<![CDATA[The 1-8-1: An American Take on European Soccer]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:26 GMTMon, 11 Aug 2025 14:59:35 GMT60Nik and RyanTwo American guys and their takes on European soccer. Join us for weekly discussion on the English Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, and more! There won't be any MLS talk on this pod. We'll talk about featured matchups, compelling storylines, and of course, there will always be a gambling spin. We're just two idiots - join us! You can also find us on Twitter @the181pod.episodicNik and Ryannik.divakaruni@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Ep. 8 - Ballon d'Or winner Dembele, Arsenal stifled by City, Merseyside belter, Americans in Europe]]>Welcome back to the latest 1-8-1 Episode! Today, we've got alot to talk about including the results from the Ballon d'Or winner, no surprise to us, Arsenal's laid-back approach to City, Liverpool taking the first Merseyside Derby without winning at the death, and a discussion around Americans in Europe and who will lead the USMNT in 2026.

Chapters:

01:00 - Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and his impact on PSG

09:16 - Arsenal v. City: Was Arteta too cautious again?

19:13 - Merseyside Derby: Liverpool doesn't win at the death

27:00 - Chelsea v. Man U: Reds get a much needed win

42:34 - EPL Run-around: Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and what is wrong with Villa?

53:03 - Americans playing in Europe: Tillman, Reyna, Pulisic, and USMNT ramifications

1:06:08 - Upcoming showdown between Allegri and Conte: two emotional coaches square off

1:12:48 - Upcoming games this week: Madrid Derbi, Arsenal @ Newcastle, and more

1:18:06 - Our Players of the Week

1:23:09 - Our best bets in Europe for the weekend

Twitter: @the181pod

Keywords: Dembele, PSG, Arsenal, Manchester City, Merseyside Derby, Liverpool, Everton, Arteta, Chelsea, Martinez, Maresca, Manchester United, Amorim, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, USMNT, Tillman, Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Gio Reyna, Allegri, Conte, Napoli, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Atleti, Athletico Madrid, Newcastle, Gravenberch, gambling

]]>27976140-dad0-4237-a43f-de4c63e44d8bWed, 08 Oct 2025 22:28:28 GMT<p>Welcome back to the latest 1-8-1 Episode! Today, we've got alot to talk about including the results from the Ballon d'Or winner, no surprise to us, Arsenal's laid-back approach to City, Liverpool taking the first Merseyside Derby without winning at the death, and a discussion around Americans in Europe and who will lead the USMNT in 2026.</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>01:00 - Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and his impact on PSG</p><p>09:16 - Arsenal v. City: Was Arteta too cautious again?</p><p>19:13 - Merseyside Derby: Liverpool doesn't win at the death</p><p>27:00 - Chelsea v. Man U: Reds get a much needed win</p><p>42:34 - EPL Run-around: Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and what is wrong with Villa?</p><p>53:03 - Americans playing in Europe: Tillman, Reyna, Pulisic, and USMNT ramifications</p><p>1:06:08 - Upcoming showdown between Allegri and Conte: two emotional coaches square off</p><p>1:12:48 - Upcoming games this week: Madrid Derbi, Arsenal @ Newcastle, and more</p><p>1:18:06 - Our Players of the Week</p><p>1:23:09 - Our best bets in Europe for the weekend</p><p></p><p>Twitter: @the181pod</p><p></p><p>Keywords: Dembele, PSG, Arsenal, Manchester City, Merseyside Derby, Liverpool, Everton, Arteta, Chelsea, Martinez, Maresca, Manchester United, Amorim, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, USMNT, Tillman, Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Gio Reyna, Allegri, Conte, Napoli, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Atleti, Athletico Madrid, Newcastle, Gravenberch, gambling</p>no01:29:1618Ep. 8 - Ballon d'Or winner Dembele, Arsenal stifled by City, Merseyside belter, Americans in Europefull<![CDATA[Ep. 7 - Teams hitting their stride in League Play, Champions League Group stage begins]]>On this episode of your favorite American soccer pod, Nik and Ryan discuss the very one-sided Manchester Derby, if Liverpool can keep winning at the death, Arsenal's lineup dilemma, and we preview the first week of Champions League group stage. Also - Josh Sargent, Luka Modric's production at age 40, and our best bets for the upcoming week.

Chapters:

03:01 - Manchester Derby Recap - United never stood a chance and City is ROLLING

13:15 - Arsenal's match against Bilbao and what Arteta is doing with his stacked lineup.

22:17 - Chelsea v. Brentford shock result; Brentford's struggles

29:30 - Forest's struggles vs. Arsenal and why in the world did they sack Nuno?

38:45 - Burnley's gutting loss against Liverpool; can Liverpool keep winning at the death?

45:15 - Rest of EPL games: Bournemouth, Brighton, Sunderland, Everton, Fulham, Newcastle, Tottenham results.

55:35 - Serie A Recap: Juventus vs. Inter Milan the match of the year thus far; AC Milan kicking into gear with Luka Modric

1:03:47 - Our Players of the Week

1:08:30 - DID JOSH SARGENT SCORE THIS WEEL?

1:10:15 - UEFA Champions League Preview

1:15:45 - Our Best Bets for the Week Ahead

Keywords: Manchester Derby, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Athletic Club, Bilbao, Arsenal, Arteta, Eze, Madueke, Chelsea, Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Nuno, Burnley, Liverpool, Juventus, Inter Milan, Calhanoglu, Serie A, Premier League, Champions League, Barcelona, PSG, AC Milan, Luka Modric

Twitter: @the181pod

]]>c6c841cc-09db-454b-a489-809926c33737Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:07:02 GMT<p>On this episode of your favorite American soccer pod, Nik and Ryan discuss the very one-sided Manchester Derby, if Liverpool can keep winning at the death, Arsenal's lineup dilemma, and we preview the first week of Champions League group stage. Also - Josh Sargent, Luka Modric's production at age 40, and our best bets for the upcoming week.</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>03:01 - Manchester Derby Recap - United never stood a chance and City is ROLLING</p><p>13:15 - Arsenal's match against Bilbao and what Arteta is doing with his stacked lineup.</p><p>22:17 - Chelsea v. Brentford shock result; Brentford's struggles</p><p>29:30 - Forest's struggles vs. Arsenal and why in the world did they sack Nuno?</p><p>38:45 - Burnley's gutting loss against Liverpool; can Liverpool keep winning at the death?</p><p>45:15 - Rest of EPL games: Bournemouth, Brighton, Sunderland, Everton, Fulham, Newcastle, Tottenham results.</p><p>55:35 - Serie A Recap: Juventus vs. Inter Milan the match of the year thus far; AC Milan kicking into gear with Luka Modric</p><p>1:03:47 - Our Players of the Week</p><p>1:08:30 - DID JOSH SARGENT SCORE THIS WEEL?</p><p>1:10:15 - UEFA Champions League Preview</p><p>1:15:45 - Our Best Bets for the Week Ahead</p><p></p><p>Keywords: Manchester Derby, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Athletic Club, Bilbao, Arsenal, Arteta, Eze, Madueke, Chelsea, Brentford, Nottingham Forest, Nuno, Burnley, Liverpool, Juventus, Inter Milan, Calhanoglu, Serie A, Premier League, Champions League, Barcelona, PSG, AC Milan, Luka Modric</p><p></p><p>Twitter: @the181pod</p><p></p>no01:22:04Ep. 7 - Teams hitting their stride in League Play, Champions League Group stage beginsfull<![CDATA[Ep. 6 - Does anyone like the International Break? USMNT preview, EPL Transfer Window and Preview]]>Welcome back for another edition of the 1-8-1, International Break time. Think we'd take the week off? Hell no! This week, we talk about the USMNT camp, Pochettino's plans for fielding the best possible team, some surprises on the international front, and a look ahead to the league restart in Europe.

Chapters:

00:00 - Is the International Break something people like?

2:05 - Pochettino's Method to his Madness

9:45 - The USMNT Future with Flo Balogun

12:00 - USMNT's emotional leader - who will step up? Plus a review of the USMNT Friendlies in this break

22:00 - Despite Iceland scare, France still the team to beat

29:07 - Ronaldo still doing the damn thing with Portugal!

35:02 - Upcoming USMNT Friendlies in future breaks

37:00 - Advantages of the new 48-team World Cup format

40:30 - The last transfer moves and their impact

45:55 - Liverpool's biggest challenges for the EPL Title

48:20 - Why did Forest let go of Nuno? The world may never know.

53:12 - Upcoming games in the EPL, our best bets!

Keywords: International Break, Pochettino, USMNT, Folarin Balogun, Flo Balogun, Japan, South Korea, Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, France, Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, World Cup, Transfer Window, Liverpool, Isak, Nottingham Forest, Nuno, Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A

Twitter: @the181pod

]]>41b355da-467c-47a7-8875-1fc52bcb33d0Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:51:04 GMT<p>Welcome back for another edition of the 1-8-1, International Break time. Think we'd take the week off? Hell no! This week, we talk about the USMNT camp, Pochettino's plans for fielding the best possible team, some surprises on the international front, and a look ahead to the league restart in Europe.</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 - Is the International Break something people like?</p><p>2:05 - Pochettino's Method to his Madness</p><p>9:45 - The USMNT Future with Flo Balogun</p><p>12:00 - USMNT's emotional leader - who will step up? Plus a review of the USMNT Friendlies in this break</p><p>22:00 - Despite Iceland scare, France still the team to beat</p><p>29:07 - Ronaldo still doing the damn thing with Portugal!</p><p>35:02 - Upcoming USMNT Friendlies in future breaks</p><p>37:00 - Advantages of the new 48-team World Cup format</p><p>40:30 - The last transfer moves and their impact</p><p>45:55 - Liverpool's biggest challenges for the EPL Title</p><p>48:20 - Why did Forest let go of Nuno? The world may never know.</p><p>53:12 - Upcoming games in the EPL, our best bets!</p><p></p><p>Keywords: International Break, Pochettino, USMNT, Folarin Balogun, Flo Balogun, Japan, South Korea, Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, France, Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, World Cup, Transfer Window, Liverpool, Isak, Nottingham Forest, Nuno, Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A</p><p></p><p>Twitter: @the181pod</p>no01:09:1816Ep. 6 - Does anyone like the International Break? USMNT preview, EPL Transfer Window and Previewfull<![CDATA[Ep. 5 feat. special guest Mike K. - Liverpool Arsenal Recap, City on edge, Spurs stink, Milan wins!]]>Welcome back to our 5th episode, featuring our first guest ever: Magic Mike K. We talk about everything in the Premier League - from Szoboslai's stunner vs. Arsenal, City's dud against Brighton, Man U barely squeezing by Burnley, the puzzle that is Tottenham, and much more!

5:03 - Liverpool/Arsenal Recap

17:22 - Newcastle struggle against Leeds

26:46 - Man U wins the FA Cup - kidding, they beat Burnley barely

38:06 - Is anyone really afraid of City anymore?

44:14 - Tottenham is as confusing as ever

50:08 - The cardiac Cats (Sunderland) do it again!

54:10 - Graham Potter's job is safe....for now

59:00 - Quick runaround the rest of the EPL: Jack Grealish, Fulham gets hosed, Palace Train keeps chugging

1:06:54: DID JOSH SARGENT SCORE THIS WEEK?

1:07:43 - Milan gets off the schneid

1:13:01 - La Liga Whip: Barca drops points, Atleti's woes

1:16:15 - Ten Hag gets sacked after two games!!

1:19:12 - Does Bayern even care about the League title?

1:21:50 - Our Players of the Week

]]>c9446264-5a2b-4fcb-af83-b02d21a8fd0cMon, 22 Sep 2025 06:49:20 GMT<p>Welcome back to our 5th episode, featuring our first guest ever: Magic Mike K. We talk about everything in the Premier League - from Szoboslai's stunner vs. Arsenal, City's dud against Brighton, Man U barely squeezing by Burnley, the puzzle that is Tottenham, and much more!</p><p></p><p>5:03 - Liverpool/Arsenal Recap</p><p>17:22 - Newcastle struggle against Leeds</p><p>26:46 - Man U wins the FA Cup - kidding, they beat Burnley barely</p><p>38:06 - Is anyone really afraid of City anymore?</p><p>44:14 - Tottenham is as confusing as ever</p><p>50:08 - The cardiac Cats (Sunderland) do it again!</p><p>54:10 - Graham Potter's job is safe....for now</p><p>59:00 - Quick runaround the rest of the EPL: Jack Grealish, Fulham gets hosed, Palace Train keeps chugging</p><p>1:06:54: DID JOSH SARGENT SCORE THIS WEEK?</p><p>1:07:43 - Milan gets off the schneid</p><p>1:13:01 - La Liga Whip: Barca drops points, Atleti's woes</p><p>1:16:15 - Ten Hag gets sacked after two games!!</p><p>1:19:12 - Does Bayern even care about the League title?</p><p>1:21:50 - Our Players of the Week </p>no01:26:4016Ep. 5 feat. special guest Mike K. - Liverpool Arsenal Recap, City on edge, Spurs stink, Milan wins!full<![CDATA[Ep. 4 - Man U and the Great Grimsby Debacle, Preview of Weekend games in Europe, USMNT camp]]>Emergency episode of The 1-8-1. Man U is the gift that keeps on giving, with their horrific result at Grimsby Town. Is Ruben Amorim going to survive the International Break? What is next for the beleaguered squad.

Plus, previews of all the big matches this weekend including:

  • Can AC Milan get back to winning ways against lowly Lecce?
  • Liverpool's chances against a surging Arsenal team
  • Palace's last game with Marc Guehi
  • The Jekyll/Hyde of Manchester City
  • We are waiting to decide of Tottenham is for real

Also, our best bets for Week 3, and a tease into the coaching hotseat and USMNT Camp selection.

Follow us on Twitter @the181pod.

Chapters:

1:20 - The Great Grimbsy Debacle - what's next for Man U?

26:05 - Milan vs. Lecce

29:35 - Giovanni Reyna's new chapter at Gladbach

34:17 - Manchester City - can they recover after losing to Spurs?

37:08 - Arsenal's chances at Anfield - which teams will show up?

43:11 - USMNT Camp invitations - Poch's method to the madness

44:55 - Gambling Picks for the week

50:20 - Coaches on the Hotseat

]]>8e3a44a7-8e1d-4697-8da6-32fdd3bdc655Sun, 31 Aug 2025 03:37:44 GMT<p>Emergency episode of The 1-8-1. Man U is the gift that keeps on giving, with their horrific result at Grimsby Town. Is Ruben Amorim going to survive the International Break? What is next for the beleaguered squad.</p><p></p><p>Plus, previews of all the big matches this weekend including:</p><ul><li>Can AC Milan get back to winning ways against lowly Lecce?</li><li>Liverpool's chances against a surging Arsenal team</li><li>Palace's last game with Marc Guehi</li><li>The Jekyll/Hyde of Manchester City</li><li>We are waiting to decide of Tottenham is for real</li></ul><p></p><p>Also, our best bets for Week 3, and a tease into the coaching hotseat and USMNT Camp selection.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on Twitter @the181pod.</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>1:20 - The Great Grimbsy Debacle - what's next for Man U?</p><p>26:05 - Milan vs. Lecce</p><p>29:35 - Giovanni Reyna's new chapter at Gladbach</p><p>34:17 - Manchester City - can they recover after losing to Spurs?</p><p>37:08 - Arsenal's chances at Anfield - which teams will show up?</p><p>43:11 - USMNT Camp invitations - Poch's method to the madness</p><p>44:55 - Gambling Picks for the week</p><p>50:20 - Coaches on the Hotseat</p>no01:01:1514Ep. 4 - Man U and the Great Grimsby Debacle, Preview of Weekend games in Europe, USMNT campfull<![CDATA[Ep.3 - West Ham in Trouble, Arsenal's loaded squad, and can Rodri save City? Plus Week 2 Review]]>This week, a full show to talk about, including West Ham's serious woes, is Tottenham for real? Plus City with and without Rodri, the insane Liverpool v. Newcastle match on Monday, and Gio Reyna has been freed!!

Chapters:

00:15 - West Ham and Graham Potter - is divorce imminent?

6:55 - Bayern Munich's path to the Champions League

9:32 - Giovanni Reyna has been freed

15:32 - PSG is still the most complete team in Europe

19:05 - Tottenham's hot start - can they sustain it?

28:50 - City is NOT back, but can Rodri save them?

32:37 - Quick runaround EPL

37:09 - Everything Arsenal from Week 2, including Eze

50:04 - Liverpool v. Newcastle Wild recap

58:09 - The schadenfreude of watching Manchester United

1:00:37 - AC Milan's opening STINKER!

1:03:50 - Barcelona squeaking by

Plus our players of the week, and our new weekly segment: Did Josh Sargent score this week?

Twitter @the181pod.

]]>d2ecaead-75b3-4b66-a648-41d1c02c3e81Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:23:58 GMT<p>This week, a full show to talk about, including West Ham's serious woes, is Tottenham for real? Plus City with and without Rodri, the insane Liverpool v. Newcastle match on Monday, and Gio Reyna has been freed!!</p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:15 - West Ham and Graham Potter - is divorce imminent?</p><p>6:55 - Bayern Munich's path to the Champions League</p><p>9:32 - Giovanni Reyna has been freed</p><p>15:32 - PSG is still the most complete team in Europe</p><p>19:05 - Tottenham's hot start - can they sustain it?</p><p>28:50 - City is NOT back, but can Rodri save them?</p><p>32:37 - Quick runaround EPL</p><p>37:09 - Everything Arsenal from Week 2, including Eze</p><p>50:04 - Liverpool v. Newcastle Wild recap</p><p>58:09 - The schadenfreude of watching Manchester United</p><p>1:00:37 - AC Milan's opening STINKER!</p><p>1:03:50 - Barcelona squeaking by</p><p></p><p>Plus our players of the week, and our new weekly segment: Did Josh Sargent score this week?</p><p></p><p>Twitter @the181pod.</p>no01:12:2513Ep.3 - West Ham in Trouble, Arsenal's loaded squad, and can Rodri save City? Plus Week 2 Reviewfull<![CDATA[Week 1 Review, Week 2 Preview, and a Serie A Preview! Plus some breaking news about Lamine Yamal!]]>A quick whiparound Matchweek 1 - what surprised us (hint: It was Sunderland), what we're rooting for (hint: it's Sunderland), and a WAY too early reaction to who is in trouble. Plus, week 2 preview for the Premier League and our best bets.

Plus a quick dive into the Serie A kickoff this weekend, and a quick hitter rundown on La Liga.

Do we really know what we're talking about? Perhaps.

Chatpers:

1:36 - Sunderland and the Relegation/Promotion system

13:02 - Is anyone really beating Liverpool?

19:55 - The Palace bandwagon keeps on chugging

24:32 - The hardest words to say or type: "City is back"

31:35 - Arsenal's lackluster showing, but is ManU for real?

40:24 - Newcastle and the Isak saga

43:50 - BREAKING NEWS: Lamine Yamal is good

48:00 - Italy Serie A Preview

58:05 - EPL Matchweek 2 Preview and our favorite bets

]]>0d68ec3e-740f-4394-898a-e14090068142Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:15:15 GMT<p>A quick whiparound Matchweek 1 - what surprised us (hint: It was Sunderland), what we're rooting for (hint: it's Sunderland), and a WAY too early reaction to who is in trouble. Plus, week 2 preview for the Premier League and our best bets. </p><p></p><p>Plus a quick dive into the Serie A kickoff this weekend, and a quick hitter rundown on La Liga.</p><p></p><p>Do we really know what we're talking about? Perhaps. </p><p></p><p>Chatpers:</p><p>1:36 - Sunderland and the Relegation/Promotion system</p><p>13:02 - Is anyone really beating Liverpool?</p><p>19:55 - The Palace bandwagon keeps on chugging</p><p>24:32 - The hardest words to say or type: "City is back"</p><p>31:35 - Arsenal's lackluster showing, but is ManU for real?</p><p>40:24 - Newcastle and the Isak saga</p><p>43:50 - BREAKING NEWS: Lamine Yamal is good</p><p>48:00 - Italy Serie A Preview</p><p>58:05 - EPL Matchweek 2 Preview and our favorite bets</p>no01:05:2312Week 1 Review, Week 2 Preview, and a Serie A Preview! Plus some breaking news about Lamine Yamal!full<![CDATA[Premier League 2025/2026 preview, Best bets for the season and Opening Weekend]]>The inaugrual 1-8-1 Podcast dives into all things European soccer, including Wrexham, a preview of the Premier League and the myriad of new-look team, best futures bets, and more!

00:00 Welcome to the 1-8-1 Pod

00:30 - Wrexham, and the American Influence in European Soccer

7:40 - Leadership on the US Men's National Team

14:30 - Jump on the Crystal Palace Bandwagon

1845 - Preview of Liverpool and Manchester City

32:20 - Arsenal's Ambitious Plans

42:25 - Top Goal Scorer Prop Bets

44:30 - Top Futures Bets for Finishing Position

58:05 - This week's best bets for Premier League matches

]]>1175e75b-8863-4631-80a5-8d55fc73303fTue, 12 Aug 2025 16:31:23 GMT<p>The inaugrual 1-8-1 Podcast dives into all things European soccer, including Wrexham, a preview of the Premier League and the myriad of new-look team, best futures bets, and more!</p><p></p><p></p><p>00:00 Welcome to the 1-8-1 Pod</p><p>00:30 - Wrexham, and the American Influence in European Soccer</p><p>7:40 - Leadership on the US Men's National Team</p><p>14:30 - Jump on the Crystal Palace Bandwagon</p><p>1845 - Preview of Liverpool and Manchester City</p><p>32:20 - Arsenal's Ambitious Plans</p><p>42:25 - Top Goal Scorer Prop Bets</p><p>44:30 - Top Futures Bets for Finishing Position</p><p>58:05 - This week's best bets for Premier League matches</p><p></p>no01:06:4211Premier League 2025/2026 preview, Best bets for the season and Opening Weekendfull