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African Cup of Nations Music: Gabon Gets An Anthem

by Miriti Murungi

The 2012 African Cup of Nations (ACON) is about to jump off in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon in roughly 24 hours. I don’t know what to expect on the field so I won’t make any predictions. I mean I could take a couple of swings but does anyone really know what to expect out of the opening match between hosts Equatorial Guinea and Libya? We could be in for a tremendous spectacle with both sides having something to play for -- the hosts playing for pride on home soil, versus Libya playing for a nation that has recently gone through some, shall we say, explosive times. (more…)

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PODCAST: The Confessional Episode 2 – BETA (cont’d) feat. Futfanatico

by Miriti Murungi

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And here it is. Episode 2 of The Confessional. Joy, I know.

This week, James and I continue our marathon conversation with Elliott Tucker / Turner / Futfanatico / inspiration to FakeFutfanatico and FakerFutfanatico. What’s covered in this approximate hour of goodness? James is inspired by Sid Lowe, Pendergrass the lovable chimp is introduced, we talk ethnic stuff and US soccer, I attempt to tell Elliott how we really feel about “his people” before technology steps in and eliminates an honest moment, James reveals some childhood vulnerabilities that we attempt to exploit at the end of the hour, we learn a bit about Elliott’s book, An Illustrated Guide to Soccer and Spanish, including how you can acquire the book in its various forms, and then we just ramble for a few minutes about the Amish, Vinnie Jones as an Arsenal physio, and then try to figure out how to say bye. Simple enough.

What else. There’s some music involved belonging to Puerto Rican reggae band Cultura Profetica, and some strumming and such straight from the Catalan capital from the uber-talented Jarabe De Palo. If you enjoy these types of things, that should be enough information to start exploring their sounds. If you don’t care for these types of things, well, that’s on you. But if I can add one thing, you should be embarrassed of yourself. (more…)

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Culture

PODCAST: The Confessional Episode 1 – BETA feat. Futfanatico

by Miriti Murungi

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Why hello there.

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Confessional, a pod-like collaboration that we are launching with James Tyler, founder of the immensely entertaining Unprofessional Foul. This is the first test run, complete with words and such, but we’ve also included the scars (dropped calls, verbal gaffes, cover ups, etc.), because good scars keep you grounded when the millions of dollars start rolling in. Actually, that’s probably a lie. But anyway, hopefully you laugh at the scars, or even better, won’t notice them. Maybe you’ll even cry. We did.

Episode 1, BETA, is with Elliott Turner (or is it Tucker, or is it @FakeFutfanatico?), founder of the hilarious and smart Futfanatico.com, and author of An Illustrated Guide to Soccer and Spanish. James and I briefly introduce the pod, and then we get down to pseudo-business with Elliott, discussing his attempt to mock a high school football coach as an adolescent, illegal immigrants, narco checkpoints, and mostly, developments in the soccer media space.

We hope you enjoy. Feel free to shoot over feedback. And if you do the Twitter (and you should), follow all involved. James can be found at @UFJamesT, Elliott at @Futfanatico, and, of course, follow us at @NutmegRadio. It will all be worth your time, or alternatively, a complete waste of your time.

(Quick note: You may hear Turner and Tucker used interchangeably. That’s all Elliott’s fault. He’s devious like that. You can inquire further on the Twitter. Mysterious, we know. We believe Bono once said about Elliott, “He works in mysterious ways.” At least we’re pretty sure he was talking about Elliott.)

And with that, here we go. Episode 1: BETA feat. FUTFANATICO, lead off by an introductory taste of some flavor from the upcoming SEPP BLATTER album. Obviously.

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Celebrations

Dancing With Real Madrid feat. Sergio Ramos, Pepe & Adebayor

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

You know we love the dancing. Sometimes it’s beautiful, other times it’s fantastically awkward, which frankly often holds its own special kind of beauty. Take a look. You be the judge. I promise it doesn’t end with Adebayor having to apologize for something. Or does it … (more…)

Culture

Didier Drogba and Magic System Hit the Airwaves

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Didier Drogba joins his buddies from Magic System once again. This time the guys take it to the Skyrock studios in Paris. If you can’t get enough of this, try on the full Magic System video featuring Drogba and his Ivorian teammates. You are sure to recognize a few faces.   (more…)

Art & Photography

Ghana in Fog: Paul Octavious’ Unreal Video of Soccer in the Park

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Every now and again, you are rewarded for carrying around video recording capability.

Photographer and designer Paul Octavious was taking a stroll through the park. Unsurprisingly, there was a soccer game going on. So he decided to record. Turns out, he later found out that the team he was taping was the Ghanaian National Team. (more…)

Culture

The Ref: A Michael Mercy Soccer Comedy

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Ah, soccer short films. Can’t get enough of ‘em, right? Actually, yeah, I haven’t seen very many of them either. But have no fear, we have a wonderfully crafted soccer short about a referee, a red card, a yellow card, and a series of decisions. And it’s hilarious. (more…)

Culture

Thinking Outside the Box with Aloe Blacc

by Miriti Murungi

More MLS lessons. Thinking outside the box can create something beautiful. Watch what Aloe Blacc does to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean.

And then the more up tempo version of I Need a Dollar: (more…)

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The Mos Def Swagger — “World Premiere”

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Who doesn’t spend time pondering how MLS should feel? I’m thinking that it should be something like this. A bit of soulful swag. And what a classy mic. (more…)

Culture

Nutmeg Radio Mixtape No. 4: The Texas-Style Quiet Storm

by Miriti Murungi

NR Turntable

[The following should be read in a baritone voice.]

WELCOME to NUTMEG RADIO MIXTAPE No. 4: THE TEXAS-STYLE QUIET STORM!! Shhhh. Keep your voice down. This week we’re slowing it down and taking the mixtape back to its origins. Yes, I’m talking about the slow jam. Dropping some sensitivity on you today, with a personal selection of jams and memories, is none other than Orlando City S.C. midfielder/forward Jamie Watson, the man who tweets much harder than you Facebook. (more…)

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