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Bryant and Me

Thomas Costello

A podcast where we talk about soccer and other things. Other PODCASTY things. We talk Premier League, NWSL, MLS, and English FA Women’s leagues. Join us weekly for fun, football and bad singing. Learn more at www.BryantAndMe.com!

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01:19:48

Episode 47 - Bryant Calls Soccer Hockey

Bryant and Me ·

2021/01/26

In our latest episode, we talk A LOT about hockey, specifically the NWHL Isobel Cup bubble season aka the NDubble. There was great hockey, huge comebacks and a rivalry where Thomas' team actually lost to Bryant's! GASP! We also preview LFC v Tottenham this week, in a whole week full of BAM Derbies. In addition, a Red Star player got called up to a national team that isn't the USA and the Crew finally have dates for their new season. At the end of the episode, we also announce something really cool

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00:44:45

Episode 46 - Kelsey Trainor Interview Special aka...

Bryant and Me ·

2021/01/21

There's a lot packed in this new episode of Bryant and Me (sans Bryant due to a non-COVID illness). Women's sports advocate, and wearer of many figurative hats, Kelsey Trainor joined us to talk about her life in sports and her motivation in her life. Specifically, she talks about: - Extreme sports youth - Becoming the next Dwayne Johnson - The huge year for women's sports in 2020 - The social justice work of the WNBA, and how they've led the way in the sports world - How fun it is to watch high

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01:41:26

Episode 45 - NWSL Chicago Draft Recap, FA Cup...

Bryant and Me ·

2021/01/15

When America needed Bryant and Me the most, Bryant and Me gave the most to America, In this marathon episode, Bryant and Thomas break down: - Chicago Red Stars pre-draft trade and draft picks and how it will shake up the current roster - We thank former Chicago Local 134 leader, and former 2x guest on the show, Maggie a farewell from her leadership duties in the 134 - Liverpool Women lose their manager at not a good time in their campaign for promotion and Liverpool Men can't score - Tottenham Men

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01:10:32

Episode 44 - How Bryant and Me Stole Christmas

Bryant and Me ·

2020/12/23

Yippee ki yay boys and girls! It's the Bryant and Me Christmas Special! In this episode, we give gifts to our favorite, and least favorite, clubs, pods and human beings! Also, we'll sing a good bit! - A couple to the Columbus Crew (as if an MLS Cup wasn't enough!) - Jose and Tottenham - Tottenham Women and Alex Morgan - Liverpool FC - Our Columbus podcast buddies!! So jingle all the way to your favorite podcast listening spot and give Bryant and Me a small part of your day. Merry Christmas and Happy

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01:20:54

Episode 43 - 2020 MLS Cup Champions - Columbus Crew

Bryant and Me ·

2020/12/16

So about Saturday night... Columbus Crew are the champions of Major League Soccer, which makes sense because they're the greatest team the world has ever seen. In this Massive Crew episode, we talk about: - The match - The Queen Anne's Revenge Zoom watch party - One half of the show's experience AT the MLS Cup - Suspect free hot dogs that were actually free brats We also said in the beginning that we'd also talk about Liverpool v Spurs, but Columbus took all that over and we don't care. Assistant

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01:31:07

Episode 42 - 2020 MLS Cup Final Preview w/Chris...

Bryant and Me ·

2020/12/09

It's the week of the 2020 MLS Cup Final! Seattle Sounders come to Columbus to take on the Greatest Team the World Have Ever Seen, aka the Columbus Crew. To preview the big matchup, we have the radio voice of Columbus Crew SC: Chris Doran! Chris is an amazing guy, and not just because of his knowledge of the beautiful game. He's an all around good person and we discuss with him: - How his love of soccer started - His radio broadcasting journey - How he preps for a match - How Columbus shut down New

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00:35:10

Episode 41- Bryant and Me, Myself, and I

Bryant and Me ·

2020/10/15

Bryant is flying solo tonight. Just a brief pod to check in on the current state of the pod, The Columbus Crew, Chicago Red Stars, and the Whole Club Cup. Then Bryant has a brief discussion checking in with his struggles with mental health and provides some tips on how you can help yourself and others as well. If you're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255

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01:33:18

Episode 40: The Good, The Bad and the Bryant and Me

Bryant and Me ·

2020/09/15

To say Bryant and Me get on some soap boxes in this episode would be an understatement. BAM returns with a full lineup of topics: - Bryant talks about the memorial service for John Ivanic, with the Columbus Spurs on Sunday - The heightened view on the WSL with the announcement of Alex Morgan - We discuss Alex Greenwood, Lucy Bronze, Tobin Heath and Christian Press joining the Manchesters - We rip Alex Greenwood hating trolls, that never talk about women's soccer, a new one - Thomas gets really angry

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01:24:42

Episode 39 - FAWSL/FAWC Opening Weekend, Hell is Real...

Bryant and Me ·

2020/09/07

Today is a historic day, because Bryant and Me has a huge announcement. Make that TWO huge announcements! We disclose both in this episode. We also cover a TON of soccering: - Tottenham Women return draw w/West Ham - Aston Villa against Man City goals.... - Liverpool v Durham and Durham's late equalizer - We break down Hell is Real Part VI! #LuisDiazStanAccount - Then we preview the PL with our top 4 and relegation picks. You won't BELIEVE who Thomas chose to win the league! - We also do our first

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01:20:58

Episode 38 - WSL Preview w/ Hannah and Helen from the...

Bryant and Me ·

2020/08/31

If you love soccer, this is the episode for you. Helen and Hannah, from the Women's Soccer Show, join us! They discuss: - The Community Shield - The upcoming FA Women's Super League season - Their picks for the winners of the league - Non-NWSL Players you should know - Differences between the WSL and NWSL (on and off the field) - What the move of NWSL players to the WSL means (not what you think) - One way that the NWSL can see a big jump in improvement - Which WSL player wears her clothes inside

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01:13:54

Episode 37 - Podiversary & New European Trophy

Bryant and Me ·

2020/08/26

Well, hello there. Thanks for dropping by. We have an action packed show for you this week: - Lionel Messi hot take, that ended up being mild at best - New NWSL Fall Schedule and if either of us would go to a sporting event right now - We break down the Crew's 1-0 loss to NYCFC & reminisce about the Nagbe goal from Thursday (SWOON) - We talk about a new, 22-team, trophy competition in England, called the WCC. It's going to make for an even more enjoyable, and competitive, footie season - To

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01:51:48

Episode 36 - Liverpool Interview Special w/ Jordan...

Bryant and Me ·

2020/08/19

Welcome to episode 36! Jordan Keeble from A Red Arrow, and formerly of The Liverpool Offside, joins us to talk Liverpool football. This is a bitter sweet episode that is worth your time. While the discussion is about Liverpool, it's an interview that will connect to all fans of Premier League football, because it isn't isolated to just Merseyside. Before the interview, we breakdown the move of Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis moving from the NWSL to Manchester City and the implications for not only the

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01:22:28

Episode 35 - Ty Phillips with Columbus Speaks

Bryant and Me ·

2020/08/04

Ty Phillips from Columbus, Ohio advocacy group Columbus Speaks joins the show. Columbus Speaks supports organizations that support marginalized people in all of Columbus. Ty talks with us about: - The amazing response to their shirt sale - The moment when he felt Columbus Speaks was really making big strides - Answers the question: How can people start helping? - Brags on his amazing wife Emily: co-founder of Columbus Speaks We also discuss both Austin FC and the Crew with Ty, in a nice level-headed

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01:11:51

Episode 34 - NWSL Challenge Cup Final and... Other...

Bryant and Me ·

2020/07/27

In the hours after the culmination of the NWSL Challenge Cup, we discuss: - The final match and an overseas match that this one resembled a little too well... - The breakout player of the tournament for Chicago: Savannah McCaskill - What's next for the NWSL calendar, according to the NWSL Commissioner - Discussing if we think the NWSL will lose more big name players like Sam Mewis and potentially Rose Lavelle to European clubs - The closing gap between American WoSo and European clubs - Breakdown

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01:26:32

Episode 33 - All the Penalty Kicks

Bryant and Me ·

2020/07/21

Episode 33 has it all, if it all means Chicago Red Stars/NWSL Challenge Cup, Crew SC and Premier League coverage. In this episode we discuss: - The underdog NC Courage not making it past the first round of the NWSL Challenge Cup knockout round ;) - The Red Stars Alyssa Naeher taking no prisoners - Julie Ertz ultra swagger filled PK - Our views on PKs deciding matches - Columbus Crew's dominance in the MLS is Back tournament... SO FAR - We round out the final couple of matches in the PL, and Bryant

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00:46:22

Danny Colaprico & Kealia Watt Chicago Red Stars Special

Bryant and Me ·

2020/07/15

Chicago Red Stars midfielder Danny Colaprico and forward Kealia Watt join us from the NWSL Challenge Cup! They discuss: - Life in the bubble - The Chicago Red Stars tournament focus - Kealia Watt's adjustment to Chicago - Danny Colaprico's time in the W-League and playing 7 straight seasons without a break - And a lot of questions supporters shared across Twitter and Instagram Thank you to Kealia and Danny for volunteering to be on the show, the Chicago Red Stars for not deleting our request for an

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01:30:14

Episode 32 - Red Stars Victory!! with Lauren and...

Bryant and Me ·

2020/07/14

Welcome to episode 32! We jump right into the Red Stars nervy victory over Utah Royal FC with our pals from Chicago Local 134: Chicago Red Stars supporter's group supernovas! Oh yeah, we have an enormous announcement about some special Red Star player interviews this weeeeeeeeek! We announce the players at the end of the show. We wax poetically about Savannah McCaskill and Casey Short's goal and continue talk about Watt flying around the pitch. Maggie and Lauren talk about the beginnings of the

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01:22:47

Episode 31 - MLS is Back and NWSL Never Left!

Bryant and Me ·

2020/07/09

In a slightly later than usual episode of Bryant and Me, we have an episode chalk full of soccering talk: - We recap the Red Stars 0-0 draw against the Thorns and 1-0 shouldn't-have-been-a-loss against the North Carolina Courage. We discuss how impressed we are with Kealia Watt's performances, Alyssa Naeher "I will break you" prematch photo face and Chicago Local 134 doing the lord's work by providing coffee for players at the NWSL Challenge Cup (not the magic underwear type known around Utah) - We

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01:38:02

Episode 30 - Chicago Red Stars - Chicago Local 134...

Bryant and Me ·

2020/06/29

We packed NWSL, EPL, Bundesliga, a little MLS and a good amount of singing into one episode. Maggie and Lauren join us from Chicago Local 134 - one of the supporters groups for NWSL's Chicago Red Stars. They discussed: - Retiring from soccer at an early age, to end on top - The match between Chicago and the Washington Spirit - How the club will transition away from Sam Kerr - They share their thoughts on the anthem headlines regarding not all players standing, and empathy for teammate Casey Short

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01:44:38

Episode 29 - NWSL Challenge Cup (minus Orlando)!

Bryant and Me ·

2020/06/23

On this week's episode, we only have a few topics, but we had a lot to discuss: - NWSL Challenge Cup! Our excitement for the tournament, disappointment at the situation in Orlando and announcing which team will get the BRYANT AND ME BUMP!! - The return of the Premier League! We go through some highlights, and lowlights (Harry McGuire/Arsenal/LFC v Everton). - We spend a lot of time talking about how people spend a lot of time talking about Christian Pulisic - We dissect the "White Lives Matter

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