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#193 Why do winter breaks exist, and how many leagues observe them?
Graham and Taylor aren't on a break... but are instead discussing breaks. What is a winter break in soccer? Which leagues currently take winter break…
1 year, 9 months ago
#192 All things scran!
This week... it's Scran Talk! What do we know about the history of people eating at soccer matches? How important is food to the matchday experience …
1 year, 9 months ago
#191 What is the history of goalkeepers in soccer, and how has the position evolved over time?
What is the history of goalkeepers in soccer? What are goalkeepers traditionally expected to do? How has the goalkeeping position changed in modern s…
1 year, 9 months ago
#190 What is Match of the Day, and why is it so revered?
On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor spend some time discussing the granddaddy of TV analysis: Match of the Day. What is it, how long has it bee…
1 year, 10 months ago
#189 What is a fairytale in soccer, and are they becoming increasingly less common in the modern game?
Graham and Taylor are here to discuss their favorite fairytales (Graham is a big Frozen guy), but then they also discuss the concept of a fairytale i…
1 year, 10 months ago
#188 What do soccer players eat, and how has their nutrition changed over time?
Graham and Taylor are avoiding ranch and fizzy drinks to stay in ideal shape to discuss the diets of professional footballers. Why is diet and nutrit…
1 year, 10 months ago
#187 Who is Mario Balotelli, and why does he attract so much attention?
With the recent news that Mario Balotelli will be returning to Italy after signing for Genoa, we take a look back at his career so far, and ponder wh…
1 year, 10 months ago
#186 Who is Gianni Infantino and what does he do?
This week, we try (and instantly fail) to give an objective look at Gianni Infantino, our current FIFA President. Where did he come from? How much po…
1 year, 11 months ago
#185 What is a dual national and who are some of the most notable players who have switched national teams?
Graham and Taylor answer questions like "what is a dual national in soccer" and "what are the requirements for switching" and "who are some of the mo…
1 year, 11 months ago
#184 What are some formerly great teams that experienced a dramatic decline, and what factors led to that fate?
Graham and Taylor take a look at some of the biggest and/or most successful clubs that today find themselves in less glorious environs. How did they …
1 year, 11 months ago