Author: Mark Hinkley
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Episode 86 – 15/05/12 #TheresOnlyOneDeRo
Houston review, retirements, V-Cup and New England preview, the gang is all here to play juror, psychic, and terrible amateur comedian. In this episode, Tony runs shop and sings an anthem, Mark sounds like he finally hits puberty, Duncan names the New York derby and Kristin draws parallels between keepers and fictitious drummers. This week’s…
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The South Stand Report : Toronto v Houston
Fucking finally. I mean c’mon. This has taken forever it seems. The club made for parody/television that is Toronto FC has its home opener on mother’s day. And on this mother’s day, I am thankful for how moms can easily compromise for their kids. For example: do brunch and am absolved from dinner. (thanks mom)…
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South Couch Report : Philadelphia v Toronto
One game win streak! Hottest club in MLS! Altidore for MVP! Sometimes I just can’t help it. Sometimes it just writes itself. This is the final game of the club made for TV as next weekend is a home game. I miss going out to the park. Misfit football at times, but I love game…
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Episode 84 – 15/04/30 #StokeHappens
One game win streak and the gang reacts in subdued cautious delerium to the game against Orlando, they also look ahead to Philadelphia, talk about V-Cup and much more. In this episode, supersub James keeps up a tradition, Kristin loves outtakes, Mark investigates who exactly is running the club, and Tony introduces a new 5…
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The South Couch Report : Orlando v Toronto
Bath salts! I’ve figured out how we’re going to get a 3 hour break tonight. Let’s get some of the locals at few bags and then let them sit front row. Mayhem ensues and when this game wraps up at 12:07 EDT, Toronto gets a 1-1 draw. So keys to victory are : 1) supporter…
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Episode 83 – 15/04/23 #DuellingCaines
Duncan is on scouting/sabbatical/drinking binge in southern Europe so it’s up to the others to tackle FC (wait 3 and a half hours) Dallas, throw in on the rumours of Vanney’s nearly impending sacking and float a few into the box over Orlando City this weekend. In this episode, Kristin goes studs up into her…
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South Couch Report : Dallas v Toronto
Hi. I’m Mark Hinkley. If you listen to the podcast (which you do, of course) you will know that tonight Toronto FC is playing FC Dallas. My FC Dallas. First it was a dig from Duncan to raise my ire toward FC Dallas, I have since embraced them. They’re mine. Not yours. You might be…
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Episode 82 – 15/04/16 #brickwall
The gang is temporarily back together to talk about the latest gaffe in the MLSE/TFC saga : stadium readiness, review our season’s ticket packages, In this episode, Duncan bids “adios” for vacation, Mark finds MLS scheduling policy a little broken, Tony ultimately gives a hoot and Kristin’s segment endings just… Click here to download episode…
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The South Couch Report : Chicago v Toronto
Long weekends… aren’t they the bestest evar!!??! I’m sure nothing can ruin it… except the potential result of a Toronto FC match. There’s no telling what we might find tonight, delicious creme eggs or rabbit droppings. Chicago are coming off of their first victory of the season and the robins have a much more…
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Episode 80 – 15/04/02 #pundints
The gang is all in to reflect on the Real Salt Lake match, postulate the upcoming battle of the Great Lakes, and throw down in the typical malarkey. In this episode, Mark makes up a new analogy relating to time and space, Tony informs us of a tasty dessert, Duncan reveals an extension of a…