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Forward Madison FC, an inaugural member of USL League One, boasts one of the most passionate and fanatical supporter cultures in the American lower divisions. Now in its fourth season, Talkin' Flock serves and respresents those supporters through insightful and entertaining coverage of the club and what they're doing both on and off the field. Hosted by journalist Rob Chappell of Madison365 and soccer coach and content creator Alex Alvarado of Xtra Time Talent, each episode includes game ana ...
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Rob attended his first English Premier League match yesterday as the Whites of Fulham hosted Leicester City at Craven Cottage. He then stayed up late to watch Forward Madison take on Lexington. Here are a few reflections on both — including a take on Cichero and his red card — recorded on his phone in a small flat in Southwark, London.…
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The Wisconsin Diverse Entreprise Network is a new platform designed to help big businesses find great vendors and help small businesses land big contracts. Beyond that, it offers mentorship and technical assistance to startups and small businesses across the state. A joint effort of the Ethnic and Diverse Business Coaltion (EDBC) and the New North,…
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Rob is flying solo today, Dan Carlin style, with some news out of Lexington and some more news out of Knoxville. Then, some thoughts on the win that was, the goal that wasn't, and where we sit in the league and the Cup. Speaking of the Cup, we finally have clarity on how the semifinal matchups and locations will be determined. Plus, the final match…
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On the podcast this week, we talk through the Tuesday primary results and how race and systems might have played out in the results. Then we talk with Rodlyn-mae Banting about her feature on how creative writers out together careers -- however unstable and nomadic those careers are. Then, County Board candidate Dana Pellebon joins the show to talk …
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Stephanie is back! She joins Rob Chappell, Omar Waheed & Rodlyn-mae Banting to chat about Black Restaurant Week, Midwest Dad Energy, and the two constitutional amendments on the ballot next week. Speaking of which, Kathleen Fullin from the League of Women Voters of Dane County joins to dispel any misconceptions about the latest rules around voting,…
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Dr David Magness, better known as FlorMingos, joins the show today to (briefly) touch on the loss to NoCo and then dig into the fantastic finish in the 2-2 draw at Omaha, where he was among a handful of away fans. Then, Tom Franklin (Soccer Zombie on YouTube) joins to talk about his tour of USL matches, the two Madison matches he's attended this ye…
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Today, Rob, Omar & Rodlyn-mae preview the Briarpatch art fair, ask whether the National Association of Black Journalists should have hosted Donald Trump, note some Wisconsinites competing in the Olympics, and announce the beginning of Madison365's Midsummer Membership Drive. Plus, the 25th Anniversary Season of Dane Dances gets underway tonight! Bo…
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Today, Rob, Omar and Rodlyn talk through the big news that Vice President Kamala Harris is the new Democratic Party candidate for president, what we're hearing around Madison, and what her West Allis rally felt like compared to Joe Biden's recent visits. Then, we visit Artemis Provisions and Cheese in Mt. Horeb, a business we've been following sinc…
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The Village of Shorewood Hills Board of Trustees rejected a resolution to censure trustee Shabnam Lotfi after she called out racial discrimination, but how did it get that far? On the podcast today we talk through this case as an example of how seemingly small policies and procedures can be used as a tool to marginalize people. Plus, what the disco…
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Saturday's match got postponed, but we're still on! USL headquarters held a midseason media call, and we have a few updates on the new TV deals, expansion, future editions of the Jagermeister Cup and USL in Milwaukee. Then, we sit down with Coach of the Year -- er, Month -- Matt Glaeser for a midseason check-in. NOTE: After I recorded the bit about…
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On the podcast today, Omar recaps his experience at the President's stop in Madison last week and his visit to a practice of the Midwest Warriors, Madison's new amateur football team, which is currently undefeated in its second season in the Northern Lights Football League. Then, we head to Breese Stevens Field to catch up with Forward Madison wing…
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Alex is away with coaching duties this week, so Rob welcomes Henny Derby cofounder and Walking 90 cohost Kyle Carr to talk through a tough week for the Mingos: a 2-0 loss to Knoxville in the Jagermeister Cup and a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Richmond Kickers. Then, Forward Madison assistant coach & youth program director Aaron Hohlbein joins to talk …
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A 14-year-old student was excluded from a University of Wisconsin precollege program because the university wasn't able to accommodate that student's disability. Today, we hear from the student and their mom. Plus, Rob heads to the Gamma Ray Bar to ask owner Kevin Wilmot II what it takes to open a live venue downtown, what it means to have a Black-…
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It's a quick one today, as Rob jumps in to give his initial reaction to the loss in Knoxville, get you up to date on the other Cup matches over the weekend (and Cup standings), and briefly preview the Henny Derby. LINKS: Madison's Kyle Carr on Golazo Network Richmond's Eliot Barr on Golazo Network
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A leaked customer list of a website that sells hate music includes the name of a Racine police officer. On today's podcast, Rob, Omar and Rodlyn-mae talk through what "hate music" is and why a cop listening to it might raise concerns. Plus, Rodlyn-mae introduces us to musician Leslia Damaso, Omar recounts his star turn in a film being shot in Madis…
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The news that USL League One's second all-time leading scorer has joined Forward Madison broke just before we hit the record button, so Rob and Alex give their first reactions to that massive news. Then, we talk through last week's two matches, and we chat with Tim Howerton of Ranting Blue Penguin Media as the leage reaches the halfway point of the…
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Three seventh graders in Sun Prairie were suspended and excluded from the school's year-end celebration because one of them gave another a hair trim -- because the school considered the clippers a weapon. This week, we talk through what we know, how it could have been handled differently, and whether race was a factor. Then, State Assembly Represen…
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Two weeks after an angry parent accosted him on stage at graduation -- and video of the incident went viral worldwide -- Baraboo schools superintendent Dr. Rainey Briggs sits down with our Rob Chappell (14:40) to talk about the moment, the aftermath, and what it means for Baraboo. Plus, we preview this weekend's Big Gay Market (0:45), dig into some…
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The Mingos got their SIXTH straight win over the weekend on a goal for the ages from Juan Galindrez. Today on the show, we break down the roster, the gameplan and Chattanooga's response, and we consider the place of that wonder strike in the pantheon of great Flamingo Finishes. Then, USL League One On the Rocks host Rich Flemings joins from Statesb…
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Today, we look ahead toward a couple Juneteenth events (01:25), preview a new play at Overture Center (07:50) and get an update (and takes) on the incident at Baraboo High School's graduation (47:17). In the interview segment (18:25), Araceli Esparza and Paquita Purnell join us to talk about the upcoming Yo Quiero Dinero event, featuing the stories…
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It's a good time to be a Mingo! This week, Alex and Rob break down all four (!!) of Forward Madison's goals in the historic win over Lexington, along with a pretty steallar midfield performance. Then Rob sits down with Aiden Mesias to talk through his last two tallies, London food recommendations and lots more. Pledge to the Prideraiser: https://ww…
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This week, the team discusses a campaign to get rid of student lunch debt once and for all; the business opportunities available when the NFL Draft comes to Green Bay; and a "journalist" who says he went undercover as a Black man to learn about racism in America. Plus, longtime nonprofit leader, Madison alder and State Assembly candidate Nasra Wehe…
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The Mingos have matched their longest winning streak ever with four straight victories. They haven't conceded a goal in over 200 minutes. What's a podcaster to do with nothing to complain about? Still, we find a way. Alex is out coaching this week, so Rob opens the virtual mailbag. He also talks to here-there-and-everywhere midfielder Devin Boyce. …
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This week, Wild Bearies founder and Indigenous chef Elena Terry joins us to talk about her time as a guest mentor and judge on Top Chef, and Maia Pearson stops by the studio to talk about her run for State Assembly. Plus, a new study explores gender-based violence in Asian American communities, a County Board race in Rock County goes to court, and …
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You want goals? We've got goals. This week, Rob and Alex break down that dominant win over Spokane, including some analysis of the defensive game plan, the buildup and finishes on the three goals, and the excellent performances from Bernd Schipmann and Christian Chaney especially. Then, assistant coach John Pascarella joins to talk team cohesion, t…
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This week, we get an update on the deal that ended the UW encampments, and a scathing Faculty Senate resolution critical of Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin that'll be up for a vote Monday. Plus, a fundraiser is looking to help elderly renters struggling with rent increases. Then, Madison native and "Looking for Alaska" star Denny Love joins us to talk …
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This week, Rob & Alex go over that impressive Jagermeister Cup win, break down those two amazing goals and Chaney's impressive day, and nitpick over substitution decistions. Then, Benji Wade from the Spokane Soccer Show joins us to talk through the thrills of a first season, learning a new league and what to expect in our first-ever clash with the …
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This week, Omar and Rodlyn-mae get us up to speed on the latest developments at the protest encampment on the University of Wisconsin campus, and Rob and Stephanie give us some updates on what we've learned about the student who brought a gun and attempted to break into Mt. Horeb Middle School last week. Plus, we've got a date for this year's 365 L…
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The boys bounced back big from that Jagermeister Cup loss in Lexington to take a 3-2 comeback win at home on Saturday. This week, Rob and Alex talk through both of those matches, touch on tree-themed soccer teams, and emphasize the importance of condiments. Plus, we welcome Michale Umberger from the Mecklenburg Reserves, the supporter group of next…
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Gabriella Hartlaub from The Daily Cardinal has been covering the protests, encampment and police response on the UW campus, along with our own Omar Waheed and Rodlyn-mae Banting. Today we hear firsthand about their experience and what they saw on the ground. Plus, this week’s school shooting in Mount Horeb touched the 365 family directly, and we ta…
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This week, more community leaders are calling for Alder Charles Myadze to resign from the Madison Common Council, Black Student Unions from across Dane County came together last week, Centro Hispano is opening its new building, and Rob went to Appleton to catch the eighth annual Fox Connect student pitch competition. Plus, Rep. Jimmy Anderson joins…
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The Madison Common Council met Tuesday for the first time since we reported allegations of domestic abuse against one of its members – allegations he has repeatedly denied. This week, we have a recap of that meeting, which included some contentious discussion of a resolution of support for survivors of domestic abuse. We also get updates on the nex…
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The team was pretty disappointed with the 2-2 draw in the Henny Derby home opener. Is that disappointment justified? This week, Rob and Alex talk through that match, which featured four pretty great goals. Plus, some news on a new partnership between the club and the city to get more soccer-specific spaces around town, and Wolfgang Prentice joins t…
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On today’s edition, we round up a few stories from the week: the state files a lawsuit against an employer accused of firing employees when they organized; a Madisonian is a finalist for a Hugo Award; and a County Board supervisor says “sin is the root cause” of homelessness. Then, we visit the headquarters of Urban Triage, where founder and CEO Br…
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Rob and Alex talk through that rather ugly 2-0 loss to Chicago Fire 2 and look ahead to the Henny Derby. Then, a familiar voice joins the show: USL League One commentator Ross Devonport chats with Rob about being unexpectedly thrust into soccer analysis nearly 15 years ago, the early league season, and just how the commentators tell who's who on th…
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University of Wisconsin Multicultural Student Center director Claudia Guzman joins the show to help us celebrate the 35th anniversary of the MSC’s beginning within the Wisconsin Union. She also has an announcement – the Wisconsin Union and MSC teamed up to create a special limited edition Mini Terrace Chair – a tiny version of the iconic furniture …
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Derek Gebhard scored the greatest goal we've never seen, and joins the show from Chicago to tell us all about it. Plus, Rob & Alex break down the two goals we did see, preview Wednesday night's US Open Cup match and, in Stoppage Time, preview a pretty cool tournament you should be aware of. Follow Alex @XTT_608 on Instagram Follow Rob @RobChappell3…
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It’s Spring Break, so we have an abbreviated episode this week. Fitchburg Common Council candidate Donald Dantzler joins us to talk about his vision for one of the area’s fastest-growing cities. He’s also on the Police & Fire Commission and chairs the Madison College board of trustees, so we also get an update on the search for the college’s next p…
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Rob and Alex actually find plenty to talk about in the weekend's 0-0 draw in Greenville, along with some news from the team (a retirement, our next Open Cup opponent and our crest in the finals!) and the league (the Red Wolves are bad at things). Then the Mingos captain, Mitch Osmond, joins to talk about the offseason, a disjointed preseason, the t…
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