The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary
Mike Goodman and Michael CaleySoccer analysis, analytics, and commentary with hosts Mike Goodman and Michael Caley
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 531 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||
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Mike has written a World Cup 2026 update to his classic Grantland piece about how to watch soccer. We discuss expected goals and how to use statistics well and poorly, we talk tactics and "flex back threes" and "five guys" and "rest defense" and how ... more
A big win for the United States Men's National Team (USMNT, pronounced us-mnt) that validated belief in Mauricio Pochettino and the system he built for these players. We get into why the xG isn't quite as impressive as one might expect, the distincti... more
There is so much to get to this week, and this will be the first of many podcasts. We cover the Champions League final and why we did not have much of a problem with Arsenal's defensive approach, our plans for building a World Cup model and some of t... more
Arsenal won the Premier League. They were also the best team in the Premier League by any analytical measure. But they were an unusual best team in the league, tactically and statistically, and we get into the peculiarities of the style that helped g... more
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It’s actually really difficult to listen to because the tones and false energy applied to each sentence in word is really tough to ignore. One of the presenters puts massive pauses in the middle of a sentences seemingly for dramatic reasons. It almost sounds like they were talking to voice software or a child.
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United Kingdoma month ago - Great stuff
Funny, brilliant discussions of football, business, fandom (derogatory), math, and life.
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United Statesa year ago - Cycling episode
Utterly sucked way too deep and too long on cycling. Jeebus
Apple Podcasts1Brianrw00United Statesa year ago - It’s bad
I despise these two centrist ghouls, and they have some of the most annoying voices I have ever heard.
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Canada2 years ago - Average
Listened to the most recent episode and I feel like they nerd out on the facts without getting into the deeper meaning of what abramohvic warped and what it meant for others. Listen if you want to hear them basically read a news article without offering anything substantial. Listened to a couple others in the past and it’s ‘meh’
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Two hosts deliver data-driven, analytically minded soccer discussions that blend tactical breakdowns with broader meta-analysis of leagues, teams, and governance. Episodes commonly cover tactical philosophy, player development, set pieces, and big-match dynamics, often weaving in data, models, and historical context. The show is known for sharp analytical rigor paired with accessible storytelling, occasional forays into adjacent topics like poker analytics or language models, and a Patreon-supported structure offering deeper dives for subscribers. Potential listeners who enjoy rigorous game breakdowns, statistical insights, and thoughtful commentary on ownership, finances, and strategy will likely find it compelling, especially those who va... more
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1. Mike Goodman
2. Sam Greenwood
3. Leif Weatherby
4. Bill Connelly
5. Joel Wertheimer
6. James Benge
7. Sophie Lawson
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