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Top Shelf Podcast

After years of making music together, a group of musicians-turned-sports enthusiasts have decided to use their talents to start a podcast about the world's greatest sport: Soccer. Welcome to the family.

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  1. 35

    Episode 35: Where to improve?

    In the penultimate episode of season 1 we discuss possible transfer rumors and where our respective teams should improve.

  2. 34

    Episode 34: WERNER TO CHELSEA?!?!... and Bundesliga news

    Let's talk our host Kaleb into thinking that the Werner deal is a GOOD deal for all parties...Also.. If Alphonso Davies were American, would he be the GOAT?

  3. 33

    Episode 33: WE LOVE THE BUNDESLIGA!! DAMN!

    BVD had 4 more fans! We love the Bundesliga! But here's a good question: if you were to drop Dortmund in the Premier League, where would they finish?

  4. 32

    Episode 32: FOOTBALL IS BACK

    Bundesliga is back and we're all Dortmund fans.  Who does Haaland's playing style remind you of? Balotelli? Zlatan at Ajax? 

  5. 31

    Episode 31: Our Favorite Goals

    Not just any goal, but the goal that tickled your heart strings as a young lad. What's your favorite goal? Pick a goal that actually meant something to you, and that holds a special place in your heart. 

  6. 30

    Episode 30: Top Shelf Favorite 11

    If you had to make a team of your favorite footballers of all time (not just who was/is the best, but who you love and appreciate in the game) who would make it? 

  7. 29

    Episode 29: TRIVIA TRIVIA TRIVIA (round 2)

    Pat is our host today and he puts us under the gun with some excellent questions! How would you do under the gun? Contact us to be a part of the next TOP SHELF TRIVIA!

  8. 28

    Episode 28: "Around the Room"

    Just a few friends shootin' the shit! A "Pat's Garden" update, "Quarantine To-Do's... Movie and Show Reviews..", and some friendly banter. 

  9. 27

    Episode 27: Top Shelf Back Pages

    This episode we talk about our favorite soccer articles over the past few weeks. Kane to United? Will Messi end his career at Barcelona? Belarus... wtf...

  10. 26

    Episode 26: Sunderland Till I Die Review

    We couldn't help ourselves... We had to talk Sunderland Till I Die on Netflix. We also give some love to "Pat's Garden" (our new segment) and some delicious home cooking.

  11. 25

    Episode 25: Brad Johnson... A Coach in Chaos pt. 2

    We talk in depth about the position of GOALKEEPER. Is it true they're all insane? If Allison was mute, would he still be a good keeper? Is it lonely as a keeper? AND MORE!

  12. 24

    Episode 24: Brad Johnson... A Coach in Chaos pt. 1

    Today we welcome a true "Soccer Gypsy"... Brad Johnson. A goalkeeper, a coach, a goalkeeper coach... the guy has done everything at almost every level of the game.  We also pop off a new segment: "Quarantine To-Do's, Movie and Show Reviews".... with Leo.....

  13. 23

    Episode 23: The Round Table... Art of Defense pt. 2

    STRAIGHT. SOCCER. TALK.  We break down defense and talk about everything from youth soccer philosophies to Total Football versus Catenaccio.  Enjoy this one! Learn Something!

  14. 22

    Episode 22: The Round Table.. Art of Defense pt. 1

    Today we start the first part of a new segment: The Round Table.  We focus on the history and tactics behind defense in soccer. Absolutely fascinating!

  15. 21

    Episode 21: Oh No... A CHELSEA F.C. POD...

    We bring in long time Chelsea F.C. fanatic:  Foon Choa! We drill our boy Foon on all things Chelsea, including some Top Shelf Trivia!

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  17. 19

    Episode 19: Manchester Derby, Tottenham sucks, and a Conspiracy Theory from Nate

    This episode we talk about the Manchester Derby, AND how Tottenham is in deep doodoo. Nate also talks about an insane conspiracy theory he has....

  18. 18

    Episode 18: Getting to know LEO

    We bring in Ashley Wilder, girlfriend of Leo, and ask her a bunch of questions to get to know Leo a little better. 

  19. 17

    Episode 17: Top Shelf Trivia, Top Shelf Trivia, Top Top Top....

    In this first installment of Top Shelf Trivia we flex our soccer knowledge in a heated contest. The pressure is ON!

  20. 16

    Episode 16: Sex Education, Rediscovery, and Champions League Predictions

    Professor K-Mello talks about teaching Sex Ed to High School freshmen, Patrick rediscovers something that makes him happy, and oh yeah... we talk footy too...(Champions League Predictor Game leg 2)

  21. 15

    Episode 15: The Back 3 strike again

    Today we're missing Nate, but the back 3 holds up nicely. We introduce a new bit: Ze Blonde Bomber Update. We talk about VAR, and a few other things we need to get off our chest. 

  22. 14

    Episode 14: FFP....WTF?

    Today we discuss Manchester City violating Financial Fair Play rules and getting banned 2 YEARS from the Champions League (potentially). What is our Worst Case/Best Case scenario for MCFC?

  23. 13

    Episode 13: Getting to know you Pt. 1

    Today we get to know one of our hosts: K-Mello! However, we play an interesting game involving his wife Amanda in order to get to know him a little better....

  24. 12

    Episode 12: Top Shelf UCL Predictor Game!

    Before the Campions League round of 16 begins, we've decided to make some predictions and turn it into a "predictor competition." Who will come out on top?

  25. 11

    Episode 11: Go Kane, or No Kane?

    We FINALLY get to our game: Go Kane, or No Kane? Will Nate prefer our selection of current premier league strikers OVER the infamous Harry Kane? Is he on Co-KANE???? 

  26. 10

    Episode 10: Palindrome Pod

    It's Palindrome day! We review the Tottenham v Manchester City match of Matchweek 25 in the Premier League. It was a game FULL of controversy! 

  27. 9

    Episode 9: USA! USA! USA!

    We take a break from talking European Soccer and we fly back across the pond to the good ol' USA! Let's talk USMNT! Cowabunga!

  28. 8

    Episode 8: Building Class, or Burning Cash???

    This is gameweek 22 of the Premier League and we have a new segment: "Building Class or Burning Cash?" 

  29. 7

    Episode 1: Intro

    This episode introduces our hosts and discusses game-week 12 of the premier league season as well as a few other topics. 

  30. 6

    Episode 7: The Mid-Year Worst 11

    This is the episode after Game Week 22 of the Premier League. We make our Premier League WORST 11 squad. 

  31. 5

    Top Shelf Podcast: Episode 6

    Nate Bell from Park Slope United rejoins us! We discuss Mourinho's Tottenham in depth. How is Jose's start to life at Spurs?

  32. 4

    Top Shelf Podcast: Episode 5

    Happy New Year!  What's your Mid-Year Fantasy 11? Who do you think has performed best halfway through the season? 

  33. 3

    Top Shelf Podcast: Episode 4

    A few days before thanksgiving we discuss a few premier league games, the upcoming transfer window, and the potential Champions League round of 16 draw.

  34. 2

    Top Shelf Podcast: Episode 3

    Manchester United fanatic Manu Charlier joins us today! Oh Boy do we have questions (more like comments)!

  35. 1

    Top Shelf Podcast: Episode 2

    Special guest: Park Slope United founder and director Nathan Bell. 

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

After years of making music together, a group of musicians-turned-sports enthusiasts have decided to use their talents to start a podcast about the world's greatest sport: Soccer. Welcome to the family.

HOSTED BY

K-Mello

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After years of making music together, a group of musicians-turned-sports enthusiasts have decided to use their talents to start a podcast about the world's greatest sport: Soccer. Welcome to the family.

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Top Shelf Podcast is created and hosted by K-Mello.
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