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It is indeed year 6 of this. Is it the dawn of a new era? Only Donald knows the truth - but will he reveal his secrets?  COYBIG

Ben Wright drops in to bless the dawgs. Two wins on the trot and a general improvement in play see Nashville SC giving fans something to enjoy at the end of what was feeling like a lost season. Topics include: The BJ era's inauspicious Leagues Cup beginningsSigns of life in the two losses Clean sheets and wins in the last twoBJ's choices with his current squadBest positions for SurridgeFirst impressions of Yazbek and PérezBJ's unexpected personalityFuturecasting ShaffelburgThe first Three Chalupas of the BJ era, predictions for Cincy at the weekend, and a bit of bonus Pochettino USMNT talk see us out on this one. Shouts out to Ben. Shouts out to YOU. Much love. COYBIG

Appreciating Gary, evaluating Rumba, discussing a potential BJ, and pondering a brave new future for Nashville SC. COYBIG.

What would #GaryOut actually look like now, in practice? Where does the fault lie, Jacobs or Smith? What kinds of players could be brought in as a solution? You know, all those old chestnuts. Three Chalupas, listener Qs, and the small matter of Inter Miami upcoming. We shall seeeeeeeeee. COYBIG.

Nashville SC's Concacaf Champions Cup comes to an end, but the 'Yotes finally pick up a win in the league. Josh, Daniel and Slape unite under the Lisan Al-Gaib of Nashville SC podcasting (Donald “Muad-Dib” Hall) who vows to lead us all to paradise. That’s right folks, that’s been the reason for the name of the podcast all along. Topics aside from prophecy, natural resources, and revolution include: 8 matches in 23 daysThe long term potential of a Mukhtar-Surridge-Boyd attacking triumvirateBig Forster AjagoBunbury’s pensThe club’s CCC ticket policiesInter Miami: very good, also surely the beneficiaries of a vast conspiracy (foul play from the bene gesserit?)Dru YearwoodA header for all the Muyl heads out thereThree ChalupasBest XI as we move into a more normal scheduleThe upcoming gauntlet[using the voice] COME ON YOU BOYS IN GOLD

Hot damn, MLS is back. The Coyotes ride out once again. The pod looks at what 2024 could bring for Nashville SC. Topics hit include: What should we expect from Sam Surridge in his first full season?Is the Tyler Boyd signing going under the radar?New central midfield optionsThe challenge of the Eastern ConferenceAre issues in the squad building finally being addressed?Feelings about Dax in AtlantaBreakout candidatesAnother homegrown signingDonald’s Annual MLS Kit RankingsBig round of Qs, and then we look ahead to a very busy first two weeks of the season, including NSC’s Concacaf Champions Cup debut. We back babayyy. COYBIG.

We got Davey and the TrillDawg in to help see off Nashville SC's 2023. Topics hit include: Another first round playoff exitFan sentimentThis janky playoff formatSam Surridge’s 2024 prospectsHow will Nashville SC’s 2023 be remembered?Moment of the seasonGoal of the seasonAnnual Non-Hany Mukhtar MVP AwardFarewells to Dax, Fafa, HaakensonEarly signings of Dru Yearwood, McKinzie GainesWhat are the other off-season priorities?Reaction to the US Open Cup newsLooking forward to Concacaf Champions CupWhat would it mean if Nashville made a coaching or front office change?Up the 'Yotes forever. COYBIG. We'll see ya in '24. 

Our sincerest apologies for the lack of pods in the latter part of the season. Truth be told, Club and Country came in with a massive bid for Donald. Frankly, after that the lad’s head just wasn’t right. Thankfully, we’ve nailed him down to a 9-year extension and we’re confident he’ll see out his career as a Dawg. Recorded Monday immediately after the loss in Orlando. Topics included: The importance of a single matchVulnerability down Nashville’s rightIs it true that if you have three center backs, you don’t have two?The Surridge header that wasn’tHany pulling up from the logoShaffeltakesSubstitutionsFafa injusticeNew playoff formatCreeping thoughts of the offseasonThree ChalupasWhat’s more likely now in this series, one more game or two?Still an opportunity to put things right in Nashville. Win or stay home. COYBIG.

Slape, Josh and Donald come to grips with the loss in the Leagues Cup final, and think of what this cup run may indicate for the rest of Nashville SC’s season. How competitions develop meaningPost-tournament prospects for Sam Surridge and Lucas MacNaughtonBooing MessiAssessing Inter MiamiThe rush of Nashville’s equalizerEnvironment in the stadiumThe Campaña momentWho seemed the more deserving winner, if one were to be had at full time?Callender, Panicco and the PK shootoutThree ChalupasFinally looking towards the beginning of the home stretch in the leagueUp the Yotes forever. COYBIG.

A brief retrospective on this Nashville SC Leagues Cup run that will culminate in a final at Geodis Park against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday. Ramping up against Colorado and TolucaExercising penalty shootout demons in CincinattiMadness in the quarterfinals against Club AmericaA relaxing training session against MinnesotaMomentous collective effort against MonterreyA whole party pack of Chalupas, and a plea to the sporting gods for justice to be done take us out of this quickie episode, and on our way to Saturday. COYBIG.

John, Slape Dogg, Josh and Don help each other get through Nashville SC's recent dip in form. Topics hit include: The earth-shattering effects of missing clear cut chancesThe pall cast over Nashville’s season by Cincy’s successThe inheritor of Ake Loba’s place in the trunkThe difference between a winger who chips in with goals, and a recognized center forwardThe different ways fans allow officiating to themComposureRivalry among the top clubs in the EastDonald’s extremely sus attempt to break transfer newsShocking and shameful behavior from a certain Cincy fanHow real were the ‘yotes Supporter’s Shield hopes?Mukhtar vs. Acosta in the MVP raceFour ChalupasSam Surridge in jeansListener QsYanks of both sexesLeagues Cup: does it suck ass, or is it actually cool as hell?On to Leagues Cup. COYBIG and up the gaht dang Coyotes.

Happy Independence Day! Topics hit include: John AdamsMore Hany madness with another hat trickLosing the fast guys to Gold Cup dutyThe failures of the back fiveBotched chances in MontrealPraise for Columbus (I know, yuck)Line leading forwardsDC, or “The Randall Leal Match”  Three Chalupas, Qs, and Chicago preview. Go eat a hotdog. COYBIG.

The good old boy network of Nashville SC podcasting is brought to its knees as Katie and Amanda drop into the stu with Josh and Donald after a solid road trip for the Yotes. Topics hit include: MacNaughty conspiracy theoriesNashville SC creating its own luckThe Romney-fication of Jack MaherChatty HanyThe CJ Sapong derbyToronto FC’s production line of talent… for Nashville SCLukas MacNaughton is a working architect, seriously? Come on manWyke’s Woo WagonsWhat happens in midfield now that Leal is back(Donald just straight up turned his mic off for ten minutes right around here)ROARINGFour ChalupasAn arranged marriage for The MilkmanAdem Sipic’s contract and the progress of the club’s academyMessi League SoccerAn all-time great batch of Qs and a quick preview for St. Louis on Saturday take us out of this one. Up the Yotes. COYBIG.

Out of the cup, but unbeaten in 7 in MLS play, with wins in their last 3. Nashville SC: very very good at the moment. The Pod: very very happy to discuss. Topics hit include The b-team’s cup runAlex Muyl, goal machineMacNaughtyHany the Human Highlight ReelRandall Leal’s returnWhat it means to be this much better Inter MiamiDid we steal one in Charlotte?Atmosphere in Geodis Park against ColumbusThreat from set pieces and cornersJoe Willis web gemsPower rankings  No time for Qs, too many damn matches. On to Dallas. I say start Brian Anunga and let him boss their midfield again. COYBIG

Chicago were horrible, but Nashville is pretty damn good right now. Josh and Don discuss yet another beatdown of the Fire, inspired by yet another Hany hat trick. Topics hit include: A sexy center back debutAlex Muyl’s central roleDax directing traffic, just like the good 'ol daysShaff/Fafa rotationCaptaincy choicesPraise for Gary Smith, whose weaknesses from years prior all feel like strengths at the momentCelebrating the consistently excellent MVPHot takes on Daniel LovitzThree chalupas, catching up on Qs, and hopes/dreams for the next two matches in the cup and league respectively. COYBIG.