Shoulder 2 Shoulder: Lafc Podcast

This is part 2 of Chris and Jonathan's interview with former president of the 3252 and co-host of the Heart of LAFC podcast, Josef Zacher. Josef tells us about the formation of LAFC, 3252, and the contributions from the supporters from day one to today. IG: @lafcs2s @j_zacher @heartoflafc Twitter: @lafcs2s @heartoflafc www.lafcs2s.com

In this weeks episode, Chris and Jonathan interview former president of the 3252 and co-host of the Heart of LAFC podcast, Josef Zacher. Josef tells us about his upbringing in football from a young age, his involvement in Chivas USA / Black Army, and the beginning of the transition to being part LAFC. IG: @lafcs2s @j_zacher @heartoflafc Twitter: @lafcs2s @heartoflafc www.lafcs2s.com

In this weeks episode, Chris Christian and Jonathan interview world famous bass player Andreas Geck. Hear how Andreas grew up in Germany, came to the states, and eventually stumbled upon our beloved Black and Gold. IG: @lafcs2s Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Christian & Jonathan interview Luch Rios about how he discovered LAFC all the way from Atlanta. Luch describes the football scene in Atlanta and why he didn't choose a local team. Luch ended up starting a District 9 Ultras chapter in Atlanta at which point Rey Misterio (D9) joins the pod to help tell how that all happened. IG: @lafcs2s @luchrios @district9ultras Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Chris & Christian (Jonathan is on vacation in Austria)interview the Facebook famous on LAFC fans page, Chris "El Bailador" and Luis Rosales. Chris "El Bailador" lets us know about his relationship with the beautiful game, Nigerian U20s, Fontana International Soccer Club, and LAFC fandom. Luis and Chris have become great friends because of LAFC and now collaborate to post the infamous dance videos on social media. IG: @lafcs2s @lafcchris_elbailador Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Hosts Chris, Christian & Jonathan are all back together. On this episode Chris and Christian give Jonathan a proper send off as he goes on his international break in Austria. The guys also discuss LAFC Juan injury, Horta transfer news, Open Cup vs. Real Salt Lake, USMNT Gold Cup, and USWNT World Cup.

In this week's episode, Jonathan, Christian and Chris interview LAFC Caballero, the luchador masked Charro of the 3252. LAFC Caballero talks the creating of his north end character, Portland travels with LAFC supporter group The Krew, and being part of the LAFC Street team! IG: @lafcs2s @lafc_caballero Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

In this weeks episodes, Jonathan, Christian and Chris interview David Torrez, a veteran from the US Marines who served our country for 10 years. Hear his story of how he became an LAFC fan, how he is currently giving back the veteran community by helping them find jobs, and how he is looking to add another layer by creating the veteran supporter group Fighting Falcons (20)75!! IG: @lafcs2s @the_fighting_falcons Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

S2S hosts Chris, Christian, & Jonathan interview Chris Fajardo, Director of Events, from Pride Republic. Chris Fajardo discusses his role with Pride Republic, his career/connection with LAFC YLP, West Hollywood Soccer Club placing gold in Gay Games, and what the LAFC community means overall to Price Republic and vice versa. Pride Night with LAFC takes place at the Banc of California on 5/24/19 for the match against Montreal Impact. IG: @lafcs2s @lafcpriderepublic Twitter: @lafcs2s @lafcpriderepub www.lafcs2s.com

This is part 2 of Christian and Jonathan's interview Anthony Cummings, Luke O'Quinn, and Danny Oliver from the LAFC Youth Leadership Program. S2S & the YLP leadership discuss the current state of the program and future goals for the community. IG: @lafcs2s @lafcylp Twitter: @lafcs2s @lafcylp www.lafcs2s.com

This week Christian and Jonathan interview Anthony Cummings, Luke O'Quinn, and Danny Oliver from the Youth Leadership Program. In Part 1 you will get to hear their backstory and how they all came to be involved with the the YLP. This interview takes place at the Bresee Youth Center where the YLP is centrally located in the Heart of LA. Stay tuned for Part 2 as we talk about where the program is today and how to get involved. IG: @lafcs2s @lafcylp Twitter: @lafcs2s @lafcylp www.lafcs2s.com

This week Jonathan and Christian interview Petty Officer Rene Saavedra who is an LAFC Original, and a member of the District 9 Ultras Supporter's Group. If you were present at last weeks match against Chicago, Rene was able to surprise his family when he came home early from deployment. It was one of the more emotional moments at the Banc this year. Hear all about his story, and how the surprise was organized, plus recap on the tie with Chicago, and so much more. IG: @lafcs2s Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Chris, Christian and Jonathan briefly talk about the away game at Seattle and discuss pin collecting in depth with their guest Chilly from LAFC supporter group The LA Krew. Chilly talks about his supporter journey to LA Krew, the North End, and how his pin collecting went from an interesting hobby to avid collecting to the growing pin collector community within the LAFC. IG: @lafcs2s, @boozeology, @chilly_da_kid, @pinAttick Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

This week Chris, Christian and Jonathan are on show together for the first time in 3 weeks for Episode 15 (their podcast Quinceañera). They talk about the away loss in Vancouver and great performance at the Banc against the Sounders. They also touch on casual culture, a potential pod squad team, and vacation stories. IG: @lafcs2s Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

This week Chris and Jonathan interview Sal and Breezy from the LAFC Luckys. Sal and Breezy tell the story of how the supporter group came about, how they got involved with the Lucky Baldwin Pub in Pasadena, the use of the famous Cantillon logo, and how the club started using the Felix the Cat as their logo. Take a listen and leave a comment. IG: @lafcs2s @lafcluckys @lafcsal @breezydoesit Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

This week Chris and Jonathan interview Ben and Imelda from LAFC Relentless and Relentless Ladies. Relentless is one of the original 6 members of the 3252 Independent Supporters Union, and in this interview they tell us their beginnings and how the mantle of President was pass onto Ben. We also discuss the 4-0 win that LAFC had over DC United, talk USWNT and the win over Belgium at the Banc, and of course a bit about the upcoming match against the newest team in the MLS, FC Cincinnati. IG: @lafcs2s, @lafc_relentless, @relentless_ladies Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

For this episode, Christian and Jonathan invite Jose "Rey" Salcedo back for an in-depth conversation about being one of the founders of the 3252 and the Independent Supporter Council (ISC). They also discuss tifo construction, and how he viewed the birth of our beloved LAFC to now.

Christian and Jonathan interview Jose Salcedo who is a founding member of the District 9 Ultras. They talk about the San Jose "Away Days are the BEST Days", the trip up to Avaya Stadium, and the 5-0 match. The episode includes ticket sale drama, describes the 3252 away day logistics, and everything in-between. IG: @lafcs2s @josesalcedo101 @district9ultras Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Episode 010 – Chris & Christian interview new co-host Johnathan Reimer aka Ultra Gringo & Mighty Mandy!!! After a long journey and battle with Mighty Mandy health, the LAFC vs. RSL match on 4/23/19 was her first match ever. Jonathan & Mandy walk us through the amazing experience and support she received from all the LAFC faithful throughout the entire day! IG: @lafcs2s @boozeology Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com

Episode 009 – Chris, Christian, & new co-host Jonathan (Ultra Gringo) interview Lenny Lanzi, a Figueroa Club member. Lenny tells us about how he was introduced to the club, being the first ever transaction at LAFC HQ, his interactions via social media with Latif Blessing, and what the club means to him and the LGBTQ community. IG: @lafcs2s Twitter: @lafcs2s www.lafcs2s.com