Fresh off a goal and an assist performance on the weekend and his fourth USL Championship team of the week honor this year, Charlie Dennis joins Max and Michael for an incredible conversation. The trio discuss Charlie's nerves of steal during a recent game winning pen, getting cut from Southhampton and making his way to the US, overcoming an injury that threatened his pro opportunities, his ambition to keep climbing the US pro ladder, and more! Marathonminute.store

Lucas Mendes joins the show just moments before the club he founded, Virgina Dream, makes it's debut in the inaugural TST 7v7 tournament with a $1 million cash prize on the line. The trio dive deep into discussing the origins of Viriginia Dream, his ambitions for combining high level creative with high level football, building community through a club, getting featured in soccerbible, the future of footy culture in the US and his role in advancing it, and more.

Jeremy Ebobisse is back and his return is worth the wait. Although missing our legendary co-host Michael, Max and Jeremy catch up on all things. Since his appearance on the pod in 2021, Jeremy was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes and has thrived, establishing himself as an elite striker and goalscorer in MLS. Not only has he been finding success on the field, Jeremy has been building his brand and portfolio off the field as well. The duo talk the reality check of getting traded, how dreams change, Jeremy's renewed perspective, his startup investment strategy, owning your brand, and more. Available on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts. Marathonminute.store

For their first episode with a guest in months, this conversation with Sekou Thornell is worth the wait!  Sekou is the founder of Kitboys, a creative label that emphasizes footballing culture and blurs the lines between urban culture and sport.  The trio discuss Sekou's Atlanta roots, the inception of Kitboys, making a custom jersey for Waka Flocka, how he's built his own lane, the future of soccer culture in the US, and more.    Listen to the episode everywhere you get your podcasts.  Shop and learn more about Kitboys at kitboysworldwide.com Shop Marathon Minute at marathonminute.store

Big episode for a big week!  The Cafe Olé premier was a smash hit, with people loving Michael's acting debut alongside the writing and production from the NSC team.  But before the duo get into Cafe Olé, the two dive deep into Max's recent trip to New York for surgery, his emotions before/after the procedure, his feelings playing through injury to end the season, the importance of advocating for yourself, his NSC photoshoot while out there, and more.  The two transition talk to Michael's reaction to his first viewing of his debut in Cafe Olé, the story's origins, and the process of bringing the short film to life.  Check out the short film,  Cafe Olé, on YouTube and NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS CLUB socials. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTRnrb3j_yM

Max and Michael are back at it and just in time to discuss some big news happening this week!  Michael will be making his big screen debut, playing a major role in NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS CLUB's upcoming short film, and we have the inside scoop as to how it all went down.  The film, Cafe Olé, is a piece written and produced by Max and the NSC team, starring a cast of family and friends and premiering this 2.17 in person and 2.20 online.  The two discuss in detail Michael's experience working with the NSC team, Max's process creating the film from concept to production, the power of proving you can do new things, why it's never too late to start, the importance of having creative outlets, an injury update, and more!  Check out the premier of Cafe Olé and see Michael's big screen debut!   Debuting in Oakland 2.17 and online globally 2.20.    Friday 2.17 Xo Chi the Dog Cafe  7PM-10PM  Marathonminute.store

After a brief hiatus, Marathon Minute returns as Max and Michael are back in the studio.  The two discuss the reasons behind the hiatus, some life updates, what's new with NEIGHBORHOOD SPORTS CLUB, and so much more.  New episodes returning regularly!   Available on Youtube and everywhere you get your pods.  Shop: marathonminute.store

We're back!  Professional footballer and friend of the show Chris Hegardt joins Max and Michael in an inspiring, enlightening, and insightful conversation.  Chris is currently playing in MLS with Charlotte FC at just 20 years old and after recently leaving Georgetown following his sophomore season.  But his journey has been far from easy.  Chris was identified as somewhat of a prodigy as a youth player but that all changed when it was discovered that he had hepatocellular carcinoma, a rare form of cancer.  After chemotherapy, a liver transplant, and more, Chris ultimately beat his cancer and continued on his dream to becoming a pro footballer.  He went on to play for the Sounders academy (where he went head to head with Max) where he got to play pro games and experience with the first team.  He went on to Georgetown, making a couple deep college cup runs.  Tune in to hear Chris share about his experience beating cancer, Max talking trash to him in his first pro start, his decision to go to college, recently playing against Chelsea FC in front of a sold out crowd, how he controls the controllable as a young player in MLS in and out of the roster, and more. Available on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and tell ya friends. Love from Marathon Minute. Marathon Minute Tee restock at marathonminute.store soon...

Roots on road comes home for another special episode featuring Max and teammates Jesus "Chuy" Enriquez, Jose Hernandez, Wolfgang Prentice, Ariel Mbumba, Memo Diaz, and Johnny Rodriguez.  Tune in to hear Johnny reflect on his recent goal and playing behind the golden boot leader, Wolfgang talk about his journey making the team from an open tryout, Ariel's mentality shift with a new year and new role, and more. Note:  Episode was recorded 6/28. For those who submitted a question and we weren't able to get to, we're sorry! We recorded before receiving many of the questions but will look to use them in future Roots at Home episodes.  Thank as always for your support and be sure to subscribe, rate and tell a friend!

Max and Michael are back for a much needed check in.  The duo talk Warriors 'ship, athletes leading the new media, the mental side of injuries, Root's recent form, a new entrepreneurial endeavor, and more.