The USL League One preview against which all other previews will be judged.

Episode 58 Pandemonium

We spend 9.5 minutes talking Forward and 50 minutes talking about how capitalism is a grim unending hellscape that amuses us to death until we explode from our own amusement.  

Somehow we forget to mention Schopenhauer or Kafka.

Episode 59- Bedlam

The Sacred and Profane:  We discuss the church of Breese Stevens and Dan Fallon's vomit.  The only League One podcast to give you a Rashomon-esque recap of the Derek Gebhard goal.  And to make a Rashomon reference.

Episode 62 Penetration

We talk Flock Fashion with Mike Quieto.  Reminder we are not responsible for the content of our own podcast.

Episode 63? Sartorial

Lots of actual football talk with a brief discussion of cannibalism thrown in.

Episode 64: superpod

Paisley keeps us on a tight... leash... this episode.  Keith and Kyle recap an overheated yet turgid match from last Saturday and provide some insight to the upcoming Juneteenth celebration versus Revs II.

Episode 66 Turgidismo

Episode 67: Hexagonal

Kyle and Keith continue to talk Bucks in Six, a captain's performance, and why we keep conceding the same damn goal... 

And Keith and Kyle undergo Freudian Twitter analysis...

Episode 68: Stalemate

Episode 69: nice

The Phish x Forwards Backwards Collaboration no one wanted.

Episode 70 Phishing

Episode 71- Blunted

Episode 72- Systolic

CAMP MINGO!  KEITH'S BLOOD PRESSURE!  TIES!

Episode 72: Systolic

Episode 73 Amorphous

Episode 74 Furor

Keith and Kyle recap Union Omaha and FC Tuscon.  There are references to obscure cultural topics... It's ultimately better without audio, but you knew that.

Episode 75 Expiration

There are beer related complaints, we stare into the great existential void, and discuss Madison v Chatta on Halloween eve.  The usual.

Episode 76- Denouement

Episode 78 Enconium

A nuanced review of Forward Madison Football Club which is sure to be enjoyed by everyone who follows Forward Madison Football Club.

Episode 79: Renaissance

Kyle and Keith talk about soccer in a way that is sure to please all fans of Forward Madison soccer club

Episode 80- Withdrawn

Keith returns from Berlin Germany... Rather than discussing Bucks heartbreak or Hertha Berlin heartbreak we focus on Forward Madison.  Pod bigamy is also discussed.

Episode 81

Forwards Backwards launches #hotflocksummer, recounts the Henny Derby, and forgets about the CLT (just like a man, am I right!?!)

Episode 81 Resurrection

This week on the Pod, Keith, Dan, and Neil discuss the '86 Mets, William Shakespeare, Brooks Brothers, and Forward Madison with the Official Fashion Correspondent of the Pod, Mike Quieto, who answers the question, "How fashion forward is Forward Madison?"

Episode 6: AbFab!

The regular Keith and Dan have joined the Church of St. Jesse.  The fill-in Keith and Dan host Peter Wilt and Maggie Dzuibek of Chicago Local 134 to talk the BO, the early and later days of the Red Stars, and a whole bunch of other stuff related to FC Belvidere Oasis...  still undefeated.

Episode 24: FC Belvidere Oasis: Running On Fumes

On this very special episode, Keith and Dan discuss Forward Madison versus Covid-19 and how Connor Tobin is using this as an opportunity to spotlight some of the unsung members of Madison who have made this such a wonderful and strong community.  We also discuss music and give our weekly Poshmark update.  OptaLee is on garden leave.

Episode 25: Altruism

On this episode, the real Keith and Dan return.  They talk with Peter Wilt, Sporting Director of FC Belvidere Oasis.  What more do you need you ungrateful bastards!?  They'll talk again next week whether you listen or not.  Enjoy.

Episode 25: Running On Fumes 2

On this episode of the podcast, Keith and Dan are joined by the leadership of the Mingo Ladies (or if, like Keith, you prefer to be a bit more formal: Flamingo Ladies): April Kigeya, Sara Scott, Sarah GriffiN, and Kelly Ferguson.  They talk about the origins of the group, its goals and its role within the larger Flock Family.

Ep 26: Phoenicopterus

This week, Forward's Backwards once again chats with Peter Wilt.  They discuss DaMarcus Beasley's plan to build an empire of Fort City clubs, that Bundesliga sound, and NWSL's challenge cup.

Episode 27: Running On Fumes 3

This week Keith, Dan and Peter examine privilege and what they as white soccer lovers can do better.

(Peter also adds fuel to Keith's conspiracy theories about why Peter may have hit the former head of MLS with a champagne cork).

Episode 28 Running On Fumes 6

July 18 is looming in our considerations: what sort of event will be needed in order to ensure Forward Madison's loyal fans are able to watch the matches?  Then we talk the Forward Madison eSports teams with Evan Warwick and Omar Anguiano and how they are raising funds for GSAFE (#prideraiser) which works to ensure that gay, bisexual, and transsexual youth of all backgrounds feel safe in schools.  Music is also discussed.

Episode 29: Ludics

Keith, Dan and Peter discuss the economics of lower division soccer in a pandemic, how to purchase a team and make it US Soccer compliant and whether a 35 minute Tweezer is the best walk out music-- especially with a lead.

Episode 30- Running on Fumes 7

This week, Dan and Keith are joined by Jeffrey Anderson, Grant Pieters, Kyle Carr, and Kelly Ferguson to discuss the Flock's upcoming Telethon and argue about generational differences.  Names are mispronounced, music is mentioned, and a good time is had by all.

Episode 31: Beneficence

USL's return and the pod's hiatus with Peter Wilt.

Episode 33: Running On Fumes 8

The Forward's Backwards podcast is an in-depth and unofficial look at Forward Madison FC of USL League One.  Hosts Keith Poniewaz and Dan Fallon recap matches, complain about stuff (mostly officials), dive into Madison with Neil Hlavaty, and recap this day in Forward Madison History.

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