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JD and The Rod

The boys behind The Best Soccer Show are back with a new name but the same nonsense. Listen each week as Jason and Jared cover soccer in the United States as only they can.

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We're Back: MLS Playoffs, USMNT Disaster, Expansion

We're Back: MLS Playoffs, USMNT Disaster, Expansion

Here it is, the very first episode of the brand new show from the guys who brought you The Best Soccer Show. Jason and J... Read more

24 Oct 2019

1hr 4mins

Ranked #2

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JJ's Style, Miami Coach, Charlotte Expansion, USMNT Moments

JJ's Style, Miami Coach, Charlotte Expansion, USMNT Moments

It's a very special episode of JD & The Rod. After some Top Gun: Maverick hype, Jason and Jared dish on Jermaine Jon... Read more

19 Dec 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #3

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USMNT Roster, DP Rule, U20 Coach, Chicharito

USMNT Roster, DP Rule, U20 Coach, Chicharito

We're back after the holidays and even though Jason is in Puerto Rico dodging earthquakes, the boys are ready to dive in... Read more

9 Jan 2020

49mins

Ranked #4

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Roast of The Rodius, CBA, Arena, Klinsmann, MLS Moves

Roast of The Rodius, CBA, Arena, Klinsmann, MLS Moves

The Rodius is off celebrating his birthday this week, so Jason and Nicky Soup & Sausage spend some time celebrating ... Read more

13 Feb 2020

1hr 11mins

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Ranked #5

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MLS Conference Finals, USMNT Fighting Spirit, Tab, Vlatko

MLS Conference Finals, USMNT Fighting Spirit, Tab, Vlatko

This show was recorded live on Wednesday, October 30. Jason and Jared talk MLS Cup playoffs, Sergino Dest's big decision... Read more

31 Oct 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #6

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Gio Reyna, USWNT, New Kits, Inter Miami

Gio Reyna, USWNT, New Kits, Inter Miami

The normal show returns with a bunch of talk about Giovanni Reyna's "OH BABY" moment, Christen Press doing him one bette... Read more

6 Feb 2020

1hr 9mins

Ranked #7

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Pulido, Marsch, Charlotte Names, Chicago Policy, McConaughey

Pulido, Marsch, Charlotte Names, Chicago Policy, McConaughey

This show was recorded live on Twitch on Wednesday, December 11. In this episode, the boys get into Sporting splashing c... Read more

12 Dec 2019

1hr 8mins

Ranked #8

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Pablo Maurer On THAT USMNT Photo Shoot: Part 1

Pablo Maurer On THAT USMNT Photo Shoot: Part 1

With the holidays upon us, we've got a special interview episode of JD & The Rod with The Athletic's Pablo Maurer. P... Read more

26 Dec 2019

30mins

Ranked #9

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Zlatan, MLS Cup Final, Earnie's Vote of Confidence

Zlatan, MLS Cup Final, Earnie's Vote of Confidence

This show was recorded live on Wednesday, November 13. Jason and Jared talk Zlatan's LA exit, Landon the Manager, Ready ... Read more

14 Nov 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #10

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USMNT Excitement, MLS Expansion Draft, Fire Rebrand

USMNT Excitement, MLS Expansion Draft, Fire Rebrand

This show was recorded live on Wednesday, November 20. Jason and Jared talk about the USMNT "revival" in the Nations Lea... Read more

21 Nov 2019

1hr 4mins

Ranked #11

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MLS Managers, Soccer Brands, NYCFC In CCL, Tyler Adams

MLS Managers, Soccer Brands, NYCFC In CCL, Tyler Adams

This show was recorded live on Twitch on Wednesday, December 4. In this episode, the boys get into the MLS managerial ne... Read more

5 Dec 2019

1hr 9mins

Ranked #12

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USMNT Blues, Pre-Camp, Rage, MLS Cup, Candy, DING

USMNT Blues, Pre-Camp, Rage, MLS Cup, Candy, DING

This show was recorded live on November 6. Jason and Jared talk about Rage Against the Machine, the USMNT blues, MLS Cup... Read more

7 Nov 2019

1hr 8mins

Ranked #13

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Pablo Maurer On THAT USMNT Photo Shoot: Part 2

Pablo Maurer On THAT USMNT Photo Shoot: Part 2

This is Part 2 of our chat with Pablo Maurer of The Athletic about his story on the 2002 USMNT photo shoot that appeared... Read more

1 Jan 2020

28mins

Ranked #14

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MLS Free Agency, Balotelli to MLS, American Coaches Abroad

MLS Free Agency, Balotelli to MLS, American Coaches Abroad

This show was recorded live on Tuesday, November 26. This week, the boys get into the weird MLS drafts in the offseason,... Read more

27 Nov 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #15

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Chicharito's Retirement, Altidore, Gressel, MLS Kits

Chicharito's Retirement, Altidore, Gressel, MLS Kits

This week, Jason and Jared dive into Chicharito's move becoming official and his comments about "retirement", Jozy's pro... Read more

23 Jan 2020

1hr 6mins

Ranked #16

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Kobe, USWNT v Haiti, USMNT Roster, Inter Miami Targets

Kobe, USWNT v Haiti, USMNT Roster, Inter Miami Targets

This week Jason and Jared mix it up on both the USWNT and USMNT, hit on the coming MLS kit unveiling for season 25, deba... Read more

30 Jan 2020

1hr 13mins

Ranked #17

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USMNT v. Costa Rica Coverage

USMNT v. Costa Rica Coverage

This is a special edition of JD & The Rod: It's out pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the USMNT's 1-0 victo... Read more

2 Feb 2020

2hr

Ranked #18

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Chicharito, DC United, Green Cards, USMNT General Manager

Chicharito, DC United, Green Cards, USMNT General Manager

It's a return to form for your boys in a jam-packed show featuring Chicharito to the Galaxy, DC United's big signing, At... Read more

16 Jan 2020

1hr 8mins

Ranked #19

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Bonus Show: Meet Wink Rodius

Bonus Show: Meet Wink Rodius

It's the first edition of JD & The Rod Bonus Show! Jason and Jared are joined by Nicky Seubs (Nick Seuberling) for a... Read more

28 Oct 2019

28mins

Ranked #20

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Bonus Show: Meet Connor

Bonus Show: Meet Connor

It's the Bonus Show! If you enjoy this show, featuring Patreon subscriber Connor, make sure you sign up to support the s... Read more

10 Dec 2019

42mins

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