Football Neophytes

Football Neophytes

Football Neophytes podcast is a quick hit podcast (20ish min-great for commutes) meant to give American newcomers to the sport a quick flyover of the Premier League. The hosts are Nate Hughes and Chris Smith, two newcomers to the world's game.

  • 56 minutes 35 seconds
    S8E30 - Liverpool, Back That Thang Up

    Same penalties, different results

    Spurs horrendous defense

    City wins a trophy

    Little guys save the Premier League's European Dream


    Neophyte Focus: Leeds-Brentford


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 238

    24 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    S8E29 - Arsenal is Bottling Bottling

    Arsenal is bottling bottling.

    United solidifies their UCL position.

    Chelsea punished.

    Premier League's European failure.


    Neophyte Focus: Arsenal-Everton


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 237

    17 March 2026, 3:59 pm
  • 57 minutes 30 seconds
    S8E28 - Kurtis' Elite Eight

    Spurs are going down

    March Madness is here

    Kurtis reveals his Elite Eight!


    Neophyte Focus: Leeds - Sunderland


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 236

    10 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    S8E27 - So You're Telling Me There's a Chance (for Wolves?)

    2-1 is the new black

    Goals goals goals

    Wolves kill Villa's title hopes

    English Dominance


    Neophyte Focus: Everton - Newcastle


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 235

    3 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    S8E26 - Good Title

    Is Nate rooting for United?

    He's for sure rooting against Spurs

    James Milner becomes Premier League Ironman

    The title race and relegation race tighten


    Neophyte Focus: Brentford - Brighton


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 234

    24 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 27 seconds
    S8E25 - Future Soccer Neophytes Hosts

    Will Arsenal bottle the league?

    Will Spurs even be in the league?

    Will Chris, Kurtis, and Ellie be the hosts of 2026-27 Soccer Neophytes podcast?


    Neophyte Focus: Arsenal-Sunderland


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 232

    17 February 2026, 1:19 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    S8E24 - Likability Rankings

    Szoboszlai goes from hero to zero

    Arsenal maintain their lead

    United surges

    Likability rankings revealed


    Neophyte Focus: Arsenal-Sunderland


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 232

    10 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    S8E23 - Seeing Red

    Spurs had one job, and they blew it!

    3 all-time red cards

    No one messes with Adama

    The January Transfer window closes


    Neophyte Focus: Villa-Brentford


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 231

    3 February 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 8 seconds
    S8E22 - Cunha the Great?

    United Upset Arsenal

    Do we have a title race?

    Should United keep Carrick?

    How long do Arne and Tom have?


    Neophyte Focus: Arsenal-United


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 230

    27 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    S8E21 - Kurtis Eliminates 8!

    Arsenal inches closer to title

    Too little, too late for the Bottom 3?

    Transfer news

    Kurtis Eliminates 8 Teams!


    Neophyte Focus: Burnley & Brighton


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 229

    20 January 2026, 8:27 pm
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    S8E20 - Sacks on Sacks on Sacks

    Arsenal humbles Villa and widens their gap

    Wolves have a great week

    Fragile owners leads to Sacks on Sacks on Sacks

    We talk about surprising clubs


    Neophyte Focus: Manchester United


    Music is 'We Back Baby' by DJ DENZ The Rooster

    Episode 228

    6 January 2026, 12:00 pm
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