Soccer Podcast
In this episode, Joe and Roberto are joined immediately by Andrea Yanez from Miami Total Futbol to take a deep dive into Inter Miami and their season so far. They discuss the Club World Cup, Lionel Messi, and many other topics covering the team (3:15). We close with Match of the Week, including the Europa League Final predictions, and a preview of next week's show (32:40).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with Nima Tavallaey from The Italian Football Podcast to look back at the Champions League Semifinals, Inter and the scudetto race, and look forward to the PSG/Inter UCL Final on May 31st (4:30). Roberto then gives you a trivia question about first time UCL winners in Munich (33:30). On Opening Thoughts, we speculate on the futures of Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso (34:45). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (39:45).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto jump right in to preview the upcoming Champions League semifinal matches this week. We open with the Arsenal/PSG clash on Tuesday looking at the latest news, player trends, and make predictions on the match (4:10). We then move on to the Barcelona/Inter Milan matchup giving you morein depth analysis and paler news ahead of the Wednesday showdown (18:15). We close with our Match of the Week segment (32:10). We are off next week, and will return the weekend of May 10th.
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a great trivia question on Lionel Messi goal involvements for Inter Miami (3:50). In Opening Thoughts, we look back at the results in the UEFA Champions League this week (4:30). From there, we welcome in Matt Santangelo from That Milan Podcast and Football Italia to discuss AC Milan, the Series A, and the gambling scandal breaking this week (27:45). We clsoe with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (54:10).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a great trivia question on El Clasico matchups in the Copa Del Rey (3:40).We then immediately welcome in Santi Bauza from the Hand of Pod podcast to look at the Champions League quarterfinal matchups including Arsenal/Real Madrid (4:25), Bayern Munich/Inter Milan (14:30), Barcelona/Borussia Dortmund (22:25), and PSG/Aston Villa (31:50). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (43:45).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto return after a month off to chat about their soccer travel adventures around the world. We open with a trivia question about Juventus head coaching changes on the heels of the Thiago Motta sacking (3:35). From there, we go to Roberto and his trip to Paraguay to watch the Paraguayan National Team secure a 1-0 victory over Chile in World Cup Qualifying, as well as what's happening in CONMEBOL qualifying (4:55). After that, we turn to Joe's trip to Turin to watch Juventus/Hellas, as well as discuss the Thiago Motta sacking, as well as the future under Igor Tudor (25:10). We close with our Match of the Week segment, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (37:00).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto forego trivia this week, and jump right into Opening Thoughts, discussing the results from Leg 1 of the knock out round in the UEFA Champions League (3:25). From there, we welcome back Jason Longshore from 92.9 The Game and Soccer Down Here to preview the 2025 MLS season (27:35). Lastly, we close with Match of the Week, and a preview of next week's podcast (49:25).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a great trivia question on managers in the UEFA Champions League (3:40). In Opening Thoughts, we look at the most recent news in the Transfer Window, including Jhon Duran, Xavi Simons, Miguel Almiron, and Neymar (4:20). From there, we welcome in Santi Bauza from the Hand of Pod podcast to look back on Match Day 8 in the Champions League, as well as look at the knock out round matches (21:25). We clsoe with the trivia answer (44:40). We are off next week, and return with Episode 447 on the weekend of February 15th.
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question about goal scoring in the 24/25 UEFA Champions League (3:10). We then give you a brief table review leading into our matches (3:40). We preview Juventus/Benfica (6:30), Stuttgart/PSG (14:40), Manchester City/Club Brugge (20:30), and Dinamo Zagreb/AC Milan (25:35). We then give you rapid fire predictions (29:55) before closing with our Match of the Week and Trivia answer (31:30).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a Napoli trivia question (3:20). In Opening Thoughts, we take a closer look at Match Day 7 in the UEFA Champions League, including the pivotal PSG/Manchester City matchup (3:55). From there, we welcome in football journalist Miguel Agyei to chat the latest transfers in this winter window (15:45). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (38:30).
In our first episode of 2025, Joe and Roberto with an Opening Thoughts topic of current manager changes including Milan, Everton, and West Ham (4:00). We then welcome in the great Tim Vickery to discuss South American player movement, the U-20 South American championships, and even the 2026 World Cup (18:40). We close with a great list of mid week matches in Match of the Week and a preview of next week's show (41:00). Trivia will return next week!
Joe and Roberto join you for their end of year podcast. We open with a look back on Match Day 6 in the UEFA Champions League (3:40). From there, we stay in Europe and take our first look at the UEFA World Cup Qualifying groups that were drawn this week (25:15). We close with a quick preview of the Manchester Derby coming up this Sunday (37:10). We would like to thank all our guests and all of our listeners for a fantastic 2024, and look forward to a great 2025. Happy holidays to all!
In this episode, Joe and Roberto are immediately joined by Hand of Pod's Santi Bauza for the entire show. We open with a trivia question about the MLS Cup Final happening later today (3:40). We then have a deep discussion about the Club World Cup this summer after the group stages were drawn, and match schedule came out this week (4:10). From there, we take a quick look at MLS Cup Final later today between New York Redbull and LA Galaxy, and give you our predictions (47:35). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of our final podcast of 2024 (54:55).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto are immediately joined by soccer journalist Ralph Hannah to start the show. Joe presents a trivia question about the Spain/Netherlands matchup in the UEFA Nations League (3:25). From there, we discuss the World Cup Qualifiers in South America (4:05), as well as the CONCACAF Nations League (23:10). We close with Match of the Week, and the trivia answer (36:45). We are off next week, and will return the weekend of December 7th/8th.
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a Champions League trivia question (3:20). In Opening Thoughts, we take a closer look at MLS, as Jim Curtin and Bruce Arena have coaching changes, as well as the Game 3's coming up tonight (3:50). From there, we welcome in Nima Tavallaey from SempreInter.com, and The Italian Football Podcast to chat Champions League with a focus on the Italian teams as we've reached the half way point of the group stage (17:40). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (41:30).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question about Lionel Messi's goal involvements this season in MLS (4:05). In Opening Thoughts, we look back at Match Day 3 of the UEFA Champions League,and recap the big matches from the week (4:55). We then welcome in Jason Longshore from 92.9 The Game to discuss the MLS Cup Playoffs, focusing on Miami/Atlanta, but chatting about other match ups too. We also discuss the potential MLS schedule change reported to possibly happen in 2026 (18:55). We close with Match of the Week, the Trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (51:30).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto are immediately joined by Hand of Pod's Santi Bauza for the entire show. We start out with our Trivia question pertaining to the US/Mexico rivalry (3:20). We continue on discussing the kits we are wearing during recording, and why we chose them (3:50). From there, we look back on South American World Cup Qualifying (10:10). From there, we discuss the potential of Lionel Messi being named MLS MVP (19:55). We then head over to Europe to discuss the hiring of Thomas Tuchel for the English NT job (24:10), followed by chatting about Christian Pulisic returning to Milan prior to the US/Mexico match (35:40). We close with Match of the Week, the Trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (49:35).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a great trivia question about managerial success in European competition (5:00). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on week 2 of the UEFA Champions League, and where teams currently stand in the table (6:10). We then Welcome in Alex Kirkland from ESPN FC and The Spanish Football podcast to chat about Champions League and La Liga, including the recent injury bug at Real Madrid (17:35). We close with the Trivia answer (39:55). We are off next week, and will return the weekend of October 19th.
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question about Barcelona coaching (3:20). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on week 1 of the UEFA Champions League, as we get set for Week 2 this week (4:10). From there, we welcome in Dr Rajpal Brar from #CB Performance to talk about the major injuries to Marc Andre Der Stegen and Rodri, as well as discuss a little Arsenal (18:30). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (42:45).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question about San Marino after their historic first competitive win ever (4:25). In Opening Thoughts, we discuss the final hiring of Mauricio Pochettino, and the comments from his first press conference (5:40). We then welcome in Carlo Garganese from The Italian Football Podcast to chat about the Italian National Team, Italian teams in the Champions League, and the Series A (22:35). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of our next show (49:40).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto start out by reflecting on 11 years of podcasting (2:20). Roberto then gives you a great trivia question on Barcelona coaching (5:30). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on the transfer window and all the big moves from the top clubs (6:40). We then welcome in South American football Journalist Tim Vickery to look at the South American World Cup qualifiers this week (32:25). We then close with our Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (1:00:55)
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question pertaining to goal scoring in the EPL on the heels of Erling Haaland's hat trick on the weekend (3:45) In Opening Thoughts, we take a look at the transfer window, with a focus on Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, and Gio Reyna (5:10). We then welcome in football journalist Miguel Agyei to continue our discussion of the transfer window, with a deeper focus on Serie A (19:15). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show, our 11th Anniversary Show (45:20).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto bring back trivia with a question on goals per minute in the EPL (4:00). In Opening Thoughts, we discuss the imminent hiring of Mauricio Pochettino for US Men's head coach (4:45). From there, we bring you our Bundesliga preview (24:25), and a wrap around of week 1 in Europe (41:05). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (46:00).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto return from their summer break to review four of the five European top leagues that start their seasons this week. We open with a look at Ligue 1 (4:10), then move to Serie A (13:25), then next to La Liga (25:50), and lastly the Premier League (32:30). We will preview the Bundesliga next week. We close with our opening list in Match of the Week (47:05).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a discussion on the US Men's National Team as they fired Gregg Berhalter earlier in the week, and the ensuing head coaching search (2:55). We then bring you our Copa America Finals preview as Argentina and Colombia get set to battle for the title Sunday night in Miami (19:05). We then turn our focus to Europe as Spain and England get set to play the Euro final in Berlin (28:30). We are off for the next few weeks, but will return in early August to preview the 24/25 season in Europe!
In this episode, Joe and Roberto are immediately joined by Hand of Pod's Santi Bauza to discuss the Copa America and the Euros. We start off looking at Argentina's dominance, Paraguay's early exit, and the USMNT on the brink of elimination (3:30). We then go to the Euros to chat about Italy's exit, Spain's dominance, and what upsets possibly loom on the horizon (42:45). We are off next week, and will return the weekend of the 13th to preview both finals.
In this episode, Joe and Roberto start out with their discussion of their coverage in East Hartford last week for the Colombia/Bolivia and Ecuador/Honduras friendlies leading into the 2024 Copa America (4:15). They then continue with their discussion of the first two opening matches of the Copa America (13:50). From there, they dive deeper into the 2024 European Championship as they complete Match Day 2 (17:40). We close with a preview of next week's show.
In this episode, Joe and Roberto welcome in South American journalist Tim Vickery to preview the 2024 Copa America. We go through Group A (6:00), Group B (19:30), Group C (32:25), and Group D (42:00) giving you the players to watch and storylines in each group. We then give you our knock out stage predictions, Golden Ball winner, Golden Boot winner, and predicted champion (58:00). We close with a preview of next week's show!
In this episode, Joe and Roberto welcome in journalist Cecilia Lagos who is covering Euro 2024 fro ESPN Deportes to preview the tournament. We go through Group A (5:10), Group B (14:25), Group C (28:00), Group D (35:25), Group E (46:00), and Group F (51:15) giving you the players to watch and storylines in each group. We then give you our knock out stage predictions, Golden Ball winner, Golden Boot winner, and predicted champion (1:00:30). we close with a preview of next week's Copa America show!
In this episode, Joe and Roberto start out with a quick trivia question about goal scorers in the 23-24 European season (3:45). We then give our reaction to the 2-0 victory from Real Madrid for their 15th Champions League title over Borussia Dortmund (5:30). We also pose the question if Carlo Ancelotti is the greatest club manager ever (13:05). We discuss the Man of the Match award as well (19:40). Next week, we turn our focus to the Euros and the Copa America to start the summer!
In this episode, Joe and Roberto immediately welcome in Santi Bauza from the Hand of Pod podcast to review the week in football. We open with a recap of the Europa League Final between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen (5:00). We then move to a preview of the Champions League Final next weekend between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund (16:20). We then move to a long discussion of the coaching carousel, including the hot jobs that are currently open (29:30). We close with the Match of the Week, and a preview of next week's show (49:45).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto react to Manchester City winning their unprecedented 4th straight EPL title (3:40). We continue on to the news that Max Allegri is out at Juventus after winning the Coppa Italia (10:05). We them move on to one of the greatest championship performances of all time, the 23-24 Invincible Bayer Leverkusen, and discuss where their season ranks among historic single season performances (19:55). We close with the Match of the Week segment, and a preview of next week's show (25:30).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question pertaining to late Leverkusen success (3:50) In Opening Thoughts, we look back on the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League semifinals (4:55). We then welcome in Nima Tavallaey from The Italian Football Podcast and SempreInter to continue our discussion of the mid week competitions, as well as look at potential summer Serie A managerial changes (27:40). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (1:03:45).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question pertaining to Italian goal scorers in the Europa League (4:05) We then recap the leg 1 semifinal matches from this week starting with Champions League (4:35), Europa League (13:10), and Conference League (22:40). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (32:05).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question pertaining to Bundesliga goal scorers (3:40) In Opening Thoughts, we discuss the upcoming vote in the EPL on a potential salary/spending cap (4:15). We then welcome in Matthew Karagich from the 2 Bundesliga podcast and beIN Sports to chat about Bayer Leverkusen, the German teams in the Champions League, and promotion/relegation in Germany this season (13:30). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (43:30).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question pertaining to all the goals scored in the UCL Quarterfinals this week (3:05) We then recap the leg 1 matches from this week starting with Arsenal/Bayern Munich (3:55), Real Madrid/Manchester City (9:30), Atletico Madrid/Borussia Dortmund (15:15), and PSG/Barcelona (20:10). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (23:15).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding goal scorers in the Series A (3:30). In Opening Thoughts, we look deeper into the proposed "luxury tax" for EPL teams (4:20). We then welcome in Santi Bauza from Copa 90 and the Hand of Pod podcast to discuss Allegri at Juventus before looking deeper into the UCL Quarterfinal matchups (14:20). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (38:15).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding PSG/Barcelona in the UCL (4:10). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on both the Champions League and Europa League as the quarterfinals are set in both competitions, including our predictions on the matchups (5:10). We then welcome in Sara Poraria from Room 442 to look back on the Champions League, as well as look forward to the quarterfinals and potential finals matchups (28:45). We close with the trivia answer, as we are off for the next two weeks (50:25).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a great trivia question regarding Liverpool and Manchester City (4:25). In Opening thoughts, we preview the big matchup coming up tomorrow between Liverpool and Manchester City (5:10). We then welcome in Jack Grimse to talk about Champions League, the Bundesliga, Xabi Alonso, and Aston Villa (14:45). We then close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (33:10).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a great trivia question regarding Paul Pogba (3:15). In Opening thoughts, we go in depth about the Paul Pogba suspension, and what it might mean for his career (3:50). We then welcome in Gabriele Marcotti from ESPN's Gab and Jules Show to talk about Champions League, Liverpool, Premier League viewership, and his take on the Pogba situation (10:10). We then close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (33:10).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a great trivia question regarding UEFA Champions League goal scorers (4:05). In Opening thoughts, we recap and preview the UEFA Champions League as they head into the Round of 16 (4:55). We then welcome in South American football journalist Tim Vickery to chat about the South American U-23 qualifiers for the Olympics, as well as the Neymar, Messi, and Endrick situations (25:00). We then close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and our upcoming schedule (46:50).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding the Asian Cup (3:40). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on all the action in both the Asian Cup and African Cup of Nations as they head to mid week semifinal matchups (4:15). We then welcome in Carolina Core head coach Roy Lassiter as they get ready to kick off their inaugural season (16:45). We close with Match of the Week and the trivia answer (38:40). We are off next week, and will be back on the weekend of February 17th.
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding the Asian Cup (4:10). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on all the action in the African Cup of Nations (5:35). We then welcome in Santi Bauza from Copa 90 and the Hand of Pod podcast to talk about the Jose Mourinho sacking at Roma, the CONMEBOL olympic qualifiers, and the current situations for Xabi Alonso and Xavi (13:00). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (39:40).
In our first episode of 2024, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding the African Cup Of Nations (4:10). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on the lives and careers of Mario Zagallo (5:00) and Franz Beckenbauer (10:05) who both recently passed away. We then turn our focus to the opening of the AFC Asian Cup (18:05) and the African Cup of Nations (23:10) which start this weekend. We close with Match of the Week and the trivia answer (33:05).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding the Copa America (4:15). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on the Copa America draw from earlier this week (5:15). We continue OT with a look back at the other big draw this week, the Euros (18:45). We then welcome in Emily Wilson from One Football to get her opinion on the Euros, her thoughts on Match Day 6 of the UEFA Champions League, and her reflections on the retirement of Christine Sinclair (29:00). We close with Match of the Week and the trivia answer (49:25). We are off for the holidays and will return on the weekend of January 6/7. We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and we'll see you in 2024!
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding goal scoring in the Series A (4:05). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on the MLS Cup Conference Finals as Columbus and LAFC advance to the MLS Cup Final on December 9th (5:05). We then welcome in Sara Poraria from Room 442 to look back on Match Day 5 in the UEFA Champions League, including a discussion on the dreaded VAR controversy from PSG/Newcastle (15:30). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show which is the final one for 2023 (36:20).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding Argentina World Cup Qualifying (4:15). In Opening Thoughts, we look back CONCACAF Nations League matches this week, including the US 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, and the Mexico 2-0 loss at Honduras (5:20). We then welcome in Santi Bauza from Copa 90 and The Hand of Pod podcast to talk CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, including Argentina and Brazil losses this week heading into their match on Tuesday (16:25). Before we let Santi go, we get his thoughts on Euro Qualifiers as well (34:10). We close with Match of the Week and the trivia answer (46:10). We are off next weekend and will return the weekend of December 2nd.
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding goal scoring in the UEFA Champions League (4:25). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on Match Day 4 of the Champions League, including the potential fallout at Manchester United (5:15). We then welcome in Jason Longshore from 92.9 The Game to discuss the NWSL Final, the Megan Rapinoe injury, Match Day 3 between Atlanta and Columbus, and the MLS Cup playoffs (19:25). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (41:45).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question regarding goal scoring in El Clasico (4:05). In Opening Thoughts, we look back on El Clasico, including the dramatics from Jude Bellingham (4:45). We then welcome Richard Kharman from Serie A Sitdown and SchalkeMerica to talk about German teams in the UCL, Jude Bellingham, Chelsea, Der Klassiker coming up this weekend, and Gio Reyna (17:20). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (37:25).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question pertaining penalty kick takers in the EPL (3:20). In Opening Thoughts, we look ahead to the MLS Cup Playoffs after the final places are set from Decision Day (4:10). We then welcome Chelsea Tik Tok personality Melina Dautovic to discuss the Chelsea/Arsenal match, the EPL, and look ahead to the Manchester Derby (15:30). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (35:45).
In this episode, Joe and Roberto open with a trivia question pertaining to goal keeping shutout records on the heels of Emi Martinez setting the new record for Argentina (3:50). In Opening Thoughts, we look back at Match Day 3 of World Cup Qualifying in South America (5:00). We then welcome in Matt Santangelo from Football Italia to talk about the gambling scandal in Italian football, Napoli's woes, Italian coaches, and the Milan/Juventus match coming up next weekend (16:45). We close with Match of the Week, the trivia answer, and a preview of next week's show (38:45).