Paradise Pod

What would #GaryOut actually look like now, in practice? Where does the fault lie, Jacobs or Smith? What kinds of players could be brought in as a solution? You know, all those old chestnuts. Three Chalupas, listener Qs, and the small matter of Inter Miami upcoming. We shall seeeeeeeeee. COYBIG.

Nashville SC's Concacaf Champions Cup comes to an end, but the 'Yotes finally pick up a win in the league. Josh, Daniel and Slape unite under the Lisan Al-Gaib of Nashville SC podcasting (Donald “Muad-Dib” Hall) who vows to lead us all to paradise. That’s right folks, that’s been the reason for the name of the podcast all along. Topics aside from prophecy, natural resources, and revolution include:8 matches in 23 daysThe long term potential of a Mukhtar-Surridge-Boyd attacking triumvirateBig Forster AjagoBunbury’s pensThe club’s CCC ticket policiesInter Miami: very good, also surely the beneficiaries of a vast conspiracy (foul play from the bene gesserit?)Dru YearwoodA header for all the Muyl heads out thereThree ChalupasBest XI as we move into a more normal scheduleThe upcoming gauntlet[using the voice] COME ON YOU BOYS IN GOLD

Hot damn, MLS is back. The Coyotes ride out once again. The pod looks at what 2024 could bring for Nashville SC. Topics hit include:What should we expect from Sam Surridge in his first full season?Is the Tyler Boyd signing going under the radar?New central midfield optionsThe challenge of the Eastern ConferenceAre issues in the squad building finally being addressed?Feelings about Dax in AtlantaBreakout candidatesAnother homegrown signingDonald’s Annual MLS Kit RankingsBig round of Qs, and then we look ahead to a very busy first two weeks of the season, including NSC’s Concacaf Champions Cup debut. We back babayyy. COYBIG.

We got Davey and the TrillDawg in to help see off Nashville SC's 2023. Topics hit include:Another first round playoff exitFan sentimentThis janky playoff formatSam Surridge’s 2024 prospectsHow will Nashville SC’s 2023 be remembered?Moment of the seasonGoal of the seasonAnnual Non-Hany Mukhtar MVP AwardFarewells to Dax, Fafa, HaakensonEarly signings of Dru Yearwood, McKinzie GainesWhat are the other off-season priorities?Reaction to the US Open Cup newsLooking forward to Concacaf Champions CupWhat would it mean if Nashville made a coaching or front office change?Up the 'Yotes forever. COYBIG. We'll see ya in '24. 

Our sincerest apologies for the lack of pods in the latter part of the season. Truth be told, Club and Country came in with a massive bid for Donald. Frankly, after that the lad’s head just wasn’t right. Thankfully, we’ve nailed him down to a 9-year extension and we’re confident he’ll see out his career as a Dawg.Recorded Monday immediately after the loss in Orlando. Topics included:The importance of a single matchVulnerability down Nashville’s rightIs it true that if you have three center backs, you don’t have two?The Surridge header that wasn’tHany pulling up from the logoShaffeltakesSubstitutionsFafa injusticeNew playoff formatCreeping thoughts of the offseasonThree ChalupasWhat’s more likely now in this series, one more game or two?Still an opportunity to put things right in Nashville. Win or stay home. COYBIG.

Slape, Josh and Donald come to grips with the loss in the Leagues Cup final, and think of what this cup run may indicate for the rest of Nashville SC’s season.How competitions develop meaningPost-tournament prospects for Sam Surridge and Lucas MacNaughtonBooing MessiAssessing Inter MiamiThe rush of Nashville’s equalizerEnvironment in the stadiumThe Campaña momentWho seemed the more deserving winner, if one were to be had at full time?Callender, Panicco and the PK shootoutThree ChalupasFinally looking towards the beginning of the home stretch in the leagueUp the Yotes forever. COYBIG.

A brief retrospective on this Nashville SC Leagues Cup run that will culminate in a final at Geodis Park against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday.Ramping up against Colorado and TolucaExercising penalty shootout demons in CincinattiMadness in the quarterfinals against Club AmericaA relaxing training session against MinnesotaMomentous collective effort against MonterreyA whole party pack of Chalupas, and a plea to the sporting gods for justice to be done take us out of this quickie episode, and on our way to Saturday. COYBIG.

John, Slape Dogg, Josh and Don help each other get through Nashville SC's recent dip in form. Topics hit include:The earth-shattering effects of missing clear cut chancesThe pall cast over Nashville’s season by Cincy’s successThe inheritor of Ake Loba’s place in the trunkThe difference between a winger who chips in with goals, and a recognized center forwardThe different ways fans allow officiating to themComposureRivalry among the top clubs in the EastDonald’s extremely sus attempt to break transfer newsShocking and shameful behavior from a certain Cincy fanHow real were the ‘yotes Supporter’s Shield hopes?Mukhtar vs. Acosta in the MVP raceFour ChalupasSam Surridge in jeansListener QsYanks of both sexesLeagues Cup: does it suck ass, or is it actually cool as hell?On to Leagues Cup. COYBIG and up the gaht dang Coyotes.

Happy Independence Day! Topics hit include:John AdamsMore Hany madness with another hat trickLosing the fast guys to Gold Cup dutyThe failures of the back fiveBotched chances in MontrealPraise for Columbus (I know, yuck)Line leading forwardsDC, or “The Randall Leal Match” Three Chalupas, Qs, and Chicago preview. Go eat a hotdog. COYBIG.

The good old boy network of Nashville SC podcasting is brought to its knees as Katie and Amanda drop into the stu with Josh and Donald after a solid road trip for the Yotes.Topics hit include:MacNaughty conspiracy theoriesNashville SC creating its own luckThe Romney-fication of Jack MaherChatty HanyThe CJ Sapong derbyToronto FC’s production line of talent… for Nashville SCLukas MacNaughton is a working architect, seriously? Come on manWyke’s Woo WagonsWhat happens in midfield now that Leal is back(Donald just straight up turned his mic off for ten minutes right around here)ROARINGFour ChalupasAn arranged marriage for The MilkmanAdem Sipic’s contract and the progress of the club’s academyMessi League SoccerAn all-time great batch of Qs and a quick preview for St. Louis on Saturday take us out of this one. Up the Yotes. COYBIG.

Out of the cup, but unbeaten in 7 in MLS play, with wins in their last 3. Nashville SC: very very good at the moment. The Pod: very very happy to discuss.Topics hit includeThe b-team’s cup runAlex Muyl, goal machineMacNaughtyHany the Human Highlight ReelRandall Leal’s returnWhat it means to be this much better Inter MiamiDid we steal one in Charlotte?Atmosphere in Geodis Park against ColumbusThreat from set pieces and cornersJoe Willis web gemsPower rankings No time for Qs, too many damn matches. On to Dallas. I say start Brian Anunga and let him boss their midfield again. COYBIG

Chicago were horrible, but Nashville is pretty damn good right now. Josh and Don discuss yet another beatdown of the Fire, inspired by yet another Hany hat trick.Topics hit include:A sexy center back debutAlex Muyl’s central roleDax directing traffic, just like the good 'ol daysShaff/Fafa rotationCaptaincy choicesPraise for Gary Smith, whose weaknesses from years prior all feel like strengths at the momentCelebrating the consistently excellent MVPHot takes on Daniel LovitzThree chalupas, catching up on Qs, and hopes/dreams for the next two matches in the cup and league respectively. COYBIG.

Slape, Josh and Don cover a LOT of ground catching up on all of the NSC action from AprilTopics hit include:Nil-nil against TorontoConceding two quick ones away to a much improved NYCFC side, and a positive fight backEvaluating the home draw against LAFCJack Maher’s performance so far this seasonLove for Joe WillisGary Smith fit checkProgressing in the US Open CupWhat's the read on Ján Greguš?Ethan Zubak’s prospects in a post-Sapong worldHow pivotal is the Atlanta win at this point in the season?This new midfield diamond - a consequence of circumstance, or something to build on?Super Sub Shaffelburg, and how he brings the best out of HanyFafa’s first goal at the ‘dude - is he an option up top?The transfer of CJ Sapong, and his Nashville SC legacyWe were in a rush but we will hit your AMAZING questions next week. Just had a lot to catch up on in this one. Up the Yotes, COME ON YOU BOYZ N GOLD

The smell of sweet victory in Orlando. Enough to wash away the stench of the Cincy loss at home? The dawgs deliberate.Topics hit include:Rivalry with OrlandoFafa’s first goal and general start to life in NashvilleSurprise Haakenson startThe JoenaissanceThe team’s bouncebackability under Gary SmithWhen is the Hany MVP round two hype train allowed to leave the station?Options off the bench when we’re fully healthyToronto previewCOYMFBIG

Shameful that Brandon Vazquez would celebrate a goal against his former club like that.Topics hit include:The state of DaxCincinnati’s strengthsPraise for Fafa and Joe4th Annual First Viewing of the Table After Five GamesTucking in your shirtOrlando previewCOYBIG

Josh and Donald have one of the most nuanced discussions of all time while keeping perspective after Nashville's first loss of the season. Topics hit includePlayer selection and what it says about your aspirationsSet piece threat for Nashville so far this seasonShaq Moore and Dan Lovitz in central defensive rolesGustavo BouThe addition of Jan GregusHany with more freedom to be a playmakerDave Romney and the legacy of former fan favoritesQs and a quick preview for the blockbuster FC Cincinnati matchup take us out on this one. Come. On. You. Boisenberries.

OG J+D eppy. The good times are here to stay forever, and we'll never die. Topics hit include:Shaffy-Mukhtar connectionRoad draws and how they're perceivedQuality of oppositionClub captaincy shifting to ZimIn-depth celebration analysisOur sweet boy TaylorThe evolution of Dan LovitzNick DePwahhhh transfer weirdnessQs administered by the Q shaman himself, previews of the upcoming match against the Romneylution, and then we're OUT. CTFOYBIG.

Seth, Josh and Donald try their best on this one. The performance from the team merited a better pod, but we're on vacation, cut us some slack. They're not all gonna be bangers. We go again. COYBIG.

Season 4. Donald, Josh and Daniel - back to save the universe. Topics hit include:Zim and Shaq in the World CupGiving the outgoing Dave Romney his dueThe Ake Loba situation somehow going from bad to worseThe club’s transfer policy and ambitionsFafa Picault and New DaveFanbase mood entering the seasonThe Man in Black kit and release partyMLS and Apple TVListener QsNYCFC predictions Come on you boys in gold.

In a remote corner of the metaverse, a veritable supergroup assembled in the virtual Paradise Pod studios to discuss the end of Nashville SC's regular season, their 1st round playoff exit, and how they'll remember the club's third year in MLS.John, Andy, Paul and the legend in his own time Chris Ivey joined Donald and Josh. Josh had some weird audio issues - either punishment for sins in a past life, or crimes against podcasting in this one. Nevertheless, they persisted. Topics hit include:The topsy-turvy end to the season with a deflating loss against Houston and a surprise 3 points at eventual champions LAFCGary's absence for the playoff match against the GalaxyTeam selection in that match - no Shaffelburg no party?A bittersweet MVP awardWhat opening Geodis Park meantWhere does it all feel like it's heading for next season?THE 3RD ANNUAL PARADISE POD HOLIDAY QUIZConfirmation we’re moving back to the Eastern ConferenceHuntsville City FCFafa Picault, and what the club's other priorities in the transfer market should beThe gaht-dang World CupHappy Holidays you bastards. We go again in 2023. Up the 'yotes forever. Come on you boys in gold.