When the World Comes to Texas
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Podcast Overview
<p>The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to North Texas and suddenly, it’s not just about soccer, it’s about us. The crowds, the cultures, the watch parties, the economy, the traffic -- how do you plug in and why does it matter?</p><p>When the World Comes to Texas is KERA News’ limited-series podcast that follows this spectacle coming to our backyard. In quick, 15-20 minute episodes, we move from curiosity to connection. We’ll explore how to join the excitement (even if you don’t follow the game), the traditions of teams arriving from around the world, the surprising history behind “soccer” and what this moment could change for the future of the sport in the U.S. </p><p>It’s a smart, local and human look at what happens when the world shows up at our doorstep.</p>
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5/6/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
How to Enjoy Every Kick This World Cup
While football might mean something different here in the U.S. (and Texas specifically), it means something much different around the world. And it has so much merch attached to it as well: everything from jerseys, hats and giant banners called tifos. In this episode, Ron and Miranda sit down with Tom Boyce, owner of London Calling and Crossbar Soccer and Beer to talk about bringing soccer culture from across the pond. They also speak with Jason Rosales Sanchez, Christian Lazalde and Braulio Morales, founders of Tifo Market to talk about about their soccer kit swap business.
June 9, 2026
Take It to the Streets
We’ve talked about the professional side of soccer, but the sport is much more than elite athletes running around on the pitch in front of millions of fans. There’s also a strong and thriving street soccer culture that contributes to its immense popularity all over the globe. Hugo Gonzalez is the founder and co-owner of Dallas Street Soccer, and he sat down with Ron and Miranda to talk about how street soccer makes the sport more accessible and also how street soccer can bring people together across culture and language barriers.
June 2, 2026
Gooooooooaaaaaaaaaal!
Sports commentary can be one of the most essential parts of the experience of a game, whether you’re watching it on television or listening to the play-by-play on the radio. But what does that experience feel like when you’re blind? Elliott Stockdale is the founder of Hear Sport, an organization that provides audio descriptive sports commentary for people who are blind or have low vision. He sat down with Ron and Miranda to talk about how this kind of commentary is different than what you might traditionally hear, and how low vision and blind people can enjoy the games.
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- What is When the World Comes to Texas?
<p>The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to North Texas and suddenly, it’s not just about soccer, it’s about us. The crowds, the cultures, the watch parties, the economy, the traffic -- how do you plug in and why does it matter?</p><p>When the World Comes to Texas is KERA News’ limited-series podcast that follows this spectacle coming to our backyard. In quick, 15-20 minute episodes, we move from curiosity to connection. We’ll explore how to join the excitement (even if you don’t follow the game), the traditions of teams arriving from around the world, the surprising history behind “soccer” and what this moment could change for the future of the sport in the U.S. </p><p>It’s a smart, local and human look at what happens when the world shows up at our doorstep.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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