The Robin Needed A Podcast
The Robin Needed A Podcast
The Robin Needed A Podcast
A Podcast covering Lansing Soccer.
2020 and 2021 for Lansing Common FC
Westen, Geoff, Cam, and Eric give updates on Lansing Common news, and give their thoughts on recent MWPL news and expansion. From there, they discuss the biggest thing they learned in 2020, and tackle mailbag.
Jan 2, 2021
1 hr 1 min
Full Board Podcast
The entire Lansing Common board jumps on to discuss the current status of the team. The hiring of Coach Josh Oakley, MWPL affiliating with NISA, and the forming of committees are all discussed. Mailbag questions about how we plan to grow the tea are also addressed.
Oct 9, 2020
1 hr 11 min
We Are Lansing Common FC
In the first episode as "The Robin Needed a Podcast", Westen, Eric, Cam and Geoff discuss the launch of Lansing Common FC. They go over the crest, the name, the launch video, and the crest explainer. They also discuss why they think the launch was so successful. They also discuss what the future of the team might look like, and tackle many listener questions.
Aug 26, 2020
1 hr 3 min
The Crest Reveal and Coaching Search
In their last official podcast as "Capital Combustion", Westen, Eric, Cam, and Geoff discuss the upcoming crest and name reveal for Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They also talk about the coaching search that is underway and tackle multiple mailbag questions.
Jul 10, 2020
47 min
Team Building in the age of COVID 19
Westen, Geoff, Eric and Scott discuss what has happened the past several months with the Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They talk about the process getting to a crest and name, and the decision to join the MPSL. They also discuss some of the challenges in the current environment like planning future events and sponsorships. Finally, they tackle multiple mailbag questions including one on the biggest on and off the field challenges they anticipate.
May 26, 2020
1 hr 23 min
The Board is Here, What's Next?
Westen is joined by the new board of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group, Geoff, Scott, Eric, Jacquelynn, and Cam. They discuss what the next steps will be to form a club. They also discuss a meeting they had regarding a pro-rel league coming to Michigan.
Jan 16, 2020
53 min
Politics in Soccer and Future League Choices
Westen, Eric, and Geoff pod after the 2nd meeting of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They discuss how to keep people engaged through a long and somewhat dry process and discuss how the board will work to set up the team. They also talk about how the team should handle politics, and talk about what league the team might gun for.
Dec 16, 2019
1 hr 15 min
Lansing Soccer: A New Hope
Westen, Cam, Eric, and Nick talk after the first meeting of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group, the effort to get a fan-owned soccer team in Lansing. They discuss the size and passion at the meeting, talk about the many challenges of having a fan-owned team, and tackle the timeframe of the team, and ways to have a diverse ownership. They also answer a few questions in the mailbag.
Nov 11, 2019
1 hr 1 min
#43 | Roster Prediction Pod
Westen, Cam, Geoff and Lansing State Journal's Phil Friend go through the entire Ignite roster and predict where everyone will be playing next year. They also share favorite moments from each player. To close out, everyone also gives their final thoughts on the season and talks about if they will watch league one next year.
Nov 1, 2019
1 hr 51 min
#42 | Interview #3 with Head Coach Nate Miller
Westen sits down with head coach Nate Miller for their 3rd and final conversation. They pick up from the last interview, after the home opener, and discuss the ups and downs of the Lansing season. Nate talks about having to coach while keeping a big secret, and they look ahead to the future as well.
Oct 29, 2019
35 min
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