Green is the Color Podcast

Green is the Color Podcast

byBilly Merck

SocietyCultureSports

Portland Timbers focused discussions with soccer people connected to our stories. Related Portland Timbers essays and more on website greenisthecolor.substack.com

Episodes(40 episodes)

Podcast Episode 50: Phil Neville and Santiago Moreno
This episode, recorded live at the Portland adidas Employee Store, features a conversation with Timbers head coach Phil Neville and forward Santiago Moreno This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Mar 28, 2025Duration: 47m 19s
Announcement: Join Me for the 50th Podcast Episode Live Recording at the adidas Employee Store
I’m excited to announce that I have two very special guests scheduled to appear for the milestone 50th episode of the Green Is the Color podcast: Phil Neville and Santiago Moreno from our 2025 Portland Timbers!And I want you to join us, in person, as we record live on Thursday March 27 at the Portland adidas Employee Store.It is a free event, but you do need to register because only the first 200 guests to register are guaranteed entry. Just click on the sign-up link below and follow the directions from there. And, of course, pl...
Published: Mar 19, 2025Duration: 3m 11s
Podcast Episode 49: Darren Sawatzky
This episode features one of the first Timbers signed when the club returned in 2001, a former UP Pilot who was taken by New England Revolution in the inaugural 1996 MLS Draft: Darren Sawatzky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Feb 25, 2025Duration: 1h 38m 15s
Podcast Episode 48: Other Podcasts/Outlets, V. 2
As I mentioned in Podcast Episode 46: Other Podcasts/Outlets, V.1, I’ve been able to get to know some of the talented, passionate people at other outlets who work to bring us coverage of the Timbers and Thorns. Before and during the 2025 season, I’m going to have a few episodes where I talk to them and hopefully get to share what they and their work are about. This second episode of those features Talk Timbers and The Morrisonic Podcast.Talk Timbers* Talk Timbers (on Timbers.com)* Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Talk...
Published: Feb 14, 2025Duration: 1h 14m 9s
Podcast Episode 47: Eric Beck and the Bevy Cup
Also, in Eric’s interview, he talks about when he wrote and performed a song that would not only outsell Paul McCartney & Wings in our local market but would also become the theme song of our podcast, “Green Is the Color.”Link to: The Bevy Cup website#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Jan 22, 2025Duration: 1h 22m 10s
Podcast Episode 46: Other Podcasts/Outlets, V. 1
In my time doing Green Is the Color, I’ve been able to get to know some of the talented, passionate people at other outlets who work to bring us coverage of the Timbers and Thorns. Before the 2025 season starts, I’m going to have a few episodes where I talk to them and hopefully get to share what they and their work are about. This first episode of those features Stumptown Footy and The I-5 Corridor. Stumptown Footy* Stumptown Footy (webpage, which incudes a link to their podcast)* Stumptown on X (@StumptownFooty)<p...
Published: Jan 15, 2025Duration: 1h 25m 32s
Podcast Episode 45: Byron Alvarez
This episode features the Timbers USL/A-League era all-time leading scorer who played over 100 matches in the green and gold: El Matador, Byron Alvarez This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Jan 10, 2025Duration: 1h 24m 25s
Podcast Episode 44: Scott Meiggs
This episode features a Portland native who turned a one-day tryout into a two-year stint with his hometown NASL Portland Timbers: Scott Meiggs This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Oct 14, 2024Duration: 1h 10m 4s
Podcast Episode 43: Brian Winters
As mentioned in the interview, below are 4 resources where you can learn more about prostate cancer:* American Cancer Society* Prostate Cancer Foundation Patient Resources* Zero Prostate Cancer* BACPAC (Black & African-Descent Collaborative for Prostate Cancer ACtion) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Oct 4, 2024Duration: 1h 15m 12s
Podcast Episode 42: Shannon Murray
This episode features Pacific Northwest native, former professional player, and current Portland Timbers assistant coach: Shannon Murray This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Sep 20, 2024Duration: 37m 24s
Podcast Episode 41: Craig Mitchelldyer
This episode features an Oregon native who first shot the Portland Timbers in 2003 and is now the Portland Timbers Director of Photography: Craig Mitchelldyer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Sep 3, 2024Duration: 1h 31m 37s
Podcast Episode 40: Art Dixon
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Aug 27, 2024Duration: 1h 6m 11s
Podcast Episode 39: Bernie Fagan
To get a sense of Bernie’s passions, consider reading up on and participating in the following organizations:* Bernie Fagan Memorial Endowment at Warner Pacific University* Special Olympics Oregon* Oregon Brain Bank at Oregon Health & Science University#RCTID This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Aug 22, 2024Duration: 1h 9m 12s
Podcast Episode 38: Dario Župarić
This episode features the first active Timber to join the podcast—the player who scored the MLS-Is-Back-Tournament-winning goal and has been anchoring the Timbers back line since 2020: Dario Župarić This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Aug 1, 2024Duration: 24m 15s
Podcast Episode 37: Tracy Nelson
This episode features a University of Portland star who is the first American to win the FA Cup. She is currently the Portland Thorns Academy Director: Tracy Nelson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Jul 23, 2024Duration: 1h 0m 2s
Podcast Episode 36: Clyde Best
Documentary film about Clyde mentioned in the podcast: Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Jul 19, 2024Duration: 49m 51s
Podcast Episode 35: Jim Rilatt
This episode features someone who was in Civic Stadium from Day 1 in 1975 and eventually coached the 2010 Portland Timbers U-23 team to an undefeated record and PDL National Championship: Jim RilattAs mentioned in this episode: Josh Brown Memorial Youth Soccer Scholarship This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Jul 2, 2024Duration: 1h 15m 25s
Podcast Episode 34: Matt Sheldon
This episode features current Detroit City FC defender, a Portland native with a 10-year professional soccer career, and two online platforms where he shares his knowledge and experience: Matt Sheldon.Learn more about Matt’s story, professional soccer, training for the game, and the stories of many others through Matt’s online content:* Become Elite YouTube* Against All Odds Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Jun 25, 2024Duration: 1h 27m 20s
Podcast Episode 33: Tymon Emch of Cada Casa
This episode features Tymon Emch, founder of Cada Casa, discussing two PTFC-themed mural projects happening this summer—one at Tursi Soccer’s downtown location and the other in North Portland.Links mentioned in this episode:* Support and get involved with Cada Casa* Support Cada Casa’s 2024 PTFC-Themed Murals* Attend the Portland Timbers T2 Matches for Free This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Jun 18, 2024Duration: 40m 50s
Podcast Episode 32: Justi Baumgardt
This episode features a US Soccer International who is in the University of Portland Hall of Fame and currently the head coach of USL 2’s Midlakes United: Justi Baumgardt. * Train with Justi: https://www.topcornerconnections.com/* Follow Midlakes United: https://www.midlakesunited.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit greenisthecolor.substack.com
Published: Jun 12, 2024Duration: 1h 2m 25s