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Soccer 101

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:04

#171 Why is the English Championship playoff final...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/05/23

With the Championship playoff final looming, Graham and Taylor discuss the history of the competition and how the format first came to be. Then it's on to the money on offer, how clubs tend to utilize their winnings, the most notable matches in playoff history, and how this weekend's final is likely to play out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:58

#170 What is the history of trophies in soccer? And...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/05/17

With the end of the season upon us and trophies soon to be hoisted aloft on pitches across the planet, Graham and Taylor take a look at the history of silverware in football. When were trophies first handed out, and why? What are the different types and what makes a good one? What are some of the best (and worst) examples in soccer history? All that and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:18

#169 What is the Europa League and why doesn't it get...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/05/09

On this episode. Graham and Taylor take a longer look at the Champions' League's less-heralded sibling, the Europa League. What is the history of the tournament? How is it different from its big sibling? What changes are in store for the competition's format starting next season? And why don't we spend much time discussing it over on The Total Soccer Show? Plus, is the official anthem a banger, or just a banger to Graham? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:59

#168 What is Football Manager, and why is it so...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/05/06

Graham and Taylor continue to talk video games on this week's episode! This time, it's Football Manager! What is it? Why is it so popular? How into the weeds can you wade? What has been its real-world impact? We're getting into it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:05

#167 The FIFA video game series and its lasting legacy

Soccer 101 ·

2024/04/12

Graham and Taylor are here to discuss a topic 21 years in the making: the FIFA video game series. How long has it been around? How have the games evolved over time? What are the different options to play and why you don't just have to fear mean teens on the Internet! Plus, the role the games have played in developing the game here in the US, and the future of the series with FIFA (the governing body) going their own way.

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36:20

#167 The FIFA video game series and its lasting legacy

Soccer 101 ·

2024/04/12

Graham and Taylor are here to discuss a topic 21 years in the making: the FIFA video game series. How long has it been around? How have the games evolved over time? What are the different options to play and why you don't just have to fear mean teens on the Internet! Plus, the role the games have played in developing the game here in the US, and the future of the series with FIFA (the governing body) going their own way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:07

#166 What is the Copa Libertadores and why are...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/04/04

Graham and Taylor head to South America to discuss one of the longest-running, most prestigious club competitions in world soccer: the Copa Libertadores. What is it, how does it work, who can play in it, and how do they qualify? Plus, which clubs have been the most successful historically, and how have Brazilian clubs come to dominate it more recently? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:07

#165 What are match programmes and why do they exist?

Soccer 101 ·

2024/03/30

It's a Ripped-from-the-headlines-of-the-life-of-Graham Special! What are match programmes and why are they still around? Do they exist in other sports and in other countries around the globe? How long have they been a thing? What are some of Graham's favorites, and will anything ever top the one with John McGinn on the cover? Answer: no. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:08

#164 What does a captain actually do?

Soccer 101 ·

2024/03/22

On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor don their respective armbands to discuss captains in soccer. What do they actually do? For how long has the role existed? What are the different types, and styles? Who are some of the most notable captains in soccer history? And, perhaps most importantly, who is the best Scotland captain to ever roam the pitch? Graham has thoughts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:53

#164 What does a captain actually do?

Soccer 101 ·

2024/03/22

On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor don their respective armbands to discuss captains in soccer. What do they actually do? For how long has the role existed? What are the different types, and styles? Who are some of the most notable captains in soccer history? And, perhaps most importantly, who is the best Scotland captain to ever roam the pitch? Graham has thoughts!

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22:51

#163 What are parachute payments, why do they exist,...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/03/15

MONEY PLEASE! On this week's episode, we're discussing Parachute Payments! What they are, how they work, and why they exist. Plus, the benefits and drawbacks to their usage in England, the role they've played in further stratifying the English football pyramid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:28

#162 What is doping and how prevalent is it in soccer?

Soccer 101 ·

2024/03/12

On today's episode, Graham is fresh from some injections and ready to join Taylor in discussing doping in soccer. What is it? How many different forms of doping are there? How do players get tested and what happens if they get caught? How prevalent has it been in the history of the sport? And how widespread might it be in the present day? All that and more in a somewhat depressing but mostly enlightening conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:11

#161 Hooligans and Football: where does the term come...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/02/29

This week, Graham and Taylor avoid fisticuffs to instead talk out the history of hooligans (and hooliganism) in football! We answer a variety of questions on the topic, including...1) What does the word "hooligan" mean, and from where does it originate?2) When were the peak years for hooliganism in football?3) What are the most famous examples of hooligan activity in history?4) How are hooligans and hooligan groups portrayed in media?5) How big of a problem does it remain today? Hosted on Acast. See

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35:56

#161 Hooligans and Football: where does the term come...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/02/29

This week, Graham and Taylor avoid fisticuffs to instead talk out the history of hooligans (and hooliganism) in football! We answer a variety of questions on the topic, including...1) What does the word "hooligan" mean, and from where does it originate? 2) When were the peak years for hooliganism in football? 3) What are the most famous examples of hooligan activity in history? 4) How are hooligans and hooligan groups portrayed in media? 5) How big of a problem does it remain today?

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36:05

Bonus episode! The Can I Kick It podcast discusses...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/02/23

A bonus episode this week! We're cross-posting an episode from our friends over at the Can I Kick It podcast. Host Elliot Bar sits down with Greggo from For the Culture to discuss the new joint Anti-Discrimination Policy by MLS, MLSPA, and Black Players for Change. They get into how the policy came to be, why it was necessary in the first place, how other leagues should take note, and much more! ---Can I Kick it is a podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that

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30:32

#160 Everything you need to know about The Designated...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/02/22

This week, Graham and Taylor discuss a topic that they somehow haven't yet discussed on the podcast... Designated Players!What is a DP? Why does the concept exist in the first place? How has the reliance on DPs evolved over time? Who are the most notable Designated Players in MLS history? What does the future hold for the DP rule? Plus, Graham helpfully runs through the list of DC United's all-time DPs while Taylor silently weeps. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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26:18

#159 What is an interim manager, and who are the most...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/02/15

On this week's episode, Taylor (who could be sacked at any moment) and Graham (waiting to take over as Interim Podcast Host) discuss Interim Managers. When should a club appoint one? Are there different types? Is it always a bad sign when one comes in? And who are the most successful examples in soccer history? Graham also manages to get in multiple shots at Manchester United, much to Taylor's chagrin. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:41

#158 What are soccer's biggest conspiracy theories?

Soccer 101 ·

2024/02/08

Graham and Taylor don their tin foil caps to discuss soccer's greatest conspiracy theories, and attempt to determine which ones are completely fictional (most of them) and which ones have some truth to them (some of them). Topics covered include...1) Nike forced Ronaldo to play the 1998 World Cup final2) A swimming pool scandal ended Johan Cruyff’s Netherlands career3) Colombia’s secret service stung Bobby Moore at the 1970 World Cup4) The 1958 World Cup was faked by the CIA5) An Arsenal-supporting

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26:11

#157 What is the 3pm blackout and why does it exist?

Soccer 101 ·

2024/02/02

This week, Graham and Taylor make sure not to record on Saturday at 3pm, so they aren't in violation of any sort of blackout rules. Is that how it works?Well, if you aren't certain either, this episode is for you! What is The 3pm blackout? What's the logic behind it? How is it enforced? Does it still serve a purpose? Those and many more questions answered on this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:13

#156 What is the Asian Cup, and who are its most...

Soccer 101 ·

2024/01/25

This week, Graham and Taylor delve into the history of the Asian Cup, and there's a lot of surprising history there for the delving. When did it first begin? Who are its most successful competitors? What are the factors holding it back from getting the billing it deserves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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