Ep 65: Pride XI

Autumn is a special time of year here in New England where the leaves change, the mornings get cool, and everyone is up to their eyeballs in pumpkin flavored goodies. Join us as we celebrate and discuss the many things there are to love...and maybe hate about the Fall season. During our time we will also give our thoughts on who at Venezia has the most punchable face while consuming Vinhas de Algeruz Reserva.

You may be asking yourself why "Husky Jeans" and the answer is because I let Ryan pick and this is what he wanted to describe how jam packed this episode is with stuff. We took a month off, but are ready to get back in the swing of things and bring our unique brand to our listeners once again. So listen in as we tackle current events in the world of soccer, while having a glass or two of Pasmados, and deciding who on Napoli has the most punchable face!

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the Premier League is back! During this most joyous time of year Ryan and I were excited to bring back one of our most beloved traditions. The creation of fantasy futbol team names! Join us as we run through our respective lists while enjoying a bottle of Periquita Reserva. This episode we will also be looking at who on Inter Milan has the most punchable face.

What did you say young man? You'll have to speak into my good ear. I said turn up your hearing aid, strap on your best pair of Depends, and enjoy the latest episode of VinoVolley in celebration of National Senior Citizen day. Join us as well put together a starting 11, discuss who on Bologna has the most punchable face, all while enjoying a delightful bottle of Alentejano Tinto!

Are you still not ready to let go and admit the World Cup is over? Do you find yourself desperately trying to hold onto the memories and highlights in an attempt to deceive yourself that it won't be another four years until you can experience these emotions again? If you answered yes to any of the massively depressing questions listed above this episode is for you! Join us as we discuss the World Cup, as seen through our eyes, and enjoy those moments once more! This episode we consumed Fonte Romana Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.

Light those grills, crack open a cold one, and set the speakers to max volume for this mouth watering episode of VinoVolley. Get ready to be surprised and intrigued as we discuss the starting 11 for a good ole fashioned backyard barbeque. This episode we will also discuss who on AC Milan is in line for a punch in the face while consuming the local classic Cranberry Red from Truro Vineyards.

The group stages have been completed and we are on to the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup. With that chapter closing we thought the timing was perfect to come out with our midway review of everything we have taken in so far. No time this episode for most punchable face as there was simply too much to unpack. So sit down, strap in, and enjoy our enlightening conversation. This episode we are consuming the Quintela Douro Red Wine.

Get ready because this time around we're putting together a Pride XI featuring iconic LGBTQ+ characters and personalities from across history and pop culture. No soccer skills required-just a fun, celebratory lineup honoring Pride Month in true VinoVolley fashion. During our discussions we will also take our first step into Serie A as we look at who on Juventus has the most punchable face. This episode we consumed Reserva Cannonau di Sardegna.

The World Cup is here and as a special tribute Ryan and I have devoted an entire episode to discuss the tournament as well as some major predictions. No most punchable face this episode as we simply had too much to say about the worlds most watched sporting event. This episode we are consuming Torre del Falasco Valpolicella Ripasso.

Not that long ago in a galaxy very very close we decided to put together a Star Wars starting 11 in honor of May 4th. Come with us on this journey through space and hear who we decide should make the final cut. On this episode we reach the end of our time in the Bundesliga as we discuss who on SC Frieburg has the most punchable face. On this episode we will be consuming Brancaia Tre.