Casuals with Katie Nolan Casuals with Katie Nolan

World Cup Farewells, MLB All-Star, and the Price of a Dean Blandino Cameo

Jul 14, 2026 · 1h 47m

Summary

Host Katie Nolan and her production crew discuss the World Cup semifinals, debating excessive flopping and the viral popularity of Erling Haaland. The group also covers quirky sports news, including a new species named after Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha and Cole Palmer’s artisanal ice brand. Finally, they critique recent blunders by commissioners Rob Manfred, Roger Goodell, and Cathy Engelbert.

Topics discussed

Intro, ads, and Prince Harry goat yoga World Cup quarterfinals recap and VAR mishaps Semifinal matchups and fan viewing logistics South African player death and Haaland lookalikes Norwegian rowing fans and MLS transfer rumors World Cup awards: Oldest player and viral moments 2030 World Cup expansion and commissioner antics Roger Goodell, WNBA, and Pebble Beach drama MLB Draft coverage and Junior Caminero Bryce Harper's Cameo controversy and MLB standings Red Sox game experience and the hot dog dog Wimbledon: Jonas Brothers and J-Lo's hat Good Look or Bad Look: Stanley Cup and Udonis Haslam College football NIL microtransactions and Dan Patrick Alumni basketball tournament and closing ads
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