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PODCAST

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin" Flock)

Sconnie Sports Network

Covering Forward Madison FC, Rally Madison, USL and other Madison-area soccer stuff. Hosted by journalist Rob Chappell and Flock member Ethan Maurice. Part of the 365 Media Podcast Network.

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00:27:41

"Reload, not rebuild"

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2026/02/17

Rob and Ethan preview Forward Madison's 2026 season with five new signings rounding out the roster to 17 players. Ethan recaps the revamped player meet-and-greet, where he chatted with players and won at trivia. Plus: USL Premier officially named with pro/rel starting 2028, League One regionalization plans, no UW preseason friendly this year, Protagonist Soccer's "Birds of a Feather" patch pack benefiting FMFC's charity of choice, and maybe (?) an academy goalkeeper signing in

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00:56:34

Let's build a team! With Sporting Director Matt Cairns

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2026/01/15

In another special offseason episode, we get to know Forward Madison Sporting Director Matt Cairns and learn about how he's approaching the 2026 roster. We discuss:- The kind of player he's looking for- Whether Derek Gebhard will be the only returning player- Whether the CBA standoff is affecting recruitment and signing- How he's pitching Madison to prospective players - Aaron Molloy, because why notThen, Rob and Ethan talk through the four new roster additions announced since the last

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00:45:12

Rally, Madison! With head coach Giuliano Oliviero

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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

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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

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin" Flock) ·

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

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin" Flock) ·

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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin" Flock) ·

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...

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin" Flock) ·

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...

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin" Flock) ·

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...

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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...

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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...

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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 🎉🥳

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin" Flock) ·

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...

608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin" Flock) ·

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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