Welcome to the Gridirons of Europe Podcast. In this podcast we discuss the ELF, football in Sweden and other major football events in Europe. We hope you listeners will join us as we guide you through the football landscape in Sweden, and Europe more broadly.
This week we are back in full force with the usual suspects!We talk about the normal stuff that you are used to by this point, walk about the games that have happened last week. We go on a small rant about the lack of stats (and stream), Oslo maybe has some play calling issues in a scoreless home game from their side and Towers might be getting better in a strong showing in Copenhagen!We also go through our Power Rankings from this week in all of the divisions and we also go through our predictions for this weeks STACKED games!
This week Andre and Albin are joined by Linda Johansson QB and OC for the Carlstad Crusaders, to talk about the games that happened last week and the upcoming games this week.AIK went down to Malmö and showed why they are a top team, Carlstad did what Carlstad does, Tyresö (almost) fumbled the win away in Örebro and Stockholm (not so) Mean Machines got crushed in the upset of the century!We go through our Power Rankings as usual for every division and talk about the upcoming games!
In episode 129 Andre and Arian are joined by Carlstad Crusaders WR and 2-time Special Teams Player of the Year Albin Forsman, who is joining the Gridirons of Europe team. At this point all of the Swedish senior leagues are in progress, so the podcast is nearing mid-season form. We discuss the games that were, our Power Rankings, and we preview and pick the upcoming games.
This week we are back with the full squad of Andre, Arian and Dessezar! We talk about the games that happened in Week 3 in the Super Series and Week 1 in Men's Division 1. Örebro start their season with a BANG against Kristianstad, we have a shoot out in Bergshamra in the Fog Bowl and the Göteborg Giants show why they are the team to beat in Division 1. We also have 2 special guests from the Copenhagen Raptors with Christine and Cecilie, who join us for the preview for the Women's Division 1 and we talk about the upcoming games in their division.
The duo Andre and Arian are back this week to talk about Week 2 of the Super Series. Stockholm wins in the battle of the capitals, Carlstad does what everyone thought would happen and Kristianstad were inches away from the win in Malmö. We go through our Power Rankings for the Super Series, we also give our Rankings and thoughts for Division 1 which begins this week. We also give our thoughts for the games this upcoming week in both of the leagues!
This week it is a duo episode with Andre and Arian, with a comeback from a very special guest! We discuss the past weekend's games, and preview the games coming up. We also go through our power rankings for Week 2 of the Super Series. We give you are thoughts on the first glimpse from the newest team in the league, who along with Limhamn, show why purple is not the shit this year, and Carlstad put on a clinic in Tyresö.
Episode 125 is the relaunch of Gridirons of Europe for the 2025 season. Your familiar host Andre is joined by a cast of characters, old and new, to discuss the podcast's relaunch, introduce some of the new people on the pod, and, of course, we share our thoughts going into Week 1 of the Swedish Super Series.
After a long hiatus, our trio of co-hosts are back for one final episode together. With life events and other interests in focus, the gang won't be back together for this season. Hear from Antoine, who's quitting the pod due to life circumstances; hear from Osaid, who just isn't that interested in football anymore; and hear from Andre, who will be busy in a new coaching role this year, yet desperate to keep the podcast alive. Enjoy one last ride with this trio, folks.
In episode 123, Gaby Knops of the Carlstad Crusaders women's team joins us as we discuss some of the events that transpired during Saturday's finals, and we discuss the unprecedented success of the Carlstad Crusaders organization recently.
In episode 122, Andre and Osaid discuss the past weekend's semifinal games for both men and women, and they make their picks for the finals.
Bonus Episode Alert! We've got a special treat for you today a bonus episode featuring none other than LB Will Sewell of the Oslo Vikings! Will is a 2024 MVP candidate in the Super Series and has been absolutely dominating on both sides of the ball all season long. We are beyond excited to have him join us to share his thoughts, reflections, and behind-the-scenes stories from this incredible season – both from his personal journey and the team's perspective.
Welcome back! After some much-needed R&R during the Swedish midsummer break, we're back and ready to dive into the action-packed world of Swedish football! In this episode, we're tackling the thrilling playoff battles in both the Women's Division One and the Super Series. Get ready as we break down the top contenders and their journey to the championship! But wait, there's more! We'll also address the absolute “shit show” that is the Men's Division One this season, and the unexpected cancellation of the Championship Game by SWE3. And as if that wasn't enough excitement, we've got a special treat for you! Tune in tomorrow for a bonus episode featuring none other than Will Sewell of the Oslo Vikings. You won't want to miss his insights and stories from the field! So grab your headphones and get comfy – it's time to kick off another exciting episode.
In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into all the thrilling action from the previous weekend across the Super Series and both Mens and Woman's Division One. The previous weekend marked the conclusion of the regular season in the Super Series, setting the stage for the playoffs. Be sure to tune in to hear our final power rankings. As we gear up for the final week in both the men's and women's Division One, expect us to delve into playoff talks, predictions, and exciting matchups to look forward to. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this episode is a must-listen for anyone following the Super Series action. Don't miss out on all the latest updates and insights as we break down the weekend's games and set the stage for an unforgettable playoff season. Join us for Episode 120 as we bring you all the excitement and drama from football in Sweden!
In episode 119, the guys once again discuss the week of football that was. Surprise, surprise Karlskoga Wolves let everyone down. ÖBK secure a trip to the post season congrats! The guys also discuss the final weeks of the regular season across all divisions. As always power rankings and picks for the upcoming games are the standard.
Bonus Episode the guys welcome Center from the Göteborg Giants Kevin Guegue. This bonus episode is loud, unscripted, and unedited. Say a prayer before smashing the play button and listen as Kevin and the boys discuss all things Division 1.
In episode 118, the guys once again discuss the week of football that was. In typical Gridirons Of Europe fashion AIK has another roasting session. The guys also talk Oslo Vikings and their journey here in Sweden. Power rankings and picks for the upcoming games are standard.
In episode 117, Andre and Antoine welcome Osaid back from the states, recap their individual games while taking time to discuss the games played across all divisions. We continue by going through our highly anticipated power rankings and picking the upcoming games in the Super Series, both Men's and Woman's Division 1. We're testing out a new structure for the show so be sure to share your thoughts with us across all platforms.
In episode 116, Andre and Antoine recap their individual games while taking time to discuss the games played across all divisions. We continue by going through our highly anticipated power rankings and picking the upcoming games in the Super Series, both Men's and Woman's Division 1, and ending with a message for the Giants.
In episode 115, Andre and Antoine discuss the five games played across men's division 1 and the Super Series the past weekend, highlighting how Upplands-Bro tricked us into thinking they were a good team, why Limhamn cannot rely on their passing game, and why Carlstad are looking nearly unbeatable at the moment. We continue by going through our power rankings and picking the upcoming weekend's games across the Super Series, both Men's and Women's Division 1, and ending off with wishing Stockholm good luck on their trip to Paris for a matchup against reigning CEFL champions Courneuve Flash.
In episode 114, Antoine and Andre discuss their own game day experiences; they discuss other games they checked in on the past weekend; they discuss this week's power rankings; and they pick the upcoming weekend's games.
In episode 113, the guys once again discuss the week of football that was, they discuss the rankings, and pick the upcoming games.
Episode 112 is jam packed! Andre and Antoine share their experiences from the field in their opening games of the season; Osaid keeps telling us why he shouldn't be hosting a football podcast; Antoine is confident Karlskoga are the best team in division 1, but wait, they lost; and Andre goes off on Karlskoga for playing down to their competition. In addition, we discuss the games we watched this past weekend, we reveal our updated power rankings, and we make our game picks for the next round of games.
In this episode, Andre and Osaid discuss the two games which were played in week 1 of the Super Series; they preview Division 1 - Power Rankings format; finally, they discuss the upcoming games this weekend and make their picks in both Women's and Men's Division 1, and the Super Series.
Welcome to our 2024 Super Series Preview. We take you through our power rankings, from 8 to 1, and using coaches' answers to a couple of interview questions as a backdrop, we discuss each team in the Super Series going into the season.
In episode 109, we welcome Gaby Knops of the Carlstad Crusaders, and together we discuss her life and career, and preview this year's women's league.
After another hiatus, the guys are back, and they discuss a wide array of topics, including, but not limited to: Osaid's recent black eye, our hosts' sports bucket list items, and a lot of shit talking. Make sure to follow us as the season approaches.
Andre, Antoine & Osaid are all back together for the first time in many months! We discuss briefly what has happened since we last spoke, and we discuss the upcoming Super series for 2024.
In our second episode of U19 Corner, Leo and Andre are back to discuss everything that has happened since last time they spoke. We begin the epsiode discussing the Junior European Championship between Sweden and Austria. After that we go through what has happened in the last three weeks of the Swedish U19 season, and we make our predictions for the upcoming semifinals. We then briefly touch on the Nordic Youth Championship, a tournament in which both Leo and Andre will be coahing, albeit for different teams. We end the episode by going through the history of U19 finals, who the participating teams were and who won the games. How far back in history can Andre and Leo go?
Episode 105 is the first episode of U19 Corner! Your host Andre sits down to talk some U19 football with guest host Leo Billgren. Together they discuss the first three weeks of the Swedish U19 season, speculate on what is going to happen the rest of the regular season, and briefly preview the upcoming Junior European Championship Game between Sweden and Austria.
It's story time gang.. Sit back and enjoy the recap of the first time we all met in person at Dukes.
In episode 103 we speak with Limhamn Griffins great, NFL Europe veteran, and the Swedish national team DC, Patrik Lundqvist. We discuss Patrik's football journey, and we talk a bit about the recent Dukes Tourney and the upcoming European Championship semifinal between Team Sweden and Team Finland.
No agenda just hopping in and out of rabbit holes. Straight Chattin Shit
The 2nd annual Division 1 All-Star Draft is now live. Listen to see if you made it onto Team Andre, Team Osaid, or if you didn't make the cut. Commish Antoine leads the guys through the draft as Andre and Osaid make their picks. A surprise twist may or may not be there near the end of the draft.
Come celebrate the 100th Episode of the Gridirons Of Europe Podcasts with yours truly. From Andre, Osaid and Antoine with Love!
In episode 99 we discuss the final week of the regular season here in Sweden, and we touch on the upcoming playoff games before we round off the episode with a fun shoot the shit segment.
In episode 98 it's a new week, but it's the same shit! Recaps, Power Rankings, and all things football in Sweden.
In episode 97 we discuss the week that was, upcoming games, and all manner of topics both related and not related to football.
In this wildcard episode, we discussed the journey of Maher as an NFL broadcaster, going from a small YouTube channel to the biggest NFL broadcaster in the Middle East.
In episode 95 the guys discuss the action from last weekend, the power rankings, and the upcoming game schedule all around Sweden. Osaid is talking shit, Andre is feeling good after another Kristianstad win, and Antoine puts all his faith behind the Carlstad women's team, promising to do 1,000 pushups if any team scores on them.
In episode 94, the trio is back and better than ever! Antoine brought his milk, and Andre is sounding cocky and confident after a Kristianstad win. Listen as the guys recap last weekend's action, make their picks, and preview this weekend's games, and listen as they put some teams on blast for underperforming.
In episode 93, although wrongly introduced as episode 94 on the show, we discuss the weekend that was, our Power Rankings, and then discuss upcoming games and pick the winners for the Swedish games.
In episode 92 the full crew is back with Osaid recently coming home from vacation, and together the three guys recap the weekend that was, preview the upcoming weekend's schedule, and they have a heated argument over the power rankings.
In episode 91 we preview the 2023 season for the ladies' division, and joining us is Hannah, one of the founders of AIK's upstart women's team. Together we briefly discuss the teams going into the season, and with Hannah in the studio, we put some extra time into discussing AIK in particular.
In episode 90 we reveal a slight tweak in the structure of our show. We then proceed to discuss last weekend's games, preview the upcoming games, discuss our power rankings and update you on our game picks.
In episode 89 we preview the upcoming weekend's games by doing it draft style, as Antoine and Andre pick two games each to cover this weekend.
In episode 88 we recap opening weekend of the Swedish Super Series and Men's Division 1. We discuss all the games, from the thriller in Kristanstad on Friday night to the turnover filled battle in Gothenburg on Sunday afternoon. Antoine and Andre then give their thoughts on this week's power rankings.
In episode 87 we preview the 2023 Super Series, with a particular focus on week 1.
In episode 86 we preview the Swedish Men's Division 1 series. Heading into this episode we reached out to each of the head coaches in the divison, and we received responses from everyone. With the answers to our questions as a backdrop, we go through each team and preview the upcoming season of division 1.
In episode 85 we speak with Sebastian Brinkenfeldt, Head Coach of the Swedish Junior National Team. We discuss Sebastian's football journey, both as a player and a coach, and while spending some time discussing old memories, we also bring up the upcoming European Championship semifinal between Sweden and Denmark, which will take place in Kristianstad on April 9th.
In episode 84 we speak with former NFL linebacker Carl-Johan Björk, and together we discuss his journey from Täby, to NFL Europe and then finally, the NFL.
In episode 83 we speak with new Ystad Rockets QB Cameron Valardo, and together we discuss his football career growing up in Eastern Canada, to playing in Sweden in 2023. On the way we hear some of Cameron's experiences from college, his decision to play football in France, and much more.