Today we're joined by Gerry Strain, a Scottish football expert with lots of skin in the beautiful game. We talk about the World Cup, the historic significance of Aston Villa winning the Europa League title, the monopoly of Celtic and Rangers in Scottish football, and comparisons to American sports.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
Unofficial Fan Lounge - 2026 UFL Season End
Congratulations to the Louisville Kings on winning United Bowl 3!
We'll be back next year. Not sure it will be on this feed.
United Bowl 3:
Louisville 27, DC 20
Friday, June 12, 2026
Thoughts on Weddings and ULC Ordination
Yes, Mike is ordained through the Universal Life Church, which offers online ordination.
No, he doesn't do weddings.
Today's Thoughts episode explores the idea of priesthood and why Mike doesn't do weddings.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Unofficial Fan Lounge - 2026 Season United Bowl 3
United Bowl 3 is set!
Playoffs:
DC 28, Orlando 22
Louisville 29, St. Louis 20
United Bowl 3:
Saturday, June 13 - DC vs. Louisville
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
David Chimbaza (World Cup Special)
Today's episode is a special one with the FIFA World Cup starting soon!
Our guest today is David Chimbaza, a British sports professional and big association football (or what we Yanks call soccer) fan. We talk about the World Cup and the differences between English football and American sports. (David is a Manchester United fan, but we won't hold it against him.)
Friday, June 5, 2026
Jason Ward
Mike's guest today is his chess co-worker Jason Ward. They talk about chess, being tall men (Jason is 7 foot tall), geek culture, celebrities, and the fact he was (until recently) neighbors with some dude named Travis. Must listen for the Swifties.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Unofficial Fan Lounge - 2026 Season Playoffs
It's playoffs time!!
Week 10:
Dallas 20, St. Louis 16
Houston 26, Birmingham 13
Orlando 29, DC 23
Louisville 42, Columbus 27
Playoffs:
Sunday, June 7 - DC vs. Orlando in Columbus; Louisville at St. Louis
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