Best Ralph Perez Podcasts (2024)

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Soccer skills on the basketball court, with Donny Marshall 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

42:40

Most people know about Donny Marshall's time in the NBA and his current broadcast career, but did you know that this basketball forward got his start on the soccer field? In this episode, learn how Donny's time playing soccer made him a better basketball player and why he ultimately decided to transition to a life on the court. Photo of Donny Marsh…

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From Soccertown USA to the World Cup, with Tony Meola 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

47:26

Tony grew up playing every sport he could. He was captain of his high school's basketball team, an all-state baseball player and one of the top ten high school soccer players in New Jersey. He attended The University of Virginia on a soccer and baseball scholarship, where he trained with coach Bruce Arena for two years before joining the U.S. Men's…

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The most-capped player in U.S. Women’s National Team history: Kristine Lilly 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

37:37

Kristine Lilly is one of the most accomplished athletes in soccer history. Her decades-long career began at the University of North Carolina, where she helped lead the team to four straight national championships. With 354 caps, she’s the most-capped player in U.S. Women's National Team history. In this episode, Ralph, Ray and Kristine talk about h…

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Building a Championship Culture in Youth Soccer, with Rick Jacobs 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

40:13

Join Ralph, Ray and Rick Jacobs, a 23-time state championship-winning coach, as Rick delves into the importance of creating a winning culture in youth soccer. With a 94% winning percentage and a 131-game unbeaten streak, Rick shares his insights on cultivating trust, building relationships with his players, and fostering a sense of tradition and be…

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Stories from the 1994 World Cup, with Alexi Lalas 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

Alexi Lalas has been a symbol and standout in U.S. soccer for over 20 years. After an extraordinary performance in the 1994 World Cup, he became the general manager of the San Jose Earthquakes, the New York Red Bulls and the Los Angeles Galaxy, and he was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2006. Today, he’s a soccer analyst for Fox Spor…

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Cup Commentary: Ralph and Ray's World Cup check-in 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

37:37

The group stage is over, and Ralph and Ray are ready to reflect on the results of the 2022 World Cup so far. In this episode, hear their thoughts on the U.S. Men's National Team's performance, Ralph's experience in Qatar and their predictions for the rest of the Cup. This is the second episode of Ralph and Ray's Cup Commentary. They'll be back toge…

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April Heinrichs: U.S. Women's National team captain, coach and World Cup champion 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

42:40

In 1991, April Heinrichs captained the U.S. Women's National Team that brought home the World Cup. The first ever woman inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1998, she later went on to coach that team to Olympic medals and third place in the World Cup in 2003. In this episode, learn how she became a legendary player and transitioned her…

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From pro player to pro coach, with Chris Armas 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

43:28

Chris Armas has played and coached in the biggest leagues of professional soccer, but his love for the game began as a child in Brentwood, N.Y.—Ralph and Ray's hometown. In this episode, the Brentwood boys get together to talk about Chris's career and the transition from pro-player to coach. Chris was named an NCAA Division II First Team All-Americ…

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Cup Commentary: Ralph and Ray's 2022 World Cup Predictions 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

35:18

For the Love of the Game is back—just in time for the 2022 World Cup! The games kick off on Sunday, November 20 in Qatar, and, in this episode, Ralph and Ray are talking about their predictions, expectations and excitement for this year's games. This is the first episode of Ralph and Ray's Cup Commentary. They'll be back together again midway throu…

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From the junior league to the major league, with Bill Manning 41:51

2y ago41:51

41:51

Bill Manning has played on soccer teams at every level, and it prepared him to lead teams at the highest level. In this episode, learn what it takes to lead a major soccer team from a president two: Toronto FC (MLS) and Toronto Argonauts (MLSE). Bill began playing soccer as a child in New York at the Massapequa Soccer Club and the Long Island Junio…

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The voice of U.S. soccer, with JP Dellacamera 38:09

2y ago38:09

38:09

You've probably heard JP Dellacamera make some memorable soccer calls. With over 30 years in the announcer's booth, the Hall of Fame broadcaster has seen the game, and some of its most influential players, evolve. In this episode, hear about the calls, culture and clubs that have changed the game. In JP Dellacamera's 30 years as an analyst, he’s ca…

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The Super League's superhero, with Amanda Vandervort 45:00

2y ago45:00

45:00

From playing to coaching to promoting the game, Amanda Vandervort has done it all. In this episode, learn about how her time in college and major league soccer has prepared her for her latest position as president of the USL Super League. In college, Amanda was a captain on the University of Wyoming women’s team. Out of college, she became head coa…

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Color commentary, with Ralph and Ray 49:02

2y ago49:02

49:02

Ralph and Ray love the game and their guests, but, in this episode, the two of them talk 1 v 1 about the personal histories in soccer and friendship that brought them to where they are today. Follow Ralph and Ray on Twitter and Instagram! For the Love of the Game is hosted by Ralph Perez and Ray Reid and is a production of Earfluence.…

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101 goals, with Taylor Twellman 56:18

2y ago56:18

56:18

In 2009, Taylor Twellman became the youngest player in Major League Soccer to score 100 goals. A year after the achievement, he retired from the game after concussion side effects. In this episode, hear about Taylor's record-breaking career and his new goal of educating the youth about injury and keeping athletes safe with ThinkTaylor. Taylor Twell…

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The game off the field, with Nelson Rodríguez 45:52

2y ago45:52

45:52

Nelson Rodríguez has an intricate knowledge of the game of soccer, and he has been a pillar on the game for nearly 20 years. Currently, he is Chief of Staff in the Office of the Commissioner for Major League Soccer. Previous, he's boasted titles as President and General Manager Chicago Fire FC. He's also held roles within the US Soccer office as EV…

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The changes of college coaching, with Becky Burleigh 42:40

2y ago42:40

42:40

When Becky Burleigh began coaching college soccer at 21 years old, some of her players were older than she was. At 26, she became the first ever head coach for the Florida Gators' women's soccer program, where she coached for 26 seasons before retiring—and coming out of retirement to serve as interim head coach for NWSL's Florida Pride. In this epi…

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Soccer's legendary defender, with Alexi Lalas 57:53

2y ago57:53

57:53

Alexi Lalas has been a symbol and standout in U.S. soccer for over 20 years. After an extraordinary performance in the 1994 World Cup, he became the general manager of the San Jose Earthquakes, the New York Red Bulls and the Los Angeles Galaxy, and he was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2006. Today, he’s a soccer analyst for Fox Spor…

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Influencing soccer history, with Cobi Jones 47:18

2y ago47:18

47:18

Cobi Jones is the all-time leader in caps for the U.S. men's national team and LA Galaxy legend, scoring the first goal ever for the team. But, before all that, he played for Coach Ralph. Now, he's an LA Galaxy analyst on Time Warner Cable SportsNet, and can be seen on Fox Sports, BeIN Sports, and the Pac-12 Network. He’s a co-owner of the Angel Ci…

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Self-motivation and team culture, with the legendary Carli Lloyd 35:17

2y ago35:17

35:17

While it's important to act as a team on the field, only you can control your performance as a player, and Carli Lloyd knows that. In this episode, hear how she motivated herself to become one of the strongest players on the field during her 17-year professional career. Follow Ralph and Ray on Twitter and Instagram! For the Love of the Game is host…

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81 Years of Coaching, 900 Career Wins, 5 National Championships, and 1 New Podcast! 5:38

2y ago5:38

5:38

Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.…

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D'Arcy Carden Meets Us in "The Good Place" 31:35

2+ y ago31:35

31:35

Actor and Comedian D'Arcy Carden joins Dan to discuss her Emmy-nominated role as "Janet", the artificial intelligence-like guide in The Good Place. She reflects on what it was like to be a struggling actress before getting the role, what the audition process was like for "Janet", and how she celebrated when she received the good news. D'Arcy also r…

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J.K. Simmons Finds the Right Tempo in "Whiplash" 33:13

2+ y ago33:13

33:13

Actor J.K. Simmons joins Dan to discuss his Academy Award-winning performance as music instructor Terence Fletcher in the 2014 film Whiplash. He talks about his approach to portraying such an intense character and goes in-depth on some of the most memorable scenes, including "Find My Tempo", where he had to repeatedly slap Miles Teller. J.K. also t…

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Walking "The Wire" with Method Man 33:41

2+ y ago33:41

33:41

Dan sits down with rapper and actor Method Man to talk about his role on the critically-acclaimed HBO series The Wire. He shares how he first got the role and how he handled the ultimate demise of his character "Cheese", along with other stories from the set. Method Man also discusses his commitment to his acting career, other characters he'd like …

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Nick Kroll. Many Voices, One "Big Mouth". 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

31:58

Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Nick Kroll joins Dan to discuss a few memorable scenes from FX's The League, including the draft order scene and when Ruxin gets called into HR for using company email to send his raunchy trash-talking videos. Nick reminisces on the days when he played fantasy sports, and shares how his character "Ruxin" almost…

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Rosie Perez Dances to Public Enemy in "Do the Right Thing" (Replay) 34:13

2+ y ago34:13

34:13

In this best-of replay from season one of That Scene, Rosie Perez talks to Dan Patrick about the iconic opening dance sequence from Do the Right Thing and her chance encounter with Spike Lee that ended up getting her cast in the film. Hear new episodes of That Scene with Dan Patrick first on Amazon Music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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From Wednesday Addams to Misty Quigley with Christina Ricci 25:43

2+ y ago25:43

25:43

2021 marks the 30th anniversary of The Addams Family on the big screen, and actress Christina Ricci joined Dan to reveal some spooky secrets about playing Wednesday Addams and some of her favorite scenes, including when Wednesday leads a revolt against her summer camp when forced to participate in the Thanksgiving-themed play. Christina also discus…

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John Cho and Dan Go to White Castle...in Space. 32:07

2+ y ago32:07

32:07

Actor John Cho joins Dan to talk about his 2004 cult-classic comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. John reveals his original thoughts of the movie when first presented with the script and how he developed his friendship with co-star Kal Penn, along with reflecting on his favorite memories and scenes, including picking up a drugged-up Neil Pat…

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Lena Waithe on the Thanksgiving Episode of "Master of None" (Replay) 30:44

2+ y ago30:44

30:44

In this best-of replay from season one of That Scene, Lena Waithe talks to Dan Patrick about her iconic, award-winning Master of None episode, "Thanksgiving," and how her own coming out story shaped it. Hear new episodes of That Scene with Dan Patrick first on Amazon Music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

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Movies, Music, and More with Director Edgar Wright 30:22

2+ y ago30:22

30:22

Dan is joined by filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of The Dead, Hot Fuzz) to talk about his 2017 Academy-Award winning film Baby Driver, including the unforgettable opening scene car chase. Edgar discusses how music plays such an integral part of Baby Driver (and all of his movies), and how he began developing the idea for Baby Driver over 2 decades ag…

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Amy Ryan is the Ultimate Office Lady 26:58

2+ y ago26:58

26:58

Actress Amy Ryan joins Dan to remember her time on The Office, specifically the heartwarming scene where Michael Scott (Steve Carell) proposes to Holly Flax in Season 7. She also talks about her role as Beadie Russell on The Wire, her background in theatre, how her professional career changed after her Academy Award-nominated role as Helene in Gone…

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Carla Gugino Takes Us Back inside "Hill House" 34:38

2+ y ago34:38

34:38

Actress Carla Gugino takes Dan Patrick inside The Haunting of Hill House, specifically Episode 9, where the fate of Olivia Crain is finally revealed. She goes in-depth on how she interpreted her character's actions and explains some of the mysteries of the series, as well as revealing the scene in Hill House that was the most difficult for her to f…

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In the “Breakfast Club” with Anthony Michael Hall 29:24

2+ y ago29:24

29:24

Actor Anthony Michael Hall joins Dan to go back in time to explore the iconic coming of age movie from 1985, The Breakfast Club. He discusses why the movie keeps resonating with different generations, how difficult it was to balance serious social issues with humor during the "group therapy" scene, and what it was like to work with the legendary di…

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Bill Burr Visits a Galaxy Far, Far Away 33:01

2+ y ago33:01

33:01

Actor and Comedian Bill Burr explains to Dan how he was able to land the role of Migs Mayfeld on Disney's The Mandalorian after famously making fun of the Star Wars franchise for so many years. He also talks about dealing with the hardcore Star Wars fans who had issues with his character, from his noticeable accent to Migs accidentally dropping Bab…

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Forever a "Big Fan" of Patton Oswalt 37:57

2+ y ago37:57

37:57

Actor and Comedian Patton Oswalt joins Dan to focus on the 2009 movie Big Fan. He talks about what it was like to shoot Michael Rapaport with a paintball gun, how he was able to portray an obsessive sports fan without actually being an obsessive sports fan, and why he's the Charlie Brown of principals on the sitcom AP Bio. Patton also pitches his i…

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Climbing Back Up the Mountain with Elijah Wood 29:43

3y ago29:43

29:43

Actor and Producer Elijah Wood joins Dan to deep-dive into one of the final scenes of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, where Frodo and Sam climb treacherous Mount Doom in an attempt to destroy the One Ring. Elijah also talks about how difficult it was to say goodbye to such an iconic character, what specifically he did to impress Peter Jackson to win…

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John Cena Eats Two Mark Wahlbergs 30:53

3y ago30:53

30:53

Actor and Professional Wrestler John Cena joins Dan to discuss the hilarious scene in Trainwreck, where he gets into a verbal altercation with someone sitting behind him and Amy Schumer at the movie theatre. He details how much of the scene was scripted and how much was improv, how he crafted the "Steven" character, his favorite lines from the movi…

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A Sit-Down with "The Godfather", Luke Wilson 31:29

3y ago31:29

31:29

Actor Luke Wilson joins Dan to discuss the iconic scene at the beginning of Old School, when his character Mitch returns home to a very unexpected surprise in his bedroom. They also discuss some of Old School's other memorable moments, what it was like working with Will Ferrell and director Todd Phillips, living together and getting in fights with …

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MJ Rodriguez talks "Pose" and Persistence 32:43

3y ago32:43

32:43

Actress and singer MJ Rodriguez joins Dan to discuss the final scene of season one of Pose when Blanca wins Mother of the Year. She also talks about auditioning for her Emmy-nominated role, the importance of the character to her fans, and what it meant to her personally. Before they end, Michaela Jae reacts to the new video for her single "Somethin…

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Tig Notaro Draws Us In 36:27

3y ago36:27

36:27

Actor and comedian Tig Notaro joins Dan to discuss her brave decision to take off her shirt during her 2015 stand-up special shortly after undergoing a double mastectomy. She also candidly reveals how she used humor to get her through such a personal time in her life, how her love of music influenced her career, her new HBO Max series Drawn, and sh…

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Jake Johnson Just Wants to Keep Playing 36:21

3y ago36:21

36:21

Actor and writer Jake Johnson talks about the final scene of Win It All, when his character Eddie, after winning $100K, is carried out of an underground casino after believing he was having a heart attack. He also shares how growing up in Chicago influenced writing the movie, growing up with the Cubs, and how sports and gambling sometimes don’t mix…

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David Harbour on "Stranger Things" Ending 35:29

3y ago35:29

35:29

Actor David Harbour (Sheriff Jim Hopper) joins Dan to discuss the powerful ending to Season 3 of Stranger Things, including the emotional letter that Hopper wrote to Eleven. He also talks about auditioning for the role, the evolution of his character, and exciting things to expect in Season 4. Plus, could the Red Guardian (his role in Black Widow) …

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Season 2 Trailer: That Scene with Dan Patrick 1:37

3y ago1:37

1:37

Award-winning sportscaster and radio personality Dan Patrick is back with season 2 of his Amazon Original podcast “That Scene”, featuring a red carpet lineup of special guests. On each episode, Dan invites celebrated actors and filmmakers to break down the most iconic scenes from their careers. Listen to “That Scene With Dan Patrick” every Wednesda…

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Sam Neill Sees a Dinosaur for the First Time in 'Jurassic Park' 26:47

3y ago26:47

26:47

Sam Neill talks with Dan Patrick about the iconic scene in 'Jurassic Park' where Dr. Alan Grant sees a dinosaur for the first time and teases some special effects from 'Jurassic World: Dominion' ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Lea Thompson on 'Back to the Future' 26:48

3y ago26:48

26:48

Lea Thompson talks with Dan Patrick about that scene in ‘Back to the Future’ where Marty McFly travels back in time and wakes up in his mom’s teenage bedroom... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Anthony Mackie on What's Next for The Falcon 28:20

3y ago28:20

28:20

Anthony Mackie talks with Dan Patrick about his role as Sam "The Falcon" Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and whether or not Sam wants to be the next Captain America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Mira Sorvino Dances at Her High School Reunion 33:06

3y ago33:06

33:06

Mira Sorvino and Dan Patrick discuss the infamous dance scene in the cult comedy classic 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion' and the possibility of a sequel... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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James Van Der Beek Fights with Jon Voight in 'Varsity Blues' 28:18

3y ago28:18

28:18

James Van Der Beek chats with Dan about the scene in 'Varsity Blues' in which Mox confronts Coach Kilmer, and shares some sage-like wisdom on how he avoided the pitfalls of fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Will Ferrell on the Newscaster Throwdown in ‘Anchorman’ 21:39

3y ago21:39

21:39

Will Ferrell chats with Dan Patrick about the epic fight scene in ‘Anchorman’ and reveals how much work it took to get Ben Stiller on board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Elisha Cuthbert Gets Bitten by a Cougar 25:24

3y ago25:24

25:24

Elisha Cuthbert and Dan Patrick discuss the time she got bit by a cougar on the set of “24” and what a sequel series based on her Kim Bauer character could look like. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Peter Billingsley Shoots His Eye Out in 'A Christmas Story' 19:11

3+ y ago19:11

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Peter Billingsley tells Dan Patrick why a prop master on the set of ‘A Christmas Story’ gave him chewing tobacco ... when he was 12 years old! Hear new episodes of That Scene with Dan Patrick first on Amazon Music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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