Episode 151: Where It’s Winner Take All and Away Goals Don’t Matter

Wherein Our Heroes revel in Cavalry’s Al Classico penalty kick victory in front of a half-empty Clarke Stadium. Chelsea and Manchester United end their match with fireworks – should Marco Ianni be sacked? Did José Mourinho overreact? Also, we discuss the probability of Zlatan plying his trade at the Bernabéu in January.

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Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

Episode 145: The Empire Strikes Back

Wherein Our Heroes discuss David Clanachan’s recent CPL State of the League address, specifically his comments regarding the Ottawa Fury saga. Canada thumps the US Virgin Islands in CONCACAF Nations League play and there are a slew of positives (opposition considered). Calgary and Edmonton get ready for Al Classico 2.0 in a few weeks. Philadelphia Union unveil their new mascot, Phang, a blue punk rock snake. Also, legendary footballer Jon Parkin pens a memoir for the ages. Feed the Beast!

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 143: Michael Silberbauer, The Tower of Power

Wherein Our Heroes champion the recent announcement of Michael Silberbauer as Pacific FC head coach. Jorginho accomplishes an incredible feat against Newcastle United; is Sarri-ball coming to West London faster than expected? Also, José Mourinho’s squad are humbled by Spurs at Old Trafford, causing The Grumpy One to walk out of his post-match presser. Does the backing of Ed Woodward stave off a sacking? Never mind the Pogba, here comes the Moura!

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 142: Baron Colossus and Grease Boy’s Early Season Reflections

Wherein Our Heroes weigh the prospects for and against playoffs in the Canadian Premier League and provide takeaways from the first match weekend in the Premier League across The Pond. Also, we sing Pink Floyd, discuss Art Bell’s contributions to alien conspiracy theory, and discover our Mad Max names.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Twitter: @7FranklinD

Episode 125: Pep Built This City on Rock and Roll

Wherein Our Heroes examine how Manchester City came to dominate the Premier League in 2017/18. It appears to be De Bruyne versus Salah in the quest to be PFA Player of the Year. Mario Balotelli looks set to land at DC United in the summer – would his presence be more beneficial on or off the field? Also, we look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League Final.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 123: Give The People What They Want

Wherein Our Heroes revel in Zlatan’s MLS debut. Biggleswade Town hold a shooting competition after their trio of goalkeepers succumb to injury (or go AWOL). Olympiakos players receive fines and a “holiday” for the rest of the season for their poor performances. The latest attempt at a Ronaldo bust swings the pendulum too far to the Adonis side of things. Also, importantly, Canadian Soccer Business is announced, and we believe this can only mean great things.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 113: Are You Taking the Wee?!

Wherein Our Heroes discuss the recent appointment of Phil Neville as manager of England’s women’s team. The Leeds Salute becomes LUFC’s new club crest, and proves extremely divisive. Marco Silva is unceremoniously sacked by Watford – had he become unsettled by Everton’s courtship? Also, a Boro supporter gives new meaning to “taking the piss” at Loftus Road.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 110: Harry Kane Likes to Score

Wherein Our Heroes are back for 2018 with a new sound courtesy of Calgary-based musician and producer, Franklin D. Spoiler-laden reviews are delivered for both Godless and The Last Jedi. Former WWE superstar, Virgil, has a helluva time posing as Virgil van Dijk on Twitter. Harry Kane sets a goal-scoring record in 2017, but should he focus more on team-based accolades? We also take a look back at the calendar year that was, and some of the more interesting statistics in the Premier League.

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Music by: Franklin D – FranklinD@shaw.ca

Calgary-based musician and producer Franklin D has been working in the Alberta scene since 2001. Over the last few years he has spent his time behind the kit as drummer and producer of local French-language based garage pop group The Synthetiques. Prior to that, he spent a decade as founding member, bassist and co-producer of local powerhouse Seven Story Redhead. You can catch Franklin D live in the coming months as two new projects unfold, an as-yet-unnamed analog electronic project as well as a new rock and roll band getting set to debut!

Episode 108: Toilet Humour

Wherein Our Heroes revel in the glorious irreverence provided by the football world this week. Carles Puyol is attacked with a sex toy, Lillestrom’s Aleksander Melgalvis Andreassen places his genitals in the recently-won domestic cup in Norway, and a 17-year old Sunderland supporter may or may not have defecated in his seat. He did urinate in his seat, by his own account. Also Shaktar’s gaffer sports a Zorro outfit after a well-fought Champions League victory against the mighty Manchester City and we discover that Adam is a regular Bill Tench.

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Music by: Bear Mountain – www.facebook.com/mybearmountain

 

Episode 107: Boots, Class, and a Little Sass

Wherein Our Heroes put to bed our infatuation with Stranger Things 2, once and for all. Toronto FC bid to become the first MLS franchise to win the domestic treble, but don’t look all too convincing leading up to the MLS Cup Final. Wayne Rooney scores a cracker from half, Fellaini and Rüdiger suffer from boot problems (with differing attitudes), and Ronaldo gets the bust his handsomeness deserves. Also, inspired by Gareth Bale, we chat about our hypothetical preferred wedding entertainment.

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Music by: Bear Mountain – www.facebook.com/mybearmountain