World Soccer Talk

On March 1, WarnerMedia and US Soccer announced an agreement that sees USMNT, USWNT and US Open Cup games go through WarnerMedia's sports division, Turner Sports. This means that TNT and TBS will have the rights to a number of games, with streaming options also showing potential for the provider.In this podcast, World Soccer Talk's Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the deal and what it could mean going forward. Many people may hear Turner Sports and think back to the UEFA Champions League coverage from a couple years ago. However, there is reason for optimism.There is also a video version of this podcast available on the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel. Use this link to get there.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1400, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • The Premier League title race and the clubs scrambling to avoid relegation, • The evolution of soccer podcasts, • Where Copa Libertadores rights are likely to go, • Whether the elimination of the away goal rule makes games more or […]

In our 1,400th episode, we discuss the Premier League title race and the clubs scrambling to avoid relegation, the evolution of soccer podcasts, where Copa Libertadores rights are likely to go, whether the elimination of the away goal rule makes games more or less exciting, how the Weston McKennie injury is going to make FOX Sports concerned, and why we’re relieved that the Winter Olympics is over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1399, Kyle Fansler circles back to a conversation with Christian Polanco, co-host of the Cooligans Podcast. A stand-up comedian, Christian Polanco is not your run-of-the-mill member of the soccer media landscape. In fact, he hardly considers himself a part of that group at all. However, Polanco and co-host Alexis Guerreros […]

A stand-up comedian, Christian Polanco is not your run-of-the-mill member of the soccer media landscape. In fact, he hardly considers himself a part of that group at all. However, Polanco and co-host Alexis Guerreros take the complexity of the beautiful game and make it into comedy.Polanco discusses all kinds of things about how his time as a comedian opened doors into the soccer world: The role of the FIFA video games in developing his fandom. Finding a Premier League side to support. Starting out as a comedian. Bridging the gap between comedy and sports. The role of NYCFC in his career development. Asking Patrick Vieira a bold question. Going to Germany to play soccer. Also, much more. Polanco also talks about the Cooligans Podcast and how fuboTV allowed the program to go to new heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1398, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Why streaming is in Copa Libertadores’ future beginning in 2023 • When the rights end with beIN SPORTS and what the future looks like for the broadcaster • Televisa Univision joins the streaming wars • What soccer fans need to […]

We discuss why streaming is in Copa Libertadores' future beginning in 2023, when the rights end with beIN SPORTS and what the future looks like for the broadcaster, Televisa Univision joins the streaming wars, what soccer fans need to know about Vix and Vix+, our thoughts on Craig Burley's argument that the Premier League is more important than the Club World Cup, the intricacies of Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+ and Hulu, plus Arlo White, The 2 Robbies and Tim Howard's vanishing act during Premier League coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1397, Kyle Fansler chats with freelance commentator Stephen Warnock about his career. While he is officially a freelance commentator, Stephen Warnock is a common voice heard on the Premier League world feed. Remarkably, he only retired from his playing career in 2018. This quick turnaround from player into commentator is […]

Stephen Warnock only retired from his playing career in 2018. Usually, players take some time off to travel, spend time with loved ones. However, Stephen Warnock jumped on an opportunity to get behind the scenes. In this interview, the freelance commentator who frequently works Premier League games discusses that transition and how it rapidly unfolded. Warnock goes into further detail on a number of ideas and topics related to both his playing days and time as a co-commentator.  His career path as a player making stops at major clubs Liverpool FC TV and his first exposure to sports media Baby steps in growing his commentary résumé. The biggest games he has had the honor of calling How one specific growing market is where he wants to end up in the long run The benefits of being a former player and commentating And much more Warnock may be new to the scene, but he is a mainstay among the voices for Premier League broadcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1396, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: We discuss the improvements being made to Peacock, why we believe Alexi Lalas’ goes over-the-top at times with his analysis, the clunkiness of not having NBCSN available for Premier League games, does ESPN have a lack of […]

We discuss the improvements being made to Peacock, why we believe Alexi Lalas' goes over-the-top at times with his analysis, the clunkiness of not having NBCSN available for Premier League games, does ESPN have a lack of depth in their co-commentator slot,  is MLS at a disadvantage where soccer fans feel they can't 'burn the candle' at both ends, our recommended matches to watch this weekend, who could be in the running for the rights to the UEFA Champions League after CBS' deal ends, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1395, Kyle Fansler revisits a chat with writer John Nicholson as part of the ‘Show ‘n’ Tell’ series from World Soccer Talk. John Nicholson is a critically acclaimed author, notable for his books We ate all the pies and Can we have our football back?, among others. However, this is just the tip of […]

Noted for famous books such as We Ate All the Pies and Can we have out football back?, John Nicholson is one of the top soccer writers.With his extended-form non-fiction work, Nicholson dives into topics regarding how the game has changed over time. More often than not, developments to the game take away from the historic and respected nature that fans across the globe fell in love with. Nicholson dives into those two books and what they mean to him, as well as a variety of other topics: How he got into the writing industry Supporting Middlesbrough and some of his favorite memories Organizing and releasing T-shirts for sale Expanding on his passion for Rock 'n' Roll with Rock Candy Magazine His writing with Football 365 and his knowledge of the beautiful game Applying his trade to fiction works, not just non-fiction soccer writing. John Nicholson's books are best-selling works and are still available. You can also follow his work at his Twitter (@JohnnyTheNic) and for Football 365.A video version of this interview is available on the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1394, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: We discuss our thoughts on the differences between ESPN, CBS and FOX’s coverage of Team USA, why fans of Premier League teams will experience big changes this February, who has the best Transfer Deadline Day coverage, and […]

We discuss our thoughts on the differences between ESPN, CBS and FOX’s coverage of Team USA, why fans of Premier League teams will experience big changes this February, who has the best Transfer Deadline Day coverage, and can beIN SPORTS do better with their AFCON coverage? Finally, we share our recommendations of what to watch this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.