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The Flounders B-Team
by Flounders B-Team Productions
South Sound perspectives on the global sport.
Episodes
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Niko Moreno Sees the Future!
Steve & Tim welcome back Niko Moreno (@ELROLONW) of @SportsPulso and @Sounderatheart! We can’t stop talking about the Seattle Sounders’ CCL win, so we spend some time on Niko’s experience in D.F. travelling with the media team, the general atmosphere of the stadium, the locker room, and the...
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RUSS-NACK
Don’t call it a comeback! Steve, Tim, & John are watch the second half of the USOC entry round for the Sounders, while we talk about the CCL & Challenge Cup results, the tragedy of J. Paulo’s injury and the outlook for the Sounders’ men’s season. Regular featured cast: @muffintopmodel Tim…
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Is Clint Dempsey Still Suspended?
We are back! Steve, Tim, & John are joined by local legend Dave Clark for a casual chat about MLS/CONCACAF & Sounders, plus the Academy & US Open Cup. We give initial impressions on Defiance in MLS Next, and dig into the preseason NWSL tournament featuring the very high quality OL Reign side.…
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NIC(K)O SQUARED!!!
We’re joined this week by Niko Moreno (@ELROLONW on Twitter) editor at Pulso Sports Network and Sounder at Heart contributor. Niko’s connections to the scouting side of the soccer landscape as well as his relationships with players from all over the league lend an interesting perspective to the...
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It's Reigning in Tacoma...
We keep rolling along with our 2020 roundup and focus in on OL Reign and the NWSL. Joining us this week are Susie Rantz (@susierants), Sounder at Heart contributor and co-host of the Coffee & Valkyries Podcast, and Andrew Harvey (@soccervox), communications manager for OL Reign and broadcast…
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Blasé Faire: Not A Great Strategy, Cotton
We’re back! After a long delay due to COVID-19, nationwide protests for racial justice, and the attempted overthrow of one of our branches of government, we start off strong with Dave Clark, broadcast voice for the Tacoma Defiance and Sounder at Heart contributor, recapping the challenges faced…
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"Let's assume the People of Tacoma Think This is Cool..."
For our first really-real show of the year, we have two of our favorite people. Erik Hanberg, Podcast Uncle/Executive Producer for Channel 253 and 10-year Commissioner for Metro Parks Tacoma joins us to talk about the Tacoma Soccer-Specific Stadium that Soccer Club of Tacoma hopes to build to...
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Dave Clark is #DefiantlyTacoma
To celebrate the kickoff of @FloundersBTeam’s fourth season(!) we invited Dave Clark from the Tacoma Defiance (and Sounder at Heart fame). We talk a little bit about his history, how he got his dream job here in Tacoma, what it took to build the premier media outlet @SounderAtHeart on SB Nation....
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FO Buys Reign FC for a Song, and Things Couldn't Be Better
We had some big news today in Tacoma! Andrew and Steve were pleased to join with the Nerd Farmer Podcast at the official press conference held at #EstadioCheney. Olympique Lyonnais (uh-lim-PEEK lee-yuh-NAY), arguably the best football organization on the planet for equity and quality, have…
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Thanksgiving With the Bradleys
What a year. What a year. What. A. Year. Seattle Sounders are the MLS Champions once again, and the SALT SHALL FLOW ladies and gentlemen. We are in studio the night of the championship. Some of us have napped more than others, but all of us DRANK LIKE CHAMPIONS. This Cup was hard earned and might...
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How Do You Say El Burro Esparkalo With a British Accent?
Yeah, we know… it’s been a long time. So to make it up to you we have some very special guests on this show. Steve and Tim are joined in the Sparkle Donkey Tequila Lab in SODO by our host, Stefan Schachtell, and the singular talents of Niko Moreno of Sounder at Heart and Matt Pentz of The…
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We All Hate Portland. I WANT SOME BUTTS!
Check out the video feed at https://youtu.be/VvQmYSwC2pU! It was LIVE in studio! Welp, that happened. But all is not lost — we still have a shot at clinching silverware that matters — the Cascadia Cup — when we head to ‘Scum in August. Meanwhile, we have a lot to talk about — Steve, Tim, and…
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Schweinsteiger's Seals Are Loose
It isn’t the Yanks Abroad show yet — we talk a little bit about WWC and the experience, then dig right into all the action we missed while we were getting all the sun, all the baguettes, and all the wine. Vancouver, NYCFC, Columbus, and Atlanta brought us to second place, and extend our at-home...
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This Is Fine
In our last show before notre voyages en France, Tim, Steve, and Andrew cut it up while we watch the opening round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. We talk about WWC & the multiple questionable VAR penalty calls, the general state of the Men’s National Team, the Bruin injury, implications for the...
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Cover Your Cups
Open Cup was a blast, even if we didn’t get the result we wanted. Steve, Tim, Nate, and Andrew cover the first week or so of the Women’s World Cup, including the smashing USA debut vs. Thailand. We move to the state of the Tacoma Defiance, and how we think that might intersect with the US Open…
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Next Question.
Full show coming Saturday, but we wanted to get some audio from Andrew Hammond sports writer for the Tacoma News Tribune. (Support local media.) Andrew threw a couple of questions at Brian Schmetzer, and also got some time with Harry Shipp after the Sounders fell to the Timbers in USOC play on...
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This one has a story about Chad Marshall, fully clothed.
Tim, Steve, and Andrew cover the first PHI & SKC, and have some sour predictions for Houston. We talk about the state of each of our professional teams, our concerns, touch on Arreaga’s first performance (we hadn’t seen the OG yet.) How does Reign compare to Defiance, and what can Defiance do to...
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From the Eddie Johnson Suite at Cheney Stadium
Steve, Andrew, and Nate from Tacoma were joined by Dave and Carol of @HandsFreeFooty (who just had a great show with Alexi Lalas, BTW) to talk a little about Tacoma soccer & Sounders between last week’s double-header of matches with Reign FC and Tacoma Defiance. Reign performed and Defiance...
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X Gonna Give It To Ya
Welcome back! On the hottest day of the year so far, Steve and Tim bid a warm and sticky welcome to new cast member Andrew Hammond! https://twitter.com/AHammTNT! We chat about the draw v. Minnesota, make strong Muppet comparisons, look ahead to Houston at home, and chat about UEFA Champions…
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Dawn Gets Gas Off Ducks
Steve & Tim visit with new Friend of Pod, Mr. Andrew Hammond, utility sportswriter for the Tacoma News Tribune! We go over the first eight-day 3-match winless streak of the season, discuss options going into Minnesota, and generally have a fantastic time. Listener questions, local team bantz, and...
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Empanadas & Empty Inboxes
What can we say? Niko Moreno is definitely one of our favorite regular guests, and he turned us on to a great new empanada joint right in our own back yard. We unpack the stunning streak of success the Sounders have seen to start the season, and look forward to changes — probably a little later...
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More Than a Feeling
Tim & Steve offer a warm welcome to Casey Catherwood, Creative Director for WeRTacoma at Cheney Stadium! We talk about the Tacoma Defiance launch, the upcoming Reign FC launch at Cheney, and the state of professional sports in Tacoma. After the break, Tim and Steve speculate on Vancouver Away and...
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My Kind of Town (Jingle Bells Edition)
We painted the town red, and they painted the Chicago River Rave Green and are the first team this year to secure 9 points on the road — in three matches! Kevin, Tim, and Steve are in studio (with NEW & nicely tuned equipment for your listening pleasure), where we analyze the Colorado match, talk...
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Notes from Northern Kentucky
Tim & Steve from the B-Team are joined by Stefan Schactell (@SparkleDonkeyTq of Black Rock Spirits), James Woollard (@BritVoxUS voice of the Sounders in Royal Brougham Park), ECS Member, Capo, VP of Travel, and supporter Chris (@CasuallyUltra), and four supporters from FC Cincinnati just before…
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We Don't Need No Stinking Plan!
We are BACK and ready for action! The Sounders 10th Anniversary season (or 11, who’s counting) is upon us, and the Flounders B-Team is HERE FOR IT. Tonight we talk about roster construction (lots of open spots, not a lot of depth, lots of reason for hope). We discuss the strategy the FO & Garth...
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"From the Cinnamon River of Jalisco, Mexico..."
It finally happened — the @FloundersBTeam met with the makers of our favorite tequila Sparkle Donkey, Black Rock Spirits in SoDo, Seattle. We talk with Stefan Schachtel about the Legend of El Burro Esparkalo, how Tequila gets made, what inspired a small business to import a tequila, the story...
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New Year, Same B-Team!
It’s been two whole seasons, and we’re all still friends. Can you believe it? The whole crew is in this week, plus a sometimes-guest becomes actual family!!! Updates since recording: Ozzie to Minnesota United FC (We want Sigi/Ozzie statues on the CLink entry stairs) S2 Home Opener moved to Friday...
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"What are you wearing, Jake From Brazil?"
We take the chance to have a great conversation with Niko Moreno @ELROLONOW on an ongoing rumor re: Nico Lodeiro, and the new well-earned contract for Cristian Roldan, as well as his take on its parity with the Jordan Morris contract. Why haven’t we made a big signing yet? Should we be worried…
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I HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE
What a season it’s been. After a cascade of disasters, your FBT team is back to wrap up the season and walk you through our expectations going in to 2019. We start with a reasoned assessment of the Sounders 2018 season success, move to anticipated roster changes and speculative signings, and our...
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Baldomero Tornado
What a great match, and a great week overall for Seattle Sounders FC on both sides of the county line! Despite a despicable performance by the referee, our boys have taken home eight (count 'em eight!!) straight wins to extend the unbeaten streak to 11. The Flounders B-Team knows how to do it...
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Floating Down the Willamette
Cat, Steve, Tim, and Kevin jump in to provide pre-match, halftime, and post-match coverage live to tape! (Congratulations, Belgium.) Seattle faces Portscum in enemy territory. The match was a doozy, but limited disciplinary calls from Chris Penso made for a very chippy match. Portland came to…
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It's Not the Pod You Need, It's the Pod You Want
Great visit from Casey Catherwood from Cheney Stadium, home of Sounders FC2, and his friend Pierce Adler! Steve, Kevin, Tim, and Nate break down the FC Dallas game and try to make sense of the nearly unprecedented 5-win streak. Are Sounders FC going to continue on the path to glory, sitting at 10...
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No, No Hurtado
Tim, Steve & SummerTime Kevin in studio to break down NYCFC, Minnesota United, and the state of the team after four consecutive wins and a seven-match unbeaten streak! Can we hold on to the momentum? (56:31) We talk about potential signings (yes, the MLS transfer window closed Wednesday), but…
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Sorry Mr. Jackson (I Am For Real)
Our interview with Jackson Felts at the George & Dragon Pub in Fremont! We cover the win against San Jose, and deep dive to deconstruct the current state of both Sounders FC and S2.
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Mister Steal Your Girl
Tim and Steve cover the Atlanta draw and the drubbing of Vancouver by our boys in Rave Green! Transfer successes, transfer rumors, and the loss of Magnus Wolff Eikram, gossip and ridiculousness.
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Hands Free Football PODCAST FUSION!
Part I of our great conversation with Carol & Dave from Hands Free Football @HandsFreeFooty! We cover the 4 points Sounders got on the road last week, and start to get to know our new friends! Look forward to Part II in the coming weeks. Thanks for tuning in! This show is hosted by…
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When we said "dig deep" that's not what we meant.
I mean, c'mon, right? Special guest Tashi Langton @fosssoccer joins Cat, Tim, Steve, and Kevin for a raucous walk through the Portland match, some World Cup shenanigans, a minor studio disaster, and TACTICS. come join the summer fun! We also discuss the problems that Ruidiaz solves, some of our...
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Drawing Our Way to a Championship
Tim, Nate, and Steve hang out with Superfan, Constant Listener and Channel 253 Member John Murphy @JM_Murf about the state of the team, future prospects, the potential (at time of recording) Ruidiaz signing, outlook for upcoming matches, and more. The Chicago match at home left a lot to be…
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Bargain Market
In studio, we welcome @ELROLONW Niko Moreno, writer for @sounderatheart and personality on @DEPORTETOTALUSA. He gives us his journalistic insight into the loss at RSL Away (where championships seem oh so far away). We also chat briefly about the Fresno-S2 match, and speculate on whether the FO is...
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Evidence-Based Gripes
Welcome back to Cat Peterson! We're talking about common soccer stuff today -- how is Arsenal like Seattle? Who and where are we, and what is the real deal? We have speculation, analysis, and try to filter the FO's decisions through a filter of real evidence. Covering Arsenal, the first RSL…
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Please Please Win
We're excited to be here to cover three matches. Even if we don't win them all, or even most of them. Fork it, here we go. Beat Toronto. T2 survives, and the Tinders get to light the bonfire this time. We talk about all of these games, the novelty of the 5-4-1 and what its use in these two…
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WHY U NO SPEND MONEY???!?
Tim & Steve take apart the LAFC match -- lots to be thankful for, but are we the team we want to be? We've got some issues, and as of this recording, not much is indicating any rescues soon. (The day we go to print, however, Garth announces a potential 8-figure deal the Sounders have been working...
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SSFC gt USMNT gt MLS gt TFC gt PTFC
GUYS, we finally won a game. And we got a treat in Toronto coming so close, and losing a championship (again) in PKs. We talk S2 roster, selfless acts from aging heroes, beating Minnesota in glorious fashion, and the future of a number of our players. Christian Roldan, Gustav Svensson, Captain...
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You Get What You Get
...And you don't throw a fit. This is a relaxed episode where three huge white dudes talk about soccer. Joining us today to talk about S2, Mothership and the joys of away travel, @BigDaveTPIR travels all the way down to our new studio. We cut it up about the boys we love.
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JURGEN SMASH
Off-weeks are great for catching your breath, catching up with old friends, and making new ones. In studio, we have Head Coach of the Kitsap Pumas, Liviu Bird, and Assistant Coach (and friend of show) Shannon Matthews! Before coaching, Liviu wrote for Sports Illustrated, The Telegraph and Sounder...
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Spoiler Alert: We're Not Getting Suarez
It's all going to be OK, right? The Sounders untimely exit from the CCL and associated personnel issues give us a great opportunity to talk with Niko Moreno @ELROLONW about the scouting situation, and get his perspective on the bright spots you might have missed in the first few matches of the...
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The Butcher of Nacogdoches
Tim, Steve, and Nate chat about the week that was. 1-0 is a completely reasonable result at home against Chivas de Guadalajara. We discuss the game, preview the next match in Guadalajara, and accidentally talk about the acceptable loss against LAFC in the home opener. You win some, you lose some,...
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Someone Get Those Kids A Root Beer!
In today's show we cover a lot of ground -- The 4-0 (5-2 Aggregate) Sounders win against Santa Tecla leading to the disappointing but understandable 0-1 opening loss vs. LAFC. We look forward to hosting Chivas de Guadalajara. Casey Catherwood discusses S2 developments & player personalities (also...
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Ballers on a Budget
We're back on the eve of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 match against Santa Tecla in the beautiful Emerald City, and the Sounders season opener on Sunday. We unpack the disappointing 2-1 first-leg result, roster changes and critical hits (JOMO SAY IT AIN'T SO!!!) and...
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January Blues
The season is coming... we're almost there... less than a month until Santa Tecla Away... hnnngggg..... We got a couple of badasses over here, Jerry (with a Star!) & Miki Turner of Sounders Twitterati fame, and we get deep into SOCKS to open up, feeding to uniforms, recent Sounders Superdraft and...
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