The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Soccer Podcast

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Soccer reporter Martin Bauman is joined by fellow reporter Matt Stickland, and the two of them break down the games played by their beloved Halifax Wanderers and Halifax Tides. Martin gives the sporting breakdown, and Matt wonders about the esoteric aspects of the soccer fandom experience.

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WE FINALLY WON

In this episode of The Wanderer Grounds podcast, Coast reporters Matt Stickland and Martin Bauman recap a raucous 2-0 home victory for HFX Wanderers FC—the Canadian Premier League soccer club’s first win of 2023, as well as the first under new coach Patrice Gheisar. Matt apologizes for doubting Mo Omar’s midfield merits, Martin digs deep into hot-take territory to suggest that when teams play well, it leads to winning more games and the two take stock of a brilliant performance from English midf...

Jun 12, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10

The Problem With xG

Saturday ended in disappointment. In this episode of The Wanderer Grounds , Coast reporters Matt Stickland and Martin Bauman break out their armchair whiteboards to settle the matter of HFX Wanderers FC’s ongoing struggle to secure three points. What happened on Saturday? How does Gheisar find his elusive starting 11? Is Halifax just supremely unlucky, or is there more behind the club’s string of results? Photo credit: Tim Austen / Freestyle Photography

Jun 06, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Fires, the City and the State of the HRM

A special episode of the Wanderer Grounds, a quick recap, a programing note and a plea for help.

May 30, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Betrayal Raisin

Bit of a shorter episode this week in Martin's absence. Matt is in stead joined by special guest co-host Josh Healey from The Wanderer's Notebook . The boys talk about the game and then get joined by a special guest who talks to the boys about what the game felt like on the pitch. Matt also found an away fan who didn't gloat about the win. Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

May 21, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Zebra on the Pitch

Matt and Martin are back to discuss a bit of a disappointing game in Calgary. In the 2-2 draw the most influential man on the match was the referee. The boys take some time to reflect on the season so far, and Matt learns how the league table works. Then the episode is capped off with a return of the final press, where Martin asks Matt misleading questions about the Wanderers to see where Matt would bring the Stanley Cup and save the CPL. For anyone interested in the articles we mentioned, below...

May 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Football Manager Famous

In this episode of the Wanderer Grounds Matt and Martin are joined by Alex Sheppard of Suburban FC. The three talk about the Wanderer's game on the weekend (nil-nil draw) that happened. After the recap of the game that took 90 minutes to play on Saturday Alex told Matt and Martin all about the upcoming Maritime Super Series in which will feature some former wanderers. Why do we need a Maritime Super League? Listen to find out. (or click on this link (https://www.maritimesuperseries.ca) And final...

May 08, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Home Opener

Matt and Martin are joined by the only fan to respond saying they wanted to be on the podcast Pat Burton! Welcome Pat! At the Grounds, Matt also found a Vancouver fan who traveled to watch Vancouver play. Hear the boys answer serious questions like: Will we ever win? And does Fernandez run while falling over? Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

Apr 30, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Froot Loops and Kraft Dinner

In this week's episode, Matt and Martin discuss why the Wanderers' first two league games are signs for optimism, even if the team hasn't won yet. Matt also explains his strange eating habits and how to poop underwater. This episode runs long because we weren't watching the clock, but enjoy and we'll be back after this weekend's game against team newcomers Vancouver FC. Photo credit: Jojo Yanjiao Qian / Forge FC

Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3

A Point On the Board

Matt and Martin talk about this weekend's first game of the season between the HFX Wanderers and Atletico Ottawa. The teams shared the points, and the boys break down all the action. High lights include: A correction about magic cards, penalty analysis, and how we feel about the season, one game in. Photo credit: Andre Ringuette / Freestyle Photography

Apr 19, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Season Preview

In this inaugural episode, Matt asks Martin how realistic his expectations for a Jumbotron are, and the boys hear from two senior Wanderers players and find out what new coach Patrice Gheisar watches on YouTube in his rare down time. Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

Apr 19, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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