https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drop-zone--3517081enSociety & CultureCopyright Galen Claviohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce0e1e186d32a87e5dfffe769f5ede6c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drop-zone--3517081Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:46:32 +0000Galen ClavioGalen Claviofeeds@spreaker.comThe Drop Zone is a football (or soccer) podcast featuring analysis and commentary from Zach Osterman and Galen Clavio. We talk mostly about English football, with a healthy smattering of international soccer thrown in for good measure.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-2020-season-wrap--40104891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40104891Sun, 02 Aug 2020 01:06:47 +0000Galen Clavio4822cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-15-2020-football-returns-in-a-limited-way--27453901
We also go deep in discussing the Premier League, focusing on the issues that have been raised by clubs and officials about resuming the 2019-20 calendar, when that might happen, and what it might look like. There's lots of other interesting items in here as well, including discussions about economics, society, and the realities of clubs and players across the world needing to figure out some kind of competitive model that will allow their financial survival.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27453901Fri, 15 May 2020 22:23:19 +0000Galen ClavioFootball is finally ending its hiatus --- at least in Germany --- so it's time for The Drop Zone to do the same. Zach and Galen are joined by Josh Eastern and Zack Singer, and we take a close look at the decision of the Bundesliga to return to action...
We also go deep in discussing the Premier League, focusing on the issues that have been raised by clubs and officials about resuming the 2019-20 calendar, when that might happen, and what it might look like. There's lots of other interesting items in here as well, including discussions about economics, society, and the realities of clubs and players across the world needing to figure out some kind of competitive model that will allow their financial survival.]]>3676cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-2020-covid-19-derails-the-league--24132643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24132643Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:23:30 +0000Galen ClavioThe coronavirus has put nearly all sports across the world at a standstill, including the competitions most closely affecting English soccer. We discuss the various ramifications of the stop to the Premier League and Champions League seasons, and...1611football,league,premier,soccercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-2019-a-third-of-the-way-in--20296948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20296948Tue, 26 Nov 2019 23:52:39 +0000Galen Clavio13 games have come and gone in the 2019-20 Premier League season, and the Drop Zone is back to chat about it. We discuss Liverpool's surge to the front and the atmosphere surrounding their title push. We also talk about the separation that the top 4...1909football,league,liverpool,premier,soccercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/august-2019-deadline-day-wrap-up--18772393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18772393Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:13:14 +0000Galen ClavioThe 2019-20 Premier League season is upon us, with the summer transfer window closing and the season starting today. The boys take the opportunity to evaluate the comings and goings of the league from a number of perspectives, looking at Arsenal and...3590arsenal,chelsea,city,england,epl,football,league,liverpool,manchester,premier,relegation,soccer,spurs,unitedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/technical-director-day-mapping-the-top-six--18332124
All that and more, on this episode of The Drop Zone.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18332124Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:02:53 +0000Galen ClavioZach and Galen take over the role of technical director of each of the top six clubs, and role-play through the offseason, talking about what each team's needs are, what moves they should make, and what direction they would take things. United needs a...
All that and more, on this episode of The Drop Zone.]]>3153arsenal,chelsea,city,football,league,liverpool,manchester,premier,soccer,tottenham,unitedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/champions-league-final-recap-managerial-questions-and-media--18172760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18172760Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:52:03 +0000Galen ClavioZach and Galen return to do a surprise episode of The Drop Zone. We give some sober thoughts and reflections on the Champions League final, including a discussion of the penalty call and the way the game went as a whole. We then talk at length about...3349champions,city,guardiola,hotspur,klopp,league,liverpool,manchester,pep,pochettino,tottenham,unitedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2018-19-premier-league-season-recap--17936522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17936522Wed, 15 May 2019 14:24:26 +0000Galen ClavioIt's hard to believe it, but the 2018-19 Premier League season has come to a close, after a thrilling title race and some desperate moments in the race for Champions League spots. Zach and Galen are back on The Drop Zone to recap it all. We talk about...3737arsenal,champions,chelsea,city,football,hotspur,league,liverpool,manchester,premier,promotion,soccer,spurs,tottenham,unitedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2018-holiday-update--17928887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17928887Tue, 14 May 2019 19:14:34 +0000Galen ClavioWe check in on the Premier League during the 2018/19 holiday break. First up is revisiting our predictions from the preseason for the top 6 and bottom 3. We get into some debates over the ultimate destiny of this vintage of Manchester United, whether...3107arsenal,cardiff,city,football,fulham,hotspur,huddersfield,league,liverpool,manchester,premier,soccer,spurs,tottenham,united,watfordcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-2018-19-premier-league-preview--17842220Contact us on Twitter at @doctorgc or @zachosterman, and stay tuned for our next episode, coming in early September.]]>http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=736Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:56:28 +0000Galen ClavioBack for the start of the Premier League season, The Drop Zone gives the full rundown on what was a pretty tightly packed offseason. We chat about the effects of the World Cup on players and teams, the oddity of the new, shorter transfer window, and...Contact us on Twitter at @doctorgc or @zachosterman, and stay tuned for our next episode, coming in early September.]]>4654arsenal,cardiff city,chelsea,daniel levy,england,everton,football,fulham,hudderfield,jorginho,jose mourinho,jurgen klopp,liverpool,manchester city,manchester united,mauricio sarri,newcastle,premier league,soccer,the drop zonecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-analysis-episode-14--17842222You can catch World Cup Analysis every day on Twitter/Periscope, where you can ask your own questions and comment on the games of the tournament.]]>http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=706Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:18:02 +0000Galen ClavioThis episode of World Cup Analysis finds Galen talking about the exciting final Group Stage games from Group D, featuring Argentina's comeback victory against Nigeria. We spend a lot of time talking about that game, about Argentina's chances moving...You can catch World Cup Analysis every day on Twitter/Periscope, where you can ask your own questions and comment on the games of the tournament.]]>2653argentina,brazil,denmark,didier deschamps,france,germany,iceland,james rodriguez,lionel messi,luis suarez,nigeria,portugal,serbia,spain,uruguaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-analysis-episode-9--17842223http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=703Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:05:54 +0000Galen ClavioToday's World Cup analysis focuses on the shock capitulation of Argentina to Croatia, France coasting to victory against Peru, Australia keeping themselves in the mix, and the implications of tomorrow's Nigeria-Iceland game. Plus, we take viewer...1993argentina,australia,croatia,france,perucleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-2018-group-stage-analysis--17842225http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=701Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:34:50 +0000Galen ClavioGalen is joined by longtime friend of the podcast Lee Delvecchio for this special edition of SportsPolitik and The Drop Zone. We talk about our reflections from the first week of the World Cup, delve a bit into the Messi-Ronaldo debate, talk about the...5536argentina,brazil,confederations cup,croatia,dybala,football,group stage,italy,knockout stage,messi,poland,portugal,ronaldo,russia,senegal,sepp blatter,serbia,soccer,spain,switzerlandcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-analysis-day-8--17842227http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=699Thu, 21 Jun 2018 02:51:19 +0000Galen ClavioZach Osterman joins the World Cup Analysis podcast series, as we break down the first set of group stage games, talk about the Group A and B action from the second set of games, and talk about some of the emerging storylines from the tournament so...17872018,belgium,brazil,cristiano ronaldo,egypt,england,france,germany,iran,jordan henderson,lionel messi,morocco,portugal,russia,spain,world cupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-analysis-day-7--17842228http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=696Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:51:08 +0000Galen ClavioWe finish off the first round of Group Stage games and start on the second round, and lots of things happen in between. Galen Clavio takes you through the primary storylines from the day — Colombia's red card and subsequent loss to Japan, Senegal's...15922018,colombia,egypt,group stage,japan,own goals,poland,russia,senegal,world cupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-analysis-day-6--17842229You can catch these podcasts live on Periscope by tuning in to @doctorgc on Twitter, roughly 15-30 minutes after the conclusion of the final games on each day.]]>http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=694Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:30:30 +0000Galen ClavioGalen flies solo on this episode. Topics discussed include England's important win over Tunisia, Belgium's proper thrashing of Panama, the problems that the Koreans find themselves in, and whether or not we should be concerned about the pre-tournament...You can catch these podcasts live on Periscope by tuning in to @doctorgc on Twitter, roughly 15-30 minutes after the conclusion of the final games on each day.]]>12452018,belgium,dele alli,england,france,germany,harry kane,kevin de bruyne,panama,romelu lukaku,russia,south korea,sweden,tunisia,world cupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-2018-world-cup-preview--17842230http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=686Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:04:19 +0000Galen ClavioWe did a World Cup preview. We tried to fight through a bit of apathy at the lack of the United States in the tournament, and came out the other side with previews of each group, plus a very shaky set of predictions for what's going to happen in the...3877brazil,england,football,france,germany,preview,soccer,spain,world cupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-2018-premier-league-eoy-review--17842231We'll be back with more Drop Zone for the World Cup early next month!]]>http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=670Tue, 22 May 2018 00:22:01 +0000Galen ClavioAfter a 10 month hiatus, The Drop Zone is back, as Zach and Galen walk you through the aftermath of the 2017-18 Premier League season. We spend most of our time talking about the Top 5 (with a little Arsenal and Burnley thrown in). We discuss the...We'll be back with more Drop Zone for the World Cup early next month!]]>5990arsenal,burnley,chelsea,golden boot,harry kane,liverpool,manchester city,manchester united,mohammed salah,premier league,records,tottenham hotspurcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-season-2-episode-1-premier-league-preview--17842232http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=648Fri, 11 Aug 2017 01:22:45 +0000Galen ClavioThe season is afoot! We charge into the 2017-18 Premier League season with an hour-long examination of the overarching storylines, transfer business, and overall roster health and construction of the top 7. We then give predictions for the upcoming year.3787alexis sanchez,antonio conte,arsenal,chelsea,danny rose,dele,everton,harry kane,jose mourinho,jurgen klopp,kyle walker,lfc,liverpool,manchester city,manchester united,man city,mcfc,mufc,pep guardiola,phillip coutinhocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-e6-winter-break--17842233http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=621Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:41:58 +0000Galen ClavioOn this episode of The Drop Zone, we evaluate the major contenders as they sit during the winter fixture congestion, look down the road at the future of the Premier League season, and look back on the doomed venture of Bob Bradley as manager of Swansea.2153alexis sanchez,antonio conte,arsenal,chelsea,danny rose,dele,everton,harry kane,jose mourinho,jurgen klopp,kyle walker,lfc,liverpool,manchester city,manchester united,man city,mcfc,mufc,pep guardiola,phillip coutinhocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-e5-september-reset--17842234http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=558Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:39:40 +0000Galen ClavioThe Premier League season is six games old, and we take the time to evaluate what we've seen so far. We talk about City's impressive start, United's problems, and the title contention chances of Spurs, Liverpool, and Arsenal. We also talk about the...3701alexis sanchez,antonio conte,arsenal,chelsea,danny rose,dele,everton,harry kane,jose mourinho,jurgen klopp,kyle walker,lfc,liverpool,manchester city,manchester united,man city,mcfc,mufc,pep guardiola,phillip coutinhocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-e4-premier-league-preview--17842235After an extended summer break, the boys are back with a new episode of The Drop Zone! In the magic hour of the 2016/17 campaign, we talk about several important issues, including:

Who's getting sacked first?
Whither Leicester?
Which of the two Manchester clubs is going to win the league?
Which two world-class managers are most likely to miss out on Champions League play this season?
What teams will finish in the top four?
Is there a big surprise in store for the league this season?
Which teams are destined for the actual drop zone?

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Who's getting sacked first?
Whither Leicester?
Which of the two Manchester clubs is going to win the league?
Which two world-class managers are most likely to miss out on Champions League play this season?
What teams will finish in the top four?
Is there a big surprise in store for the league this season?
Which teams are destined for the actual drop zone?

Theme music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/]]>3481premier leaguecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-e3-euro-and-copa-update--17842236The guys also delve into a robust conversation about the tactical setup of the USA going into tonight's semifinal versus Argentina. What's your lineup and formation for the game?
Theme music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/]]>http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=543Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:03:49 +0000Galen ClavioZach and Galen chat about the ongoing travails of Euro 2016, focusing on the surprises from the group stage and the troubles that certain teams (Austria, England, Sweden, Germany) have had so far in the tournament. What has worked and what hasn't, and...The guys also delve into a robust conversation about the tactical setup of the USA going into tonight's semifinal versus Argentina. What's your lineup and formation for the game?
Theme music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/]]>3596premier leaguecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-e2-the-north--17842237Theme music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/]]>http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=539Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:27:17 +0000Galen ClavioOn this episode of The Drop Zone, Zach and Galen break down the huge transitions going on at the three stalwarts of the Premier League's north. Manchester City's long-term future under Pep Guardiola appears potentially bright, but the short-term is...Theme music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/]]>4217jose mourinho,jurgen klopp,liverpool,manchester city,manchester united,pep guardiolacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drop-zone-e1-london-calling--17842238Tune in for more episodes of The Drop Zone in the future. Theme music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/]]>http://sportspolitik.com/?post_type=podcast&p=528Fri, 03 Jun 2016 22:20:13 +0000Galen ClavioOn this first episode of The Drop Zone, Zach and Galen tackle the post-mortems on the three big London teams – Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur. They chat about the strange reality that Arsenal suddenly exist in, and ponder whether Wenger...Tune in for more episodes of The Drop Zone in the future. Theme music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/]]>3764antonio conte,arsenal,arsene wenger,blues,chelsea,gunners,mauricio pocchetino,spurs,the drop zone,tottenham hotspurcleanfull