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Sad Bois FC

Sad Bois FC

By Adnan Basic, John Carollo

Sad Bois FC was formed when three amateur/semi-pro soccer writers covering the Chicago Fire decided to join together and talk about how sad their favorite teams make them. RJ left to buy some milk a couple years back, but you can still join Adnan and Jiggly as they discuss the soccer that they care about. With a healthy mix of Bundesliga, MLS, and even J-League talk, this podcast is a free roam around the world of soccer.
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Sad Bois FCMay 19, 2021

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The Fire Don't Exist
Apr 30, 202401:37:22
I Don't Know

I Don't Know

The Fire are funny again! And that also means they sucked so much that we need to talk about it in great detail. From Kellyn Acosta playing peekaboo, to needing to save Frank Klopas from himself, this episode has a lot going on.

Apr 23, 202402:04:34
Male Bonding Time

Male Bonding Time

Joe Chatz is back to talk about the NFL Draft, Millwall, and what everyone should know about Fire II. Also, a very lengthy discussion about music.

Apr 16, 202402:06:47
Day of Black Sun: Part Three

Day of Black Sun: Part Three

Adnan's out, so Tim is here to fill and for both him and a very distracted Jiggly. The Fire won a game and it means... almost nothing.

Apr 09, 202402:14:55
Surrender, Dorothy

Surrender, Dorothy

The Fire were exactly who we thought they were, but we do have a special guest.

Apr 02, 202401:50:19
What is a Balk?

What is a Balk?

In an effort to keep Jiggly from completely losing his mind this weekend, Adnan has decided to hop onto MLB The Show 24 with him as both struggle to both do a soccer podcast and understand the basic rules of baseball.

We here at Sad Bois do some weird stuff sometimes. And sometimes it's fun. And hopefully it's fun for you guys as well.

Mar 25, 202402:01:43
Scab Refs and Stupid Goals

Scab Refs and Stupid Goals

We will be back next week, hopefully.

Mar 19, 202401:50:47
Science is For Nerds and Losers

Science is For Nerds and Losers

No one has felt the passage of time except us.

Mar 13, 202401:30:16
Money Ain't Real

Money Ain't Real

In a special guest episode with Nick back on to talk about the US Open Cup and Jerry Reinsdorf, Jiggly attempts to explain how he doesn't pay taxes and Adnan welcomes Ole back to Manchester United.

Mar 05, 202402:00:27
Good For Them

Good For Them

The Bois attempt to figure out the format of how to talk about the Fire nowadays after the first game of the season. Because they actually played pretty well.

Feb 27, 202401:30:41
Forcing the Heart Into It

Forcing the Heart Into It

This week, the Bois bring on Tim for his first time in a full studio. Some laughs about life are had, but ultimately the important things are discussed: MLS's refusal to play in the US Open Cup and a Chicago Fire season preview.

Feb 20, 202402:20:13
Back to Preseason

Back to Preseason

You know how we were in midseason form last week? Oops. At least Spongebob won the Super Bowl.

Feb 13, 202401:19:49
It's Your Monkey Now

It's Your Monkey Now

No hos, no jobs, can't lose. Sad Bois are back for a jovial and funky time.

Feb 06, 202401:49:40
Head's Been Gone

Head's Been Gone

In the final episode of 2023, the Bois decide this is the perfect opportunity to just bully the Fire's newest acquisition. There still isn't a coach.

Dec 05, 202301:28:47
Could've Been Worse?

Could've Been Worse?

The Chicago Fire have traded for a backup striker, yet somehow it is still an indictment on the Fire as a whole. Also, Tim's here.

Nov 28, 202301:28:16
All My Sad Bois

All My Sad Bois

Jiggly had the stupid idea to have multiple guests on at once. So, we brought in Nick and Phil to talk about Klopas, wrestling, and whether or not cheesecake possesses magical soccer-playing properties.

Nov 21, 202302:04:07
The Man is Crying

The Man is Crying

The J-League season is heading to an exciting finish, the NWSL Final itself was fun, but Jiggly still wants to complain about the Fire.

Nov 14, 202301:30:47
My Therapist is on Vacation

My Therapist is on Vacation

After the episode, Adnan gave Jiggly a play-by-play for the end of a Spongebob episode where they canonically kill Squidward.

Nov 07, 202301:18:35
Other Sad Bois

Other Sad Bois

Sad Bois welcomes Alex Calabrese into the call to provide lore and some ideas on how the Fire should approach the offseason.

Oct 31, 202302:25:54
We Know Too Much

We Know Too Much

The Chicago Fire season is over and despite therapy, Jiggly's cries for help get even worse.

Oct 24, 202302:11:25
Sad Bois Loanees: Chatz with Joe

Sad Bois Loanees: Chatz with Joe

This is the longest episode of Sad Bois. There's just so much. But it's all fun because we had on one of our friends from the press box, Joe Chatz. There was a lot of football talk, but also a lot more Red Stars than you may have originally thought there'd be.

Oct 17, 202302:52:52
Two Good Things Cannot Happen

Two Good Things Cannot Happen

After a wonderfully human moment on Wednesday that showed the possible good in the Fire, we were immediately brought back down to Earth on Saturday with an unimaginably terrible night that showed off the bad. We try to keep things light, but there is some advice as to how to use your voice to fix what has happened.

Oct 10, 202301:44:32
The Entire Circus

The Entire Circus

With Adnan out for a business trip in Vegas, Jiggly welcomes Tim back to the show as they prepare to watch a Chicago Fire game disguised as a Taylor Swift concert.

Oct 04, 202302:00:30
If You Love The Fire...

If You Love The Fire...

"This episode is fun. I'm having a great time."

*One hour later*

"Adnan, I have actual tears in my eyes. This is so depressing."

Sep 26, 202301:34:23
A Crisp Twenty Dollar Bill

A Crisp Twenty Dollar Bill

"I don't think I've ever heard Rhea Ripley's voice before and I think I'm okay not knowing."

Sep 19, 202301:34:25
Up the bell hooks

Up the bell hooks

"I've Got Nothing Left, Jiggly"

Sep 12, 202301:13:31
Nothing You Can Do

Nothing You Can Do

Man, when is football coming back?

Sep 05, 202301:33:52
The Nuances of Venn Diagrams

The Nuances of Venn Diagrams

Jiggly wants someone to break Messi's ankle, apparently. Also, this is still a soccer podcast, despite all the football and video game reviews.

Aug 30, 202301:32:43
Let Them Have Fun

Let Them Have Fun

This week we get into somehow the most depressing World Cup win of all time and how the Fire have no identity as a soccer club anymore.

Aug 23, 202301:39:40
Depressed and Funky

Depressed and Funky

"That was enjoyable."

Aug 16, 202301:32:00
YIELD TO RANDY MOSS!

YIELD TO RANDY MOSS!

The Fire lost, but it didn't matter. The USWNT lost, but it will likely not matter. The Bois lost their minds and I guess that should matter.

Aug 09, 202301:27:54
We Don't Need To Say Anything

We Don't Need To Say Anything

Back for a limited appearance, it's RJ! And the Fire are still somehow winning, even when they lose. And the USWNT keep losing, despite being undefeated.

Aug 02, 202301:44:31
And Nothing of Importance Happened

And Nothing of Importance Happened

Fire didn't play, Red Stars lost again, and the World Cup is going about as expected.

Jul 25, 202301:03:23
X ≥ 2 (X = Patrics)

X ≥ 2 (X = Patrics)

Jiggly has magic powers and Adnan is still losing his mind.

Jul 19, 202301:19:21
Re-using Footage

Re-using Footage

Once the Fire play a team that cares, they're gonna get found out.

Jul 12, 202301:41:40
There's This Coach...

There's This Coach...

A 4th of July special where the Bois spend most of their time talking about things that are not the Fire.

Jul 05, 202301:40:53
Competitive Solitaire

Competitive Solitaire

The cycle continues until we all die.

Jun 28, 202301:39:48
Phineas and Ferbers

Phineas and Ferbers

This week Jiggly tries to hide his disappointment with everything and Adnan finally asks: "Whose side are you on?!"

Jun 21, 202301:26:01
Midwest Emo

Midwest Emo

Soccer sucks, let's talk about Spongebob.

Jun 14, 202301:10:40
Where is the Nearest River?

Where is the Nearest River?

"I'm the Joker, baby!"

Jun 06, 202301:35:13
There's Too Many Teams

There's Too Many Teams

Adnan returns and things instantly fall off the rails again as Jiggly realizes just how many teams are in the TST 7v7 tournament. Also, the Red Stars get plot armor for a game and the Fire do the things that the Fire does.

May 30, 202301:43:21
Sad Bois To Sleep To

Sad Bois To Sleep To

In probably the calmest Sad Bois ever, Tim from MIR97 steps in to pinch hit for a missing Adnan. There's a way too long discussion about hockey and Korean soccer players.

May 24, 202302:10:00
Sometimes Life is Good

Sometimes Life is Good

A couple of unemployed Bois talk about Luton Town, the NHL Playoffs, and how maybe Fire fans should just have fun.

May 17, 202301:19:40
Life Happens

Life Happens

Life is constantly happening. Some very big life events happening around here like getting a new job, graduating from college, and being fired from coaching the Fire. The Sad Bois are joined by the unofficial fourth member Nick to discuss such events, as well as League Two's stacked season next year.

May 11, 202301:46:08
I Don't Wanna Do This Anymore

I Don't Wanna Do This Anymore

Sad Bois are back. Good times are had. But only on the podcast. Outside of the podcast is a harsh world in which we have to actually watch the Chicago Fire and not just pretend like they exist only in some sort of simulation. Free me.

May 03, 202301:43:55
Bremen, Ohio

Bremen, Ohio

Sometimes people and things are problematic and maybe you should feel bad about it. Also, the Fire won again and maybe we should just embrace the absurdity of life.

Apr 11, 202301:48:38
Cause We're Professionals

Cause We're Professionals

"Hold up, let me ramble about nothing here."

Apr 05, 202301:28:41
Gotta Win Fast!

Gotta Win Fast!

Adnan's started Ramadan, Jiggly started Spring Break, and the Fire won a game!

Mar 28, 202301:18:51
Leave Chris Brady Alone

Leave Chris Brady Alone

Seriously, what else do you guys want from him?

Also, Mourinho is massive.

Mar 22, 202301:49:44
God-FEARING Men

God-FEARING Men

Adnan and Jiggly are tired today. Which is understandable after an absolute street-fight for the Fire in Philly. In other news, we still have not located Andres Iniesta.

Mar 15, 202301:25:40