Podcast Episodes

Deconstructing MLS opening weekend

Episode 208

This week, we cover MLS TV ratings from the opening weekend, el Clásico TV ratings rebound, our thoughts about el Clásico TV coverage, a preview of T…

6 years, 3 months ago

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Danny Higginbotham interview: The Heart Of The Game Podcast

Episode 207

Higginbotham shares which commentator was his biggest mentor in the transition from pro footballer to co-commentator, why the job as a co-commentator…

6 years, 3 months ago

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ESPN raises its game for 2020 MLS season

Episode 206

Latest episode features an interview with ESPN’s top soccer producers, a preview of this season’s MLS coverage, big hints about ESPN's Euro 2020 cove…

6 years, 3 months ago

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Derek Rae interview: The Heart of The Game Podcast

Episode 205

Nate interviews Derek about football romanticism, the lengths he takes to immerse himself in a local culture, memories of calling the recent World Cu…

6 years, 3 months ago

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Which leagues have commentators at stadium vs. in studio?

Episode 204

Which leagues have commentators on site or in the studio, sports broadcaster drops hint about MLS TV rights deal, MUTV finds its way back to US TV pl…

6 years, 3 months ago

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Christian Miles interview: The Heart of The Game Podcast

Episode 203

Christian's memories of working at Fox Soccer Channel and FOX Sports World, how streaming has changed the coverage of soccer, announcing games in a s…

6 years, 4 months ago

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LaLiga on the rise despite beIN SPORTS distribution woes

Episode 202

Our thoughts on the Premier League’s new streaming strategy, FOX Sports goes to the dogs, LaLiga spring a surprise with their TV ratings, Bundesliga …

6 years, 4 months ago

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CAS kills dream of promotion/relegation in MLS

Episode 201

CBS lands NWSL TV and streaming rights, what the CAS ruling about promotion/relegation means for US soccer, Premier League viewing numbers increase b…

6 years, 4 months ago

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FOX comes to the rescue of CONCACAF

Episode 200

USA’s Olympic pursuits finally find a home, Aston Villa supporters come out of the woodwork, NBC and Sky find new ways to work together, good news fo…

6 years, 4 months ago

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Chicharito to boost MLS TV ratings

Episode 199

How Chicharito will impact MLS TV ratings, all of the details about the Premier League on Peacock, ICC demands more in order to stay relevant, latest…

6 years, 4 months ago

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