In this episode, the boys are getting nervous. They review the recent loss to the lowly St. Louis City FC, and discuss all the terrible defensive collapses. And woe is Joe! While the boys note that Nashville dodged any damage to their standings in the eastern conference, they still are concerned with the team's recent stretch of play and wonder if they peaked too soon. Peaking too soon is not something Steve Martin ever did, though. He peaked early and often and he's still going strong at almost...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this very special time capsule episode, we share one from the archives of The Electric Gold Hour on WRVU 91.1 FM. In this New Year's Eve episode from 1999, the boys reflect back on a wild ride through Nashville in the 1990's while also looking at what might lay ahead for the city. The boys share their preparations for Y2K, and wonder whether the town might ever be significant enough to support an MLS team. They lament the closing of Opryland and celebrate wonderful music events like River Sta...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this episode, the boys look back at the MLS All-Star Game and the recent clash between Nashville SC and San Diego with a little help from the Bard himself. It may not have been totally worth it to stay up late on Friday night to catch the game, but there were some terrific concerts worth going to this weekend instead. And while the boys show a lot of love for Joe Willis, they've got bones to pick with MLS ownership for their greed and general disinterest in the game of soccer. But that's okay...
Jul 28, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this episode, the boys celebrate a week of wins against Columbus and Toronto by remarking on the incredible resilience of the team, their ability to play a variety of different styles, and some sick passes by Andy Najar. There's also plenty of affection to go around for Sam Surridge as well, as his play has been incredible lately, and remind us again why Nashville isn't hosting the MLS all-star game? Anyway, with all these goals, there are lots of favorite things to honor, like St. Jude's Hos...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode, the boys pour one out for the Nashville SC undefeated streak, which finally came to an end against Inter Miami. And sure, they could throw around blame to Joe Willis or Eddi Tagseth, but the real blame goes to the belief that parachute pants are way less frictionless than Evan ever expected. Meanwhile, Johnny Perez is a revelation, and Hany Mukhtar is still the real MVP. The guys show some love for another amazing podcast, The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, before making some tr...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this episode, with absolutely no preparation or knowledge of the game against Philly, Jon attempts to talk intelligently about the team's performance. Ryan and Evan assemble a myriad of trivia questions to see if Jon can guess the outcome of the game, and then once the result is revealed, they all celebrate an ASTOUNDING win by the boys in gold. Much praise is heaped on the legend Hany Mukhtar as well as young Johnny Long Sleeves and the rock of NSC, Patrick Yazbek. And of course, since it wa...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In this episode, the boys find that there's a lot to be happy about. Whether it's gathering 6 points on the road, Sam Surridge grabbing the Golden Boot race by the horns, indispensable role players like Jack Maher and Patrick Yazbek, or the brilliance of Coach Callaghan putting youth on the field, there's a lot to be excited about. And while there's time to spit on the atrocity known as Club World Cup and share melancholy feelings about missing Eddi Tagseth in the game against DC, the real worri...
Jul 01, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this very special episode, the boys skip the fanfare and get right to it. They review the big win for NSC against New England on the road where Sam Surridge once again proved his dominance. They list off his accomplishments as well as those of Hany Mukhtar, and yet, neither one has made an all-star team? What could explain such an oversight? Well, there's really only one explanation (or two... or three...) and it must be a conspiracy! The boys put on their tin foil hats to get to the bottom o...
Jun 27, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 20
The boys get back into action with this Father's Day episode. They get started by celebrating a great victory for Nashville SC on the road versus Chicago, observing the various ways the team has found wins this season. They continue to praise the many offseason moves that have led to the team's success this season, and they also have a rare shout-out to Joe Willis for his performance in the game. They think fondly about growing up playing Nintendo, and they share the joys of exploring abandoned ...
Jun 17, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, the boys celebrate a successful, lossless month of May for Nashville SC with draws against Columbus and NYC. They discuss that they've learned about incredible depth on the roster, and they chat about how great day games are. They also highlight the impressive run for Sam Surridge, who is scoring at will these days. They also reflect on the incredible influence of Looney Tunes cartoons, the amazing collection of rock super groups over the decades, the importance of libraries, an...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, the boys reflect on a terrific month of May as they recap Nashville SC's defeat of Orlando City AND Toronto all in one week. They review some of the greatest months of May in human history and wonder where NSC's recent run fits on the list. Then, they share their excitement about the young guns on the team AND the triumphant return of team captain, Walker Zimmerman. And while they can barely stand to wait for the next home game, they can bide their time enjoying game nights, boa...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, the relentless May soccer schedule as the boys break down two more NSC games versus the Red Bulls and DC United. The boys share what they learned about the team this past week, including the thin bench up front and the propensity to cause Evan to have a stroke. There's a couple of great firsts to highlight, including some beautiful soccer in the team's first-ever win against the Red Bulls, and Patrick Yazbek's first goal with the team. And the boys also acknowledge the new curse...
May 20, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode, the boys get serious when discussing the recent challenges for the Hispanic supporters of Nashville SC. And they also get a bit salty over some tough criticism from the pros on social media. And they drink beer. They review a solid Johnny Perez performance in the Open Cup game, and they enjoy the sweet revenge over Charlotte FC in the weekend's big win. And they drink beer. The boys share the Nashville connection to Dead Poet's Society and discuss their favorite compilation albu...
May 13, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, the boys review a satisfactory result from the NSC road trip to Atlanta where Dan Lovitz once again continued his renaissance and made his case for being one of the best defenders in the MLS. The boys got excited that Nashville once again scored off of a corner kick, and as has become an Electric Gold requirement, they gush over the play of Eddi Tagseth. Then, the boys celebrate a true Nashville institution - the Belcourt Theater, and they talk about the joy of the midnight movi...
May 05, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 14
What in the hell just happened?! In this episode, the boys bask in the afterglow of the most incredible offensive performance in the history of Nashville SC. There are extra aww hell yeahs to go around as they celebrate - yes, celebrate - the team's designated players along with our most beloved Canadian, Jacob Shaffelburg. And there a lots of favorite things to talk about as well, from incredible authors, local Nashville rock, pub trivia, beloved pets and pickleball madness sweeping the nation!...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode, the boys do their very best to ignore the city of Seattle and everything that happened in it this past weekend. They highlight the debut of Chris Applewhite for NSC and the upcoming US Open Cup draw versus Chattanooga, but also have some disappointments to share regarding the lack of Tagseth in the starting lineup against the Sounders. They've got hot takes galore, but they can't hold a candle to the spicy takes provided by the Electric Gold listeners! That's right, the boys ope...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode, the boys get down to the business of worshipping at the feet of their new idol, Eddi Tagseth. They heap plenty of praise on one Daniel Harry Lovitz, who's having one hell of a season, and they also show lots of love for newcomer Jeisson Palacios. But most of all, they celebrate the leadership of Hany Mukhtar, who selflessly passed the baton in this most recent game against Salt Lake in order to secure the win. The boys also pick a few more favorite things, shining a light on the...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode, the boys are celebrating the most magical holiday of the year - National Beer Day! The boys provide a history lesson on the oldest brewery in the world, and they reflect on the recent NSC loss to Charlotte and the scary Walker Zimmerman injury (prayers to you, Walker!). Evan brings a report from behind enemy lines, and the boys celebrate the beautiful soccer that Nashville played in the first half of the game. They also have some shade to throw around to Ahmed Qasem, Sam Surridg...
Apr 08, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode, the wind is a bit out of the sails of the boys and all NSC fans after the recent home loss to Cincy. But the boys take heart that they were just unfairly robbed, and maybe there are some lessons to be learned from Caesar's burning of the Library of Alexandria in 56 A.D. The boys show some love for professional soccer player Josh Bauer while expressing some disappointment for modern interpretation of soccer rules. They also have some hot takes about who should be taking penalty k...
Mar 31, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The boys are feeling it in this episode as they celebrate Nashville SC's third win in a row. Praise is heaped all around, from wacky Alex Muyl to young Jonathan Perez and everyone in between. The boys pay special tribute to the work done by Future Coach of the Year, BJ Callaghan, while also encouraging the Nashville faithful to not throw cans of beer to celebrate all these goals. The boys then show some love for the modern-day Bob Dylan, Jesse Welles, as well as the best hiking spots in Nashvill...
Mar 25, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 8
It's time to party on dudes, as the boys celebrate and revel in a significant victory for NSC on the road versus Philly. In this episode, the boys review the recent game in the City of Brotherly Love, heaping praise all over the pitch on the boys in gold while also voicing their utter contempt for the whiny Philly players. They highlight big games from Joe Willis, Sam Surridge and a bit of redemption for Hany Mukhtar, and then touch on some favorite pop culture items like movies about working at...
Mar 18, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, the boys welcome back special guest and favorite Irishman, Liam ("The Cap'n"), to help celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday. They all celebrate a convincing win by Nashville SC in their most recent match against Portland, heaping praise on the likes of Andy Najar, Eddi Tagseth and Ahmed Qasem. The positivity is overflowing as the boys get excited about playoff prospects and MVP-caliber seasons. They also get to share a couple of their favorite things in life as they ...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, the boys lick their wounds after NSC's most recent loss to the Red Bulls in New York (really New Jersey). First, Ryan offers a rousing speech about the construction of the Erie Canal and how it can offer hope for the future of Nashville soccer. They praise the play of the Nashville substitutes, Ahmed Qasem and Patrick Yazbek, and they also explain how the problem in the movie Sideways wasn't the merlot, it was Miles's perpetual selfishness. They offer sharp criticism for the tea...
Mar 04, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, the boys try to keep Evan away from the edge of the cliff as the review the first game of the season, some impressive play by newcomers Eddi Tagseth and Wyatt Meyer, but the same ol' Nashville Soccer Club who can't seem to score goals even if their lives depend on it. The boys express their confusion and disappointment with so many injuries to start the season, but they do celebrate their victory in getting Johnny Cash back in the NSC pregame ritual. A Rorschach test gives a gli...
Feb 25, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 4
It's time to start the season, and the boys are ready. In this episode, the boys stay positive and list off a heavy succession of Aw Hell Yeah selections, from the players they are looking most forward to seeing, the best thing about attending a game at Geodis Park, and the best way to pregame for an NSC match (one word: shotski). They share excitement about all the new players joining the team and especially all the new haircuts, and they also discuss the best strategies for staying warm at a c...
Feb 22, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Electric Gold is kicking off a new season covering the Nashville Soccer Club! In this episode, allow the boys to reintroduce themselves. They chat about their humble beginnings before digging into a review of the team's most eventful offseason in history, discussing their opinions on how the team is constructed for the upcoming year. They celebrate newcomer Edvard Tagseth, the lack of Sean Davis and describe why the next three months might be the most important in the club's history. Then, the b...
Feb 05, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 2
It's a brand new year, and the boys are back with a special episode to kick off 2025! In this episode, they review and grade all the offseason moves by Nashville SC. Then, they share their greatest Christmas gifts ever, and then talk about resolutions for both themselves and for the soccer club. Finally, they wax poetic about going to Geodis and what they miss the most about soccer game days, and explain why encyclopedia sets are way better than the internet. And they drink water, because it's n...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, the boys wrap up the inaugural season of Electric Gold by reflecting back on the highs and many, many lows of Nashville SC's 2024 campaign. First, they chat about how much the Nashville SC 2024 season reminded them of the Byzantine reconquest of Italy in the Gothic War of 535 to 554, obviously. They celebrate Anibal Godoy's acrobatics and the team's continued success over putrid Cincinnati. And they also lament the struggles of our defense and our front office. They play a light...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, the boys recount an impressive week for the Nashville Soccer Club, including a win over Chicago and a draw with hated rival Cincinnati. They celebrate the return of "God's Gonna Cut You Down" and declare the Curse of Cash to be lifted. They also remark on the hot streak from Super Sam Surridge, an impressive first start for Julian Gaines, and the incredible offensive play of Nashville's little brother, Taylor Washington. After some particularly hot takes, Jon gives a history les...
Sep 25, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Could it be true??? In this episode, the boys break down the recent Nashville SC win - yes you read that correct - WIN! The recent triumph over Atlanta United has the boys excited and the sunshine is now breaking through the clouds. The boys revel in a great all-around performance, throwing particular commendation on Alex Muyl and Teal Bunbury, as well as a rejuvenating performance from Mr. Hany Mukhtar. The defense is still suspect, and we still miss Dax McCarty, though. Then, they talk themsel...
Sep 18, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 24
