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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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00:45:12

Rally, Madison! With head coach Giuliano Oliviero

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/12/23

In a special off-season episode, Rob & Ethan share their thoughts on the Rally Madison brand as well as the Forward Madison schedule and Prinx Tire USL Cup. Plus, we get acquainted with Rally Madison head coach Giuliano Oliviero, who shared a bit about his 24-year playing career (!), his love for Wisconsin soccer, and what he's most excited about. And finally, we reveal: the most-said word on Talkin' Flock in 2025. It's not what you'd expect!==Follow the show @talkinflock on Blue

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00:45:47

Town Hall recap & takes

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Rob and Ethan are back with a roundup of news on Forward Madison, Madison's W League team, and the US Open Cup. Then, they give their takes on what we learned at the annual Forward Madison Town Hall (and the fact that the club does town halls). We've got thoughts on:- hints Matt Cairn dropped about what the roster might look like- how we're going to differentiate the Matts- the many ways new turf will benefit the club- officiating (eye roll emoji)- new teams, scheduling, travel- lots

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01:03:17

Forward Madison 2025 Town Hall

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Here's the full audio of the 2025 Forward Madison town hall, held December 3, 2025. COO Conor Caloia, head coach Matt Glaeser and sporting director Matt Cairns answered questions about the plans for 2026, the women's team, the fan experience, red cards for coaches, and lots more ... and announced another pretty impressive player signing. Ethan and Rob will drop a new episode tomorrow with their reactions to the town hall -- watch this feed!

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00:47:03

Infuriating

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/10/22

On the pod this week, Rob and Ethan talk through that very rough 4-0 loss to Omaha and how it wasn't quite as bad as the final score would indicate. The weekend's results give Madison a very narrow path to the playoffs, and we go over the possibilities. And in Stoppage Time, some remembrances of Wisconsin's other pro soccer team and a reminder: the good old days are now.Watch the 1997 A League Final here.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on

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00:59:53

Third straight win has us watching the table again

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/10/16

🦩 Forward Madison are flying high after a dominant 2–1 win over Chattanooga, keeping their playoff hopes alive! This week Rob and Ethan break down the Mingo magic at Breese Stevens Field, celebrate milestone appearances, and analyze the squad’s most complete performance of the year. Plus, an awesome fan interview, league-wide updates, and a quick look at Wisconsin high school soccer rankings.Big win over Chattanooga: Purposeful possession, disciplined defending, and goals from Lucca Dourado and

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00:08:53

Postgame Audio: October 11, 2025 | Forward Madison...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/10/12

The Mingos and Brewers are both still alive! Forward Madison rides goals from Lucca Dourado and Derek Gebhard, along with dominant defending, to a 2-1 win over second-place Chattanooga. After the match, we caught up with head coach Matt Glaeser, defender Jacob Crull (who was celebrated by the club and supporters on the occasion of his 100th appearance) and goalkeeper Wallis Lapsley.

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02:02:34

Two-game winning streak! PLUS: A LIVE SHOW

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Don't let the run time scare you! It's the LIVE SHOW!First, though, Rob and Ethan break down Forward Madison's big 3-1 win over Portland and talk through what needs to happen in the next three weeks for Madison to make the playoffs. (Yes, we're talking playoffs again!)And in stoppage time: it's the 10th season since Leicester City won the Premier League. Bill Connelly and Tom Hamilton have a good retrospective here.Then we have the audio from our live crossover episode with

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00:57:03

Wow we won again! And Portland preview with Shadow Wulf

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Your Mingos scored early and earned a clean sheet to grind out a 1-0 over the worst team in the league. Hey, we'll take it. On the pod today, Rob and Ethan talk through that match, engage in more goalkeeper speculation, and sing the praises of a couple defenders in particular.Then Rob teleports to Germany to chat with Fallen Leaves podcast host and Portland Hearts of Pine supporter Shadow Wulf about his interest in American lower division soccer, Portland's successful first season, and

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00:38:04

The "WTF was that?" Edition

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Rob and Ethan talk through that dud of a match at Greenville and wonder aloud whether we'll see a goalkeeping change this week and/or a coaching change at the end of the season. Plus, Rob offers a fool-proof plan to beat Westchester this weekend. Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on InstagramRegister for Dia de Futbol here. (It's free and registration is appreciated

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00:49:07

THE HENNESSY IS OURS

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Ethan's on vacay so Grant Pieters from New Dogma Zine joins Rob to talk through that incredible Henny Derby win as well as the club's fortunes and playoff chances at this point in the season.

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00:29:02

Postgame Audio: September 13, 2025 | Forward Madison...

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2025/09/14

THE HENNESY IS OURSJoining us in a very boistrous Forward Club are Henny Derby founders Kyle Carr & Elliot Barr, as well as Forward Madison head coach Matt Glaeser, midfielder Ferrety Sousa and center back Jason Ramos.

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01:11:29

Six goals and we didn't lose! Plus Yogi McLovin, live...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/09/10

This week, Rob and Ethan recap that wild 3-3 draw in Antelope Valley, including the remarkable performance of Isaac Angking, the remarkable-for-a-different-reason performance of Bernd Schipmann, and our deep and abiding love for crossbars and goal posts. Plus, from Richmond, longtime Kickers supporter, OG USL League One podcaster, and Henny Derby cofounder Elliot Barr (aka Yogi McLovin) joins the show to talk soccer history, historically bad seasons, his upcoming visit to Madison and lots

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00:54:21

WHAT the HELL's goin' on out here? A special...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Today we gather the Forward Madison Podcaster Brain Trust to address the question famously posed by Vince Lombardi: "WHAT the HELL's goin on out here?" Andrew Schmidt, Mitch Meerman and Grant Pieters of the New Dogma Live Audio Situation join Rob Chappell and Ethan Maurice of Talkin' Flock for a special late season crossover episode to look at the last two games and why one was so great and the other not; talk through puzzling roster decisions; look at the whole season and the

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00:15:07

Postgame audio: August 27, 2025 | Forward Madison 3:0...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/08/28

After a massive and much-needed home win, we head to the Forward Club to chat with head coach Matt Glaeser, striker and two-time goal scorer Lucca Dourado and midfielder John Murphy, Jr.

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01:31:00

New kits! New striker! Riley James from United Soccer...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Lots to talk about this week that has nothing to do with Forward Madison's inability to score or win games! Though we do get into that a bit also. This week:- Will Sporting Cascades have the best brown shirts since the Caribous?- Jason Ramos gets an extension- Madison gets a new teenaged striker- Madison also gets new Hunger-Games-inspired kits- Madison loses a coach - should we read anything into that?- We are still in the hunt for the Players ShieldAfter all that, United Soccer Lounge host

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00:40:37

Postgame Audio: August 21, 2025 | Forward Madison 0:1...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/08/22

We got a few minutes with Matt Glaeser after the 1-0 loss to Spokane last night. And hearing that John Pascarella is leaving us for Tampa Bay Rowdies, we thought we'd drop our last interview with him, from early last season. As is often the case with JP, it gets deep.

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00:46:15

oh look another draw with no goals 🎉🥳

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/08/20

oh look another draw with no goals 🎉🥳Seriously though Rob and Ethan have a few more thoughts about the W league announcement, an update to our LIVE PODCAST SPECTACULAR on September 15 (it's moving to a place Mingo fans will be more comfortable) and in Stoppage Time, a women's player to watch and a welcome upgrade at BSF.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on

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00:17:45

Postgame Audio: August 16, 2025 | Forward Madison 0:0...

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/08/17

Head Coach Matt Glaeser, midfielder John Murphy Junior and center back Jason Ramos join us to talk through the gritty 0-0 draw with FC Naples. ALSO: check your podcast feed for a special episode all about Madison's new W League team!

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00:31:47

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Madison joins W League!

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/08/17

Madison will field a women's team in the USL W League in 2026! On this special edition, we talk to Big Top Sports COO Conor Caloia and Flock/Featherstone Flamingos/Mingo Ladies cofounder April Kigeya. More announcements to come!

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01:24:02

A loss, a draw, and a USL stadium tour

Talkin" Flock: A Forward Madison FC Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Better late than never! This week, Rob and Ethan talk through the loss to Chattanooga and the draw with Knoxville, both decided in stoppage time, and ask: did Garrett McLaughlin's equalizer save the season? Then, Grassroots POV founder Kyle Connell joins from LA to recap his tour of USL venues and why USL is better than MLS. In stoppage time, a recommendation to add to your podcast feeds.Read John Morrissey's "Back Four" analysis of Madison's midfield woes here.Follow

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