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Ball Watching is a fan podcast focused on providing end to end coverage of St. Louis CITY SC. The podcast posts biweekly preview and recap episodes of each match, and  even highlights the non-sporting elements of the club including community outreach and administration. The podcast also features exciting guest interviews with some of STL's finest people! Thanks for tuning in!

Recent Episodes
  • The Technical Area with Kevin Kalish
    Apr 30, 2025 – 20:12
  • 1 Point, 2 Goals, and Still Not at the Level
    Apr 29, 2025 – 01:04:10
  • Something to Build On
    Apr 22, 2025 – 01:02:59
  • Another Week, Another Contender
    Apr 15, 2025 – 01:05:38
  • Hoist the Sails, Right the Ship
    Apr 9, 2025 – 01:03:19
  • Not Alright, Alright (feat. AJ Cochran)?
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:04:52
  • Honey, I Shrunk the Attack (feat. @ChatCityTactics)
    Mar 26, 2025 – 01:01:44
  • The Man in the Mirror
    Mar 19, 2025 – 01:00:22
  • A Pawty for CITY, Ruff Night for LA
    Mar 13, 2025 – 45:41
  • Brick Wall But a Blunt Blade (feat. @ChatCityTactics)
    Mar 5, 2025 – 01:05:58
  • New Coach, New Look... One Point (feat. Kevin Kalish)
    Feb 26, 2025 – 01:04:58
  • 2025 St. Louis CITY SC Season Preview
    Feb 18, 2025 – 01:04:10
  • Flying Through Preseason But Does It Matter (feat. AJ Cochran)?
    Feb 13, 2025 – 01:08:37
  • Goalchella Returns + The Future of Soccer in the USA
    Feb 6, 2025 – 52:49
  • Preseason Kicks On, and MLS in the Hot Seat
    Jan 30, 2025 – 52:51
  • Drafts, Deals, Dates, and Dreams for 2025
    Jan 21, 2025 – 46:55
  • Célio Pompeu, Winger for St. Louis CITY SC
    Jan 6, 2025 – 15:23
  • Chris Zimmerman (CEO of the St. Louis Blues) and Joey Vitale (Broadcaster for the St. Louis Blues)
    Jan 6, 2025 – 29:34
  • 2024 Season In Review + Hope for the Holidays
    Dec 2, 2024 – 43:32
  • Patrick Schulte, Goalkeeper for Columbus Crew, US Men's National Team
    Nov 17, 2024 – 22:05
  • CITY Season Recap & Look Ahead to 2025 (feat. THE Soccer Dad-Pod)
    Oct 31, 2024 – 01:13:53
  • Out With A Whimper
    Oct 20, 2024 – 31:29
  • Last Match of a Loon-g Season
    Oct 16, 2024 – 31:48
  • CITY Detonates the Dynamo
    Oct 6, 2024 – 50:03
  • LAFC What The Guys Can Do
    Oct 1, 2024 – 23:10
  • CITY Sports a Saucy W
    Sep 29, 2024 – 51:50
  • Nothing to Lose But Everything to Gain
    Sep 25, 2024 – 34:50
  • The Curse is Broken!
    Sep 22, 2024 – 29:14
  • Bottom Table Battle
    Sep 18, 2024 – 39:22
  • So Loon-g Playoffs
    Sep 15, 2024 – 24:58
  • They Are Minne-SO Screwed
    Sep 10, 2024 – 42:36
  • Shipping Up to Boston
    Sep 6, 2024 – 20:38
  • Eduard Löwen, Central Midfield for St. Louis CITY SC
    Sep 4, 2024 – 46:30
  • An "Out of This World" Win
    Sep 2, 2024 – 39:34
  • The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall
    Aug 29, 2024 – 33:29
  • The Away Hex Continues
    Aug 25, 2024 – 49:06
  • MLS is Back and Portland Stands In Our Way
    Aug 23, 2024 – 23:35
  • Jorginho, Central Midfielder for Arsenal Football Club, Italian National Team
    Aug 21, 2024 – 19:19
  • CITY 3/4 Season Review & More (feat. THE Soccer Dad-Pod & AJ Cochran)
    Aug 19, 2024 – 01:33:13
  • CITY Advances to Ro32 & Bids Farewell to Vice Captain, Tim Parker
    Aug 7, 2024 – 40:17
  • CITY Notches Another Win & USMNT Olympic Journey Continues!
    Jul 31, 2024 – 32:26
  • Matt Sebek, Chief Experience Officer at CITY
    Jul 23, 2024 – 21:52
  • Can’t Close Out In Kansas
    Jul 21, 2024 – 45:06
  • Sound of Silence
    Jul 18, 2024 – 45:09
  • Van-cover Your Eyes
    Jul 14, 2024 – 56:54
  • Welcome to the Plains, Whitecaps
    Jul 10, 2024 – 28:58
  • Rapids Run Away With It
    Jul 8, 2024 – 35:49
  • HackWORTH the Change
    Jul 4, 2024 – 53:25
  • Carnell OUT at CITY
    Jul 1, 2024 – 41:25
  • Capsizing in Vancouver
    Jun 30, 2024 – 58:04
Recent Reviews
  • RationalOptimist
    Podcast for commercials with some STL content on the side
    The most recent podcast had them live pitching product for close to 10 minutes in a 50 min episode. They are much more excited and animated when selling than discussing the team. Takes are basic and reaction based. An average sport gambling bros podcast. A poor STL City podcast.
  • Estrux
    Good but…
    Good content but Jake, please upgrade your mic/interface, the popping is quickly becoming unbearable
  • alex.staton
    The best takes on St. Louis City SC
    You can tell Jake and Justin care about the team and the city of STL. They provide honest insight on where the team is at with performance, transfers, and even throw in STL-wide news when they can. I love the coverage and the banter between these two guys. It’s a mix of data/analysis and pure fan pride. It’s everything you could ask for in a team-centric sports podcast.
  • thisIsEats
    Best CITY Podcast
    Well produced, balanced agendas, and approachable presentation.
  • Bertweezie
    Couple Aces
    Here’s the deal, these guys are really on the pulse of our beloved STL City SC. They are extremely relatable and very intelligent! My absolute go to for the insider info and for the breakdowns of all things CITY SC! Highly recommend all of their content!
  • TessDaw546
    Bravo
    I just want to thank you, Jake and Justin, for your insight and dedication this season! I look forward to listening to your previews and post game thoughts each week. Keep it up!!!
  • Mike VV.
    Engaging Podcasts with Objective Assessments
    Jake and Justin provide realistic and objective assessments of our St. Louis City Soccer Club, their opponents and the games, including the officiating. While other podcasts offer similar assessments, Jake and Justin are more thorough, more complete. While I don’t bet on the games, I do like that Jake and Justin share the odds of multiple types of bets that can be placed on any given game… they share their reasoning as to whether the odds are reasonable or not, and that segment often provides views of the games that help us appreciate the game more (even without betting). I also like that they were the first to introduce to us show the math behind the magic number, the number of Coty wins and opponent losses (and ties) which is different in a soccer league with ties / draws than in baseball with just wins and losses. I mostly listen to Ball Watching and have periodically watched the episodes in YouTube… both are great formats. Thank you, Jake and Justin!
  • DanArns
    Must listen - fun and educational
    These guys are great! I listen as soon as I can after every episode drops. They have a ton of fun and give great game and player breakdowns. The best way to keep up to date on St Louis City!
  • Robbis721
    Best City Fan Pod
    Best fan podcast out there for all things City.
  • Marilyn Arnold
    Wonderful gents
    Great fun, great humor, great podcast, great humans
  • Gardens in Winter
    My people!!!!
    As a far flung St.Louis soccer fan in Vermont, I was so hungry for people who care about City at the level of detail that I am craving. These guys do not disappoint and the pre and post game shows are exactly what I need to fill in my weekly fix! Also loving the extra context from around the MLS and USMNT news. Keep going!!! All for City! ❤️
  • NRB15
    All for City
    Guys love the show. As a person who has played my whole life never thinking I’d have my own club. Thanks for all the coverage. We are all just living the dream lol
  • STLbaseball
    Great Prospective!
    Great coverage of the past games and outlook on the next matches!
  • drshepenlov
    Podcast is a peach
    Favorite city focused podcast.
  • CheeseDogz
    Well Done
    Great pod. Always honest and open. Great discussion about City soccer.
  • MandoN7
    The Best Pod For City Fans
    There are a lot of City podcast (some are great!) currently but Ball Watching is the best of the bunch. The mixture of fun with the “5 aside” segment and game breakdowns to the betting suggestions, it’s a good time while also keeping you “in the know” about City and their opponents.
  • Epic Joy
    The #ONE to follow…
    I’ve been listening since the first episode and I really want to thank Jake and Justin. This is the best all around City SC podcast hands down. Gents, you’ve got a big fan out here in Denver, CO!! Keep up the great work! Thank you so much! Go City!! Wooot!
  • gornicz88
    City!!!!
    LFG!!!
  • pwood33
    Brilliant Work!
    Absolutely top notch work. Awesome to see so much passion for CITY! Keep doing your thing chaps.
  • Mick Kimes
    Great Listen - Highly Recommend
    A great listen for anyone looking to start fandom with St. Louis City. Hosts are not only well spoken, but very well informed about the STL City and the MLS as a whole.
  • BevFritz
    Great Podcast
    So informative with entertaining hosts
  • Trelforp
    Good Work
    Good work guys! Enjoying the Pod
  • MSUBear42
    Great Pod
    Love having another high quality STL Soccer pod!
  • DarbyFootball411
    Great First Episode! Looking forward to more
    Enjoyed this and learned a bit more about the history of MLS coming to St. Louis.
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