Blake Gardner Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by the Voice of the Birmingham Legion, Samford Bulldogs, UAB Blazers Basketball, and the Birmingham Squadron. What a list, eh? We discuss this The Miami FC squad and who the key players are. This is a team full of talent, and bunch of known commodities with Kyle Murphy, Mark Segbers, Bolu Akinyode, and Ben Ofeimu. We discuss his career a little bit too and get into the mind of what a broadcaster sees in real time. If you did en...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min
https://hammeringdown.com/2022/04/28/post-match-reaction-legion-best-the-battery-2-1/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss this week's exciting win over the Charleston Battery, the improvements I saw, and why I am so high on this new system we saw. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Apr 29, 2022•24 min
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about the Charleston Battery match coming up tomorrow, April 27th. Before I talk about the Battery match, I discuss April 27th, 2011. If you want to skip past that, go to 5:30, but I hope you listen to all of this episode. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Apr 27, 2022•23 min
https://twitter.com/NextnLinePod Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by Adam Mendele of the Next in Line Podcast, a podcast covering all things Loudoun United and DC United Academy! We talked about Loudoun's rocket rise to the slow fall that we have seen recently. Do I think Legion have all 3 points? Maybe. Listen and find out!
Apr 23, 2022•40 min
In this episode of Hammering Down, I had a real conversation about the state of the club. I started with us, the fans. We are not without fault. That's why I started the show with this. I then talk about the lackluster, at best, performance tonight.
Apr 20, 2022•37 min
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by South Georgia Tormenta FC's Joshua Phelps. Joshua is an Aussie who had the honor being the first ever professional in the history of Tormenta, but this club had been professional long before Phelps came around. Thank you so much to Joshua and all those who made it possible to do this interview!
Apr 19, 2022•24 min
https://twitter.com/AnnieCOSPGS Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about USL League One opposition South Georgia Tormenta FC. This is not the first time Birmingham has taken on Tormenta in Birmingham, and the last match had some real fireworks. I also talk about this current Tormenta team and everything Legion fans should expect from this League One opposition.
Apr 19, 2022•35 min
Apologies up front if there are editing mistakes. There were a ton of peaks from yelling in this episode, and I may not have caught them all. I have never gotten this angry at the Legion. Ever. Have fun with this one.
Apr 16, 2022•26 min
https://hammeringdown.com/ In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about the new kids on the USL Block, Detroit City FC. Preseason, I called it. I knew Le Rouge were good, so this season is not a shock. So, who wins? Listen and find out! If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Apr 15, 2022•26 min
Okay, let's talk tactics and why we are overreacting. In the words of the Packers' Quarterback, RELAX. R-E-L-A-X.
Apr 11, 2022•26 min
https://hammeringdown.com/ Hello! Welcome to this episode of Hammering Down. Before we get into the episode, I just wanted to give a heads up that there might be a slight slow down in content. Some personal stuff has come up that I need to deal with so I will be taking some more time to get my life figured out.
Apr 09, 2022•21 min
https://hammeringdown.com/2022/04/08/us-open-cup-3-sparks-v-3-stars/
Apr 08, 2022•22 min
https://hammeringdown.com/2022/04/04/magic-of-the-cup-who-are-the-southern-states-sc-stars/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by head coach and director of football of the 3 STARS, Carl Reynolds. Coach Reynolds explained his life as a coach, what his goals are with Southern State SC, and how they prepare to play the Legion. This is one of the most entertaining interviews I've done and I'm looking forward to this match up in the Open Cup!
Apr 04, 2022•45 min
https://www.vamosmorados.com/ https://hammeringdown.com/ In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by Benton Newman of Vamos Morados. We discussed the the Purple and Formerly Gold and their absolute domination over all of the USL this season. While I have a bleak outlook on the match, there is a positive vibe around the club. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @Kaylor Hodges
Mar 31, 2022•51 min
https://hammeringdown.com/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was live from Lawson Field to cover the FC Birmingham v Atlanta United Academy match. FC Birmingham is a club based out of Birmingham, Alabama who play in the UPSL. While the club is just now starting, they're doing it all the right way. There will be more FC Birmingham content on the way! If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Mar 28, 2022•22 min
https://hammeringdown.com/2022/03/27/post-match-reactions-switchbacks-down-the-legion/ In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the 2-0 loss to the Colorado Switchbacks and what was good and bad about the loss. There were absolutely positives for the club, but a ton of question marks hang heavily over the 3 Sparks. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges and @HammeringDwnPod
Mar 27, 2022•31 min
https://hammeringdown.com/ In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by a good friend Mr. Evan Villella. Evan was a former host of The USL Show and was a massive influence on me getting into USL podcasting. His specialty is in the Philadelphia Union, which is where most of the Switchback talent originated from. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
https://hammeringdown.com/2022/03/20/post-match-reaction-fc-tulsa-v-legion/ In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about the 3-1 loss to FC Tulsa and what was good and bad about it. There were many questionable decisions in this match, and almost none of them involved the referees. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Mar 21, 2022•31 min
https://anchor.fm/outsiders--green-country-soccer-podcast/episodes/Outsiders--Green-Country-Soccer-Podcast-Episode-3-e1fic1r In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by David Johnson and Mariano Soler of the Outsiders - Green County Soccer Podcast. We broke it down and talked all things FC Tulsa. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Mar 17, 2022•52 min
https://hammeringdown.com/2022/03/14/legion-v-rowdies-post-match-reactions/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the Legion's draw against the Rowdies. I discuss the banger of a goal, what the Legion need to do to improve on this result. There are a ton of great things about this team, but there are absolutely concerns. Let's talk about it. If you enjoyed, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Mar 14, 2022•22 min
https://hammeringdown.com/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by the Brazilian Magician, Bruno Lapa. Lapa and I discussed his recovery process and how last year has helped him as a footballer. We also discuss how this team has grown and what changes we've seen with the 3 Sparks from his first year to now. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Mar 11, 2022•46 min
https://hammeringdown.com/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by Daniel of the Unused Subs Podcast to talk about the Rowdies, what to expect from the team, this match up, and our chances of pulling out a victory. I LOVE the Unused Subs, so give them some love and support all the work they do in the USL landscape! https://twitter.com/UnusedSubsPod If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Mar 10, 2022•53 min
https://hammeringdown.com/2022/03/03/eastern-conference-predictions/ Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I officially talk about my pre-season predictions for the Eastern Conference in the USL. I went through EVERY SINGLE SCHEDULE and picked EVERY SINGLE MATCH in the USL Eastern Conference. While I'm sure to get some of this wrong, I feel VERY confident in my picks this year. If you want to tell me how right or wrong I am, let me know on Twitter @KaylorHodges or @BHMmeringDown...
Mar 04, 2022•28 min
https://hammeringdown.com/2022/02/22/post-match-reaction-legion-v-atlanta-united/ In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss Legion's loss against MLS side Atlanta United FC. I discuss which players stood out, who did well, who struggled a bit, and why I am so excited about this team. Toward the end, I discuss Protective Stadium and my honest opinions about the venue. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges and @BHMmeringDown
Feb 25, 2022•32 min
http://www.hammeringdown.com This was my first attempt at doing a live show type thing. If you enjoyed, PLEASE let me know. If there's something to fix, let me know. I loved doing this, but I'll only do more if y'all like it.
Feb 20, 2022•44 min
https://hammeringdown.com/ In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by The Football Forge's John Fuller. We discuss Atlanta United, Legion's preseason friendly against 901, and what we expect to see this weekend. It's a super exciting weekend and Legion have a real chance of putting on a show on Sunday. We hope to see you soon! If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 15 min
http://www.hammeringdown.com In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by the Director of Communications and Marketing Clayton Humphries. Clayton is Day One guy who has shaped the way the Legion is viewed by the business and "casual" world. This club wouldn't be where they are now without Clayton, and he really lays down what's going on with the club. If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Feb 17, 2022•28 min
http://www.hammeringdown.com In this episode of Hammering Down, I talked about my new website, Zach and Jake resigning, the creation of Elyton Ultras, and the story of Cleveland Lewis. This was a bit of a rambling episode, but I think it's pretty good. If you did enjoy, share it around. Check out the website!
Feb 06, 2022•24 min
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss JJ Williams moving to FC Tulsa and the impact it will have on this Legion squad. I later discuss the conflicting signings between who we are signings and the style Coach Tommy Soehn prefers to play. Finally, I wrap it up with my too early Power Rankings. PS: There's a surprise at the end...
Jan 30, 2022•22 min
Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the opening of Protective Stadium with Atlanta United, what the departure of Jaden Servania means to the Legion AND Jaden, and finally some Twitter questions! If you did enjoy, follow me on Twitter @KaylorHodges
Jan 23, 2022•21 min
