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#173 The best and worst of crests and kit colors in soccer
Special thanks to Michael Nunzi from the TSS Discord for requesting today’s topic! How important are a good crest and solid color scheme (metaphorically solid) in soccer? What makes for a good crest? What are some of the best and worst examples? What makes for an iconic kit color scheme combo, and who did it best… and who… did not.
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#172 What is Wembley Stadium, and why is it called "The Home of Football?"
With the Champions League Final set to take place at Wembley this weekend, Graham and Taylor dive deep into the history and lore of the host stadium. How did it come to have the prominence it enjoys, what are some of the most memorable matches in Wembley history, what are its best and worst features, and how does it compare to some other new-ish stadiums?
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#171 Why is the English Championship playoff final known as The Richest Game in Football?
With the Championship playoff final looming, Graham and Taylor discuss the history of the competition and how the format first came to be. Then it's on to the money on offer, how clubs tend to utilize their winnings, the most notable matches in playoff history, and how this weekend's final is likely to play out.
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#170 What is the history of trophies in soccer? And what are some of the best and worst pieces of silverware?
With the end of the season upon us and trophies soon to be hoisted aloft on pitches across the planet, Graham and Taylor take a look at the history of silverware in football. When were trophies first handed out, and why? What are the different types and what makes a good one? What are some of the best (and worst) examples in soccer history? All that and much more!
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#169 What is the Europa League and why doesn't it get more coverage?
On this episode. Graham and Taylor take a longer look at the Champions' League's less-heralded sibling, the Europa League. What is the history of the tournament? How is it different from its big sibling? What changes are in store for the competition's format starting next season? And why don't we spend much time discussing it over on The Total Soccer Show? Plus, is the official anthem a banger, or just a banger to Graham?
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#168 What is Football Manager, and why is it so addictive?
Graham and Taylor continue to talk video games on this week's episode! This time, it's Football Manager! What is it? Why is it so popular? How into the weeds can you wade? What has been its real-world impact? We're getting into it!
Customer Reviews
This Pod Helped Me So Much
Graham and Taylor break down 101 football knowledge. You could look up all of these topics, but would not get the context, history and relevancy. Making the complex, simple is an art. Plus they do it with humor and zero snobbery.
5 Stars!
Excellent podcast 👏🏼
Great idea! Perfect for both new and old fans!
I’m a big fan of the parent pod, The Total Soccer Show, and this ingenious spinoff is one of few on Automatic Download. The Ta-ta-Rockwell, Ryan from Rome/NC, Arizona-Joe and Glasgow Graham (who is sick today) are a force of pod chemistry to to reckoned with. It’s like your hanging out with your buddies and they’re being funny while teaching you some things about soccer you may not have known.
I’ve played soccer since I was 6yr and pay attention pretty close, but I always learn a bunch from Soccer 101. Just love it, full stop.
I think if someone is just getting into soccer, this is the perfect podcast. I hope the soccer community is a welcoming one to new fans and this Pod epitomizes that.
Many thanks to and a big shout out to the gents for all the work they do behind the scenes to make TSS and Soccer 101 a reality!
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