Top Shelf Podcast: Recent Episodes
K-Mello
After years of making music together, a group of musicians-turned-sports enthusiasts have decided to use their talents to start a podcast about the world's greatest sport: Soccer. Welcome to the family.
In the penultimate episode of season 1 we discuss possible transfer rumors and where our respective teams should improve.
Let's talk our host Kaleb into thinking that the Werner deal is a GOOD deal for all parties...Also.. If Alphonso Davies were American, would he be the GOAT?
BVD had 4 more fans! We love the Bundesliga! But here's a good question: if you were to drop Dortmund in the Premier League, where would they finish?
Bundesliga is back and we're all Dortmund fans. Who does Haaland's playing style remind you of? Balotelli? Zlatan at Ajax?
Not just any goal, but the goal that tickled your heart strings as a young lad. What's your favorite goal? Pick a goal that actually meant something to you, and that holds a special place in your heart.
If you had to make a team of your favorite footballers of all time (not just who was/is the best, but who you love and appreciate in the game) who would make it?
Pat is our host today and he puts us under the gun with some excellent questions! How would you do under the gun? Contact us to be a part of the next TOP SHELF TRIVIA!
Just a few friends shootin' the shit! A "Pat's Garden" update, "Quarantine To-Do's... Movie and Show Reviews..", and some friendly banter.
This episode we talk about our favorite soccer articles over the past few weeks. Kane to United? Will Messi end his career at Barcelona? Belarus... wtf...
We couldn't help ourselves... We had to talk Sunderland Till I Die on Netflix. We also give some love to "Pat's Garden" (our new segment) and some delicious home cooking.
We talk in depth about the position of GOALKEEPER. Is it true they're all insane? If Allison was mute, would he still be a good keeper? Is it lonely as a keeper? AND MORE!
Today we welcome a true "Soccer Gypsy"... Brad Johnson. A goalkeeper, a coach, a goalkeeper coach... the guy has done everything at almost every level of the game.
We also pop off a new segment: "Quarantine To-Do's, Movie and Show Reviews".... with Leo.....
STRAIGHT. SOCCER. TALK.
We break down defense and talk about everything from youth soccer philosophies to Total Football versus Catenaccio. Enjoy this one! Learn Something!
Today we start the first part of a new segment: The Round Table. We focus on the history and tactics behind defense in soccer. Absolutely fascinating!
We bring in long time Chelsea F.C. fanatic: Foon Choa!
We drill our boy Foon on all things Chelsea, including some Top Shelf Trivia!
This episode we talk about the Manchester Derby, AND how Tottenham is in deep doodoo. Nate also talks about an insane conspiracy theory he has....
We bring in Ashley Wilder, girlfriend of Leo, and ask her a bunch of questions to get to know Leo a little better.
In this first installment of Top Shelf Trivia we flex our soccer knowledge in a heated contest. The pressure is ON!
Professor K-Mello talks about teaching Sex Ed to High School freshmen, Patrick rediscovers something that makes him happy, and oh yeah... we talk footy too...(Champions League Predictor Game leg 2)
Today we're missing Nate, but the back 3 holds up nicely. We introduce a new bit: Ze Blonde Bomber Update. We talk about VAR, and a few other things we need to get off our chest.
Today we discuss Manchester City violating Financial Fair Play rules and getting banned 2 YEARS from the Champions League (potentially). What is our Worst Case/Best Case scenario for MCFC?
Today we get to know one of our hosts: K-Mello!
However, we play an interesting game involving his wife Amanda in order to get to know him a little better....
Before the Campions League round of 16 begins, we've decided to make some predictions and turn it into a "predictor competition." Who will come out on top?
We FINALLY get to our game: Go Kane, or No Kane? Will Nate prefer our selection of current premier league strikers OVER the infamous Harry Kane? Is he on Co-KANE????
It's Palindrome day! We review the Tottenham v Manchester City match of Matchweek 25 in the Premier League. It was a game FULL of controversy!
We take a break from talking European Soccer and we fly back across the pond to the good ol' USA! Let's talk USMNT! Cowabunga!
This is gameweek 22 of the Premier League and we have a new segment: "Building Class or Burning Cash?"
This episode introduces our hosts and discusses game-week 12 of the premier league season as well as a few other topics.
This is the episode after Game Week 22 of the Premier League. We make our Premier League WORST 11 squad.
Nate Bell from Park Slope United rejoins us! We discuss Mourinho's Tottenham in depth. How is Jose's start to life at Spurs?
Happy New Year!
What's your Mid-Year Fantasy 11? Who do you think has performed best halfway through the season?
A few days before thanksgiving we discuss a few premier league games, the upcoming transfer window, and the potential Champions League round of 16 draw.
Manchester United fanatic Manu Charlier joins us today! Oh Boy do we have questions (more like comments)!