Best Travis Helwig Podcasts (2025)

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S7E1 - The British Audio Awards Special: Katie Kennedy aka The History Gossip 41:36

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Episode Notes# The British Audio Awards Special!We speak to Katie Kennedy about her book The History Gossip: Was Anne of Cleves a Minger? and 365 Other Historical Curiosities. We chat about TikTok, the process of writing a book while studying for a degree and what it means to be nominated in the British Audio Awards.The British Audio Awards Will ta…

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Son Heung-min's Revenge! LAFC Fans React to 4-1 Playoff DOMINANCE vs Austin 56:12

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We’re going to Vancouver, baby! Travis, Darren, and Vince break down the fun and feel good 4-1 drubbing of Austin to secure our 4th Western Semi-finals appearance in 4 years. We talk Bouanga’s ankle breaking, Son’s revenge on Ilie, and of course, why this means Dolo should be fired. Plus we give a small preview of what to expect from a dominant Van…

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LAFC Beats Austin 2-1: UNFILTERED Reactions from LAFC Fans 48:17

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ORDAZ IS BETTER THAN MESSI. A win is a win as LAFC move ahead thanks to a weird match against Austin in this Best of 3 series. Ilie turns heel, Hollingshead grows the stache, and Max Bretos stops by without audio for a period of time we probably cut off the video! One more and we are moving on. ITS ORDAZ SZN BABY!!! Join our Patreon and help us kee…

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PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Will LAFC Win MLS Cup Again? 1:06:17

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Travis, Darren and Vince are here to break down everything you need to know about LAFC's best of 3 matchup against Austin FC. They talk Austin’s strengths against LAFC, Dolo’s last playoffs and they finally find out EXACTLY what happened with Yaw Yeboah. Then they make their playoff bracket picks and make some perfectly legal sports bets. ITS THE P…

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LAFC Draws Colorado 2-2: UNFILTERED Reactions from LAFC Fans 1:11:35

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Travis, Vince, and Darren break down LAFC's disappointing draw against Colorado on Decision Day, which came with plenty of chaos, silver linings, and hopes and fears for the team as they head into the playoffs. We discuss the playoff seeding, upcoming matches against Austin, potential second-round clashes, and the impact of international breaks, an…

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Everything You Need To Know About Decision Day ft Jillian Sakovits 1:10:48

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IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! MLS Season Pass host Jillian Sakovits joins Travis, Darren, and Vince to break down everything you need to know about Decision Day 2025 and what exactly it means for LAFC. We cover every single scenario for LAFC, explain exactly how we can qualify for CONCACAF Champions Cup THIS WEEKEND, and we spend way too long doing a …

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“More Fun Than The Match” LAFC Fans React To DEPRESSING 1-0 Loss At Austin 42:31

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Boring game? Surprisingly fun postgame! Travis and Darren break down the devastating loss to Austin, the death of LAFC’s first place dream, and who exactly (if anyone) is to blame. We chat Tillman’s defense, Illie’s new club, and how worried should we be. Plus, multiple callers from Austin! More fun than you think it’ll be! Join our Patreon and hel…

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No Superstars? NO PROBLEM. LAFC Fans Reaction To DOMINATING 2-0 Win Over Toronto 44:07

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Bouanga WHO?! LAFC have won 6 straight and they didn’t even need their superstars to do it. Travis, Darren, and Vince break down Ebobisse’s renaissance, Frankie Amaya’s first LAFC Goal, and David Martinez’s struggles. They talk the rise of Nkosi Tafari, our chances at Champions Cup, and why Austin’s match is the most important of the season. WE ARE…

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Son & Bouanga OUT?! Tata Martino IN?! 1:21:47

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SWEET RELIEF! LAFC Fans INSTANT Reaction After 5 Wins In A Row! 45:41

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Atlanta made us work for us but LAFC keeps the winning streak alive! Darren and Travis break down a frustrating victory (but still a victory!) as Bouanga wins it late, keeping 1st place in the west within reach! We talk Golden Boot race, midfield frustration, and Tottenham jerseys. Plus we break down the question on everyone’s mind: what’s your fav…

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Atlanta Match Preview: Can LAFC Win... The Supporters Shield?? 1:06:33

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LAFC is in the race for Supporters Shield! Denis Bouanga is in the race for Golden Boot. And Darren is in the race for Most Optimistic Boy Award! Can LAFC keep the win streak going against Atlanta this Sunday or is it a trap game? Plus we break down our quarterly review of the season and as always make some bets. ONLY FOUR GAMES LEFT! Join our Patr…

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LAFC Fans REJOICE! Breaking Down the TEAM's IMPRESSIVE 3-0 Win vs St. Louis 53:01

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LAFC Dominates St. Louis, Extends Win Streak! Join Darren, Vince, and Travis DEEP UNDERCOVER in... Seattle??? for a breakdown of LAFC's impressive 3-0 victory over St. Louis, marking their first four-game winning streak of the season. Special appearances from Travis on location at Lumen Field and callers from around the world, including Japan???? W…

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ST. LOUIS MATCH PREVIEW: Is LAFC The Best Team in Major League Soccer? 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Are we the best team in Major League Soccer? Are we the best club in the world? Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to answer those important questions, preview our match against St Louis CITY, and discuss just what’s a realistic goal for the season. We chat International Window blues, Denis Bouanga Golden Boot chase and even make some bets. Plus th…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Real Salt Lake (Noche De Carlos) 52:42

2M ago52:42

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Three Hat Tricks in three games?! A Hat Trick of Tricks! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything you need to know about that massive 4-1 victory against RSL on Carlos Vela Night. Bouanga leads the Golden Boot Race and becomes the first player to ever score 20 goals in 3 consecutive seasons. Son scores his first goal at home and officially h…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Real Salt Lake - Son Hat Trick! Bouanga Breaks A Record! 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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ARE WE BACK? Instant fan reaction from Travis, Darren, and Vince after LAFC’s HISTORIC 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. We talk Sonny’s first MLS hat trick, Bouanga becoming LAFC’s all time leading scorer, and finally decide who our number one listener is! A cat shows up, the nips come out, and a celebrity stops by the chat. WE ARE SO BACK BABY! Jo…

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REAL SALT LAKE MATCH PREVIEWS: We Met Son Heung-Min?!? And Vela Returns to LAFC One Last Time 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

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Playing RSL twice a week should be considered torture! Vince finally tells his story of meeting Son Heung-Min last week, we break down our realistic chances, and relive some of the best Carlos Vela moments before Carlos Vela night. Is LAFC’s formation going to change? Is Carlos going to show up to his own party? We talk about it all! Want to skip t…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v San Jose 35:42

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Denis Bouanga hat tricks LAFC to a victory in a weirdly frustrating 4-2 victory over San Jose. Son scores in the first minute, sells out the stadium, and Denis Bouanga ties Carlos Vela for the all time LAFC scoring record. A history night for LAFC and Travis, Darren, and Vince break it down with INSTANT reactions and chaos. Join our Patreon and hel…

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SAN JOSE MATCH PREVIEW: Quake and Bake 55:26

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Only one month left in the regular season and EVERY MATCH is a must win. Travis, Darren, and Vince are here for a FULL PREVIEW of LAFC v San Jose. We talk injury concerns, play a deeply embarrassing game about all of our new signings, and finally have a long detailed conversation about jelly fish. Want to see Travis have a panic attack on camera? T…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v San Diego 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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A Night of High Hopes and Deep Frustration. Travis, Darren, and Vince recap LAFC's dramatic 2-1 loss to San Diego FC at BMO Stadium. They discuss the exhilarating atmosphere, the brand-new fans Son Heung-min has brought in, and the team's persistent struggles to finish chances. Despite dominating parts of the game and leading in expected goals (xG)…

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SAN DIEGO MATCH PREVIEW: Chanot and Goodbye 1:05:16

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Son Heung-min makes his LAFC home debut in what might just be the biggest game of the regular season, against top of the West San Diego FC. Travis, Darren, and Vince are back from hiatus to break down everything you need to know about this massive home game, the outgoing legend Maxime Chanot, the incoming legends Alexandru Băluță and Andy Moran, an…

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DALLAS MATCH PREVIEW: Texas Cherundolo Massacre 1:29:33

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Thicc Sode! Darren, Vince, and Travis are here to break down everything you need to know this weeks match in a city we can never win in, the the closing of the transfer window, and we chat all about how we were humiliated by AI dubbing our own voices! Then, we give away some tickets to Son’s debut home match and give new fans a primer to catch this…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v New England - Son's First Assist, Choinière's First Goal, and 3 Pts On The Road 55:19

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Darren, Travis, and Vince break down Son’s first full game with LAFC, including his first assist, Choinière's first goal, and Geoff decides exactly who Sonny should marry. Plus we chat about our midfield struggles, Rev’s fantastic defense, and give a warm welcome to all of our new Asian viewers. Are we back??? Join our Patreon and help us keep maki…

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NEW ENGLAND MATCH PREVIEW: Empire Of The Son 1:04:21

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Sonny days are here again! Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down everything you need to know about this weekend’s cross-country match up against New England, what LAFC needs to do to get a better playoff seed, and we finally figure out why Darren doesn’t visit home more. Plus, we talk to Deech from Tigers Supporters Group about what it’s…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Chicago (Son Heong-min's LAFC Debut) 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

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YES, WE ARE BACK. Not because of a 2-2 draw with Chicago, but because the prodigal Son Heung-min has come home (which also, is not Chicago). Darren and Vince analyze the highs and lows of the match, and look ahead to what looks like a very Sonny future. Can we make a beeline to The Cup? Should Son be our Captain post haste? Will we get a 3rd DP? Go…

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CHICAGO MATCH PREVIEW: Here Comes The Son 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

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Son Heung-min is Black and Gold! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down the BLOCKBUSTER signing of the greatest Asian footballer of all time, and debate whether or not he’s the biggest signing in club history. Then, we discuss what, if anything we can take away from League Cup. And we finally do a mid-season check in on our season predictions (spoile…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Tigres (Leagues Cup Phase 1 Match 3) 55:47

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Heung-Min Son has arrived and so has David Martinez, as LAFC FINALLY takes down Mexican giants Tigres (with the second string). We go full sports radio in a shouting match with Geoff Tock, we stumble through pronouncing Choinére, and we even decide is Son makes LAFC officially the hottest team in MLS once again. ARE WE BACK? Join our Patreon and he…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Pachuca (Leagues Cup Phase 1 Match 2) 42:17

4M ago42:17

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Travis, Darren and Vince react to one of the weirdest LAFC matches ever, their second Leagues Cup Match, and a win(ish) on PKs thanks to Hasal coming up huge in net, after two red cards were handed out over thee course of the match by one of the worst referees to ever step on the pitch at BMO. Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Mer…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Mazatlán (Leagues Cup Phase 1 Match 1) 41:48

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If you wanna hear people talk about that game for 45 minutes, and I don’t know why you would, then this podcast is for you. Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.com YouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFo Instagram: @happyfootsadfoot TikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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LEAGUES CUP PHASE ONE PREVIEW: Phasers Set To One 1:16:54

4M ago1:16:54

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It’s Leagues Cup time and we’ve got a surprisingly thick ‘sode! Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything you need to know about our upcoming matches against Liga MX giants Tigres, Pachuca, and the other one! We break down the confusing new format, make our bracket predictions, and spend a surprisingly large amount of time talking about how g…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Portland 47:31

4M ago47:31

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Travis, Darren, Vince, and Darren's friend who we thought could be a new fan of LAFC and MLS but instead wasted his time completely, react to a thoroughly underwhelming LAFC performance, minus an ABSOLUTELY THRILLING bicycle kick MISS from 34th string center back Kevin (or Kenneth) Nielsen. Portland clears one of the lowest bars we've set all seaso…

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PORTLAND MATCH PREVIEW: Eddie Krueger Sees Red 55:09

4M ago55:09

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Soup weather calls for soup! Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to talk about Eddie Segura’s red card in stoppage time that leaves us with no center backs, Portland’s struggles to score, and of course, we finally decide once and for all if we are good or bad. Then, a silver lake witch joins the pod to lead us in a guided mediation and calm our spir…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Galaxy 52:12

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Travis, Darren and Vince break down an incedibly El Tráfico El Tráfico. On of the most El Tráfico El Tráficos there's ever been, honestlly. Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.com YouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFo Instagram: @happyfootsadfoot TikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Minnesota 53:53

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LAFC hold their own for a third straight (albeit boring and somewhat unconvincing) MLS victory, this time against a SOFTLY-Second-In-The-West Minnesota team. Our hobbled and rotated defense absorbed Minnesota's game plan with no real issues, and made Minnesota... well, not scary at all. Darren and Vince break down the game, bring on questions and c…

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MINNESOTA / El TRÁFICO PREVIEW: The Long And The Puig Of It 1:11:48

4M ago1:11:48

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Aaron Long is out, Gio Reyna (?) is in, and El Tráfico comes back to BMO. Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down everything you need to know about this week’s powerhouse double header, against a very good Minnesota team and a terrible Galaxy team that is certain to play their best game of the season. We’ll talk what it means to lose Long,…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Colorado PIDS (Hello Kitty Cup Finals) 38:07

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Travis, Darren, and Vince break down LAFC's leisurely 3-0 win against the Colorado Rapids after they went down a man after a controversial red card in the fourth minute. An ELECTRIFYING atmosphere at the stadium on Hello Kitty Night! People really love LAFC or the Colorado Rapids or Hello Kitty, definitely one or more of those three things!!!! Join…

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COLORADO / DALLAS PREVIEW: The Pids Are Alright 1:25:09

4M ago1:25:09

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Hello Kitty, Goodbye Oli. Darren, Vince, and Travis break down all the storylines for this double matchweek and answer your burning questions about Heung Min Son, Thomas Müller, L*bubus, and we finally get to the bottom of question: Is the bathroom at BMO Stadium haunted? Plus, Vince finally reveals which cohost he would rather see die! Join our Pa…

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AUSTIN MATCH PREVIEW feat. Swoontower Soccer and existential dread 1:15:55

4M ago1:15:55

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Travis, Vince, and Darren preview this weekend's match vs. Austin, a team that's seemed to improve to the point we've fallen to. We have our good friends Mike and Steph from Swoontower Soccer on to talk about duds of LAFC present, heroes of LAFC past who are now duds of Austin FC present and possibly future, and a which current Austin FC player mos…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Vancouver (Regular Degular MLS) 1:17:25

5M ago1:17:25

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DINCEPOD CRASHOUT! Darren and Vince reflect on LAFC's disappointing 1-0 loss to Vancouver, a rerun episode of a show that we've seen too many times. Something big needs to change soon, and in the meantime, there's in-fighting on the pitch and there's in-fighting on our show. Noah from Lobbing Scorchers joins us at the buzzer for story time that jus…

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VANCOUVER MATCH PREVIEW: HOW LA GOT HER COUV BACK 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

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Now that the pathetic cash grab known as the Club World Cup is over (thanks for the 11 million dollars Mr. FIFA), it's time to get down to LAFC's favorite tradition: playing Vancouver. Darren, Vince, and Travis reunite to talk about Ange Postecoglou rumors, Bouanga rumors, Giroud rumors, and of course Eli Lilly's effect on the insulin market. THEN,…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Flamengo (FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage) 58:30

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Maybe the real Club World Cup was the friends we made along the way. Darren and Travis break down the draw against Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo, and discuss what exactly went wrong and what went right during our run in this year’s CWC. If only there was something we could call the good things and bad things that happen each match. Anybody got any …

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v ES Tunis (FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage) 15:49

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Travis crashes out following LAFC's crushing loss to ES Tunis, one of the worst moments in LAFC HISTORY. This game had it all: lack of effort, poor performance, zero creative play, individual failure, coaching failure, and a roster construction that wasn't up to it in the first place. Despite fans' dedication and traveling to support the team, this…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Chelsea (FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage) 21:18

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Travis reports live from Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta with SPECIAL GUEST HOSTS Erik Holstrum of the Section 128 podcast, and Heel of The Foot, Geoff Tock, as Darren and Vince report live to their desks at their respective 9-5 jobs! Happy Foot Sad Foot; The New Class discuss LAFC's RESPECTABLE 2-0 loss to Chelsea in their first Club World Cup ma…

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CLUB WORLD CUP PREVIEW: London is Black and Gold 1:09:52

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Is LAFC the greatest team on Planet Earth? Travis, Darren, and Vince break down everything you need to know about the Group Stage of the FIFA Club World Cup, discuss our Chelsea match in detail with the co-host of the wildly popular London is Blue podcast Nick Verlaney, and then of course, we give a 45-minute detailed tactical analysis of ES Tunis.…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Kansas City 19:15

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Darren, Vince, and Travis break down a win on the field and in the stands and talk about just how important this club and these fans are to this community at a difficult time. Shoulder to shoulder means shoulder to shoulder. I love you, bye. Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.com YouTube: @happ…

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KANSAS CITY MATCH PREVIEW: Ünder Över 1:20:44

6M ago1:20:44

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Under is out. Chelsea is in. And all of a sudden LAFC's summer just got a lot more interesting. Darren, Vince, and Travis break down everything you need to know for Sunday's match, talk all the insane new transfer window opportunities, and even pay out the biggest cash prize in Bet It and Forget It history. Plus we finally add TWO NEW NAMES to 'The…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Club América (Club World Cub Qualification Special) 2:46:57

5M ago2:46:57

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Hey guys. LAFC didn’t just qualify for the biggest club tournament on earth, we also outplayed the biggest team on the continent. So, obviously, we had to have a 3 hour livestream. And let’s just say it’s 3 hours of INCREDIBLE content. Not a bad moment. You have to listen to the whole thing or you’re gonna miss something huge. New Merch Available N…

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CLUB AMÉRICA CLUB WORLD CUP PREVIEW: Charlie Candle in the Wind 1:03:02

6M ago1:03:02

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Carlos Vela beat Club América once before. How about we do it one more time for Charlie Candle? Travis, Darren, and Vince are here to break down what to expect from Saturday's massive match against the Real Madrid of North America, why the Club World Cup matters to LAFC, and we spend a TON of time discussing just what Carlos Vela means to this club…

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POSTGAME POD: LAFC v Montreal 33:45

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The draw dreams are made of! Travis and Vince break down our 1,000th draw for the month of May and ask “just what is this team.” We talk Dolo frustrations, offensive struggles, and just what isn’t clicking right now. All while we are 4th in the west. Plus, Joey calls in from a furniture store! New Merch Available NOW. Join our Patreon and help us k…

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MONTREAL MATCH PREVIEW: Club De (Happy) Foot 1:19:00

6M ago1:19:00

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After an intense week of rivalry matches against Vancouver, Seattle, and Carson, LAFC has an equally big match against our biggest rival of all: MONTREAL!!!! Travis, Darren, and Vince break down LAFC's lack of late game stability, talk all things Delgado controversy, and Travis somehow got us intel about Cengiz Under??? Plus, we take your questions…

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POSTGAME POD: El Tráfico 2025 Vol. 1 - LAFC v Galaxy 1:10:51

6M ago1:10:51

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Despite incredible goals from Bouanga and The Prince of Van Nuys Nathan Ordaz, a nervy LAFC blow a winnable game down in Carson. Travis, Darren, and Vince talk about what went wrong, find the silver linings, and discuss whether or not we are back. (We aren’t.) BRAND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE (Including Our Patreon Exclusive 2025 Limited Edition Scarf). C…