Capital Combustion

Westen is joined by the new board of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group, Geoff, Scott, Eric, Jacquelynn, and Cam. They discuss what the next steps will be to form a club. They also discuss a meeting they had regarding a pro-rel league coming to Michigan.

Westen, Eric, and Geoff pod after the 2nd meeting of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group. They discuss how to keep people engaged through a long and somewhat dry process and discuss how the board will work to set up the team. They also talk about how the team should handle politics, and talk about what league the team might gun for.

Westen, Cam, Eric, and Nick talk after the first meeting of the Quality Lansing Soccer Group, the effort to get a fan-owned soccer team in Lansing. They discuss the size and passion at the meeting, talk about the many challenges of having a fan-owned team, and tackle the timeframe of the team, and ways to have a diverse ownership. They also answer a few questions in the mailbag.

Westen, Cam, Geoff and Lansing State Journal's Phil Friend go through the entire Ignite roster and predict where everyone will be playing next year. They also share favorite moments from each player. To close out, everyone also gives their final thoughts on the season and talks about if they will watch league one next year.

Westen sits down with head coach Nate Miller for their 3rd and final conversation. They pick up from the last interview, after the home opener, and discuss the ups and downs of the Lansing season. Nate talks about having to coach while keeping a big secret, and they look ahead to the future as well.

Every Capital Combustion regular, including LSJs Phil Friend, is on to give their season end awards for Lansing Ignite. More club folding news is also discussed. From there, the future of Capital Combustion is revealed.

Former VP/GM of Lansing Ignite Jeremy Sampson goes in-depth on Lansing Ignites one and only season with Westen and Cam. The success of the team on the field and the trouble behind the scenes are all discussed in depth.

Westen, Brad, Cam, and Geoff discuss Lansings tough 1-0 loss to Greenville in the playoffs, going over what stymied Lansing in their last few games. In "The Last Mailbag" a lot of questions asked before the team is folding news came out are now answered in a way different manner than originally expected.

On the same day news breaks that LIFC will be folding, Westen, Brad, Cam, and Geoff give their raw takes. Live audience members also jump on. Feelings about this and the future are all explored.

Westen, Cam, Brad, and Cody discuss their experiences with the visiting members of the Flock, before diving into Lansings 1-0 loss to Madison this weekend. They also look ahead to the playoffs and then discuss the future of The Assembly Line and other topics in another packed mailbag.

Westen, Geoff, the Lansing State Journal's Phil Friend, and former Spring Arbor player and assistant coach Riley Luttenton discuss Lansings shot at home field and briefly discuss Lansing's friendlies this week. From there, it's another packed mailbag, where they discuss the most important player for the playoff run, break down the likely future matchup with Greenville, and talk about what a Lansing title would mean compared to other teams they watch.

Westen, Brad, and Cameron break down Lansings 1-1 draw to Tormenta. They discuss if their confidence in the team is shaken at all, and try and out the teams ended win streak into proper context. Multiple topics are discussed in the mailbag, including discussing the current playoff picture. They also take a look at the week of friendlies ahead.

Westen, Cam, Geoff and Phil Friend of Lansing State Journal talk Ignite's dramatic 4-3 victory over Chattanooga. They talk about the lineup rotation and break down an interesting 2nd half as well. In yet another packed mailbag, the crew talks about how Lansing would do in USLC, and discuss how Lansing United supporters are starting to feel about Ignite.

Westen, Cody, and Cam discuss Lansing's 5-0 thrashing of Tucson in a pod recorded immediately after the game. They also talk about Grand Rapids pulling out of their friendly with Lansing, and tackle listener questions in a "drunk mailbag".

Westen, Geoff, Cam, Brad, and Cody tackle tons of listener questions with no Ignite game this past week. Among the topics discussed are, the most important players to the team, player comps for Pato, ideal hangouts with Nate Miller, and other USL markets we would like to see. The crew also looks ahead to the Tucson game this Friday.

Westen, Cam, Geoff, and Cody discuss Lansings 4-1 domination of North Texas. They talk about the team's growth from their last game against Texas and ask if Lansing is the best team in the league. From there, it's another loaded mailbag segment, where many topics, including attendance, are discussed.

Westen, Cam, Brad, and Geoff mend their broken relationship after last episodes bloodbath. They also discuss Lansings 2-1 victory over Orlando. From there, they tackle multiple mailbag questions, including speculation about Nate Miller's future.

With no Ignite games this week, Westen, Cody, Cam, and Geoff tackle the news from USL's recent summer meetings. They debate USL pro-rel, USL expansion, and discuss the impact the 2026 world cup may or may not have. They also look ahead to Ignites match against Orlando this week and take some listener questions.

Westen, Cody, Brad, and LSJs Phil Friend discuss an impressive Ignite week, as they defeated Chattanooga 2-0 and Orlando 3-0. They talk about the impact of the lineup stability, and the improved defense as well. In another mailbag segment, the crew discusses the schedule ahead, and what might be needed to make the playoffs.

Westen, Geoff, Brad, and Coach Ross Anderson discuss another late lead blown by Lansing in their 1-1 draw to Tormenta. They once again try and diagnose the late-game issues of the team, and they also discuss if the team needs designated PK takers. From there, the mailbag segment returns. Which Ignite player is most likely to make it to MLS is discussed, amongst other topics.