The Austin Anthem Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Anthem Podcast is the longest-running MLS-focused podcast in Central Texas, and is hosted by Zach Christodoulides and Josh Jackson. Starting with Austin FC’s inaugural season, this podcast will be your home for weekly game analysis and in-depth insights into Supporter Group culture and activities. Today, we are a monthly podcast talking everything Austin FC and what we as the official supporters group are doing to prepare for our team to get started in Austin.
This week Landon and Jeremiah steal Extra Time’s idea and create an Austin FC Mount Rushmore. Belarus is still playing soccer (and maybe not for great reasons). A quarantined end to the Premier League season.
This week Landon and Jeremiah record from Oskar Blues at Anthem’s First Kick Watch Party. You’ll hear an interview Landon did with the Rahman brothers from 25 Stories That Made MLS, which is a podcast we highly recommend. Phil West joins us to talk about CCL and to give us his MLS season predictions. We also talk about these upcoming events:
This week we recorded at the Austin Anthem Painting with a Twist event, where Jeremiah interviews Dr. Natalie Czimskey, Anthem’s Director of Women’s Engagement. There’s also CBA talk, front office hires, an MLS opening day party and so much more.
This week Jeremiah interviews Kristin Marcum, president of Elizabeth Christian Public Relations, the firm that was integral in bringing MLS to Austin. She shared several behind the scenes stories about the effort, including the story of this photo with Matthew McConaughey.
This week we are graced by the presence of the one and only Alexi Lalas to discuss the one year anniversary of the official MLS announcement of Austin FC and the work that still lies ahead.
This weeks episode features interviews with Head Zanate Josh Babetski, and Rigo and Mateo from the Zanate Musical Collective. Jeremiah and Landon also discuss 2019 Highlights & 2020 Hopes and Dreams.
Sports journalist, Chris Bils, and Austin FC’s Tom Webb join Landon to talk about the highlights of 2019 and what they are looking forward to in 2020. Chris shares a fantastic McConaughey story that you will definitely want to hear. Landon, Jeremiah, and Tony also discuss the Claudio Reyna meet & greet and other Austin...
Tyson Wahl, the Austin FC Academy General Manager, joins the show to talk about the ins and outs of starting an MLS academy from scratch. Landon Cotham (@ElViajero87) and Tony Cardone (@TonyCardone) also talk about the following: The exciting new hiring of Claudio Reyna Austin FC’s $45 million training facility Chicago Fire logo: Hot or...
Landon and Jeremiah review the latest round of upsets in the MLS Playoffs and preview Austin FC’s upcoming watch party for the MLS Cup Final, then recap a packed weekend of the Viva La Vida Parade, Premier League Morning Live in Austin, and the last home game for UT soccer. Landon also shares some opinions,...
Austin City Council Member, Jimmy Flannigan, joins Landon and Jeremiah to revisit late nights at City Hall, discuss soccer as a gateway drug to local politics, and to decide on Jimmy’s role in the Zanate Musical Collective. Tom Webb, VP of Public Relations for Austin FC, also joins to talk club news and clears up...