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Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewViva EspanaThe Summer of Soccer has come to an all too familiar end: heartbreak for England. Adam and Jordan look back on the Summer that was, the splendor and magnificence of the Euros, and batsh*t insanity of the Copa America. But it's all football, and we love it.2024-07-171h 12Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewIt's the Last Week of Summer (of Soccer)It's the last week of the Summer of Soccer, and we're starting to get a little sad about it. Fortunately, there's plenty of great football still to enjoy. Adam and Jordan look forward to the semifinals in both the Euros and the Copa America. They preview Spain vs France and the showdown between England (yes, England!) and the Dutch in Dortmund. Canadamerica is still going strong but will have to face their old nemesis, Argentina, to keep this historic run going. And Colombia-Uruguay present a potential pinnacle of South American football for your viewing pleasure in Charlotte, North Carolina. 2024-07-0955 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewCopa 'MericaIn a late night, "after dark" version of Summer of Soccer, Adam and Jordan go deep into the U.S. Men's National Team ahead of their Copa America opener against Bolivia. Fair warning, it's a long one. They talk about what fans should expect, what is fair to ask of this U.S. team, and what it means heading into the 2026 World Cup. Then it's time to talk England and Gareth Southgate, Scotland and John McGinn's odd connection to Hungary, France and offside calls, and all things Euro 2024 ahead of the final decisive group stage games.2024-06-231h 27Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewEuros So Far + Copa America PreviewIf you couldn't tell by the searing heat sweeping the nation, the Summer of Soccer is in full swing. Adam and Jordan recap a HOT first five days of Euros action from Germany, including an exciting looking Spain, solid Italy, comeback kids Netherlands, and (decent?) England. Then we switch gears to the Copa America and see how far we can stretch our knowledge of South American football.2024-06-1954 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSummer of Soccer - Euros PreviewSummertime is here and we start off our Summer of Soccer with a nice Euros Preview to get the body pumping. Adam and Jordan go group by group and ask who will come out on top when all is said and done in Germany. Does England merit the title of favorite? Is France poised to succeed behind Kylian Mbappe? Could the Netherlands be the team to beat, and how will the hosts fair? Come take a dip in the football pool. The water's fine.
Email BigSoccerPreview@gmail.com, we'd love your feedback/questions. You...2024-06-141h 14Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewBig Soccer Preview ReviewBefore we officially enter Summer of Soccer, Adam and Jordan look back on the season and talk about a few important things that will be going on in the background of the Euros and Copa America. VAR drama, financial regulations, and possibly even the future of club football as we know it hang in the balance. Oh, and Chelsea sacked another manager.2024-06-0850 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewIt's the FINAL (Premier League) COUNT DOWN!The Premier League is coming to a close, and Adam and Jordan are here to break down what all can happen on an exciting final day (well, exciting for some of us). Who will West Ham stick it to in their showdown with Man City? Can Everton manage one last hurrah before they (potentially) fade into financial nothingness against Arsenal? Will Man United's new manager find himself battling away in the Europa Conference League? We also say goodbye to Jurgen Klopp and his big shiny teeth.
We also fly over Europe to see what's happening as the...2024-05-1859 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewMay 3-6: Time for the Run-InJust before the season comes to a close, Big Soccer Preview is back to dissect all the big matches to come. From title fights to relegation scraps, Adam and Jordan catch up and look ahead to this weekend's Barclays Premier League action. There may not be much left to play for on the continent, but Adam has found one place where the title race is still very much on: Belgium! And finally, we look ahead to what's in store for the podcast in a big summer to come for football fandom in America. #SummerOfSoccer starts here!2024-05-0357 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewMarch 8-10: State of the Premier LeagueApologies for another hiatus, but boy did we pick a hell of a weekend to come back. Adam and Jordan look ahead to crucial clashes in the Premier League between Manchester United and Everton, Arsenal-Brentford, Aston Villa-Spurs, and the big one at Anfield as league leaders Liverpool look to hold the door against another Man City title run. Sure, there's some action on the continent, some interesting things going on in Serie A and the Bundesliga. But there's no doubt: this weekend, it's all about the Prem!2024-03-081h 01Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewDec. 15-17: Ten Hag's Last Stand?Adam and Jordan look ahead to a Premier League weekend that builds up to a big derby. It's another derby for the Podcast as Jordan's Newcastle face our friend Caleb's free-flowing and super-charged Fulham side. Burnley and Everton face off in the Sean Dyche derby, and Arsenal-Brighton is probably your best chance to see one, or both, managers sent off before full time. Finally, it's the big one as Liverpool host Man United with Erik ten Hag possibly staring down the barrel of a gun with a smiling Jurgen Klopp on the trigger. We get nostalgic by discussing what...2023-12-1550 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewDec 2-3: It's been awhileAfter a brief hiatus, the Big Soccer Preview is back and what a weekend we have in store! Adam and Jordan take a stab at VAR ahead of a meeting between two clubs who know it all too well, Arsenal and Wolverhampton. Made-of-glass Newcastle host fragile Man United, and there's a big clash at the Etihad as Pep-ball meets Ange-ball, City vs. Tottenham. Plus there's plenty going on across the continent, including Napoli-Inter, Leverkusen-Dortmund, Barca-Atleti, and everyone's new favorite underdog, plucky Girona continue their La Liga run against Valencia. Finally, back on our favorite rainy little islands, the FA...2023-12-0155 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewOct. 27-29: Spooky Good FootballThe football is scary good this Halloween weekend, with at least two massive clashes in the top leagues of Europe. Adam and Jordan are back to let you know where to go for the best of the action, starting with a Manchester Derby with major implications taking place on Sunday. There's the Top Four matches you can't miss in the Premier League this weekend, and the not-so-small matter of the first El Clasico of the season, Barca-Real, coming at you on Saturday morning. OoooOOOOooooo!2023-10-2732 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewOct. 7-8: Things Get PersonalThis weekend is all about the biggest derby of them all: The Big Soccer Preview Show clash of Adam's West Ham against Jordan's Newcastle. Both teams come to East London fresh from European wins and ready to enter the international break in style. Adam and Jordan look forward to this, along with another important relegation clash for Everton, a Palace-Forest dogfight in South London, and a battle between title contenders when Arsenal faces Man City at the Emirates. There's also the Turin Derby, a top of the table clash between Reims and Monaco in France, and another chance to...2023-10-0652 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSept. 1-3: A Home for HattersJust in time for an international break, it's time for the first ever Premier League game to grace the hallowed turf at Kenilworth Road. Luton-West Ham gets us started on this week's show, which is full of all the soccer action you need for your Labor Day weekend. Adam and Jordan look at the four can't-miss Premier League games, including Man City-Fulham, Liverpool-Villa and the big Arsenal- Man United showdown on Sunday. And this week we feature Serie A, La Liga, and Bundesliga games in our Continental Breakfast trip across Europe's best leagues. Plus there's the small matter of...2023-09-0149 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewAug 25-27: Getting Hot In HereAs Adam and Jordan endure the insufferable heat of the American summer, things continue to heat up across Europe's top leagues but in a good way! The weekend's Premier League action sees plucky Luton try to get something from their trip to the Bridge, while Everton and Wolves battle it out at the bottom. Adam lets himself get a little excited about West Ham, while Jordan is looking forward to some sweet revenge for Newcastle against Liverpool. And over on the continent, there's a Bundesliga derby, a heated La Liga matchup in Castellon, and we even throw Ligue 1 a...2023-08-2549 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewAug 18-21: Derbies and ControversiesWe're back! And this week we get new leagues! Serie A and Bundesliga join the Big Soccer Preview Show family table. Adam and Jordan start by previewing Match Week 2 of the Premier League, with derbies galore and some controversy surrounding Manchester United. We look forward to Borussia Dortmund kicking off their title-chasing season in front of the Yellow Wall, and Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah start life in Serie A. Get ready for this weekend of football madness!2023-08-1849 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewAug 11-14: Born AgainWelcome to version 2.0 of our little podcast project, the Big Soccer Preview Show. On the eve of the Premier League starting its 2023/24 season, Adam and Jordan (formerly of We Ate All the Pies fame) return to the studio and look ahead to the most important games you need to know about this weekend. We've got Women's World Cup, Eredivisie, La Liga and Chelsea-Liverpool drama. But first, we go where every great party starts: Lancashire, Turf Moor to be exact.2023-08-1157 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewEnd of Season Review: Getting the Gang Back TogetherOnly one man can help us wrap up this 2022-23 Barclays Premier League season correctly: everyone's favorite Fulham fan, Caleb! He's back this week to help Adam and Jordan break down the biggest overachievers and those teams that probably could have done better. They also dissect Manchester City's FA Cup win on their way to an almost certain treble. Hear the final thoughts of the year on Fulham, Newcastle, and West Ham's season. We bid farewell to Leicester, Leeds and Southampton, but welcome back Burnley, Sheffield United, and everyone's favorite second team for 2023-24, Luton Town. Finally, the boys...2023-06-051h 14Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewTHE CHAAAM-PIOOOOONNSS!Man, Adam and Jordan leave for one week and everything happens: Manchester City win their third-straight title, Arsenal's lack of finishing ability keeps Nottingham Forest in the Prem for another season, Chelsea are destined to finish lower in the table than Fulham (and Brentford!), Liverpool are forced into the Europa League, Manchester United are back amongst Europe's elite, and, yes, as Jordan reminds us again and again, Newcastle have qualified for the Champions League. All that's left is the relegation scrap, the all-important Europa Conference League spot, and the possibility that West Ham could finish higher than Chelsea, which...2023-05-261h 31Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewMadness MondayIf this is what happens to Premier League football on the Bank Holiday Monday after a king's coronation, bring on William! Seriously, this Premier League round of matches ended with a 21-goal day across three matches, and Adam and Jordan cover it all. Plus they relive the epic Newcastle-Arsenal clash, celebrate a famous West Ham win that also helps the Toon in their quest for 4th, and laugh and laugh and laugh some more at Millwall failing to reach the English League Championship playoff spots. Ok, it's mostly Adam laughing. Come on, Luton!2023-05-111h 09Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewNotorious B.I.G. SamGrab your popcorn, lock away your daughters, and prepare your meat pie tributes: Big Sam Allardyce is back in the Premier League! The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived, and we have Leeds United to thank. Adam and Jordan discuss whether the big man can save Leeds from relegation or whether they are already preparing for life in the Championship. And since Big Sam thinks of himself on the same level as Pep and Klopp, we might as well talk about them, too. Despite Liverpool's late show winner against Spurs, Klopp could still be seeing red...2023-05-051h 15Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewNorth London is BurningAll is not well in the northern London boroughs. Adam and Jordan recap the weekend as Tottenham are reaching new heights of Totten.....hamness after a 6-1 defeat to Newcastle, followed by owner Daniel Levy's club statement admitting that he bears ultimate responsibility. And that's why he sacked his second manager of the season and we're onto number three. Meanwhile, Arsenal are watching their title hopes slip away one result at a time, first in a head scratching 3-3 draw with Southampton, followed by a 4-1 loss to, you guessed it, Man City. Adam marvels at West Ham's sudden...2023-04-271h 20Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe Got Ourselves a Title RaceIf you found yourself with that familiar sinking feeling this week, don't worry because you're not alone. After Arsenal's Anfield collapse against Liverpool, that feeling is hitting everyone hard: Man City are gonna bloody win this again, aren't they?
Should that be the case, Adam and Jordan will be here with you, which upon typing out is not as much of a consolation as I had first imagined. This week, they take a look at that showdown on Merseyside, ponder if Dean Smith's appointment at relegation-threatened Leicester City is akin to a visit from the Grim Reaper...2023-04-131h 24Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewAnd yet, Moyes livesScott Parker, Bruno Lage, Jesse Marsch, Conte's gone, Thomas Tuchel, Hasenhuttl, Lampard and Gerrard;
Graham Potter times 2, Nathan Jones, Rodgers too, Simon Cooper's on the block, HOW DOES MOYES STILL HAVE A JOB!?!? WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE!
This week, Adam and Jordan sink their teeth into West Ham 1, Newcastle 5. They also cover a few other results, including City running rampant against Liverpool and Newcastle's big battle with Manchester United. But -- as the intro suggests -- this week is all about the managerial chaos of the Premier League. And remember, don't cry for Graham...2023-04-071h 20Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThe SpursiestJust when you thought they couldn't possibly do it, Tottenham go full Spursy. Jordan and Adam are here to break down the Spurs meltdown ahead of a huge weekend in the Premier League. The climax to another season is upon us, and there's everything to play for. It's the closest relegation fight in recent memory with no fewer than 9 clubs involved in the scrap. The ultimate race for Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League involves Spurs, Man United, Newcastle, Liverpool, and even Brighton. And finally, Arsenal hold a formidable lead against the one team you could possibly...2023-03-311h 16
Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewA Tale of Two SackingsWhelp, Mount Conte finally blew its top and may have taken Spurs' entire season with it. Adam and Jordan discuss Antonio Conte's epic, and surely managerial saga ending, rant following Tottenham's 3-3 draw against bottom of the table Southampton this weekend. How has he not been sacked by now? That's surely on the way, and yet on the flip side, Crystal Palace go full scorched earth and decide to eliminate Patrick Vieira from this Premier League season. What's more, they decide, what the f**k, let's appoint our oldest manager in club history twice over, the man, the myth...2023-03-231h 19Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewAllez Le Vieux Tigre (aka, Violette AC)We're back! Sorry to miss a week, but Adam and Jordan are here to recap it all in their natural, chaotic and impossible-to-be-scripted manner. This week starts with a look at the suddenly less glamorous fortunes of Manchester United as they absorb THAT result from Anfield and another red card for star man Casemiro. Then it's time to look at the tightening race for Europe and the Arsenal-Puma-Kit tight (IYKYK) race to stave off relegation that involves no fewer than 9 teams at the moment. Adam also offers a rather bleak outlook for his West Ham. They also look ahead...2023-03-161h 20Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewEverybody HurtsThis week, it's a League Cup recap special with Adam, Jordan, and mystery guest! Or probably more like "mystery" guest. Anyways, our "mystery" guest breaks down Manchester United's amazing run under Erik Ten Hag, capped off with the club's first trophy win. Jordan ponders if Newcastle have reached as high as they can in this current phase of the Saudi money influx. Adam revels in West Ham's sudden goal scoring ability (don't use them up all at once, lads!) even after the Hammers fall in the FA Cup to, you guessed it, Manchester f***ing United. Then, it's time...2023-03-021h 16Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThis One's for MottyWe at We Ate All the Pies are saddened by the passing of legendary football commentator John Motson. For Brits, he was the voice of BBC Match of the Day; for Americans, he was THE commentator for several editions of the FIFA video game series. But everyone will recognize his classic voice. We will all miss his exclamations and his comforting method of taking an audience through a match. But mostly, we will miss the joy he brought to every game. The best way to carry on now is to find as much joy in the matches and moments...2023-02-241h 11Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewMan City are CHARGED...up for a title fightHey. Sorry it's been a while since the last episode. For time's sake, it was basically a combination of an ice apocalypse, being in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, and COVID. But everyone is back this week, and how things have changed! Since we last left you, Man City have now taken top spot in the Premier League. Adam, Caleb, and Jordan pour over the Arsenal-City fallout, and a discussion of City's off-field issues leads us to wonder how English football can financially be saved. Leeds have relieved Jesse Marsch of his managerial duties, and then Southampton...2023-02-161h 10Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewReady the GunsWe're back! After a week off, Caleb, Jordan and Adam return to discuss whether Arsenal should be considered favorites for the Premier League title, now that they have seen off Tottenham and, courtesy of a late Nketiah goal, Man United. Frank Lampard lost El Sackio to West Ham (much to Adam's amusement) and has now....been sacked. Is this curtains for Everton in the Premier League? And how do these Golden Generation fellows keep getting work? And finally, it's FA Cup time once again so the boys are off on their 4th Round adventures. We're off the wonderous reaches...2023-01-271h 24Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewTrust the Process?Is Graham Potter in trouble? Adam, Caleb, and Jordan discuss Chelsea's woes and whether the English manager needs more time in Todd Boehly's club or if the fans were right to be chanting Thomas Tuchel. They also wrap up an exciting FA Cup 3rd Round, celebrate Newcastle's march to win the League Cup (aka that Northern trophy), and look ahead to a weekend of derbies up and down the country: City-United, Forest-Leicester, Tottenham-Arsenal, Fulham-Chelsea and, most importantly, a We Ate All the Pies Special Newcastle-Fulham. There's also plenty of transfer window talk, including Man United's bid to sign Wout...2023-01-121h 23Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThe Moan OlympicsThis past week in the Premier League has brought out the worst (best?) in the league's moaning managers. Brentford's fantastic results brought Jurgen Klopp's new excuses out, Mikel Arteta's remonstrating brought the ire of media folk and Eddie Howe, and even Antonio Conte couldn't help but complain about the complainers after Spurs slumped to a defeat against Aston Villa. Adam, Caleb and Jordan discuss all the weekend and midweek action, preview the FA Cup weekend with a special round of Top Shelf Picks, and talk about the latest from the Berhalter-Reyna feud that has turned US Soccer upside down...2023-01-051h 23
Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewRockin' Into New Years Eve (except for you, West Ham)Football is BACK and it is better than ever for almost everyone. That list certainly does not include West Ham. Adam, Jordan, and Caleb watched Boxing Day unfold together and bring their thoughts to another great show. We discuss who had the best post-World Cup start and Cody Gakpo's new Merseyside adventure plus more potential January transfer madness. Adam rants about West Ham's terrible year (excluding Europe, of course) but he follows it up with a hopeful message about 2023.
To start off this show, we say goodbye to the legend that is and will always be Pele...2022-12-301h 13Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewOur World Cup Review/Premier League is Back/Boxing Day Preview/Holiday Christmas SpecialThe sporting spectacle that is the World Cup has come to a close, and you know what that means! In from the frigid cold, Adam, Jordan, and Caleb offer their thoughts on an epic World Cup Final, Lionel Messi's cemented legacy as the GOAT, and, most importantly, Salt Bae. And then it's time to break out the paper hats, boil those sprouts, heat up the mince pies, and pour yourself a nice pint, for the Premier League is back just in time for some festive football. Oh yeah, the Premier League. Remember that? If you feel confused, don't worry...2022-12-231h 17Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThe Ultimate Curtain CallIt all comes down to this: Argentina vs. France, Messi vs. Mbappe, Malbec vs. Bordeaux. Despite all the great underdog stories in this World Cup, it comes down to two countries with the most experience. Jordan has taken a much-needed night off, so it's Adam and Caleb to break down this epic tournament. They ask what this ultimate final stage means for Messi's career, discuss the fallout from the USA's exit -- and then the fallout from the fallout. Will Gareth Southgate remain at England after their defeat in the Battle of the English Channel? And they just start...2022-12-151h 11Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewCupCast 2022-Craven Christmas CottageHappy days are here again! It's Christmas time, the World Cup is in full swing, and the United States is into the Round of 16 thanks to Christian Pulisic's....painful sacrifice. Adam, Caleb, and Jordan are here to break it all down and celebrate this amazing time for U.S. Soccer. We also dive into the Americans' knockout round opponents the Netherlands, marvel at Australia's amazing tournament run, discuss the success of African nations at this tournament as well as their knack at badass nicknames, and, most importantly, give Caleb his own Hallmark Christmas movie special.2022-12-011h 05Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewCupCast 2022-Where There's a Will, There's a WeahOnly four matches in and already there's so much to talk about in the 2022 World Cup. Adam, Caleb, and Jordan welcome Devan back to the podcast for some tactical analysis of the USA babies' 1-1 draw against Wales. They also dissect England's impressive 6-2 win over Iran, and the Netherlands' 2-0 win that was a bad reflection of Senegal who really, really, really miss Sadio Mane right now. And it's time to take aim at how FOX is covering this World Cup and the sheer number of FIFA gaffes that have been committed in just the past few days...2022-11-221h 06Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewCupCast 2022- Welcome to QatarWelcome to CupCast 2022, home of We Ate All The Pies' World Cup coverage. The big midseason break has commenced, meaning Adam, Jordan, and Caleb have all contracted World Cup fever. So they go group-by-group and cover everything ahead of kickoff this Sunday, Nov. 20. What will a young USA squad do with England and Wales to contend with? Can champions France change the pattern (or Le Pattern, if you will) of the past? Can Germany or Spain emerge from their group of death unscathed? And who will be the big surprise package this time around? There are so many questions...2022-11-171h 54
Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewLeeds, Leeds.....Leeds?Just like millions of Londoners who venture down to the south coast, Graham Potter learned the hard way what Seagulls do best: they steal your chips. We Ate All the Pies is back after a week off to recharge and prepare ourselves for the behemoth that is the winter World Cup over the horizon. But first, Adam, Caleb, and Jordan delve into Leeds stunning comeback at Anfield, Man United's top four chances after taking care of West Ham, Chelsea getting "Albioned" against Brighton, and much more from a full weekend of action. Jordan summarizes what election time is like...2022-11-031h 08Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSteve Gerrard, GerrardLate, missing a player, questionable quality. This week's episode is a lot like Aston Villa, but at least we're not sacking anyone. Adam and Jordan say goodbye to Steven Gerrard, who departs Villa Park following a thumping by Caleb's Fulham (it's just a shame he's not here to enjoy it.) They also break down some of the fallout from Liverpool's 1-0 win over Man City, look ahead to Graham Potter's Chelsea taking on a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Man United this Saturday, and.....oh, wait, sorry. Ronaldo's just walked off from the studio. I wasn't even done talking, Ronnie. How rude...2022-10-211h 10Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewHunt for a Red October"Hello. Welcome to We Ate All the Piesh. Thish ish Fake Sean Connery Bot, here to tell you all about thish latesht epishode named in honor of my favorite movie, 'Hunt for the Red October.' Thish week, the ladsh Adam, Caleb, and Jordan dishcuss Arshenal'sh 3-2 win against a Liverpool team even more ravaged by injuriesh. And, they ashk how long Jurgen Klopp will be given to shteer the Redsh to shuccessh. Caleb and Adam talk about Lucca Shcamacca'sh non-handball handball for Wesht Ham'sh shecond goal against the Whitesh of Fulham. Crishtiano Ronaldo'sh sheven....shev....700th club goal let'sh...2022-10-131h 27Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThis Land is HaalandThe first Premier League weekend promised some bangers, and boy did it deliver. Adam, Jordan, and Caleb are here to break down the Manchester Derby, where Erling Haaland made hat-trick history and Phil Foden ran riot. Arsenal came out on top in the North London Derby, Fulham fell to Newcastle in the season's first We Ate All the Pies Derby, and the group talks about red cards that maybe shouldn't have been. Finally, it's the return of Top Shelf Picks and the guys dissect the.....interesting choices made by Fox for their World Cup coverage.
P.S...2022-10-051h 17Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewLet the Countdown BeginSet your clocks, strap in and get ready for a 7-week football marathon. The final international break before the much anticipated winter World Cup is over, and Adam and Caleb are here to break it down. First this podcast gets a little more American than usual as we assess the USMNT performance over the last week (Spoiler: not good). They also take a look at England, before looking ahead to our first Premier League weekend in a while, and what a doozy it'll be. Three derbies: North London, Manchester, and the most important of all, a We Ate All...2022-09-291h 11Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewProdigal SonThis weekend, we learned what happens when you bench Heung-Min Son. Spoiler: it ain't good for the opposition. We Ate All the Pies is also back in full force with, count'em, FOUR participants, as Adam, Jorda, Caleb and Devan talk the Premier League season so far. Who's amending their predictions, who was wrong to think Haaland wouldn't just straight up dominate these fools, and who's super pissed at West Ham United right now? The guys also delve into the World Cup as squads are named for the one and only international week we have to endure until all eyes...2022-09-221h 26Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewOne Wishes to Have a KickaboutIt was a quiet week in the Premier League, and in all of English football, as we say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II. Fortunately, football returns this weekend, and Jordan and Adam are here to look forward to it. They discuss the postponement of games in honor of Her Majesty, some important European results, the appointment of Graham Potter as Chelsea manager, and what games will be going ahead starting Friday. Plus, there's some USMNT and England National Team talk as the World Cup grows ever closer, the return of Top Shelf Picks, and we head to South Yorkshire...2022-09-151h 18Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewCry Havoc and Let Slip the Dogs of VARAnother Premier League week, another managerial casualty. Thomas Tuchel is the surprise name to be thrown out the window as Chelsea's new ownership shake things up after a not so fun time in the Blues' opening Champions League game. Adam, Caleb, and Jordan discuss what's next for Chelsea and whether Graham Potter is the right fit at Stamford Bridge. VAR was on everyone's minds after last weekend's Premier League action, and the boys talk about how to once and for all fix (or just kill) the video assistant technology. After a game of Rate My Transfer Window, it's time to...2022-09-081h 26Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewR.I.Parker-BallThis week on We Ate All the Pies, we say goodbye....or, maybe just "bye" to the first managerial casualty of the season. Scott Parker was only 4 games old when the Bournemouth board stuck the knife in following the haymakers thrown by Liverpool in a 9-0 thrashing. Jordan, Caleb, and Adam mull over midweek matches, break down the North London clubs' chances after their solid start to the season, ponder what could possibly be wrong with Chelsea, and predict the big stories on this summer's deadline day. Finally, Jordan takes us on a journey north, to almost-Scotland, and welcomes...2022-09-011h 28Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThe Premier League is DrunkIt's very clear the Premier League came back too early from holiday, was still drunk the first week and is now hungover. That's the only way Adam, Jordan, and Caleb can explain the insanity of these first three weeks. This time around, we start with Man United's table-turning win against Liverpool and the Reds fans crying out for a midfielder, a midfielder, my kingdom for a midfielder. Leeds raised eyebrows by thumping Chelsea, Newcastle went toe-to-toe with City and their Norwegian giant, and we ask if Leicester or West Ham fans should be concerned (spoiler: Adam is concerned). Later...2022-08-251h 26Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewIf You Can't Stand the HeatThis week, Adam, Jordan and Caleb answer the only question that matters in the world right now: Who would win in a fight between Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte? The Spurs-Chelsea slugfest leads off a full weekend of action in a water-break filled Premier League, as temperatures soared literally and figuratively. We hand a Darwin Award to Liverpool's Nunez for falling hook, line, and sinker to Joachim Andersen's dark arts defending. Plus, what on Earth is wrong at Manchester United? Jordan still leads the way in Top Shelf Picks, and in a We Ate All the Pies first, it's...2022-08-181h 17Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewPanic on the Streets of Sky SportsSky sources are telling us that We Ate All the Pies has completed the free transfer signing of Devan, a Manchester United fan who also happens to be the boyfriend of Adam's sister. Our addition to this week's pod is only the latest in what is truly becoming a silly season. After a weekend of madness that included United's lackluster start against Brighton, who can blame us for splurging, right? Devan joins Adam, Caleb, and Jordan as they submitted their own entries for Gameweek 1 overreactions, ponder which teams will be panic buying as the transfer window winds down, and...2022-08-111h 24Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewFootball cures everythingIt has been a dismal summer, almost as dismal as a pair of Everton center backs. But just like the Toffees, We Ate All the Pies is back for another full season of Premier League action. We've retooled the show to make it more flowy and streamlined...so it only makes sense our first attempt is 2 hours long. BUT, it is packed full of goodness with Adam, Caleb and Jordan discussing: Haaland vs. Darwin, the Forest and Leeds rebuilds, Ten Hag's Ronaldo conundrum, Todd Boehly's Chelsea revolution, the Revenge of Kevin Mbabu, and, of course, their predictions for the...2022-08-042h 11
Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThe Big End of Season Review Show (aka.....Post-Nut Clarity)It's been over a week since the 2021-22 Premier League Season left us for good. With a clearer view following the dramatic final day, Adam, Jordan and Caleb get together one last time to provide their verdict of the season. Who was great, who could have done better, what does the summer have in store, and whose predictions turned out to be right on the money. Plus there's plenty of time for fun as we officially say goodbye to our first full season as a podcast. I think I'll miss you most of all, David Moyes.2022-06-032h 01Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewFarewell, 2021-22The end of the season was as dramatic as anticipated, and the boys are here to recap it all. Adam, Jordan, and Caleb marvel at Manchester City's dramatic (again) final day push to seal their second straight title and 4th league trophy in 5 years. There was plenty of 5-D chess going on, with former Liverpool players and the old guard of Man City playing their part. Wolves even went off script for a bit! They also recap the North London race for Champions League football, Leeds' unlikely comeback in the relegation scrap, and a disappointing (fitting?) end to the...2022-05-261h 33Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSmashing the Self-Destruct ButtonThis week, who wore self-inflicted pain better: Arsenal and their week of misery, or Everton and their red-card laden implosion at Goodison? Adam, Caleb and Jordan marvel at the topsy-turvey top four race, Everton's inability to get over the safety line, Man City's slip-up in the East End, and Liverpool's FA Cup Final triumph over Chelsea, once again via the penalty spot. It's all come down to this as we look forward to what is sure to be an electrifying final day of the best league on the planet. Pour your morning pints, break out your basket of chips...2022-05-191h 00Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewLet the Hate Flow Through YouSpring is here and hate is in the air! Liverpool fans are hating on Man City, Jordan is hating on Everton, Pep is hating on everyone (but tactically, of course), and Leeds are hating on themselves. Adam, Caleb, and Jordan are here to discuss it all, from Liverpool's hope-slashing 1-1 draw with Spurs, Man City's 5-star triumph over a team that shall not be named out of respect, to Everton's relegation-saving bout with Leicester, and a head-scratching result for Manchester United down on the south coast. Plus, they preview the big FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool ahead...2022-05-1258 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThe Merry Month of MayMay has arrived, and it's tightening up all over the Premier League table. Caleb, Jordan and Adam cover it all: Everton's massive win against Chelsea, Burnley continue to impress under create-a-manager Mike Jackson (plus some love for CBE and the newest international sex symbol Roy Hodgson), and Leeds are in trouble. Liverpool and Man City continue their race to the title with wins over Newcastle and Leeds, respectively. And Arsenal remain in control with an edgy win over West Ham while North London rivals Tottenham take care of Leicester. Plus, it's the return, in full, live on the pod...2022-05-051h 18Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewRed Alert for EvertonIt's been a year since we started this thing and look what our reign of terror has wrought: Everton, staring into the relegation abyss. We Ate All the Pies is back with Adam, Caleb and Jordan discussing the implications of another Merseyside Derby win for title-chasing Liverpool and a run of good form for Burnley and their very generic looking caretaker manager. The boys also examine what Erik Ten Hag will have when he takes the reigns at Manchester United following their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal. The dramatic North London top-four dance takes another turn, and there's a teeth-clenching...2022-04-281h 27Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe WILL talk about BrunoBetween surprise weekend results and midweek action, the whole league seems topsy-turvy right now, and Adam, Jordan and Caleb are here for it. Lean back and enjoy as the group compares the relative fortunes and misfortunes of rivals Liverpool and Manchester United following their Tuesday clash. Also, it seemed nobody really wanted to win the race for 4th, but Eddie Nketiah's Arsenal had something to say about that in their clash with Chelsea. West Ham is looking bare at the back, Fulham and Caleb are officially promoted to next year's Premier League, and we let Jordan wax poetic about...2022-04-211h 18Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewNo Partey, No PartyIt's been a hell of a past week or so around the We Ate All the Pies world, so this show is a bit shorter. Adam, Jordan and Caleb break down all the key points of Liverpool and City's epic clash, Man United's listless performance against an Everton side desperate for wins, Arsenal's surprise slip-up at home to Brighton, and how Norwich are ruining Jordan's anti-Scouser plan. Plus Caleb breaks down the Championship ahead of a busy Bank Holiday Friday, and we look forward to FA Cup semifinals!2022-04-141h 07Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewIt's THE BIG ONE!The biggest match of the Premier League season is coming up, and We Ate All the Pies is here for it. No Caleb this week (we assume he's constructing a statue of Alexandr Mitrovic to span over the mouth of the Thames) so Adam and Jordan are here to break down the epic Man City-Liverpool clash coming up this weekend. There was also plenty of exciting football over the past week, including Arsenal's humbling at Selhurst, Chelsea's stumble at the Bridge, Tottenham's five-star afternoon against Newcastle, and an Aaron Cresswell-inspired win for West Ham. They also look into Man...2022-04-071h 33Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThis Episode SlapsThe Premier League returns to our televisions this weekend, and it won't leave us again until the fat lady sings. Adam, Caleb and Jordan look ahead to what's left of the season, the North London fight for fourth, Man United's chances of late-season redemption, relegation, the fight for mid-table obscurity, and, of course, what is set to be the biggest title fight in recent memory between champions Man City and challengers Liverpool. Before all of that, the boys have some football-related fun with the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap heard round the world, and tie up some of the loose...2022-03-311h 32Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewFixture CongestionIt's our final international break episode of the season, and it's a big one. Adam gets way too into World Cup qualifying (we know it's too much, just let him have this). But before that, he's joined by Caleb and Jordan to discuss the English football that did happen this past weekend. They dive into Arsenal and why Mikel Arteta seems to be so upset about his team being on television. There was a tense London derby between Spurs and West Ham, and valuable wins for Leicester and Leeds. And the FA Cup is down to four, with Liverpool-Man...2022-03-241h 30Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewIt's Ronnie's world, we're just living in itIn a week when Ronaldo once again placed his name in the history books, so much else happened too! So Adam, Caleb, and Jordan are here to recap it all. From dramatic wins for Man United and Leeds, to Arsenal's triumph over Leicester, the increasingly more dramatic Premier League title race, Chelsea's controversy-ridden win over Newcastle, and a special moment at the London Stadium for West Ham and Andriy Yarmolenko. Caleb catches us up on the Championship, there's a look ahead at massive matches this week, and stick around to find out what's in store for next week. (Hint...2022-03-161h 23Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewEverton: "Hold my beer"Just when it looked like Manchester United fans would have the worst of the weekend's action, Everton swoops in to steal the spotlight. Sorry we missed you last week, but the boys are back to talk Premier League and hopefully distract you from the raging hellscape that is Earth. This week, Adam, Jordan, and Caleb dissect the Manchester Derby and Liverpool's win over West Ham, wonder aloud whether Jesse Marsch can shed the "Ted Lasso" effect and raise the bar for American coaches with Leeds, and stare in disbelief as Everton seem to give up the ghost against Harry...2022-03-101h 36Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewCitizens and KaneThis week, the boys discuss the triumph of Spurs' epic win against Man City behind a Harry Kane master class, and their tragedy of losing to Burnley 4 days later. Strong words are a theme of the show, as we talk about Antonio Conte's odd comments on Wednesday and then things get a little heated as Adam and Jordan try to break down the We Ate All the Pies derby between West Ham and Newcastle. Man United's top four hopes are back on track at a rainy Leeds, Chelsea squeak by at Selhurst, and why Southampton are so good this...2022-02-241h 25Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThe F***ing B*ll*cksCaleb, Jordan and Adam are back to dissect how, despite not kicking a single ball this weekend, Arsenal emerged as the biggest winners from another dramatic weekend in the Premier League. Wolves humble Conte and Spurs in North London, Man United are held at home by a hard-working Southampton, and West Ham rely on Craig Dawson's mighty shoulder to rescue a point from Leicester. They take a look at newly in-form Newcastle ahead of a titanic We Ate All the Pies Derby this weekend, talk about the difference Frank Lampard is making on Merseyside, and dip a toe into...2022-02-181h 29Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewCup Magic, Winter MadnessSorry to miss you last week. The boys needed a winter break of their own to re-energize, but they're back for the Magic of the FA Cup and the madness of the Premier League's winter break. Adam, Caleb and Jordan take a look at the insane stories that have developed over the past week or so, including Mason Greenwood's apparent career-ending actions, Kurt Zouma's poor form with his cat, and Ivan Toney's interesting words about his own club. Then it's time to take a bite out of FA Cup 4th round action, with West Ham and Chelsea narrowly avoiding...2022-02-091h 33Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewThe North StirsSigns of life on Tyneside as Newcastle record a desperately needed win. Jordan is here for it, as are Adam and Caleb while dissecting another great weekend of Premier League action. There were also wins for Manchester United and Liverpool, while Southampton tripped up Man City to make the title race that much closer. Chelsea reign supreme in London, and we see two teams who have been away for so long, Arsenal and Burnley, return to action for a worthless 0-0 draw. Hope the breaks were worth it, lads. Finally, We Ate All the Pies goes full English Championship...2022-01-271h 30Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWinter is HereFull disclosure: it was quite a gloomy weekend in the We Ate All the Pies studios. In addition to a certain NFL game which will not be mentioned (why, why, WHY did you take off running?!?!), Adam felt ill for most of it. But fear not, the COVID test was negative and there's no postponing the podcast around these parts. Adam, Jordan and Caleb discuss Manchester City's upcoming title parade and the brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne, the London Derby that wasn't, Newcastle's spending spree, Rafa Benitez's Everton exit, and briefly, that frustrating defeat West Ham suffered at the...2022-01-201h 18Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewChristmas Pub SpecialNormally scattered across the country, Jordan, Adam and Caleb found a digital pub where they could come together for some holiday fun. First is the inaugural We Ate All the Pies Christmas Pub Quiz (heretofore known as the St. Boddington's Cup). Then we channel Football Santa and hand out some presents for the good people of the football world, and also hand out some coal to those who have been especially naughty. We're lookin at you, FIFA. Then there's some brief match analysis before we cover all that is the festive fixtures, from Boxing Day through to the New...2021-12-241h 06Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewMerry VARmasHave a holly, jolly bitchfest! The boys (OK, mostly Adam) let loose on VAR decisions and indecisions, penalties that gave all the big teams a win this weekend, and more COVID running rampant in the Premier League. Jordan has some choice words for a certain Leicester player as Newcastle slump to defeat against the Foxes. But luckily Caleb is here for some joy and an update from the Championship. We all have a good laugh at UEFA's expense, and there's news about the big Christmas Special coming next week....hopefully everyone will be in a better mood by then. 2021-12-161h 19Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewChristmas BluesThis week on We Ate All the Pies, Adam is still over the moon about West Ham's last-gasp win against London rivals Chelsea, throwing the title race into disarray for, what is sure to be, not the last time. But it did come at a cost, and Caleb and Jordan join in to discuss the fallout. Ralf Ragnick, aka Der Tinkerer, sends Man United out in a crazy, wild, out-of-nowhere formation called the 4-4-2 but it paid off. Everton stormed back to relevance thanks to Demarai Gray's wonder strike. There were wins for Liverpool and City, Gerrard's Villa...2021-12-091h 23Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewTitle race meets snowpocalypseWhile the revolving doors of American college football coaching strike closer to home, Adam, Jordan, and Caleb are here to take a bite out of the league that does drama like no other. This week, Michael Carrick shows everyone how big his are by benching Manchester United's Ronaldo in a fortunate but valuable draw against league leading Chelsea. Liverpool win (again), City win (again), and snow wreaks havoc up and down the country and league. But for one American couple, snow-plow driver Harry Kane came to the rescue. Plus, the midweek fixtures signal the start of festive times, though...2021-12-021h 29Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewFeast of goals, and the turkey gets the axeIt's Thanksgiving Week here at We Ate All the Pies, and as the title suggests we do enjoy all things food. So to start the show, Adam, Caleb and Jordan have some fun with Premier League teams as traditional Thanksgiving foods. With full bellies, they then provide some of their best drunk uncle hot takes. Conspiracies galore! Then it's time to get serious as we say goodbye, finally, to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who departed Manchester United after a dreadful display against Watford. The goals were flying in elsewhere for Liverpool, Chelsea, City, and....Newcastle?!?!? Finally, Adam's got a sure-fire...2021-11-241h 36Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWho's in charge here?Adam and Caleb are back and sobered up after their stag-do trip to Denver. For the last international break edition of the year, Adam, Caleb and Jordan discuss the best and worst financial takeovers in the Premier League, including some American celebrity involvement (we see you, Wrexham). And it's that time once again to look ahead to another fantastic weekend coming up in the best league in the world. Come get hyped with us and let's eat some pies!2021-11-191h 08Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewGettin' HammeredIt's a bit of an abbreviated show this week as Adam and Caleb are about to jet off to a bachelor party (or stag do for our non-American listeners). But before these two blokes get hammered, it was Liverpool's turn as David Moyes' magical mystery tour continues in East London. Adam, Jordan and Caleb discuss West Ham's chances of top 4 or, dare we say it, a mid-table finish. There's also the sleep-inducing Manchester Derby. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dodges bullets once again with not one, but TWO managerial exits happening over the weekend. And one of those changes sees an...2021-11-121h 02Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSolskjaer pulls the ole switcherooIt was so noble of Nuno Espirito Santo to volunteer as tribute when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's name was being called for the Premier League managerial trap door. Now Antonio Conte is in the Tottenham Hotspur torture chamber, I mean, manager's office, and Adam, Caleb and Jordan are all here to talk about it. They take a dive into another exciting Premier League weekend, in which Manchester City imploded, Manchester United exploded with goals, Liverpool fell short and Chelsea kept on steam rolling. Plus the Moyesiah continued to work miracles in East London. Caleb provides an English League Championship update...2021-11-041h 28Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewPremier League SmackDown WeekendIt was a weekend of beat downs and staking title claims. Adam, Jordan and Caleb discuss THAT result between Manchester United and Liverpool, whether Man United should cut bait with Solskjaer, and whether Mo Salah is in fact even human. City bring Brighton's bright start to a sudden end, Chelsea obliterate Norwich almost beyond recognition, Watford stun Everton with 5 goals at Goodison, and Adam soaks up the joy of watching West Ham triumph over Spurs. Plus there's Caleb's English League Championship update and a great story about Fulham captain Tom Cairney.2021-10-281h 17Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewDjibril Cisse is still playingThis week we learn that money can't make Matt Richie a left back. It's Newcastle's first ever match under the new Saudi-funded regime, and Adam, Caleb and Jordan are here to talk about it all. There's defeat for Manchester United at the King Power, which may or may not surprise you. Chelsea just manage to win in the second most important match in West London of the weekend, and Mo Salah is still doing Mo Salah things. Also, Jordan's other podcast interests are.....unique. But really you should just listen to find out where former Liverpool ace and 39-year-old...2021-10-211h 24Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewMoney-Money-Money, *falsetto* MONAAY!As the international break draws to a close, Adam, Caleb, and Jordan discuss the purchase of Jordan's Newcastle United by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (plus Amanda Staveley). Jordan has dollar signs in his eyes while breaking down who could and should be Newcastle's first signings. Caleb updates us on the English Football League, Adam takes a look at the England and USMNT World Cup qualifying campaigns and goes off on some weird FC Dallas rant. And finally, we look ahead to the return of Premier League action this weekend.2021-10-151h 21Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSalah scores a worldie and Facebook goes dark. Coincidence? Yeah, probably.Adam and Jordan dissect the last weekend of Premier League before the international break, including a Liverpool-Man City mega-clash and another impotent performance by Manchester United. Plus Xisco is out at Watford, but the Tinkerman is back! And there's the big news about Newcastle that has Jordan feeling a rare sensation: beams of hope.2021-10-071h 10Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewPremier League enters the Upside DownIt was a weekend full of weirdness! Unbeaten Chelsea became beaten Chelsea after they dusted off the old bus in their high-profile matchup with Man City. Bruno spectacularly squandered a late penalty as Aston Villa beat Man United at Old Trafford for the first time since 2009. Tottenham.....well, actually that was par for the course. But Adam, Caleb and Jordan are here to break it all down and look ahead to yet another great Premier League weekend to come.
Also here's a clip of video game Steve Bruce outrunning the entire Newcastle squad. (28) Steve Bruce 99 Pace On...2021-09-301h 18Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewYou get a London derby, and you get a London derby, and ...We're back! It turns out laptop computers are exactly like Tottenham's defending; it just suddenly stops working, randomly for no apparent reason. But we found a workaround, and return to bring Premier League analysis to you, our adoring fan. This week, the guys break down the very one-sided battle between Spurs and Chelsea and look ahead to another London derby, this time Arsenal going toe-to-toe with Spurs, at the Emirates for all the marbles. Loser gets relegated.
There was also the not-so-small matter of Adam's former life (Manchester United) totally coming back to haunt his current life...2021-09-221h 07Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewCoping with Loss: An International Break StoryIt's international break time, and you know what that means: depression, angst, a longing for a far distant feeling. But enough about Newcastle fans, let's dive into the week! The Premier League is just around the corner and Adam, Jordan and deep-south road trip taking Caleb look ahead to the rest of the season. They talk about their biggest surprise of the season so far, provide some amendments to previous predictions and get back to Top Shelf Picks for game week 4. There's also Transfer Deadline Day talk, USMNT talk, an England update, and South American shenanigans between Brazil and...2021-09-091h 16Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSacked in the MorningAn international break, how terrible! But cheer up, Jordan and Adam are here this week to talk you through all the Premier League action and intrigue from Week 3. They dive into the epic clash that was Liverpool vs. Chelsea, including THAT red card. Mikel Arteta has taken Arsenal to new heights of comedy, while West Ham and Newcastle both suffer desperately disappointing draws. Manchester United manage to fight past the Wolves, and Adam has a few words for Graeme Souness.2021-09-021h 26Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewLuk Who's BackIt's game week 2 of Premier League action, and Romelu Lukaku is a grown ass man. No Jordan this week, as he had to make an emergency trip to Newcastle to, as he put it, "have a word" with Steve Bruce (not sure what that's about), but Adam and Caleb discuss how Chelsea's successful start to the season compounded the misery for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta. The Nuno revolution continues at Tottenham, while Liverpool win again and Norwich catch the wrong end of 11 angry Man City men. Caleb takes us through some fun Championship results, we see who's on top...2021-08-251h 18Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe Don't Need No Stinkin' KaneMatch Week 1 of the Premier League was an absolute blast, with all the goals coming hard and fast, except for the champions City and their new 100 million pound man. Adam, Jordan and Caleb break down all the big matches, including the first ever We Ate All the Pies Derby between West Ham and Newcastle. Caleb gives us the low down on Fulham and the Championship, plus tells us about his narrow escape from a pub full of Chelsea fans. And finally, it's a new game! The lads make their first ever Top Shelf Picks for the top matches in...2021-08-181h 21Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSeason Preview Part 4 - Southampton to Wolves, plus season predictionsIt's finally here!! On the eve of the big kick off, Adam, Caleb and Jordan finish up their big season preview. The boys chat about why the Saints could go marching on into the Championship, that's so Spursy is alive and well, Watford's merry-go-round of pain, West Ham's hopes for an average finish this season, and the continuation of Wovles' Portuguese revolution. They also provide their predictions for this season, and listen until the end to find out why Adam isn't being a very good host.
If you missed any of the preview, Parts 1-3 are available...2021-08-1355 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSeason Preview Part 3 - Liverpool to NorwichIt's Premier League week!!! And we're celebrating with two more previews. First, Adam, Jordan and Caleb ponder a potential title race between Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. Jordan goes full English pessimist while sizing up Newcastle's hopes for the season, and we wonder whether Norwich can make their Premier League stay a more permanent move this time around. Also there's Olympics gold medal talk, some USMNT optimism, and we talk about that Messi fella.2021-08-111h 24Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewSeason Preview Part 2 - Chelsea to LeicesterIt's Part 2 of our Premier League Preview and Adam, Caleb and Jordan start by taking a look at European champions Chelsea; then it's how good of a chance Patrick Vieira has at staying on with a new-look Crystal Palace; Rafa's big job to do at Everton; a Leeds United side looking around at how to improve from a very impressive 9th place finish; and finally why we all really like this Leicester City team. Plus there's some Scottish football, much ridiculing of Swansea's "new" logo, and of course *clears throat* THE ENGLISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE IS BAAACCKKKK!!!2021-08-0649 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe Ate All the Pies - We're back for a season preview!It's time for our first ever big season preview!! Adam, Jordan and Caleb have just about recovered from the Euros in time to take a bite out of each Premier League team. Over the course of the next two weeks, they'll break down what each team is facing in the 2021-22 season, 5 teams at a time in four episode increments. The first preview of the week takes a look at an Arsenal squad with no Europe, an Aston Villa side potentially without Jack Grealish, new boys Brentford, the ever misfiring Brighton and a flaming out Burnley squad.
2021-08-0351 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewEuro.....2020? Bonus Pod-The Final*sigh* It's not coming home. This week's We Ate All the Pies Euro.....2020? Bonus Pod starts a little differently as Adam, Jordan and Caleb recap a full weekend of international sports that culminated in a devastating loss for England (or emphatic win if you're Italian and/or Scottish, but this is a podcast about English football, so....yeah) on the dreaded penalties. Every aspect of the final is covered, and credit is given where it is due to a phenomenal Italian team and a hard-fought effort by England. There's also a bit of news about the future of the...2021-07-141h 41Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewEuro.....2020? Bonus Pod Episode 3This week Adam and Jordan bring you updates from Euro.....2020? action together from the same location! First they dive into Premier League news: Rafa confirmed by Everton, Patrick Vieira returns to London, Nuno is appointed at Spurs, it's all kicking off. Then it's down to the Euro quarters where we see Spain once again defeat their opponents and their own worst habits to emerge victorious; Italy win the battle of the big dogs to leave people asking once again what's all this hype with Belgium about anyway; and England once again stare down a battle with a bunch of...2021-07-0600 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewEuro.....2020? Bonus Pod Episode 2It's another round of Euro.....2020? action as we finally reach the knockout stage. Adam, Jordan and Caleb bid farewell to those we lost in the group stage (I think we'll miss you most of all, Scotland), ponder Welsh and Dutch fragility, praise the resiliency of the Czechs and the VAR-talians....sorry, the Italians, and take a look ahead to the match that makes you wanna Spice up your life, the England-Germany Euro rematch for the ages! We also talk through the opening weekend of the Prem and the Championship and provide some transfer updates.
P.S...2021-06-291h 28Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe Ate All the Pies - Big End of Season Review Part IIt's been such a big, long (though somehow shorter than normal) season, that we couldn't comfortably fit an entire review into one episode. So here's Part I of the Big End of Season Review, with special guest and future English Football League Championship correspondent, Fulham fan Caleb! He joins Adam and Jordan to go over what went right for some teams this year, what went wrong, plus he gives the best case possible for why Harry Kane should forget all those big money offers and take a pay cut to make Craven Cottage his new home.2021-05-261h 11Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe Ate all the Pies - Blue Is the Color...but not THAT blueThis week, Adam and Jordan give We Ate All the Pies its FA Cup Final debut and recap a VAR filled afternoon at a packed...full of 20,000 fans Wembley Stadium. There's also the small matter of Champions League spots up for grabs in another exciting week of Premier League action, plus we look forward to a full week of final games! Fans are back! Did we mention fans are back? We're really pumped that fans are back.2021-05-1855 minSummer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe Ate All the Pies - No Mind Games HereBetter late than never, Adam and Jordan return to recap what's happened in another jam-packed Premier League week. If you haven't heard, City won the title, but not before Pep and Co. met Chelsea for a preview of the Champions League Final *waves hands* Or waaasss iiittttt? Also we find out United are pretty easy to score against without ol' Slabhead Harry Maguire, Liverpool are back in the Champions League hunt, Spurs still have no manager on the horizon, and we play the first version of our new English Football League game, Know Your Grounds, which goes down about...2021-05-141h 06Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe Ate All the Pies - Not Delayed Due to ProtestThere was a protest this week related to the Premier League. Despite early fears, it turns out they weren't protesting us. Welcome to the second episode of We Ate All The Pies, where Adam and Jordan discuss the Northwest Derby that wasn't, rate almost-champion Man City's legendary striker Sergio Aguero, reminisce about what could have been for a few of our Premier League friends from the past, and take a few steps down the ladder and examine the state of play ahead of the regular season finale in the English Football League. Tuck into this!2021-05-041h 16Summer of Soccer - by Big Soccer PreviewWe Ate All the Pies - A Super PodcastWe launched a football podcast at the same time as the European Super League debacle. What could go wrong? Join myself, Adam Troxtell, and my cousin Jordan Allison, two Americans who simply love the English game, the Premier League, pubs, pints, match days, and, of course, pies, as we recap a week of action and take a look at the intrigue ahead. This is our first attempt. Probably a bit crap, so be kind. We're a work in progress; you get it, right Arsenal fans?2021-04-271h 15