Keith Macaulay joins Emily in Everett for a wide-ranging, slightly unhinged (in a good way) conversation about sports, money, vibes, and why fan culture actually matters. From soccer chants and Mariners loyalty to NIL chaos, stadium politics, FIFA corruption, and the economics behind who wins (and who tanks), this episode connects the dots between sports, power, and civic life with strong opinions, petty moments, and plenty of sir sass.

READ

Ex-Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels: Sonics were gone ‘the day they were sold’ - The Seattle Times

Everett Forges Ahead with Downtown Stadium for Minor League Sports - The Urbanist

FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused of rules breach over Trump - ESPN

Analysis of MLS revenue sharing and league structure
Pieces on sportswashing and global soccer politics - Journal on Democracy

LISTEN

Um, Sir Podcast
Copa90 (soccer fan culture + documentaries)
Stephen A. Smith is Ruining Sports Television - YouTube

WATCH

Seattle City Council sells out the SuperSonics - Sonicsgate, YouTube
Who Killed the Expos? (documentary on the Montreal Expos relocation)

Ted Lasso (Apple TV — debated heavily, not endorsed 😅)

Club de Cuervos (Netflix, Spanish-language soccer drama, strongly recommended)

MLS matches (if you already have Apple TV… sorry)

CHECK OUT

The Snohomish Podcast Network

Snohomish United FC (men’s & upcoming women’s teams)

Everett AquaSox

Everett Silver Tips (WHL)

Portland Timbers

Ballard FC / Salmon Bay FC

BUY. IF YOU MUST

Cowbells (for vibes, not apologies)

LEARN MORE

NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) - NCAA

Outdoor Event Center - City of Everett