The Brewtiful Game

A not long time ago, on a pitch an ocean away… Premier League Manager Casting: May the 4th Special It is a period of soccer war. Rebel spies, striking from a hidden base have won their first victory agains the evil Galactic Empire known as Man City. During the battle, rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, 115 FINANCIAL FAIR PLAY violations, a tangle of financial moves with enough power to destroy an entire season…or maybe several. Pursued by sinister agents, the Rebels races home through their final matches, custodians of the stolen plans that can save the league and restore freedom to the galaxy… The lads are back on the pod to chat the ever-tightening premier league race, take a look at Europe footie, and discuss Ferris’ recent adventure to the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. However, due to a galactic beer from Blake, the pod takes a detour into a galaxy far far away. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** You can also listen to our show on Spotify. **If you leave a rating and review on iTunes, please take a screenshot and send it to us via email or social media, and we'll send you one of our new The Brewtiful Game koozies.**

The gents have a look back at the "What the What, It's the FA Cup" Semi-Final round matches. Chelsea somehow manage to play well to a tired Manchester City but it wasn't enough as the Stamford side bows out of the tournament. How on Earth did Manchester United not loose that match??? VAR...that's how, as Haji Wright's aura was allegedly offside. They also cover a few of the Premier League matches that went on over the weekend before Ron's rant on his favorite blue streaked striker, Nicholas Jackson. All this followed by news from around the other european leagues; including Bayern Leverkusen winning the budesliga title! this ends Bayern Munich's 11 year winning run. Is Harry Kane Cursed?

This is a jam packed episode with all the craziness that goes along with the Premier League winding down to a three way chase for the title. It's also crazy at the bottom of the table, who will get relegated and will it stand when the PSR rulings come out. Chelsea tops Man United then draw to Sheffield...United loose to Chelsea then dra Liverpool. Are we in the upside down? For the beer news, Ron has a fun history quiz for the lads for National Beer Day. This one is sure to test you beer history knowledge! Ferris then wraps us up with the USWNT winning their 7th (5th in a row) She Believes Cup as they top Canada in penalties after extra time! Pull out a frosty beer and give a listen! --Cheers

During the second week of the international break, seemed like a good time to deep dive the PSR (Profit & Sustainability Rules). Ron gives Blake and Ferris a detailed update on the Nottingham Forest appeal, Leicster City's fight against the Premier League and the EFL, Everton's "double Jeapoardy woes" and Manchester City a year after the 115 charges were handed down. Ferris goes over the USMNT being crowned the Kings of CONCACAF in this edition of the La League a's Roundup. The beers for this pod are really interesting...snag a cold beer of your own and give a listen! Cheers!

The band is back together for this episode!! Lots of FA Cup chatter with Manchester United and Chelsea wins. As well as a look ahead to the semi-finals at Wembley and thoughts about the potential final teams. NWSL preview part II with the guy's predictions for the season! Thanks for the Melbourne craft beers, Aussie friends! Cheers to Big Randy!!

While Blake is in North Cakalacky (Carolina), FOP Anthony fills in as host. There is a good discussion about the tight race for the Premier League title and just how miserable the bottom of the table is. Chelsea pull out a win over Newcastle and Man U aren't playing all that well despite their spot in the table. The gents also cover the NWSL preview part one. The kitsare sensational, the new KC Current Stadium is beautiful and there is cheese everywhere! Grab a beer and give a listen! Cheers!

Ferris and Ron anchor this episode with Blake having been called to work. Thankfully, the guys don't have to hear him wax poetic on Arsenal's 6-nil drubbing of Sheffield United. Who wants to hear all that??!! Ferris is duely humbled by the Manchester Derby as Manchester is blue; Liverpool leave it exteremly late to take care of Forest and Chelsea snatch a draw from the jaws of a loss they should have won. In order to clean out the studio fridge to make way for more tasty brew, the guys have a sampler of three new Flying Monkeys IPAs. Grab a favorite IPA and give a cheers and a listen!

Ferris and Blake tackle this pod, as Ron was suspiciously called into to work so he could avoid talking about Chelsea giving Liverpool their first silverware of the Klopp farewell tour. We also go over MLS week 1, new NWSL kits, and the USWNT at the Gold Cup. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** You can also listen to our show on Spotify. **If you leave a rating and review on iTunes, please take a screenshot and send it to us via email or social media, and we'll send you one of our new The Brewtiful Game koozies.**

Arsenal is racking up goals, Liverpool is standing strong at the top, and Man City just shared a point with Chelsea. Can the red stay atop the sky blue? We discuss all that and take a look at the upcoming MLS season as we attempt to get better at our predictions. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** You can also listen to our show on Spotify. **If you leave a rating and review on iTunes, please take a screenshot and send it to us via email or social media, and we'll send you one of our new The Brewtiful Game koozies.**

Ron is back with us as we celebrate the fact all three of our favorite Premier League clubs actually won this past matchweek. Everyone is finally in a good mood. We also look at a tough injury for the USMNT and the struggles Bayern Munich is facing over in the Bundesliga. Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** You can also listen to our show on Spotify. **If you leave a rating and review on iTunes, please take a screenshot and send it to us via email or social media, and we'll send you one of our new The Brewtiful Game koozies.**

The clash of reds is discussed as Arsenal top Liverpool. Did they make the case for being champions, or has the Liverpool defeat handed things to Man City? All will be discussed as Blake and Ferris are joined by special guest Anthony Smith (Tony Sounds Good). Tony is a lifelong Liverpool fan, and while Ron is traveling for work, has graciously agreed to discuss Liverpool’s loss against Blake’s beloved Arsenal. We also take the time to discuss the state of all things Chelsea. We did it while Ron was gone so we didn’t have to edit all the tears out. (Travel safe, Ron! We love ya!) Love the beer, cherish the game. The Brewtiful Game Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and please leave a rating/review.** You can also listen to our show on Spotify. **If you leave a rating and review on iTunes, please take a screenshot and send it to us via email or social media, and we'll send you one of our new The Brewtiful Game koozies.**

The gents react to Klopp stunning the English footballing world with his decision to step down from Liverpool manager at the end of the season. Ferris' beer is suspect and Ron serves up a slice of hate cake over his Chelsea frustrations.

Ivan Toney causes controversy on his return, Roy Hodgson sees the Crystal Palace supporter's unrest, and Emma Hayes is the first woman to earn the Football Writer's Tribute Award. The guys have a good discussion about all these topics and more! Tasty beers and laughs were had! This podcast pairs well with your favorite dark ale and sarcasm! Enjoy!

Confused about the EPL's charges against Everton and Forest? Wondering what is going on with Man City's charges? Well get readyto get an earfull; Ron took a deep dive into the Financial Fair Play rules along with the Profit and Sustainability rules. It was a deep dark cave to crawl into but have no fear he can shed some light on how this confusing process is working. With Ferris and Blake remote on this pod, the beers abound with Winter ales and Baltic porters! Yum! Grab your favorite dark ale and give a listen, hopefully this clears a few things up!

2024! We are back; ready to drink all the beer and talk all the soccer! In this episode we are playing everyone's favorite game: What the What?! It's the FA Cup! Spoilers...Ron wins! We also talk about the state of the Premier League now that festive fixtures are over and prognosticate the future of the league now that AFCON is ramping up! Buckle in, grab a beer and let's light this powder keg!

In this 218th episode of The Brewtiful Game, Ferris & Ron cover the highlights of match day 12! Chelsea have an incredible match against the citizens, Arteta has no complaints about VAR this week, and wolves ravage Tottenham in stoppage time. US Soccer announce Emma Hays as the new USWNT manager, NWSL Final recaps and a check in on the MLS playoffs are also discussed. Cheers!

A crazy week in the Premier League is wrapped up in this week’s episode. The Blues defeat the Spurs in the weirdest match in recent top flight history. However, that victory was overshadowed by the contentious debate between Blake and Ferris over Arteta’s alleged flip flop regarding VAR. The gents also discuss the great match that will be the NWSL final. Can’t wait for that! Listen to this one with your favorite easy drinking beer because it’s going to get rowdy!!

The Boooo-tiful Game Halloween special is here at last. Count Blake-ula makes his reappearance to cover all the action from week 9 of the Premier League, incluing the scary draw at Stamford Bridge, the contiuned horror show that is VAR and a PSA about fire extinguishers. At long last, the ever popular Haunted Footy History makes it return with some stories sure to give you the shivers! Grab a beer, turn the lights off and hide under the blankets for this spine tingling episode!!

In this episode the gents chat about the NWSL Decision Day and preview the upcoming MLS Decision Day. They also gently remind the MLS that somehow, NYCFC is still permitted to play at Yankee Stadium...So much for soccer specific stadiums. Ferris runs down the current Manchester United sale rumores and a fast discussion is also held on the important matches through the international break. All this with a few tasty beers! Cheers!

Week 8 of the Premier League has come and gone, but not without another VAR controversy. The guys have a lively discussion about Giroud's debut as a keeper, Arsenal topping Man City Kovacic clumsiness, McTominey leaving it late for Man U, and with a tear in his eye, Ron highlights the career of Eden Hazard after the announcment of his retirement from football. All this and more in a fun and exciting episode, with a beer in hand!