5ASIDE Podcast

5ASIDE POD EP. 125: 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW: GROUP PREDICTIONS | BRACKET BUILDING | SHOCK TEAMS | BEST PLAYER +MORE 05.06.2026 1h 37min

In Episode 125 of the 5ASIDE Podcast, the guys discuss ALL things World Cup. From the Senegal vs. USMNT warm up friendly, into a full group stage preview, bracket building, best players, dark horses, and more, all at the timestamps below!LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY ON ALL PLATFORMSTimestamps3:09 - How can you support Senegal over USMNT?!15:40 - Group A Predictions22:45 - Group B Predictions26:06 - Group C Predictions29:40 - Group D Predictions33:00 - Group E Predictions36:30 - Group F Predictions41:30 - Group G Predictions47:00 - Group H Predictions52:40 - Group I Predictions55:00 - Group J Predictions1:04:36 - Group K Predictions1:08:56 - Group L Predictions1:13:35 - Bracket Building Predictions for Winner1:22:30 - Iran's incredible story1:25:30 - Dark Horse Picks1:29:45 - Flop Team Picks1:32:13 - Player of the Tournament Picks1:35:00 - Top Goal Scorer Picks

5ASIDE POD EP. 124: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL PREVIEW | USMNT WORLD CUP ROSTER REACTION + CHANCES | AI RUINING SPORTS +MORE 29.05.2026 1h 3min

In Episode 124 of the 5ASIDE Podcast, the guys discuss the Champions League Final, react to the USMNT’s World Cup roster and chances in the tourney, debate whether AI is ruining sports, and much more at the timestamps below!LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.FOLLOW US @5ASIDMEDIA @WAVYFOOTY ON ALL PLATFORMSTimestamps2:21 - AI Ruining Sports?10:50 - UCL Final Preview: Arsenal Parade Timing Bad?16:50 - Arsenal vs. United Rivalry21:20 - UCL Final Preview: Predictions26:50 - USMNT World Cup Roster Reactions31:30 - USMNT UNDERDOGS in group stage?38:54 - US Soccer Media is Negative44:00 - Conference League Final Recap51:40 - No more mystery at World Cup?59:30 - Players were EMAILED if they made team, not called?

5ASIDE POD EP. 123: NEYMAR GOING TO WORLD CUP FOR BRAZIL | HOW FAR WILL BRAZIL GO | MOURINHO BACK TO REAL MADRID +MORE 25.05.2026 37min

In Episode 123, the guys discuss Neymar's Brazil call up, how far the team will go, Jose Mourinho back at Madrid, and what's next for Real!Follow Us! @5asidemedia @wavyfootyLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps1:00 - Neymar called up for Brazil8:00 - How far will Brazil go?17:25 - What's next for Pep?19:00 - Can Mourinho save Madrid, will this make the players happy?

5ASIDE POD EP. 122: REAL MADRID DISASTER | WORLD CUP HOT TAKES | NEYMAR IN BRAZIL SQUAD | TCHOUAMENI FEDE FIGHT +MORE 13.05.2026 44min

5ASIDE POD EP. 121: ARSENAL IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL | CRAZY GERMANY TRIP | MBAPPE FAN PETITION TO LEAVE MADRID +MORE 08.05.2026 50min

In this episode, the guys discuss Arsenal making the UCL Final, Seb's unreal experience in Germany for the promotion of Schalke back to Bundesliga, some USA World Cup hype after the new promo video, Thuram's AI post, El Clásico preview + fav moments, all at the timestamps below!Follow Us! @5asidemedia @wavyfootyLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps3:01 - Experience in Germany for Schalke Promotion11:57 - Met Gala Footballers?15:47 - USA WORLD CUP HYPE24:22 - Best World Cup Fan Posters26:59 - Thuram AI Kobe post after winning Serie A32:55 - Arsenal in UCL Final, will they finall win?37:36 - Mbappe fan petition to leave Madrid?45:24 - El Clásico preview + fav moments

5ASIDE POD EP. 120: PSG VS BAYERN ALL TIME CLASSIC | SPURS RELEGATION SCARE | WORLD CUP TALK +MORE 30.04.2026 41min

In Episode 120, the guys talk about the all time classic we just witnessed with PSG and Bayern, Spurs and Sevilla fighting relegation, World Cup Fan Fests coming to NYC, and much more at the timestamps below.Follow Us! @5asidemedia @wavyfootyLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps1:30 - Free World Cup Fan Fests in NYC7:37 - World Cup Tier Rankings from FOX13:10 - PSG vs. Bayern All Time Classic23:27 - Spurs and Sevilla, what's bigger Relegation Story?27:29 - NY and DC cultures ahead of MLS this weekend30:46 - World Cup Injury Crisis35:38 - Who should be next Real Madrid Coach?38:35 - Wirtz or Gyokeres worse signing?

5ASIDE POD EP. 119: ARSENAL HISTORIC BOTTLE JOB | MAN CITY TITLE CHASE | CHELSEA IN THE DUMP | UCL SEMIS PREVIEW +MORE 24.04.2026 1h 26min

In episode 119, the guys talk the generational hate watch and bottle job of Arsenal, some recent travel experience, Chelsea's ongoing struggles, the UCL Semis Preview, and much more at the timestamps below.Follow Us! @5asidemedia @wavyfootyLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestampsArsenal bottling the Prem..again - 1:50Footy travel: London, Tampa, DC weekend stories - 12:17Chelsea in the dumps! - 17:40Sport the last monoculture? - 27:51UCL Semis Preview - 42:58 World Cup Prices rise again - 57:30Santos use Pele as sporting logo - 1:11:00Insane Ligue 1 season! - 1:13:00Will Portugal win the World Cup? - 1:25:14

5ASIDE POD EP. 118: LAMINE YAMAL SAVING FOOTBALL | ARSENAL TITLE WORRIES | SPURS RELEGATION FEARS | UCL QF REVIEW +MORE 19.04.2026 1h 31min

In episode 118 (filmed Wed Apr 15) the guys talk about Lamine Yamal's iconic press conference and performance, Arsenal's title worries, Spurs on the verge of relegation, UCL Quarterfinals review, and much more at the timestamps below!Follow Us! @5asidemedia @wavyfootyLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps1:59 - Lamine Yamal Press Conference and Performance10:36 - Lamine vs. Olise vs. Mbappe22:25 - Barca haven't won UCL since 201527:15 - ARSENAL HEAR THE SAXOPHONES37:30 - Spurs on verge of RELEGATION52:16 - Steph Curry vs. Manuel Neuer, who's more impactful to their career?1:14:25 - UCL QF Review1:24:03 - Balogun record Ligue 1 form1:26:00 - Congo and Turkiye ahead of World Cup

5ASIDE POD EP. 117: SOCCER PASSES BASEBALL IN USA | GROWTH OF THE SPORT | WORLD CUP HOPES | UCL QUARTERFINAL RECAP +MORE 09.04.2026 1h 1min

5ASIDE POD EP. 116: ITALY MISS 3RD STRAIGHT WORLD CUP | FRANCE USTOPPABLE | USMNT NEED OUR SUPPORT | UCL QF PREVIEW+MORE 03.04.2026 1h 46min

In Episode 116, the guys discuss the eomotional wait of our guy Sebastian's Italy missing their Follow Us! @5asidemedia @wavyfootyLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps5:03 - Is France truly unstoppable? Who can beat them?21:48 - How we feel about our countries going into World Cup31:30 - Sebastian's passionate Italy rant, as they miss 3rd straight WC53:00 - Status of Iran in World Cup1:00:00 - USMNT struggles, but they need our support 1:20:00 - UCL QF Preview1:30:00 - Congo & Iraq make World Cup history!1:43:23 - Our favorite new kits debuted in international break

EP. 115: WHAT WILL ARSENAL WIN | FRANCE FAVORITES | SALAH LEAVES LIVERPOOL | UPSL CHANGING US SOCCER +MORE 30.03.2026 1h 32min

In episode 115, the guys discuss everything from attending recent launch events for WC kit releases, Arsenal post Carabao Cup loss, Salah's legacy as he leaves Liverpool, Bayern's UCL chances, and UPSL changing soccer in America with guest Chris Korte breaking it down.Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps2:20 - Adidas WC Launch Event in LA7:35 - What's next for Arsenal after Carabao Cup loss?16:00 - What Trophies will the Gunners get?18:50 - Man United's Revival21:34 - Isidor to Haiti, and the theme of players going back home35:32 - FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs40:20 - Balogun's Ligue 1 performances45:55 - Salah's Legacy at Liverpool49:00 - UPSL National Finals58:13 - US Open Cup significance 1:07:12 - USPL's impact on US Soccer overall, and major European signings1:21:21 - Bayern's UCL chances, and their historic Front 3

5ASIDE POD EP. 114: AFCON AWARDED TO MOROCCO FROM SENEGAL | ADIDAS WC KITS | USMNT SUPPORT DEBATE | IRAN WC STATUS +MORE 24.03.2026 1h 13min

In episode 114, the guys are joined by Jefferson the co founder of Daily Paper, to discuss the AFCON fallout with the trophy now being awarded to Senegal after the team was disqualified. Additionally talk on the new Adidas WC kits, USMNT support levels in the Black community, and more!Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps2:58 - New Adidas Away WC Kits!9:34 - Footy 101: How you qualify for World Cup13:26 - Iran's World Cup Status in Doubt16:00 - Beautiful Brazil World Cup Call Up Story19:11 - How good is this USMNT?21:44 - Black Community connection to USMNT34:34 - Full AFCON Chaos Breakdown

5ASIDE POD EP. 113: WHO'S WINNING THE WORLD CUP | UCL R16 PREVIEW | WAR & GLOBAL POLITICS AFFECTING WC TEAMS +MORE 07.03.2026 1h 23min

The guys are back talking World Cup Predictions, UCL R16 Preview, the current global politics affecting the World Cup, and much more at the timestamps below.Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBETimestamps3:13 - 100 Days Until World Cup Predictions6:29 - Brazil Overrated?12:30 - When Will African Team Win World Cup?18:30 - Can Senegal beat the Elites?28:18 - Favorite World Cup Ads & Some Gifts38:00 - UCL R16 Preview55:55 - Global Politics Affecting Football1:10:46 - Country Culture Shock at World Cup1:20:50 - Bundesliga 2 Insane Table

5ASIDE POD EP. 112: WORLD CUP TICKET PRICES TOO HIGH | UCL RECAP/PREVIEW | WHAT MLS NEEDS TO CHANGE +MORE 01.03.2026 1h 26min

The guys are back talking how much they'd pay to watch their nations at the World Cup, UCL Recap/Preview, what MLS needs to do thrive, and more at the timestamps below.Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE1:10 - Khendrick's experience on Brazilian TV6:26 - Not a Chips Ahoy Ad lol9:44 - World Cup Ticket Prices, how much are YOU paying?17:57 - UCL Recap/Preview22:34 - What's wrong with Serie A, Spurs, Bodo +more38:25 - Benfica gets racist, again...43:37 - Watch Party for Arsenal vs. Chelsea!46:31 - Internet turns on Man Utd Haircut Dude50:05 - Prem Title Race54:00 - What MLS NEEDS to do1:02:00 - What's a successful world cup for USMNT / MLS1:09:00 - Differences in fan culture1:19:00 - Host TAX?!1:21:27 - NY NJ WC Plane. Which seat you sitting at?

5ASIDE POD EP. 111: VINI JR. RACIALLY ABUSED AGAIN | HOW TO STOP RACISM IN FOOTBALL | SHAMEFUL MOURINHO | UCL RECAP+MORE 20.02.2026 51min

Vini was racially abused again, this time from an opposing player. We discuss the fiasco against Benfica, what's needed for racism in football to change, some UCL Playoff Recap, and more a the timestamps below. Happy Black History Month, and stay strong to all of our people who have gone through what Vini experienced on Tuesday, on and off the pitch.Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.Timestamps3:00 - Breakdown of Vini Suffering Racial Abuse against Benfica, what needs to change12:06 - Mourinho's reaction and lack of understanding he represents27:31 - Osimhen's treatment in Napoli, what needs to change in Italy38:14 - UCL Recap41:48 - MLS New Kit Bracket48:38 - Der Klassiker Preview

5ASIDE POD EP. 110: BLACK HISTORY MONTH | MBAPPE IS UNDERRATED | RONALDO & MESSI BROKE FOOTBALL | UCL PREVIEW +MORE 06.02.2026 1h 25min

It's Black History Month, so we chatting our favorite BHM football/soccer moments of 2025, what we expecting for 2026, an Mbappe debate on why he's underrated, UCL Playoff previw, and more at the timestamps below.Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.Timestamps2:49 - BHM 2026 Predictions: Senegal or Lamine winning World Cup? Mbappe Ballon d'Or?7:43 - Mbappe Debate, why doesn't he get enough love?14:42 - Portugal to win World Cup?20:27 - Jan Transfer Recap, bad decision for Lookman?29:13 - Who stars for France at the World Cup?33:44 - Ronaldo Saudi League Drama40:40 - Mateta to Milan Debacle44:10 - Chelsea x Strasbourg Controversy58:00 - UCL Playoff Predictions1:04:03 - Pele Soccer Shop, Predator vs. F501:08:55 - Bundesliga & EFL Topics1:13:00 - Black History Month 2025 Fav Moments

5ASIDE POD EP. 109: EXPERIENCING AFCON FINAL DRAMA IN PERSON | OUR MONTH IN MOROCCO | STATE OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL +MORE 30.01.2026 53min

The guys are FINALLY back in NY from Morocco, after a month covering AFCON for beIN Sports, making this is the first episode of the 2026. The guys talk living out their dreams on the trip, what it was like in Morocco, the insane experience of the final, and some news topics on UCL, Ligue 1, and more at the timestamps below.Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE1:08 - Rolling Start: Coming back to NY6:38 - Our Insane AFCON Month in Morocco10:20 - AFCON Final Insanity17:31 - Towel Drama21:53 - Is Rest of Africa Jealous of Morocco?29:35 - What We Learned About Africa34:53 - beIN Sports: Best African Player Right Now Is ___40:36 - beIN Sports: Endrick Resurgence46:55 - beIN Sports: Benfica vs. Madrid Classic48:24 - ICE Raids in America

5ASIDE POD EP. 108: LIVERPOOL DISRESPECTED SALAH | CITY CATCHING ARSENAL | WORLD CUP GROUP REACTIONS | AFCON SOON +MORE 10.12.2025 1h 35min

In this episode, the guys discuss everything from Liverpool vs. Mo Salah, where he should go if he leaves, how United and Chelsea are now tied on points, City catching Arsenal, the drama and predictions at the World Cup Group draw and much more, all at the timestamps below!Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemediaLIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE2:00 - Salah vs. Liverpool Drama8:26 - Is he LFC's Goat? Where should he go?21:45 - Man United improve, Cheslea drop33:48 - Man City catching Arsenal, Cherki assist40:18 - WC Draw Propaganda47:47 - Is the US ready for the World Cup?57:00 - WC Groups Predictions1:18:00 - beIN Sports Segment (Salah, WC Draw, AFCON + more)

5ASIDE POD EP. 107: CHELSEA & ARSENAL EXPECTATIONS | WORLD CUP DRAW PREDICTIONS | AFCON IS DISRESPECTED | ARAB CUP +MORE 05.12.2025 1h 13min

In this episode, the guys discuss everything from Chelsea vs. Arsenal and how Chelsea have to have higher expectations, WC Group Draw predictions, AFCON being disrespected by European coaches, the Arab Cup and much more, all at the timestamps below!Follow Us! @wavyfooty @5asidemedia1:39 - Chelsea vs. Arsenal recap, should expectations for the clubs be higher?9:38 - Kimmich downplays loss to Arsenal13:29 - Arab Cup breakdown, should other regions do this?17:34 - East African Football deep dive, Ethiopia make history24:54 - Visa issues for World Cup fans27:25 - World Cup for UNQUALIFIED teams in Russia!?28:40 - Gabe arrival from Spain and airport story33:13 - WE'RE GOING TO AFCON IN MOROCCO36:30 - WC DRAW Hopes for our Nations47:51 - WC Playoff Mexico Thoughts51:08 - Nice players attacked by fans!55:40 - New Predator Drops!57:44 - NBA Europe is coming to Germany, which club should it be?1:00:10 - Ligue 1 title race and PogBACK1:04:33 - Onana left off Cameroon AFCON Squad1:07:40 - AFCON Groups of Death1:10:17 - European Coaches not respecting AFCON

5ASIDE POD EP. 106: NIGERIA MISS THE WORLD CUP AGAIN | ITALY MIGHT MISS 3RD IN A ROW | IRELAND INSPIRATION | HAITI +MORE 20.11.2025 1h 19min

In Episode 106 the guys talk about Nigeria missing the World Cup AGAIN, after all the abuse suffered from fans lmao, Italy on the verge of missing their 3rd straight, if the Qualification cycle is unfair, big love to Haiti making World Cup (though shout before the game), and much more at the timestamps below!LIKE. SHARE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.Follow Us: @5asidemedia @wavyfooty on all platforms1:15 - Nigeriaaaaaa. What happened?14:00 - Argentinian takes grandpa skull to game...16:30 - What it means for Congo & "FIMBU"21:00 - Italy lose 4-1 to Norway, 3rd straight World Cup miss?30:45 - UEFA Qualifying Rules + Mancini did WHAT to Haaland?33:33 - Gattuso: CONMEBOL has unfair advantage, need new format?40:50 - Inspirational Ireland Story45:17 - English negativity towards Jude Bellingham47:35 - Haiti Qualify for the World Cup! (recorded before game)57:19 - Should Ronaldo start for Portugal59:13 - Happy Thanksgiving from Mallorca1:00:57 - How will Germany do at World Cup?1:05:58 - beIN Sports Segment: CAF Qualifiers, Lookman Move +more