The B3 Podcast

And so the European seasons come to an end. This episode we will talk about these seasons, winners, overachievers, stand outs, old horses, etc. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Spanish Media treatment of Mbappe staying in PSG. Winner of this weeks 2nd Dumpster Fire goes to: New Coefficient rules for qualifying for UEFA Champions League in 24/25 season. Beer of episode: Sun King Pachanga Mexican-Style Lager, 4.2%, 24 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Beer of episode: Goose Island 312 Lemonade Shandy, 4.2%; Chicago, IL. Bourbon of episode: Rowan’s Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 50.05% (100.1 proof); Bardstown, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

First part of interview with Ghost River Brewery owner Bob and Head Brewer Pork Chop Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

First part of interview with Ghost River Brewery owner Bob and Head Brewer Pork Chop Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

UEFA Women Champions League final is set between current holders Barcelona and powerhouse Lyon. For the Men's side Liverpool will face Real Madrid to best league in UEFA In CONCACAF the Seattle Sounders won the MLSs' first Champions League title by defeating a Liga MX team… unfortunately it was Pumas. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Chile Football Federation for their quest to go to the World Cup in Qatar by making a case against an Ecuadorian player. Winner of this week 2nd Dumpster Fire goes to: Manchester United and their terrible defeat away at the AMEX to Brighton and Hove Albion by 4-0 and automatically disqualify for Champions League next year. We are closing the episode with the breaking news that Erling Håaland is officially transferring to Manchester City. We talk about what this means for the league and other leagues. Beer of episode: Founders Centennial IPA, 7.2%, 65 IBU; Grand Rapids, MI. Beer of episode: Founders All Day IPA, 4.7%, 42 IBU; Grand Rapids, MI. Bourbon of episode: Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey, 45% (90 proof); Louisville, KY. Bourbon of episode: Michter’s Straight Bourbon, 45.7% (91.4 proof); Louisville, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

UEFA Champions League semi final has now completed the first leg. For the neutrals the Manchester City vs. Real Madrid games was very fun to watch and excited to see how the game goes with the 4-3 City lead to Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. On the other side, Liverpool won 2-0 at home against a very tactical Villareal. Fixture moves to Spain for the return leg CONCACAF Champion League final is upon us. A recurrent showdown between MLS and Liga MX. Host Jaime forever team, Pumas, is fighting for the conference title, while Seattle wants to be the first MLS team to win this title. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: CONCACAF for their decision to make their Champions League Final a two leg tie. Winner of this week 2nd Dumpster Fire goes to: Bruno Fernandez penalty missed in the Arsenal vs. Manchester United game https://youtu.be/80cmqGUiqFA Finally the episode reviews the Semi Finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League were two French Teams, Lyon and PSG, play against each other; and Germany and Spain playing on the other side. Leg one of the All French Semi gave Lyon a home win 3-2 against PSG with the series closing at Paris’ Parc des Princes. On the other side Barcelona hosted German giant Wolfsburg at another record breaking Camp Now, where the hosts won 5-1. Series moves to Germany. Beer of episode: Goose Island Brewing IPA, 5.9%, 55 IBU; Chicago, IL Beer of episode: Guinness Draught, 4.2%; Dublin, Ireland Beer of episode: Guinness Harp Lager, 4.5%; Dublin, Ireland Bourbon of episode: Rabbit Hole Derringer Sherry Cask Bourbon, 46.5% (93 proof); Louisville, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

And we are ready, sort-of, for Qatar 2022 World Cup in November-December. Groups have been set, teams now know when/where/who they are playing in the first 3 matches and how the single elimination bracket looks like. Bracket for World Cup can be found here: https://worldsoccertalk.com/images/WC2022_Bracket.pdf Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Edouard Mendy. GK for Chelsea for his mental fart in the game against Real Madrid for the leg one of the Champs League quarter finals. https://youtu.be/ztaAdWjNZ_E?t=37 Finally the episode reviews the first leg of the Quarter Finals of the Champions League were some team did great (Liverpool and Real Madrid), while others were very VERY poor (Atletico) Beer of episode: Goose Island Brewing IPA, 5.9%, 55 IBU; Chicago, IL Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Bourbon of episode: Rabbit Hole Derringer Sherry Cask Bourbon, 46.5% (93 proof); Louisville, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

Finally we have an almost full list of the World Cup bound Teams for Qatar 2022 World Cup Finals. We dig into our area (CONCACAF) qualifiers and dive into the team that have qualified; and the teams that are fighting for the last 3 tickets. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Russian Football Federation. They are fighting FIFA and taking their case to the Sports Tribunal to dispute the reasons why they were eliminated from being able to qualify for Qatar 2022. Finally we praise the great achievements of the women game. This past Wednesday the world witness the game between Barcelona vs Real Madrid Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final return fixture at Camp Nou. Full match on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt8PQnePq8M Beer of episode: Chilly Water Brewing Dark Side of the Munich, 6.1%, 35 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

And so we reach the last qualifying date for CONMEBOL, CONCAF and playoffs for last 3 spots of UEFA that will yield 8 more spots, and the 2 half-tickets. In AFC, CAF and OFC will have the remaining spots that makes the full pack. We anticipate that next episode we will be able to. We tip our hat to Aloysius Paulus Maria “Louis” Van Gaal for his remarks about the Qatar World Cup and saying what we are all thinking. See comments here: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/van-gaal-world-cup-qatar-26524053 Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Security in the Everton vs Newcastle game where a protester zip tie himself to the post…. by the neck. Check the full story here: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1582425/Everton-Newcastle-delayed-protestor-attached-to-goal-Premier-League-news Finally we dive into El Classico between Real Madrid vs. Barcelona in La Liga. Beer of episode: Daredevil Lift Off, 7.2%, 72 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Beer of episode: Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA, 6.7%, 35 IBU; Chico, CA Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

Implications of the Russia war across the European qualifications and Club competitions. Leeds parting ways with Bielsa to make room for Marsch. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: EPL VAR team. MLS is back with its first week. We have another fan email. Our fan asks us about Tuchel decision to replace Mendy with Kepa for Penalties. Beer of episode: Daredevil Lift Off, 7.2%, 72 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

The UEFA Champions League is back with the round of 16 games first leg games, split into two weeks, Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Aleksander Čeferin and UEFA for the removal of the Away Goal in UEFA club competitions. We have another fan email. Our fan asks us about the transfer fees and player contracts. Beer of episode: Three Floyds Brewery Barbarian Haze IPA, 6.5%, 63 IBU; Munster, IN Beer of episode: Braxton Brewery Garage Beer Lager 4%, 12 IBU; Covington, KY Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Whiskey of episode: Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey; 43.3% (86.6 proof); Louisville, KY Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

We close out AFCON 2022 with the championship match that Senegal won against Egypt. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Gregg Berhalter, USMNT Manager Dan’s FA Cup update. Winter Transfer wrap up with our Top 3. Beer of episode: Shock Top Brewery Belgian White, 5.2%, 10 IBU; St. Louis, MO Bourbon of episode: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45% (90 proof); Frankfort, KY Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

For the start of this episode we resume the AFCON in the quarter finals and make our predictions for the winner and our favorite players so far. Winner of last week Dumpster Fire goes to: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Badra Ali Sangaré https://youtu.be/iMoJZVPwNCQ Winter Transfer talk back this episode. Beer of episode: New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire, 5.2%, 22 IBU; Ft. Collins, CO Beer of episode: Deep Ellum Brewing Manic Confidence, 6.5%, 35 IBU; Dallas, TX Bourbon of episode: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 40% (80 proof); Frankfort, KY Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

In this episode we start with the most important national competition in Africa, The African Cup of Nations, or AFCON. This year the Cup is hosted in Cameroon and, at time of recording, all teams have played at least one game. We will give our usual predictions for the winner after the group stage is complete. We take a quick look at FA Cup and the next round matches. Liga MX has started another season. Pumas is at top after their 5-0 win. Next episode we will give predictions of winner. Winter Transfer talk back this episode. A listener send a question that we do our best to answer. Finally we created a new section that will be talked about every episode. This section is for the Dumpster Fire of the week. Winner of the Dumpster Fire of the week goes to: Jenny Sikazwe. Referee of the Mali vs Tunisia game for ending the game before the 90 minute of regulation…….. twice. Beer of episode: Blue Moon Belgian White, 5.4%, 9 IBU; Golden, CO Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY Bourbon of episode: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 40% (80 proof); Frankfort, KY Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

This year starts with a conversation about the UEFA Nations League upcoming format that includes CONMEBOL (South America) and how the world changes. As the Winter Transfer is open we talk about the first few from the US to Europe. This will still be open until end of year and we will be talking more about this in the next few episodes. To end this episode we talk about the return of the FA Cup and the magic of this tournament. Beer of episode: Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA, 6.7%, 35 IBU; Chico, CA Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

This episode we will give the first ever B3’s awards!! You can check these links for references of this years winners:. Redest Card not given: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moToCRsDo44 Best Goal celebration Mens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvh4EXOxV90 Best Goal celebration Women’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxTwh_kjI_U Worst Goal celebration: https://youtu.be/3zrx5GaTJqQ?t=192 Best kits: https://images.app.goo.gl/Co4VcuaFzHAKJhEk8 Worst kits: https://images.app.goo.gl/teaM5PhX6ad1goy1A Skinniest player: https://images.app.goo.gl/jzkh3ot8mYapE6xRA Beer of episode: Founders Centennial IPA, 7.2%, 65 IBU; Grand Rapids, MI Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

We have winners of MLS, NYCFC, and Liga MX, Atlas. So we talk about these clubs. The failed Round of 16 Champions League draw was held last week with lots of controversy. Beer of episode: Ghost River Golden Ale, 6%, 10.5 IBU; Nashville, TN Beer of episode: Ghost River Zippin Pippin, 6.9%, 60 IBU; Nashville, TN Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

This episode we begin with the World Cup and preparation to give the last few tickets. This relates to UEFA (Europe) and their last 3 tickets that will be given in a pool of 12 teams, and the Intercontinental 2 tickets to be given to confederations that have half-ticket. We dive into the MLS and Liga MX semi-finals and how these will look like for the end of the 2021 season….. and yes!!!!! PUMAS made it!!!! Final topic is about the 2021 Ballon D'Or awarded to Lionel Messi for the 7th time. What a generational player we have seen the past decade. Beer of episode: Brewdog Hazy Jane IPA, 7.2%, ?? IBU; Cleveland, OH Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

And so we got to the end of the International breaks for the 2021 calendar year with some more teams getting their ticket to Qatar 2022 (winter), some usual teams confirmed not going (Ivory Coast) and some other big ones that need a confederation playoff (Portugal, Italy). This last international break gave us CONCACAF games that made history and change the table. These are the US vs Mexico, Jamaica vs US, Canada vs. Mexico; that now made Canada the best TEAM of the qualifiers and only undefeated team in the region. Finally we dive into the MLS and Liga MX playoffs and how these will look like for the end of the 2021 season….. and yes!!!!! PUMAS made in to the first round and plays an out-of-form Toluca Beer of episode: Upland Brewery Oktoberfest Marzen, 6.1%, 20 IBU; Bloomington, IN Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

This week we aw the return of Champions League and its match day 4. Now, there are 4 teams that have qualify for the next round. These past few weeks gave us some expected managerial changes from some teams and, in one case, a new appointing of a manager to replace Nuno at Spurs. We finish the episode by taking the big questions no one is asking…… Follow this link to see the Hummels Red card against Ajax in Champions League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGO_EEpoKn4 Follow this link to see the great Wayne Rooney Manchester Derby goal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km_9ntw05pw Beer of episode: Three Floyds Brewery Barbarian Haze IPA, 6.5%, 63 IBU; Munster, IN Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4 proof); Versailles, KY. Whiskey of episode: Uncle Nearest Premium Aged Whiskey; 50% (100 proof); Shelbyville, TN Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

This week we dive into the UEFA Nations League final and how VAR decision tilted the game toward the eventual champions. This week is World Cup Qualifying round, again!! At time of recording there are only 2 qualified teams that will join hosts Qatar. We talked about the next teams that can get there by end of this international break. In our CONCACAF area we talked about the big teams that are dominating and how all 3 (Mexico, US, Canada) are starting to pull away from the pack to punch their automatic ticket, leaving the playoff ticket for the rest of the 5 teams in the fight. We have another fan email. Our fan asks us about the transfer fees and player contracts. Beer of episode: Sam Adams Brewery Oktoberfest, 5.3%, 15 IBU; Boston, MA Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media