Author: Mark Hinkley

  • Episode 123 – 16/02/05 #cawNotYet

    Episode 123 – 16/02/05 #cawNotYet

    The gang is mostly here and we are joined by special guest Duane Rollins (

  • Episode 122 – 16/01/28 #FaithNoMoore

    Episode 122 – 16/01/28 #FaithNoMoore

    75% of the gang is here, as we swap out one for another, as we cover news about the pre-season schedule, discuss briefly about SuperDraft picks and discuss Greg Vanney’s interview responses. In this episode, Kristin discusses the benefits of mint, Mark and a member of TFC’s midfield share a moment and Duncan’s response causes…

  • Kit Nerd Corner : The 2015 Kittie Awards!

    Kit Nerd Corner : The 2015 Kittie Awards!

    Disclaimer : I care and because I want to. Why not another series of awards?  Who doesn’t like nonsensical awards based on one persons’ opinions?  Why not another rhetorical question to lead off a segment? With the emotional roller coaster that was the MLS season of 2015 well in the ground, it’s time to look…

  • Now That’s What I Call Vocal Minority Podcast 3! 2015 Edition!

    All of your “favourites” are here, including some “classic” moments, such as : – Would You Rather (with Part Bs!) – Michael Caines – Stupid ideas for chants – That time we did that thing – WTIFO Morning Zoo with Tony & The Caribou – Support & Say with Duncan – The great CNE sandwich…

  • Episode 119 – 15/12/23 #ShitAnAlien

    Episode 119 – 15/12/23 #ShitAnAlien

    The gang is all here to wind down 2015 and got lazy with editing so decided to just not edit stuff. In this diatribe, we discuss our brilliant insights from last week with all of the signings and heavy malarkey. In this episode, Kristin suffers from lupine lupus, Duncan introduces a new season seat perk,…

  • Episode 118 – 15/12/17 #2015Fullies

    Episode 118 – 15/12/17 #2015Fullies

    The gang is here for the silly season, the at-the-time potential defender signings, Will Johnson speculation, review the Final Countdown, and the 2015 gala event that is the Fullies. In this episode, Tony mentions Nigeria briefly, Mark gets his swerve on with 1980s Elizabeth Shue, Duncan may be drinking a bitter and Kristin brings up…

  • VMP Final Countdown: Number 1 – Sebastian Giovinco

    Highest Ranking: 1 Lowest Ranking: 2 Average Ranking: 1.05 Mark: 1. What can only be described as a big money bust, Sebastian Giovinco made his debut in MLS this season to little fanfare and plenty of “who?”.  After struggling in Juventus for much of his professional career, he did what most past-their-prime players do, chase the…

  • VMP Final Countdown: Number 3 – Michael Bradley

    Highest Ranking: 2 Lowest Ranking: 10 Average Ranking: 4.11 Mark: 6. Let me preface this by saying that I understand defensive midfielders like I understand house music : I can identify it, but I have no concept of when it’s good. Captain Michael Bradley played sort of defensive midfield/general-esque role most of the season.  With five…

  • Episode 117 – 15/12/09 #ChadChadChad

    Episode 117 – 15/12/09 #ChadChadChad

    The gang is in full attendance as they review MLS Cup, stupid things Garber recently said, talk about more releases and the usual silliness. In this episode, Mark warbles through an ‘in memoriam’ anthem, Duncan finds a way to bring up Darlington again, Tony discusses refueling plane anatomy and Kristin lets it slip what she…

  • MLS Cup : Portland v Columbus… or #CardsAgainstMLS

    So MLS Cup happened.  To say that we here at the Vocal Minority were invested in this match, would be a loose definition of the word “invested”.  Sure, Toronto FC is in the league, and this is the league final, but to be fair this club is so far away from being a participant, it…