MLS-Apple deal: Answering your questions: WST Podcast
In the NEW episode, number 1424, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss: In this episode, we’re focusing on answering all of your questions about the new MLS-Apple media rights deal. We also discuss Premier League Supporters Clubs in the United States, USL TV ratings, World Cup 2026 host cities and more. […]
1hr 11m Jun 23, 2022
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348: MLS-Apple deal: Answering your questions
In this episode, we’re focusing on answering all of your questions about the new MLS-Apple media rights deal. We also discuss Premier League Supporters Clubs in the United States, USL TV ratings, World Cup 2026 host cities and more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
1hr 11m Jun 23, 2022
1hr 11m
MLS takes a big bite out of Apple TV: World Soccer Talk Podcast
In the NEW episode, number 1423, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss: • The relief of MLS finalizing its new media rights deal (well, almost), • What the new MLS media deal means for soccer fans and the league, • Why Major League Soccer announced the deal now, and what it tells us, • Our […]
1hr 11m Jun 17, 2022
1hr 11m
347: MLS takes a big bite out of Apple TV
In this episode, we discuss the relief of MLS finalizing its new media rights deal (well, almost), what the new MLS media deal means for soccer fans and the league, why Major League Soccer announced the deal now, and what it tells us, our thoughts and insight about the 16 cities named to host the 2026 World Cup, Peacock is ready to spring a new surprise, which is a warning to fans of Premier Le...
1hr 11m Jun 17, 2022
1hr 11m
Arlo White sells out to commentate on golf: WST Podcast
In the NEW episode, number 1422, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. We discuss: • The Arlo White controversy about his move from NBC to golf • Soccer fans angry about new UEFA Nations League deal • Upcoming TV coverage of the World Cup playoffs • Our thoughts on who will advance from World Cup Group B […]
1hr 9m Jun 09, 2022
1hr 9m
346: Arlo White sells out to commentate on golf
We discuss the Arlo White controversy about his move from NBC to golf, soccer fans angry about new UEFA Nations League deal, upcoming TV coverage of the World Cup playoffs, our thoughts on who will advance from World Cup Group B, is there any hope for FOX Sports' coverage of soccer. And we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Vis...
1hr 9m Jun 09, 2022
1hr 9m
CBS beats Univision in Champions League Final TV ratings: Pod
In the NEW episode, number 1421, Christopher Harris is joined by special guest Felipe Cárdenas from The Athletic. We discuss: • Our thoughts about Peter Drury replacing Arlo White, • What Univision is looking for in the new MLS media rights deal, • How CBS Sports scored more viewers than Univision for the Champions League Final, • A discussion […]
51m Jun 03, 2022
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345: CBS beats Univision in Champions League TV ratings
Featuring special guest Felipe Cárdenas from The Athletic, we discuss our thoughts about Peter Drury replacing Arlo White, what Univision is looking for in the new MLS media rights deal, how CBS Sports scored more viewers than Univision for the Champions League Final, a discussion of whether CBS is pushing NBC Sports and other competitors to improve their soccer coverage, and the difference bet...
51m Jun 03, 2022
51m
Where does MLS go from here with their rights deal? WST Podcast
In the NEW episode, number 1420, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: – Our thoughts about the Champions League & Championship playoff finals – Why US sports networks need to invest more in on-site reporters – How the incompetence of UEFA and French police was uncovered by power of […]
1hr 8m May 30, 2022
1hr 8m
344: Where does MLS go from here with their rights deal?
We discuss our thoughts about the Champions League & Championship playoff finals, why US sports networks need to invest more in on-site reporters, how the incompetence of UEFA and French police was uncovered by power of social media, where MLS goes from here after Apple TV+ pulls out, what it means to have Nottingham Forest back in the Premier League, why US soccer reporters need to do to a bet...
1hr 8m May 30, 2022
1hr 8m
Why promotion & relegation reigns supreme: World Soccer Talk Podcast
In the NEW episode, number 1419, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • What pitch invasions mean to soccer fans and why we don’t see them in MLS, • The Nottingham Forest story, and what the club means to us, • Why MLS is arguably at its least meaningful […]
59m May 20, 2022
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343: Why promotion & relegation reigns supreme
We discuss what pitch invasions mean to soccer fans and why we don't see them in MLS, the Nottingham Forest story, and what the club means to us, why MLS is arguably at its least meaningful point in its history, the uncomfortable truth about promotion/relegation that silences critics, an incredible week of soccer from Europe and South America, the impossible dream for Leeds United this weekend,...
59m May 20, 2022
59m
Champions League reforms evolve it into a European Super League
In the NEW episode, number 1418, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • How the UEFA Champions League is morphing into the Super League • US Open Cup takes a giant leap forward thanks to ESPN+’s Goalcast • Jesse Marsch’s situation at Leeds United • FOX Soccer hates streaming • EA […]
1hr May 12, 2022
1hr
342: Champions League reforms evolve it into a European Super League
In this episode, we discuss how the UEFA Champions League is morphing into the Super League, US Open Cup takes a giant leap forward thanks to ESPN+'s Goalcast, Jesse Marsch’s situation at Leeds United, FOX Soccer hates streaming, EA Sports and FIFA split up and get a nasty divorce, and we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visi...
1hr 1m May 12, 2022
1hr 1m
Enjoying (fill in the blank) Champions League: WST Podcast
In the NEW episode, number 1417, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • We examine what impact Seattle may have on the MLS media rights deal, • Discussing the upcoming European Cup titles, • The prospect of who may play the Sounders in the Club World Cup, • And we answer the questions […]
39m May 06, 2022
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341: Enjoying (fill in the blank) Champions League
On this pod, we examine what impact Seattle may have on the MLS media rights deal, the upcoming European Cup titles, the prospect of who may play the Sounders in the Club World Cup. And we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
39m May 06, 2022
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Soccer fanbases are fractured into 100’s of pieces
In the NEW episode, number 1416, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • How soccer audiences have become more tribal and splintered • Why MLS Commissioner Don Garber may have been right after all • Is soccer a minority sport in the United States? • Is there a sport in the U.S. that […]
1hr 2m Apr 28, 2022
1hr 2m
340: Soccer fanbases are fractured into 100’s of pieces
In this episode, we discuss how soccer audiences have become more tribal and splintered, why MLS Commissioner Don Garber may have been right after all, is soccer a minority sport in the United States? Is there a sport in the U.S. that has a viewership that is more fractured than soccer? Some of the changes that may be coming to soccer Twitter, why it's important to MLS for Seattle to beat Pumas...
1hr 2m Apr 28, 2022
1hr 2m
Clive Tyldesley interview about the Champions League
In the NEW episode, number 1415, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Clive Tyldesley, one of the most recognizable English-language soccer commentators. Tyldesley, whom many Americans recognize from the Champions League, Premier League or even the FIFA video game series, has been calling games for more than 30 years. He and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss various topics in this […]
26m Apr 25, 2022
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339: Clive Tyldesley interview about the Champions league
In the NEW episode, number 1415, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Clive Tyldesley, one of the most recognizable English-language soccer commentators. Tyldesley, whom many Americans recognize from the Champions League, Premier League or even the FIFA video game series, has been calling games for more than 30 years. He and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss various topics in this episode. • This season's ...
26m Apr 25, 2022
26m
Why the Premier League popularity appears unstoppable
In the NEW episode, number 1414, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Why the Premier League appears to be unstoppable • Whether Peacock TV will acquire any more soccer rights • Storylines for each of the 20 clubs in the Premier League • Our thoughts on this week’s US Open Cup games […]
1hr Apr 21, 2022
1hr
338: Why the Premier League popularity appears unstoppable
We discuss why the Premier League appears to be unstoppable, whether Peacock TV will acquire any more soccer rights, storylines for each of the 20 clubs in the Premier League, our thoughts on this week's US Open Cup games on ESPN+, what the differences are in playing levels between MLS and USL, the local broadcast issues that MLS have to deal with, our recommended games to watch this weekend. A...
1hr Apr 21, 2022
1hr
Jesse Marsch’s style fits Leeds’s survival chances
In the NEW episode, number 1413, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss Jesse Marsch. Jesse Marsch arrived at Leeds United with the club entrenched in a relegation battle. After two defeats in his first two games, Marsch delivered 10 points over Leeds’s last four games. While not quite safe from the drop, […]
18m Apr 18, 2022
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337: Jesse Marsch’s style fits Leeds’s survival chances
In the NEW episode, number 1413, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss Jesse Marsch. Jesse Marsch arrived at Leeds United with the club entrenched in a relegation battle. After two defeats in his first two games, Marsch delivered 10 points over Leeds's last four games. While not quite safe from the drop, the Elland Road club at least has reason for optimism. Kartik Krishnaiy...
20m Apr 18, 2022
20m
MLS faces decision between short term money or long term growth
In the NEW episode, number 1412, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • How MLS faces a big decision between short term money or long term growth • The question facing leagues about the future of broadcasting • What benefits there are for Apple TV+ in a soccer streaming deal • What FIFA+ […]
42m Apr 14, 2022
42m
336: MLS faces decision between short term money or long term growth
In the latest episode, we discuss how MLS faces a big decision between short term money or long term growth, the question facing leagues about the future of broadcasting, what benefits there are for Apple TV+ in a soccer streaming deal, what FIFA+ offers soccer fans, why this Premier League season has been one of the best ever, our recommended games to watch this weekend and your questions and ...
43m Apr 14, 2022
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World Cup interview with Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren
World Soccer Talk is excited to share our exclusive interview with Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren. During the discussion, Warren discusses what Telemundo will offer soccer fans for the 2022 World Cup. For example, among the deliverables that Telemundo Deportes promises for World Cup 2022, they include: • Commentators calling every game live from within […]
18m Apr 11, 2022
18m
335: World Cup interview with Telemundo Deportes
World Soccer Talk is excited to share our exclusive interview with Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren. During the discussion, Warren discusses what Telemundo will offer soccer fans for the 2022 World Cup. For example, among the deliverables that Telemundo Deportes promises for World Cup 2022, they include: • Commentators calling every game live from within the stadium • An increase in th...
19m Apr 11, 2022
19m
Is FOX Soccer for sale, and the lure of relegation
In the NEW episode, number 1410, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Speculation in the sports media that FOX Sports may be for sale, • Who would be the best fit to acquire the rights from FOX Sports, • What soccer properties FOX Soccer has that are most valuable, • Why MLS’s […]
47m Apr 07, 2022
47m
334: Is FOX Soccer for sale, and the lure of relegation
We discuss the speculation in sports media that FOX Sports may be for sale, who would be the best fit to acquire the rights from FOX Sports, what soccer properties FOX Soccer has that are most valuable, why MLS's reluctance to make changes is biting them, the lure of a relegation battle over the Champions League, and your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Our GDPR privacy policy was ...
49m Apr 07, 2022
49m
FIFA World Cup Draw reaction from Telemundo’s Andrés Cantor
In the NEW episode, number 1409, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • Our reaction to the FIFA World Cup Draw • First impressions of the Groups in the 2022 World Cup • An interview with Telemundo’s Andrés Cantor to get his reaction to the draw • Insight from Cantor about his experiences […]
52m Apr 01, 2022
52m
333: FIFA World Cup Draw reaction from Telemundo’s Andrés Cantor
We discuss our reaction to the FIFA World Cup Draw, first impressions of the Groups in the 2022 World Cup, an interview with Telemundo's Andrés Cantor to get his reaction to the draw, insight from Cantor about his experiences traveling in and around Qatar. And your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit https://acast.com/privacy...
53m Apr 01, 2022
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Seb Salazar interview: Filling a void in American soccer media
In the NEW episode, number 1408, Kartik Krishnaiyer sits down with ESPN’s Seb Salazar to discuss his career and his work in the soccer media world. Salazar is the host of ESPN’s studio show Futbol Americas. This is a twice-weekly show that airs on ESPN+. Salazar is the co-host along with Herculez Gomez, but they […]
44m Mar 28, 2022
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331: Seb Salazar interview: Filling a void in American soccer media
In this episode, Kartik Krishnaiyer sits down with ESPN's Seb Salazar to discuss his career and his work in the soccer media world. Salazar is the host of ESPN's studio show Futbol Americas. It focuses on soccer in North America, whether that be international soccer and CONCACAF. Or it could be club soccer with Liga MX, MLS and the NWSL. The show caters to fans that do not want to solely focu...
22m Mar 28, 2022
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MLS boxes itself in with media rights deal: WST Podcast
In the NEW episode, number 1407, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Can MLS find a way to hit their $300 million per year target for media rights? • HBO Max makes a big move • Politicians are considering a big change that will impact European soccer • And your questions in […]
1hr 7m Mar 25, 2022
1hr 7m
332: MLS boxes itself in with media rights deal
We discuss whether MLS can find a way to hit their $300 million per year target for media rights?, HBO Max makes a big move, politicians are considering a big change that will impact European soccer, and your feedback about MLS TV ratings. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
1hr 7m Mar 25, 2022
1hr 7m
ESPN+’s big weekend: Alexis Nunes and Kay Murray interviews
In the NEW episode, number 1406, Kyle Fansler discusses ESPN+’s big weekend. Plus, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews a pair of ESPN’s talent ahead of El Clasico and FA Cup Quarterfinals. Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Alexis Nunes, who is part of the on-site crew for ESPN+’s coverage of the biggest game in Spain. Later, we hear a conversation […]
44m Mar 17, 2022
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330: ESPN+’s big weekend: Alexis Nunes and Kay Murray interviews
In the NEW episode, number 1406, Kyle Fansler discusses ESPN+'s big weekend. Plus, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews a pair of ESPN's talent ahead of El Clasico and FA Cup Quarterfinals. Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Alexis Nunes, who is part of the on-site crew for ESPN+'s coverage of the biggest game in Spain. Later, we hear a conversation between Krishnaiyer and Kay Murray, one of the studio h...
44m Mar 17, 2022
44m
Mark Donaldson interview: Calling the game as a fan of soccer
In the NEW episode, number 1405, Kyle Fansler revisits a discussion with Mark Donaldson, a commentator for ESPN. With ESPN, Donaldson is a frequent voice on Bundesliga and LaLiga matches. While he is not a former player, he certainly has the passion of one. Additionally, this is especially true for the club he supports, Hearts […]
26m Mar 14, 2022
26m
325: Mark Donaldson interview: Calling the game as a soccer fan
Mark Donaldson has one of the more recognizable voices for ESPN's soccer coverage. Of course, the Scottish heritage is hard to miss while Donaldson calls games. In this interview between Donaldson and World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler, the duo discuss a variety of topics regarding Mark's career in the soccer, and overall sports, landscape: Breaking through into the commentator world. Attachmen...
28m Mar 14, 2022
28m
Chelsea chaos, MLS TV ratings and power rankings of soccer TV channels
In the NEW episode, number 1404, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • What the chaos at Chelsea FC means for the club, players and fans, • Our power rankings of the top four soccer TV channels in the US (choosing from NBC, ESPN, CBS and FOX) • ESPN Futbol Americas’ unfiltered […]
1hr 20m Mar 10, 2022
1hr 20m
329: Chelsea chaos, MLS TV ratings and power rankings of soccer TV channels
We discuss what the chaos at Chelsea FC means for the club, players and fans, our power rankings of the top four soccer TV channels in the US (choosing from NBC, ESPN, CBS and FOX), ESPN Futbol Americas' unfiltered coverage of the hooliganism issue in Liga MX, where does Major League Soccer stand on its relationship with Liga MX, why MLS TV viewership continues to struggle in the United States,...
1hr 22m Mar 10, 2022
1hr 22m
Champions League journeys with CBS Sports
In the NEW episode, number 1403, Christopher Harris interviews Emmy Award winning producer Pete Radovich Jr, the man behind CBS’s successful coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and Concacaf competitions. With a track record of 40+ Emmy Awards, Radovich discusses a range of topics including: • How a childhood growing up in a Croatian […]
28m Mar 07, 2022
28m
328: Interview with mastermind behind CBS’ soccer coverage
We interview Emmy Award winning producer Pete Radovich Jr, the man behind CBS's successful coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and Concacaf competitions. We discuss how a childhood growing up in a Croatian family made him a soccer fan, the formula behind the success of CBS's UEFA Champions League coverage, how a friend's recommendation changed his life, his family connection to the N...
28m Mar 07, 2022
28m
Does Turner Sports have what it takes to succeed at soccer?
In the NEW episode, number 1402, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • We dive into the story behind the story when it comes to this week’s landmark US Soccer deal with Turner Sports, • More free soccer is coming to Spanish-language viewers, • The NFL is making a big change to […]
1hr 6m Mar 04, 2022
1hr 6m
327: Does Turner Sports have what it takes to succeed at soccer?
We discuss the story behind the story when it comes to this week’s landmark US Soccer deal with Turner Sports, more free soccer is coming to Spanish-language viewers, the NFL is making a big change to help FOX’s World Cup, you - the listeners - share your secrets about improving the ESPN+ experience, our thoughts on why MLS has not taken a stand against Russia, and your questions in the Listene...
1hr 6m Mar 04, 2022
1hr 6m
US Soccer and Turner Sports sign $200 million rights deal
In the NEW episode, number 1401, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the recent agreement between Turner Sports and US Soccer. On March 1, WarnerMedia and US Soccer announced an agreement that sees USMNT, USWNT and US Open Cup games go through WarnerMedia’s sports division, Turner Sports. This means that TNT and TBS will […]
20m Mar 02, 2022
20m
326: US Soccer and WarnerMedia ink exclusive new rights deal
On March 1, WarnerMedia and US Soccer announced an agreement that sees USMNT, USWNT and US Open Cup games go through WarnerMedia's sports division, Turner Sports. This means that TNT and TBS will have the rights to a number of games, with streaming options also showing potential for the provider. In this podcast, World Soccer Talk's Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the deal...
20m Mar 02, 2022
20m
Welcome to Episode 1,400: World Soccer Talk Podcast
In the NEW episode, number 1400, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • The Premier League title race and the clubs scrambling to avoid relegation, • The evolution of soccer podcasts, • Where Copa Libertadores rights are likely to go, • Whether the elimination of the away goal rule makes games more or […]
1hr 1m Feb 24, 2022
1hr 1m
324: Welcome to Episode 1,400
In our 1,400th episode, we discuss the Premier League title race and the clubs scrambling to avoid relegation, the evolution of soccer podcasts, where Copa Libertadores rights are likely to go, whether the elimination of the away goal rule makes games more or less exciting, how the Weston McKennie injury is going to make FOX Sports concerned, and why we’re relieved that the Winter Olympics is o...
1hr 1m Feb 24, 2022
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