Livin' The Dream: A Conversation w/ My Best Friend

Episode 36: Toni Cannon (Host Ally Tucker's former roommate of 10 years/D-3 college soccer teammate)

In this episode, I sit down with Toni, a longtime friend, former D-3 soccer player, and current adult rec league warrior, to reminisce about the absurd, unforgettable, and downright hilarious moments from our playing days.

🔹 D-3 Soccer: A Different Kind of Grind – When you’re in it, you don’t always realize how wild some of the experiences are. We relive the pre-game Golden Corral meals, makeshift “locker rooms,” 20-pound unisex uniforms, and “international trips” to… Chicago.

🔹 Wouldn’t Trade It for the World – As chaotic as D-3 soccer could be, it gave us some of our best friendships, funniest stories, and lifelong memories.

🔹 Why Keep Playing? – This may be a youth sports podcast, but what drives people to keep playing into adulthood? For Toni, the love of the game and the team experience outweighs the fear of injury.

🔹 The Wild World of Adult Co-Ed Rec Leagues – It’s a different beast. Toni hilariously breaks down the “Archetypes” of every rec league team, and trust us—you’ll recognize (or be) at least one of them.

🔹 The Most Jam-Packed HOT TAKES Segment Yet! – Strap in.

If you’ve ever played college sports, dabbled in adult rec leagues, or just love a good laugh about the beautiful chaos of amateur athletics, this episode is for you!