Sinopse
Bottom shelf takes make for a Top Class Finish. We're a weekly soccer podcast from four brash Americans bringing you a fresh and energetic show where nothing is off limits. We cover the biggest leagues and news, and provide sharp analysis, irresponsibly hot takes, and plenty of banter. You can find us on Twitter @topclassfinish and at www.topclassfinish.com
Episódios
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Episode 77 - EPL All Star Game Vol. 2
27/01/2021 Duração: 01h04minThe 2nd Annual Top Class Finish EPL All Star Game. Andy, O, and Q split the UK into two All Star teams. Each club must have at least one player on the All Star team and no more than three players from one club. Grab a drink, sit back and enjoy. Cheers!
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Episode 76 - Quickfire Tuesday
20/01/2021 Duração: 43minA TCF three man weave with Andy, Q, and Oliver. (Nate is on a beach in Mexico) Lamps on the hot seat? 1st place Leicester City Liverpool/United USWNT Cheers!
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Episode 75 - Midweek Special
14/01/2021 Duração: 01h16minWhile Q celebrates dry January it's more like rye January for the rest of TCF. This midweek special comes packed with discussion on all comps going on in England and then some. Activities include what's in the group chat, one stays/one goes, and some NFL fun.
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Episode 74 - New Year, New Hope
05/01/2021 Duração: 54minHappy 2021 y'all! TCF is back with a surprisingly optimistic three man weave. The guys talked through some of the latest EPL results among other big story lines. To close, they did a little year in review for their clubs in terms of goals and resolutions. Cheers!
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Episode 73 - Coal for Arsenal and Player Swaps
23/12/2020 Duração: 01h04minA TCF Three man weave with Andy, Quinci, and Oliver. Quinci fields questions on the state of Arsenal. Andy's player swaps.
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Episode 72 - TCF Goes International
19/12/2020 Duração: 01h06minWith Nate now living in Mexico, the TCF boys run their first international podcast episode covering: -Manchester United's woes -Arsenal being the biggest shock of the season so far and where the club goes from here -Tottenham's defeat to Liverpool and Klopp/Jose beef -and much more
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Episode 71 - USMNT: A New Hope or a Silent Killer of Dreams
18/11/2020 Duração: 01h02minQuinci, Andy, and Oliver are back with an all-USMNT episode. The guys massively overreact to the men's international break, discuss some of the new young talent, talk about future looks, and speculate on the Olympics.
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Episode 70 - The Most Divisive Power Rankings Ever
27/10/2020 Duração: 01h08sThe TCF boys return to individually power rank the top 6 clubs as of Monday and it ends in all out warfare over everyone's choices. Leicester, Villa, Leeds, Spurs, Liverpool, Everton, and City are all mentioned, but where they are ranked and the criteria used is hotly contested in what's surely the most divisive power ranking TCF has done. Also, are birthdays, steak, and lunch overrated? The boys discuss.
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Episode 69 - Drama, VAR, Aguero, and More
20/10/2020 Duração: 01h26minThe boys regroup for a jam-packed episode covering: -Tottenham's draw vs West Ham -VVD's injury -VAR problems -That awful Aguero touch -Picking new clubs to support for the season -and more
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Episode 68 - What A Day
06/10/2020 Duração: 01h32minThe TCF boys regroup for another jam-packed episode covering the biggest talking points of the weekend including: -Liverpool and Manchester United suffering massive defeats -The future of Ole -Tammy and the penalty -Group stage predictions from Champions League -Start, Bench, and Cut -and much more
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Episode 67- The Pod Is Back
30/09/2020 Duração: 01h44minThe full TCF crew returns for one of their longest episodes ever, jam-packed with footy talk, cheap shots, smack-downs, and the first Over/Under in month. The boys talk: -Playing out the back -VAR problems...is it VAR's fault, ref's fault, and how can it be fixed? -The new handball rule -Leeds, Biesla, and fun but predictable soccer -The Athletic's controversial top 60 PL players of all time -Bale to Tottenham...what will his impact be realistically? -Over/Under -and much more
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Episode 66 - Messi, City, Jose, Top 6 Predictions, and a Very Scary Chelsea
05/09/2020 Duração: 01h30minThe TCF boys return to the pod to talk all things: -Messi to City...the boys get into a battle royale of hot takes as they disagree on whether Messi going to City is a smart move or not. Also, is Messi soft as baby shit? -Jose and the Tottenham Amazon documentary -Predicting the floor/ceiling table positions for the top 6 clubs -Chelsea...should we be scared? -and much more
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Episode 65 - The Champions League Final
27/08/2020 Duração: 01h13minThe TCF boys link up to discuss all things CL Final: -Who was their MOTM -Discussing correct CL predictions from a year ago -The Lewandowski Ballon d'Or mess -Tournament structures -CBS coverage -Neymar -and much much more
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Episode 64 - The Hendo Debate Episode
01/08/2020 Duração: 01h24minThe TCF boys return to the pod to discuss all things about the end of the EPL season...until Jordan Henderson is mentioned. What was supposed to be an end-of-season recap turns into a slugfest of Quinci and Nate vs Andy and Oliver over just how good Jordan Henderson is. Is he a great leader and center-mid who can elevate any team? Or is he just an average squad player who gets more credit than is due. This...plus predictions for Champions League winner, Chelsea next season, and EPL top 4 predictions.
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Episode 63 - Interview with Stylent
03/07/2020 Duração: 55minOliver, Andy, and Quinci sit down with the guys of Stylent clothing brand to discuss all things: -Their discriminatory incident with a landlord that went viral -All about their clothing brand -Ronaldo vs Messi -US Mens soccer -Increasing opportunities for inner city kids
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Episode 62 - FA Cup, NWSL's Return, and EPL Champions Liverpool
02/07/2020 Duração: 47minAndy, Oliver, and Quinci return to chat all things: -FA Cup -NWSL -and Liverpool as league champions
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Episode 61 - The Return of Top Class Finish
16/06/2020 Duração: 58minThe boys are back! After months of being away and no new content, Andy, Oliver, Quinci, and Nate return to the pod. -Gremlins, beer labels, Oreos, and ice cream -Addressing the current social climate: protecting statues, protests, COVID -The return of sports leagues (especially the EPL) -Will teams/players be rusty? -Manchester United vs Tottenham -The fight for top 4
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Episode 60 - Tiger King Starting XIs
05/04/2020 Duração: 01h08minThe TCF boys have a wild, wild episode here. Andy, Oliver, Quinci, and Nate each create their own starting XIs using only characters from Netflix's Tiger King, plus 1 coach and 1 sub. Carole Baskin as a left-back, Joe Exotic in goal, Joshua Dial as manager, Jeff Lowe and Allen Glover as defensive mids...the possibilities here were endless and each of the guy's teams varies. Even Doc Antle's wives slot into a couple of positions.
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Episode 59 - Interview with Siad Haji, Midfielder for San Jose Earthquakes
04/04/2020 Duração: 01h19minThe boys regroup in the middle of a pandemic for a nice surprise for the fans! Siad Haji, the 20-year-old midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes and 2nd round draft pick of the MLS Superdraft sits down with Quinci, Andy, and Oliver for a long and super awesome chat about all things his journey, MLS experience, favorite players, ambitions, and more! Siad was awesome; he's wise beyond his years, ambitious, humble, and honest...and the conversation was fantastic. He was also nice enough to stick around and participate in TCF's signature Over/Under This or That.
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Episode 58 - Coronavirus and the Future of Footy
16/03/2020 Duração: 01h34minYou knew it was coming. We were going to have to talk about it. So on this episode, Andy, Oliver, and Nate sit down to discuss just WTF is happening in the footy world with coronavirus bringing sports to their knees. -Each of our ideal Premier League outcomes. Should Liverpool be crowned champions? Should the league reset? Should the league finish out in the summer? -What this all means for the Euros, promotion/relegation, who should qualify for Champions League and Europa League? -Discussing possible solutions for all the above -Discussing the (temporary) future of the podcast