1478: How to fix MLS Season Pass
Despite Apple and MLS being unwilling to share any metrics about how MLS Season Pass is doing, it's safe to say that MLS Season Pass is not in the zeitgeist of soccer watching in the United States. On this episode, we share suggestions on how MLS Season Pass can get more subscriptions, as well as improve as a service. But the inability of MLS Season Pass to be a runaway hit thus far raises bigg...
1hr 5m May 05, 2023
1hr 5m
1476: Relegation Race: The Ultimate Thriller
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling (https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/330866/1575798/14334?sharedid=epl_2023) . Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode focuses on what makes relegation is appealing to watch, as a neutral. Plus, we take a closer look at the race to avoid relegation. The clubs in the Premier League fighting to stay up are W...
44m May 01, 2023
44m
1475: Promotion and Relegation in USA: The Big Debate
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling (https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/330866/1575798/14334?sharedid=epl_2023) . Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode is focused on the big debate of promotion and relegation in the USA. It's a bigger topic now more than ever, and we dissect the pros and cons of the system. Some of the questions we answe...
1hr 8m Apr 28, 2023
1hr 8m
1474: Wrexham Increasing Interest in Lower-League US Soccer
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling (https://www.sling.com/programming/sports/soccer) . Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how Wrexham is increasing the interest in lower-league soccer in the United States. The success of the fifth division team was the biggest soccer story from this past weekend, arguably bigger tha...
56m Apr 25, 2023
56m
1473: How CBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling (https://www.sling.com/programming/sports/soccer) . Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how CBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss. We dive deeper into their coverage of the UEFA Champions League and NWSL, as well as CBS Sports Golazo Network, which includes their new show Morn...
1hr 15m Apr 21, 2023
1hr 15m
1472: The future of lower-league soccer in the U.S.
From the bottom to the top, we take a deep dive into discussing what US lower league soccer clubs (and leagues themselves) need to improve in order to be more relevant in 2023 and beyond. This also includes a discussion of the complexity of the current system, and how the US Soccer Federation can make a difference. More specifically, we analyze how the changing media landscape means that lower ...
1hr 11m Apr 17, 2023
1hr 11m
1471: Can MLS, Apple and CBS succeed with their soccer offerings?
MLS, Apple and CBS Sports all face challenges in presenting soccer to its audiences. For MLS and Apple, the struggles revolve around convincing casual soccer fans to subscribe to a streaming package they may not want or believe in. With CBS, in their preparation for the launch of their new 24/7 soccer streaming channel, how do they win over an audience who may not be interested in anything outs...
1hr 25m Apr 05, 2023
1hr 25m
1470: CBS launches Golazo Network, a 24/7 soccer channel
Pete Radovich, the VP of Production and Creative Director of CBS Sports, talked to World Soccer Talk about the impending release of CBS Golazo Network. This is a 24/7 channel on CBS's platforms that is solely dedicated to soccer. It has live and pre-recorded matches, documentaries, studio and magazine shows and pre- and post-game coverage. The channel launches on April 11. Hosted on Acast. Se...
27m Mar 19, 2023
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1469: MLS Season Pass: Sound and Fury
Is MLS Season Pass the smartest or dumbest decision the league has ever made? We discuss the positives and negatives of the MLS Season Pass experience as well as whether it's changing our viewing habits at all. We share our favorite analysts thus far as well as what impact the viewing experience on Apple TV may have on other soccer leagues. We also take a detour and discuss ESPN's technical iss...
1hr 19m Mar 07, 2023
1hr 19m
1468: Taylor Twellman interview about MLS Season Pass
Here’s a candid interview with Taylor Twellman, where he opens up to talk about his departure from ESPN, whether he and Jon Champion may work together again in the future, he responds to some of the criticisms of MLS, the challenges that MLS and Apple face with MLS Season Pass, how it'll work with FOX Sports being the only television partner left, and what he likes most about MLS Season Pass th...
25m Feb 22, 2023
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1467: Kaylyn Kyle on MLS Season Pass and her career in broadcasting
Kaylyn Kyle, who spent time most recently as a reporter and analyst with Inter Miami, is among the talented names featuring on MLS Season Pass. The former Canadian international will be on the four-person crew on MLS 360, the whiparound show during busy MLS matchdays. Kyle talks about how excited she is for this new era of Major League Soccer streaming, providing boundless potential for a leag...
18m Feb 20, 2023
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1466: MLS rolls the dice on MLS Season Pass
On this episode, we discuss MLS Season Pass, the pluses and minuses of the streaming subscription app, why MLS Season Pass is a game changer for the sport of soccer, how HBO Max did with its first game of SheBelieves Cup coverage, how news from Comcast is going to impact our Premier League viewing next week, NBC's excellent new analyst, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/pr...
52m Feb 17, 2023
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1465: Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel interview
We sat down with Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel to catch up with the two legends about their work for CBS Sports' coverage of the UEFA Champions League (which is also available via Paramount+) as well as their memories of the first soccer matches they ever attended, their thoughts on why Premier League clubs don't do as well in the UEFA Champions League competition, and their take on the ...
17m Feb 11, 2023
17m
1464: Kyle Martino Interview: Back behind the desk for the USMNT
Coverage of the United States Men's National Team kicked off on HBO Max and TNT recently. On it, there was a familiar face in Kyle Martino. The former USMNT player had a long run as an analyst on NBC and its Premier League coverage. Martino is one of the most talented analysts available on US television, so it is a major get for Warner Bros. Discovery as it endeavors with the national team. H...
14m Feb 06, 2023
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1463: Wrexham is America’s biggest soccer story right now
Why discuss why Wrexham AFC is snowballing in the USA, what Warner Bros is doing different with their US Women’s coverage, as well as discussing our thoughts on the European Super League, whether it’s more likely now and if we should feel sorry for the big clubs in Spain and Italy who can’t compete with the spending power of the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy f...
50m Feb 02, 2023
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1462: MLS needs a major player signing before MLS Season Pass
We share inside details about MLS Season Pass, how HBO Max did in coverage of its USMNT debut, what we learned from our interviews with NBC at the Premier League Fan Fest, what two English teams are going to single handedly boost NBC’s TV ratings, which European soccer league is the most boring to watch right now, whether Berhalter-Reyna battle is good or bad for soccer in America, whether The ...
1hr 14m Jan 26, 2023
1hr 14m
1461: How HBO Max & Telemundo did on USWNT debut
On this episode, we discuss US soccer’s debut on HBO Max and Telemundo, our thoughts on how TV broadcasters are getting more access during Premier League matches, your opinions about MLS Season Pass news so far, plus we have letters from you in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
55m Jan 18, 2023
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1460: MLS, TNT and FOX battle for commentators
We share our opinions about the new commentators named for MLS, USMNT and USWNT under their new media deals, how Chelsea got into the mess they’re in, inside information about where USL may be heading on TV, what MLS is missing from their match analysts, how the separate TV rights deals for US Soccer and MLS are different than from their previous combined deals, the impact that soccer commentat...
1hr 5m Jan 11, 2023
1hr 5m
1459: MLS wins streaming battle but loses TV war
We discuss what MLS' TV deal means for the league and soccer fans, our tribute to Grant Wahl plus a discussion of how the media covered the news, we look ahead to the World Cup final, as well as discussing our thoughts on the Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter controversy. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer of World Soccer Talk. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for m...
1hr 4m Dec 15, 2022
1hr 4m
1458: Magic behind Telemundo's out of this world gol calls
Telemundo's World Cup coverage features nothing but pure emotion. Essentially, its broadcasters deliver the game in its most lively form. From rapid buildup commentary to seemingly unending golazo calls, the play-by-play voices are spectacular. One of those is Sammy Sadovnik, a Peruvian by birth who now calls game with Telemundo. He is one of the lead voices in Telemundo's World Cup coverage. ...
20m Dec 09, 2022
20m
1457: Big changes ahead for US Soccer and MLS
On this episode, we discuss MLS make their first moves in hiring commentators for the Apple broadcasts, we’ve got the details on US Soccer heading to HBO Max, speculation about the MLS TV deal. and - of course - we discuss the coverage of the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
40m Dec 08, 2022
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1456: FOX Sports risk losing diehard soccer audience
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1hr 1m Nov 30, 2022
1hr 1m
1455: World Cup Preview: Comprehensive Guide to Watching Qatar 2022
Our comprehensive guide is going to explore all of the different ways you can watch and listen to the World Cup. That includes TV, streaming, radio as well as games in 4K, games on-demand plus social media. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer also discuss World Cup viewing tips, coverage of the Bundesliga, NWSL and Serie A, in addition to our thoughts on the latest documentaries abo...
1hr 2m Nov 15, 2022
1hr 2m
1454: FOX Sports' Landon Donovan on World Cup co-commentating
FOX's World Cup commentary (https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/fox-world-cup-commentators-for-qatar-2022-20221017-WST-404697.html) team includes some great names with World Cup (https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/) experience. Ian Darke, Derek Rae and JP Dellacamera are just some of those with incredible experience. However, there is a new voice working alongside one of those com...
19m Nov 14, 2022
19m
1453: Fútbol Americas is heading to the World Cup
With the World Cup getting closer every day, those covering the tournament are in their final stages of preparation. Fútbol Americas, a popular studio show airing on ESPN+, has hosts Sebastian Salazar and former USMNT player Herculez Gomez. In this podcast episode, Kyle Fansler talks to Salazar and Gomez about their expectations and predictions for the World Cup. Also, the pair discuss their W...
26m Nov 09, 2022
26m
1452: Weird World Cup 2022
We explain why this may be the wildest World Cup ever (and not necessarily for good reasons), ESPN digs into the Qatar controversies, if the scandals will hurt NWSL, details about the USMNT World Cup squad announcement, can the Bundesliga ever be as big as the Premier League, why it’s hard to find good analysis about Portuguese teams, and whether players may hold back from giving it 100% for th...
1hr 2m Nov 04, 2022
1hr 2m
1451: MLS takes a bite out of Apple TV deal
World Cup, we discuss news about MLS’s Apple deal, our thoughts about CBS’s Destination Brooklyn, why MLS are planning on changing their playoffs next year, and two new documentaries of interest to most soccer fans. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
1hr 1m Oct 28, 2022
1hr 1m
1450: Why Peacock is a worthy World Cup viewing option
On this week’s episode, we discuss FOX’s plans for their coverage of the World Cup, how Peacock plans to broadcast the World Cup, Wrexham catches fire, and Serie A want Paramount Plus to pay more. This, plus we also have questions from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
49m Oct 21, 2022
49m
1449: What to make of FOX's World Cup lineup
It's good to be back. We discuss FOX's commentators for the World Cup, the NWSL scandal, what this means for the US Soccer Federation, why Kartik is upset at ESPN, MLS ends their local broadcasts, USA's accomplishments at the World Cup and an important update about the World Soccer Talk Podcast. Plus we have Listener Mailbag with your questions answered on-air. Hosted by Christopher Harris and ...
1hr 5m Oct 10, 2022
1hr 5m
1448: World Cup Group B is up for grabs
Does anyone want to win Group B in this year's World Cup? USA and England are unable to get much-needed wins, while Wales and Iran are too inconsistent. In addition to discussing USA-Japan, Germany-Hungary & Italy-England, we discuss what the possible merger between NBCUniversal and WarnerBros-Discovery means for soccer fans, our thoughts on foreign investors buying clubs in Europe, whether LaL...
1hr Sep 24, 2022
1hr
1447: Welcome to Wrexham
We discuss Welcome to Wrexham, the successful FX series, and discuss why pro/rel is or isn't a non-starter in this country. We also discuss the issues of ownership, community, TV coverage for lower leagues, as well as what makes this series different than the other two popular soccer shows, 'Sunderland 'Til I Die' and 'Ted Lasso.' We also take a tangent and discuss whether it's possible for the...
1hr 2m Sep 14, 2022
1hr 2m
1446: Humphrey Ker Interview: Executive Director at Wrexham AFC
World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler talks with the Execuitve Director of Wrexham AFC, Humphrey Ker. Most people can recognize Ker from his time on the FX documentary show Welcome to Wrexham. The show chronicles Wrexham's takeover by American actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Yet, at the crossroads of their ownership and the club itself is Humphrey Ker. In this discussion, Ker breaks down ...
27m Sep 09, 2022
27m
1445: Why CBS Hiring Ray Hudson is a Smart Decision
In this episode, we discuss the impact that VAR is having on the sport of soccer, CBS’s big addition and big loss to their coverage of the Champions League that begins this week, how big the transfer window was for the leagues in Europe, our thoughts on the big stories from the Premier League weekend, matches, and letters from you, the listeners. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August ...
1hr 7m Sep 05, 2022
1hr 7m
1444: 4 Managers Under Pressure in the Premier League
In this episode, we discuss the four Premier League managers who are in jeopardy after gameweek 4. We also share some big news from Peacock TV as well as our first impressions of Welcome to Wrexham, the new series on FX about a fifth tier club dreaming of promotion. Elsewhere, we chat about two USMNT strikers who need to be on the plane to Qatar 2022, and whether Anthony Gordon is worth £100 mi...
1hr 22m Aug 29, 2022
1hr 22m
1443: Jordan Gardner Interview: American Investor's Journey In Europe
In this latest edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, episode 1443, Kyle Fansler talks to one of the youngest American owners of a European soccer club. Jordan Gardner is the co-owner and co-chairman of FC Helsingør. Helsingør is in the Danish 1st Division, which is the second tier on the Danish soccer pyramid. At under 40 years of age, Gardner took part control over the club back in 2019. ...
23m Aug 25, 2022
23m
1442: United We Stand
We dive into Manchester United-Liverpool analysis, as well as discussing the other Premier League games from the weekend. Plus we delve into various other topics including what it is about the Premier League formula that makes it the must-see soccer league right now. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer also discuss the news about the UEFA Champions League rights in the United State...
1hr 1m Aug 23, 2022
1hr 1m
1441: Andrés Cantor interview about World Cup 2022
World Cup commentator Andrés Cantor is our guest on the latest episode of our podcast. Telemundo Deportes' lead commentator discusses moving the World Cup one day earlier, his concern about players getting injured before the World Cup happens, what World Cup match atmosphere was the best in his history of calling many tournaments, his thoughts on the Mexican national team's chances at the Qatar...
17m Aug 17, 2022
17m
1440: Handshakes, Red Cards and Whiparound Shows
We review all of the EPL games from the weekend, as well as discussing whether Bayern Munich is hurting the Bundesliga, what our thoughts are about the different whiparound shows available, latest news on Eredivisie rights, and answering your questions about Champions League, Scottish Premiership, Peter Drury and soccer documentaries in our Listener Mailbag section. Our GDPR privacy policy wa...
1hr 24m Aug 15, 2022
1hr 24m
1439: Serie A season preview with CBS's Matteo Bonetti
In the latest edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, host Kyle Fansler talks all things Serie A with an expert on the league. Matteo Bonetti is the lead Serie A analyst for CBS Sports and Paramount+. Plus, he is a frequent co-commentator alongside Dre Cordero for broadcasts of games. Bonetti, a longtime fan and analyst for Serie A coverage in the United States, previews what should be a wil...
29m Aug 11, 2022
29m
1438: LaLiga campaign with ESPN's Mark Donaldson
On the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, host Kyle Fansler interviews ESPN's Mark Donaldson about the upcoming LaLiga season. Donaldson, one of ESPN's commentators for LaLiga, discusses the top teams in LaLiga. However, he is most fascinated to learn about how one team in particular will fare given a summer of change. Plus, he gives his take on how the relegation battle may look...
33m Aug 09, 2022
33m
1437: EPL Review Show
Kartik and Christopher head back to the future to do a special Premier League review podcast, giving their thoughts on all 10 games from the weekend. Outside of the Premier League, we also discuss Bundesliga’s opening game of the season, what we’re looking forward to the most in 2023 with the Apple MLS media deal, as well as answering your questions about ESPN’s pecking order of soccer coverag...
1hr 3m Aug 08, 2022
1hr 3m
Derek Rae Previews the 2022/23 Bundesliga: WST Podcast
On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, episode 1436, Kyle Fansler chats with Derek Rae. Rae is the lead voice for ESPN’s coverage of the Bundesliga. Plus, he is also the main world feed commentator of the German top flight. As Rae prepares for the latest season of the Bundesliga, he touches on […]
24m Aug 03, 2022
24m
360: Derek Rae previews the Bundesliga 2022/23 season
In this audio interview, ESPN and Bundesliga World Feed commentator Derek Rae discusses his predictions for the latest Bundesliga campaign. Traditionally considered a one-team league, the Bundesliga shapes up for drama, and that starts with a busy opening weekend. ESPN+ holds coverage of the opening game on Friday, August 5, between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer. Then, on Saturday, Derek Rae i...
24m Aug 03, 2022
24m
Premier League Season Preview, Part Three – WST Podcast
We predict the teams finishing from 10th to 1st positions in the Premier League for the 2022/23 season. Included in this is one major club who has fallen from grace. At the same time, that means a team has moved up the pecking order into the top 5 or 6. This is our final episode […]
19m Aug 02, 2022
19m
359: Premier League Season Preview, Part Three
We predict the teams finishing from 10th to 1st positions in the Premier League for the 2022/23 season. Included in this is one major club who has fallen from grace. At the same time, that means a team has moved up the pecking order into the top 5 or 6. This is our final episode in our Premier League preview series, hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris. Our GDPR privacy policy ...
34m Aug 02, 2022
34m
Premier League Season Preview, Part Two – WST Podcast
We predict the Premier League teams that will finish 15th through 10th in the 2022/23 season. We also take a closer look at one of the teams promoted from the Championship, which former Premier League champion may struggle this season, and which former Manchester United striker is predicted to shine this year. Episode 1434 is […]
19m Aug 02, 2022
19m
358: Premier League Season Preview, Part Two
We predict the Premier League teams that will finish 15th through 10th in the 2022/23 season. We also take a closer look at one of the teams promoted from the Championship, which former Premier League champion may struggle this season, and which former Manchester United striker is predicted to shine this year. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit https://acast.com/priv...
19m Aug 02, 2022
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Premier League Season Preview, Part One –ow different is MLS than USL? World Socce
We discuss which five teams in the Premier League are most at risk of being relegated in the 2022/23 season. We share our picks as well as discussing what it is about the league that makes it so popular. This is part one of a four-part preview series. Episode 1433 is hosted by Christopher Harris [#8230;]
29m Aug 01, 2022
29m
Premier League Season Preview, Part One – WST Podcast
We discuss which five teams in the Premier League are most at risk of being relegated in the 2022/23 season. We share our picks as well as discussing what it is about the league that makes it so popular. This is part one of a four-part preview series. Episode 1433 is hosted by Christopher Harris […]
29m Aug 01, 2022
29m
357: Premier League Season Preview, Part One
We discuss which five teams in the Premier League are most at risk of being relegated in the 2022/23 season. We share our picks as well as discussing what it is about the league that makes it so popular. This is part one of a four-part preview series. Thanks for listening to episode 1433. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
29m Aug 01, 2022
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