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Tonor USB Microphone
If you podcast or appear on podcasts, you really need to upgrade from your computer’s built in mic or your AirPods or other headset designed for phone calls. The good news is, it is not that expensive to get a decent broadcast mic. We (and others) recommend the Tonor USB microphone, available for under $40. It’s a perfect starter for those who aren’t getting paid for this and may not want to invest in a full professional setup, and immediately upgrades your voice quality if you’re using a built in mic or phone mics. (AMAZON)
Ajax: The Dutch, The War
Simon Kuper
A look at the lives of Ajax footballers, officials and fans during the occupation of much of Europe by the Axis powers. (AMAZON)
The Club
Joshua Robinson & Jonathan Clegg
How the English Premier League became the wildest, richest, most disruptive force in sports. (AMAZON)
How Soccer Explains the World
Franklin Foer
A chronicle of how the beautiful game and its sometimes fanatical followers can highlight fault lines in society – terrorism, poverty, anti-Semitism, or radical Islam. (AMAZON)
Inverting the Pyramid
Jonathan Wilson
Chronicles the evolution of soccer tactics and the coaches who developed and spread them across the global football world. (AMAZON)
The Mixer
Michael Cox
To help fans and sports nerds alike fully understand The Premier League, Cox walks us through the development of the league’s tactics between 1992 and 2018. From the abolition of the back-pass, to increased foreign influence, the biggest league in the world changed remarkably during this time period. (AMAZON)
Zonal Marking
Michael Cox
While The Mixer concentrates on Premier League tactics, Zonal Marking is Cox’s journey through the evolution of playing and coaching styles and setups across Europe from 1992 through 2020. Essential reading to understand the various setups, where they came from and why they are used in particular situations. (AMAZON)