Infinite Football

Infinite Football

By Ryan O'Hanlon
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Infinite Football episodes

  • Episode 36: Is Domestic European Soccer Broken?

    On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Franco Bacigalupo and Tom Van Grinsven to discuss the dire state of the title races across Europe’s Big Five leagues. Can anything be done? They also discuss Nemanja Matic’s contract extension with Manchester United and a few other bits of Premier League news. Quick note: The audio levels are slightly off on this one. Thanks for bearing with!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 35: Who Is Liverpool's Real MVP?

    In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined again by Tom Van Grinsven and Franco Bacigalupo to discuss Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years. Who deserves the most credit? Jurgen Klopp? John Henry? Sergio … Ramos? They also chat about the resurgence of Danny Ings and a flurry of activity in the transfer market.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 34: Oh, Arsenal

    On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by two of his college teammates, Franco Bacigalupo and Tom Van Grinsven, to discuss the return of the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga. They chat about Arsenal’s rough start and even rougher squad management, Jack Grealish’s future prospects, the possibility of soccer coming home in 2026, and plenty more.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    59 min
  • Episode 33: The Premier League Re-Draft

    On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Statsbomb’s James Yorke for everyone’s favorite podcast gimmick: a draft! They alternate picks to select the two best-possible starting elevens from the Premier League’s entire player pool. Will anyone who doesn’t play for Liverpool or Manchester City get picked? Will Harry Kane make the cut? Listen to find out, and then tell us whose team you like better.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 32: The Future of the Transfer Market

    On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Omar Chaudhuri, chief intelligence officer at the consultancy 21st Club. They discuss the remarkably consistent spending patterns in the European transfer market, the inefficiencies of player trading, and the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As mentioned on the show, here is Omar’s latest piece on the subject.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    47 min
  • Episode 31: Your Bundesliga Re-Preview

    In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to discuss the return of the Bundesliga. Are Bayern Munich the best team in the world? Can either Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig catch them? And what the hell is this all gonna look like?



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    46 min
  • Episode 30: Peak Mourinho

    In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by his college roommate and teammate Franco Bacigalupo to discuss Inter Milan’s 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the 2010 Champions League semifinals. Why did Barcelona swap Samuel Eto’o and $65 million for Zlatan Ibrahimovic? Why doesn’t Diego Milito get the respect he deserves? And was Jose Mourinho’s side that greatest win-now success in modern soccer history?



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 29: South Korea Beats* Italy

    On the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Complex GM Donnie Kwak to discuss the South Korea–Italy match from the Round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup. Was the controversy surrounding the match overblown? Is this the greatest moment in South Korea’s soccer history? And did he eat the cleat?



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    1 hr 33 min
  • Episode 28: The Best Match Brazil and France Ever Played

    Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by StatsBomb’s James Yorke to discuss the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and France. This game had it all: back-and-forth action, blown calls, legendary players, multiple missed penalties by legendary players, mass hysteria, constant evocations of a higher power, and Jimmy Hill.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    52 min
  • Episode 27: This Is Not a Podcast About Soccer

    In the latest episode of Infinite Football, Ryan O’Hanlon is joined by Kevin Lincoln to answer your non-soccer questions. Kevin will try to convince you to listen not to classical music, but to a podcast about classical music. Ryan will give you a bunch of TV-show recommendations that are movies, not TV shows. Enjoy! And please send feedback!



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nograssintheclouds.substack.com
    1 hr 1 min

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The true beauty of the beautiful game is that no one really knows that much about it. Ryan O'Hanlon attempts to demystify the world's most popular sport through conversations with various experts and…