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Ball Watching

Ball Watching, LLC
St. Louis City SC
MLS
US Men's National Team
Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
US Open Cup
Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
LAFC
Hope For the Holidays
Minnesota
VAR
Vancouver
Roman Berkey
Seattle
Columbus Crew
Gold Cup
Vancouver Whitecaps
U.S. Men's National Team
SLU Men's Soccer

Ball Watching is a fan podcast focused on providing end to end coverage of St. Louis CITY SC. The podcast posts biweekly preview and recap episodes of each match, and even highlights the non-sporting elements of the club including community outreach and administration. The podcast also features exciting guest interviews with some of STL's finest people! Thanks for tuning in!

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 2-1 win @ Chicago Fire in the US Open Cup Ro16, and preview the upcoming match against Austin FC in MLS league play!

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 3-2 loss against San Jose Quakes with data analyst, Mike Sinnott (@ChatCityTactics), and preview the upcoming match against Chicago Fire in the USOC!... more

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 4-1 loss @ Seattle Sounders, discuss the USOC win over FC Tulsa, and preview the upcoming match at home against San Jose Earthquakes!

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 1-1 draw @ FC Dallas and preview the matches against FC Tulsa in the USOC and Seattle Sounders in MLS league play!

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Recent Guests

George Gansner
Rules and referee expert
Episode: Sin Bin - VAR is Changing the Game
John O'Leary
Motivational speaker and author
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Episode: The Billikens are Elite!
Kevin Kalish
Coach of SLU Men's Soccer
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Episode: Poutine in Their Place
George Ganser
Rules analyst, FIFA referee
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Episode: VAR In; Lutz Out
Tom Barlow
A player for Chicago Fire, formerly with St. Louis CITY SC.
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Episode: Banging Goals and Raining on Parades
Mike Sinnott
Soccer analyst and founder of Chat City Tactics
Chat City Tactics
Episode: Brick Wall But a Blunt Blade (feat. @ChatCityTactics)
AJ Cochran
Player analyst and former professional soccer player with extensive experience in MLS and USL.
St. Louis CITY SC
Episode: Flying Through Preseason But Does It Matter (feat. AJ Cochran)?
Patrick Schulte
Goalkeeper for Columbus Crew and the US Men's National Team, and alumni of St. Louis University.
Columbus Crew
Episode: Patrick Schulte, Goalkeeper for Columbus Crew, US Men's National Team
Royalty JB
Local soccer personality and analyst
Soccer Dad-Pod
Episode: CITY 3/4 Season Review & More (feat. THE Soccer Dad-Pod & AJ Cochran)

Hosts

Jake Koenig
Co-host with presenter duties on Ball Watching; frequent in-depth MLS/STL CITY SC discussions and community content.
Justin Graham
Co-host and presenter mix; delivers tactical analysis, game previews, and fan engagement segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 370 ratings
  • Very bro-y

    The takes are fine, mostly things I have already heard or read from other STL or national media, but that’s ok. The show is just very, very bro-y. Way too many references to “having balls” for my taste, and way to much talk about betting lines. Audio quality has improved since they started but I still wouldn’t call it “good.” I listen when I have time, but Ball Watching is maybe the third or fourth best STL City podcast.

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    Davemacdo
    United States2 months ago
  • It’s Like North Korean Media

    The guys are Ok, they are clearly being paid to be non critical and to be super optimistic and encourage everyone to buy season tickets, they used to be a little more objective but this last episode was laughable, they are clearly a front office plant as they talked for 10 minutes about how they loved the new Tina Turner kit. It’s a joke at this point

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    AshlitaYoshita
    United States3 months ago
  • Like the pod, but something’s wrong with the Apple Feed

    I listened to Ball Watching regularly throughout 2024, but in 2025, there seems to be some kind of an issue with their feed on Apple Podcasts. I don’t have this issue with any of my other podcasts, but when I attempt to play the latest episode, it always comes back telling me “This episode can’t play on this device”. If they’ve launched a subscription to view the latest episode on Apple Podcasts, that hasn’t been clear to me, but otherwise it doesn’t seem to be an issue on my end.

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    1
    mklawun
    United Statesa year ago
  • Podcast for commercials with some STL content on the side

    The most recent podcast had them live pitching product for close to 10 minutes in a 50 min episode. They are much more excited and animated when selling than discussing the team. Takes are basic and reaction based. An average sport gambling bros podcast. A poor STL City podcast.

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    1
    RationalOptimist
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good but…

    Good content but Jake, please upgrade your mic/interface, the popping is quickly becoming unbearable

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Estrux
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate data-driven analysis plus community updates and guest insights.
Many reviewers highlight the show's passion for STL CITY SC and accessible banter.
Microphone quality feedback appears mixed; some listeners note pop/presence issues.
Well produced and balanced, with honest coverage that resonates with city fans.

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#135
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Talking Points

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Klauss-ing Time
Q: Do you think we have a chance to make the playoffs this season?
It's possible, but unlikely due to recent team changes and lack of immediate replacements.
The Long, But Right, Wray Back
Q: Do you think we will sign Henry Kessler?
It doesn't sound like he will be coming back to CITY. He looks like he's looking for a landing spot in Europe.
The Long, But Right, Wray Back
Q: Do you think that Fall will be a key to a championship, or do we need more firepower?
No, he will not be the key to the championship. We need to be signing a DP for that, and likely now someone up top.
Sin Bin - VAR is Changing the Game
Q: What do you think about reviewing second yellows that lead to a red, is this good for the game?
It's a good idea as it helps keep the right players on the field and ensures bad decisions can be rectified.
Sin Bin - VAR is Changing the Game
Q: When we get to the World Cup, you then have a stoppage time, sorry, additional time of 15 minutes.
It's going to be challenging for players to handle additional time after already pushing themselves throughout the match.

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This show provides end-to-end coverage of the local soccer club, mixing match previews and recaps with community and club news. Episodes commonly balance data-driven breakdowns, tactical discussion, and fan banter, while weaving in sponsor mentions and occasional guest interviews from prominent figures in the STL soccer scene. A standout aspect is the consistent focus on city pride, on-field performance, and long-term team-building, often pairing practical analysis with storytelling and community events that resonate with local fans and sponsors alike.

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1. Flyover Footy: A St. Louis CITY SC and Soccer in STL Podcast
2. Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast
3. South End Supporters
4. City SC Report
5. STL CITY Showdown

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Ball Watching launched 4 years ago and published 282 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. George Gansner
2. John O'Leary
3. Kevin Kalish
4. George Ganser
5. Tom Barlow
6. Mike Sinnott
7. AJ Cochran
8. Patrick Schulte

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