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B3 (Bourbon, Buddies, Balls) is a Football/Soccer podcast in which fans of the sport talk about all things football. We talk about transfers, league predictions, match days from big European Leagues and Cups to Leagues from our side of the world like MLS and LigaMX. We started the Summer of 2019 and our first show features predictions from Ligue 1, Serie A, Eredivisie, MLS, LigaMX, Bundesliga, La Liga, EPL, USL, and the Club/Nations Cups around the world.

Location:

United States

Description:

B3 (Bourbon, Buddies, Balls) is a Football/Soccer podcast in which fans of the sport talk about all things football. We talk about transfers, league predictions, match days from big European Leagues and Cups to Leagues from our side of the world like MLS and LigaMX. We started the Summer of 2019 and our first show features predictions from Ligue 1, Serie A, Eredivisie, MLS, LigaMX, Bundesliga, La Liga, EPL, USL, and the Club/Nations Cups around the world.

Twitter:

@b3_podcast

Language:

English

Contact:

915-471-4827


Episodes

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #35: Ghost River Brewery part 2

5/30/2022
First part of interview with Ghost River Brewery owner Bob and Head Brewer Pork Chop Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

Duration:00:58:31

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #36: Seasons wrap-up and preview of Champions Final

5/27/2022
And so the European seasons come to an end. This episode we will talk about these seasons, winners, overachievers, stand outs, old horses, etc. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Spanish Media treatment of Mbappe staying in PSG. Winner of this weeks 2nd Dumpster Fire goes to: New Coefficient rules for qualifying for UEFA Champions League in 24/25 season. Beer of episode: Sun King Pachanga Mexican-Style Lager, 4.2%, 24 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Beer of episode: Goose Island 312 Lemonade...

Duration:01:14:26

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #34: Ghost River Brewery part 1

5/27/2022
First part of interview with Ghost River Brewery owner Bob and Head Brewer Pork Chop Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

Duration:01:19:45

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #33: Champions Leagues, Man City new transfer, & ROAD TRIP!!!

5/12/2022
UEFA Women Champions League final is set between current holders Barcelona and powerhouse Lyon. For the Men's side Liverpool will face Real Madrid to best league in UEFA In CONCACAF the Seattle Sounders won the MLSs' first Champions League title by defeating a Liga MX team… unfortunately it was Pumas. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Chile Football Federation for their quest to go to the World Cup in Qatar by making a case against an Ecuadorian player. Winner of this week 2nd...

Duration:01:30:19

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #32: UEFA and CONCACAF Champions Leagues

4/29/2022
UEFA Champions League semi final has now completed the first leg. For the neutrals the Manchester City vs. Real Madrid games was very fun to watch and excited to see how the game goes with the 4-3 City lead to Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. On the other side, Liverpool won 2-0 at home against a very tactical Villareal. Fixture moves to Spain for the return leg CONCACAF Champion League final is upon us. A recurrent showdown between MLS and Liga MX. Host Jaime forever team, Pumas, is fighting...

Duration:01:01:47

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #31: Qatar 2022 World Cup group draw, and Champions League quarter finals

4/8/2022
And we are ready, sort-of, for Qatar 2022 World Cup in November-December. Groups have been set, teams now know when/where/who they are playing in the first 3 matches and how the single elimination bracket looks like. Bracket for World Cup can be found here: https://worldsoccertalk.com/images/WC2022_Bracket.pdf Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Edouard Mendy. GK for Chelsea for his mental fart in the game against Real Madrid for the leg one of the Champs League quarter finals....

Duration:01:43:40

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #30: Teams going to World Cup, US & Mexico games, Women’s World Record

4/1/2022
Finally we have an almost full list of the World Cup bound Teams for Qatar 2022 World Cup Finals. We dig into our area (CONCACAF) qualifiers and dive into the team that have qualified; and the teams that are fighting for the last 3 tickets. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Russian Football Federation. They are fighting FIFA and taking their case to the Sports Tribunal to dispute the reasons why they were eliminated from being able to qualify for Qatar 2022. Finally we praise the...

Duration:01:00:32

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #29: World Cup Qualifiers upsets and Clasico

3/25/2022
And so we reach the last qualifying date for CONMEBOL, CONCAF and playoffs for last 3 spots of UEFA that will yield 8 more spots, and the 2 half-tickets. In AFC, CAF and OFC will have the remaining spots that makes the full pack. We anticipate that next episode we will be able to. We tip our hat to Aloysius Paulus Maria “Louis” Van Gaal for his remarks about the Qatar World Cup and saying what we are all thinking. See comments here:...

Duration:01:21:58

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #28: MLS is back and fallout of war

3/5/2022
Implications of the Russia war across the European qualifications and Club competitions. Leeds parting ways with Bielsa to make room for Marsch. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: EPL VAR team. MLS is back with its first week. We have another fan email. Our fan asks us about Tuchel decision to replace Mendy with Kepa for Penalties. Beer of episode: Daredevil Lift Off, 7.2%, 72 IBU; Indianapolis, IN Bourbon of episode: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 45.2% (90.4...

Duration:01:41:37

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #27: Champions League Return

2/18/2022
The UEFA Champions League is back with the round of 16 games first leg games, split into two weeks, Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Aleksander Čeferin and UEFA for the removal of the Away Goal in UEFA club competitions. We have another fan email. Our fan asks us about the transfer fees and player contracts. Beer of episode: Three Floyds Brewery Barbarian Haze IPA, 6.5%, 63 IBU; Munster, IN Beer of episode: Braxton Brewery Garage Beer Lager 4%, 12 IBU; Covington, KY Bourbon of...

Duration:00:47:36

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #26: AFCON final, Winter Transfer top 3

2/11/2022
We close out AFCON 2022 with the championship match that Senegal won against Egypt. Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Gregg Berhalter, USMNT Manager Dan’s FA Cup update. Winter Transfer wrap up with our Top 3. Beer of episode: Shock Top Brewery Belgian White, 5.2%, 10 IBU; St. Louis, MO Bourbon of episode: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 45% (90 proof); Frankfort, KY Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

Duration:01:18:48

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #25: African Cup of Nations update, Transfers, Live CONCACAF games

1/29/2022
For the start of this episode we resume the AFCON in the quarter finals and make our predictions for the winner and our favorite players so far. Winner of last week Dumpster Fire goes to: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Winner of this week Dumpster Fire goes to: Badra Ali Sangaré https://youtu.be/iMoJZVPwNCQ Winter Transfer talk back this episode. Beer of episode: New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire, 5.2%, 22 IBU; Ft. Collins, CO Beer of episode: Deep Ellum Brewing Manic Confidence, 6.5%, 35 IBU; Dallas,...

Duration:01:35:07

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #24: African Cup of Nations, Cups and Leagues, Transfers, and Question from listener

1/14/2022
In this episode we start with the most important national competition in Africa, The African Cup of Nations, or AFCON. This year the Cup is hosted in Cameroon and, at time of recording, all teams have played at least one game. We will give our usual predictions for the winner after the group stage is complete. We take a quick look at FA Cup and the next round matches. Liga MX has started another season. Pumas is at top after their 5-0 win. Next episode we will give predictions of winner....

Duration:01:33:47

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #23: Winter Transfer, FA Cup, and New World Order in football

1/9/2022
This year starts with a conversation about the UEFA Nations League upcoming format that includes CONMEBOL (South America) and how the world changes. As the Winter Transfer is open we talk about the first few from the US to Europe. This will still be open until end of year and we will be talking more about this in the next few episodes. To end this episode we talk about the return of the FA Cup and the magic of this tournament. Beer of episode: Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA, 6.7%, 35...

Duration:01:33:48

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #22: The B3 Awards episode

1/1/2022
This episode we will give the first ever B3’s awards!! You can check these links for references of this years winners:. Redest Card not given: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moToCRsDo44 Best Goal celebration Mens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvh4EXOxV90 Best Goal celebration Women’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxTwh_kjI_U Worst Goal celebration: https://youtu.be/3zrx5GaTJqQ?t=192 Best kits: https://images.app.goo.gl/Co4VcuaFzHAKJhEk8 Worst kits:...

Duration:00:28:46

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #21: MLS and Liga MX champions, Champions R16 draw

12/17/2021
We have winners of MLS, NYCFC, and Liga MX, Atlas. So we talk about these clubs. The failed Round of 16 Champions League draw was held last week with lots of controversy. Beer of episode: Ghost River Golden Ale, 6%, 10.5 IBU; Nashville, TN Beer of episode: Ghost River Zippin Pippin, 6.9%, 60 IBU; Nashville, TN Reach us at: theb3podcast@gmail.com, our website theb3network.com or in our social media

Duration:01:12:04

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #20: UEFA and Intercontinental World Cup Playoffs, MLS and Liga MX semis, and 2021 Ballon D’Or Awards

12/3/2021
This episode we begin with the World Cup and preparation to give the last few tickets. This relates to UEFA (Europe) and their last 3 tickets that will be given in a pool of 12 teams, and the Intercontinental 2 tickets to be given to confederations that have half-ticket. We dive into the MLS and Liga MX semi-finals and how these will look like for the end of the 2021 season….. and yes!!!!! PUMAS made it!!!! Final topic is about the 2021 Ballon D'Or awarded to Lionel Messi for the 7th time....

Duration:01:06:35

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #19: World Cup qualifiers, MLS and Liga MX playoffs

11/19/2021
And so we got to the end of the International breaks for the 2021 calendar year with some more teams getting their ticket to Qatar 2022 (winter), some usual teams confirmed not going (Ivory Coast) and some other big ones that need a confederation playoff (Portugal, Italy). This last international break gave us CONCACAF games that made history and change the table. These are the US vs Mexico, Jamaica vs US, Canada vs. Mexico; that now made Canada the best TEAM of the qualifiers and only...

Duration:01:31:05

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #18: Champs League and Manager changes…. so far

11/5/2021
This week we aw the return of Champions League and its match day 4. Now, there are 4 teams that have qualify for the next round. These past few weeks gave us some expected managerial changes from some teams and, in one case, a new appointing of a manager to replace Nuno at Spurs. We finish the episode by taking the big questions no one is asking…… Follow this link to see the Hummels Red card against Ajax in Champions League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGO_EEpoKn4 Follow this link to see...

Duration:01:44:56

As a Fan.... Season 2, Episode #17: France vs. Spain VAR decision and World Cup Qualifying

10/15/2021
This week we dive into the UEFA Nations League final and how VAR decision tilted the game toward the eventual champions. This week is World Cup Qualifying round, again!! At time of recording there are only 2 qualified teams that will join hosts Qatar. We talked about the next teams that can get there by end of this international break. In our CONCACAF area we talked about the big teams that are dominating and how all 3 (Mexico, US, Canada) are starting to pull away from the pack to punch...

Duration:02:41:46