Christian "Filly" Filimon and "The Scarf" J.R. Lebert talk all things LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club), Los Angeles' MLS soccer club. Hear original content, player, personnel, and fan interviews, team news, game breakdowns, supporters group chats, and so much more about LAFC. This podcast is BLACK and GOLD!
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This podcast is a mix of topics from mental health to philosophy. You’ll hear topics from anxiety and goal setting to how everything in the world is connected. Filimon shares his ways of self-improvement and how it could help you in the long run. If you’re a teen who wants to take this deep-thinking/self-help skill into their future career with a limited amount of time, The Brief Dive is the place to be.
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Ballers Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Etsub Mengistu and Filimon Hailesilassie that focuses on sharing content related to basketball and other underappreciated sports by breaking down games, updates, and interviews.
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Stryking Fury w/ Filly, The Panda feat. “The Doctor” Jonathan Reimer -The Ontario Fury Podcast
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The broadcast trio of the Empire Strykers (formerly the Ontario Fury) Christian “Filly” Filimon, Amanda “The Panda” Filimon feat. “The Dr.” Jonathan Reimer talk all things Empire Strykers, a professional indoor soccer team playing in Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). Hear original content, player, personnel, and fan interviews, team news, game breakdowns and so much more.
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Exploring the "Wit, Grit, and Inner Heroes of High Performers."
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Are you intrigued, inspired and just have to learn more when you find someone who is boldly embracing their dreams? Make plans to join me every other Wednesday as I share stories from everyday people following their passions and pursuing happiness. Have some laughs, learn about a specific passion and develop an understanding of how and why these guests are turning their dreams into realities, plus possibly get inspired to begin your own journey!
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Episode 315 - Sounders Silenced in Seattle, 3-0
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Episode 315, and what an effort by our boys! LAFC heads into the belly of the beast, Lumen Field in Seattle, and promptly stomps the Sounders, 3-0, behind a Bouanga brace and a Bogusz banger! LAFC raced out to an early 1-0 lead as Sounders defender Nouhou was whistled for a handball in the box. Denis does his thing, burying the PK, and LAFC was off…
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Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming matchup against the Sounders on the road.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 314 - Still Sluggish in 1-1 Draw vs. RSL
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Episode 314 is here, but it's another sluggish performance for LAFC. A player returns, a player gets hurt, and opportunities are missed at home in our clash with RSL. Things started out great at BMO, with Steven Beitashour leading the falcon flight as Kike Olivera was gifted an early goal from Zac MacMath. But just minutes later, Timothy Tillman go…
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Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's 2nd meeting w/ RSL.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 313 - Humiliated at Home by Columbus, 5-1
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It's Episode 313, and it was an absolute beatdown. The defending champs, Columbus Crew, came into BMO and delivered haymaker after haymaker, destroying LAFC, 5-1, delivering the worst home loss in our club's history. Only down 1-0 at halftime, the dam broke in the final 45'. In addition to giving up four second-half goals, LAFC also saw their numbe…
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Its the rematch of last years MLS Cup against the Columbus Crew and Filly and Scarf are there to get you readyBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 312 - Pobrecito! LAFC Beats New Mexico United 3-1
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On Episode 312, we keep it short and sweet. LAFC does what they need to do to get past USL side New Mexico United and onto the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup. Goals by Timmy Tillman, David Martinez, and Mateusz Bogusz highlight a performance Coach Steve said was "enough to get them over the bar." The real highlight was the solid turnout by the NMU…
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One More Sleep - New Mexico United Preview
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Filly and the Scarf are joined by Carlos Tenorio II, President of The Curse, a New Mexico United supporters group, to preview LAFC's Quarterfinal match in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup! Learn all about the club from the Land of Enchantment: Who are their players to watch? How can they overcome the onslaught of the Black and Gold? Andy why to th…
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Filly and The Scarf dish about the Dynamo.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 311 - Revenge At The Rose Bowl!
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Episode 311 is all about the rivalry, the derby, the Battle for Los Angeles! And on this episode, everything comes up roses for LAFC! LAFC takes out their rivals from Carson, 2-1, behind a standout performance from Sergi Palencia and another historic goal from Kei Kamara. The first half was all LAFC, as the Black and Gold went into the locker room …
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Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming 4th of July matchup vs crosstown rivals, the LA GalaxyBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 310 - Matty's Hatty Calms the Rapids
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Another night at BMO, another bit of history made by LAFC in what has rounded into an extremely successful first half-ish of the season for the Black and Gold. The home unbeaten streak continues, and you can hear all about it here on Episode 310! It was a bit of a sluggish first half for LAFC, but we were able to get on the board in the 20' behind …
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Join Scarf to preview the Colorado Rapids as they head into the belly of the beast, BMO Stadium, to take on LAFC!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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In this full podcast episode, I'm joined by Minase, a 24-year-old former Marine and youth advocate. Join us as we discuss men's mental health, social media, the "Batman mentality," the risk of vulnerability, and DC vs. Marvel.VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/-vHB2VL5bvEEmail: thebriefdive@gmail.comInstagram: @thebriefdive Snapchat: @THEBRIEFDIV…
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Filly and SCARF, preview LAFC's 2nd meeting of the season w/ the San Jose Earthquakes!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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What are your ways fo trying to balance life?In this 'Ten Minute Talk', we discuss juggling life's responsibilities, their effect on us, and how we are balancing it all. Feel free to check out the audio already uploaded on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Link down below!Youtube: https://youtu.be/CiKrp5ZG_UQEmail: thebriefdive@gmail.comInstagram: @thebr…
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Filly and special guest Chris Lafferty (@lafclaff) talk about LAFC's recent draw vs AustinBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Filly and special guest Jonathan Reimer preview LAFC's upcoming matchup vs Western Conference foes, Austin FC.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Filly, and at times Hello Kitty, take on episode 307 by themselves as Scarf, hops into a rental and decides to drive down to Austin, TX for LAFC's midweek matchup. The usual banter isnt there but the facts and the recaps and the news certainly is. Its a shorter more digestible podcast as it is Filly and although he talks way more then he should, he…
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Filly and The Scarf are back in black and ready to attack another episode of One More Sleep. This time we preview LAFC's match on the road against Orlando City.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 306 - 7 Straight Wins Heading into Break!
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LAFC welcomes FC Dallas to BMO for the first time in 2024! Unfortunately for Dallas, their trip comes during LAFC's record-setting shutout streak, and, with a 2-week break looming after the match, the Black and Gold were dead set on keeping the streak going. Hear all about it here on Episode 306! The two sides played to a scoreless first half, with…
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Filly and The Scarf chat about LAFC's upcoming match before the break against FC Dallas.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 305 - The Shutout Streak Gets Loon-y
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Episode 305 is on tap, and things are getting Loon-y at BMO! LAFC extends their shutout streaks, Denis scores and assists, and Matty Bogusz puts on a laser show. Let's get to it! One of the few teams ahead of LAFC in the standings, Minnesota United made the cross-country trek to BMO looking for the same result they experienced at home. The scorelin…
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Filly and the Scarf get you set for the matchup between LAFC and the high-flying Loons at BMO!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 304 - LAFC Keeps It 100 in Atlanta
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Atlanta. Oh, Atlanta. If LAFC had their own Simpsons’ Tree House of Horrors, it would be Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Black and Gold traveled back to the ATL to take on Atlanta United, and, here on Episode 304, let Filly and the Scarf tell you why, for the first time, LAFC didn’t get the Benz in Atlanta! After a chippy first half that saw plenty of y…
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LAFC travels to our personal house of horrors, Mercedes Benz Stadium, to take on Atlanta United. LAFC has never won there. LAFC has never even scored there! So why the heck is Scarf so optimistic? Listen to One More Sleep and find out!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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On Episode 303, the boys recap the dominant 3-0 win over USL Championship side Loudoun United in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup! LAFC raced out to an early lead, with Timothy Tillman's 8th-minute goal equalling the fastest goal LAFC has scored in the Open Cup. A sleepy remainder of the half would give way to a much more action-filled second, as Denis the D…
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One More Sleep - Loudoun United - USOC Round of 16!
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LAFC takes on USL Championship side Loudoun United in a Tuesday night affair at BMO! Get to know LAFC's opponent before they put a pasting on DC's affiliate!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 302 - Bouanga Bangs Brace By Burki
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LAFC heads back out on the road, in search of their first MLS road win of 2024. This time, the Black and Gold head to St. Louis, last season's best team in the regular season. No sweat, right? Well, here on Episode 302, find out why the road woes are, indeed, over! After a lackluster first half where LAFC was certainly fortunate to be level, Coach …
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Scarf is in Alabama cheering on the Montgomery Biscuits while Filly and special guest: Chris Lafferty preview LAFC's upcoming road match vs St. Louis SC.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 301 - Vanquishing Vancouver AGAIN!
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Its a solo Filly for once as Scarf has departed the West Coast en route to Atlanta with his middle schoolers. Speaking of middle schoolers, thats exactly how LAFC treated and toyed with a team they have dominated for the past year in that of the Vanouver Whitecaps. This will be a short and to the point podcast as it is Mother's Day. Happy Mother's …
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One More Sleep - Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
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Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming match vs VancouverBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 300 - Leaving Las Vegas... With a Win!
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300! We made it! 7+ years, hours and hours of content, and here we are, 300 episodes strong. Thank you to all of you out there who have supported us, listened to us, said nice or not-so-nice things about us, fueled us, and otherwise been there throughout any part of this journey. We can't wait to hit 400 with you soon! LAFC took a trip to beautiful…
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Dealing With Life's Pressures | ft. Marvel
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Are life's pressures getting to overwhelming?In this 'Ten Minute Talk', we discuss growing up, its effect on us, and how we are dealing with the speed of it. Feel free to check out the audio already uploaded on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Link down below!Youtube: https://youtu.be/X8r8XxdXnSEEmail: thebriefdive@gmail.comInstagram: @thebriefdiveEQUIP…
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Filly and The Scarf chop it up about LAFC's upcoming US Open Cup fixture against their former affiliate, the Las Vegas Lights.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 299 - Smashed by San Jose in Santa Clara
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LAFC had an opportunity, at least for a minute, to share the top spot in the West if they could deliver a performance on the road against the worst team in the West. To put it very simply, we could not. This is Episode 299, and it's not pretty. San Jose jumped out early, scoring on a corner kick just 5 minutes in. The Black and Gold had a few oppor…
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One More Sleep - San Jose at Levi's 2024!
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LAFC heads up the coast to take on the Earthquakes at the home of the 49ers, Levi's Stadium! It looks like it'll be the debut of San Jose's new DP, Hernan Lopez. Too little, too late for San Jose? We think so!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Do you ever feel like you're growing up too fast? Life is moving too fast and you're all of a sudden dealing with responsibilities?In this 'Ten Minute Talk', we discuss growing up, its effect on us, and how we are dealing with the speed of it. Feel free to check out the audio already uploaded on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Link down below!Youtube: …
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Episode 298 - St. Denis Brings Us 3 Points Against Portland
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On this episode, we again praise the exploits of one Denis Bouanga, or Saint Denis, as he has come to be known around these parts. Just when we thought our old friend, Maxime Crepeau, did enough standing on his head to deliver his new club, the Portland Timbers, a point on the road, St. Denis delivered a stoppage-time miracle and three points to th…
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Do you find yourself scrolling away on social media? How much of an impact does it have on you?In this 'Ten Minute Talk', we discuss social media, its effect on us, and where we see it going in the future. Feel free to check out the video already uploaded on Youtube! Link down below!Youtube: https://youtu.be/095BUgj0TSc?si=19p_nvjtlsnGsXTKEmail: th…
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Episode 297 - Bouanga's Brace Bags a Point at BMO
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Filly and The Scarf are back in action previewing LAFC's upcoming match vs Aaron Long's former club, NYRBBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 296 - Bogusz Brace Bags A Point in Portland
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"Keep Portland Weird" is the slogan you'll see plastered on many walls, billboards, and bumper stickers as you make your way across the Rose City. Well, LAFC and Portland did their best to keep Portland weird in their 2-2 draw on Saturday, and you can hear all about it here on Episode 296. With Filly still in New York, our good buddy Chris Lafferty…
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One More Sleep - LAFC Heads to Portland to Face Crepeau
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LAFC travels up the coast to see an old friend, as the Portland Timbers, with their new keeper, Maxime Crepeau, host the Black and GoldBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 295 - LAFC Ends LAG Unbeaten Streak
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LAFC beats LAG in their first rivalry match of the season. Filly and Scarf recap the goals, the memories and the good times.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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The undefeated (ugh) Carson Galaxy heads to BMO for Round 1 of the LA Derby! Hear the boys' thoughts on the match, players to watch, and score predictions.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 294 - Mihailovic Meltsdown LAFC In Mile High.
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A Mile-Hi and welcome to episode 294 of Defenders of the Banc. Our expectations after last week's win were sky high, but the Rapids brought us back down to earth with a frustrating 3-2 defeat in Commerce City, CO. With Scarf miles away in Puerto Rico, Filly enlists the help of friend of the pod, and member of the @blackandgoldrc , Chris Lafferty ( …
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Filly is flying solo today on this edition of OMS. Well, Filly and Hello Kitty.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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Episode 293 - Bouanga's Brace, Olly’s Return Highlight 5-0 Win
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Welcome to Episode 293, and what a match it was for the boys in Black and Gold! LAFC ends our scoreless streak just before it hit 350 minutes, Denis Bouanga bags a brace (though he will tell you it should have been 4!), and Olly takes a circuitous route around BMO for her pre-match flight. Take a listen for all the details of a thrilling night at B…
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Turns out we forgot to upload this to Buzzsprout before the match! Sorry! Here is Scarf's One More Sleep leading into LAFC's match vs. Nashville at BMO!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon
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