Lobbing Scorchers

Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.

Lobbing Scorchers is produced and owned by Just Once Media.

Meet YouTube's Favorite MLS Star - Ep. 94
Apr 12, 2025 – 11:28
The Worst 6 Minutes of Soccer Ever Played - Ep. 93
Apr 11, 2025 – 01:19:47
Tom Bogert Still Likes The Seattle Sounders Chances - Ep. 92 (Feat. Tom Bogert)
Apr 5, 2025 – 35:53
It's Time to Start Danny Musovski - Ep. 91
Apr 1, 2025 – 01:28:08
USL GM Shares Thoughts on Pro-Rel, Local Rivalries and More - Ep. 90
Mar 29, 2025 – 39:38
Same Old Seattle Sounders - Ep. 89
Mar 26, 2025 – 01:13:24
Is It Time to be Concerned About Jesus Ferreira? - Ep. 88
Mar 19, 2025 – 01:32:52
Highest of Highs, Lowest of Lows - Ep. 87
Mar 13, 2025 – 01:28:27
It's Time to Have Nouhou Discourse - Ep. 86
Mar 5, 2025 – 01:22:48
Seattle Sounders' Brain Breaking Match - Ep. 85
Feb 25, 2025 – 01:26:59
Thank You, FC Dallas - Ep. 84
Feb 20, 2025 – 01:12:58
Seattle Sounders Soccer is About to be Electric - Ep. 83
Feb 13, 2025 – 01:08:43
Should the Seattle Sounders be playing in US Open Cup? - Ep. 82
Feb 2, 2025 – 01:21:31
Grading the Seattle Sounders' Offseason - Ep. 81
Jan 15, 2025 – 01:11:53
Have The Sounders Backed Themselves Into a Corner? - Ep. 80
Jan 7, 2025 – 43:34
Are The Seattle Sounders Ambitious Enough? - Ep. 79
Dec 19, 2024 – 50:52
Jordan Morris Opens Up About Club World Cup Ambition and T1D - Ep. 78
Dec 15, 2024 – 25:56
We Won MLS Cup? - Ep. 77
Dec 10, 2024 – 54:24
Season of Almost (Feat. Jeremiah Oshan) - Ep. 76
Dec 1, 2024 – 01:00:40
Jordan Morris Magnum Opus - Ep. 75
Nov 27, 2024 – 01:32:42
Messi Can't Make it in MLS (feat. Jordan Morris & Happy Foot Sad Foot) - Ep. 74
Nov 21, 2024 – 01:12:19
Houston DyNoMore - Ep. 73
Nov 9, 2024 – 59:45
Is Pedro De La Vega a Bust? - Ep. 72
Oct 31, 2024 – 59:08
God Hates The Portland Timbers - Ep. 71
Oct 27, 2024 – 01:32:41
Could Podcasters Referee an MLS Match? (Feat. Max Bretos) - Ep. 70
Oct 22, 2024 – 01:38:55
Leaking our Major League Soccer Awards Ballot - Ep. 69
Oct 18, 2024 – 01:33:54
Should Brian Schmetzer Win Coach of the Year? - Ep. 68
Oct 9, 2024 – 01:19:02
Maple Syrup Massacre - Ep. 67
Oct 5, 2024 – 01:03:59
Paul Rothrock owns the Houston Dynamo - Ep. 66
Sep 30, 2024 – 55:17
Missed Opportunity - Ep. 65
Sep 21, 2024 – 58:57
From The Top Ropes - Ep. 64
Sep 17, 2024 – 01:16:54
The Best Seattle Sounders Win Ever - Ep. 63
Sep 10, 2024 – 01:25:13
Absolutely Gutted - Ep 62
Sep 4, 2024 – 01:12:14
We Just Can't Beat Them - Ep. 61
Aug 30, 2024 – 01:17:16
Jackson Ragen Aerial Ace - Ep. 60
Aug 27, 2024 – 01:15:26
LAFC: Legal Owners of the Seattle Sounders - Ep. 59
Aug 19, 2024 – 01:18:49
Seattle Sounders: Legal Owners of Pumas UNAM (feat. Niko Moreno) - Ep. 58
Aug 16, 2024 – 01:28:33
Seattle Sounders, We Owe You an Apology - Ep. 57
Aug 11, 2024 – 01:23:14
A Regression of Vibes - Ep. 56
Aug 7, 2024 – 58:44
Does Liga MX Care About Leagues Cup? - Ep. 55
Aug 2, 2024 – 41:58
Rothrock Lobster - Ep. 54
Jul 28, 2024 – 58:13
Are The Seattle Sounders Fraudulent? - Ep. 53
Jul 21, 2024 – 01:27:29
Saved by the Bell - Ep. 52
Jul 19, 2024 – 01:34:01
Jordan Morris is Unstoppable - Ep. 51
Jul 16, 2024 – 56:15
Josh Atencio, American Hero - Ep. 50
Jul 11, 2024 – 50:41
Is Albert Rusnak the hottest player in MLS? - Ep. 49
Jul 8, 2024 – 01:17:40
A Tough Day for the USMNT Bots - Ep. 48
Jul 3, 2024 – 44:48
The Great Seattle Fire Extinguished - Ep. 47
Jul 1, 2024 – 01:06:04
Seattle Sounders Reality TV - Ep. 46
Jun 27, 2024 – 46:25
Minor Setback, Major Comeback - Ep. 45
Jun 24, 2024 – 01:04:40

Recent Reviews

Kty8821

No better Sounders podcast

Keep up the great work, boys!! Love the bits, the segments and just your personalities in general. I look forward to every episode!
e124534343

Scorchers Incoming

After listening to this podcast, my ears are scorched from the hot takes and witty, upbeat banter. Listen right now. Do it!
Slammie D

Best Sounders pod in the game

Ari and Noah are the kings of Sounders pods no doubt about it.
post_west

Mike Fucito of Soundees Pods

The best Soundees pod out there.
bebopmallets

Nice to have a fresh option

These guys are super organized. Good analysis. Good knowledge of the league. Not behind a paywall. Being on the advertising. The logo looks like it should be ab Arsenal podcast. This is ok with me.
Choska

Refreshing honesty

Nice to listen to a Sounders podcast that doesn’t sugarcoat the many issues with the roster and the coaching.
billfro

Fun hangs, but irregular

I’ve liked Ari’s writing for a while now. These two have a great rapport and Sounders insight. I just wish they could get on any sort of regular recording schedule.
The_Bonch

Fantastic Podcast

Fantastic commentary without worrying too much about being impartial. Good takes, always in the know, entertaining to listen to.
SaveThisPatient

Nouhou stars out of Nouhou

Fell in love with this podcast the second I saw the first episode show title “Paul Rothrock needs some help”. Insightful, opinionated and very likable coverage of the Sounders, even if Noah doesn’t like xG!
Jjkusowski

Scorchers only

I’ve been following Arie’s MLS journalism for a long time and it’s great to have all his scorchers being lobbed directly into my brain.
rädiohead

Finally something else besides SAH

I love Oshan and the SAH guys but it’s excellent to get another point of view, finally
TacomaChem

Real talk

As always, Ari bringing the 🔥Wendy’s-spicy-nuggets-level hot takes 🔥
Noahman3000

Incredibly refreshing and enjoyable

There are so many sports podcasts out there, and even more major league, soccer focused Podcasts, but I have to be honest. This is by far my favorite.. Ari’s takes on the league are so well informed that it makes listening enjoyable. I hate listening to uninformed bozos who try t act smart. 10/10 good pod.o
Im a hero to these kids Taylor

Best soccer show ever

This is the most amazing and perfect show. Honestly give these guys lots of money.
Tim Ostlund-Foss

Lobbing Scorchers made me hotter

I started listening to Lobbing Scorchers, and within 30 minutes of the intro my hair had taken on a beautiful sheen, my curls were cleaner and there seemed to be a perpetual flattering breeze no matter where I was. My muscles got bigger, but not in a weird way, just, like, slightly more toned, and my fits we’re suddenly fresher. Now I get tons of compliments, and they all seem genuine. Thanks, Ari!!!