Jeremy, also known as Scoot, returns for a brand new season of 'ScootTalks.'

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Jordi Swibel, an Australian footballer who shares his experiences with various clubs from Australia to Israel, and now making his mark with Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League. They discuss the challenges of moving away from home, managing professional and personal life, and the excitement and resilience required in a football career. Jordi also reflects on his upbringing, his passion for football, inspirations, and personal anecdotes from his journey.

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Season 2 Episode 1 – Recorded July 24, 2024 | http://scootr.ca | talks@scootr.ca

Pleased to welcome a homegrown star in the making:

Matteo de Brienne: Professional footballer for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League. Matteo shares his journey from his roots in the sport to where he is now and what lies ahead. We discuss navigating the pandemic as a young athlete in Canada, the challenges and adventures of the past two years, and his move to Winnipeg and finding success with Valour FC.

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Season 1 Episode 8 - Recorded Sept 15, 2022 | http://scootr.ca | talks@scootr.ca

Jeff Paulus: Technical Director of Edmonton Scottish United SC, Head Coach of the Northern Alberta Institute for Technology men's soccer team, Canada Soccer contributor, and former manager of FC Edmonton in the Canadian Premier League. Jeff shares his sporting roots and career journey, from his first youth club experience to his military service and coaching career. We delve into his major career milestones, lessons from his time in the Canadian Premier League—what went well and what didn't—and discuss what's needed to continue supporting our women's and men's teams and the domestic growth of soccer in Canada.

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Season 1 Episode 7 - Recorded Jul 3, 2022 | http://scootr.ca | talks@scootr.ca

Pleased to welcome our second member of Valour FC, and our 3rd Canadian Premier League player to the podcast:

Daryl Fordyce: Professional footballer for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League, UEFA A Certified coach, and family man. Daryl shares his career journey from growing up in Belfast as a highly regarded youth player to his time at the academy at Plymouth and beyond. We delve into his career, including stops in the NASL and Canadian Premier League, and discuss his memorable moments, influential figures in his development, and how each step of his journey unfolded.

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Season 1 Episode 6 - Recorded LIVE Apr 3, 2022 | http://scootr.ca | talks@scootr.ca

World Cup Qualifier Preview: Join Jeffrey P Nesker and TobesLeroney as we preview the United States Men's National Team and the Canadian Men's National Team for the upcoming World Cup qualifier games. We share our thoughts on squad selection, tactics, and their chances in this two-game international window. Plus, we delve into some interesting tangents that extend the episode a bit (sorry Jeffrey!). Topics include soccer infrastructure in Canada, game location selection politics, and whether the decision to play in Edmonton was a good one for the CANMNT.

GUESTS:

Jeffrey P Nesker: Filmmaker, contributor/journalist for Waking The Red, Canadian soccer fanatic, and TFC supporter.

TobesLeroney: US Soccer enthusiast, analytical wizard, and Twitch streamer.

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Season 1 Episode 5 - Recorded Nov 12, 2021 | http://scootr.ca | talks@scootr.ca

Episode 8 of ScootTalks Sports has two interesting and knowledgeable guests:

Tristan D'Amours: Sports journalist contributing to MLS.com and the Canadian Press, and broadcaster for McGill Athletics. Tristan shares his journey into sports journalism, his love of sports, and we discuss the CF Montreal brand change.

Ryan Davis: Colour commentator for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, sports broadcaster, and avid sports fan. Ryan discusses his roots in sports, how he got into sports broadcasting, and some of his favorite sports moments.

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Season 1 Episode 4 - Recorded LIVE Sept 24, 2021 | http://scootr.ca | talks@scootr.ca

Join an engaging conversation with an accomplished athlete:

• John Rush: Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers fullback, Grey Cup champion, dog lover, community advocate, and all-around good person. John shares his thoughts on playing in the Canadian Football League, how he got into the sport, and his transition to veganism. We also discuss growing up in Niagara Falls, the differences between the Canadian game (CFL) and the American game (NFL), and why he is so involved in his online community.

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Season 1 Episode 3 - Recorded LIVE Sept 10, 2021 | http://scootr.ca | talks@scootr.ca

Excited to welcome two fantastic guests to the podcast this episode:

CPLWoodenSpoon: Jeremy interviews the man behind the CPLWoodenSpoon account and award. They discuss the history behind the account, his soccer roots, favorite clubs in Canada, and Canadian soccer history. Are enough Canadians aware of our rich soccer heritage?

Jose Pedrosa Galán: Valour FC midfielder and professional footballer with global experience. Jose shares his journey in soccer, from his roots and beginnings as a professional at Atlético Madrid and UD Almería, being coached by Unai Emery, his decision to move abroad, and his memorable career moments. He also talks about his love for Winnipeg (despite the cold) and his hope to impact youth soccer in Canada.

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Season 1 Episode 2 - Recorded LIVE Aug 6, 2021 | http://scootr.ca | talks@scootr.ca