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Lynsey Hooper is with Raphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Laia Cervello to discuss the Champions League final and more. Reaction from Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze, plus... how did Barcelona do it? Why is the number two so important? And what does this all mean for Wolfsburg's future? And we look ahead to the World Cup with reaction to the England and Germany squads as well as the drama around player release dates and broadcast deals. Producer: Sophie Penney WHAT'S WHEN? PART 1 - Champions League Final Reaction from Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze (2.00) Analysis (4.45) PART 2 - World Cup Germany squad and player release dates (19.30) TV deals (23.30) England World Cup squad (29.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Mark Chapman is alongside The Athletic's Raphael Honigstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor after a hectic finale to the Bundesliga season in which Bayern Munich pipped Borussia Dortmund to the title. The reigning Bavarian champions acted quickly, relieving Hasan Salihamidzic and Oliver Kahn of their duties as their rebuild begins. Meanwhile, it was another emotional collapse for Dortmund as they failed to snatch Bayern's crown. So what next for Bayern and Dortmund, and… their stars like Jude Bellingham, Leon Goretzka. Also, who could they bring in this summer? The panel answer all. Produced by Abi Paterson and Mike Stavrou. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back for the last Tuesday pod of the season. Heartbreak in the Bundesliga as Bayern are champions, after one of those Dortmund moments costs them the title. Was it the first half of the season that actually cost them? And what can we expect from Union Berlin in the Champions League next season? Lens are also back in Europe's elite competition while Lyon say goodbye to Jean-Michel Aulas. Who will be the next PSG manager? Could it be Jose Mourinho who could be exiting Roma with the Europa League trophy, as they face Sevilla on Wednesday? Plus hear why we're all wrong to underestimate Inter against Manchester City. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00) • PART 2: Dortmund lose the title (10.30) • PART 3: Lens qualify for the Champions League (28.00) • PART 4: Europa League final preview (36.00) • PART 5: Are Inter about to upset Man City? (47.00) • PART 6: Barca bid farewell to the Camp Nou (56.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nathan Murphy was joined by Raphael Honigstein to discuss Borussia Dortmund potentially ending Bayern Munich's domination of the Bundesliga, Jude Bellingham and Edin Terzić Football w/ @SkyIreland
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are here for you on the most packed of Euro pods. Juventus are deducted points. Again, After losing 10 points that will probably cost them Champions League football, we look at the possible repercussions this summer and discuss how it's not a stain that can be washed away. Vinicius Jr once again faces racist taunts from fans in Spain, with the panel looking at La Liga's process for dealing with racist abuse and whether any significant change might be forthcoming. Drama in the Bundesliga as Dortmund overtake Bayern at the top of the table. It could be good for the Bundesliga and bad for Kahn and Salihamidzic. Plus the Napoli honeymoon appears to be over with Luciano Spalletti maybe on the way out. And how far can Lyon's 19 year old prodigy Rayan Cherki go? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Moment of the weekend (04.30) • PART 1b: Juventus deducted points again (09.00) • PART 2: Dortmund go top of the Bundesliga (24.00) • PART 3: Those European finals (36.00) • PART 4: Vinicius racially abused again (44.00) • PART 5: The Cherki show (59.00) • PART 6: Spalletti leaving Napoli? (66.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are spread out across Europe as we reach crunch time in the continent. Man City host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final. Is it a coin toss as to who goes through? Meanwhile Inter have the advantage of Milan. Romelu Lukaku apparently has a 6/10 chance of staying at Inter, while Rafael Leao will probably feature for Milan at 60% fitness. Barcelona are La Liga champions for the first time in 4 years, although they're chased off the pitch after winning against city rivals Espanyol. It's still neck and neck in the Bundesliga with Bayern and Dortmund dishing out drubbings, as Thomas Muller's future continues to dominate discussion in Bavaria. Plus the anti-homophobia campaign in Ligue 1, Sampdoria heading for insolvency and of course, Eurovision. Produced by Ben Green, Jay Beale and Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (04.00) • PART 2: Champions League semi-final previews (09.30) • PART 3a: Barcelona win La Liga (25.00) • PART 3b: Europa League semi-final previews (30.00) • PART 4a: Conference League semi-final previews (37.00) • PART 4b: Ligue 1's anti-homophobia saga (39.00) • PART 4c: Sampdoria and Monza heading in different directions (45.00) • PART 4d: Big wins for Bayern and Dortmund (53.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ste brings you yet another Redmen Weekly podcast featuring clips from the best shows that Redmen Plus has to offer you! This week he talks with Neil Jones about continuing rumours linking The Reds to Mason Mount and Dan Clubbe talks to Bundesliga journalist Raphael Honigstein about Liverpool's potential new Sporting Director, Jörg Schmadtke!To watch or listen to any of the shows featured go to RedmenPlus.com and sign up today! Use code 'YEAR' on a yearly Club Captain tier for 50% off!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redmentv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Guillermo Rai, Sam Lee and Raphael Honigstein to explore Jude Bellingham's proposed summer transfer to Real Madrid, over a return to England and the Premier League... Why Man City have positioned themselves as "Release Clause FC", the impact of Real Madrid's very public failed pursuit of Kylian Mbappe last summer and Borussia Dortmund's negotiating position. Plus, an insight into the way the Bellingham camp operate, why so many players can't resist the lure of Los Blancos, which 'football project' is the most enticing and why a move to Pep's City might not actually make sense. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Davis is joined by Bundesliga and world football expert Raphael Honigstein to discuss:- Jorg Schmadtke- Jude Bellingham Situation- Bayern Munich Links (Gravenberch and Mane)- Other Potential Bundesliga signings for LFC- Xavi Alonso: future LFC manager?All this and more on Media Matters.Prefer to listen to our shows without the ads? We've got your back, just head on over to http://anfieldindexpro.com and supercharge your listening experience.Chat and debate 24/7 with other Reds, join our FREE Discord community at https://bit.ly/3geu605Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3u9gYShFind us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3KWFxbdSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KXImsjFREE iOS app: https://apple.co/3KSqdMGFREE Android app: https://bit.ly/32KMxqm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are with you earlier than usual ahead of a massive midweek of European football. Man City travel to Madrid in a rematch of last year's Champions League semi-final. Can Real halt Haaland? Can City vanquish Vinicius? The fitness of Rafael Leao is the big concern for Milan as they prepare for the derby with Inter in the other semi-final. In the Europa League, can apprentice Alonso get one over master Mourinho? And will Mourinho be wearing a wire? Michiel Jongsma joins us to outline AZ Alkmaar's chances in their Conference League semi against West Ham. Plus the game of the season in Europe's top 5 leagues and the worst miss in xG history. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.00) • PART 2: Real Madrid v Man City preview (10.00) • PART 3: Milan v Inter preview (22.00) • PART 4: Europa League semi-finals preview (29.00) • PART 5: Lyon 5-4 Montpellier and the Messi situation at PSG (40.00) • PART 6: Conference League semi-finals preview with Michiel Jongsma (56.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Evans is alongside James Pearce and Andy Jones to look back on the Reds' 1-0 win over Brentford as Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Anfield goal. The Athletic's German football writer Raphael Honigstein also drops in to discuss Jörg Schmadtke after it emerged the German is in talks to take over as Sporting Director at Anfield before getting onto Xabi Alonso's fledgling managerial career having guided Bayer Leverkusen to the Europa League semi-finals. Email: walk-on@theathletic.com Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Crossman, Guillem Balague, Raphael Honigstein & Kristof Terreur discuss Lionel Messi's next move after PSG. Is he still good enough to play in Europe? As Euro Leagues was being recorded, Napoli were crowned Serie A champions for the first time in 33 years and who better to reflect on their victory than James Horncastle? And what did Europe think of Sam Allardyce's comments about being better than Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp? 2'45 – Kristof on Belgium's snooker mania 4'56 – What is happening with Lionel Messi? 20'38 – Reaction to Napoli winning Serie A 31'00 – What did Europe make of Sam Allardyce's comments? 32'30 – Roberto De Zerbi to Spurs? 34'10 – Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid?
Jimbo is back with the Euro crew, as James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens discuss the business end of the season. Bayern go top of the Bundesliga again as Dortmund are victims of a controversial penalty decision at Bochum. Meanwhile Rapha explains Fortuna Dusseldorf's plans to start letting their fans in for free. Napoli were 6 minutes away from sealing the Scudetto in Naples on Sunday. The locals will have to wait a bit longer before they start setting off volcanoes. PSG lose at home for the 3rd time in 4 games. Jules is feeling thoroughly embarrassed by Christophe Galtier's side. Elsewhere, there's silverware secured by PSV and Toulouse. Plus Barcelona's record-chasing defence, Girona's European prospects and La Liga's best relegation battle ever. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00) • PART 2: Bayern back on top and Fortuna freebies (09.00) • PART 3: Napoli nearly champions (24.00) • PART 4a: PSV and Toulouse win silverware (33.00) • PART 4b: PSG beaten at home again (38.00) • PART 5: Barca still impenetrable (47.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** • Go to indochino.com and use code TOTALLY to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Davies-Adams welcomes James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo into the studio after a seismic weekend across Europe. Napoli are one win away from the Scudetto after a last-gasp victory in Turin. But it's Juventus that are dominating the headlines after getting their 15 point deduction overturned. Hear why Serie A is in a cocktail shaker right now. There's a big inquest at Bayern as Dortmund overtake them with 5 games to go in the Bundesliga title race. Will Kahn carry the can? And which striker will be the answer to their problems this summer? Elsewhere, Barcelona see off Atletico with yet another 1-0 as Lionel Messi appears to be packing his 15 suitcases for a return to the Camp Nou. Plus Alonso, Alexis and Air En-Nesyri. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.00) • PART 2: Serie A in a cocktail shaker amid Juve points predicament (05.30) • PART 3: Big inquest at Bayern and Alonso's on the up (22.00) • PART 4: Barca 1-0 their way to the title (42.00) • PART 5: Lens and Marseille in the race for Champions League football (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot-seat, with James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo for company. Napoli trail Milan by a goal in the most delicately balanced Champions League quarter-final. Can the returning Osimhen fire the Serie A leaders to the semi-finals? It's mission improbable for Chelsea and Bayern. Can the next manager get the Blues back into the Champions League? And would Bayern be open to selling Sadio Mane? Domestically, Dortmund somehow threw away a two-goal lead with an extra man in a major dent to their title credentials. PSG look to have sealed another title but could it be Thiago Motta in the dugout at the Parc Des Princes next season? And bridges continue to be burned between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.30) • PART 2a: Napoli v Milan preview (06.30) • PART 2b: Chelsea v Real Madrid preview (11.30) • PART 3a: Bayern Munich v Man City preview (22.00) • PART 3b: Inter v Benfica preview (30.00) • PART 3c: Europa & Conference League previews (32.00) • PART 4a: PSG 3-1 Lens (41.00) • PART 4b: Dortmunditis, and Barca and Real burning bridges (45.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally • Get serious about selling and sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Crossman is joined by Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein & Mina Rzouki. They go in on Europe's top football stories of the week, including the Champions League first leg results, reports of Bayern's Sadio Mané punching team-mate Leroy Sané, and the futures of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. TOPICS: 3:45 – Real Madrid, 13:30 – Bellingham, 19:40 – Osimhen, 25:50 – Bayern Munich, 37:35 – Milan derby?
It's Jimbo, Jack Lang, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke at Totally HQ to discuss all the red-hot Champions League and Premier League action. We witness the highest level of football as Man City dismantle Bayern 3-0 at the Etihad. Raphael Honigstein tells us about the Sane-Mane bust-up and why Bayern don't have buyer's remorse over Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea might be feeling more remorseful when it comes to Tuchel as Frank Lampard's side are easily swept aside by Real Madrid. They're a mid-table side and a team of individuals. Dean Smith is the new Leicester manager. He needs to get them running if they're to have any chance of staying up. Plus it's Watkins v Isak and red-hot Villa v red-hot Newcastle on Saturday lunchtime. Also on the agenda, Wrexham, East 17 and Gary O'Neil at the gym Plus it's the draw for the Inter Totally Cup 2023! Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Man City 3-0 Bayern, with Raphael Honigstein (03.00) • PART 2a: Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea (18.00) • PART 2b: Heading for a Milan derby semi? (27.00) • PART 3a: Leicester appoint Dean Smith (33.00) • PART 3b: West Ham v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Newcastle previews (39.00) • PART 3c: Forest v Man Utd and Spurs v Bournemouth previews (48.00) • PART 4a: Big weeks for Wrexham and Colwyn Bay (52.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (58.00) • PART 4c: The Inter Totally Cup draw 2023 (61.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo and the Euro collective of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo cast their eyes over all the weekend and midweek action. The Champions League returns with Guardiola v Tuchel, Ancelotti v Lampard and an under pressure Inzaghi at Inter. Meanwhile Maurizio Sarri is back on song with Lazio who look like a proper Sarri side and should be playing Champions League football next season. On paper Sevilla shouldn't have much chance against Man United in the Europa League but they make a lot more sense than they did under Sampaoli. A debate over Dusan Vlahovic leads us to ask where have all the goal scoring strikers disappeared to, across Europe. Plus a fair few feuds - Valverde v Buena, Cassano v Mourinho and Galtier v Nice ultras. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00) • PART 2: Champions League quarter-final previews (07.00) • PART 3: Inter under pressure, Lazio on fire (20.00) • PART 3a: Europa League quarter-final previews (34.00) • PART 3b: Where have all the goal scorers gone? (40.00) • PART 4: Real Madrid v Villarreal and Valverde v Baena (48.00) • PART 5: Galtier returns to Nice with a PSG win (55.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kelly Cates hosts the Monday Night Club with Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Sébastien Bassong. Get their takes on how Arsenal will react to drawing against Liverpool and also what needs to change around the interactions between footballers and referees when on the field of play. Chris Sutton doesn't hold back on Leicester's owners after they appoint Dean Smith on a deal to the end of the season. Raphael Honigstein comes on to talk Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League Quarter Final against Man City and Pep Guardiola compares City's European record to Jack Nicklaus.
The Masters get underway, Frank Lampard takes temporary charge at Chelsea, and First Lady Jill Biden upsets the LSU women's team. We're then joined by The Atlantic's Raphael Honigstein to discuss Tuchel replacing Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich, the 50+1 rule and parity in the Bundesliga, Klopp's future at Liverpool, the German national team, and more...
Jurgen Klopp described himself as the "last man standing" on Monday. It was a tongue in cheek comment but equally an odd one to bring up at a time when Liverpool are, yet again this season, in a rut. So is the great man untouchable or can he rebuild his way out? Joining Ian Irving to talk through the current state of Liverpool and what Klopp can learn from his previous job as Borussia Dortmund boss it's Raphael Honigstein and Caoimhe O'Neill Produced by Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens - aka the Euro crew - are back to review a crazy weekend across the continent. Thomas Tuchel's Bayern blitz past Dortmund in his first game in charge. But maybe it might have been different if it wasn't for that early Kobel calamity. Hear how Tuchel wants to play. Plus why Chelsea would be a bad choice for Nagelsmann, not the other way round. PSG lose at home again, this time to Lyon, with Messi booed as he loses the ball 26 times. Jules thinks it's impossible that Christophe Galtier will still be there next season and possible they might not win the title. Napoli suffer a shock 4-0 defeat at home to Milan ahead of their Champions League quarter-final. It may not cost them the title but the fans are far from happy with the ownership. Plus the lack of competition in La Liga and the main message of True Detective. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00) • PART 2: Dream start for Tuchel as Bayern batter Dortmund (07.00) • PART 3: Milan win 4-0 at league leaders Napoli (22.00) • PART 4: PSG lose at home again (36.00) • PART 5: Real hit 6 but Barca stay 12 points clear (47.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining Kelly Somers on the pod are Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Tom Williams, as the international weekend is overshadowed by some monumental managerial movements. Spurs finally sever ties with Antonio Conte late on Sunday night, with Cristian Stellini in charge for the rest of the season. Time now for a long-term appointment that could put smiles on the faces of people at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In more shocking news, Bayern swap Julian Nagelsmann for Thomas Tuchel ahead of a defining period in their season. Raphael Honigstein has all the details. England look as though they've already booked their spot at Euro 2024 by making it 2 wins out of 2. It couldn't happen to a nicer bunch. Coming up this week, Scotland v Spain and the Republic of Ireland v France. Or Ferguson v Mbappe as it's also being dubbed. Plus Kazakhstan's heroics, Zlatan v Lukaku and the WSL's best ever title race. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Conte finally leaves Spurs (03.30) • PART 1b: Bayern swap Nagelsmann for Tuchel, with Raphael Honigstein (19.00) • PART 2a: England 2-0 Ukraine (30.00) • PART 2b: Big wins for Kazakhstan, Portugal and Belgium (43.00) • PART 3a: Republic of Ireland v France preview (55.00) • PART 3b: Scotland v Spain preview (60.00) • PART 3c: Wales v Latvia preview (62.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gigi Salmon presents Euro Leagues – hear from Gareth Southgate ahead of Italy vs England. European football journalists Julien Laurens, Raphael Honigstein and James Horncastle are on the panel. Spanish fitness coach Jordi Escura joins the pod with an update on football in war-torn Ukraine. Also on the agenda are Mbappé being named France captain and Mesut Özil's retirement. TOPICS: 3:00 - Italy, 14:30 – England, 26:20 – Ukraine, 31:30 – France, 38:30 – Netherlands. 39:45 – Mesut Özil, 41:45 – Germany.
The Euro crew assemble in the Athletic studio with Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo bringing you the latest from the continent. The Champions League draw pits City and Pep against his old club Bayern and Chelsea against Real Madrid and James makes a case for Inter reaching the final. Barca win El Clásico to all but seal the La Liga title amidst their huge problems off the pitch and Atletico are flying. Lazio do the double in the Rome Derby as things heat up off the pitch with Jose Mourinho and Lazio owner Claudio Lotito. Dortmund finish a weekend of football top of the Bundesliga for the first time since 2019 as Bayern lose to Bayer Leverkusen. Michiel Jongsma joins us to talk Feyenoord and in France, PSG lose and Will Still's Reims finally lose. Produced by Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00) • PART 2: The Champions League draw (09.00) • PART 3: El Clasico and La Liga (14.00) • PART 4: Rome derby and Serie A (24.20) • PART 5: Dortmund go top and the Bundesliga (35.40) • PART 5b: Michiel Jongsma joins to talk Feyenoord (46.00) • PART 6: PSG lose again and Will Still's run ends in Ligue 1 (51.30) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander into the pod in a week packed full of Champions League, FA Cup and Premier League action. Liverpool are eased out of the Champions League by Real Madrid, ending their trophy hopes in the process. Why do Jurgen Klopp's side need everything to be perfect and why can't they win when playing badly? Five-star Haaland leads Man City to victory over Leipzig. And Napoli are one of three Italian teams in the quarter-finals. Hear why Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia and co are the saviours of European football. Speaking of quarter-finals, the FA Cup returns with Kompany returning to Man City and League Two Grimsby looking to upset darlings of the pod Brighton. In the Premier League, an under pressure Patrick Vieira returns to his old club, league leaders Arsenal, as the historic bun fight at the bottom of the table continues. Plus pizza, Crufts and crew necks v turtlenecks. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Is Serie A back? (01.00) • PART 2a: Man City 7-0 Leipzig (06.00) • PART 2b: Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool (14.00) • PART 3: Napoli 3-0 Frankfurt (23.00) • PART 4: FA Cup quarter-finals preview (36.00) • PART 5: Premier League weekend preview (48.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Packed into The Athletic studio, it's Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo to cater for your continental needs. Liverpool travel to Madrid, three goals down against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Then Ancelotti's men have El Clasico after Real confirmed their intention to join the complaint against Barca after they were charged with corruption. Man City take on Leipzig while cup manager Inzaghi looks for another big result as Inter go to Porto. Over in Turkey, Banu Yelkovan tells us about Super Lig leaders Galatasaray who have won 14 games in a row and have a more star-studded squad than you'd realised. And in France, Reims are still unbeaten in Ligue 1 under Still, and Benzema and Deschamps are having a very public row over the World Cup. Plus that Osimhen song, that Nuno Santos Rabona and that goal worthy of Maradona. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00) • PART 2: Real Madrid v Liverpool & the Barcelona scandal (06.30) • PART 3: Man City v Leipzig preview & the Bundesliga round-up (22.00) • PART 4: Inzaghi under the microscope at Inter (31.00) • PART 5: 14 wins on the spin for Galatasaray with Banu Yelkovan (40.00) • PART 6: No more title race in Ligue 1 (50.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back together at The Athletic studios in anticipation of some red-hot Champions League second legs. Bayern host PSG with a 1-0 lead but can they contain Kylian Mbappe, PSG's newly crowned all-time top scorer? Especially when Julian Nagelsmann seems to have lost faith in Joao Cancelo. Dortmund travel to Stamford Bridge after securing their 10th win in a row in 2023. They've learned how to play without the ball and the brilliant Julian Brandt is archetypal of the new Dortmund. Spurs welcome Milan to North London for a fixture that's too close to call. Is Rafael Leao due a big performance for the Rossoneri? Domestically, Sevilla are smashed 6-1 by Atletico with Sampaoli and Monchi both under the microscope. And Will Still is still unbeaten in Ligue 1 with Reims. Plus Scott Parker, Piers Morgan and boil-in bag rice. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.00) • PART 2a: Bayern v PSG preview (07.00) • PART 2b: Chelsea v Dortmund preview (15.30) • PART 3a: UEFA refund Liverpool fans (28.00) • PART 3c: Tottenham v Milan preview (31.00) • PART 4a: Man United v Real Betis preview (37.00) • PART 4b: Are Sevilla and Valencia going down? (43.00) • PART 4c: Will Still still unbeaten in Ligue 1 (52.00) • PART 5: Roma 1-0 Juventus (56.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo is joined by Alvaro Romeo, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens, and James Horncastle to discuss all the latest action from across the continent. Mbappe hits 200 and Messi reaches his 700th league goal as PSG beat Marseille in Le Stade Vélodrome. Plus Monaco come unstuck against Nice with Lilian Thuram's son Khephren on the scoresheet. Bayern beat title rivals Union 3-0 and Dortmund keep pace with a goal of Brandt's back. Dropped points for all of the top 4 in La Liga as Barca lose to relegation threatened Almería, Real and Atlético Madrid draw and Real Sociedad lose to Valencia. Napoli win again as Inter lose at Bologna and AC Milan win at Atalanta to put the Milan sides level on points in second and third. Produced by Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (05.20) • PART 2: PSG beat Marseille and Nice beat Monaco (08.00) • PART 3: Bayern beat Union and Dortmund unbeaten run continues (22.00) • PART 4: La Liga top 4 all drop points (33.00) • PART 5: Milan and Inter battle for second as Napoli win again (44.05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Alvaro Romeo, Raphael Honigstein and James Horncastle to discuss the midweek Champions League and Europa League games, as well as all the weekend's action from the continent. Bayern lose, Union draw and Dortmund win to leave all 3 clubs tied at the top on 43 points ahead of Leipzig's tie with Man City and Frankfurt's tie with Napoli in the Champions League. Barcelona have been asked to explain historical payments of €7m over 20 years to Catalan referee José María Enríquez Negreira as La Liga boss Javier Tebas calls for Joan Laporta to step down. Lecce do the double over Atalanta and Napoli keep on winning at the top of Serie A. Meanwhile, Napoli face Frankfurt and Leipzig take on Man City in the mid week Champions League ties. Messi rescues PSG with a last minute free kick as they beat Lille 4-3 with sporting director Luis Campos shouting at players and officials in the technical area and Neymar getting injured in time for carnival. Produced by Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30) • PART 2: All tied at the top of the Bundesliga (06.00) • PART 3: Barcelona accusations + La Liga round-up (22.00) • PART 4: Serie A updates from Florence (33.40) • PART 5: Chaos at PSG and Ligue 1 round-up (44.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo, whilst Raphael Honigstein and James Horncastle phone in from across the continent to discuss the midweek Champions League and Europa League games, as well as the action from the weekend. PSG are in trouble on and off the pitch losing in the league to Monaco and the cup to Marseille and struggling with various injuries ahead of their game with Bayern. Bayern and Dortmind both win ahead of their games with PSG and Chelsea in the Champions League and Union Berlin keep the title race alive. Milan win via a Giroud goal, whilst Spurs lose to Leicester ahead of a huge tie for the two teams 5th in their respective leagues at the San Siro and Napoli keep on winning at the top of Serie A. Real Madrid win the Club World Cup and Barcelona win again ahead of their Europa League tie with Man Utd. Produced by Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30) • PART 2: PSG in trouble ahead of Bayern (05.40) • PART 3: Bundesliga updates and Bayern and Dortmund in the Champions League (18.15) • PART 4: Serie A updates and a Milan Spurs preview (35.00) • PART 5: Milan get embarassed at Sassuolo (40.00) *** • Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo is joined in the Athletic studios by Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo and James Horncastle phones in en route to Milan to discuss the latest football action across the continent. Bayern back to winning ways and Sebastien Haller scores his first goal since returning from his treatment for testicular cancer. In Spain, Madrid lose to Mallorca and Sociedad lose to Valladolid whilst Barcelona thrash Sevilla to go 8 points clear at the top. Inter beat AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina and Napoli win 3-0 to go thirteen points clear. Produced by Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.55) • PART 2: Bayern and Dortmund win (07.50) • PART 3: Ajax update (21.30) • PART 4: Madrid ans Sociedad lose and Barca win (22.40) • PART 5: Marseille lose at home and Messi saves PSG (34.30) • PART 6: Napoli flying as Inter win the derby (42.00) *** • Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce & Raphael Honigstein to discuss the problems facing Liverpool in biggest crisis of Jurgen Klopp's time as manager. What's gone wrong & what can be done to turn things around? And if things don't improve how might it effect their chances of recruiting elite players such as Jude Bellingham? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo and the distinguished panel of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back in the studio together for the first time in 3 years to discuss the latest football action across the continent. Balogun scores with the last kick of the game for Reims to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against 10 man PSG. A title race is on in the Bundesliga as Bayern drop points at Frankfurt and Dortmund and Union Berlin win. Osimhen scores a stunner for Napoli as they chase the Scudetto, whilst Milan get humiliated at Sassuolo and Juve's misery continues with 2-0 loss at Monza. Plus transfer deadline across the continent and Ajax search for a new manager. Produced by Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (06.10) • PART 2: Balogun pegs PSG back (12.00) • PART 3: The Bundesliga title race (22.50) • PART 4: Ajax sack their manager and sit 4th (35.00) • PART 5: Milan get embarassed at Sassuolo (36.20) • PART 6: Gattuso sacked at Valencia (49.40) *** • Get 20% Off and FREE shipping with the code EPL23 at manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pete and Dharms are joined by one half of the Beer and Honey podcast, The Athletic's Raphael Honigstein, to discuss the latest transfer activity. Sky Sports News News Editor Alan Myers also joins the show to chat about the latest at Everton as they prepare to appoint Sean Dyche and sell Anthony Gordon to Newcastle (04:17). The panel talk about in-demand Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo following a £60m bid from Arsenal (18:46). Dharms rounds up the other latest transfer news before Raphael discusses the future of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham and what the summer could hold for the England international (33:29). Plus, the panel preview Deadline Day and Pete delivers his final thought (51:15).
Jimbo and the distinguished panel of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo take in a dramatic weekend across the continent. Juventus are deducted 15 points following an investigation into their past transfer dealings. With Inter losing on Monday as well, it's all looking very rosy for Napoli. The Bundesliga is back with the highest scoring matchday of the season, and the return of Sebastian Haller after his cancer diagnosis last year. Antoine Griezmann stars for Atletico but is solo artist Memphis Depay doomed under Simeone? Plus Mbappe scores 5 for PSG in the Coupe De France, Ajax can't stop drawing and Harry Winks might not be able to save Sampdoria. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (01.45) • PART 2: Juventus deducted 15 points (08.00) • PART 3: The Bundesliga's back (17.00) • PART 4: Juve 3-3 Atalanta & Sampdoria's struggles (25.00) • PART 5: Mbappe scores 5 in the Coupe De France (34.00) • PART 6: Griezmann shines for Atletico (37.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Alvaro Romeo and Julien Laurens are back to review all the Euro action. PSG are beaten for the second away game in a row by their bogey team Rennes, allowing Lens to close the gap on the leaders to just 3 points. Napoli are 9 points clear after thrashing Juventus 5-1 as a first Serie A title for Spalletti surely beckons. Plus are Gasperini's Atalanta back after putting 8 past Salernitana? Xavi secures silverware with the Spanish Super Cup, while Real Sociedad win the Basque derby, with Imanol Alguacil proving to be another great Basque manager. The Bundesliga returns on Friday with Leipzig looking to upset a Neuer-less Bayern. Plus Shakira versus Pique, Sampaoli's Sevilla could go down and why Lyon players are the goats. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30) • PART 2: PSG lose again to Rennes (07.00) • PART 3: Napoli hammer Juve, Atalanta spank Salernitana (19.00) • PART 4: Shakira, the Super Copa and the Basque Derby (33.00) • PART 5: The Bundesliga returns on Friday (47.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After nearly 2 months apart, the Euro crew of Jimbo, Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo are back and in full effect. Ligue 1 returns with Lens closing the gap on PSG to 4 points by inflicting a first league defeat of the season on the Parisians. Will Lionel Messi help or hinder PSG when he returns? La Liga is back with unfortunately another racism controversy and with referee Mateu Lahoz adding to his celebrity status. Serie A restarts on Wednesday with Napoli on fire on the pitch and Juventus in trouble off it with their entire board resigning. And Kristof Terreur tells us just how did Scott Parker end up being appointed as the new manager of Club Brugge. Plus Bayern's goalkeeper hunt, Will Still, and life for Lyon after Aulas. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.30) • PART 2a: Lens 3-1 PSG (06.30) • PART 2b: Scott Parker to Brugge, with Kristof Terreur (19.00) • PART 2c: Transfer chit-chat (25.00) • PART 3: Serie A returns (31.00) • PART 4: La Liga - Lewandowski (40.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1.99 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein and Charlie Eccleshare into the pod as Argentina book their ticket to the World Cup final. Croatia are overcome by La Albiceleste in the first semi-final on Tuesday, with Messi continuing to dazzle in Qatar. Does Argentina effectively playing with 10 men and luxury Lionel show the differences between elite club competition and the World Cup? France or Morocco await for Argentina in the final. Can the holders succeed where Spain and Portugal failed in finding a way to the Africans' goal? And how will brothers Mbappe and Hakimi fare against each other? Plus we dive into the foreign manager debate and whether Thomas Tuchel would fancy a crack at the England job. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Argentina 3-0 Croatia (03.30) • PART 2: A foreign England manager and Bayern's injury woes (23.00) • PART 3a: France v Morocco preview with Julien Laurens and Maher Mezahi (31.00) • PART 3b: Rapha pays tribute to Grant Wahl (41.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Leventhal is joined by James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein & Jack Pitt-Brooke to debate and analyse the values and importance of a no.9 in international football. With the likes of Olivier Giroud, Richarlison and Harry Kane all playing prominent roles in their nations' hopes of winning the World Cup, yet playing the centre forward role in a differing way: what exactly are the hallmarks of a successful no.9? The role of a false nine, target man and wide forward converted into a striker are all evaluated as well as the evolution of the centre forward through football history along with the role academies have played in the 'decline' of no.9 production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Leventhal is joined by Oli Kay and Michael Cox following another dramatic night in Qatar with two European heavyweights in Germany and Belgium exiting the World Cup. There's reaction from Japan's dramatic win over Spain which eliminated Germany and also sent Japan through as Group E winners. Raphael Honigstein gives immediate reaction to Germany heading home, while Jack Pitt-Brooke revels in Japan's joy. With Belgium also out coach Roberto Martinez confirmed the end of his time in charge with the panel assessing where and what next for the Spaniard before Carl Anka looks ahead to Uruguay v Ghana on Day 13 with a look back to their quarter-final meeting in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Leventhal is joined by Jack Pitt-Brooke and Oli Kay following a day of shocks in Qatar with Costa Rica and Morocco two of the noteworthy winners, while German's draw with Spain keeps their hopes of qualification alive. Abi Paterson reports from Al Bayt Stadium along with Michael Cox, Raphael Honigstein and David Ornstein, who spoke with Ilkay Gundogan post-match, on Germany's draw with Spain. Plus there's the latest from the England camp as Marcus Rashford speaks ahead of the Three Lions taking on Wales on Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Adrian Clarke gather to summarise Day 8 of the World Cup as Germany stay alive. It's all about the supersubs for Spain and Germany as the spoils are shared in Qatar. Is Niclas Fullkrug the long awaited answer to Hansi Flick's striking problems? Morocco upset underwhelming Belgium in Group F. Maher Mezahi joins us to celebrate manager Walid Regragui. Canada become the second team to exit the competition after defeat to Croatia. They're creative but why were they naive? And are we underestimating the 2018 finalists? Plus we look ahead to Monday's action as Oliver Zesiger tells us why we should be talking more about Switzerland as they prepare to face Brazil. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Spain 1-1 Germany with Raphael Honigstein (04.30) • PART 1b: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica (13.30) • PART 2a: Croatia 4-1 Canada (14.00) • PART 2b: Belgium 0-2 Morocco with Maher Mezahi (25.00) • PART 3a: Monday preview (35.00) • PART 3b: Brazil v Switzerland preview, with Oliver Zesiger (38.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo's joined by Michael Cox and Dom Fifield to dissect a pivotal Day 7 of World Cup action. Argentina stay in the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Mexico in Doha. Is this the start of something special? Or are they too reliant on Messi magic? And elsewhere in Group C, it's a big day for Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny. France are the first nation through to the last 16 with the irresistible Kylian Mbappe leading the holders to victory over Denmark. And it looks like Australia could be joining them. Samantha Lewis tells us about the fight and the fire of the Socceroos. Plus we look at all the slow first halves and Raphael Honigstein previews what could be the curtain call for Germany as they prepare to face Spain on Sunday. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Argentina 2-0 Mexico (03.30) • PART 2a: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia (11.00) • PART 2b: France 2-1 Denmark (14.00) • PART 2c: Tunisia 0-1 Australia with Samantha Lewis (23.00) • PART 3a: Sunday preview (35.00) • PART 3b: Germany v Spain preview, with Raphael Honigstein (36.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo welcomes Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander, Liam Tharme and many more into the studio to dissect the final 4 groups of the Qatar World Cup. Group E includes Germany and their bogey team Spain. Rapha expects Musiala to shine while Alvaro Romeo is waiting for big things from Pedri. Group F contains the hipster clásico of Canada v Belgium, the best midfield in the tournament and the best full-back pairing in the tournament. In Group G, Natalie Gedra tells us why it's not all about Neymar for Brazil, while Rigobert Song struggles to get to grips with the names in his Cameroon squad. And there's Group H, the group of revenge. Carl Anka suggests Ghana would rather beat Uruguay than progress. Sungmo Lee has his eye on the Kim backline. And will Fernando Santos stink up the joint again? Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Group E - will Germany flop again? (02.30) • PART 1b: Group E - Any hope for Japan or Costa Rica? (12.00) • PART 1c: Group E - Spain with Alvaro Romeo (15.30) • PART 2a: Group F - Oh Canada (and Morocco) (23.30) • PART 2b: Group F- Belgium and Croatia no longer golden? (27.30) • PART 3a: Group G - Brazil with Natalie Gedra (34.00) • PART 3b: Group G - Who progresses with Brazil? (38.00) • PART 4a: Group H - Portugal to implode? Uruguay to punch above their weight? (46.00) • PART 4b: Group H - Carl Anka on Ghana (55.00) • PART 4c: Group H - Sungmo Lee on South Korea (58.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the final time in 2022, the Euro crew of Jimbo, James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo saddle up and ride again across the continent. Napoli look to be unstoppable at the top of Serie A, while Jose Mourinho shocks everyone by severing ties with one of his own Roma players. Union Berlin continue to tumble down the Bundesliga table after getting thrashed by Freiburg. Christian Streich's side move up to 2nd as they look to chase down Bayern. Marseille win a thriller at Monaco while Auxerre kindly allow PSG to retire for the World Cup unscathed. Alvaro proffers the idea that La Liga should stop punishing non-violence and start showing a bit more actual violence. Plus Ferguson, Felix and the best player not at the World Cup. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (03.30) • PART 2: Ligue 1 - Monaco Marseille thriller (08.00) • PART 3: Bundesliga - Freiburg up to 2nd (16.00) • PART 4: La Liga - Atletico suffering under Simeone (28.00) • PART 5: Serie A - Mourinho v Karsdorp (37.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo and the gang of Raphael Honigstein, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Alvaro Romeo review all the big Euro stories. The Champions League draw threw up some mouthwatering last 16 ties. Are Choupo-Moting's Bayern the worst possible opponents for PSG? Hear why Napoli shouldn't underestimate Eintracht Frankfurt. Gerard Pique plays his last game at the Camp Nou after announcing his immediate retirement. We discuss the on-field and off-field legacy of one of Spain's best ever defenders. Bayern are back on top of the Bundesliga after an Union Berlin implosion. And Marseille and Lyon stink up the joint in France. Plus Nick Miller watches Ajax PSV and Joey D'Urso tells us about new podcast series “Away From Home” about the incredible Shakhtar Donetsk. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend (02.30) • PART 2: Champions League last 16 draw reaction (08.30) • PART 3: Pique calls it a day (26.00) • PART 4a: Leverkusen 5-0 Union (38.00) • PART 4b: Nick Miller on Ajax-PSV and more (44.00) • PART 5a: Unstoppable Napoli and resurgent Juve (49.00) • PART 5b: Joey D'Urso on his new Shakhtar series (58.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices