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Loonacy Podcast

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Four guys talk Minnesota United, craft beer and real life, providing an independent and unbiased perspective of MNUFC's tactics and decisions. These guys are unwilling to hold back on their opinions about the Loons and their direction while throwing in humor, insight into their lives, and odd news with a sprinkling of guests to boot. They regularly visit Minnesota craft breweries, recording on location, to offer listeners an opportunity to explore and support the local, thriving craft beer culture.

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United States

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Four guys talk Minnesota United, craft beer and real life, providing an independent and unbiased perspective of MNUFC's tactics and decisions. These guys are unwilling to hold back on their opinions about the Loons and their direction while throwing in humor, insight into their lives, and odd news with a sprinkling of guests to boot. They regularly visit Minnesota craft breweries, recording on location, to offer listeners an opportunity to explore and support the local, thriving craft beer culture.

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@LoonacyP

Language:

English


Episodes
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222 Mixed Emotions : Loon's Have An Up & Down Week & Please Take Grandma's Keys Away

7/22/2024
The guys start the podcast talking about their weekends, and then get on to the nights beers. That's followed some signing news, and a brief discussion of the Loons loss to DC United. Then it's on to the Loons game Saturday night against SJ. They discuss the formations, the missing players, an own goal, a lot of yellow cards, a goal to put the game away, and what it means to go into the Leagues cup with a victory. They then make their predictions for the upcoming Leagues Cup match against Seattle, which is followed by a scary story out of MN about a wrong way driver.

Duration:01:04:22

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221 It's A Draw : Loons Losing Streak Is Over & Mr. Tinkle Plane

7/15/2024
The guys open the pod talking about a weekend filled with celebrity deaths and an assassination attempt on the former POTUS. Then it's on to the nights beers, and the Loons draw against Houston. They talk about the lineups, a very poor first half, a Lod goal, a Houston comeback, & white knuckling it to the end to get the draw. They then make their predictions on the upcoming matches against DC United and San Jose. They end the podcast with a story about a man on a flight who had too many drinks, so he decided to use the aisle as a toilet.

Duration:00:58:26

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220 They Are Who We Thought They Were : Loons Can't Win & Spicy Japanese Politics

7/9/2024
The guys open the pod talking about the 4th of July, heatwaves, & the Euro Cup. They then get to the nights beers, and a brief discussion about MLS's failure in handling Hurricane Beryl. They then discuss the Loons loss to the Galaxy. They talk about the lineups, an emergency GK, an early LA goal, Bongi offsides, a Pukki stunner, and a last minute goal that cost them the match. They then talk about expectations for the Loons coming into the season, and how the season isn't really as bad as some have made it out to be. They end the podcast with a story out of Japan about political candidate's running some odd & sometimes racy ads on local billboards.

Duration:01:32:20

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219 A Loon June Swoon : Loons Can't Win & Preconstruction Advice

7/1/2024
The guys open up the pod talking about their weekends, and threaten to start talking politics to avoid talking about another Loons loss. Then it's on to the beers, and a discussion about the Loons loss in Portland. They talk about the lineup, the lack of roster depth, two early goals, a bad mistake by DJ Taylor, and a Portland come back that we all saw coming. They then make their predictions for the upcoming matches against Vancouver & the Galaxy. They finish the podcast off with a story about a soccer complex being built on top of an abandoned mine in Illinois, and why that probably wasn't a good idea.

Duration:01:13:37

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218 We Got The Wrong Stuff : Loons Lose Two & Paula Abdul's Oxygen Tank

6/25/2024
The guys open the podcast with Tony talking about his Sunday night at the Jazzy Jeff, Paula Abdul & KNOTB concert and the guys talking about their weekends. Then it's on to the nights beers and a couple of transactions happening for the Loons. They then briefly discuss the Loons losses to Dallas and Austin, which is followed by some summer transfer window speculation.

Duration:00:51:39

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217 You Can't Polish A Turd : Loons Lose In Seattle & Grocery Bagging Etiquette

6/17/2024
The guys open the podcast talking about Father's Day, the Euro Cup & Goulash vs Fondue. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons lose to Seattle. They talk about the lineups, Trapp being away for the birth of his child, the Seattle goals, the Loons one shot at making it a game, the overall bad performance, and what it means moving forward. They then make their predictions on the upcoming matches against Dallas & Austin, which is followed by some MN Soccer history. They finish the podcast playing a short clip from an old Jewel Grocery store employee training video about the proper way to handle customers while bagging groceries.

Duration:01:14:24

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216 Our Roster Was A Bit Thin : Loons Draw Dallas & A Petting Zoo Escape

6/10/2024
The guys open the pod discussing grad parties, Connor getting on the pitch at Allianz Field & weekend events. Then it's on to the nights beers and talk about the Loons draw against Dallas. They discuss how many guys were missing from the roster, the lineup, a positive start to the game with a Dotson goal, Dallas coming back with a goal of their own right away, and both teams sort of turtling in the second half. They then make their predictions for the upcoming game against Seattle. MN soccer history is up next, and they finish the pod with a story about a gator getting loose from a petting zoo at a school end of the year event.

Duration:01:27:05

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215 No Vulgar Party Props Allowed : A Loss, A Win & The No Fun Police Spanish Edition

6/3/2024
The guys open the pod talking about their weekends. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a brief discussion of the final chapter in the Rey saga. They gloss over the loss to LAFC earlier in the week, and then get to the Loons victory over SKC on Saturday. They discuss the lineups, a first half goal from Tani, DJ's injury, Lod's goal, Arriaga's goal, Johnny Russell doing what he always does against the Loons, and some late game dust ups. They then make their predications for next weeks game against Dallas with a very depleted Loons squad. Some MN soccer history is up next, and they finish the show with a story about a town in Spain having problems with bachelor & bachelorette parties.

Duration:01:30:57

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214 Getting Frisky In Colorado : Loons Draw The Rapids & Bad Monkey Business

5/27/2024
The guys open the podcast talking about what they did this Memorial Day weekend, and talk about some veterans they know that have lost their lives in battle. Then it's on to the days beers, and the Loons draw against Colorado. They discuss the lineup, Sang Bins speed on two goals, another Tani goal, a Rapids comeback, and a very odd game all around. They then make their predications on the upcoming matches versus LAFC & SKC. They finish the podcast with a story about a city in Thailand being overrun by naughty monkeys.

Duration:01:05:33

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213 Let's Talk About The Wolves, I Mean Loons : A Draw, A Win, & A Big Distraction

5/20/2024
The guys open the podcast apologizing for being distracted as the Wolves game 7 is happening at the same time. They then discuss their weekends, and jump into the nights beers. They briefly touch on the Loons draw against the Galaxy on Wednesday, but spend most of the rest of the pod talking about the Loons victory over Portland on Saturday. They discuss a very interesting lineup from Eric Ramsay, rotating players due to a midweek game, an early score by the Timbers, a Tapias headbutt, an all hands on deck subbing situation in the 2nd half, Lod's goal, & Sang Bin's goal. They discuss all the yellow cards that were handed out, and what that means for the upcoming match against the Rapids. Predictions for the Colorado Rapids game are up next, followed by the guys forgoing the rest of the pod to watch the 2nd half of the TWolves game.

Duration:01:11:39

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212 It's The Same Old Situation : Somebody's Back In Town, Loons Tactics & Plungers

5/13/2024
The guys open the podcast talking about what they did for Mother's day, and then get to the nights beers. They then discuss an update regarding Rey being back in the Twin Cities, and the steps he has to go through to get back on the pitch. Next, they discuss some Loons tactics, and try to figure out formation Ramsay is going for in his early career. They then make their predictions on the upcoming games against the Galaxy & Timbers. They finish the podcast with a story about a guy marking buildings in Duluth, snakes in a guys pants, & things you shouldn't bring on a plane.

Duration:00:54:34

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211 Road Warriors : Loons Beat Atlanta & Monsters In The Closet

5/6/2024
The guys start the podcast talking about throwing hot dogs in the Metrodome & what they did over the weekend. Then it's on to the nights beers, and Rey's latest instagram feed. The Loons victory over Atlanta is up next. They discuss the formation, the lineup, a quiet first half, Arriaga scoring for his new baby, another Tani goal, some late game defensive breakdowns, and how many finger wags to get a yellow card. Up next, Tony talks about the 75 anniversary of the Superga plane disaster, which killed many members of Turino FC. Then it's on to some MN soccer history, and they finish up the pod with a story about monsters in girls closet.

Duration:01:19:00

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210 Bongi's Slip & Slide Adventures : Loons Beat SKC & Things You Shouldn't Call The Cops For

4/29/2024
The guys open the podcast discussing Tony & Dave's Saturday road trip and David buying a new house. They then get into the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over SKC at Allianz Field. They talk about the lineup, the formation, a fast start, potential offsides, an SKC comeback, needing to put teams away at home, some errors in subbing, and Tony's hate of Johnny Russell. They then make their predictions for the upcoming game in Atlanta. They finish the podcast talking about some southern residents using the cops for their pest control issues.

Duration:01:25:20

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209 It Was A Family Sized Bucket Of Cookies : Loons Win On The Road & Drunk Vultures

4/22/2024
The guys open up the pod talking about their weekends, and to celebrate 420, do a little weed talk. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a discussion about the Loons victory over Charlotte. They talked about the juggling of the lineup, Tani getting the start, some rotating formations, early chances, goals by Tani, Lod & Dotson, and how the Loons really dominated this game from the 15 minute mark till the end. They then make their predictions on the upcoming home match up against SKC. MN soccer history is up next, and they end the podcast with a story about some vultures who had a little too much fruit cocktail.

Duration:01:03:02

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208 Are The Loons More Than Meets The Eye : A Loss, Hot Fudge Sundaes & Beer Can Island

4/15/2024
The guys open the pod discussing what they did the past week, and play a clip from an Old Country Buffet training video. Then it's on to the nights beers, and an updated on the Rey situation. The Loons loss to Houston is up next. They discuss the lineup, Hugo's first game, an only goal, slip sliding on the turf, an almost goal, & a better second half. They then make their predictions for the upcoming game against Charlotte. Some MN soccer history is up next, followed by a story about an island for sale in Florida. They finish the podcast discussing the return of the original Transformers animated movie to theaters.

Duration:01:30:42

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207 Meaningless Passes & Another Late Goal : Loons Draw RSL & Where Not To Go On An Airplane

4/8/2024
The guys open the podcast discussing what they did during the past week, which included a visit to Heavy Rotation for their 2nd anniversary. Then it's on to the nights beers, and a very brief discussion about MNUFC2's loss in the Open Cup. They then discuss the Loons draw against RSL. They talk about the lineups, no Rey again, Padelford manning the middle, a flat first half, tilting the pitch in the 2nd half, another later goal by Tani, & a red card that shouldn't have happened. They then make their predictions regarding the upcoming against the Dynamo at Allianz Field, and end the podcast with two stories about the oldest man in the world, and having to use the bathroom on an airplane.

Duration:01:28:31

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206 Welp, There Goes Our Undefeated Season : Loons Fall Flat In Philly & Gators Go North

4/1/2024
The guys start off the podcast talking about what they did for Easter. Then they move on to the nights beers, and the Loons loss to Philly on Saturday. They discuss the lineups, Rey's absence, a potential hand ball, a flat first half, an error by Erickson and the Loons not being to come back. They then make their predictions on the upcoming match against RSL, which is followed by some Mn soccer history. They end the podcast with a story about a gator showing up a little too far north.

Duration:01:20:45

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205 Off Week Musings : Loons Friendly, MNUFC2 Open Cup & She's A Firestarter

3/25/2024
The guys open the pod talking about what they did the past week. They talk about Boondox Bar & Grill partnering with Elm Creek Brewing for a fun Easter egg contest. Then it's on to the nights beers and some brief discussions about the Loons midweek friendly against St. Patrick's FC and MNUFC2's victory in the US Open Cup. They then make their predictions regarding the Loons upcoming match against Philly. They end the show with a funny story about a nude fire starter in Florida.

Duration:00:48:56

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204 Welcome To Allianz Field Mr. Ramsay : Loons Beat LAFC & Rats With The Munchies

3/18/2024
The guys start the podcast talking about what they did over the past week. They then dive into the nights beers and the Loons 2-0 victory over LAFC at Allianz Field. They discuss the goals, some questionable non-calls, a solid showing by the back 4, Rey's first game of 2024 and what the lineup might look like in two weeks. Then it's on to a little MN Soccer history & the finish the show with a story about rats in New Orleans eating all the police departments weed.

Duration:01:29:07

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203 Do We Have To Wait Until The End : Loons Beat Orlando City & A Turtle Army

3/11/2024
The guys open the podcast with Tony talking about the death of a family member, inheriting a cat, and what happened in the last week. Then it's on to the beers and a discussion of the Loons victory over Orlando City on Saturday night. They discuss the lineup, all the goals, refs gone wild, a late red & Bongi's goal to close out the win. They then make their predictions about next weeks game at home against LAFC. This is followed by some MN soccer history, and they close the podcast with a funny story about a man and his army of turtles.

Duration:01:38:17