The Challengers Podcast

Will and Patrick are well-rested and ready to go! Patrick didn't realize his mic wasn't working all proper dopper, proving the lads are definitely in midseason form! Despite the technical difficulties that make Patrick sound like he's talking from a prison phone, the gents go through each league and discuss the non-Watford, non-Barcelona teams that have impressed them, as well as the non-West Ham, non-Lazio team that has not met expectations this early into the season. All that, as well as reluctantly saying positive things about Real Madrid and measuring up to Matt Miazga. Follow us on Twitter – @Challengers_Pod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes!

Will and Patrick are 2-0. The lads conduct their final league preview, with the Bundesliga as the finale. They discuss the state of the league and its struggles to reach the American fan base, who will finish below Bayern Munich, and more. Plus, they chat about faltering Arsenal and Manchester United, the roll Tottenham, Liverpool, and Manchester CIty are on, the non-evolution of Real Madrid, and Juventus' close call. All that, as well as undefeated dyslexics and at least five more episodes. Follow us on Twitter – @Challengers_Pod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes!

Will and Patrick are hip. They're with it. Like Lewis and Clark, this week's extra-long episode covers a lot of ground. The lads recap Matchday 1 in the Premier League, discussing Unai Emery's unfortunate first match, Liverpool Liverpooling, and the biggest suprises of the weekend. Then, the lads preview the uipcoming La Liga and Serie A seasons, making their table predictions, breaking down the ripple effects of the Cristiano Ronaldo deal, and a brief history of Italian league soccer. All that, plus bitter Big Sam punditry and Trivial Pursuit factoids. Follow us on Twitter – @Challengers_Pod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes!

Will and Patrick are back! Making their triumphant return, the gents set the bar for what to expect from the latest iteration, as well as previewing the upcoming Premier League season. They chat about the exciting transfer window, their expectations for the newly-promoted teams, and wax poetic about their own clubs. Plus, predictions about who will finish at the top—and who will get relegated—as well as Burnley's fate. All that, as well as swooning over Jon Hamm and acknowledging it's a small world. Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes!

Will and Patrick are C+ students. The bad hombres return from their break with some pretty bizarre results, such as Leganes vs Getafe… oh yeah, and Real Madrid vs Levante. Plus, they examine Valencia’s and Real Sociedad’s bright start vs Atlético Madrid’s slow beginning. All that, as well as reviewing hairstyle trends and abbrevs for the new trident. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today’s episode brought to you by TeamSnap! To sign up for your free 21 day trial go to Tryteamsnap.com/challengers.

**APOLOGIES IN ADVANCE FOR PATRICK'S MIC—WE HOPE TO HAVE IT RESOLVED NEXT EPISODE.** Will and Patrick are the stars of many plays. After an international break hiatus, the herren return to panic about Bayern Munich (not really), heap praise upon Leipzig and Julian Nagelsmann (sort of), and determine the next moves Borussia Dortmund can make to stay atop the league (if at all possible). Plus, they examine the state of management in German football in regards to the international stage. All that, as well as enacting the Mercy Rule and the Expendable of Wolfsburg. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today’s episode brought to you by Audible.com! Go to our site – audibletrial.com/Challengers – for your free audiobook download!

Will and Patrick get defensive. Returning from a break during the international break, the lads get back into the swing of things with craziness at the Etihad and bet365 Stadium for Manchester City, Liverpool, Stoke City, and Manchester United. Also, they chat about the new Champions League contender and Chelsea and Harry Kane getting back on track. Plus, they discuss the league record set in Crystal Palace and discuss what their change means on a macro level. All that, as well as crazy contract clauses and Lee Mason’s double life. Be a Patron and help keep the lights running! https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today's show is brought to you by zipcar.com – earn $25 of free driving credit at www.joinzipcar.com/challengers.

Will and Patrick craved La Liga action like Sergio Ramos wants belly rubs. The bad hombres are excited to talk Spanish football again, especially when that involves some crazy results for Atlético Madrid and Sevilla. Plus, they compare the projected top two teams and check in with the newly-promoted squads’ impressive results. All that, as well as Twitter-verified team names and Willstradamus. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today’s episode brought to you by BarkBox! Visit getbarkbox.com/challengers and receive a FREE EXTRA MONTH of BarkBox when you subscribe!

Will and Patrick have melted plastic. The herren rejoice at the ability to talk Bundesliga soccer again, diving into the season opener between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund’s impressive match. Plus, they discuss the early progress of their preseason #hottakes along with Hoffenheim and Werder Bremen’s snoozer and the Rhein Derby. All that, as well as getting shark’d by Mario Gomez and breaking their three-year silence about The Hoff. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today's podcast is brought to you by Warby Parker – get a FREE 5-Day Home Try-On at www.warbyparkertrial.com/challengers. Five pairs. Five days. One-hundred percent free.

Will and Patrick prove there’s significance in everything. The lads recap Matchday 2 craziness, such as Tottenham’s home-at-Wembley debut, Liverpool nearly blowing it, and Arsenal keeping up with tradition. Plus, they celebrate Wayne Rooney’s 200th Premier League goal the same way Everton did against Manchester City: mediocrily. All that, as well as challenging the mini boss and expert gambling advice. Be a Patron and help keep the lights running! https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today’s episode brought to you by Audible.com! Go to our site – audibletrial.com/Challengers – for your free audiobook download!

Will and Patrick are hiding under their desks. The herren are extremely excited to discuss German soccer again as they prepare their Bundesliga season preview. They discuss the teams in the different tiers, the musical chairs called the transfer window, who is threatened by relegation, and who will win the league [just kidding—we all know it’ll be Bayern Munich]. Plus, they dip their toes into the Zweite Liga and investigate who could possibly join the Bundesliga next season. All that, as well as Patrick’s nihilistic streak and making up (the best) words. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today's show is brought to you by Vinyl Me, Please – join their record of the month club at joinvmp.com/challengers.

Will and Patrick turn the conspiracy theory levels up to 11. The bad hombres make their triumphant return to discussing La Liga as they discuss the insane transfer window news of the day involving Neymar, Paulinho, and the calamity at the top. Plus, they deliberate about the teams they expect to be at the top, teams threatened by relegation, and Valencia. All that, as well as Big Baller Brand soccer jerseys and the first-ever Jonathan Swift reference on a soccer podcast. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today's podcast is brought to you by Warby Parker- get a FREE 5-Day Home Try-On at www.warbyparkertrial.com/challengers. Five pairs. Five days. One-hundred percent free.

Will and Patrick are household names. The lads are thrilled to talk about some games, and whoa boy, were the games noteworthy. They act out in Overreaction Theater, questioning Chelsea’s title defense, Arsenal’s close shave, and Liverpool’s robbery victimization. Plus, they investigate the start to the campaigns of Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham, and examine the new blood’s opening day performances, including Jonjo Shelvey’s return to the top tier. All that, as well as Patrick’s parking style and hairstyles to follow suit with their role models. Be a Patron and help keep the lights running! https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today's show is brought to you by zipcar.com – earn $25 of free driving credit at www.joinzipcar.com/challengers.

Will and Patrick made it, against all odds. The lads sneak in a season preview just in the nick of time as they chat about the summer transfer window that includes the Philippe Coutinho drama and who has won/lost so far. Plus, they discuss the state of the league, the top six shuffle, the potential relegation battle candidates, and more. There’s even League Championship talk! All that, as well as Twins at Stoke and addition by subtraction. Be a Patron and help keep the lights running! https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today’s episode brought to you by Audible.com! Go to our site – audibletrial.com/Challengers – for your free audiobook download!

Will and Patrick rock out to the Bundesliga like a scene in Mad Max. The herren make their 2017-18 season debut with the world famous summer previews, starting with the two newly promoted squads, Hannover 96 and VfB Stuttgart. Plus, they discuss the outlook of a league regularly pillaged of talent, and its status amongst the other European leagues. All that, as well as Tom Baller in Spike Lee’s next film and a German football cage match. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes!

Will and Patrick yo-yo like Messi. The bad hombres close out their first La Liga season with the title race finale and Europa League qualification battle royale. Plus, they discuss what they learned about the league, what they expect from the newcomers, and their table predictions. Plus plus plus, THEY PICK THEIR NEW TEAM TO SUPPORT!!!1! All that, as well as solidarity with Andre Gomes and Griezmann maths. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today's show is brought to you by zipcar.com – earn $25 of free driving credit at www.joinzipcar.com/challengers.

Will and Patrick are as depressed as Brad Pitt’s GQ photoshoot. It’s the final countdown, and the herren close out the Bundesliga season the best way they know how: by discussing the relegation battle and all the repercussions. Plus, they talk about yet another Bundesliga Goal Explosion, which conveniently involved the Europa League qualification battle. After that, they round out the season examining what they learned, what they expect next year, and how their table predictions fared (Hint: not well). All that, as well as singing Frank Sinatra and getting carried off like Rudy. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today's show is brought to you by Vinyl Me, Please – join their record of the month club at joinvmp.com/challengers.

Will and Patrick are Always Dreamin’. The lads close out the Premier League the only way they know how: by discussing the only treble that matters—the one Paul Pogba pointed out that Manchester United claimed. Besides that, they break down the race for the final two Champions League spots, and what that race means for the league’s future Plus, they finish the episode by examining what they learned, what they expect from next season, and their favorite quotes of the year. All that, as well as summer movie watching recommendations and Wenger commissioning his own banner. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today’s episode brought to you by Audible.com! Go to our site – audibletrial.com/Challengers – for your free audiobook download!

Will and Patrick blow up the outside world. The lads brace themselves for the final matchday in the Premier League by officially crowning Chelsea as champions while breaking down the nearly-settled Champions League qualification race that sees Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal duking it out. Plus, they pour one out for Hull City as they discuss what their cloudy future holds, along with the League Championship promotion playoffs to see who will replace them. All that, as well as Lukas Pod-TROLL-ski and Shane Long’s xMiss. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today’s episode brought to you by Audible.com! Go to our site – audibletrial.com/Challengers – for your free audiobook download!

Will and Patrick are not your rolling wheels—they are the highway. The herren anticipate the final matchday by discussing all the scenarios for the relegation and Europa League qualifier races. Plus, they discuss yet another weekend of goal explosions, including Bayern Munich’s remarkable come-from-behind victory in Leipzig, and Will has a #hottake on the Bavarian club. All that, as well as stuffing their faces and Werder Bremen’s defense on the side of a milk carton. https://www.patreon.com/challengerspodcast Follow us on Twitter – @ChallengersPod Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/challengerspodcast Email us with your questions, comments, concerns for us to discuss on the show – challengerspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe and review our show on iTunes! Today's show is brought to you by Vinyl Me, Please – join their record of the month club at joinvmp.com/challengers.