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Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast

Sconnie Sports Network

Forward Madison FC, an inaugural member of USL League One, boasts one of the most passionate and fanatical supporter cultures in the American lower divisions. Now in its fourth season, Talkin" Flock serves and respresents those supporters through insightful and entertaining coverage of the club and what they"re doing both on and off the field. Hosted by journalist Rob Chappell of Madison365 and soccer coach and content creator Alex Alvarado of Xtra Time Talent, each episode includes game analysis;

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00:52:10

JCG! + Jager Cup Preview

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Jose Carrera-Garcia joins the show this week to talk about how he landed in Madison, his role on the pitch, and the deal with all those blonde guys on the team suddenly. Plus, we tell the tale as old as time -- Madison dominated a game they didn't win -- and look at what the Mingos can do to pull an upset in the Cup this weekend. And in Stoppage Time, what's a Gainbridge?Click here to listen to Rob's Trivial Triumph on New Dogma Live!

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00:25:27

Postgame Audio: April 19, 2025 | Forward Madison 1:1...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/04/20

Derek Gebhard's stoppage time goal salvaged a point for Forward Madison in tonight's 2025 home opener. From the Forward Club immediately following the match, we hear from Head Coach for the Night Niel Hlavaty, captain Mitch Osmond and Derek himself. Next up, Indy Eleven at home next Saturday!

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00:37:37

Welcome to Forward Madison: an introduction to the...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/04/18

You must be new here.If you've clicked on this special episode of Talkin' Flock, Your Full Mingo Podcast, you probably recently attended your first Mingo match, or you're about to, or you just want to get into soccer because who wouldn't?In the next half hour or so, we'll talk through where Forward Madison sits in the American soccer landscape, how our league works, a little bit of team history, and who you'll expect to see on the field in 2025. And just in case you already

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01:04:23

Play the kids! with Aaron Hohlbein

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/04/17

Following the announcement of the Forward Madison Academy and partnerships with four local youth clubs, academy director Aaron Hohlbein joins Rob in the Forward Club to talk all things youth: Why MLSNext and not USL Academy? How has the youth soccer scene in Dane County evolved since Aaron was a kid? How can players get involved? And lots more.Plus: Theme night news, all the weekend plans, and a couple cupsets. And in stoppage time: another podcasting passion project. Click here if you're into

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00:27:32

Chris Garcia interview! + Injury updates!

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Chris Garcia has known Matt Glaeser since he was 16. The winger joins the show today to talk about the coach's growth, the environment FMFC provides for a hungry young player, the gameday playllist and more. Plus, decent news on the injury front.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on BlueSky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on BlueSky and Instagram

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01:04:54

Henny Derby Win & 414 Footy host Jack Goods

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/04/04

This week, we briefly break down the Henny Derby win and Open Cup loss and hear from head coach Matt Glaeser. Then former sports journalist and current Milwaukee soccer enthusiast Jack Goods, host of the brand new 414 Footy podcast, joins us to talk about what fans are hoping for from the new USL team, what the deal is with the delay, and lots more. And in stoppage time: what we love about cups, and another podcast rec. Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Instagram & BlueSky!Follow Rob

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01:12:54

PAPO! Plus, USOC Round 1 recap, pro-rel, & some love...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/03/27

Grant Pieters of New Dogma Zine joins Rob to talk about a few news items including what we know about this whole promotion/relegation business and recap the big 5-1 win in the US Open Cup. Then Ferrety "PAPO" Sousa joins to talk about his history with the USOC, his role with Madison and lots more. And in Stoppage Time, Grant & Rob commiserate over their shared love for Fulham Football Club, which plays in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup this weekend. Follow the show @talkinflock on

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00:18:07

Postgame Audio: Forward Madison 5:1 Duluth FC

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/03/21

A historic win for your Mingos! We hit the Forward Club afterthe match to talk to head coach Matt Glaeser, first-time-scorer-as-a-Mingo Ferrety Sousa, and Assister in Chief Devin Boyce.

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00:41:50

NICO BROWN! Plus, a very meh performance and PRO-REL...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/03/19

TODAY: We (briefly) talk through whatever the hell that was on Saturday, look ahead to Duluth on Thursday, and go over what we know so far about promotion and relegation coming to the USL in 2028. Bottom line? IT'S HAPPENING!Today's episode is brought to you by ... no one, we don't have a sponsor yet. If you have a business that would benefit from reaching my very intelligent and good-looking audience, please email talkinflock@gmail.com.FOLLOW THE SHOW on BlueSky and Instagram

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01:19:02

SEASON OPENER PREVIEW

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/03/14

IT'S HAPPENING! The 2025 season gets underway this weekend! And to get you ready and pass these long, soccerless hours until kickoff, we have a nice big preview episode!A few news items as well as Rob's thoughts on the final preseason friendlyWalkin' 90 cohost, Featherstone Flamingos cofounder Kyle CarrThe original FlorMingo, David MagnessForza Naples cohost Ian AndersonA roundup of Week One scoresStoppage TimeFOLLOW US @TalkinFlock on BlueSky & Instagram!SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter

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00:30:36

Matt Glaeser Preseason Interview

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/02/19

The gaffer joins Rob to talk about the core group of returning players, the new guys coming in, the woes of lower-division soccer travel, preparation to play against teams that didn't exist a year ago, cats, and lots more!

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00:53:04

President's Cup! And roster updates!

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Chris Rumbelow is director of the midwest's largest adult indoor soccer tournament, the President's Cup, which will hold its 30th edition February 15 and 16. Chris joins Rob for a special offseason edition of Talkin' Flock to introduce the tournament's history and format, what teams to keep an eye on, and lots more. Plus, Rob talks through the five roster additions that have been announced since we last talked.If you're a woman who's also a really good soccer player, there might be a spot for you

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00:22:22

Roster updates, bovine memories and sound effects

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/01/05

On this very special episode of Talkin' Flock, two mystery guests -- both longtime Mingo fans -- join Rob to talk about the 12 announced returning Forward Madison players, what the club still needs on the field, that time a sixth-grader totally zinged her teacher, and lots of other things.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky!

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00:42:12

Madison's soccer showcase is next weekend! Plus,...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2024/12/28

Coach Alex Alvarado joins Rob to talk up the XTT Classic, where top soccer talent from Madison and across Wisconsin will showcase their skills next weekend. Then, we talk through what we know so far about the 2025 Forward Madison roster, league schedule, and Jägermeister Cup format. Got any thoughts? Leave a comment here or email talkinflock@gmail.com! CORRECTION: I stated on the pod that Stephen Payne is going to Portland; he's actually signed with Westchester.

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00:18:54

Semifinal sadness postgame audio

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2024/11/10

Matt Glaeser & Mitch Osmond join us from the Forward Club after the heartbreaking penalty shootout loss in the league playoff semifinal. We’re also joined by Julien Payen from the Badger Herald. It’s gonna be okay guys.

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01:02:11

SEMI FINAL PREVIEW & FLOCK FORUM

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2024/11/08

It’s a Flock Forum! Dave, Chris, Landry & Ethan join Rob to talk favorite moments from the season, MVPs, semifinal predictions and lots more. Then Rob talks through the quarterfinal matches. Put it in your ear holes!

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00:17:51

Postgame Audio: Madison 0:0 One Knoxville

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2024/10/20

Following the final home game of the regular season, we hear from head coach Matt Glaeser, goalkeeper Bernd Schipmann and defender Jacob Crull. PLUS: A special deal for $20 tickets to the playoffs! Listen for the details!

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01:28:34

Another day, another win. Plus, ZIEMO!

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2024/10/18

It wasn't a real pretty game, but the Mingos came away with three points. This week, we talk through that match, along with bad news out of Fresno and Windsor and some good news from Texoma. Then, we pop down to the Forward Club where we meet up with NAZEEM BARTMAN to talk about his recovery from injury, his role from the sidelines, and -- most important -- the Faisel Bartman Legacy Foundation tournament, an initiative to support at-risk youth in his hometown of Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, South Africa

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00:18:58

Postgame Audio: October 12, Madison 2:1 Chattanooga

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2024/10/13

Happy Sunday!! In today's postgame, we hear from Matt Glaeser, Mitch Osmond and Aiden Mesias after the big win over the Red Wolves. Plus, a statement from the front office regarding the incident in the Flock End, where fans got into it with Red Wolves players.

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01:16:06

One hell of a week! Plus, the artist behind the...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2024/10/10

Grant Pieters of New Dogma Zine joins host Rob Chappell to recap the toughest week of the Forward Madison schedule, which culminated in one of the best full 90 minute performances we've seen from this club ... maybe ever? We talk through the Jagermeister Cup final (Grant was there!), a gritty draw in Knoxville and a dominant win in Charlotte. Then, we talk to Charlotte Easterling, the artist who designd the special scarf available for this weekend's Indigenous Peoples Day match. Plus! the League One

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