Soccer & Beers, an American pastime since 2007. 2 friends talk the world's top soccer with a beer in hand (therefor, rarely is the MLS mentioned). Spotty analysis, questionable takes, bias commentary, mixed with, drinking games, trivia, betting and passion.
Hey d'Runks! Welcome back to the pod. This week we start with a full review of the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Playoffs! Amazing matchups including Juventus-PSG, Feyenoord-Milan & biggest of all...MAN CITY-REAL MADRID! (1:39) After discussing the action packed make-up Merseyside derby (20:18), we move into the latest news of the last week.(24:50) Then we hit a quick KEEP OR SELL for Chelsea (32:28). Finally, we finish with a look at the EPL Matchweek 25 slate, including picks (36:57), Bets (50:09), and our latest fantasy lineups (54:09). Thanks for listening in!
Welcome in to the Ballon d'Runks first annual EPL Top 50 List! Austin and Torin take their best shots at breaking down the BEST 50 Players in the Premier League. After each coming up with a list on their own, the duo get together to share and debate their choices. After the fun exercise we summarize our combined average TOP 50 List. Surprises and shocks abound! Who would have made your list??? Thanks for listening in with us!
One of the craziest times of the year! Starting off this ep, we check in on the EPL matchweek 24 slate with a couple MASSIVE showings from Arsenal and Nottingham, Big wins out of Fulham, Everton, Tottenham and Wolves...and another major dissapointment from Man U (3:04). Then we have to check in on all the last minute Transfer Window drama, major moves out of Aston Villa! (27:53) Before recapping the whole transfer window and grading each EPL team on their additions, subtractions & lack of actions (48:35). Next, we hit recent UEFA Champions League PLAYOFF draw and all the action we have to look forward too starting next week! (1:11:27) Finally we wrap with some trivia and quotes (1:17:38) before a much needed Luka Doncic VENT session (1:25:25). Thanks everyone!
Hey Everyone, we are back to end the month of January with an exciting look at all the latest games and news. Starting off with a look at the recent EPL Matchweek 23 games. First we hit the Ballon d'Runks WATCH PARTY game Man City v. Chelsea (3:33), then talk all the impacts from Nottingham and Tottenham getting beat down, plus great performances from Brentford, Everton & West Ham (10:29). Next we check on the upcoming FINAL Matchday 8 of the UEFA Champions League "league" stage, epic day ahead! (28:08) Next we hit all the recent news including continuing transfer rumors as we head towards the end of the window (37:40). Then we hit Arsenal Keep or Sell (53:45) and some Would You Rathers (59:04). Thanks Everyone!
This week we catch up on the latest installment of the UEFA Champions League, with things really starting to heat up in Matchday 7. With only 1 Matchday left, teams are scrambling and there is a SURPRISE big dog still sitting outside the playoff stage! (0:15) Next we look at the most recent headlines regarding the transfer window and other rumors from around the soccer media world (28:53). Then we hit a fun new game (courtesy of Mr. Paul Scholes) and play KEEP or SELL with the...underwhelming...Man U squad (41:30). After a quick jaunt through trivia (45:50), we finish by diving into the EPL Matchweek 23 games as we reveal our weekly picks (54:45), favorite Bets (1:04:42), and share our fantasy teams of the week (1:11:24). Thanks for hanging with us!
This week we jump straight into the EPL Matchweek 22 Review. Man U goes down at Home, Arsenal drop points at home to Aston Villa, Liverpool take care of business and Nottingham can't stop winning! Plus are bets are on fire! (2:18) Then we move into the latest round of transfer news and rumors, including the headline that Ancelloti will be saying good bye to the Bernabeu at the end of the season (28:20). Then we try a new trivia segment...with a lot of drinking for Austin (40:15). Finally, we wrap with our next installment in the Tier List Series, Young Franchise Starters! We go through the sub 28yo crowd picking our favorites if we were to be tasked with starting up a new club! (44:40) Thanks for listening and hanging out with us!
Ballon d'Runks are back with another EPIC hour and forty minute show! To start things off, we delve into all the results from the EPL Matchweek 21 slate, including top of the table implications! This week we spice things up with match by match trivia to test those memory cells! (2:00) Next we catch up on all the latest transfer news and rumors around the world as we hit the midway point of the January window! (43:59) Then we hit a (semi) surprise tier list looking at the EPL and UEFA Referees we have come to love....and HATE (57:12). Lastly, we hit the upcoming EPL Matchweek 22 games and share our picks, fantasy teams & favorite bets for the weekend...come on Brighton! (1:18:00) Cheers and thanks for listening in guys!
Welcome back all you d'Runks! First off this week we are talking about the Super Coppa featuring the EL CLASICO, Barcelona taking on Real Madrid. Does Barcelona have Real's number this season?? (2:20) Then we check in on the round 3 FA cup matches from the weekend and look ahead to the round 4 matchups. (9:30) Next up is all the latest news, including transfer rumors and manager changes in the EPL. DYCHE NO!!! (23:19) Positive/Negative game returns for round 2 with Austin on the hotseat trying his best to navigate some tricky questions! (49:10) Next we hit some trivia and quotes (1:03:38), before checking in on the EPL Matchweek 21 slate! We hit our picks and favorite bets from the midweek lineup! (1:11:18) Cheers and see you next time!
Welcome in! This week we start off a discussion of the EPL Matchweek 20 results, including the first major stumble from Liverpool and Newcastle looking dangerous again (5:15). Then we talk the Latest news on transfer rumors and coaches on the hotseat (27:20). Next, we hit our main event, another surprise tier list for Austin, The top Serie A kits of all time! (41:54) Finally, we wrap with a round of trivia and stats (1:15:00). Thanks for tuning in!
Welcome back to the Ballon d'Runks! We have a lot to catch up on with the insane holiday slate still going strong! We start things off looking at the EPL Matchweek 19 results (3:20), before moving into a look at the midseason table standings (17:50). Next we hit on all the main storylines from the first half of the season (19:55) and all the major keys for each team in the second half of the year (37:57). Then we get into the recent news including an embarrassing Barcelona and a look at all the big players becoming free agents at the end of the season (52:48). Then we try out our new segment, the POSITIVE/NEGATIVE game, as Austin is tasked with finding the good and bad in a surprise list of players (1:01:15). Then we wrap with a look at the EPL Matchweek 20 slate, including our picks, bets and a check in on our REVIVED fantasy league (1:14:12)! Cheers and thanks for listening!
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.