I am Sebastian North. The whole point of this show is to create a venue where all varieties of football/soccer dialogue take place. Campfires are nice for that. Why talk so much about a game? Well, for 1, we love it. But it also reflects parts of our society and culture. Check in for a wide variety of topics and nuanced conversation spanning the world of football.

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I had my good friends Ronny and Vas from The Soccer View (formerly Soccer Subs) to talk about MLS, the Apple Deal, Messi, and the playoffs.

A Chat About MLS with The Soccer View Podcast

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Gregg Collins from he SGFC Pod and I got together to talk about the hot topic of the week, VAR madness in the Spurs vs Liverpool match and Chelsea because we are both fans and it has been an.....interesting start to the season. Where is it all going from here?

Episode 137 - VAR Problems and Chelsea FC's "Progress" with SGFC Podcast

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6 Big Questions going into this Premier League season and I had the Plastics Podcast crew on to break them down. We also talk about the Champions League draw and the transfer window.<ol><li>Can Man City win a 4th title in a row?</li><li>Will Chelsea improve?</li><li>How will Spurs cope in the Ange Post Harry Kane Era?</li><li>Who will be the &#34;Pretenders&#34; threatening the top 6?</li><li>Will the rule changes have a major affect on the games?</li><li>How big of an impact will injuries have this season?</li></ol>

Episode 136 - 6 Questions for the Premier League Season with the Plastics Podcast

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Ronny and I break down the Women&#39;s World Cup. We cover a lot. Come on the ride for a chat about the greatest Women&#39;s World Cup EVER!!

Episode 135 - Women's World Cup Review w/ Ronny from The Footy Misfits

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Two World Cups in 7 months is unique. This time it&#39;s the turn of the women as teams collide in Australia and New Zealand.

Episode 134 - 2023 Women's World Cup Preview

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PART 3 of this series in which I came up with some questions about the Premier League season after the opening day fixtures. I revisited this at the midway point and now we can look at each question and the outcomes.

Episode 133 - 7 Big Premier League Season 22/23 Questions - ANSWERED!

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I am joined by my good friends Christian and Ronnie from the Soccer Subs Podcast, one of my favorite shows, to talk about a few topics:<ul><li>Soccer Subs Podcast and Radio. The journey of a podcast going into year 3 and finding a niche.</li><li>MLS Press Rooms</li><li>MLS Owners and Fans role in growing the game</li><li>Things we need to get off our chest: Barcelona&#39;s Ref Payment Scandal, World Cups in Multiple Countries, and Antonio Conte&#39;s recent outburst in a press conference.</li></ul>

Episode 132 - The Soccer Subs and MLS Growth

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Chelsea spent more than the other biggest 5 leagues in Europe combined. Gregg Collins from SGFC Podcast joins me to dissect the transfer window, the Chelsea perspective, and some of the other important deals that affect Premier League clubs.

Episode 131 - Chelsea and the Transfer Window

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After the opening day of the season, I had some questions that came up. Here they are below and this episode is to evaluate them at the midway point of the season.<ol><li>Todd Boehly&#39;s Chelsea - What will it look like?</li><li>Can Leicester avoid a relegation battle?</li><li>Is Newcastle&#39;s rise going yield European Football next season?</li><li>Liverpool vs Manchester City, Volume 5.</li><li>Manchester United and Erik Ten Hag: Will things finally change?</li><li>Who will finish in 3rd and 4th?</li><li>How will the World Cup affect the season?</li></ol> Check out Episode 113 to take a time capsulehttps://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/6d091f34-0b94-4c6c-9df6-81d8b841d27f/stream.mp3

Episode 130 - 7 Big Premier League Questions 2022-2023 MIDWAY POINT

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The podcast is 2 years old on Boxing Day, which is a fun way to mark the anniversary. The Premier League is back after the World Cup break and it gets going on a traditionally iconic day.The football was good, I quickly cover all of the matches as we get the league season going again.

Episode 129 - Boxing Day Review and Campfire Football Turns 2

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That&#39;s it. The World Cup is ending. The Final is tomorrow between France and Argentina. So I preview that.But we start with a quick ode to Sinisa Mihaijlovic, who recently passed away. He will be missed.We go over the 3rd place match, an underrated and derided fixture but an important game. Congratulations to Croatia for winning it and Morocco for arriving to a semi final.What a World Cup it has been. 63 Matches Played, One Match to Go.

Episode 128 - World Cup 2022 Final Preview

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The United States have been eliminated from the 2022 World Cup at the hands of the Netherlands. They put in a good performance throughout the tournament, also in the match against the Dutch, but they ran into a new level of quality against Holland. Also, Argentina won 2-1 against a pesky Australia side for Messi&#39;s March to continue.

Episode 127 - The End of the Road for the USA

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Jake Marchesani from the Soccertes Podcast and I go over the World Cup so far. We talk USA advancing from the group and their upcoming match against the Netherlands. We touch on other key games in the final round of group stage matches. And some of our best memories of the tournament so far.

Episode 126 - World Cup Recap with Soccer's Podcast

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Rohan from the Kitmen Podcast joined me for a little preview of the World Cup. This isn&#39;t your typical prediction talk.

Episode 125 - World Cup Preview with The Kitmen

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A LOT has been said and reported about human rights abuses in Qatar as they are about to host the World Cup. Journalists are conflicted about how to feel going into it. And the level of disgust that Qatar will host has people uneasy. Let&#39;s just break it down before we enjoy the football.

Episode 124 - Qatar's World Cup and The West's Moral Dilemma

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Cat and Evelyn are the founders of ThePKspot, a small company selling footballs as planters. These will make excellent World Cup Christmas presents. Check them out on Etsy and Instagram.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePKspot?ref=shop_sugg" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePKspot?ref=shop_sugg</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.pkspot/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.pkspot/</a>

Episode 123 - The PK Spot

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I am joined by Kevin Pettit of LADS Podcast and the LADS enterprise. We talk football memes, Qatar 2022 on and off field stuff, and the &#34;MLS World Cup.&#34;

Episode 122 - Memes, FIFA Schemes, and World Cup Themes Featuring LADS Podcast

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Cristiano Ronaldo is Football&#39;s Kanye West, Thibault Courtois wants the Ballon D&#39;Or as a GK, and the world is putting Qatar&#39;s culture is under fire for the upcoming World Cup.

Episode 121 - Staying In Your Lane

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The top 5 leagues in Europe have some compelling races, surprise leaders, and some intriguing stories after 10 games. Real Madrid, PSG, Union Berlin, Arsenal, and Napoli are the frontrunners but each is there for different reasons and still have pursuers hot on their trail.

Episode 120 - League Leaders in Europe's Top 5

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As managers start to feel the pressure and sackings start to become inevitable, there is also a wave of job removal happening in the United States National Womens Soccer League (NWSL). A damning report was recently published detailing a long history of ignored abuse. Heads are finally rolling.

Episode 119 - It's Sacking Season

Sebastian North Football Chats

I am Sebastian North. The whole point of this show is to create a venue where all varieties of football/soccer dialogue take place. Campfires are nice for that. Why talk so much about a game? Well, for 1, we love it. But it also reflects parts of our society and culture. Check in for a wide variety of topics and nuanced conversation spanning the world of football.