As the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism reports from around the UK, hosts Eddy Calkins and Brendan Weissel break down each day’s reporting and adventures.
On the twelfth episode Eddy Calkins and Brendan Weissel hold a postgame chat to think back on the trip and discuss some final reporting.
16 Jan 2026
The Percussionist
On the eleventh episode we chat with Daniel Stein and Mira Beinart. We chat drums, concussions and more!
15 Jan 2026
The Professor
On the tenth episode we are joined by Director of The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism and Professor of the Practice, Mark Hyman. We discuss our big takeaways from the trip and reflect on what this experience means to us.
13 Jan 2026
The Plate
On episode nine we chat with Lea Glaser and Abby Olear all about food and Ted Lasso!
12 Jan 2026
The Pigskin
On episode eight we are joined by Trevor Gomes to talk all things American Football and fine dining.
11 Jan 2026
The Passion
On episode seven we are joined by Sara Rooney. We breakdown why communities are so invested in local teams and if the EPL will ever have a regular season match in the U.S.
10 Jan 2026
The Price
On episode six Aidan Currie joins the podcast to discuss the first long form piece published on the trip. He also shares his reporting and talks about the group's trip to Borough Market and the Tower of London.
9 Jan 2026
The Pacer
On episode five we are joined by Ben Geffner to chat about the wild world of cricket and the travel troubles in Cardiff.
Ben is a new cricket #Knower
8 Jan 2026
The Production
On episode four we breakdown our trip to the Premier League Production studios and hear from Nolan Rogalski on his love for football.
Nolan is a certified #BallKnower
7 Jan 2026
The Prem
On episode three we chat with Christian Andriolas and he helps us breakdown Ben Levin's story.
We chat about Crux Football, our adventures West Ham and the future of College Soccer.
6 Jan 2026
The Phone
On episode two, we look back at how Ashley Burkett lost and recovered her phone after many tears and perseverance. As a group, we lost three phones. Listen to hear if we get them all back.
5 Jan 2026
The Preamble
On the first episode of Merrill Matchday, hosts Eddy Calkins and Brendan Weissel break down their experience watching the Queens Park Rangers and preview what to expect on the trip.
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