{"podcast":{"title":"Happy Foot Sad Foot: An LAFC Podcast","slug":"happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520","podcast_index_feed_id":6010520,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65c4e6b861faed00167918df","website_url":"https://www.happyfootsadfootpod.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65c4e6b861faed00167918df/1739427126915-39cf5f88-a6a8-454b-9c1b-1ce48f2359a9.jpeg","author":"Happy Foot Sad Foot","episode_count":339,"summary":"The best LAFC podcast named after a sign in front of podiatrists office that closed like three years ago. Hosted by comedy writers Travis Helwig and Darren Miller and soccer expert Vince La Rosa, this podcast is the easiest way for new fans to fall in love with our club, and the most fun place for current LAFC fans to keep up with the team. We’ll preview every match, have some post-game call in shows, and maybe play some games too. Happy Foot Sad Foot is your gateway drug to Los Angeles Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T16:20:37.964983+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520"},"episode":{"title":"LAFC vs San Diego: Handballs, Bad Vibes, and a Brutal 1-0 Loss","slug":"lafc-vs-san-diego-handballs-bad-vibes-and-a-brutal-1-0-loss","published_at":"2026-08-16T07:46:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520/lafc-vs-san-diego-handballs-bad-vibes-and-a-brutal-1-0-loss","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520","url":"https://shows.acast.com/happyfootsadfoot/episodes/lafc-vs-san-diego-handballs-bad-vibes-and-a-brutal-1-0-loss","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65c4e6b861faed00167918df/e/6a816aee83128ee3d2d794ca/media.mp3","summary":"Travis, Vince, and Darren react to a frustrating 1-0 loss at BMO Stadium to San Diego in a match dominated by bad vibes, time-wasting, and an infuriating referee. We break down LAFC’s strong pressing and defensive play, but repeated failure to finish in the final third, and a gas tank on low after a heavy Leagues Cup schedule, and San Diego's sharp defense and clutch goalkeeping. But wait, there's more! We also have injury setbacks, transfer window roster limitations, and the open fandom question: do we finally have to start calling this a rivalry? 00:00 Postgame Shock Intro 01:23 Why LAFC Lost 02:16 Tactics and Fatigue 03:47 Ref and Bad Luck 06:02 Injuries and Roster News 07:06 Super Chats and Timewasting Rant 09:33 Referee List Debate 10:48 Midfield Needs and Callers Begin 12:35 Jeff Tock Chaos Call 15:30 Diego Call Boyd and Subs 17:57 Smokescreen Kit Debate 19:25 Diego Signs Off 19:35 Justin Calls From San Diego 21:39 Rivalry Pride And Losing Streak 26:03 GAM TAM Reality Check 26:17 Super Chats And Stadium Cops 29:05 Son Yips Discussion 30:24 Paulie Calls And Divorce Bit 32:21 Jewels Gaskets And Wrap Up Join our Patreon and help us keep making this show. Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.com YouTube: @happyfootsadfoot  Twitter: @HaFoSaFo Instagram: @happyfootsadfoot TikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Travis, Vince, and Darren react to a frustrating 1-0 loss at BMO Stadium to San Diego in a match dominated by bad vibes, time-wasting, and an infuriating…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2002,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520/episodes/lafc-vs-san-diego-handballs-bad-vibes-and-a-brutal-1-0-loss/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-foot-sad-foot-an-lafc-podcast-6010520/lafc-vs-san-diego-handballs-bad-vibes-and-a-brutal-1-0-loss.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}