Best Red String Media Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 638: Bradley Named Head Coach, David Gass of Soccerwise 46:00

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12d ago46:00

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The Red Bulls elevate Michael Bradley to Head Coach, setting the first team off on a new direction for 2026. Head of Sport Julian de Guzman is building his new roster, sending away fan favorites and bringing in new blood. It's a Hot Stove version of Seeing Red, with Mark Fishkin and Mike Battista Inside this episode: -Michael Bradley -Departures -A…

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Episode 637: Red Bulls II are League Champs 31:55

2M ago31:55

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Mark, Dan, and Mike break down an epic night in Harrison as New York Red Bulls II come back from a two-goal halftime deficit and one down late to win the MLS Next Pro Cup in a penalty shootout.By Seeing Red!

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Therapy Speak or Conspiracy Theory? with Amanda Montell 39:54

2M ago39:54

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What do vision boards and Princess Diana conspiracy theories have in common? They both rely on a kind of magical thinking called proportionality bias. It's one of many cognitive biases that Sounds Like a Cult host Amanda Montell demystifies in her book, The Age of Magical Overthinking. From the sunk cost fallacy of toxic relationships to the halo e…

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Episode 636: RBNY II to Play for a Championship, Roald Mitchell Interview 44:50

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Red Bulls II comes from behind on a Roald Mitchell brace to win the MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference title. New York will host MLS Next Pro Cup this Saturday vs. Colorado! We talk with Mitchell and preview the Championship. Daniel Rebain is this week's co-host.By Seeing Red!

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Episode 635: Schneider Departs & Schwarz Sacked 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Massive changes in the RBNY Front Office as Julian de Guzman is elevated to Head of Sport, and a Head Coaching search begins. Mike Battista joins. Also: -Red Bulls II in the Eastern Conference Finals -RBNY Fan Poll Results -Your EmailsBy Seeing Red!

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Episode 634: Full Year Report Card 1:26:31

2M ago1:26:31

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Mark, Mike Battista and Daniel Rebain deliver full-year grades on every New York Red Bulls player that saw at least 500 minutes of action in 2025. Also: RBNYII makes the Conference Semis, Your EmailsBy Seeing Red!

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Episode 633: RBNY Plays Out the String at Columbus 21:57

2M ago21:57

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New York plays out the string at Columbus on Decision Day. Inside this Episode: -AI Game Recaps are Bad -RB2 in the MLS Next Pro Playoffs -Columbus Away Preview -Your EmailsBy Seeing Red!

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Episode 632: RBNY Drops Home Finale, Brian Sciaretta on the USMNT 1:04:33

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The Red Bulls' 2025 home finale was a microcosm of the team's season… allowing a wondergoal by FC Cincinnati's Kevin Denkey, taking 16 shots and putting two on target, and losing 1-nil. New York has a week off during another international break before finishing the season at Columbus. Joining me is Mike Battista! Inside this episode: - A brief look…

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Episode 631: Red Bulls Fall in the Derby & Miss the Playoffs, Steve Cangialosi 1:09:33

3M ago1:09:33

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The Red Bulls drop the Hudson Derby at home after some defensive errors and after the Fire beat Miami on Tuesday night, New York has been eliminated from the postseason for the first time since 2009. Gustavo Guimarâes is here! Tonight on Seeing Red -We'll go back to Saturday's Hudson Derby Loss -Bull of the Week -Claims of racist abuse -What went w…

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Episode 630: 3 Road Points & Hudson Derby Preview 50:07

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The Red Bulls finally get their second road win of the season in professional fashion, but a surprise win by the Fire puts added pressure on this Saturday's Hudson Derby. Daniel Rebain co-hosts. Inside the episode: A look back at Saturday's road win against last-place Montreal Bull of the Week A look at the playoff picture. It's not a pretty one A …

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Episode 629: Red Bulls fall at Portland, #23 John McCarthy 53:35

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The story of the 2025 Red Bulls is the team's inability to win points away from Harrison. Saturday night, that trend continued as New York dropped a 2-1 decision at Portland. With only four chances to pick up points, the team heads to last-place Montreal. Michael Battista co-hosts. Inside this Episode: -A look back at the loss in Portland -Bull of …

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Episode 628: FIFA Window Recap & Portland Preview 44:01

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With five matches to go and below the line, RBNY takes the cross-country trip to face a struggling Portland side late Saturday Night at Providence Park. Gustavo Guimarâes co-hosts. Inside this Episode: -A look match at Saturday's USMNT loss at Sports Illustrated Stadium -A recap of how the Red Bulls' internationals performed during the FIFA break -…

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Episode 627: RBNY & Crew Scoreless in NJ, Brian Sciaretta on the USMNT 53:53

4M ago53:53

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[APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO OVER THE FIRST 10 MINUTES] New York draws Columbus, which helps the playoff cause. Jochen Schnieder speaks with Red Bulls Radio, and the US Men's National Team comes to town. That's all tonight on Seeing Red. Mike Battista co-hosts. Inside this episode: -Go inside the draw over the Crew -Talk about what Jochen Schneider sai…

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Episode 626: Red Bulls' Road Woes Continue in Charlotte 45:22

4M ago45:22

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Soccer is a game of mistakes. Sunday in Charlotte, the Red Bulls made one. Charlotte did not in a 1-0 road loss for New York. Incredibly, Chicago lost even worse, elevating the Red Bulls into 9th place with six matches left to play. Next up: the first of two matches against the Columbus Crew. Daniel Rebain co-hosts. Inside this Episode: - A breakdo…

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Episode 625: RBNY FINALLY beats Philly, #3 Noah Eile, Charlotte Preview 51:46

4M ago51:46

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With the Open Cup behind them, the Red Bulls take a big step in the Eastern Conference playoff race by finally beating the Philadelphia Union. Now the road beckons, and New York has to find a way to win there if they want to stay in the hunt for the postseason. Gustavo Guimarâes joins as co-host Inside this episode: Recapping a wild week against th…

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Episode 624: Late Winner v Salt Lake, USOC Preview & Steve Jolley 1:01:30

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The Red Bulls come from behind to beat Salt Lake in one of the strangest matches in recent memory, and prep for the biggest match of the season to date, the US Open Cup Quarters at Philadelphia. Tonight, along with Mike Battista, We'll look back at Sunday's win against RSL Bull of the Week Prep for Wednesday's do-over of the USOC Quarterfinal Chat …

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Episode 623: Red Bulls Have a Chance to Advance in Leagues Cup & Matt Harmon 40:44

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The Red Bulls have a last second win and a shootout loss in the 2025 Leagues Cup, and might, just might have a chance at reaching the quarterfinals with a regulation win v FC Juarez on Thursday Night in Harrison. Inside this episode… A quick rundown of the Leagues Cup to date Bull of the Week for the first two matches Will Timo come, or not? A look…

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Episode 622: Listless Red Bulls Fall in Chicago & Leagues Cup 57:48

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New York's attack is absolutely listless on the road, falling 1-0 to the Fire on a first-half penalty-kick. The Red Bulls are below the line with only nine games to play, and with a tough league schedule ahead of them, have a tough road to the playoffs. Michael Battista co-hosts. Inside this episode: -A look back at a dreary night at Soldier Field …

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The Seeing Red Interview: Ruben Tisch 22:09

5M ago22:09

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Ruben Tisch of The Lantern drops by to chat Chicago Fire ahead of the Saturday's RBNY visit to Solider Field.By Seeing Red!

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Episode 621: RBNY Hits for 5 Against the Revs & Miami Preview 48:38

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The Red Bulls snapped the team's five-match winless streak, as New York turned a 2-0 halftime deficit into a 5-3 win on Wednesday in one of the most MLS games ever. Messi is coming in this Saturday however. Can the Red Bulls keep it going? Daniel Rebain co-hosts. Tonight on Seeing Red -A look back at a bonkers night in Harrison -Bull of the Match -…

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The Seeing Red Interview: Sam Minton 17:09

5M ago17:09

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Sam Minton of The Blazing Musket drops by to chat New England Revolution ahead of the OG '96er clash tonight in Harrison.By Seeing Red!

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Episode 620: Draw in San Jose & Open Cup Quarters Preview 59:14

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A road point at San Jose… a good result… or not so much? Inside this episode: A look back at the road draw at the Quakes Bull of the Match A preview of the US Open Cup Quarterfinal between the Red Bulls and Philadelphia (It's been a long time since New York has a win in this series A quick look at the other Quarterfinal matchups A chat with Matthew…

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Episode 619: Choupo's Late Goal Lifts RBNY v MNU, Robert Jonas on the Quakes 1:02:28

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The Red Bulls complete a three-match June winless, but a last-minute equalizer salvaged a draw last Saturday against Minnesota in Harrison. Without Sandro Schwarz behind the bench (again), New York makes the trip to OG 96er San Jose for the Holiday Weekend. Daniel Rebain joins as co-host. This week on Seeing Red: -A look back at the 2-2 draw agains…

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Episode 618: RBNY Can't Find the Net in Austin 40:29

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New York concedes early and starts the second half of the season with a clunker, losing 2-1 at Austin FC. Michael Battista guest-hosts. This Week: -Inside the loss at ATX -Bull of the Week -A familiar name back with the club -A preview of New York's trip to Toronto -Your emailsBy Seeing Red!

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Episode 617: Three Big Questions for RBNY's Second Half 46:08

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After a well-needed week off, RBNY Kicks off the second half of the 2025 season in Austin Texas this Saturday, but the club faces some major questions that will determine whether or not this year will be a success. Gustavo Guimarâes joins as co-host Inside this episode: -A look at New York's path through the second half of the season -Three Big Que…

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Episode 616: Mid-Term Grades 1:14:57

7M ago1:14:57

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The Red Bulls have hit the midpoint of the season, and the Seeing Red crew delivers their midterm grades for every RBNY player. Mark, Daniel Rebain, Mike Battista (and Gustavo Guimarâes) report on 24 Red Bull players that saw the field during the first half of the 2025 League and Cup campaign.By Seeing Red!

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Episode 615: RBNY Forwards Net 4 in Win Over Charlotte, ATL Preview 31:52

7M ago31:52

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Youth and experience carry the night midweek against Charlotte FC. Seeing Red is back with Gustavo Guimarâes to break down the win in the rain, and prep for Atlanta United as the first half comes to a close. Note: We state in this episode that RBNY can reach fourth this weekend. That's not the case. NY can end the weekend as high as fifth on the ta…

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Paranormal Women, pt 3: From Blue Beam to Blood Libel 36:23

7M ago36:23

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What did last year's drone mystery have to do with an antisemitic myth that won't die? Medievalist and conspiracy scholar Elise Wang connects the dots between the West’s 900-year-old conspiracy theory playbook and the UFO psyops flooding TikTok today. She and Cristen also unravel the Battle of Los Angeles, hypersexual alien abduction tropes, and ho…

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RBNY v Charlotte FC Preview with Eric Krakauer 19:11

7M ago19:11

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As the Red Bulls prepare to host Charlotte FC, Mark speaks with CLTFC Brand Ambassador Eric Krakauer on what RBNY can expect.By Seeing Red!

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Paranormal Women, pt 2: The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill 45:00

7M ago45:00

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Before alien abduction became pop culture cliché, there was Betty and Barney Hill. Why did this couple's 1961 roadtrip define the abduction narrative for generations, and what did their biracial marriage have to do with it - or not? Historian Matt Bowman retraces the Hills' journey from the liberal mainstream to UFO microstardom, and Cristen has qu…

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Episode 614: RBNY Comes Up Empty in the Derby, FCD/Open Cup Preview with Dan Crooke of 3rd Degree 52:52

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The Red Bulls lose their second straight in uninspiring fashion, a two-nil loss in the Hudson Derby on a big mistake by Carlos Coronel and a dreadful attack. Now, New York has a chance to move to the final 8 in the US Open Cup Wednesday at Home. Will they step up? Michael Battista joins as Guest Host. Inside this episode: -A look back at a dreadful…

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Episode 613: RBNY Falls in Nashville, Hudson Derby Preview 28:31

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RBNY loses 2-1 at a strong Nashville side, but the turnaround is quick for Saturday's Hudson River Derby. Roberto Abramowitz of NYCFC Radio joins for the download on the Blue Team.By Seeing Red!

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Paranormal Women, pt 1: From Saucers to Starseeds 38:48

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UFOs aren't a basement boys' club anymore. From Pentagon disclosures to TikTok starseeds and alien romance novels, belief in extraterrestrials is getting spiritual, feminine-coded, and algorithmically viral. Science journalist Sarah Scoles traces the gendered evolution of UFO culture and conspiracies—from Cold War-era military men to the cosmic gir…

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Episode 612: RBNY Drops Seven on the Galaxy, Ben Wright in Nashville 56:09

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Bask in the Glory of the White Wedding Inside The Episode: 7 goals Bull of the Night Prep for Nashville Away Chat with Ben Wright of Six One Five Soccer Your Emails Guest Host: Daniel RebainBy Seeing Red!

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Episode 611: RBNY Wins in Open Cup, Steve Cangialosi 45:08

8M ago45:08

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New York makes up for a dreadful performance in Miami by pasting Colorado Springs in the Open Cup by the same 4-1 score. The Red Bulls now get ready for an MLS Cup rematch against a Galaxy team that has fallen to the bottom of the Shield table. Guest host: Gustavo Guimarâes. Inside the episode of Seeing Red: -A look back at the youthful Red Bulls a…

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Episode 610: DCU Doubles Up RBNY at Home, CF Montreal Preview 43:46

8M ago43:46

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New York's errors in the back and lack of ideas up top lead to a dreadful 2-1 home loss last Saturday in Harrison… against winless Montreal, can the Red Bulls prove that they're a quality side? Guest Host: Michael Battista. Inside this episode of Seeing Red: -We break down the breakdowns against DCU -Is there a Bull of the Week? -Red Bulls in the O…

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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 7: A Question No One Wants Answered 9:23

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The case is closed. But the story isn’t over. In the final episode of Sticky Maple Fingers, we follow the last clues—and the biggest questions. Who really funded the heist? Why did some barrels vanish before the crime was even discovered? And why are certain records still sealed? From anonymous tips and offshore payments to erased files and insider…

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Episode 609: No Goals In Orlando, Ted Meyer on DC United 1:01:23

9M ago1:01:23

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Strong goaltending from Carlos Coronel and an uninspiring attack, despite playing a man up for 30+ minutes results in another 0-0 road draw, the Red Bulls' second draw against Orlando in five weeks. Guest Host: Daniel Rebain. Inside this Episode: -A review of a decent result, but a poor performance against Orlando -Our Bull of the Week -A preview o…

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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 6 - The Vanishing 6:50

9M ago6:50

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Most of the syrup was recovered. But not all of it. In the penultimate episode of Sticky Maple Fingers, the investigation takes a strange turn. Some barrels weren’t just stolen—they were erased. Gone before the heist was even discovered. No records. No trail. Just dust and questions. Was it an oversight? Or something far more deliberate? This episo…

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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 5 - Who Helped the Thieves? 7:02

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The thieves were caught. The syrup was mostly recovered. Case closed... right? Not quite. In Episode 5 of Sticky Maple Fingers, the cracks in the official story start to widen. The heist was too clean, the timing too perfect, and the syrup? It moved with military-grade precision. That kind of operation doesn’t happen without help. This episode foll…

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Episode 608: RBNY Puts Out the Fire, Orlando Away Preview 36:56

9M ago36:56

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New York picks up a statement come from behind win over a quality Chicago side in a 2-1 result that wasn't always pretty, but effective. Inside this episode, with Mark Fishkin and Gustavo Guimarâes : -Inside the win, including one of the prettiest goals you'll see -Bull of the Week -A preview of New York's Saturday visit to Orlando, the last time t…

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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 4 - The Federation Strikes Back 8:10

9M ago8:10

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The Federation has entered the chat. And they’re not happy. With millions in syrup missing and the black market buzzing, the FPAQ finally makes its move—unleashing raids, tracing barcodes, and hunting for barrels that vanished in plain sight. But by the time they act, the syrup is already gone, the money’s in motion, and the thieves have a head sta…

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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 3 - The Slippery Barrels 6:45

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It wasn’t a smash-and-grab. It was a slow drip. A barrel here, a barrel there—emptied, refilled, and stacked neatly back into place. In Episode 3 of Sticky Maple Fingers, we return to the warehouse, where the barrels were many, the oversight was minimal, and the thieves were… very patient. There were no cameras. No guards. And no reason to suspect …

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Episode 607: Red Bulls Fall at Revs, Steve Jolley of RB Radio 1:06:56

9M ago1:06:56

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New York plays down to the level of a poor New England Revolution team and makes preventable mistakes in a 2-1 road loss that end the Red Bulls' four-match unbeaten streak. Mark Fishkin and Mike Battista host. Inside the episode of Seeing Red: -We pick through the wreckage of another dreadful performance in Foxboro -Do we have a Bull of the Week -W…

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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 2 - The Liquid Gold 5:05

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The barrels were gone. But no one asked where the syrup ended up. In Episode 2, the case leaves the warehouse and spills into something stranger—a network of silent buyers, forged invoices, and stolen syrup flowing through legitimate markets. It moved quietly, vanishing into breakfast tables across the world. No break-ins. No alarms. Just barrels r…

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Sticky Maple Fingers: Episode 1 - The Sweetest Heist 8:32

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Every legend starts somewhere—even the sticky ones. Welcome to Sticky Maple Fingers, the first chapter in Crime & Nourishment, where the trail of a missing ingredient leads to something far messier than a spilled bottle at brunch. In our first episode, we head to rural Quebec, where a routine inspection uncovered one of the most bizarre and lucrati…

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Sticky Maple Fingers: A True Crime Pancake Mystery (Season teaser) 1:23

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Before the barrels went missing. Before the headlines. Before anyone realized the syrup was already gone. This season trailer cracks open the case that stunned the nation: the $18 million maple syrup heist that exposed the sticky underbelly of Canada’s most iconic industry. Was it just theft? Or something deeper—hidden in the slow drip of a cover-u…

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Episode 606: Forsberg Brace Sinks Toronto, Lloyd Sam of MLS Season Pass 1:10:23

9M ago1:10:23

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An undermanned New York squad gets by a poor Toronto team in Harrison in a less than impressive performance that highlighted the importance of Emil Forsberg to the Red Bulls. Guest Host: Daniel Rebain Inside this episode:: -A look back at New York's second win of the season -We'll name our Bull of the Week (few surprises) -The Red Bulls hit I-95 th…

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Crime & Nourishment: The Official Trailer 1:29

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Before the first bite, there’s always a story. Welcome to Crime & Nourishment, a podcast uncovering the hidden truths behind Canada’s most unexpected food crimes. From black-market dairy to stolen syrup, every case starts with missing ingredients—but ends in something far bigger. In this special teaser episode, get a glimpse of the mysteries waitin…

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Episode 605: RBNY Draws Orlando, Steve Cangialosi of MLS Season Pass 54:58

10M ago54:58

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New York has reason to be both thankful and mournful after a 2-2 home draw against Orlando that saw the Red Bulls' effort drop mightily in the closing stages of the match. Guest Host: Gustavo Guimarâes. Tonight on Seeing Red: -A look back at what went down on Saturday -Bull of the Week -It's international break, and RB players will miss Saturday ni…