

  23. 3RD ANNUAL END OF SEASON SPECTACULAR

    In a remote corner of the metaverse, a veritable supergroup assembled in the virtual Paradise Pod studios to discuss the end of Nashville SC's regular season, their 1st round playoff exit, and how they'll remember the club's third year in MLS. John, Andy, Paul and the legend in his own time Chris...

  24. Little Brother

    Seth, Andy, Josh and Donaldinho rip a quick pod after the Galaxy bring NSC's win streak to an end. Blockbuster matchups with lil bro Austin FC, return of the Joe, Shaffylad the absolute boy, and dreaming of a home playoff match at the 'dude. Up the damn coyotes.

  25. The Prestige

    Boys in Gold are back, the pod is back. Simple as.

  26. Taylor Lewandowski

    Topics hit include, but are in no way limited to: Parking lot concerns and the ensuing drama before the Seattle match The Sounders aura… and shithousery The Gareth Bale Show Chicho Arango love-in Realistically assessing the strength of Nashville’s squad Teal Bunbury’s start in Cincy Gary Smith’s...

  27. Swerdirdirdirdirskyyyyy

    Quick one for ya after getting our ass kicked in Charlotte. Had to bring in the mf Carolinas plug J-rod to discuss. He was more gracious in victory than I would have been. I was a little surprised by that ngl

  28. The Hokey Pokey

    Nashville SC bounced back from their first loss at home in ages to take down DC United on their patch, only to fall out of the US Open Cup in heartbreaking fashion and suffer a deflating draw at home against Portland. Donald is a little sad boi about it all. Topics hit include: Does form exist…

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  29. Diego Luna

    Nashville SC finally lost at home. Is it the end of the world? Probably. Much of a muchness in midfield Y u no Loba? Bizarre concession for SKC’s opener USMNT mainstays of yesteryear The penalty that wasn’t Three Chalupas, Nashville’s failed World Cup 2026 bid, Listener Qs, and predictions for DC...

  30. Concern for the Squirrel

    We had a lot to catch up on. Specifically: NSC 2 - 1 Montreal Muyl's moment Willis' woes NSC 2 - 2 ATL The rain delay Sapong's form LOU 1 - 2 NSC Panicco pulling the patented Jack Maher recalled-from-loan-straight-into-the-XI Keeping the USL rivalry alive COL 1 - 3 NSC Hany back to last season's...

  31. Still Tiffin'

    OG Josh and Don episode to discuss significant wins against Real Salt Lake and Atlanta United, before a real bummer of a match in Houston. Topics hit include: First win at Geodis Park Excellent midfield play against Salt Lake Randall Leal’s injury Set piece strateegery A lot of Sapong talk...

  32. Empanadas

    OG Josh and Don ep to unpack the breaking in of Nashville SC’s new home. Gameday festivities The walk down Rains Avenue to the stadium Energy in the stands Early chances for both sides Mentality from the Yotes A formidable foe in Philly Alex Muyl Andre Blake’s heroics, damn near matched by Joe...

  33. Homecoming

    Josh and Don are ecstatic to discuss the thrilling Galaxy match in great detail, before talking about nothing else of any importance

  34. Hank n' Son

    Happy Easter - He is Risen and so is Hany! Seth and Andy return to the stu to recap a great win in Kansas City, and something of a let down against San Jose. Topic hit include, but are in no way limited to: Our continued PK woes What Alex Muyl brings to the RWB position First goal for Handsome…

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  35. The David Accam Chair of Fringe Player Studies

    Reunited with the mf TrillDawg aka The Vandy Whistler Enjoyer aka Chief Heater aka Confirmed 2x Sex-Haver aka Daniel. The dawgs are feeling right after sneaking out of Ohio with three points. Topics hit include: Positive performances from Brian Anunga and Taylor Washington in their first starts…

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  36. Yoda Belichick

    Damn. Another L. The dawgs bring in Jonathan Slape to deliberate. Topics hit include: Midi-chlorians Nashville’s first change to the starting XI so far this season Teal Bunbury’s full debut The wingbacks, and how Dan Lovitz can help us from the LWB position Squad building The Dax McCarty red card...

  37. Doors or Muyls

    Ben Wright is back in tha trap with Josh and Donald to break down Nashville SC’s first loss of the season. Topics hit include: How Dallas got the better of Nashville Same lineup and system - Is it time to diverge from NSC’s tactics from these first three matches? Teal Bunbury’s usage thus far and...

  38. XLS

    Sorry to say it's just Josh and Donald again. Don't worry, our long national nightmare will be over soon and an additional sultry voice will grace your ears before you know it. Believe. 1-1 in Minnesota - did the 3 feet of standing water on the pitch by full time prevent this from being a win?...

  39. Smelling Salts

    Josh and Donald get tactical as hell breaking down Nashville SC’s opening weekend upset in Seattle. Topics hit include: Initial thoughts upon seeing a surprising XI How formation-based thinking will fail you Sean Davis’ performance on his debut What this system could mean for Randall Leal Western...

  40. S3 PRESZN POD

    A new dawn for Nashville SC. The pod is back, gazing upon the golden horizon. Topics hit include: Movie/TV recs from the offseason The Alistair Johnston transfer Shaq Moore and the club’s RWB options Expectations for Randall Leal What to expect from Sean Davis New Home kits reviewed Donald…

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  41. The Season Two Wrap-Up Pod

    OG Clásico Josh and Donald Episode to see out Season 2 of everyone’s favorite prestige drama series, Nashville Soccer Club. Topics hit include, but are not limited to: Atmosphere for the home playoff game Getting led on about Dave Romney Eric Miller at RWB Praise for Daryl Dike Sapong-Mukhtar...

  42. Playoff Pod

    It’s the playoff pod. u already know what it is. Daniel, Josh and Donald get straight to bizness Topics hit include: The appropriate time to decorate for Christmas The prospect of squad turnover this winter Is the time gap between the regular season and playoffs a positive or a negative for the...

  43. Podcast 8C

    An episode of Paradise Pod for your ears to savor. Try it paired with a side of grilled vegetables, or preceded by a nice gazpacho soup. Topics of discussion include: The exchange of a precious gift What does it mean to be a league’s most valuable player? Madness in Cincy Loba’s progress…

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  44. Nashville Stew Club

    A long one to tide you over during the international break. Jonathan Slape and Ben Wright hop in the booth for the collab that's gonna set the streets on fire. The haters said it could never happen. The dawgs recap a late collapse at home against Orlando City, and a fiesty draw in New Jersey...

  45. High Horse

    Back at it. Fresh off an away match watchalong streaming experiment, Josh and Donald discuss a loss, win and draw against Toronto, Miami and Chicago respectively. Topics hit on include: Poutine Michael Bradley Hello set piece defending, my old friend Inter Fort Wipeout Kicking the social media...

  46. Certified Lover Boys in Gold

    OG Clásico Josh and Donald episode. The dawgs have been crisscrossing the globe but had to get back in the damn stu to discuss back to back wins against NYCFC and Club du Fut du Montreal Hon Hon Hon Sacre Bleu. Topics hit include: Hany M(VP)ukhtar What is the proper amount of national media...

  47. Hot Atlanta

    Instant reaction recorded LIVE from the same room Kanye West finished Donda in at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Atlanta was a blast. Shouts out our buddy Joe for jumping in on the fun. SOUTH'S BLUE AND GOLD BABAYYYYYYY

  48. Flustrated

    An OG Josh and Donald episode. The Dawgs are recovering from their various maladies, and convene to discuss an exuberant 5-2 win over DC United, and deflating 1-1 draw against Orlando. Topics: Tricky start against DC turns into an onslaught Praise for the dynamic duo of Hany Mukhtar and CJ Sapong...

  49. Surprised Pikachu Face

    Nashville SC’s series of road matches ends with 2 points taken from an available 9, and the club’s first loss in MLS against hated rivals and expansion counterparts Inter Miami. The dawgs recorded straight after the loss. Emotions were running high. Topics hit include: Sapong’s steady scoring The...

  50. Everything the Light Touches

    Seth, Josh and Donald recap a successful week for Nashville SC, with great results against two hated neighbors to the north in Ohio. Topics include: Gary’s tactics in Columbus Role players stepping in and stepping up The Paradise Pod Parking Lot Party The varying takes of fans by social media...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A Nashville SC fan podcast.

HOSTED BY

Josh, Donald

Produced by Josh

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