E57: Jake Zivin

This episode features a 35-minute conversation with Jake Zivin, lead play-by-play voice for MLS on Apple TV, (1:27) Steve & Paul debate the most notable number 57s in pro sports, (5:36) the boys discuss Paul’s recent CFL shows for TSN, (12:18) the boys remember the NASL, the original MLS in North America, (15:16) Jake Zivin introduction, (16:16) enjoying FIFA World Cup matches during the MLS break, (17:05) growing up with the game of soccer, (18:52) what would 12-year old Jake think about what he’s doing now, (20:38) on pursuing TV after graduating college as a math honors student, (22:30) encourage young people to pursue their passion, (24:07) hardest part of calling soccer play-by-play, (26:26) on the art of knowing when to lay out in a big moment, (29:30) his feeling of imposter syndrome, his soccer broadcasting roots & people who supported him growing up in the business (32:40) 2026 FIFA World Cup, its amazing story lines & cultural impact in North America (35:23) FIFA World feed philosophy vs North American style broadcasts, (37:26) diving in pro soccer, (39:55) hot mic moments, (40:49) other sports he’d love to call at the pro level, (41:20) rapid fire MLS favorites, (42:57) recent growth of MLS, quality of play & passion for the product, (48:06) biggest improvement in MLS over the past five seasons, (51:15) Steve & Paul share their thoughts about the interview, (54:26) episode wraps up with social media promotion and a shout-out to our newest Truckers in Mountlake Terrace Washington, Borkop Denmark & Chester New Jersey.

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