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Hosted by John McDaniel · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 58 episodes
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The PitchGrid Podcast isn’t just about what happened — it’s about why it matters.From the NFL to global football, The PitchGrid brings perspective, analysis, and conversations that go beyond headlines. We cover the NFL, EFL Championship, MLS, international football, World Cups, legacy moments, tactical shifts, and the stories shaping the game.Expect interviews with broadcasters, journalists, players, creators, and voices from across football — plus thoughtful debate, predictions, and a little chaos along the way.🏈 NFL⚽ Global Football🎙 Interviews & Analysis🌎 World Cup CoverageEvery club. Every voice. Every angle.Where nuance meets the game.
John McDaniel hosts The PitchGrid, a news show with 58 episodes published.
What does the FIFA World Cup sound like from behind the microphone? John is joined by longtime FC Dallas public address announcer and FIFA World Cup PA announcer Chris Buccambuso to discuss life behind the scenes of the
Football is about more than what happens on the field. In this special episode, John sits down with Derek Messulam and youth soccer coach Deanna Giordano to discuss Goals For Good, the impact football has on local commun
Abe Gordon returns to The PitchGrid for a full World Cup preview. We discuss USMNT expectations, format changes, roster decisions, World Cup controversies, MLS growth, dark horses, predictions, and whether the United Sta
Portland Cherry Bombs FC may be new, but they already know exactly who they want to be. GM Courtney Schmidt and Head Coach Janine Sparra join The PitchGrid to discuss creating a women’s club from scratch, building commun
The Vancouver Whitecaps are one of the best stories in all of sports this season. Despite success on the pitch, serious concerns remain about the club’s future in Vancouver. In this episode of The PitchGrid, we’re joined
Switchbacks FC became one of the stories of the US Open Cup — defeating Sporting Kansas City, pushing the Colorado Rapids to penalties, and helping unite a growing football culture in Colorado Springs. But in this conver
Aaron Rodgers appears destined to stay in Pittsburgh, the Champions League final is set, MLS clubs continue their woes in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, and the EFL Championship playoffs might have their own Spygate scandal
Episode 50 of The PitchGrid — a milestone we didn’t even realize until after recording. In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Poland, coach and sporting director of FC Naples. We discuss the realities of building a club
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books—but one take is already turning heads. When asked for his hottest draft opinion, Errol Marks didn’t hesitate: “Arvell Reese will fail.” In this episode of The PitchGrid, we break down t
This one got chaotic… fast. I was joined by Tim Collins (Answer The Coll) to run through a mock draft of the first round of the NFL Draft — and it quickly turns into one of the wildest draft simulations yet. From a surpr
What makes a real soccer city? Ben Wright joins The PitchGrid to break down why Nashville has become one of the most exciting soccer environments in the U.S.— and what actually separates true soccer cities from the rest.
In this episode of The PitchGrid, we’re joined by Favian Renkel—writer for The Athletic and head of content at Kickbase, the new home of MLS fantasy! We break down the biggest storylines across MLS, the USMNT, and the gl
Is the NFL on the verge of another officiating controversy? This episode of The PitchGrid dives into the growing conversation around replacement referees, breaking down what it could mean for the league and why it matter
Maxx Crosby speaks out — and the Ravens situation might be worse than we thought. This week on The PitchGrid, we break down whether Baltimore fumbled a superstar, react to the Jaylen Waddle trade, and look at the biggest
Abe Gordon (92.9 The Game, ATL Show) joins The PitchGrid for urgent NFL fallout: the Maxx Crosby-to-Ravens trade collapses after a failed physical! Implications galore for Raiders, Ravens, and edge rushers league-wide. F
Legendary broadcaster Nate Bukaty (Apple TV MLS, ex-Sporting KC voice) joins the show! We unpack Peter Vermes' enduring impact, Sporting's fresh start under Rafa Wicky, young MLS stars, why Nashville could surprise, the
The Combine rumors are flying, the Bears stadium situation just had a new update, and one of Europe’s most unlikely clubs just keeps proving people wrong. This week on The PitchGrid, we break down: Chicago’s latest stad
Shock decisions, franchise drama, and one of the best underdog stories in sports right now. This week on The PitchGrid, we dig into major NFL developments — including the Seahawks franchise sale, growing Bears relocation
In this episode of The PitchGrid, we review Super Bowl LX and break down how the Seahawks lifted the Lombardi Trophy, the key moments that defined the game, and the biggest takeaways. We recap the NFL Awards and Hall of
Snow globes, rivalry showdowns, coaching chaos, and shock results across English football — welcome back to The PitchGrid. We recap Championship Sunday, including Denver’s snowy battle with New England, Seattle’s divisio
Abe Gordon
92.9 The Game, ATL Show
2 appearances on this show
Tim Collins
General Counsel · World Stainless Association
1 appearance on this show
Ben Wright
Director of Disability Access in Prison Education · University of Texas at Dallas
1 appearance on this show
Maxx Crosby
DE at Oakland Raiders · Las Vegas Raiders
1 appearance on this show
Nate Bukaty
1 appearance on this show
Trey Hendrickson
Defensive end · Cincinnati Bengals
1 appearance on this show
Baker Mayfield
QB · Cleveland Browns
1 appearance on this show
Micah Parsons
Green Bay Packers
1 appearance on this show
Terry McLaurin
Wide Receiver · Commanders
1 appearance on this show
Ciaran
Vancouver Southsiders
1 appearance on this show
Matt Poland
FC Naples
1 appearance on this show
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