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FIFA World Cup Draw reaction from Telemundo’s Andrés Cantor Apr 01, 2022

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We discuss our reaction to the FIFA World Cup Draw, first impressions of the Groups in the 2022 World Cup, an interview with Telemundo's Andrés Cantor to get his reaction to the draw, insight from Cantor about his experiences traveling in and around Qatar. And your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.

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Seb Salazar interview: Filling a void in American soccer media Mar 28, 2022

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In this episode, Kartik Krishnaiyer sits down with ESPN's Seb Salazar to discuss his career and his work in the soccer media world.

Salazar is the host of ESPN's studio show Futbol Americas. It focuses on soccer in North America, whether that be international soccer and CONCACAF. Or it could be club soccer with Liga MX, MLS and the NWSL.

The show caters to fans that do not want to solely focus on European soccer, which is the traditional trend for the sport on this side of the Atlantic.

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MLS boxes itself in with media rights deal Mar 25, 2022

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We discuss whether MLS can find a way to hit their $300 million per year target for media rights?, HBO Max makes a big move, politicians are considering a big change that will impact European soccer, and your feedback about MLS TV ratings.

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ESPN+’s big weekend: Alexis Nunes and Kay Murray interviews Mar 17, 2022

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In the NEW episode, number 1406, Kyle Fansler discusses ESPN+'s big weekend. Plus, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews a pair of ESPN's talent ahead of El Clasico and FA Cup Quarterfinals.

Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Alexis Nunes, who is part of the on-site crew for ESPN+'s coverage of the biggest game in Spain.

Later, we hear a conversation between Krishnaiyer and Kay Murray, one of the studio hosts for ESPN FC. Murray will be on the coverage of the FA Cup Quarterfinals this weekend.

Plus, we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.

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Mark Donaldson interview: Calling the game as a soccer fan Mar 14, 2022

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Mark Donaldson has one of the more recognizable voices for ESPN's soccer coverage. Of course, the Scottish heritage is hard to miss while Donaldson calls games.

In this interview between Donaldson and World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler, the duo discuss a variety of topics regarding Mark's career in the soccer, and overall sports, landscape:

Breaking through into the commentator world.
Attachment to Hearts of Midlothian, his hometown club.
Venturing out into other sports, including baseball.
Showing off a handful of kits and jerseys collected over the years.
His friendship and book contributions for Paul Mariner.
Writing books documenting soccer stories.
And much more.

Mark Donaldson is heard on ESPN's broadcasts of Bundesliga and LaLiga in addition to any tennis coverage. He also features in ESPN studio shows for soccer and baseball.

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Chelsea chaos, MLS TV ratings and power rankings of soccer TV channels Mar 10, 2022

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We discuss what the chaos at Chelsea FC means for the club, players and fans, our power rankings of the top four soccer TV channels in the US (choosing from NBC, ESPN, CBS and FOX), ESPN Futbol Americas' unfiltered coverage of the hooliganism issue in Liga MX, where does Major League Soccer stand on its relationship with Liga MX, why MLS TV viewership continues to struggle in the United States, the reaction from the soccer leagues to the war in Ukraine, and your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.

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Interview with mastermind behind CBS’ soccer coverage Mar 07, 2022

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We interview Emmy Award winning producer Pete Radovich Jr, the man behind CBS's successful coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and Concacaf competitions. We discuss how a childhood growing up in a Croatian family made him a soccer fan, the formula behind the success of CBS's UEFA Champions League coverage, how a friend's recommendation changed his life, his family connection to the NASL and the Washington Diplomats, how Paramount+ allows him to provide soccer coverage that goes beyond television, news about long-form soccer documentaries coming to CBS Sports in the future.

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Does Turner Sports have what it takes to succeed at soccer? Mar 04, 2022

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We discuss the story behind the story when it comes to this week’s landmark US Soccer deal with Turner Sports, more free soccer is coming to Spanish-language viewers, the NFL is making a big change to help FOX’s World Cup, you - the listeners - share your secrets about improving the ESPN+ experience, our thoughts on why MLS has not taken a stand against Russia, and your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment.

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US Soccer and WarnerMedia ink exclusive new rights deal Mar 02, 2022

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On March 1, WarnerMedia and US Soccer announced an agreement that sees USMNT, USWNT and US Open Cup games go through WarnerMedia's sports division, Turner Sports. This means that TNT and TBS will have the rights to a number of games, with streaming options also showing potential for the provider.

In this podcast, World Soccer Talk's Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the deal and what it could mean going forward. Many people may hear Turner Sports and think back to the UEFA Champions League coverage from a couple years ago. However, there is reason for optimism.

There is also a video version of this podcast available on the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel. Use this link to get there.

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Welcome to Episode 1,400 Feb 24, 2022

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In our 1,400th episode, we discuss the Premier League title race and the clubs scrambling to avoid relegation, the evolution of soccer podcasts, where Copa Libertadores rights are likely to go, whether the elimination of the away goal rule makes games more or less exciting, how the Weston McKennie injury is going to make FOX Sports concerned, and why we’re relieved that the Winter Olympics is over.

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