Best Meghan Klingenberg Podcasts (2024)

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Jennifer Lozano: What life in a border town is really like 25:22

7h ago25:22

25:22

Jennifer Lozano, nicknamed “the Troublemaker,” started boxing after experiencing bullying, racism and cartel violence splitting her time between Mexico and the border town of Laredo, Texas. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Jennifer Lozano Yadhira Lozano (Jennifer’s mother) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

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Jesse Grupper: Helping climbers with disabilities reach new heights 22:24

3d ago22:24

22:24

Jesse Grupper, a climber who studied engineering at Tufts and Harvard, designs devices to help children with disabilities participate in climbing. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Jesse Grupper Jonathan Grupper (Jesse’s father) Randi Goldberg (NJ Rock Gym) Andrew Chow (Former Peak Potential coach) See Privacy Policy at https…

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Kelly Cheng: Beach volleyball’s mental health champion 20:42

17d ago20:42

20:42

Kelly Cheng, who has been open about her mental health challenges, started a mentorship program to help the next generation of beach volleyball players prioritize their mental health. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Kelly Cheng Jordan Cheng (Kelly’s husband and coach) Grace Hong (USC beach volleyball and Kelly’s mentee) See…

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Jordan Chiles: Brown girls can excel at gymnastics 23:19

25d ago23:19

23:19

Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles explains how the landscape has changed for women of color since she first started doing gymnastics — and what she’s doing to help with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Jordan Chiles Margzetta Frazier (UCLA Gymnastics) Coach Derrin Moore (Founder, Brown Girls Do…

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Lydia Jacoby: My battle with post-Olympic depression 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

Lydia Jacoby, who unexpectedly became an Olympic champion as a 17-year-old swimmer from Alaska, opens up about her battle with post-Olympic depression. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Lydia Jacoby Missy Franklin (6-time Olympic medalist) Carol Capitani (Texas women’s swimming and diving head coach) Dr. Michael Gervais (Psyc…

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Who should you root for at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics? 1:19

2M ago1:19

1:19

My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to some of Team USA's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin and NBC's Zena Keita will drop June 12. And don't miss My New Favorite Paralympian beginning August 14! Watch the video version of the trailer HERE. See Privacy Poli…

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Meghan Klingenberg: Now is the time to invest in female athletes 37:36

12M ago37:36

37:36

As a bonus treat for our listeners, we're flipping the tables and having My New Favorite Futbolista host (and World Cup champion) Meghan Klingenberg answer questions from Andy Slavitt, the host of In the Bubble. Klingenberg discusses leading the charge along with other members of the USWNT to secure equal pay for all women competing in internationa…

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Lauren Holiday on Team USA’s World Cup mindset 6:48

12M ago6:48

6:48

How will Team USA handle the adversity they are facing at the Women’s World Cup? Olympic and World Cup champion Lauren Holiday discusses with soccer content creator Megan Reyes in this bonus episode of My New Favorite Futbolista recorded in front of a live audience at a Women’s World Cup watch party presented by our partners On Her Turf, TOGETHXR, …

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How Team USA phenom Sophia Smith strengthens her mental health 22:01

12M ago22:01

22:01

Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide. Hear from: Sophia Smith Michael Wilson (Sophia’s boyfriend and Arizona Cardinals WR) Dr. Robin Scholefield (Associate Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology Services, USC) Victor…

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How teenage phenom Linda Caicedo overcame ovarian cancer 23:57

12M ago23:57

23:57

18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sport’s most electric goal scorers. Hear from: Linda Caicedo Herlinda Alegría (Linda’s mother) Diego Vasquez (Linda’s former coach) Rafael Murillo (Linda’s former coach and lifelong mentor -president of Club Real Juanchito) Epi…

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Naomi Girma: Team USA’s first-gen trailblazer 21:42

1y ago21:42

21:42

Naomi Girma, the first player of Ethiopian descent on the U.S. Women’s National Team, hopes to make it easier for first-generation Americans to succeed. Hear from: Naomi Girma Seble Demissie (Naomi’s mother) Girma Aweke (Naomi’s father) Episode reporter: Darnay Tripp (NBC San Diego) Rigo Villalobos (Telemundo San Diego) Read more about Naomi's stor…

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Panama’s Marta Cox picks up the pieces after losing her mother 18:49

1y ago18:49

18:49

Panamanian midfielder Marta Cox, who recently lost her mother unexpectedly, finds ways to keep her mother’s memory alive on the pitch. Hear from: Marta Cox Raiza Gutiérrez (Marta’s longtime coach) Episode reporter: Roxanne Vargas (NBC and Telemundo Miami) Watch the episode HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

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Team USA’s Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez: Am I Mexican enough? 20:32

1y ago20:32

20:32

Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez, who are poised to be the only two Mexican Americans to represent the U.S. at the World Cup, are grappling with their hybrid identities. Hear from: Sofia Huerta Ashley Sanchez Karina Rodríguez (Mexican national team and Ashley’s collegiate teammate) Ralph Sanchez (Ashley’s father) Episode reporter: Annabelle Sedano (…

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Call me Estefanía Banini, not the “female Messi” 31:41

1y ago31:41

31:41

Argentina’s Estefanía Banini, who is nicknamed the “female Messi,” is using her platform to advocate for equality for female soccer players in Latin America. Hear from: Estefanía Banini Andrés Cantor (Telemundo Deportes) Eduardo Pérez (Estefanía’s former coach) Episode reporter: Isabella Echeverri (Colombian national team) Watch the episode HERE. S…

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Ted Lasso S3E1: It's Just Poopeh, Let It Flow 58:44

1y ago58:44

58:44

Welcome back to the Dogtrack, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa, Christian, and Brett have a conversation about Season 3, Episode 1: Smells Like Mean Spirit. The first episode of season three is a bit of a subdued number that sets the table for the show's brilliant and emotional third act. We chat about our expectations going into season three, wh…

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Becky Sauerbrunn: Team USA's "moral compass" 23:15

1y ago23:15

23:15

World Cup champion Becky Sauerbrunn, who due to injury will not feature in this year’s event, has an important story to tell. Sauerbrunn describes herself as an “introvert,” but she proudly steps out of her comfort zone to advocate for causes she finds important, from trans inclusion to gender equity. Hear from: Becky Sauerbrunn Chris Mosier (Trail…

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Soccer’s silent superstar Christine Sinclair opens up 21:59

1y ago21:59

21:59

Canada’s Christine Sinclair, soccer’s all-time international goal scoring leader, has always let her stellar play do the talking for her...until now. Sinclair opens up about gender equity, multiple sclerosis and more. Hear from: Christine Sinclair Diana Matheson (Two-time Olympic medalist, Canada) Steph Yang (The Athletic) Episode reporter: Tara Sl…

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Crystal Dunn: Soccer's super mom 21:23

1y ago21:23

21:23

Team USA’s Crystal Dunn, who returned to competitive soccer less than four months after giving birth to her son Marcel Jean, shares how she juggles her career and motherhood. Hear from: Crystal Dunn Pierre Soubrier (Crystal’s husband) Dr. Stacy T. Sims (Exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist) Episode reporter: Ashley Chaparro (NBC New York a…

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Rocky Rodriguez’s complicated American Dream 25:02

1y ago25:02

25:02

Costa Rica’s Raquel “Rocky” Rodríguez, the 2016 NWSL Rookie of the Year, faced unexpected obstacles when she decided to immigrate to the U.S. Hear from: Rocky Rodríguez Grettel Cedeño (Rocky’s mother) Sivianni Rodriguez (Rocky’s father) Episode reporter: Valeria Aponte Feliciano (NBC and Telemundo Philadelphia) Read more about Rocky's story on NBC …

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Announcement: Season 3 Conversations Begin Next Week! 1:22

1y ago1:22

1:22

Welcome back to the Dogtrack, Greyhounds! Just a quick update to let y'all know that we'll be back with our conversation about Season 3, Episode 1 next Tuesday, June 20th! To stay updated, follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@tedlassopd) and subscribe to our feed wherever you listen to dope podcasts!…

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Who should you root for at the FIFA Women’s World Cup? 1:11

1y ago1:11

1:11

My New Favorite Futbolista will introduce you to the World Cup’s most inspiring soccer players and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted in English by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg and in Spanish by Mexico’s Janelly Farías will drop June 14. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

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KG • Paul on Ted Lasso 41:04

1y ago41:04

41:04

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa, Christian, and Brett have a conversation with KG, who is known for his portrayal of beloved pub crew member Paul on Ted Lasso. Kevin ‘KG’ Garry is here, there, and everywhere when it comes to creative projects. He's got his own YouTube channel, he’s the co-host of the boxing-focused…

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Trusting Ted Lasso to Stick the Landing (with Alex McDaniel) 49:22

1y ago49:22

49:22

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation with sports journalist Alex McDaniel about their shared trust in the show's creators to end the series well. Alex is the Managing Editor at USA Today’s For The Win - a social news hub that focuses on sports and entertainment. Of course, Alex is also a…

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Willing a Roy Kent and Jamie Tartt Duet Into Existence (with Julie Stewart-Binks) 35:22

1y ago35:22

35:22

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation about Ted Lasso, hockey, sports media, and karaoke with Julie Stewart-Binks. Julie is a Canadian journalist who has predominantly covered soccer and hockey for Fubo Sports, ESPN, CBS and Fox Sports. She’s what one might call ubiquitous in the sports r…

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A Guide to Midwestern Conversation (with Taylor Kay Philips) 57:50

1y ago57:50

57:50

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation about Ted Lasso and the midwest's unique conversational style with author and comedy writer Taylor Kay Philips. Taylor currently writes for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO, and her work has also appeared in publications like the The New York…

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Thorns on 12! (with Meghan Klingenberg) 27:48

1y ago27:48

27:48

Welcome back to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian has a conversation with Portland Thorns defender Meghan Klingenberg! Christian chats with Meghan about her early Ted Lasso Superstan status, what she loves about the show, and what it’s like playing with such an incredibly talented group of players in Portland. For those of y…

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Welcome to Schmicago! (with Cinco Paul) 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa, Christian, and Brett have a conversation with Cinco Paul, the co-creator, executive producer, songwriter, and showrunner of Schmigadoon. In addition to Schmigadoon, Cinco Paul is also known for his work as a screenwriter for beloved films like Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax, The Secr…

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In Memory of Grant Wahl (with Eric Wahl & Julie Stewart-Binks) 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

51:02

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett remember Grant Wahl's legacy in a conversation with his brother, Eric Wahl. The fourth episode of Ted Lasso's third season is dedicated to sports journalist Grant Wahl, who died suddenly and unexpectedly while covering the 2022 Men's World Cup in Qatar, and his tragic pa…

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Tackling Homophobia in Football (with Lou Englefield) 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

33:50

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation with sports activist and Ted Lasso fan Lou Englefield! Currently, Lou serves as the Director of Pride Sports UK, the Campaign Director of Football v Homophobia, the Co-Chair of Pride House International, and a board member of the Fare Network. We conn…

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Maximilian Osinski • Zava on Ted Lasso 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

51:40

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa, Christian, and Brett have a conversation with the man behind the myth behind the Zava – Maximilian Osinski! We chatted with Max about how he came to be involved with Ted Lasso and asked him questions about Zava's persona, his wardrobe, and how Max was able to embody such a mysteriou…

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Brendan Hunt Knows Who I Am! (with Jimmy Conrad) 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

49:11

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation about Ted Lasso with legendary former Major League Soccer and USMNT star Jimmy Conrad! Jimmy is a former professional soccer player, who played 26 games with the US Men’s National Team and 12 seasons in Major League Soccer, where he was named to the M…

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Ted Lasso Meets March Madness (with Eric Garcia) 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

50:57

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation about Ted Lasso and college basketball with author and journalist Eric Garcia! Eric Garcia is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist focused on politics and policy and is currently the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. (Yes, that Indep…

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What You Discover When Creativity Is Gone (with Marylee Fairbanks) 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

Welcome back to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa and Brett have a conversation about Ted Lasso and musical theatre with Marylee Fairbanks. Marylee Fairbanks is a producer and performer who is known for her work in the first touring production of the musical Ragtime and the show I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change – which is…

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I Love You Guys So Very Much ("Season 3 Preview") 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

Welcome back to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In our spoiler-free "Season 3 Preview-in-air-quotes" Marisa, Christian, and Brett have a conversation about some of the key information for fans to bear in mind as we head into Season 3 of Ted Lasso! Marisa has all but run out of patience. Brett is an emotional wreck. Christian is... aroused??? All th…

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How to Put Belief Back Together Once You've Torn It Apart (with Diana Butler Bass) 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

54:17

Welcome back to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation with Diana Butler Bass. Diana Butler Bass is an independent scholar with a specialty in American ecclesiastical history who writes on American religion and culture. She is the author of eleven books, many of which have won research or writing awa…

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Ted Lasso S2E12: You Gotta Follow Your Bliss, Right? 1:16:01

1+ y ago1:16:01

1:16:01

Welcome back to the Dogtrack, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa, Christian, and Brett have a conversation about Season 2, Episode 12: Inverting the Pyramid of Success. The final episode of season two crams in so many story lines, there's no way we could possibly devote enough enough attention to them all in one episode. But we chat for a long time…

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Ted Lasso Meets the Mighty Ducks (with John U. Bacon) 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

Welcome back to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation with John U. Bacon, who is a journalist and author of books on sports and business as well as a sports commentator on TV and radio. We chatted with John about his book "Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High Sch…

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Ted Lasso S2E11: I'm Not Good With Goodbyes 57:50

1+ y ago57:50

57:50

Welcome back to the Dogtrack, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa, Christian, and Brett have a conversation about Season 2, Episode 11: Midnight Train to Royston The penultimate episode of season two is fraught with tenuous relationship statuses: Roy and Keeley, Sam and Rebecca, Sharon and Ted, Keeley and... Nate??? So we have a long conversation ab…

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Ferran Torres: Score by rescuing stray dogs 13:11

1+ y ago13:11

13:11

Ferran Torres (Spain and FC Barcelona), a proud advocate for rescuing stray dogs, is determined to get dogs off the streets through adoption and education Hear from: Ferran Torres (Spain, FC Barcelona) Nikki Tibbles (Founder Wild at Heart Foundation) Check out the video feed. Escucha en español. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…

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USMNT: Pass gun reform, now 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team used its platform to demand that Congress do something about gun violence in America Hear from: Chris Murphy (U.S. Senator from Connecticut) Alejandro Bedoya (USMNT) Gregg Berhalter (USMNT) Mark McKenzie (USMNT) Chris Richards (USMNT) DeAndre Yedlin (USMNT) Walker Zimmerman (USMNT) Dr. Amy Bass (Manhattanville Co…

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DeAndre Yedlin: Kicking homophobia out of soccer 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

22:14

DeAndre Yedlin (USMNT and Inter Miami CF) is a proud LGBTQ ally who is determined to make soccer more inclusive after hearing homophobic slurs on the pitch Hear from: DeAndre Yedlin Landon Donovan (USMNT legend and San Diego Loyal SC head coach) Collin Martin (San Diego Loyal SC player) Hudson Taylor (Athlete Ally founder) Check out the video feed.…

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A World Cup Companion for the Discerning Ted Lasso Fan 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

59:51

Welcome back to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa, Christian, and Brett preview the rapidly-approaching FIFA Men's World Cup! We offer a brief explainer on the tournament - how it works and how nations qualify - before chatting a bit about the human rights disaster that this competition is already shaping up to be for host coun…

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Mark-Anthony Kaye: Why I stand with single mothers 19:37

1+ y ago19:37

19:37

Mark-Anthony Kaye (Canada and Toronto FC), who was raised by a single mother, is partnering with Single Mothers Outreach to provide single mothers with resources to successfully raise their families Hear from: Mark-Anthony Kaye Novelette Kaye (Mark-Anthony’s mother) Yorleni Sapp (Single Mothers Outreach) Check out the video feed. Escucha en español…

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José Cifuentes: Educating soccer’s ‘forgotten’ kids 21:35

1+ y ago21:35

21:35

José Cifuentes (Ecuador and LAFC), who had to choose between pursuing soccer or a formal education, wants to make it easier for future generations of soccer players to finish their studies Hear from: José "Cifu" Cifuentes Cristian Reinoso (Fútbol Estudio) Monserrat Creamer (Former Ecuadorian Minister of Education) Check out the video feed. Escucha …

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Ted Lasso S2E10: Funerals Are So Weird 1:01:44

1+ y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Welcome back to the Dogtrack, Greyhounds! In this episode Marisa, Christian, and Brett have a conversation about Season 2, Episode 10: No Weddings and a Funeral. This episode is one of our absolute favorites of the entire series! As we navigate both the hilarity and the heaviness of this episode, we discuss the weirdness of funerals, the end of Sam…

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Paul Arriola: F--- Cancer 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

26:17

Paul Arriola (USMNT and FC Dallas) shares what he learned about maintaining mental health during a two-year stretch in which he lost two loved ones, had a third diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and suffered a major injury. Hear from: Paul Arriola Akela Banuelos (Paul’s fiancée) Dr. Stephany Coakley (Sports psychology, Temple University) Check …

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Chris Richards: Stop Being Racist! 21:24

1+ y ago21:24

21:24

Chris Richards (USMNT and Crystal Palace), who grew up in the city (Birmingham, Alabama) that Martin Luther King, Jr., once called “the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States,” is using his platform to fight racism in soccer Hear from: Chris Richards Mark McKenzie (USMNT and Genk) Chris Gloster (New York City FC) Ken Richards (Chris’ …

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Julián Araujo: Fighting for Farmworkers 22:56

1+ y ago22:56

22:56

Julián Araujo (Mexico and LA Galaxy), who comes from a family of farmworkers, is using his voice to advocate for more equitable policies in the agriculture industry Hear from: Julián Araujo Lupe Araujo (Julian’s mother) Jorge Araujo (Julian’s father) Diana Tellefson Torres (Executive director of United Farm Workers Foundation) Check out the video f…

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This Is Thundergong! (with Billy Brimblecom Jr.) 43:54

1+ y ago43:54

43:54

Welcome back to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation with Billy Brimblecom, Jr., who is the Executive Director of the Steps of Faith Foundation — an organization that provides prosthetic limbs for amputees who can’t otherwise afford them. We chatted with Billy about his experience as an amputee, th…

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Who should you root for at the FIFA World Cup? 1:25

1+ y ago1:25

1:25

My New Favorite Futbolista will introduce you to the World Cup’s most inspiring soccer players and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted by former Colombian striker Juan Pablo Ángel and LX News host Eric Alvarez will drop November 1 in English and Spanish. Watch the trailer HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

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