Electric Gold: A Nashville SC Supporter Podcast

June 2, 2025: Super Sam & Super Groups

In this episode, the boys celebrate a successful, lossless month of May for Nashville SC with draws against Columbus and NYC.  They discuss that they've learned about incredible depth on the roster, and they chat about how great day games are.  They also highlight the impressive run for Sam Surridge, who is scoring at will these days.  They also reflect on the incredible influence of Looney Tunes cartoons, the amazing collection of rock super groups over the decades, the importance of libraries, and the dangers of loneliness for chameleons.  And after a quick chat about the genius of the TV show The Wire, they worry about the problems the team has with the goalie position.  Finally, they remark on how Evan accurately predicted the results of the entire month of May before making some forecasts for the game against Chicago in two weeks.  And they drink beer.   

May 26, 2025: Ah-MAY-zing Grace, How Sweet We Play!

In this episode, the boys reflect on a terrific month of May as they recap Nashville SC's defeat of Orlando City AND Toronto all in one week.  They review some of the greatest months of May in human history and wonder where NSC's recent run fits on the list.  Then, they share their excitement about the young guns on the team AND the triumphant return of team captain, Walker Zimmerman.  And while they can barely stand to wait for the next home game, they can bide their time enjoying game nights, board games and tearjerker kids movies.  And while the boys insist to be patient with Zimmerman's return to form and that Evan may be channeling Nostradamus, the Electric Gold listeners have their own hot takes, which include wanting the team to stop screwing around with the game day experience and let some traditions take root.  Finally, the boys break out the crystal balls to predict A strong finish to the month with two important upcoming matches against Columbus and NYC.  And they drink beer.

May 19, 2025: Ooh-Wee-Ooh We Look Just Like Buddy Holly

In this episode, the relentless May soccer schedule as the boys break down two more NSC games versus the Red Bulls and DC United.  The boys share what they learned about the team this past week, including the thin bench up front and the propensity to cause Evan to have a stroke.  There's a couple of great firsts to highlight, including some beautiful soccer in the team's first-ever win against the Red Bulls, and Patrick Yazbek's first goal with the team.  And the boys also acknowledge the new curse that has befallen the team - that of the blue "Heart of Nashville" jerseys.  Then, the boys discuss the magic of independent radio and Buddy Holly's incredible short-lived run before sharing some really spicy thoughts on the potential for Chris Applewhite.  They wrap things up with some heartfelt letters to Coach Callaghan and some predictions from their crystal balls, which may or may not be on the fritz.  And they drink beer.

May 12, 2025: We Got Your Pro Tips Right Here

In this episode, the boys get serious when discussing the recent challenges for the Hispanic supporters of Nashville SC.  And they also get a bit salty over some tough criticism from the pros on social media.  And they drink beer.  They review a solid Johnny Perez performance in the Open Cup game, and they enjoy the sweet revenge over Charlotte FC in the weekend's big win.  And they drink beer.  The boys share the Nashville connection to Dead Poet's Society and discuss their favorite compilation albums from the 90's.  And they drink beer.  They've got hot takes about how Nashville will soon be overtaking the big pink elephant, and they also drink beer.  And then they break out the crystal balls to make predictions about the upcoming matches versus the Red Bulls and DC United.  And they drink beer.

May 4, 2025: Let's Go To The Movies

In this episode, the boys review a satisfactory result from the NSC road trip to Atlanta where Dan Lovitz once again continued his renaissance and made his case for being one of the best defenders in the MLS.  The boys got excited that Nashville once again scored off of a corner kick, and as has become an Electric Gold requirement, they gush over the play of Eddi Tagseth.  Then, the boys celebrate a true Nashville institution - the Belcourt Theater, and they talk about the joy of the midnight movie and all the shenanigans that go along with it.  They get in some hot takes about how terrible astroturf is and how the team is going to ace the month of May.  And oops, they almost forgot Aw Hell Naw but still make time to shake their heads at Joe Willis and Alex Muyl.  Finally, they gaze into their crystal balls to make bold predictions about the upcoming matches versus Chattanooga and Charlotte.  And they drink beer. 

April 28, 2025: Nashville SC 2.0 Unleashed!

What in the hell just happened?!  In this episode, the boys bask in the afterglow of the most incredible offensive performance in the history of Nashville SC.  There are extra aww hell yeahs to go around as they celebrate - yes, celebrate - the team's designated players along with our most beloved Canadian, Jacob Shaffelburg.  And there a lots of favorite things to talk about as well, from incredible authors, local Nashville rock, pub trivia, beloved pets and pickleball madness sweeping the nation! The boys get spicy and predict that the scoring bonanza won't end here for Nashville.  And then, they gaze into their crystal balls and predict big things for the upcoming trip to Atlanta.  And they drink beer.

April 21, 2025: The Curse of Jon is Real

In this episode, the boys do their very best to ignore the city of Seattle and everything that happened in it this past weekend.  They highlight the debut of Chris Applewhite for NSC and the upcoming US Open Cup draw versus Chattanooga, but also have some disappointments to share regarding the lack of Tagseth in the starting lineup against the Sounders.  They've got hot takes galore, but they can't hold a candle to the spicy takes provided by the Electric Gold listeners!  That's right, the boys open up the mailbag and share hot takes and questions from the audience. They share some insights on where all the great podcast music comes from, and they promise to do better with their historical metaphors.  But most importantly, they explore whether one of them might actually be responsible for the team's recent slide.  Say it ain't so!  And they drink beer.

April 14, 2025: Plot Twist - It Was All Just A Dream

In this episode, the boys get down to the business of worshipping at the feet of their new idol, Eddi Tagseth.  They heap plenty of praise on one Daniel Harry Lovitz, who's having one hell of a season, and they also show lots of love for newcomer Jeisson Palacios.  But most of all, they celebrate the leadership of Hany Mukhtar, who selflessly passed the baton in this most recent game against Salt Lake in order to secure the win.  The boys also pick a few more favorite things, shining a light on the bygone era of record stores (with special shout-out for Empire Records) and the Nashville treasure that is Hatch Show Print.  Then, they pick out some of the greatest plot twists in the history of pop culture, but none did it better than St. Elsewhere.  Finally, they speculate on the future of the NSC goalie position and make some predictions for the team's upcoming trip to Seattle. And they drink beer.

April 7, 2025: Happy National Beer Day!

In this episode, the boys are celebrating the most magical holiday of the year - National Beer Day!  The boys provide a history lesson on the oldest brewery in the world, and they reflect on the recent NSC loss to Charlotte and the scary Walker Zimmerman injury (prayers to you, Walker!).  Evan brings a report from behind enemy lines, and the boys celebrate the beautiful soccer that Nashville played in the first half of the game.  They also have some shade to throw around to Ahmed Qasem, Sam Surridge and Andy Najar.  The boys celebrate the crown jewel that is Nashville International Airport, and also talk about why others airports suck (and they name names).  Finally, they dust off their crystal balls to predict the outcome of the upcoming match against Salt Lake City.  And they drink beer. 

March 30, 2025: Goonies Never Say Die

In this episode, the wind is a bit out of the sails of the boys and all NSC fans after the recent home loss to Cincy.  But the boys take heart that they were just unfairly robbed, and maybe there are some lessons to be learned from Caesar's burning of the Library of Alexandria in 56 A.D.  The boys show some love for professional soccer player Josh Bauer while expressing some disappointment for modern interpretation of soccer rules.  They also have some hot takes about who should be taking penalty kicks and who should be defending them.  They get to share one more favorite thing - an important Gen-X novelist, and when it comes to the Goonies, we are all Chunk.  Finally, they gaze in their crystal balls to make predictions for the upcoming game in Charlotte, and they encourage listeners to send in their own hot chicken takes.  And they drink beer.