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Lobbing Scorchers

Ari Liljenwall & Noah Riffe

Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer"s Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more. Lobbing Scorchers is produced and owned by Just Once Media.https://lobbingscorchers.com

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46:18

Katie Wilson on Safer Streets, Cheaper Housing & a...

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2025/05/30

Learn more about Katie Wilson and about the Seattle Voucher Program http://lobbingscorchers.com/katie In this episode, we sit down with Katie Wilson, candidate for mayor of Seattle, to discuss her vision for the city. From her early days founding the Transit Riders Union to her plans for addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and transit ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Wilson shares her detailed strategies and personal connections to the issues.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments- Specializing in unique,

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109:09

The Most INSANE Seattle Sounders Rivalry Week - Ep. 102

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2025/05/21

It’s a jam-packed pod as we take stock of the Seattle Sounders’ big road trip, which saw them post a 1-1-1 record across matches in Houston, LAFC, and Portland. Was the debacle at LAFC a cause for concern? Is a 1-1 draw at Portland an acceptable result? We discuss that and more in a double-game review. Later on, we dive into our Agenda Check and give our Winners and Losers from Matchday 14 in MLS.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments- Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan

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39:41

The Mysterious Story of Ryan Kent (Feat. The Rangers...

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2025/05/17

We’re joined by special guest Derek Clark of Rangers Review, one of the biggest outlets covering Rangers FC of the Scottish Premiership – the former club of recent Seattle Sounders transfer Ryan Kent. Clark gives us the story of Kent’s winding path to Major League Soccer, including his falling out with Jose Mourinho and answering the question as to whether he has pet crocodiles.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is

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105:40

Danny Musovski Should Be An MLS All-Star - Ep. 100

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2025/05/13

It’s our 100th episode and an emphatic Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders have departed Houston, Texas with a 3-1 victory for their fourth win in five matches. We’ll talk about all the goals and the controversial red card to friend of the show Femi Awodesu in our game review, hit our Agenda Check and reveal the Winners and Losers from Matchday 12 in MLS.We also have another Blazing Hot Coach Press Conference of the Week sponsored by Haxan Ferments, as Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen delivered the

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71:20

Seattle Sounders Youth Guru Wade Webber Reveals All -...

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2025/05/07

Seattle Sounders academy legend Wade Webber joins us at Starfire Sports ahead of the big US Open Cup clash between Tacoma Defiance and Portland Timbers. From youth development secrets to what’s next for Defiance, Wade tells all in this exclusive interview.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments- Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce

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98:06

Nouhou Went Top Bins?! - Ep. 98

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2025/05/06

We have an emphatic Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders beat the absolute brakes of St. Louis CITY SC in Matchday 11 cruising to a 4-1 victory. Moose scored another goal. Obed Vargas scored a goal. We had a coveted Nouhou goal. And Ryan Kent might just be the greatest player alive. We’ll talk about all that, hit our Agenda Check then jump around the league for winners and losers around MLS.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments- Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is

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120:14

Jordan Morris and the Return of the MRI - Ep. 97

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2025/04/30

We have a Draw Pod as the Seattle Sounders took a little road trip to the thriving metropolis of Commerce City CO and came back with a 1-1 draw. We break it all down in our game review, which features another Moose goal, another Jesus Ferreira assist, and Jordan Morris going out with another injury. Later on we hit our Agenda Check, and dive into the BEST Blazing Hot Coach Press Conferences (sponsored by Haxan Ferments) of the season.Donation Link:

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97:18

The Best 15 Minutes of Soccer Ever Played - Ep. 96

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2025/04/23

We have an emphatic Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders beat the brakes off Nashville SC at Lumen Field in Matchday 9. We dive into Seattle’s best performance of the season in our game review, featuring the return of Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnak from injury and the MLS debut of Ryan Kent.Later on, we talk about an intriguing development down at LAFC, where head coach Steve Cherundolo announced he’ll be stepping down at the end of the 2025 season. SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique,

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26:14

Seattle Sounders Technical Director Shares...

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2025/04/19

Seattle Sounders Technical Director Henry Brauner talks development and his role in the Seattle Sounders Organization.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and

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11:28

Meet YouTube's Favorite MLS Star - Ep. 94

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2025/04/12

Noah talks with Femi Awodesu, a Houston Dynamo defender and former Penn State Big Ten Defender of the Year who went undrafted and now into the starting lineup. Femi talks about life, Nico Lodiero, and making YouTube content on his off time.Follow Femi: https://www.youtube.com/@femiawodesuSPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest

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79:47

The Worst 6 Minutes of Soccer Ever Played - Ep. 93

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2025/04/11

It’s unfortunately an emphatic L pod as the Seattle Sounders went down to sunny San Diego, CA and got routed 3-0 by San Diego FC. We break it all down in our game review, hit our Agena Check, then mercifully move onto some league-wide coverage where we give our winners and losers from Matchday 7 in MLS.Later on we discuss the pipe dream of Kevin De Bruyne one day coming to Seattle (before we saw the news that Inter Miami actually have his discovery rights).SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in

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35:53

Tom Bogert Still Likes The Seattle Sounders Chances -...

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2025/04/05

It’s a very special episode as we’re finally joined by the great Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport and Soccerwise to talk about the Sounders from a national perspective, his take on Ryan Kent and a couple of the other big headlines from around MLS. After our initial discussion, Tom also gave us a glimpse into life as one of the biggest scoop-artists in the game in a segment that will be available exclusively to our YouTube members.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot

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88:08

It's Time to Start Danny Musovski - Ep. 91

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2025/04/01

The vibes got a boost in Matchday 6 as the Seattle Sounders pulled out a 1-1 draw at San Jose on the strength of a clutch equalizer from Albert Rusnak. With another road matchup against a good-looking San Diego FC side looming, we discuss Seattle’s attacking performance in Saturday’s match and what it means for their prospects going forward. Later on, we hit our Agenda Check, which featured a spirited discussion about the performance and role of Danny Musovski.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing

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39:38

USL GM Shares Thoughts on Pro-Rel, Local Rivalries...

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2025/03/29

In this special episode, we’re joined by Cory Hinthorn, who is the general manager of the USL League Two’s West Seattle Junction FC. Going into their second season, West Seattle Junction are carving out a prominent local presence, providing a platform for collegiate players and aspiring pros to chase their dreams.We pick Cory’s brain on what it’s like running the show for a League Two side, the values and identity of the club, and the prospect of pro/rel in the USL among a myriad of other

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73:24

Same Old Seattle Sounders - Ep. 89

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2025/03/26

The injury-ravaged Seattle Sounders couldn’t quite get on track in Matchday 5 as they played a snoozer in Saturday’s scoreless draw vs. Nico Lodeiro and the Houston Dynamo. Was this a case of falling back into the cycle of early-season 2024? We discuss that in our game review, then hit our Agenda Check, which included some less than positive coverage of the US men’s national Fraud Squad.Later on, we discuss the reports linking the Sounders to English winger Ryan Kent (not of Ted Lasso fame) and hit

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92:52

Is It Time to be Concerned About Jesus Ferreira? -...

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2025/03/19

With their disappointing CCC exit in the rearview mirror, it was another tough one for the Seattle Sounders as they took a frustrating 1-0 defeat at St. Louis CITY SC. With the Nico Lodeiro Revenge Game at Lumen Field this weekend next on deck, what will it take for the squad to get on track? And should we be concerned about Jesus Ferreira after the offseason trade arrival showed some visible signs of frustration in this match?Later on, we hit our Agenda Check and discuss some of the other results

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88:27

Highest of Highs, Lowest of Lows - Ep. 87

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2025/03/13

We have a seldom-seen combined Dub and L Pod as we drop our belated game review of Seattle’s 5-2 Matchday 3 demolition of LAFC, then dive into the Rave Green’s unceremonious exit in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 at Cruz Azul. Can we still take encouragement from that dominant performance over the Black & Gold, or does the injury-riddled CCC disaster have us crashing out?We also hit our Agenda Checks from both games, talk Winners and Losers from around MLS in Matchday 3, and have our

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82:48

It's Time to Have Nouhou Discourse - Ep. 86

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2025/03/05

It’s our first L Pod of the season as the Seattle Sounders were dealt a 2-0 defeat by Western Conference nemesis Real Salt Lake. Can we chalk this up to a logjammed schedule and squad rotation or is this cause for greater concern? We debate that in our game review, then wade into the Nouhou Discourse as part of our Agenda Check after the polarizing defender scored one of the worst own goals of all time. Later on, we discuss some of the other results from Matchday 2 in MLS, including a troublingly

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86:59

Seattle Sounders' Brain Breaking Match - Ep. 85

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2025/02/25

After an ideal start to Concacaf Champions Cup, the Seattle Sounders couldn’t quite turn a couple Jordan Morris goals into a win in their season-opening 2-2 draw vs. Charlotte FC. Should you be more encouraged by another solid attacking effort, or more tilted about that highly unfortunate own goal? We debate that as part of our game review, hit our Agenda Check, and check the pulse of the streets.Later on, we dig into a fun Matchday 1 slate in MLS that gave us a couple of surprise results, as well

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72:58

Thank You, FC Dallas - Ep. 84

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2025/02/20

Concacaf Champions Cup is off and running and the Seattle Sounders are off to a roaring start after Wednesday’s 3-1 Leg 1 triumph in Guatemala. Can anyone stop the FC Dallas boys? Did we just witness Pedro de la Vega’s breakout? We discuss that and more in our very first Dub Pod of 2025. Later on, we hit an Agenda Check that might ruffle some feathers among the anti-Craig Waibel community and hit a couple of other Sounders-related headlines, including rumors linking Obed Vargas to the

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