Hiram and Sam have two matches to talk about this week. The Blues suffered their first defeat of the year to Virginia Dream and Big Sam is critical of the team’s play and feels a point was lost that day. The Blues rebounded on Father’s Day with a solid win over Frederick FC with an amazing turnout by “the cast”. Finally, the boys chat candidly abou…

Naptown Blues Fancast hosts Hiram Wainwright and Sam Huston have coverage and interviews from the Annapolis Blues June 7 match vs the Alexandria Rough Diamonds. They open with thoughts on Monumental Sports Network continuing to blackout Blues coverage for their local paying cable customers. Sam and Hiram turn their attention to the match and they h…

Sam and Hiram open with the festivities surrounding the Blues home opener. It was a record-breaking night, and the Blues continued their winning ways. The guys have opinions on Monumental Sports Network “blacking out” certain regions from seeing the matches, and the speed of the concessions at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Sam chats with Tosh…

This week Big Sam and Hiram discuss the Blues hard-fought victory at FC Frederick 4-2. They take a moment to recognize the changing scenery of support at the different grounds as overall interest in the NPSL has begun to peak. Big Sam gets a chance to talk with Matias De Jesus about his game-winning brace and with the Gaffer Colin Herriot to discus…

The final show of the 6th season and the Sam’s open it with Man U winning the FA Cup and barely getting themselves into the Europa League. Southampton secured the final promotion spot to the Premier League as they defeated Leeds 1-0. The Sams finish the show by reviewing their preseason predictions, which never goes well. They enjoy Koval gin with …

The Sam’s wrap up the EFL show for the season as Crawley Town defeated Crewe Alexandra 2-0 to gain promotion to League 1. Oxford dominated Bolton 2-0 to gain promotion to the championship for the first time in the 2000s. Isn’t there the championship playoff final between Leeds and Southampton? Yes, but the winner will be promoted to the premier lea…

It’s the final week of the season and the Sam’s break it down goal by goal as the title, Europe, and relegation are all decided. Big Sam and Producer Mel owe shots of Malört, and the cup of losers is emptied. The crew enjoys the gin binge with Warner’s Raspberry-flavored gin and Fever Tree Indian Tonic. Liverpool 3 - Villa 3 Man City 2 - Spurs 0 Ch…

We all couldn't wait for the new season of the Annapolis Blues FC, and before you knew it, the Community Shield and first two games happened. Get the highlights of all three matches with your Naptown Blues Fancast hosts Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright. Last Wednesday the Blues hosted the Maryland Bobcats FC, on Friday, May 17th. National Premier So…

DU does English Football League: Episode 41 The championship saw two 0-0 draws in the first legs at West Brom and Norwich, now the attention goes to Leeds and Southampton. Bolton and Oxford advanced in League 1 and will face off at Wembley. League 2 see’s Crawley and Crewe Alexandra advancing as they ended Doncaster’s amazing run. www.Dufootballsho…

This week the Sam’s open with the battle at the top as City and Arsenal win again as it comes down to the wire. Burnley is the second club to be relegated and Luton is hanging on by a thread. It’s a three-horse race for the remaining European spots with Chelsea charging up the table. The Sam’s enjoy an Indian Gin Jin JiJi with Topo Chico’s new toni…

Leicester and Ipswich have fain for promotion as Leeds, Southampton, West Brom, and Norwich fight it out for the final spot. Huddersfield and Birmingham City find themselves going down. The first legs are complete in leagues 1 and 2. www.Dufootballshow.com Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow Twitter @DUfootballshow YouTube @DUfootbal…

The Sam’s open with the bottom of the table as Forest inch closer to safety, while Luton and Burnley do little to help themselves. Arsenal and City just keep winning big as we approach the end of the season. Newcastle have played their way into Europe along with Chelsea who are now a threat as Man U suffer an embarrassing loss to Palace. The boys e…

Leicester has secured the championship title and promotion back to the premier league. Leeds and Ipswich now battle it out over who goes up and who’s in the playoffs. The bottom of the table is between 5 clubs all coming down to the final weekend. League 1 & 2 have determined who’s in the playoffs and the boys recap how some of their favorite clubs…

The Sam’s open with Arsenal’s big North London Derby over Spurs, continuing their hold on the top of the table. Everton find themselves now safe after their third win in a row, despite 2 point deductions. The relegation zone has taken its first club with Sheffield, as Burnley, Luton, and Forest battle for the lone spot for safety. Villa gives up a …

This mid-week the Sam’s open with the shocking result in the Merseyside Derby with Everton beating Liverpool, practically securing safety and dashing Liverpool’s title hopes. Arsenal and City get big wins, the cherries find themselves in the top half of the table and Man U are in Europe (for now). The gin binge has begun as the boys enjoy each enjo…

The Foxes are back to the top of the championship with Leeds and Ipswich on their tail. 5 clubs are battling to stay up with Birmingham City currently in the drop. Both league 1 and 2 have assured their automatic promotions but the playoff spot with come down to the final day as 4 clubs fight for 2 spots! www.Dufootballshow.com Facebook @DUfootball…

The Sam’s open with the relegation battle as Luton suffers a huge defeat, Burnley might have played themselves back into the fight, and Everton with their backs against the wall find a way. Arsenal and Liverpool get wins while City has a FA Cup semi. Despite really deserving it, Villa continues their play for the Champions League and Man U advanced…

Sam and Hiram sit down with radio personality and part-owner of your Annapolis Blues, Dave Johnson. https://annapolisblues.com/dave-johnson Dave is a passionate local sports fan and generously shares stories from his broadcast career, including his World Cup coverage. The Annapolis Blues are gearing up for the season opener, so Dave Johnson has the…

The top of the Championship all blew their opportunities as Leicester lost twice, Ipswich could only manage draws and Leeds got a single point and then lost at home. Pompey is so close to a League 1 title but their draw to Bolton holds it off for another week. Stockport and Wrexham have secured automatic promotion out of League 2. Welcome to League…

This week both the Sam’s suffered crushing defeats. Man City takes control of the league as Palace and Villa hand Liverpool and Arsenal massive losses. Newcastle find themselves right back in the hunt for Europe by manhandling Spurs. Don’t look now, can Chelsea sneak into Europe after beating Everton 6-0. The Sam’s enjoy #2 on Whisky Advocates Top …

The Sam’s open with a change at the top of the championship as Leicester won Leeds lost and Ipswich lost in the Old Farm Derby 1-0 to Norwich. Portsmouth is getting closer and closer to not just promotion but winning League 1, while Carlisle United gets the dubious distinction of being the first club relegated in all of professional football. Mansf…

This week the Sam’s open with the bottom of the table where both Luton and Everton won… wait Everton won, why yes they did. The Northwest Derby sees Liverpool now trailing Arsenal in the table. Newcastle and West Ham both had smash-and-grabs to continue the fight for the final spots in Europe. The Sam’s enjoy #3 on Whisky Advocates Top 20 of 2023 W…

English Premier League Midweek games did not disappoint, and Chelsea Man U was wild. The whole week had a lot of early goals, Phil Foden got a hat trick over Villa, Arsenal got a chance to rest for a week with an easy win over Luton, Forest finally showed up at home, the Cherries stay on A roll, and the nil-nil match was entertaining. Unfortunately…

Annapolis Blues Coach Colin Herriot sits down with Sam Huston and Hiram Wainwright. Coach chats about last season’s success, his plans for this year's squad, and how important the community has been to the Annapolis Blues’ success. Don't miss a single show, follow the Naptown Blues fancast. Listen here or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Got an…

The Championship completely flipped the script this week as Ipswich leap-frogged everyone into first place. Three teams are separated by a point each. League 1 could be decided this week as Pompey gets ready to host Derby, it would seem the playoff is mostly decided too. In League 2 Stockport has moved back into 1st as Wrexham beat Mansfield but it…

This week the Sam’s open with the match everyone had their eye on, Newcastle and West Ham! I know everyone thought it would be City and Arsenal, but we also talked about Fulham’s shootout with the Blades before that too. Another match for Everton and another shot of Malort for big Sam. Villa continues their hold on fourth despite Spurs getting a co…

It was limited matches throughout the EFL as international duty affects teams in the championship and League 1 but that’s not gonna stop the Sam’s from talking about League 2. They also take a moment to catch up on the National League along with the north and south divisions to see how some of the darlings of the FA Cup did. Also, a few surprising …

No matches in the Prem but it doesn’t mean the league didn’t give the Sam’s something to talk about. Forest received their point deduction, and Everton faces their second charge as Leicester has now been charged too. What does all of this mean, hell if the Sam’s know but they sure as heck talk about it. What does this mean for other clubs and the l…

Leeds take over the top spot in the Championship as the Foxes, the Tractor Boys and the Saints are all in striking distance. Pompey continues to lead at the top of League 2 as it would seem only Derby is in the hunt. League 2 says Tranmere beat 1st and 3rd place in the same week as Forest Green got themselves out of the drop in the mid-week to find…