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This is Jason Jamar and the Long Journey Podcast, detailing my travels across America as I share thrilling stories from my 16-month backpacking trek from California to Maine and my eight-month kayak voyage from Maine to Texas.
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We are a soccer podcast! We are the biggest soccer snobs, and our fearless leader, the CFO of Cap City Beats Kwame Telemaque had heard enough of us wasting our opinions in the parking lot after soccer games and offered us a spot to do a show on his App! We jumped at the chance to give our opinions on all things soccer, but our mandate is to stay AWAY from the news of the day. We talk about things that actually matter, and that don't often get spoken about. So leave the big European news in t ...
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In this episode, I reconnect with friends in Tupelo, Mississippi, whom I first met in May of 2000 while backpacking the Natchez Trace. The Natchez Trace was just a small segment of my walk from San Diego, CA, to Calais, ME. We reminisce about our time together and attending the Passion OneDay 2000 conference in Memphis, TN. Matt Robinson, who owns …
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Donald S. Frazier, Director of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX. My journey to backpack across America began in San Deigo in Sept. of 1999. I took a brief layover in Marble Falls and Austin, TX, in 2000 while en route to Maine. I had set out from Austin on March 2, 2000, to coincide with …
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In this episode, my guest is Laine Melikian, who Peddled 2,000 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, to Georgetown, TX. Laine shares his adventures during many rain-slogged miles from the East Coast to Central Texas. He also raised funds for Wendy's Wish in honor of his mother, who passed from cancer. Some old video clips he and his friends made from thei…
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In Episode 9, my Christmas special. I picked up from the previous episode of the walking adventure just past Brady, TX. I then make it to Marble Falls, TX - my hometown, for Christmas of 1999. And I get a puppy to raise as I make the continuing trip up to Maine. I know that I will need to give my new hiking buddy some time to grow, so pause the wal…
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In this episode I hike from Datil to Carlsbad, New Mexico. I meet amazing people, see some amazing sites, and learn a lot of history. My travels take me through Roswell, including the Bottomless Lakes, the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Museum. Then finish up with Carlsbad Caverns and Sitting Bull Falls. https:/…
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Shortcuts make for Barbaric Yelps! In this episode of my backpacking trek from San Diego, CA, to Calais, ME. I traverse through the San Jacinto mountains into the California desert. On my way down to Palm Desert, I take a shortcut that proves to be anything but. I also visit the Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Oasis and the General Ge…
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This is Jason Jamar and the Long Journey Podcast, detailing my travels across America as I share thrilling stories from my 16-month backpacking adventure from California to Maine and my eight-month kayak voyage from Maine to Texas. In this episode the journey begins on the beach in San Diego, CA. By Jason Jamar © Copyright - The Long Journey Podcas…
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Season #3 - Episode #2 - Former Whitecaps Manager Marc Dos Santos joins the Snobs to talk about his career! Marc is absolutely candid and honest, and in this interview you will hear a managers honest opinion about life in the soccer world! What does Marc think of this new generation of players? Is Marc coming back to Ottawa in the CPL? Hear about h…
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Season #3 - Episode #1 - The Snobs start season 3 off with a BANG! CPL Champion and Ottawa soccer star Jamar Dixon. The Snobs hold nothing back and ask Jamar everything! From winning the title, to leaving the Fury, to getting called up to the national team all the way to which Pacific player spends the most time on his hair! Jamar is an enlightenin…
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The Snobs Reunite!!! - Lost Snob Jason Whiting is found and the Snobs talk about his time in Ireland. Jason has been coaching youth soccer in Ireland and his kids have been playing there as well. What is the same and what is different to Canada? Listen in as Jason gives a really positive review of coaching here in Canada. Jason and his boys have ha…
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What a year Canada soccer has had in 2021! Both the women's and men's teams have achieved so much and perhaps had the best years ever for either program. The feel good factor around both teams and the positivity coming from these programs are at an all time high. The Snobs review the success from 2021 in their latest bonus episode. The Snobs have s…
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The Snobs joined in with Paul Watsons Kitmas initiative to create the first international branch. The soccer community in Ottawa came together and raised over $8,100 and were able to get over 220 jerseys for kids this year. What an amazing first year. Listen in as the Snobs tell you how it happened and who were so helpful in making it all happen.…
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WHAT an episode for us to close Season 2 with. Kayza Massey from Ghana to Canada and to West Virginia. Kayza’s story is incredible. Adopted by her mother Karen Massey when she was just 2 months old from an orphanage in Ghana. Kayza grew up in Ottawa but played in the U17 World Cup for Ghana, helping them reach the Quarter Finals. She then made the …
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Have you ever wanted to talk to a soccer agent to ask him what goes on behind the scenes? Well the Snobs were fortunate to be able to talk to one of the top agents out there in Pranay Kapuria. Pranay works for Sporting Group International and represents 4 Indian National team members amongst others. Pranay was a fascinating interview. Learn the ins…
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Want to know what it's like to take a penalty in an old firm game? What type of abuse would you get on twitter for playing poorly? Nicky Law joined Rangers at their lowest point and helped drag them up the divisions and back to the premiership. From the lows of drawing at Stranraer to the highs of being Rangers top goal scorer Nicky had an eventful…
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Jason says farewell to Canada, but not to the Snobs. Jason has moved to Dublin, Ireland where he will teach and coach soccer. We will follow Jason's coaching as well as his sons journey in Europe. What is different and what is the same? In this episode the Snobs say goodbye and get into some really useless conversation lead by Marc asking some of h…
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Marc Hubbard head coach of perennial top 25 program New Hampshire joins the Snobs. Marc answers all of the Snobs and the listeners questions about getting a scholarship to a Division 1 school. He discusses what to do and what not to do. How to make a proper resume and what to send coaches as far as video’s etc. Where do coaches go to look for playe…
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I don’t think you can find someone more interesting to have on a podcast than Stephen Constantine. He has managed 5 international teams (India, Malawi, Sudan, Rwanda, Nepal), he has coaching licenses from around the globe (FIFA instructor, UEFA Pro License, USSF A, etc.) and he’s managed club teams in Cyprus and Greece to coaching at Millwall. Step…
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Ever wanted to know what it's like to own a massive professional club? Well snob nation here it is! We catch up with Canadian owner of Peterborough United in the English championship! How on earth did he get involved in this? Is he interested in owning a CPL team? What does the R. mean in his name? It's a new format catch the snobs talk all about t…
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Huge episode for the Snobs this week as Indian Super League and National team star Robin Singh joins us. Robin talks about his career with such illustrious teams as East Bengal, Delhi Dynamos, ATK and of course the national team. From going to Adriano's house for lunch to playing with John Arne Riise, Florent Malouda and Roberto Carlos, Robin is ne…
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SNOBS GO LIVE! This is a recording of the Soccer Snobs hitting the LIVE airwaves on Cap City Beats! Shawn Edward from No Holds Barred joins. DO NOT miss this show - the boys take a ton of questions from a live chat with our listeners. We have some celebrity guests phone in including Rob Gale or Snob Gale, Carl Haworth and a surprise local legend! W…
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The Snobs finally got a Goalkeeper on the show. Rylee Foster joins the Snobs. What an awesome human being she is, positive, funny and competitive. Rylee is just starting out her career and is going to be a really good one. Already established at Liverpool FC and the Women’s national team. Rylee answers all of our listener questions as well as some …
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Founder and CEO of Free Footy Edmonton. You don't know the name? You should, and hopefully you will, because this idea that he has created into a reality is something every city in the entire world should have. Free soccer for youth. FREE. Find out all about his program, how he does it, how its run, the struggles, and the feel good stories about li…
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A country with over a billion people - but only 104 in the FIFA rankings? Why? We sit down with Iain Hume, an Indian Super League legend and learn all about the inner workings, and life in India. What animal did he see being walked outside beside his team bus? What Club in India has the best fans? Hume also takes listener questions from fans in Ind…
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Canadian Men's National Team Player David Wotherspoon - The Snobs sit down for a conversation with 2 time cup winner at St. Johnstone Football Club, and recent star of Canada's World Cup qualifying matches David Wotherspoon! David talks about him obtaining his Canadian passport and how it came to be, about playing under Herdman, and does he use gif…
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The Snobs aren't a news of the day type Podcast but the Super League is tough to ignore. The Snobs discuss it with a twist from Marc. Also who would the Snobs support IF their teams did join the Super League? International vs club management, what is harder, what would you rather manage? Would the Snobs agree to a NetFlix series following them arou…
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Sometimes things work out perfectly. The Snobs couldn’t be happier to be releasing our Lewes FC episode today, on the heels of the greedy Super League news. Lewes FC is the exact opposite to these clubs and their greed. Lewes FC is a community owned club with high standards and values. For example both the men’s and women’s teams are paid equally g…
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The Snobs back together on their own this week to talk about managers getting big jobs too soon, One Soccer and is it really good for Canadian soccer, and get into our Over/Under Rated segment! We also tell some stories about how we have been ripped off and duped by telemarketers or fake websites. All this and a TON more check it out!…
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Jordyn Listro - Want to hear a story about someone who just LOVES the game, never gave up and overcame all obstacles in front of her to succeed? Then listen to this story of how Jordyn Listro persevered and made it to the NWSL as a professional and the Canadian Women's National team. Out of the game for almost 2 years Jordyn's drive, determination …
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Nick Dasovic - What a great interview this one was. Nick tells us about his early days at Dynamo Zagreb where he learnt how to fight and become a professional. To his days with the National team and St. Johnstone were he had his best playing days helping an unfancied club reach the top of the Scottish game and compete with Celtic and Rangers! Nick …
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Paul Watson - Youngest International Manager in the world! If you want a real interesting story, so interesting its a book! Then stop right here, and listen to this man. Paul Watson has travelled the entire Globe managing in Countries like Mongolia, Pohnpei, Bangladesh and many others! He has helped non FIFA recognized countries organize and compet…
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Ever wonder what it was like to be the in charge of a professional Football Club? Well wonder no more!!! We are joined by Iain McMenemy, the Chairman of Stenhousemuir Football Club in Scotland. He talks to the snobs about what its like day to day running a Club, how he battles the Scottish FA for the lower leagues, and how Scottish football can lea…
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Joé Fournier Louis Riel Sport d'étude head coach joins the Snobs to discuss his incredible program that has produced the likes of Jonathan David and Vanessa Gilles amongst many others. Joé is an incredible coach, one of the best around and his banter and personality are just as good. What a wonderfully entertaining episode listening to Joé's humour…
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Stephen Hart former Canadian National Team coach and current Halifax Wanderers coach joins the Snobs. What a wealth of knowledge and a refreshing talk. Stephen talks honestly about Canada's 8-1 loss to Honduras and the lead up to the game. His thoughts on coaching and his experiences in the game are insightful. A must listen to for any Canada socce…
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What more can one guest bring to the table? You want international soccer? Tony discusses his time with Portugal. Major European soccer? Well how is Benfica and his time there? Did you want to hear from someone who coached our National team as well as Olympic team? Check, Tony's done that and tells us about it. Coach talk? Check. Funny stories? Che…
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Snob Steve takes over as host while the Snobs are joined today by One Soccer's Laura Armstrong to discuss different issues in the women's game in Canada and with the CSA. Is there a plan for the Canadian MLS Clubs to start women's Teams? We get some inside info here. What about the CPL? Why do Canadians have to go overseas? How is the internet conn…
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Vanessa Gilles star of the recent She Believes Cup tournament with the Canadian Women’s National team joins the Snobs this week! Vanessa fresh off her player of the match performance against the powerhouse American team speaks with the Snobs about her career. Growing up in Ottawa, going to school at the University of Cincinnati moving to Cyprus and…
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Guess who is back? Mr. Ottawa Fury himself, captain Carl Haworth! Carl comes on the show with the boys to talk about his career. Did Steve and Marc harass him into submission to come to the Fury PDL team? How does Carl get a blue check mark on Twitter? How close was Carl to quitting soccer entirely before coming to the Fury? Who was the best Fury p…
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Thomas Gronnemark - What an incredible episode the Snobs have this week with Liverpool, RB Leipzig and Ajax throw in coach Thomas Gronnemark. The Snobs bring you another angle to the game altogether quite literally. Find out why Thomas is being hire by TOP clubs everywhere. What does he do? How has he made an impact? A completely fascinating episod…
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Duane Rollins - The Snobs are joined by Duane Rollins, a podcaster extraordinaire, Canadian soccer writer, and co-founder of a sports podcasting network! The Snobs dive into a wide range of Canadian soccer content including men's and women's National team's busy year, Phil Neville and Chris Armas hires, and we find out if Duane Rollins is in Footba…
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Ben Fisk - Atletico Ottawa first EVER signing Ben Fisk joins the snobs today! Ben Fisk is a star midfielder for Atletico Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League. What place was Ben in jersey sales in the CPL last season? Why did he leave Pacific FC to join Ottawa? What was a day in the life in the bubble at the Island games? Does Ben own a pair of sn…
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