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Corinthians on trial and Pelé madness

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2013 63:19


The Elastico podcast team are joined by James Young (@seeadarkness) to discuss the latest events in Brazilian football. From the sad death of a 14-year-old at a Corinthians game in Bolivia, to Pelé's comments on Neymar, to the state championship structure, we cover it all. After a bit of a winter break, the podcast should be back on track for the 2013 campaign and we hope you will join us for what promises to be an exciting year for Brazilian football.

Silly season well underway

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2013 47:27


The January transfer window is now open and, with Brazilian sides entering pre-season, they are no exception to the transfer frenzy. The Brazilian market has already shocked many, with Corinthians sealing the €15 million signing of Alexandre Pato. However, there has been plenty of other activity. Join Chris and Rio as The Elastico team take a look at some of the biggest moves so far.

End of Season awards

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2012 59:25


The Elastico's Chris and Rio are once more joined by BBC South American football correspondent Tim Vickery to dish out the Sambafoot Brasileirão awards. This year we commemorate the Revelation of the Year, Manager of the Year, Team of the Year and, of course, the best player of the Brasileirão 2012. Listen in and discover the reasoning behind the choices.

Celebration for the Zumbi nation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2012 54:58


The Elastico podcast returns to bring a look at the final day of the Brasileirão season in which the city of Recife played host to a crucial relegation encounter. Host Christopher Atkins is joined by TheElastico.com's Rio Coimbra (@the_elastico) and freelance journalist James Young (@seeadarkness) to round-up the final day, before moving on to discuss the appointment of a new manager for A Seleção. Listen in and enjoy your journey into the unknown, with Brazil once more providing storylines aplenty.

The king is dead, long live the king

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2012 59:24


Chris and Rio return for a Seleção focused podcast to discuss the shock sacking of Brazil National Team head coach Mano Menezes. To help the duo dissect the CBF's axe-swinging, they are joined by freelance South American football writer Rupert Fryer, who lends his opinion on events. Also discussed on the show are possible successors, Luiz Adriano's moment of madness, Sport's battle to survive and those who may benefit from Mano's exit

We have a winner!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2012 52:13


Join Chris and Rio of The Elastico once more to go through the latest stories from Brazil in the week that the country crowned Fluminense champions of 2012. The duo also look at Brazilians in the Champions League, before being joined by Belgian journalist Samindra Kunti for his view on football in Brazil, since moving to the country. Then, in the final section, it's 'Only in Brazil' time once more, while the old theme song makes a welcome re-appearance. Remember to pass on your comments and ratings on iTunes and you can contact us on Twitter - @Elastico_TW

The fall of an Empire?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2012 56:50


The Elastico podcast is back once more as Chris and Rio (The Elastico) are joined by James Young (Tall Coconuts, Independent) to discuss the latest happenings in Brazilian football. On the agenda this week: A decisive set of results at the bottom of the table; another week of shame for 'The Emperor' Adriano and a bizarre incident causes consternation at Palmeiras.

Shakhtar's wonder scouts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2012 49:58


Chris and Rio discuss the last week of action from the world of Brazilian football, including top of the table action, a Flamengo crisis, champions in China and Shakhtar Donetsk.

A clash of the titans in Brazil

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2012 30:52


The Elastico host Christopher Atkins is joined by James Young of the Tall Coconuts blog to discuss the latest developments in Brazilian football, with this week's focus on Fluminense x Atlético Mineiro, the relegation battle and the future of Neymar.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - Who is Felipe Anderson?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2012 58:53


The Elastico podcast is back with another weekly look at events in the crazy world of Brazilian Football. This week, hosts Christopher Atkins and Rio Coimbra (The Elastico) are joined by James Young, Brazilian football expert for the Independent and editor of the Tall Coconuts blog. On the agenda this show: Latest news from the Brasileirão as the season nears completion Brazil v Iraq review Reaction to the re-arranged Superclassico fixture with Argentina 'Only in Brazil' news features - The news you won't see elsewhere Player Focus on Felipe Anderson - a rumoured target for AC Milan

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - Welcome back!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2012 62:55


Chris and Rio return once more with their weekly look at the world of Brazilian football and this week we are joined by the excellent Kristian Bengtson of the Anything Palmeiras blog (@AnyPalmeiras). As expected then, the Verdao take centre stage. Part 1 sees the guys discuss some of the latest news from Brazil, while in part two the focus switches to Palmeiras' tumultuous season. Then, in the final section of the show, the panel focus on one player in particular - Fluminense striker Fred. Tune in and remember to keep spreading the word of the only English language Brazilian football podcast.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - Welcome back!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2012 67:39


The Elastico podcast, hosted by Christopher Atkins and Rio Coimbra, returns after a summer absence with a recap of recent events in the crazy world of Brazilian football. Together, the duo examine the revelations of the Brasileirão 2012, the performance of the Brazilian national team in recent months and the most recent squad selection. Besides that, the show takes a look at some of the more interesting headlines produced by 'Futebol' recently and Rio plays a game of 'Good move/Bad move' with the major summer transfers.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 04 July 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2012 64:03


The Elastico podcast is back, with Chris, Rio and James discussing all things Brazilian football. From the Copa Libertadores, to the Copa do Brasil, to the domestic league, it is all things go in the Brazilian game. Will Ganso leave? Seedorf is in Brazil! Can Corinthians win the Libertadores? We are here to discuss it all.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 26th June 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2012 72:07


The Elastico podcast is back, with Chris, Rio and James discussing all things Brazilian football. From the Copa Libertadores, to the Copa do Brasil, to the domestic league, it is all things go in the Brazilian game and we are here to discuss it all.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 20th June 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2012 72:28


The Elastico podcast returns with guests Chris Atkins and Rio Coimbra (of The Elastico) and James Young of the Tall Coconuts blog. With the delay, it is a jam-packed episode with topics ranging from the national side to the Libertadores and from Ronaldinho to Garry Cook, every subject is covered. Tune in and remember to send us your feedback and questions.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 22th May 2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2012 63:51


The Elastico Podcast is back with Chris and Rio at the helm to look at the lastest from the world of Brazilian football, alongside James Young (@seeadarkness) of the Tall Coconuts blog. This week sees the start of the Brasileirão, so the team preview the season, take a look at Brazilian's abroad and predict this week's Libertadores ties. Enjoy!

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 15th May 2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2012 58:56


Join Chris and Rio as they take another look at the crazy world of Brazilian football. This week they are joined by James Young (@seeadarkness) to discuss the finals of Brazil's various state championships as well as all the big news from at home and abroad.

The Elastico Podcast - 9th May 2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 65:42


The Elastico podcast returns after a short break (technical issues) for a new episode with a new regular panelist. With Rio Coimbra away, host Christopher Atkins is joined by football commentator Paul Sarahs who will share with us all of his acquired knowledge from leagues far and wide. State Championship finals, Brazilians abroad and the Libertadores.... Don't miss it!

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 26th March 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2012 44:47


The Elastico Podcast - 13th March 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2012 65:57


Christopher Atkins hosts the podcast once more as we look at an action packed week of Brazilian football. Joining Chris are TheElastico.com's Rio Coimbra and freelance-writer James Young, who runs the 'Tall Coconuts' blog on Brazilian football. Part 1 - A look at the Libertadores, Paulista and Carioca championships over the past week, including Fluminense's historic victory in Argentina. Part 2 - Chris talks to James about his passion for football in North-East Brazil and the current state of affairs in the region. Part 3 - James briefly tells us about his new 'Tall Coconuts' project.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 6 March 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2012 51:17


Another episode of The Elastico podcast featuring Chris Atkins and Rio Coimbra. This week we have a three part feature for your enjoyment, so take a look at what we have lined-up: Part 1 - Review of the week's action Part 2 - We talk to Art Zantinge, a Canadian lover of São Paulo state football about his passion Part 3 - Chris and Rio take listeners' questions and trial a new 'Scouting' feature.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 29th February 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2012 52:08


The Elastico podcast is back again, slightly delayed to incorporate Brazil's friendly encounter with Bosnia. Chris Atkins is your host once more for the show and is joined by The Elastico's Rio Coimbra to review all the latest action from the domestic game. Besides that, we also have immediate after-game analysis of the national side, provided by our resident Brazil supporter Deborah Ferreira and Goal.com's Tom Webber. Get opinion on Brazil's performance; find out who won the first-stage of the Rio de Janeiro state championship and discover our latest feature.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 21st February 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2012 55:58


The Elastico podcast is officially back for another season as we pick-up on the action so far in the 2012 Brazilian season. An episode packed with talking points, from the latest Brazil squad to the plight of Grêmio, host Christopher Atkins is joined by Rio Coimbra of theelastico.com to discuss all the action. Find out who the best players have been so far, who is favourite to win the first-half of the State Championships and who Rio's three youngsters to watch in 2012 are. We also have a cameo from Robert Sweeney to talk about the Gaucho championship so far, so don't miss out!

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - Serie A Mini-Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2012 35:25


The Elastico host Christopher Atkins is joined by World Football Show host Mina Rzouki (@minarzouki) to discuss Brazilians in the Serie A. Italy has been fortunate over the years to see some of Brazil's greatest talents grace the pitch in Serie A, so join Mina as she guides us through the current crop from Robinho to Danilo and Thiago Silva to Hernanes. Enjoy!

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - La Liga Mini-Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2012 26:28


The Elastico's Chris Atkins is joined by Joseph Sexton to take a look at those Brazilian players playing in Spain, with a whole host of talent to choose from. How is Kaka getting on? Can Dani Alves succeed for Brazil? Who is Gabriel Silva? All that and more in this mini-special.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - Summer Round-Up

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2012 64:53


The Elastico's Christopher Atkins and Rio Coimbra are joined by Robert Sweeney of the Santapelota blog for a look at a turbulent off-season in Brazilian football. With recent developments at Flamengo, there is plenty to discuss and the three panellists try to get through as much as possible in this hour-long special.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - Ligue 1 Mini-Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2012 15:12


The Elastico host Christopher Atkins is joined by the one-and-only Andrew Gibney of French Football Weekly for a look at the Brazilians in Ligue 1. In the course of the episode, the pair discuss the likes of Michel Bastos, Nene and Hilton and many, many more.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - Transfers Mini-Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2011 22:47


The Elastico duo of Christopher Atkins and Rio Coimbra meet up to bring you a 20 minute round-up of the biggest transfer news so far this off-season from Brazil. With some teams already ploughing into the market and others holding back, it makes for intrigue and debate as the transfer window hots-up.

The Elastico Podcast for Sambafoot.com - Premier League Mini-Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2011 21:37


This week, The Elastico podcast host Christopher Atkins is joined by Chris of the Can They Score? Manchester United podcast. Between the two Chris's, they take a (brief) look at all those Brazilians plying their trade in the top tier of English league system. Which have succeeded against the odds? Which are yet to make their mark? Take a listen as we go through the players, one-by-one...

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - Bundesliga Mini-Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2011 16:07


The Elastico's Christopher Atkins hosts this first mini-pod of the winter, as he talks to Niklas Wildhagen of the Bundesliga Fanatic site about the Brazilian players currently plying their trade in Germany. From the excellence of Dante, to the plight of Breno, Niklas guides us through the great and good of Brazilian representation in one of Europe's elite leagues.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 10th December 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2011 62:04


The Elastico Podcast is back after last week's live show with an End of Season review episode, hosted once more by Chris and Rio. This week's special guest is BBC and Sambafoot correspondant Tim Vickery as the three-man panel assess who is deserving of winning various award categories this Brasileirão season. Awards given: Player of the Season Young Player of the Season Coach of the Season Team of the Season

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 28th November 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2011 44:54


The Elastico Podcast is back once more and so is Rio Coimba (@the_elastico) who joins host Christopher Atkins again to discuss what was an incredibly topsy-turvy and exciting weekend of Brazilian football. Joining the two regulars is Gordon Fleetwood (@gorayfle) who, as well as contributing his expertise on the league as a whole, comes into his own in Part 2, when the panel discuss Santos ahead of the Club World Cup next month. Listener questioners are also answered once more and as ever can be submitted via Twitter to @chris_elastico for next week's show.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 22th November 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2011 48:53


Introduced by Brazil and Shakhtar midfielder Jadson, the English language Brazilian football podcast returns with host Christopher Atkins (@chris_elastico) talking to TV Globo's Jon Cotterill (@pitacodogringo) about the season so far and this weekend's action. Topics include the decline of Cruzeiro, Adriano, the brilliance of Neymar, Corinthians to win the title this weekend? and Jon gives his opinions on some of Brazil's top talents - Ganso, Lucas Moura, Leandro Damião and Dedé. Listen in and give Brazilian football a try.

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com - 17th November 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2011 60:46


The all Brazilian football podcast returns, hosted by Christopher Atkins, with in-studio guests Rio Coimbra (theelastico.com) and Deborah Ferreira (Twitter - @binhaf). The panel review the two international games for Brazil this week and then, in part two, continue to look at the Brazilian Championship as it nears its conclusion. Tune in, enjoy and send us your questions for next week.

The Elastico Podcast for Sambafoot.com - 7th November 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2011 48:43


Host Christopher Atkins and Rio Coimbra (The Elastico) meet up once more to discuss the week's Brasileirão action, as well as taking some listener questions on a variety of subjects.

The Elastico Podcast - 1st November 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2011 46:50


The Elastico's Chris and Rio are joined by two popular members of the online Brazilian football community this week, as the podcast becomes the only English language Brazilian football show on the internet. Stefan Kelly (@midfielddiamond) and Deborah Ferreira (@binhaf) are the guests as the panel look at the latest Brazil squad, the week's action, possible January returns and play a prediction game late on. Can the guests beat Rio? Listen to see!

The Elastico Podcast - 25th October 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2011 66:00


The Elastico podcast hosts Chris and Rio are joined by Brazilian football expert Robert Sweeney (@santapelota) for the latest installment of the pod. Topics for discussion: Man City, David Luiz, the Brazilian Championship, Vasco, Corinthians, the battle against relegation and much more

The Elastico Podcast - 20th October 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2011 54:02


The Elastico Podcast - 13th October 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2011 65:36


The Elastico Podcast - 2nd October 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2011 58:59


The Elastico Podcast - 25th September 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2011 58:43


The Elastico's Chris and Rio are joined by a French Football Weekly tag-team duo of Andrew Gibney and Jonathan Johnson for the latest episode of The Elastico podcast. Part 1 is Premier League based, whilst in Part 2 the boys take a look at the Ligue 1 season so far. Listen in, enjoy and keep reading www.theelastico.com

The Elastico Podcast - 18th September 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2011 61:21


Chris and Rio are joined by Italian football experts Charles Ducksbury (The Elastico) and Rocco Cammisola (The Football Express) to discuss the Premier League and the start to the Serie A season. Also, the Player of the Week feature makes a welcome return.

The Elastico Podcast - 11th September 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2011 64:44


This week The Elastico welcomes Simon Walsh of Roker Report, Cristian Nyari of Bundesliga Fanatic and Gary Al-Smith of SuperSport to discuss some of the week's big talking points. Part 1 includes a results round-up from around Europe, some Premier League discussion, a debate on the merits of the 'Rooney Rule' in football, as well as talk on Asamoah Gyan and Sunderland AFC, with Simon's specialist knowledge and Gary revealing insight into the thoughts of the Ghanaian striker. In Part 2, Gary discusses the African Cup of Nations Qualifiers, Cristian talks Bundesliga action as well as Dortmund and Leverkusen's chances against Arsenal and Chelsea respectively in the Champions League. The team then finish off the show with a prediction competition. Send us your predictions too.

The Elastico Podcast - 4th September 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2011 73:47


The latest in The Elastico podcast series and today we welcome back Eduardo from La Lambretta and Ravi from Forza Futbol, as well as an Elastico debut for Robert Sweeney from the Santapelota site. In Part 1, Chris is joined by Edu and Ravi to discuss week 1 of La Liga and some of the major issues surrounding the league. In Part 2, the focus shifts to South America and more specifically Brazil, as Chris and Robert discuss the Brazilian Championship as it hits the halfway mark. In Part 3, we see the return of the 'Player of the Week' feature. This time - Leandro Damião.

The Elastico Podcast - 29 August 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2011 64:20


The Elastico hosts Christopher Atkins and Rio Coimbra are joined by Jerrad Peters, football journalist and author of 'We Call It Soccer' and also The Elastico writer Greg Clayton. In Part 1, they discuss Liverpool Football Club and the Premier League Top Four, followed by the Champions League group stage draw. In Part 2, Chris, Rio and Greg discuss the England national team and the 12 months ahead. Whilst in Part 3, we introduce the new Player of the Week segment. Enjoy!

The Elastico Podcast - 21 August 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2011 53:52


This week on The Elastico Podcast, Chris and Rio are joined by The Elastico writer Stuart Watts (@studub) and Norwich City blogger Matt Wallace (@Holtamania) to discuss the latest Premier League talking points. Major topics include: Andre Villas Boas' Chelsea, Norwich's start to the season, QPR's takeover and of course, the so-called Arsenal 'crisis'.

The Elastico Podcast - 14 August 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2011 72:13


The Elastico host, Chris, is joined by Jonathan Sexton, Edu from La Lambretta and Forza Futbol's Ravi to discuss the season ahead in Spain. Also, a brief round up of all the action across Europe.

The Elastico Podcast - 07 August 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2011 73:02


Elastico writers Stuart Watts and Adrian Collins join Chris and Rio to discuss the forthcoming Premier League season. We also have a round-up from France, Germany, Brazil and the U20 World Cup. As a bonus this week, there is also an interview with Daily Mirror chief football correspondant Martin Lipton.

The Elastico Podcast - 31 July 2011

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2011 72:39


In the inaugral The Elastico podcast, Christopher Atkins and Rio Coimbra discuss the Premier League Top Five, France's Ligue 1, the Bundesliga and the current state of play in Brazil, with guest contributions from French Football Weekly's Jonathan Joseph and Bundesliga Fanatic's Niklas Wildhagen

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