Soccer Pilgrim With Jason Gisoo Kim: Recent Episodes
Soccer Pilgrim
Welcome to Soccer Pilgrim. A podcast hosted on the Darbycast Network. This is a weekly podcast dedicated to soccer and the culture it finds itself in. Hosted by Jason Gisoo Kim, a Canadian soccer fan that fell in love with the game playing, watching, and travelling to capture the spirit of the game. This is an exploration of soccer culture and the people who experience the beautiful game.
Meet Bianca, another friend and teammate of mine. She fell in love with the game at an early age and never stopped playing since. She entered Catalogna’s doors since day 1 and left it’s doors in its last days.
In this episode, I speak to another friend and teammate Leah. She came to catalogna at a young age and remembered the novelty of the dome. She’s been a regular at the soccerplexe ever since.
I’m this episode, I speak to Mary-Ann who has been playing in Catalogna since her childhood. First, coming to watch her father play with the Romanian community. To eventually reffing games at the soccerplexe.
This is an introductory episode to one of the most important soccer facilities in Montreal: Catalogna Soccerplexe. In this season, I talk to Mary-Ann, Leah and Bianca about their experience and history with Catalogna Soccerplexe.
Nganji joins once again we talk about the latest World Cup action at the Quarterfinals. How the tournament went for us so far and how the final may turn out.
In this edition, I am joined by Julian McKenzie. We talk Canada vs Belgium, World Cup and the future of Canadian football.
N’Ganji and I talk about our World Cup picks and the controversies that surround the competition. From the anti-discriminatory armbands to FIFA selecting Qatar as host.
My last day in Zurich and I went to go see the alps. Legit looked like a scene out of the sound of music everywhere. Also met some great people and that includes the tour guide, named Kid.
I thought I’d give a review of Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich like a Lord of The Rings movie. All different but good and thematically consistent. I also give my initial impression of Zurich and why I bailed on the Zurich Derby.
I went to go watch Bayern Munich vs bayer leverkusen. I can’t believe it. I still can’t believe it. Allianz Arena is no longer a myth but a real experience to me now.
I spent 2 nights in Frankfurt a with one full day. There are Eintracht Frankfurt flags everywhere. It very much unlike Berlin. It’s unique and pretty.
I love Berlin. I don’t want to leave but I did. It started off weird but this city has grown on me tremendously. It’s a place where you can easily get lost but find what resonates with you. Ich lieben Berlin
Berlin is starting to grow on me. It’s pretty awesome city. Encourage anyone to go and spend time here.
Berlin is so far, a weird city. The best way I can describe it is steam punk meets cyber punk. Where people can be whoever they want and do whatever they want. Taboo doesn’t appear to exist.
Last day in Amsterdam! Enjoyed it like champs. Erik and Greg fly back to Montreal. While Kirubel and myself head to Berlin.
It’s been a few days since the last episode. We’re finally in Amsterdam and it’s been nothing but relaxation and walking.
Recap on our last day in London. Despite Arsenal game tickets being cancelled we made our way to the Emirates!
I’m back to recording finally! This is day 1 of my 1 month trip in Europe. This is my initial late night thoughts on London. Note: It is Saint Paul’s Cathedral not Saint Peter
Adrian Souza, the face of Rabona TV on YouTube is a Canadian soccer fan. Adrian shares his favourite moments on this Canadian campaign and why he fell in love with the beautiful game
Beau Chevalier is a photographer for Canada soccer. In this episode, we recount his first hand experience of Canada World Cup campaign. Especially that memorable moment of officially qualifying at BMO.
In this episode, I speak to TFC ultra and Canada Ultra Eli Zeldin. This conversation covers a variety of topics but all rooted to the experience of the mens national team and football in Canada.
I speak to Aaron Hooper, photographer, traveller and long time Canadian football fan. We speak about the rise of the men’s national team, Ottawa football clubs and the football scene in Greenland.
Just flew back from Toronto and was lucky to witness Canada qualify for the World Cup! Had to talk to my guy Julian McKenzie
Sam K is a long time friend, former teammate and a Manchester United fan. His love for United dates back to Park Ji-Sung. That love has carried him throughout majority of his life.
Meet Hayshal “Haysh” Hasibuan. Originally from Jakarta, Indonesia, Haysh has been a United fan since the early 90s.
Met Phil, hailing from Hawkesbury, Ontario, this Franco-Ontarian is a long time Manchester United fan. He is also a graphic designer, photographer and the head of Ensemble FC.
Meet Sebastian, a Brooklyn native and an incredible photographer. Above all, he’s a footballer and a Manchester United fan.
Janel Bond is a Manchester United fan. We talk about her journey as a supporter and her opinions on the current state of the club.
Julian McKenzie is a hockey reporter and writer for the Athletic. Also a long time Manchester United fan.
It's been a year since the launch of this podcast! This episode is an audio journal. I reflect on this last year's journey of podcasting and what has happened as a result of this podcast.
In this episode, I do a season recap on Arsenal. Focusing on key points brought up by each guest and what were stand out moments. But since it was on live, the conversation deviated. Notably, should Jonathan David go to Arsenal?
Nganji is a gooner. But his origin story is unique as it it's one of my favourite stories thus far. This episode starts with Arsenal and we dive deep into our soccer journeys. This sport took us to various parts around the world.
Meet Greg. He too is an Arsenal fan. We play on the same soccer team and we make fun of him every week for being a gooner. Hear his story as an Arsenal fan.
Abraham is a AAA Coach for u16 women's team and U9 youth academy coach at CF MTL. But like everyone else this season, he's an Arsenal fan. This conversation goes from Arsenal to Abraham's philosophy on coaching.
In this episode I talk to David Lee while watching Arsenal play at Brighton. I wanted to change up the episode format by talking while watching a game.
This episode features Yvan Delia- Lavictoire. A Montreal arsenal fan and the creator of the La Victoire community page. A pivotal figure in fostering the creation of a soccer community among content creators.
I talk to Arsenal fan Ben Green. A California resident who is originally from London. He grew up in the shadow of Highbury and experienced the atmosphere of the Emirates.
In this season of soccer pilgrim, I talk to various Arsenal fans and ask the question: why? What makes an Arsenal fan? Above all how does one become an Arsenal fan? This episode is a quick intro into the upcoming season
CAN THEY DO IT ON A SNOWY NIGHT IN EDMONTON? They did. The Iceteca is Canada's fortress in these world cup Qualifiers
INSTA livestream on 22 October 2021. I don't like the takeover but people in the livestream brought up some good points of tension.
I've been away on vacation so there's been a delay. This is my input on Messi's move to Barcelona
In this episode, I react to the article written by cognitive anthropologist Martha Newson: "Why do hardcore football fans behave like rutting stags?" if you ever wondered why there's football hooliganism, this article explains it. https://psyche.co/ideas/why-do-hardcore-football-fans-behave-like-rutting-stags
This episode was recorded during an Instagram live session on my Instagram @jason_gisoo. That live session is also available on IGTV.
Wembley is football Mecca, and only one team calls it home. England's relationship with football is intimate. The country's connection with Wembley is cultural and emotional. Is football coming home?
The song in the beginning is called Roma Roma Roma by Antonello Venditti. Also, this episode explores what makes Italian football a global standard.
Life moves differently in Spain. Most of the time it feels slow and relaxed but Spanish football is not that. The Spanish interpretation of the game moves similarly to Flamenco. Intricate, technical and emotional.
Four World Cup wins and 3 EURO titles. German football is among the elite standards of world football. It's connection with Munich can be seen with the players fielded on the national team.
Weed, sex, and canals. Locals are perhaps annoyed that the world reduces their city to three stereotypical elements. But for this pilgrim, only thing he sees are Ajax and Johann Cruyff
The seat of the former Russian empire and a venue for the Euros 2020. Saint Petersburg is not only Russia's cultural capital, it symbolizes the Russian path to glory.
If there's any Hungarian name you should know, it should be Ferenc Puskas. Also Croatia VS Spain and France VS Switzerland. Wow.
This episode goes over Bucharest and the recent match between Netherlands and The Czech Republic at Bucharest.
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, unfortunately they're not in the EURO. But Turkey calls Baku its unofficial home for the tournament, but why?
We go to Glasgow, Scotland. This episode explores Scottish culture of celebration (Ceilidhs) and how that is manifested throughout Scottish fans and players.
IT'S EURO TIME! This summer's Euro will be hosted by 11 separate cities throughout Europe. As such, each episode will be dedicated to different host cities.
This episode is not about the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Rather, footballing clubs that express the views of this conflict. This episode is not about politics. It's about how politics and conflicts enter football.
My first episode with guests! I. This episode, I chop it up with Tagwa and AK from Darby Magazine and the Darbycast. We discuss the cultural rivalry between Montreal and Toronto, and its influence on soccer.
In this episode, we cover one of the world's greatest rivalries: El Clasico. A rivalry embedded in soccer supremacy and a civil war. How each clubs come to represent a deeper division in Spain.
Welcome to Glasgow. Home to the most iconic derbies in world football, The Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers. This match reveals that's football is the new battlefield for a modern day war between cities.
We're taking a quick break! We return MAY 4TH! In the meantime, check out Jay Kim's topic and Darbycast!
When we think of Vancouver, we think of the natural beauty which surrounds the city. I believe this iconic Canadian city has something to offer in the world of soccer.
We go to Madrid. It's a city dominated by two major clubs that have influenced the identity of Spanish football. And then there's also Getafe.
In this episode, we explore the a city which influenced South American football. From major franchises to humble working-class clubs. We explore Buenos Aires.
This season of Soccer Pilgrim, we travel to four cities. Jason breaks down the clubs that are found in these cities along with other guides. In this edition, we run through London.
Soccer is an inexpensive sport. It doesn't require much to get started. We often get lost in today's astronomical transfer fees and big money TV deals. We sometimes forget the working-class heroes.
Why are soccer fans so hardcore? This episode explores how the beautiful game influences the emotions of fans and the connection one has with the beautiful game.
This episode addresses the invisible power of influence. How others inspire and motivate us to become our better selves. In this case, how players inspire us to through soccer.
This episode explored how soccer "feels" to people. Using religion as away to start the conversation.
We all wanted to go pro and we all had a player that inspired our game. This episode is about the connections an amateur player has with soccer icons.
You can learn a lot about a city's soccer culture and community by participating in pick-up games.
Welcome to Soccer Pilgrim. This is a weekly podcast dedicated to soccer and the culture it finds itself in. Hosted by Jason Kim, a Canadian soccer fan that fell in love with the game playing, watching, and travelling to capture the spirit of the game. This is an exploration of soccer culture and the people who experience the beautiful game.