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The Pickup Game

The Pickup Game

Written by: JC
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 The Pickup Game podcast is about street football or soccer in New York City. It's a portrait of a rich, diverse community that transcends societal divisions and politics. We're reaching out to players and communities everywhere to share their voices with us. Please write to us at info@pickup.nycJC Football
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  • Tom Crawford

    Tom Crawford
    Apr 16 2026

    In episode thirteen of The Pickup Game, I speak with Tom Crawford, a British native of Norfolk and father of two. We discuss the accessibility of the game and how it places you just a handshake away from communities you might never otherwise reach.
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    26 mins
  • Neil Parchment

    Neil Parchment
    Apr 9 2026

    In episode twelve of The Pickup Game, I sit down with Neil Parchment, a Jamaican New Yorker with three children. We speak about the tragic events of September 11, 2001, raising children, and speaking Patois.


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    34 mins
  • Roland Lewis

    Roland Lewis
    Apr 2 2026

    In episode eleven of The Pickup Game, I sit down with Roland Lewis, a nonprofit leader involved with Habitat for Humanity and the Waterfront Alliance. We talk about the agonizing love of teams, the wars that surround us, and how community and inclusivity hold everything together.
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    37 mins
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