Filibuster Podcast

In continuing our new experiment, this week’s second episode of Filibuster is what would have been our second segment in our old format. Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome on Mark Kastner from Sounder at Heart to talk all things Seattle, including why they feel like they haven’t had a great season despite the fact that they are currently sitting in second place in the Western Conference. Let us know what you think of splitting the episode across the week, and please give both a listen! 0:00 Intro 3:53 D.C. United versus Seattle Sounders Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. Your support has allowed us to add things like chapter marks to the podcast: “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, skip to the second chapter or check the time codes.

D.C. United marches ever closer to the playoffs, and Filibuster is always here to talk about it. But Jason, Adam, and Ben are trying something new this week! Today, you will be getting our review and analysis of D.C. United’s 1-0 win over the Portland Timbers, including the performance of the offense, the defense, and the refereeing crew. Then, on Thursday, we will publish our interview with Mark Kastner, an editor over at Sounder At Heart, where we preview United’s upcoming visit from the Seattle Sounders. If you support us on Patreon at any level, you can get that episode today; if you are not able to, it will go out to everyone on Thursday. Let us know what you think of splitting the episode across the week, and please give both a listen! 0:00 Intro 10:54 D.C. United versus Portland Timbers Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. Your support has

D.C. United took a week off, but Filibuster never does! With the news that RFK Stadium is likely to be torn down by 2021, Jason, Adam, and Ben bring on Devon McTavish, former United player and current color commentator on FloSports, to talk about memories of RFK from a player’s point of view. We also ask Devon about the upcoming game against the Portland Timbers and the performance of the team. Speaking of Portland, in the second segment we bring back Will Conwell from Stumptown Footy to bring us up to date on all things Timber. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 10:01 RFK Memories with Devon McTavish 44:57 D.C. United versus Portland Timbers Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. Your support has allowed us to add things like chapter marks to the podcast: “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, skip to the secon

D.C. United got back on track this past weekend, and Filibuster is here to break it down. In the first segment, we talk about United’s 3-0 win over the Montreal Impact and how important it was to this team. In the second segment, we crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 11:47 D.C. United versus Montreal Impact 43:45 Twitterbox Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. Your support has allowed us to add things like chapter marks to the podcast: “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, skip to the second chapter or check the time codes.

D.C. United had a no good very bad week, and Filibuster dives in to break it all down for you. Jason, Adam, and Ben first talk about the only joy this past weekend, the Washington Spirit’s win at Audi Field, before diving into the games against the New York Red Bulls and the Philadelphia Union. We also talk about Emiliano Dudar, for some reason. Give it a listen! 0:00 Washington Spirit 8:15 Intro 15:16 D.C. United versus New York Red Bulls 38:24 D.C. United versus Philadelphia Union Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. Your support has allowed us to add things like chapter marks to the podcast: “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, skip to the second chapter or check the time codes.

D.C. United can’t find any points against the Vancouver Whitecaps, but they must press on and so must Filibuster. Jason and Ben are here to break down the Whitecaps game, and we sent Adam to the wilds of the National Radio Quiet Zone (or something like that). We talk about D.C. United’s offensive woes, the fact that they almost had their Best XI available and what that means for who want want to see playing, the problems at defensive midfield in this game, and our review of Ema Boateng and Ola Kamara’s first action. In the second segment we bring on Mark Fishkin of the Seeing Red podcast to talk about the first Atlantic Cup matchup of this season (somehow). We ask him about Aaron Long’s transfer saga, Brian White versus Bradley Wright-Phillips, the team’s inconsistencies, MLS disrespecting the Atlantic Cup, Kaku, and more. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 10:56 D.C. United versus Vancouver Whitecaps 37:19 D.C. United versus New York Red Bulls Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we

D.C. United is back on the winning way and so is Filibuster. With Jason out on assignment, Ben, Adam, and Donald Wine II talk to break down D.C. United's 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy, even without Wayne Rooney or Luciano Acosta. We then crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions. Give it a listen! 00:37 Intro 09:23 D.C. United versus LA Galaxy 37:20 Twitterbox Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast.

So much has happened in the past three days, but Filibuster is here to try and take you through it all. Jason, Adam, and Ben open the show by talking about the 5-1 shellacking that D.C. United took at the hands of the Philadelphia Union, and all of the implications that it brings. In the second segment, we break down a wild Tuesday that features approximately 400,000 trades and signings by Dave Kasper, including the resolution of Wayne Rooney’s fate. Give it a listen! 00:37.000 Intro 08:06.562 D.C. United versus Philadelphia Union 44:01.237 D.C. United transfer madness Support Filibuster - The Black and Red United Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/filibuster-the-black-and-red-united-podcast

MLS may be taking an All Star break, but Filibuster is not. Jason and Ben are here with a show that takes a step back and tries to break down the malaise that D.C. United has been in over the past few months through the lens of the Chicago Fire game. We invite our friend Alicia Rodriguez on to give us an expert outsider’s view on the team, and try to figure out what has happened. Give it a listen! 00:36.720 Intro 13:01.185 D.C. United's malaise with Alicia Rodriguez 30:14.506 More D.C. United malaise

D.C. United had a mixed week, and Filibuster is here to break it down. Jason and Adam fly solo in the first segment, as Ben is out relaxing on the beach (ed. note: he is still editing this episode because he is the best). They talk about D.C. United’s 4-1 win against FC Cincinnati that didn’t quite feel that impressive as well as the late-breaking loss to Atlanta United. In the second segment, they welcome back Bridget Gordon from Hot Time in Old Time to talk about this weekend’s matchup with the Chicago Fire. Give it a listen! 00:36.993 Intro 07:39.752 D.C. United versus Cincinnati and Atlanta 44:01.943 D.C. United versus Chicago Fire Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

Jason, Adam, and Ben review D.C United's draw with the New England Revolution about their upcoming game against FC Cincinnati. 00:00:37.000 Into 00:12:50.827 D.C. United vs. New England 00:36:30.510 D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati

Filibuster is back and if not for the US women’s national team would be drinking straight shots of liquor. Jason, Adam, and Ben start the show by talking about the World Cup victory by the Women’s National Team, before diving into the badness that was D.C. United’s game against FC Dallas. We also touch on some transfer rumors before getting into Bruce Arena’s new look New England Revolution. Give it a listen! 00:37.000 Intro 09:07.385 D.C. United versus FC Dallas 45:15.588 Yamil Asad 48:28.776 D.C. United versus New England Revolution Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

Filibuster is back and we are joined by Captain Positivity! Jason, Adam, and Ben are joined by Steven Streff, of Black and Red United and FloFC, to talk about D.C. United’s 1-1 draw with Toronto FC and discuss Streff’s new nickname as bestowed by Ben Olsen. In the second segment, Ben Lyon from Big D Soccer joins us to talk about the July 4 matchup with FC Dallas. Give it a listen! 00:43.026 Intro 10:54.364 D.C. United versus Toronto FC 43:01.697 D.C. United versus FC Dallas Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

The Filibuster crew is back and they are pro-goses and anti-shandies and Gold Cups. Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about D.C. United's loss to New York City FC in the US Open Cup and what that means for the rest of their season and for their game this Wednesday against Orlando City. We also crack open the Twitterbox and answer questions for you! Give it a listen! 00:37.000 Intro 08:43.333 D.C. United talk 30:40.635 Twitterbox Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

D.C. United isn’t playing any MLS games, but Filibuster is still here to talk about soccer. In the first segment, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about weird Twitter as well as D.C. United’s buckwild win in against the Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup. We even take some time to talk about their upcoming game against New York City FC! In the second segment, we talk World Cup soccer as the US women’s national team have two wins so far and are looking to make a deep run towards the Cup. Give it a listen! 00:37.765 Intro 04:28.133 D.C. United in the US Open Cup 33:49.075 USWNT at the World Cup Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

Jason, Adam, and Ben take a look at D.C. United's year so far, both the good and the bad, before talking to Matt Ralph of The Brotherly Game to preview the US Open Cup. Give it a listen! 00:37.000 Intro 10:46.038 D.C. United midseason review 40:57.499 D.C. United US Open Cup Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United's disappointing draws before opening up the Twitterbox to your questions! 00:37.000 Intro 09:28.041 D.C. United's disappointing draws 50:04.566 Twitterbox Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

Adam isn’t here, but the Filibuster podcast proceeds ever onwards! Jason and Ben are here and half to start the podcast talking about FloSports conking out yet again during again, and the guys talk about the issues that have had with the service so far. They also talk about how they disagree with the team’s view of how this game went, before talking about the fullbacks, Luciano Acosta, and the strange game that Dave Gantar had. In the second segment, we invite on Ruben Tisch to talk all things Chicago Fire. Give it a listen! 00:37.000 Intro 09:54.612 D.C. United versus New England Revolution 45:34.309 D.C. United versus Chicago Fire Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

D.C. United’s games don’t stop and neither does Filibuster. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about the 94 seconds of failure that led to D.C. United’s loss to the Houston Dynamo. We also talk about the formation, the missing players, and the sacrifices that are made when you move starters around. In the second segment, we preview tonight’s friendly against Real Betis and this weekend’s game against the Houston Dynamo. Give it a listen! 00:37.000 Intro 08:04.081 D.C. United vs. Houston Dynamo 44:56.154 D.C. United vs. New England Revolution Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon.

Games on Wednesdays are weird, Wednesday games with lightning delays are very weird, and Filibuster podcasts down one host are very very weird. Jason and Adam muddle through without Ben, breaking down the weirdness that was the game against Toronto FC. In the second segment, we bring back Alicia Tolar from Dynamo Theory to talk about goats and the Houston Dynamo. Give it a listen! 00:37.000 Intro 05:54.755 D.C. United versus Toronto FC 27:29.693 D.C. United versus Houston Dynamo