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| International Break special with Gabriele Marcotti | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:41:34 | |
A special extra-long episode to tide you over during the international break as we speak with renowned Italian football pundit and journalist, Gabriele Marcotti. We chat to Gab about the state of Serie A, TV rights, Ranieri to Roma and whether Spalletti has Italy on the right track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.12 - Is this the most exciting Serie A start in recent memory? | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
Two points separate the top six teams (and four points separate the bottom 8) - is this the most exciting start ever? Well, not if you're a Venezia fan as they gift more ridiculous goals to their opponents. But there is more to celebrate for Giancarlo as Fiorentina continue to fly high. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.5 - The Pre-Champions League Episode | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
Napoli go top as most other big teams seemed pre-occupied with upcoming Euro fixtures - though Fiorentina and especially Venezia decided to make things easier for their CL opponents. Are Di Francesco's days numbered in the lagoon? Plus, a look back at the Italy results in the Nations League, and a preview of the opening fixtures of the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matchday 30 - Azzurri Anxiety, Keeper Calamity and Super Cissé | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:28:11 | |
On this week's episode, Marco tries to keep it together better than Paolo Zanetti as we dissect what went wrong for Venezia, discuss some comedy moments in Serie A, look at Cissé's amazing first goal and discuss a Roma player who could be signing of the season. On top of that, we look ahead to the Azzurri's crunch week as they prepare to face North Macedonia in the semi-final of the World Cup playoffs and predict the starting XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matchday 29 - Toro's penalty pain, Verona's fan shame & Genoa's draw addiction | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:21:29 | |
On this week's episode, Marco is happy as Venezia have yet to play, but we still find time to discuss the relegation race, with particular focus on Genoa's incredible run of draws (fans of stats will be pleased with this discussion!), look at the race for Europa league spots and discuss the less than great behaviour of some Verona fans. We also talk about Inter's late equaliser v Torino and talk about the frustrating habit of accepting a "good defeat" in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matchday 28 - Olivier's Army, Italy Optimism, and Farewell Giuseppe Wilson | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:21:15 | |
On this week's episode we finally give some (probably long overdue) credit to Milan, discuss whether pragmatism or entertainment is more important and pay tribute to a Lazio legend. There is also some serious straw clutching from Marco as he attempts to paint a 4-1 home defeat in a positive light... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matchday 27 - Fantastic Napoli, Resurgent Juve and Rubbish Referees | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:23:42 | |
On this week's episode, we discuss Napoli's brilliant last-gasp win at Lazio, look at whether Juve could still sneak in to win the league, talk about rubbish refereeing and, much to Marco's chagrin, discuss the latest updates in the relegation battle.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matchday 26 - Miserable Milanese, Fabulous Fabio Quagliarella and Grumpy Gasperini | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:23:27 | |
In this week's episode, we discuss whether the Milan's draw and Inter's loss demonstrates the strength or weakness of the league, talk about more goals for old performers like Quagliarella, look at the relegation battle, and wonder if Belotti could be the answer to Italy's striking problems for next month's big matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matchday 25 - Victories, VAR and Inzaghi's voice | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:22:45 | |
On this episode of the podcast, we look at a much-needed win for Venezia, look at some of the dodgy officiating decisions this weekend and learn why Simone Inzaghi has the voice of a 90-year old... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matchday 24 - Dejection, derby delights and Dusan's dazzling debut | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:23:14 | |
On this debut episode of the podcast, we take in the big footballing issues from Serie A this weekend, including discussing red cards, the relegation battle, Milan's victory in the derby, Vlahovic's debut and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.4 - The Transfer Chaos Episode | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:34:00 | |
The end of the transfer window saw some big moves in Italy, but how long will it take for all these new players to bed in at the likes of Juve and Fiorentina? Plus, Venezia unlucky to lose to Toro, and the joy of seeing an outfield player going in goal for Parma (even if it didn't end well for them). All that and a look at/moan about Spalletti's latest Italy squad - is it one of the worst ever? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.3 - The Rigore! Derby Episode | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:25:48 | |
The grudge match arrives early this season as Giancarlo's Fiorentina play host Marco's Venezia - but who ended up happier? Plus, a big weekend for the smaller sides as Parma beat Milan and Empoli win in Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.2 - A Cold Welcome Back to Serie A for Venezia | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:30:42 | |
We're back, and so is Serie A! It was a weekend of draws, apart from for Venezia (of course!) A harsh opening for Marco's team on their return, while most other teams looked like they were still emerging from pre-season. Plus - did Conte lose on purpose? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4..1 - Pre-season special with TNT Sports Commentator Adam Summerton | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:36:02 | |
We are joined by the voice of Serie A in the UK, TNT Sports commentator Adam Summerton, as we look forward to the imminent start of the new Serie A season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Euro 2024 Emergency Pod | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:39:50 | |
An unplanned, but necessary, emergency pod as we try to work through our pain and anger after Italy's whimper of an exit from Euro 2024... Music by Yevgeniy Sorokin from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.37 - The End of Season Episode (Venezia in Serie A!) | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:23:26 | |
Contrasting fortunes on this final episode of the season as Marco is giddy from his trip to watch Venezia win promotion, while Giancarlo is still smarting at Fiorentina's defeat in the ECL final. Plus - a look ahead to the Euros, with a little hope but low expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.36 - The Not Quite End of Season Episode | 27 May 2024 | 00:31:19 | |
Serie A is done and dusted (just about), and we discuss an exciting end to the relegation battle. Plus, we give our views on Spalletti's Italy squad, wonder about the state of Juve, Bologna and more next season, and of course look back at an exciting week in the Serie B playoffs and playouts. And yes - Marco has booked his ticket for the final... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.35 - The Added Time Podcast | 20 May 2024 | 00:22:41 | |
This week we discuss some very, very late goals that could change the fortunes of some teams at the bottom of the Serie A table and help those in the Serie B playoffs. Plus, we discuss Allegri's blow-up at the Coppa Italia final, and look ahead to Atalanta v Bayer Leverkusen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.34 - The Sweary Episode | 13 May 2024 | 00:26:01 | |
It's a painful episode this week for one half of the podcast as Marco struggles with Venezia's performance on Friday night that threw away a chance at automatic promotion. Plus, we stick it to all the new Como fans that have suddenly appeared, and look back at a decisive weekend in the top half of Serie A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.11 - The We Wuz Robbed Episode | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:28:46 | |
What is more predictable in Italian football than a small team getting a goal chopped off v a big team in the last minute... we recorded this in the moments after Venezia's equaliser was cruelly ruled out against Inter. Elsewhere, Atalanta thump Napoli in Naples, and Fiorentina's hot streak continues. Is the title race as open as it seems? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.33 - The Conspiracy Episode | 06 May 2024 | 00:29:52 | |
Get ready for some Como conspiracies as Marco lets rip after farcical events in the midweek round of Serie B games - although fortunately San Joel was able to partially make up for things against Feralpisalò. In Serie A, Inter help Sassuolo in their relegation battle, while Giancarlo is feeling strangely optimistic about Fiorentina's 2nd leg v Club Brugge (never a good sign on the pod...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.32 - The Business End of the Season Episode | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
It's all smiles this week as Fiorentina thump Sassuolo and Venezia get a huge win against Cremonese. We also chat about how De Rossi has turned things around at Roma, and look ahead to the big European matches coming up for the Italian sides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.31 - The Coefficient Episode | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:25:15 | |
It's all about five - or six? - teams in the Champions League for Serie A this week, along with a look over the relegation battle in the league. Will Cannavaro save Udinese (unlikely)? Is Lopetegui the answer for Milan (probably not)? And much more, including a tight win for Venezia over bottom of the table Lecco in Serie B. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.30 - The Financial Underdogs Episode | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:29:04 | |
In a weekend of draws in Serie A, we pick out the highlights, including Milan and Sassuolo's humdinger and another controversial use of VAR in Lecce v Empoli. Plus, we wonder about Politano, look back at Italian clubs in Europe (including Atalanta's fabulous win at Anfield), and look at the race for promotion in Serie B, which devolves into a discussion about the richest owners in Italian football (who include the owners of Como and Cremonese...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.29 - The Frustrated Episode | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:24:59 | |
We're both frustrated this week as we deal with Fiorentina's loss to Juve and Venezia's goalless draw at Ascoli. Plus, we discuss Juve's potential transfer market and one dubious signing in particular, and Marco launches a new conspiracy theory ahead of the Serie B playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.28 - The Post-Match Pain Episode - Take Two | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:24:14 | |
It's Marco's turn to feel the post-match pain as this was recorded fresh off Venezia's 3-2 home defeat to Reggiana. Elsewhere, we look back the Azzurri's American holiday and mention Tudor's good start at Lazio, wonder how bad Juve can get, and big up Atalanta as they head into a key part of their season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.27 - The Pohjanpalo Fan Club Episode | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:27:40 | |
We're all fans of Joel Pohjanpalo this week as we discuss another superlative performance from Venezia's Finnish hero. Plus, Inter-Napoli, new managers at Lazio and Lecce, and a look back at a good and bad week in Europe for Serie A clubs. Plus, Marco gets to ask again why Zaniolo has been called up for Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.26 - The Post-Match Pain Episode | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:24:48 | |
It's a tough one for one half of the podcast this week as we record immediately after Roma's late late equaliser in Florence. Plus - we discuss the Thomas Henry/D'Aversa headbutt, wonder again what Milan fans expect and discuss yet another big weekend in Serie B (and a big win for Venezia). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.25 - The Red Cards Special | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:24:14 | |
There were cards aplenty in Serie A this weekend - but was it down to poor refereeing or poor play? Plus, the shortest sub ever in Napoli v Juve, and Marco tries to dissect Como's last minute win against Venezia without having seen the game... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.24 - The Rovesciata Special | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:26:12 | |
This week we discuss a couple of very special overhead kick goals (including a late winner for Venezia, which also served as another example of the 'reverse-curse' of our predictions), look back at Milan - Atalanta, and dream about the possibility of 7 Italian clubs in the Champions League next season... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.10 - The Goals Goals Goals Episode | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:28:03 | |
Serie A went goal crazy this weekend, with Giancarlo's own Fiorentina handing out a 5 goal thumping to Roma, Inter and Juve sharing just the 8 goals, and even Venezia and Monza sharing 4 goals in a 2-2 draw. Where does that leave things? Giancarlo is on cloud nine, but Marco sees some small signs of hope for Venezia... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.23 - The Frustrating Draws Episode | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:24:02 | |
After the highs of last week, it is not quite service as normal, as neither Fiorentina or Venezia lost, but it's fair to say we hoped for more against Empoli and Modena. Elsewhere, another Juve slip has surely handed Inter the league, and the race for the Champions League spots gets ever more exciting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.22 - The Unusually Happy Episode | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:24:44 | |
It's lightness and joy on this week's episode as we take in thumping victories for both Fiorentina and Venezia, including a great start for Il Gallo Belotti for the Viola. Plus, a ding-dong battle in the rain in Rome as Inter beat Roma, and we look at what is shaping up to be a tight race for 4th place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.21 - The Injury Time Episode | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:25:15 | |
It's misery all round this week as Fiorentina and Venezia both suffered late, late goals to lose their respective matches. Plus, we get the lowdown on what is going on in Venice after a tumultuous week off the pitch. Oh, and we also discuss some small game in Serie A between Inter and Juve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.20 - The Rigore episode! | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:25:49 | |
It's the namesake episode this week as we discuss penalties of all kinds - dodgy, stonewall and missed pens featured heavily in Serie A this week. Plus, we talk about millimetrical offsides, and the ghost game in Venice... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.19 - Juve go top, Supercoppa review and Venezia sink in the storms | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:23:31 | |
It's a slimmed down show to go with a slimmed down Serie A calendar as four teams are away in Saudi playing the Supercoppa. We review that, and also discuss Juve going top of the league, Roma and Empoli getting wins after a change of manager, and Marco starts to worry about Venezia's leaky defence... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S3 E18 - The Thunderb*stard Episode | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:32:30 | |
On this slightly longer-than-normal episode, we discuss all manner of well-struck goals (or thunderb*stards, as Giancarlo so eloquently puts it) in a variety of games including Milan- Roma, Napoli- Salernitana and Venezia-Sampdoria. Plus we look ahead to the sorry spectacle of the Supercoppa Italia in Saudi Arabia... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.17 - Missed penalties, red cards and nightmare debuts for the New Year | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:27:11 | |
Our first show of the new year sees us with lots to cover, from Inter's controversial win against Verona, Juve's late win in Salerno and poor old Pasquale Mazzochi's debut for Napoli. Plus, Fiorentina lose and we look ahead to the return of Serie B next weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.16 - Christmas wrap up: VAR penalties, comedy goals and the best of Fiorentina and Venezia in 2023 | 23 Dec 2023 | 00:28:50 | |
Our final episode of the year sees us laughing at both ludicrous VAR penalties and comedy goals from this weekend, as well as looking back on Fiorentina and Venezia's years as a whole - and strangely finding out we are pretty happy with how things have turned out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.15 - European victories, Terrible strips and Serie B leaders all fail to win | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:23:44 | |
We look back at a successful week in Europe for all 7 of Italy's teams, wonder whether Inter are marching towards the scudetto, discuss Fiorentina's lucky win v Verona (and their horrible strip), and find out how none of the top teams in Serie B managed to win... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.14 - Red cards rain in Roma-Fiorentina and Venezia lose top spot | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:22:09 | |
A fine ranting episode as Giancarlo is frustrated with Roma's antics v Fiorentina, while Marco bemoans Venezia failing to take advantage of a red card v Cremonese. Elsewhere, we cover the traditional 1-0 win for Juve, and try to do justice to Muriel's incredible winner for Atalanta against Milan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 4.9 - The Contrasting Fortunes Episode | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:28:06 | |
One half of the pod is very happy, the other very sad - we'll let you decide which is which as we dissect the latest games in Serie A this weekend, as well as looking back at Italy's games against Belgium and Israel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.13 - Stunning goals, Late Winners and Magic Johnsen does it again for Venezia | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:30:40 | |
We are getting giddy this week as Venezia win again thanks to a sublime piece of skill from Denis "Magic" Johnsen, while Fiorentina also win thanks to a fine goal from Sottil. Elsewhere, we look at Inter's victory over Napoli, as well as discussing Gatti's interesting winner for Juve... Plus, we look at the draw for Euro 2024 and wonder how Italy will fare... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.12 - Reflections on Italy, Juve and Inter hold out for a draw, and Venezia go top of Serie B! | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:25:16 | |
We're back after the international break, reflecting on Italy's qualification for the Euros and what may lie ahead for them. We also look at the resumption of the leagues in Italy as Juve and Inter fight to a stalemate, Milan sneak past Fiorentina, Empoli and Sassuolo share a 7 goal thriller, and Venezia go top of Serie B! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.11 - Boring Romans, Lucky Milan, VAR-tastic Viola and Victorious Venezia | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:29:08 | |
Much to talk about this week, from asking whether Frosinone are the most exciting team from the Lazio region, wondering whether Milan were lucky v Lecce, and talk about a VAR-packed return to victory for Fiorentina. Plus, Venezia win again and now have daylight in second place, and we look ahead to the crunch Italy games with North Macedonia and Ukraine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.10 - Boring, boring Juve win again, Milan in trouble and Magic Johnsen wins it for Venezia | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:22:59 | |
It's a painful episode for one half of the podcast this week as Juve scrape a win in Florence. Elsewhere, we wonder if Pioli's days are numbered and look at the Serie A relegation battle. Plus, Denis 'Magic' Johnsen helps Venezia win again... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.9 - A weekend of incredible fightbacks | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:23:08 | |
An amazing weekend of football in Italy saw Napoli fighting back against Milan, Venezia coming back against Pisa, and most incredibly, Cagliari beating Frosinone after being 3-0 down with twenty minutes remaining. Plus, a bit of chat on Fiorentina's changing fortunes since last week, and a look at the battle of World Cup winning managers in Serie A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Episode 3.8 - Gambling scandals, Italy in trouble, and poor refereeing again | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:30:20 | |
We knew it couldn't last... After the joys of the last episode, we're back down to earth with a bump as we take a look at the gambling scandal engulfing Italian football, how it could be a hammer-blow for Italy, and wonder whether Juve's boring but efficient approach could win the league. Plus, Marco has a rant about Venezia's defeat to Reggiana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 3.7 - What is this strange feeling of joy? | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:26:28 | |
It's like a different podcast this week as we try to come to terms with huge victories for both Fiorentina and Venezia. Plus, we discussing Giroud's goalkeeping, Inter's capitulation, Monza's fine start and look ahead to two big games for the Azzurri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 3.6 - The good and bad side of Napoli, Lautaro's show and Venezia's mixed week | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:26:20 | |
This week we wonder how you get a job as Napoli's social media manager, admit we were maybe hasty over Garcia's start at Napoli, and take in Sarri's latest moans at Lazio. Plus, Venezia get back to winning ways against Modena after a defeat to Palermo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
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