Jimmy Conrad's American Soccer Spectacular Podcast

Due to their inability to fend off the peer pressure since everyone else has been talking about it, Jimmy and Rafa rap at length about who is better, Landon Donovan or Clint Dempsey. After that back-and-forth, they dissect Tim Ream's move from the New York Red Bulls to Bolton and what fans should realistically expect from the transfer. Then they answer questions from their peanut gallery in the always entertaining, "Facebook Face-off." And, finally, they invite special guest and U.S. Women's National Team star, Heather Mitts, on to the show to discuss the London Olympics and what happens to women's soccer in this country now that they have no professional league to play in. Seriously, we think you'll like this one so tune in.

In their combined desire to strive to be the best in all things, Jimmy and Frank invite soccer gambling expert, Mark Gotcher, on to the show to discuss, among other things, why they should quit their job and just bet on soccer full time like he does. Then, after satisfying the degenerate part of their brains, the dynamic duo hem and haw about the last two games involving the U.S. Men's National Team, Philadelphia hosting the 2012 MLS All-Star Game, the complete and utter domination of CONCACAF opponents by the U.S. Women's National Team, and if a laser pointer would really burn out your retina. Check it out. You could learn something.

"Boosted by the return of co-host, Frank Kuzava, after his sojourn at the NSCAA Convention and MLS SuperDraft in Kansas City, Jimmy revels in stories from his past, which include how long into an MLS preseason it took him to realize that his team wasn't as good as he hoped or wanted, which players he thought were going to be good and weren't and vice versa, and a whole lot of other stuff. Jimmy and Frank also laugh a few times at their own expense during the very popular segments, "Frankly, The News," "The Facebook Face-off," and "The Finer Points Of The Game," as well as hash out the state of the New York Red Bulls, the pronunciation of his name, and if Juergen Klinsmann is better than Bob Bradley with Fox Soccer columnist, Ives Galarcep. So listen now, you jackals."

Jimmy and Frank minus Frank, which leaves only Jimmy, teams up with show Producer, Rafa Gonzales, to listen to Jimmy describe his own personal story about the MLS SuperDraft and why the road less traveled might be more beneficial to young soccer players than being drafted right into the league. Also, as if legally obligated, they answer questions from fans in the very popular segment titled, "The Facebook Face-Off", and they invite soccer blogger extraordinaire, Ives Galarcep, on the show who never answered his phone (Big Timer!) so they went with another soccer blogger extraordinaire, Bruce McGuire, who was gracious enough with his time to fill his stead and answer the tough questions. Take a listen.

After taking a week off to savor the gluttony and capitalistic fever that infects the masses of the United States during the holidays, Jimmy and Frank ring in the new year with intelligent commentary about what David Beckham really wants do with his life, the reality of promotion/relegation in MLS, the recent twitter statements made by the U.S. born soccer player who is playing in Germany, Preston Zimmerman, with regard to his thoughts about the U.S. National Team selection process, and some other stuff. They also welcome a formerly bearded, guitar playing, Rutgers graduate named Alexi Lalas, who becomes the first guest in the history of the show to have the courage to disagree with Jimmy. Check it out.

Co-hosts Jimmy Conrad and Frank Kuzava, who are arguably the greatest duo since The Dude and Walter, Xavi and Iniesta, and Ace and Gary, explore the hot topic of racism in sports and if it exists in Major League Soccer, how Jimmy got violated by an opponent during the run of play, and, some how, some way, they secure an exclusive interview with New York Red Bulls midfielder/defender Rafa Marquez's therapist. Maybe you should listen.

As if you would expect anything different, Jimmy and Frank's big adventure continues with some scintillating dialogue, which includes if the game of soccer is too socialistic for the capitalistic fever that infects the United States and if be better looking automatically makes you a better soccer player since confidence is a big component to performing at a high level. In all honesty, though, the show is dominated by former MLS MVP and current ESPN broadcaster, Taylor Twellman, who never met a question that he didn't have a five-minute answer to. Also, if you have any comments, concerns, or themes that you want Jimmy, Frank, or any guest to touch upon, then the page for Jimmy Conrad's American Soccer Spectacular on Facebook is the number one destination to have your voice heard. Check it out.

Picking up right where they left off after a brief one-week vacation to appease Jimmy's dream of being on television, Jimmy and Frank hold court about the important happenings around the country involving the great game of soccer. For example, Jimmy dissects the aristocracy of the U.S. Soccer pyramid power structure while Frank theorizes about the merits of jingoism as it relates to the head coaching positions of the U.S. National teams and in Major League Soccer. They also make up a new word, "Nyquilled," discuss why Pepto Bismal doesn't come in nacho cheese flavor, and welcome two guests to the show, forward and 14 year veteran, Josh Wolff, from D.C. United, and the executive director of the MLS Players Union, Bob Foose, to hash out, among other things, why we are trending in the right direction. So maybe you should listen. You could learn something.

Due to Jimmy's responsibilities to Fox Soccer and Chivas USA this week in the state of Florida, we are posting a favorite episode of Jimmy and Frank's from the end of 2010 season in lieu of a new edition of Jimmy Conrad's American Soccer Spectacular. The episode, which we are calling "Before Jimmy And Frank Were Stars," will have our hosts dispensing wisdom about why Jimmy is a winner even though the stats don't back up his claims, they offer predictions and a recap for the 2010 MLS Cup, and they secure an exclusive interview with the elusive John Harkes. Take a listen.

After three straight nights of debauchery in the lead up to the MLS Cup, Jimmy and Frank break down the parties they attended, the MLS Cup final itself, and the new MLS playoff format for the 2012 season, which, if we're being honest, should be more than enough to satisfy the needs of any listener. However, if you're thirsting for more, they also welcome two guests, former Houston Dynamo and current Bolton Wanderers and U.S. National Team midfielder, Stu Holden, on to the show to discuss why Stu is as awesome as he is and LA Galaxy defender and 2011 MLS Best XI member, Todd Dunivant, to hash out why winning the MLS Cup and Supporters Shield was so goddamn easy for his team this year. Take a listen.

In an attempt to make them both feel like they are still an important part of the MLS Cup proceedings, Jimmy Conrad and trusted co-host, Frank Kuzava, invite injured LA Galaxy forward, Chad Barrett, and injured Houston Dynamo midfielder and MLS MVP finalist, Brad Davis, on to the show to get, among other things, their predictions about their respective team's chances in MLS Cup. Jimmy and Frank also find some time to engage in a healthy conversation about the recent results of the U.S. Men's National Team versus France and Slovenia and tips on how to use a Shake Weight properly. Check it out.

Jimmy Conrad and co-host, Frank Kuzava, continue to be awesome with their scintillating dissection of the MLS Cup Playoffs, their stellar interviews with one former player and one current player that most people probably haven't heard of, Steve Ralston and Landon Donovan, and some other stuff. So tune in and see what all the fuss is about.

In Volume 5 of the greatest podcast the world has ever seen, Jimmy Conrad and Frank Kuzava converse about the current state of the MLS Playoffs and if this format truly rewards the best teams for all of their hard work during the regular season as well as opining about what would be better fit for MLS moving forward, they unearth a few choice anecdotes about goalkeeping legend, Kasey Keller, and his impressive career, they welcome special guest and Sporting Kansas City forward, Kei Kamara, to the show, they discuss the recently announced U.S. roster for the upcoming games versus France and Slovenia, and they talk about some other stuff. You should listen.

Back from his one-week hiatus, which he can't talk about due to his signature on a confidentiality agreement, co-host Frank Kuzava rejoins the show and BFF, Jimmy Conrad, to break down all the happenings of soccer in this country. The first stop in their discussion, however, centers on Jimmy's men's bathroom dilemma, which Frank kindly tries to absolve Jimmy of any wrongdoing, before moving on to the first match-up in the MLS Playoffs, FC Dallas versus the New York Red Bulls. Following this scintillating discourse, Jimmy peppers two players with questions, Real Salt Lake defender Nat Borchers and Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Brad Evans, as they prepare to face-off, unfairly in our humble opinion, in the first round of the playoffs, Frank offers his tip of the week in a segment we like to call, "The Finer Points Of The Game," and a whole lot more so start listening as soon as possible. That's an order.

Jimmy Conrad and special guest co-host and 2011 MLS All-Star, Heath Pearce, wax philosophic about the careers of Kasey Keller and Greg Berhalter and how they stack up next to Jimmy's, they investigate the inner workings of Sporting Kansas City with the captain of the team, Davy Arnaud and why they are so much better without Jimmy on the team this year, they reveal how they really feel about the new MLS Playoff format, Thierry Henry's antics, and so much more that we're 100% sure that you will miss out if you don't listen. Check it out.