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Forward Madison FC, an inaugural member of USL League One, boasts one of the most passionate and fanatical supporter cultures in the American lower divisions. Now in its fourth season, Talkin' Flock serves and respresents those supporters through insightful and entertaining coverage of the club and what they're doing both on and off the field. Hosted by journalist Rob Chappell of Madison365 and soccer coach and content creator Alex Alvarado of Xtra Time Talent, each episode includes game analysis; interviews with players, coaches and other personalities; and a look at other league action.
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Don't let the run time scare you! It's the LIVE SHOW!First, though, Rob and Ethan break down Forward Madison's big 3-1 win over Portland and talk through what needs to happen in the next three weeks for Madison to make the playoffs. (Yes, we're talking playoffs again!)And in stoppage time: it's the 10th season since Leicester City won the Premier League. Bill Connelly and Tom Hamilton have a good retrospective here.Then we have the audio from our live crossover episode with Several Questions, the Madison-based comedy podcast hosted and produced by Rob's little brother Nate. Recorded before a live studio audience at the Forward Club!Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on InstagramFollow Several Questions @SeveralQuestionsPod on Instagram
Your Mingos scored early and earned a clean sheet to grind out a 1-0 over the worst team in the league. Hey, we'll take it. On the pod today, Rob and Ethan talk through that match, engage in more goalkeeper speculation, and sing the praises of a couple defenders in particular.Then Rob teleports to Germany to chat with Fallen Leaves podcast host and Portland Hearts of Pine supporter Shadow Wulf about his interest in American lower division soccer, Portland's successful first season, and whether his support is a curse on clubs.And in stoppage time: a television programming complaint.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on InstagramFollow Shadow Wulf @DerSchattenWulf on Blue Sky and Twitter
Rob and Ethan talk through that dud of a match at Greenville and wonder aloud whether we'll see a goalkeeping change this week and/or a coaching change at the end of the season. Plus, Rob offers a fool-proof plan to beat Westchester this weekend. Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on InstagramRegister for Dia de Futbol here. (It's free and registration is appreciated but not required.)
Ethan's on vacay so Grant Pieters from New Dogma Zine joins Rob to talk through that incredible Henny Derby win as well as the club's fortunes and playoff chances at this point in the season.
THE HENNESY IS OURSJoining us in a very boistrous Forward Club are Henny Derby founders Kyle Carr & Elliot Barr, as well as Forward Madison head coach Matt Glaeser, midfielder Ferrety Sousa and center back Jason Ramos.
This week, Rob and Ethan recap that wild 3-3 draw in Antelope Valley, including the remarkable performance of Isaac Angking, the remarkable-for-a-different-reason performance of Bernd Schipmann, and our deep and abiding love for crossbars and goal posts. Plus, from Richmond, longtime Kickers supporter, OG USL League One podcaster, and Henny Derby cofounder Elliot Barr (aka Yogi McLovin) joins the show to talk soccer history, historically bad seasons, his upcoming visit to Madison and lots more.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on InstagramFollow Yogi @ThatGuyYogi on InstagramFollow River City 93 @RiverCity93 on InstagramSubscribe to the newsletter here.
Today we gather the Forward Madison Podcaster Brain Trust to address the question famously posed by Vince Lombardi: "WHAT the HELL's goin on out here?" Andrew Schmidt, Mitch Meerman and Grant Pieters of the New Dogma Live Audio Situation join Rob Chappell and Ethan Maurice of Talkin' Flock for a special late season crossover episode to look at the last two games and why one was so great and the other not; talk through puzzling roster decisions; look at the whole season and the whole Glaeser era; and wonder aloud whether the club will stick with him after (or for the rest of) this season.Follow New Dogma Live here
After a massive and much-needed home win, we head to the Forward Club to chat with head coach Matt Glaeser, striker and two-time goal scorer Lucca Dourado and midfielder John Murphy, Jr.
Lots to talk about this week that has nothing to do with Forward Madison's inability to score or win games! Though we do get into that a bit also. This week:- Will Sporting Cascades have the best brown shirts since the Caribous?- Jason Ramos gets an extension- Madison gets a new teenaged striker- Madison also gets new Hunger-Games-inspired kits- Madison loses a coach - should we read anything into that?- We are still in the hunt for the Players ShieldAfter all that, United Soccer Lounge host Riley James talks about the origin of the show, why it focuses on USL, what it'll take for USL to overtake MLS and lots more.And in stoppage time: what happens when racism hits a local club, and how this very podcast is involved.Read Rob's story on that here.Check out United Soccer Lounge here.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on InstagramSubscribe to the newsletter here.
We got a few minutes with Matt Glaeser after the 1-0 loss to Spokane last night. And hearing that John Pascarella is leaving us for Tampa Bay Rowdies, we thought we'd drop our last interview with him, from early last season. As is often the case with JP, it gets deep.
oh look another draw with no goals 🎉🥳Seriously though Rob and Ethan have a few more thoughts about the W league announcement, an update to our LIVE PODCAST SPECTACULAR on September 15 (it's moving to a place Mingo fans will be more comfortable) and in Stoppage Time, a women's player to watch and a welcome upgrade at BSF.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on Instagram
Head Coach Matt Glaeser, midfielder John Murphy Junior and center back Jason Ramos join us to talk through the gritty 0-0 draw with FC Naples. ALSO: check your podcast feed for a special episode all about Madison's new W League team!
Madison will field a women's team in the USL W League in 2026! On this special edition, we talk to Big Top Sports COO Conor Caloia and Flock/Featherstone Flamingos/Mingo Ladies cofounder April Kigeya. More announcements to come!
Better late than never! This week, Rob and Ethan talk through the loss to Chattanooga and the draw with Knoxville, both decided in stoppage time, and ask: did Garrett McLaughlin's equalizer save the season? Then, Grassroots POV founder Kyle Connell joins from LA to recap his tour of USL venues and why USL is better than MLS. In stoppage time, a recommendation to add to your podcast feeds.Read John Morrissey's "Back Four" analysis of Madison's midfield woes here.Follow Grassroots POV on Youtube and @Grassroots_pov on InstagramFollow the show @TalkinFlock on Instagram and Blue SkyFollow Ethan @goodkidmaancity on Instagram and @scarfboii on TwitterSubscribe to the newsletter here.
Rob and Ethan talk through the 0-0 draw with AV Alta, including the positives on the defensive end and what could have been on the offensive end. We dig into the goal that wasn't, a pretty egregiously bad refereeing decision that most everybody in the stadium and watching on TV missed. Then Jack Goods from the 414 Footy podcast joins again to check in on the state of USL in Milwaukee and his experience at Breese Stevens Field on Saturday.Click here to see the goal that didn't count.Click here to fulfill Rob's birthday wish.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Rob @RobChappell365 on Blue Sky and InstagramFollow Ethan @Scarfboii on Twitter and @Goodkidmaancity on Instagram
From the Forward Club, Matt Glaeser, Bernd Schipmann and Derek Gebhard give their thoughts on a tough and gritty 0-0 draw against the league's most prolific offense.
This week, Rob and Ethan talk through the 2-1 loss to Birmingham, the immediate impact of Isaac Angking, the much-improved mentality, and whether we can take any positives from the match. Then, it's a podcast crossover! Audio synergy! Aural convergance! Local comedian and podcaster Nate Chappell (purely coincidental last name) joins to help Rob announce an exciting live event you will not want to miss.Follow the show @talkinflock on Bluesky and InstaFollow Rob @robchappell365 on Bluesky and InstaFollow Ethan @scarfboii on Twitter and @goodkidmaancity on InstaFollow Several Questions @SeveralQuestionsPod on Insta
On the podcast today:- 00:00: Rob and Ethan break down the Charlotte draw and the Tormenta win- 29:26: Tim Bellin of Birmingham Sports Media hops in to preview this weekend's Jagermeister Cup fixture - 46:56: Rob talks with SiriusXMFC and Morning Kickaround host Jason Davis about ... well, more or less all of soccer (pro/rel, USL expansion, lower level storytelling, fanhood, feelings, and more) - 1:43:01: In stoppage time, a bit of state history that Rob learned while kayaking last weekend.Follow the show @TalkinFlock on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Rob @Robchappell365 on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Ethan @scarfboii on TwitterFollow Jason @davisjason on BlueskySubscribe to the newsletter at TalkinFlock.Substack.com.
Forward Madison picks up three big points with a gritty 1-0 win at home as they begin their scramble up the table. After the match we hear from head coach Matt Glaeser, midfielder John Murphy Jr and striker Lucca Dourado. Full episode coming Thursday afternoon.
Forward Madison is now unbeaten in two matches! Tonight, following that 1-1 draw with Charlotte, we talked with head coach Matt Glaeser, defender Michael Chilaka and winger Chris Garcia.
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