In Episode 266: "Poch Picks the Kids" of the "Insert Name" FC Podcast, Hector Flores dives headfirst into the USMNT’s new youth wave led by Mauricio Pochettino. From fresh, uncapped faces to the drama around dual nationals like Noah Kai Banks and the Diego Luna saga, Hector delivers classic banter on hype, heartbreak, and who just might be the next USMNT star—or meme. Expect fiery takes on fan loyalty, why friendlies matter more than you think, and the honest messiness of building for 2030. Add in Players of the Week, chaotic international fixtures to watch, and a hilarious detour into The Office when the soccer talk goes sideways, and you’ve got an episode made for every level of soccer fan—especially those who love a little “dumb fan” chaos with their footy.

In Episode 267: Blue Billionaires Behaving Badly, Hector Flores teams up with special guest Nik Gable from Belly Up Sports for a hilarious, no-holds-barred breakdown of this week’s biggest soccer scandals. Nik dishes out clever takes on Todd Boehly’s chaotic Chelsea exit, Real Madrid’s legendary whining over refs, and the Premier League earthquake: Manchester City’s 115 Financial Fair Play violations. Between USMNT youth talk, transfer market madness, and what random (non-soccer) skill Hector wishes he had, the banter never stops. Packed with sharp humor and that true “dumb fan” perspective, this episode has all the storytelling, jokes, and jaw-drops the global game deserves. If you want bold takes and real talk about billionaires behaving badly, you’re in the right place.

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In Episode 268: Cue the Ronaldo Drama, Hector Flores and Edward Robles deliver a laugh-out-loud, brutally honest look at the week in soccer from a fan’s point of view. The show opens with Santi Giménez missing sitters for Mexico, as the guys debate whether to panic or cut him some slack—and Hector riffs on the eternal struggle of defending his guy. The USMNT’s 3-0 win over Mexico gets the spotlight, with the hosts breaking down the young American talent and questioning if double international breaks are just overkill.

It’s story time too: from El Salvador’s epic implosion (plus dream “Mean Machine” prison teams) to confessions about accidentally scoring goals, no down-to-earth topic is off-limits. The hosts dig into Tyler Adams officially being named USMNT captain, discuss who really deserves the armband, and swap takes on why Pulisic shouldn’t touch it again.

On the global scene, FIFA and UEFA’s corporate beef gets roasted, Infantino gets clowned, and high ticket prices come under fire. The drama peaks as they unpack Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial Portugal walkout—was it legendary, or just plain petty? The show wraps up with Players of the Week picks, a rundown of the weekend’s must-watch matches, and a hilarious segment where both admit to soccer beliefs their younger selves would roast them for. Expect sharp banter, storytelling, and takes that every soccer fan—new or old—can relate to. Stream now on all platforms and Belly Up Sports YouTube.