After a break of several months from podcasting, host Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer explain the absence and what the future has in store for the podcast. During the open and frank conversation, Chris and Kartik discuss the history of the podcast, many of the accomplishments we achieved as well as what an honor it has been to continue sharing our episodes with you the listeners from 2006 to 2025. This is definitely not an episode to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Mar 02, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1554
Gary Neville is our guest on the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, where we interview the Manchester United and England legend about his new digital series called 'It's Called Soccer!' which also includes Rebecca Lowe and Jamie Carragher. Gary Neville discusses what to expect in the series, as well as his memories of how close he was to becoming a co-commentator for a US television broadcaster, his thoughts on promotion and relegation, and how "It's Called Soccer!' plans to differ...
Sep 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1553
Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris are back to share their analysis regarding the latest announcement from CBS Sports where they reveal the new soccer rights they've acquired in the United States. We dive into what the EFL and Serie A deals mean for soccer fans, as well as how it'll impact viewers in the United States. In other discussions, we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag about what's best for the USMNT players wanting to raise their levels, what France's Ligue 1 should d...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1552
Nick ends the Inside Euro 2024 series with his memories of England's journey in major tournaments during his lifetime from World Cup 1966 to Euro 2024. It's a sad tale of depression, defeat, and the Dutch (as well as the Germans). Memories of Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker, David Beckham, Luke Shaw and Harry Kane, it's a story of heartache and heartbreak. Thanks for joining us on Nick's travelogue around Euro 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1551
Nick Webster is back in the United States where he shares his thoughts about the Euro 2024 quarterfinals and semifinals. Watching the games in Los Angeles at a local pub, he adds his thoughts about England's win versus the Netherlands, and what a complete performance it was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1550
Kartik and Chris return to give you their honest opinions about everything from Euro 2024 vs Copa America to FOX's coverage of both competitions. Chris discusses what he experienced watching soccer while traveling through Europe, while Kartik dives into his new job at a USL club has impacted his viewing experience. Chris and Kartik also share their uncensored analysis about the United States Men's National Team under Gregg Berhalter, as well as Gareth Southgate's England, in addition to the nati...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 1549
Nick Webster travels to Leipzig for one of the best match atmospheres in Euro 2024 for the Turkey against Austria game, playing us the sounds from the stadium including the national anthem and post-match celebrations. Nick gets ready to head back to the States where he'll record more podcast episodes before wrapping up this series of Inside Euro 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1548
Nick's travels continue through Germany where he reflects on the France versus Belgium game. Plus he shares what it's like traveling around Frankfurt, Germany, and what the match atmosphere is like inside the stadium there. He also shares his thoughts on Portugal versus Slovenia, and how some segments of the crowd came specifically to watch Cristiano Ronaldo instead of Portugal or Slovenia. Nick includes audio recorded live inside the stadium during the national anthems for both countries. Hoste...
Jul 02, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1547
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Jul 01, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1546
Nick Webster takes us on a journey to the Olympic Stadium in Berlin for the Switzerland versus Italy game. He also interviews an Italian soccer journalist about Italy, soccer history and when Italy last won the FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1545
Nick explores Germany along the Rhine River before interviewing journalist and author Andrew Warshaw. During this episode of Inside Euro 2024, he shares his favorite game of the tournament thus far, what it was like to witness Portugal versus Georgia in person at the stadium, as well as his thoughts on one of England’s best footballers of all time. Warshaw is the author of the book, “Tottenham Hotspur: The Perfect Eleven.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 28, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1544
On Inside Euro 2024, Nick Webster discusses one of the games of the tournament. Nick walks down memory lane and explains the controversy from the Germany-Austria “The Disgrace of Gijon” game from 1982, and why it’s relevant to Euro 2024. He travels to Frankfurt to interview Romania and Slovakia fans and journalists ahead of the game, as well as sharing his thoughts post-match after a brilliant day of football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 27, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1543
Reporting from Cologne, Nick Webster shares the experience of going to an England game in person at Euro 2024 including interviews with several England fans who have spent thousands following The Three Lions. Notably, the conversations were done before England played Slovenia. Questions are asked of Gareth Southgate, his team selection, and his stubbornness in trying to prove the critics wrong to the detriment of England's performances. Nick discusses what to do with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingh...
Jun 26, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1542
Nick Webster looks back at a full day of Euro 2024 action from Dusseldorf. There, he interviewed a British football journalist about how Euro 2024 is a microcosm of life with so many different cultures getting to know each other better. They walk down memory lane about their favorite World Cup and European Championship nations and matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1541
Nick Webster reports from Cologne, Germany where sunshine appears but it also means dark clouds for Scotland. Nick shares his experiences traveling around the streets and river of Cologne, giving us a flavor of the cathedral city. Onwards, Nick also mentions what his visit to Bochum was like, including an interview with a soccer bar owner and what it's like supporting a club in Germany. If you want to learn how German football culture is different, tune in. Also included is an interview with a S...
Jun 24, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1540
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Jun 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1539
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Jun 22, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1538
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Jun 22, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1537
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Jun 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1536
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Jun 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1535
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Jun 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1534
Jude Bellingham is the darling of world football and he lit up the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen with a virtuoso performance against Serbia. Meanwhile one of football's greatest scribes lit up insideeuro2024...please meet Henry Winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1533
Day 2 of the Euros and 3 matches - Nick Webster was in Cologne for Switzerland vs. Hungary and it was a great game. He also had the chance to talk with Clive Tyldesley about commentary and his legendary call during the 1999 Champions League Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1532
Nick Webster reports from Germany to share his experiences about his Euro 2024 journey. Included in this podcast episode, Nick sits down with ARD journalist Oliver Hintz to talk about the European Championship tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1531
Former FOX Soccer TV presenter Nick Webster previews his new podcast series that we'll be bringing to you all summer long through World Soccer Talk. Nick explains what to expect, and how it'll be different than other Euro 2024-related podcasts. Plus, he'll be on site in Germany to bring you all of the sights, sounds and exclusive interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2024•2 min•Ep. 1530
Some argue that "American soccer should do American soccer in its own unique American way." What is the American way, anyway, when it comes to soccer? A long regular season of meaningless games followed by playoffs to crown a champion. We take a closer look at the pros and cons of the playoffs, how they came about, and why they don't work in American soccer. We also offer ideas for what a better system would be, and what the main reason is why playoffs exist in the first place. Hosted on Acast. ...
May 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1529
We jump into reading the feedback from soccer fans throughout the United States and our analysis and experience about why soccer fans are not signing up for MLS Season Pass, fifteen months after the service launched on Apple TV. Has MLS moving to Apple left the door wide-open for USL, NWSL, and EPL to increase their viewership on US TV? How can MLS compete against other streaming services that offer better soccer for less money? How fans of Liga MX are flipping to the Premier League, and how the...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 1528
It's been more than one year since MLS Season Pass has launched, so it's perfect timing to identify the pros and cons of the streaming product as well as the market conditions that are impacting it. What has improved, what needs to improve and what issues are impacting the growth of Major League Soccer's revolutionary streaming product such as CBS Sports Golazo Network and other free services? We also discuss how many people tuned into the CBS network to watch the historic USL Championship game ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1527
This week's episode discusses Gio Reyna in the USA vs Jamaica game, what European title races are the most exciting, the reaction to the first round of the US Open Cup, ESPN's poor coverage of the FA Cup, The Athletic's cozy relationship with MLS, and a tribute to Joe Barone. There's more soccer on streaming now than ever before that it's sometimes hard to find common ground with fellow soccer fans. It often feels like two worlds colliding — the mainstream soccer games against niche leagues. Des...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 1526
Shown by its mismanagement of the US Open Cup, the US Soccer Federation has lost all authority as the governing body for the sport in this country. USSF has allowed MLS to become the most powerful soccer entity in this country. At the same time, the US soccer system is a mess as leagues compete against leagues. The chaos of the way that the US Open Cup debacle has been run shows how weak the leadership is under the US Soccer Federation. Also discussed in this episode is the new TV deals from USL...
Feb 29, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1525
