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Soccer 101

Soccer 101

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All the soccer history and explainers you can handle
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Top 10 Soccer 101 Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Soccer 101 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Soccer 101 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Soccer 101 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Graham and Taylor are here to discuss a topic 21 years in the making: the FIFA video game series. How long has it been around? How have the games evolved over time? What are the different options to play and why you don't just have to fear mean teens on the Internet! Plus, the role the games have played in developing the game here in the US, and the future of the series with FIFA (the governing body) going their own way.

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It's a Ripped-from-the-headlines-of-the-life-of-Graham Special! What are match programmes and why are they still around? Do they exist in other sports and in other countries around the globe? How long have they been a thing? What are some of Graham's favorites, and will anything ever top the one with John McGinn on the cover? Answer: no.

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Soccer 101 - #164 What does a captain actually do?
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03/22/24 • 27 min

On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor don their respective armbands to discuss captains in soccer. What do they actually do? For how long has the role existed? What are the different types, and styles? Who are some of the most notable captains in soccer history? And, perhaps most importantly, who is the best Scotland captain to ever roam the pitch? Graham has thoughts!

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On today's episode, Graham is fresh from some injections and ready to join Taylor in discussing doping in soccer. What is it? How many different forms of doping are there? How do players get tested and what happens if they get caught? How prevalent has it been in the history of the sport? And how widespread might it be in the present day? All that and more in a somewhat depressing but mostly enlightening conversation!

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This week, Graham and Taylor discuss a topic that they somehow haven't yet discussed on the podcast... Designated Players!

What is a DP? Why does the concept exist in the first place? How has the reliance on DPs evolved over time? Who are the most notable Designated Players in MLS history? What does the future hold for the DP rule? Plus, Graham helpfully runs through the list of DC United's all-time DPs while Taylor silently weeps. Enjoy!

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On this week's episode, Taylor (who could be sacked at any moment) and Graham (waiting to take over as Interim Podcast Host) discuss Interim Managers. When should a club appoint one? Are there different types? Is it always a bad sign when one comes in? And who are the most successful examples in soccer history? Graham also manages to get in multiple shots at Manchester United, much to Taylor's chagrin. Enjoy!

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This week, Graham and Taylor make sure not to record on Saturday at 3pm, so they aren't in violation of any sort of blackout rules. Is that how it works?

Well, if you aren't certain either, this episode is for you! What is The 3pm blackout? What's the logic behind it? How is it enforced? Does it still serve a purpose? Those and many more questions answered on this week's episode!

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With the recent news that Everton would be docked 10 points for violating Financial Fair Play rules, Graham and Taylor spend some time discussing points deductions. What are they, who hands them out, and why do they feel like the nuclear option? Plus, historical examples of their usage throughout English football history, and the rest of the world too!

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Graham and Taylor discuss your grandmother's favorite topic... scarves! How did they first become common in football, how have their usage and sales evolved over time, why half-and-half scarves are a sign you're a tourist, and much more! Plus, some of our personal favorites... or rather, some of Taylor's favorites and then Graham's single favorite.

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Soccer 101 - #192 All things scran!
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12/05/24 • 38 min

This week... it's Scran Talk! What do we know about the history of people eating at soccer matches? How important is food to the matchday experience at a soccer match? What do they eat at soccer matches around the world? What are our personal favourite things to eat at a soccer match? All that and more foodie chat on this week's episode, which was a genuine joy to record!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Soccer 101 have?

Soccer 101 currently has 197 episodes available.

What topics does Soccer 101 cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Soccer.

What is the most popular episode on Soccer 101?

The episode title '#166 What is the Copa Libertadores and why are Brazilian clubs suddenly so dominant in it?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Soccer 101?

The average episode length on Soccer 101 is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Soccer 101 released?

Episodes of Soccer 101 are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Soccer 101?

The first episode of Soccer 101 was released on Jul 20, 2019.

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