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608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Covering Forward Madison FC, Rally Madison, USL and other Madison-area soccer stuff. Hosted by journalist Rob Chappell and Flock member Ethan Maurice. Part of the 365 Media Podcast Network.
Episodes
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Statement Made? Mingos topple the champs in Knoxville
Forward Madison made history with their first-ever Week One win, topping defending champions One Knoxville 2-1 on the road and ending a 21-game home winning…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
"No Wasted Days" with Mark Segbers
Season 8 is here! Rob and Ethan put a bow on a busy offseason, breaking down the final roster moves — including the club's first homegrown Academy signing —…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
2026 USL1 Preseason Roundtable
Listen in on the USL League One Group Chat! A bunch of USL1 podcasters, writers and sickos got together to talk about the upcoming season, which gets underway…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
"Reload, not rebuild"
Rob and Ethan preview Forward Madison's 2026 season with five new signings rounding out the roster to 17 players. Ethan recaps the revamped player…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Let's build a team! With Sporting Director Matt Cairns
In another special offseason episode, we get to know Forward Madison Sporting Director Matt Cairns and learn about how he's approaching the 2026 roster. We…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Rally, Madison! With head coach Giuliano Oliviero
In a special off-season episode, Rob & Ethan share their thoughts on the Rally Madison brand as well as the Forward Madison schedule and Prinx Tire USL Cup…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Town Hall recap & takes
Rob and Ethan are back with a roundup of news on Forward Madison, Madison's W League team, and the US Open Cup. Then, they give their takes on what we learned…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Forward Madison 2025 Town Hall
Here's the full audio of the 2025 Forward Madison town hall, held December 3, 2025. COO Conor Caloia, head coach Matt Glaeser and sporting director Matt Cairns…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Infuriating
On the pod this week, Rob and Ethan talk through that very rough 4-0 loss to Omaha and how it wasn't quite as bad as the final score would indicate. The…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Third straight win has us watching the table again
🦩 Forward Madison are flying high after a dominant 2–1 win over Chattanooga, keeping their playoff hopes alive! This week Rob and Ethan break down the Mingo…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: October 11, 2025 | Forward Madison 2:1 Chattanooga Red Wolves
The Mingos and Brewers are both still alive! Forward Madison rides goals from Lucca Dourado and Derek Gebhard, along with dominant defending, to a 2-1 win over…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Two-game winning streak! PLUS: A LIVE SHOW
Don't let the run time scare you! It's the LIVE SHOW! First, though, Rob and Ethan break down Forward Madison's big 3-1 win over Portland and talk through what…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Wow we won again! And Portland preview with Shadow Wulf
Your Mingos scored early and earned a clean sheet to grind out a 1-0 over the worst team in the league. Hey, we'll take it. On the pod today, Rob and Ethan…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
The "WTF was that?" Edition
Rob and Ethan talk through that dud of a match at Greenville and wonder aloud whether we'll see a goalkeeping change this week and/or a coaching change at the…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
THE HENNESSY IS OURS
Ethan's on vacay so Grant Pieters from New Dogma Zine joins Rob to talk through that incredible Henny Derby win as well as the club's fortunes and playoff…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: September 13, 2025 | Forward Madison 1:0 Richmond Kickers
THE HENNESY IS OURS Joining us in a very boistrous Forward Club are Henny Derby founders Kyle Carr & Elliot Barr, as well as Forward Madison head coach Matt…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Six goals and we didn't lose! Plus Yogi McLovin, live from Richmond
This week, Rob and Ethan recap that wild 3-3 draw in Antelope Valley, including the remarkable performance of Isaac Angking, the…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
WHAT the HELL's goin' on out here? A special crossover with NDZ Live
Today we gather the Forward Madison Podcaster Brain Trust to address the question famously posed by Vince Lombardi: "WHAT the HELL's goin on out here?" Andrew…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame audio: August 27, 2025 | Forward Madison 3:0 Texoma
After a massive and much-needed home win, we head to the Forward Club to chat with head coach Matt Glaeser, striker and two-time goal scorer Lucca Dourado and…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
New kits! New striker! Riley James from United Soccer Lounge! Oh yeah also we lost
Lots to talk about this week that has nothing to do with Forward Madison's inability to score or win games! Though we do get into that a bit also. This week: -…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: August 21, 2025 | Forward Madison 0:1 Spokane Velocity. PLUS: A JP Encore for posterity
We got a few minutes with Matt Glaeser after the 1-0 loss to Spokane last night. And hearing that John Pascarella is leaving us for Tampa Bay Rowdies, we…
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oh look another draw with no goals 🎉🥳
oh look another draw with no goals 🎉🥳 Seriously though Rob and Ethan have a few more thoughts about the W league announcement, an update to our LIVE PODCAST…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: August 16, 2025 | Forward Madison 0:0 FC Naples
Head Coach Matt Glaeser, midfielder John Murphy Junior and center back Jason Ramos join us to talk through the gritty 0-0 draw with FC Naples. ALSO: check your…
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Madison joins W League!
Madison will field a women's team in the USL W League in 2026! On this special edition, we talk to Big Top Sports COO Conor Caloia and Flock/Featherstone…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
A loss, a draw, and a USL stadium tour
Better late than never! This week, Rob and Ethan talk through the loss to Chattanooga and the draw with Knoxville, both decided in stoppage time, and ask: did…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
The 1-0 draw. Plus, the view from Milwaukee!
Rob and Ethan talk through the 0-0 draw with AV Alta, including the positives on the defensive end and what could have been on the offensive end. We dig into…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: August 2, 2025 | Forward Madison 0:0 AV Alta
From the Forward Club, Matt Glaeser, Bernd Schipmann and Derek Gebhard give their thoughts on a tough and gritty 0-0 draw against the league's most prolific…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
OK so the team lost BUT we have a very exciting announcement!
This week, Rob and Ethan talk through the 2-1 loss to Birmingham, the immediate impact of Isaac Angking, the much-improved mentality, and whether we can take…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Two games, four pundits, no losses! With Special Guest Jason Davis
On the podcast today: - 00:00: Rob and Ethan break down the Charlotte draw and the Tormenta win - 29:26: Tim Bellin of Birmingham Sports Media hops in to…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: July 23, 2025 | Forward Madison 1:0 South Georgia Tormenta
Forward Madison picks up three big points with a gritty 1-0 win at home as they begin their scramble up the table. After the match we hear from head coach Matt…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: July 16, 2025 | Forward Madison 1:1 Charlotte Independence
Forward Madison is now unbeaten in two matches! Tonight, following that 1-1 draw with Charlotte, we talked with head coach Matt Glaeser, defender Michael…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Was that win the turning point?
It's a quick turnaround between Saturday's win and Wednesday's home match, so it's just Rob and Ethan today talking through, savoring, reveling in the Mingos'…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: July 12, 2025 | Forward Madison 3:1 Greenville Triumph
Been a while since we got to do a postgame presser following a win! It was a jubilant mood in the Forward Club as we chatted with head coach Matt Glaeser…
608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)The "how do we fix it" episode! PLUS Ziggy Odogun!
Yes, it's a long one today. YOU'RE FINE. This week, Ethan and Rob briefly touch on the 2-0 loss to Texoma, then delve into your MANY amazing comments…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
A win is a win! with Devin Boyce
Today on the pod: branding news from Boise and North Jersey, a "they can't all be pretty" style win, and midfielder Devin Boyce on the day-to-day existence of…
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Postgame Audio: June 28, 2025 | Forward Madison 1:0 One Knoxville
So this is what a win feels like! Head coach Matt Glaeser and workhorse midfielder Aiden Mesias join host Rob Chappell in the Forward Club after Forward…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Football fandom is misery
Rob and Ethan break down not one but two 2-1 Forward Madison losses -- one to a really good team, and one to Westchester. We examine manager Matt Glaeser's…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: June 18, 2025 | Forward Madison 1:2 Westchester
Matt Glaeser joins us in the Forward Club after a third consecutive loss, more passionate than I think we've ever seen.
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Juneteenth kit designer Brooklyn Doby
We'll have a big fat double ep later in the week breaking down both the Spokane and Westchester matches. In the meantime, Rob talked to artist Brooklyn Doby…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
At least it wasn't a draw. Plus, Spokane Soccer Show host Benji Wade
One thing you can say about the loss to Union Omaha: at least it wasn't a draw. Rob and Ethan break down the lineup changes, the bright spots (there were more…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: June 7, 2025 | Forward Madison 0:1 Union Omaha
Matt Glaeser, Lucca Dourado & Jacob Crull join Rob & Ethan in the Forward Club after a disappointing loss to Union Omaha, and seem frustratingly okay with it…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Ennui and Aplomb with Jackson Dietrich
This week on Talkin’ Flock, Rob Chappell and Ethan Maurice break down another frustrating Forward Madison performance and do that podcaster thing where we…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Win, lose, or draw, or draw, or draw, or draw, or draw, or draw
Good news: the Mingos haven't conceded more than one goal in a game since week one. Bad news: they also haven't scored more than one since week two. On the pod…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Another Day, Another Draw
There are good draws and bad draws and this one was pretty good. Mingos still should have taken all three points, but at least this one was more fun to watch…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Lots of grit, just one goal
Hosts: Rob Chappell and Ethan Maurice Guest: Angel G, founding member of Westchester SC supporters group "914 Infantry" This week on Talkin’ Flock, Rob is…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: May 3, 2025 | Forward Madison 0:0 Union Omaha
A gritty performance on both sides leads to a 0-0 draw. We hear from head coach Matt Glaeser, captain and center back Mitch Osmond and midfielder Jose…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
If you're gonna lose, lose big! Plus - Conor Caloia on pro/rel, game day experience & lots more
Big Top Sports COO Conor Caloia joins Rob in the Forward Club to discuss: What the league owners actually voted on re: pro/rel What getting promoted could do…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio : April 26, 2025 | FMFC 0:4 Indy Eleven
Matt Glaeser joins us in the Forward Club to talk resilience, grit, and turning the page. Plus, the greatest PR failure in football history.
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
JCG! + Jager Cup Preview
Jose Carrera-Garcia joins the show this week to talk about how he landed in Madison, his role on the pitch, and the deal with all those blonde guys on the team…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: April 19, 2025 | Forward Madison 1:1 Texoma FC
Derek Gebhard's stoppage time goal salvaged a point for Forward Madison in tonight's 2025 home opener. From the Forward Club immediately following the match…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Welcome to Forward Madison: an introduction to the wonderful world of Mingo fanhood
You must be new here. If you've clicked on this special episode of Talkin' Flock, Your Full Mingo Podcast, you probably recently attended your first Mingo…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Play the kids! with Aaron Hohlbein
Following the announcement of the Forward Madison Academy and partnerships with four local youth clubs, academy director Aaron Hohlbein joins Rob in the…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Chris Garcia interview! + Injury updates!
Chris Garcia has known Matt Glaeser since he was 16. The winger joins the show today to talk about the coach's growth, the environment FMFC provides for a…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Henny Derby Win & 414 Footy host Jack Goods
This week, we briefly break down the Henny Derby win and Open Cup loss and hear from head coach Matt Glaeser. Then former sports journalist and current…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
PAPO! Plus, USOC Round 1 recap, pro-rel, & some love for FFC
Grant Pieters of New Dogma Zine joins Rob to talk about a few news items including what we know about this whole promotion/relegation business and recap the…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
Postgame Audio: Forward Madison 5:1 Duluth FC
A historic win for your Mingos! We hit the Forward Club afterthe match to talk to head coach Matt Glaeser, first-time-scorer-as-a-Mingo Ferrety Sousa, and…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
NICO BROWN! Plus, a very meh performance and PRO-REL IS HAPPENING
TODAY: We (briefly) talk through whatever the hell that was on Saturday, look ahead to Duluth on Thursday, and go over what we know so far about promotion and…
- 608 Soccer Show (formerly Talkin' Flock)
SEASON OPENER PREVIEW
IT'S HAPPENING! The 2025 season gets underway this weekend! And to get you ready and pass these long, soccerless hours until kickoff, we have a nice big…
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Matt Glaeser Preseason Interview
The gaffer joins Rob to talk about the core group of returning players, the new guys coming in, the woes of lower-division soccer travel, preparation to play…
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President's Cup! And roster updates!
Chris Rumbelow is director of the midwest's largest adult indoor soccer tournament, the President's Cup, which will hold its 30th edition February 15 and 16…