229 London's Calling : Loons Beat The Rapids & Across The Pond Chat

The guys open the podcast welcoming Edgar Zuniga from News Across the Galaxy to the show, and get to the nights beers. They then discuss the upcoming playoff match up between the Loons & the Galaxy. They talk about how the teams got to this point in the playoffs, what players they think will have the biggest impact, how they would feel about their team if this was the final game of the year, and make predictions for the match. After Edgar departs, they talk a little MN soccer history, and finish up with a story about a fake bear damaging luxury cars in LA.

The guys open the podcast talking about Halloween & weekend stuff. Then it's on to the nights beers, and some talk about what's going on in the MLS playoffs. They then discuss the Loons two shoot out wins versus RSL in the first round of the MLS playoffs. They discuss the defensive form of the Loons in the first game, and question why Boxy was third in the shoot out. They then talk about game two, which included the atmosphere of the Allianz Field, many chances in the first half, a well deserved Rosales goal, RSL with the comeback, going to the shoot out, DSC making saves, kickers air mailing kicks, and Sang Bin putting away the game winner. Then it's on to MN soccer history, and they end the podcast with a story about a woman in Bloomington who stole a sheep.

The guys open the pod talking about the elections coming up, and why voting matters. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the hot topic in MLS; a fall/spring season. They talk about why the change could be made, and the pros & cons of it from a MN side. They talk about the Loons playoff series against RSL next, how all games could end in a shootout, both teams coming in hot, Loons players who could have a big impact, and the finish with their predictions for the first two games of the series. They end the show with a story about a drunk Zamboni driver in Canada.

The guys open the podcast welcoming Connor back & talking about their weekends. Then it's on to the nights beers and a discussion about the Loons victory over St Louis. They talk about the lineups, a pretty goal by Lod, Yeboah's fantastic pass, a lull to finish the half, Super Sub Sang Bin scores, St Louis try's a comeback, an unlucky own goal, and Sang Bin puts the game away. They then talk about where the Loons ended up in the standings and talk about the dates for their first round playoff games against Real Salt Lake. Some MN Soccer history is up next and they end the episode talking about a hearse in Poland that had some technical difficulties.

The guys open the podcast discussing their weekends and sport card collecting. Then it's on to the nights beers, and the main portion of the podcast, MLS Decision Day. They talk about the potential outcomes for the Loons, who they would like to see them play in the 1st round, and Loons who they would like to see get hot. They end the podcast with a story about a person who tried to smuggle turtles into Canada across a lake in Vermont.

The guys open the podcast talking about the second leg of Tony's trip to London & David dealing with another hurricane approaching Florida. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a brief discussion about the Loons draw with RSL, mostly about the spitting incident. They then move on to the Loons victory over Vancouver. They discuss the lineups, a nice first half, a surprising PK take from Dotson, a buckle down second half, and what the win meant for playoff seeding. The guys end the podcast with a story about some 3600 year cheese found in during an expedition in China.

The guys open the podcast talking about their weekend, and Tony's upcoming trip to London. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a brief discussion about the Loons loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. They then talk about the Loons victory over SKC, which includes discussions about the lineup, Tani & Yeboah up top, a scoreless 1st half, a 2 hour halftime break, A beautiful goal from Yeboah, a great pass by Lod to set up a Bongi goal, and the first win for the Loons in KC in the regular season. They then make their predictions on the upcoming match against Colorado, which is followed by a story about a zoo in China trying to pass off dogs as panda's.

The guys open the podcast talking about checking out Ripple Effect Brewing in Rogers. Connor then joins the podcast to talk about being a dad for the 2nd time. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over STL. They talk about a new lineup/formation, Perarya getting the start, a clunky first 15 minutes, Loons getting back on track before the half, an own goal from STL, lots of VAR and the Bongi/Yeboah combo. They then make their predictions on the upcoming matches against Cincinnati & SKC. Connor is up next with some MN soccer history, and they end the podcast with a story about a habitual porch pooper in Old Louisville.

The guys start the podcast discussing a very hot trip to the MN State Fair. They discuss the beers they drank, and the small crowd size. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over San Jose. They talk about the lineups, the Kmet situation, pairing Yeboah up top with Bongi, an early lead, a bad header by Diaz, Bongi gets a brace, and San Jose not being able to use a sub to relieve an injured player. They then discuss the upcoming schedule with the bye week. They end the episode talking about the Florida State Fair and talk a bit more about the MN one.

The guys open the podcast talking about their weekends and heading to the MN State Fair. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a conversation about the Loons new signings during the break. They then discuss the Loons loss to Seattle. They talk about the lineup, an early Sounders goal, Yeboah with his first goal, another Seattle goal, Yeboah with the brace & the final nail in the coffin for the Loons. They finish the podcast with a story about a small town mayor who decided he should reward the felons on highway duty with some adult beverages.