This week, Martin breaks down the Halifax Wanderers' nervy 3-1 win over Valour FC on Canada Day at the Wanderers Grounds and chats with fullback Adam Pearlman about his experience training with the #CanMNT. Plus: Has Patrice Gheisar done enough to secure an extension as head coach? (And will it come?) And is it time to split up the Coimbra-Telfer pairing in the Starting XI? Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the co...
Jul 01, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 100
On Saturday May 31, 2025 Halifax Wanderers travelled to Quebec City, to play York United in a Canadian Premier League on tour, regular season game. The Halifax Wanderers put on a bus to Quebec City. Grand Parade reporter Matt Stickland embedded with the fans and watched the game. This is that story.
Jun 27, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 99
This week, Martin's on vacation—which means Matt takes over the host's mic and breaks down the Wanderers' 1-0 win over Vancouver FC, with a little help from Gary Griffiths (From Aways HFX). Plus, Vitor—don't call him Victor—Dias joins the show. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC...
Jun 22, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 98
This week, Martin chats with Canadian men's national team centre-back Derek Cornelius, whose footballing path has taken him from Ajax, Ontario, to one of Ligue 1's biggest clubs. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10....
Jun 21, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 97
This week, Martin breaks down the Halifax Wanderers' 1-1 draw against Cavalry FC at the Wanderers Grounds and chats with former CanMNT defender (and Wanderer!) Doneil Henry about life after his playing career. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo: Trevor McMillan / HFX Wanderers FC...
Jun 15, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 96
In a special episode this week, Martin catches up with Toronto FC and Canadian men's national team full-back Richie Laryea while he's in Halifax to talk about lessons from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, finding his path to the pros as a college athlete, how fatherhood has changed him, and who wins in a footrace between him and Jacob Shaffelburg. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo: Lucas Kschisch...
Jun 06, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 95
This week, Matt and Martin go live at the Wanderers Grounds to break down the Halifax Wanderers' 2-0 win over Atlético Ottawa and the Wanderers' climb into first in the CPL. Plus, the guys chat with three of the Halifax Tides at halftime and striker Tiago Coimbra joins the show. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC...
May 24, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 94
This week, Matt and Martin dive into the Halifax Tides' 0-1 home loss to AFC Toronto, the Halifax Wanderers' 2-0 road win over Vancouver FC, and the latest development in the future of the Wanderers Grounds as a permanent outdoor stadium. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo: CPL...
May 21, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 93
This week, HFX Football Post's Josh Healey joins Martin live at the Wanderers Grounds to break down the Halifax Wanderers' 0-3 loss to Cavalry FC. Was the result to be expected after three matches in eight days, or does it spell trouble? Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo credit: CPL...
May 11, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 92
This week, Matt and Martin are live from the Wanderers Grounds after Halifax's 0-0 draw against Forge FC—a match that saw the return of centre-back Dan Nimick for the first time since switching CPL clubs. Plus, an iceberg gets a toast and Matt's beloved Bristol City FC are on to the EFL Championship playoffs. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo credit: CPL...
May 04, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 91
This week, Martin recaps the Halifax Tides' inaugural NSL match against the Calgary Wild at the Wanderers Grounds, then dives into the Halifax Wanderers' continued unbeaten streak after a 1-0 road win against Valour FC. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo credit: Halifax Wanderers FC / Halifax Tides FC...
Apr 29, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 90
This week, Matt and Martin go live from the Wanderers Grounds after Halifax's 3-1 home opener win over Pacific FC. Plus, Thomas Meilleur-Giguère joins the show to talk about playing against his former club, and the guys teach him some hip-hop history. Editor's note: The Wanderers have 7 goals through 3 games, not 6. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo credit: CPL...
Apr 20, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 89
This week, Matt and Martin recap the Halifax Wanderers' 2-1 road win over York United and dig into all the action, from Tiago Coimbra's favourite goal celebration to Thomas Meilleur-Giguère's big stops down the stretch. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo credit: CPL...
Apr 14, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 88
The CPL is BACK! This week, Matt and Martin break down the Halifax Wanderers' 2-2 road draw in their season opener against Atlético Ottawa and discuss the good—Halifax goals!—and somewhat concerning—subs, anyone? Plus, Matt ends up in the wrong part of town while in Panama and Martin beefs with his dog. Check out Classic Football Shirts and find the kit you've been searching for: bit.ly/WandererGrounds . Save 10% with the code TWG10. Photo credit: CPL...
Apr 07, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 87
This week, Martin catches Matt up on the Halifax Tides' roster and likely Starting XI ahead of the Northern Super League's April kickoff. Plus, the guys talk Survivor luxury items and group chat gaffes. Editor's note: In the first roster run-through of the episode, Martin forgets to mention Christabel Oduro. Martin is terribly sorry and pledges to do better next time. Photo: Halifax Tides FC / Instagram Check out Classic Football Shirts: bit.ly/WandererGrounds...
Mar 27, 2025•52 min•Season 3Ep. 86
This week, Martin and guest Joshua Healey ( Wanderers Notebook ) go team-by-team across the Canadian Premier League to predict how many points they'll finish the 2025 season with. Plus, Wanderers Tiago Coimbra and Alessandro Biello join the show to talk about their preseason and expectations for the year ahead.
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 85
This week, Martin is joined by Josh Healey (Wanderers Notebook) and Gary Griffiths (From Aways) to break down some of the biggest burning questions ahead of the Wanderers' 2025 season. Plus, midfielders Giorgio Probo and Lorenzo Callegari join the show to talk about life in Halifax and rebounding after a year of challenges. Cold open: @fitbathatba
Feb 13, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 84
This week, Matt and Martin are joined by Down The Pub's Anthony Abbott and Gary Griffiths for a special episode where the guys compete to draft the best all-time Wanderers 5-a-side squad. Photos: HFX Wanderers FC / CPL
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 83
This week, Martin chats with Halifax Tides FC forward Saorla Miller about returning to her hometown as the first local signing for the NSL team. Saorla chats about turning pro in Keflavik and her leadership approach on the pitch.
Jan 31, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 82
This week, Martin and special guest Josh Healey (Wanderers Notebook) talk about Lorenzo Callegari's multi-year extension with the Wanderers and speak with #CanMNT head coach Jesse Marsch about the CPL and Halifax as a potential venue for the senior men's squad. Plus, could Massimo Ferrin be on the move?
Jan 22, 2025•51 min•Season 3Ep. 81
This week, Martin chats with new Wanderers midfielder Isaiah Johnston about signing with York United as a teenager, Alabama's culinary scene and moving to Halifax. Plus, Matt and Martin talk about Dan Nimick-to-Forge rumours and Andre Rampersad's new multi-year contract. Photo: CHANT Photography / CPL Check out Classic Football Shirts: bit.ly/WandererGrounds
Jan 16, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 80
This week, Martin chats with new Halifax Tides signing Gianna Creighton, a standout defensive midfielder from UC Irvine. Plus, Matt and Martin talk Rayane Yesli's arrival to the Wanderers and Aidan Daniels' move to Pacific FC. Photo credit: UC Irvine
Jan 10, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 79
This week, Matt and Martin invite the Wanderers Notebook's Josh Healey back for another holiday episode where the guys give out Christmas gifts to each of the Halifax Wanderers and talk fist-sized pickles, bottomless garlic bread and 2000s-era rap battles in Newfoundland. Photo: A Christmas Story Cold open: @moschinodorito (IG) Music: Grand Project Music P.S. Here is the FM24 Canadian Megapatch that Martin was talking about....
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In a special episode, Martin is joined by Wanderers Notebook reporter Josh Healey to break down the Halifax Wanderers' end-of-year roster updates, including the departures of Dan Nimick, Zach Fernandez and Aidan Daniels. Where does that leave Halifax for 2025? Plus, Riley Ferrazzo and Jed Davies are on the move. Photo: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC Intro music: Fesliyan Studios
Dec 18, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 77
This week, Matt and Martin dive into the CPL's U-Sports draft and talk about the Wanderers' draft picks, Matthew Paiva and Joven Mann: Will they make the first-team roster in 2025? Plus, Tiago Coimbra signs a contract extension guaranteed through 2026 and the Windsor-to-CPL rumours are heating up. Photo: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC Cold open: @realaaronweber (IG)
Dec 12, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 76
This week, Martin is joined by new Wanderers signing Thomas Meilleur-Giguère. The two chat about TMG's decision to come to Halifax, the key to earning clean sheets and the top Christmas stocking treats. Photo credit: Sheldon Mack / Pacific FC
Dec 04, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 75
This week, Matt and Martin take a look at the Wanderers' roster, which players are currently on contract options for 2025 and which players are free agents to debate who the club should prioritize bringing back. Things get silly when condiments enter the discussion. Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 74
This week, new Wanderers senior football strategy advisor Mark Watson joins Martin to talk about his offseason work, development plans for the Wanderers' young players, convincing free agents to come to Halifax and becoming a perennial playoff team.
Nov 21, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In this week's episode, Martin chats with Halifax Tides FC's inaugural signing, Erin McLeod, about joining the Northern Super League, finding mindfulness at the 2012 London Games and what she learned from John Herdman about building a team culture. Photo credit: Erin McLeod / Instagram (@erinmcleod1)
Nov 08, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 72
This week, Martin is joined by Halifax Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar as the two look back on the Wanderers’ 2024 CPL season and what lessons the club can learn. How does the squad improve its results on the road? What happened with Christian Volesky? And how do the Wanderers rejoin the playoff hunt in 2025? Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC
Oct 26, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 71
