Ballon d'Runks

Welcome In! This episode we start with a fun trivia drink session to kick things off! (3:01) Then we review all the midweek madness from the UEFA Champions League matchups, including a heavy weight going down and record tying 9-1 slaughter! (18:22) Then we jump into Part 2 of our World Cup Country Crest Tier List with group G-L to round out the group of 48! (32:42) Finally, we end with a preview of the EPL Matchweek 10 games and share our picks, bets and fantasy selections for the weekend! (1:00:53)Thanks for listening!You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EPL Matchweek 9 complete and in the books! We talk all the results including Man City losing again, Arsenal toughing one out at Anfield and Man U disappointing yet again in West London! (3:27) After a quick trivia (37:51) and Champions League Preview Matchday 3 preview (41:28), we wrap with a brand new tier list! The World Cup 2026 Country Crest Tier List (Part 1) taking all the countries from groups A thru F and ranking their logos! (43:42) Thanks for listening! We will see you again this Friday!You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tottenham Correspondent Blake joins the pod! We have an action packed pod for you, starting off with our Harry Kane Ballon d'Or reactions! (4:50) We have some Harry Kane trivia (7:43), a look at the rest of the Ballon d'Or results (13:59), and our new favorite segment THE BALLON d'ONTS! (18:11) Next, up Arsenal lose to 4th tier squad Fleetwood (Mac!) and Carrick gets an extra lease on life! (23:10) Then, Blake answers our burning Tottenham Hotspur questions (28:36), before being put to the test with a new edition of our GUESS THE PLAYERS SEGMENT!!(36:22) Finally we wrap with a preview of the upcoming EPL Matchweek 9 slate, sharing our picks, predictions & fantasy teams of the week! (55:09) Thanks for tuning in!You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back! All the EPL Matchweek 8 results are in the book! We talk through the MASSIVE Man City loss on the road to Aston Villa (2:33), Spurs shocking Chelsea at home to secure their first win (7:47), Liverpool facing off against a HOT Brighton team (14:25), and Man United hitting rock bottom (?) getting blown out at home to Bournemouth (17:36). After hitting the rest of league's games (30:14), we step outside the EPL to talk EL CLASICO + Trivia! (39:10) Following a quick jaunt to Serie A and the Championship (53:30), we finish with a new tier list, a ranking of the EPL Team Badges for 2026! (1:02:00)Thanks for listening!You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome in! First up the 2nd half of our back to back UCL match weeks, Matchday 3! Blockbusters, comebacks and another Man U embarrassment (1:40). Then we jump back into our ongoing National Team Kit Tier Rankings Segment. This week Brazil is up as we discuss all their uniforms from 2006 thru 2026 (17:37). After a brief Trivia segment (46:50), we wrap with a (late) preview for EPL Matchweek 8, sharing our picks, bets and fantasy choices for the week! (57:53) You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome Back! First up this week, we talk through all the EPL Matchweek 7 games, red cards galore, half field goals, and Chelsea getting a first clean sheet of the season?! (2:10) Then we catch up on all the results from the UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 games from midweek. Who came out on top in the "Financial Shenanigans" & "Mourinho" Derbys? (33:19) Finally, we end with a early season EPL POWER RANKINGS LIST! We share our selections and settle on a final ranking for all teams after 7 weeks into the season. (53:06)Thanks for listening!You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we dive BACK into the Premier League from the (horrendously) long International break. First up, all the results from EPL Matchweek 6, including Man U v. Tottenham (2:53), Liverpool v. Man City (11:19), and the rest of the weekends round up (21:16).  After a quick look at the upcoming UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 slate (42:54), we jump over to a new tier list edition. The TOP 30 Paid Players in the EPL. Who really is worth ALL THAT MONEY teams are throwing around these days??(49:09) We wrap with a look at next weekend's EPL Matchweek 7 games, including picks, bets and fantasy selections! (1:28:02) Thanks for hanging with us!You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Lombardia joins the Pod for a Ballon d'Runks x MLM Podcast crossover as we break down everything AC Milan! First up Max's background, joys & struggles with being a Rossoneri/Serie A fan in the UK (0:30). Then we discuss the newly installed coach, Amorim, charge of the squad (6:04) and thoughts on the two Americans wearing the red and black stripes (10:47). The Rossoneri v. Nerazzurri Rivalry is up next (18:46), plus our favorite (Non San Siro) stadiums and fanbases in England and Italy (23:32). Then we jump to the International game, as Max shares his thoughts on England, Tuchel and Italy's path forward (29:30) before we wrap with a special edition of our Starting XI, Max's All Time AC Milan Squad! (37:08) Please check out the MLM Podcast with Max Lombardia and we will see you next time! You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome Back! The lull of the international break was SHATTERED as Messi announced his retirement for the Argentinian International squad and Ronaldo found a controversial way to possibly follow suit?? (3:28) After the rest of the latest news (10:03), we dive into our return to English Premier League soccer! We break down the EPL Matchday 6 slate and share our picks, bets and fantasy lineups for the week! (20:50) Finally, we end with return to our National Team Kit Tier Lists! This time France is up, as we break down all their jerseys from 2006 through 2026! (47:38) Another fun ep in the books!You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mid International break and we are not stopping! First up, the soccer world is reeling from the Manchester City Verdict, we give our thoughts and debate where we go from here? (0:45) Next, we hit our USA Kit Tier List (2010 - Now) and break down Nike's triumphs and failures over the last 15 years. (14:04) Then, we jump back into another EPL quiz to test our knowledge, can we go 100%? (38:18) Guess the Missing Player is up next, a new segment where we dive deep in the memory banks looking at past epic matchups! (47:01) Finally, we end with some trivia including a fun Havertz spin. (1:11:11) Thanks for Listening!You can also watch us on YouTube @ballondrunks  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.