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TIDE TALK (AN RIFC PODCAST)

Tide Talk RI
Rhode Island FC
USL Championship
Soccer
Phoenix Rising
Portland Hearts Of Pine
Jackson Lee
Open Cup
Detroit City FC
Refereeing Standards
Red Card Controversy
Fan Engagement
Rivalries
Defiance 1636
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Oakland Roots
Westchester
Kareefa Yaw
Clay Holstead
Charleston
Tidewater Landing

A Rhode Island FC Podcast for the fans, by the fans! Tune in as our crew talk all things RIFC! Up The Tide!

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Latest Episodes

👋 WELCOME TO TIDE TALK!

➡️ Ryan & Matt talk RIFC’s penalty shootout win over Brooklyn FC in the USL Cup, share your thoughts & MORE!

🌊 #UpTheTide

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👋 WELCOME TO TIDE TALK!

➡️ Ryan & Matt talk RIFC’s 2-1 road USL Championship loss to Sac Republic, share your thoughts & MORE!

🌊 #UpTheTide

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👋 Welcome to TIDE TALK!

➡️ Ryan & Matt talk RIFC’s 1-1 home USL Championship draw vs Orange County SC, share your takes & more!

🌊 Up The Tide

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👋 Welcome To Tide Talk!

➡️ Timmy & Ryan talk RIFC’s 4-1 road USL Championship win over Loudon, share your thoughts & MORE!

🌊 #UpTheTide

📲 linktr.ee/tidetalkri

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Recent Guests

Remy Lupica
Director of the Brooklyn Football Foundation
Brooklyn Football Foundation
Episode: E162: THE AWAY END - BROOKLYN (HOME)
Timmy Scafani
Guest expert on player ratings, known as Mr. Player Ratings
Tide Talk / tidetalkri.com
Episode: E159: FROZEN IN CARBONITE.
Timmy Schlaffani
Connecticut's Most Wanted, guest on episode
Hartford Athletic? (as described in intro)
Episode: E158: WHO’S SHUSHIN’ WHO?
Andrew Quadros
Connecticut's Most Wanted, guest on episode
Episode: E158: WHO’S SHUSHIN’ WHO?
Ryan Healy
New father featured on the show; guest for episode
Rhode Island FC community
Episode: E149: COLD BUT HOPEFUL
Matt Jean
Vice President of Defiance 1636
Defiance 1636
Episode: E147: DEFIANCE 2026
Ryan O'Keefe
Candidate for Defiance 1636 Board of Directors
Defiance 1636
Episode: E145: DECISION DEFIANCE 2025
Andrew Gomes
Candidate for Defiance 1636 Board of Directors
Defiance 1636
Episode: E145: DECISION DEFIANCE 2025
Merrill Sampson
Season ticket holder, photographer, and Defiance member
Defiance 1636
Episode: E145: DECISION DEFIANCE 2025

Hosts

Ryan Healy
Co-host on Tide Talk and RFC podcast host; frequent contributor to post-match and live event coverage
Matt Hands
Host of Tide Talk with frequent posts on RFC coverage; central to show's fan-driven discussions
Timmy Scafani
Guest analyst known for player ratings and tactical insight
Timmy Schlaffani
Guest on Hartford trip; on-site perspectives and lineup/tactical discussions

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Not Your Grandmother’s RIFC Pod

    This is not your grandmother’s RIFC pod! Matt K, Ryan, Tim, Andrew and Matt H all contribute to give you a fun but real look at the goings on at RIFC. Always a solid listen! Up The Tide!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AC1JB
    United States8 months ago
  • RI (Eff See)

    Chant along with this great pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jabowocky
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always a good listen

    Enjoyable insights from the RIFC fan base

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aldy04
    United Statesa year ago
  • Almost Unlistenable

    Matt just drones on about nothing often during this podcast. I’ve tuned in to try to learn about the team and questions asked by fans. This would be so much better if this was edited to 30-45 minutes and was more concise.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    B-dub-2
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Great Community

    I really enjoy this Podcast. It gets me excited for the upcoming match. I like that, while fans, they are reasonable about where the team is at. They are a great part of this new RIFC community and I’m glad to be a part of it too!

    Up the Tide!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmy_j_jim
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guest diversity and coverage of away trips and RFC culture are commonly noted as positives.
Fans praise a passionate, authentic, and data-informed breakdown from regular hosts and engaged guests.
Some listeners wish episodes be shorter or more edited for conciseness while keeping the fan-first vibe.
Community focus and accessible analysis are frequently highlighted as strengths.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E145: DECISION DEFIANCE 2025
Q: What is your plan to increase the number of Defiance members, and specifically target more members to the supporters section?
Strategies included evangelizing in more places (tailgate and beyond), closer collaboration with the team's ticketing and staff to move members into more active sections, and emphasizing community work and youth programming to attract new supporters and convert them into ongoing members.
E145: DECISION DEFIANCE 2025
Q: What is one thing that you feel you can bring to the board that may be missing at the moment?
The panelists discussed filling gaps in back-end operations, membership tracking, fundraising, and better aligning the group with the club while expanding engagement beyond the stadium through outreach and partnerships.
E145: DECISION DEFIANCE 2025
Q: Who are you? What got you into RIFC? And why are you running for the Defiance 1636 Board of Directors?
Candidates introduced their paths to Rhode Island FC and Defiance 1636, highlighting long-time fandom, community involvement, and a commitment to governance and outreach. They emphasized learning the ropes, leveraging nonprofit experience, and using the role to grow membership and improve game-day and community programs.
E162: THE AWAY END - BROOKLYN (HOME)
Q: Remy, how did you get involved with Brooklyn? What is your role there?
Remy explains his transition from a fan to working for Brooklyn FC and then founding the Brooklyn Football Foundation, highlighting his role in building community programs and a long-term foundation strategy, including pursuing 501c3 status and integrating fan experiences with club growth.
E103: OAKLAND (AWAY) PREVIEW
Q: What do you think are the keys to the game?
For Roots to be successful, they have to prove they can play defensively and finish in transition while avoiding disjointed performances.

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What is TIDE TALK about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show serves as a community-driven, fan-focused deep dive into Rhode Island FC and its USL Championship journey. Episodes blend match analysis, tactical breakdown, and off-field storytelling with a strong emphasis on fan culture, travel, local history, and club-driven initiatives. Across installments, listeners get a mix of postgame takes, preview discussions, and behind-the-scenes context around kits, signings, community outreach, and road trips, all delivered in a casual, conversational style by regular hosts who emphasize “for the fans, by the fans.” Noteworthy are its live-audience interactions, a willingness to critique while staying supportive, and a recurring emphasis on building the RFC community through accessible, data-informe... more

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1. Remy Lupica
2. Timmy Scafani
3. Timmy Schlaffani
4. Andrew Quadros
5. Ryan Healy
6. Matt Jean
7. Ryan O'Keefe
8. Andrew Gomes

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