Mitchless, we trudge on with Christian Chaney through a bad day at the office, a gutsy grinding win in another 5 goal battle vs Greenvile, and a first win against a storied opponent. We hope for more goals, pine for more Jäger-sponsored tie-ins, and laud the importance of away support. Apologies for any possible factual inconsistencies due to Mitch…

After a stinker of a debut in the illustrious Jägermeister Cup, the guys try to draw positives about the team's current form, and end up with more questions than answers. Mitch nearly has a conniption, Grant talks pressing the panic button, and Andrew questions the precedence of equestrians in football.…

FMFC's Director of Operations, Keith Tiemeyer joins us once again as we discuss the importance of Flamingos vs Badgers to both organizations and their fans, playing a part of a larger legacy, and Mitch nearly undersells a delightul film. Get episodes early and other perks by backing us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newdogmazine…

FMFC glovesman Bernd Schipmann returns to NDZ Live for the first time since June of 2023. The guys chat about the new campaign, a culture of competition and respect, and the benefits of good partners.By New Dogma Zine

The boys are joined ahead of the home league opener by the Boyce (Devin, to be specific), and NDZ Live frequent flyer Christian Chaney. Devin talks about growing up with a footballing father and its impact on his passion for the game, Chaney ponders this season's goal record battle with Derek Gebhard. Tough questions are asked.…

FMFC football is back! It's just Andrew, Grant, and baby-faced birthday boy Mitch this week as they discuss the first three games of the 2024 campaign. It's a long one at 2+ hours, and JFC is there value for your dollar.By New Dogma Zine

The guys chat to FMFC winger, dad, and all-around good guy Derek Gebhard about kicking off the 2024 campaign this weekend. Derek shares his thoughts on what the new signings offer to the team, finding new gears after years as a pro, and what the US Open Cup means to him.By New Dogma Zine

FMFC Head Coach & Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, joins our usual trio for a spirited chat ahead of 3 more road tests before the USL1 season kicks off. On this second to last episode before the start of the season, Mitch sees BattleBots in Vegas, Andrew and Grant recap the Polar Plunge.By New Dogma Zine

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch take it back to where it all began with FMFC legend Eric Leonard. We chat about Eric's time in Chicago with the Fire, studying at McDonald's University, and letting those calves breathe. Eric flexes his *actual* degree and talks lower league finance and business models. Andrew makes bad jokes.…

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch are evenly matched this week as they chat to the Stevens family: Kai, Katie, and Chad. They share their history as soccer fan, how they found Forward Madison, special connections with players, trash talking, and their first away day experience.By New Dogma Zine

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat to FMFC club captain Mitch Osmond about the 2023 season, offseason preparations, the growth of the club, and evolution of the fanbase. The Captain shares his thoughts on what needs to improve in 2024, announces his participation in this year's Polar Plunge, and you too can join up to help raise funds for Special Olympi…

Andrew and Grant are Mitch-less, yet joined again by Fran Hong to discuss the festive period holidays, their new year's resolutions for FMFC, and their top 10 lists of 2023. Fran breaks the rules, Andrew trashes the McRib, and Grant instigates a battle royale of favorite breakfast, brunch, and beer bar spots. Stream Fran's Dolly Top 10 playlist on …

The guys are guestless this week, but that doesn't stop them from chatting absolute shit for nearly 90 minutes about Cherif Dieye, the 2024 US League One Schedule, the League One Checkatrade Milk Cup, Dong Arber's MLS bowing out of the US Open Cup, and more. Next week we'll have solid gold content: Fancesca Hong discussing her top 10 Dolly Parton s…

Francesca Hong joins us to chat the re-upped contracts of eight of the 2023 team's best players, schedule leaks and other clown behavior, growing up in Eagle Heights, and what soccer teaches you about life. It's not even an hour and Andrew's already asking political favors. Visit Lola's!By New Dogma Zine

Andrew and Grant welcome stand-in glassesman and returning guest host Travis as we chat to Flock End drum section stalwart Steve Shah about dancing, growing up in Kenosha, touring in bands and the cruciality of community. Andrew waxes effusive about Fugazi, and the guys share their hopes for the future of the fanbase in Madison.…

We make up for our two week absence with a near 2-hour episode, chatting to known Irishman and Manchester United season ticket holder Paddy Grimes. Perennial Hunk of the Month Zach Zwadzich also joins to talk Taylor Night at the Sylvee. Paddy shares about growing up in Armagh, inheriting fandom, away days in England and beyond, and taking care of y…

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch discuss a hazy weekend in the Rockies, the Flamingos' first round exit from the playoffs, lay out NDZ's plans for the offseason, and cast about rumors about the 2024 campaign – will it be a rebuilding year with heavy turnover, or building upon 2023's squad and bright points?By New Dogma Zine

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat to FMFC's Matt Glaeser about the return to the USL1 postseason, prepping the squad for the tests ahead, and Pokemon: Heavy Rain Edition. Enjoy, and we'll hopefully see you in NoCo.By New Dogma Zine

It's Groundhog Day, again. Another week, another 2nd half defeat in a 2nd half of a season where the hits keep coming. But for the first time since 2019 we stand at the precipice of a postseason. Number one rule of playoffs: Just get in. Submit your video to Mitch here.By New Dogma Zine

Derek Gebhard and Christian Chaney join the usual suspects to reflect a year on from 2022's final home game, discuss playing under pressure and how Breese's atmosphere affects that, and the boys name names for a 2023 squad "Best Of" list. The guests flip the script and ask us questions, and we don't hold back. Thanks again to our Patreon backers, w…

Holidays on the Mississippi River, stupid bad luck goals, finding joy in the margins. It's been a slog of a season and there's still a lot to play for. See you Saturday for one of our final two home games of the regular season.By New Dogma Zine

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch briefly discuss a very entertaining yet frustrating Knoxville game and remind themselves nothing is over until it's over. Nazeem Bartman talks about growing up in Bonteheuwel, a once "coloureds only" township in Cape Town South Africa. His home town, famous for bravely and sometimes violently fighting back against apartheid…

A month's worth of away games ends in frustrating defeat to another lower table side who yet again seem to have our number. Andrew, Grant, and Mitch discuss the 3-1 loss to Chattanooga and the catch-22 of rostering a small squad, as injuries and exhaustion have left the team looking a step off, out of ideas, and at times like they're phoning it in.…

Andrew and Grant chat to a very in-form Jayden Onen, who happens to be hitting his stride at arguably the best time for this FMFC team's attack to get hot. The London-born midfielder shares some of the reasons why his step is a bit lighter and his play a bit spicier, the current mood in the locker room, and which squad members have the best taste i…

It's a bit of a different one this week. Andrew and Grant are left unchecked and discuss the away loss to Tormenta. The boys chat to local referee and Forward Madison supporter Adam Wallman to gain some perspective. Deceptively winnable matches lurk.By New Dogma Zine

The guys chat to Kiwi, former Badger, and current FMFC defender Sam Brotherton about growing up in New Zealand, leaving college early for Sunderland AFC, playing in the U20 World Cup, and what it's like living in Madison a second time. Thanks to Sam for his time, and to all our Patreon backers for continuing to make this show possible!…

Andrew, Grant, Kyle, and Mitch chat philosophy and tactics with FMFC Assistant Coach, honorary sensei / sifu / teacher / perpetual student and soccer journeyman John Pascarella. John shares his deep knowledge of Tactical Periodization, a holistic approach to the game, which books he's reading, and his appreciation for Suits.…

The NDZ Live crew are joined by dj duMars and FMFC hitman Christian Chaney for a spirited chat about referees, being persona non grata, missing home, and pregame vibe checks. Grant recalls Chaney calling his shots, Mitch plays stickball, and Andrew relishes his civic duty.By New Dogma Zine

It's just Andrew and Grant on this one, plumbing the depths of what it means to be a football fan when life and football tag-team for bad feels, bro. Andrew quotes Nick Hornby and Tim Stillman, Grant talks lividity, we begrudgingly recap the Tormenta match, and are cautiously optimistic about a Greenville bounce-back.…

It's a bit of a lo-fi return to the airwaves as Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat to legendary soccer coach and all-around gentleman Jim Launder. Topics drift from Dayton, Ohio's hottest college jazz radio shows to if this FMFC team has what it takes to bring home a trophy. Also: Mitch wears a red hat, and culture is built by the bold. Get your New Dog…

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat with double-tally winger Stephen Payne and pickleball savant Jacob Crull about the team's recent run of form, a taste of celebrating with a trophy, and their aspirations for the rest of the season. Plus: Grant's unsolicited musical proselytizing, the King of the Yacht, and the guys' favorite spot to unwind in Madison.…

Andrew and Grant sit down with Bernd Schipmann and Mitch Osmond to discuss the season so far, the team's recent run of form, and the feeling in the locker room. Andrew puts the hard questions to Bernd, Mitch talks about the "immense" fan support at Breese, comparing it to some of the best in USL Championship. Plus: NDZ print issue 002 launch, and s…

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch are joined by call-in guests as they discuss the 2-1 win over Omaha, with topics ranging from being outshot but not outgunned, Stephen Payne's MOTM performance, and (sky blue, water wet) suspect refereeing.By New Dogma Zine

The guys are joined by FMFC COO Conor Caloia in the wake of Madison Pro Women's Soccer announcing their intent to join the USL Super League in 2025. We ask about the needed stadium and other facility improvements, if a totally different club identity is a good thing, and talk about potential women's team signings.…

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch break down the performance away to league-leaders NCFC, recognize the brilliance of Chelo breaking through, and a dominant performance from the Madison defense led by Captain Fantastic himself. Also: Are we worried about the dearth of goals from our front line, or are they doing what's being asked vs tough opponents?…

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch chat about Wednesday's away trip to Knoxville, boring soccer, fraudulent referees, and dirty players whose name rhymes with "Cake Deegan". Also: FMFC "fans" gaining a reputation for rude, destructive behavior at downtown bars after games, and partnering with the club on a new thursday night radio segment for 89.9 FM WORT's …

The live call-in show returns as Andrew, Grant, and Mitch are joined by Kyle and Talkin' Flock's Rob Chappell to discuss the 0-0 home draw vs. first place Charlotte Independence. We chat about goalkeeper battles, Chaney's impressive displays on both ends of the pitch, the impact of Isidro Martinez, and a quietly impressive performance by the FMFC b…

We're at Robinia this week chatting with the fullbacks, the wingers, the pacy good-looking guys out wide, Jacob Crull and Stephen Payne. Jake and Stephen talk about playing in Europe, coming from footballing families, and how much Madison's fan support matters. Thanks as usual for listening, and hope y'all have a great week. See you Saturday at Bre…

Andrew and Grant chat to FMFC glovesman Bernd Shipmann about his hot start to the league season, growing up fast moving to Eintracht Frankfurt at 15, the fan support in Madison, and his goals for 2023. Thanks again to Bernd for his time, and thanks for listening!By New Dogma Zine

The guys chat to Matt Glaeser after a tumultuous week; a four day rollercoaster spanning the club's worst result and one of the club's best performances in its short existence. We lament the Open Cup collapse, beam about the bounce back vs Greenville, and talk about changing the culture of what it means to play for this club. Mitch shares about bui…

It's a morning of fuzzy memories and sore heads as Andrew, Grant, and Mitch take calls from other Forward Madison supporters to chat about the Lexington, Open Cup, and Greenville games.By New Dogma Zine

It's a new format for NDZ live as we welcome Nazeem Bartman to the show for the third time. We chat about the players' perspective on the Omaha game, the arrival of Francis Jno-Baptiste, as well as training and playing during Ramadan. Nazeem opens up about his habits during this holy season, what fans can expect in the Open Cup, and more. Be on the…

Still in the post-Omaha haze, the guys sit down with FMFC assisant coach and set piece specialist Neil Hlavaty to chat about the 1-1 draw on the road, our likely largely incorrect analysis, and the delicious phenomenon that is Red Beer™. This is hopefully our last "long form" episode before some format changes, so enjoy the extra discussion with Ne…

It's part 2 of our 2023 season preview, as Andrew, Grant, and perennial over-sharer Steve chat to FMFC returnee and skipper, Mitch Osmond. We ask Mitch how the club and team has improved from last season, the impact Isidro Matrinez will have on the pitch, and how youngsters like Julio Benitez and Tino Vasquez fit into the manager's plans. Bonus: Au…

The 2023 season is upon us, and we realized we havent chatted much on the show with the returnees from 2022. Andrew, Grant, Mitch, and April chat to Derek, Nazeem, and Wheels about why they came back to Madison for another season, FMFC's fan support, and what it will take to bring silverware home to Madison. Also: what constitutes a "rivalry" and h…

We're joined on this episode by old friends and new, as Grant, Andrew, and Steve welcome April and Travis as well as new FMFC #10, Jayden Onen. Jayden chats about his time at Arsenal's Hale End Academy, his love for basketball and American football, and his personal goals for the season. Jayden may seem soft-spoken, but really he's calculating. We'…

The guys sit down with Fresno, CA, native and new FMFC striker Christian Chaney, discussing growing up with dual heritage, chasing the USL1 golden boot, leaving Fresno for Madison, and carpe-ing that diem. Formerly playing in Mexico, Malta, Armenia, CC9 brings a wealth of experience and a voracious appetite for scoring to a club long overdue for a …

Andrew, Grant, and Mitch sit down with Aiden Mesias and Mauro Cichero to discuss how they're settling in to Madison, growing up with footballer fathers, the importance of family, and the deliciousness of Filipino food.By New Dogma Zine

It's a full house this week as the guys sit down to chat with returning guest Keith Tiemeyer, FMFC's Director of Soccer Operations and Development. We discuss fashion at the Polar Plunge, how community events galvanize the club with fans and the city, Paul Mullin's wondergoal vs Aldershot Town, and what a player's boot colorway says about their per…

FMFC owner and COO Conor Caloia joins us for a spirited chat about all things 2023. We discuss FMFC's offseason dealings, new USL1 clubs, and wealthy owners' use of public money to fund stadiums. Also: Conor and Vern join the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics, the rumored ESPN+ deal, and 2023 stadium improvements.…