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Ask DaveEpisode 5 - Why are you gay? /Catfishing Your Own Girlfriend / How to Sue the Principal w/ Matt LeGrandeToday in the Ask Dave studio, we sat down with our pal Matt LeGrande and answered the questions you know only we can answer — and a few others we’re definitely not qualified to, including our notes for Quan Mills, breakup vaccines, and how to smuggle things in your butt.2025-06-011h 33
VfB Stuttgart Americana154 - SGEVfB ... 1:0 and Leo Neugebauer!In Matt's 100th episode we try to ignore the fact VfB is one of the worst teams in the Buli right now and instead focus on how great Leo is at all the things! As such, Matt and Travis chat the recent loss to Frankfurt, what it means going forward, and how they're feeling with the Pokal semi's coming up!And thanks to Ollie and his crew for our new intro and exit music ... take THAT Spotify!2025-03-3037 min
VfB Stuttgart Americana152 - KSVVfB ... 2:2 and simply exhausted!It's episode 152 and Matt and Travis do their best to be as positive as possible ... for approximately three minutes. But along the way the guys celebrate the Frauen, VfB II for leading the third league in red cards, and a loyal listener for sending us some stickers!Sadly, the guys have to talk about the match against KSV and while they do ponder the struggles the guys are on they leave the match happy to at least - considering the week that was around the league - leave with a point. Sigh.News and Q's...2025-03-1245 min
VfB Stuttgart Americana152 - KSVVfB ... 2:2 and simply exhausted!It's episode 152 and Matt and Travis do their best to be as positive as possible ... for approximately three minutes. But along the way the guys celebrate the Frauen, VfB II for leading the third league in red cards, and a loyal listener for sending us some stickers! Sadly, the guys have to talk about the match against KSV and while they do ponder the struggles the guys are on they leave the match happy to at least - considering the week that was around the league - leave with a point. Sigh.News and Q's...2025-03-1145 min
VfB Stuttgart Americana148 - VfBFCA and BVBVfB ... and Angstgegner 'ing!It's Matt's 93rd episode and thus Travis and he bring the same energy a 93 year old would bring to this week's episode!The guys chat up the Pokal win over FCA and the Buli win over BVB and celebrate not only the victories, but the tactical ability to play both fun and dynamic - as well as gritty and defensive - depending on the day.Hot topics include Demi playing a role, Deniz's struggles, Sebastian's tactical flexibility, BVB's seeming unlikability, Anton helping out his former club, and, of course, how Matt and Travis were 100% accurate...2025-02-121h 01
VfB Stuttgart Americana147 - VfBPSG and VfBBMG ... and the imperfect week!Matt, Ted, and Travis pop on and chat the week that was. Which wasn't much, as it turns out.
The guys Shout-Out VfBII (sorta) and then talk Champions League and whether they'd be willing to risk a trip to any other post-season league. Then it's BMG time, and rather than spending time on that match, they try to figure out what's up with the guys in white and red - is it that the tactics or is it simply that they're tired?
Finally, they wrap up the program by looking ahead at the big big...2025-02-031h 00
VfB Stuttgart Americana146 - SLOVfB & M05VfB ... Englische Woche Goods and Bads!Matt pops on to join Travis to talk VfB at Slovan and VfB at Mainz! As such, the guys chat up some wins, some losses, and some text strands, as they use their weekly in-game text strand to chat about the lineup, the players, and the result! Wrapping up the episode, Matt is way more optimistic than Travis regarding the upcoming week but that doesn't mean we don't learn about Matt's love of pain and Travis' dislike of animals!2025-01-2753 min
The Rush Hour With Dave Neal12-23-24 Afternoon Rush - Luigi Mangione Pleads NOT GUILTY While Piers Morgan Shames SNL Audience For Cheering On Luigi & Blake Lively Lawsuit Updates & Matt Gaetz Report EXPOSES WILD Crimes12-23-24 Afternoon Rush - Luigi Mangione Pleads NOT GUILTY While Piers Morgan Shames SNL Audience For Cheering On Luigi & Blake Lively Lawsuit Updates & Matt Gaetz Report EXPOSES WILD Crimes
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in his murder trial - I’ll share what his lawyer said and why she called out NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Also, SNL fans cheer for Luigi and why Piers Morgan is disgusted by that reaction. Plus more info on the Blake Lively Sexual Harassment Lawsuit emerges and Taylor Swift makes large donation to Travis Ke...2024-12-2325 min
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 123ish - VfB:BMG... 4:0 and the count goes on!Matt and Travis start off Episode 123 with an ode to one of the more popular soccer tunes in Germany right now and hope against hope they can avoid any and all negative legal action!
An extended Part One gives Shout Outs to nearly everyone as the guys celebrate OFC Americana winners as well as VfB winners, namely the U21 team for earning promotion to the third tier! Along the way, hellos are given to newbies Nick and Justin while goodbyes are said to short-timers like Genki and long-timers like Gerhard. Part One ends with some fatherly words...2024-05-211h 16
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 122 - FCA:VfB ... 1:0 and pulling the puppet strings!It's another victory pod and another three points, so the trio of Matt, Ted, and Travis break down yet another glorious match result.
And ignore their own mom's in doing so!
Part One's Shout Outs are given to the Frauen, VfB II, Sasa's brother, and old friends Carlos and the now retired Simon.
Part Two's look at the match against Augsburg starts off giving some love - again! - to the travelling supporters and then dives into the play of several individuals, from Leo to Enzo to Serhou to Alex.
Part...2024-05-131h 18
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 121 - VfB:FCB ... and on the fence!WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!
To celebrate VfB's win and Champions League entry, we bring in the champions of this podcast, Matt, Rob, Ted, and Travis, to chat up what was not only an amazing match, but an amazing season.
As such, this episode is way, way too long and is one of our longest - if not the longest - regular season episode ever. Apologies! BUT NOT SORRY!
In Part One, Shout Outs go to Kevin and Julia for calling a great match as well as to VfB II and the...2024-05-051h 35
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 120 - B04:VfB ... 2:2 and a timeless - ahem - match!Matt and Travis are back to attempt to break down a match that, as Daxo posted on instagram and we borrowed for this episodes cover art, was, well, somewhat questionable.
Be that as it may, the guys start Part One's Shout Outs by celebrating the Frauen while wondering what could have happened had VfB II held on to it's early lead over their local rivals, the Kickers.
Part Two looks at the loss - or was it a draw? - on the road to one of the best teams in all of Europe and Matt...2024-04-2958 min
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 115 - TSG:VfB ... 0:3 and home away from home!It's a lengthy and at times pedantic episode full of celebration, congratulation, and as the fellas are want to do, confusion!
Part One's Shout Outs congratulate the Frauen on taking out derby rival KSCII, a history lesson on Bad Cannstatt's seal, and why the Man of the Match this week probably should have been titled "the travelling supporters of the match!"
Part Two starts up doing just that, as Matt and Travis celebrate the absolute dominance of not just the guys in white and red, but the dominance of the away support decked out in...2024-03-191h 14
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 114 - VfB:FCU ... 2:0 and in control!It's yet another victory podcast as Matt and Travis celebrate by actually purchasing actual equipment to help them sound better ... even if the content of their sound is the usual level of lousiness!
Part One Shout Out's go to ESPN+ announcer Kevin for nailing VfBingo, the Frauen for opening up the second half of their season with a win, and pondering some new items in the VfB shop.
Part Two breaks down the match versus former bogey team FC Union and the guys try to use some of the major talking points of the match...2024-03-111h 09
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 113 - WOB:VfB ... 2:3 and changing goals!It's episode 113 as Matt and Travis celebrate a first road win at Wolfsburg in almost two decades!
Matt, back from across the pond, helps Travis give some Part One Shout Outs to the Frauen, ponder a visit to Ulm, and consider some of the new items in the VfB team shop.
[Note: we had some slight sound issues that we modified before the start of Part Two ... we don't sound any smarter but hopefully we sound a little better!]
Part Two's look at the solid win at WOB breaks the match down into...2024-03-0456 min
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 112 - VfB:KOE ... 1:1 and being arrogant!Episode 112 covers the disappointing draw to the relegation threatened Billy Goats and so who better than Hennes supporter Jake from @50PlusDoner to check in to give us a bit of an outsider's view on how the match - and the season - are going for the fellas in white and red.
Part One gives Shout Outs to the VfB Frauen, the ESPN+ announcing team, and, of course, Gil Dias.
Of course.
Part Two breaks down the home draw to KOE, and both Jake and Travis take a look at how the season has...2024-02-2652 min
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 109 - SCF:VfB ... 1:3 and a win for Daxo!Episode 109 covers the big win over rival SC Freiburg in a match that may or may not have been a derby.
Part One Shout Outs go the Frauen for coming back with some friendly success but especially to club legend Robert Schlienz who would have celebrated his 100th birthday just a few days ago.
Part Two looks at the big win over Freiburg, a win that was convincing to everyone but Matt and Travis! Before that, though, the guys throw some praise to DJ Daxo and his impact both on and off the pitch for t...2024-02-051h 04
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 107 - BOC:VfB ... 1:0 and BannerGate!Episode 107 has Matt and Travis break down a second straight disappointing loss in which they spend most of their time trying to dissect exactly what happened with the biggest controversy of 2024 ... Bochum and Bannergate!
Part One's Shout Outs ponder a Sasa versus Luca battle and whether the bird that was given extensive screen time during the match delay should have been the real Man of the Match.
Part Two uses the letter "B" to frame the loss on the road to Bochum and includes talking points like "boring," "bad," and of course ... "banners"! And just...2024-01-2245 min
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 106 - BMG:VfB ... 3:1 and bad luck or just too bad?In our first episode of 2024, Matt and Travis record like it's 1924 with some sound quality harkening back to the early days of this program.
Sigh.
Part One's Shout Outs say hello to old friend Sasa and goodbye to our website, WIX. Oh the good times we had!
Part Two breaks down the loss on the road to 'Gladbach using Deniz' post match quote "I don't know if it's bad luck or if I'm just too bad" to look at the start, missed chances, the lineup, and countering BMG's, well, counters.
Part...2024-01-1656 min
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 105 - The Holiday Hinrunde Review Episode!It's episode 105 and Matt and Travis decide to celebrate an amazing first half of the season by having on of the major voices of the Bundesliga in America, ESPN's very own Derek Rae!
The trio first take a look at how the VfB season has gone so far and get Derek's thoughts on the VfB surprises, storylines, and the biggest question of the day ... maultaschen or spaetzle?!
WHY NOT BOTH?!
The guys then move on to Hinrunde awards, ranging from relatively easy (Offensive Player...2023-12-2933 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 104 - FCB:VfB ... 3:0 and ... oh well!Well, so much a top spiel, eh?
Oh well, on to Augsburg!
But before that happens, Matt and Travis take a quick - super quick - look back at the match that was billed as the top game of the weekend but ... yeah.
To get the episode in, the guys skip the usual segments, so no Shout Outs or News, Headlines, & Questions for episode 104. That's what you get for losing!
With that in mind, the fellas jump right in and breakdown the match at Bayern and focus on the three "B's"...2023-12-1932 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 103 - VfB:BVB, VfB:B04 ... and the joy is back!To borrow from the head coach of one of the hottest teams in Germany - ours! - it's a "joyful" episode as Matt and Travis look back at two great results against two great clubs!
Part One shout outs go out to former VfBers Sean Dundee, Gil Dias, and poor, poor Luca Pfeiffer.
Part Two breaks down the two big matches that took place over the week, the Pokal win over Dortmund and the exciting draw versus Bayer. The guys look at the matches through the lens of a few major talking points, from domination...2023-12-121h 05
An Audio Moment Of CerebusPlease Hold For Dave Sim 12/2023LIVE FROM KITCHENER ONTARIO, CANADA AND TWO RIVERS WISCONSIN U!S!A!: IT’S THE TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE PLEASE HOLD FOR DAVE SIM CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR!
FEATURING: THE LATE, GREAT, JEFF SEILER, LANK STEPHENS, MICHAEL DE SANTIS, ROB SNELL, CHRIS WOERNER, AARON WOOD, JOE GABBARD, STAR OF THE MULTIPLE STEVE PETERS WEEKS: STEVE PETERS, JOHN BAU , MIKE SEWALL, TRAVIS, MICHAEL GRABOWSKI , MICHIEL , MICHAEL R. OF EASTON PENNSYLVANIA!
SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY: MARGARET LISS, EDDIE KAHANNA, JAMES BANDERAS-SMITH
AND FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY: THE BAY CITY ROLLERS, BLONDIE, THE MORMAN TAPERNACLE CHOIR FEATURING ACE FREELY OF KISS, HAL...2023-12-083h 42VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 96 - FCU:VfB ... 0:3 and bye bye angstgegner!
It's another victory pod as Matt and Travis try to balance the happiness of a big win over a bogey team versus the sadness of losing the best striker in all of Europe. ALL OF IT!
Part One are shout outs to Derek Rae's pronunciation, the VfB Frauen's dominance, the OFC Man of the Match, and the simple fact we aren't Schalke. Yikes.
Part Two looks at the big win over Union Berlin as the guys break down Serhou's play and absence, VfB's reaction to Union's physicality, the role of luck versus quality, how the...2023-10-231h 04VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 91 - VfB:SCF ... 5:0 what is happening?!The guys start off with some fun math before diving into shout outs, a breakdown of another fantastic home result, taking on the news and headlines of the day, and finally a rather optimistic view of the first match after the international break, an away "affair" at Mainz.Ahem.
Part One Shout Outs go to the majesty of Fritzle versus KSC's warthog thing, Matt's wagering skills, former VfBers plying their trade in the 2.Bundesliga, Village Footy and VfB Omaha for winning the weekly OFC games, and Sehrou for winning his second consecutive Man of the Match award...2023-09-051h 05VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 90 - RBL:VfB ... 5:1 and still top(ish) of the table!Episode 90 is a bit of a reality check for Matt and Travis as the fellas attempt to find some positive in a 5:1 loss on the road.
Part One are some shout outs to made up opponents, old friend Sasa, and current hero Sehrou.
Part Two attempts to break down the loss by looking at the match in three parts - the good (Sehrou!), the bad (the subs), and the oy vey ugly (the defense) - and spending some time on the most veteran player on the team, Borna, and pondering his future with the club.2023-08-2855 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 89 - VfB:BOC ... 5:0 and top of the table!It's a victory pod as Matt and Travis celebrate VfB's status as not the greatest team in Germany but the greatest team in the entire world after the enormous 5:0 win over Bochum!
Part One consists of shout outs thrown toward Bundesliga Phil, OFC member Sam, and the newest OFC out there, the Ami Brigade!
Part Two breaks down the match - eventually - but first the fellas respond to the departures of two club stalwarts, LegENDO and Dinos, and attempt to give both an emotional and an analytical overview of their time with the club...2023-08-2359 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 88 - 2023/2024 Season Preview!We are baaaaaaaaack!
Travis and Matt open up the 2023/2024 season by completely forgetting the 2023/2024 season is even beginning!
In Part One, the fellas explain exactly who they are and what they do (i.e., nobody and nothing!) before quickly moving on to Part Two where they break down what's happening both off and on the pitch. In looking at stuff off the pitch, they ponder the new scouting strategy, celebrate making the "Champions League of Investors" as rivals Mercedes and Porsche join white and red forces, and question the new kit logo sponsor, good 'ol...2023-08-161h 01VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 87 - 2022/2023 Season Awards!In our final episode of the 2022/2023 season, the crew gets together to hand out some OFC awards to the jungundwild for what was both an exciting and (mostly) exhausting season!
In Part One through Three, Rob, Hannes, and Ted pop back on the program to give their thoughts on some of the awards. Rob covers Offensive Player of the Year, Player of the Year, and, possibly most importantly, the Player I'd Like to Have a Beer With! Hannes then shares his views on the Better Luck Next Year player, the Player I Wish Hadn't...2023-06-211h 35VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 86 - HSV:VfB ... 1:3 and something to celebrate!
In this episode Matt and Travis focus only on the positive and ignore any and all negativity and take Waldi's words to heart and celebrate the moment!
In Part One, the fellas shout out D Rae, the word "bro," Enzo's fourth Man of the Match award, and finally give a solemn goodbye to HSV.
In Part Two, the guys break down the final match of the year and focus on nothing but positivity ... which even includes praising Tim Walter! Along the way, the goal of survival, Chris' resurgence, Sehrou's...2023-06-0757 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 85 - VfB:HSV ... 3:0 and halfway there!In this episode Matt and Travis throw together an entire episode to try and beat the Monday deadline ... but are so happy with a win they're willing to ruin everyone's ears in the process!
Part One is Shout Outs, which include some praise to Derek Rae and the always impressive - and loud! - home support!
Part Two is a look back at the all-important home match to open the relegation playoffs versus old friend Tim Walter. We chat Tim's head games, lineup surprises, Chris proving he needs to...2023-06-0457 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 84 - VfB:TSG ... 1:1 and together for the playoffs!In this episode we are either exhausted at opportunities lost or exhausted for opportunities gained.
So yeah, we're all over the place ... other than being exhausted!
In Part One, shout outs head in the direction of OFC winners Stephan and Jens, the VfB frauen, and our inability to emotionally handle watching most VfB matches.
Part Two is a brief breakdown of the disappointing draw at home versus TSG in which the guys try to find some positive in what was a rather lousy result...2023-05-2942 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 83 - M05:VfB ... 1:4 and you're saying there's a chance!Giddy with excitement, Matt, Ted, and Travis try to contain themselves while they talk about the huge match on the road but the annual tradition that is a big final match day at home!
Part One starts with shout outs, including a special shout out to the Ironman that is Waldy Anton as well as a sincere goodbye to the now departed Hertha Berlin.
Part Two is a happy look back at the away match at Mainz in which the guys contrast the snoozefest that was the first half...2023-05-221h 10VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 82 - VfB:B04 ... 1:1 and it's the hope that gets you...In this episode Travis and Matt break down the week that was and the weeks that may be.Which may be difficult to breakdown, all things considered.
In Part One and Shout Outs, Travis compares himself to Crash Davis from Bull Durham while Matt explains why a sad face emoji is currently his favorite emoji.
Part Two is a look back at the disappointing draw at home versus B04 where the guys discuss expectations, the oddly quiet home crowd, the two penalties, and the introduction of Matt's maiden Martin "...2023-05-1655 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 81 - VfB:SGE & BSC:VfB ... 2:3, 2:1 and everything is going to be okay!In our 81st episode, Jeff rejoins the podcast to assure all VfB supporters that even after this most disappointing of weeks, "everything is going to be okay."
And then refuses to make eye contact while explaining exactly HOW it's going to be okay.
Be that as it may, Jeff, Matt, and Travis try to cover two big losses in a single week, the Pokal semi's versus SGE as well as the matchday #31 relegation battle at Hertha. Key discussion points in Part Two include the fun that is VAR, the...2023-05-0854 min
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 80 - VfB:BMG ... 2:1 and the OFC in the house!In this episode Travis, Matt, and Hannes try to celebrate - and figure out - what the heck is going on with their beloved VfB!
Travis and Matt start off Part One with shout outs to the fantastic* coverage of ESPN, OFC Liaison Ted enjoying what had to just be the perfect trip, and then take way more credit than is possible for the OFC impacting the positive results of the club!
Part Two is a break down of another big result, a deserved win at home versus the Foals of 'Gladbach. Along the way...2023-05-021h 30VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 78 - VfB:BVB ... 3:3 and what just happened?!
In this episode Matt and Travis spend waaaaaay too much time talking about one match ... but what a match to talk about, eh?!
Part One starts with some shout outs to OFC members, Gary Preston, and yet another VfB record that we somehow tie to Matt's ice hockey career.
Part Two is a long-winded break down of what turned out to be the match of the weekend, VfB's improbable comeback against supposed title contenders BVB. The fellas wax poetic about how black and yellow were actually perfect opponents for the white and red, the play...2023-04-171h 03VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 77 - BOC:VfB ... 2:3 and hope is back!In this episode, the guys celebrate all-time game 1893 and ponder all-time loss ... 666. YIKES!
In Part One, Travis' throws some shout outs to some OFC members as Matt considers his favorite cliches, while both celebrate OFC Man of the Match winners - Enzo and Hiroki!
In Part Two the guys chat up not one but TWO big wins, the Pokal match at Nuremberg and the Bundesliga match at Bochum! The fellas talk optimism, Hoeneß and his background, players into comfortable positions, ugly matches at both FCN and BOC that ended with gorgeous results, old friend Philipp F...2023-04-1159 minAn Audio Moment Of CerebusPlease Hold For Dave Sim 4/2023"Dapper" Dave Sim and Manly Matt Dow return, once again, for their Monthly phone chat that Manly records and edits together and posts here.
We call it Please Hold For Dave Sim.
In the April 2023 Please Hold, Dave and Matt discuss:
Can Matt refer to a Strong. Independent. Female. As a... "broad" (Manly sez: "Dude, she invites four underage dudes to move in with her within hours of first meeting them. Broad is one of the NICEST terms I could use...")
Dave remembers Cerebus Fan, Jeff Seiler.
A...2023-04-072h 43VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 76 - FCU:VfB ... 3:0 and time's a ticking...
In episode 76 Matt and Travis lose their race against the clock to try and post an episode while Bruno was still coaching the squad! How's that for planning?!
Part One shout outs include congratulating VfB Central Texas for forming the third OFC in the USA! And then the guys decide to rip on all three cities that actually have OFC's. Whoops.
Part Two covers yet another disappointing match, the loss on the road to FCU, which included initial excitement about the lineup ... that quickly evaporated when the game actually...2023-04-031h 02VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 75 - VfB:WOB ... 0:1 and relegation resignation?
Episode 75 is a tortuous journey to try and find something, anything to talk about.
So leave it to Matt and Travis to at least give it a try!
After a quick introduction, Part One consists of some shout outs to the only good thing that's happening with a brustring nowadays, the VfB Frauen. Shout out, ladies!
Part Two is a look at the hugely disappointing home match versus that green Volkswagen team where the fellas question the lineup, the tactics, and pretty much everything...2023-03-2053 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 74 - SGE:VfB ... 1:1 and desperation or strategy?Episode 74 brings Travis, Matt and David together to chat up some VfB!
After introductions and shout outs, Part Two starts out with the guys taking a look back at the match on the road at Frankfurt and ponder Bruno's lineup changes and substitutions, the defensive play of Sosa, Bredlow, and Dino, and the difference between strategy and desperation. Which may actually be a trick question?!
Part Three's News, Headlines, and Questions include plenty of listener questions regarding Chris Führich's passing ability, Bruno's never ending experiment with Anton at RB, and the mentality of the gu...2023-03-131h 02VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 73 - VfB:FCB ... 1:2 and Sven's Talking Bruno!In this episode, Travis, Ted, and Jeff try to do the impossible - get positive about VfB!
In the introduction, Travis welcomes back super tech-savvy co-host Jeff before moving on to Part One, some OFC Shout Outs that include celebrating ... Travis. Whee!
In Part Two, Ted and Travis take on the task of trying to break down what turned out to be a narrow loss at home to the perennial power that is Bayern. The lineup, Anton versus Davies, Silas' struggles, Bredlow's first mishap, Bruno's subs, and the frustrating nature of the club to play up...2023-03-0659 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 71 - VfB:KOE ... 3:0 and what is this feeling?!IT'S A POST MATCH VICTORY POD AND WE DON'T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE IT!
In an episode that becomes increasingly erratic as it goes on, Matt and Travis struggle to cope with ... winning!
Part One winds a long, long path before actually breaking down the first Bundesliga win of 2023, first discussing Bruno's fantastic lineup moves of Bredlow and Anton (ahem), Matt and/or Hannes nailing the impact of Silas up front, the return of a certain birthday boy, and luck finally being on the side of the boys in the brustring. Take THAT cross bar!2023-02-211h 08VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 70 - SCF:VfB ... 2:1 and VAR versus Dan-Axel!In this episode Austin and Hannes join Travis to break down the most recent match, yet another loss on the road.
Yikes.
Despite the sadness, in Part One shout out's are thrown the OFC's way for some positive performances, in particular Sporting Director Doug who won both Fantasy Bundesliga and VfB's TippSpiel ... leading to absolutely no questions of impropriety at all!
In Part Two, co-host Austin breaks down the 2:1 loss - which he sees as a win as he's a Freiburg supporter - from an SCF point of view, and tries his best...2023-02-141h 02VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 69 - VfB:SVW ... 0:2 and Walking 500 Miles!In what turns out to be a pretty bleak deep dive into the most recent match, a lost wager to the Not Easy Being Green podcast guys somehow saves the episode with the help of a catchy late '80s Scottish rock band hit. Because we're just that good.
Yikes.
With that in mind, episode 72 begins with Matt and Travis breaking their long-held tradition of taking 24 hours before commenting on a match to instead let their raw emotions pour over in what is no doubt one of their most negative episodes to date.
Wh...2023-02-061h 07VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 68 - RBL:VfB, SCP:VfB ... Winning, Losing, and Transferring!In this episode, we get nostalgic, we reminisce, and we rant! It's an emotional roller coaster!
We start off talking about our favorite #33, Daniel Ginczek, and how he and he alone is responsible for everything from VfB surviving the 2015 season to a random meat shop in Stuttgart to this podcast (so blame him for this nonsense)!
After some creepy stalking of Daniel, the fellas throw out some OFC shout outs and then start Part One by reacting to the recent transfers in and out and ponder how happy Bruno is with all of these changes. The...2023-02-011h 23VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 67 - VfB:M05 and TSG:VfB ... and carrots or currants?!In this episode, Matt joins to chat up the two final matches of the first half of the season ... that took place in what is actually the second half of the season.
Huh.
Anyway, we start off with some shout outs to the OFC winners of the week in TippSpiel, Bundesliga Fantasy, and our very own Twitter predictions before diving into matchday #16 and #17, two matches that were almost identical in terms of lineups, mistakes, tactical changes, and, sadly, results. In doing so a new drinking game is discussed while breakdowns of the winners and not-so-winners o...2023-01-261h 04An Audio Moment Of CerebusPlease Hold For Dave Sim 1/2023Holy @#%& Dave Sim and Manly Matt Dow AREN'T done doing this every month!
"And there was much rejoicing"...
(HEY! I didn't hear any rejoicing from that guy in the back... You're on the List pal!)
In this, the first month of the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty-three, Dave Sim and Manly Matt Dow discuss:
A couple of "shout outs" from Dave Sim
Matt remembers Jeff Seiler and "Two Women Grinding"
When's the Remastered Last Day a'comin'? (Not soon, unfortunately...)
Dave Sim the Barbarian...2023-01-061h 42VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 65 - We DO Talk About Bruno!In this episode we go overtime to talk about the current state of VfB ... which is, in a word, a state of chaos.
Much like this episode!
In Part One, we get revisit one of our favorite segments, "Help with Hannes," as our Swabian insider gives us some major details on the new hire ... which also happens to be an old hire.
Huh.
Anyway, Hannes digs into Bruno's past, present, and future, and gives us info regarding our new coach's style of play, who may play and who may sit now...2022-12-072h 19
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 63 - B04:VfB ... 0:2 and heading to Texas!In this long-winded episode, Matt, Ted, and Travis avoid talking about the recent loss to Bayer before diving into some deep detail on the upcoming VfB friendly taking place in Austin, Texas. And as luck would have it, Ted gets to talk about his love of one of the legends attending the trip, one Ricardo Osorio!
In Part One, the guys debate exactly who toothless the jungundwild actually were on the road at Bayer and then glance - however hesitantly - at the current state of the Bundesliga table.
In Part Two, the guys rejoice i...2022-11-1658 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 62 - BMG:VfB & VfB:BSC ... turning the corner or more of the same?In this episode Matt and Travis break down a chaotic week with a chaotic episode and reflect upon the meaning of one Antonio Rüdiger to their combined VfB fandom.
Part One starts off with a discussion of the last two matches, the recent loss on the road to BMG and the even more recent win at home versus BSC. Topics covered include the non-red card in the BMG match, setting and/or extending even more dubious records, wishing Captain Endo well, and wondering if it's okay to celebrate like Dino, a.k.a. shirtless.
In...2022-11-101h 08VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 61 - VfB:FCA ... 2:1 and a derbysieg?In episode 61, Travis, Matt, and Hannes attempt to break down the most recent match, the thrilling last minute cramp-inducing victory over our Swabian rivals!
Or are they?!
In Part One, Travis and Matt discuss the win over FC Augsburg and touch on the impressive home supporters, VfB setting (unfortunate) league records, the play of Dan-Axel versus Luca, VAR's ruling on the Sosa non-handball, the backheel pass of super-sub Tiago, and finally Waldy Anton quite literally giving every inch of his being to the club.
In Part Two, we revisit the derby question as...2022-11-021h 35VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 60 - BVB:VfB ... 5:0 and the Verein für Bewegungslosigkeit!In this episode, Ted joins Matt and Travis to give some insight on the dumpster fire that is VfB in 2022!
The guys start off by going over the most famous 28's in VfB recent history and reminisce about Holger Badstuber's influence before celebrating the career that was - and is! - Günther Schäfer! The guys then take a moment to reflect upon what it was like to not just enjoy a championship ... but also a win!
Speaking of wins, in Part One, the guys break down the inspiring and "intoxicating" victory over DSC bef...2022-10-261h 01VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 59 - VfB:BOC ... 4:1 and winning ugly!In episode 59, Matt and Travis are so giddy with excitement they forget it's actually episode 59, instead repeatedly calling it number 63, as they cover all the big - and small news - of the past week!
In Part One, Matt and Travis talk their favorite #27's, the surprising benching of Hiroki, the fantastic play of Enzo, and whether stand-in manager #WinWithWimmer actually changed ... anything? Part One ends with a break-down of the ugliest match of the season ... that just so happened to be the most beautiful result of the season, as Luca's whiff, Bochum's game plan, Silas' return, a...2022-10-191h 28An Audio Moment Of CerebusPlease Hold For Dave Sim 10/2022A week late and Dave Sim and Manly Matt Dow return with the best Please Hold For Dave Sim since the last one!
In this one:
Steve Peters (who has a new comic on crowdfunder) remembers Jeff Seiler
Hal Foster tries to get a Sunday page from Milt Caniff (in 1939) (And Dave and Matt discuss the letter Hal sent)
Dave doesn't believe Austin Briggs kid's story about Alex Raymond: SPEED FREAK!
Mike(MJ) Sewall wants to know what Dave's plan is after he's dead (Dave, not Mike.) Eddie. Eddie is the plan...
Michael R. of Easton...2022-10-142h 15VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 58 - VfB:FCU ... 0:1 and goodbye to Rino...In this episode, we cover the recent match, say goodbye to a fellow American, look to the future, and invite a new guest who gives us a ray of hope in these otherwise bleak times ... even if he didn't know he was actually that hopeful!
In Part One, Matt and Travis break down the home loss to FCU and rue bad officiating, bad play, bad finishing, bad historical records, and just downright bad luck.
In Part Two, a loooooooooooooong and somber good bye to 1015 day manager Pellegrino Matarazzo dominates the airwaves as Matt and Travis...2022-10-111h 31VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 57 - WOB:VfB ... 3:2 and steh auf!In the 57th episode, Matt and Travis show off a new intro song that is wildly appropriate for the current VfB squad - steh auf wenn ihr Schwaben seid - get up if your Swabian! And then engage in some retail therapy buy purchasing the world's biggest advent box.
In Part One, the fellas celebrate their favorite #26's in recent VfB history before moving on to the disappointing loss in one of the most quiet stadiums on all the planet, Wolfsburg. Breaking down the 3:2 loss thematically, topics covered include the goals, the travelling support, Omar, the tale of...2022-10-041h 07VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 56 - Looking Back, Forward, and to Texas!In episode 56, Josh from the VfB Central Texas supporters group joins us to review the matches so far, preview the matches to come before the World Cup break, and give us some insight on the upcoming friendly scheduled for November in his neck of the woods, Austin, Texas.
In Part One, Josh and Travis talk expectations, chemistry, red cards, points, the table, concerns after seven league matches, positives going forward, and how Flo is saving the season!
In Part Two, Josh and Travis look toward the future and ponder if the international break is a...2022-09-2758 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 55 - VfB:SGE ... 1:3 and Good Cop, Bad Cop!In episode 55, Matt and Travis begin Part One by breaking down the last match before the international break, the lethargic and disappointing home loss to Eintracht Frankfurt. Playing the fun kid game of "Good Cop, Bad Cop," the fellas break out of their usually positive roles to discuss giving up early goals, Florian's rebound control, the offense, team discipline, player stagnation, David Caruso, youth players, some historically bad numbers, the impact of the international break, U.S.A.'s recently revealed national team uniforms, and 21 jump Street before looking at the hopeful matches versus WOB and Bochum.
I...2022-09-201h 04VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 54 - FCB:VfB ... 2:2 and undefeated yet...winless?!In this episode, Matt and Travis break down the huge draw on the road at Bayern as well as the reintroduction of what VfB fans all know and love ... MORE DRAMA!
In Part One, we celebrate the fact that VfB is undefeated versus one of the best teams on the planet in 2022 ... while acknowledging that VfB is one of this season's two remaining winless Bundesliga clubs. Huh. Despite the confusion, we ponder how damaging a potential YouTube channel would be, celebrate the fitness of Ata and Serhou, congratulate Bayern on making history while also surviving Chris Führi...2022-09-131h 06VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 53 - KOE:VfB ... 0:0 and goodbye to Sasa!In this episode, Jeff and Matt join Travis for the very first time together! After some shared hero worship between Jeff and Matt, the fellas start out by chatting the biggest news of the week - Sasa Kalajdzic's official move to the Premier League - and discuss the striker's departure, his future, and their favorite memories of the tallest forward around!
In Part One, the guys share their thoughts on the scoreless draw at Cologne and have Jeff, the resident 1. FC Köln fan, give his Hennes-colored views on whether Schwabe is the greatest keeper of all-time or...2022-08-3056 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 52 - VfB:SCF ... 0:1 and deja vu!In this episode, the gang gets back together to chat about the recent loss to SC Freiburg and look forward to the big match versus Cologne!
In Part One, Matt and Austin, the resident SC Freiburg super fan, discuss father-son relationships, whether Freiburg and Stuttgart are now rivals, respect the play of VfB despite the loss, ponder who was at fault for yet another early goal, name the Philipp Förster Man of the Match, comment on Dr. Brych's "ability," and wrap up with the negatives and positives of VfB both in the present and going forward....2022-08-231h 10VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 51 - SVW:VfB ... 2:2 and still undefeated!Question: After the first half, was VfB lucky to get a point? After the second half, was VfB unlucky to get a point?
Answer: Yes!
In Part One, Matt and Travis ponder the biggest question of the day - armadillo's or possum's, which is more frightening? They then break down the recent match versus SVW asking if it was a point gained or two points lost. Along the eway, we praise Bremen's play, give kudos to Silas and Sasa, ponder Tiago's lineup status, and finally praise the fellas - and Captain Endo - for their res...2022-08-1847 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 50: 2022/2023 Preview ... and we're back!In episode 50 ... we are back!
Through the magic of editing, Austin, Jeff, Matt, and Travis are all on the same episode ... at the same'ish time!
Austin and Jeff react to the news that VfB will be in the U.S.A. in November while Matt and Travis immediately mis-pronounce one of the best kit sponsors in the Bundesliga, JAKO, as they pay homage to the new home and away kits before Travis body-shames Matt. With that kind of start, you know episode 50 is gonna be as good as ... usual!
In the first half of...2022-08-052h 26
VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 49 - VfB:KOE ... 2:1 and staying up!In our 49th podcast we barely contain our excitement in one of our most unorganized, disorganized, and simply not organized episodes ever as we celebrate VfB surviving the Bundesliga in classic VfB dramatic fashion! In Part One, Jeff joins us to give us a view of the match from a Köln point of view. Jeff tells us how he wore his "good luck" kit in honor of Stuttgart, his thoughts about the match, the special "spirit of '92" kit, the chances made and missed, Sven's rock-band looks, Endo's redemption, and how ultimately, he's the voice of VfB reason. In P...2022-05-191h 18VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 48 - FCB:VfB ... 2:2 and you're saying there's a chance!Matt and Travis start their 48th episode by debating who wore kit #21 better - Klement or Pavard - and unsurprisingly, coming up with the wrong answer. In Part 1, the guys discuss if VfB was lucky or unlucky, sing the praises - as they always have - of the Stuttgart goal keeper, celebrate Sosa and Sasa at least one more time, and praise Derek Rae for nailing the most explosive offensive trio in all of football - Coulibaly, Thommy, and Förster! In Part 2, the new special 1992 kit is explored while in Part 3 predictions are made regarding the huge last mat...2022-05-1239 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 47 - VfB:WOB ... 1:1 and still a chance!In episode 47, Matt and Travis break down the most recent match before answering the age old debate - Philipp Förster or Christian Gentner?! In Part One, the home draw versus Wolfsburg is discussed as is John Brooks, defensive breakdowns on set pieces, the lack of offense anywhere, and Travis' ability to nail the contributions of Enzo Millot even before they took place. In Part Two, the guys talk VfB's potential versus Freiburg's reality, Felix Magath's criticisms versus Bayern Munich, and VfB's point total versus DSC's point total over the remaining two matches. In Part Three, Matt and Travis make...2022-05-0434 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 46 - BSC:VfB ... 2:0 and grown men crying...Join Matt and Travis as they break down the most disappointing defeat of the season, the 2:0 loss at Hertha Berlin. In Part One, the fellas reminisce about Mario Gomez's goals, Kevin Großkreutz's tutelage, and Timo Werner's whining before doing some whining of there own when taking a look back at BSC:VfB. Questions are asked regarding Müller's status, Mata's coaching, Sven's squad planning, the supporter's losing faith, Endo's leadership, grown men crying, and how Travis nailed the "surprise impact player of the season," Marc-Oliver Kempf. In Part Two, questions from Ben, Robin, and Reddit are pondered which means...2022-04-2848 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 45 - VfB:BVB ... 0:2 and thank goodness for BSC...In this episode Matt and Travis start off by debating the immortal question - Sean Dundee or Cacau?! - before turning their attention toward the loss at home to BVB. In Part One, they discuss the offensive opportunities versus the defensive breakdowns, including Omar and chip shots, Ito vs. Haaland, and whether much maligned goal keeper Flo Müller really came to VfB this summer with "large advanced berries" before thanking the Bundesliga gods for the existence of Hertha BSC. In Part Two, headlines and questions are covered, as the devastating news that Schwarzwaldmilch is leaving local rival Freiburg is...2022-04-1240 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 44 - DSC:VfB ... 1:1 and missed opportunities!In this episode, Matt and Travis start off by paying homage to old friend Alex Maxim before breaking down the disappointing 1:1 draw at Arminia Bielefeld. In Part One, the fellas cover missed opportunities, Mata's apparent lack of trust in the bench, xG, Sasa's first ever penalty kick, Anton's "damned if I do, damned if I don't moment," and whether Sven's optimism is on target (unlike many of VfB's shots during the match). In Part Two, Jeff joins in to give his "View From Above" ... or does he?! In Part Three, headlines and questions are discussed, including Sasa rejecting a con...2022-04-0549 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 43 - VfB:FCA ... 3:2 and "horny" voices!In this episode Matt and Travis talk about the Schwaben derby between Stuttgart and Augsburg! In Part One, we talk Team Comeback and the amazing home support in which Sven Mislintat praised the "horny voices" of the home team! WHOA! Then we cover the defense missing Ito, the offense finding Tiago, the usual defensive breakdowns, our "love" of Markus Weinzierl, Omar's amazing free kick, and finally everyone joining in on the big win celebration from Mata to Fritzle to ... Pablo Maffeo?! In Part Two we cover headlines and questions, including a deep, deep, WAY TO DEEP dive on why Thom...2022-03-2354 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 42 - FCU:VfB ... 1:1 and Sosa to Sasa ... again!Matt joins us as we talk about the late draw at Union Berlin and give some praise to the Union fans before ripping their team apart for complaining about the officiating. In Part One we break down the match, ask how Dino is playing, praise Mata’s tactical changes, and give some applause to the return of Mangala before Travis’ undying support of Sasa proves to be the difference in the match! We also break down the amazing Sosa to Sasa connection and the Union Berlin complaints regarding the officiating, the fouls, and yet another late Stuttgart comeback. In Part T...2022-03-1650 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 41 - VfB:BMG ... 3:2 and some good luck!In this episode, Matt and Travis get giddy over the first VfB win of 2022 and celebrate the return of the phrase "Sosa to Sasa!". In Part One, we talk the players, the support, and pretty much anything colored white and red and with a brustring before moving on to the match itself. Along the way we ask if the lineup is now set even without Mangala, ponder Coulibaly's bicycle kick attempt, discuss the fan support - or lack thereof - towards keeper Florian Müller, and this new thing called "good luck" before we wrap up with a look at...2022-03-0847 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 39 - VfB:BOC ... 1:1 and here we go again...In this episode we surprise Matt as we officially bequeath VfB Stuttgart Americana co-host status upon him! Or blame him for being part of the podcast. Or both! In Part One, Travis admits he didn't even watch the match so he checks out the #VfBBOC stats to pepper Matt, who actually did watch the match, with all kinds of questions about the disappointing home draw. In Part Two, the fellas answer listener questions, discuss Silas' and "I am Spartacus," check out the Discord and Reddit scene, and go pro and con on issues such as Bayern's dominance, red cards, pena...2022-02-2345 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 37 - VfB:SGE ... 2:3 and the drought is over!Episode 37 celebrates the end of the VfB scoring drought in style! In Part One, Matt joins us to balance the initial optimism of matchday 21 with the residual disappointment of the final result before we then ask everyone to stop listening to us and instead head over to the Hey Eintracht podcast as they did a much better job of analyzing the match with the help of the amazing Derek Rae. In Part Two, Matt and Travis try to answer who is at fault for VfB's current predicament by going "Good Cop, Bad Cop" on Sven, Pellegrino, and the entire ro...2022-02-0947 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 35 - VfB:RBL ... 0:2 and gelling!In Part One, Austin rejoins the podcast to help us break down the home loss to RB Leipzig and gives us his thoughts on the non-call against Alexis Tibidi in the RBL box in his "Are you REFFING kidding me?!" segment before we hand out our first ever Rust-Oleum (unofficial) Player of the Match award in which Austin will somehow incorporate the 1980s film Buckaroo Banzai into the conversation. In Part Two, we cover News & Storylines and talk players leaving, injuries, value, relegation, and old friends (what up, Gonzalo Castro?!). Part Three lasts all of 10 seconds as we have no...2022-01-1646 minVfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 34 - SGF:VfB ... 0:0 and positive thinking!In this episode, we travel deep to the heart of Texas and talk to Josh and Jens, two supporters who are both from Stuttgart - one from Germany and one from America (?!) who head the VfB Central Texas supporters group! We first dive into their VfB origin stories before finding out what the soccer, MLS, and Bundesliga scene is like in the middle of Texas. Then, in Part One we get Josh and Jens’ thoughts on the first half of the season before jumping into the disappointing 0:0 draw at Furth. Along the way, we take a look at the lineu...2022-01-101h 14VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 32 - Holiday Hinrunde Review, Parts 4-6!It's the second segment of our VfB Stuttgart American Holiday Hinrunde Review! In segment one we chatted with Ted, Doug, and Daniel while in segment two we talk with Joe, Matt, Rob, and Robin! In Part Four, we travel to Maryland and talk with Joe, a frequent contributor to the podcast, who started his VfB fandom after his FIFA career started off by being loaned from Barcelona to Stuttgart. In Part Five, we head back to Michigian where friend of the show Matt explains how as long as the team can control Covid, they'll be okay. But before Matt can...2021-12-291h 33VfB Stuttgart AmericanaEpisode 26 - VfB:M05 ... 2:1 and Hail to the Victors!In Parts 1-3 of Episode 26, our longest episode to date, Matt joins us once again as VfB gets back to that winning feeling at home versus Mainz 05! In an incredibly lengthy review (hey, we haven't won in a while, give us a break), we talk the big 2:1 home win versus Mainz, answer some listener questions about how the team will look once healthy, and preview the upcoming match versus Hertha and old friend Tayfun Korkut. Along the way we celebrate Matt's college victory, ask which VfB players would make great NFL players, and conjure up the memory of former Vf...2021-12-021h 36
Guitar DadsEpisode 38: Travis Scott tragedy: who's to blame? Low volume practice optionsOn this week's episode, the Dads try to process the incredible tragedy that took place at the Astroworld concert in Houston, our thoughts go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives. They also tackle the age-old question of low volume electric guitar practice, what's the best way? Listen to find out what the Dads recommend. 2021-11-1541 min
Trollier Than ThouAfghanistan Fiasco & Satire Becomes Real Life w/ Joel Berry of Babylon Bee | Trollier Than Thou #012TTT | Guest-host John Douglas - filling in for Dave (Agent of Polemics) - and Matt Travis sit down with special guest Joel Berry - managing editor of the Babylon Bee. They discuss PETA murdering dogs, the Afghanistan pull out disaster, Ed Litton plagiarism, the Woke Church movement, satirical Babylon Bee prophesies fulfilled, and more.Find Us on Social Media: @TrollierThan @AgentOfPolemics @MattTravisBlog @realJohnDouglas Find Joel Berry on Twitter: @JoelWBerry Previous Episode: Fired for Exposing Dangers of LGBTQ & Equality Act with Bobby Lopez - https://youtu.be/npNBnjL7jW42021-10-011h 24Trollier Than ThouCan Porn Stars Be Conservative? And Denise McAllister On Sexual Identity & Transgenderism | Trollier Than Thou #011TTT | Malachi fills in for Dave (Agent of Polemics) with Matt Travis to discuss the so-called conservative porn star (Brandi Love) controversy among other topics. Also, Matt Travis does an interview with special guest Denise McAllister, in which they discuss how the issues with transgenderism are rooted in homosexuality being accepted as a legitimate identity by both the Left and the Right.Find Us on Social Media:@TrollierThan@AgentOfPolemics@MattTravisBlogFind Denise on Twitter:@McAllisterDen2021-09-292h 02
Great Things God Has DoneMatt CarterIn this episode, Dave is joined by Dr. Matt Carter the lead pastor of Sagemont Church in Houston, Texas. Matt shares about growing up in the small town of Athens, TX and getting into Texas A&M by the skin of his teeth despite his average High School years (4:00).Dave asks about his time at A&M and Matt talks about the impact that Breakaway Bible study had on his life. Matt tells the story of planting Austin Stone Community Church with Chris Tomlin, their decision to locate in downtown Austin, the events that le...2021-09-2039 min
Trollier Than ThouRandom Talk on Our Three Week Absence and Thoughts on Social Media | #010TTT | Dave (Agent of Polemics) & Matt Travis talk about our recent absence from the podcast and social media, and we discuss how we plan to use our platforms going forward. Find Us on Social Media: @TrollierThan @AgentOfPolemics @MattTravisBlog2021-04-211h 51
Great Things God Has DoneMatt EvansIn this episode, Dave talks to Matt Evans of Rock Bridge Community Church. Matt explains how he returned to his hometown of Dalton, Georgia to found Rock Bridge after spending 5 years in the Navy. Matt shares about his wife Beth’s journey with cancer which began shortly after adopting their two boys from Ethiopia and Dave asks how that journey has changed Matt’s perspective on leadership (8:00). Matt discusses the distinct community context of Rock Bridge and the tremendous amount of diversity that exists in the small towns where they are located (15:20). Dave asks how raising chil...2021-04-1233 minTrollier Than ThouFired for Exposing Dangers of LGBTQ & Equality Act with Bobby Lopez | Trollier Than Thou #009TTT | Dave (Agent of Polemics) & Matt Travis talk with special guest Bobby Lopez about the dangers of LGBTQ acceptance within Big Evangelicalism and the Republican Party. Bobby Lopez is the host of 'The Big Brown Gadfly' podcast, and was a professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS). We discuss his firing, which he says occured becaue he was speaking out about the dangers of LGBTQ community/agenda and trying to sound the alarm on same-sex sexual abuse and the Equlaity Act. We also discuss the failure of many Big Eva leaders and conservatives to correctly and biblically deal with the...2021-03-171h 35Trollier Than ThouThe Original Theobros (FTNCI) Talk Capitalism vs 'Needs Based' Justice | #008TTT | Dave (Agent of Polemics) & Matt Travis talk with special guests Coday Libolt and Jacob Brunton from 'For the New Christian Intellectual.' We discuss the now commonly used insult of Theobros and why we proudly accept the label. We also discuss the capitalism and the needs based theory of justice that is growing in popularity within evangelicalism. Find Us on Social Media: @TrollierThan @AgentOfPolemics @MattTravisBlog. Find Cody & Jacob on Twitter: @CodyLibolt @JacobTBrunton2021-03-031h 36Trollier Than Thou"Christian" Feminists, the Pro-Democrat 'AND Campaign', & More with Malachi | #007TTT | Dave (Agent of Polemics) & Matt Travis talk with special guest Malachi, a friend from Reformed Twitter. We discuss a recent interaction Malachi had with some supposedly "Christian" feminists and Egals over the Ravi Zacharias sexual misconduct and abuse scandal. We also discuss a promo video recently re-uploaded by the 'AND Campaign,' in which they morally equivocate between the pro-life and pro-abortion stances. Find Us on Social Media: @TrollierThan @AgentOfPolemics @MattTravisMedia Find Malachi on Twitter: @007mms2021-02-221h 40Trollier Than ThouChristian Nationalism with Stephen Wolfe & Thomas Achord of Ars Politica Podcast | 006TTT | Dave (Agent of Polemics) & Matt Travis talk with special guests Stephen Wolfe & Thomas Achord about Christian Nationalism. Thomas and Stephen are the hosts of Ars Politica podcast. They degrees in philosophy, theology, politics, and history, and they have done a lot of research into what is Christian Nationalism and what the moral reality of it is. Find Us on Social Media: @TrollierThan @AgentOfPolemics @MattTravisMedia Find Stephen & Thomas on Twitter: @PerfInjust @AchordThomas2021-02-091h 18