Author: Mark Hinkley

  • Episode 159 – 16/10/20 #dingDong

    Episode 159 – 16/10/20 #dingDong

    The gang is all here, and in a bit of an 80s mood more than usual, to review the Montreal match, look ahead to the season finale at home to Chicago as well as the usual silliness. In this episode Tony instigates a metaphorical food fight (again), Kristin throws an un-Kristin-like heinous burn, Mark loves…

  • The South Couch Report : Montreal v Toronto

    The South Couch Report : Montreal v Toronto

    Last two games of the season and there’s a legitimate chance to finish top 2. Seba is back. Probably win by 4, right? So Didier Drogba isn’t playing. Well that will certainly speed up the game significantly. Likely keep the team physio bored tonight. Bold Predictions : Seba play Seba goal Seba wins On to…

  • Episode 158 – 16/10/14 #cheeseSongs&Genitals

    Episode 158 – 16/10/14 #cheeseSongs&Genitals

    The gang is all present and accounted for (finally!) for some talk about Canada’s national teams, look ahead to Montreal, reflect on the holiday passed and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan introduces the concept of the trousers of reason, Kristin channels some goat cheese, Mark has his World Cup dreams dashed again (he…

  • Episode 157 – 16/10/06 #chuffery

    Episode 157 – 16/10/06 #chuffery

    Three out of four (it’s still a B+) are in for this one as we reflect on the Orlando and DC matches, speculate on a much clearer playoff picture and much more. In this episode, Duncan represents his hood, Mark learns about his post-season hopes being realized and Kristin trolls you all at the end.…

  • The South Stand Report : Toronto v Orlando

    The South Stand Report : Toronto v Orlando

    After the glut of summer games, I’ve got a weird sense of withdrawal, don’t you? OK, maybe it’s just me. After Toronto came back to tie it and nearly stole the three points (or had the penalty taken away from them… I’m still not sure), a game against the Princes of MLS (cuz they’re the…

  • Episode 156 – 16/09/21 #birdGenderNeutral

    Episode 156 – 16/09/21 #birdGenderNeutral

    Three-quarters of the gang is present as Tony nurses a hang-over to reflect on the game against the Beverages, look ahead to Philadelphia, prematurely look ahead to qualifying for the playoffs and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark dares to insult the Union, Kristin brings up animal copulation, and Duncan leaves abruptly, unrelated, in…

  • The South Stand Report : Toronto v New York

    The South Stand Report : Toronto v New York

    What a perfect afternoon for a football match. The sun is shining, not too hot, and the team is honouring legend Dwayne DeRosario. I almost don’t care if they win. Kidding. Mostly. Bold Predictions : Toronto wins No Wright-Phillips on the score sheet Osorio will do another one touch in successive games in an attacking…

  • Episode 155 – 16/09/12 #theMediumBucks

    Episode 155 – 16/09/12 #theMediumBucks

    Three quarters of the gang are present with “Super Substitute” James Grossi stepping in to fill the Tony role as they reflect on the victory and elimination of the Canadian Men’s National Team, reflect on the win in Chicago and look forward to the New York Extreme Beverage Energy Drinks on Sunday. In this episode,…

  • Episode 153 – 16/08/29 #maisNonRheaume

    Episode 153 – 16/08/29 #maisNonRheaume

    The gang is all in, some still recovering, talking about the events of the match in Orlando, the match against Montreal, look ahead to the Canadian men’s national team match on Friday, the latest controversy involving supporters and the usual segments and nonsense. In this episode, Kristin’s pun game is on point, Duncan has some…

  • The South Stand Report : Toronto v Montreal

    The South Stand Report : Toronto v Montreal

    Spoiler alert : Just in case you weren’t aware of it, I write the first part before the game (for realzies) and the rest of it in order.  You will see my optimism wane, as I’m sure anyone else’s did, as the match went on. The Ex. A tradition that has been around for 134 years.…