Best Noah Ballard Podcasts (2024)

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Are The Seattle Sounders Fraudulent? - Ep. 53 1:27:29

6h ago1:27:29

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The streak of Dub Pods has sadly come to an unceremonious end as the Seattle Sounders were blown out 3-0 by LAFC at Lumen Field on Saturday, falling victim to the evil demonic goal-scoring force of nature that is Denis Bouanga. Were the national pundits correct in their prior assessment of Seattle’s improved play of recent weeks being fraudulent? W…

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Saved by the Bell - Ep. 52 1:34:01

2d ago1:34:01

1:34:01

We have our sixth straight dub pod as St. Louis CITY SC became the latest opponent to meet their demise at Lumen Field on Wednesday, falling 2-0 to the Seattle Sounders. Even Jon Bell is getting in on the action these days. We recap the festivities, dive into this week’s Agena Check, debate the merits of this red-hot run of form and preview this Sa…

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Jordan Morris is Unstoppable - Ep. 51 56:15

5d ago56:15

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It’s yet another Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders have once again emerged victorious, this time with a 1-0 victory at Austin FC in Matchday 26. With Noah sidelined due to sickness, Ari lays down a solo pod recapping the win at Q2 Stadium. It was also a banner week for the Agenda Check, as Paul Rothrock and Obed Vargas each picked up an assist on Jor…

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Josh Atencio, American Hero - Ep. 50 50:41

10d ago50:41

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It’s a US Open Cup dub pod as the Seattle Sounders topped Sacramento Republic FC 2-1 to advance to the semifinals. What would a run to the USOC final mean for Seattle after years of not living up to their dominant early years in this tournament? Later on, we discuss Seattle’s reported links to a Croatian winger, have a nice laugh at the Cupset that…

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Is Albert Rusnak the hottest player in MLS? - Ep. 49 1:17:40

13d ago1:17:40

1:17:40

It’s yet another dub pod as the Seattle Sounders have emerged victorious once again with Saturday’s 2-0 result over the New England Revolution. We break down Seattle’s latest three-point result, which included another virtuoso performance from the 1-2 punch of Albert Rusnak and Jordan Morris – the hottest duo in MLS at the moment. Later on, we prev…

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A Tough Day for the USMNT Bots - Ep. 48 44:48

18d ago44:48

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It’s an emergency pod as the US men’s national team has crashed out of the Copa America in embarrassing fashion. Do we care about the fate of Gregg Berhalter? Not really, but we lay down our takes on the matter anyway. Other topics include whether this ‘golden generation’ is overrated and who our dream candidates would be to take over on the sideli…

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The Great Seattle Fire Extinguished - Ep. 47 1:06:04

20d ago1:06:04

1:06:04

It’s another Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders emerged victorious over the Chicago Fire at Lumen Field in Matchday 23. We recap the latest come-from-behind result, which affected multiple agendas, and give our thoughts on Paul Rothrock’s omission from the starting XI. Elsewhere in MLS, Atlanta United scored one of the craziest goals of the season, wh…

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Seattle Sounders Reality TV - Ep. 46 46:25

24d ago46:25

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There’s no midweek game but the Seattle Sounders certainly gave us plenty to talk about as the star striker and the left back each got (effectively) suspended for this weekend’s match against the Chicago Fire. We break down all the drama in the aftermath of Saturday’s win over FC Dallas and what it all means going forward. Elsewhere in MLS, we also…

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'The Bikeriders' with Bennett Campbell Ferguson | Motorcycle Rebels 44:07

20d ago44:07

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End of the road for this kick, gang. And fittingly enough "The Bikeriders" (2024) is all about how nothing lasts. But it's also about a lot of actors—Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Michael Shannon, and 15 more—bringing wildly different acting styles to the table in this requiem for a Chicagoland biker gang. Film critic Bennett Campbell Ferg…

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Minor Setback, Major Comeback - Ep. 45 1:04:40

27d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

It’s the biggest Dub Pod of the season as Ari and Noah recap the Seattle Sounders’ massive 3-2 comeback victory over FC Dallas at Lumen Field in Matchday 22. Other topics include yet another riveting performance from Paul Rothrock, Raúl Ruidíaz scoring from inside the penalty area(!), Jordan Morris putting the city of Seattle on his back and Obed V…

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Rothrockin' on Heaven’s Door - Ep. 44 1:18:36

1M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

On today’s episode of Lobbing Scorchers, Ari and Noah recap the Seattle Sounders’ 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo – highlighted by back to back MLS goals from podcast poster boy Paul Rothrock. This week's Agenda Check takes a look at the current vibes around Reed Baker-Whiting, the Obed Vargas and Josh Atencio double pivot, superstar Paul Rothrock,…

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'Ghost Rider' with Noah Ballard | Motorcycle Rebels 57:02

23d ago57:02

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Nic Cage brings the boys back together for a weekend of Ghost Rider. In search of the motorcycle rebel's most demonic representation, we watched “Ghost Rider” (2007) and “Ghost Rider: The Spirit of Vengeance” (2011). What did we find? Floating skulls, hot chains, performances stuck between a Cage and a hard place, and two movies that just need a *l…

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Rothrock n' Roll - Ep. 43 1:13:46

1M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

On today's episode of Lobbing Scorchers, Ari and Noah open the show recapping the Seattle Sounders' 2-0 win against Minnesota United. Highlighting the elite performance from the greatest player to ever walk the earth: Paul Rothrock. This week's Agenda Check takes a look at the current vibes around Obed Vargas, Leo Chu, Paul Rothrock, Stefan Frei, J…

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'Rumble Fish' with Ray Gill Jr. | Motorcycle Rebels 45:19

1M ago45:19

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“The Motorcycle Boy Reigns” as our kick arrives at “Rumble Fish” (1983). It’s not set on the highway, but perhaps no movie in this series uses the idea of the motorcycle rebel to such cool, elusive effect as Francis Ford Coppola’s dreamlike crime drama, starring a young Mickey Rourke. Ray Gill Jr. (Portland Mercury, Willamette Week) is here to expl…

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A New Low for the Seattle Sounders - Ep. 42 1:15:54

1M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Noah and Ari discuss the disappointing performances of the Sounders' loss to Sporting Kansas City and the USMNT's loss to Colombia. They also announce that the podcast has been signed by Sounder at Heart! We answer your questions about Brian Schmetzer being on the hot seat, is Frei washed and much more. This week's agenda check features Andrew Thom…

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Club of Professional Wrestling Enthusiasts - Ep. 41 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

Noah and Ari discuss the current status of Pedro de la Vega and his ongoing injury struggles. They also analyze the upcoming match between the Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City, who are currently on a seven-game losing streak. The hosts debate the potential impact of De la Vega's absence on the Sounders' offensive capabilities and the need …

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'Easy Rider' with The Bear | Motorcycle Rebels 41:54

1M ago41:54

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I've said from the beginning that this podcast represents freedom—specifically the freedom to beg far-flung thinkers to talk about canonical movies. This week, our Motorcycle Rebel kick arrives at "Easy Rider" (1969), and motorcycle bard / journalist J. Peter Thoeming, aka THE BEAR, is on the show to talk about how this countercultural touchstone r…

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Not Everyone Can Win Champions League! - Ep. 40 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

the Columbus Crew's performance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final at Pachuca. They delve into the team's unexpected loss, the impact of illness on the players, and the financial dynamics between MLS and Liga MX. The conversation also covers the coaching prowess of Wilfred Nancy and the evolving competitive landscape between the two leagues. Suppo…

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The Roman Empire is Falling - Ep. 39 1:13:53

2M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

Ari and Noah discuss the Seattle Sounders' recent 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. We delve into player performance, game management, and the use of VAR in the match. Ari shares his take on the coaching prowess of Pablo Mastroeni. Agenda Check this week touches on Moose, RBW, Obed, and Morris at the 9. We answer your questions about attendance, owners…

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'The Wild One' with Burt Kearns | Motorcycle Rebels 46:53

2M ago46:53

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Let's start the engines on a new kick! Now through the end of June (when "The Bikeriders" hit theaters), we're tracing the archetype of the motorcycle rebel. Most historians agree the first biker picture was "The Wild One" (1953) starring an iconically moody and leather-clad Marlon Brando. Today, author Burt Kearns joins the show to share how "The …

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Are The Seattle Sounders Finding Form? - Ep. 38 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Noah and Ari discuss the Seattle Sounders' recent victory over St. Louis CITY SC and the ongoing debate about the team's starting striker. We answer your questions, including the team's recent form, player movement, and bring back the Agenda Check segment. Then we break down the upcoming Real Salt Lake matchup and go around MLS to bring you winners…

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A Kossa-Rienzi Agenda is Born - Ep. 37 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Ari and Noah discuss the Seattle Sounders win over Phoenix Rising FC in the U.S. Open Cup, highlighting a match-winning performance from Kalani Kossa-Rienzi. The Scorchers Boys also introduce a new segment called 'Agenda Check' where they evaluate the status of various player agendas. Closing the show, Ari and Noah preview the upcoming match agains…

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The Nouhou Experience - Ep. 36 56:13

2M ago56:13

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Ari and Noah discuss the Seattle Sounders 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps and preview their upcoming match against Phoenix Rising in the US Open Cup. Ari shares his unique perspective of the Sounders game, as he was attending a wedding and couldn't watch the match. The boys highlights Jordan Morris' early goal and Obed Vargas' impact on the g…

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Philadelphia Raccoounion - Ep. 35 1:22:22

2M ago1:22:22

1:22:22

Ari and Noah headline with a raccoon pitch invader, the Seattle Sounders loss to Real Salt Lake and highlight the standout performance of Georgi Minoungou. Then we answer your questions about Albert Rusnak and whether he is worth his designated player contract, future of the Moose agenda and address the concerns about Brian Schmetzer's coaching. Pl…

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Bonfire, Built - Ep. 34 47:54

2M ago47:54

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Ari and Noah celebrate the Seattle Sounders 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers with an emphatic dub pod. Then the pod squad previews the upcoming midweek MLS matchup with Real Salt Lake and talk winners and losers around Major League Soccer including Sporting Kansas City, Inter Miami, Atlanta United and more! Support the show by subscribing to Sound…

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You're a Bad, Bad Man Andrew Thomas (feat. Jackson Felts) - Ep. 33 1:19:09

2M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Ari, Noah and Jackson recap the U.S. Open Cup penalty kicks win over Louisville City FC, answer your questions and preview the upcoming Seattle Sounders match against rival Portland Timbers. Follow Jackson: https://twitter.com/JacksonOnRadio Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible thr…

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Should you root for the Columbus Crew? - Ep. 32 1:07:02

3M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Ari and Noah break down the Seattle Sounders uninspiring draw the LA Galaxy 0-0, talk Concacaf Champions Cup and if you should root for the Columbus Crew, preview the U.S. Open Cup matchup against USL side Louisville City and take a look around the league including Messi's record breaking game and the Portland Timbers incredibly bad run of form. Su…

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'Challengers' with Alex Barr | Sports Romances 44:27

3M ago44:27

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It's match point of our sports-romance kick and hooooo, baby. "Challengers" is here, and we've got writer Alex Barr on the program to discuss this year’s sweatiest, hungriest, horniest movie. We talk tennis as sex, sex as tennis, the movie's use of food, unexplained bruises, a different side of Zendaya, bafflingly inventive cinematography, and so m…

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Obed Vargas is the Greatest Player Alive - Ep. 31 1:13:42

3M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

The Seattle Sounders took a resounding 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Union in their midweek makeup game. Ari and Noah take on this emphatic dub pod, break down the incredible play of Obed Vargas, and preview the upcoming LA Galaxy match (We love you Joseph Paintsil). Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This …

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Seattle Sounders Improvisational Comedy Troupe - Ep. 30 1:16:44

3M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

Ari and Noah take on the Seattle Sounders 2-1 loss to DC United, then breakdown the upcoming midweek matchup with the Philadelphia Union, answer your questions and chat about winners and losers around MLS. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of Full Pull Wines.…

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'Point Break' with Bennett Campbell Ferguson | Sports Romances 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

A cop and robber touch souls—and bods while skydiving at 120 mph—on the penultimate episode of our sports-romance kick. It's "Point Break" week, baby. Bennett Campbell Ferguson is here to dig into everyone's favorite surfing-skydiving-beach football spectacular. We break down good vs. goofy Keanu, assess how Kathryn Bigelow's first big hit epitomiz…

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I'm Tired of Being A Loser - Ep. 29 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Ari and Noah detail the excruciating Seattle Sounders loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, speak about Pedro De La Vega, preview the upcoming road trip to Philadelphia Union and take you around the league with Inter Miami and Messi, St. Louis CITY SC, Sporting Kansas City, Chicago Fire, Real Salt Lake and more. Support the show by subscribing to Sounde…

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'Bend It Like Beckham' with Jessie Tu | Sports Romances 36:30

3M ago36:30

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This week, dreams of soccer stardom clash with a host of familial and cultural expectations. Writer Jessie Tu (Women’s Agenda, “The Honeyeater”) is here to break down how "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002) changed the culture, showcased heartfelt father-daughter relationships, and everything happening in that one dizzying nightclub scene. Plus, is this …

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Draw in the Heart of Frisco (feat. Jeremiah Oshan) - Ep. 28 1:34:43

3M ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Sounder At Heart's very own Jeremiah Oshan joins Ari and Noah to break down the Seattle Sounders draw to FC Dallas, preview the upcoming match against Vancouver Whitecaps and answer your questions. Plus around the league breakdowns from Inter Miami, LAFC, Portland Timbers and MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart: https://www.sounderatheart.com/ Supp…

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'Blue Crush' with Emma Specter | Sports Romances 39:53

3M ago39:53

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Tie the boards to the ‘61 Chevy, and let's take this sports-romance series into the waves! Writer Emma Specter (Vogue) is here to discuss why "Blue Crush" is the ultimate women’s sports "sleepover movie." We also get into the power of Michelle Rodriguez on a jet ski, a healthy fear of the ocean, and whether the romance in “Blue Crush” is between th…

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Are the Seattle Sounders back? - Ep. 27 50:03

3M ago50:03

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With Noah out of town, Ari wins his battle with technology and solo cooks his reaction to the Seattle Sounders' massive 5-0 victory over Canadian foes CF Montréal for their first win of 2024. It's an emphatic dub pod! Are the Seattle Sounders back? Or was this simply a mirage? Ari then lays down his takes on the rest of the Matchday 8 slate in MLS.…

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'Love & Basketball' with Jordan Robinson | Sports Romances 40:06

4M ago40:06

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Four quarters, two players, one game for your heart. No movie in this sports-romance series creates team chemistry between the "sports" and "romance" like LOVE & BASKETBALL. The fantastic Jordan Robinson (Queens of the Court) joins the program to discuss the movie's on-court realism, athlete couples, the enormous pressures on college basketball pla…

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Groundhog Day in LA - Ep. 26 1:18:20

4M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Ari and Noah recap the Seattle Sounders latest loss to the LA Galaxy, preview the upcoming match against CF Montreal and take questions from the audience. Don't miss this weeks winners and losers around Major League Soccer featuring LAFC, Vancouver Whitecaps, Colorado Rapids, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake, and the Portland Timbers. Support the…

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'Wimbledon' with Noah Ballard | Sports Romances 42:33

4M ago42:33

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What if a washed-up tennis journeyman (Paul Bettany) and a rising phenom (Kirsten Dunst) made a pact to hook up before every round of Wimbledon? That's a big swing from this 2004 rom-com, but how's its follow-through? Noah Ballard (Verve) joins our sports-romance kick to analyze the darker movie at the core of "Wimbledon," savor the film's giant ca…

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Sounders Group Therapy (feat. Mark Kastner) - Ep. 25 1:28:17

4M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

The Seattle Sounders are bad, so Ari, Noah and Mark try and figure out why while answering your burning questions. Lock in this one is a riot. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of Full Pull Wines. --- Follow Lobbing Scorchers on Social Media: Follow Ari Lilje…

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'The Cutting Edge' with Emily L. Newman | Sports Romances 45:41

4M ago45:41

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She's a pairs figure skater who keeps rejecting partners; he's a washed-up hockey player. Can they win gold by falling in love and performing an unthinkable maneuver? With a setup like that, "The Cutting Edge" (1992) is the perfect launchpad for our Sports Romances kick. Emily L. Newman (Texas A&M Unversity-Commerce) is here to break down the bante…

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Another Day, Another Disappointment - Ep. 24 53:43

4M ago53:43

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Ari and Noah talk about the Seattle Sounders draw with the Colorado Rapids. Then preview the upcoming matchup with San Jose Earthquakes and talk winners and losers around MLS. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of Full Pull Wines. --- Follow Lobbing Scorchers …

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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Ep. 23 48:30

4M ago48:30

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Ari and Noah talk about the rained out Seattle Sounders vs. Philadelphia Union match, preview the upcoming Colorado Rapids match and give their winners and losers from around Major League Soccer. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of Full Pull Wines. --- Follo…

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MLS is Union Busting (feat. Peter Manikowski) - Ep. 22 33:24

5M ago33:24

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In this special episode Noah Riffe is joined by Professional Soccer Referee's Assocation President Peter Manikowski to discuss the ongoing labor dispute between PSRA and MLS/PRO. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of Full Pull Wines. --- Follow Lobbing Scorche…

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'Dune: Part Two' with Bennett Campbell Ferguson 58:10

5M ago58:10

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At last, we've arrived at our first kick's climactic question: Is "Dune: Part Two" a superior sequel? Bennett Campbell Ferguson (Willamette Week) is here to answer emphatically. We talk sandworm setpieces, Chalamet's gravitas or lack thereof, and this sequel's complex relationship to fate and character development.…

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It's Time To Start Paul Rothrock - Ep. 21 59:29

5M ago59:29

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Ari and Noah break down the latest Seattle Sounders 0-0 draw to Austin FC, preview the upcoming matchup with the Philadelphia Union and talk about the winners and losers of matchday 3 in MLS. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of Full Pull Wines. --- Follow Lo…

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'Doctor Sleep' with Molly Henery 54:05

5M ago54:05

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Heeeere's Danny! On the penultimate episode of our "Superior Sequels" kick, horror specialist Molly Henery nominates "Doctor Sleep," the 2019 sequel to "The Shining." A bold take? Perhaps! But Stephen King certainly agrees, and Molly goes deep on the film's sweeping character development and visual choices. We talk Mike Flanagan's adaptation skills…

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R.I.P. Live Ders - Ep. 20 1:26:18

5M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Ari and Noah give a touching eulogy for the Live Sounders twitter account, recap the 2-1 loss to LAFC, share their favorite moments from MLS matchweek 1 and preview the Seattle Sounders upcoming match with Austin FC. Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month! This podcast was made possible through the support of Full …

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'House II: The Second Story' with Susan Tomorrow 45:37

5M ago45:37

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“Like a kids’ movie for adults,” Susan Tomorrow describes the joyful anarchy of "House II: The Second Story." For her Superior Sequel, the Clinton Street Theater programmer and co-owner nominates this 1987 horror-comedy where any dimension, genre, or plot U-turn is possible in the next room over. Zombie grandpas, crystal skulls, pterodactyls, Bill …

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'The Bourne Supremacy' with Bennett Campbell Ferguson 47:45

5M ago47:45

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Sometimes, "superior sequel" status is declared right in the movie's title. This week, Bennett Campbell Ferguson is here to nominate "The Bourne Supremacy" (2004) for its frenetic action, underrated love story, and Matt Damon's cargo shorts. We also break down Greengrass vs. Liman, sing the Bourne theme almost immediately, and get *this close* to r…

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