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Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports; Chris Wittyngham on the Weekend Aug 30, 2021

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The USMNT has its biggest games in four years with the start of World Cup qualifying this week, and Grant talks all about it with Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports (29:01). Before that, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the soccer weekend, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s move back to Manchester United, Lionel Messi’s debut with PSG, Chelsea’s 1-1 tie with Liverpool and Grant’s recent story on Leipzig’s American coach, Jesse Marsch.

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Colorado Rapids Coach Robin Fraser; Minnesota WoSo President Andrea Yoch Aug 26, 2021

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Grant has two interviews in this episode. The first is with Robin Fraser, the head coach of the Colorado Rapids, whose team has the fourth-highest points in the league this season. The second is with Andrea Yoch (24:19), the president of the women-led, community-owned Minnesota women’s team that starts play in the USL in 2022.

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Venezia CMO Ted Philipakos; Bayern Munich's Sarah Zadrazil Aug 23, 2021

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Grant has two interviews in this episode. The first is with Ted Philipakos, the American chief marketing officer of Venezia. He tells the remarkable story of the Venice club's rise from the fourth division to Serie A, the American influence on the club (from himself to owner Duncan Niederauer to players Tanner Tessmann and Gianluca Busio) and what makes a soccer team in one of the world's tourism capitals so special.

The second interview is with Bayern Munich's Sarah Zadrazil (31:47), who explains how she went from her native Austria to playing college soccer at East Tennessee State, her journey to Bayern Munich and her hopes of contending for this year's women's UEFA Champions League title.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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Simon Kuper on His New Book "The Barcelona Complex" Aug 19, 2021

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Grant has a fascinating interview with the renowned author Simon Kuper about his new book The Barcelona Complex: Lionel Messi and the Making—and Unmaking—of the World's Greatest Soccer Club. The timing of the book release is impeccable, and Kuper explains the forces that have resulted in FC Barcelona getting more than $1 billion in debt and being forced to announce that Lionel Messi would be leaving the club. He also forecasts where Barça goes from here and explains how he received remarkable access to so many people at the club for his book.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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Leander Schaerlaeckens on His Soccer Stories Newsletter Aug 16, 2021

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Grant speaks to his friend Leander Schaerlaeckens about his Soccer Stories newsletter, his love for good storytelling and how to manage the modern media landscape.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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Chris Russell, aka Watke the USMNT Video Guy Aug 12, 2021

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Grant has a fun conversation with Chris Russell, the Brooklyn-based video editor who produces hilarious clips for USMNT Twitter under the name Watke.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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2 Doctors on Covid, Delta & Sports: Celine Gounder and Robby Sikka Aug 09, 2021

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With the Delta variant running rampant and the Covid pandemic continuing, Grant speaks about the latest news in the sports context (including soccer) with two accomplished doctors in the field. Dr. Celine Gounder, Grant's wife, is an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital, the host of the Epidemic Podcast and was a member of the Biden-Harris Transition Covid Advisory Board.

Dr. Robby Sikka has worked with a variety of sports leagues and different entertainment industry resources to manage Covid and has been involved since the start of the pandemic with the Covid Sports and Society Work Group, a public-private partnership that works with the CDC, the White House and all the major professional sports leagues. Until recently he was the VP of basketball operations and player wellness with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he is presently working with NFL and NBA teams on Covid and all things sports analytics.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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Luis Garcia on Messi's Apparent Barcelona Exit and La Liga Aug 05, 2021

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Grant interviews Luis García, who was just announced as an analyst for ESPN's La Liga coverage, about Thursday's stunning news that Lionel Messi is apparently leaving Barcelona; how it could impact the La Liga season and the club; where Messi might go next; his thoughts on Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid; García's own journey in the sport; and much more.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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Grant & Christine on USWNT-Australia Bronze Medal Game Aug 05, 2021

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Grant and Christine Cupo break down the USWNT's Bronze Medal Game game against Australia at the Olympics.

Episode sponsored by Verna Law.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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Danny Higginbotham Aug 05, 2021

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Grant has an engaging conversation with Danny Higginbotham, the former 17-year English pro who moved to the U.S. last year and is doing studio work for NBC Sports' Premier League coverage, analysis for Philadelphia Union TV broadcasts and this weekend's FA Community Shield on ESPN+.

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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