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The Box to Box Podcast is a show that talks about all things soccer. We bring on guests, discuss Fantasy Premier League and explore soccer culture from around the world. Enjoy!

Box to Box Podcast


    • Aug 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES

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    Episode 51 - Messi to PSG and EPL 21/22 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 72:30


    In Episode 51, Reza and I give our take on the biggest free transfer of all-time with Messi moving to PSG to join forces with Neymar and Mbappe. We also give our table predictions for the upcoming Premier League season.

    Episode 50, Recap 3 - Arsenal's Transfer Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 25:08


    I talk about what Arsenal need to do this transfer window to get back to the top with potential incomings and outgoings

    Episode 49, Recap 2 - Congrats Italy, England Will Be Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 20:56


    Recap 2 talks about the Euro 2020 penalty shootout between England and Italy. I also went on to say how Italy completely transformed their team in just 4 years and why England should have higher hopes going into the 2022 World Cup

    Episode 48 - It's Coming Home?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 52:09


    On this episode, Reza and I discuss the matchup between England and Italy in the Euro 2020 Final and give our predictions of who will win the tournament.

    Episode 47, Recap 1 - Copa America/Euro Semis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 26:27


    I gave my instant reaction off the cuff after watching the two semi-final matchups from today (July 7th) in the Euros between Italy and Spain and in the Copa America between Argentina and Colombia.

    Episode 46 - B2B Called Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 61:28


    After months away from the podcast scene, I have returned with Shaun and Bobby. We gave our predictions for the upcoming Euro 2020 Semifinals and gave our takes on the start of the summer transfer window. We also shared what the best moments of the Euro Tournament have been so far!

    Episode 45 - Throwin' Down Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 32:53


    BOX TO BOX IS BACK WITH GUESTS AND THE FIRST EVER EPISODE WITH VIDEO! I was joined today by my two friends from college, Lily and Jess, who have their own sports podcast of their own called "Throwin' Down". We talked about the recent PSG vs. Istanbul Basaksehir Champions League controversy and the status of the USMNT. Also, the last 5 minutes of the episode was a fun new segment of the podcast!

    Episode 44 - 20/21 Premier League Table Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 74:24


    On this episode, Reza and I give our 2nd annual Premier League Table predictions for the upcoming season. We predict which three teams are going to be relegated, the dark horses, the top 6 and the potential champions!

    Episode 43 - FA Cup Final Preview w/Next Gen Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 41:51


    In this episode, Shauyan and I give our FA Cup Final preview on what to look out for in the matchup between Arsenal and Chelsea including Lampard vs. Arteta, Players to Watch, and our predicted lineups/scores.

    Episode 42 - Premier League 19/20 Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 53:50


    In this episode, Reza and I review our table predictions from the start of the season and se which one of us had the better predictions. We also gave our combined Premier League Team of the Year from this season and if we believe that Jordan Henderson deserved to win the Football Writer's Player of the Season over Kevin De Bruyne.

    Episode 41 - AND WE BACK w/Next Gen Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 45:50


    This episode marks the first since "Project Restart" as I was joined by Shauyan, host of Next Gen Football Podcast, as we talk about his favorite club, Chelsea FC, and where they are heading. We also take a look at the league tables of the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A as well as the Alireza Jahanbakhsh situation at Brighton Hove and Albion.

    Episode 40 - Bundesliga Return and Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 34:26


    On this episode, Reza and I give our newly updated takes on if the rest of the European leagues should cancel the season or not and how to do it. We also talk about the Bundesliga teams and players to look out for as we also hint at some future episode ideas!

    Episode 39 - The Rise of Habits 365

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 23:10


    On this episode, we bring in our first sports clothing guests in Habits365 and its creators, Eli and Spencer Zied, my old friends from high school. They talk about how they came up with the idea, why they gave it its unique name, and what people should look out for in the bright future of the young and rising company.

    Episode 38 - The State Of FIFA 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 63:44


    In today's episode, I go solo for the first time and talk about the current state of the FIFA franchise. ‪I go down memory lane of my favorite FIFAs in years past and I give my takes on what EA Sports needs to do to improve its game and why people have hated on its most recent game, FIFA 20. ‬

    Episode 37 - Coronavirus and Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 54:25


    In this episode, Reza and I talk about the impact that the Coronavirus is having on European football and what we think the top 5 leagues should do for the rest of the season. We also take a look at the upcoming Premier League Hall of Fame and give our predictions on which 2 players should be inducted.

    Episode 36 - Man City Ban and Jadon Sancho Sweepstakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 53:58


    Breaking News: Manchester City BANNED from UEFA club competitions for 2 years plus fine as Amir and I give our takes on that. We also go on to see where Jadon Sancho might end up next season in the Premier League. Finally, we talked about what Arsenal need to do to put them back in the headlines for the right reasons for the upcoming season.

    Episode 35 - Bundesliga and World Cup Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 48:02


    In this epsiode, Joseph, Dani's father, and I talked about how he became a Bayern Munich fan and how the Bundesliga has been so interesting this season. We also took a trip down memory lane from when we went to Russia for the 2018 World Cup and how memorable it was.

    Episode 34 - Premier League Team of the Decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 66:56


    In this episode, Shaun, Bobby, and I recap the past few weeks of the biggest news in world football. We also created a collective EPL Team of the Decade and made our Champions League Round of 16 predictions.

    Episode 33 - All Things Arsenal with Timbsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 60:35


    Reza and I had our first ever live guest on the show as we talked with Timbsy where the three of us talked about the current controversy going on at Arsenal with Emery, Xhaka and the fans. We also talked about his journey when he was at Copa90 and what he has planned for his new YouTube channel.

    Episode 32 - Become Elite with Matt Sheldon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 54:21


    We talk with Tulsa Roughnecks defender, Matt Sheldon, on his path to becoming a professional soccer player and how he created a social audience of more than 300,000 subscribers by starting his own YouTube channel and podcast.

    Episode 31 - Kit Culture with Classic Football Shirts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 43:27


    We talk with Classic Football Shirts' General Manager, Gary Bierton, on how the company first started, the process of collecting football shirts from around the world and the rise in kit culture in recent years.

    Episode 30 - Is The Premier League Broken?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 34:42


    Reza and I go through the Premier League table as we head into the second international break of the season, reviewing surprise top six contenders to teams that are fighting for relegation.

    Episode 29 - Solskjaer vs. Emery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 45:02


    This episode is an all-preview special where Reza and I talk about the Manchester United vs. Arsenal match (El Box To Boxico) and the struggles that our managers have endured so far this season. We also give our predictions for Matchday 2 of the Champions League!

    Episode 28 - The Return of the Champions League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 43:42


    On this episode, Reza and I talk about the shocks of Gameweek 5 of the Premier League including Arsenal result against Watford and Norwich unimaginable victory. We also review the Champions League (and Europa League) groups and matches which start this week!!

    Episode 27 - The Ultimate Premier League Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 62:13


    On this week's episode, Reza and I review our fantasy teams so far this season. I also tested his Premier League knowledge with a quiz!

    Episode 26 - Transfer Deadline Day Live!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 39:25


    On today's episode, Reza and I go through live updates and give breaking news during the final day of the European Transfer Window! Also, with international break upon us (sigh), we reviewed the first four weeks of the Premier League and talk about the many surprises and shocks so far this season!

    Episode 25 - 5-A-Side Team Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 41:22


    On this episode, Shaun, Bobby, and I talked about the big matches that went down in the Premier League this past weekend including Arsenal vs Liverpool. We also drafted our best possible 5-a-side teams with a twist!

    Episode 24 - We Met Christian Eriksen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 41:34


    On this week's episode, Reza and I talked about the last minute controversy between Manchester City and Spurs as well as Chelsea's recent struggles. Alex also shares his story on how he ran into Christian Eriksen last week during his weekend trip to London to watch Arsenal's first home game of the Premier League season!

    Episode 23 - THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 37:17


    On this episode, Reza and I review the major storylines of Matchday 1 of the 2019 Premier League season, including Man United's 4-0 win over Chelsea, VAR controversy and which teams impressed and disappointed us!

    Episode 22 - 2019 Premier League Table Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 65:28


    On this week's episode, Reza and I give our 2019-2020 Premier League predictions. All teams are covered! From the relegation zone up to the top four.

    Episode 21 - Fantasy Premier League Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 54:52


    On this episode, Reza and I give an overview of the upcoming Fantasy Premier League season. From the inner workings of Fantrax, our new fantasy platform, to sleepers and extra tips, we've got you covered for this season of Fantasy.

    Episode 20 - Transfer Sagas and Premier League Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 56:48


    On this episode, Reza and I discuss Neymar, Bale, and other players' transfer demands to leave their current clubs. We also ask ourselves if Premier League legends can have the same success as managers as they did as players. Premier League starts in 17 days!

    Episode 19 - USWNT, AWOLs, and Youth Academies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 52:28


    On this episode, Reza and I talked about the Women's National Team winning back to back World Cups. We also brought up the topic of expensive transfers in today's game, how players refuse to play to force a move out, and if youth academies are being used properly in world football.

    Episode 18 - The Future of US Soccer and MLS with Heath Pearce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 51:34


    On this episode, Reza and I were joined by former USMNT player, Heath Pearce, as we discussed his football career, his role at Copa90, how fans are the most important aspect of football, and what the future of the MLS and US Soccer should look like.

    Episode 17 - Soccer Stadium Championship Bracket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 97:19


    On this episode, Reza and I create a random bracket of the top 32 soccer stadiums in the world and we try to find out which one comes out on top! Spoiler Alert: it's a fun one :)

    Episode 16 - Americans in the Premier League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 48:41


    In this week's episode, we covered the final of the Nations League between Netherlands and Portugal, discuss transfer rumors and give our take on Americans and how they fair in the Premier League.

    Episode 15 - I Scored Against Messi with Matt Eliason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 53:14


    Reza and I were joined by Matt Eliason, the subject of the documentary, Messi & Me, which shares the story of Matt's unexpected invite to a charity match against Lionel Messi and how one goal gave him a second chance to fulfill a life dream of becoming a professional soccer player.

    Episode 14 - Premier League All Star Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 59:32


    We create our own Premier League All-Star teams: North vs. South. We also give our take on Arsenal's Europa League defeat (especially me) and give our final predictions for the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham.

    Episode 13 - Let's Talk Kicking and Screening with Oliver Parman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 34:53


    In this episode, Reza and I talk with Oliver Parman, Co-Organizer and Head of Marketing at Kicking and Screening, an annual series of cultural events that bring together soccer and film enthusiasts to celebrate the beautiful game. We discussed how the organization was founded and how it has evolved to becoming one of the top soccer cultural events in the country.

    Episode 12 - Conversations with Christian Fuchs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 19:55


    In this week's episode, Reza and I talk with Premier League champion and former Austria captain, Christian Fuchs, on his projects like Hudson Sports Complex, Fox Soccer Academy and NFG_eSports as well as the upcoming season with Leicester City Football Club.

    Episode 11 - The Greatest Premier League Team?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 66:32


    In this week's episode, Reza and I talk through the greatest teams in modern Premier League history as well as potential upcoming transfers and transfer rumors.

    Episode 10 - Premier League Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 71:05


    In this week's episode, Reza and I talk about Super Sunday, the golden boot and our final thoughts on the top 6. We also previewed the Champions League and Europa League finals.

    Episode 9 - No One Wants Top Four

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 34:39


    In this emergency episode, Reza, Dani and I talk about the terrible form that some Premier League teams are in. We also find out who wins PFA POTY and we take a trip down memory lane with old Premier League clubs back from the 2000s that now find themselves stuck in the lower tiers.

    Episode 8 - Would We Make Good Referees?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 67:07


    In this episode, Reza and I each took official practice referee quizzes to see which one of us has a brighter future as a professional referee. We also gave our take on the PFA Team of the Year and discussed some players that missed out.

    Episode 7 - Let's Rant About Arsenal and Manchester United

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 67:52


    In this episode, Reza and I release all frustrations surrounding Arsenal and Manchester United as well as the necessary steps to turn both clubs around into what they used to be - a good team.

    Episode 6 - The Pros and Cons of VAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 76:48


    In this week's episode, Reza and I recapped the Champions League quarter final second legs, especially the Man City v Tottenham match on Wednesday. In doing so, we ended up discussing our thoughts on the pros and cons of VAR.

    Episode 5 - Which Arsenal Player Are You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 69:15


    In this episode, we took a quiz to find out which current Arsenal player I am (SPOILER ALERT - I'm very happy). We got side tracked again, but Reza and I ultimately recapped this week's Champions League and Europa League quarterfinals and gave our predictions for the 2nd legs.

    Episode 4 - We Built Our Perfect Soccer Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 58:04


    In this week's episode, Reza, Shaun, Bobby and I did a "Through The Wire" inspired draft to build our perfect soccer player. We also went through all the reasons why FIFA is no longer relevant and what needs to happen for us to pick up a controller and play it.

    Episode 3 - We Hate Chelsea Football Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 57:55


    In this episode, Reza and I went over the results over the weekend in the Premier League, although we got slightly side tracked. We also mourned the loss of our favorite fantasy soccer platform - PlayTogga.

    Episode 2 - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: The Landlord

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 61:01


    In this episode of Box to Box, Reza shares a childhood soccer story as well as his thoughts on Solskjaer becoming the permanent manager of Manchester United. We also talked about the remainder of the Premier League season and looked back at old memories going to summer friendlies at Giants Stadium.

    Episode 1 - Who The Hell Is Hosting The 2020 Euros!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 49:07


    In the first episode of Box to Box, Alex and Reza reviewed the host cities of the 2020 Euros (unsuccessfully) and last night's match between USA and Ecuador. And with the international break coming to an end (not really, it just started), Alex and Reza gave their predictions for the upcoming ties of the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

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