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Dirty Tackle

Soccer takes itself too seriously. We change all that with a swift boot to the ear. Hear weird news, comedy sketches, infighting, and merciless takedowns from the writers and editor of the award-winni... Read more

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"Leo Messi: Nutmeg Addict"

"Leo Messi: Nutmeg Addict"

Sponsored by Jamie Carragher's spit-shine car wash and Jose the Insult Comic Manager's new album, we've got dirty tackle... Read more

17 Mar 2018

40mins

Ranked #2

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"Jamie Vardy's Banter Addiction"

"Jamie Vardy's Banter Addiction"

While Alexi Lalas rants about the US national team, we've got dirty tackles for Crystal Palace's itchy trigger finger, t... Read more

13 Sep 2017

52mins

Ranked #3

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"High Fives in the Man City Activation Zone"

"High Fives in the Man City Activation Zone"

There was so much to cover in this week's episode that Hope Solo running for USSF president will have to wait. In the Di... Read more

9 Dec 2017

58mins

Ranked #4

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"Pirlo Bells Are Ringing"

"Pirlo Bells Are Ringing"

Christmas meets Festivus as Brooks and Theo air their grievances with Antoine Griezmann and the royal family's choice of... Read more

24 Dec 2017

1hr 7mins

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"The Neverending Chances of David Moyes"

"The Neverending Chances of David Moyes"

As we mourn the retirement of Andrea Pirlo (and the creation of his artificial cheese brand), we've got dirty tackles fo... Read more

10 Nov 2017

54mins

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"Cheap Zwedish Party Desk"

"Cheap Zwedish Party Desk"

In this 100% non-contagious episode, Theo dirty tackles Bruce Arena's insensitivity, Brooks goes in on now former Italy ... Read more

17 Nov 2017

44mins

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"Paul Pogba's Dabception"

"Paul Pogba's Dabception"

While we wait in line to see The Garcia Report: The Movie, we discuss Paul Pogba's dab goal, De Boer twin confusion, chi... Read more

29 Jun 2017

43mins

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"Uninspiring Team Talks from Ryan Giggs"

"Uninspiring Team Talks from Ryan Giggs"

After getting a demotivational team talk from Ryan Giggs, we line up some dirty tackles on Arsene Wenger, journalists wi... Read more

20 Jan 2018

46mins

Ranked #9

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"Dani Alves Presents: The Worst Dirty Tackle Awards"

"Dani Alves Presents: The Worst Dirty Tackle Awards"

Brooks and Theo debate Pep Guardiola's "light ball" excuse while Ryan takes aim at the Everton fan who fought Lyon playe... Read more

27 Oct 2017

58mins

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"Conte And Mourinho Versus Dirty Tackle"

"Conte And Mourinho Versus Dirty Tackle"

Brooks, Ryan, and Theo are all back together once again to deliver the first dirty tackles of 2018 to Man City, US Socce... Read more

13 Jan 2018

53mins

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"Wayne Rooney, Cicada"

"Wayne Rooney, Cicada"

Ryan is repulsed by Man City's "tunnel club," Theo takes aim at the Lukas Podolski jet ski confusion, and Brooks calls R... Read more

24 Aug 2017

55mins

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"The Neymar Conspiracy"

"The Neymar Conspiracy"

There's lots of vitriol as Ryan gets curmudgeonly about eSports, Theo lashes out on summer friendlies in the U.S., and B... Read more

20 Jul 2017

39mins

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"Banned from the Bruce Arena Arena"

"Banned from the Bruce Arena Arena"

As Theo Messi endures Sirenpalooza 2017 outside his secret safehouse, we've got dirty tackles for Bruce Arena's excuses,... Read more

8 Sep 2017

49mins

Ranked #14

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"John Terry as: The Villain"

"John Terry as: The Villain"

Ryan, Theo and Brooks were all in different countries, but they still managed to put together a special minisode coverin... Read more

8 Jul 2017

38mins

Ranked #15

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"Building The Lewandow$ki Brand"

"Building The Lewandow$ki Brand"

As we kick off the festive season, Ryan takes issue with Poland for gaming the World Cup draw system, Theo defends the h... Read more

2 Dec 2017

50mins

Ranked #16

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"Save Luka Pickles!"

"Save Luka Pickles!"

We kick off this episode by going in hard on the Spanish and Croatian prosecutors who are targeting our beloved football... Read more

22 Jun 2017

44mins

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"Crazy Arsene's Discount Depot"

"Crazy Arsene's Discount Depot"

We've got a whooole lot of Arsenal jokes in this episode, but that's not all! We've also got dirty tackles for Bournemou... Read more

30 Aug 2017

43mins

Ranked #18

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"Aubameyang's Poisoned Orange Juice"

"Aubameyang's Poisoned Orange Juice"

This episode was recorded before the US were terminated in Trinidad, so Brooks and Theo open with a few words on the sha... Read more

15 Oct 2017

51mins

Ranked #19

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"Redknapps: Cryptocurrency & Shiny Suits"

"Redknapps: Cryptocurrency & Shiny Suits"

While Ryan questions Harry Redknapp's interest in cryptocurrency and social media, Brooks and Theo deliver a rare tandem... Read more

20 Oct 2017

55mins

Ranked #20

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"The Lacazette Strategy"

"The Lacazette Strategy"

Ryan's got beef with The Club That Shall Not Be Named, Theo goes after Juve's president, and Brooks takes issue with Tot... Read more

29 Sep 2017

52mins

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