New Dogma Live

Firmly in the throes of the offseason, FMFC COO and owner Conor Caloia joins the show. We chat about the challenges and bright spots of owning and operating a third division club, the dangers of snacks flippancy, and a reworked Jägermeister Cup for 2025. Thanks to our Patreon backers for continuing to make this show possible 😘

With the 2024 USL League One season officially done and dusted and Forward Madison FC firmly in the throes of the offseason, Andrew, Grant, and Mitch reflect on the season that was through a lens of gratitude.

The guys slightly eulogize the season, drop hints about players returning for 2025, and question the universe and meaning of life. Thanks to all our Patreon backers 😘

It's just Andrew and Grant this week; the guys chat through the 1-0 loss at Frontier Bail Bonds Park in Windsor, a dominant win against Charlotte, and look ahead to hosting a USL1 playoff semifinal vs Spokane. Thanks again to our Patreon backers!

FMFC's Keith Tiemeyer joins Grant and known ne'er-do-wells Andrew and Mitch. The guys talk home playoff games, team photo days, and paying far too little for such gentle shoving. Thanks again to our Patreon backers! 😘

FMFC Captain Mitch Osmond joins the guys for a chat about the Cup Final loss, 3 away games in 7 days, the team's resilient mentality, and his thoughts on an improved atmosphere at Breese.

It's an XL episode as we're joined by FMFC Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, and badass mom, chef, and state legislator, Representative Francesca Hong. The Jäger is up for grabs this weekend, and we'll see you there.

Returning guest, FMFC fullback and NDZ pal Stephen Payne drops by for a spirited chat about the 2024 campaign, offseasons in Purtugal and beyond, and squad togetherness. Come see Andrew and Grant play tunes at Wiggle Room Friday 9/13 from 8PM to midnight!

The guys are joined by NDZ Live first-timer, Flamingos' fullback Ferrety Sousa. We chat with Papo about emigrating as a young man, football as community and culture, and forging bonds as a footballer in a diverse, yet tight-knit professional environment.

The guys chat to Garrett McLaughlin about his time in Madison so far, playing with Mauro Cichero in college, the small world that is soccer in the US, the effect a club moving up has on the players, and the potential of this current Madison team. Bonus: Mitch teaches Gary Mac about clown core.

The guys are joined once again by FMFC's perennially patient Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser. This one covers all sorts of ground, from go-to Taco Bell orders to monikers to the reliably inevitable shithousery at the football clown car that is Werner Park.

The guys sit down with the one and only Wolfgang Amadeus Prentice III to discuss growing up in Redondo Beach, believing in one's self, and going on loan as a path to progression. Also: a look toward this weekend's visit to the 2nd best owl-themed attraction in Papillion, Nebraska.

The guys are joined by boyhood friends Nazeem Bartman and Ziyaad Cooper to talk about the FBL Foundation's annual tournament, scheduled for 14th December and taking place in the Forward Madison striker's hometown of Bonteheuwel, Capetown. Nazeem and Ziyaad wax emotional about the impact of the Foundation's efforts in the local community, the support of family, and taking advantage of opportunities.Cotnribute to the FBL Foundation here: https://nazeembartman9.wixsite.com/fblfoundationThanks again to our Patreon backers 😘

Andrew, Grant, and Tom Waits welcome back club all-time appearances leader, runner-up top scorer, Athena's dad, all-around charming man Derek Gebhard. Derek talks the loss in Richmond, reminisces about his years at the club and how he's improved as a person and professional, and survives the lightning round.Thanks again to our Patreon backers, who continue to make this show possible 😘

The guys are joined for a third time by FMFC assistant coach John Pascarella for a spirited chat about the season so far, secret sauces, and the unsung qualities of Jimmie Villalobos.

The guys sit down with FMFC midfielder, USL League One winner, and footballing journeyman John Murphy, Jr. The first guest to bring a charcuterie tray for the episode(!), Murph shares about growing up in a New Jersey soccer town, signing for the Red Bulls academy at 17, his career thus far, and what brought him to Madison. This weekend's nationally-televised game is discussed, as is the hope that the FMFC faithful can show what makes this community special. Thanks again to our Patreon backers, who continue to help make this show possible.

Andrew and Grant chat to FMFC Head Coach and Technical Director, Matt Glaeser, after the massive 4-1 victory over Lexington SC this past weekend. We dig into some Mitch-supplied numbers, and find that this year's team is already righting some wrongs from previous seasons, and currently playing some of the best football Madison has seen. Thanks as always to our Patreon backers; without whom this podcast wouldn't happen.

Mitch is back, as is four-time guest, FMFC striker Nazeem Bartman. Ziemo brings along a very special guest all the way from South Africa, his mom: Sakima. We chat about experiencing snow for the first time, and hear from the Bartmans about putting on a youth soccer tournament in their hometown to honor Sakima's late husband and Nazeem's son's namesake; his departed father (and Bonteheuwel legend), Faisel Bartman.For more info on the Faisel Bartman Legacy Foundation, their tournament, or to donate, check out their website.

Mitchless, we trudge on with Christian Chaney through a bad day at the office, a gutsy grinding win in another 5 goal battle vs Greenvile, and a first win against a storied opponent. We hope for more goals, pine for more Jäger-sponsored tie-ins, and laud the importance of away support. Apologies for any possible factual inconsistencies due to Mitch's absence ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

After a stinker of a debut in the illustrious Jägermeister Cup, the guys try to draw positives about the team's current form, and end up with more questions than answers. Mitch nearly has a conniption, Grant talks pressing the panic button, and Andrew questions the precedence of equestrians in football.