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- 1 weeks ago32 min
How did PSG make the leap from good club to legendary team?
With PSG once again the odds-on favorites to win the Champions League (for the third straight time), we take a look back at how the club got to their present position. From their origins in... the 1970s (?) to sustained success in the 1990s, and then the acquisition by QSI in 2011. What were the early days of being a super club like? How big of a shift was the signing of Neymar? And, most importantly, how did they find their way to European dominance today?WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
How Abramovich's purchase of Chelsea changed soccer forever
This week, we take a look back at the footballing landscape in Britain before and after Roman Abramovich acquired Chelsea. What was the ownership model generally like prior to his arrival? What impact did his arrival have on the club itself, as well as the league as a whole? How did his approach influence the billionaires that followed, and what role does he play in the present state of the Premier League?WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
How did Jurgen Klopp turn Liverpool into a superpower again?
On the 11th anniversary of Jurgen Klopp's appointment as Liverpool manager, Graham and Taylor take a look back at the situation he inherited, the work he put into immediately restoring supporter confidence, the importance of FSG's acquisitions, the immense role Virgil van Dijk played in shaping the team's defensive identity, and more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 2, 20261h 7m
A history of American wonderkids
In honor of the many many youngsters getting minutes for the USMNT this international window, we take a look back at the history of wonderkids/wunderkinds in American men's soccer. Was Freddy Adu the first? Where does Julian Green fit in? Is Pulisic the most successful so far? And, generally speaking, why are Americans so obsessed with the next big thing? But we also range all over the place, with discussions about the wildness of Jermaine Jones, the Donovan-Dempsey debate, Project 2010, and much much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 25, 202649 min
Messi and Argentina's Twenty-Year Story
With Messi's final Argentina farewell looming, Graham and Taylor take a look back at his time with the national team: from a red card on his debut to somehow still looking elite as a 39-year-old in 2026, we trace his time with Argentina to understand the lowest lows and the highest highs. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 11, 202626 min
Why isn't the national team of India better at football?
On this week's episode, we're diving into football in India: it's the world's most populous country, but why can't it qualify for a World Cup? We get into the history of the sport in the country, the growth of the domestic professional league, and the possible explanations for why the world's most popular sport still hasn't quite caught on yet.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 4, 202635 min
How has Como built such a successful club?
With young talent, a manager full of potential, wealth that would make Scrooge McDuck look like a pauper, and an idyllic location, Como has become one of the biggest stories in Italian football. How have they had such a meteoric rise? What role have players and tactics played in those successes? What does the future hold, both for this season and beyond? All that and much more on this week's episode!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 28, 202632 min
How did the Premier League become the dominant league in the world?
This week, we dive into the dominance of the Premier League: when did it take the top spot in terms of global popularity and league strength? What factors allowed it to become the dominant league in the world? Can any other leagues challenge them, anytime soon?WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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