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**It’s Always Soccer in Philadelphia**

IASIP was launched in 2016 by longtime Philadelphia Union beat writers Kevin Kinkead and Dave Zeitlin. Kevin left the beat in 2017 to cover the 76ers while Dave took a job with the Penn Alumni Magazine a year later.The podcast is now Kevin with a rotating cast of writers and former players, including recurring contributors Matt De George, Simon Allen, Russ Joy, and Phil Keidel.IASIP is a podcast for the blue-collar, hard working, five-for-five Philadelphia soccer fan.

Latest Episodes:

Episode #105 - "A Semblance of Normality" w/ Simon Allen (4-30-20) Apr 30, 2020

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Episode #105 with the Dalai Lama of Soccer, Simon Allen -

- best case scenario for MLS return

- the logistics of playing in empty stadiums

- should journalists be at games?

- Ajax, Liverpool, PSG, and what to do with European leagues

- do you care about a Liga MX/MLS partnership?

- Newcastle United and a theoretical oil sheikh Philadelphia takeover

- center backs as free kick takers

- best CB on the planet

- searching for content during a global pandemic

- your questions/comments/concerns

- IASIP jersey update

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Episode #104 - "Sons of Ben Crossover Podcast" (4-15-20) Apr 15, 2020

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Episode #104 is a special crossover with Matt, Adam, and Devin from the Sons of Ben pod. We've split this episode into two portions, the first which can be found here. To listen to the second part, visit the SOB podcast page at https://sobthepod.transistor.fm/subscribe and subscribe via your preferred platform.

rundown, part one (IASIP):

when will MLS return to play?
the possibility of sporting oversaturation
people who make definitive statements that are not helpful
playing Union games in empty stadiums
the Grant Wahl vs. Maven saga

rundown, part two (SOB the Podcast):

Union media coverage and soccer's place in the Delaware Valley
Eurosnobs vs. "four for four" Philly sports fans
Chester Park and a Nick Sakiewicz story
Union Hulk Q/A segment

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Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, Crossing Broadcast: A Philly Sports Podcast, and Crossing Broad FC: A Soccer Podcast.

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Episode #103 - Shoving Your Foot in the Door w/ Dave Leno (3-26-20) Mar 27, 2020

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Episode #103 with Union pregame/halftime/postgame and play-by-play guy Dave Leno

- Coronavirus update

- how to prep for a broadcast

- calling soccer vs. calling other sports

- on being a conduit to fans watching at home

- communication with the color commentator

- broadcasting advice

- your questions, comments, and concerns

Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead @JoyOnBroad

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Episode #102 - "Social Distancing" w/ Amobi Okugo (3-17-20) Mar 18, 2020

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episode #102 with Union original Amobi Okugo

- Coronavirus procedures

- Amobi career update

- on playing for Peter Nowak, John Hackworth, and Jim Curtin

- what it means to be a Union OG

- preference for midfield or central defense?

- classic Union games to watch while stuck at home

- the soccer equivalent of basketball spacing

- your questions/comments

Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead @JoyOnBroad

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Episode #101 - "Norwegian Black Metal" w/ Peter Andrews (3-9-20) Mar 09, 2020

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Episode #101

- paying homage to Jakob Glesnes

- El Brujo's Union debut

- Sergio Santos looking lively

- Brenden Aaronson and expectations

- is Andre Blake back?

- Liam Jenkins gives us a new soundbite

- practicing social distancing

- your questions, comments, and concerns

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*Special* Episode #100 - "Asking 100 Questions of the Philadelphia Union in 2020" w/ Russ Joy (2-26-20) Feb 27, 2020

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Russ joins the program for a special 100th episode previewing the 2020 season.

asking 100 questions of the Philadelphia Union
live podcast announcement
Coronavirus update
Words that end in the letter A
Could Jay Sugarman be Union Hulk???

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Episode #99 - "Take Me Home, Country Roads, to Philadelphia" w/ Marlon LeBlanc (2-12-20) Feb 13, 2020

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Episode #99 with former West Virginia head soccer coach Marlon LeBlanc

- Marlon's son Kellan in the Union academy

- going pro from college vs. taking the home grown route

- Union passing on the Superdraft

- Jack Elliott and Ray Gaddis as professionals

- your questions, comments, and concerns

- two incomplete podcast announcements

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Episode #98 - "Sexy Szn" w/ Richard McGovern (1-26-20) Jan 27, 2020

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Episode #97 - "What's the Difference Between a Wizard and a Sorcerer?" w/ John Zapata (1-3-20) Jan 04, 2020

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Episode #96 - "A Mummy Costume Without Enough Toilet Paper" (10-31-19) Nov 01, 2019

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Episode #96 with Russ Joy:

Union/Atlanta recap
contract situations
offseason stay or go
words that end in the letter A
thoughts on the Deadspin situation
your questions, comments, and concerns
state of the podcast 2019

Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Google Play] [iHeartRadio] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @Kevin_Kinkead @JoyOnBroad

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