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5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 132: BALLON D'OR RECAP | DID KANE DESERVE IT | WILL MBAPPE EVER WIN | SPAIN DOMINATES | OLISE 9TH?! +MORE
In Episode 132, the guys discuss a full on Ballon d'Or recap with everything from reviewing the rankings, thoughts on the ceremony, how the women were…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 131: COOLIGANS ON 5ASIDE | 1000+ EPISODES | HOW TO BUILD PODCAST FROM ZERO | STATE OF SOCCER MEDIA +MORE
In Episode 131, we’re FINALLY joined by our OG’s Alexis and Christian from the Cooligans! We learn more about their journey of building from scratch, recording…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 130: HAITI VS. DR FALL OUT | MAN CITY IS GUILTY | RONALDO LEAVES PORTUGAL | BALLON DOR GOES TOO FAR +MORE
In episode 130, the guys discuss everything from our beautiful Haiti vs. DR watch party but the unfortunate fall out on the island, Man City guilty of 114/115…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 129 W/ BRIANNA PINTO: BRINGING WORLD CUP 2026 TO USA | LIFE AS NWSL FOOTBALLER | THE POWER OF TRAVEL, REPRESENTATION +MORE
In Episode 129, we have the esteemed pleasure of being joined by Chicago Stars' Brianna Pinto, playing professional football in the National Women's Soccer…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 128: HAALAND’S ILLEGAL GOAL | NATIONALISM IN FOOTBALL | MBAPPÉ CUETA CONTROVERSY | MESSI MLS BEEF +MORE
A full house! In EP. 128 the boys discuss the referee fallout from Haaland’s goal against Man United, nationalism in international football, footballs…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 127: MEETING BALOTELLI | BALLON D'OR FOR MBAPPE? LAMINE? MESSI?? | UCL PREDICTION | REFEREE SCANDAL +MORE
Now we got 3 of us back! Almost full lol, but the boys discuss crazy story meeting Mario Balotelli, who should win the Ballon d'Or and should've been on…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 126: PREM AND LA LIGA SEASON PREDICTIONS | TOP TRANSFERS | LAMINE OVERREACTIONS | MLS UNDERRATED +MORE
We're back! Well, just two for this new season episode, but Gabe and Khendrick discuss Prem and LALIGA predictions, best transfers, overreactions to the…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 125: 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW: GROUP PREDICTIONS | BRACKET BUILDING | SHOCK TEAMS | BEST PLAYER +MORE
In Episode 125 of the 5ASIDE Podcast, the guys discuss ALL things World Cup. From the Senegal vs. USMNT warm up friendly, into a full group stage preview…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 124: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL PREVIEW | USMNT WORLD CUP ROSTER REACTION + CHANCES | AI RUINING SPORTS +MORE
In Episode 124 of the 5ASIDE Podcast, the guys discuss the Champions League Final, react to the USMNT’s World Cup roster and chances in the tourney, debate…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 123: NEYMAR GOING TO WORLD CUP FOR BRAZIL | HOW FAR WILL BRAZIL GO | MOURINHO BACK TO REAL MADRID +MORE
In Episode 123, the guys discuss Neymar's Brazil call up, how far the team will go, Jose Mourinho back at Madrid, and what's next for Real! Follow Us!…

5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 121: ARSENAL IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL | CRAZY GERMANY TRIP | MBAPPE FAN PETITION TO LEAVE MADRID +MORE
In this episode, the guys discuss Arsenal making the UCL Final, Seb's unreal experience in Germany for the promotion of Schalke back to Bundesliga, some USA…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 120: PSG VS BAYERN ALL TIME CLASSIC | SPURS RELEGATION SCARE | WORLD CUP TALK +MORE
In Episode 120, the guys talk about the all time classic we just witnessed with PSG and Bayern, Spurs and Sevilla fighting relegation, World Cup Fan Fests…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 119: ARSENAL HISTORIC BOTTLE JOB | MAN CITY TITLE CHASE | CHELSEA IN THE DUMP | UCL SEMIS PREVIEW +MORE
In episode 119, the guys talk the generational hate watch and bottle job of Arsenal, some recent travel experience, Chelsea's ongoing struggles, the UCL Semis…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 118: LAMINE YAMAL SAVING FOOTBALL | ARSENAL TITLE WORRIES | SPURS RELEGATION FEARS | UCL QF REVIEW +MORE
In episode 118 (filmed Wed Apr 15) the guys talk about Lamine Yamal's iconic press conference and performance, Arsenal's title worries, Spurs on the verge of…

5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 116: ITALY MISS 3RD STRAIGHT WORLD CUP | FRANCE USTOPPABLE | USMNT NEED OUR SUPPORT | UCL QF PREVIEW+MORE
In Episode 116, the guys discuss the eomotional wait of our guy Sebastian's Italy missing their Follow Us! @5asidemedia @wavyfootyLIKE. COMMENT…
5ASIDE PodcastEP. 115: WHAT WILL ARSENAL WIN | FRANCE FAVORITES | SALAH LEAVES LIVERPOOL | UPSL CHANGING US SOCCER +MORE
In episode 115, the guys discuss everything from attending recent launch events for WC kit releases, Arsenal post Carabao Cup loss, Salah's legacy as he leaves…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 114: AFCON AWARDED TO MOROCCO FROM SENEGAL | ADIDAS WC KITS | USMNT SUPPORT DEBATE | IRAN WC STATUS +MORE
In episode 114, the guys are joined by Jefferson the co founder of Daily Paper, to discuss the AFCON fallout with the trophy now being awarded to Senegal after…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 113: WHO'S WINNING THE WORLD CUP | UCL R16 PREVIEW | WAR & GLOBAL POLITICS AFFECTING WC TEAMS +MORE
The guys are back talking World Cup Predictions, UCL R16 Preview, the current global politics affecting the World Cup, and much more at the timestamps…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 112: WORLD CUP TICKET PRICES TOO HIGH | UCL RECAP/PREVIEW | WHAT MLS NEEDS TO CHANGE +MORE
The guys are back talking how much they'd pay to watch their nations at the World Cup, UCL Recap/Preview, what MLS needs to do thrive, and more at the…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 111: VINI JR. RACIALLY ABUSED AGAIN | HOW TO STOP RACISM IN FOOTBALL | SHAMEFUL MOURINHO | UCL RECAP+MORE
Vini was racially abused again, this time from an opposing player. We discuss the fiasco against Benfica, what's needed for racism in football to change, some…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 110: BLACK HISTORY MONTH | MBAPPE IS UNDERRATED | RONALDO & MESSI BROKE FOOTBALL | UCL PREVIEW +MORE
It's Black History Month, so we chatting our favorite BHM football/soccer moments of 2025, what we expecting for 2026, an Mbappe debate on why he's underrated…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 109: EXPERIENCING AFCON FINAL DRAMA IN PERSON | OUR MONTH IN MOROCCO | STATE OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL +MORE
The guys are FINALLY back in NY from Morocco, after a month covering AFCON for beIN Sports, making this is the first episode of the 2026. The guys talk living…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 108: LIVERPOOL DISRESPECTED SALAH | CITY CATCHING ARSENAL | WORLD CUP GROUP REACTIONS | AFCON SOON +MORE
In this episode, the guys discuss everything from Liverpool vs. Mo Salah, where he should go if he leaves, how United and Chelsea are now tied on points, City…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 107: CHELSEA & ARSENAL EXPECTATIONS | WORLD CUP DRAW PREDICTIONS | AFCON IS DISRESPECTED | ARAB CUP +MORE
In this episode, the guys discuss everything from Chelsea vs. Arsenal and how Chelsea have to have higher expectations, WC Group Draw predictions, AFCON being…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 106: NIGERIA MISS THE WORLD CUP AGAIN | ITALY MIGHT MISS 3RD IN A ROW | IRELAND INSPIRATION | HAITI +MORE
In Episode 106 the guys talk about Nigeria missing the World Cup AGAIN, after all the abuse suffered from fans lmao, Italy on the verge of missing their 3rd…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 105: SUNDERLAND WINNING PREMIER LEAGUE | NEYMAR BOOED BY FANS | DOKU V. SAKA | WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS +MORE
In Episode 105 the guys talk about some all time great POC front 3s, Doku vs. Saka, Sunderland winning the Prem (!?), Neymar at Santos drama, World Cup…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 104: RAPHINHA ROBBED BY FIFPRO | TRENT BETRAYED BY LIVERPOOL | BAYERN PERFECT | AFRICAN WC PLAYOFFS+MORE
In Episode 104 the guys talk the FIFPRO World XI and the robbery of Raphinha, UCL Recap and the drama of Trent with Liverpool and Bayern looking like…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 103: EL CLASICO IS BACK | LAMINE YAMAL DRAMA | ARSENAL TITLE FAVORITES | TURKISH BETTING SCANDAL +MORE
In Episode 103, the guys talk about a fiery El Clasico, what it means for the rivalry, all the individual player drama, EPL, Serie A, and Ligue 1 Title Races…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 102: MOROCCO WILL WIN 2026 WORLD CUP | NEW VAR RULE | LIVERPOOL IN TROUBLE | INSANE SWEDEN STORY +MORE
In Episode 102, the guys talk Morocco winnning the U20 World Cup, if they can win the senior one, a new VAR rule, Liverpool trouble + Klopp's legacy, an INSANE…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 101: BAYERN MUNICH'S BIGGEST FAN | EXPERIENCE IN MUNICH | LEWANDOWSKI TRAITOR | UCL FAVORITES +MORE
In Episode 101, we're joined by our homegirl Barbara Satine (@barbarasatine), who talks being the biggest Bayern Munich fan you'll meet, the culture of the…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 100: EPISODE 100 REFLECTIONS | BUILDING OUR BUSINESS | HIGHS & LOWS | ADIVCE | GETTING A TV SHOW +MORE
In a VERY special Episode 100, the guys reflect on what it means to get this far with 5ASIDE, 3 years after starting the journey together in Oct 2022. Joined…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 99: MBAPPE UNDERRATED | LAMINE NEEDS REST | WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS | PULISIC BEST PLAYER IN SERIE A +MORE
In Episode 99, the guys talk making it on TV with BEIN Sports, best stories to start the club season heading into international break, Pulisic being the US…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 98: UCL PREDICTIONS | CAN MBAPPE, KANE, & LAMINE BREAK RECORDS | YOUNG PLAYERS NEED MORE REST +MORE
In Episode 98, the guys talk UCL Matchday 2, overall predictions, Liverpool in trouble, and some potential records that are going to be broken by Kylian and…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 97: ISABELLA OBAZE | DENMARK NT + PORTLAND THORNS | GOING PRO | PLAYING NWSL | LIFE OUTSIDE FOOTY +MORE
In this episode, we're joined by our FIRST NWSL and International Women's Team Player, as Isabella Obaze of the Portland Thorns and Danish National Team talks…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 96: BALLON D'OR RECAP | DEMBELE MAKES BLACK HISTORY | RAPHINHA UNDERRATED | ARSENAL WINNING UCL? +MORE
In Episode 96, the guys recap the Ballon d'Or winners of this week, talk about all the cultural significance, where voters got it wrong, as we're joined by…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 95: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK | LE CLASSIQUE PREVIEW | MAN UNITED IN SHAMBLES | DEMBELE BALLON DOR +MORE
In Episode 95, the guys talk about UCL being back, what we're most excited about, Le Classique Preview, some Manchester United slander as Onana shines in…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 94: US SOCCER STRUGGLES, SHOULD JOIN CONMEBOL? | WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS | NIGERIA IN TROUBLE +MORE
In this episode, the guys talk about the USMNT struggles after the loss to South Korea (recorded before the Japan win), drama in Africa for the CAF World Cup…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 93: LIVERPOOL BEST TEAM EVER? | MAN UNITED CHAOS | TRANSFER WINDOW RECAP | EKITIKE CAMEROON DRAMA +MORE
In this episode, the guys talk about Isak to Liverpool and how good this squad has become, transfer window round up from Nic Jackson to Donnarumma, Man…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 92: UPSL: PATH TO PRO FOOTBALL/SOCCER IN THE USA | FROM FLORIDA TO LALIGA & BUNDESLIGA | US FUTURE +MORE
In this episode, the guys are joined by Christopher Korte from the United Premier Soccer League, discussing opportunities for young players to go pro, success…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD E. 91: FULL 2025/2026 SEASON PREDICTIONS: EPL | LALIGA | SERIE A | BUNDESLIGA | LIGUE 1
In this episode, the guys are FINALLY all back together, and give their predictions across EPL, LALIGA, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1, from Champions, to…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 90 w/ DESIGN FC: BRINGING TOGETHER DESIGN & SPORT | WORKING W/ FIFA, KEVIN DURANT, BAYERN, ADIDAS+MORE
In Episode 90, we're joined by our good friends at Design FC, a youth design organization that teaches creative thinking, self-expression, and autobiographical…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 89 W/ SARA PORARIA - CLUB WORLD CUP DESERVES MORE RESPECT | POGBA TO MONACO | LYON RELEGATION | GOLD CUP PREDICTIONS+MORE
In Episode 89, Gabe from the crew is joined by Sara Poraria, a reporter and broadcaster for Sporty TV in Madrid, who's been stateside all summer covering the…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 88: CLUB WORLD CUP DESERVES MORE RESPECT | POGBA TO MONACO | LYON RELEGATION | GOLD CUP PREDICTIONS+MORE
In this episode, the guys give a deep dive on the Club World Cup with everything from the global fan experience and passion, to Europeans not taking it as…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 87: NATIONS LEAGUE RECAP | BALLON D'OR IS DEMBELE'S | ICE AT CLUB WORLD CUP | US SOCCER IN TROUBLE+MORE
In Episode 87 we discuss Nations League Recap, impact on Ballon d'Or, ICE at the Club World Cup, amazing Kid Super x PUMA event, USMNT severely struggling, and…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 86: HOW TO FIX US SOCCER | STATE OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL | NEYMAR'S LEGACY | WORKING IN FOOTBALL MEDIA+MORE
In Episode 86 we're joined by Master Tesfatsion, soccer broadcaster for CBS, former NFL beat writer, travel enthusiast, and all around global football citizen…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 85: UCL FINAL PREVIEW | GOING TO WEMBLEY FOR PROMOTION FINALS | ARSENAL FAIL | NAPOLI WIN SERIE A +MORE
In Episode 85, the guys give predictions for the UCL Final, recap the other European Finals, Seb is fresh from witnessing history at Wembley, and we go around…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 84: EUROPEAN FINALS PREVIEW | WORLD CUP POSTER DESIGNER FOR NY/NJ | KNICKS FANS CLOSEST TO FOOTBALL+MORE
In this episode, the guys are joined by Rich Tu, designer of the NY/NJ Poster for the 2026 World Cup to discuss all things design and the process of that…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 83: ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PREVIEW | EUROPA +CONFERENCE LEAGUE | FOOTBALL IS OUT PRICING FANS+MORE
In this episode, the guys are back giving their predictions on the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League Semi Finals, the title races in…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 82: UCL QUARTERS PREVIEW | TITLE RACES | CRAZY LEAGUE CUP FINAL STORY | DRAMA IN BRAZILIAN LEAGUE +MORE
In this episode, the guys are back giving their predictions on the UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals, the title races in Spain and Germany, an INSANE story…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 81: PLAYING IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | CAPTAINING BKFC | PATH TO GO PRO | GROWTH OF THE WOMEN'S GAME +MORE
In this episode, the guys are joined by Samantha Rosette, the captain of Brooklyn Football Club, discussing her pathway to going pro, playing in the Champions…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 79: UPSL TO WORLD CUP, EPL & MLS PATHWAY | HOW TO GO PRO IN SOCCER | MOST DIVERSE LEAGUE IN THE US +MORE
In this episode, the guys are joined by Christopher Korte from the United Premier Soccer League, discussing opportunities for young players to go pro, success…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 80: RAMADAN PERFORMANCES | CRAZY REACTION VIDEOS | BEST FOOTBALL MOVIES EVER | WOMENS HISTORY MONTH+MORE
In this episode, the guys discuss everything from legendary Ramadan moments like Ramadan Karim, religion in footy, Women Trailblazers for WHM, crazy reaction…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 78: UCL PREDICTIONS | ALL TIME BLACK 5-A-SIDE TEAM | CRAZY REF DRAMA | DEMBELE BEST IN WORLD? +MORE
In this episode, the guys discuss everything from breaking the referee drama that ensued this weekend, to some BHM topics on our all time 5-a-side team and…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 77: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: TRAILBLAZERS, BLACK COACHES +MORE | LUKA DONCIC OF FOOTBALL | UCL PREDICTIONS
In this episode, the guys discuss everything from breaking down the Luka Doncic trade in soccer terms, Arsenal smacking Man City, Salah's new recrod, Saudi…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 76: UCL FORMAT BEATS OLD ONE | ANTONY & NEYMAR TRANSFERS | AFCON GROUP DRAW | GIRMA RECORD SIGNING+MORE
In this episode, the guys discuss the new UCL format being better than the last, transfers like Antony to Betis, Neymar to Santos, and Girma's record singing…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POF EP. 75: EPL TITLE RACE | MAN UTD & SPURS FAILING | MADRID GO TOP | CRAZY LAZIO STORY | NEYMAR TO SANTOS+MORE
In our first full episode of 2025, the guys are back to talk about the EPL Title Race (is it over?), Man U & Spurs severe struggles, Real Madrid reclaiming the…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE BONUS EP: 2025 FOOTBALL/SOCCER INS & OUTS | JANUARY TRANSFER RUMORS | RASHFORD TO MLIAN | TRENT TO REAL MADRID
In a shorter bonus episode to start 2025, some of the guys talk about their Ins & Outs for Footy (Nostalgia Obessions, Eye Test, Cinderella Stories +more) and…
5ASIDE Podcast5ASIDE POD EP. 74 - 2024 FOOTBALL YEAR IN REVIEW: BEST PLAYERS, TEAMS, BREAKOUT STORIES + SAUDI 2034 WC HOST REACTION
In this episode, the guys review the 2024 Year of Football, from Best Player / Young Player, to Best Teams AND Breakout / Comeback Stories, as well as…