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IASIP was launched in 2016 by longtime Philadelphia Union beat writers Kevin Kinkead and Dave Zeitlin. Kevin left the beat in 2017 to cover the 76ers while Dave took a job with the Penn Alumni Magazine a year later.The podcast is now Kevin with a rotating cast of writers and former players, including recurring contributors Matt De George, Simon Allen, Russ Joy, and Phil Keidel.IASIP is a podcast for the blue-collar, hard working, five-for-five Philadelphia soccer fan.

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Episode #186 - "Oh No! We Suck Again!" w/ Jose Nunez (3/16/26)

2026/03/17

Kevin and Jose project the bat signal for an emergency show as the Union start 0-4 and find themselves last place in Major League Soccer. rundown: -Ernst Tanner suspension and reaction -what to do with the lineup -developing a new identity in the post-Kai Wagner world -should Cavan Sullivan start? -Milan Iloski at forward or wide midfield -redundancy at the striker position -right-footed left backs -Iran's position in the World Cup

Episode #185 - "Philadelphia Union 2025 Postmortem" w/ Jose Nunez

2025/11/26

Delivering the postmortem on the 2025 Philadelphia Union, who exited the playoffs with a 1-0 home loss to NYC FC. 0:25 - NYC recap 13:10 - the season is a success 19:20 - Supporters Shield asterisks and re-litigation 31:20 - Ernst Tanner allegations 48:16 - if Ernst goes, does Jay Sugarman go? 54:47 - who stays and who goes, player edition 1:10:00 - the ceiling for German moneyball 1:22:30 - "winter" schedule switch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #184 - "To Move or Not to Move the Goalposts, that is the Question" w/ Jose Nunez (6/3/25)

2025/06/04

In another one-off episode, Kevin is joined by Jose Nunez to go over the following topics: -Dallas draw, Miami draw, and generic run of form -how to break down a low block, countering the counter -do the expectations change halfway through the season? -Indiana Vassilev and Chris Donovan -Tai Baribo and squad rotation -media coverage, or lack thereof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #181- "@UnionCoroner" (11-30-23)

2023/11/30

Delivering the 2023 Philadelphia Union season postmortem, with Matt De George of The Delco Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #180 - "Prometheus" (8-30-23)

2023/08/31

Toronto FC postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #179 "Somewhat Pragmatic Miami Bitch Session" (8-15-23)

2023/08/16

The Union got torched by Miami. We invited listeners on to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #178 - "Messi Mania" (8-13-23)

2023/08/14

Rejoined by IASIP founder Dave Zeitlin for a Lionel Messi preview show: - ticket sales - ratio of Union fans to Messi fans - playing at Subaru Park vs. Lincoln Financial Field - clarification on "gatekeeping" - tactics against Miami - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #177 - "Sir Schmoke a Lot" (8-1-23)

2023/08/01

Episode #177 with Kerith Gabriel from the Inquirer - Leagues Cup - USOC parallels - Wrexham friendly and fandom entry points - players and the media - Andres Perea loan - Tai Baribo - Curtin and Tanner extensions - Union thought exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #176 - Quinn Sullivan interview (7-21-23)

2023/07/21

This is the Quinn Sullivan interview from Thursday's episode of Crossing Broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #175 - "Am I the Problem?" (7-19-23)

2023/07/19

Episode #175 with Jon Jansen from The Gambler - level of belief in this team - weighing expectation vs. reality - need for reinforcements - does anyone care about Leagues Cup? - fan experience/parking situation - NYC fans and beer throwing - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #174 - "Union Goal Scored By" w/ Kevin Casey (6-6-23)

2023/06/07

Episode #174 w/ Union public address announcer Kevin Casey - Montreal recap - current Union form - Kevin's story + how the PA job works, prep, setup, challenges, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #173 - "It's Still Always Soccer in Philadelphia" (6-1-23)

2023/06/01

Episode #173 with Mike Servedio of The Philly Soccer Page - Union unbeaten in eight league games - Champions League exit and reaching the ceiling - three center backs and tactical flexibility - replacing Alejandro Bedoya - Leon Flach and Brujo in a double pivot - Leeds and what's next for Brenden Aaronson - fitting Union players into a Philly top 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #172 - "Cumulatively More CONCACAFY" 4-13-23

2023/04/13

Union dispatch Atlas 3-2 in the CCL quarterfinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #171 - "Failing the Eye Test" (4-5-23)

2023/04/05

Episode #171 is a mailbag podcast on the first leg of the Atlas CCL series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #170 - "It's Always Pragmatic in Philadelphia" (3-20-23)

2023/03/20

episode #170 w/ Chris Gibbons from PSP and All 3 Points podcast - Union horrendous loss in Montreal - back post defending and assignments - Olivier Mbaizo - double VAR circus - first rough Apple broadcast - Joe Bendik vs. Andre Blake - trying to avoid being emotional Eagles fans - Alianza/CCL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.8 out of 5

105 reviews

★★★★★

VanHornS57 2024/11/05

Great team!

Thank you for bringing back the show. You two make a great team and fill a real need. I’ve been a Union fan since the beginning. And it’s much easier ...

★★★★★

Gzolo2 2023/08/05

Must listen for Union fans

Great pod. Host has history covering the club and gets good guests.

★★★★★

JMacbeth45 2022/02/25

The best Union podcast out there

You won’t find better Philadelphia Union content

★★★★★

bigbubbagee 2021/08/27

Best socca podcasta in Philadelphier

Really enjoy the pods. Great guests and I learn something every time. A real doop in the ol’ onion bag. Any thoughts on Danny H as an analyst?

★★★★★

Fmjkfv 2021/07/10

Solid Union Pod

Insightful and knowledgeable. Good discussions too. My go to Union pod!

★★★★★

UnionVices 2021/04/29

Detailed and fair Union pod

★★★★★

Cjd5286 2020/11/15

Great pod - despite the IPA hate

^^^^^

★★★★☆

MRow38 2020/07/11

Kevin Kinkead is A+ on this pod and CB

Don’t really get the “Words ending in A” schtick and don’t know why Kevin keeps pushing back against the prevalence of IPAs in breweries but I am stil...

★★★★★

CRAIGA LOPEZZZZ 2020/07/09

More Baxter

Kevin and his occasional guests and co-hosts (Russ) do a great job. Entertaining and honest. I do hate the “words that end in the letter ‘A’” segment...

★★★★★

thesportsguy7 2019/11/02

Then only soccer podcast

Come for the blue collar, lunch pale talk. Stay for the Ray Gattis/Ben Simmons comparison. 5 STARS.

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