Podcasts – On Backroads and Bleacher Seats

OBAB Podcast Network – Mike Biuso & Jon Millian: 4/29/2015

Dan Popko — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:30:07 +0000

One round down, three to go. As soon as the New York Rangers wrapped their five-game series triumph over the Pittsburgh Penguins, attention was turned to a familiar foe — the Washington Capitals. Mike Biuso and Jon Millian stop by once again to break down what happened in round one, dive deep into the speed against power match-up that awaits with Washington and make our predictions for a series with a history of seven-game thrillers.

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OBAB Podcast Network – Mike Biuso & Jon Millian: 4/14/2015

Dan Popko — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:57:10 +0000

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin and the New York Rangers in the unfamiliar position of “favorites,” life-long Blueshirt fans Mike Biuso and Jon Millian stop by to talk about the three-act regular season, prospects for another deep run and preview the opening round series with divisional rivals the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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OBAB Podcast Network – Steve Fogarty: 3/17/2015

Dan Popko — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 03:53:55 +0000

The OBAB Podcast Network — still without any better name — returns from a long hiatus as March Madness descends upon the nation. In honor of the wonder that is the NCAA Tournament, I welcome fellow basketball nerd Steve Fogarty to discuss the dominant force that is Kentucky, our own destined to fail Final Fours and the first official announcement of a long held tradition: The Aaron Miles All-Stars.

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OBAB Podcast Network – American Soccer Junkies: Episode #24

Dan Popko — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:00:38 +0000

After an interesting few weeks spent throughout the Western Hemisphere, the 2015 edition of Camp Cupcake is over and the American Soccer Junkies are back to wrap up all the happenings. From the emergence of Gyasi Zardes to the continuing lack of such by Bobby Wood, Dan Popko and Steve Fogarty give their “Three Up, Three Down” from the two friendlies and throw in a few more odds in ends about Jürgen Klinsmann’s quick ditch of the 3-5-2, the “tireless” Miguel Ibarra and much more. The duo also dive into the MLS potential lockout (with a total disregard for real points about labor relations) and the bizarre and disappointing season for Julian Green (while only making one Hamburgler reference!). As always, they wrap up with “23 for 2014,” where one old name makes his way back into the fold.

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OBAB Podcast Network – American Soccer Junkies: Episode #23

Dan Popko — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:00:46 +0000

At last, the American Soccer Junkies hiatus is over! For now. The Junkies plan to stick it out and keeping writing and podcasting for the long haul, but it’s up to you, oh so wonderful listener, to keep them honest. Luckily for Dan Popko and Steve Fogarty, not recording a pod for nearly five months leaves you with a lot to talk about. Two transfer windows, four friendlies, half a season of club action and tons of other news (like Gedion Zelalem, who we ignore for the first hour) keep them plenty busy. So tune inonce again, as they look back on the 2014 that was and the 2015 to come and, as always, far into the distant future to give you a latest “23 for 2018″ that features new names both young and old.

Check out more great content at Confessions of an American Soccer Junkie.

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OBAB Podcast Network – American Soccer Junkies: Episode #22

Dan Popko — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 23:21:39 +0000

After a long, leisurely post-World Cup holiday, the Dan Popko and Steve Fogarty are back and ready to talk about Russia 2018. Seriously. There are plenty of important games to happen before then — two Gold Cups, the Copa America, World Cup qualifiers — but it’s never too earlier to get a look at who might be suiting up for the Stars and Stripes when the entire globe is watching. So, for this special extended episode of American Soccer Junkies, the duo spends the duration on the first edition of “23 for 2018,” starting with who will survive from the Brazil squad, the fringe players ready to step into the side and young players who could emerge over the next four years, culminating in one final, definitive roster selection.

Check out more great content at Confessions of an American Soccer Junkie.

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OBAB Podcast Network – American Soccer Junkies: Episode #21

Dan Popko — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:00:09 +0000

If there is something beautiful about a World Cup cycle is this: As soon as one ends, the other stands poised, ready to rise from the ashes with a renewed sense of optimism. With the United States’ loss to Belgium still fresh in their minds, Dan Popko and Steve Fogarty got together for a World Cup post-mortem episode of American Soccer Junkies. They broke down the game, but didn’t dwell on the loss long, instead focussing on the pride they have for the team, the communal reaction across America, and what might be on tap in the faraway journey to 2018, both for the players and the fans, new and old.

Check out more great content at Confessions of an American Soccer Junkie.

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OBAB Podcast Network – American Soccer Junkies: Episode #20

Dan Popko — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 09:30:09 +0000

With Steve Fogarty predisposed, special guest and seasoned traveler of Brazil Paul Deedy joins me, Dan Popko, for another World Cup edition of American Soccer Junkies. With the Group of Death in the rearview, we discuss Paul’s adventure to Natal for USA 2, Ghana 1, search for lessons learned from the loss to Germany and offer a preview of the unbelievably nerve-racking Round of 16 matchup with Belgium, including a potential penalty strategy for the United States. In between there are discussions of smuggled Tequila, sweaty Brazilian restauranteurs, Omar Gonzalez’s Fruity Pebbles sponsorship and even a game prediction from Paul.

Check out more great content at Confessions of an American Soccer Junkie.

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OBAB Podcast Network – American Soccer Junkies: Episode #19

Dan Popko — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:00:14 +0000

World Cup judgement day is almost upon us and Dan Popko and Steve Fogarty have a lot to talk about. With four points in the rearview mirror, the duo break down the first two games and preview the final Group Stage contest against Germany in this episode of American Soccer Junkies. There is also plenty of pure patriotic emotion and even a reference to a boy band headlined by the Lachey brothers, so get ready for that.

Check out more great content at Confessions of an American Soccer Junkie.

WARNING: We got a little excited about America for a few minutes, so there are some four-letter words an general foul language. Even sensitive ears should be good for the first 35 minutes or so.

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OBAB Podcast Network – American Soccer Junkies: Episode #18

Dan Popko — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 22:30:12 +0000

This is what it’s all about. Just 24 hours out from the first USMNT game of the 2014 World Cup, Dan Popko and Steve Fogarty got together for a World Cup edition of American Soccer Junkies. Finally coming to terms with the fact that all of this is real and there is about to be a game, like, tomorrow, the duo look back to the send-off friendlies for insights, ahead to the the Ghana game for matchups and around the rest of the World Cup to discuss all the other story lines from Brazil. They also feel all the emotions. #AMURICA

Check out more great content at Confessions of an American Soccer Junkie.

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